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E. B. MURRAY, Editor. THURSDAY MORNING, NOV. 18, 1SS0. ~~ TEBMS: ONE YEAR..S1.S0. SIX MONTHS.- 75. Gen. Grant says that a distinguished South Carolina Democrat did more to elect Garfield than any Republican, and the worst of it is that numerous North? ern and Southern Democrats and Repub? licans believe that he is half correct in this judgment. ^ Gov. Wiltz, of Louisiana, has appoint? ed ex-Chief Justice J. C. Manning, ofthat State, United States Senator iu the place of Judge Spofford, deceased, who was contesting Kellogg's seat from that State. This means a renewal of tho fight on ' Kellogg this winter. Georgia has a way of doing sensible things. The Legislature of that State on last Monday elected Ex-Gov. Joseph E. Brown United States Senator over Gen? eral Lawton, of Savannah, on first ballot, by a vote of 146 to 64. Gov. Brown is an eminent, able and honorable man, who wHl command a high position *in the Senate. There will scarcely be enough Repub? licans iii the next Legislature to let us know how a South Carolina Republican looks. The Senate will stand 32 Demo? crats to 2 Republicans; and tho House 120 Democrats to 4 Republicans. The joint ballot will stand 152 to 6, a Demo? cratic majority of 146. This will do very well for South Carolina. There would bo just as much reason and good'sense in the Church surrender? ing to the devil because wickedness often predominates over good, as there is in any man who believes in the principles of Democracy leaving the Democratic party b.. ? ause the Republicans have been successful. Be men and remain firm in the support of principle. Thennfair operation of the Electoral College system is again detrimental to the Democratic party. Gen. Hancock re? ceived 150,000 votes more than Garfield, and yet Garfield gets 212 Electoral votes und Hancock only 156. Those figures, however, are interesting as showing that the Democratic party is really the stron? gest party in the United States. Gov. Colquitt has waked up the Repub? lican press by the portion of bis inaugu? ral address in which he deplored the de? feat of Gen. Hancock as an evidence of the decline of the Republic, and ex? pressed the fear that sectionalism would be perpetual through Northern intoler? ance of the South. These sentiments, which are only cutting because they are true, coming from such an eminently conservative man as Gov. Colquitt, should cause the Northern population to reflect and lay aside that intolerance which is destined to prove the bane of both sections. The session of the Legislature, which convenes on next Tuesday, will be an important one for the people of South Carolina. It should be a short, business? like session, taking up the crudities of the present law only so far as they are detrimental to the public interest, and paving the road for a Constitutional Con? vention. Tho session should be econom? ical, and the taxes reduced to the very lowest point consistent with the honor of the State. The people should be satis? fied with this, and nothing short of it. We will, from time to time, keep our readers posted as to events of interest during tile session. It is related of Julius Caesar that in tho midst of his great battle with the Nervii he saw one of his soldiers running from the enoiny, whereupon he instantly seized the man and, turning him around, said: "The enemy is in that direction." We think ' any one who would turn cer? tain timid politicians, who are about to desert the Democratic party, around and once more show them the Republican enemy would perform a service to their country. These men are acting like tho Southern Democratic party is the enemy of the country, for it is the party they seek to break up. Remenfber, gentle? men, the Republican party is tho party of fraud, corruptiou and rings. It is the party of usurpation, force and centraliza? tion. It is the common enemy, and every lover of constitutional government should try to overthrow it. Do not seek to correct an evil by surrendering to the evil-doers. The Democratic party was only defeat? ed by the loss of the vote of the State of New York. The vote of that State was secured to the Republicans by the frauds and manipulations put forth at tremen? dous expense, and which are not likely to occur again. Last year Cornell was elected Governor by the Republicans over Gov. Robinson and John Kelly by a plurality vote, although Robinson and Kelly together had near forty thousand majority over him. Thus the State, though casting an ovei whelming Demo? cratic majority, went into the hands of the Republicans, and enabled them to work tho machinery necessary to carry tho State for Garfield this year. The next electiou for Governor may unite the Democrats of Now York, and, if so, the strong probability is that the State will then go Democratic. With a Democratic Governor and a fair election we would carry New York in the next Presidential election as we did in 1876. True states? manship now in the Democratic party will seek to recover tho States we have lost rather than to politically disband the States we have. No army ever won a battlo by disbanding, and no political party will ever achieve success by join? ing its opponents. The Democratic party is hard to kill. It has existed ever since tho foundation of tho government, and to-day has more voters in its ranks than any other party in the United States. It has seen the rise and fall of the Federalists. It has seen tho growth and prosperity of tho Whig party, and lived to see it a thing of tho past. It lias seen tho Know Nothings and numerous independentisms flit across the political stage and go out for? ever, but it is alive, and will yet again control this government. It is as sure to act as pall-bearer for tho Republican par? ty as the institutions of America are sure to stand. This party is the party of tho people and of the Constitution. Its life is inseparable from the well-being of our Union. It is founded purely on prin? ciple, and like truth, "though crushed to earth will rise again.'' The troubles which have latterly overtaken the party will only tend to purify and bring it back to the grand doctrines ot liberty and law, which have always been its corner stone and crowning glory. Tho combined ;>ower of money, rings and force may . riumph temporarily, but tho day is not i'.ir distant when this government will .igain be controlled by tho party which, created its greatest glory, which is in ? sympathy with its grandest principles,' und which is destined yet to carry our system to a moreperf. ct development. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. what haaitton says. The following to the Editor of the Greenville Daily News was received from Senator Hampton in reply to enquiries addressed to him, as to his opinon : Whether the South should remain sol? idly Democratic, and Whether he would support the attempt to count New York for Hancock. Columbia, November 13th, ISSb. My Dear Sin: In reply to your ques? tions, I answer that I think it very ini Bortant, especially to tho South, that the lemocratic party should retain its organ? ization. The fact that our friends of tho North were not able to give us as large a vote as they hoped for is no reason that we should desert them. The policy of the party will be dictated by future events. I regard the Presidential election as settled, and I should oppose an}' action looking to a coutost on mere technical grounds as revolutionary. Wade Hampton. col. aiken fav011s a solid neutrality. In response to similar questions differ? ently put??whether he thought the South should adhere solidly to tbo Democratic party and whether he favored the count? ing in of Hancock via New York, Con? gressman Aiken replies: Cokesbury, S. C, November 12, 1S80. To the Editor of the Daily News: Yours of tbe 10th instant awaited me on my re? turn from my plantation to-daj'. Y'ou propound to me two questions, to both of which I unhesitatingly answer, "No," loudly, qualifying my reply to tho first by saying not in a partisan sense. If you desire to know my political opinions read the letter I wroto the News and Courier almost a year ago. And if you want some reading that is inoro Pickwickian than Pickwick himself, read tho editori? als ofthat blustering sheet from that day to this and see how easily they have jumped from one side to tho" other of tho political fence. I know more about the rank and file of tho Northern Democracy than all the Editors in South Carolina, and never had any faith in them. They are a party with a name, but without a principle. Wo Southerners, Democratic to the core upon principle, have pinned our faith to that name or mere shadow, and of course have lost by it. 1 have long contended that the South should become more nationalized and lay less stress upon "the principles for which Lee and Jackson fought." Suppose you and I believe in State rights, secession, strict construction, "blood and thunder" and all else upon which we attempted to found a Southern Confederacy, what sense is there in "kicking against tho pricks ?" I never had the faintest hope of Hancock's election, but had I said so, the wiseacres of the State would havo sworn I was not feal to the party. Indeed, when in a retired, seclusive locality in my own district I ventured to couusol with some of my friends, and predict future events, it was heralded to tho world, and by no paper with more zest than your own, that I was a renegade and should bo run out of the "party." Now that their hind? sights are in front what do some of these same wiseacres say ? Nothing of any consequence, but thoy are all ready to watch "which way the cat jumps." I need not worry you with a long epis? tle, but will simply saj', I believe the South in Congress should have nothing to I do with partisan entanglements, but stand alool until the time to vote, and then upon all questions of national impor? tance cast a solid vote for what they be? lieve to be right, regardless of the fact whether tbo issue was Democrat or Re? publican in a partisan sense. In this way we could bold a balance of power that would result in our being courted by both parties North, and enable us fre? quently to dictate terms upon important issues. But many Southerners in Con? gress would follow the Democratic party as Gov. Perry said he would follow tho State in 1861, and "you know how this was yourself*" Very respectful ly, D. Wyat Aiken. governor's perry's idea. ? To the Editor of the Daily News:?1 am pleased, Mr. Editor, with' the eastigation you and your correspondents havo given the Charleston News and Courier and its backers for proposing that South Caroli? na should separate from tho Solid South and go over to the Northern Republican, party and make terms with them ! The editors of the Charleston News and Courier and their backers seem to think that it would be to the interest of South Caroli? na to play this fantastic trick before high Heaven! Benedict Arnold, whilst in command of an important military sta? tion at West Point during the American revolution, bad a similar thought and feeling. *He saw the Continental army in great distress, suffering greatly for food aud clothing, and he came to the conclu? sion that it would be to his interest to separate himself from that army and go over to the British army and make terms with its commanding general ! He did so, and his name all the world over has become the synonym of all that is unpa? triotic, treacherous and base. The editors of tho Charleston News and J Courier are not natives of South Carolina. The one is an Irishman and the other an Englishman. Some exenso may be made for their proposed erratic course on this ground. They do not properly under? stand the honor and fidelity of political parties in a Republican government. Their wise mentor Simonds is a native, but ho is a. banker and looks at the sug? gestion in a commercial point of view, just as Benedict Arnold did. The South is solid for an honest, con? stitutional, good government, and will remain solid until this is obtained, by tho election of a Democratic President, and a majority in both Houses of Con? gress. The Soulbern States are solid against imperialism and centralization, against General Grant and a permanent President for life. If Gartield's admin? istration is wise, just, honest and consti? tutional, there will be no factious oppo? sition to it in South Carolina. Your criticism of the Charleston News and[Courier for changing its policy is cor? rect. Some months ago it denounced in strong terms my suggestion about not employiug Radicals, and the .day before the election In Charleston, advocated the measure as one of necessity and civiliza? tion. B. P. PEnnv. Sans Souci, Novonibcr 11th, 1SS0. judge mackey's judgment. Judge Mackey is an idol of newspaper men inasmuch as judicious tapping will always elicit something interesting. In tho course of a conversation with a re? porter for tho Daily News, he gavo some interesting facts regarding the proposed contest of the vote of New Y'ork. He states that tho Democratic Committee have in their possession proofs of the col? onization of 22,000 voters from Vermont, Massachusetts, the District of Columbia and other points, and havo the details of the movement, tho lines thoy traveled over, tho railroad tickets they used, and other overwhelming evidence which will be laid before Congress. The Judge thinks the Solid South should stand by tho Democracy now. Having faltered once in 187G, we would lose the confidence of tho National party by another failure to support it in its ef? forts to obtain justice, and discourage our friends to the point of deserting us and allowing tho North to solidify sure enough, in support of centralization of government, tho two parties dividing tho spoils of the South. Congress, ho says, can easily get behind the returns and demon? strate to the satisfaction of tho country the means by which tin* Republicans ob? tained their apparent victory. Judge Mackev is a vigorous defender of John Kelly, who, ho considers a much maligned man. He states that the real history of tho nomination of Grace for Mayor of New Y'ork, is that under the compromise .between the two factions, Irving Hull was to name twelve men from whom Tammany was to select the nominee. Mr. Grace being among tho twelve was chosen. A. II. Stephens has described John Kelly as the most spot? less party leader ho ever knew, and Judge Mackey thinks tho description a peculiarly just one. In all tho bitterness of the attacks made upon him, not oven the New Y'ork Herald has dared to assail his personal character. Kelly spent his money freely for Hancock, and Hancock himself has the highest opinion of him, and has frequently expressed it. Judge Mackey ascribes tho headway made by tho Republican parly North to two causes. One of them was'ihe failure of the Democratic party to de clare for a tariff protecting the industries by which 600,000 men live, for feai of offending tUo West. This policy, however, while not gaining a vote in tho West, alienated tho great mass of tlieso working men. He argued at more length than th'j columns .of the Daily News will hoar, to convince the wielder of the pencil that the popular idea that a protective tariff raises prices I to consumers is erroneous, his theory being that protection stimulates borne competition, which lowers prices more rapidly and surely than all the free trade in the world, and he adduced many in? stances, such as saws, calico, etc., cheaper now than before the war, in support of his claim. The other reason, he thinks, is tho thoroughly satisfactory administration of President Hayes, who goes out of office with an unsullied name. The easy re? sumption of specie payment under his administration told at the North. Tho Judge thinks that we at least should hold him in grateful remembrance as the res? torer of civil rule. Another point in his favor is that he had the decency to "go west" and avoid saying anything for Gar? field. His travels North lead him to believe that the Solid South is feared by the masses only on account of its proposed sol? idarity for free trade. Tho "bloody shirt" issuois entirely forsaken. "Tho Solid Nort," said tho Judge, "is a myth." He then went on to state as the result of elaborate calculations that a change of four per cent., or four men in every hun? dred voters, would givo the North to tho Democracy. Less than 3 per cent, will change Obio.'and 2* per cent, will carry Now York handsomely. It is idle, ho thinks, to call a section, only a portion of which is held, and that by so frail a tcnuro, "solid," or.to call the Democratic party with its strength so nearly eqnal its opponents, in anywise "dead." AJf INTERESTING TALK WITH SENATOR M. C. BUTLER. The Columbia correspondent of the Netv* and Courier, writing under date of Novem? ber 12th, gives the views of Senator M. C. Butler on the political situation as follows: Question: Well, General, what do you think of the result of the late elections ? Answer: Very badly of the result of the Federal elections. With the result in South Carolina I am quite well satisfied. Q. What, in your judgment, will be the attitude of the Solid South towards Gar field's administration ? A. That depends upon the attitude of Garfield's administration towards the Solid South. If Garfield will treat the South with fairness, as he does other sections of the Union, the South will give him no trouble, j He can't do us any great harm if he had a mind to. He is much more dependent upon the South for success in the measures of his administration than the South is upon him for anything, and, as I have said, if he will treat the South fairly her representatives will scarcely throw obstacles in his way. All this stulf about conciliating the South is nonsense. The South asks no "conciliation." Her people are not spoiled children. All that they ask is common fairness and com? mon justice at the hands of the Radicals or anybody else. She is as able to take care of herself as any other section of the Union, and if this eternal pratingaboutthe "South? ern policy" of this man or "that had been done away with long ago the whole coun? try would have been better off. Q. You do not apprehend, then, that the Radical majority in Congress will attempt to reconstruct the South ? A. Not a bit of it. In the first place I am not sure the Radicals have a majority in Congress. I think we shall retain control of the Senate by a small majority, and Rad? ical clerks of the lower house have set us some valuable lessons in the preparation of the lists of members preparatory to an or? ganization of the House, and it is by no means certain we shall lose the House. But suppose they have a majority, what greater reason is there for reconstructing the Gov? ernment of South Carolina than of New York? We are either in the Union, upon the same terms as New York, or we are not in it at all. If we are, then any ?"recon? struction" of South Carolina which did not apply equally to New York would be revo? lutionary, and the'money-changers of the country are hardly prepared for that. No, I do not apprehend any attempt at recon? struction, and, if there should be, it will fail ignominously. Q. Do you think the present attitude of the two sections towards each other is desi? rable and advantageous to either ? A. What do you mean by present atti? tude? Q. I mean is it desirable that there should be a solid South against a solid North, or vice versa. , A.*I do not think such an attitude desi- j ruble or advantageous to either section. But are you .not mistaken in assuming such an attitude ? The two parties at the North are very nearly evenly matched in point of numbers, and so they are in the South. So there can be no "solidity" whilst this is the case. The white people of the South are solid because the Radical majority mede them so. They are so not entirely because they arc Democrats, but in self-defence, to protect themselves against the negio domi? nation which the Radicals set up over them. That is the only immediate issue in the South, and just sodong as there is a menace or possibility of negro governments being restored in the South just so long will her white population remain solid. And on the other hand, just so soon as we have guarantees from ang authoritative source, Northern Radical or Northern Democrat, against a restoration of carpet-bag negro State governments, iust so soon will that solidity dissolve, and not before. It appears to me that this is one fact about which the Northern people ought to have been con? vinced before this. Let Mr. Garfield and his advisers show by his treatment of the South that he does not intend to render possible such disgraceful State Governments as we have had under Radical rule, and the paramount causeof our solidity is removed. We want no more such governments in South Carolina, or anything like them, and we do not intend to have them. Q. Did not Mr. Hayes make some such showing? A. Yes, at first he did, but either by rea? son of his own weakness, or because he was coerced by the Stalwart wing of his party he faltered, then turned back, then out? stripped the Stalwarts in his extreme hos? tility to the South. Why, it was only ne? cessary for a fugitive from justice in a Southern State to go to Washington brand? ed all overewith infamy to secure a lucra? tive appointment. Everybody lost confi? dence in his sincerity. Iiis veto messages were the extrcmest of the extreme. And if we had not protected ourselves, his ad? ministration would have left us as com? pletely at the mercy of the reconstruction robbers as in the worst days of the Radical regime. Q. Do I understand you to express the opiuion that tho Solid South is a good thing for the South? A. I have expressed no opinion about it. Q. I should like to have your opinion upon that question ? A. Well, I say to you frankly that I think sectionalism in any form is bad for the whole country, and I have never used an expression or cast a vote since I have been in the Senate that can be tortured into sectionalism. But a much greater calamity may befall the South than its solidity. I am not so sure but that her solidity will be a great advantage to her in many ways. It will not interfere with the discharge of every duty she owes to the General Government. It may make her self-reliant and self-dependent, very desirable elements in her future career. It will protect hor against the sudden in? flux of a very undesirable population, which with the negroes would constitute one of the must dangerous communes tho world has ever known. It would bring about a thorough introspection of herself, and gradually dra her into the line of progress with tho rest of tho civilized world. There are many elements of Southern civilization that are better than tho Northern, and ought to bo preserved. And then, again, there are many of our habits that might well bo replaced by Northern ideas and methods. Besides, the Solid South keeps the revolutionary Radicals at bay, and thwarts their ma? chinations and plans to change tho form of this Government from a Constitutional Republic to a centralized despotism. There is no more doubt that such a pur? pose is contemplated, seriously contem? plated, than that we arc here. I say, therefore, that the Solid South is not an pnmixed evil. So long as wo have hon? est Stato Governments we will advance and develop in a marvellous degree, and will do this without aid from anybody, und wo can stand tho solidity as well or better than the North. If the North wills it, so l.o it. Q. Would Gen. Hancock's election have broken up tho Solid South? A. Unquestionably, because with Han? cock's election all apprehension of carpet? bag negro governments would have van? ished, and we should have dissolved be? yond peradventnrc, and tho last symp? tom of sectionalism would have disap? peared from our politics. We should have divided upon the great economic questions of the day as other people do. Absolute confidence and fraternal feeling would havo been restored between all parts of the Union, and this country for a quarter of a century would havo bound? ed forward as no country under the sun overdid. ? Q'. Will Garfield's election keep up this solidity in the two sections? A. That depends upon Garfield him? self. Southern representatives, the load; era of Southern opinion, will no doubt wait and watch. If Garficld Is the states? man that his friends cl-dm him to bo, if he has a broad-gauged mind, if he is not controlled by the revolutionary element of his party, if ho has liberal' and posi? tive convictions and the courage to act up to them, (you see there are a great many "ifs,") be has it in his power to confer a great blessing upon Iiis country. Not only will be able to dissolve the Solid South, but the Solid North as well. One thing be and Iiis advisers will have to understand, that the South cannot be bul? lied or cajoled, The Southern judgment and the Southern conscience must be ap? pealed to and satisfied, rather than their fears or cupidity. Q. It has been suggested or intimated in certain quarters that the South ought to sever her connection with the Northern Democracy. Do you concur in this? ' A. By no means. I think such a course on the part of the South*at this juncture, or at any other that I can now contemplate, would be tho most unpar? donable ingratitude to that great army of Constitution-loving Democrats at tho North who have stood by us through evil and good report. Nothing would justify it. But taking tho question out of tho domain of sentiment, it would bo sui? cidal as a matter of principle and policy. The Northern Democrats have had great odds to contend with, many embarrass? ments, and everything considered they have made a splendid tight. Q. Well, General, what was the cause of Hancock's defeat ? He appeared to carry everything before him at first and it looked as if he would bo elected. How do you account for it? i A. Oh, there are a multitude of reasons. I thought at one time that ho certainly would be elected, but I was anxious from tho beginning about the immonse amount of money that tho Radicals could command. You see, there is a large pur? chasable vote at the North, that can bo carried for anybody or anything for money. Our people know nothing about it. I saw enough in New England sum? mer before last to satisfy me as to how elections could be cairied at tho North. In political contests of high excitement this element is always afloat and tho party that has tho most money as a cor? ruption fund, and will use it. can get them, and they turn tho tide. Why, every large corporation at the North sympathized with and actively aided the Radical party, becauso tho Radical party believe in centralizing every? thing, making, tho strong stongor the weak wenker, the rich richer and the poor poorer. The mammoth railroad corporations, as tyranous over their employees as any petty principali? ties in Europe, with their president kings, as fond of power and wielding as much of it as many of tho subordinate potentates of the Old World, prefer Radi? cal rule becauso they can purhasc what legislation they want when tho Radicals are in power, and they cannot when the Democrats are. I would not bo under? stood as saying that all Republicans are purchasable, but they generally are of easier political virtue than the Demo? crats. Q. Tho proposition to investigate the frauds in the New York election appears to have created some anxiety ? A. Yrcs, and I do not sea why. If New York desires to investigate her election, why should she not do so? Why should the country get on its head becauso New Y'ork proposes to purify her elections? If tho Radicals have colonized voters or corrupted the suffrages of that State in any way the people of New York ought to know it; and if they wantu Congress? ional committee to make tho investiga? tion they ought to have one. I am op? posed to any revolutionary measures, or to any measures .which, by technical Eoints, would reverso the popular vote; ut that New Y'ork has a right to investi? gate I have no doubt. Q. What do you think of this periodi? cal anxiety and excitement in South Carolina about her elections ? Do you believe that tho people can stand this perpetual conflict? A. Oh, yes; the people can stand it. "Thunder storms purify the atmos? phere," Q. What had wo best do ? A. l\fy remedy for very many of the evils that beset us is by a Constitutional State Convention. We ought to have one at as early a day as possible and clear off many of the barnacles left by the Radi? cals upon our Stato government. There aro many features of the Constitution of 1S68 that I prefer to cMr old Constitution, but many changes cv. id be made for tho better, and wo ought to have a conven? tion. Of course I cannot indicate in this form the changes that in my judgment should be made, but there are changes in the organic law which I think might be made with great advantage to our whole peoplo, white and black, and at some future day I may suggest them. After this full expression of his views tho General went to the Fair to contrast tho theoretical doprcssion of the South with her practical prospority. Strange Story of a Crime. Deputy United States Marshal Z. T. Pearson, of Marlboro' Countv< was in the city of Charleston on Friday night, and brought a report that Judge C. P. Townsend, of Bennottsvillo, was Ku kluxed on tho night after tho election, which was promptly telegraphed to the New York Times. A Reporter for tho News and Courier :alied on United States Marshal Walla . last evening to inquire into the truth of the report. Col. Wallace said that ho had heard of the outrage throe daj's after it is said to have occurred. Pearson's stoiy, as told to him, was that on tho night after tho election a party of masked men went to Judgo Townsond's residence in the village of Bennettsville, and knocked on the door, which was opened by tho Judge in person. The crowd rushed in and roughly seizing him thrust the handle of a bowie knife into his mouth to keep him from making an outcry. Holding the knife in position they took him out of the house and started off with him down the street, making very serious threats, and saying that they were going to hang him for leading tho Independent movement in Marlboro' County. Judge Townsend continued to struggle with his captors, who were on foot, and made every effort to release himself, while being forcibly led along, catching hold of trees and fences as he passed them. At such times the masked men used the points of their knives to make him relinquish Iiis hold, inflicting slight cuts and badly damaging his clothing. After going some distanco the Judgo succeeded in forcing the bowie knife handle out of his mouth and cried out "murder," when he was rescued by somo of his friends who rushed to his assistance, the masked men making their escape without offering any resistance. The perpetrators of the outrage have not yet been arrested, although Judgo Townsend thinks that that he recognized several of the masked men. He claims to be afraid to take stops to secure their apprehension for fear that ho will bo killed. Col. Wallaco thinks that sufli cient information will bo obtained upon which to issue tho necessary papers. Ho is under the impression ' hat the caso will bo tried in tho United States Court.? Ncm and Courier, Nov. 15. A Tempeat in a Teapot. Special Dispatch to the News and Courier. Bennettsville, November 15.?Ac? cording to instructions I have made a careful investigation of the reported out? rage upon ox-Judge C. P. Townsend after the election. I find that on the night of November 3d a man knocked at ex-Judgo Townsend-s door. Townsend came out on the piazza and was seized by thp man, who flour? ished a knife in his face and led him through the streets of tho town and near to the Democratic headquarters, where several persons wore present. His com? plaints being hoard, several persons rushed out to his assistance, when his antagonist turned from him and wont off in the direction of Townsond's house. Townsend was unhurt, but seemed to be much frightened on coming into Sen atoi McCall's store. McCall was at the hotol with his wounded brother, but be? ing sent for came and went homo with Townsend, whose family had no knowl? edge of his absence. On the way homo Senator McCall ex? pressed to Townsend his regret at tho indignity, and Townsend told him he had no idea that tho Democratic party had anything to do with it; that ho had been troatod with consideration throughout tho campaign, and was satisfied with the result of the election. Townsend fur? ther said that ho had no knowlodgc who his assailant was ; but that ho was'a very largo and powerful man, and seemed to have been drinking. There aro several theories about tho matter. One is that it was somo man who has personal ill-will against Towns end and desired to simply treat him with indignity. No ono has any idea that his lifo was at stake. Another theory is that it was a put-up job by Townsend himsolf to excite sympathy, and still an? other is that it was dono by a negro to wreak vengeance upon Townsend for alleged perfidy in having his name print? ed upon both the Garfield and Hancock tickets. Townsend has taken no steps to bring the offender to justice and seems unwill? ing to take any. Great, indignation was felt at Demo? cratic headquarters and by the Democrats generally at such conduct. There was but one man concerned in the affair. It was done at early dark while tiio lights were burning in the streets. The worst that can bo said is that it was some man who desired to do something smart and havo a little fun at Townscnd's expense. No political significance whatever is at? tached to it here. Letter from Greenville, Greenville Female College, November 13, 1880. Mr. Editor : Deprived now while away from homo at College of the pleas? ure of the weekly visits of our valued Intelligencer, will you pardon the presumption of a school girl in seeking a hearing through your columns? It is natural for mo to bo partial to tho intel? ligencer, a paper which has been a vis? itor to my home from my infancy. Tho Intelligencer can claim all its sub? scribers, especially those of many years' standing, as devoted friends. Naturally, the uppermost subject in my mind is the Greenville Female College, whero I am 'now a pupil. As parents think their children the best, smartest and prettiest in the land, so perhaps your readers would explain my partiality to Greenville Female College. Why need South Carolina girls go to other States for their education when, within a day's ride from home, ? magnificent schools, under experienced teachers, stand with doors invitingly open. How came I here? It was the result of repeated ses? sion of. tho family council, in which the one most interested had a voice, and after comparisons of claims of other Female Colleges the decision was unanimous for Greenville. Somebody says "the proof of the pudding is the eating thereof," and if that bo so Greenville's educational ciaims have stood the test. As one most deeply interested, I havo never regretted tho choice. Greenville, seated on the footstool of the Clue Ridge, points with pride to her splendid schools. They have been long in existence, and are now more prosperous than ever. The Green? ville Female College now numbers over 130 pupils in attendance, a large portion of which are boarders. The boarding department is admirably managed. There is no stint at the table, home com? forts abound and homo-sickness here finds no abiding place. Our President, Prof. A. S. Townes, is a gentleman and a scholar. Graduating at the Furman University at the close of tho war, he prosecuted his studies still farther i.i Germany. Ho is a veteran and skilled teacher, and eminently fitted for tho position. The other teachers are all experienced and thorough. In connection with our school we have a "literary society." This society is called the "Judson Literary Society," in honor of Prof. C. H. Judson, former President of this College. The members of tho Society edit a paper entitled '.ho College Mirror. Our Society meets Poini monthly. Tho exercises consist rf es? says, debates, recitations, music and reading. All of these exercises are very improving, and it is needless to say that jt affords us many advantages from which we would be othcrwiso debarred. I am not only pleased with the College, but like the City very much. It is beau? tifully situated, being surrounded by mountains. The climate is delightful, and all of its surroundings contribute to our culture. We have the advantage of hearing excellent lectures occasionally, and the privilege of attending excellent churches and nourishing Sunday-schools. Wo are not allowed contact with tho evils of a large city, but, in addition to the training of the school-room, reap all the culture that tho city can give. We appeared a few Sundays ago in our new and, of course, handsome uniform. It excited much admiration. It is not an expensive dress, costing much less than man}' a dress bought by fond parents for their daughters to wear to Associations, etc. Begging pardon again for this pre? sumption, I remain your young OCONIENNE. How Congress Will Stand. From (he Washington Post. The election results, so far as they relate to the political complexion of the Forty seventh Congress, are now precisely known. The new California Legislature will be Republican and the Tennessee Legislature Democratic, which will insure the election of Republican aud Democratic Senators in those States respectively. The Senate for two years after the 4th of March will thus consist of 37 Democrats, 37 Republicans, and 2 Independents?Davis of Illinois, and Mahonc of Virginia. Upon such occasions as both these gentlemen vote with the Dem? ocrats or the Republicans, the party favored will have a majority of 1. When Davis votes with the Democrats and Mahonc with the Republicans, the Senate will be tied, and the Republican Vice President will have the casting vote. The tabular state? ment is appended: SENATE. States. Dem. Rep. lad. Alabama. 2 Arkansas. 2 California. 1 Colorado. 2 Connecticut. 2 Delaware. 2 Florida. 2 . Georgia. 2 Illinois. 1 1 Indiana. 1 1 Iowa. m - Kansas. 2 Kentucky. 2 . Louisiana. I 1 Maine. 2 . Maryland. '1 Massachusetts. 2 Michigan. 2 Minnesota. 2 Mississippi. 2 Missouri. 2 Nebraska. 2 Nevada. 1 1 New Hampshire. 2 New Jersey. 1 1 New York*.. 2 North Carolina. 2 Ohio. 1 1 Oregon. 2 Pennsylvania. 2 Rhode Island. 2 South Carolina. 2 Tennessee. 2 Texas. 2 . Vermont. 2 Virginia. 1 ... 1 West Virginia. 2 Wisconsin. 2 . Total.v.37 37 2 The House consists of 203 members, of which 147 make up a majority. Crediting the Republicans with political possession of Smith, of New York. White, of Kentucky, and Pachcco, of California, we make the table to stand as follows: house. Slates. Rrp. Dem. U.U. Alabama. 8 Arkansas. 4 California. 2 2 Colorado. 1 Connecticut. 3 1 Delaware. 1 Florida. 2 Georgia. 9 Illinois. 13 Indiana. 8 5 Iowa. 9 Kansas. 3 Kentucky. 1 9 Louisiana. 1 5 Maine. 3 1 1 Maryland. 1 5 Massachusetts. 10 1 Michigan. f) Minnesota. 3 Mississippi. (> Missouri. I 10 2 Nebraska. 1 Nevada. 1 New Hampshire. ."> New Jersev. 4 3 New York.*..21 12 North Carolina. 1 7 Ohio. 15 5 Oregon. 1 Pennsylvania. 19 S Rhode Island. 2 . South Carolina. ?r> Tennessee. 3 7 Texas. (I Vermont. 3 Virginia. 2 7 West Virginia. 3 Wisconsin. I> 2 Total.149 141 3 As will bo scon the Republicans have a plurality of 8 over the Democrats, and a majority of 5 over all. ? Mr. Mike Pcakc, conductor on the Laurens Railroad, had a foot crushed by ono of tho wheels of his passenger coach on Tuesday, 9th inst. BELTON PROPERTY, For Sale or Rent. THE property now occupied by A. P. Willingham, and possession given on the 25th day of December, 1880. Apply to Messrs. BROWN & TKIBBLE, our Attorneys. " P. W. WAGENER & CO. Nov 18, 1S80 10_2_ NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The undersigned hereby give notice that thev will apply to the Judge of Probate at Anderson C. H., S. C, on the 20th day of December next, for a Final Settlement and discharge from the Estate of John Cox, deceased. JOHN W. DANIELS, J. WILLET PREVOST, Nov 18, 1880 10-5 Executors. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. All persons having demands against the Estate of Mrs. R. E. Taylor, deceased, are hereby notified to present the same, properly attested, within the time prescribed by -law, and persons indebted to the Estate arc notified to make prompt payment to the undersigned. W. K. Sil ARPE, Town vi He, S. C. Nov 13,1880_19_3* Theriffs sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. BY virtue of an Execution to mo direct? ed, I will expose to sale on the First Tuesday after the First Monday in Decem? ber, 1880, at the former residence of W. M. Davenport, the following Personal Property, to wit: One lot Corn, one lot of Fodder, one lot of Hay, one part of an old Carriage Body, one lot of Cotton Seed, ona lot of Seed Cotton, two head of Cows, five head of Sheep, one one-horse Wagon, one lot of Peas, and one part of an old Wagon. Le? vied on as the property of W. M. Daven? port in favor of Dr. E. M. Brown. Terms of sale cash. JAMES H. McCONNELL, Sheriff Anderson County. Nov 18, 18S0 10 o* Town Election Notice. WHEREAS, a vacancy has occurred in the Town Council of the Town of Anderson, S. C, by the resignation of War? den W. W. Keys, in consequence of his removal from Town, and it being necessary to till said vacancy at once? Notice is hereby given that an Election will be held on the TWENTY-NINTH NOVEMBER, 18S0, from 0 o'clock a. m. until 5 o'clock p. iu? for the purpose of electing one Warden to fill out the unex pired term caused by the resignation of said warden. The books for registration of voters will be opened by the Clerk for three days pre? ceding said election, closing at 10 a. m. on Saturday, 27th inst. Managers of Election?J. P. Duckett, H. G. Scuddav and E. P. Sloan. G. P. TOLLY, THOS. C. LIGON, Intendant. Clerk Town Council. Nov 18, 1880 10 -2 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON COUNTY, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. T. T. Wakefield, Administrator of Estate of Tucker W. May. deceased, Plaintiff, against Mary Fowler, Hannah May, ct al, Defendants.?Summons for Relief, Com plaint not scried. To the Defendants, Mary Fowler, Hannah May, Martha Ann McCown. Margaret J. May, Baby May, Elmira Hood, Tucker W. Hood* Josephine Hood, Nancy G. Hood. Martha Hood and J. W. Norris: YOU are hereby summoned and re? quired toanswei the complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your an? swer to the said complaint on the sub? scribers at their office, at Anderson Court House, within twenty days after the ser? vice hereof, exclusive" of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the com? plaint within the time aforesaid, the plain? tiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated August 27th. A. D. 1880. MOORE ?fc ALLEN, 1 Plaintiff's Attorney. [seal] John W. Daniels, C. C. P. The defendants above named will take uotice that this action is commenced for the purpose of selling land of Tucker W. May, deceased, in which you have an interest, in aid of personal assets to pay debts. No personal claim is made against you. MOORE & ALLEN, Plaintiffs' Attorneys. Nov IS, 1580_19_G_ NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The undersigned, Administrator of the Estate of A. M. Armstrong, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will apply to the Judge of Probate at Anderson C. H., on the 11th day of December, 18S0, for a Final Settlement of said Estate, and a discharge from said administration. A. S. ARMSTRONG, Adm'r. Nov 11, 1880_18_8_ The Williamston Female College RESPECTFULLY offers ils services to those pa rents who desire to secure for their daugh? ters the thorough and symmetrical cultivation of their physical, intellectual, and moral powers. It is conducted on what is called the "ONE-STUDY" PLAN, with a Semi-Annual Course of Study; and, by a system of Tuitional Premiums, its Low Rates are made sti.l lower for all who average 85 per cent. No Public Exercises. No "Receptions." Graduation, which is always private, may occur eight times a year. For full information, write for an Illustrated Catalogue. Address Rev. S. LAN? DER, President, Williamston. S. C. 17?ly wheat growers. BLUE STONE, AT THE DRUG STORE OF SIMPSON, KID 4 CO. Nov 11, 1S80 18 _ assignee's sale OF real estate. In Re. B. P. Hammond, Bankrupt. Ex Parte Joseph N. Brown, Assignee. BY virtue of an order of the Hon. Geo. S. Bryan, U. S. District Judge, I will sell at Anderson C. H., on SALEDAY IN DECEMBER next, all that TRACT OF LAND, Containing one hundred and seventy-five acres, more or less, whereon the said B. P. Hammond now lives, adjoining lands of S. Blcckley, and others. Terms of Sale?One-third cash; balance on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale, to be secured by mortgage. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. JOSEPH N. BROWN, Assignee. Nov 11,1880 18 4 Master's Sale, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. County ok Anderson. In the Court of Common Pleas. The State Savings and Insurance Bank of Anderson, S. C., vs. Mrs. M. J. Wilson, Leroy Wilson and others.?Judgment for Foreclosure of Mortgage and Sale. BY virtue of an Order from his Honor T. J. Mackey. Presiding Judge of the Sth Judicial Circuit, to me directed in the above stated case, and bearing date 10th October, 1880, I will sell at Anderson Court House, S. C, on SALESDAY in DECEMBER next, at public auction, the following de? scribed property to wit: All that LOT AND BUILDINGS THEREON, including the house occupied by R. F. Mc Kinncy, lying in the Town of Anderson, S. C, on the north side of the Blue Ridge Railroad, east of McDufiie Street and ad? joining Catholic Church lot, and others, and being the lot owned by the late M. J. Wil? son, deceased. Terms of Sale?Cosh. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Dec 11.1880 IS 4 "Old Crow^ Whiskey. MB. JOHN O'DOXKELL HAS been granted the sole right to sell the above brand of Whi.skev in the Town of Anderson. IT IS THE BEST WHISKEY MADE. F. W. WAG ENEIt & CO., Charleston, S, C. IMIIESS BELLA KEYS CALLS the attention of the Ladies to her Tall And Winter MII.E.ISKKY. These Goods are of the fjat'est Styles. I'ricos to suit the times. Cull anil examine my Goods before buying. MANTUA-MAKING attended to as usual. Oct 7 McCulIy's Corner, l/p-Stairs, Anderson, S. C. i:)-2ni ??^JHEr PIANOS am ?HQ A M 3 AT WHOLESALE FACTOI.Y PRICKS. Tills mncnlflccnt Orpin, tiio Paracon Stylo. I7o. 440. 4owiira?. 3tuAaat > rccil.s. l:lMi.|i?, tcillil wulnutciihp, IiikIiIv lini-iii-il iT4liiiln> hi-.ii, ?rtf? f\n 2 43 Inches wble, und!) loche* itoepl, with m.n.i hihI Boutc. cclv v?v/?J'.i/lL' o Warranted 6 years. Shlppwl mi IS ilajra'tent. fJO M," NEY rwinlnnl o until you nro fully mi:Ir'iii'd. Kir rrelokt rhnrvfspnUlUtk h ?.,?Ifiuunitrjuitorg. ORGANS p ?5200, $255, $200, C'273 I $45, $50, S:.1, $SS. S m ana $300. I $100, $lia and With Stool mid Instruction i:< T1II0 style of these Organs is beautiful and unique, 'f lie tone is remarkable for its purity, sweetness and power. No better instruments can be purchased for family use, whilst the exceedingly low prices must commend them to all who desire an Organ. Tor particulars, address W. T. McLEES, Kock Mills, P. O., Anderson County, S. C. TIMES ARE BOOMING AND WE ARE DETERMINED TO KEEP UP WITH ITS REQUIREMENTS. OUR SENIOR has just returned from the'Northern .Markets, where he has se? lected the largest and most desirable Stock of Goods that we have ever had in Store, consisting of? Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoos, Huts, Cups, Hardware, Notions, CroeLcery, Etc., Which we are ready to sell at the lowest prices for CASH or COTTON. A large lot of BAGGING and TIES on hand. Don't fail to give us a chance when you have anything to sell or wish to buy. barr & co., NO. 10 GRANITE ROW, ANDERSON, S?. C. Sept 2, 1880 _8 WAGONS, WAGONS, WAGONS. ARRIVED CAR LOAD THE JUSTLY CELEBRATED ST. LOUIS WAGONS, The BEST WAGON for the LEAST MONEY. Ever}' one warranted by ? ATS ON & SON. Clover, Red Top and Orchard Grass Seeds From the best Field Seed House in Louisville, Kv. Sold for LESS MONEY than any? body, by WATSON ?fc SOS. WE KEEP EVERYTHING YOU NEED! TO FARMERS AND ALL CONSUME RS?Come and buy Goods from us and SAVE MONEY. We have a COMPLETE STOCK of all you need, and will sell you for LESS MONEY THAN ANY ONE. We are now fully in the Cotton market, ami expect to pay more for it than any buyer in the place. WATSON & SON. Oct 28, 1830 1G ly C. .A-- REED, _A-C3-t., BEGINNING the Fall of 1SS0 has a Programme of interest to the people of this and adjoining Counties, to which he invites attention. He will still make U ATC Keeping a larger stock than ever, at prices A SPECIALTY OF n A I lower than they can be bought at retail any where else. He has just received FIFTY NEW SEWING MACHINES Of different kinds?will keep an immense stock of them on hand. His machines are particular favorites with the ladies. THE CELEBRATED LOUIS COOK BUGGIES Having become so popular from a thorough test by the people, he will keep a large stock of them of all styles, and whoever wrtnts a Buggy or Phaeton will find it to their interest to call and see his vehicles. A good stock of Harness always on hand. Besides the above he has just received the Largest stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE He has bought for years, and has some bargains to show you when you call to see him. He is determined to sell, by making prices the very lowest in the market, and will pay the highest market price for Cotton. Southeast Corner Wayerly House Building. Sept 30, 1880 12 "Yy7*E beg leave to inform our Customers and the Trading Public that our STOCK OF GOODS Is now complete in all Departmci.ts, and we are prepared to offer them any goods they want AT VERY LOW FIGURES. We bought our stock for cash, and, of course, can sell them at astonishingly close prices. Bring along your cotton and wc will give you an extra figure for trade and settlements of your accounts. LIO-OIsT &o HILL. WHEAT fJEOWERS We have just received a supply of the popular and well-known ** STOXO " Acid and Guano for Wheat, which wc propose to sell low down. Call on us for your Acid and Guano. LIGON & HILL. Oct 14, 1880 14 < 1880. FALL CAMPAIGN. 1880. An Increased stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE! Bagging and Ties! Bagging and Ties! With special figures to Ginne*. A fine line of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING AND NOTIONS. A carefully selected lot of ? DRESS GOODS, From 10 Cents a Yard Up, LADIES' HATS, Low Down. LAMPS and LAMP GOODS a Specialty. BELTING, PACKING, LACE LEATHER, and EXTRAS for the TOZER ENGINE always in Stock. 700 BUSHELS NINETY-SIX OATS FOR SALE. 5 AND 10 CENTS COUNTERS K^! OUR GOODS and TRICES will certainly attract the Buver, and all we ask is a Fair Trial. m? We are always in the Cotton Market. SULLIVAN & MATTISON, Centennial Building-, (Next to Crayton's.) Sept. 53, 1SS0_ 11 _ MISS LIZZIE WILLIAMS Has again been called upon to show her fine Taste in szelzeotiitq- a-ooiDS For her many Customers. The MANY LOVELY things that are daily finding their way into our Store prove that she has excelled herself in making her FALL AND WINTER purchases. Look to your interest ami give us a call, as wc arc determined NOT TO BE UNDERSOLD. - LADIES' STORE. fk?p? ^IS'M. 9 10