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E. B. MURRAY, Editor. THURSDAY MORNING* D^C* 18, 1879. OUR COLUMBIA LETTER. Important Subjects Before the Legislature ?The Supremo Court Elections?Tho Columbia Canal About to Become a Re? ality?Extravagant and Unnecessary Lib? erality on the Fart of the House?The Appropriation Bill and Tax Levy?The Greenville and Columbia ' Railroad? Other Matters of Interest. Columbia, S. C, Dec. 16, 1879. Tho past week has been one of great in-, terest to the members of the Legislature, and of no little consequence to tbe people of the State. This Legislature will, like the one of 1877, have the duty of electing an entirely new Supreme Court. In 1877 Judges Willard, Mclver and Haskeli were elected. On last Thursday, at 1 o'clock p. m., the Senate and House met in joint assembly to elect an Associate Justice in the place of Judge Haskoll, of ?whose resignation we wrote last week, i and also to elect a Chief Justice for the j term beginning or 31st of July next.: The first election held was for the Asso? ciate Justice, concerning which the most intense interest and anxiety was felt. The candidates were General Samuel Mc Gowan, of Abbeville, and Judge W. H. Wallace, of Union. The friends of both parties claimed the election, and the lobby of the House was filled with vis? itors, attracted by curiosity to hear and see the result. Tbe resolution for the election was read and nominations called for. Gen. Mauigault, of Georgetown, who was a member of the Palmetto Reg? iment and with Gen. McGowan in the Mexican war, nominated Gen. McGowan in a brief and elegant speech, which was seconded by Hon. J. M. Hutson, of Barn well, a* classmate of Gen. McGowan in College, who concluded his speech in the following beautiful and just tribute to his candidate: Ho has illustrated the valor and pa? triotism of Sooth Carolina on the fields of Mexico and Virginia. In the field and the forum we have seen in him the gal? lant and skilful soldier, and the learned and successful jurist. Such a man can? not fail to make a learned, respected, up? right and impartial Judge. If he is elec? ted to this position Carolina will only be discharging a debt that is due, and in honoring herself. Maj. Meetze, of Lexington, in an elab ? orate eulogy, nominated the Hon. Wm. ? Wallace, of Union. This nomination was seconded by Mr. Dargan, of Suinter, in an appropriate and pretty speech, after which a painful and deeply exciting silence prevailed during the call of the roll, which was to decide between these two most popular and eminently quali? fied gentlemen. At the conclusion of the Senate roll, Judge Wallace had 18 votes and Gen. McGowan 12. The first eleven . names on the House list voted for Gen. McGowan, and from that point on the vote was very evenly divided, and at its conclusion the House vote stood, Judge Wallace 55, Gen. McGowan 65, giving as the totals, McGowan 77, Wallace 73; McGowan's majority 4, and the election was declared accordingly. The race had been entirely an honorable one, without any personalities, and leaves no bitter? ness. In this vote all of tho Republicans and every colored man in the Legisla? ture voted against Gon. McGowan. The Judge qualified on Saturday, and took his Beat upon the Bench on Monday. It may be interesting to our readers to state that the Judge was very much gratified to hear of the demonstration in Anderson in honor of his election. Every member of the Senate and House from the Eighth Judicial Circuit voted for him, except Senator Bradley, from Pickens, and Rep? resentative Cleveland, from Greenville. The joint assembly next went into an election for Chief Justice, which resulted in the unanimous election of Judge Mc? lver, a compliment of which he may well be proud, for it proves that his services on the Bench h?ve given him the confi? dence and respect of the State in a most marked degree. The election created no excitement, and was received as a matter of course. A NEW ELECTION. Judge Mclver on yesterday sent in a communication declining to accept the office of Chief Justice, on the ground that he could not resign to take effect next July, and could not afford to resign now and remain without his salary. He did not think it right to leavo the Supreme Court without a Judge from July to De? cember, and thefore declined the high honor that had been paid him. The Leg? islature has fixed on this day for the elec? tion of a Chief Justice in his stead, and it is very safe to predict that Go v. Simp? son will be elected. THE COLUMBIA CANAL is again up for consideration. The Canal Commissioners havo made a contract with Messrs. Thompson and Nagle, of Rhode Island, to develop an immense water power, and erect buildings and machinery to the value of one and a half million dollars. The Bill, as amended principally by Messrs. Murray and Simonton, gives to this Company the right of way and the privilege of erecting the dam, and two hundred and fifty con? victs, who are to bo clothed and guarded by the State for three years, in return for which they are, in addition to putting np tbe factory spoken of, to give to the State perpetually fifteen hundred horse power of water power at the Penitentiary for j manufacturing purposes, which will be worth 8300,000. They are to give a bond with security to do this work in three years, and, if they do not comply with their contract, thoy forfeit their bond and all of their work. Thus it will be seen that, with comparatively no expense, the State will secure a large amount of North? ern capital and immigration, which, aside from the advantages offered to the Peni? tentiary, will more than repay the out? lay. It will give a new impetus to man? ufacturing in South Carolina, which will, we believe, in ten or twenty years, build np a sufficient manufacturing industry in the State to consume all of the cotton grown within our borders, and when this is done our people will save the amount they now spend in freights to New York and Liverpool on their cotton, and the return freights, commissions and so forth on the cotton goods we consume. It is, therefore, a very important improve? ment, and was so regarded by the House, where tbe Bill passed by a vote of three to one, all of the Andorson delegation vot? ing for it. The House has .passed the Appropria? tion Bill in a somewhat more extrava? gant shape than is justifiable according to our ideas of the public service. The Act of 1877 fixes the salaries of the State offi? cers and their clerks, but from year to year (he Legislature has been giving them larger allowances than the Act pro? vides for, and, although the matter was hotly contested this time, the House de? cided by a vote of 45 to 35 to continue the custom. They are giving a number of clerks fifteen hundred dollars a year, when there are scores of competent men who would be delighted to have tho po? sitions at one thousand dollars per an? num. It is simply an extravagance which the people should see is corrected, by holding 'their representatives to a Btrict accountability for their votes. A donation of ?500 FOR THE MOULTRIE monument in Charleston w*s '^.W op? posed on the principle of the thing, and much satire was fcoked at it by amend? ments calling for appropriations for other monuments, but it was passed by a small majority. The Committee in making up their appropriation for interest, decided to go according to tho decision of the Su? preme Court on the State debt, and every member of the House was agreed upon that point The committee, however, proposed to pay the interest or next year and of the back year, also, in money, and to fund the interest back of that Messrs. Brown and Murray sought to fund all of the interest that is past due, and pay in money the interest due for next year. This proposition was, however, defeated by a large majority. The tax under it will, therefore, be six mills outside of the County tax, which will be three mills in Anderson, making a total of nine mills, while under the proposition of Messrs. Brown and Murray it would not have been quite eight mills. The Appropria? tion Bill, however, goes to the Senate, and some of the reckless work of the House will no doubt be undone. It is i not likely, however, that the reductions will be sufficient to materially affect the tax levy, though there is some talk of making the Interest fight over in the Sen? ate. If it should prove successful, then from one mill to one and one-fourth mills can be saved in the tax levy. Gen. Gary has introduced resolutions in the Senate, which passed, instructing the Attorney-General to examine into the State's rights and liabilities in THE GREENVILLE A COLUMBIA RAILROAD which is to be sold next April, under Judge Mackey's order, and it is rumored that an effort will bo made to get the State to purchase the Road, if it does not sell for enough to save the State harmless on her guarantee of the bonds of this Rail? road. The proposition is a good one, and should it take definite shape, we will give our readers a more detailed account of it in our next letter. The House on last Thursday passed a Bill to prohibit Railroads from running freight trains on Sunday, or more than one train for carrying mails and passen? gers on that day. It went through by a large majority, and, should it pass tho Senate, will be a wholesome law, which will reflect much credit on the morality and reverence for the Sabbath shown by our State. It will correct many evils that exist, and give to railroad employees the privilege of sponding their Sabbaths in the sorvices for which the day was in? tended. THE LOCAL SCHOOL TAX Bill has been postponed from timo to time until it is very generally believed it will not be passed. Its constant post? ponement indicates that its advocates know it is weak, and by delays are try? ing to gather strength. We think its de teat is now assured. Messrs. John J. Hemphill aud E. B. Murray had a very acrimonious discus? sion over the Bill to allow town and city councils to appoint public weighers, and prohibiting any other than persons ap? pointed by such competent authority from receiving any compensation for such service. Mr. Hemphill favored and Mr. Murray opposed the Bill, during the discussion upon which Mr. Hemphill very sharply reflected upon the whole Anderson delegation, and in reply Mr. Murray was quite severe upon Mr. Hemphill, who, after a few moments reflection, got up and withdrew his re? marks, and expressed the hope that the matter would be forgotten. His original remarks were certainly unprovoked, but his course afterwards was manly, and showed him to possess the moral courage necessary to acknowledge a mistake. Mr. Murray expressed himself as entire? ly satisfied, withdrew what he had said in reply, saying that he knew both had spoken from excitement, and that he trusted nothing more would bo thought of it We should not have mentioned tho occurrence in this letter, but for the fact that it has crept into other papers, and it is due to both of the gentlemen ?concerned that if stated at all it should be fully understood. After the discussion the Bill was rejected by a large majority. THE INTRODUCTION OF BILLS in the House ends to-day under a reso? lution of Mr. Humbert, from Laurens. Mr. Murray's resolution to the same effect was objected to and placed upon the calendar, which prevented its being reached, and Mr. Humbert succeeded in getting his in after it was clearly socn that unless something of the kind was done it would be impossible to get off be? fore Christmas. The passage of this res? olution in our opinion greatly facilitates the adjournment. THE PENSION BILL I was up for consideration on .last Thurs? day night, and, on motion of Mr. D. W. Anderson, was so amended as to include widows of soldiers killed during the war. Every one opposed to the Bill voted for this amendment, for two reasons: first, because thay wanted to kill the Bill, and, next, because it was nothing but right if any person was to be pensioned, that the widows of deceased soldiers should be also. When the amendment was adopt? ed, the House realized that it had an elephant on its bands in this Bill, which would require two or three hundred thousand dollars a year to tarry it out, and the Bill was tenderly killed by being recommitted. It will not be heard of any more this session. The Bill introduced by Mr. Murray to facilitate the completion of the Bluo Ridge Railroad was defeated by a large majority on yesterday in the House. The former history of the Bluo Ridgo Railroad seems to be such a weight that it is impossible for it to again roceive public favor. It will, however, bo real? ized in the future that the State has made a great mistake in not fostering this en? terprise and securing a direct communi? cation with the West, which would build up our whole State. The Senate last week defeated a resolu? tion to pay tho balance of salary duo Judge Reed, and thereby openly repu? diated a valid and honest claim against the Stato, for which action the wholo State should be ashamed. We shall watch its action on the Appropriation Bill to see if it cuts down tho extra al? lowances to State officers and tbeir clerks. Surely it cannot afford to make presents of the people's money to men who havo no claim to it, when thoy are not willing to pay the honest debts of the State. We shall be able in some measure to test the consistency of the Senate by its course on this part of the Appropriation Bill. There are a number of other matters of importance up for consideration, among which is the Bill to repeal what is known as the TWO BOX LAW for elections, by which it is provided that a separate box shall be kept for State elections from the one in which the Fed? eral elections are held. The Democratic party has caucusscd over tho subject, or? ganizing by the election of Senator Crit tenden as Presidont, and Representative Murray as Secretary. The caucus has held two meetings, and it in prolmbly the Bill will be acted on to-day, though it has not transpired outside of the mem? bers as to tho conclusion arrived at We still expect to finish on tho 23rd or 24th, and to eat our Christmas dinners at home again. E. B. M. HON. D. WYATT AIKEN'S LETTER. We publish below bo much of tho letter t? thtt C?arloston Xitm and Courier of tho Hon. D. W. Aiken, our Representative in Congress, under date of Washington, December 5th, as relates to political sub? jects. Col, Alkcn's constituents will learn from it with no little regret that their representative regards tho Demo* cratic party?tho party celled into exis? tence during the administration of Wash? ington, although under a different h?mo, by the efforts of tho Federalists of that day to destroy tho State governments and establish a consolidated Federal government; tho party which for nioro than sixty years controlled the adminis? tration of public affairs of the country, and made this orte of tho first countries of the world, ahd tho party, and the only party, Which to-day as in 1790 is opposing consolidation and imperialism, has out? lived its uscfidness, and should be wiped oiitt Col. Aiken would not destroy the exis? tence of parties, for he recognizes their necessity, but he does object to their de? signation as Democrat and Republican, and would have a "now deal"?a new party?formed by calling a convention of the industrial elements of the country, and forming a Presidential ticket with? out regard to either of the political par? ties. This is speculatively beautiful, but practically impracticable. Suppose Col. Aiken should assemble his convention of tho industrial interests of the country. What discordant eloments would com? pose that convention I There would bo Democrat and Republican, the Butlorism of tho Atlantic and the Kearney ism of the Pacific, tho advocate of a protective tariff and the advocate of free trade, the constitutionalist and the consolioational ist, all striving for the ascondancy, with no power or common tie to harmonize them. From the assembling of such a convention as this, composed of discor? dant, waring elements, we should have confusion worse confounded. The whole thing is chimerical and wholly impracti? cable. If constitutional liberty is pre? served on the American continent, it must be through tho instrumentality of the Democratic party. Destroy this par? ty, and the rights of States and the lib? erty of the citizen are gone. The mis? sion of tho Democratic party will not be accomplished as long as American liberty as secured by the fathers of the Republic is to bo preserved as a common heritage, and perpetuated to succeeding ages. We regret still more that Col. Aikon should have deemed it prudent to pub? lish to the whole country a letter, tho only tendenc}* of which is to dishearten and demoralize tho party with which he has been identified all his life, and which placed him in the high and responsible position which he now occupies, and to encourage and sustain the Republican party, which ho has abused in no uncer? tain terms from its beginning. He ex? presses the conviction that no partisan, as a Democrat, can carry tho State of New York, and that Democracy cannot carry Indiana. In other words, that the defeat of tho Democrats in 1SS0 is inevita? ble. If the next Presidential contest is to be between the Democrats and Repub? licans, and wo can see no other possible prospect, then this expression of convic? tion is most unwise aud impolitic. It can accomplish no good for the party or the country, and wo can find no motive for its publication, unless there is organ? ized, or in tbe process of organization, a "now deal" in the formation of politi? cal parties not disclosed in the letter or elsewhere. We confess we do not under? stand Col. Aiken's position. If he In? tends to enter the contest in 1880 under the Democratic banner, he would not have proclaimed in advance the inevita? ble defeat of his party; and if such is not his intention, and he is engaged in the organization of a "new deal," the people should be informed of it, and know something of thoremody proposed for the ruin sought to be accomplished. Is it true, however, that tho success of tho Domoc'rats in 1SS0 is improbable, not to say their defeat inevitable. Senators Hampton and Butler, with the leaders of tho party, say that with judicious selec? tions of candidates wo will succeed. Tho prospect of success to-day is more promising than it was in 1870, when Tilden received a majority of near half a million of the popular voto of tho whole country. We do not despair of success, j We are much more hopeful than in 1870, ' and if united and confident wo shall look for success; but such letters from the leaders of tho party, published in the ! papers of the whole country, as that of Col. Aiken's will seal its doom. * EXTRACTS IT.Oil LETTER. A run of six, eight or ten hours in the limited express, the express or accommoda? tion train, brings one from New York, 240 miles, to this beautiful city, the seething cauldron of political partisanship. Party rule and party limits measure the patriot? ism of those who come here to make laws. "Distance lends enchantment to the view;" and possibly, as one approaches greatness its awe-inspiring majesty appears. It seems to me there is no greatness?states? manship?here. The leaders of both parties are partisans, not statesmen; they are sec? tional in politics, aud not patriotic. Every question of importance has its Democratic and Republican friends and enemies. A "yea and nay" vote generally separates the flocks, but at heart there are sheep and goats in both flocks. Sectional measures show that blood is thicker than water. Pension appropriations or Northern im Srovcments easily close up the gap between orthern Republicans and Northern Dem? ocrats. Southern pensions or Southern im? provements keep it closed up. At the Sout h we have struggled most manfully for home rule, and style ourselves Democrats. At the North a mere sentiment?tho Solid South?has whipped 75 per cent, of the vo? ting population into tho Republican party, and if our Southern leaders continue to thmst into Northern faces Southern choices for Presidential honors, the remaining 25 per cent, will be there before the ides of next November. And then, "what are you going to do about it?" Looking the field all over, Messrs. Edi? tors, and analyzing the incentives that prompt the actions of your legislators, I am ir? resistibly convinced that if we wish to live in peace and prosperity under our own vines and fig trees at the South, and cement this Union with a cohesion really patriotic and true, the time has come for a "new deal" politically; or if not yet, is not far distant. Both the political parties of this country have out-lived their usefulness, and should be wiped out. The word Re? publican, used in a partisan sense, is hate? ful to every respectable Southerner who loves the land that gave him birth. I have reason to know that the word Democratic, used in a purtisan sense, is no less distasteful to a majority of the voters of the North, and they of the better classes. Then how can these two discordant elements assimi? late for the public weal? They cannot. I would not destroy parties. They are nec? essary to establish a wholesome public opinion. But they should never be allow? ed to become sectional. A Solid South vs. a Solid North simply means a house divid? ed against itself, and as true as the book in which it was written will be the sequence of such division. We have the "Solid South" to-day. The "Solid North" will come so soon that it will seem like to-morrow when it is passed. My conviction is the partisan does not live who can "carry" New York as a Democrat. Neither will Democracy "carry" Indiana. All else is Republican. If this result is Inevitable, as I verily believe it is, what alternative have we? The people have it iu their power to re? model the structure so unwisely built by their leaders. The industrial elements of the country, both North and South, com? prising ut least 75 per cent, of tlio vot? ing population of the Union, including far? mers, mechanics and other artisans, should rally to the rescue of the tottering fabric, and in national convention place before the American people a Presidential ticket not recognized by its former allegiance to either existing party?a ticket that would know no North, no South, no East, no West, but patriotic enough to be beyond the behesis of party and able enough to govern without prejudice, but with equity and justice, this entire country, That such a ticket can be framed 1 do not for one moment doubt. That it will be) before it is too late, lirbd alone can tell. * * * 3 * 1). WVATT AlKEIf. The Edgefield Advertiser declares that it is General Gary's into?ti?n to retire from public liib at tho expiration of his torm as State Senator from that County, and that ho is not a candidate for Governor; The AbbcVlllo Medium is very anxious to have tho noxt Democratic Stato Con? vention hold in Greenville, and in advo? cacy of its views says: "The central executive committee havo the power to fix tho time and place for holding the convention. The Democratic members of the General Assembly should hold a caucus and consider the wisdom of this motion, and, having considered it in all its bearings upon tho futuro strength of tho party, should advise tho committee to order the convention in Greenville; We call for it in tho interest of the party ?its harmony and unity, And its greater strength and efficiency in tho perilous struggle just beforo it." As far as wo are concerned, we are per? fectly willing that tho noxt Convention bo held in Greenvillo, though we must acknowledge that we cannot seo why it is so very important or necessary to the futuro "harmony and unity" of tho par? ty as our Abbeville contemporary claims it to be. Wo boliove that tho men whom tho Convention nominates for Stato offi? cers, let it bo hold whorovor it may, will bo supported by tho people of South Car? olina with as much zeal and unanimity as wcro those nominated by tho last two Conventions. Wo do not think tho party in this State is in such great danger of going to pieces, nor do wo considor tho holding of tho Convention in some other place than Columbia necessary to success noxt year. ? "Judge Prcssley is a very able lawyer and a gentleman of the highest moral character. But he does not make a specially fine Judge. He is too eccentric, too wise in his own conceit, and too quick to disregard the opinions and to belittle the ability of othor people."? Winnsboro News and Herald. Tho abovo paragraph was provoked by a correspondent of tho Spartanburg Spar? tan suggesting j udge Prcssley for tho As? sociate Judgeship of the Supremo Court. It sounds very much liko tho expression of a prejudiced mind. The writer first throws a sugar plum and thon mud. A man "of highest moral character," and yet "too wise in his own conceit, and too quick to disregard tho opinions and to belittle tho abilities of other people" would bo a strange compound, indeed. These traits of character do not harmon? ize, and just how it is possible for them to exist in any one at tho same time is beyond our comprehension. A man "of highest moral character," and such we regard Judge Pressloy, must be virtuous, just and honorable, and above doing a mean act or "belittling the abilities of other people." We believe Judge Press ley is ono of tho purest and ablest Judges on the Bench in this State, and in every respect worthy of the confidence of, and promotion by, our people. While hold? ing Court at this place, ho impressed our Bar and people generally as being a high toned gentleman and impartial Judge, and as such he is regarded by tho people all over the State. ? A correspondent of tho Abbeville Me? dium, writing in the interest of General Gary, and over tho signature of "Felix," makes a most vigorous attack in the last issuo of that paper upon tho administra? tion of affairs in this Stato since the Dem? ocrats went into power, and among many other rash and reckless assertions we find tho the following: "In fact, tho course and example of tho Conservative leaders have beon such that there are more white men to-day in South Carolina who are openly declaring themselves Radicals than there ever were during any period of Radical rule." The "Conservative leaders" referred to above are Senator Hampton, Governor Simpson and tho rest of the Stato offlcors, to whose wise and just administration of our government the people of South Car? olina will ever be indobted, tho opinions and denunciations of "Felix" to the con? trary notwithstanding. We would like to know where theso white men resido "who are openly declaring themselves Radicals." Surely not in A bbeville nor any of tho other counties in the up-coun? try. Nor indeed do we boliovo they are to bo found anywhere else in tho borders of South Carolina, except in the imagina? tion of this correspondent. A few such newspaper writers as Felix in every county of the Stato would be certain death to Gen. Gary or any other aspirant for political honors. * Oar Cotton Crop. The following is tho report of tho com? mittee of the Charleston Exchange, ap? pointed to ascertain facts in connection with the cotton crop of the present year in this State: Charleston, S. C, Dec. 9, 1S79. To the President and Brxird of Directors Charleston Exchange : Gentlemen?Your committeo on in? formation and statistics beg leave to sub? mit the following report lor November, compiled from replies of fifty-eight cor? respondents in twenty-seven counties, the average date being December 1st. The weather for gathering tho crop du? ring November is reported by all, excopt seven, as more favorable than last year. About tho entire crop is stated to have been picked by forty-three, while fifteen report about 90 per cent, as gathered, and give tho 15th December as the latest dato on which picking will bo finished. The yiold of tho crop is reported by nino to be about the same as lost year; by nine to be larger from 5 to 25 per ceut., averaging 12 per cont., and by forty to show a decrease as compared with last year of from 5 to 50 per cent., averaging iiO per cont. The yield of lint to soed cotton is esti? mated by twenty-six to bo about tho same as last year; by twenty lour to be rather more," and by eight to bo somo what less, none estimating the increase or decrease at over 10 por cent. The proportion of tho crop marketed is reported as follows: Nine-tenths by nino; seven-eighths by thirteen ; three quarters by eighteen; two-thirds by eighteen. The decrease in the yield is attributed mainly to bad weather in October and frost in November. Tho crop is gathered in bettor condition than for many years, and shows a better quality. Various reports stato that par? ticularly favorable results have been ob? tained this scasou by tho uso of fertil? izers, and many correspondents montion that planters have generally hurriod their crops to market, owing to tho satisfactory prices obtained. Grand Lodge, A. F. M.? This body met in annual convocation in Charleston on Tuesday, 9th instant. Tho meeting was a pleasant one, and continued for several days. The following officers wore elected : A. T. Smythe, Grand Master; J. P. Izlar, Deputy Grand Master; J. 1). Kennedy, Senior Grand Warden; W. W. Humphreys, Junior Grand Warden; Rev. John Kershaw, Grand Chaplain; John H. Honour, Grand Treasuroi ; Charles Inglcsby, Grand Sccrctarj*. Cheraw News: On Monday night, Mr. Lewis Gainey, of this county, lost his barn and forage by tiro. It is said to bo the work of an incendiary.The bam of Mr. 1*. Bwinney, who livon two mileti from Chcstcrlield C. II., burned was Tues? day night, with its contents, consisting of corn, fodder and ono mule. Incendiary. .Tho landing on tho river at this placo is much overcrowded with refill, await? ing shipment by tho boats. SOUTH CAROLINA >*EWS. Gleaning* from our State Exchanges Abbovllo Pre** and Banner i Fetor Wim* bnshk tlio father.df tho Wlmbttsh darkies who took a leading part in the "battle of Wlmbushvillo," died last Friday.Dr. Widcmam of Mexico, arrived at Abbe? ville last Monday on nicht, his Way to see his father, Dr. A. T, WldeitUMI, of Long Cane. Tho doctor cawe unexpec? ted, and his presence will he quito a pleascnt surpriso.to his relatives.;. The Governor still .refuses to commute the schtchce of Jeff David and tho solici? tor sftvs that ho will not prosecute him a cccohd time, if a new trial is granted. Ho has no objection to a commutation or a pardon by tho Governor, but a new trial he does not want.It is said that judicial proceedings will be instituted to slop the sale of tho Grecnvillo and Co? lumbia Railroad, advertised to take place next April. Tho wisacres say that it wi 11 be live years before that property will bo sold.Sollctor Cothran has the blood? stained clothing worn by Jeff David at tho timd ho was arrested for tho murder of the Franklins. Mr. Cothran content plates sending them to New York, in order .to ascert?ih If tho stains ar? from tho blood of a human UelHtf Of a beast, Jeff claimed that tho blood was hog blood. Abbeville Medium: Andrew Bradley, one of our colored pressmen, was shot in the loft arm, near the shouldor, by G. W. Woodhearst, who was keeping Mr. Can? non's bar-room. Bradley was drunk, and crowding upon tho bar-keeper be? hind tho counter, forced him to tiro in self-defetlso......A personal difficulty oc? curred between B. L. Clinkscales and James Henry Bell, near Antrcville last week, in which Bell's arm was badly bioken. He was struck with a pieco of fence rail by Clinkscales and the affair would have resulted much more serious? ly but for timely interference. The causo of the quarrol will probably eotrto out on tho trial of the case..Tho colored fair last week was a very partial success. Only about forty dollars were taken in at the gate and tho exhibition did not pay expouses. The number of entries was small and the attendance very disheart? ening. The colored band from Duo West furnished very loud music. Some fino horses wero on exhibition, but in almost every other department there was a pain* ful lack of anything to seo. Tho colored people might have rhado tho exhibition a success, but they are hard to move, and oven the negroes in town did not turn out or tako any active part in pushing tho fair along. The probability, is, tho colored Agricultural Sociaty will never hold another exhibition. The Southern Herald and State-Builder: Let the present Legislature establish a li? beral Bureau of Agriculture and Immi? gration with Hon. B. P. Crayton at tho head of it, in Columbia, and Tllman R. Gnincs, as general immigration agent, with authority and means to travel North and in Europe, delivering lectures, es? tablishing cheap settlers' rates, offices, agencies, etc., to co-operate with the bu? reau, and our word for it, immigration and wealth will then flow into South Carolina. Spartanburg Herald: A one-sided shoot? ing affray took place Sunday night be? tween Harvey Mooro and Lewis Ruther? ford, both colored. Moore did tho shoot? ing and is now in jail. Rutherford is unhurt. Neither shot took effect. "Mondaj' week, near Bullock's Creek, while Mr. Weber, of Spartanburg, was carrying a gun on his shoulder, tho bar? rels became unbrecched by accident and fell to the ground, causing one of the bar? rels to bo discharged. The load, which consisted of large shot, passed through the calf of Mr. Weber's leg and lodged in the kneo of his companion, Mr. Wright Osborno. Both gentlemen aro painfully wounded." The Mr. Weber mentioned in the above item, which wo tako from the Chester Bulletin, is Mr.' Frank Web? er, a son of Mrs. Mary Weber, of this place. We learn that Mr. Osborno's leg has been amputated since the accident. Winnsboro News and Herald: Abraham Jennings, a colored man, was commit? ted to jail on Sunday, charged with the murder of George Glover, also colored. Wo have not ascertained tho particulars. It seems, however, that the parties were playing together in a fricdly manner, but got into an altercation, resulting in the infliction of a wound on the head of Glover, from tho effects of which he died on Saturday night. Chester Reporter: On last Friday Elli? son Robins, colored, of tho Turkey Creek section of this county, while at work on tho premises of John Templeton, in York County, was instantly killed by being caught in some part of the machinery of a cotton press. At the same time a white man, named Thomas Meek, was serious? ly injurod. Lancaster Ledger: Wo learn that a lit? tle boy, aged about 5 years, son of Mr. Ealy Langley, living five miles south of the village, fell from a table whilo at? tempting to got a drink of water, on Sun? day ovening last, and broke his left leg just below tho hip. Dr. Watt was sent for and adjusted the fractured limb. Jim Montgomery, colored, aged 35 years, having a wife and fivo children, living about three miles northeast of the vil? lage committed suicide on Monday evening last, by taking, it is supposed, morphino und strychnine. Rershaw Journal: While out hunting last week about eight miles below (Jam den, Mr. Marcus Mally camo across an alligator taking a nap in a pile of leaves in an old dry mill-race, near tho Bur? rows' pond, and he killed it. It meas? ured six and a half feet in length. Alli? gators are generally in their holes long before this time of tho year, lying In a torpid state, but the recent warm spell may have brought this fellow to lifo again and caused him to set out on a hunt for something to cat.Trial Jus tico W. D. Hogan, of West Watereo, (the lost territory,) informs us that on Satur? day last ho was called on to hold an in? quest over the body ol Richard Williams, colored, who accidentally killed himself. Richard lived in a littlo log cabin, near Smyrna Church, and on Saturday he loaded his gun with tho intention of tak? ing it with him over to a small storo in the neighborhood. In stepping out of his door he stumbled and let tho hammer of tho gun strike?tho hammer being down on the caps?against the step which caused the gun to fire, and tho load en? tering just undor tho left eye and lodged in the back of his head, (ho was carrying tho gun with the stock in front,) killing him instantly. Tho jury rendered a ver? dict in accordance with the above facts. Lancaster Jteviete: Mr. W. L. Beckham with one mules made this year liftecn heavy bales cotton and ovor 400 bushels ot* co?-n. This prodigious yield was ef? fected by himself, he having spent only eight dollais for outsido labor. Can any farmer in our State beat this? YOKE OF OXEN FOR SALE. THE undersigned offers for sale a yoke of large, fine oxen, cheap for cash. Apply to or correspond with R. R. BEATY, Stony Toint, S. C. Dec. 18, 1870_23_2* SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. Rev. T. P. G A DSD EN, Visitor. Miss E. L. TEW, Teacher. THE Exercises of this School will be re? sumed after the Christmas holidays, on the FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY. On account of the limited number, spe? cial attention can be given to each one, whether an advanced scholar or a beginner. For terms apply as above. Dee 18,1870 23 _l? PIANOS & ORGANS FROM FACTORY TO PTOASEB. EVERY MAW HIS OWN AGENT Liuctclen & Unten' Grand Introduction Salt1 continued until Nov. i, iSSo. Only sale ol the kind ever successfully earned out in America, r>,00l> superb instruments at factory rut es fur Introduction and Adverti*einrnt. New plan of selling: Ko AgHtl l 1?3 Coaahjlost! Icitra m?:t: ihlsptl direct fron Factor? to pareha:erj, Midilo min'i pr:flts lirsi. Agtal'i ri'.ti to til. C:ly tzz.it Couth NOtagN this plan. 1*1 AN OS, 7 ..ct. ?135. -,\ oct. $155; S<|uan: Grands, OKUA.VS, 9 stops, '3 stops, $71; 13 Mops, Mirror Top Case. $56, New, handsom-, durable. 0 years guarantee. 15 days test trial. l'ur.-hasers choice f om ten lead? ing makers and ?00 different styles. Join this gigantic club of <,occ purchasers and secure an Instrument at wholcnain rat??. Special terms to Mtuic Teachers. Churches, and Pastors. Address fur Introduction Sale circulars, LUPPE? A- BATES, Savannah, Up. NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The Undersigned, Executor of the Estate of Aaron Vandivcr, deceased, here? by trivOM notice that ha will apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County, on the 20th day of January, 1880, for a Final Settlement of said Estate and discharge from his oflice as Executor. JOSEPH N. BROWN, Ex'r. Dec 18; lo7!> 23 5 CAROLINA ME Iff For Maies and Females, WILL resume its'cxerciscs JANUARY I2lh, 1880. The Scholastic Year is divided into three Terms of thirteen weeks each. The Summer vacation conies between the second and third Terms, ex? tending through July and August. Charges begin when the student enters the School, and continue to the end of the Term, ami no deduction for loss of time will be made unless in case of long and serious illness. CHARGES?PER TERM. Reading, Writing, Spelling, Primary Arithmetic, and First Steps in Ge? ography.$ 4 00 Reading, Writing, Spelling, Primary Geography, Primary History and Intermediate Arithmetic.;.'. <J 00 Tho above Studies, together with In? termediate Geography, Grammar, Higher Arithmetic, Composition, and Word Analysis. 8 00 llighcf English, Scientific and High? er Mathematical Studies. 10 00 The Classics, together with any of the above Studies. 12 00 Contingent Fee, per Term. 25 Prompt payment is required at the end of each Term. Full credit will be given for money received from School Tax. Board, without washing or lights, will be furnished at $10 per month, or from Mon? day noon to Friday afternoon, at $0.00 per month, payable monthly. From our own experience for the last six years, and from a similar experience on the part of others in different parts of this State and other States, it is found that the youth of the country can be educated more economically, successfully, and with as much propriety of manners, in mixed schools than in schools where the sexes arc kept separate. Therefore, we propose to continue our School on this plan. A full and efficient corps of Teachers will conduct the exercises of this School in all its departments. For further information applv to W. J. LIGON, President Carolina Collegiate Institute. P. 8.?MUSIC will be taught by Mrs. PINKIND, a well-known and accomplish? ed Teacher. Charges, per Term, $13.331. Use of Piano (for instruction) per Term, $1. Uec IS, 1879_23_4_ SHERIFFS SALE. State of South Carolina, Anderson County. BY virtue of an Execution to mc direct? ed, I will expose to sale at Anderson Court House, S. C, on the First Monday in January, A. D. 1880, one mouse-colored MULE. Levied on as the property of II. P. Price in favor of Joel Johnson against H. P. Price. Terms of Sale?Cash. JAMES H. McCONNELL. ShcritF of Anderson County, S. C. Dec 18, 1879_23_3 SHERIFF'S SALE. State of South Carolina, Anderson County. BY virtue of an Execution to me direct? ed, I will expose to sale, at Anderson Court House, S. C, on the First Monday in January, A. D. 18S0, one lot of Corn, supposed to be about eightocn bushels. Le? vied on as the property of John Whorton in favor of A. P. Hubbard against John Whorton. Terms of Sale?Cash. JAMES H. McCONNELL, Sheriff of Anderson County, 6. C. Dec 18, 1879_23_3_ SHERIFF'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. County of Anderson. BY virtue of a Lien and order to me di? rected, I will expose to sale on Tues? day after the First Monday in January, A. D. 1880, at David Crosby's residence, in Anderson County, S. C, "one lot of Corn, about lifteen bushels; one lot of Cotton in the seed, and one lot of Fodder. Levied on as the property of Pinkney Sanders in favor of David Crosby against Pinkney Sanders. Terms of Sale?Cash. JAMES II. McCONNELL, SIicritT of Anderson Countv, S. C. Dec 18,1879_23_2 SHERIFF'S SALE. State of South Carolina, Anderson County. BY virtue of a Lien and order to me di? rected, I will expose to sale on the First Tuesday after the First Monday in January, A. D. 1880, at the residence of Mrs. Jane Blackman, one lot of Corn, sup? posed to be about thirty-live bushels; one lot of Cotton Seed, and about two hundred and fifty bundles of Fodder. Levied on as the property of F. V- Bell in favor of John Knox against F. V. Bell. Terms of Sale?Cash. JAMES H. McCONNELL, ShcrifT Anderson County. Dec IS, 1S79_23_3_ SHERIFF'S SALE. State of South Carolina, Axderson County. BY virtue of on Execution to mc direct? ed, I will expose to sale at Anderson I Court House, S. C., on the First Monday in January, A. D., 1880, the following Prop? erty, to wit: All of Defendant's interest in one Bale of Cotton, and all of Defendant's interest in about thirty bushels of Cotton Seed. Levied on as the property of Mattison Ban? ister in favor of Conrad Wakelield, deceas? ed, against Mattison Banister. Terms of Sale?Cash. JAMES EL McCONNELL, Sheriff Anderson County, S. C. Dec 18, 187?_23_3 Wonderfuli Beautiful, Durable. WEED! WEED! Th?j very latest Improvement WE have just received a large lot of these BEAUTIFUL MACHINES, for which we paid cash, and therefore will sell them very chenp upon the same terms. Come and examine the late improvements. We guarantee every Machine wo sell. Clothing! Clothing! Wo will close out the remainder of our Ready Made Clothing at very close figures. Overcoats! Overcoats! Wc have just received another lot of Overcoats, and notwithstanding the ad? vance in prices, will sell at the old figures. Don't forget the Sewing Machines, and remember that we sell them direct from the Store. We rnn no wagons. J. R. .* L. P. SMITH, McCullv's Corner, Anderson, S. C. Dec 18, 1870 23 UNDER WEAR. ALARGE STOCK of Ladies and Gen? tlemen's Underwear. Merino and all Wool?sure to please. Also, Flannels of the different grades. GcntM' Fine Shirts a Specialty. In these goods we defy competition, vc* gardless of what other people say. COME AND PROVE US. In Our Xotion Departiiienl Wehavea great many attractions. Come and see them, for we can't begin to toll you about them. Mill Headquarters lor Carpets, Rugs, itc. A. B. TOWERS & CO. Oct Iii, 1871) 15 SHERIFF'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. BY virtue of .m Execution to me direc? ted. I will expose to sale on the FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY next, A. D. 1880, at Anderson Court House, S. C, ONE TRACT OF LAND, containing one hundred ond thirty-three (183) acres, more or less, hounded bv lands of Dr. W. H. Nardin, J. ?. Simpson, A. B. Ro hannon. Win. Archer and others. Levied on as the property of D. J. Rohannon in favor of the State Savings and Insurance Rank of Anderson, S. C, against D. J. Rohannon. Terms of sale?Cash. Purchaser to pay extra for all neccssarv papers. The above Tract of Land is known as the "Thomas Widcruan Place," and has a very large and comfortable dwelling-house on it, together with about 80 acres in cultivation, 15 acres of fine bottom land, and 30 or 35 acres of fine woodland, which is well tim? bered, and lies in 3J miles of the Town of | Anderson. JAMES H. McCONNELL, Sheriff Anderson Countv. Dec 11, 1870_22_4~ Master's Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County cf Anderson. In the Court of Common Pleat. John B. Watson and W. G. Watson, Plain? tiffs, vs. Mrs. Cynthia Neal, ct al?Com? plaint for Partition. BY virtue of an order to me directed by his Honor R. C. Presslcy, presiding Judge, in the above stated case, I wi 11 sell at Anderson C. IL, S. C, on SALEDAY IN JANUARY next, at public auction, the following described property, as the Real Estate of .Mrs. Mary Watson, deceased, to wit: LOT NO. 1, Containing one hundred (100) acres, more or less, lying on branches of Mountain Creek, waters of Big Generostcc Creek, of | Savannah River, and adjoining lands of Mrs. Cvnthia Glenn, Lawrence Glenn, Robt't. B. Dean and Lot No. 2. LOT NO. 2, Containing one hundred and twenty-seven (127) acres, more or less, lying on Stephen's Branch and other branch waters of Moun? tain Creek, of Big Gcnerostec Creek, all of] Savannah River, and adjoining lands of | A. A. Dean, Wm. G. Watson, and Lots No. 1 and 2. LOT NO. 3, Containing seventy (70) acres, more or less, Iving on Stephen's Branches, waters of Mountain Creek, of Big Generosteo Creek, of Savannah River, and adjoining lands of Mrs. Cvnthia Glenn, Lawrence Wenn and Lot No". 2. I Terms of Sale?One-third cash, and the | remainder on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale, to be secured by mortgage of the premises, with leave to anticipate payment. Purchaser to pay ex? tra for papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS. Master. Dec 11, 1870_22_4_ AT PRIVATE SALE. The following Highly Improved Farms in Anderson County: ASIITABULAH PLANTATION, con? taining 1275 acres, within 2* miles of Pen dlcton Village, with handsome residence, fine barn, and all outbuildings in good or? der and condition. WOODBUKN PLANTATION, contain? ing 1.110 acres, within U miles of Pendle ton Village, with tinedwellinghouse, barns and all outbuildings in good order. BOSCOREL PLANTATION, containing 300 acres, about 3 miles from Pcndlcton Vil? lage, with fine residence, outbuildings, and farm houses of the best description. TRACTS of Farming Land, containing in all 1,076 acres, near to and adjoining Rivoli Plantation, and formerly part of the same, within 8) miles of Pendletxm Village. The above Tracts of Land contain large quantities of bottom land, and are all very valuable. The Farms arc most highly im? proved, and in excellent condition. The climate is noted for its salubrity, and beau? tiful views of the mountains can be bad from most of the farms. A regular supply of labor can be had from hands who have been settled on the places for years. The places are now under culti? vation with skilled and regular superinten? dence. Horses, mules and improved stock can also be treated for, together with provi? sions and farming implements. Full particulars given upon application to ELLISON A. SMYTH, Assignee, Dec 11, 70 22 4 Charleston, S. C. SHERIFF'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. BY virtue of an Execution to me direct? ed, I will expose to sale on the First Monday in January, A. D. 1880, at Ander? son Court House, South Carolina? ONE TRACT OF LAND, containing nine-two (02) acres, more or less, bounded | by lands of the Estate of Mrs. Rosa Lewis, W. B. Bailey, Estate of John Dalryruple j and others. Levied on as the property of | James Dalrymplc, deceased, in favor of W. L. Hammond, .surviving Executor of S. J. Hammond, deceased, against John W. Dalryniple, Administrator, de bonis non, of James Dalryniple, deceased, and Rebecca Dalryniple. Sold at the risk of the former purchaser. Terms of sale?Cash. Purchaser to pay extra for all necessary papers. JAMES II. McCONNELL, Sheriff Anderson County. Dee 11, 187!)_22_4 SHERIFF'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Andkrson County. BY virtue of various Executions to me I directed, I will expose to sale on the | first Monday in January, A. D. 1S80, at Anderson Court House, South Carolina, the following Tract of Land, to wit: ONE TRACT OF LAND, containing) forty-six (46) acres, more or less, bounded by "lands of the Estate of Tcrrel Bryant, Jane Diekcrson and others. Levied on as I the property of B. R. Bryant in favor of | Mary F. Clardy, Executrix, and others, against B. 11. Bryant. Terms of sale Cash?purchaser to pay ex? tra for all necessary papers. JAMES H. McCONNELL, Sherilf Anderson County. Dec 11, 1870 ' 22_4_ PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE Examination of Teachers for An? derson County will be held in - the Carolina Collegiate Institute, beginning on Wednesday, the 7th January, and closing on Friday Oth, 1880. Applicants for First Grade will appear on Wednesday; for Second Grade on Thurs? day ; for Third Grade on Friday. The ex? amination will begin each day at 0 o'clock a. m., and close at 2 p. m. All who expect to teach any time during the first term are hereby duly notified to appear on the days mentioned above. The law exempts none. Public Schools will open on Monday, the 12th January, and the Trustees arc author? ized by the Board to continue the Schools in such a way as may best subserve the ed? ucational interests of different localities, taking care not to overdraw the amount apportioned to their respective districts. Bv order of the Board. R. W. TODD, Chm'n. Dec 11, 1870_22_2 Valuable Land for Sale. WE will sell at the old Prince House. Tuesday, December 24th next, all that Tract of Land, containing 2G7 acres, more or less, belonging to the estate of C. Wakefield, deceased, known as the " Prince Place." Terms?One-half cash, balance in twelve months, with a mortgage on the place. Parties are at liberty to buy beforehand, if desired. J. E. & T. T. WAKEFIELD, Dec 3, 1870 _21?-?_Adm'rs. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having demands against the Estate of Mrs. Mary L. Grccr, deceased, are hereby notified to present ihe same, duly attested, <">r else be barred. And all persons owing the said estate arc requested to make pavmcnt at once. DAVID R. GREER, Adm'r. _ Dec 4. 187'.)._21_4_ NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The undersigned, Administrator? of | the Exinteof Mrs. Mary Watson, hereby give notice that they willapply to the Judge uf Probate at Anifenwui C H. on the 3Ut day of December, 1.s70. for a Final Settle? ment of said Estate, and a discharge from said Administration. JOHN B. WATSON, I , W. G. WATSON, j Atlm R * Nov 27, 1870 20 5 P. o YOUR WAGONS arc h.-ro, warrnntod the- BEST and CHEAPEST Wagons made. For proof, ask Col. J W Norris, T J L<>nk, W J Robins, D S Watson, I) J Simmons, T M Welborn, J Helton Watson, T M Harris, J J Giltucr, J M Welborn. J M Moorhefld, J R Kay, John Stewart, J L McCarlcv, E E Ledbettcr, Thos F Drake. E D Wakcfield, C M Duckworth John B Adger, Geo M McDavid Benjamin I'carman, Geo L Shrimp, J T Baskin, B B Harris, J II Masters, M B lfcinbree, P R Brown, Aaron Hall, Jesse W McGee. W S Masters, F B Watson, H H Grav, A B Bowden, A J Sitton, I) O McLin, Tilman Hanks, C K Williford, W B Quails, C J Vandivcr, .1 L McGiU, Win G Watson, J S Cnrwile, Win T Chainblee, W J Freeman, Wilborne Martin, D C Martin, M B Williams, Geo Ellison. D S Maxwell, Matthew Snipes, James S Gassawav, W W Russell, E W Ashley, W Q Hammond LCNeal, " M C Hunt, J P Wilson, And more than ONE HUNDRED others who have them. JOHN B. WATSON, Com. Agent P. G. _Dcc H.JSTO_22_lm The Largest and Cheapest . STOCK OF Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, AND SILVER PLATED WARE, Ever offered for sale in the Town of Anderson. Call and exam? ine my Stock before you leave Town and see for yourself! I Defy Competition. IHAVE a beautiful line of Goods suita? ble for Christmas Presents. Head? quarters for Spectacles, Eye Glasses, Ac. If you want to save money give me a call before you purchase anything in my line of business. I buy goods*for cash and sell for cosh only. Remember Capt. Wren is still in charge of my Photograph Gallery, and guarantees satisfaction or no charge. My thanks for your kind patronage in the past. Respectfullv, J. D. MAXWELL. No. 4 Brick Range, Dec 4, ]87il_21_ A GREAT WONDER. The Elevated Railway of New York City?It is Exciting to See Trains of Cars running Rapidly over your Head, always Crowd? ed?Fare Cheap?Only 3c for 9 Miles. THE undersigned made frequent use of these cars in rambling through the City, looking for Goods suitable for Fall Trade in this market, and we succeeded in buying the Cheapest, Finest, Pret liest, and BEST STOCK of GOODS We 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 taste, price and work. If we do not fit you perfectly, you need not take the clothes af? ter they arc 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. Be sere to call and see the New Singer be? fore you buy. We are prepared to offer greatinducements to you in this line. You will lind us over Barr & Co's. Store. J. B. CLARK & SON. Sept 25,1879_11_3m STOVES, STOVES. IHAVE a very large lot of excellent Stoves, different sizes, on band, and two car loads more 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, I can? not be beat. RAGS, RAGS. Bring on your Rags. I want all you have got and more too. I will pay tho highest market price for them. RUBBER BELTING, Any size, furnished to order. JOHN E. PEOPLES, Brick Range, Anderson, S. C. Oct 2, 1S7!) 12 Just Received! BUCKWHEAT FLOUR. Choice GO SHEN BUTTER, and NEW CROP RICE. We will also have in a dav or two a lot of choice new crop NEW ORLEANS MO? LASSES, and best Sugar Cured HAMS. A large lot of Trunks, Valises and Satch? els just in. We are constantly replenishing our stock. A. B. TOWERS it CO. Nov 13, 1S70_15_ Always Something New! AND ATTRACTIVE at No. 4 Granite Row. This time we have just re? ceived an elegant lot of FINE BLAN? KETS, Ladies' and Gents' Underwear, something GUOI). Another invoice of beautiful CLOAKS, very cheap. Also, finest New Crop New Orleans Mo? lasses, choice Magnolia Hams, anil a great many other good things. Come and seo them. A. B. TOWERS & CO. Dec 4,18711 _21 NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The undersigned, Administrator of Mrs. Ann Rogers, hereby gives notice that he will apply to the Judge of Probate at Anderson I'. H. on December 90, 1S70, for a Final Settlement of raid Estate and a dis? charge from saiil Administration. I will sell at public auction at Anderson C. H., on 30th Beceiubcr, the notes and ac? counts uncollccted of said Estate. H. B. ROGERS, Adm'r. Nov 27, 1870 20 5 NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. Notice is hereby given that 'ho un? dersigned, Administratrix of the Estate of Rev. Nathaniel Gaines, deceased, will apply loJhe Judge of Probate lor Andenton Coun? ty, on Olli day of January, 1880, lor a Final Settlement and discharge from her office as Administratrix of the Personal Estate of the said Nathaniel Gaines, deceased. FRANCIS S. R1LEY, Adm'x. Dec 4, 1S7!? 21 5