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ASl communications should bo addressed to "Ed? itor Intelligencer," and all checks, drafts, money order*, Ac, should bo made payable to tho order of E. B. Murrty & Co. Gen. Grant has returned to America. His tramp around the world is over, and the question now is what will he do next? The Supreme Court has appointed Hon. R. W. Shand, of Union, Reporter to the Supreme Court, for the term of two years. Mr. Shand is an able lawyer, and will no doubt make an excellent Re? porter. The Chicago Inter-Ocean replies to the remark of Hon. G. D. Tillman, of Edge field, that the Democratic party will never have a free swing for showing its willingness and ability to reform this government until it secures a Democratic President, by saying that a free swing is what Col. Tillman and his friends have deserved for many years. This is, how? ever, not to be wondered at as coming from the Inter-Ocean, for a man who really deserves hanging always points out some other person that he would like to make a substitute for himself. During the past week severe financial reverses have befallen prominent capi? talists in Charleston. The banking house of James Adger & Co., has failed with liabilities reaching two million dol? lars, and by its failure has involved the firm of J. E. Adger & Co., dealers in hardware, ccc, to such an extent as to necessitate a suspension of their business, besides one or two smaller business houses. These disasters have produced a shock to the business of Charleston not equalled by anything there since the panic of 1873. The houses involved in these troubles are all composed of excel-' lent gentlemen, whose reverses will be everywhere regretted, not only on ac? count of the injury to business which will result from it, but also on account of the losses which the individual mem? bers of the several firms have sustain? ed. ' _ The Penitentiary Directors have been considering the treatment of convicts on the Greenwood and Augusta Railroad, in consequence of the startling fact that about one hundred out of two hundred and twenty-five have died during the last year. This is an appalling death rate, and demands a rigid investigation at the hands of the authorities who have the matter in charge. The State cannot afford to have the imputation of cruelty to prisoners placed upon her. When men commit crime we believe they ought to be punished, and are not at all senti? mental upon the subject as to the man? ner in which it should be inflicted. There is, however, a great difference be? tween punishing a criminal and treating one cruelly. We have always been in favor of working convicts on railroads and other public improvements, but we cannot endorse the employment of hu? man beings in any enterprise which en? sures such a frightful death rate. It is, however, due to the authorities of the Greenwood & Augusta Road that they should be heard before they are con? demned for the treatment of the convicts they have been working. It may be that there are exaggerated reports in circula? tion, or that the culpability rests else? where than on their shoulders. Be this, however, as it may, the subject demands a full and fair investigation, with a view of putting the public scandal to rest and of correcting the inhumanity that is charged, if it is found to exist, no matter whence it may emanate. The New York World gives the fol? lowing advice to the South, which must commend itself to the people of this sec? tion as both sensible and expedient: The Northern Democracy are to be as? sailed as the upholders and defenders of an alleged cruel and coercive policy of the Southern Democrats in respect to dealing with the negroes as citizens, an voters and as laborers. In the face of such an impending contest at the North it will not do for the South merely to Srotest that it has no policy to present, ut must stand still to act as an umpire between the East and the West, should they disagree. Lot the Southern States understand that they are self-governing States under the Constitution and then lot the "solid South" prove what its civ? ilization at home is to be, and -what doc? trines about free elections, finance, tax? ation and public economy its people will uphold. Since the Stalwarts will have it that "a solid South" dictates to the Northern Democracy, let the "solid South" accept tho situation and put out its flag plainly and boldly, in order that the independent voters of New York may see for themselves what it is that the South seeks and will vindicate. General Chalmers, of Mississippi, in his out-spoken declaration that such an Union soldier and lover of civil liberty as General Hancock is his first choice for the Presidency, sets up a standard in our columns to-day which we do not think will terrify tho business men and the right-minded voters of tho North. In agreeing with this advice from the World, we hope the South will prepare to go into the Convention solidly for Senator Bayard for President, and Gen? eral Hancock for Vice President. Let us have a policy and advocate it solidly, provided that policy is a wise and judi? cious one. The South is a part of this Union, and as such has a right to a policy of its own. It i3 the conservative section of the government, and its policy is such as to commend itself to every sec? tion of our common country, if it were only understood. It is our duty to our? selves and to our country to advocate our policy, that it may be understood and ap? preciated by tho whole Union. ? Avalanche: Memphis is greatly afflict? ed, but it is not sick unto death. It will speedily recover its lost health and regain all its trade, and ultimately attain a pros? perity without a parallel in tho MissLsippi Valloy. Other cities have had yellow fe? ver plagues and survived, and marched steadily onward in prosperity and wealth and health, and Memphis will.follow for a time their example. A DUELLING PARTY. A Threatened Encounter Between CoW, Joseph If. Knrlo nnd J. J. Dargan, of Sumtcr. A few days ago the announcement was made that Cols. J. H. Earlc and J. J. Dargan, of Sumtcr, had gone to Sand Bar Ferry, near Augusta, Ga., for the purpose of fighting a duel. The Chron? icle and Constilutionali't, of Augusta, under date of 21st inst., gives the follow? ing account of the manner in which the meeting near that place was frustrated: In yesterday's Chronicle reference was made to the fact that two gentlemen of Sum? tcr, S. C, had left that place for the purpose of coming to Georgia to fight a duel. One of the parlies, Mr. J. J. Dargan, was arrest? ed in Sumter Wednesday night, just as he was preparing to leave, and compelled to give bond to keep the peace towards the other principal, Mr. Jos. H. Earlc, in the State of South Carolina. Mr. Earle was also arrested by the sheriff of Sumtcr, but managed to escape and came on to Augusta, with his second, Mr. W. D. Blauding. These gentlemen reached the city Thursdav night and proceeded to the Planters' Hotel, where Mr. Earle registered as Jos. Ilayuo, Macon, and Mr. Blanding as Wm. Dc Sauscure, Savannah. Mr. Dargan, after giving bond, immedi? ately left for Augusta by way of Florence, Charleston and Brancbville, in order to avoid any further arrest. At Brancbville he met his second, Gen. Richardson, and the two came on to this city together from that point. As stated in yesterday's Chronicle, Chief Christian had received two telegrams from the Intendant of Sumter, requesting him to arrest tho parties and giving a full description of each. When the South Car? olina train rolled into the city yesterday morning, therefore, it was boarded by Lieut. Prnthcr. who at once identified Dargnn and Richardson from the description given to the police, and arrested them both, inform? ing them politely but firmly that resistance would be useless. They yielded to the in? evitable and were taken" in charge by the Odicer. Soon afterwards Lieut. Prather proceeded to the Planter's Hotel to effect the arrest of Mr. Earle, the other principal. He soon found ami identified him, but npo attempting to take him into custody the officer was warned to keep back. Lieut. Prather, thereupon, thought it best to pro? cure a warrant beforo proceeding to extreme I measures, and rode to the City Hall for I that purpose, leaving Mr. B. P. Johnson, of the police force, to watch Mr. Earle. The latter, however, didn't wait for Lieut. Pra ther's return, but made bis escape. Jump? ing into a buggy standing in front of the hotel, he jerked the reins from the hands of the colored driver, lashed the horse into a gallop and made for the bridge, which be crossed at a rapid pace. Policeman John? son followed him on horseback, but could do nothing. Upon reaching Carolina soil, Mr. Earlc jumped from the buggy, and the driver returned to Augusta with the vehicle. A warrant was issued on the other side by Trial Justice Getscn for Mr. Earle's arrest, but he could not be found. Abont half-past ten o'clock Mr. Dargan was carried before Judge Eve, of the County Court, and required to give bond in the sum of one thousand dollars to keep the peace. The bond was given and Mr. Dargan was released. No warrants were issued for the arrest of the seconds. Mr. Dargan and General Richardson left in the afternoon on the Charlotte, Colum? bia and Augusta Railroad train, ostensibly for Columbia. Nothing was heard in this city of Mr. Earlc after he crossed the bridge. The impression in Augusta was that the affair had not ended, but that the parties intended to proceed to North Carolina for a hostile meeting. Mr. Dargan and Mr. Earlc are both mem? bers of the South Carolina Legislature, und both are lawyers. Mr. Dargan and Mr. Richardson uro pro? prietors of the Sumter Watchman. Col. Dargnn and Hin Second Arrested In Columbia. .Columbia, September 21.?Col. Dargan and his second, Gen. Richardson, were ar? rested here this morning, while endeavoring to make their way to North Carolina. Friends of all the parties had telegraphed the chief of police to arrest all hands nnd have them placed under bonds. A warrant was issued by Trial Justice Marshall at midnight last night, and they were captured while trying to elude the police this morn? ing. Mai. Earle and his second have 90t been heard from since they left Georgia. The Origin of the Difficulty. Nothing has transpired as to the cause of the unfortunate difficulty, except the following from the Chronicle and Consti? tutionalist : The difficulty is said to have arisen from something that occurred in the Legislature. A Chronicle representative endeavored to obtain the particulars from Mr. Dargan, but be declined to give them, nnd said he did not care to talk about the matter. Mr. Dargan was the challenging party. And the following from Sumter to the Register : Sumter, S. C, September 20,1870.?Great interest is felt concerning the intended duel. Both parties to the affair arc gentlemen of undoubted courage and with hosts of friends. The latest news from Augusta states that one party was arrested and the other escaped into this State. There is a strong feeling here favoring a reconciliation, and measures will be taken to accomplish one when the parties return. There is st>U considerable uneasiness as to the result, one of the party having found a loop-hole in the hastily drawn bond which he was put under at this place. It is feared that the meeting may be repeated in Georgia. The difficulty originated in a newspaper article published last winter, at which one of the parties to the present affair was offended, but it was supposed at the time that the matter had been satisfactorily settled. It was, however, recently unfortunately re? vived. Both gentlemen have families, with whom much sympathy is felt. The Latest News from the Parry. Columbia, Sept. 22.?When Col. Dargan was arrested yesterday morning he was in? formed by the chief of police that if he would give his parole for his appearance this morning he would be released forthwith. This he refused to do; and, at the earnest request of friends, he was placed in a room at a hotel, and a policemen put in charge of him. Between 11 and 12 o'clock last night he let himself down from a third story win? dow and made good his escape. Gen. Rich? ardson, who was not under arrest, left for Sumtcr last evening, but, I am informed, was not there this afternoon. There are no tidings of Mai. Earle, and it is generally be? lieved that the parties will all succeed in reaching North Carolina territory, and that the duel will be fought Shooting Affair at Spartanburg. The following dispatch was sent to tho Columbia Register from Spartanburg on Monday last: There was quito a shooting affair hero lato this evening. T. J. Duvis, rovonuo official, had one John B. Paintor under arrest, and while going up tho offico steps, Painter took a pistol from Davis ana shot him severely, fracturing his thigh. Painter was pursued by a crowd and shot by a negro, but not fatallv. Da? vis is said to have beon drunk and waiv? ing his pistol about The Abbeville Bar out of Order-."Thcre was no Harm Meant." We make the following extract from the Press and Banner's account of the proceed? ings of the Abbeville Court: It has long been the custom of the Ab? beville Bar, at the close.of the Court, to have a friendly and somewhat informal in? terchange of the amenities which usually exist between the Bench and Bar, and to express in appropriate terms their opinion of the manner in which that officer may have discharged the duties devolving upon him during the term. This being Judge Prcssley's first term, the Bar had requested General McGowan to act as their spokesman in expressing their regards for his Honor. At the proper time General McGowan rose from his seat and said: " 'May it please your Honor, this being your first term at this place, I have been re? quested in behalf of the members of the Bar, to thank you for the ability with Which you have discharged the duties of the high and responsible office of Judge, as well as to thank you for your courtesy towards'? "The Judge here, exhibiting something of nervousness, interrupting the General, said: 'I have made it my custom, General, to rule all such proceedings as out of order, and I must insist upon adhering to my cus? tom in this instance.' "The interruption was so unexpected that the General was much taken aback, and as be took bis seat only added: " 'There was no harm meant'" SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS. GlciirUngfl from oar State ExclumgOM. Abbeville Ma'lum: Eleven deaths have occurred in tho Cedar Springs section during the last three weoks from a very malignant typo of typhoid fever accom? panied by congestion.Polly Baker, a worthy colored woman who lives in Fort Pickens came near being burnt out of house and home last week. Sho was aroused from her slumber late at night by a heavy roaring and bright light, and going out to see what was the matter dis? covered her wood pile, which was against her house, in (lames. It had been saturated with kerosene, and in a few minutes sho would have been burnt out. Thero can bo no doubt that it was tho work of an incendiary. Abbovillo Preis and Banner: The health of Abbovillo villago and vicinity is hot? ter than it has been for years at this sea? son of tho year.After a washing rain, Mr. P. A. Arnold observed under a largo oak treo in an isolated part of his farm, near Greenwood, what appeared to bo fragments of a skeleton. This led to an in? vestigation, in which was discovered tho entire skeloton of a human being. Thoir tremendous sizo aud tho hugo outlines of tho grave, showed them to bo tho bones of an individual of colossal proportions. Tho skull and amis wero particularly of extraordinary sizo, and tho prominent, firmly sot teeth wero only slightly de? cayed. As thero is not oven a tradition? al* knowledge of tho spot ever having been used as a burying ground in mod? ern times, Mr, Arnold thinks It was tho remains of an aborlgineo, and that, per? haps, scores of others may lio in these rudo catacombs. Chester Reporter: For tho year ending September 1, 1879, tho shipments of cot? ton from Chester were 18,220 bales, against IG.GOO bales for tho year ending September 1, 187S, showing an increaso of 1,C20 bales in favor of tho year just past.Eleven prisonors are held in the county jail for triul at tho noxt term of Circuit Court, beginning on tho second Monday in Octobor. Burglary, larceny, steoling grain from tho field, and assault with intent to kill aro tho offences charged. Clarendon Press: Several young gen? tlemen in Manning aro making a move to organize a rifle company. Darlington Kernt: More sicknoss is re? ported in tho county than for some timo past. Florence Times: Tho general opinion among farmers now is that tho yield of cotton will be much less than expected a month ago. Rust prevails to an unusual extent, and thero will bo but a small top crop gathered.Tho dwelling of Mr. W. E. Shepherd, corner Dargan and Chcves streets, was consumed by fire on last Friday night. But littlo of tho fur? niture was saved and, several members of the family lost their on tiro stock of clothing. Lexington D'ispatch: Bilious fover is quito prevalent along the upper Saluda, on both sides.A farinor of tho lower part of tho Fork is now picking out threo balos of cotton per day and will averago that quantity through tho weok.One hundred and fivo bales of cotton wore sold at Batosburg on Saturday, and over 300 during last, week.Tho honey crop this season has proved a failure. Many of our citizens who have numerous hives have not gathered a pound.Tho first balo of now cotton, which was brought to this market by Bon Lowio, (colored) was spun into splendid yarn by Mr. John Groon, at Red Bank Factor}-, in eight hours after it reached tho mill". Newberry LTcrald: The cotton is begin? ning to como in briskly. Tho number of balos shipped from "this point up to Saturday night is 379; 191 of them were sold Saturday.Mr. Jacob Bowors, of Helena, met with a serious accident on Monday night between Silverstreet and Chappell's on tho Greonvillo and Colum? bia Railroad. He had quit work and was going home on a lever car. In a curve he met another car going at full speed. Mr. Bowers had the flesh torn from his left thigh, making a ghastly wound, and his right thitrh, was also sc verly injured.Last Thursday night, 11th inst., tho storehouse of Mr. John B. Campbell, at Jalapa, was burned down. Mr. Campbell and family iived in tho rear portion of the storo. Loss ?3,500. Insurance $1,500. Incendiary.The number of acres of land in tho county is 176,449. Of this 10S.448, or less than one third, is in cultivation; 233,555 are mead? ow and pasture lands; and 84,445 wood laud. Tho total valuation of tho lands is $1,5G2,GI5, being an averago of $4.1G per aero. Tho number of buildings in the county is 5,305, valued at $272.SG5,' mak? ing the total valuation of real estate in tho county, outside of incorporated towns, $1,835,4S0, being an average of $4. 87 per acre for tho land and improve? ments. In tho town of Newborry there aro 431 lots, valued at ?1G2,2S5; and G24 buildings, valued at $2G5 805?total valu? ation of real estate in town, S42S.180. Spartanburg Spartan: Mr. J. T. Eieh berg, of Atlanta, was here last week in company with Joseph McLean, Esq., of Yorkville, looking after tho gas enter? prise. A company has been formed, a lot has been purchased for tho erection of tho works, tho old pipo and fixtures in York have beou bought by this company, and they will soon go to work. Tho for? mer town council had contracted to use twenty-five street lamps at a fixed price per thousand. This agreement will, of course, bo carried out by tho present council. Aiken Journal and Review: Mr. Wm. Haywood, an old and highly respected citizen, died last week at his homo in McTier Township. Ho is supposed to havo beon between SO and 90 years of age. .Mr. Julius Bcnton met with a pain? ful accident at his farm several miles from town. While engaged in the gin? ning of cotton one of his hands was caught in the gin and terribly cut.ThoGranito ville Company aro making large ship? ments of thoir goods to different points. Additional wagons were run in order to facilitato tho prompt filling of orders. Chester Slate Bulletin: Tho dwelling of Capt. Thomas M. Sanders was destroyed by firo on last Tuesday evening, together with nearly all its contents, consisting of furniture, "bedding, clothing, silverware, die. Whilo tho piano was being carried out it fell and seriously hurt one of tho col? ored men, and in attempting to savo something from tho burning building another had tho hair burned from his head. Tho house was a total loss, no ono but Mrs. Sanders aud the children being on tho premises at the time tho lire orig? inated III tho garret, and it is supposod was caused by rats nibbling matches. Thero was $5,000 insurance on the prop? erty. Sumtor True Southron: Tho residence of Dr. J. K. Rcmbcrt, on the other side of Black River, in tho vicinity of Mayosville, was destroyed by fire, tho result of acci? dent, on last Tuesday, tho 9th instant. On Saturday, tho 13th, Mr. B. Richburg, who lives in Summerton, Clarendon County, was killed by tho accidental dis ehargo of his gun. Ho had been out squirrel hunting, and on his return stop pod at tho steps to skin tho squirrels, leaning his gun in tho meantime against the post at tho foot of I ho steps. As there was no ono with him, it is supposed that when ho had finished and started to go into the houso ho was not careful in tak? ing up his gun, and in raising it struck tho hammer against the end of tho step. His mother, hearing the report, went im? mediately to see what he had shot and found him lying dead, tho load having taken effect in tho back of his head. Aleck Boone, a colored man living on Mr. Charles II. Durant's place, about six miles above Lynchburg, on Lynclic's Creek, killed himself by tho accidental discharge of his gun on last Thursday, tho 11th, whilo cithor loading or drawing a load. Williamsburg Kiiujstrcc Star: Ex-Rcp rcscntativo Wm. Scott, colored, sent down for shipment from Kingstreo the tirst balo of cotton both this year and last.The election for State senator has been ordered for October bi. Tho Dem? ocratic primary election will he held Oc? tober l. Greenville Enterprise; There aro thirty four prisoners in the county jail, twenty six of whom wero committed by tho Fed? eral Court.Tor tho general information of land-owners in this section wo state, on tho authority of a gentleman who knows, that we will have a representative of a largo colony of emigrants from New York and Europe visit us before the win? ter sets in. Tho gentlemen referred to have spent a few days among ns this slimmer, and aro so" well pleased with this section and its inhabitants that they havo made Greenville their choice, anil wrilo to tho effect that they will soon bo en route to Europo to make tho necessary preparations pending their removal hero. Georgetown Time* and Comet: A colored youth, generally known among his asso? ciates as "Cootor" Holland,aud Albert Broekinton, also colored, cot into n dif? ficulty on Buy street last Thursday night, which resulted in Holland giving Bfock inton a very ugly gash with a knife in the abdomen. This is tho second cutting scrape in which young Holland has per? formed a conspicuous part.Mr. John C. Porter, tho oldest white citizen of our community, departed this lifo on last Saturday morning, tho 13th instant, at tho advanced age of 70years. Mr. Porter was born iu Con way bo ro', S. C, Novem? ber 30, 1803, but leaving his native home in early life, ho came to Georgetown, and, for many years before the war, was one of tho leading business men of our town. Hampton Guardian: From the J?t of September to dato forty-three ears of lum? ber, eighty-three bales of cotton and ninety-five bushels of rice have been re? ceived at this placo for shipment, tbo to? tal value of freights on goods forwarded and received being 0658.42.There aro rccordod in the ollico of tbo clerk of tbo court for Hampton County -175 liens, mostly for advances, somo few being for rent, to be paid in cotton. Their aggre? gate value is about $25,817.There are in Hampton County largo groves of cy? press trees, which can bo mado a sou reo of revenue to tho people. The wood of tho cypress is durable and fragrant, and can be utilized in making buckots, dip? pers, and woodenwaro generally.On Wednesday, Mrs. Raymond Tuten, who resides about thrco miles from Varnvillo, was severely wounded by the accidental discharge of her husband's shotgun. It seems that Mrs. Tuten was cleaning up the house, and in moving the door, bo hind which tho gun was, tbo gun was thrown to the lloor and discharged, tho contents lodging in her leg just below the kneo, inflicting a dangerous wound. Drs. Goethe, llay and Polk wcru immediately summoned, and did all that medical skill could suggest to relievo tho sulferor. Amputation will bo necessary. Hampton Democrat: Tho cotton house of Mr. F. W. Tuten, Jr., about seven miles from Varnvillo, was destroyed by tiro on the 12th instant. About 1.300 pounds of cotton was burned. Incendi? ary. Kershaw Gazette: Dr. W. R. Nelson, a prominent citizen of tbo County, died on tbo 12th instant. Ho was born in Fair ticld County Juno l?, 1S28. Ho left school at tho ago of sixteen, to enter Company P, of the Palmetto Regiment, and bore himself gallantly in every engagement, from Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico. Tho Court of Common Pleas and the Ses? sions Court fot?this County, during tho September term, cost about ?500, of which $83 went to pay tho grand jurors j $31S.20 for potit jurors; tho bailiffs received $51.30; Stato witnesses ?11.40, and other incidental expenses about ?27.Mr. A. C. Watts, living near Flat Rock, had thrco stacks of fodder and one stack of bay burned by an incendiary on tbo night of tho 10th instant.Wo hear it rumored upon good authority that tho South Car? olina Railroad will shortly put a freight lino on the Camden branch, and in addi? tion will run double daily passenger trips between Camden and Kingville. Verily this is an ago of progress and ontcrprisc. and tho clover management of this road is not behind any set of railroad officials in tbo South. Camden Journal: A number of our bost citizens havo made a call to their fellow taxpayers to meet with thorn in conven? tion, on Wednesday, tho 24th instant, to adopt such mcasuiros as, in their judg? ment, will bo best to stop an already overtaxed people from any further taxa? tion in regard to tho Watereo freo bridge .Messrs. John Burdell and Allen Mc Caskill, two of county commissioners, have announced their intention of declin? ing to servo for the full term of their elec? tion, and will resign after the 10th Octo? ber.Summer ducks aro invading tho rice fields of West Watereo in great num? bers, and the sportsmen over thcro aro having a good timo shooting them. Lancaster Ledger: The railroad lots sold at Fort Lawn on Saturday last brought nominal prices?averaging about ?15 a lot of one-half acre. Marlboro' Planter: Over ono hundred thousand dollars' worth of now gqoda havo been brought into Bonnettsville within two weeks. Pickcns Sentinel: Married, on tho ovo ning of September 14, 1879, at the resi? dence of Mr. Jas. M. Nimmons, by Jas. M. Stowart, Esq., Mr. A Keitt Stewart to Miss Margaret, sister of Lewis R. Red? mond, all of Pickcns County, S. C. Typhoid fovor prevails to an alarming extent around Easloy. Spartanburg Herald: Mrs. C. E. Gilbert, stato superintendent of juvenile tomplars, organized a lodge of juvenile templars at Glondalo last weok with eighteen mem? bers.The Spartanburg, Union and Co? lumbia Railroad Company havo bought tbo lioyd lots on Main street, noxt to tho railroad track, and purpose erecting a passenger depot on tho Main street at tho railroad crossing. Suinter Watchman: Alex. Boon, a ro spectable colored man, shot and killed himself accidentally on Mr. Charles H. Durant's plantation on Thursday, 11th instant. General Sherman Declines. Salisbury, N. C, Sept. 15. In response to an invitation to attond a proposed grand reunion of tbo survi? vors of tbo Federal and Confederate ar? mies, to tako placo hero on tho 23d of October next, Gen. W. T. Sherman re? plies as lollows:? Tho time is too rcmoto for mo to make a promise, but I nssuro you that it would be most agrccblo to me personally and socially to meet you on any suitablo occasion. There is no use in my mincing terms. Whenever and wherever the hon? est men of North Carolina meet to allay sectional and party animosities and to cul? tivate fellings of fraternity and respect for their fellow citizens of tho United States it will be to mo most tempting to como. To Salisbury I would far prefer to come alone than as before, with a vast army, loaving desolation behind. But I .must not bo construed as assenting to the proposition that Confederate men and Union men wero aliko worthy of a celo bration for the tcrriblo history of ISGI-Oo. I would much profor to come on somo civic occasion when all aro absolutely equal, all aliko interested in tho present and futuro glory of our common coun? try. There wero very fow Union soldiers in North Carolina during tbo war; though wb bclicvo tho pcoplo woro generally op? posed to secession and tho war, so that your meeting, if confined to surviving soldiers of North Carolina, will bo In fact a Confederate reunion, whore I would certainly bo out of place. All soldiers in their social reunions glorify their deeds of heroism; and this reunion will hardly bo an exception, and it would bo a strange sight for General Sherman to cheer tbo victories of his enemies and respond to tho claim that because tho soldiers of North Carolina were bravo and truo to their Stato and section their cause Wits as sacred as ours, which final? ly triumphed and made our Union moro glorious and more resplendent than be-, fore. Wero I present and you should suppress this natural feeling, I would feel myself an intruder, marring tho na? tural happiness of a festive occasion. I know that tho soldior element were the first to lay aside tho angry partisan feelings of tho war, and aro now leaders in tho new epoch which is suro to add wealth and prosperity to our wholo country, and when somo occasion arises when "wo may all meet on common ground in North Carolina, to colebrato some revolutionary event or to encour? age sonic modern imtorpriso, it will givo mo great pleasure to come to Salisbury, to Raleigh, to Guilford Court House, or Bliy other placo in tho old North Stato." Liout.-Gcn. P. II. Sheridan politely de? clined an invitation on account of other pressing engagements, but warmly ex? pressing himself in favor of tho success of tho movement The managers of tho proposed reunion have extended invita? tions to all the surviving officers and sol? diers of both armies who choose to como. The reunion is to bo solely with a view to reconciliation and has no political sig? nificance. HomciDR At Camdkx.?The follow? ing was sent to the Charleston Xew$ and Courier, telegraphed from Catndon on tho lUlli instant: A young negro was shot and killed yesterday evening by Mr. Wylio Team, a deputy of our sheriff. The man killed came to this county a short time since, professing to ho a native of Anson Coun? ty, N. c. lio found employment at the DoKalb House, but after a brief stay ho stole something and ran off, going across tho Watereo into Western Ker? shaw. It is said that bo went to a Mr. Warren, an old gentleman of that vicini? ty, and forcibly took what money could he found, with lesser articles. This and bis former theft becoming known, cflbrta wero made to arrest him. Mr. Team, sheriffs deputy, and another gentleman, learned of his whereabouts and laid wait for him. About sunset ho enuie where Mr. Team was watching. Being halted, nnd called upon to surrender, ho flred on Mr. Team, who returned tho shot with fatal elicit. Mr. Team is said to bo slightly wounded iu the arm. A DASTARDLY DEED. A Hotel IHovra t'p IteeaiiKe the I'l-npi'lctm Refused to .Slop Selling I.lmwr. Com'Miu's, Ohio, Sept 1">, 1X79. Wcstorvlllo, in this enmity, tlio head? quarters of Ottcrboin University and the backbone of the political prohibition party, has just now a sensation which should incarcerate some intemperate tem? perance people In the penitentiary'. Four years ago Henry Corbin, a saloon keeper, was ordered * to ccaso selling liquor in Wcstcrvillc orabido by tlio con? sequences. Ho was arrested many times and fined for selling liquor, for profane swearing and for all possible crimes, but he refused to give up, and declared his intention of staying by his saloon as long as ho wanted t?. ?no night a small building, in which his saloon was situa? ted, was badly damaged by an explosion of a can of gunpowder, which some one had placed In tho bar-room. The affair created great excitement, and tho leading men of tho village?preachers, teachers and doctors?were arrested, and an at? tempt was made to discover who plnccd tho powder in Corbin'a building, but all to no purpose. Corbin then removed his family from Wcstcrvillc, but recently returned and opened tho Corbin Hotel and Saloon. His return awakened all the hostility formerly manifested toward him, and, socially, ho was ostracized. Last night, at a lato hour, an explosion shook tho entiro village, and pcoplo rushed out to llnd tho Corbin House in ruins and many neighboring houses more or less dam? aged. Although tllcro was a number of pcoplo in tho hotel at tho time, no one was injured except Corbin, and ho is badly hurt, having had his teeth knocked out, a hole made in his head and his chest hurt by heavy timbers, which fell on him from an upper story. Mrs. Corbin, who was uninjured, says that from tho naturo of tho explosion she is confident that the powdor was placed directly under tho room occupied by Mr. Corbin, his wife, baho and two small children. Her first knowledge of the troublo was tho explosion, followed at once by the crash of falling timbers. Tho bed tdio occupied with her husband and babe was blown from under them, and two children, occupying another bed, wore thrown into the cellar, but they were only slightly injured. Sho found her husband under fallen timbers, and too much injured to rise. This morning a committee appointed by tho mayor made investigation, and decided that the explosion was caused by a largo quantity of gunpowder, which was placed in the collar and ignited by a fuse leading from the street. Last night two twenty-six pound kegs of gunpowder were stolen from a village storo, and this was doubtless used by tlio dastards who did this deed. Citizens re? port that just boforo tho explosion two men wore suen near tho hotel with a dark lantern, but no one thought their pres enco sufficiently suspicious to warrant an interference with their movements. 0 Tho citizens say that thoy regret tho explosion, becauso it will injure tho tem Eeranco cause; but, although Corbin and is family have been rendered homeless and poniiiloss by this outrago, no ono has como forward to offer thein shelter or comfort. Tho loss by tho explosion will bo about $6,000, somo half dozen build? ings being more or less injurod. AN INTERVIEW 1YITU HATES. Ho Talks About tho Political Future? Grant, Satiated with Honors, not LIUely to bo a Presidential Aspirant. Cincinnati, September 13, 1S79. A correspondent had a short .talk with the President to-day on the political future, and first asked in regard to the occupancy of the Presidential scat, and particularly of Grant's prospects. "Gen. Grant will soon be back again in this country. Do you think, Mr. President, he will be a candidate for the Presidency for the third term?" "I don't think he is seeking a rononiina tion or desires it. Gen. Grant has enjoyed the highest honors the country could be? stow on one of her citizens, and I think he is not desirous of having them repeated. He was undoubtedly the ablest General the war produced. His management of the armies under his control closed the war of the rebellion. After that he was made General of the Army, and then twice elec? ted to the Presidential chair. Since his re? tirement from the Presidential office he has travelled abroad extensively, and every? where he has received attentions of the most gratifying kind, such, in fact, as no American citizen ever received in foreign countries before. All this must he extreme? ly pleasing to Gen. Grant, and I doubt whether he would be willing to enter into another contest for office. 1 have no infor? mation Jrom him, but I believe that he would much prefer to take some repose, keeping out of politics for the present." tilden's CHAXCE8. "Do you think Tilden will be the Demo? cratic nominee next year?" "Even-thing points that way now. And yet Mr. Tilden has many enemies in his own party. I think he would be the easiest man beaten the Democrats could nominate. The attitude of Tammany towards him in the New York Convention shows that he is not able to keep his party in line. There is a suspicion of trickery hanging about Til? den among those who have been his follow? ers. Look at Hewitt, who managed his campaign three years ago, and David Dud? ley Field, who went to Congress for the purpose of taking charge of his claims? both arc now opposed to him. That is the way it seems to go with him. His most valuable allies in politics desert him." "Do you regard him as a man of ability?" "I do, undoubtedly. I think that there are few men who are his equals in organ? izing and conducting a campaign.'1 "Whom do you regartl as the best man the Democrats could put forward ?" "I think Senator George II. Pendlcion is their most available man and their strong? est. He has been before the people as a na? tional character a long time. His abilities are of the first order, and he has fewer ene? mies than any public man in the party. Tbnmian is a man of great ability, but he has enemies right here at his own home. On the whole, 1 think Pendlctuu the best man the Democrats could nominate." the national hanks. "Do you think the national bank ques? tion, which appears to be one of the Demo? cratic issues in this State just now, will be made a national issue in the next cam? paign?" "No. The question that will be all-im? portant in the next campaign will be na? tional supremacy, not national banks. The national banking system is so much supe? rior to any State or privato banking system that the. country has ever enjoyed that it will not be ready to give it up, no matter how much it may be attacked by politicians. If it were abolished State banks would spring up all over the country, because some banking system is necessary to the wants of the people, and every system ex? cept this has always resulted 111 a wild-cat, irresponsible currency. With the national banks issuing the paper money there is ab? solute security to the holders, and no dan? ger at any time of their notes becoming de? preciated." A Vkuy FhOTJRiSHINO Factory.?The Greenville Adtertitet has been Investigat? ing tho Reedy River Factory. -Mr. .1. A. David, the president of tho concern, states that all the goods manufactured meet with ready sale at fair prices, and that ho believes twice the quantity of goods could be readily disposed of. Of late, superior calendaring machines have been put up, and a bettor class of goods aro now turned out, being much .smoother than heretofore. Without hard? ly any attempt to introduce the Reedy River goods, thoy aro now being pur? chased readily by Eastern dealers, and Mr. David says that recently ho has re? ceived orders from Cineinati and St. Louis houses. Moro machinery Is now being added, and in a short time tho mills will be ready to supply any ordinary demand. Last summer Mr. David offered to tho public a few sample bales of printed goods man? ufactured at his mills that very much resembled calico, but wero very much firmer and more durable The re? sult OXCOOdod his most sanguine expec? tations, and he has received more orders for this class of goods than ho could sup? ply in his then (bcblo stain of health. However, ho soon expects to put more of these goods on tho market, and to en? deavor to keep up with the demand. ? Whilo a party of employees of tho Greenville and Columbia Railroad were engaged repairing a well belonging to the company, at Silverstrcot, on Septem? ber Hi the wall caved in and buried allvo a colored man. There was twelve feet of water in?tho well, and the debris to the depth of ten feet covered him. The body has not been recovered. (lateral (.'rani's Reception. Sax Francisco, Sept. in, l.fTl). Extensive preparations* are being mode here for the reception of General Grant. The steamer, "City of Tokio," on which he is t<> arrive, will be met outside the roads by a yacht squadron and steamers with the reception committee and distin? guished citizens on board. Salutes will bo fired from tho forts and the city deco? rated in honor of the occasion. Tho de? tails of tho programme arc not yet ar? ranged. The route along the line of tho proces? sion will bo decorated with flags and (lowers, and n brilliant Horn! display will bo made at tho hotel. Colonel \V. II- L. Barnes will Introduce General Grant to the multitude, and an informal Icrcc will be held, a grand banquet arranged for tho 125th, and other programmes of arrange? ments agreed upon to suit the General's conveninco, after the formal reception at City Hall on Monday. General Grant will probably bo tho guest of General McDowoll at Black Point, a charming rcsidoncc at the north end of tho town, after an excursion around the bay to visit Fort Point and Limo Point. Ho will also visit Senator Sharon, at Bclmont, whore a grand party will bo given. Ho will afterward, it is probable, be the guest of Mr. J. S. Flood, at Menlo Park, for a few days, and will then visit San Jose and surroundings. Arrange? ments for a visit to Oregon and Washing? ton Territory will bo fixed after his arri? val. Tho utmost enthusiasm prevails among all classes, and tho committee is overwhelmed with oilers of organiza? tion to participate in tho demonstration. Ono offer of two hundred ex-Con federate soldiers has been made, so as to divest it of all political appearance. Some prom? inent Democrats will bo selected as grand marshals of the procession. Tho com? mittee now acting with tho supervisors is composed equally of Republicans and Democrats. Tho reception of General Grant will exceed in grandeur and en? thusiasm anything ever witnessed on this coast. After A Railroad President.?On Monday night, at 2 o'clock, a party of unknown persons went to the resulcnco of President W. H. Hardin, of tho Cheraw and Chester Railroad, and cursing fear? fully, called for him to come out. Mr. Hardin was absent from home. Being apprised of tho fact, the marauders vented themselves of a volley of horrid oaths, saying they had como to kill him, and although they had missed him, they would yet have their revenge. They rodo into tho yard and otherwise committed malicious trespass on tho premises. Failing in their diabolical purposes, they dispacthed tho yard dog. They fired two shots into the dog's body and then left. The invaders were . unknown, as was also tho cause of thoir dastardly conduct.?Gutter Bulletin. ? It is said that the Treasurer of North Carolina has succoeded in retiring, under a recent act of tho Legislature of that State, 5-1,000,000 of tho old debts, which is now represented by ?1,120,000 in tho now bonds. This loaves about $8,000,000 of the debt still outstanding. ? _i ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The creditors of Jas. C. Keys who have not yet proven their demands will take no? tice to do so within one month, else they will be excluded from the Dividend to be paid in said assigned estate. JOSEPH N. BROWN, Assignee. Sept 25, 1870_11_4_ BAGGING AND TIES. K Ci A ratterns Second Hand Bagging O \J\J and Ties for sale CHEAP at Pen dlcton Factory Wool carded better than ever at 10c per pound. AUG. J. SITTON, President Pen. MTg. Co. Sept 25, 1870_11_ "VTOTICE TO CREDITORS. JJN All persons having demands against the Estate of A. S. Armstrong, deceased, arc hereby notified to present the same, duly attested, or else be barred. And all persons owing tho said Estate are requested to make payment at once. A. S. ARMSTRONG, Adm'r. Sept 25,1370_11_3 EXTENSION OF TIME. OWING to the stringency of the times, and at tho special request of many indebted to me, I will extend the time for a settlement about one month longer. It will be best for every one to settle or make satis? factory arrangements at their earliest possi? ble convenience. A word to the wise is sufficient! JULIUS POPPE. Sept 25, 1S70_11_ Notice of Sale. BY virtue of authority contained in the Will of Wilson Hall, decensed, and an order from the Court of Probate, the undersigned Executors of the said Wilson Hall, deceased, will sell at bis late residence, 3{ miles south of Anderson C. II., the en? tire Estate, Real and Personal, on FRIDAY, the TWENTY-FOURTH of OCTOBER next, to wit: One tract of land containing 305 acres, more or less; one horse, one mule, cattle, hogs, household and kitchen furniture, corn, cotton seed, cotton, Arc. Terms of Sale?Personalty for cash. The land one-third cash and the balance on credit of twelve months, secured by note and niortguge, with interest from day of sale Purchaser may anticipate payment. W. D. HALL, ?" . J. W. HALL, J lwc rb _Scptl 1, 13/0_11_5_ THE ATTENTION OF THE LADIES OP ANDERSON IS respectfully invited to my FALL STUCK OF 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 are In all instances as reasonable as can be found for the same 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 DELL A KEYS, In Centennial House Sept 25L_1S70_ 11 2in a GREAT WONDER. The Elevated Railway of New York City?It is Exciting to Sec Trains of Cars running Rapidly over your Head, always Crowd? ed?Pare Cheap?Only ?c for 9 Miles. 11 tHE undersigned made frequent use of JL these ears in rambling through the City, looking for Goods suitable fur Fall Trade in this market, and we succeeded in buying the Cheapest, Finest, Prettiest, jumJ BEST STOCK of GOODS Wo ever had, such as? BROADCLOTHS. DOE SKINS, DIAGONALS, WORSTED SUITINGS, and FANCY CASSIMERES, In endless variety. Now, we have them in Stock, and all we ask is to give us a trial, and we will do our best to satisfy you in tost ?, price and work. If we do not iil you perfectly, you need not take the clothes al? ter they are put up. Remember, we will not BE UNDERSOLD. We are also agents for the? "World's* Favorite," SINGER SEWING MACHINE! Large lot on hand, and great improvements, lie si .re to call and see the New Singer be? fore you buy. We are pre]tared lo oiler great inducements to you in this line. You will Hud us over l.arr A- c.i'?.. Store. J. B. CLARK & SON. Sept 25, 1870 11 -"in FOR SALE. \ IIOUSK AND LOT, in Andenon. J\. Cheap. For iiurtieulars, Ae. apply to J. C. WIHTEITELD. * Sept. 11,1S?J U i MISS LIZZIE WILLIAMS Has Just Returned from the North where, with her usual care, she Selected FALL AND WALTER GOODS, Which arc Daily Coming1 in. THE LATEST NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON, In groat variety, can be found at the L^DIE?' STORE. Our Stock in larger than it has ever been, and we promise to do our best to please customers. If you don't see anything you need, ask for it,as our room is too small to allow us to exhibit all our pretty things. We promise you the WORTH OF YOUR MONEY. Remember, we are determined not tobe undersold. Millinery and Mantua Department complete. Giro us a call. JLADIES' STORE. Sept 25, 1870_ 14_ AGENCY FOR Avery's Plows and Wagons, N. D. Sullivan's Chewing Tobacco, liest made South. 'J and FILES, of till Isiiids and sizes, Horse itiicl Mule Slioes, Woodcuwarc, STAPLE DRY GOODS. BOOTS and SHOES, HATS and CAPS, GROCERIES. Sept 25, 1879_11_ ly IB AYE Just Received n XBCE and WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF DRY GOODS, HATS, CAPS, NOTIONS, BOOTS and SHOES, Which they oflcr at the VERY LOWEST CASH PRICES. -ALSO? A LARGE STOCK OF GROCERIES, Consisting in? SUGAR. COFFEE, BACON, LARD, CHEESE, FLOUR, Hemlock and Oak Sole LEATHER, And LACE LEATHER, At Prices that cannot be undersold. Those that arc indebted to REED it HERRICK for ClfJANO and Supplies will please come forward and settle the same by the time that it is due. Those that arc indebted to the old firm of WILSON & REED must conic forward and pay what they owe us. for we mean to have the old business wound up, ami it shall be done. WILSON & REED. Sept 25, 1870_11_ WE ARE ANXIOUS TO SEE YOU! As WO have now in Store and receiving: Daily from the Northern and Western 3Iarkcts, A FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS, CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, heavy, standard and fashionable. BOOTS AND SHOES, to suit the most fastidious. HATS AND CAPS, for gentlemen and children. CLOTHING, the best stock at the lowest prices. PIECE GOODS, CAS3IMERES, JEANS, etc., in great variety. GROCERIES, the most complete stock, at rock bottom prices. HARDWARE, a large assortment. WOO D EN WARE, CROCKERY and GLASSWARE, Etc. BAGGING- AND TIES A SPECIALTY. W a>*e determined to please everybody by selling LOW for Cash or Barter. Wo will always be found in the Cotton Market. BARR & CO., NO. 1() GRANITE ROW, ANDERSON, S. C. Sept 25, 1S70_ 11_ JAS. Bf. SULLIVAN. C. S. MATTISON. BRAND NEW PRICES! SULLIVAN & MATTISON, At the Benson House Place, next to Simpson, Reiil & Co.'s Drug Store. A New Stock of General Merchandise dewn to Solid Rock Prices ! -Hi RAPPIMP onrJ TICQ ?lways on hand, with Special Prices I IN VI ctllU Ii CO l0 cotton Ginne?. It will pay you to try us on. Boots and Shoes, Jeans, Clothing, Prints, Dress Goods, Notions, Shirtings, Woolen Goods. Sheetings, &c. &c. A COMPLETE STOCK OF STAPLE GBOCERIES. WONDERFUL! ASTONISHING! 500 v***?* a*ticxes it 5 CENTS. 5 Cents. 5 Cents. 5 Cents 5 Cents Each. ggf Come and see the great attraction?our new Five Cent Counter. WE, the undersigned, constituting the above firm, have entered into partnership for the purpose of carrying on a General Merchandise Business. The pa? tronage of our friends and of the public generally is solicited. JAS. M. SULLIVAN. C. S. MATTISON. Sept IS. 1871) 10 ly GREAT INDUCEMENTS! -o WE ARE DAILY RECEIVING OUR FALL AND WINTER STOCK OF GOODS, Which wc can sell to the advantage ot every one \>iio will give us a trial. We are' cash buyers, and sell for the cash, and will not be undersold, for a small profit is all wc want. BOOTS and SIIOKS, a large stock?all prices. KENTUCKY MADE JEANS, bought direct from factory. LADIES DRESS GOODS and SHAWLS. PRINTS, a beautiful line. IBACK^IZLSTG-, TIBS, AND CROCERgES. Our stock of Groceries will always be complete. A full line of everythin" usually kept in a stock of general merchandise. 3 b touMCT_ I' p- ?ra-uvA? & co. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anpersos Couxtv. II'. IK lhunVhm,*, Judge of Probate. WHEREAS, W.ILHayiiiclina applied to nit' to ^rant liiui Letters of Administra tii-.ii on the Personal M-tato of Sarah X. II ay nie deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular Lite kindred and creditors of the raid Sarah X. I laynic deceased, that thoy be ami appear before me in the Court of Probate, to be held at AndersonC. II. on Saturday, the 11th of October, 187U, after publication hereof, to show cause, if any tliey have, why the said Administration should not lie granted, (liven under my hand, tins IDth day of Scittvmbfr, lC.i. W. W. HUMPHREYS, J. P. * Sept 25, 187U 11 2 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Axdkksom County", By JU. II*. Humphrey*, Judge of Probate* WHEREAS, E. M. Watson has ap? plied to mc to grant him letters of ad ministration, on the Personal Estate and elleets of J. F. Mitcltcll, deceased. These arc therefore to riio and adinon? hdi all kindred ami creditors of the said J. V. Mitchell, deceased, to bo and ap? pear before me in Court of Probate, to lie held at Anderson Court llouso, on .Saturday, 11th of October, 187'..'. after pub? lication liorcol,to shew cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under mv baud tins 21st day of September, 187!). i W. W. HUMPHREYS, J. P. Sept. Z\ lbl'J 11 2 i