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L?C?17 NEWS. Correspondent Wanted. The Colnmhia Register wishes a corres? pondent at this place. Any person desiring to act is requested to communicate with Mr. C. A. Calvo, jr.. Columbia, S. C. The Greenville News. The new proprietors of the Greenville News assumed charge of that paper on last Tuesday, and Mr. Williams' salutatory as its editor appears in the same issue. The Kern will contain the telegraphic dispatches and be conducted upon the most approved and progressive principles of modern jour? nalism. Mr. Williams' salutatory is of a practical character, and indicates that the editorial department will be vigorously and ably conducted by biro. The News will in? crease in popularity at J. influence with the people, and is destined, we predict, to be? come one of the leading papers in the State. Journalistic Promotion. Maj. J. C. Hemphill, the junior editor of the Abbeville Medium, has retired from edi? torial connection with that paper, and ac? cepted a position on the staff of the Charles? ton News and Courier. Maj. Hemphill is one of the readiest and most accomplished writers in the State, aud the distinction which he has already gained as a journalist will be still further extended by bis connec? tion with the News and Courier, where he has the best opportunities for development of his excellent abilities. The Medium will in future be under the sole control of Gen. R. R. Hemphill, who will doubtless keep it np to its present high standard. Organized for the Summer. The young men of town have organized a base ball club to ha known as the "Horse Shoes of Anderson," with the following officers: J. D. Maxwell, President; L. F. Sloan, Vice President; C. H. Strickland, Secretary and Treasurer; E. G. Evans, jr., Captain First Nine; W. D. Bewley, Cap? tain Second Nine. Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons, at 6 o'clock, is the time appointed for the regular games of the Club, which will be had at the Blue Ridge yard. The public generally are invited to attend the games, and seats for the comfort of ladies have been erected at a safe dis? tance from the grounds. All challenges from other clnbs will be accepted with thanks. The Club is composed of good material, and if any of those of neighbor? ing towns will give it the opportunity, will distinguish itself before the season is over. The Oconee Democracy. The County Convention of Oconee met in Walhalla on Saturday, the 15th instant, and elected the following permanent offi? cers : President R. A. Thompson ; 1st Vice President, J. J. Norton ; 2nd Vice Presi? dent, A. R. Broyles. Delegates to the State Convention: S. Y. Stribling, D. A. Smith and A. R. Broyles. The Convention passed resolutions opposing nominations in June, nnd expressing the opinion "that the Con? vention to nominate State officers should be held on a later day in the month of Au? gust, in order that the people may be saved the trouble and expense of a long, demoral? izing political campaign." Delegates were elected to the Congressional and Judicial Conventions for this District and Circuit, on the condition that if the "Convention should meet again before the meeting of these Conventions it has the power to re? move the delegates now elected and elect others." The Congressional delegation is composed of Messrs. B. Frank Sloan, Rich? ard Strother and R. E. Mason, and the Ju? dicial delegation of Messrs. W. J. Stribling, F. L. Sitton and F. B. Doyle. The meet? ing was harmonious and very pleasant throughout, and was composed of eighty delegates, representing nineteen clubs with an aggregate membership of over two thou? sand. _ Unfortunate Difficulty at Belton. On last Monday morning Messrs. Robert A. Lewis and William Moorhead went to Mr. A. Reed Campbell, and Mr. Lewis asked him to walk out with them for the purpose of demanding an explanation about a misunderstanding between them, in consequence of something derogatory to some young ladies of Belton, which Mr. Campbell had said, and which had been re? ported as coming from Mr. Lewis, under circumstances which satisfied him that it had been reported by Mr. Campbell as com? ing from him. An exciting conversation ensued, in which Mr. Campbell quickly questioned Mr. Lewis' veracity, and he in turn questioned Campbell's, whereupon the version is that Campbell struck Lewis with a slung-shot, staggering him backwards several feet, after which Lewis struck Camp? bell several licks over the head with a pis? tol, one of which staggered Campbell. Thereupon Mr. Moorhead, thinking Camp? bell was trying to draw a pistoh, pulled out Iiis pocket-knife, and began cutting him, inflicting several very severe wounds. Campbell got up and ran a short distance, where the fight was renewed. Other par? ties interfered and ended the difficulty, which might have proved even more serious but for their intervention. We are glad to learn that Mr. Campbell is rapidly improv? ing, and hope he will soon quite recover. The entire affair is regretted by the friends of both parties. All of them are well known in Belton, and have large and in? fluential family connections, for whose sake, as well as for the three gentlemen im? mediately concerned, it is to be hoped the unfortunate difficulty may be adjusted. It was not a whiskey row, but grew entirely out of the difficulty about the ladies. The Savannah Valley Railroad Survey. The survey of the Savannah Valley Rail? road is progressing rapidly, and the route, as far as the corps had proceeded up to Sat? urday night, is reported to be exceedingly favorable. After leaving the corporate limits of the town, we understand that for twelve miles no cut or embankment of over six feet has been met, and in nearly every instance the necessary cuts and fills will be vecy short, so much so that Chief Engineer Lee says it is the finest route for a railroad he has ever surveyed, except one on the coast, where the ground was almost perfect? ly level the whole way. In the distance mentioned, no stream, not even a spring branch, is crossed. In conversation with President Latimer and some of the Direc? tors, we learn that they intend grading the road as far as the taxes collected will go during the idle time of the summer, when the days are long and labor will be very cheap. They have information that labor can be hired at that season of the year cheaper than convicts can be clothed and guarded, and will make their contracts in such way as to ensure the money extending as for as possible. They have offers to take portions of the route under contract at very advantageous rates, and if enough tax is paid in a considerable portion of the grading in this County will be completed this summer. We therefore hope all per- j sons who can pay the first instalment of their railroad tares will do so at once. They will save five per cent, of this first tax, and at the same time will confer a great benefit on the railroad. It will, therefore, be mutually advantageous to ? both parties- The time for paying the first instalment of this tax in the County ex? pires on next Monday, and in the town of J^iderson it expires on the 15th of June. niiLKF MENTION. Rev. L. M. Ayeris building a two-story addition tu bis residence. just think of it! Twenty-one lawyers turned out upon the country by the State Supreme Court last week. The census enumerators will begin their work on next Tuesday, and will be allowed thirty days in which to complete it. The spring term of Gen. Ayer's school closed on Friday last. The fall term will open the middle of August or first of Sep? tember. Anderson County has 23 Democratic Clubs thoroughly organized and ready for the campaign, with an aggregate member? ship of about 3.500. The Methodist Sunday School will have a picnic on Silver Brook next Saturday, and every necessary arrangement to render it a pleasant occasion will be made. Appointments of the Y. M. C. A. for next Sunday: To conduct the afternoon meeting, John H. Clark?Scripture, John 9; Poor House Committee, John W. Daniels, H. G. Scudday. The Town Council of Belton has passed an ordinance prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons, and in this matter has set the other incorporated towns of the County a good example. The Convention held a six-hour session Saturday, and did a great deal of work and did it well. It was composed of 118 dele? gates, and 20 more were entitled to mem? bership who were not present. Mr. A. W. Guyton sent to our office on Monday a stalk of cotton on which there was a well-formed square. The stalk was taken from a two-acre patch the entire crop of which is nearly as good as tbe sample sent us. Mr. Samuel Pooro, Sr., of the Toncy Creek section, is going to experiment this year with a patch of cotton that has sprout? ed out from the old stalks of last year, of tbe results of which we hope he will inform our readers next Fall. Any of our citizens who desire to do so can attend the National Democratic Con? vention in Cincinnati for a very small out? lay of money, as round trip tickets from Greenville will be sold for the small sum ot $16, good for ten or fifteen days. The Greenville Enterprise and Mountaineer enters upon its 26th volume with its issue this week. It is one of the best country papers in the State, and has always enjoyed the confidence and esteem of not only the citizens of Greenville but of the State at large. Refreshing and copious showers of rain have fallen in every section of the County since last Friday. Cotton, corn, garden vegetables and spring oats are much bene? fited, while forward and heavy oats and wheat have been considerably damaged by being blown down. Anderson Grange will hold its meeting on next Saturday, by invitation, at the res? idence of Hon. B. F. Crayton, and will be joined by a number of invited guests. The day will be a most enjoyable one, and those present will doubtless see some of the best and most successful farming in South Caro? lina. Hon. W. K. Bradley is stirring up the people down in Abbeville County on the subject of hia projected railroad from Belton to Trickem, a point on the Greenwood and Augusta Railroad. From all accounts tbe people are taking to the idea, and are giv? ing Mr. Bradley, who can justly be termed the Railroad King of Abbeville, every en? couragement. ? Associate Grange No. 1, of Anderson County, will meet with Town Creek Grange on the first Saturday in June at 10 o'clock. Tbe value of the pea as a food and market crop will be discussed by a representative from each of tbe Granges composing the Association, and an essay on the proper education and training for farmers' sons will be read by Col. E. M. Rucker. We had the pleasure of a visit on last Friday from Mr. H. Ewbank, the accom? plished and agreeable agent of the Newt and Courier, who was in our town looking after the interests of that very excellent journal. The News and Courier has a large and in? creasing circulation in the town and county of Anderson, where its enterprise and jour? nalistic ability is highly appreciated and admired. We notice that some of the towns in this State have passed ordinances requiring all dogs allowed to run at large to be muzzled during the season of hot weather. This is done to prevent the possibility of rabid dogs biting and communicating the disease of hydrophobia to other animals or to persons, and is a wise precautionary measure. We would like to see just such an ordinatice in J force in Anderson. The hot supper at Pendleton on Friday night last was largely attended by the peo? ple of that place and surrounding country, and was a most pleasant and enjoyable oc? casion. About $100 was realized above ex? penses, which is sufficient evidence in itself of sucessful management. Several of our young men attended the festival, and ex? press themselves as highly pleased with the hospitalities of the Peifflleton folks. Annie Taylor, formerly a slave of Col. Joseph Taylor, died last Saturday night, aged about one hundred years. She had been manumitted upon the death of Mrs. Taylor, on account of her faithfulness. She had lived to see five of her generations, and had been a member of the Catholic Church for over a quarter of a century. She was purchased in Washington, D. C, and remembered w,ell the funeral of Wash? ington and the inauguration of Jefferson. The census enumerators for this County all received their commissions last week. The persons published last week as having received cards of acceptance from the Dis? trict Supervisor are the appointees with two or three exceptions. Capt. T. C. Ligon is the enumerator for Varennes township in? stead of Mr. Joseph Martin, and Maj. T. H. Russell for Brushy Creek instead of Mr. G. W. Hammond. Mr. J. J. Trussell received the appointment for Honea Path township. The South Carolina State Press Associa? tion will meet in the jity of Greenville in annual session on the 17th of Juno next, and after indulging in the usual pleasures of such rcunior s will go on an excursion to Cincinnati, and be in that city during the meeting of the National Democratic Convention. Every necessary detail to make the trip a most pleasunt one has been perfected by the Executive Committee.? There will be no charge for railroad fi?re, and the most favorable arrangements possi? ble will be made for hotel accommodations. Anderson Division determined at its last meeting to celebrate tiie anniversary of its organization by a picnic excursion, and ap? pointed a committee to decide upon a place suitable for the purpose. We arc informed they have decided to recommend Piedmont as the most suitable and convenient point, which will no doubt be adopted by the Division at its meeting this (Thursday) evening. The celebration will take place some timc'iu June, and, judging from the success of former Kiiuiiur occasions, it will doubtless be u very pleasant affair. Further announcement of arrangements will be made hereafter. South Carolina has one of lh? largest colored temperance organizations in the country, and it- is accomplishing a grand work for their race. The order is known as Good Templars, and has a membership of 20,000 persons. The reports as to its pres? ent condition and future prospects from the various lodges in the State to the recent meeting of the State Grand Lodge were very encouraging. They have a small monthly paper published by a colored man at Columbia, which, if properly managed, can do a great deal towards furthering the cause among the colored people. Next Monday is the last duy for paying the first instalment of State and County taxes. Those who do not pay now can pay in October, but then there is a penalty of five per cent, upon the half which should be paid now. That is five per cent for five months, or an interest at the rate of twelve per cent. Those who can pay had better do so within the time mentioned. The Treasu? rer of this County had collected up to last Tuesday night $4,502.92, leaving a balance of about $17,500 of the first instalment still unpaid. The amount of the Savannah Valley Railroad tax collected, $212-05; the amount of the Atlantic and French Broad Valley tax, $28.15. The Democratic County Convention. Pursuant to a call of the County Execu? tive Committee, a Convention of the Demo? cratic party of Anderson County met in the Court House on last Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, and was called to order by E. B. Murray, County Chairman. On motion of T. H. Russell, W. W. Keys and R. R. Todd were elected Secretaries, when the Convention was announced ready for business. B. F. Whitner moved that Mr. H. Ew bank, who was present as a representative of the Charleston News and Courier, be in? vited to a seat on the floor of the Conven? tion. Adopted. On motion of T. H. Russell, the mem? bers of the County Executive Committee were invited to seats in the Convention, with the privileges of debate. The roll of the Clubs was then called and the following delegates answered to their names and were enrolled as members of the Convention : Anderson?W. W. Humphreys, J. L. Oit, G. F. Tolly, P. K. McCully, E. M. Rucker, J. N. Brown, W. W. Keys, H. G. Scudday, B. F. Whituer, D. S. Taylor, W. S. Brown. Belton?W. C. Brown, M. P. Tribble, J. W. Poore. G. W. McGee, J. P. Cox, W. F. Cox, G. P. Brownlee, John T. Green. Bowling Green?A. Harris, E. M. Snipes. Broadaway?W. A. McPall, Wm.Shirley, M. Elgin, Jos. B. Moore. Brushy Creek?B.' C. Johnson, E. F. El? gin, J. H. Burdine, W. G. Smith, J. M. Cely, S. G. Williams. CentrevilleMills?S. N. Browne, William Riley, W. T. McGill, Joseph M. Jolly. Corner?J. Hall, S. P. McConnell, J. T. Barnes, R. P. Clinkscales. Flat Rock-C. S. Mattison, W. G. Wat? son, P. A. Masters, J. W. Norris, W. J. Stevenson. Fork, No. 1?D. L. Cox, H. R. Vandiver, A. G. Hunter, V. F. Martin, W. K. Sharpe. Fork, No. 2?Not represented. Garvin?W. J. Martin, R. W. Simpson, M. B. Richardson, A. N. Richardson. Hull?W. E. Walters, J. P. McGec, M. W. Spoon, J. C. Milford, J. S. Beaty. Honea Path?R. N. Wright, T. A. Hud gens, Joel Kay, W. J. Robertson. Hopewell?P. R. Brown, Welborn Mar? tin, Wm. Bolt, W. A. Neal, R. H. Ander? son, D. H. Russell, C. C. King, C. B. White. Hunter's Spring?K. Breazcale, B. F. Cmyton, J. Willet Prevost. Martin?J. A. Drake, J. A. King, R. B. A. Robinson, J. M. Cooley, J. A. Emerson, G. M. McDavid, E. T. Cooley, Goo. Robin? son. NeaTs Creek?M. E. Mitchell, J. A. Ma? jor, R. Q. Anderson, T. W. Martin. Piercetown?C. P. Rogers, A. M. Guyton. Pendleton-J. C. Stribling, W. II. D. Gaillard, T. S. Cray ton. . Rock MUIst-J. J. Gilraer. Sandy Springs?T. E. Dickson, J. B. Douthit, S. L. Eskew, W. W. Russell. Savannah, No. 1?Not represented. Savannah, No. 2?P. K. Norris, A.N. Sanders, E. W. Stewart, A. B. Sullivan. Slabtown?J. Jameson, J. C. Watkins, John M. Glenn, T. H. Russell, J. P. Smith, J. P. Glenn. Williamston?H.I. Epting, H. M. Prince, Gco. E. Prince, H. M. Prince, B. C. Martin, A. W. Clement, John McFall, J. G. Clink scales, J. W. Dacus, W. L. Prince, W. W. Wilson, Jas. Minor, Israel Dalton. The Chairman then announced the Con? vention duly organized, and stated that the first business claiming attention was the election of a County Chairman and two Vice Chairmen. W. W. Russell then nominated E. B. Murray, which was seconded by Dr. W. C. Brown. Maj. Murray thereupon called J. W. Nor? ris, 1st Vice Chairman, to the chair, when G. F. Tolly moved that the election be by acclamation. The motion was adopted, and Maj. Mur? ray was unanimously r? elected County Chairman for the next two years, and upon again assuming the chair thanked the Con? vention for the honor it had conferred upon him, and hoped that the Anderson Democ? racy would continue united, efficient and faithful, and asked the continued support of all Democrats in the discharge of his duties. T. H. Russell moved to re-elect Messrs. J. W. Norris and J. L. Orr Vice Chairmen by acclamation. The motion was submit? ted and unanimously adopted. The roll of Clubs was then called, and the following persons placed in nomination by their respective Clubs as members of the County Executive Committee: Anderson C. H.?G. F. Tolly. Belton-M. P. Tribble. Broadaway?W. A. McFall. Bowling Green?E. M. Snipes. Brushy Creek?W. G. Smith. Centreville Mills-W. T. McGill. Corner? J. T. Barnes. Flat Rock?J. W. Norris. Fork No. I?Dr. W. K. Sharp. Garvin?R. W. Simpson. Hall-L. M. Hull. Honea Path?Dr. T A. Hudgins. Hopcwell?W. A. Neal. Hunter's Spring?B. F. Cray ton. Murtin?J. A. Drake. Neal's Creek?L. E. Campbell. Pendleton?J. C. Stribling. Rock Mills?Dr. J. A. Todd. Sandy Springs?T. E. Dickson. Savannah No. 2?P. K. Norris. Slabtown?J. Jameson. Williamston?B. C. Martin. Piercetown?M. B. Williams. J. L. Orr moved that the persons nomina? ted be declared the Executive Committee of the Democratic party of Anderson Coun? ty for the ensuing two yeurs. Adopted. B. F. Cray ton moved that all Clubs that had not chosen members of the Executive Committee be requested to do so at their next meeting. Agreed to. This perfected the Organization of the Democratic party of Anderson County, and the Chairman announced the Convention ready for the special business for which it was called,, vis.: the election of five dele? gates to represent tiie County in the State Convention, the discussion and settlement of the question as to whether a plurality or a majority of the votes cast af the primary election should constitute it person the nominee of the party, and tu consider such other business as might be brought before I the Convention. [ B. F. Crayton then offered the following ! preamble and resolutions, which were sec? onded by Dr. Brown: Whereas the approaching Convention of the Democratic parly of South Carolina has been called to meet "in the city of Columbia on the first day of June next, with special reference to the meeting of the National Democratic Convention at Cincinnati; and whereas the commencement of the State canvass at such an early date would prove a burden to the agricultural interests of the State, and in our opinion be disastrous to the best interests of the Democracy, which at this time needs a short, sharp and enthu? siastic campaign ; therefore be it Resolved, That it is the sense of this Con? vention that the June Convention should confine its work to the election of delegates to the Cincinnati Convention, and leave all matters pertaining to the nomination of a State ticket and presidential electors to be made at a later date. Mr. Crayton advocated the adoption of his resolution in a short but pointed speech, in which he expressed the opinion that it would be unfortunate for both the party and the people at large for nominations to be made in June. He thought there could be nothing lost by the party in waiting, but that a great deal would be gained. The campaign should be short, sharp and en? thusiastic. The resolution was unanimously adopted. T. H. Russell moved that the returns of the various Clubs on the question of plu? rality or majority rule in the primary elec? tion be now received and the result ascer? tained. J. L. Orr suggested that it would be proper to submit the question in resolution, either continuing the plurality system or adopt? ing that of the majority, whereupon Maj. Russell introduced resolutions approving the plan of choosing candidates by primary election, and continuing the plurality rule as the best and most practicable for all pur? poses. Dr. W. C. Brown supported the resolu? tions in a short speech, favoring the plural? ity rule because he thought it the most just, R. W. Simpson opposed the resolution, and spoke at some length in advocacy of the majority rule. He said the plurality rule was very repugnant to a large part of the party, aud did not think the demands made for a change by the minority could be safely ignored. There was a very strong minority, if there was not really a majority, of the people who were opposed to the old system, and in acting on this important question the wishes of the entire people should be carefully considered. He regard? ed it advisable to have a dozen elections in determining the candidates of the party rather than have a shorter mode and cause a disruption. He hoped the calls of the minority for a change would be heeded, and that a rule would ot be passed that all parties would not abide by. T. H. Russell favored the primary election system above all others for nominating can? didates, and thought it should be adopted for even State nominations. He thought the party in this County should be slow to make any change in the rules that had worked so well in the post, and hoped the plurality rule would be continued. D. H. Russell thought the discussion not only a useless one, as the delegates had all come with instructions, but that it was out of order, and hoped the Chair would so rule. The Chairman ruled that the resolutions were debatable, and stated that the fact- that delegates had been instructed by their Clubs to vote a certain way did not render the dis? cussion out of order. E. F. Crayton favored the resolutions be? cause he believed that the plurality rule was the best, and thought the frequent elections that would be rendered necessary by the majority rule would generate bad feeling. He knew of no dissatisfaction over the re? sult of the primary elections held hereto? fore, and hoped no change would be made this year. Joseph B. Moore thought Mr. Crayton failed to represent the popular feeling of the Democracy of the County when he said there was no dissatisfaction over the result of the last primary election because of the plurality rule. He wanted the majority rule adopted, as he regarded it absolutely necessary for the future unity of the party. L. E. Campbell favored the resolutions because he thought the plurality rule was just, and best for all practicable purposes. He did not think the people would turn out to a second or third election, and could see no reason why the old rule should not be continued. H. M. Prince opposed the resolutions, and wanted the majority rule adopted. He regarded the system heretofore in vogue as a god-send to demagogues and tricksters, and thought it tended to lessen the confi? dence of the people in their party leaders. W. W. Russell moved that further speech? es on the resolutions be limited to five min? utes. T. S. Crayton moved to amend the motion by making it three minutes. After some little discussion the motica as amend? ed was adopted. M. B. Williams then reopened the dis? cussion of the resolutions, favoring the plurality rule as the best, and expressing the belief that no one would be opposed to it unless they desired to run as an indepen? dent candidate. J. L. Orr opposed the resolutions, and hoped the majority rule would be adopted, which he regarded in keeping with the spir? it and principles of the Democracy, and thought more general satisfaction would be secured by discontinuing tbe plurality rule. J. W. Norris was opposed to the resolu? tions and wanted the majority rule adopted. J. L. Orr then offered the following sub? stitute for Maj. Russell's resolutions : Resolved, That it is the sense of this Con? vention that every candidate at the primary election shall be required to receive a ma? jority of all the votes cast before he shall be the nominee of the Democratic party. P. K. McCully demanded the ayes and nays, and W. W. Russoll moved that the delegations from Clubs be allowed to east the full vote to which their Clubs were en? titled. Mr. Russell's motion was adopted, and the Secretaries proceeded to call the roll of delegates, at the conclusion of which the vote stood as follows; Ayes, 71 i ; Nays, 6?i. The Chairman declared the resolution adopted. P. K. McCully moved to reconsider the vote whereby the majority system was adopted. R. W. Simpson moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table. The ayes and nays were demanded, and upon the roll of delegates being called the vote stood as follows: Ayes, 08 2-11; Nays, 07 0-11. J. N. Brown offered a resolution regula? ting the manner of nominating candidates at the primary election. B. F. Whitner offered the following as a substitute, which was adopted: Resolved, That in nominations of candi? dates, where but one candidate is to he nominated, if no, candidate lias received a majority of the whole votes cast the two Candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast shall be voted for again by the Clubs. Where more than one candidate is to be nominated, as for County Commis? sioners and tbe popular branch of the Leg? islature, if the necessary number of candi? dates have not received a majority of tbe whole votes pr^t, double toe'number of those so failing to receive a majority', who have received the highest vote, shall be voted for again ; and so on until every can? didate shall receive such majority: W.'W. Russell offered the following reso? lution, which was adopted: Resolved, That tbe delegates to the State Convention be elected by the majority rule j just adopted. On motion, the Convention then went into an election for delegates to the State Convention. W. W. Russell and J. P. Smith were appointed tellers. On motion, the Convention proceeded to business while the tellers were counting the votes. T. II. Russell introduced a resolution ad? vocating the reduction of expenses in all the branches of the government. The res? olution was discussed by T. II. Russell, B. F. Cray ton, W. C. Brown a:ul E. B. Murray. Pending the discussion the tellers an? nounced that two delegates to the State Con? vention had been elected. The six names receiving the next highest vote were again submitted to the Convention. The discussion of Mr. Russell's resolution was then resumed, and after some discus? sion it was withdrawn. The tellers then reported the following names as having h;en elected to represent Anderson County in the State Convention : E. B. Murray, C. S. Mattison, H. I. Epting, E. M. Rucker, H. R. Vandiver. On motion, the live names receiving the next highest vote wcro elected as alternates, viz: W. S. Pickens, R. P. Clinkscales, J. L. Orr, T. A. Hudgens, W. H. D. Gaillard. M. P. Tribble introduced the following resolution endorsing Jame3 L. Orr as a can? didate for Congress from the Third Dis? trict: Whereas, Hon. James L. Orr has been suggested for the nomination for Congress from this District; and, whereas, we recog? nize his entire fitness for the position; therefore bo it Resolved, That the-Hon. Jamas L. Orr is the choice of this Convention for Congress from the Third Congressional District, and that our delegates to the Congressional Con? vention be, and they are hereby, instructed to cast the vote of this County for him so long as his name may be before the con men? tion. W. W. Russell moved to amend by atrik ing out the name of James L. Orr and in? serting the name of D. Wyatt Aiken. The resolution was discussed by W. W. Russell and W. C. Brown in favor of the amendment, and by W. S. Brown, R. W. Simpson, M. P. Tribble, E. M. Rucker, J. N. Brown and M. B. Williams in favor of the original resolution. The motion to amend was laid on the table, and the original resolution was adop? ted. On motion, the delegates to the State Con? vention were authorized to represent this County in the Congressional and Judicial Conventions. W. S. Brown introduced a resolution in? structing the delegates as to their votes in the gubernatorial nomination, which was laid on the table. On motion, the Convention adjourned. E. B. Murray, Chairman. W. W. Keys, ) c??,0i0.. R. R. Todd, ' j Secretaries. Towhvllle. Townvillecan boast of a monster in the way of a calf with three legs.Every school in the Fork is suspended.Mr. S. R. Johnston is making considerable im? provements on his premises in town... Three steam threshing and ginning outfits are owned in Townville.Cotton has re? ceived the first working, and is looking finely since the r^jent rains.Asageneral thing spring oats are a failure, but the full crop will turn out very well.Some of our best farmers think the wheat lias not suffer? ed so greatly from rust as was feared some time ago. There muy be a fair yield yet. Near thirty-five years ago some parties worked a mine of gold ore lying within a ? die of this place, and although the "dig? gings" panned out well according to the limited force and crude apparatus employed, the mining was suspended before the lode was discovered. A net profit of $7 by the hand per day was realized at that time, and such croppings justify the belief that there is a rich deposit or vein somewhere in the near vicinity. Gold hunters should inakw a note of this. D, State ami Congressional Nominations. Mr. Editor : The wisdom of the action of the County Convention, in recommend? ing no nominations by the June Conven? tion, is becoming more and more apparent every day. But our delegates may not be able to control the nomination of the State ticket, because other portions of the State may think differently. But in regard to Congressional nominations, the delegates should absolutely refuse to make any nom? inations whatever. We are evidently on the eve of an exciting canvass in this Con? gressional District, and it is due Mr. Aiken, our present representative in Congress, who has so faithfully served us for the last four years, and who is even now, at this very moment, and has been for many months, standing manfully at the post of duty, that he should be allowed ample time to vindi? cate his public career from the assaults which have been made upon it. It is no less due his opponent, Mr. Orr, that he should have equal opportunity to present his claims upon the suffrages of the people before any nominations arc made. Not only should no nominations be made at the present time, but the nomination for Con? gressman should be referred back to the people to be determined by primary elec? tion. This done, and the verdict will be satisfactory to all. Fair Put. "Means' Grass." Mr. Editor : Will you, or some of your agricultural readers, be good enough (ogive us an article on the nature, growth, hay? making qualities, or any other useful infor? mation pertaining to "Means' Grass?" To begin the investigation, I proposo to give you briefly tho history of a single plant, leaving the conclusions to those most interested. About the 15th of April, 1879, I observed from my seat in the car near Allston, where we had stopped a moment, a single stalk of " Means' Grass," about seven inches tall. Leaving my seat hastily I drew it from its place, without bringing with it a single root. It broke off above all the roots. After showing it as a speci? men of that grass to several gentlemen on board, a young friend politely rolled it in a bit of newspaper, wet it and laid it on the waterstand, where it remained until we reached Anderson. The next morning it was planted with some care in my garden, where it grew and nourished, without any other lubor or attention, except to pull the grass and weeds from about it. In a short time it not only threw out loots from the main stem, but put up new stems from these lateral roots until it covered about two and a half feet square, and matured seventy full grown heads, about six feet high. I saved all tho seed, cutting each head as it began to ripen, carefully avoid? ing the dropping of loose seeds to spring up when and where I might not desire to ex? tend the crop. Early this fpring every root remaining in the ground during the winter appeared to have received new impulses of life and vigor, and by the 25th of April had grown up to about knee high. I then cut and fed some to horses and cows, which devoured it greedily. The second growth is now over half-leg high, and will be ready tj cut again next week. While very young it resembles the growth of a stalk of dwarfed common corn, and afterwards re? sembles growing millet, with long blades, and a sof, crisp, juicy, canc-likc stem. Very productive, and exceedingly- prolific. My observation of its nature, growth and line qualities for feeding stock convinces me that it is beyond question a line forage grass. Uul its great tendency tu monopo? lize and spread itself?by root ami s;ced? over adjoining lands, prompts meto caution farmers against its free cultivation on the farm. Judging from the growth and ex? pansion of my stalk, 1 consider it capable of becoming a more odious pest than Ber? muda grass. Since my practical misgivings in the propagation of this crop restrains me from extending its culture for the present, permit me herewith to turn over to your disposal my first crop of "Means' Grass" seed. REED <k STEPKENS have just received a large lot of fine buggies. Call at their Shop on Main Street and examine them at once. j22P Horses and Mules to arrive and for sale by John E. Peoples. Any one desiring to purchase can be accommodated the latter part of this week or first of next, and those desiring to purchase on time can do so by giving satisfactory paper. 46?1 ? I am now selling my entire stock of Men' and Boys' Hats at New York wholesale prices, and all in want of Hats can save money by buying of me. C. A. REED, A'gt. An acquaintance of ours obtained relief when suffering with piles by using Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment, the best remedy for piles in the world. Price 50c. For sale by Wilhite & Wilhite, Druggists, Anderson, S. C. SUFFERERS, READ THIS : IF YOU arc afflicted with Neuralgia or Headache, j'ou can be speedily relieved by taking the Specific Neuralgine. Speedy in its action, entirely free from Opium and other Nar? cotics, it commends itself in being a3 inno? cent as efficient. Hunt, Raxkin* it Lamar, Wholesale Agents, Atlanta. For sale by Simpson, Reid & Co. "?aEU The duty off quinine did not save much, as that drug is not as extensively used as before the invention of Tabler's Portaline, to regulate the liver, and cure diseases arising from this diseased organ. Portaline will cure torpid liver. Price 50c. For sale by Wilhite & Wilhite, Druggists, Anderson, S. C._ THE MAKES A BOLT! ASTONISHING FACTS WORTH RZMEMBERING 1 LOOK AT OUK NEW PKICES! - mm ? -? CLOTHING! CLOTHING! AT rVcw Yovlc Cost ! 100 Elegant White Vests at 75c. 150 nice Summer Coats at 73c. 200 m light Summer Vests at 50e. 200 good Summer Pauls at 73c. 300 Alpaca Coats from $;..00 up. Linen Coats and Pants at COST ! Boys' Pants and Suits at COST ! Linen and Mohair Dusters at COST ! Our Immense Stock OF DRY AND FANCY GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES. COME AND LOOK AT OUR NEW GOODS AND NEW PRICES. WE SHALL OFFER Special Inducements IN LACES, GLOVES, HOSIERY, EMBROIDERIES, RIBBONS, TIES, SILK MITTS, FANS, PARASOLS. SLIPPERS ! SHOES ! SLIPPERS A large assortment of Beautiful Goods at Extremely Low Figures' It is our aim during the usual dull Sum? mer month' to oiler ESPECIAL great bargains, which our very large stock war? rants us to dn. ARNSTEIN & ROSE. Anderson. S. C. May 27, 1SS0. Hernia or Rupture Cured! Genuin?Stamped " I. B. SEELE Y, WARRANTED." Trado Mark. ^^ni?^***^&?giikred. %%%\% Ho. J A. ITo.SConctTt. Bo.I. So. 4. Ho.l, Seoly's Hard Rubber Trusses, made in every desirable pattern,shape or strength. Springs coated with hard rub? ber. Light, cool, cleanly. Freo from all sour, rusty or padding unpleasantness. Suspensory Bandages, Shoulder Braces. Adomiual Supporters, Sic. Complete assortment, for sale, by WILHITE WILHITE. :Z?t- Correct adjusfiiient a speciality, May 2U, l&U 45 1 ' MARBLE YARD. ALL persons wanting TOMBSTONES will do well to cull on me, as I have on hand all grades of Marble, and work all the new designs, I warrant niy work to give satisfaction. Trices to suit the times. \ am prepared to take, care of the County travel arid regular hoarding at reasonable rates at the Benson House, Meals 25 cents. Lodging 23 cents. TIIOS. M. WHITE. Feb. 26, 1880 ft ? NEW CANDIDATE -:o:o THE PARIS STORE Has been announced by its many friends and custo? mers who were in Town last wcelc and made their pnrcliases at this Store as THE LEADER OF LOW PRICES. HuNDREDS have already admitted that I am selliifg CHEAPER than any other House in Town, and, more than all, I AM FULLY DETERMINED NOT TO BE UNDERSOLD! My Stock is new and fresh, and all departments are complete ! EEMEMBEK! KEMEMBER! THAT YOU WILL SAVE MONEY By Examining my Stock before purchasing Elsewhere. Those who have not patronized me heretofore will do well by giving me a trial, whereby they will become convinced THAT I WILL GIVE THEM THE MOST GOODS FOR THE LEAST MONEY! I will close out a large lot of 600D PRiNTS IT IS YARDS FOR iE DOLLAR I COME, COME, COME, Every Man, Woman and Child who want none BUT GENUINE BARGAINS ! And Find Out That I Will Do What I Say ! Anderson, S. C, May 0,1 SSO. PARIS STORE. READY FOR SPRING AND SUMMER. WE have laid in an immense str.ck of all kinds of Goods, which we will dispose of at the LOWEST PRICES for the Cash, or on Time to prompt paying customers. We keep on hand a large supply of? GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Such as- DRY GOODS. BOOTS and SHOES, CLOTHING, NOTIONS, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, WOODENWARE, LEATHER, GROCERSES AND PROVISIONS, And a thousand other articles too numerous to classify. Give us a call, as we are not to be undersold by any house in che up-country. BARR & CO., NO. 10 GRANITE ROW,'ANDERSON, S. C. April 20, 18S0 11 CASH, CASH, CASH, -0 WE will sell Goods for Cash at the VERY LOWEST RATE, and as we sell only for CASH we can afford to give more for the same amount of money than if we had to run the risk of time sales. Our stock of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &&, Is complete. We have just received a large lot of New Orleans Syrup, Bacon and Flour, Which we are selling very low. We take COUNTRY PRODUCE in barter, and pay the highest prices for it. We have One Hundred Boxes of TOBACCO which we are selling very Cheap. FANT & BRO. Jan 15, lS.so 12 A FREE INVITATION TO ALL! YOI* are respectfully invited to call and examine our stock of GROCERIES?such as? SUGAR, COFFEE, FLOUR, BACON, and MOLASSES, Which we propose to sell at "Rock Bottom" prices. We also invite your attention to our stock of Staple Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, &c. We also keep a full line of FARMING IMPLEMENTS. Give us a call, and if you don't like our prices don't buy. We are agents for ZBLL'S GrTT-A-ItTO, Which is recognized to be one of the best Fertilizers on the market. We arc also agents for? OBER'S AMMONIATED BONE and ACID PHOSPHATE, Which we recommend as being equal to any Guano sold in this market. Don't fail to give us a call before buying. REED, MOORHEAD & CO. No. 7 Granite Row, Anderson, S. 0. Feb 12, 1880 27 THE OLD RELIABLE HOUSE STILL AHEAD. -o MR. W. A. CHAl'MAX has just returned from New York, where he has made a careful sclcctio.i of not only the BEST GOODS, bat the PRETTIEST and CHEAPEST that could he bought in all the wholesale houses in the Northern markets. He is still selling FOl'KTEEJT YARDS GOOD PRSXTS FOR ONE IIOELAR. Those who come early get the bargains. Also, remember that we luxve a full Mock .?f Cashmeres, Crepe Cloths, Alpacas, Empress C\oths, itc., in all shades and prices. Figured and Plain Piques, Lawns, Linen Lawns, Muslins, Nainsooks, Corded JaconeL?, And in fact, all other kinds of Summer Dross Goods, from 5e. up to the most costly goods that can be bought, or that any lady could want or wear. And dou't forget that our stock of SHOES is complete in every line, from the coarsest Brogans up to the vcrv finest and most elegant Slipper that could be wanted or worn by any lady. We still make a specialty of ZEIGLdtiK'S 1'tXIJ SHOES, and warrant every pair. Having bought the majority of my Goods early in the season, everybody will know I bought them low. So persons wishing to secure good bargains will give mc r. rail. My motto is to sell them low and they are sure to go. Latest styles in STRAW HATS, from the cheapest to the highest. Give me a call and he satisfied that you will get the most goods for the least money. W. A. CIIAP3IAX, Wavcrly House Building. March 11,1880