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THE INTELLIGENCER. I OCAL. MATTERS. IIEMOCRATIC M?rHCIPAL. TICKET ror Intendant i (JLOK?-? F. TOLI/Y. Fur Warden? i F. MURRAH, W. S. LIOON, J KITH A P. WILSON. JOHN 0. WHITKF1KLI). TRK RADICAL COTWTY CQlfVKHTlON. The Republican party of Anderson County wade n pitiable effort towards reviving um! uniting Hie pai'y of great moral ideas (?) in Anderson County on laut Saturday, arid thc assembly, when it first convened, looked more like a ?ct of mourners in a hangman's procession, than a set of statesmen (?) as Kojiibled to devise measures for tho succesB ?da political party looking to tue govern- j nient of a Stats. The countenance of the j members was dull, heavy and Hielt?, and they were a mero handful compared with t.ie conventions of former years. Forty tffo delegates were called for. and out of this number only twenty-three or four an ttwe-red to roll call, and there was not a white fare to be found within the pale of their convention. It was all one color, and not very much of that* The convention was not only srmd'.( but tho intendance of the colored people from the County was unusually small, while by some coincidence ihe^c wore three or four white men for every colored man present. The meeting was called to order hy thc County Chairman of the Republican party, the notorious Vf, R. Parker, of the Fork township, and after fooling away upwards of one hours the twenty-three men were ascertained to bc present, and the conven tion proceeded to thc election of four dele gates to the Republican State Convention. A committee wus appointed to nominate ttw?se delegates, and while the committee was out Parker addressed the convention in a low, vulgar and disgusting harangue, of which any man who makes pretensions to ministerial functions, as he does, should have been heartily ashamed. The speech was politically a mild and comparatively inoffensive one for Parker, the principal burden of which was to prove that thc Re publican party had purified itself, and that the colored people ought to Itavo offices The committee to nominate delcgutes to the ^tate Convention returned, and the chair mun of thc committee, (whose name wc do not remember,) a little round-headed num skull from the Fork, stated that bc begged leave to report, and then turned to another ?member of the committee to read otT the mames of the delegates, which list no doubt hud been furnished beforehand to the com mittee. Tho delegates elected on the nomi nation of thc committee were John R Cochran, W. R. Parker, Samuel Johnson and Jonas Brown. Henry Kennedy then stated to the chairman that he wanted in formation os to what the Democratic party was doing, as he did not want to go in the dark any longer. The chairman ruled him out of order, as it did not make any differ ence what thc Democrats aro doing, committee was then appointed to nominate alternates to the convention. McDuffie Singleton moved that Mr. E. B Murray be invited to address the convention and the motion was adopted. Mr. Murray then went into the convention, and ?poke ut length upon the relations between the white and colored man, showing that both are better oft under Democratic government than under Republican. Ho told the col ored people that they not only enjoy low taxes, but that their personal rights are protected, and referred to the riots in 187?, w hen Chamberlain was Governor, and d*'d nothing to preserve the peuce of the State. Nothing of this kind had happened since Hampton was Governor. He told them that the Republican party only wanted their votes to keep them in ofllce, but that the masses of the colored people get no benefit from this, for us a general thing the Republican party had only elected corrupt or ignorant men to office, and that the Dem ocratic party had purified tho government. < liven good laws and justice to all men. That it hos taken Tights away from no col ored man. That they were not interested in the color of the officers of the State. They need good laws, and a law made by u white man is as good for them as one made by a colored man. He said that this State is not only Democratic, but that it will stay so, and if they e"er want office they can only get it by joining the Dem ocratic party, and proving themselves worthy and capable of tilling it. That in Colleton thc Democrats have nominated a colored man for the Legislature, and will do so in other counties wdiere enough of tuem join the Democratic party, uno suitable men can be found. After answering a number of questions, he closed by urring them as a race to support the Democratic ticket, and to go to work in our schools to get nu edu cation, and by industry and economy to accumulate property, which can only be done by quUting the Republican party Thia is only a brief outline of the speech, which waa well received by the colored peo ple, und frequently, applauded. After this, Samuel Johnson, one of thc delegates to the Qtato Convention, moved that thc convention instruct its delegates to vote for Hampton and his ticket. The chairman ruled this motion out of order. An amusing scene followed. McDuffie Singleton ?poke against thc ruling of tho chairman and in favor of the resolution Parker ruled him out of order, caying that he knew what was his business, to which Henry Kennedy replied that if 1: . t new his business they would like for him to attend toit, and put the question. He, too, was ruled out of onlcr, and Green D. Williams, their ex-County Chairman, followed in n very s-inaiblo speech, endorsing Governor Hampton and ld? administration, and ad vising thc colored people either to vote that ticket or not to vote at ull. Alternates to the Stute Convention were then elected, one of whom was Henry Kennedy. We have forgotten the others. A r?solution inviting Coi. James L. Orr to oddress the convention was adopted, and he came forward and responded in an excel lent speech, saying that this action of the convention in inviting speakers from ?ho democratic party showed a disposition to get information, and was in striking con trast to the conree pursued a few years ago, when thoir meetings were secret, and when they did not want to hear any other than their own side. He thought it a sign of groat improvo!>??j>it. He spoke of the way the Republican leaders had mislead the color?! people and abused their sonfldencc, and compared it with the just and fair and equal treatment tho Dem?crata bad given them since they had been in power. He commented very strongly on the obligation of tho colored people lo Gov. I lampo n und his administration, and expressed, regret thut a motion to endorse hi? admin 'stratton hod been so unjustly ruled out of order, and was about to put tho question himself, when Parker rnlcd him ont of order, to which Col. Orr replied in emphatic terms, Ihr irzr.?lmiuii of winch Into mihi lan K'iage is, that ho did hut have any sense. He said, however, ho would leave the con vention to settle tho Hampton question without interference from him. He i?pokr at length on the management of tho school fund, showing that tho colored people arc being much more rapidly and systematically 1 instructed under the Democratic govern ment than under Ut? republican, His speech was interwoven wlt? anecdote*, and brought frequent, applause. At the conclusion of Col. Orr's speech, Henry Kennedy renewed the motion to endorso Governor Hampton, but Parker was too arbitrary and too wary h> let It go before thc convention, and this lime showed so much temper (bat kennedy eaUl, "Well, don't look so mad. 1 do not like to talk to a man who ls os mad us you are." At this tim* there wu a proposition to take up a collection from thc white people to pay thc cx|>enscs of thc delegates to Columbia* but it was ridiculed so that the bat did not pass around, and the convention adjourned. The convention was a decided success ss a Democratic meeting, and an equal failare as a Republican convention. It was evi dently the desire of a majority or Ibo col ored people present to endorse Governor Humnton, but they could not get the chance to express it by a vote. The white Demo crats present deserve the highest praise and commendation for their excellent order, and to them is due the wholo success of the Democratic pan; on thia occasion. Tho course of Grer.'i 1). Willlahls, Henry Ken nedy, Samuel ? -ihnson, McDuflle Singleton, and thc colored non who went with them, also deserves praise, omi shows them to be far ahead of the leaders who want to revive the old Republican party. They appreciate good government, and show a willingness to sustain it which tho more sensible oi*h?lr race will certainly follow. They should bc eucour&gcd by our people lu the move which they, are making in the right direc tion. We predict that radicalism is practi cally dead and buried in this County, and that it will be a long timo before it attempt another convention. BRIEF MEHTION. A. H. Osborne offers for sale a good cot ton gin. See notice. All communications for personal advat tage will be cltarged for at the rate af ONI no 1.1,AI: for every inch. The Saluda Baptist Association convene with Plat Rock Church to-day, and wil continue so as to emhrace next Sunday The meeting will doubtless be nnlntcrestin; one. A match game of base ball was played e Pendleton on last Saturday between th Buckeye Club ofthat place and tho Sly Ce Club of Anderson. The score stood 48 t 40 in favor of the Anderson boys. The exercises of tho Carswcll Institu? will be resumed on thc 10th inst. Rev. I R. Cantwell, jr., and Mr, A. W. Carswe will compose the faculty of thc institutioi and persons desiring to attend can obtai any information as to bonrd or other c; penses from either of the principals. Every citizen who has been a resident i the town of Anderson for sixty days, ar ls over tho age of twenty-one, should regi ter as soon as thc books for registration a opened on Thursday. No one should fr to attend to this duty. Every vote may 1 important in deciding the election in fav< of a good town government. JOT* We wish it distinctly understood that i do ?si hold ourselves responsible for the views expressions of correspondents. Mr. Andrew Mc Lees, thc oldest citizen tho County, died at bis residence on Sa aler's Creek, on the 25th ult., in the 92i yea: of bis age. Mr. McLees was born Newberry District in 178'i, but removed this Coauty lu ISOi. Mr. M. was not on our oldest but ono of our best citizens, his death not only his family but the enti community has sustained a great loss. There is a treat in store for those who lo amusements on the 19th and 20th instai Tho "Merrie-Makers,"' who cause those langi; who never laughed before, and tb? who always laugh to laugh the more, w give entertainments in Masonic Hall on t evenings of thc above named dava. A mission, 50 cents ; reserved seats 75. Ti? eta for sale nt the drugstore of Si m pst Reid it Co. Rev. W. H. Strickland requests us announce that there will be no preach 1 in the Baptist Church on next Sabbi morning, as he will be in attendance np the Association. On Sunday night, he ever, there will be services, which wiJ. conducted by Rev. J. C. Furman, D.D., Greenville, who is well known in this cc munltyj and is universally admired t beloved. Wo regret to announce that Cul. Thoa Pickcus, our accommodating and eiffel County Auditor, has been prevented fr attending to the duties of his ofllco for past week by a terrible carbuncle upon neck For several days serious consequ ces were feared, but we hope tho crisis been passed, und that he will rccovei speedily OS possible, though it is feared t his convalescence will Lo slow. During sickness the work of the office is well tended to by his deputies, Messrs. T, Webb and J. Miles Pakens. ?OY- Nominations of candidates in u form, not to exceed ons inch, FIVE DOLL. These charges are to be paid strictly in 'adva and no exceptions .whatever will be made tc rule. .?'>['[ ; ; . \ ' .1 The Anderson. Democratic Club bel very pleasant nnd harmonious meeting last Friday afternoon. The principal b ness before the Club was tho nomm?t io candidates fur Intendant and Warden the town, and un address from Col. R. Simpson, of Pendleton. Tho first of tl items waa discharged by nominating following municipal ticket, by u unanin vote of the Club, viz.: For Intonda G. F. Tolly. For Wantons-E. F. Mui W. S. Llgon, J. F. Wilson and Job Whitefield. Col. Simpson then made a interesting address, after which tho i adjourned. -.VK ?.i?, indebted io Messrs. Geo. W. Hams ?t Co. for a copy of the new fri tarir from Charleston to points in thc cot ntry. Freight from New Market to Gc Grove and Anderson is per 100 lbs. fo class 75 cents, 5th class CO cents, 0th cia cents, while to Greenville tho rates ar spectlvcly, 00, 50 and 35 cents, and Pendleton to Walhalla tho rates are 8 and 45 conta. In thc matter of flour eon, suit and molasses all the points mi are given equal rates with Greenville. Li the old story or discrimination, am i next Legislature should *>c further peti ed to do something to relievo tho peor. this section of tho country from ral discriminations. Every citizen of Anderson should be tr? tl;? li;t.?r?Bt? iy[ Oin ?<?? !> Of Andc~ the election next Monday. The Demo? ticket ought to be, and no doubt wi elected by a handsome majority. The issue involved in this election is of Di racy, or, against '.Democracy. Whi pretext may be usen for getting up an ticket than the one nominated hy tin m.ii-r.itie Club is an effort to disorgmnii party in the town of Ant son, and w I opposed by every ouo who is a Dcm Thc present ticket was unauimou&ly i nated by tho Democratic Clnb, and thc form iipon which they rmi was also tl mously adopted by the Democratic Any opposition to the ticket will be i position to the Democratic party, an men who engage tn il should bc rc bcrvd as either Republican?, or allies t Republicana. When Monday comos, the jvolls and voto the Democratic Ucl Dfc?ttt Of RET. A. BICE. lt is with sincere regret that wc ttUlisunce Hie death of Ute Rev. ?. Rice, ht the 81st year at* lils ugh. He wa? born in this Coun ty Oh Hie 20th day of Jone, A. D. 1708, and died oh ibo 'Mst duy or .ttily, A. I). \m, afters brief illness of three Mys. He re ceived in early Ufo as good an education as could he obtained in tho common County Schools of the day, and completed Iiis academic course in the Academy nt Va' rennes when in bis nineteenth year. Boon after this he entered as clerk in the store of his father and Mr. Christopher Ofr,atCray< tourilie, whore he bsd inculcated and im bibed those strict business principles which subsequently contributed to his own success in life, aud enabled him to discharge faith fully the many trusts afterwards committed to him, without the imputation of a stain Upon any of his transactions. On tho 16th of March, 1820, he was mar ried to Miss Sallie Thompson, who wifoi 48 years thc faithful partner of his joys and sorrows. About this tlirt? he was elected Colonel of one of the militia regiments, and in tiie year 182G or 1828 was elected a mem ber of tho Legislature, and continued to represent the people of Pendleton District in tho Legislature for six years. As a rep resentative ho faithfully represented his constituency, and lt was his privilege to cant his vote In favor ot granting a charter lo the first railroad company in this coun try and the longest one at that time in thc World. About this time Col. Rice connected him 'self with the liaptist Church, and in 1830 ot 1837 was, at tho request ol'tho Neal's Creek Church, ordained to thc work of the mints try. For upwards of forty years he was t faithful preacher of thc Gospel, He sought not wealthy Churches, but being himself t man of wealth, it was his delight to preacl to poor Churches and in destitute places He was a leader in thc Saluda Association and much of the prominence of that Asso dation is dUe to his judgment and labors His hutt, days Were os culm und bright a his life had been pure and devoted, am faithful t?; all thc bright trusts COmmittS to his charge. The funeral services were conducted b Rev. J. S. Hurray, and his remains in terre in tho family burial ground. Tho ver largo attendance at his burial attest Hie big estimation in which he was held in ti community. We commingle our sympathies with tl bereaved family in the gTeat loss wh they and the community have sustained i the death of one of our oldest und be citizens. BEREIT ADE TO JUDGE BLECEXEY. On last Monday Judge L. E. Bleckle Associate Justice or the Supreme Court Georgia, arrived in Anderson on a visit his brother, Mr. Sylvester Blecklcy, and i Monday evening the Anderson Palmet Band, with a number or tho citizens oro town, repaired to Mr. Blecklcy's residen for thc purpose or giving our distingu??!! visitor a musical welcome in the shape ol serenade. After the Bund had render two or threo of its most beautiful ai Judge Blecklcy was loudly called for, a responded in a short and unpretentious < dress of thanks, saying that while lie cot not prodrce music himself, he appr?ciai it highly, and sometimes indulge*; its k dred muso by writing poetry ; tbut lie 1 recently been visiting the mountain seem of this 8tnte, and admired it very mn and that in his opinion South Carob witli Table Rock and Wade Hampton, < boast of two of tho grandest objects in world. After more beauiifol music, Mr. Sylt ter Blecklcy was enthusiastically called I and responded by "Hurrah for Georgia i Soutli Carolina," after which, hy requ he delivered his celebrated Fourth of J oration, and while in the midst of read it his candle was blown out, leaving hin as bad a condition as thc school-boy wb manuscript was blown away. This li episode was soon corrected by the subst tion or another candle, after which concluded, amid tho cheers or al! who v, present. Music was then rendered by the Ba and those present retired to their hoi with pleasant recollections or the even REPUBLICA* FBRC-iNCT MEETIH? Tho Republicans or Anderson held t precinct meeting on last Friday night vacant store-room in a building occu; by colored people near the jai!, which attended by about one hundred cob Republicans and two white Democrats, or whom was a representative of this po Mac Singleton was Chairman and fi Lee Secretary or the meeting, the proc ings of which woro public, or at ] claimed to bo after our represento gained admission, notwithstanding il quired soveral wraps upon the clo ,ed to elicit any response whatever from v. in, and then when it was opened thc c keeper-whether official or not wo dc know-hesitated as to what ho should t the premises. Tho door was opened, 1 ever, and aa soon as the gentlemen cnl immediately closed again, and was closed the greater part of the meeting was observed thnt considerable dissat! tion W03 manifested by members of meeting in being denied by the truste the Greeley Institute the privilege or 1 iug their meeting in that building, and for being declined tho usc or tito ( House by tho Clerk or tho Court. ' displeasure was to some extent appe however, when it was explained tba board or trustees or tho Greeley Insl had passet! a resolution prohibiting further meetings being held in that I in;: of a political naturo, and that the I or Court not only declined the use o Court House to the Republicans, but t Democrats and all others as well, night, on thc reasonable grounds tin is re pole mic tor me. bunding, and meetings al night endangers its sec Many or them were not pleased, th with this explanation, and continu grumble and growl about being tl privileges that the white people wc lowed to enjoy. These complaints without a cause, as the trustees acted i in forbidding tho use of public school erty for poli'Jeal purposes. The only to bo found with thf m is, that they d take su'ih action sooner. As M?T US declined the use of the Court HOUJC i cerned, thc precinct chairman was inf? during tho first part of the week tl meeting could bo hold there after nigi they were at liberty to ' hold any meeting they pleased'during tho da; their ermnldjng lr? this ?fispest ??? without a cause. They did not bolt meeting in the day, evidently fdr th pose of having as few white Den present as possible. - After the election ortho foUowini gates to the County Convention, speech by Sam Johnson, urging the I Heans to he united, and to stand sh to shoulder in whatever they und< tho mooting adjourned, having been ?hm about an hour and a quarter: Jenkins, Samuel Johnson, Henry Kc: Mao Singleton, Memo Lee. Elias 1 William Perry, Gilbert Rutledge,, Tbs-.psen, IJSW?^UUO Waiker and Cold wei I. "THE RED SHIRTS," Will meet at Pendleton for Pl&too on Saturday, 10th or August, ot 3.80 Tin? member* ero urgently requ outed punctual. Bv order of the Captain. 3-2 Jon* A. H. BRIXSDOS, HON. ALEft?NDEB B. BTErHENS. We notice froth the Hartwell Sun that Hon. Alexander li. ?tepiiens will apeak at ?lartwcll, On., ol? Thursday thorning next, Hie 15th Inst* Thin will afford many of our citiCctii, who ?Wir? to lioaf Mr. Stephens ?peak, an excellent opportunity to gratify their wishes In this respect. Tho meeting will no doubt bo a very large and interest ing one. -? - tm, i 8*AfH FAIR AMD OBAN?E, The summer meeting of Ibo State Grange dud Slate Agricultural Fair Association convenes in SpartanbUrg on next Tuesday, and will conclude with ? grand military review On Thursday, at which Gov. Hamp ton, Gen. Moise and others will be present. The meeting will be a very large and in structive ono, and all who can arrange to attend will be Well repaid for the trip. Tho Air Mue Railroad has agreed to paw persons desiring lo attend this meeting at one fare, and the Greenville and Columbia Road also makes very great reductions. The rates from tho several depots can be obtained fiom their respectivo agents. Persons wishing to attend will have to leave on Monday. Hon. B. F. Crayton, ibo popular President of tho State Fair Association, has appointed several distinguished writers to read cfisaye on important subjects, and the programme of tho meeting will bc upon the plan adopted at Anderson last year. TOW ? VILLE. Protracted meetings are lu progress at different Churches lu this township, but as yet, it is to las regretted, tbnt little Interest or feeling has been manifested...uiJ. L. Trlbblc, Esq.. of Anderson, was lu atten dance at the protracted meeting at Town ville on Saturday and Sunday last...:..We aro'rcqucsUKi to state that thc '-Fork -Rangers," cavalry, is ordered to nicet their commander at G. W. Farmer's on Saturday thc 17th inst., at 7 o'clock in the morning, in order that thoy may have ampi? time to arrange the programme for tho day.A series of meetings will begin nt Townville Presbyterian Church on next Friday, (Au gust lUth,) at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The Rev. Dr. Adger, Revs. Riley, McBride and Young will bc presontdiiriug the meet ing. _ W. A. D. PIC NIC. Tho Bowling Green Grange and Demo cratic Club, Union Grove Division, S. of T., and the Sunday Schools at Whitefield and Union Grove, have united and ngTeed to have a basket pic nie on Saturday the 17th inst. The following geutlemen are invited to speak on that occasion : Orango-=-W. W. Russell and Col. J. W. Norris ; Temperance -G. F. Tolly and Dr. IL I. Eptiug ; Sab bath School-Rev. Dr. Lander, J. M. Ham lin and Rfcv. H. F. Chrietzberg ; Democratic Club-Maj. E. B. Murray and Col. E. M. Racker. The Grange will meet at the school house, ot 8 o'clock u. m., for the pur pose of conferring degrees. Every member ls requested to attend.' The speaking will be at Andrey.1 Harris' spring. Tho neigh boring Granges, Temperance Divisions and Sunday Schools are invited to come in re galia, and the public generally are invited to attend and bring their baskets. K. M. 8KIP1S, for the Committee. BATTALION DRILL NOTICE. The Companies of Captains E. M. Snipes, A. M. Uuyton, J. P. Cox and J. W. Oocus will assemble at Williamston on Thursday, the 15th of August, at 8 o'clock a. m., for the purpose of having a drill us thc upper battalion of tho Eastern Regiment. Gen. W. W. Humphreys and stafi", and all of the military officers and comp des of the Coun ty are invited to be present and participate in the drill. Thc ladies and citizens of the surrounding country arc also invited to be present, and all are requested to bring their baskets with them. Maj. E. B. Murray will deliver au address upon tho rullitarj', and the candidates generally are invited to be present and discuss tho political issues of tho day. A lively and interesting day is expected. By order of the Colonel, M. P. Tribble. Tickets from Anderson and Belton to Williamsion and return will be sold at one fare, and the parties going will be brought back on thc same day. It ?3 hoped that a great many persons will avail themselves of this excursion. Tickets from Anderson will be eighty-five cents, and from Beltcu ? will be about half this sum. L. E. CAMI'OEM., Lieut. Col. Commander of Battalion. EBENEZER CELEBRATION. ME. EDITOR: It was the pleasure of the writer to attend the annual celebration of Ebenezer Sunday School ou last Saturday, the 3d instant. It was quite an enjoyable occasion. A few words about it may not bo uninteresting to many of your readers. They have a good School at that place, which is always thc case when thc present superintendent, thc indefatigar'a J. M. Browne, geta thc harness cleverly on. Much credit is due also to the earnest labor.) of the ladies, old and young, in that com munity, who arc not going to be excelled in any good word or work. Thc exercises of the day were introduced by precession, singing and prayer. Thc regular programme for thc occasion was then entered upon and satisfactorily completed. It consisted of short, pertinent speeches and dialogues by tho boys of the Behool, and essays and re hearsals by tho girls. All did well. One circumstance was noticeable: tho prompter had no prompting to do. So thoroughly had the pieces beon committed that, with a singlo exception, prompting was unneces sary. Among tho dialogues was ono acted by throe of the boys called "Tho Rum Seller." It was calculated to make a go^d impression. After going through the part of Che pro gramme allotted to tho School, Mr. H. Li. vmiuMMv? rt.... iiivrouUiieii, twu, iuuugii unexpectedly called on, made a very good speech In the interest of Sunday Schools. Having been himself foe some time a work ing superintendent, bc was prepared to point out so ni o of the obstacles to success, and urge the importance of continued effort. Rev. C. V. Barnes.was next Introduced, who addressed tho audience for some thirty min utes. He presented tho dangers the chil dren were exposed to from Baton's.devices, Iiis c-i?"o?ic ?*j uiT?rgsiiizQ ?scoo.?ia? sow broad cast ' tho seed of infidelity and entrap tho children through tho rum seller's agency. The speaker closed by urging the'adoption of the only remedy, tho pro-occupying of the fertile soil of the young mind with the seed of correct moral and religious priuci ttles. and not relying ?Inn? on ?be cultiva tion of moral habits. Two of the speakers invited and expected to address tho School failed to put in their appearance. The exer cises of tho occasion were now concluded, with tho announcement of dinner, and the privilege afterwards of as much social en joyment aa each might ch voso. No doubt some more eloquent ryeches were made in the afternoon, bat as they were not public th? writer can't report tlx m. As to the dinner, all that is necessary to say is there woe some evmplaining next day. Uiroa. Hunter's Spring Cavalry Con?i>any will meet on Saturday 17th lust, at a o'clock p. m. Matters of Importance will come bo fore the meeting. Members will talc? due notice and govern themselves accordingly. THO?. Hi 13uUKI??, O. 8. A CURIOSITY IR HUMAN ?ORM. - Mjr ErirrdR? Tli?re lives Within a mile and a half" of Anderson a negro woman Maria Cummings-who is u natural curios ity, Well worth any one's time to go and see. She Was originally copier-colored, hut for the past fifteen yean? luis been gradually turning white. Flic says that she first no ticed1 a small white spot on her neck during the war, and although lt kept growing larger and larger, and spread from her neck to her shoulders and brvast, sho {mid little atten tion to it. lt continued to increase In "i*e year hy year, however, until now her whole i>ersori, with the exception of her face, the iiaeks of her hands, thc tope of lier feet und portions of her arms, is perfectly white, and has thc clearest hue of complexion that 1 over saw. The splotches of her original color gradually decrease in aise, and if she lives five years longer will bc one of the fairest complected parsons in tho world. Maria is now about 42 years of ago, and ls the mother of eighteen children, twelve of whom are living. She is about medium size, and is industrious and honest. This is certainly a remarkable transformation, and thc question, "What has brought it about?'' ls ponding many. She ls known to several of your readers, amt was, at the time of emancipation) the property of Capt. J. Y. Frctwtll, of this County. She now lives ncr* Mt. Tabor graveyard, on the plantation of Mr. J. F. Wilson. K. BRU8HY CREEK. As we are scarcely ever heard from through your paper, I will give you a short account of our singing school, just cloyed al Bl. Paul's Church, which was perhaps tho largest ever taught in the County, thcro being in atten dance all the week from seventy-five to ninety scholars. The school was taught by Prof. J. 0. Houthit, and thc. mere mention of his name in connection with a singing Is a sufficient guarantee of success. His la bors Were about to overcome him towards the clodS Of Ult' M hool, and ho called in the services of Prof. King to assist In leading, &C, who wo ? such laurels for himself that they arc nov. speaking of making him President of the Singing School Asflocia < tion, or of tho Ignited States, I am not sure which. Thc large number of beautiful i young ladies In attendance on thc school mads it on** of the most interesting schools ever taught in thc County. IJntshy Creek township, an boast of four singing schools this Bummer. Can any other township do more?.We nre having a very Benous drought, over fivo weeks having elapsed since wo had rain. Cp-land corn is well nigh ruined, and ult other crops seriously injurod,.i..iWe expect to open the political campaign in this township on the 14th inst., when wo hope to see many of our distin guished speakers and hear from them on tho political issues of tho day.Tho fence law men are beginning to feel very squally on the grass cuesti?n. BOB. BLABTOWN. A few months since the Slabtown Grange offered u premium to that member of it who would grow the most wheat upon one acre. Threshing being over, wo aro prepared to give the results : T. S. Glenn's acre gave the greaten yield, being 28! bushels. The stroud best was grown by Col. Jameson, the third best hy H. P. Smith. Others com peted favorably with these, their yields ranging from 18 to 2G busncls.The exer cises of the Slabtown Academy wore re sumed July 1st. About sixty pupils ure in attendance, ltalf of whom aro young men. .Sinco the recent rains the crops are more promising, and lt is hoped that the harvest will bo much more abundant than it waa thought they could be a few days since.Prof. James G. Douthlt begins a singing school at Pisgah Church, 12th inst. The Professor will meet with u hearty re ception by the peopie of Slabtown, anti es pecially by those who duly appreciate thc potency of song as un element of religious worship.It was our pleasure to lie pres Iont at the lust meeting of thu Connor Light Dragoons, held at Bishop's Branch Suth ult. Owing to tho oppressiveness of thc heat the drill was dispensed with. However, the meeting was not without interest, as much important business was transacted. Among other things, the Captain stated that an in vitation hud been extended by the "Red 8hlrts" to participate with them in a picnic to bo given 23rd inst, at Pendleton. After a brief consideration of the matter* lt was unanimously decided to accept the name. Thc nest meeting o' the Company >vil! be at Bishop'?; Branch 17th inst. The'Compa ny and Grunge will unit? and give a "basket dinner." Every member of the Company is expected to be present. The ladies are especially invited. Tho hour of meeting is 8 a. m., and the entire day is to be spf. nt in drill and in the interest of the Company, except a few hours in the heat of the day, during v, Inch tho Orango wild hold a meet ing and discuss, publicly, tho comparative merits of corn and oats as horse feed. RUSTIC. CLUB MEETINGS. Hopewell. Hopewell Democratic Club will hold a special meeting for the purpose of making suggestions or nominations at A. M. Neal's house on Wednesday, ibu 14ih of August, at 1 o'clock. AU the candidates arc invited. WM. A. NEAL, Pres. WELUORN MAUTIN, Sec. Fork No. 1. At Its last regular meeting this club held a preliminary election, which resulted in the following nominations: For the Senate-R. W. Simpson. Representatives-J. L. Orr, W.C. Brown, F. E. Harrison, H. R. Vandivcr. Treasurer-Wm. McGukiu. Auditor-W. T. Orubbs. Probate Judge-W. W. Humphreys. School Commissioner-John Sullivan. County Commissioners-Samuel Browne, John C. Gantt, J. M. Kidd. D. L. Cox, Pres. W. A. DICKSON, Sec. Hall. At a meeting' of Hall Democratic Club for nomination of candidates, there being so few out thc nomination of candidates was postponed until Wednesday, 14th. All the members of tho Club aro urged upon to at tend the meeting upon that day. The gen tlemen of the Club, and tho ladies of tho community ate solicited to brice, a basket of "good tilings," as the Club eon tem j dates joining with the Sons of Temperance in having a picnic upon that day. Maj. E. B. Murray, Col. R. W. Simpson, Col. W. E. Walters, Hon. B. F. CraytonandCol. E. M. Rocker are invited by the Club to address them upon the pol ?tied ismics of the day. M.. >V. 8rooH, Pres. pro tom. H. J. WAKKFIBXD. Sec pro tem. Hlabtown. The Slabtown Democratic Club held ita regular mocting this ovening, Aug. 3rd. On motion of Col. J. Jameson, a committee of five was appointed by the President to draft ??ru? jtouMi?uim expronsing lite sense Ot thia Ciub in regard to the conn j to be pur sued by our next Legislature. The com mittee, after retiring reported tho following preamble and resolutions, which were adopt ed: WHEREAS, The agricultural is the leading intered of.our country ; and, whereas, all the producta and labor employed of the farra are at tho lowest point of depression ; and, whereas, the burdens of taxation ne cessarily fall largely on tho agricultural in terests. Therefore, 1. !????:.!'?'.>, As the ?ense of this Club we recommend that our Legislature to bc elect ed next fall shall reduce tho expenses ol legislation, including the per diem of the members, to thc lowest possible standard, consistent with justice and the public in terests. 2. That we recommend the nomination and election of men who will b? influenced, mon? concerned, for tho publie good than tin "r own pey. 3. That wc disapprove of phosphate and all other monopolies, and urge that tho i>en itentinry and other State institutions, os far ss practicable, ba made self-sustaining. 4. That we highly approve the ro-adop tion of the old usury law by our last Legis lature, and regard ft os sn indication that our Legislature ot last is beginning to real Ire the necessity of '.> ?'slating for tho pub lic interests rather than a privileged class. Hon. R. W. Simpson was nominated for Senator. According to previous arrange ment, a mounted campaign club waa form ed from the members of tho club, with thc following o t.i iv:-.i : Q. A. Rankin, Captain ; J. n. Huni?ne, isi Limn. ; W. D'. Glenn, 2? Lieut.; W. H. 1'ickens, 3d Lient. It was agreed to hold our next meeting the first Saturday in September st 10 o. m., and to invite all aspiran U. for o flies to meet with us. Neighboring clubs, the citizens gene roily, and the lodi cs especially, are ?rited to attend. A bsakot dinner wi|l bu n tho programme. W. 6. PICKERS, Pres. J. P. SMITH, Sec. QttAHQH PKPAR-fMBHT. Under tho Supervision erf (fjc? RxevWre Committee, of i'omuria Granger ' p9r- Sui), Orango No. 215 wlil meet Rt their hull on tho second Saturday inst., at 2 o'clock p. m. - - ? - . - - Afr Pomona i?ntdj?e, No. 0. will hold a call mooting with Motrattavlllo' O tango. at Geiiorostoo, on Haturduy 17th inst., ai y o'clock ii. m. Tho resolutions dis cussed at Lebanon will be further con sidered, together with such othur kin dred mattera HM may ho considered perti nent tu thc thain qitnstlon. Tho next regular meeting of Deep Creek Grunge, No. 251, will tako placo Saturday Align?t ldtli, itt in o'clock a. m. Brothers ami Sisters ul tho Order aro In vited. JuiiN L. JOLLY, Secretary. P. S.--A1HO Centreville Democratic Club will moot in the afternoon of tho same day at the mill. J. L. .1., See. ?HANGE PIC NIC. We will have n mass mooting of tho f I ranges In tho lower portion of this County un tho third Saturday, 17th liift., at 10 o'clock ti. Ul.i Ut Mofriittsvlllo, S. C., for thc purnim* or meeting and confer ring with tho P.,muna Uranno of thia ('on lily oh business .of Importance. Tho meeting M ill bo riildresseti. by Hun. I). Wvnt? Aiken, J. ?. LipscOiilD, Mrtftter or State Orango, Prof. Wm. Hood, W. W. Russell, lt. P. ClInkscnleH. und per haps other distinguished oratora. All Orange* and patrons lu tho Coun ty, tho poupin generally, and tho ladies In particular, are cordially Invited. . .icrc will be a basket dinner, io vrli?- ti all, who can do MU, uro respectfully ro quentin! lu contribute, WM. HAMILTON. MPAttTtklH'Hfi MUiyHNO? Wu ar? lu receipt of a eni d from lt. L. Bowden, chutritiuii nf tho cuinullttco on reception mid assign(neut of delegates to the fttate (Jntiigo and Agricultural So ciety, whioh meela al Unit phiee un the latli inst., requesting that delegates for ward to him their names and post otlloo at an early ?lay. Wo trust that all dele gates will promptly comply with this re quest, rut lt will avoid much trou Ide and con fe ?ion to both committee and dnlo gate. . T. B. I,c? waa appointed a com mittee on bennif of I'oniona Orango to reeelvo ami forward tho name* of dele gates front Oranges expecting to bc rep resented in tho State Orango at that meeting. We have also received a note from tho Secretary ?if tho State Orange*, stating that tho Air Lino llallroivl wlil carry delegates for uno faro und return tneni free un certificate of attendance as dele gates. Other Railroads lu tho State have made generous concessions lu favor of parties attending tho meeting, exeunt tho li. iV. C. R. lt., Willoh had not been heard fruin at that tliuo. -TT.T . ? CENEnOSTBE UNION, P. H.. Comprising tho three Oranges-Rock Mill*. Mountuin Creek und Hampton will hold Its third quarterly meeting with Hampton Orange at Evergreen on Friday, the iflih Inst. Tho Orango will bc opened nt 0 o'clock, and tho proces sion will ?nove to tho stand, under tho direction of Marshal J. J. Olluier, atm o'clock, whero tho publie oxorelnos will, be conducted. Essays will bo road by Dr. J. T. Cook, and Col. W. S. Shaw, and un address dellvored by Oen. V*. W. Humphreys. Informal .speeches may bo ox peeled from other distinguished .speakers. In the aI'tei noon a Democratic muss meeting will bo hold under tho joint auspices nf the East Savannah und Wost Havannah Democratic Clubs, ut which tho candidates will bo allowed "a place in tho picture." Il ia hoped that all tho members of tho Union will bo present in regalia. Visit ing members fruin othor Oranges are in vited tu Join tho procession. Tho public generally and ibo ladles particularly aro invited to attend. E. J. EAitr.K, Master Hampton Graugo. Tho INTEM.IOKNCKII of last week makes favorable mention of tho Orange mooting with Harper Orango, which we heartily endorso. But we think proper U? add that the ex ere lr? c.". ?.vero closed by a speech from W. W. Russell, in which ho forcibly pointed out tho indirect, but not tho loss eenuin aud effective, influ ence of tho Orango for goud upon the political tuno of sections, com ni u nit los, States and the United States, whioh ho happily illustrated by several examples and incidents coming within his own ob servation, and closod with an earnest appeal to all good farmers to eui braco tho principles of tho Order, and, as phi lanthropists and patriots, put forth a helping hand to enlargo, extond and strengthen tho inflllOUCO of a society whoso great object is to improve and elovate the condition of the macoca, and ultimately to reinstate und perpetuate an honest, wholesome and reliable govern ment for tho people. If tl>e poonlo of that community ure not nil professed Patrons, thoy certainly aro thrifty farinera. If testimony founded upon tho observation of growing crops and farm houses located atong tho road side ia competent. 'I no crops appear to be in a healthy growing condition, (with the exception of occasional strong ovl donccH of an nbsenco ol" lute refresh!*'! showers,) well fertilized and thoroughly workod. We noticed some corn rows that were laid off too close and HOIIIO t i m es plowed too doon, which caused lt to Uro much more than othor fields in tho samo neighborhood of equal fertility. The cotton holds appear to bo well culti vated, no grass vlslblo, tho ground fre quently plowed shallow with a winged sweep, just wldo enough to fluiuh tho middle with two furrows. Sometimes tho wldo, neild sweep waa used, which loft tho dirt too ouch nil od about tho stalk and the middle furrow too much Uko a drain ditch. It would bo bettor to leavo tho loose dirt lu tho middle to opo rato as a mulching for tho luteral roots. Pons are planted abundantly both lu stubble and corn lands. This shows a prompt adoption of tho popular theory of enriching lands by tho liberal prepara tion of poa vines for turning undor in tho Fall for wheat, and perhaps nome of thom aro to bo cut and cured for hay. Small plots of chufas wore to bo seeu now and then, always In llourishinf; con dition, which showed a duo appreciation of lim importance of tho hog in agricul tural economy. . Among all these good farmers, wo saw but ono patch of tho mangel wurzel boot, cultivated by a farmer who had u fancy for rich milk and fino butter, und a high appreciation fur lino fat oov/s. Tho man gel wurzel ls a largo variety of tho com mon boot, and is very valuable fur feed ing milk cows during tho winter. Whon well cultivated one beet with other food makes a good food for ono cow. Sv"o hope to seo tho attention of our l'armera turned to its cultivation moro In tho noxt year than formerly. It ia usually plant oil in tho early spring, and cultivated Uko turnips. Thoso who havo novor tried lt should make up their minds to try it noxt spring. NOTICE. HEADQUARTERS PALMETTO RIFLEMEN, ANDERSON. S. C., August 0, 18?8. Oen era) orders .NO. - All purtles having arma or accoutrements belonging to thc Palmetto Rifles will deliv er them to thc Armorer al once. J. E. ALLEN, Captain. J. li. MCGEE, O. S. George Fox, tho comedian, ."Humpty Dim pty" d'*?' rmm naralysis attribuica to thc "Hakewhite," laid upon the face for hts comic makeup. Let ladies cultivate only the pink and.wbitcuf health that follow the nse of Da HARTER'* LIVEU PILLS AND IRON TONIC Liver Is King. Tho Liver is tho imperial organ of the whole human syntcu), as it controls the life, health and happiness of man. When lt ls disturbed in its proper action, all kinds of ailments ure tho natural result. Tho diges tion of food, the movements of tho heart and blood, the action of tho brain and nerv ous system, ar? all Immediately 'connected with Ul* workings of ino Liver. It has been successfully prated that Green's August Flower ls unequalled in curing all persons afilicted with Dytqiepsta or Liver Cum plaint, and all tho numerous symptoms that result from an unhealthy condition of the Liver and Stomach. Sample bottles to try, 10 cents. Positi%'cly sold In nil towns on tho Western Continent. Three doses will provo that it ls just what you want. MARRIED, ou tuowlay My .S^tb, bv Rev. H. f. Frank?, Mr. R. LKW?t? MOtUt HEAD, of Anderson. ?nd Miss ANNIE E. BLACK, daughter of Mrs, M. E. Black, of Abbeville County, ta. C. ANNOUNCEMENTS. L'or Cc oct jr Audltoft Thc many friends of Col. THOM AU J, riCKt?KfJ snnounco bim ns a candidate for rc-npiK?intmeni to the office of Auditor of Anderson County at tho primary ?lection of Ibo I)pnioer/> ,'.a party. j_ Ton County Treasurer. The many friends of Mr. B. C. JOHN SON of flrushy Creek Township, respect fully nomlnute him as a sullable person for the office of County Treaenfef, and request a favorable consideration of his claims by the Democratic voters of Anderson County In she primary election. The frLnds Of S. E. MOOR K, the present County Trcasmer for AfldtffsOTl Cmint^, hy apiwintment of Gov. Hampton, ?om?nate him for rc-appointment to said office at tho primary election, in such manner as may be determined on hy the Democratic party. _MANY FEIEKPS._ T'hrj ?am** of WILLIAM MoGUKlN is presented to tht peoj?l? of Anderson Coun ty os a sultnblo person td lill (l?o office of County 'ireasurer, subject to nomination ut thu primary election ns provided by tho Ex ecutive Committee. His qualification aud lit nc "? for tho oflico Is recognized by many who elected bini to tho position In 1870. for County Comtnlftidoner. The many friends of Mr. R. F. DACU8 respectfdlly rtdrtilnrito him na n suitable per son for C'dliuly Commissioner, and ask the Democrats of titi? County lo consider him favorably In the primary election. Tho many friends Of WM. 8. HALL re spectfully nomlnuto him ns ii candidate for tho office of County Commissioner at the next election-subject to the result of the primary election. Mr. Hall is well known throughout the County tts Deputy Surveyor, and knows tlitt vr'ant* of our Comity. For Behool Commlnnloner. The many friends of C. C. RICKI) rc s|>cctfuliy announce him as n candidato for the position of School Commissioner for Anderson County-subject to tho primary election. Helios been prominently engaged in tho work of public education, and if elected will bring to the office a practical experience and knowledge wddch will bo valuable to tho public school system of our County. HENRY GENTRY announces himself a candidate for tho office of School Com missioner for Anderson County. Having been disabled In the late war by the loss of a hand, ho solicits tho favorable considera tion of thc Votera of Anderson Conni;,-. He will conform to tho arrangements that may bo made by the Democratic party In reference to the primary election. Tho friends of THOMAS M. WHITE respectfully announce him as a suitable person for thc office of Behool Commissioner in this County, and ask fo dim the support of thc Democratic voters of this County in tho primary election. R. W. TODD announces himself a can didate fer the office of School Commissioner! end loHcit? the favorable consideration of the voters of Anderson County. Ho will conform to tho arrangements that may be made by the Democratic party in reference to tho primary election. Tho friends of JOHN SULLIVAN, (of Fork Township.) respectfully announce him as a suitable candidate for the office of School Commissioner of Anderson County -subject to tho result of the primary clec tion. Help our old worn out teachers. Thc many friends of H. O. HERRICK, Esq., respectfully announce bini us o candi date for tho position of School Commis sioner for Anderson County-subject to tho primary election. Mr. Herrick is an educa ted gentleman, who will, if elected, fill the position with honor to himself and benefit to our common school system. Tho friends of SAMUEL CRAWFORD recommend him as a suitable person for School Commissioner of Anderson County -subject to the nomination of tho Demo cratic party. ?58. ^*\NE Hundred and Fifty-eight Men's \J and Hoys' Hate and Caps, which will be offered for tho next twenty-five days et prices lower than ever before o tiered. A. B. TOWERS <fc CO. July 2.\ 1878 Vffiftrsato of Respect. The following iewrlntkws were adopted by Ebenezer Sunday Sdm&'Aug. T*. ?7.*: WHEREAS, It han please?. Almighty God to remove from our nddaii.by .th? hand of d-xtth, Mm. MADY C. O&WeeAi.i?; ?nd whereas, ?he 1ms been from carly childhood closely identified With ?Ebeneser Sunday School aa pupil and teacher. Therefore 1. Resolved. That lu the death of Mrs. Mary C. Olinkscale? this community lisa lost one of its most worthy and useful mern* hors, the church militant a zeolous and de voted Christian, and thc Sunday School u strong advocate and an earnest worker. 2. That in this Inscrutable providence we bow with christian rcefgnetion to thc will of Him who Is too wiso to err, believing that our loss is her eternal gain. 9. That we tender to the husband, father and family of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy, and prey that the blessing* of God may rest upon them, especially the dear motnerless children, J. M. IJltowNK, Sup't. A. W. TODD, Contractor and Builder, ANDERSON, S. C. A LL kinds of PLAIN and FANCY XJL WOKE done at iii mr le.-, t notice and lowest prices. _ ' Agent for TOALE M AN IT FACT UKI NO CO.-DOOItS, HASH, BLINDS, PA1KW, OILS, dc. Jan ?0,18?8 .2? ly tfaivorttty of Virginia. SESSION bcgff?E or? thc Fxrtt af October, and continues tiffie months. This in stitution is organized on tile elective system, giving tho student free choice of studies, with full courses in thc Schools of the Academic Department and In the School? of Law, Medicine, Engineering and Agri culture. For catalogue apply to the Secre tary of tho Faculty. P. O. University of Virginia JAMES F. HARRISON, M. D., Chairman o| the Faculty. August 1, ?87H 3 2m THE undersigned is agent for the above celebrated Nursery of Henry Rust & Co., near Greensboro, C., and will toku pleasure lu giving special attention to ?U|? plylng the ordern of patrons arni of tho public with such fruit trees as they may wish. These trees aro suited to our eli mate, and have given very general satisfaction to all who have tried them. Orders respect fully solicited. DUDLEY A. REID. July lt, 1878 02 0 Valuable House and Land for Sale. A Valuable Dwelling with all necessary xi. out-buildings, and S88 Acres of food Land, situate on the new Willhunston load, two miles Northeast of Anderson, can be purchased in ons tract or in emulier tracts to suit purchasers by applying to the undersigned. Hie place bas two settle ments, with wella of good water, springs, and valuable bottoms upon two creeks. For tenns, Ac, apply to W. T. W. HARRISON. May 0, 1878 _43_ ; 8n>. > WOOL CAitDS* "T HAVE bad our Wool Curds thoroughly IL repaired, and nm confident that those who patronize us this year will be better picasen with their work than ever before. H. li. Fant, at Anderson C. H., will receive and forward packages of Wool by railroad without charge to parties sendlnar. AUGT. J. SITTON, President, Pendleton Factory. August 1, 1878_8_S XrOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. JCT Notice is hereby given Uut the nuder nhjmml, Administrator, with tho Will au ne.vcd, of the Estate of J. B. Pr?vost, de ceased, will apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County, on tho 13th day of August next, for a Final Settlement and discharge from ?aid Estate. J. L. ORR, Adm'r. with will annexed. Jrly U, 187?_52_5_ To Get our Stock Seduced ! WE wlP sell for the next twenty-five days our large stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Kata and Crockery ware, at grettly reduced prices for cash. Give us a call before buying. A. B. TOWERS & CO. July 25, 18T8 2 Shirts ! Shirts ! WE aro receiving from manufacturers In Philadelphia and Baltimore, a large lot of tho BEST oualltv of 8HIRT8, which we will sell from 75c. lo $1.00 each. Give us a call before buying and see our shirts. A. B. TOWERS A CO. Julv 18. 1878 1 Turnip Seed. T ANDRETH'S TURNIP SEED for salo J- low by A. B. TOWER8 <fc CO. July 25,1873_2 TO MAKE MONEY PLEASANTLY and fast, agents should address FINLEY, HARVEY & Co., At SPECIAL NOTICE -o DURING tho month of August we ?hall endeavor to reduce our entire stock aa much aa possible, to make room for a now and large stock of Fall Goods, and in order to gain our object, wo shall now offer all Goods ot prices which will insure ready sale fer them. As our Bargain Counter met with unprece dented nuccesss. wo shall wnlim?? ?f ?lnri??? ?K? month, and tho' some of tho Bargains origi nally placed on it have been closed out, new attractions will continually be added to the re mainder. If money is scarce with you, come and get tho worth of it at the. NEW YORK CASH STORE. Anderson, 3. C., August 1, 1676. CREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES AT* THE EMPORIUM OF FASHION. I WILL CLOSE OUT MY ENTIRE LOT OF SHOES, SLIPPERS AND DRESS GOODS, EXACTLY AT COST. 55. I>. OI?AMDIJBB, Proprietor. July 1?, 187? 33 ?