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E. B. MURRAY, Editor. THURSDAY MORNING, OCT. 14. 1880. TERMS: ONE YEAR.._I_-.81.30. SEE MONTHS_.- 75. NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET. FOR PRESIDENT. GEN. W. S. HANCOCK. OP PENNSYLVANIA. FOR VICE PRESIDENT. HON. W. H. ENGLISH, OP INDIANA. STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET. For Governor. Gks. JOHNSON EAGOOD. For Ueutenant-Governor. Gkk. J. D. KENNEDY. For Comptroller General. J. C. COIT, Esq. For Secretary of State. Col. R. M. SIMS. For Attorney General. Gkk. LEROY P. YOTJMANS. For Superintendent of Education. Mu. HUGH S. THOMPSON. For Adjutant and Inspector General. Get. ARTHUR M. MANIGAULT. For State Treasurer. Col. J. P. RICHARDSON. For Presidential Electors. At Large?Hon. John L. M; nning, Col. Wm. Elliott. First District?Gen. E. W. Moise. Second District?"Ron. C. H. Simonton. . Third District?J. S. Murray, Esq. Fourth District?Col. Cad. Jones. Fifth District?Son. G. W. Croft. y For Congress?Third District: Hok.D.WYATT ATKEN. For Solicitor?8th Judicial Circuit: Col. JAMES S. COTHRAN. COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET. . For the House of Representatives. > R, W. SIMPSON, - ' E. B. MURRAY, E. M. RUCKER, - H; M. PRINCE. ? For Judge of Probate. W. W. HUMPHREYS. For Clerk of Court. JOHN W. DANIELS. For Sheriff. JAS. H. McCONNELL. For School Commissioner. R. W. TODD. For County Commissioners. EZEKIEL HARRIS, J. H. JONES, R. M. BURRISS. - For Coroner. JOS. W. KEYS. < DEATH OF CAFT. THOMAS P. BENSON. Our commonity has seldom been more sorrow-stricken than by the announce? ment of the death of Capt. Thomas Prue Benson, which occurred under some? what mysterious circumstances in room 21 of the Palmetto Honse at Spartanburg, of which he was proprietor, on last Sat? urday afternoon. Capt. Benson, who appeared to be in excellent health up to s the afternoon of his death, complained of severe headache and feeling badly, so that instead of going to Greenvillo on some business connected with bis hotel he went up to his room to rest. A little before six o'clock the hotel clerk went to wake him as business required his presence. The room was locked, and after knocking the clerk forced the door. Upon entering the room he found Capt. Benson lying dead across the bed. A Coroner's inquest was held at which the : following note found in his memoran? dum book in the pocket of a suit whioh he did not havo on at the time of his death, was produced: S part an burg, June, 1880. ' To Alt Whom It May Concern: This is to, certify that I am losing mon? ey 6very day, ana I think that 1 never . will be able to pay all that I owe. For that reason I commit the deed. I am Thos. P. B enson. I wish to be burled plain aud quietly. Tkos. P. Benson. This led some to the conclusion that he ? 'had committed suicide, but the physi? cians who examined the stomach and brain gave the opinion that he died from congestion of the brain. The stomach and brain, however, were sent to Charleston for analysis, and the inquest adjourned to next Monday.. We have no idea that there is any truth in the theory of suicide or poison. The genuineness of the note found being disputed, differ? ent witnesses expressing different opin? ions on' that subject, and its date four * months ago giving it very little weight for this time. Capt. Benson's position also indicated some sudden attack, which would not have been the case with poison. Then the cause assigned was not operative at the time of his death. During the past three months his busi? ness was excellent, and on the 11th of this month, bnt two days after his death, he was to have removed to the laige new hotel in Spartanburg, because the Pal? metto House was not sufficient to accom? modate his business. He bad property to represent his indebtedness, and owed no one bnt friends who were ablo and perfectly willing to accommodate him as long as necessary, and to a larger amount if he bad occasion for it. These reasons seem to us conclusive that bis death was not a suicide. Capt. Benson was one of the most sin? cere, manly and honorable men we ever knew. He made friends rapidly where vev he went, and always retained them by his affable and admirable disposition and qualities. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and his habits and life were always up to the profession he made. He was generous, kind and affec? tionate?in fact, as pure a man as could be found. The greater portion of his life was spent in our midst, and it is there? fore particularly sad to our people that his death should be surrounded by a doubt, in which we do not share. On Monday afternoon tho remains of the deceased wore placed to rest in the Presbyterian cemetery at this place after appropriate funeral services, conducted by Rev. D. E. Frierson, in the presence of a very large assemblage of rela? tives and friends. The stores wero all closed, and the town boll tolled in re? spect to his memory. The bereaved family have the sincerest sympathy of onr people in thoir affliction. The Greenbackers and Republicans of Greenville County have combined and placed a County ticket in the field for November, consisting partly of Green backers and paitly of Republicans, as ibllows: For Senate, T. H. Cooke, Inde >eaient; For Representatives, W. B. Johnson, Republican, James Parry, rreenbacker, T. T. Westmoreland, Jreenbacker, J. B. Hyde, Republican; -\>r Clerk of Court, James P. Moseley, rreenbacker; For Judge of Probate, :>avid R. Speer, Republican; For Sheriff, f. P. Scruggs, Independent; For School 'ommissioner, Wm. M. Lenderman, rreenbacker; For Coroner, D. Sparks, Ireenbacker. The Republicans nomi iated their portion of the ticket in open invention, but the Independents and rreenbackers have sprung up without :ay sponsors for themselves. They are leir own nominees. The people of : reenvillo will do well to bury the whole jket so deep that no man on it will ever id for office again. Greenville owes it < Herself and to the State to crush this longrel ticket. It is the duty of every > imoorat and of all good citizens. TOWN DEMOCRATIC MEETING. The Anderson Democratic Club will be addressed in tbe Court House on Friday night, at 8 o'clock, by Judge T. J. Mackey. The ladies are especially invited as well as the general public. We hope there will be a full attendance, and can assure those who are present that they will be abundantly entertained. REPUBLICAN MEETING. The Republicans are to have a meeting at Anderson C. H. on Thursday, the 28th instant, at which Gen. J. C. Stoibrand, the Republican nominee for Congress in this District, will deliver an address. There will also bo other Republican speakers, and a hearing of Democratic speakers in reply has been arranged. We hope as many white and colorod people will be present as possible that the truth may be heard by all. GRAND DEMOCRATIC GATHERING. There will be a grand and final rally of the Democracy of Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens and Greenville Counties, at Honea Path, on Saturday, tho 30th inst. Gov. Hampton, Attorney General You mans. Col. Cothran and Mr. J. S. Murray have been appointed to address the meet? ing, and our people can rely upon having them present at that time. Gov. Hamp? ton has promised to come, and nothing short of Providential reasons; will pre? vent. The ladies are especially invited to attend the meetiug, and the citizens generally-are requested to go to it from as long a distance as possible iu each of the Counties. It is tbe only meeting in the up-country at which Gov. Hampton will apeak.__ COLORED DEMOCRATS DEFENDED. A shooting' scrape occurred on the southern outskirts of the city of Green? ville on last Saturday night about 8 o'clock, in which Eli Moore, colorod, was shot through the arm, and Alfred King, colored, through both bands, the right leg and in the left breast below the region of the heart. The shooting was done by white men in defense of several colored Democrats who had accompanied them to the Republican meeting at that place on that day, and who were wantonly at- j tacked by a crowd of colorod Republi j cans, of whom the wounded parties were a portion. Considerable excitement pre I vailed for a time among the colored peo- j pie, and Mayor Townes and tho police force repaired to the scene and quiet was restored. The men on horseback fled after the shooting. Sheriff Gilreath went in pursuit, and will arrest all parties who 1 participated in the much regretted occur | rence. King's wounds are serious. Since writing the above wo have re? ceived tho Greenville News of Tuesday, j in which we find the following card, which gives the facts about this unfortu? nate difficulty. The card is addressed to the editor, and Bays: In obedience to your suggestion,* the Fairview Club determined to turn out on the 9th in red shirts. This club was the only one which was out in redsnirts, and consequently was the object of the venom and outbursts of wrath from the time it entered Greenville till the attack upon it by the negroes as it was quietly passing out from Greenville. As the club rode in town they were cursed and abused from every street corner by crowds of colored people, who were very abusive of tho colored mon in our club who had on the red shirts, and they threatened repeatedly to tear ? off their shirts. This state of affairs was kept up throughout the day?our club disregarding the threats. After we left tbe stand or grounds, and as we were passing down Main street our club was stopped by a large crowd of negroes, who completely surrounded us ana threatened to tear tbe shirts off the negroes again, and one man seized the bridle on one of the horses ridden by a red shirt negro. This crowd was passed without a collision, whereupon our men rode to Cely's wagon yard and fed stock and ate supper. In the meantime we were informed that the negroes were in search of our club, and they threatened to kill tho red shirt negroes if they stayed there until night. This information comes from good authority, and the facts can be proven. After feeding and getting supper, we mounted and were quietly passing out of town, being followed by bands of negroes all the time. As the club nearea tbe Episcopal Church it was rocked by .par? ties unknown, as they could uot be seen, it being dark, We then passed on, and when wo reached Richland Creek one of tbe club stopped to get some cigars. While he was getting the cigars, the negroes, armed with knives, rails, pis? tols, rocks, etc., attacked the club, v-hen the club commenced firing in defense. The skirmish lasted not more than two minutes, the club riding off as soon as possible, being followed by rocks, shot and other missiles. These statements are made in a hurried and scattered way, but are true and can be substantiated. I hope you will give them room. J. T. Peden. Fairview, S. C, October 11. P. S.?A message from Greenville in? forms us that the negroes are still show? ing the bad spirit by threatening to come down in full force and mob the club. We are much obliged for tbe information, and shall try to be prepared to defend ourselves._ GEN. M. W. GABY. This distinguished gentleman has just returned from his sojourn in Virginia for recreation, and upon his arrival at his hoirnr in Edgeneld he at once took occasion to rebuke the spirit of Inde? pendence which has shown itself in some localities by writing and publishing the following card: Oakly Park, Sept. 25, 1880. To the Editor of the Charleston Mercury: I returned ou yesterday from the White Sulphur Spiings of West Virginia. A friend has just shown me a copy of your paper in which is my nomination as an In dependent candidate for tho office of Governor of this State. My position in regard to the mode and manner of the nomination of tbe present Democratic State ticket is a matter of record, also my determination not to run as an Indepen? dent Democrat under any circumstances. I therefore respectfully decline tho nomi? nation. I am the same Straightout Dem? ocrat I have always been, and each day confirms me more and more in the cor? rectness of my position. Your obedient servant, M. W. Gary. Of course, every one knew that Gen. Gary would not be an Independent can? didate, but wo admire the promptness with which he repudiates even tbe sug? gestion. Judge Cooko is an accomplished politi? cal dodger. Wo have known him in the Legislature speak on one side of a ques? tion and record his vote upon the oppo? site sido. The speech was intended for the Legislature and the vote for the peo? ple at home. It is no wonder that he is now running for two offices at one time. The p?ople of Greenville will do well not to be misrepresented by him any longer. Hon. D. Y. Wyatt Aiken will address I the citizens of Anderson County at the Fair Grounds on next Thursday upon current topics. Every citizen who c?m do so should attend the Fair on that day to hour the speech. The admission to the County Fair this year is only twenty fivo cents. We trust that our readers will show their appre? ciation of the reduction by all attending the exhibition._ We hope that all persons having fruits of their own growth will exhibit them at our coming County Fair, to let our people know the success which will at? tend fruit growing in this County. THE ELECTIONS ON TUESDAY. Up to the hour of going to pross we have been unabled to obtain by telegraph any news concerning* the Indiana and Ohio elections, although we havo made diligent efforts to do so. Tho Associated Press dispatches, in the Greenville News of yesterday, stated that tho returns up to midnight Tuesday indicated consider? able Republican gains in many sections of both States. Both parties, however, claim the victory in Indiana, while it is genorally conceded that the Republicans had carried Ohio. A very large vote was polled in both States, and it may yet turn out more favorable to tho Democracy than things now indicate. The election in "West Virginia, which was held on the same day, went Demo? cratic by a very large majority. THE RF3ULT TS GEORGIA. The election of State officers in Geor? gia on last Wednesday resulted in the triumphant re-election of Gov. Colquitt and tho entire Democratic ticket. Gov. Colquitt's majority is over sixty thou? sand, and two thirds of the Legislature elected favor tha re-election of Ex-Gov. Joseph E. Brown to the United States Senate, so that the voters of Georgia have shown themselves to be an eminently sensible and conservative people. By the way, it looks as though there was some cause for tho estimate placed by the Ma con boy on Gov. Brown's ability to carry out his purposes. At the timo the com? ments on Gov. Brown were fiercest two ; boys in Macou who we will, for conve , nience, designate as No. 1 and No. 2. met I on the streets of that city and began dis j cussing the situation by No. 1 asking No. i 2 if he believed that Gov. Brown would j ever get to heaven. No. 2 replied by j saying that ho did not know, but asked I No. 1 if the Ex-Governor had evor said he was going there. No. 1 in turn ex? pressed ignorance upon this point, and asked No. 2 why he had asked that ques? tion, to which No. 2 replied, because if bo has ever said he is going there he will do it, for he never failed to do whatever be wanted. Ex-Gov. Brown has been eminently successful, and has proven himself a Mise and useful statesman. Tho people of South Carolina heartily endorse the result of the Georgia elec? tion. THE REPUBLICAN POLICY. Those who imagine that there is little or no contest this year over the State and ! slectoral tickets in South Carolina are very badly mistaken. Only a few days ago Gen. Stoibrand, the Republican nominee for Congress in this District, gave the following intimation of Repub? lican policy in this campaign : "As Republicans, knowing our adver? saries by their acts in the past, it be? hooves us to prepare against Democratic arithmetic in the future, for it is by this sc: enco that the candidates upon the Re Eublican ticket have been counted out, owover large the majorities given them at the polls. We must appoint at once efficient enumerators in every township, to make lists of the voters, and designate therein all who are willing to disclose to the enumerator their preferred ticket. By repeating this classification ofjthe voters at the polls, by taking down the name of every voter when in the act of casting his ballot, the enumerators and poll watchers will be enabled to make oath, not only of the number of votes cast, but also to call before any investi? gating tribunal every Republican voter who appeared and cast his ballot at the election, and thus prove our case and preventjopponents, however expert in the Democratic election arithmetic, from each a walk over, as by our neglect and default, they have had heretofore." From this it will be seen that the most thorough organization is being effected by the Republicans throughout the State. The only remedy for this is a full vote by the Democrats and a careful watching of the polls. We can beat the Republican party and we must do it. Every man owes his tim s t nd service to the State in this cause. It will never do for a moment to run the risk of letting the old thieves and robbers back into power in South Carolina. Attorney-General Youinans attended the Darlington Court last week in the Cash-Shannon duel case, but failed to givo out a bill against any of the parties. The reason assigned for this course is that he could not obtain witnesses to send before the Grand Jury, and it is generally thought that this will be an end of the much-talked-of prosecution. It seems strange to. us that out of the thirty or forty persons present tho Attorney-Gen? eral could not procure the necessary tes? timony. It is much to be regretted that the prosecution hud not been vigorously pushed, for the law in this regard should be vigorously enforced to the end that the pernicious custom of duelling may be forever stopped in South Carolina. Judgo T. II. Cooke is a Green backer right. His desire for office is so strong that he runs for two offices at ono time. If he is not able to get tho position of Secretary of State on tho Greenbacker's ticket, he will content himself with a seat in the State Seuato from Greenville County as a Greenbacker. The sensible people of tho State may perhaps conclude to let some person who only runs for ono office at a time have these respective po? sitions, and not take the Judge from his practice. The case against Mr. A. A. Clisby in Edgefield County, for the killing of Dr. Bland, has been continued until the March term, in consequence of tho absence of a material witness for the State. The indict? ment against Mr. A. A. Glover, as accesso? ry to the killing, was quashed on motion of the solicitor. The Rev. Dr. Fulton, of Brooklyn, in? tersperses his sermons with the bitterest of political harangues, and recently ad? dressing a meeting in his house of wor? ship, the Brooklyn Tabernacle, said : ?'We ought to say to tho mon of tho South, 'This is your last chance. If you continue to misrule we will wipe out the States o f tho South. We will put you under Territorial Government, and wherever the flag of tbis Union waves it shall wave for freedom and equal justice." [Applause.] I suppose that will bo reported to-mor? row if nothing else I say is. 1 hopo it will be. I hopo it will go to tho very oars of tho Southern people. And I think that a Solid South means a weak-kneed North. Four years from now won't do. I have a dear lriend and a Democrat on this platform to-night, and I tell him that if he cares for the blood of his first born, if he cares for tho blood of my first born, if he cares for the memory of the first born of tho wholo country, let him pray for the election of James A. GarUold. [Applause.] But I beliove in tho tri? umph of right. I believe that if we talk right and pray right we can make this country solid for, God." This clergyman evidently knows more about tho gospel of hate than that of love. For vindictiveness and blasphemy wo think tho 'Rev. Doctor is entitlod to tho premium ? It should be notod that the very mer? chants, who the Republican organs toll us aro in a panic because they believe the South will .control the Government, bankrupt the country and kill business, are working liko beavers to sell all the goods they can to Southern merchants on the usual terms, A FRIGHTFUL COLLISION. The ItCBult of Bad Management of an Excursion Train. Pittsburg, October 10. A frightful collision occurred last night on the Pennsylvania Railroad, near the Twenty-eighth street crossing, by which nine people were killed outright. Eleven more have diod since, making in all twenty deaths, while as many more are dangerously hurt and, physicians say, cannot recover. In addition to these there are a largo number who are slightly injured. The first section of an accommodation train going East left tho Union Depot at 11.31 p. m., having a large number of passengers who had come to the city to participate in the closing exercises of the Exposition and to witness tho demon? stration. The back platform was so ciowded that the rear light could not bo seen by the engineer of the section fol? lowing. The first section stopped at the regular station at 28th street, whore they were delayed on account of another train which was on the next block. The sec? ond section camo along at a good speed, but, owing to the crowd on the back platform of the first section the signal lights were hidden from view, conse? quently the engineer of the second did not see the train ahead of him until ho was so near it that his train could not be checked in time to prevent a collision, and tho engine went crashing into the rear coach of the first section packed with human beings. The engine buried itself to tho very cab windows among the screaming, suffering men, women and children, mangling all who wore in its course. The boilerhead of tho colliding engine was burst off by tho shock, and scalding water and steam poured over the occupants of the cab as if bent on completing the terrible work that had gone before. It is impossible to describe the fearful scene that followed. The moans of the dying and wounded and the shrieks of those who had lost their friends were frightful. Word was imme? diately telegraphed to the mayor's office for assistance, and twenty-five policemen, with a full corps of physicians and wag? ons, were dispatched at once to the scene of the disaster, where they were soon busily employed in alleviating the sufferings of the victims and clearing away the wreck. The wounded who were unable to care for themselves were carried to the Soldiers' Hospital, but a short distance from the place of the acci? dent. A Horrible Death. A correspondent of the Charleston News and Courier, writing from Georgetown, S. C gives the following particulars of the burning to death of Mrs. Eastorling in that place on Friday morning, 1st in? stant: The fire fiend would seem to havo sin? gled out our town as the special mark of his devouring rage. Our community has just witnessed another disastrous confiagation, this time attended with a tragedy of the most heartrending de? scription. At 3 o'clock this morning a light was seen on the insido of the ice house owned by Mrs. Fanny Easterling, the northern end of which was used as a dwelling by herself and son. In a few moments the flames burst forth, and spread with frightful rapidity over the whole building. Mrs. Easterling's son managed to escape by dropping from the balcony of the third story to the ground, but she herself, all hope of escape from the rear being cut off, seemed completely dazed by the horror of hor situation. Before the flames had enveloped the frame of the balcony she re-entered the house and emerged again walking and acting like a persou in a dream, and paying no heed by word or sign to the agonized entreaties of the few bystanders who implored her to let herself drop, promising to break the violence of the fall. Her son, a lad some 12 or 14 years, maddened at the awful sight of his moth? er's misery made the most frantic exer? tions to extricate himself from the grasp of the friends who held him that he might rush back into the fire and rescue her from death. At length the flames sur? mounted the balcouy and swept in fierce sheets around her. Clasping her hands over her face and then throwing them out in a supplicating gesture she sank backward into the faery embrace. The fact that no means of escape was provided is due to the unaccountable delay in giving the alarm and to the fact that no ladders were near at hand. The origin of the fire, at first wrapped in mystery, is explained by Master Joe Easterling as follows: The night being cool, and there being no chimney in the house, a fire was built by himself and mother in a box filled with wot earth and sawdust. On retiring water was poured on it and the box shoved under the stairway. There can be no doubt that after smouldering for three or four hours the few sparks which had escaped extinguishment burst into a blaze, which swiftly grew into a seething mass of flames, filling the interior before break? ing through to the outside. The whole community is saddened by the awful calamity, marked by circumstances of such appalling horror, and the intensest sympathy is manifested for the orphan and penniless boy who only abandoned is mother in the hope of obtaining the means of saving her, and who was only prevented by force from rushing back to meet his own death. Our Uncle Sam, Cleveland, Ohio, October 9. Tho following telegram to John G. Thompson, Chairman of tho State Demo? cratic Committee, was received at the Democratic rallies throughout Ohio to? night : New Yokk, October 8.?Hon. J.- G. Thompson?It would delight me to meet tho Democrats of Ohio at Columbus on Saturday evening, but I could not ad? dress them. I, therefore, speak to them by telegraph as I must at present. It was my opinion in 1876 that if all the Ohio Democracy had known and bo leved in the strength of their cause Ohio would have been carried for the Democratic ticket. The error should not now be repeated. If every man will easure his own effort and sacrifice in o pending canvass by an extraordinary standard, the Ohio Democracy will give victory in advanco of the National con? test. Samuel J. Tilden. Lynch Law in Virginia. Richmond, Va., October 8. An account has reached here of an out? rage perpetrated a few nights since on a oman named Mrs. Massie. or her aughter, living in Nelson County, by two white men, Geo. Lowry and his brother-in-law, David Thomas, the latter whom is said to have robbed the house while Lowry committed the inhu? man act. The parties are reported to have been arrested, tried beforo a justice d committed to jail, but the officer aving them in custody was over-power by an armed body of citizens, who executed summary justice by banging both culprits to a tree near Massio's mill Nelson County. Heavy Registration. Tho registration books woro opened in Now York Tuesday, and 72,570 voters ere registered, which is 16,000 in ex 3&ss of the first day's registration in 1876. The World thinks this large registration indicates a vote of 200,000, and a Demo? cratic majority of 65,000 in the city, whilst the Times says "it is useless to guise the fact that so laige a registra? tion will be generally accepted hb favora? ble to Democratic success." The Times pects a registration of over 200,000 and a total vote of not less than 160,000. ? Tho Democratic vote in the North in .876 was 2,671,430. The Democratic voto the South at the same election was 014,160. Yet the Republican organs us that tho Democratic party finds only voters in the Southern States nd in New York city. Tho Republican organs lie in the face of mathematical facts. ROAD NOTICE. ALL Overseers who have failed to have their sections thoroughly worked out in August last, are hereby notified to have them worked out on or before the 1st day of December next; and all overseers are here? by notified to havo .the lposc rocks and roots thrown out of the roads. It. S. BAILEY, WM. S. HALL, N. O. FARMER. Oct 14,1880 14 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having claims against the Estate of .Tames B. Chaniblce, deceased, are hereby notified to present them to the under sinned, properly proven, within the time prescribed by law; and all persons indebted will make payment to Brown & Tribble, my Attorneys, immediately. NANCY A. CHAMBLEE, Oct 14, 1880 14-1 Administratrix OTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.? Notice is hereby given that the under? signed, Administrator with the Will an? nexed of the Estate of Robert B. Norris, deceased, will, on Wednesday, the 17th day of November next, apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County, for a Final Settlement and discharge from said Estate. JOHN CLINKSCALES, Administrator. Oct 14*1830. 14 5 Desirable Property for Sale. IOFFER for sale my PLANTATION and MILLS. There are about Fifty Acres of food Creek Bottom, and a good Two-story ?Welling, with all other good Buildings at? tached. Call on or address the subscriber, S. W. SHERARD, Moffattsville, S. 0. Oct 14,1880 14 3 Administratrix' Sale. BY virtue of an Order of the Probate Court, I will sell at the late Residence of James B. Chamblee, deceased, on FRI? DAY, the 29th day of OCTOBER next, the Personal Estate of said deceased, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Stock of Mules, Horse, Cattle and other stock; Corn, Fodder, Shucks ; Vehicles, Farming Utensils, and other articles. Terms of Sale ?Cash. Title of property not changed until paid for. NANCY A. CHAMBLEE, Oct 13, 1880 14-3 Administratrix. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. By TV. \V. Humphreys, Judge of Probate. Whereas, J. L. Brock has applied to me to grant him Letters of Administra? tion on the Personal Estate and effects of Mrs. Sallie Davis, deceased, These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Mrs. Sallie Davis, deceased, that they be and appear before me in the Court of Probate, to be held at Anderson C. H. on Friday, the 29th day October, 1880, after publication hereof, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 12th day of October, 1880. W. W. HUMPHREYS, J. P. Oct. 14. 1880_14_ 2_ Master's Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Anderson. In the Court of Common'Pleas. Jdhn C. Whitefield against Nathaniel Smith, John Owens and Tom Barr.?Complaint to Foreclose Mortgage. BY virtue of an Order from his Honor T. J. Mockey. Presiding Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit, to me directed in the above stated case, I will sell at Anderson C. H., S. C., on SALESDAY in NOVEMBER next, at public auction, the following de? scribed Real Estate, to wit: All that TRACT OF LAND, Lying on cast side of Brushy Creek, adjoin? ing lands of Mrs. Ellison, Joel Ellison, Mrs. Wilson, and others, containing eighty-five (85) acres, more or less, it being part of the land formerly occupied by Anthony Coats. Sold to foreclose mortgage. Terms of sale ? Cash. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Oct 13,1880 14 _3 Master's Sale* STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. In Court of Common Pleas. John C. Griffin, Plaintiff, vs. Ida L. Grif fiu, James E. Griffin, et al., Defendants. ?Complaint for Partition. BY virtue of a decretal order to me direct? ed in the above stated case, by Judge T. J. Mackey, Presiding Judge, bearing data 13th October, 1880, I will sell at Anderson C. H., S. C, on SALESDAY IN NOVEM? BER next, at public auction, the following described property, to wit: TRACT NO. 2, Containing Forty-two and one-half (424) seres, more or less. TRACT NO. 3, Containing Fifty-one (51) acres, more or less. The lands more fully described by plata of same which may be seen at the Master's office. Terms of Sale ?One-half cash ; the re? mainder on a credit of twelve months, with interest from the day of sale. Purchaser to give a bond with a mortgage of the prem? ises to secure the purchase money ? with leave to anticipate payment. Purchasers to pay extra for papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Oct 14,18S0 14 3 MASTER'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. Court of Common Pleas. Stacy McCarly and Eliza McCarly vs. A. A. Dean, Administrator, A. B. Towers, etal. ?Complaint for Partition. BY virtue of an Order ol' his Honor T. J. Mackey, Presiding Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, in the above stated case, I will sell at Anderson C. H., S. C, at pub? lic action on SALELDAY in NOVEM? BER next, the following described lands, to wit: TRACT NO. 1, Containing 43 acres, more or less, adjoining lot No. 2 and lt. B. Dean. TRACT NO. 2, Containing 03 acres, more or less, adjoining lot No. 1, J. S. Duncan, and others. TRACT, NO. 3, Containing 75 acres, more or less, adjoining No. 2. J. J. Stewart, and others. Terms of Sale?One-third of the purchase money to be paid in cash, and the remain? der on a credit of twelve months with in? terest from day sale, to be secured by bond and mortgage of the premises, with leave to anticipate payment. Purchasers to pay ex? tra for papers. Plats can be seen at the Master's office. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Oct 12,1880 14_3 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Samuel Hix, Administrator of tho Estato of Ste? phen Ford, Deceased, and his wife, Martha Hlx, Plaintiffs, against Matilda Martin. Pnlly Johnson, Kasta Hlx, Harriet Floyd, heirs of James Ford, deceased, to wit: Nettle Little, heirs of Henry Ford, deceased, to wit: Jas. Ford, William Ford, Alexander Ford, Martha Parker and Bartemeus Ford, and heirs of Elizabeth Abbott, deceased, to wit: William Abbott, John Abbott, Charles Ab? bott, Amanda Sjencer and Margaret Deaton, De? fendants.?Summons for Relief, <vc. To the Defendants. Matilda Martin, Polly Johnson, XasiaHix. Harriet Floyd, Nettie Little, James Ford, William Ford, Alexander Ford, Martha Parker, Bartemeus Ford, William Abbott, John Abbott, Charles Abbott, Amanda Spencer, and Marc*ret Deaton: YOU are hereby summoned and required to an? swer tho complaint in this action, a copy of which Is filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, at Anderson C. 11.. 8. C, and to s;r ?'e a copy of your answer on the subscriber at his office, Anderson C. H., S. C, within twenty days af? ter the service hereofiexclusive of the day of service; and if you foil to answer this complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiffs in this action will ap? ply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated Octobor 11, A. D. 1880. J. k. BREAZEALE, Plaintiffs' Attorney. [seal] John W. Daniels, C. C. P. Anderson, S. C. To tho absent Defendants, Nettie Little, James Ford, William Ford, Alexander Ford, Martha Parkor, Bartemeus Ford, William Abbott, John Abbott, Charles Abbott, Amanda Spencer and Margaret Deaton: TAKE NOTICE, That the complaint in this ac? tion, together with the summons, ol which the foregoing is a copy, was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Anderson County, South Carolina, on the 11th day of Octo? bor, 1830, and that the complaint is for the salo of the Real Estate of Stephen Ford, doceascd, for the payment of debt and for partition among his heirs. No personal claim is made against you. J. E. BREAZEALE, PlaintifTa' Attorney, Anderson, S. C. Oct 14,1880 1 C JEWELRY. ANEW and complete stock of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. Please call and sec it. Also, a nice assortment of Pistols. Satisfaction guaranteed. J. A. DANIELS. Sept 30, 1880 )2 tf MASTERS SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County In the Court of Common Picas. E. P. Earle, Administrator of the Estate of F. E. Harrison, deceased, against Mrs. E. P. Harrison, James Harrison, and others.?Complaint to 'Sell Real Estate to pay Debts and Partition. PURSUANT to an order of sale to rac directed, in the above stated case, I will sell at Anderson Court House, S. C., on S A LED AY IN NOVEMBER next, at public auction, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property a9 the Real Estate of the late F. E. Harrison, de? ceased, to wit: NO. 1, the Homestead, in the fork of Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers, with all the Ferry rights across both rivers, including flats and landings, and containing two hun? dred and fifty-five (255) acres. NO. 2, the Ned Majors' Tract, containing seventy acres, (70), more or lass. NO. 3, the Ben Wright place, containing (150) one hundred and fifty acres, more or less. NO. 4, the Henry Caldwell place, con? taining (1G0) one hundred and sixty acres, more or less. NO. 5, The J. J. Lewis place, containing (90) ninety acres, more or less. NO. 6, the Smith Tract, containing (98) ninety-eight acres, more or less. NO. 7, the Thomas King Tract, contain? ing (205) two hundred and five acres, more or less. NO. 8, the Hanks and Sullivan plare, containing (160) one hundred and sixty acres, more or less. NO. 9, the Jeff. Brown and Hix placo? containing (225) two hundred and twenty five acres, more or less. NO. 10, the Jim Croraer place, containing (125) one hundred and twenty-five acres, more or less. Rock Mills Lands East of Seneca and Savannah Rivers. NO. 11, the Tony Williams place, con? taining (225) acres, more or less. NO. 12, the Rush place, containing (10G) one hundred and six acres, more or less. NO. 13, the Ferry Place, containing (235) two hundred and thirty-five acres, more or less. Except the landing and Ferry rights. NO. 14, the Clark place, containing (183) one hundred and eighty-three acres, more or less. Fork Lands, Beaverdam Lands, known as the Mason Place, except No. 16. NO. 15, the Herring place, containing (155) one hundred and fifty-five acres, more or less. NO. 16, the Tippens' place, containing (495) four hundred and ninety-five acres, more or less. NO. 17, the Hans. Harrison place, con? taining (238) two hundred and thirty-eight acres, more or less. NO. 18, the Peter Jones place, containing (209) two hundred and nine acres, more or less. NO. 10, the Mason place, containing (338i) three hundred and thirty-eight and one-half acres, more or less. NO. 20, the Haynie place, containing (190) one hundred and ninety acres, more or less. NO. 21, the Barksdale place, containing (165) one hundred and sixty-five acres, more or less. NO. 22, the Gooding place, containing (14) fourteen acres, more or less. Terms of Sale?One-third cash; the re? mainder on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale, to be secured by mortgage of the premises, and insurance of the dwelling on Tract No. 1, and such other buildings as may be deemed necessary, with the right to pay all cash, or anticipate pay? ment at any time. Purchasers to pay extra for papers. Plats of the several Tracts may bo seen at the Master's office. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Oct 12,1830_14_3_ EXECUTOR'S SALE ? OF Tail Town FioA BY virtue of the power contained in the last Will and Testament of Rev. Ja? cob Burriss, deceased T win sell at Ander? son C. H., on SALEb*. .0 NOVEMBER next, separately, THE TWO LOTS, With the Valuable Stoircrooms thereon, known as NO. 7 GRANITE 1ROW, and NO. 9 GRANITE ROW, in the Town of Anderson, east side of the Public Square, and running back to Mc Duffie Street, bounding lots of Wm. G. and Wm. B. Watson on the north, and P. A. Masters on the south. The boundaries and rights of purchasers will be more particu? larly defined on day of sale. Terms of Sale?One-third cash, and bal? ance on a credit of twelve months, with in? terest from the 1st of January next, when possession will be given, to be secured by a Mortgage of the premises and insurance, the policy to be assigned. WM. BURRISS, Executor. Oct 7, 1880_13_4_ CLERKS SALE. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Faiefield. In the Court of Common Pleas. William A. Clark and James A. Clark as Executors, of the last Will and Testament of Henry Clark, dee'd, Plaintiffs, against William M. Clark Hattie, Clark, Mamie Clark, John Clark, Katie Clark, James Clark, Jr., William H. Clark, Fannie C. Clark, John B. Clark and Starling Glenn, Defendants. BY virtue of a Decretal Order to me di? rected in the above stated case by his Honor J. H. Hudson, Presiding Judge, bear ing date 2tst September, 1880, l will sell, at public auction, at Anderson C. H., S. C, on SALEDAY IN NOVEMBER next, the following described TRACT OF LAND as the Real Estate of Henry Clark, deceased, to wit: All that Tract known as the "Ham? ilton Merrett Tract," containing one hun? dred and fifty-four (154) acres, more or less, situate in the County of Anderson, on waters of Big Beaver Creek, on the south side of the road between Fair Play and Anderson C. H., and bounded by lands now or lately owned by J. A. Whitner, Benj. Holland and others. Terms of Sale?One-third of the purchase money to be paid in cash ; the balance pay? able in one and two years, with interest from day of sale. Purchaser to give bond and mortgage of premises to secure balance of the purchase money, and to pay extra for papers. JOHN W. DANIELS, C. C. P. Anderson County, S. C. Oct 7,1SS0_13_4__ Master's Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Anderson. In the Court of Common Pleas. William Lucius Glenn, Plaintiff, against Mrs. Martha Glenn, Clarissa A. Murphy, ct al., Defendants.?Complaint to Partition and Sell Real Estate. BY virtue of a Decretal Order in the above stated case to me directed by Ins Honor T. J. Mackev, Presiding Judge, bearing date the 4th October, 1880, I will sell at Anderson C. H., S. C, on SALEDAY IN NOVEMBER next, the following de? scribed property as the Real Estate of James W. Glenn, deceased: LOT NO. 1, containing seventy-ono (71) ncrcs, more or less, situate, lying and being in the County of Anderson and State aforesaid, and ad? joining lands of Henry Gentry, John R. Armstrong, Mrs. Hays and Lots No. 2 and 3 of said real estate of James W. Glenn, deceased. LOT NO. 2, containing fifty-seven and three-fourths (57J) acres, more or less, situate, lying and being in the County of Anderson and State aforesaid, and adjoining lands of Mrs. Hays, James A. Hall, E. B. Hall, Henry Gentry and Lot No. 1 of said real estate of James W. Glenn, deceased. LOT NO. 3, containing forty (40) acres, more or less, situate, lying and being in the County of Anderson and State aforesaid, and adjoin? ing lands of John R. Armstrong, James A. Gray, Henry Gentry and Lot No. 1 of said real cstato of James W. Glenn, deceased. Terms of Sale?Cash. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Oct 7,1880 13 4 EVERT DAT DURING THE C0MIN8 MONTH 1 BRILLIANT DISPUT OF FILL HOVELTIES Will be Presented in the Vast and Attractive Establishment of -A? LESSER. HEADQUARTERS FOR LOW PRICES! I shall place on Exhibition the m;myRich and Beautiful Articles, which have been bought with Care and Taste, thus enabling Ladies by a single Promenade through my Euilding to inform themselves as to the LATEST STYLES for FALL and EARLY WINTER WEAR. Especial attention is- called to our as? sortment of FIXE DRESS GOODS. Black Dress Goods'of every de? scription, including BLACK FRENCH CASHMERE, MONIE and CREPE CLOTHS, MOHAIRS, ALPACAS, BLACK SILKS, Etc., Etc. DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT, Such as Bleacbings, Sea Island Sheet? ings, Calicoes, Shirtings, Drill.-*, is very inviting; and I will duplicate any bill from Atlanta or Charleston. JEANS AND CASSIMERS. I am agent for the Celebrated ATHENS JEANS, best value for the money in the country; I have also a great many brands of Northern and Kentucky Goods. We can save you 10 per cent, on Cassimeni. B^Ooiue and buy your Jeans from me. BLANKETS, BLANKETS! You can buy from me a White or Gray Blanket, either ten or twelve quarters wide, much below their value, having purchased early in August. ATHENS CHECKS. I am agent for the Athens Checks, heaviest and best made. I will at all times sell them at Factory prices. HIGH SHOALS YARN, Also made at Athens, Ga., is given up to have no equal. Every bunch warranted to give satisfaction, or money refunded. CLOAKS AND SACCIUES. Full line of Cloaks in Blajcle-"Se?vei, all the way from S2.00 >j"f25,00. Felt Sacques, all wool and all shades, very cheap. SHAWLS, SHAWLS! No Lady should pass me by if in need of a Shawl. This Department is full. Zephyr shawls, in all shades, from 95 cents to $4.00. CORSETS, CORSETS! I can show a very large line of Corsets. Try one of our " CHOICE," only 45 cents. Best goods made for the money. HOSIERY, HOSIERY !S Ladies' and Children's in all Prices and Colors. A very fine line of Gents' Half-Hose. BUTTONS, BUTTONS! There is no end to our Button stock. Every Lady can match Dress Goods and Buttons. GLOVES, GLOVES! In this line I can present to our many customers a very complete stock of Gloves. I keep the celebrated Alexan? der Kid in all colors. Every pair war? ranted not to rip or tear; if so, money refunded. RIBBONS, RIBBONS! In all the Latest Shades, from the cheap? est to the finest. WHITE, RED and OPERA FLANNELS In abundance, commencing from 18 cents and up. Opera Flannels in all colors. SHOES, SHOES! BOOTS, BOOTS! Your special attention is called to our Boot and Shoe stock. Special care has been taken to purchase no " Paper Soles," so that every Shoe will give satisfaction. I am agent for the celebrated make of DALSHEIMER PHILADELPHIA FINE SHOES, Every pair of which is warranted. Bring on your measures for your Ladies' and Gents' Shoes; also, for Boys' Boots. TRUNKS and VALISES! I buy direct from the Factory, and, therefore, save the profit of the middle? man. Trunks range in prices from 75 cents to $9.00, and Valises from 60 cents to $2.25. GENTS' HATS! My stock consists of every style imagi? nable, from the finest to the commonest. Give me a trial before you purchase, and save 50 cents on each hat. GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS! Such as Ties, Cravats, Socks, Shirt?, Drawers, Collars, Cuffs, Handkerchiefs. I offer to the trade the "GLOBE" Un laundried Shirt for 75 cents, each made from the best materials, and when once tried will prove satisfactory. LADIES' SUN-BONNETS! Somethiug new?in all colors?made in handsome style ? material, if pur? chased, will cost the amount asked for a ^ounet. Price only 50 cents. CLOTHING! CLOTHING!! Anticipating a great demand for FALL CLOTHING, I have purchased an im? mense stock of SUITS and OVERCOATS for MEN'S, YOUTHS', BOYS' and CHILDREN'S Wear, and am now prepared to meet the demands of all who want Fall Clothing. I have elevated the standard of lieady-Made Clothing by producing Garments of Faultless Shape and Perfect Finish, such as could not be previously found outside of a Merchant-Tailoring establishment, and at about one-half the price you would have to pay to have them made to measure. Any goods purchased from me and not proviug satisfactory can be exchanged or money will be refunded. THE PARIS STORE Is Acknowledged by its many Patrons to be the LEADER of LOW PRICES And will at all times offer Goods LOWER THAN THE LOWEST! And at ROCK-BOTTOM FIGURES! ff&- Come to see Me, and get some BIG BARGAINS! .A. LESSER, BAKIS STOKE. Oct 7,1880 13