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E. B. MURRAY, Edltor. THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 10, 1879. T: NE YEAR.._._.81.80. SIX MONTHS.?. 75. Rates 07 ADVERTISING.?Odo Dolltr per inch for the first insertion, and Fifty Cents per inch for subsequent insertions lc?3 than th-ee months. No advertisement counted less than an inch. Lib? eral contracts trill be mode with those wishing to advertise for three, six or twelve months. Adver tlstng by contract must be confined to (be immedi? ate business of the firm or individual contracting. Obituary Notices exceeding five lines, Tributes of respect, and all personal communications or matt eis of individual interest, will be charged for at advertising rates. To Co*KEsro>:i>ESTS.?In order to receive at? tention, communications must be accompanied l>y the true name and address of the ttrlter. Re? jected manuscripts will not bo returned unless the necessary stamps arc furnished to lepay the post ago thereon. ??)- We are sot responsible for the views and opinions of our correspondents. All communications should be addressed to "Ed? itor Intelligencer," and all checks, drafts, money orders, Ac, should be made payable to the order of E. B. MiuK.vY ,t Co. Under a recent ruling of the Post Of? fice Department a bill partly printed and partly written, when unaccompanied by personal correspondence, is entitled to pass through the mails unsealed, at the rate of one cent for every two ounces. Citizen Foster is the appellation by which, the Republican candidate for Governor of Ohio is to be known during the pending canvass. This is to call at? tention to the fact that he was staying at home amassing money for himself while Gen. Ewing and Gov. Rice were fighting the battles of their country during the war. This appellation will lose Mr. Foster a thousand votes in October. Speaking of the Democratic prospects as affected by the extra session of Con? gress, Senator Thurman recently said: "I am of the impression, although I may be self-deceiving, that one of the pleasantest things that I shall recollect in after life as occurring in my public ser? vice will be the fact of this extra session. . I think this extra session has done no small service for American liberty. That is my opinion about it." Texas sentiment seems to be up to the proper standard on the question of pun? ishing men for murder. An indignation ?meeting in one County has denounced, and a Grand Jury in another has pre? sented Governor Roberts of that State ? as unfit for the position of Chief Magis? trate, and for countenancing crime by his acts. The ground of this criticism is that the Governor has pardoned two men convicted of murder. If juries would do their duties everywhere, and grand juries would keep the Governor straight, there wonld be numerous hang? ings for a short time, and after that #,there would be very few murders. The Texas grand jury has branched off in the right direction. The Constitutional Convention of Lou? isiana has framed as a part of the new Constitution a provision for supplying maimed soldiers in that State with miss? ing limbs at the public expense. A number of the Republican members, -including Pinchback and Warmoth, vo? ted for the measure, and hence the Radi? cals cannot make mnch headway in .criticising the action, which was unwise and inconsiderate. Taken all together, the Constitutional Convention of Lou? isiana has been a humbug up to this time. It hod better dissolve and let another and better set of constitution builders be employed. Such action on its part would render the present Con? vention famous in history as a, body of true and disinterested patriots. Before adjourning the United States Senate did itself the justice to reject the nomination of the notorious Corbin to be chief Justice of Utah. Thus while saving the people of .Utah from a most villainous imposition, they have at the same time given Mr. Hayes a direct slap in the face for his shameless violation by this nomination of those principles of civil service reform abont which he so profusely canted some two years ago. Mr. Corbin is now at liberty to return to South Carolina to practice law if he de? sires, but if he does so it would be well for him to take a course of study as to the difference between "the meum and the teum" before returning. If his ideas are not more clear and his practice more correct on this subject than they were before, he will not be here long before General Lipscomb will have an addition? al convict under his care. The New Orleans City Hem shows that the Radical carpet-baggers piled np over $40^000,000 of debt against that State be? sides squandering $40,000,000 of taxes collected in about ten years of their rule, and then asks if it is just that the people should submit to this robbery by assum? ing the debt as a sacred obligation, which query the Constitutional Convention of that State has about concluded in the negative. The proceedings of that party ? in this State was about as infamous as that in Louisiana, though their stealings were not quite so great, and yet there are numerous Democrats in South Carolina who contend that we ought to pay the so-called debt, without any separation of tao good from the bad portion of it. The result, however, is likely to be the same in both States. The people of South Caro? lina and of Louisiana are the sovereigns of their respective States. Their verdict is that the fraudulent portion of these pretended debts ought not to be paid, and as sure as anything in the future can be, they will not bo paid. ' The Democrats of Maine are in the contest for State officers this year with some hope of victory, and are making the fight upon purely national issues. The platform favors a currency of gold, silver and paper, the latter to be kept on "a par with gold at all times, and silver to be coined without limit, except by the demands of exchange; it denounces in? terference with elections by means of deputy United States marshals hired by a fraudulent Executive to perpetuate his own power; it approves the efforts of the Democrats in Congress to repeal the outrageous and obnoxious laws which authorize this interference, and condemns in strong terms the action of the Repub? lican leaders in keeping alive sectional interests and hatred. It is a strong plat? form, and speaks condemnation of Messrs. Elaine, Frye, Hale, Reid and such men in every sentence. Upon these issues Gov. Garcelon has been renominated, and it is not impossible that the Democracy who obtained the Governorship by acci? dent last year will be enabled to hold it> by the vigor and merit of its position at -the present juncture. The New York papers, from time, to time, lecture the South upon its lawless5 ness and lack of the high standard of morality which they affect to possess, and , yet the example of that metropolis is not, to say the least of it, calculated to show their alleged erring bfothers of the South any more commendable habits of life than thoae which we now possess. Murders, robberies and outrages are constantly reported, and even on the "glorious fourth of July" tho people of that law-abiding and patriotic city could not be satisfied with the ancient manner of celebrating the national birth-day, so that in four separate cases murders were committed, ani serious brawls were in? dulged in. According to our opinion, if the New York papers Which make a bus? iness of lecturing the South would lay aside their Satanic Puritanism and look in their own midst at the crime; and shame, and distress which prevails, they would find an abundance of channels at at home fbr the consumption of all their advice, and lectures, and disquisitions generally. It may be, however, that such advanced thinkers as the Herald, Tribune and Times realize the full force of the situation, and know that the ca? reer of crime is so firmly fixed in the hearts of the roughs of their own sec? tion that they have" no hope of saving them, and hence engage in their gener? ous missionary work of remodelling the Southern people, in whose regeneration they have more confidence. Unless they are actuated by some such reasoning as this, we must be indulged in expressing the opinion that the Northern editors who are continually berating the South for its short-comings, while they see nothing but that which is commendable in themselves, are a consummate set of hypocrites. The truth, however, is that a few hangings would improve society both at the North and at the South. The extra session of Congress adjourn? ed on Tuesday, first day of July, leaving the appropriation-bill for the services of United States marshals unpassed, in con? sequence of the President's factious and tyrannical veto. The issue of the session has been better than it promised to be in the -beginning, but looking over the re? cord we are obliged to admit that neither party bos gained much by the struggle, for both have shown bad management and bad temper. At one time the Presi? dent and the Republicans had a decided advantage before the country; but the divisions of the appropriation bills and their passage by segments outwitted the Republicans and has involved the Presi? dent in inconsistencies. The test oath has been abolished, and a new jury law adopted which will greatly improve the complexion of United States juries. The use of the army for election purposes has been forbidden for one year, and, al? though this is no practical advantage, yet it has the President's signature, and he cannot well veto a bill next session which contains the same proviso. The veto of the marshals bill was a useless and strategic blunder in the President, for he has defined the issues of the two parties very clearly, when it was unneces? sary, for he could have allowed the bill to become a law without approving it, which would not have committed him on the subject at all. Taking the whole question into the calculation we believe that the Republicans have made greater blunders than the Democrats in the extra session. The Democrats have obtained some advantages, and if we use them ju? diciously, and commit no blunders next fall, we ought to find somejvery good campaign timber out of this session's work. The Constitution of New York fixes the term of the different officers of that State, so that an election for all of them comes in the same year only in every sixth year. The campaign which comes off there this year will be unusually in? teresting, as all of these officers are to be elected this time, and upon the result will almost certainly depend the electoral vote of the State in 1880. Either party that can now carry the State and get control of all of its offices will be more than likely to succeed in carrying it for the presidency next year. Speculations as to the nominations are therefore being made as to who will be the respective candidates for the gubernatorial cbair, and some very wild guessing is being made. Some time ago a Washington correspondent predicted that Tilden would be the Democratic candidate, and Conkling the Republican, and that whichever one of them was elected would be the next President. This is scarcely correct, though it is by no means impossible. There can be no doubt that each party will nominate the strongest man it can produce, for the election will be one of immense importance, not only to the State of New York, but also to the political parties of the United States. On the Democratic side Governor Rob? inson seems to be the most prominent candidate, and his selection would give the Democracy its strongest chance of success. He is in favor of making the fight on the question of Federal infer? ence at the polls, and would unite the different wings of the party as complete? ly as any man in the State. General Ewing is preparing for a vig? orous canvass in Ohio. The first speech of the campaign was made a few nights ago at Columbus, in which he clearly de? fined the issues of the coming contest, and laid down his line of fight. The main differences are upon the subject of finance and national centralization. Up? on finance he advocates the unlimited coinage of silver, the abolition of nation? al banks, and the substitution of green? backs for their circulation. On the question of centralization he defined his position in the following words: "I speak in no spirit of partisanship, but in the candor of conviction, when I say that the obliteration of the reserved rights of the States and people, and absorption in the general government of all, regardless of the constitution, has become the con? trolling tendency, if not the final aim, of the Republican party. These policies of the Republican party, by which they are impoverishing the masses and absorbing unlimited power in the general govern? ment, are only steps towards the ultimate subversion of our popular liberty and the establishment of the rule of a money aris? tocracy." On these issues it is believed the Democracy will achieve a brilliant and satisfactory victory, through which the "Hoosier" State will in a large meas? ure shape th? course of events for 1880. Murders are becoming entirely too common in Pclitii Carolina. Scarcely a ?.reck transpires without several of th*?e atrocious crimes in our little common? wealth, and humanity, as well as the ! peace and order of society, demands that a stop should be put to this shooting or killing men. We need a number of hangings distributed over the different parts of the State to couviuce people that it is wrong to kill their fellow-men, and especially to show them if they do so that a Sheriff will in due season break their guilty necks for the crime. There is no palliation for it, because it is a very grave offense, and very dangerous to peace and order. The good citizens of the State who value the reputation of our government, who desire peace and order, and who love justice, should com? bine to produce such a sentiment through? out the State as will secure the convic? tion and execution of every murderer. The sentimentality which frequently se? cures for them immunity because a jury is sorry for the family or pities a man, should be dispelled, and they should be taught that when they so far transgress the law of God and the law of men as to kill a fellow-man, the gallows is their certain doom. It is time for the Press of the State to speak out and use its power? ful influence to stop the flow of human blood and loss of life, which occurs en? tirely too often for our good name or for the welfare of our citizens. HAMPTON AND BUTLER. Their Opinions and Work?A Radical Con uplracy?River Surveys?Absenteeism and its Consequences. Correspondence of the News and Courier. Washington, July 2. Of the general results of the session it is not necessary that I should say very much. To this may be added that the Democratic members of Congress are all well pleased with what has been accom Elished, as they have abundant reason to e in view of the formidable opposition which they encountered at every step of their progress. F governor hampton left Washington for Columbia yesterday afternoon. Upon taking leave of him I ? asked him directly what he thought of the situation, and he replied promptly and earnestly, that he was very well sat? isfied, as all has been done which the party set out to do, and the dangers which threatened its welfare have been wisely and Bafely averted. It may not be amiss to state in this connection that a large share of the credit due for this suc? cess is generally accorded to Senator Hampton himself, as his wise counsels and restraining influence have been felt in every move that has been made sinco he took his seat. Senator Bayard took occasion yesterday to thank him earnest? ly for his efforts, and said, in substance, that what has been accomplished of good would not have been accomplished without his aid. senator butler. In the interview with Senator Butler, which was recently published in the News and Courier, he pointed out very clear? ly the important advantage that had been gained by the Democrats in the single matter of securing the organiza? tion of the present House, and the opinion he then expressed, that this one point alone justified the call of the extra session, is now shared by all who have looked into the matter. Still another im? portant consideration that is insisted upon is the manifest good that has been effected by the long continued and gen? eral discussion of the vital principles of our Government which has been forced by the Democrats in Congress, and which has been kept up in the press of the country, all to the enlightenment and information of the people who have heard nothing of the kind before for nearly twenty years, and who were in danger of losing sight of them altogeth? er. Perhaps, however, the best evidence of the good that has been done, and of the success that has been achieved by the Democracy, is to be found in the va? rying and conflicting statements of the Radical press. Such papers as the New York Times, Chicago Inter-Ocean and Washington National Republican, for in? stance, appear to have no common ground to stand upon, and no one of them occu? pies exactly the same position for two days in succession. They are evidently undecided as yet whether to maintain that the Democrats have accomplished all they set out to accomplish, and so keep up the cry of "confederate" encroachments in the revised Statutes, on the one hand; or to make light of the extra session as useless, and twit their antagonists with utter failure at every point, on the other. They are rather inclined to the first view, however, and will doubtless adopt it unanimously before many days. a radical conspiracy. The Post, published here, declares, this morning, that it has reason to believe that the marshals all over the country have been instructed to make as much trouble as they can, and impede the ac? tion of the courts as far as they can, for the purpose of furnishing a plausible ex? cuse for an extra session and of supply? ing the Radicals with campaign mate? rial. It also states that, in accordance with this scheme, Marshal Fitzsimmons, of Georgia, (the only Democratic mar? shal in tne country), will be removed, as being in the way of a successful prosecu? tion of this scheme. How much of all this is true I cannot tell, and perhaps the Post alone knows. The removal of Fitzsimmons would lend strong confir? mation to the theory. river surveys. The members of our delegation have been working diligently for sometime in the endeavor to have a number of the larger rivers of the State explored and surveyed with a view to their future im? provement. I understand from them that they have succeeded in interesting some of the officers in charge, and it is Srobable this important work will be one before many dayR. absenteeism. It is not so well known as it should be that Congress, for weeks during the ex? tra session, was reduced to a bare work? ing quorum by the absence of members who preferred to spend their time in pur? suit of pleasure, or to attend to private business at the public expense. It is just possible, too, that very many of the nonorable truants desired to avoid the trying call for yeas and nays upon the delicate if momentous issues considered and decided within the past few m?nths. Had all the Democrats been present who ought to have been present through? out so important a session much delay aud trouble would have been avoided, and the session it would have been prob? ably and materially shortened. Such de? sertion at such time should not be ignor? ed and should be remembered against next election day. It is a matter for proper pride with every South Carolinian that our entire delegation remained at their posts, and did their whole duty like honest and fear? less men throughout the whole trying term. Tho distressing circumstances under which Governor Hampton came to the front at the critical hour arc well known to most of our people, but it remains for me to say in his behalf, what would not be known otherwise, that he has remain? ed here and attended nearly every day's proceedings as a positive sacrifice of his health not to say comfort. He lias suf? fered crectiy ai'.d alillost incessantly day and night since he arrived here, but has been in his seat at all times when mat? ters of importance were pending and frc 3uently through whole days of tiresome ehate. Senator Butler vVils positively ill for some lime, but remainied here on duty when he ought to have been in bed, and from the beginning of the session to its close was in Iiis place except for the few days when he was called to Sotith Caro? lina on mattere of great moment to the State., t will uot particularize in the case of each of our faithful representatives, but I may be allowed to give my humble and unsolicited testimony that they each and all were steadfastly in their places, with little or no intermission, arid that for but brief intervals, from March Until to-day. Whatever may be said in regard to absenteeism passes harmless over their heads, seeing that every vote that has been taken in the House shows their names recorded for yea or nay, and for better or worse, as tbe interests of their people and the people of the whole coun? try demanded. I do not know of another State that can show so clean and honora? ble a record. C. McK. A Shocking and Bloody Tragedy in Georgetown.?A correspondent of the Charleston News and Courier writing from Georgetown, S. C.^ under date of July 1, gives the following particulars of a shocking murder in that town on that day: Between the hours of 12 M. and 1 P. M. to-day, this town was suddenly thrown into an unusual state of excitement, by the shooting to death of Albert DeLettie. by one George Smith, who claims to hail from Fayetteville, N. C. The tragedy took place in the saloon in rear of Messrs. Wrede and Lilienthal's store on Front street. I am informed that the shooting had its origin simply from practical jokes indulged in by both of them upon a gen? eral topic. Smith finally came to a con? clusion that DeLettie was too personal, a few harsh words were then exchanged, when Smith drew his revolver and fared at DeLettie, who fell to the floor in a doubled up position, the ball having en? tered his left breast, and penetrated to the heart. While he was in this condi? tion Smith fired the second shot, which entered the skull just above the fore? head. Dr. T. P. Bailey was summoned and he gave it as his opinion that either would have caused instant death. Smith immediately after committing the deed fled, running down the street, pursued by the citizens generally. He was finally captured by SamuelJ. Oliverand Pheonis Coit. The death of DeLettie was, now generally known in town, tbe excite? ment increasing; the cry of lynching was raised, and demonstrations to that effect were made. There were, however, a sufficient number of law abiding citi? zens to succeed in getting him securely incarcerated in jail. This man Smith is a stranger amongst us, having only been here two or three months, employed at the Palmetto Lum? ber Mill of this town. He is a young man and unmarried. Mr. DeLettie was engineer of the steam lighter Vesta, which plies up and down Black River and Mingo Creek. He was highly thought of and very lively and good humored in his manners. His home is in Waccamaw, Horry County, where he has a wife and three or four lit? tle children. Coroner Renty Tucker empanelled a jury and held an inquest over the body. The jury, after carefully examining into the affair, rendered a verdict "that tbe deceased was killed by a pistol in the hands of George Smith, in manner and form against the peace and dignitv of the State." Poisoned by Canned Vegetables. ? Four of the crew of the fishing sloop Laconic, commanded by Captain Frank? lin A. Smith, while at Coney Island, after eating heartily of canned beans and corn, cooked together, on the 26th ultimo, were suddenly seized with violent cramps and severe vomiting, which rendered them completely unfit for duty. Captain Smith without delay procured the services of a doctor at the island, Who after hearing the statements of the men, pronounced it a case of poisoning from eatiog canned corn and beans. He immediately pre? scribed the proper remedies, and advised that if the men grew no better they should be removed to their homes. On the sec? ond day after the corn was eaten another of the crew was attacked in a similar manner, and Captain Smith, not being able to take the sick men to their homes on his own vessel, chartered tbe small sloop N. E. Sinclair, and after having the men placed carefully iu the cabin, and providing them with mattresses aud pil? lows, brought them to Brookhaven, a vil? lage a little south of Yaphank, Long Is? land, being about twenty miles east of Fire Island, where they reside. Immedi? ately on arriving Dr. Baker, a prominent physician of this place, was called in, and pronounced the condition of two of the crew extremely critical. In an interview with your correspond? ent this afternoon the Captain stated that ho started with his vessel from Yaphank last Monday, stopping first at Sayville, L. I., to purchase his stores, which were obtained from Mr. Perry, oue of the own? ers. Among the stores were three cans of corn. He also said that he had been injthe habit of purchasing his stores there weekly; that he had frequently bought canned articles and never heard any com? plaint in regard to their being poisonous, nor has any of his men ever been attack? ed before. The doctor to-day Rays the condition of the two men remains un? changed and their chances of recovery are doubtful. The affair is the common talk among fishermen as well as among others in the vicinity of Brookhaven, and is creating great excitement among persons who are accustomed to using canned articles.? New York Herald. Homicide in Barnwell.?We regret to say that a homicide occurred in the county on Wednesday, the 25th, on the plantation of Mr. 0. D. H. Wilson, near Beldoc. The deceased was Titus Hay, a colored man, who was killed by Mr. Wil? son. The facts of the case, as we have gathered them from a reliable sourc?, are as follows: Titus Hay worked on Mr. Wilson's place; Mr. Wilson had bad dogs, kept for the protection of his place and property; these dogs seemed to be a source of constant annoyance to Titus Hay, and the day before the homicide he had attempted to kill one of the dogs. Before this, Hay had carried a pistol, and being asked why he did so, said he in? tended to kill Wilson's dogs and him al? so if he resented it. On the next day, after attempting to kill the dog, Mr. Wilson met Hay in the field and asked him about trying to kill his dog. Titus flew into a passion and said he would kill his'dogs if they interfered with him. Mr. Wilson told him to leave his plantation, and Hay replied that he would not unless he was paid. Mr. Wilson agreed to pay him, but the negro said he would not leave his house until January. Mr. N?lsoa told him he would pay him and that he must leave his place, when Titus flew at him with a pistol in one hand aud a hoe in the other, cursing and swearing, and Mr. Wilson shot him.?Bamwell J'eojde. Spartanburg Spartan: Thursday even? ing, 26th of June, 1879, after a protracted illness, James A. Fowler died, lie was buried Friday afternoon, Dr. John T. Wightman conducting the funeral servi? ces. He was born in Granville County, N. C, January 8, 1828, and moving to Spartanburg early in life, speedily be? came identified with the county, of which he was a prominent merchant.Capt. F. M. Trimmier raised seventy-five bush? els of wheat on about four acres around his residence. SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS. Gleanings from our State Exchanges. Newberry Herald: Mr. Dariicl Suber died fit his home; near Anhford's Ferry, Gufad?V, i:l Lh? eighty-eighth,yer.r of hi? age. Mr. Suber was a soldier in the war of 1812.One day last week Messrs. Cop pock & Johnson got an order from Pros? perity for ten barrels of lime to be ship? ped immediately. Mr. Johnson went to the depot to make arrangements to ship it; and learned that the freight would be thirty cents per barrel?it is only eight miles. Seeing a dray .stand? ing near he asked the driver what he would take the load to Prosperity for; he answered fifteen cents per barrel, and of course got the job.The executive committee of the County Agricultural and Mechanical Society hnve purchased grounds for the annual fairs. The 5rounds were purchased from Mr. Allen ohnson, and arc located on Main street, about one hundred yards beyond Maj. Jones's on the opposite side of the street from his house. They contain eight and three-fourths of an acre, and were bought for ?800. Laborers arc at work cutting down the trees and putting the grounds in proper condition. Baruwell People: Isaac Clemens, a colored man working on Mr. Jtidson Aaron's plantation, some three miles from the village, was struck by light? ning and instantly killed on Wednesday last. Isaac and his son were plough? ing, when a slight rain come up, accom paned by lightning. He and the boy stopped ploughing, leaving the mules standing, and the father, to protect him? self from the rain leaned against a small pine tree. In a few moments a deafening report was heard. The lightning had struck the tree against which Isaac was leaning, killing him instantly. The shock knocked the boy insensible for some time, but he soon recovered. Poth mules were also prostrated by the light? ning's fearful force, but they suffered no permanent injury except that one lost an eye; Walhalla Courier: Mr. R. S. Stribling, a student at Adger College, died on the 29th of June in Walhalla.The board of trustees of Adger College by resolu? tion conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity on Rev. Donald Frazier of Georgia.A drove of sheep, 160 in number, belonging to Mr. W. A Adding ton, of Macon County, N. C, passed through town on yesterday on their way to Baltimore. The freight from Seneca City on the Air Line and other roads to Baltimore is very little more than to Charleston. Edgefield Advertiser: Last week Mr. Clisby received from Columbia fifteen more convicts to work upon the Edge field and Trenton Railroad. Ho has now fifty-seven in all.At our term of court, beginning on the first Monday in October next, Judge Mackey will preside. He will probably, therefore, be the Judge in the Booth-Toney cases. It will be re? membered he was in Edgefield when the dreadful affair occurred. Clarendon Press: A negro while ploughing on Mr. Levi McFaddin's plan? tation last week, ploughed up an old box which had been buried some sixteen years. It contained ?25 in gold, about $12 in silver, a silver watch and gold chain, and several other pieces of jewel? ry. It was buried during the war and afterwards hunted for but could not be found. The chain has been corroded until it is half gone. Abbeville Press and Banner: During the past few days, in varions parts of this county, the parched earth and the wither? ing vegetation have had most refreshing rains. We have gathered the finest crops of small grain that were ever made in Abbeville County, and if the latter rains shall favor us, we may yet hope for good crops of corn and cotton. Darlington News: On Wednesday af? ternoon of last week during the severe thunder storm which passed over this place, the house of Mr. Willie Isgate, I about four miles from town, was struck by lightning, and his wife received a shock from which she has not fully re? covered, being partially paralyzed and unable to walk. Spartanburg Herald: The vein of min? eral struck in digging the well on the lot of the new Baptist Parsonage still excites considerable comment. No mineralogist has examined it yet, and speculations are numerous, some thinking it garnet and others rose diamonds. Lancaster Ledger: We learn that a hail storm in the neighborhood of Mr. J. M. Harper's, on Wednesday last, did considerable damage to the crops. Other sections report good and seasonable rains on that day. Marlboro' Planter: Mr. Duncan W. Moore died at his residence in this coun? ty on the 26th ult., after an "illness of several months. Barn well People: Rains have been abundant lately. Crops are looking fine, and farmers are cheerful in consequence. Florence Times: We arc sorry to learn that the iron foundry started in the old Northeastern Railroad shops, under very flattering prospects, is to be discontinued. It was just becoming known that such a thing existed at Florence, and in the course of year or so we have little doubt that it would have become a successful [ enterprise. "To labor" is f. very neces (rary element of success; to wait ofteu [ equally as important.There are ru? mors afloat that a prominent and well es? tablished hardware house of Columbia will establish a branch business?here in the fall. We incline to the opinion that this is a shrewd and sagacious movement. It has been some time a wonder with us who would see the coming necessity and leap into the right place at the right time. Sumter Watchman: Last week a sad accident occurred in Brewington, Claren? don County, which resulted in the death of Captaiu Edgar Plowdcn's son Edwin, caused by the accioentnl discharge of a shot-gun in the hands of his older broth? er, with whom he was pursuing a bear in a thicket. The gun was caught by a I bush, which caused it to go off, and the ! entire charge entered young Plowdcn's thigh, from the effects of which he died a few days after. Orangeburg Democrat: Very nearly every section of the county has had rain during the week, but not enough to meet the demands of the fruiting crops. Considerable hail fell in some portions of the county on Sunday evening. The damage, however, to gardens ond crops was slight.A little son of Mr. Rosen dorf was bitten on Sunday evening last by what was supposed to be a mad cat. Orangeburg Times: The Santee River was lower last week than it has been for many years.Some time ago the Or? angeburg Agricultural and Mechanical Association appointed a committee to raise subscriptions for the purpose of es? tablishing a factory. The capital to be raised was $25,000, which the committee failing to obtain, the enterprise was abandoned. Ninety-Six Guardian: Mrs. Cohen's residence at Due West was broken into last Fiiday night and a number of trunks forced and searched for money. It is not known who did the deed, nor how much was lost. Horry Telephone: Nat. Patrick, a man between 35 and 40 years of age, living about one mile from Little River village, in this county, committed suicide on Friday, the 29th ult., in a barn or other outhouse near his residence, by attaching one eud of a string to the trigger of* his gun and the other to his toe" and dis? charging the contents into his mouth, from the effects of which he insLanlly c.\ spired. We understand Mr. Patrick* was subject to epileptic fits, but we do not know that this had anything to do with his last rash act. No Trial Justice now resides in that township, and as the Cor? oner lives here and was not sent for, we presume no inquest was held over the body, and our information is to this ef? fect, lie leaves a wife and a large fami? ly of children. OUR MOUNTAIN BOYS AND GIRLS. Commencement Kxerciics of Adjrer and Walhalla Female Colleges. Oorrespomtenee of (he Jfevtand Courier, July 5. The exercises cf Adger College began on aunday with the delivery cf the Bac? calaureate Sermon in the Lutheran Church, by the Rev. J. C. Furman, D. D., president of Furman University. The church was crowded with the citi? zens of Walhalla and visitors from else? where, the neat gray uniforms of the ca? dets being massed at the front. On Monday the examinations in the academic department lock place, and the large number of persons present were much entertained by some very credita? ble declamations by the younger students. On Monday evening tue alumni address was delivered by Mr. W. J. Beard, a member of the first graduating class of the College. The address was an inter? esting and appropriate one, and appar? ently gave much satisfaction to the large audience assembled to hear it. On Tuesday evening tue .junior exhibition took place, the church being crowded, and the seats principally occupied by the ladies, the male participants in the fes? tivities having generally to content them? selves with standing room. The Green? ville string band furnished acceptable music, and there was life and light and bustle enough until the exercises began. These consisted principally of the deliv? ery of original orations, the following young gentlemen speaking: Jas. F. Cooper, "Intellect and its Pleas? ures, when Cultivated." John L. McLees, " Literature." B. F. Smith, "Formation of Charac? ter." James P. Carey, " Decision of Charac? ter." On Wednesday morning the church was again filled by a lurgc audience as? sembled to hear the address to the literary SOCIETIES by Col.' J. P. Thomas, principal of the Carolina Military Institute of Charlotte, N. C. The exercises were opened with prayer by the Rev. D. E. Frierson, of Anderson. Col. Thomas selected as his subject " Our Government as it was, as .it is, and as it may be"; and considered it philosophically and calmly, and in a strict non-partisan spirit, the design be? ing merely to convey practical informa? tion and suggestions on the subject to the students. He advocated a Conventiou for the remodeling of the Constitution under the light of a century of experience. This, he said, would present to the world the grand spectacle of a great people adapting its form of government to its altered conditions without revolution. He concluded with an earnest and forci? ble portrayal of the character of the true scholar and soldier, and an exhortation to his young hearers to strive to combine in themselves the virtues of the two. The address was attentively listened to, and elicited frequent applause. On Wednesday night there was a contest between the literary soci? eties, (the Piedmont and Carolina), which brought out another large and interested crowd. The exercises were opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Fr?ser, and the band was again in attendance to fill up the blank places on the programme. The question was, "Was the late war benefi? cial to the South ? " Mr. R. S. Stribling, of the Piedmont Society, had been select? ed to support the affirmative, and Mr. James F. Cooper, of the Carolinas the negative. Mr. Stribling being sick with what has since proved a fatal illness, his argument, which he had prepared, was read for him. It developed an amount of thought and research that proved that be would have made a valuable and use? ful man, had it not been for his untimely end. Mr. Cooper's speech in support of the negative was also a very creditable one. The debate was followed by excel? lent orations by Messrs. H. W. Kuhtman and James P. Carey, the respective sub? jects being u Procrastination " and " Know Thyself." Mr. Kuhtman's was particu? larly well written and delivered. Thursday was commencement day, and the town was early astir, not from centre to circumference, because Walhal? la has neither centre nor circumference ?only length. From end to end, how? ever, although no man knoweth where the ends are, the people converged to? wards the church. The Lutheran church was crowded to suffocation to witness the exercises. Mr. T. F. Boozer was the only graduate, the college being a very young one, and some of the junior class of last year having failed to pass such an exam? ination as was required to elevate them to the senior class. Mr. Boozer delivered a handsome oration on " The retrospec? tive progress of nations," receiving for himself the attention and marks of ap? proval that would have been distributed among the entire class had there been others in it. Ho was followed by Prof. J. H. Car? lisle, of Wofford College, who had been chosen to deliver the anniversary oration. He selected for his subject: "We want fruit." Those who know Prof. Carlisle I can realize what he would do with such I a subject. The three fruits he wauted to sec from this college were, he said, first, " truth fulness of character"; second, "hu? mility"; third, "earnestness". Each of these'was appropriately enlarged upon. As a whole the address was simply unex? ceptionable, and worthy of the highest praise. The exercises were concluded by the presentation of the gold medals for the highest standing in the respective classes, which were won by J. P. Cary in the ju? nior, M. S. Stribling in the sophomore, and S. R. Riley in the freshman class; R. F. Morris, of Abbeville, of the latter, receiving particularly honorable mention. The degree of "A. B." was couferred up? on Mr. T. F. Boozer, and that of "D.D." upon the Rev. Donald Fraser, of Deca tur, Go. The second commencement of the walhalla female college took place on Tuesday, Juue 24th, the students going in procession, preceded by the Walhalla Brass Band, to the Luther? an church, which was filled with a large crowd. The exercises consisted of music by the students, the reading of essays, and an address to the Philophrenian Society of the College by ex-Governor Perry. The essays were: " We have our destiny in our own hands," Miss Haidee Thompson. " The study of the classics," Miss Mat tie Verner. "The Beautiful," Miss Minnie Mc? Gregor. They were of such a character as to re? flect the highest credit upon the young ladies themselves and the college to which they owe their training, and the audience evidently greatly enjoyed listening to them. Ex-Governor Perry's address was upon the intellectual, moral, and physical edu? cation of woman, and was eminently prac? tical and instructive, being pervaded by a vein of humor that kept his hearers amused and interested throughout. The exercises concluded with some very sweet singing by the younger students. Abbeville Medium: Only three prison? ers in jail. Two of these are under sen? tence cf trial justice's Court and one un? der commitment for trial at the Court of General Sessions. TUE IT ALI. SESSIOX OF Williamston Female College, YViliiamston, S. C., WILL open on MONDAY, AUGUST -J, 1ST?. If you are looking for a School as good as the best, with rates as low as the lowest, send for u new illustrated Catalogue. Rbt. S. LANDER, President. July 10, 1879 ?-2 cm SHERIFF'S SATjE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anpeksoti County. BY virtue of an Execution to me di? rected, I will expose to sale on the First Monday in August next, (1879.) at Anderson Court House, S. C, the following Heal Estate, to wit: One Tract of Land, containing one hun? dred acres, more or less, bounded by lands of B. F. Bkntringarae, Marion Ellison and others. Levied on as the property of Ezckiel Long, Sr., in favor of John W. Singleton against Ezckiel Long, Sr. Terms of sale Cash?purchaser to pay ex? tra for all necessary papers. JAMES H. McCOXXELL, Sheriff Anderson County. Jujy 10. _52_4* Valuable Property for Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, anderson Cot'KTY In the. Court of Common Pleas. J. Vr". Norris against Mary J. Harrison.? Judgment for Foreclosure. BY virtue of an order to me directed in the above stated case by his Honor T. B. Fraser, presiding Judge,"bearing date March 1st, 1ST!), I will sell at public sale at Anderson C. IL, S. C. on SALEDAY IN AUGUST next, the following described property, to wit: All that certain Piece, Parcel or Lot of Land, and the Buildings thereon, situate within the corporate limits of the Town of Anderson, known as the Pool Spring Place, containing twenty acres, more or less, and adjoining lands of B. Frank Mauldin, J. Fleet. Clinkscales, Joseph X. Brown and others, and known as the late residence of Gen. J. W. Harrison. TERMS OF SALE-One-half of the purchase money to be paid in cash ; the balance on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale, to be secured by bond of purchaser and mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to pay extra for pa? pers. W. IV. HUMPHREYS, Master. July 10, 1870 52 4 Valuable Property for Sale. STATE 01? SOUTH CAROLINA, Coukty of Anderson. Cturt of Common Pleas Jonathan B. Lewis vs. A. Reed Campbell, J. B. E. Sloan, ct al.?Complaint to Fore? close Mortgage. BY virtue of an order to me directed in the above stated case from Judge A. P. Aldrich, presiding Judge, bearing date June 13, 1870, I will sell at Anderson C. H., S. C. on SALEDAY in AUGUST next, at public auction, the following de? scribed property, to wit: All that Parcel or Lot of Land situate in the Town of Belton, County of Anderson, containing 1.3 feet front and G3 feet in depth, boundod on the North and East by lands of J. Ii. Lewis and A. J. Stringer, on the South by lands of B. D. Dean, and front and "West by lands of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad Company. TERMS OF SALE- One-half the pur? chase money to be paid in cash; the bal? ance on a credit of twelve months, with bond end two good sureties and mortgage of the premises, with interest from day of sale, with the right of the purchaser to an? ticipate the deferred payment. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS. Master. July 10,1879 52 4 TO GIN OWNERS AND COTTON PLANTERS. YOU are respectfully invited to call on us and examine the samples now on hand of the celebrated Daniel Pratt Gin Co.'s Gin, Condenser and Feeder, which are far superior in points of durability and excellence to any other Machines now being offered to do the same kind of work. We call your attention to the annexed certificate of Mr. E. B. Rice, of Belton, S. C, who has been using one of our Gins for the past two seasons; and in addition we refer you to the following gen? tlemen who have our Gins and Condensers in use: Messrs. B. A. Davis, Girard & Bolt, J. B. Sltton, James B. Pruict, Waddy Burns, Harris, Drake <fc Co., C. K. Williford, Mc Gill & Hutchinson, Joshua Jamison, G. G. Richards. Belton, S. C, June 27,1879. Messrs. McCully & Tayloh, agents Dan? iel Pratt Gin Co., Anderson, S. C. Dear Sirs?The (50-Saw Pratt Gin bought from you in the fall of 1877 has been thor? oughly tested since that time, and has given entire satisfaction. I have no hesitation in pronouncing the sample made by it to be superior to that made by any Gin known to me. I bVre ginned as much as 3.50 bales of cotton?have had no repairing to do, and the Gin is now in perfect order. Irs great improvement consists in its Revolving Head, which prevents cotton roll from breaking, and which completely destroys the friction produced by cotton box, there? by increasing its speed, preventing injury to saws, and the sample from being gin-cut. E. B. RICE. OUR STOCK OF GENERAL' MERCHANDISE Is complete, and we invite purchasers to give us a call before buying. McCl'LLY & TAYLOR. July 10.1879 52 BEST GIN MADE. WiLMAMSTON, S. C, June 30, 1S79. Messrs. Blkckt.ey, Brown (t Co., Agents, Anderson, S. 0. Gentlemen: The Xcblctt A Good? rich Cotton Gin bought of you some three or four years ago was, and is, the best Cotton Gin, to my mind, that is sold in this section of country. I have been a cotton producer and buyer of some experience, and can safely testify that the lint from the "Neblctt <fc Liondricii Gin, with a corres? ponding yield, is as fine as that of anv other Gin sold in this section, with a decided dif? ference in its favor with respect to its sim? plicity of construction, durability, price and light running features. I ginned six thousand pounds of seed cotton with this Gin in one day with horse-power on a forty-saw Gin. In other words, four five hundred pound bales of cotton. J. W. DACl'S. I fully concur with Mr. Dacua in the above as to the quality of this Gin, and can Bay that it will do all that is recommended for it. S. WHABTON, Mofl'attsville, S. C. The above Gins are for sale by BLECK LEY. BROWN & CO.. Agents, at Ander? son, S. O. Call and examine specimen. July 3. 1S79 51 vmiOTEl^LHITE^ (Successors to Wilhite it Williams,) No. O GKANITE ROW, CASH DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, FINE TOILET SOAPS, FANCY HAIR and TOOTH BRUSHES, PERFUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES, TRUSSES and SHOULDER BRACES, GRASS and GARDEN SEEDS, Pure WINES and LIQUORS, for med? icinal purposes. Also, Paints, Oils, Varnishes and Dye Stulls, Letter Paper, Pens, Ink, Envelopes, Glass, Putty, Carbon Oil, Lamps and Lamp Chimneys. ??- Physicians Prescriptions accurately compounded. July 10, 1879 52 Soulh Carolina Railroad. On and after Sunday, June 1st, 1879, i'Msciifjor Trains will run as lulluws: roit COLUMBIA. (Sunday morning excepted.) I .care CharWuii......a ihi a m Arrive at Culumbla. lu :iu a in for cttAKuorrox. (Sunday morning excepted.) Leave Colun bia..:t 50 \> m Arrive al C'lurlo.ton.9 IS j> m (.'lone connection made uitb Ureenville and to luuibia Itailruad. JOHN P. l'CCK, Gen. Sup't. LADIES, READ THIS. THE STEAM COOKER which I have been advertising is recommended by the following housekeepers who have purchased since my advertisement first aj> pearcd: Mr. L. H. Seel?Dear Sir: I have suc? cessfully used your "Steam Cooker" two months* and I can recommend it to all housewives. Mrs. LETHE J. RUSSELL. Mr. L. IL .Seel?Dear Sir: I would ad? vise every lady to buy one of your "Steam Cookers" who has not vet bought. MBS. wm. BURRISS. Mr. L. II. Sf.ei.?Dear Sir: We are using v<.ur "Steam Cooker," and arc delighted 'with it. Mus. W. G. WATSON. Mr. L. II. Seel?Dear Sir: I am using vour "Steam Cooker," and I would not bo without it. Mrs. A. B. BOWDEN. Mr. Skel?Dear Sir: I have found j'our "Steam Cooker" to give perfect satisfaction in all the articles cooked, and in rice and hominy it is a decided saving, as the wholo of these articles leave the vessel without caking and the usual waste. Yours truly, Mrs. A. A. FRIERSON. Mr. L. II. Seel?Dear Sir: I am happy to say that the "Steam Cooker" purchased of you has given entire satisfaction. It cooks admirably, and is a desirable addition to the culiuary department. Mas. G. F. TOLLY. Mr. L. H. Seel?Dear Sir: I heve used the "Steam Cooker," and take pleasure in stating that it gives entire satisfaction. Would not lc without it. Yours truly, Mrs. L. P. SMITH. A NEW and Valuable COOK STOVE. I also now have for sale the new KERO? SENE COOK STOVE, which is the most economical and convenient culinary ar? rangement for cooking generally that can be found anywhere. It saves cost in wood, is perfectly safe, and works admirably. It will afford pleasure to have you call and examine it for yourself. I have made a practical test of it, and can recommend it most heartily. In order to present induce? ments to try this arrangement, I will sell a Steam Cooker, Bake Oven and Kerosene Stove at the following Extraordinary Low Prices : No. 2 at $7.00; So. 3 at $10.50; or No. 3} at $12.00. Call and see me in West End of Waver lv House, Anderson, S. C. L. H. SEEL. May 20, 1870_4G_ THE ATTEJVTIOjY OF TUE LADIES OP ANDERSON IS rcspcctfullv invited to my SPRING STOCK OP MILLINERY GOODS, which has been selected with care to suit the varied tastes of my customers. The stock of these Goods is elegant, and will be kept replenished as the trade may demand. The prices arc in all instances as reasonable as can be found for the ramc class of Goods anywhere else. Millinery, Mantua-Making, Stamping and Plaiting will be attended to promptly and carefully. The Ladies of the town and surrounding country are invited to call and examine my stock before pur? chasing. MISS DELLA KEYS, In Centennial House. April 3,1870_38_2m sVBONEY m IT ! MR. F. G. MASSEY having pnrehased the Patent Right for COSTON'S GIN SHARPENER, forPickens,Oconce, Anderson and Abbeville Counties, and for Hart County, Ga., and having formed a co? partnership with him for the use of this Patent, I am now prepared to sharpen yonr gin saws better and cheaper than you have ever had it done before. This Gin Sharp? ener is superior to any that has been used in this country, and "does the work better than it can possibly be done by hand. I will travel through the country and sharp? en your Gins at your houses, cr you can bring them to me at Anderson C. H. Send in your orders at once, and be prepared for the cotton season. I am also prepared to do anv other work that may be needed. B. F. WILSON, Anderson, S. C. May 22,1870_-15_3m Agents Wanted to Sell Gen. "Dick" Taylor's New Book, DESTRUCTION RECONSTRUCTION, Personal Experiences of the late War, BY RICHARD TAYLOR, Liuulcnant-Gcncral in the Confederate Army. 1 Vol., 8ro, Cloth, 274 pages. Price $2. For further particulars, apply to D. APPLETON A CO., Publishers, Hi'j and 501 Broadway, Efow York. June SS, 1879_50 _2 A LIMITED N?M IBER of active, cucr "gctic canvassers to en? gage in a plea<>ant and profitable business. Good men will find this a rare chance TO MAKE MONEY. Such will please answer this advertisement by letter, enclosing stamp for reply, stating what business they have been enjaged in. None but those who mean business need apply. Address, FINLEY, HARVEY & CO., March 20, '70?ly_Atlanta, Ga. LUMBER! LUMBER! ALARGE lot of good Lumber is kept constantlv on hand at my Lumber Yard at the Blue Ridge Depot in Anderson, and orders for large or small lots of any kind desired will be promptly filled at low prices. Mr. Robert Mayhcld is my agent for the sale of Lumber at Anderson, and will furnish any information desired lo persons wishing to make an order. JOHN KAUFMAN. ? Jan 31), 1870_29_ly FEED CUTTERS. &C. TTTE have just received another lot of Vf Brennan & Co.'s superior ma? chines?such as Dexter Feed Cutters and Corn Shelters, Grain Fans, Cider and Sor. ghum Mills. The very best. A. B. TOWERS ?fc CO: April 17, 1S79 40_ Greenville and Columjjja Railroad. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. On anil after Monday, .Iiiuo 2nd, 1879. therassen Kcr Train? over the Greenville and Columbia Kail xoad will be run daily, Sundays excepted: UP. Leave Columbia at.10 35 a ni Leave Alston.12 20 p in Leave Newberry. 1 33 p in Leave Hoilpcs..!. 4 27 p m Leave Helton.fi 03 p m Arrive at tfieenville. 7 30 p tu DOWN. Leave Orecnvillc at...'..G 45 a m Leave B?lton. 8 25 a m Leave Uodres. 9 55 p in Leave Newberry.12 45 p m Leave ANton. 2 17 p tu Arrive at Columbia. 3 15 p ra AXDEBSOX BEAXCH .t BLUE BWGE B. It. UP. Leave Belton.G 03 p m Leave Anderson.? G 50 p m Lmve lVndletnn. 7 45 p m Leave Pcrryville. 8 20 p nr. Leave Seneca City. 8 30 p m Arrive at Walhalla. 9 00 p in DOWN. Laave Walhalla.5 15 a m Leave Seneca City. 5 45 a m Leave Pcrryville. 5 55 a m Leave Feuilleton.G 40 a jx Leavo Anderson._ 7 35 a m Arrive at Belton.8 15 a in _TJIOM AS DODAMEAD. f.cn. Sun'l. A?^RfC?i^?RAL MACHINERY. Tozer's Plantation Engines, The Cardwell Threshers &. Cleaners, The Cotton Bloom, The Gullett Steel Brush and Taylor Cotton Gins, And everything in the way of Agricultural Machinery and Machine" Repairs, for sale on favorable terms. As to the merits of all Machinery sold by nie, I will be glad to furnish the. br.it 'tcstinuminlx. Satisfaction Siiaranteed. I can be found at the store or . P. Sullivan ft Co., where I would bo pleased to see those wishing to buy any? thing in this line. .1. V. SULLIVAN. April 17, 1870 40 Bm MEDICAL CARD. HAVING associated with me Dr. Sam'l. M. Orr. we will hereafter practice Medicine and Surgery under the name and style of N AK DIN A- ORR. Ofhce in Centennial House, one loor Easl of Orr it 'fribble's Law Ofllce, W. II. NARDIN, M. I); - July 1,1S79 51