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THE INTELLIGENCER. LOCAL MATTERS. Mali irf 1900. Laying the corner stone. Imposing and Interesting Ceremonies ander the Aanplces of the Grand Lodge, A. F. M., of South Carolina ?A targe Concourse of People, and Eloquent Ad? dresses. The- ceremony of laying the corner stone of the Presbyterian Church now in process of erection at this place was per? forme?! on last Saturday, 10th inst., under the auspices of the Most Worshipful <3rand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina, Gen. W. W. Humphreys, Junior Grand Warden, acting Most Wor? shipful Grand Master. Pursuant to announcement the Grand Lodge assembled.at Masonic Hall at 9$ o'clock a. m., and after making necessary appointments to fill the various Grand of ices, marched out at 10 o'clock undor command of Mr. J. WilletPrevost, Grand Marshal, and Maj. John r. Williams, Assistant Grand Marshal, both of whom were mounted on fine steeds. The pro? cession was headed by the Palmetto Band, followed by E. P. Murrah, Grand Tiler, with drawn sword, and John Alewine and w. T. W. Harrison, Grand Stewards, with white staffs. Then came a host of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Masons, followed by Mr. Jeptha P. Wilson, the architect, with the implements of his office, and the officers of the Grand Lodge as follows: W. H. D. <3aillard, Grand Pursuviant, with sword of steel; J. Pink Reed, Grand' Sesretary, "w. D. Marouey, Grand Treasurer; J. J. ?Gilmer, with open Bible on a crimson cushion on which rested the square and compass, supported by M. E. Mitchell and L. C. Manldis, Junior Grand Deacons; Rev. J. E. Carlisle. Grand Chaplain, and Maj. J. N. Vandiver, with Book of Con? stitution. Next caino the Palmetto Ri? flemen, commanded by Capt J E. Allen, followed by the Sunday schools of the town in charge of A. B. Towers and W. W. Keys, and civil officers of the town and county. The following Grand offi? cers brought up the rear: W. D. Hall, Junior Grand Warden, with silver gob? let containing the oil of joy; John C. Cherry, Senior Grand Warden, with sil? ver goblet containing the wine of refresh? ment ; r. P. Diwer, Deputy Grand Mas? ter, bearing a large horn, beautifully and elaborately decorated with flowers, con? taining the corn of nourishment; W. W. Humphreys, Most Worshipful Grand Master, supported by B. D. Dean and H. I. Epting, Senior Grand Deacons; W. B. Miller and Wm. Campbell, Grand Tilers. The procession reached from the Ma? sonic Hall to Mechanic's Row, and with waving banners presented quite an im? posing sight. At the command of the Grand Marshal the Band commenced to play and the column filed left and pro? ceeded across the square and down Whitner street to the gate leading into the Presbyterian Church yard, thonce to the triumphal arch, which stood in front of the eld Church building. Here the procession halted and opened ranks, and the Grand Master, followed by the Grand Lodge, marched through the open line, and thence to the stand, which had been arranged by laying timbers across the north end of the building, on which the officers of the Grand Lodge, together with several of the old and respected citizens of the town and county, took their seats. The Anderson Palmetto Band, undeJ^4h1^T^3de^ship of Prof J. ^w^on Hasseln, was stationed on the loft, and the choir, composed of the most gifted and accomplished vocalists of the town, and under the leadership of J. L. Tribblo, Esq., were stationed on the right. A large crowd, made up chiefly of ladies, had already assembled and were occupying the seats in front of tho stand. ? The corner stone was about eighteen inches square, with a vault eight inches square hewn in its centre, and, accord? ing to the ancient custom of Masonry, was placed in the northeast coi nor of the building. Inside the opening in the stone was fixed a close-fitting copper box, into which the articles wore de? posited. On tho outside of the stone is tho fol? lowing inscriptions: on the east side? "Corner Stone laid May 10, A. L. 5S79, by tho M. W. Grand Lodge A. F. M. of S. C, r. W. Bro. W. W. Humphreys, J. G. W., acting Grand Master." On the north side?"Anderson Presbyterian Church. Rev. D. E. Friorson, D. D., Pastor. May 10, 1S79. Building Com? mittee, W. W. Humphreys, M. L. Sharpo, B. F. Whitner, G.* F. Tolly." Tho stone is of beautiful white marble, and was prepared by Mr. T. M. White. All things being in readiness, the Grand Master then proceeded with the impressive Masonic ceremonies of form? ally laying the stone. The choir sung as tho opening anthem, "O, worship tho Lord," after which Grand Chaplain Car lisls offered a short prayer. By order of the Grand Master the Grand Treasurer then deposited the fol? lowing named articles in the stone, viz: Roll of officers and members of Hiram Lodge No. 68, A. F. M.; roll of the County officers, including tho members of the Legislature, sealed by the Clerk of tho Court; lists of the officers of the Town Council, law firms of Anderson, oldest citizen of the town, Mr. Jeptha F. Wilson, oldest man of tho town, Mr. Stephen McCully, and the resident physicians of the town; roll of officers and members of Anderson Lodge No. 290, Knights of Honor; roll of the Anderson Palmetto Band; report of the condition of the National Bank of Anderson at the close of business April 4,1879; business curds of the merchants and professional men of Anderson; copies of the Anderson Intellioexckb, dated May 8, 1879, An? derson Journal, dated May 9,1879, Southern Presbyterian, Charleston Ncics and Courier; one bottle Port wine; one bottle French brandy; chrouicles of the Presbyterian Church; one Bible; one Confession of Faith of the Presbyterian Church; roll of tho choir and listol hymns used on tho oc? casion ; two pieces of phosphatie deposit, one of the Coosaw Mining Company and tho other of the Wando Fertilizing Com? pany: roll of Fnrinan Lodge No 170, A. F. M.; family record of Mr. D. S. Max? well, engraved on a silver plate ; photo? graphs of Rev. D. E. Frlerson, D., Prof. W. J. Ligon, R. R. Todd and M. Berry Williams; roll of officers and teachers, of tho Carolina Collegiate Insti? tute, and a large number of coins. Tho cap stone, which was nine, of whito marble, about two inches thick, was then let down to its place by three gradual motions, while the Band played a solemn air. Mr. J. F. Wilson, the principal archi? tect of the building, then presented the miniaturo working tools to tho Grand Master, saying: Grand Mastor, I present you with tho plumb, to see that tho work of the build? ing is perpendicular; the square, to see that tho work is properly squared; the level, to sen that the work is horizontal; the trowel, with which l? spread tho cement on the corner stone, which shall unite this building Into one common mass. Tho Grand Master received the tools and descending to tho foundation ap? plied the plumb, tho squaro and the lovel in their proper positions. Ho then returned to tho stand, and said: I have tried and proved this stone by plumb, square and level, and pronounce it to bo well formed, true and trusty. The Deputy Grand Master then pre? sented the Grand Master with a horn of wheat, (called by tho ancients corn,) say? ing: Most Worshipful, I present you with the corn of nourishment. The Grand Master took 'he horn and scattered its contents upon the stone. He was then presented with the silver cup of wine by tho Senior Grand War? den, who said: Most Worshipful, I present j'ou with tho wine of refreshment. The Grand Master received the cup and poured the wine upon the stone. The Junior Grand Warden then presented him with tho cup of oil, saying: Most Worshipful, I prosent you with the oil of joy. The Grand Master took the cup and likewise poured its contents upon the stone, and then made the followiug in? vocation : May the nll-bountoous Author of Na? ture bless the inhabitants of this place with all the necessaries, conveniences and comforts of life; assist in the erec? tion and completion of this building; Siotect the workmen against every acci ent; long preserve this structure from decay; abd grant to us all a supply of the corn'of nourishment, the wine of refresh? ment, and the oil of joy. So mote it be. Amen. The Grand Master then struck the stone three times with bis hiram, and the members of the fraternity, at the command of the Grand Marshal, gave tho public grand honors of Masonry by tbtee times three. The various implements of architecture wero then returned to the principal arch? itect by the Grand Master, who said: Worthy Sir, having thus, as Grand Master of Masons, laid the foundation stone of this structure, I now deliver these implements of your profession into your hands, intrusting you with the superintendence and direction of the work, having full confidence in your skill and capacity to conduct the same. The choir then sung the anthem, "Beautiful are Thy Towers," after which the Grand Mastei addressed the assem? bly as follows: . . Men and brethren hero assoinblcd, be it known unto you that we bo lawful Masons, true and faithful to the laws of our country, and engaged, by solemn obligations, to erect magnificent build? ings to bo serviceable to the brethren, and to fear God, the Great Architect of the Universe. We have among ns, con? cealed from the eyes of men, secrets which cannot bo divulged, and which have never been found out, but these secrets are lawful and honorable, and not repugnant to the laws of God or man. They were intrusted, in peace and honor, to the Masons of ancient times, and having been faithfully transmitted to us, it is our duty to convey them un? impaired to the latest posterity. Unless our craft were good and our calling hon? orable we should not have lasted for so many centuries, nor should we have been honored with the patronage of so many illustrious men in all ages, who have ever shown themselves ready to promote our interest and defend us from all adversaries. We are assembled here to-day, in the face of you all, to build a house, which we pray God may deserve to prosper, by becoming a place of con? course for good men and promoting har? mony and brotherly love throughout the world, till time shall be no more. To this the Masons responded: So mote it be. Amen. According to ancient usage, a volunta? ry collection was then made by the Grand Steward among the members of the fraternity for the needy workmen, amounting to eight or nine dollars, wbicb was placed upon the stone. While the collection was being made, the choir sung the beautiful anthem, "How beau? tiful in Zion." At tho conclusion of this anthem the Grand Master, stepping to the front of the stand, and commanding silenco by throo raps with his hiram, said: I now have the pleasure of introducing to the assemblage Rev. Dr. Frierson, who will favor us with a short address. Dr. Frierson then aroso, and, with his usual dignity and eloquence, said: The proposition to erect a new Church had been entertained by this congrega? tion several different times, both before I and after the war, but at no time bad it been found expedient to push forward the enterprise. In May, 187S, the Session of this Church called a meeting of the congregation to consider that subject again, and at that meeting the proposi? tion that it was now expedient for the Presbyterian Church of Anderson to enter upon that enterprise was unani? mously voted, and a committee of sub? scriptions, consisting of D. E. Frierson, W. S. Ligon and P. K. McCully, was aD pointcd. In a few weoks afterwards that committee reported to a culled meeting of the congregation that a subscription of $4,000 bad been obtained. Upon that information it was determined to erect an edifice of brick, with a basement and superior chamber, with a sitting capacity of 400 to 450, and a committeo of plans was organized, consisting of Gen. W. W. Humphreys and others, who wero in? structed to open a correspondence with various architects for plans and specifi? cations. That correspondence resulted eventually in the selection of a plan sub? mitted by Architect Russell, oi Charles? ton, and finally adopted by the congre? gation, being an edifico of brick, 42 by 80 feet, with basement and upper sanctu? ary, having a sitting capacity of 400 to 450, with front porch and columns, corner rooms and steeple of ample height. At that meeting a building committee was organized, consisting of General W. W. Humphreys, George F. Tolly, Bern. F. Whitner ana Dr. M. L. Sharpe, who have entered into contract with Jeptha F. Wil? son, of Anderson, for the brick work, and John Kaufman, of Walhalla, for the wood work. Three weeks ago the ground on this spot was broken, the foundations have been laid and we are here to-day to lay the corner stoi^e. I have threo articles, my friends, which I wish to deposit in that littlo vault, to bo preserved in perpetuity: 1. The first is a manuscript history of the Presbyterian Church in Anderson, compiled by tho speaker, from tho re? cords of this Church, commencing from the date of its organization on the 23d of Septcuiber, 1837, 42 years ago, down to the present. I have denominated it tho "Chronicles of the Presbyterian Church." because it consists of the names oi all who have held a place in this Church, their times of entrance and exit, its leading events, together with its olficia ting ministers and'its ruling oflicers. To this book of chronicles I have appen? ded the complete organization of this Church at tho present moment, consist? ing of, first: Its Pastor; its Board of Ruling Elders, in number six; its Board of Deacons, in number six; its entire adult roll, making 151 names; its entire infant roll, 100 names?making a total of 258; its Sunday School, consisting of Superintendent, Assistant Superinten? dent, Teachers, Pupils and Librarian ; its Ladies' Benevolent Society, and its Juvenile Benevolent Society. This doc? ument we propose to place, as far as wc are able, beyond the reach of the tooth of time, as a memorial to succeeding generations of the Anderson Church. 2. The second article which I propose to deposit is one of tho most remarkable books in the world, both lor its history and its matter. It is tho Confession of Faith of the Presbyterian Church. It has existed throughout all ages and ex? ists still within the lids of the Holy Bible. But it exists thero in a stato of nature, liko the original quarry from which tho stones of the edifice aro blasted, then polished, then put in their place. It be ga_i to take shape when in A. D. 325, at the first Council of Nico, in Bythenia> the learned Eusebius, drew up a liriof Syllabus, in Bornething liko logical order, the great elementary doctrines of Chris? tianity. It was more fully elaborated as a system by tho great Augustine, A. D. 380, in his book entitled tho "City of God." It took on accretions from timo to time in tho Church of the Walden? stein, until, in 1510, under the great Re? formers, it ran In two directions?tho one Eastern, tho other Western; . The oho Lutheran; tho othar the Reformed Church. The one headed by Luther took possession of Germany; tho other, head? ed by Zwinglius, tho hero of Zurich. The latter, the Western branch, support? ed by Occolampadius and defended by the intrepid Farcl and LaFevro, became the Creed of Geneva. Powerfully advo? cated and elaborated by tho great Calvin, it ran through France, and became the creed of tho lluguenots. This that I hold in my hand was endorsed for .sub? stance of doctrine by tho great French Synod held in Paris 155?, until that awful historical monstrosity occurred in 1572? the Massacre of St. Bartholomew?had dis abled its professors; and yet more when at the revocation of the Edict of Nautes, 1685, 500,000 Presbyterians were dis? persed throughout Europe and America, a small But patriotic batch of whom, headed by tho Moraguos, Giberts and Belots, settled on the' banks of tho Sa? vannah, in Abbeville County, in 1764. Its principles had been ably codified by tho learned Melanchthon ?t Augsburg, 1530, at a Diet presided over by Charles V, and so called tho Augsburg Confes? sion. Taking deep root in Holland, it sprung to tho great Belgic Confession of 1561, the same almost as the Calvinistic church of France. It became tho bone and sinew, tho shot and powder, of the resistance of tho United Provinces of Holland against the cruel invasion of Phillip II, of Spain, for a poriod of 20 years, and was eventually and triumph ally reasserted in tho grand old Synod of Dort in 1618. There in a quaint old house, with its gavel ends facing the street, and in a quaint old town, watered by canals from its rivor docks, met the old Dutch preachers of tho Continent, and somo from Scotland and England, and solemnly ro-enacted these everlast? ing principles. From them have come tho Dutch Reformed Church of America. Through the influence of Calvin and the martyred Cramner, tho samo great system of theology was incorporated into the 39 articles of the Church of Eng? land ; adopted with additional accretions and articulations by the celebrated West? minster Assembly of divines in 1646; by the Scotch Assembly in 1647. Just this, letter for letter, that I hold in my hand, bound the nation to it by tho "Solemn Leagub and Covenant." For this those stern old lions of the Cromwcllian army, Hampdon, Pym and Hollis fought and died. For this the Puritan fathers plowed the western wave to Plymouth rock and planted these principles in America. It was adopted for substance of doctrine by the old Synod of Cambridge in this coun? try in 1648, and by tho Presbyterian As? sembly of America in 1729. It is to-day almost to tho letter the Confession of Faith of the Northern and Southern Pres? byterian Churches, of tho Associato Re? formed Synod of the South, of the Cum? berland Presbyterians of tho West, of tho Dutch Reformed Church of America, and of the Presbyterian Assotnbly of Canada. It is out and out. except in Church polity, tho theological system of the Congregational Church of Now Eng? land, and, except in Church polity and ordinance, the theological system of tho great Baptist Church of this country and Old England. Over tho Atlantic it is tho creed almost to the letter of the United Presbyterians of England, of tho Irish Presbyterian Church, of the Scotch Church both Free and Established, of the Reformed French Church of to-day, of the Netherlands, of Switzerland, of the old Waldensian Church, now merged into tho Italian Presbyterian Church. Its grand old elements lio imbedded in the theological system of the Protestant Episcopal Church of America, and as far as the Methodist Episcopal Church has formulated her theological system it is based upon the same great elements. My friends, I would not deserve to be callod a Presbyterian if I could not say to-day, and I say it with high fraternal regards to my brethren of all denomina? tions, that this which I hold in my hand is the closest approximation to tho mind of the Sacred Writings of any other book in existence. It is an edifice of stone, whose pieces and parts have been blocked out of tho quarry of tho Holy Writings, chiseled and polished and put in, pieco by piece, from age to age, until it has risen to the grandeur of a beautiful and consummate edifice?tho very symbol of Christianity. You will pardon mo for saying so much on a subject which takes my heart, and understanding also. This wonderful book, I propose to deposit in that vault 3. Tho third article, my friends, is a moro wonderful thing still?a document that dropped down from Heaven, God's Epistle to his fallen children, the palla? dium of the human race. I will put it there, lest if the world should forget that God has spoken, and all human copies of His Holy Word should mould and decay, there may bo one there, in long years to come, plucked up from its sleeping-placo, liko a beautiful heavenly light, to lead erring men back to God and revive an apostate world. Like the old Palladium of Troy, which forbade that Troy should ever be tak9n until it should be snatched from its enshrinoment, this world shall never be taken by the powers of dark? ness so long as that document remains. I place it there to say that our hopes, and the hopes of mankind, rest on that Book ?the Book that stretches its grand story from the very beginning to the very end of time?tho Book that opens with tho grand tragedy of a world's creation, and closes with tho more august tragedy of a world called into Court?the Book that lifts tho veil from tho secrets of tho un? seen world and discloses tho mind of Deity. At tho close of Dr. Frierson's speech the Band furnished moro music, after which Rev. T. F. Gadsdon, Rector of Grace (Episcopal) Church, was intro? duced. Ho said: My Friends of the Presbyterian Congrega? tion : You are engagod in laying tho cor? ner stone of a building for the worship of God, which will strengthen your con? gregation, bo an ornament to tho town, and promote tho causo of sound religion in the wholo community. Happy tho Pastor, happy the people, who, in "times liko these, have tho faith to conceivo such an enterprise. Wo esteem it a priv? ilege to share in your joy, and give you our hearty congratulations. This impor? tant work did not begin to-day. It is rather the coming to tho light of months of preparation?in fact, tho fruit of years of the quiet, steady labor of your faith? ful Pastor. Your congregation had out? grown tho old building, and a new ono became a necessity. This day marks an era in your Church-lifo. It is both a history and a yrophecy. As history, it looks back to that mother Church, with all its tender and sacred associations, and records how woll it served its day and generation. Somo of you, tho older members, perhaps cling to that church as to your spiritual home, the birth-placu of your souls, where in days gono by you liavo poured out your heart before tho Lord, and felt tfio powers of tho world to come, and now conflicting emo? tions of sorrow and of jov fill your hearts. But this day is a phophecy as well. It looks forward with tho eyo of hope to this young daughter church, and prays that its record may bo as honora? ble. These children around us, and theso young men and maidens, will ap? preciate better than wo can the meaning wrapped up in this event. Wo are lay? ing a corner stono, I trust, for tho piety and happiness of many among them, as individuals and as tho heads of families. For, my friends, a house of worship?a sanctuary?is a means of grace to a com? munity. A new and improved edifice, which pleases tho eyo by its churehly architecture, and invites into its spacious courts tho stranger with tho habitual worshipper, and allows all that aro with? in its walls to hear tho sound of the Gospel and tho songs of Zion, is an in? calculable advantage to tho cause of re? ligion. Tho ample room, the suitable pulpit, tho convenient pews, and other arrangements, holp forward tho great spiritual design of tho house of God. You may call these matcriul things, and , say "<JoIl is a Spirit, and they that wor? ship Him must worship Him in spirit." But, then, wo are in the body, ami theso arrangements for our comfort, and that wo may see and hear better, materially assist our natures in Dlvlno worship. A now and well-equipped church eili lice is, then, a moans ol graco which may prove a great benefit to tho people. Wo must beware of that sublimated spiritu? ality which thinks lightly of means and instrumentalities. Jt is not the spiritual? ity of Holy Scripture. In that holy volume we are taught that God works by means, and Ho will have His people make tho largest use of all thosu means of grace which lie hits provided. The pres? ent is not tho age ol miracles but tho era of law, which works by ordinary and fixed methods. The manna which fell from Ilcavon for forty years; while the children of Jsraol were in lue wilderness, c?iised oil tho day I hey entered Cahtlnn, whero they could purchase U>o com of tho land. And yet we are all tempted, in our work for souls, to wait for God to wbrk miracles i whereas j-w now brings to pass His purposes of good to our souls and to His Church on earth, not without our intervention, but in and by us, througli our prayers, and etlbrts^ and skill, and our diligent use of all the means within our reach. Wo all act upon this truth in secular business. No one expects success without work, and tho employment of various means and agencies. Only wo think that in grace tho law is different, whereas tho same principle holds in nature and in grace. "Without God wo can do nothing. With? out our co-operation God will, ordina? rily, do nothing." The true incentive is, "Work, for it is God which workcth in you." Show your faith in Him by a prayerful and diligent adoption of all kinds of nieaiiB to attain spiritual ends. "Tho children of thin world are horc wiser than the children of light." Worldly men, in order to do their work in the present age, seize the latest inven? tions, make use of the most improved instruments in war and in peace, know? ing that if they use old and imperfect weapons they will bo left behind in the race. And not only thus in tho affairs of men, but throughout all nature the prin? ciple is illustrated. No power in nature can accomplish a work for the use of man, unless between that power and the work to bo done you interpose some me? dium or machino by which you apply the power to tho work j and in propor? tion to tho simplicity, adaptation and perfection of that machine, tho power in nature is efficient. Whether it be human power, or water power, or those mighty agents, steam and olectricity, they arc wasted and lost until you have invented somo medium or machino by which to apply the power to tho work. Now, it is the same in the sphere of grace as in na? ture, in tho work of the Church as in the work of the world. Tho Almighty Spiritual power of God works through means which we are to employ to bring ! about spiritual effects. Whiit are our Sabbaths, and sanctuaries, and Sunday schools, and musical instruments, and religious libraries, and all our methods of church Association and church work, but means of grace which God has appoint? ed or permitted in His kingdom, that in and through them the power of God may reach human souls. If wo Christians are wiso wo will pray and trust in God no less, and feel that all effort is useless without Him, and at tho samo time mul? tiply and enlarge and vary tho means and agencies wo employ. We will retain all that is good in tho past, and gladly accept whatever of good the young life of tho present has to oiler, so that "by all means wo might save some." May this now church bo tho embodiment of all that is new, livijg and progressive; may its light shine not for itsel* alone, but to bless othors. For as tho great English dramatist says? "Heaven doth with us, as we with torches do Kot light theni lor themselves; for if our virtues Did not go forth of us 'twere all alike As if we had them not." ?Shakespeare. "May thino eyes, O Lord, be opened towards this house, night and day." "Beneath its roof vouchsafe to show ltow i .od may dwell with man below." May many souls bo born again within its hallowed courts, and let tho genera? tions to come exclaim, "Surely the Lord is in this place; this is notio other than the house of God, and this is tho gate of Heaven." At tho conclusion of Mr. Gadsdon's address, which was much admired by all present, Rev. J. E. Carlisle, Grand Chaplain, was introduced, and spoke in substance as follows: Friends and Brethren of the Pretbyterian Congregation: I heartily and sincerely congratulate you on this occasion. I am truly glad that you havo been ablo to begin, so auspiciously, tho work of building a new house of worship, to take tho place of tho old but honored one that stands yondor. I can only add, that I offer my earnest prayer to God for His blessing on your now house. May it bo a place whore God will dwell, and whero many souls will find everlasting life. Whilo I may diffor from you in some matters of opin? ion, yet we can all unit* on tho central doctrine of faith in tho only Redeemer, and in laboring for the success of His cause?the conquest of tho world. May the blessing ol God be with you. Tho bonediction was then pronounced by tho Grand Chaplain, after which tho Masons wero re-formed in procession and, headed by tho Palmetto Band, re? turned to tho placo whenco they set out, whilo tho largo crowd that had assem? bled to witness the performance of tho solemn and imprcssivo rites dispersed, somo going to their homos whilo others repaired to tho public ffquaro fcr the transaction of business. Thus < losed tho proceedings of a most interesting and instructive occasion, many pleasant memories of which will loug remain fresh in tho minds of those who wero present. The Public Schools. Mb. Editor : In the discharge of my offi? cial duty it has been my privilege to visit a large number of our public schools, to ex? amine the pupils, to note the efficiency of our teachers in imparting instruction and maintaining good order in school. The wisdom of our State board in selecting and enforcing the use of uuiform Text Book? is apparent throughout our Schools. The schools, with few exceptions, are doing well. The rudiments, as a general rule, arc dot as thoroughly tx.ught as they should be. I invariably call the attention of teachers to the importance of beginning right and keeping right. If the foundation is substan? tial, the superstructure, well braced, will stand. My intercourse with the schools of the County has been pleasant and improving to myself, and I trust no less so to the teachers and their pupils. There seems to be more life pervading the schools than ever before. Owing in a great measure to the fact that we have a bettor class of teachers. Under tho present system, the examina? tion of the teachers is moro scrutinizing, hence many who have taught failed to get a grade certificate. The boards of trustees have been more efficient. Many of them have co-operated with me in visiting and inspecting schools, thereby rendering valuable aid in this im? portant work. Somo of the boards in my opinion have located too many schools. To make our public school system a success, we must concentrate communities as much as possible, build good houses and employ live teachers, and pay them well for their services. Our school districts should be subdivided into not more than four parts, some of them in three. Then let the trustees establish a permanent location in each one of these di? visions, build comfortable houses in each, and there will be no difficulty in securing good teachers and keeping alive good schools. Our schools should be run not less than eight months each year. This arrangement may easily be made by a little effort on the part of the patrons without interfering ma? terially with the agricultural interest of the country. Bet the schools open the 15th No? vember and run until the 15th April, which would give a term of live months. Then let there be another term of three months, em? bracing July, August, September. Thcschoo tax, though it affords valuable aid in edu? cating the masses, is not sufficient. Those interested in the welfare of their children must contribute something to keej) the schools alive longer than the public funds can sustain llicin. Iain gratified to know that our people are beginning to see and feel the importance of this; many of our schools will be kept open the present year, and it is to bo regretted the necessity of any of them cloosing. I expect to call a meeting of trustees this summer, at which meeting questions of im? portance will be submitted for their consid? eration. R. W. Todd, .School Commisioncr. j JtillEF af?JNTI?S. The cholera is playing sad havoc trith the fowls in some portions of the county. The temperance caiisc in this County is looking up. ami its ndvoc'aU-s are hutch encouraged. We received a fine rain on Tuesday even? ing, which has greatly benefited the gardens and crops. The County Commissioners arc going to have a new barn and stable built at the Poor House. The nights during the past week have been very cool, and as a consequence cotton has been at a siand-still. We will put Anderson against any county in the State for thrifty farmers and pretty country residences. At the meeting of the Town Council on Tuesday afternoon it was decided to build a new set of stables on the town lot. Rev. J. M. Carlisle, formerly well known to many in Anderson, will preach in the Methodist Church on Wednesday, 21st in? stant, at 8 p. ni. C. A. Reed, Agent, continues to do a large hat trade. He keeps a large and well assor? ted stock, and his prices are lower than any retail prices anywhere. * Messrs. McCully & Taylor have put up over the front of their store an awning, and Mr. A. P. Hnbbard, their next door neigh? bor, is preparing to follow suit. About fifty excursion tickets to Columbia were sold by the ticketagentat this place on Monday morning, thirty-five of which were for the military company, band and their attendants. Mr. David E. Frierson, son of Dr. Frier son, and a student in the Presbyterian The? ological Seminary at Columbia, returned home on last Saturday, where he will spend a portion of his vacation. A Division of Sons of Temperance will be organized at Mountain Creek Church on next Saturday at 3 o'clock p. m. The citi? zens of that community are requested to be present and lend a helping hand. Appointments of the Y. M. ? A. for next Sunday : To conduct the afternoon meeting, John W. Daniels; Poor House Committee, H. B. Fant and B. F. Mauldin; Jail Com? mittee, G. F. Tolly and J. A. Brock. Mr. G. F. Tolly, the leading furniture dealer of the up-country, has just received three hundred bedsteads, a large number of baby carriages, tables, chairs, etc., which will be sold as cheap for cash as any where this side of Baltimore. A gentleman who went from this place to Abbeville by private conveyance on Mon? day says that there is a very marked differ? ence in the appearance of the farms and country residences in the two counties?the difference being in favor of the Anderson farmers. A colored boy about fifteen years of age by the name of Dave Boseman received a lick upon his leg from a ball while playing base ball one evening last week which frac? tured the bone, causing a very severe wound, from the effects of which he is now lying in a critical condition. We score this as the first casualty of the season from baso balling. I Rev. J. L. Brownlec, of Due West, and L. A. Simpson, of this County, promising young ministers of the Presbyterian de? nomination, preached in Dr. Frierson's church on last Sunday, the former occupy? ing the pulpit in the forenoon and the lat? ter in the afternoon. They were favored with good congregations, and their sermons have elicited favorable comment. It is said on good authority that during the recent Medical Association in Atlanta, a prominent disciple of .Esculapius from Anderson enjoyed the banquet to the fra? ternity to such an extent that he could not tell the difference between iced tea and champagne. It will now be in order for any person to call on any of the doctors who were present for an account of the supper, receptions, ifcc. The regular quarterly communion service of the Presbyterian Church at this place will ho held on next Sunday. There will be services on Friday night and Saturday morning, in the conduct of which the Pas? tor will be assisted by Rev. J. L. Martin, of Abbeville. There will also be a commun? ion service at Midway on the same day, at which Rev. Mr. Pearson, of Due West, will officiate. Preaching also on Saturday. Reports of the condition of the wheat crop in this County are very encouraging. The weather for the post month has been very favorable, and the general impression is that the yield will be a good one. So far theie is no sign of rust. The oat crop, as a general thing, is not so promising, as that sowed in the autumn was injured in many sections by the hard winter, while the spring crop is somewhat backward on account of the dry weather. We would call the attention of our read? ers to a short communication in this issue from the County School Commissioner, in which lie makes some suggestions that should receive the careful and thoughtful consideration of school trustees and teach? ers as well as of our citizens generally. Mr. Todd has been doing a good service for the people of Anderson, and with the co-opera? tion of the local boards of trustees will, as far as it is possible to do so under the pres? ent public school system, make the instruc? tion in the schools of this County thorough and efficient. The Ladies Sewing Society of the Baptist Church will have a Dime Reading on next Tuesday evening, 20th inst., at the residence of Hcv. W. II. Strickland, which our citizens generally arc invited to attend. In addition to the reading of line selections, a choir of accomplished vocalists will furnish music, which, combined with the social feature of the occasion, will conduce to render the evening exceedingly pleasant. Our young people especially will find the exercises pleasant and profitable. The Evans Comet Band will be present, and will enliven the occasion with martial music. The traditional "horn of plenty," which was carried in the procession on last Satur? day by Dr. R. F. Divvcr, Deputy Grand Master, and which contained the corn of nourishment, is elaborately engraved with a large number of Masonic emblems and characters, and is quite an interesting object for inspection. The horn belongs to the family of the late Andrew McLees, Esq., and is moro than one hundred years old. It was purchased of an old gentleman in Augusta, Ga., by Mr. McLees many years ago, who took great care in preserving it from abuse and injury, and the engravings, twenty or twenty-five in number, still re? main clear and distinct. It was our pleasure to spend a day and night of last week in the pleasant neighbor? hood of Storevllle. We were thrr guest of Mr. Z. Hall, an aged and highly valued citizen of this county, and one for whom wc have a very high regard and respect. Though he is now in his eightieth year, he possesses in a remarkable degree the energy and activity of a man of middlo age. He was horn and reared and has always resided in the neighborhood of Storeville, and is full of interesting reminiscences ofthat sec? tion of our county, which it is both pleasant and profitable to hear him relate. He has always enjoyed exceptionally good health, and now stands a."! erect and steps with as much life as a youth of eighteen. Nine colored men were committed to jail at this plrtc'c on lust Saturday, under war? rant of Trial Justice Robinson, of Martin township, charged if'itli assault and battery with latent to kill. From what we have been enabled to learn of the case, it appears to be one of a very aggravated character, and the guilty parties, whoever they may may be, deserve ?evere punishment. One night about three weeks ago a quiet and peaceable colored man, and a good Demo? crat, residing near the Abbeville line in Martin township, was taken from his bed by a party of negroes, some of whom were disguised, and carried some distance from home into a budy of woods, tied and gaged, and then unmercifully and brutally whipped with a horse whip and withes, on which were left large knots. No cause is known for the abuse, except that he saw proper to differ from his fiendish persecutors on polit? ical matters. It fa not known positively that the parties under arrest committed the crime, but as suspicion pointed so strongly to them they were taken up, and, in default of bail, which was fixed at .$000, were deliv? ered tip to Shcriir McConnell for safe keep? ing. One oi' the parties has since given bail. _ Na van nah Valley Railroad. Lowndesvii.le, May 7, 1870. Pursuant to adjournment a meeting of the corporators of tho Savannah Valley Railroad was held in Masonic Hall this day, President Latimcr in the chair and \V. \V. Humphreys acting secretary. A call of the roll snowing a majority or the corporators present, the secretary read the proceedings of the last meeting, which were approved. The amended charter was read, and upon motion of W. K. Bradley wa? accepted and adopted. The following resolution was then offered by \V. K. Bradley. Retolttd, That a committee of three be appointed by the President to obtain the requisite number of petitioners for the pur? pose of securing a vote on the proposed rail? road from Anderson C. 3. to Augusta, Ga., in each of the the townships of Anderson, Centrcville, Varcnncs, Savannah, Hall and Corner, Anderson county, and Lowndesville, Magnolia and Calhoun, Abbeville county; whon the requisite number of petitioners are obtained, then it shall be tho duty of the President to present said petitions to the Commissioners of Anderson and Abbeville counties by the 10th of June in order that a vote may be held in the respective town? ships upon such subscriptions. Before a vote was taken upon the resolu? tion earnest speeches were made by the fol? lowing gentlemen: W. K-Bradlcv, E. M. Backer, J. C. C. Fcathorston, \V. W. Hum? phreys, V7. D. Morrow, J. T. Barnes and President Latimer. The frequent applause which greeted the speakers evinced a hearty unanimity of sentiment among the corpora? tors and the large crowd of interested spec? tators present. The resolutions was then unanimously adopted. Upon motion the President then appoint? ed the following committee to prepare and have printod the necessary petitions required under the charter to be presented to County Commissioners, after the requisite number of signatures ere obtained to the same, to wit: J. C. C. Feathcrston, A. T. Broyles, B. F. Whitner, E. B. Murray and E. M. Rucker. Many other matters of detail were dis? cussed and settled, and the meeting was one of great harmony and enthusiasm, giving to the friends of the road great encourage? ment as to the early and successful com? mencement of the great enterprise. Upon motion a resolution was adopted requesting the Anderson and Abbeville pa? pers to publish these proceedings. The meeting then adjourned. Jamks Latimer, Ju., President. W. W. Hcmpiireys, Sec. How to Secure New Postal Routes. The Washington correspondent of the Newt and Courier, gives us the following formula of proceeding to obtain new postal routes: Petitions arc being constantly received here from different points of the State ask? ing for the establishment of new postal routes. Some of these petitions have yards of signature attached, obtained doubtless with j-reat labor and trouble, and yet they are altogether unnecessary. It is a very easy matter to have a new route established be? tween any two points whenever the neces? sities of the community authorize and re? quire it. Wuat should be done is briefly indicated as follow: Let some responsible person or persons draw up a petition, ad? dressed to one of our Congressmen asking that such a route be opened. Name the two points or places at the respective end of the line. Also, how many postofliccs are needed or desired on the route, the distance of each such office (if any) from the one immediately before and the one immediate? ly behind it. Give the names of the pro? posed post masters at all the points, and the name of each proposed post office. If the new route lies between two towns which have post offices already established get the approval and signatures of the post? master at each such post office. Nothing more is then necessary to he done besides forwarding the petition so prepared to one of the representatives. The post office de? partment will investigate the matter promptly, and will establish the desired route at once if it is possible to do so. It is not necessary to obtain any number of sig? natures to the petition, as they are never seen after they leave the hands of the peti? tioners. Sunday School Picnic. The Anderson Baptist Sunday School will have a picnic on Silver Brook on next Sat? urday, and every efTort is being mado to make it a success. 'A number of commit? tees have been appointed to put up swings, provide means of transportation for those who have none, furnish refreshments, pro? vide scats, etc. The public generally are invited to attend. The Evans Cornet Band will furnish music for the occasion. W.v. Henry Strickland, Supt. Temperance Books. All persons having in their possession books belonging to Anderson Division, Sons of Temperance, Library, are requested to return them immediately. I will re? ceive them during the week at my place of business, or on Thursday night at the Di? vision rooms. Wm. M. Wilcox, Librarian. Anderson Market Report*!. The prices current for the following arti? cles in this market are: Cotton?middling, HA?firm. Corn?80 to 85c. Flour?55.50 to $7.00. Meat?C. It. sides 0, L. C. sides U, shoul? ders 5. Lard?10c. Molasses?N. O. 35c to 50c. Meal?85 to 00c. Sugar?7{c to 10}c. Coffee? 121c to lGjc. Woman's Rimers.?Yes, woman has as good right to health and happiness as the other sex. Then, why suffer so long when the remedy is within your reach. Try Brodfield's Female Regulator, Woman's liest Friend, and you will have your health and strength fully restored. Call on your druggist for a circular, and see some of the wonderful cures it has made. 44?1. Radford Osbome, Kane, 111., writes: "Foi sixteen years I suffered day and night with Neuralgia and Dyspepsia, and tried all of the Doctors and spent much money, but got nc roiief until I procured a bottle each of Dr. Barter's Ague Specific, Iron Tonic, L?ne Balm, and a box of Liver Pills, which cured me of more suffering than tongue can tell, and, no doubt, saved me from an early grave." For sale by all druggists. Females suffer from many diseases, which in time may make life a burden rather than a blessing. Ur. Harter's Iron Tonic correct* all functional derangements and increases the beauty by restoring the health. [Advertisement.] A Card. Wc desire to correct the card we publish' cd three weeks ago in reference to Bcnjaniii Collins' name being erased from the roll oi the '"Lodge Virgin Mary." Said erasure was made by him tendering his resignation Mr. Collins was under charges when h< tendered his resignation. J. C. Thomas, Jr., W. G. C. II. R. Harrison, W. lt. S. Arnstein & Rose, HAVING NOW COMPLETED THEIR SELECTIONS FOR THE MR Take pleasure in announcing this fact, as also a a few of the many Attractive, Useful and Seasonable Goods and their LOW PRICES. 50 Pieces White Checked Nainsooks, worth 25c, at 12 1-2 cents. 50 Pieces French Pique, cheap at 25c, for 12 l-2c. Beautiful Corded Piques, 6 1-4. Best Corded Piques, 7 cents. Handsome Figured Lawns at 8 cents. 500 Parasols from 15 cents ?p. 1500 Fans, all styles, from 5 cents up. A splendid line of Corsets from 25 cents up. Black and Colored Silk Mitts; also Lisle and Silk Gloves from 10c up. A.n Immense Stock ol* EMBROIDERIES From 3 cents up. Laces, Ruchings, Collars and Cuffs, Ribbons, Ties, Soaps, Perfumes, Etc., Etc., LOWER THAN EVER. OUR DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT Is unusually full, ranging in price from 6Jc. up. Elegant TRIMMING SILKS, in all the fashionable shades. A handsome BLACK SILK at $1.00 a yard. Ladies' Trimmed and Untrimmed STRAW HATS. We are selling a late style Pearl, Straw, Garland, Lake or Rivereide Hat for 40 cents. Trimmed Hats from 50 cents up. The attention of the gentlemen is invited to our LARGE ASSORTMENT of CLOTZHZIILSra Also, to a splendid line of S H I R T S 5 Laundried and unlaundried, comprising the "KING" and the "CROWN" Shirts, the best Goods for the money in America. White Shirts from 50c. up. Colored Shirts, with collars, for 75 cents. A SPLENDID LINE OF GENTS' HOSIERY. Half-Hose as low as 6Jc. a pair. Genuine British Half-Hose, plain or striped, for 25c. Gent's Bows, Ties and Scarfs. OUR LINE OF BOOTS AND SHOES For Misses', Ladies' and Gents is complete. We invite special attention to our Custom Made Shoes, every pair guaranteed to give satisfaction, or a new pair given in place. We have also a large lot of CARPETS AND MATTINGS, At prices which we guarantee as low as any House in the Country. BLEACHINGS, TICKINGS, CHECKS, COTTONADES, HICKORY STRIPES, JEANS, &c, &c, Bought largely before the late rise in Cotton, and which we are selling at much less than present market value. I6y? SAMPLES sent on application, and all Goods warranted as represented. ARNSTEIN & HOSE, NEW YORK CASH STORE. May 4, 1879 38