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E. B. MURRAY, Editor. THURSDAY MORNING, OCT. 2. 1870. We are glad to learn that the threat? ened duel between Cols. Joseph A. Earle and John J. Dargan, of Sumter, has been satisfactorily and honorably adjusted. Both of these gentlemen are possessed of fine abilities, and give promise of future usefulness to their State, and the settle? ment which has prevented a hostile meeting will be pleasing to their many friends throughout the State. Gen. Grant snubbed Dennis Kearney twice by refusing to sec him while in San Francisco, and yet the Republicans owe all of their success in California to the split oa?scd by the labor party, of which Kearney is the leader. It was base ingratitude in Gen. Grant to refuse an iaterview with the one who had done ?uch valiant service for his party. If Kearney is not an idiot he will take in the situation, and govern himself accor? dingly in the future. It is generally understood that Gen. Grant's friends intend pushing his nom? ination for a third presidential term, and that his guarded expressions indicating an indisposition on his part to serve again are only uttered to strengthen bis prospects for securing the nomination. In fact, it looks very much like a deep and well-laid scheme to secure a return of Grant to power, and if it succeeds it will be the end of our free institutions. Grant has all along tended to centraliza? tion of the government, and since his tour among tne empires and kingdoms the world, his love for power and author? ity ha3 undoubtedly been increased. His re-election would, in our opinion, be equivalent to the overthrow of the republic and the establishment of an empire, to be ruled by Grant and his friends. To this end he has a large fol? lowing in the Republican party, and if nominated will make the canvass of 1SS0 the most important and the fiercest that this country bos ever witnessed. The great bond coses before the Su? preme Court of this State, which involved the validity of the $2,818,454.79 of the Consolidated debt of the State, which has been claimed to have been fraudulent, has been decided by our Supreme Court, which holds the Consolidation Act to be conclusive of all bonds issued under au? thority of law, regardless of the bona fides of the transactions by the officers or agents of the State. Judges Mclver and Willard, however, hold that bonds issued without any authority of law are not ob? ligations of the State, and that we are not bound for them. Judge Haskell dissents from this view, and holds that we are bound for all of the Consolidation debt. The result of the decision is to re? lease the State from a little over $1.200, 000 of the Consolidation debt, which nearly splits the difference between the two sides of the case. It has been re? ferred back to the Court of Claims to carry out the decree. The decision is elaborate and well written. It may be accepted as a finality, and put an end to the wrangle over the State debt question, or it may be only the re-opening of the controversy. Nothing but time can de? cide which will be the result. The case involving the validity of the subscription of York County in.bonds to the Chester and Lenoir Railroad, which was argued some months ago before the Supreme Court, has recently been brought into prominence by an order from the Court for a re-argument upon the right of the Legislature to incorpo? rate counties and townships for the pur pose of making subscriptions, and as to the right of counties and townships to eres .6 a debt and issue bonds. While these questions are applicable to the York County bonds only, so far as this litigation is concerned, the same prin? ciple applies to the Chester, Spartanburg, Union, Greenville and Pickens County bonds, and also perhaps to the taxes voted for the Greenwood and Augusta and the Savannah Valley Railroads in Abbeville, Edgefield and Anderson Coun? ties. These securities are for the most part held by capitalists in the State of South Carolina, and a decision adverse to the boiids would work very many and great hardships upon the innocent and bona fide holders of this class of securi? ties. The right to issue such bonds has been before the Supreme Court of the United States repeatedly, and has been expressly affirmed under the constitution of several States which seem to have no stronger authority under their constitu? tions than that which exists in the Con? stitution of South Carolina. It is, how? ever, impossible to surmise what will be the result of the case before our Supreme Court. _ The State Fair.?For the informa? tion of persons intending to exhibit ar? ticles or animals at the coming State fair wo publish the following extract from tho rules of the society; Persons intending to become exhibitors at the next fair are required to forward thtir entries, by letter, to the Secretary, Thomas W. Holloway, Pomaria, S. C.; whose office will be open until the first of November. All exhibitors must have their entries or animals ready to bo taken into tho en? closure by Monday evening, Novombor loth, when tags and receipts for all en? tries will bo delivered at tho Secretary's office, and the same arranged in their respective departments, and in readiness for examination by the judges on Tues? day morning, the" 12th November, at 9 o'clock. The committee will bo careful to exam? ine everything entered; and as there will be no general discretioary list, they may rocoinmond premiums on article possess? ing merit, notwithstand no premiums may have been offered for sucn articles. Awards of this description will bo sub? ject to the approval of tho Executive Committee. All articles sent by express for exhibi? tion must be prepaid, or they will not bo taken from the express office.?Columbia Remitier. Atrociocs Murder.?On Saturday last n young negro woman, named Margaret Simkins, living on tho plantation of Cap? tain James Brooks five miles northward of us, was shot through the neck with a singlo-barrol shot-gun and instantly killed. She was lying at the time across tho foot of her bed, and lengthwise in tho bed lay her husband, John Simkins, sick of intermitent fever. This man re? ports that he was startled by tho sudden report of tho gun, &c. But, to mako tho story i>hort, the jury of inquest, which has met twice, have rendered a verdict that the woman came \ to;, her death at tho hands of her husband, and consequently the man, John Simkins, has beon lodged in our jail. The woman was about 25 years old; tho man is aboul 30. Jeal? ousy is supposed to bo tho cause of tho foul deed. Wo got these facts from Coro uer Cartledge.?Edgrfeld Advertiser. SOUTH CAROLINA XEWS. Gleanings front our State Exchanges. Abboville Pre;* and Banner ; The cost of the last court amounted to $749.75, not including the clerk's costs.It is pro? posed to establish a lodge of Foresters in Abbeville. It is a boneflclal order, with ?1,000 insurance attached and only' ten cents levied in case of death.Mrs. H. W. Lawson has a dwarf orange tree in her garden, ou which uro blooms, ripe and green fruit. Abbeville 3fedium: Tho coliego e.t Duo West will open with a full attendance of pupils on the first Monday in October. They aro ready for hard work. Mrs. Mar? garet Pattorson, tho wire of the H?h. L. J. Patterson, senator froul Kcrshaw County, and a daughter the late Judge D. L. Ward law of this place, died at her home in Kcr? shaw. on the 18th instaut, in tho fifty eighth year of her age. Chester State Bulletin: Benjamin Cou sar, colored, was shot and fatally wound? ed by R. M. McDowell, on Friday night last, while robbing the corn field of tho latter.Three hundred and eighty-nine bales of cotton wero sold and received at the depot from this county on Saturday last against 332 weighed at tho public platform at Charlotto the samo day. Newberry Herald: The dwelling-house of Dr. J. M. Young, near Hopewell Church, Laurens County, was burned down on tho night of the ISth instant. The fire occurred about 10 o'clock, when the family wero asleep; It originated from a defective stove-pipe. Nothing was saved, not even the clothing of the family, and Mrs. Young barely escaped from tho burning building. Among other tilings burned were twenty barrels of flour. No insurance.Newberry College has opened with seventy-six stu? dents..Mr. R, II. Anderson," who has tilled tho position of superintendent of the Greenville and Columbia Railroad shops at Helena for the past live years, has been removed, and his place has been filled by the appointment of Mr. W. J. Parish, of Virginia. The new super Intendentrarrived Saturday and will as? sume charge at onco. Chester Reporter: Probate Judge Cur? tis received a letter last wcok from Licu tenaut James Ridoout, on duty here with a regiment of Maino troops i? 1866, but now living in Florida. Ho makes inquiry concerning the price of lands near the town, and asks about tho kind of reception he would likely meet with in this community. Ho writes that sev? eral of his former comrades would ac? company him, if all the circumstances here are favorable to their coming. Each of them would bring somo capital, and would be able to buy a small tract of land if offered on reasonable terms. We feel suro that our people would wolc >me all who propose to como among us as bona fide citizens. Other States in the South are making efforts to increase their white population by inviting from other localities mon who have somo cap? ital to invest. We of South Carolina should bo up an doing and get our share.' Barnwell People: Six hundred and fifty bales of cotton were received at Blackvillo for tho week ending Septem? ber 20. Clarendon Preis: Tho election for In? tendant aud warden took place on Mon? day last. The license liquor party was successful. Darlington Ncu<s: A bale of cotton was brought to Timmonsville on last Friday which failed to stand an examination. The gentleman had moistened the sides of the screw-box a little too much in packing. Some few drops glanced off at an angle with the interior of the bale and created a heat wdiich gradually diffused the dampness throughout the cotton. There may have been a dozen or more globules thus introduced, yet it is esti? mated that the Increase in the total ^weight of the bale was about 20 per cent.Moro sickness is reported in the country than has been for somo time past, Edgefield Advertiser: Our farmers from almost all sections of tho county aro complaining of a disastrous falling off of lato cotton bolls, caused by tho recent three weoks's drought. Potatoes, tur? nips, peas and lato coru have also suffer? ed very materially. Winnsboro' News: Information was received on Friday that tho store of Mr. Wm. McQuatters, at Ridgeway, was des? troyed by fire on Thursday morning. It was also stated in town that tho store of Mr. John Craig, at Blackstock, was burut on Wednesday night. Greenville Enterprise and Mountaineer: Total value of real estate in the City of Greenville, ?1,060,890. Total value of all taxable real estate in Greenville County, $3,171,500. Air-Line Railroad, personal? ty and real, $117,827. Total amount, $3,2S9,387.On Wednesday last, 17th instant, Mr. Jas. I. West, residing twelve miles from the city on tho Augusta Road, lost his only child, a boy nearly two years old, by being burned GreenviUe News: A tire occurred on Friday at the workshop of Mr. L. B. Clide and resulted in tho destruction of tho drying house and about 5,000 feet of choice lumber. Mr. Cline is certainly an unfortunate victim of the flames. Since the war his losses by fire amount to over $12,000. Korshaw Gazette: Up to last Saturday morning the treasurer had collected only about sixty or seventy dollars. The re? ceipts in May amounted to $1,671.21. Tho turpentine still of Messrs. Dunlay & Ward, in West Wateree, was destroyed by firo on last Friday. The loss is esti? mated at about .$100. They expect to have everything in running order in a few days. Cainden Journal: Mr. Levi Bradley, a Mexican war veteran, died on Thursday last. Marlboro' Planter: Cheraw will be in telegraph communication with the world this week.Capt. R. J. Tatum's giu house and contents wero completely des? troyed by firo on the night of tho 19th in? stant. The fire was accidental, and the loss is estimated at $3,500.Tho iron for the Cheraw and Wadesboro' Railroad is being put down at Cheraw. It is a fine article of steel rail. Tho work of laying it will soon commence, and tho gaugo will be the same as that of tho Cheraw and Darlington. President Townsend is fitting up coaches, and is thought that by the 1st of December Iho trains will be running over the road. No?vberry News: Death has again in? vaded the section of our district afflicted with tyhoid fever, and this time Mrs. Charles Johnson and Mrs. C. M. Gray have fallen beneath its remorseless touch. Walhalla Courier: A drove of beef cat? tle, all steers, numbering seventy-two, belonging to W. A. Addington, of Frank? lin, N. C, passed through our town on Monday last on their way to Baltimore. The Air Line Railway has niado applica? tion to tbo Comptroller General (1) to re duco the value of tbo road as assessed, and (2) to roduco the amount assessed against the road. The owners of tho road only want to pay tax on it sinco their purchase of tho same, which was in April, 1877. Orangeburg Democrat: Governor Wm. Clafiin, of Boston, has prcsontcd to tho Frocdman's Aid Society of tho Methodist Episcopal Church, by Dr. Rust, the deed of tho Legaro property, adjoining Clafiin University, consisting of thirty-ono acres and buildings, valued at $8,000.We learn from different sections of the coun? ty that nine-tenths of tho cotton crop will havo been gathered before tho middle of October if pickers can be procured. The crop will fall short of tho calculation mado at tho beginning of the season be? cause of the disastrous effects of tbo lato drought. Union Tones: That tho cotton crop of Union will not be over half an average is now well ascertained. Tho late cold, dry weather has affected it worse than tho long drought in the summer. Tito Au? gust crop, which it was hoped would mako up tho deficiency in the July crop, will turn out worso than it has for years back. ? Wtf will carry Ohio by at least 20,000 majority I have not the least particle of doubt, unless the unlimited amount of money winch the Republicans have can be made to cut that majority down. Place the parties on an equality of money, and the Republicans will be thrashed to death. lint we will whale them, money and all, in Oc? tober; mark that!?Senator Thurmun. ? Representative Kcal, of Ohio, a staunch Republican, who is the latest arrival from that State, expresses the belief that the elec? tion will be Close, and if Foster is elected at all it will not be by any very big majority. Gen. Ewing, be says, has shown remarka? ble skill as a leader and an organizer. One circumstance, according to all accounts, has had the tendency to help the Ohio Demo? crats very much daring this campaign, the impossibility of raising any war issues against them. Both their candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor were gallant Union officers.? Washington Letter. THE XIX SHOOTING AFFAIR. A Tempest in a Teandt?The True Story of the "Tragedy.*! Special Dispatch to the Kciei and Courier. BtACKViLLE, S. C. Sept. 26, 1870. Pursuant to instructions 1 came to this placo to-day to investigate tho matter of the alleged conspiracy ntrninst Fred Nit, Jr., recently appointed Post Master here. I have earnestly endeavored to get at tho facts in tho case, approaching every one conversant with tho affairs or supposed to be, regardless of color or politics. Against Nix's vagllc assertion that a conspiracy Was formed against him, it would bo difficult to procure rebutting testimony, inasmuch as ho names no names arid gives no dates. The principal witnesses to the net, which Nix gives as the consummation of the alleged conspi? racy, are Mr. Thompson of this town, a colored man named Chisolm, and an? other named Robinson. Other parties wero present immediately after theshoot ing, and tho testimony of all, together with that of many citizens of both colors, confirms tho following statement: A. Luther Williams is aj'oungman, probably about 18 years old, the son of Mr. J. C. Williams, a planter, living about fivo miles from this place. Young Williams, who is not a voter, and there? fore takes little or no part in polities, was arrested last j'ear on the affidavit of Nix, charging him, Williams, with partici? pating in an attack upon him at a meet? ing during tho campaign of 1878. Do spite all efforts to convince Nix of his innocence, ho was forced to give bond and appear at tho sessions of tho United States Court in Columbia and Charleston, at tho expense of much time and mone}'. Ho was promptly released upon the last calling of his caso, he proving incontest ably that at tho timo of the assault upon Nix he was in Allendale, twenty miles away. This created a bitter fooling against tho negro, aud when they mot here about a month ago the quarrel was renowed, aud culminated in Mr. Williams striking him several blows with a buggy whip. On that occasion Nix went homo, and it is supposed armed himself, alter which ho returned and indulged in much gross abuse of his assailant, insulting, taunt? ing und defying him in tho public streets. This was a month or more ago, and be? fore there was the faintest suspicion that Nix was to supercedo Miss Maher as Post Master. The affray of tho ICth was evidently only a continuation of this affairs. On the da}' mentioned Mr. Williams came to town on business for his father, accompanied by a colored laborer named Dave Glovor. His intentions seem at first to have been pacific enough, as ho disposed of his rovolver soon after his arrival, lending it to a friend who was going to Barn well. I can find no one to whom he expeessed tho slightest inten? tion of interfeeing with Nix in any way. I suspect that ho was drinking during tho day. Several persons who saw him immediately before and after the firing coufirm this idea, although thoy vary considerably in their estimates of the ex? tent to which he was affected. During tho afternoon ho entered a gunsmith's shop near the post offlco, and almost op? posite to tho depot, and asked to borrow a pistol, stating that ho had loaned his own, and felt as if ho should have one. Two hours aftorwards ho stood on tho sido of tho broad street opposite tho office, called Glovei, and instructed him to go after tho mail. Glover crossed tho street and entered the post office, passing Mr. Thompson and Chisolm, who were sitting on tho steps of tho piazza in front of tho door. Mr. Williams followed Glovor, giving the two "good evening," and walked quietly in. In a very lew seconds a shot was heard in tho office. Mr. Thompsom and Chisolm rose and Glovor ran out of tho door, with Mr. Williams after him. Either ono or two shots, I could not certainly ascertain which, wero fired from inside tho parti? tion. There is now a bullet hole through tho window opening from inside tho lit? tle room formed by this partition, the ball that made it narrowly missing a by? stander's head. This shot was undoubt? edly fired by Nix, who had been heard to exclaim something to the effect that "some fellow" or "that fellow" had shot him. Williams walked from tho post offico piazza to the street, and along tho pavement towards tho building in which the gunsmith's shop is located, about twenty feet away. Nix meanwhile had gono to the far end of his little apart? ment, passed through a door in the parti? tion opening into tho main room of the post office, and walked out on the piazza with his pistol in his hand. In reply to a question shouted by a colored by? stander, he said that ho was shot, and fired at his antagonist, who was just walking up the steps of the other piazza. Young Williams then drew his pistol, and the two seem to havo spent some little time dodging about on the two piazzas trying to got shots at each other, and exchanging hard words and defi? ances. Quite a crowd collected. Nix called on no ono for assistance, and no one attempted to interfere in any way. A colored man on the piazza with Wil? liams called to Nix, '-Look out, Fred, d?n it, don't shoot me," to which Nix replied, "Well, d?n you, keep out'rdo way, den." Williams finally walked out from his piazza, until lie reached tho street, about opposite the door of tho post office. At about this timo one of tho town wardens, a white man and a Demo? crat, ran up, having dispatched a mes? senger for the town marshal, soized Nix and ordered him to go insido tho post offico, and stop the disturbance. Nix re? fused to go, whereupon tho gentleman ran over to j'oung Williams, and took hold of him, ordering him to desist. Mr. Williams replaced his pistol in its case, stood a moment, and then ran to his horse, mounted and rodo off* at full speed. When near the corporate limits he stopped, and remained there somo little timo, while tho marshal, who had arrived, was laboring under tho delusion that he had gone. Subsequently ho rode around tho town, and dashed down tho main street, finally disappearing on tho road to Iiis homo. These facts are all un? disputed, und, I bolieve, indisputable. Regarding what took placo immediately previous to tho firing of tho first shot, thero is a conlliet of testimony. Nix's statement has already been given. 1 called upon him for tho purpose of ob? taining further particulars of his side of the story. Ho came from within the t>nr tion aforementioned, (with his hand on a pistol in his pantaloon's pocket by-thc way,) and refused to say anything, re? marking that tho "thing was so shame? ful ho tiidn'c like to speak of it," or something to that effect. He is a hull uoeked, powerful looking darkey, hav? ing a mixture, so 1 am told, of low whito negro and Indian blood in his veins. I visited young Williams at his father's plantation and found him quietly at work in tho cotton-gin. IIo looks as lit? tle like a murderer as any boy I cvor saw, and with his fair complexion and hair, blue eyes and perfectly smooth face, the National Republican outrago man him? self would doubtless never suspect him of being A. Luther Williams, tho des? perate executor of the desperate design of desperate and bloody-minded conspi? rators. Mr. Williams states that he had had a difficulty with Nix on the same day prccoding the shooting, growing out of his refusal to pay for a stamp which Nix, without authority, placed oil one of his letters. Ho states that on that occa? sion Nix spoke very uncivilly to him, and took paiids to direct his attention to a pistol lying in easy reach, close to tho post master's band, in a pigeon-hole within the partition. He says bis inten? tion at first was to send his riian "Dave" for the mail to avoid meeting Nix. He subsequently feared, however, that Nix would attribute his not coining to cow? ardice, and determined to walk over and show himself. Ho states that as he reached the hole in the partition and his e3'0 met Nix's, he saw "wheel'' suddenly as if to take down Iiis pistol, whereupon ho drew his own. Glover swears that the two shots wero so close together that he could hardly tell which fired first. It is certain thai Mr. Williams fired only one shot, and then walked out, and that Nix followed him and lircd at least twice. Some think three times. Nix's wound was only a scratch?hardly deep enough to draw blood. A piece of sticking plaster was all a doctor considered necessary for it, and he was not laid up lor a day or an hour. Ho is on the streets and in his offico now constantly, and seems to have no idea that lie will be molested. He was never arrested, and /?/.? nerer applied to (in;/ State or municipal officer for a intermit ugitiust Mr. William*. I am authorized to say that if he had done so lie would cer? tainly have obtained it. A. Ii. W. WHAT Till: TOWN OKKIt'KltS S.W. P.i.ai-k vii.i.i:, s. c, September 2?, |K70. ?This is to certify that wo, the Intendant and Wardens of Uio Town Council of this placo, pronounce the statement made by Fred Nix, Jr., in a letter to the post master general, dated September 20lli, that ho applied to the town authorities for assistance and was refused, absolute? ly falso. Ho did not apply for assistance, (tbo marshal at that time being at homo on a side street., but assumed, pistol in hand in tho streets, to right bis way re? gardless of tho lives of tho citizens. On tho other hand tho town marshal was sent for to make arrests, but Williams lind left, or was leaving, on horsobnek, and Nix had become qulot. Tho parties will bo summoned the first opportunity to appear before Council for violation of town ordinances. J. P. Strobe!, Intendant; Samuel S. Turner, M. Kecler, Jas. Kelly, P. F. Strokes, wardens. 1'OSTMASTER-OENERAL KEY's OriXIOX. Washington Special to the New York World. I called this evening upon Postmaster General Key. His views should have at least as much weight as those of the Rad? ical papers. "Wo bavo but a one-sided story," he said, and I intond to know tho cose fully. From what I have heard I should judge that, under similar circum? stances, tho same thing might happen in any Northern town. Nix is a negro and tho whites don't want him in office. Had tho community been an ordinary one, probably he would not have been ap? pointed, but the population of Blackvillc is largely colored, and it seemed impos? sible to avoid appointing a negro to some oflicc. There was special reason for it in this case, becauso tho agent recommend? ed him. No sooner had be taken tho placo, however, than Senator Butler wrote that he was vulgar, rudo aud in competont. I regard Senator Butler as an honorable man, and have no doubt that ho wrote what bo believed to bo true. If it was true, of course Nix was unpopular for other reasons than his col? or, and although tho method by which an attempt was mado to eject him was decidedly reprehensible, it Is evident that a white person alone can fill the office ac? ceptably." If it is any one's interest to sustain Nix it would certainly seem to be tho post? master-General's for in so doing ho would sustain also Iiis special agent upon whoso recommendation Nix was appoin? ted. Yet, however partisan may lie Iiis inclinations, ho sees that the full story has not yet been told. THE STATE DEBT QUESTION. Decision of the Supreme Court in the Bond Cases. CorrcsjMudcncc News and Courier. Columbia, S. C, Sept. 27, 1S79. Tho Supremo Court this afternoon tiled its decision in tho Consolidation bond cases, six in number. Tho opinion covers fifty pages of foolscap. The fol? lowing is an accurate abstract of tho points of ttie decision: G. M. Walker, cashier, plaintiff, appel? lant, vs. tho State of South Carolina, defendant, respondent. F. J. Pclzer, plaintiff, appellant, vs. tho Stato of South Carolina, defendant, re? spondent. Edward Sebring, plaintiff, appellant, vs. tho State of South Carolina, defendant, respondent. The Bank of Charleston National Bank? ing Association, plaintiff, appellant, vs. tho Stato of South Carolina, defendant, respondent. F. J. Horron, plaintiff, appellant, vs. tho State of South Carolina, defendant, re? spondent. The Washington Light Infantry, Charles? ton, plaintiff, appellant, vs. the Stato of South Carolina, defendant, respondeut. The Supreme Court decides: First. That all the bonds issuod under an Act entitled "An Act to reduco tho volume of the public debt and provide for tho payment of the same," are valid obligations of tbo State of South Carolina, except as follows: 1st. Such as wero issued in exchango for bonds issued under tho Act entitled "An Act to authorize a loan for the reliof of the treasury," or for tho coupons of such bonds. The Court decides that the Act to authorize a loan for tho reliof of tho treasury, approved 17th February, 1869, (Hth Statutes of S. C, p. 182,) vio? lates Section 7, Article 9, of the Constitu? tion, first, in that it purports to crcato a debt which was not for tho purposo of defraying expenditures, and second, in that tbo debt therein sought to bo created is not for some single object, and such object is not distinctly specified therein ; and, thorefore, every bond, together with its coupons, issued under tho authority of this act is absolutely* void, even in the hands of a bona /upholder, because issued without any authority whatever; and henco every Consolidation bond resting upon such bonds or coupons is, to tho extent that it does rest thereon, not a valid debt of the Stato. 2d. Such as were issued in exchango for tbo second issue of bonds under au act entitled "An act to authorize a State loan to pay interest on tho public debt," or tho coupons of such bonus. 3d. Such as wore issued in exchango for those Conversion bonds which were issued in exchango for either of the two classes of bonds last mentioned, viz: Bonds for relief of tho treasury and tho second issue of bonds to pay interest on tho public dobt, or in exchange for tho coupons of such Conversion bonds. Secondly. If any Consolidation Bond rests wholly upon any of these objection ablo classes of bonds or coupons just mentioned, then it is wholly void; but if it rests only in part upon such objection? able bonds or coupons, then it is only void to tho extent which it docs rest upon such objectionable bonds or coupons, and for tbo balanco it is a valid obliga? tion of the State. Thirdly. That tho burden of proof is upon the"State to show that any particu? lar bond which may bo brought into question does rest cither in whole or in part upon such objeetionablo bonds or coupons, and if in part only, thou tho State must show what pftrt is so affected. The judgment of the Court of Claims is set aside and tho cases are remanded to that Court for such further proceedings as may be necessary under tho principles herein announced. Tho opinion of tbo Courtis delivered by Associate Justico Mclvor. Chief Justice Willard concurs. Associate Justico Haskell concurs in the general results reached by a majority of tlio Court, but dissents from the ex? ceptions made with regard to tho partic? ular classes of bonds included within tho terms of the Consolidation Act. Ax Outlaw.?We regret to have to chronicle a ba?e outrage, which occurred near this place on Saturday night last. As the wile and daughter of Jasper Price, colored, wero returning from a neigh? bor's they were assaulted by nwhito man who lircd several shots at iho daughter. Ho then beat both of them unmercifully with a rail. On Tuesday evening last the same person lired on two colored females near town, but they succeeded in mak? ing their escape. Wo learn that this man has been loitering around town for somo tinio. He is charged with having com? mitted crimes in Georgia and left that State to prevent arrest. Wo hope the people will turn out an 1 arrest this fiend in bunion shape.? Wathntla Courier. ? An onvelope mado of solid silver and containing n solid gold card was sent up to Grant alter ho had retired to his room in San Francisco on Saturday night. The card bore a short inscription, the substance of which (if it may be ex? pressed in ordinary printers' ink) con? veyed to the hero that bo must attend the grand bull masque on Thursday evening. This ball will be "a sort of Mardi Gras in miniature?a display of marvelous interest ami grotc-quo beau? ty to which," in the language of the San Francisco Post, "tbo eyes of tbo wliolo civilized world will do dircetcd as the most recherche affair in the social annals of tbo nation. As the great Gen? era), with his strong faco and grand se? renity, enters tho ball, there will riso such a shout of enthusiasm as to make the sound roll down tho centuries to come." In passing over this taffy the Pott uses double-leaded lines. ? Purl; has a forcible cartoon, entitled ' Tho Kind of Canal Business Grant is Going into." "The old man" is setting on a large safe on tho left, which Is la? belled "Presents for U. S. Grant," a telc escope under his arm, a haversack on, and by his side a carpet-bag with the monogram the eternal cigar in his mouth. On the right lies tho corpse of William M. Evarts, and kneeling by his side G.orgc William Curtis writing bis obituary and dropping walnut-sized tears. At Mr. Evarts' feet is Webster's unabridged. Between Grant and the corpse of Evarts is a canal-boat with the old Grant ring aboard, and In front of it Conking, Sherman, Maine, Hayes, and tho rest of them aro digging a canal, under Grant's directions, along a line marked liy stakes which rand "Third Term," and lead to the White House. For Sale. AVALUABLE MARE MULE, 0 years old, kindly disposed can be seen on Saleday at Anderson C. II. Enquire of Mr. S. Blccklcv. Oct 2, 1879_12_1_ NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having claims against the Estate of Rev. Robert Kin;;, deceased, arc notified to present them to the undersigned, Croncrly proven, within the time prescribed y law, and all persons indebted to make payment. W. II. KINO, Ex'r. Oct 2, 1370 _ 12 3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having demands against the Estate of Wilson Hall, deceased, arc hereby notified to present them to the un? dersigned, properly proven, within the time prescribed by law, and all persons indebted to said Estate arc also notified to make prompt pavmcnt to the undersigned. W. D. HALL, I . . . J. W. HALL, j Allm ?* Oct 2, 1879_12_3 Administrator's Sale. THE undersigned, Administrator of Mrs. Martha Harkins, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will sell at the late resi? dence of said deceased, at 11 o'clock a. in., on the 22nd day of OCTOBER, all the Per? sonal Property of said deceased, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Cows, Hogs, two Mules, Farming Tools, ifcc. Terms of sale cash. SAMUEL SMITH, Adm'r. Oct 2,1879_12_3?_ Executor's Sale. "XHIK undersigned, Executors of John JL Cox, deceased, will sell at public out? cry before the Court House door on SALE DAY in NOVEMBER next, said deceased's Real Estate, consisting of 107 Acres of Laud, more or less, situate in Anderson County, S. C, and bounded by Freeman's land, Little Beaverdam ("reck, Seneca Itivcr, ami Tract conveyed to Mrs. Sarah Cox, widow of said deceased, in lieu of dower. Terms made known on day of sale. J. WILLET PREVOST, JOHN W. DANIELS, Executors. Oct 2, 1879_12_5_ A Great Need Supplied. HP HE Town of Anderson has long needed JL a good and reliable BAKERY, which is supplied by the undersigned, who keeps on hand choics Baker's Hrearl and Cakes of dilf/ercut kinds, in addition to a good selection of CONFECTIONERIES and the finest grades of CIGARS and Chewing and Smoking TOBACCO, all of which he sells very cheap. He also bakes Wedding or Party Cakes of all kinds to order on reasonable" terms. The public patronage is respectfully solicit? ed at his stand on Main Street, under the Store of B. F. Cravton <fc Sons. C. W. YOLKENING. Oct 2, 1870_1)2_3m STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County, By W. TF. Humphreys, Judge of Probate. WHEREAS, Mrs. Nannie K. Richard? son has applied to me to grant her let? ters of administration, on the Personal Estate and effects of J. F. Richardson, de? ceased. Theso aro therefore to cito and admon? ish all kindred and creditors of the said J. F. Richardson, deceased, to be and ap? pear before mo in Court of Probate, to bo held at Anderson Court House, on Friday, 17th of October, 1879, after pub? lication hereof, to show cause, if any they havo, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 30th day of September, 1879. W. W. HUMPHREYS, J. P. Oct. 2, 1879_12_2 Annual Meeting County Com? missioners. PURSUANT to an Act of the General Assembly entitled "An Act to reduce all Acts and parts of Acts in relation to County Commissioners," Sic, notice is hereby given that the County Commission? ers of Anderson County will hold their Annual ."fleeting on Saturday, November 1, 1879, and all persons holding bills, accounts or demands of any kind against the County, which have not been presented to the Board of County Commissioners at their special meetings, arc hereby required to deposit the same with the Clerk on or before that day, or else have their claims barred. J. L. TRIBBLE, Clerk Countv Commissioners A. C. Oct 2, 1879 " 12_5_ THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. J. Calhonn Ropers, Plaintilf. against J. Columlms Rogers and wife, Suvilla Rogers, Thomas M. Ro? gers, Polly Ann Gambrell, ?zc G. Rogers. Jo? seph C. Rogers and Sallie Rogers, Wm. W. Hum? phreys ani James II. McConnell, Defendant!.? Summoiu /or Relit/??Comjtlninijiot Setvetl. To the Defendants J. Columbus Rogers and wife, Suvilla Rogers, Thomas SI, Rogers, Polly Ann (iambrcll, Ozc G. Rogers, Joseph C. Rogers and Salllo Rogers: YOU are hereby summoned and required to an? swer the complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of Common Picas, for the said County, and to serve a cony of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at his office, No. 2 Brick Range, Anderson C. H., South Carolina, within twenty days after the ser? vice hereof, exclusive of the day of such service ; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, tint plaintilf in this action will ap? ply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated September 21th, 1S79. 11. F. WIIITNKR, PlaiutilPs Attorney. To the Defendants J. Columbus Rogers and wife, Savilla Rogers, Thomas M. Rogers, Polly Ann Gambrell, Uzc G. Rogers, Joseph C. Rogers and Gallic Rogers : TAKE NOTICE, That the summons in this ac? tion, of which the foregoing is a copy, was tiled ill tlie office of lue Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas at Anderson C H., in the County of Ander? son, in the State of South Carolina, on the 21th day of September. 1*70. k F. W1UTNER, PlaJntifPa Attorney. 0ct_2,J879_12_ C_ STOVES, STOVES. IHAVE a very large lot of excellent Stoves, different sizes, on hand, and two ear loads inure coming, all of which will be sold as cheap as you could wish. In fact, I am headquarters for Stoves, and if you wish to purchase call in and get my prices before you buy. Tinware of every description always kept in large quantities, and as for prices, 1 can? not be beat. RAGS, RAGS. Bring on your Rags. I want all you have got and more too. I will pay the highest market price for them. RUBBER BELTING, Any size, furnished to order. JOHN E. PEOPLES, Brick Range, Anderson, S. C. Oct 2, iwn _J'2__ FOR SALE. ATRACT OF LAND, containing One Thousand Acre-', more or less, situate about six miles from the Town of Anderson. All of it fresh land nnil well wooded. Will be sold ill tracts to suit pur? chasers and upon reasonable terms. Apply to K. P. Barle, Esq., near Townvillc, S. C, or tu the tiiiilersigucd at Columbia, S. ('. WM. II. LYLES. Aug 11. ls7!l ."> -leow EXECUTOR'S SALE of REAL ESTATE. BY virtu? of the power contained in ilic Will of the late Jacob Burriss, dcc'd., I will sell at Anderson ('. H., on SALEDAY in OCTOBER next, the portion of tbe STEELE PLACE belonging to said Estate, consisting of nine several parcels, to wit: Lot No. 2, containing SU J acres. Lot No. 3, containing 53 acres. Lot No. 5, containing 07? acre'. Lot No. 11, containing 70 i acres. Lot Jo. 12, containing 101 acres. Lot No. 13, containing 182 acres. Lot No. 11, containing 102acres. Lot No. 15, containing 80 acres. Lot No. 1G, containing M acres. riots may be seen, and full information obtained, on application to the undersigned and to J. W. Eskew. Terms op Sale.?One-fourth cash, and the remainder in three equal annual instal? ments, with interest from day of sale, to be secured by a mortgage of" the premises. Purchasers to pov extra for papers. Wil; BUKRISS, Executor. Sept 11, 1870 _ 0 -I LAND FOE SALE. THE undersigned offer their TRACT of LAND, situate in one and one half miles of the Town of Anderson, contain 4U0 acres. The Anderson Branch of tbe Greenville it Columbia Railroad runs through a portion of said land. Rocky River also runs through the tract, and there arc about 00 acres of fine bottom land, well adapted to cultivation and grazing. The place is well watered, with fine springs, ifcc. There is in cultivation about 250 acres, a fine crop now growing upon it, with plenty of good tenant bouses and dwellings suffi? cient for temporary occupation, with two good young orchards of select fruit, togeth? er with good vineyard, &C The lands not in cultivation arc in original forest. We oiler the whole, or in quantities to suit purchasers. The most desirable build? ing site to be found anywhere is situated on the rapids of Silver Brook, within one-half mile of the University of the Town of An? derson. TERMS MADE EASY. For particulars correspond with tbe undersign? ed, or Maj. John B. Moore at Anderson C. II. S. E. it J. B. MOORE. August 21, 1ST!)_(j_3mi> SHERIFF'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. BY virtue of an execution to me directed, I will expose to sale on the first Mon? day in October, 1879, at Anderson Court House, South Carolina One Tract of Land, containing ninety-two (92) acres, more or less, bounded by lands of the Estate of Mrs. Rosa Lewis, W. 11. Bailey, Estate of John Dalryniplc and oth? ers. Levied on as the property of James Dalryniplc, deceased, in favor of W. L. Hammond, surviving Executor of S. J. Hammond, deceased, against John W. Dalryniplc, Administrator, dc bouit Ron, of James Dalryniplc, deceased, and Rebecca Dalryniplc. Terms of sale Cash?purchaser to pay ex? tra for all necessary papers. JAMES 11. McCONNELL, Sheriff Anderson Countv. Sept 11,1870_9_4_ EXECUTOR'S SALE of REAL ESTATE. ON FRIDAY. THIRD OF OCTOBER next, I will sell on the premises all the LANDS belonging to the Estate of Willis Allen, deceased, consisting of 361 acres, more or less. On this place is one of the best Shoals (unimproved) known on Saluda River, which will be sold in a sepa? rate tract at private sale. Terms of Sale.?One-third cash, and balance on a credit of one and two years. Parties desiring to see tbe place will find J. D. Allen on tlio premises, who will show them over the place. There are on the place four well improved settlements. I will also sell at the same time and place one fine cream-colored MULE for cash. J. D. ALLEN, Executor. July 24, 1S79 0 3 Notice of Sale. BY virtue of authority contained in the Will of Wilson Hall, deceased, and an order from the Court of Probate, the undersigned Executors of the said Wilson Hall, deceased, will sell at his late residence, oh miles south of Anderson C. H? the en? tire Estate, Real and Personal, on SATUR? DAY the TWENTY-FIFTH day of OC? TOBER next, to wit: * One tract of land containing .'iO? acres, more or less; one horse, one mule, cattle, hogs, household and kitchen furniture, corn, cotton seed, cotton, &c. Terms of Sale?Personalty for cash. The land one-third cash and the balance on credit of twelve months, secured by note and mortgage, with interest from day of sale. Purchaser may anticipate payment. W. D. HALL, > J. W. HALL, J Sept 11, 1870_11_5_ THE ATTENTION OF THE LADIES OF ANDERSON IS respect full v invited to my FALL STOCK OF MILLINERY GOODS, which lias been selected with care to suit the varied uistes of my customers. The stock of thpse Goods is elegant, and will be kept replenished as the trade may demand. The prices are in all instances as reasonable: as cut: 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 cad and examine my stock before par chasing. MISS BELLA KEYS, In Centennial House. Sept 25, 187!)_11_ _2m_ 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?Fare Cheap?Only 5e for 9 Miles. Till) undersigned made frequent use of these ears in rambling through the City, looking for Goods suitable for Fall Trade in this market, and we succeeded in buying the Cheapest) Finest, Prettiest, ami BEST STOCK of GOODS We ever had. such as? BROADCLOTHS, DOE SKINS, DIAGONALS, WORSTED SUITINGS, ai d FANCY CASS1MERES, In endless variety. Now. we have them In stock, ami nil we ask is to give is a trial, and Aii will do our best to satbly you in taste, price and work. If wc do not lit 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'.?? Favorite," SINGER SEWING MACHINE ! Large lot on hand, and great jniproycnicnts. Be sure to call and see the New Singer be? fore you buy. We are prepared tu offer great 'inducements tu you in this line. You will find us over Parr & Co s. Store. J. 3. CLARK & SON. Sep- 2T?. ls;:t II ?"in Notice IS hereby civen tk:,t application will he made to the Lcjsslattire, at it> next sit? ting, to charier a l.'ailroad from Anderson C. H. tn Kasley's Station on the Atlanta it Charlotte Air Lii? Railway, in this State, and for an exteifioii uf the same to Ashc ville, S. C, ??r pi wer to connect with any Road at Eaalcy. Sept 8, 1>7!) I) DRY GOODS FOR THE FALL AND WINTER. IHAVE now open an EXTRAORDINARILY BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF GOODS, vliich I desire every one to examine before purchasing elsewhere. For excellence of quality and cheapness I cannot he excelled in this or any othec up-country inr.rkot. I purchased only of reliable and trustworthy parties, and every article will prove to be just what it is represented. MY STOCK Ol1 LADIES' DRESS GOODS Is complete, and everything is beautiful. NOTIONS, AND ALL OF THE LATEST NOVELTIES In the Dry Goods market are also on hand. 7C"[P i CO O U f\ C"Q of-which I make a specialtv, are great L. C1 l4L.C.n OriV^ HO, favorites with the people. A full slock always kept on band. CARflPERDOWN KNITTING COTTON Also kept, and a thousand other articles that you need and must have. Everything Cheap for the Cash. Come and see /or yourself, and be convinced that I tell the truth, and nothing but the truth. AV. A. CHAPMAN, Wavcrly House Building. Oct2. 1873 12 ly CHEAPER THAN EVER. TOLLY the Leader of LOW PRICES. J^GOK at some of the figures at which you can buy Furniture at in Anderson :? Hood Hard Wood Cottage Bedsteads at $2.50; without Slats and Castors, $2.00. Towel End and Drawer Wasbstands, $1.35. Largo Wardrobes, $11.00. Large Tin Safes, with two doors ami drawer, $5.50. Good, strong Rocking Chairs, $1.40. Cane Bottom Chairs, per set, $0.00. Painted Chamber Sets, consisting of Dress Bureau, Bedstead, Washstand and Table, $11.00; witli four Chairs and Rocking Chair, complete, $1!)."."). Walnut Chamber Suits, consisting of high head-hoard French Bedstead, Bureau, with Arch Standard and Glass, Woshirtand and Table, $23.75; with four fine Walnut Chairs and Oval Back Rocking Chair, $.'52.75. And everything else in proportion. I have on hand a very large Stock, from a fifteen dollar Suit tip to a two hundred dollar Suit. I claim to sell cheaper than Greenville, and will duplicate any bil' that can be bought there. G. F. TOLLY, Depot Street. Out 2, lS7f? 12 _ DON'T FORGET TO CALL ON >9 AGENT, IIIS STOCK IS NOW COMPLETE IN Staple Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Groceries,'&c. &c. ALSO, HEADQUARTERS FOR BUGGY AND WAGON MATERIAL, AND IRON OF ALE KINDS. Celebrated American and other first Class Sewing Machines. jBgf- Be sure to sec his HATS and CLOTHING, bought in job lots, and to be sold at remarkably low prices. Southeast Corner Wavcrly House Building. Oct 2,1S79 ?_ 12_ WANTED BY MCCULLY & TAYLOK, ANDERSON, S. C. Persons indebted will obtain better prices now than by waiting until their accounts are due. Oct 2, 1879_12_ GIVE THE NEW STORE A TRIAL. THE undersigned bes to inform their friends and the public that their LARGK STOCK of GENERAL MERCHANDISE has arrived, and that they will be pleased to exhibit thein to all who wish to purchase. WE SELL AS CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST, And etui olfcr a choice lot of Goods, such as Dry Goods, Hardware, Crockery ware, moots and shoes, line and common Glassware, Huts antl Caps, Groceries, And in fact, even-thing usually found in a Store ill our line. We have nothing but NEW GOODS, which have been very carefully selected with a view of meeting the wants of Anderson market, and we arc determined to sell them at such Cheap Itates that it will pay persons from this or surrounding Counties to trade with us. Our supply of Bacon, Molasses, Flour, Sugar. Coftce, Bugging, Ties, and such things as our agricultural friends need will always be kept lull, and sold at the lowest prices. We also buy Cotton and Country Produce. Give us a call at our New Store Boom, next to JLasoiiic Hall. F?WT & SRO. O. H. P. FANT HAS removal his entire stock of TOBACCO to the Store of FANT ? BRO., and hits just received One Hundred and Fifty Boxes and Caddies of Tobacco, and will sell at the following prices by the Box or Caddy : CHEAPEST GRADE, per pound.23c. BETTER GRADE, per pound. .:{Uc. CADDIES, 10 to IS pounds.10 to 50c FINEST GRADE, per pound. (JOc. He is also agent for the PIEDMONT GOODS. Out 2. 1*7!) 12 WE ARE ANXIOUS TO SEE YOU! As wc have now in Store and receiving' Daily from the Northern stud Western Markets, A FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS, CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, heavy, standard and fashionable. BOOTS AND SHOES, to suit the most fasti lions. HATS AND CAPS, for gentlemen and children. CLOTHING, the best stock at the lowest prices. PIECE (iOODS, CAS rd ME it ES, JEANS, etc., in great variety. GROCERIES, the nm-t complete stock, at rock bottom prices. HARDWARE, n large assortment. WOODEXWARE, CROCKERY and GLASSWARE, Etc BAGGING AND TIES A SPECIALTY. We are determined to plea>e everybody by selling LOW for Cash or Barter. Wo will always be found in the Cotton Market. BARR & CO., NO. IO GltAMTE ROW, ANDERSON s> C Sept 35, 1*7!?_ _ 11 ' WILHITS&WILHITS, (Successors to Wilhite A: Williams.) JXo. O GR^VTVITE ROW, CASH DEALERS IN DRUGS. MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, FINE TOILET SOAPS, FANCY HAIR nnil TOOTH BRUSHES, PERFUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES, TRUSSES ami SHOULDER IJRACES, GRASS nnil GARDEN SEEDS, Pure WINES and LIQUORS, for med? icinal purposes. Also, Paints, Oils. Vaniislics and Dye Stulls, Letter Paper. Pens, Ink. Knrelojtcs, ; Glas?, Putty, Carbon Oil, Lamps and Lamp Chimneys. /"??- ? Physicians Prescriptions accurately compouiidcd. July 10, 187!) ?2 aUICK SALES AND S3IALL PROFITS IS our motto, and we can make it to your interest to will and si* us when you art; in nee I of anything. ? We will sell you ij'io I G ">ds at low prices. A. Ii. TOWERS A- co.. No. I Granite Uow. April 17, 1S7!J 4(1 j. s. C0T1IRAX, Abbeville, S. C. II. G. SCUDPAY, Anderson, .s. C. COTHRA? & SCUDDAY? Attorneys at Law, ANDERSON, - - S. C WILL practice in all the Courts of this State, and in the V. S. Courts. Office?Northwest Corner Benson House Building. .Ian Hi, 187? 27 ly T^TOTICIS Ti t CBEDITOKS. A_N All persons having demands against the Estate of A. M, Armstrong, deceased, are hereby notified to present the same, duly attested, or else he barred. And all persons owing the said Estate arc requested tu make pavmcut \t once A. S. ARMSTRONG, Adm'r. Sept 25, 1S79 ii _3_ V'srnnycn**"' mil. Itcbine, 11 u <, u been tad or Protnul .. .. l:ilii:s tlict 1). Hint;'" PilcKcnii'dyfailstocure. It abi*>rbs t bo t umoTs.irives imitw di?U> rrh?f, cures cues of Ions standing in 1 week .and ordinary cases in 2 d?ys. CAt'TION: <*enenuine u n tfee ytfpMC if?J> in blueka ISleof&nneiand fa. SlnlmMK boldbrull driKKists. ^'ntbymailliyr.nirmi.tor^I.P.MlLUlU^l-D? REWARD ?r,, Hleudiu?,tjiceri.W:d per on bottle has pointed DM it in blaek a ISIe oftfrmeiand J'r.J. P. Jk%Vrr*iei0naimr*,l~hUa, '"?' driKKists. S?'nt by malt by propi S.W.cur.Tentli and Arch Sts.,Pliila,,Po, Advico free. FRESH ARRIVALS. ANOTHER lot ol beautiful Calico, Pique, Long Cloth, CottoiKules. Uingbaiitfi Cuuckvd llomespuiKs. t.'ashmarels, &c. A. B. TOWEltti A: CO.