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THE INTELLIGENCER. I;OCAIi MATTERS. THE RADICAL POW-WOW AT TOWS TILLE. TUE DEMOCRATS DIVIDE TIME AND CAPTURE THE MEETING. 1 A Tame Republican Hjixrangue, followed l?jr Rons lag Democratic Speechen. Wliiie the review was progressing at Pen dleton on last Friday, information came that the Radicals of the Fork intended to have a political meeting at Parker's Church, near Townville, at 3 o'clock that afternoon. They had previously announced that they would hold a meeting at this place on the next afternoon, and the .report became cur? rent that they had changed the time to Fri? day, so as to prevent the Democrats, who wao attending Ute "Red Shirt" parade, from being at their meeting to take part in it. On this information, Gen. E. W. Moise, Col. J. A. Hoyt and Maj. E. B. Hur? ray, with the companies of Captains J. M. Kidd, F. L. Sitten and R. E. Msson, left Pendleton between 1 and 2 o'clock, for the purpose of attending the meeting. As the companies in advance came upon the meet? ing, they found the party dispersing, and it is believed that a courier conveyed them the information that the Democrats would be at the meeting, and therefore Parker, the Republican County Chairman, announced that he would hold his meeting at 2 o'clock on the following day, as previously ap- j pointed. Gen. Moise was compelled to re tum to Columbia, and could not wait for j the meeting, but Messrs. Hoyt and Murray remained over to take a hand in it. Capt. Mason's company declined returning on the nest day, end Capt. J.- C. Stribling's Flying Artillery was sent for in its stead. At the appointed hour the arrangements were made for opening the meeting. Wm. R. Parker was to speak first, and be follow? ed by Col. Hoyt and Maj. Murray, after which Newton Whitner was to close for the Republicans. Before the meeting was opened it was stated that a colored man named Audy had corns to the meeting armed and threatening to bare a row. Parker nominated this man for Chairman, but Mr. Murray announced that he nor any other man who came there to have a row should preside over, the meeting, and after a little consultation, Col. Hoyt sug? gested that each speaker act as his own chairman, which was agreed to. Parker then made the first speech in a very con? servative and general way, travelling over the landing of the slave?, the revolution, the lato war, reconstruction, <tc He and the colored people were willing to join the i Democrats and vote with them in this County if they would give them one repre? sentative and one County Commissioner. He claimed that the Iktxixioencxb's ac? count of the County Republican Convention ! was' incorrect, and misrepresented him about ruling the motion to endorse Go v. Hampton out of order. He also stated that he had always been willing to go with the Democrats if they would give the colored people a part "f the offices, and that in the j last campaign he had proposed it to Col. Hoyt, who agreed that Parker should call a i meeting of the colored people and he would call one of the Democrats to consider the question, but they did not do so. He dwelt on the slavery question, and closed as usual with vulgar and indecent language. He was followed by Col. Hoyt, who began by denying that he agreed to call a meeting to consider Parker's proposition, and said that he told Parker to call his meeting and submit its action to him. Parker admitted that this was correct, and Col. Hoyt gave as hii reason that he knew Parker's name would boon the list. presented, and he wan ted to let him show himself in this way. He spoke of the just and equal course p cr? aned by the Democrats towards the colored people, and commented on the great ad? vantages offered the colored people in our provisions for public education. He rasped Parker for the irreverent and vulgar lan? guage which he used, showing that such conduct was highly improper in a minister. He advised Parker to retire from politics and devote himself to his ministry. Parker said be could not make a living at preach? ing, and Col. Hoyt told him if he would quit politics and try it he would agree to make a speech to his congregation, showing them the importance of supporting their preacher. He dwelt at length on the im? portance of friendly relations between, the 1 races, and-showed that gratitude and self interest combine to make it the duty of the colored man to support Go v. Hampton and the Democratic party. As Maj. Murray went upon the platform, Morris Carter, a notorious colored politician of the Fork also, stepped up and announced that he intended to speak then. Mr. Mur? ray, in laconic style, invited him off of the platform', and he accepted the invitation, saying, as he left, *T beg your pardon, sir." Mr. Murray then began by urging the col? ored people to be friendly with the white people, on whom they are dependent for their work and support. He said there was nothing to be gained by this political ex? citement. That the colored people were in a great minority in this County, and were wasting time in politics, besides keeping up j strife where there was no reason for it. He said the Democrats had treated them fairly, and would continue to do so, and asked if J they could point to a single Instance where a law had been passed that hurt the colored man. Parker said, the feuce law. Mr. Murray proved on him and made him own that he himself advocated the' adoption of J that law, and then advised the colored peo? ple not to follow the man who was hypo? critical enough to advise them to do a thing and then turn round after it was done and say it was a bad law. He then made Parker admit that the Iktxluoencib'b account of the Republican County Convention was correct, and asked the colored people how much confidence they could have in a man that would deny a thing that he knew was true. He then told them that the white j people had been better to them than they would have been to the white people if they I had had the opportunity, and cited them to the Constitution of Liberia, which pro- I hi bits white persons from voting or holding office. Ho condemned Parker's raking up of the past 240 years to prejudice them against the Democrats, and stud that it was ungrateful in him, as Col. Cothran, the Democratic Solicitor, had forgiven him of J the charge of getting too much school money a short time ago. He told the col? ored people that they had better let the past he past and take care of the present. That they had better look after bread and meat. That the Democratic party was the party to get it in. He told the colored people that they were not prepared for filling the posi? tion of legislators yet, and proved it to them by a series of questions to Parker, none of J which was he able to answer. Next he at? tacked Parker for mixing religion with politics, and made him own to taking up a collection in his Church to pay his expenses to the Radical State Convention. The day was a most successful one, and it is believed its results will be very beneficial to the Democratic party in this Comity. We have only given a very brief outline of ] portions of the speeches. They were com? prehensive and judicious, und evidently made a fine impression upon the colored people. They also rasped Parker to such advantage as to place him in a very unde? sirable position before both white and col? ored people, and will no doubt cause him to think carefully before he attempts to hold another Republican meeting. The conduct of the members of Capts. Kidd, Sit? ten and Stribling's companies on this occa? sion is worthy of the highest comment iion, as there was not an improper act an indiscreet word uttered by any of They are entitled to the credit for the cess of the meeting, which was harmonious?in abort, it was a Democrutic remal. THE RED SHIRTS. THEY CELEBRATE THEIR SECOND ANNIVERSARY AT PENDLETON. A Grand Military Display in Honor of the Adoption of the Famous Political Uniform. Four to Five Thousand Persona PreHent? An Array of Beauty Smll r n upon tho Celebration?Tho Review, Speeche*, Manic, Artillery and Dinner Oc? cupy the Entire Day. The celebration of the Second Anniver? sary of the adoption of the Rod Shirt as a political campaign uniform ct.iue off on last Friday at Pendleton, and in every re spect worthy of the important event it com? memorated. Early in the morning the ar? rival of the military companies, who came to signify their appreciation of the occasion and participate in perpetuating its memory, began, and soon the streets of Pendleton were alive with mounted R;d Shirts, and with an eager and entkusiof-tic throng of spectators, who assembled t<: witness the review and attend the mass n.eeting. Gen. Humphreys and staff, with the greater por? tion of the Eleventh Brigade, were present, and also a number of campaign companies, all of which were formed in line of review along the street entering the Square from the south. This line of review consisted of the following commands: Eastern Regiment of the Eleventh Cavalry Brigade?Colonel M. P. Tribble command? ing. Captain Joseph B. Moore's Com? pany, Capt. C. 0. Mitchell's Company, Capt- E. M. Snipes' Company, Capt. J. -W. Dacus' Company, Capt. J. P, Cox's Com? pany, Capt. A. M. Gnyton'8 Company, and Capt. Breazcale's Company. ? Western Regiment of the Euxentk Cavalry Brigade?Lieut-Col. J. T. C Jones com? manding. Capt. J. M. Kidd s Company, Capt. W. D. Garrison's Company, Capt. C. B. Gilmer'b Company, Capt 8. L. Eskew's Company. Capt. W. S. Hall's Company and Capt S. A. Jones' Company. A Regiment of unattached Companies was formed and commanded by Lieut-Col. R. W. Simpson, as follows: The Connor Light Dragoons, commanded by Lieutenant J. P. Glenn, Capt. J. A. Ranki i's Company, Capt J. J. Lewis' Company, Capt. R. E. Mason's Company and Capt. F. L. Sitton's Company. The Battalion of Artillery, commanded by Capt J. C. Stribling, consisting of the Red Shirts, Lieut. J. G. Richards command? ing; the McGowan Artillery, Capt. John S. Smith commanding. The Palmetto Riflemen, Infantry, com? manded by Capt John E. Allen. The Anderson Palmetto Band was placed at the head of the column, and the Pendle? ton Silver Cornet Band at th:; rear. Both of these bands made excellent music, and added mnch to the interest of the review. The line having been formed Adjutant and Inspector General E. W. Moise re? viewed the troops, and the line of march was taken across the Square and out by the Episcopal Church to the speakers' stand, where the military was dismissed, and the men proceeded to dismount and hitch in order to attend the speaking which took place in Maxwell's Grove, in front of the residence of Mr. J. D. Smith, in which ample seats and a substantial and beauti? fully decorated stand had been erected. The ladies of Pendleton evinced their in? terest in the celebration by the taste and elegance with which their skill adorned the stand. From the top in the front a hand? some picture of Governor Hampton was suspended. The columns of tue stand were twined gracefully with evergreens and flow? ers, together with red, white and blue cloth. In front of the stand was the motto in large letters of evergreen which animated the Democracy of the State two years ago, and if continued at this time will; surely main? tain in power the government of our choice. It was: "No Independent Ticket" Upon the speaker's desk was laid in full view the original red shirt, which was made under the direction of Lieut.-Col. A. J. Sitton, then Captain of the Company which adop? ted this uniform. There was a very general disappointment and sorrow on account of the absence of Governor Hampton, which manifested it? self in all of the expressions which were made upon the subject The crowd present was estimated at the lowest calculation to number bur thousand persons, among whom were several hun? dred colored people,' who cane out to see and hear the proceedings of the day, and evinced a commendable interest in every? thing that was done, showing that they re? alized the redemption wh; :h has been wrought by tho Democratic party for all races and all classes of our people. At 11 o'clock a. m., W. H. D. GailJard, Esq., called the meeting to older, and in? vited Rev. Samael B. Jones, D. D., to open the proceedings with prayer. Dr. Jones responded in on earnest and eloquent peti? tion to the giver of all good for his blessing upon every condition of mankind. He especially prayed that God would pour out his blessings upon the rulers of our Nation and our State, and by His Holy Spirit gov? ern and direct their paths in justice towards men and in fear of the Lord. He closed by a petition for the restoration of Governor Hampton to health, and asked that he might be spared for many years of honor and usefulness to the people of his State and Nation. Col. James A. Hoyt, who was requested to introduce the speakers, congratulated the people of Pendleton upon having the first grand mass meeting in the campaign of 1878, and said that it brought to his recol? lection the brilliant canvass of 1S7G. He said that it was a matter of great regret to all present that Governor Hampton could not attend this meeting, and that he was sure every heart went forth in unison with the eloquent prayer which had been uttered asking for his speedy restoration to health. He then introduced to the audience Maj. E. B. Murray, who had been invited to deliver the address before the "Red Shirts" upon this occasion. Mr. Murray began by alludi ng to tho oc? casion which brought us together as the second anniversary of the adaption of the red shirt as a political campaign uniform, and said that it was no unimportant event in the history Of our State, lie referred to the oppressive and tyrannical government which had been forced upon us as the result of unsuccessful war, and said the people of South Carolina bore this humiliation and oppression with a patience one a patriotism which none but a brave, intelligent and he roic people could have evinced. That this course had been pursued in f ie hope that better days would come, but that after eight years of submission the patieuce and endu? rance of our people had been exhausted, and as one nian throughout the State the people of Carolina doternjine_ that by their manhood aud their strength they would bo free. A ticket for State offices, headed by tho immortal Hampton, hud been put in the field, aud that a straightout fight was determined upon. That to further this laudable movement campaign mounted clubs began to be formed, and that on the 2-lth day of August, 1870, .no red shirt which he held in his hand was made for Col. Sitton, and on the following day, the 25th of August, it was adopted as the com? pany uniform. That in tills uniform the Pendleton company attended tho sreat Anderson meeting, and attracted the atten? tion and admiration of those present, so that the red was adopted by common con? sent, and thousands of yards of red flannel were immediately bought and ordered. The idea spread in a very short time over the whole State, thereby inspiriting and enthus? ing the champions of liberty until the movement becamo so strong that neither the proclamation of Governor Chamberlain, nor that of President Grant, with the United States bayonets to support it, was able to make them disband. The red shirts, he be? lieved, contributed more to the great victory won than any other one factor which en? tered the canvass. He said that there were a number of claimants for the honor of originating the straightout movement, and he supposed that every one of them is fully satisfied that he is entitled to tho praise. But tbis is not the case witli the red shirt. Its use for political campaign purposes is ceded to this company by nil. Thcro is a claim that it was started during the war, but for that matter it has been the English uniform for conturies, and has been won* ever since red fabrics have been made. There was no political significance attached to the organization spoken of, and the claim of the Pcndlcton Company to its origination for campaign purposes is clear and indisputable. He then spoke of tho present canvass, and said that unity of pur? pose and of action was necessary to preserve tho redemption of our civilization. He warned the people against listening to men who seek from personal motives of ambi? tion or of prejudice to bring into this can? vass anything foreign to the simple issue of Democracy or Radicalism, and said that if these issues are permitted and encouraged now they will be found to contain seeds which will bring forth a harvest of dissatis? faction and division in our ranks two years from this time. He claimed that the gov? ernment under the Democrats had illustra trated the doctrine of Penn, that the worst form of government in the hands of good men is as good as the best, and insisted that the best thing the people can do is to con? tinue this government in power by giving it a hearty and united support. He urged upon the people tho necessity of maintain? ing our political strength in South Carolina to help purify our national government by j electing a Democratic President, and ar? raigned the Republican party as a party of usurpation, fraud and centralization, which, if continued in power, would seek by pro? moting sectional hate, and tho establish? ment of rings and monopolies, to build upon the ruins of State rights and free government a strong government which would be inimical to all tho people, and destructive of liberty itself. He closed by expressing his confidence in the perpetuity of the union, and his belief that the North and South would unite in throwing off the rule of the party of usurpation, thereby restoring the Democratic party, which would bring our country back to its former purity and glory. And he said that South Carolina, who had stood forth in bold relief in the civic councils of our nation, as well as upon her battle fields, will be one of the States which will cast ber vote in favor of the restoration of our country to former purity and greatness. Col. Hoyt then introduced Gen. E. W. Moise as an earnest worker and eloquent orator in behalf of South Carolina's redemp? tion. Gen. Moise responded in an eloquent, polished and exhaustive discourse, which was frequently loudly applauded. Gen. Moise began by speaking of the contrast be? tween the condition of South Carolina to? day and two years ago. He spoke at length upon the troubles which came upon our people after the war, and showed the effect they had in estranging the colored people, by bringing into our midst a set of adventu-' rers who, by fair mid false promises, won their confidence to deceive and betray them. He told the colored people how they came to be free, and then dissected the course of the carpet-bagger. He told them that the statement that they were the equals of the white man is not true, for they had shown their lack of ability to rule the State by the miserablo- governments they established, citing Chamberlain's as their best govern? ment, and drawing a parallel between that and Hampton's administration, showing them that they were freer, happier and more prosperous under Democratic rule than they were under the government of their own choice. He told them that un? der Democratic gc"",-nment all of their rights hod been g. them; that there was no discrimination against them, and that their lives and property was more se? curely protected now than under the gov? ernment of their own selection. He said Gov. Hampton had pledged himself to give them protection, and that he did so. He condemned most severely anything like independents, and said they were worse than Radicals. He preferred tho open foe rather than the false friend. He said that straight-out Democracy had redeemed tho State, and that it alono would retain it. We have tried affiliation and failed. He closed by a glowing tribute to Governor Hampton, and urged the people of South Carolina to prove as true to him and to themselves in the future as they have done in the p'ast. At this point our reporter, in company with Gea. Moise, Col. Hoyt and three companies of Red Shirts, left to look after William R. Parker, and thereforo we cull the remainder of this report from our exchanges, and adopt tho comments on tho close of the meeting as our son t i - ments: Col. J. L. Orr next addressed tho peo? ple, mostly upon the subject of cen? tralization of the General Government and tho dangers of it. In proof of this, ho referred to the bayonet rule in this State two years ago; Bond's release of the Returning Board when tho State had imprisoned them for their false count of the election returns; and tbo recent re? leasing of the rovenue prisoners from Stato jurisdiction. He said further, that because of tho probability of tho next Presidential election boing thrown into the House of Representatives, we should endeavor to secure another Representa? tive at least from this State in Congress. Captain Gailiard then announced that tho speaking was over, but tho crowd were not satisfied until they heard from Hon D. Wyatt Aikon. Ho only spoke for a few moments, but in that time ho got in more good words for the brass bands and women of South Carolina for their services in tho last campaign, and dealt more hard blows to Homo of the Democratic Congressmen of the North and the Radical party in generul than wo have over known him to do even in a much longer speech. Dinner was bore announced, and such a dinner it was, too. There were four tables, two of 200 feet each in length and two of about forty feet each, and all were loaded down with good and substantial things for tho innoi man. There was plenty for tho whole crowd and to spare. After eatltig to their hearts' content, tho crowd dispersed, feeling assured that Anderson County, and Pendlton vil? lage particularly, had surpassed on this occasion, bor wido reputation for gotting up the most enthusiastic meetings and the biggest dinners of any of her sister counties. Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes says: "To guard is nobler than to heal." Dr. Hartkr'h ?Elixir of Wilp Ciikbby guards those who inhabit bottom lands and marshy districts against all malarial attacks, 7?2 BELEF MENTION. The manufacture of sorghum has com menccd. Some of our merchants are beginning to receive their fall stocks of goods. Mr. George Roof presented us with a bas? ket of fine peaches last week, for which he will accept our thanks. Capt. J. A. Wren has returned to Ander? son, and is now prepared to do photograph work of the finest varieties at tho gallery o Mr. J. D. Maxwell. John E. Peoples, Agent, has on exhibi? tion the Hall Cotton Gin, the best In use. Call and seo it before purchasing else? where. 1?1 It is the part of wisdom for town people to lay " jJieir winter's supply of wood during the ifinuner months. It is better both for the seller and buyer. There will be a match game of base ball played between the "Ham Skiim" and Cen? tral nine on next Saturday, at 2 o'clock p. m., on the Blue Ridgo Yard, at Anderson. The Corner Democratic Club will meet at Sherard's Store on next Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock p. m. The subject of suggesting -candidates will be considered, and a full meeting of the Club is desired. We arc requested to announce that the West Savannah Democratic Club will meet ou the first Saturday in Septcmbor at 2 o'clock p. m. The members are earnestly requested to attend this meeting. C. A. Reed, Agent, has just received an? other lot of four hundred men's and boys' hats, of all the latest styles, which ore of? fered at the same popular low prices that caused him tc soil so many hats during the past season. 7?3 Mrs. Van Wyck will reopen her school in Anderson on the 9th of September. Pupils entrusted to her instruction will receive thorough attention. Mrs. Van Wyck's ex? perience and success as a teacher is known in our midst, and will no doubt be appreci? ated fcy.u liberal patronage. 7?1 The meeting of Anderson Division last Thursday evening was unusually pleasant. In addition to the important business trans? acted, Mr. J. H. von Hasslen entertained the Division with delightful music on sev? eral of his intttruments, which was greatly appreciated by those present. The first bale of new cotton this season was sold at Anderson on Wednesday, the 28th inst., by Mr. J. A. Teasley, of Hart Co., Ga. Messrs. Ligon & Hill wore the purchasers, at 11 cents per pound. Mr. Teasley used upon his crop the Soluble Pacific Guano, for which Messrs. Ligon <fe Hill are agents at this place. We have been requested to announce that there will be a Sunday School celebration in the Baptist Church on next Sabbath af? ternoon at four o'clock. Prizes will be de? livered, and speeches made by Messrs. H. B. Fant, L. P. Smith and Dr. R. F. Divver. Ail of the Schools of the town and the friends of the Sunday School work, are in? vited to attend. Mr. Z. D. Chamblee informs the public in this paper that he has disposed of his entire stock of goods to Mr. W. C. Chapman, who will carry on a general merchandise business at the old stand. The notes and accounts of Mr. Chamblee are in Mr. Chapman's hands for collection, and parties knowing them? selves to be indebted to him oro requested to call settle at once. The 8eneca City Advertiser says: "Mr. Joseph A. Burgess, who lives near Town* ville, Anderson County, brought a new bale of cotton to Seneca last Tuesday, 27th inst. He also sent another bale to Ander? son C. H. on the same day. He sold it to M. W. Colemau & Co., and received 11 2-1G per pound for it. He used Navassa Guano, and he also seid the first bale in Anderson last year." Mrs. R. W. Reeves and daughter met with quite a serious accident on last Thursday morning. As the}' were driving out of I town their horse took fright on the top of | Whitner'a hill and ran away, throwing them both out of the buggy, and seriously stunning them for some time. They were carried to the residence of a neighbor, and kindly cared for until removed to their home in the country. The plume drill of the Palmetto Riflemen came off on last Thursday afternoon at the appointed hour on the public square, and was very creditable to the members. After a close competition, the plumo was awarded to Sergeant J. L. McGce, who evinced tho most perfect knowledge of, and thorough acquaintance with, the intricate manocuvers Of Upton's tactics. It was presented in an appropriate manner by Maj. John B. Moore, chairman of the committee of judges. Inasmuch as we commented a short time ago on the course of certain colored preach? ers in this County who are paying a great deal more attention to politics than to reli? gion, we take this occasion to commend the position of Rev. James Roscmond, (colored,) Presiding Elder of the Methodist Church, who, at his District Conference, a week ago, announced that the ministers in his congre? gation wore desired not to meddle with politics, but to give their whole attention to their ministerial duties. His advice on this subject is excellent, and if obeyed will add greatl}' to the influence and success of | the colored preachers. Mr. John McFall, of Williamston, one of | the surveying party on theBclton, William ston and Easley Railroad, gave us a call on last Monday morning. Mr. McFull informs us that the route now being surveyed will pass within three-quarters of a mile of this place, and that it is pronounced by Captain Kirk, the chief engineer, entirely practicable. Captain Kirk thinks the grading can be done with convict labor at a cost of six or eight hundred dollars per mile. The party ex? pects, with favorable weather, to reach Holly Springs church, near the foot of the moun? tains, by to-night. On this route, when it reaches Holly Springs, will be two hundred feet higher than the ground at the church, and if this advantage can be held, Sassafras Gap can, it is thought, be passed without much trouble. It is the intention of Capt. Kirk to survey Sassafras Gap and Reedy Cove Gap, and ascertain which passage over the mountains will be most practicable.? Both surveys will be made by next Saturday night. This road can and will bo built. Pickeiis Sentinel, 22d inst. For Sale?A fine country residence, with choico surroundings, etc. This frequently means that the occupant wishes to regain health; because a residence in a malarial district will induce blood poisoning, and hence disease. This can be most cxpedi tiously counteracted by the prompt admin? istration of Dr. Bull's Blood Mixture. Good Digestion. "Give us this day our daily bread" and good medicine to digest it, is both reverent and human. The human stomach and liver are fruitful sources of life's comforts; or, disordered and diseased, they tingle misery along every nerve and through every artery. The man or woman with r/oml digestion see beauty as they walk, and overcome obstacles hey meet in the routine of life, where the dyspeptic sees only gloom and stumbles and growls at even imaginary objects. Tho world still needs two or three new kinds of medicine before death can be perfectly abol? ished; but that many lives have been pro? longed, and many sufferers from Liver dis? ease, Dyspepsiu and Headache, have been cured by Mekrell's Hepatine, is no longer a doubt. It cures Headache in twenty min? utes, and there is no question but what it is the most wonderful discovery made in nied icalscience. Those afflicted with Biliousness and Liver Complaint should use M?iireh/s , Hepatike. It con be hud from Simpson, Reid A Co. CLUB MEETINGS. Hunter's Spring. Hunter's Spring Democratic Club met Saturday, 24th August, and made tho fol? lowing suggestions for candidates for County officers: Senator?B. F. Crayton. Representatives?E. B. Murray, C. S. Mattison, W. C. Brown, R. P. Clinkscales. County Commissioners?W. 8. Hall, .T. A. Drake, P. R. Brown. School Commissioner?Henry Gentry. Probate Judge?W. W. Humphreys. Treasurer?S. E. Moore. Auditor?T. J. Pickens. Coroner?N. K. Sullivan. * Trial Justice?R. M. Burriss. J. Belton Watson, President. R. M. Burriss, Secretary. Bishop'.-. Branch. Mr. Editor: Please insert in your noxt issue that Col. T. J. Pickens was nominated for the office of Auditor by acclamation by this Club. J. P. Glenn, President. Julius Newton, Secretary. A CARD. Editor Intelligencer : In the last issue of your paper I observed tho nomination of myself by the Belton Democratic Club for tho office of Coroner. I am duly grateful for the compliment, but respectfully decline the nomination for tho following reasons : 1st. The offico of Coronor is not vacant. In is rather hard upon my enthusiastic friends, but such is the fact. 2nd. Tho list of candidates is sufficiently j h.rge without bringing out more for a place where there is no vacancy. 3rd. I am not ambitious of office, and do not consider myself qualified to fill any position of importance in the public service. 4th. The duties of Coroner might require ire to deal with some of my respected friends by reason of their suicide from men? tal causes; or, were tho Sheriff's duties im? posed upon me, in a more public and dis? tressing manner. With assurances of profound regard for tho partial friendship which prompted tho honor of such a nomination, I am, sin? cerely, yours, N. K. Sullivan. A CASD. To the People of the Fork: Thanking the people of tho Fork for nom? inating me for the office of County Com? missioner, I respectfully request them to run some other person for that office, as I h&ve my hands lull in my military com? pany and private business. J. M. Kidd. The right thing in the right place is with? out doubt Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup, the best remedy for Babies while teething. Price, only 25 cents a bottle. No merchant now considers his stock com? plete without a full list of Dr. Harter's Medicines. The people demand them and dealers must keep them. 7?2 a Mail of a Thousand. A Consumptive accidentally cured. When death was hourly expected, all rem? edies having failed, and Dr. H. James was experimenting with the many herbs of Cal? cutta, he accidentally made a preparation of Cunnabis Indiea, which cured his only child of consumption. His child is now in this country and enjoying the best of health. Desirous of benefiting the afflicted, the Doc? tor now gives tho following Recipe free, on re:eipt of two stamps to pay expenses. There is not a single symptom of Consump? tion that it docs not at once take hold of and dissipate. Night sweats, peevishness, irritation of the nerves, failure of the mem? ory, difficult expectoration, sharp pains in the lungs, sore throat, chilly sensations, nausea at the stomach, inaction of the bowels, and wasting away of the muscles. Address Craddock & Co., 1032 and 1034 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa., giving name of this paper. 6?4 An Undeniable Truth. You deserve to suffer, and if you lead a miserable, unsatisfactory life in this beauti? ful world, it i3 entirely your own fault, and there is only one excuse for you?your un? reasonable prejudice and skepticism, which has killed thousands. Personal knowledge and common sense reasoning will soon show you that Green's August Flower will cure you of Liver Complaint, or Dyspepsia, with all its miserable effects, such as sick headache, palpitation of the heart, sour stomach, habitual costiveness, dizziness of the head, nervous prostration, low spirits, 4c. Its sales now reach every town on the Western Continent, and not a Druggist but will tell you of its wonderful cures. You can buy a Sample Bottle for 10 cents. Three doses will relieve you. Tribute of Respect. The following preamble and resolutions wero adopted by the Methodist Sunday School: Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father, in tho dispensation of His provi? dence, to remove from among us our es? teemed and beloved friend, Hattie E. Mob rah; and whereas, while we bow in humble sabmission to His Divine Will, we desire to give expression to the esteem and respect which weentertaincd for our departed friend, therefore, be it Resolved, That in the death of Miss Hattie Murrah, our Sabbath'School has lost one of its most faithful and zealous members?one who was an earnest and consistent Christian. Resolved, That we deeply deplore the death of our beloved friend, and tender our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved fam? ily in tin's their hour of affliction. And though we mourn her departure, yet, know? ing her humble Christian life and peaceful death, we feel that this our bereavement is for her etornal happiness. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions he furnished the family of our deceased sister, and that they be published in the Anderson papers. Nora C. Huubard, ) Rosa Wedb, j-Committee. Eva Nardin, J A. W. TODD, Contractor and Builder, ANDERSON, S. C. ?o A LL kinds of PLAIN and FANCY J.jL WORK donu at shortest notice and lowest prices. Agent for TOALE MANUFACTURING CO.?DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, PAINTS, G ILS, i-c. Jan 10,1878 26 ly BUFFALO_NURSERY. rpiIE undersigned is agent for tiie above A. celebrated Nursery of Henry Rust & Co., near Greensboro, N. C, and will tako pleasure in giving special attention to sup? plying the onlcrs of patrons and of tho public with such fruit trees as they may wish. These trees are suited to our climate, and have given very general satisfaction to all who have tried them. Orders respect? fully solicited. DUDLEY A. REID. July 11, 1871 52 6 SUMMER RESORT. Glen HonNe, Horse Cove, North Car? olina, situated on the southern slope of the Rlue Ridge, 600 feet below the sum? mit, twenty-five miles northeast of Wal? halla, S. C." Splendid scenery, good fishing and hunting, nights cool. Accommo? dations good. Table supplied with the best that can be procured. Terms, $1.00 per day, $6.00 per week. References?M. W. Colemon, A. W. Thompson, Seneca; I). Bieman, o. Bendy, J. C. Mickler, Walhalla ; Jeff. Maxwell aiid Editor IntelUqcnccr, Anderson. J. K. THOMPSON, Proprietor. ! August 1, 1878_3_4_ To Get our Stock Reduced! WE will sell for the next twenty-fivo days our large stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Shots, Hats and Crockery ware, at greatly reduced prices for cash. Give us a cull before buying. A. B. TOWERS & CO, I July 25, 18T8 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Judge of Probate. W. W. HUMPHREYS is announced as a candidate for re-election to the office of Judgo of Probate for Anderson County subject to the primary nomination. For County Auditor. The friends of T. J. WEBB respectfully announce him as a candidate before the primary election for the position of County Auditor. Mr. Webb has filled this office before, and made an efficient and courteous officer. If elected at the primary election, he will apply for the appointment, and if not elected he will support tho nomineo of the Democratic party for tho position. The many friends of Col. THOMAS J. PICKEN8 announce him as a candidate for re-appointmcnt to tho office of Auditor of Anderson County at the primary election of the Democratic party. For the House of Representative!*. The friends of Maj. EDWARDS B. MURRAY respectfully announce him as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the primary election of the Dem? ocratic party. For County Treasurer. The friends of J. S. ACKER place his name before the people of Anderson Coun? ty as a suitable person to fill the office of County Treasurer?subject to the decision of the primary election. His qualifications for tho office cannot be donbted, and if elected and receives the appointment will make every effort to fulfil properly his trust, and attend oil precincts in the County to collect the taxes. The many friends of Mr. B. C. JOHN? SON, of Brushy Creek Township, respect? fully nominate him as a suitable person for the office of County Treasurer, and request a favorablo consideration of his claims by the Democratic voters of Anderson County in the primary election. The friends of S. E. MOORE, the present County Treasurer for Anderson County, by appointment of Gov. Hampton, nominate him for re-appointment to said office at the primary election, in such manner as may be determined on by the Democratic party. _Many Friends. The name of WILLIAM McGUKIN is presented to the people of Anderson Coun? ty as a suitable person to fill the office of County Treasurer, subject to nomination at the primary election as provided by tho Ex? ecutive Committee. His qualification and fitness for the office is recognized by many who elected him to the position in 1876. For County Commissioner. The many friends of Mr. B. F. DACUS respectfully nominate him as a suitable per? son for County Commissioner, and ask the Democrats of this County to consider him favorably in the primary election. The many friend* of WM. S. HALL re? spectfully nominate him as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner at the next election?subject to the result of the primary election. Mr. Hall is well known throughout the County as Deputy Surveyor, and knows the wants of our County. For School Commissioner. The many friends of C. C. REED re? spectfully announce him as a candidate for the position of School Commissioner for Anderson County?subject to the primary election. He has been prominently engaged in the work of public education, and if elected will bring to the office a practical experience and knowledge which will be valuable to the public school system of our County._ HENRY GENTRY announces himself a candidate for the office of School Com? missioner for Anderson County. Having been disabled in the late war by the loss of a hand, he solicits the favorable considera? tion of the voters of Anderson County. He will conform to the arrangements that may be made by the Democratic party in reference to the primary election. The friends of THOMAS M. WHITE 1 respectfully announce him as a suitable person for tho office of School Commissioner in this County, and ask for him the support of the Democratic voters of this County in the primary election. R. W. TODD announces himself a can? didate for the office of School Commissioner, and solicits the favorable consideration of the voters of Anderson County. He will conform to the arrangements that may be made by the Democratic party in reference to tho primary election. I The 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 the result of the primary elec? tion. Help our old worn out teachers. The many friends of H. 0. HERRICK, Esq., respectfully announce him as a candi? date for the position of School Commis? sioner for Anderson County?subject to the 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. The friends of SAMUEL CRAWFORD recommend him as a mutable person for School Commissioner of Amlerson County ?subject to the nomination of the Demo? cratic party. NOTICE. PURSUANT to an Act of the General Assembly, notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners will hold its annual meeting on the first Tues? day after the first Monday of September, 1878. All persons holding bills, accounts or demands of any kind against the Coun? ty which have not already been presented, are required to deposit the same with the Clerk on or before the first dav of Septem? ber. J. L. TRIBBLE, Clerk Co. Commissioners. August 8, 1878 , 4_4_ Cotton Gin for Sale, CAPITAL GIN (.'.0 Saw) BROWN MAKE. New saws put in last season. Brush wheel sound. Will be sold very low. A. H. OSBORNE. August 8, 1873_4_4_ NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons huving demands ngainst the Estate of J. A. Pagett, deceased, are again notified to present their demands within Ihe time prescribed by law, else their claims will be barred. JOSEPH NT. BROWN, President 8. S. Bank, Adni'r. Aug 15, 1878 5 4? $20 Reward! Iwill give the above reward for the deliv? ery, or information that will lead to the recovery of Win. Johnson, froedman, a Georgia convict, lately escaped. He is of medium size, about 5 feet 10 inches high, weight about 150 lbs., has a pleasant coun? tenance, quick spoken, and a little inclined to stutter or stammer, nearly black, thin moustache, a sear on his forehead about ? inches long, high forehead, has scars on his back between shoulder blades, and conspic? uous scars on the calf of his lega, caused from the shackles. Escaped while at work on the Elberton Si Toccoa Railroad. HENRY J. HILL. August 8,187C 4 1? SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. -o are now displaying for the EARLY FALL TRADE an IMMENSE line of entirely ZLnTETW goods, To an inspection of which wc invite the attention of the trading public, satisfied that f jr styles and LOW PRICES, We will be found ahead of any house in our line. The Newest and Handsomest Patterns of New Fall Prints, New Dress Goods, New Boots and Shoes, New Ladies' and Gents' Hats, New and Nobby Styles of Clothing, New Shirts and Underwear, Ladies' and Gents' Ties, Bows, Ruchings, Ribbons, Laces, Embroideries, Hosiery, Corsets, Zephyrs and Worsteds, Buttons, Trimminga, &c, &c, at the NEW YORK CASH STORE. ARNSTEIN & ROSE. D@_ We offer the small Remnant of our Summer Stock at less than NEW YORK COST. Anderson, S. C, August 29 1878._ NOTICE. -o I HAVE sold the EMPORIUM OF FASHION to Mr. W. C. Chapman, and my Notes and Accounts are in his hands for collection. All indebted will call and set? tle at once, and save trouble. Z. D. CHAMBLKE. Aug 29, 1878 83 1 obtained for Inventors, in tlie United S'xUes, CanadcA and Europe, at reduced rates. With out principal Office located in Washington, direct!;/ opposite tht United Stales PatentO?ce, ware ablrtoattcnd to aa Patent Business with gnatcrpromplimsanddetpatch and less cost, than other patent attorneus.who are aid distance from Washington, and who have, therefore1, to employ " associate attorneys." We make prelim-, inert/ examinations and furnish opinions as to pat? entability, free of charge, and all who are interested in new inventions and Patents are invited to send for a copy of our " Guidnfor obtaining Patents," which is sent free to any address, and contains complete in* structions how to obtain Patents, and otlier voiuaW? matter. We rej'cr to the German-American National Bank, Washington, I). C; the Royal Swedish, >*or? wegian, und Danish Legations, at Washington; Hon. Jnvnh Casey, late Chief Justice U. & CourlofClaims; to the OiJ'fidis oflh' U.S. Patent Office, and to Sena? tors and Member* of Congress frov every State. i Address: I.OOS 1I.VGGEK Co.,Solk?crn of Patents and Attorneys at Law, Lt DroitBu?diaff, Wnshiimion. P. C._ Ayer's Ague Cure, For Fever and Ague, Intermittent Fever, Chill Fever, Remittent Fever, Dumb Ague, Periodical or Bilious Fever, 4c, and indeed all tho affections whioh arise from malarious, marsh, or mias? matic poisons. This in a compound remedy, prepared with scientific skill from vegetable Ingredients, which rarely falls to cur? the severest enses of Chills and Fever and the concomitant disorders. Such a remedy the necessities of the people In malari? ous districts demand. It* great superiority over any .ubcr medicine yet (Uncovered for tho cure of Intermittent^ Is, that lt contains no quinine or mineral, and thoso who take it are free from danger of quinism or any injurious effects, and are as healthy after using It as before. It has been extensively employed during the lnst thirty years In the treatment of these distressing dis? orders, and 10 unvarying has been Its success that It has gained the reputation of being Infalli? ble. It can, be safely recommended as a sure remedy and specific for the Fever and Ague of the West, and the Chills and Fever of the South, which, once broken up by lt, do not return until the disease is again contracted. >4 The great variety of disorder* which arise from the Irritation of this poison, such as Neu? ralgia, Khoumatltm, Gout, Headache, Ullndneat, Toothache, Earache, Ca? tarrh, Asthma, Palpitation, Splenic Afloctlons, Hysterics, Pain In the Bow ell, Colic, Paralysis, and derangement of the Stomach, all of which become lalermlttenl or periodical, have no speedier remedy llian AVER'S A OCX ClUF., tvhieh cures them all alike, and protects the lyataM from Rilarc attack*. A? a preventive, it is of Immense service In tlm.-e ei.ininunltlcs where Ferrer and A KU? prrmlb, as It stays the development of tin- disease if taken on tho first approach of the premonitory syt.ip inms. Travellers and temporary resident* aro thin enabled to defy these disorders, OTd few will ever suffer if they avail tlwuisvlvcx of the pi otecUon this remedy nltords. For Liver Complnlu't, .irlsing frnin torpidity, lt is an excellent remedy. it stimulate* tills organ into healthy activity, and produces many remarkable cures where other medicines fail. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co,, Practical and Analytical Chemist*, J.DWELL, MASS. ?OLD BT ALL DlttUUHSTa XViaiWUXKH. Atlanta Medical College, ATLANTA, OA. THE Twenty-First Annual Course of Lec'ures will commence Oct. 15th, 1878, and close March 4th, 1879. Faculty?J. G. Westmoreland. W. F. Westmoreland, W. A. Love, V. H. Talia ferro, John Titad. Johnson, A.W. Calhoun, J. H. Logan, J. T. Banks; Demonstrator, C. W. Nutting. Send for announcement,giving full infor? mation. JNO. THAD. JOHNSON, M.D., July 25,1878 2?2m Dean. Shirts! Shirts! WE are receiving from manufacturers in Philadelphia and Baltimore, a large lot of the BEST quality of SHIRT8, which we will sell from 75c. to $1.00 each. Give us a call before buving and see our shirts, A. B. TOWERS & CO. July 18, 1S78 1 158. ONE Hundred and Fifty-eight Men's and Boys' Hats and Caps, which will be offered for the next twenty-five days at prices lower than ever before offered. A. B. TOWERS & CO. July 25, 1878 2 TO MAKE MONEY PLEASANTLY and fast, agents should address Finley, Harvhy & Co., At? lanta, Ga. juneC?ly T\ T""*, pi rri bitkincu you can engage in. S5 IJ jJ V I to $20 per dav made by anywork I J I'll) I cr of ct'.Uor sex, right in their A7J-?r^ X own localities. Particulars and samples free. Improve your spare ticao at this hna IdCSS. Address f*riN30K A (ST, Portland, Malr#T, A New Life no the Land! THE Exhibition in Anderson was one of the most remarkable events since the war. In point of numbers, talents and dis? tinguished ability, nothing could have ex? ceeded it. At every stage of its proceed? ings it was xianifest that a new life is in the land. The celebrated Dr. Heisitsh was there, and advocated Southern Medicines for Southern people. His Family Medicines are household remedies. HEINITSH'S QUEEN'S DELIGHT pu? rifies the blood. HEINITSH'8 BLOOD AND LIVER PILLS?For Liver Complaint, Sick Headache, Dull Feelings, Loss of Appetite. HEINITSH'S ROSE CORDIAL-For Bowel Complaint. STANLEY'S COUGH SYRUP?Cures Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Catarrh. MOTHER DARLING'S INFANT COR? DIAL?For all complaints incident to Teething, Sour Stomach, Crying. ' THE QUEEN'S DELIGHT is the great? est Pharmaceutical product ever discovered for all disorders and dis? eases which have their origin in the blood. Health may now be regain? ed. Life prolonged. Beauty re? stored. QUEEN'S DELIGHT?For Scrofula Swelling of the Glands, Goitre. QUEEN'S DELIGHT?For Nervous De? bility. QUEEN'S DELIGHT?For Indigestion, Liver Complaint. QUEEN'S DELIGHT?For Consumptive Patients as an invigorating cordial. QUEEN'S DELIGHT-For General Pros? tration. QUEEN'S DELIGHT?For all Cutaneous -?Diseases, Blotches, Boils, Pimples, ^ia. &c. FOR SALE BY DRUGGISTS. PREPARES BY E. H. HEINITSH & SON, Columbia, S. C. Aug 16,4877 5 ly Tli* n*a*4r of the ltU CratVT. Barham's Infallible FILE CURL Mtaa&ctnml by th? Birhaa Filo Czn C:., Imihm, N. C. li?..ir f.lli to or* Uimorrkol?V ?r rtlw, wfcea * cure I PrlM IM udbouflAtl NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having demands against the Estate of Mrs. Ann Rogers, deceased, are notified to present them to the under? signed, properly proven, within the time prescribed bv law. H. B. ROGERS, Administrator. Aug 15, 1878_5_?3 Albemarle Female Institute, Charlotteville, Virginia. $200 for Board and Literary Tuition for Nine months, beginning October 1st. Music, Drawing and Painting extra. For Catalo? gues address R. H. RAWLINGS, M. A., President. 6?I Thoroughbred Stock for Sale. Thorough-bred. Merino Sheep, Grade Cotswold and Sontb down Sheep, Angora Goatti, Fine Milch Cows. A Thorough-bred JER? SEY BULL to stand. For particulars, call on or apply to B. FRANK RUSSELL, At Boscobel Farm. ? Post Office?Pendleton Factory. May 16,1878 40 3m Valuable House and Laud for Sale. AValuable Dwelling with all necessary out-buildings, and 533 Acres of good Land, situate on the new Williamston Road, two miles Northeast of Anderson, can be purchased in one tract or in smaller tracts to suit purchasers by applying to the undersigned. The place has two settle? ments, with wells of good water, springs, and valuable bottoms upon two creeks. For terms, <tc, apply to W. T. W. HARRISON. May 9,1S78 43 8m Greenville and Columbia Railroad CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. Passenger Trains run dally, Sunday excepted, connecting with Fast Day Trains on South Caro? lina Ballroad, up and down. On and after Wednesday, November 14, 1877, tb? following will be the schedule; CP. Leave Columbia at?._11 10 a m Leave Alston. 1 10 p ? Leave Ncwbcrry. 2 23 p m Leave Hodges._.- Slip m Leave Bclton.7 OS p m Arrive at Greenville....... 8 35 p m DOWN. Leave Greenville at.?.7 20 am Leave Bclton.5 10am Leave Hodges.?10 47 n in Leave Ncwberry. 1 42 p ? Leave Alston._. 3 20 p m Arrive at Columbia.?.? 6 CO p m ANDEESON BRANCH?UP. Leave Belton.-.-.. 7 08 p aa Leave Anderson.-.- 7 50 p id Leave Pondleton. 8 45 p ? Leave Perryvlllo.?-- 9 20 p m Arrive at Walhalla.?.W 00 p m DOWN. Leave Walhalla.~. 5 50 a a Leave Perryvllle.?._ 0 30 a m Leave Pendleton.-.m. 7 20 a aa. Leave Anderson. 8 10 a m Arrive at Belton.?. 8 50 a a THOMAS DOD AML'AD, Gen. Suo't,