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A SKETCH OF EARLIER DAYS. ? I ?? mm. The following sketch, although located in another State, reminds us so forcibly of old times in South Carolina that we present it to our readers, confideut that they will recognize the picture at once. It is copied from the Knoxville (Teno.) Tribune: ~" The man of ripe years perhaps never!' enjoys himself more than .when he reverts: to the scenes,incidentsand reminiscences' of his boyhood. Often in his soberest and most solitary moments, a smile, qc even a fit of laughter, will overcome him by a recurrence to some juvenile freak or boyish prank perpetrated in days of the long past. Fifty-five years ago the writer was a lad of thirteen years, living in the ad? joining county of good old Bloun t, which was the scene of the following narrative, which includes a hero, of course. At that time it contained a population that may be regarded as good, for the times consisting largely of the hardy backwoods? man?frontiersman and Indian fighter of an earlier period. In a word, it was a sturdy yosmanry, embracing the rustic in all of its types, from the well-bred, well-informed, well to do farmer, grading to ignorance of a low degree. Iu such a population the martial and heroic spirits was naturally prominent Indian "Strim ages" during the earlier settlements, the battles of the Horseshoe, andEmucfaw, the campaign of the Floradies, Ginerai Jackson auct the battle of New Orleans, were topics of conversation at most of the public gatherings, social and other? wise. Nor could such a spirit well slumber at such a time, for the law re lion aud regimental musters, recurring spring and fall. The latter of these, . known as the general muster, was truly ; J^a grand occasion, as it brought the entire militia of the county to the county seat once a year. """ Not only so, but the veteran of sterner yv\'ndUtary vscenes. was wont to betont in force ,* the lad, the hobby-hoy, and lasses in their teens, whose patriotism and de? votion to the country burned as fervently as that of the fathers and brothers, also ^ graced the occasion in goodly numbers. The darkeys also had a respite from daily toils, and took an airing on the muster field. To him 'twas not merely an occa? sion for festivity and hilarity, but in many cases it was made an occasion to turn a penny and to put in his pocket a few nine pence and four pence ha'penny pieces, such being current coin of the day. :;''v';To'^tend'iforlday&preyibu8 he was se? lecting some nice apples, preparing a keg of sweet cider, or brewing from the per? simmon a little domestic oeer; and as to cookies, cake, gingerbread , and; pies be. laid up a good store; also the chinqiiepin and chestnut range was ransacked to get up a supply of that delectable edible that town boy and rustic alike munch with such'gusto. It will be understood that this was anterior to the civilized era* ' that introduced the peanut, alias "gcODer.'' Armed and equipped as above, Sambo and his cart was sure to be found iff the /:-grand procession to the muster-field. Furthermore, the "good creature," known in some localities as "over-joy ful," but recognized under many aliases, and known in the youthful days of the writer, ~ as "bald-face"?dubbed "Captain" per? haps by the more polite?was an ever present actor at these military displays. Whether at that early period, and during these gay, good times, the Captain was "contraband of war" is a matter of doubt in the mind of the writer. But of one thing he is sure ; that the Captain's ser? vices were in demand, and being secured in brown jugs, wooden canteens and big bellied gourds, was always on the ground subject to duty. But it is fair to acknowl? edge that as a general thing he was dom? iciled in out of the way stables, back sheds and other places incog. All this may be owing to the fact that social parties; did not wish to be disturbed in their. r privacy while greeting and caressing th'e| Captain. With .preparation thus complete anticipation on tiptoe, the morning general muster dawns bright ariS pro; ing. The scene now becomepMi?ct?tt-i able. Imagine that at 8 o'clock of this beautiful morning you see tbem ,-pouring out from the mountain cove's 'and gorges: ?coming up from the lowlands-of"the bjg rivers and little rivers, turning out from the creek knobs and highlands, moving by the highways and by-ways in wagons and carts, on foot and horseback, old and young, male and female, black and white crowding in till the street of the village are Uterallyffilled with a promiscuous crowd containing nearly every thing in the shape of the animal homo. We have now in ? this rather ungainly mass of human be? ings about eighteen captains; companies of militiamen, and perhaps a .larger num? ber of merely curious spectators. Pre? cisely at 10 o'clock an orderly bawls out: "0 ! yes ; 01 yes; all that belongs to Capt B.'s company parade here. Fall into line!" In less than a minute this hoarse bawling is heard all over the town; eighteen of them are shouting the same j thing at the top of their voices. A per? fect bedlam of commotion ensues; but eventually the companies are formed; the regiment in column moves to the field, a mile away to drill. Pickets are put out in true mi"'tary style. And while this is Eoing on, th.- surrounding fences, adjacent illocks and trees are literally covered by what might seem camp-followers, but they were mere observers of the transpi? ring panorama. However interesting the military evo? lutions within lines, the feats outside were none the less so. Such occasions were looked to as a proper time for dis? playing feats of agility and manly exer? cises ,* and as a general thing, a scene in the way of wrestling matches, foot races, jumping, three jumps?hop, skip and jump hand-spring summersault, &c, took place. Such as would be pretty stunning to the average boy of the present day. Occasionally a real rough and tumble "fisticuff" would com off in which the blood and fur would fly. But always on such happenings the bystanders would enforce fair play till one of the belliger? ents would cry "enough," then a separa? tion took place at once, and as a general thing a treaty of peace was concluded on the spot. Such cowardly and unmanly conduct as resorting to those civilized de? vices of knife and pistol was not thought of in those good old days. But the hours wore away and the regi? ment returned to the village and dismiss? ed. Now, if the reader will excuse the rather tedious digression, I will turn to my hero who of course was a military man, and that he performed his part of the day's transactions, with becoming self satisfaction and pride is not to be doub? ted. In passing, perhaps a short history and description of the man would be proper. He was born in Virginia about the be? ginning of the present century. This be? ing the State that produced Washington, Lee and Stonewall Jackson, is a circum? stance that certainly does not weigh against him, but candor requires the ad? mission that other States have produced his equal in a miiitary sense. - He was a man of humble fortune, and had a large family before military honors were thrust upon him; by occupation he was a miller and has lifted many sacks of flour off and on a horse for the writer, but, as poverty was not considered a crime in those days, these things should not be regarded as a blur upon his character, being, without doubt, as honest as the majori? ty of millers. In manners, he was gruff j and austere, positive and dictatorial. Now this, although it at times may have made things a little unpleasant with Pat? sy and the children, should not be a de? fect in the military man, whose preroga? tive it is to comm and, also discipline and obedience are considered the chief re? quisites of the camp. Iu person, he was j about five feet six. inches high, somewhat inclined to be. lew or bench-lagged, shoulders broad, with a becoming stoop head large, with uhaggy eyebrow, great breadth and strength of jowl, with mouth and chin in harmony. Now this picture may not be considered by the fastidious and ..critical as symmetrical and comely ; if c^r^af?fy^Qes indicate a degreeof .couraga.'sud-^Hill- iog endurance rarely 'eicelled'-ty^military men. Again, I am .aware that.if-was thought our hero nas inclined to be conceited and self-impor? tant, to some .extent this may have been to. But we must reflect that military honors arouse all the latent manhood of our natures, and in many cases does beget a conceit, somewhat blind to the true status and imperfections of the case. This being 10, some allowance must be made for any consequential airs that may take place after the shoulderstraps, blue coat and gilt buttons, and scarlet sash are donned. It is but a laudable military Sride that should not be too severely con emned. But to return to the state of things up? on the. street after the militia are dis? missed. We find our herc(dust-covered|and fatigusd by the duties of the day, and much in need of something to strengthen the inner man and restore Iiis wonted spirits and vigor. His.first and . natural impulse was to call upon Cap t. Bald face and enjoy his genial and sxh LI crating Eresence. Of coarse the greetings were ear ty and cordial; salute took place, until our hero, feeling his strength fully re? stored and competent to any emergency that might befall him, was again upon the streets, among loitering friends and companions in arms, discoursing elegantly and somewhat vociferously, and the sub? tleties of military tactics on the glories of m?i^nifev; Bift^ffie^ ?flffi of all thisf;hte|?a^4c<^^?^of | ?flght in? disposition in the way of; feg/ weariness, and to rive rest to his overtaxed body, be concluded to take a recumbent position upon the sidewalk. Somnus observing the attitude, gen tly_ .pressed his - eyelids and ease's him off mto-a'profound slum? ber. Now it seems superfluous to slate in tbe?e primitive days of society before th? vices of civilization prevailed to'any great extent, that such nuisances a* a calaboose and policemen did not exist, and that on such festive occasions as we are now describing, gentlemen could take a little snooze on the sidewalk without being molested in their repose. But unfortunately for our hero, another concomitant of civilized life, more terri? ble at times than a street patrol, even at this early day, had made a lodgement in this moral and unusually quiet village. I allude to the animal known as the street Arab; they were there in force, and had an eye skinned for business. Time wore on and the stillness and darkness of night -prevailed in the deser? ted streets and still our hero slumbered on, all unconscious of lurking: ill. Fully equipped, silently and stealthily .the Arabs made, a descent upon the pros? trate military genius, and by the aid of an oleaginous substance, commingled with lampblack^quickly changed his anglo Saxon cuticle to the' sombre hue of that of "a man and brother/' and left him in appearance a good type of the "American citizens of African descent," minus the kinky head. j 1 O i The night .was wearing away; and somnus having removed the pall of sleep our hero aroused himself, and not know? ing tb at heiL ad been ?horno of his iden? tity, and tb?t his" CaucassTan glory had departed from him, he scrambled up like Sampson from the lap of Deliah, and ? witb true military stripe, starts to seek; more"-h"o?pitable quarters at the village inn. But being not very familiar with the locality, or not yet exactly level in his, upper story, he makes a mistake and raps vigorously at the door of a private resi? dence. The proprietor was quick to re? spond, and opening the door, asked what was wanting? "Lodging for the night V was the gruff i reply. .1'Who are you,|anyhc w ?" demanded the proprietor. "I am Lieut. Jones, of Capt. H.'s com iany, of the 12th regiment of Tennessee militia," was the supercilious answer. The: moon was giving light, and the ..propr>ior^eing enabled thereby to take in the.situation, and being a man of dry humor jjad seeing an opportunity for fun BsjaauKm^g?' . ?"I*nracquainted with Lieut. Jones, 'and -you are certainly not the man." -Wi^b still more hauteur than at first; he reiterated: '"I am Lieut. Jones, of "Captain H.'s company, of the 12th regi? ment of Tennessee militia." "Some mistake about this," says the proprietor. "Wait a minute, till I get a Returning in a few minutes with a light he remarked : "I felt sure you were not my friend, Lieut. Jones. Be >??*> good as to step here to the glass, and see if you are." With full military assurance and pomp he boldly walked up to the glass; and, for a moment, stood aghast! Then said "Npjjd?d if it's mer\and abruptly left. As to how our chieftain disposed of himself during the remainder of the night I tradition is silent. But at early dawn the arabs were on the alert, and dis? covered their victim at an adjacent brook performing his morning ablutions; and such animals being naturally curious, approached as near to the scene as safety would permit, which enabled them to overhear a very auidble soliloquy, which . consisted of some horrid-oaths about "town boys," and volley after volley of curses poured out upon the vile stuff that defiled his person, tenaciously refusing to be removed, with now and then an excla? mation of "aint this a caution ?" With much rubbing and scrubbing in vain, he gave up the job in seeming despair, and put up a rather devout petition, that Fat By and the children might never learn of his disgrace. Here his emotional na? ture overcame him and he sank down and shed tears like a sprinkling pot. At this stage of the drama the Arabs fled aud reported progress. A Funebal among the Ants.?There are ants which bury their dead?a fact discovered by accident. A lady had been obliged to kill some ants, tne bodies of which lay about on the-ground. Pres? ently a single ant found its dead com? panions and examined them and then went off. It soon returned with a number of others aud proceeded to the dead bod? ies. Four ants went to each corpse, two following, the main body, some 200 in number following behind. The four bearers took their office in turns, one pair relieving the other when they were tired. They went straight to a sandy hillock, and there the bearers put down their burdens and began to dig holes. A dead ant was then placed in each grave and the soil tilled in. The most curious part of the proceedings was that some six or seven ants refused to assist in the grave digging upon which the rest set on them, killed them, dugjonejlarge hole and tumbled them unceremoniously iato it. ? The Columbia Register says: Allu? sion was made a few days ago to the fact that a survey was being made of the Hampton property on Gill Creek, for the {?urpose of ascertaining the propriety of ocating a cotton mill thereon. There will be an area of three hundred acres of pond back of the dam, and the power which can be developed is two hundred and ninety-five horse power. The pro? posed mill will be on the south side of Gill Creek, between the South Carolina Railroad and the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad, both of which are of easy access. In addition to the cotton mill the engineer advises the erection of a flouring mill, for which there will be an ample supply of water. The cost of the dam is estimated at $14,000, and the cost of the entire work contemplated will be about $150,000. The fields in the immediate vicinity would supply at least half enough of the staple to run the mil). M?Q PRICES. 0 CALL ON JOHN E. PEOPLES And get the Celebrated MERRYMAN GUANO, 475 lbs. Cotton per Ton. NAVASSA GUANO; 450 lbs. Cotton per Ton. Wmt Coin Fertilizer, 425 lbs. Cotton per Ton. I still have on hand plenty of the Na vassa Acid for composting. Call and see me before purchasing else? where. i ; * fit :<-> i JOHN E. PEOPLES, f j Anderson, S. C. Marchs Jim -.'1 3T" "'".".An MASTEE/S SALE. ~" ' STAT^UF S?UTH CAROLINA, ' r?h-, Andebson County, j ? Court 'of Common "Pleas. T. T. Wakefield, Administrator, vs. Harriet May; et al.?Complaint to Sell Lands, to pay Behls. BY virtue of an order of sale to me di? rected in the above stated case, I will selL at Anderson C. H.. S. C, at public out? cry, ? on SALEDAY IN MAY, 1881, at the.risk of the former purchaser, the Land descriFed in the "pleadings as the Real Es? tate of Tucker W. May, deceased, to wit: TR?CT~N?'. '2,' " Situate in Anderson County, adjoining lands of John N. Harkness, Joseph Halt and John Hall, containing 8Gi acres, more or less. Terms op Sale?One-half cash; the re? mainder on a credit of twelve months, with. interest from day of sale. Purchaser to .give bond, with, mortgage, to secure the same, and to pav extra for papers. . W. W. HUMPHREYS, , . ???? _ j Master. April 21^881: . . 41 , ' 2 8<;Miast.e:?'s Sale STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA, j Anderson County. In Court of Common Pleas. J. LrRicbie,*PlaintifF vs. Sarah A. Richie, Mr-LiRichie, et-ah, Defendants.?Cbm - plaintfir~Parlitioh,~Actoxi.uHng, dec. BY virtue of an Order of Sale to me di? rected In the above stated case, by his Honor J. B. Kershaw, Presiding Judge, 1 bearing date 5th March, 1881, I wdl sell at Anderson Conrt House, S. C, on SALE DAY IN MAY next, the following de? scribed property, to wit: ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND. Situate in the County and State aforesaid; on Six and Twenty Mile Creek, waters of Seneca River, containing fifty acres, more or less, adjoining lands of R. M. Hamilton, Mariah Smith, James B. Burgess and Plat ?No, 2. Terms of Sale?Cash. Purchaser to pay extra for necessary papers. ? W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. ; April 7,1881 ? , 39 .. 4_ SHERIFF'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. BY VIRTUE of an Execution to mc directed, I will expose to sale on the first MONDAY in MAY, A. D. 1881, at Anderson Court House, South Carolina, the following Tract of Land, to wit: ALL of the Defendant's interest in the Real Estate of his father, John Rob? inson, deceased, in a tract of land in An? derson County, on waters of Little River, containing one hundred and twenty-five (125) acres, more or less, bounded by lands of George Shirley, James Robinson, William Adams, George B. Robinson, and others. Levied on as the property of Jesse Robinson in favor of Baxter Hays, surviving Admin? istrator, &c., of John B. Armstrong, dee'd. Terms of Sale?Cash. Purchaser to pay extra for all necessary papers. JAMES H. McCONNELL, Sheriff of Anderson County, S. C. April 7,1881_39__4 SHERIFFS SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. BY virtue of a Lien of Crop of 1880 to me directed, I will expose to sale on Saleday in May next, 1881, at Anderson Court House, South Carolina, one BALE OF COTTON. Levied on as the property of W. M. SDOon in favor of Bleckley, Brown &Co. Terms of Sale?Cash. JAMES H. McCONNELL, Sheriff Anderson County. April 14,18S1 40. 3 M?ster5s Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Anderson. In the Court of Common Pleas. John B. Sitton, Administrator 'dc bonis non of J. L. Simpson, deceased, Plaintiff vs. Susan Simpson, Fannie T. Simpson, and others,. Defendants:? Complaint for Relief. BY virtue of an Order to me directed in the above stated case, by his Honor J. B. Kershaw, Presiding Judge, and bear? ing date the 11th day of March, 1881,1 will sell at Anderson C. H., S. C, on SALE DAY in MAY next, the following de scribed.prpperty, as .the Real.Estatc of Jas. L. Simpson, deceased, to wit: . ONE HOUSE:AND LOT.in the Village of Pendleton," in the County and State aforesaid, being the Western half of that lot of Lard known as Lowther Hall, boun? ded on the North by a Street thirty-three feet, South by Public Square, East by the remaining half of said Lot, West by Street sixfcy-six feet, and containing ? acres, more or less. Terms of Sale?One-half cash, and the balance on a credit of twelve months, with interest from date, secured by a bond of the purchaser, and a mortgage of said premises, with leave to anticipate payment. Purcha? ser to pay extra for papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS," Master. April 7,1881_39_4 Master's Sale. STATE OF-SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Anderson. , In Vie Court'JjftConaiwn'Fleas. The State Savings and Insurance Bank of Anderson; S. C., Plaintiff vs. A. E. Bo hannon, John W. Daniels,.et ah, Defen? dants.?Complaint for Foreclosure of Mort? gage. BY virtue of a Decretal Order to me di? rected in the above stated case, I will sell at Anderson C. H., S. C, on SALE DAY in MAY next, the following described Tracts of Land, to. wit: .. "?''; ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND, Containing eighty-nine (89) acres, moro or less, situate in the County and State afore? said, adjoining lands of D. J. Bohannon, W. M. Archer, Estate of John E. Norris, and others. Also, ONE OTHER TRACT OF LAND, Containing six acres, more or less, lying two miles from Anderson, in the fork of the Dooley Ferry and General's Roads, and bounded by lands of D. J. and A. E. Bo hannbn, John R. Cochran and others. Terms of Sale?Cash. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. April 7.1881_39_4 4>70 a week. 8l2adajr at homo cully made-Cottly <?'."outfit free. Address Tr.csA Co., Augusta, Me R. S. HILL $c CO. ? ? . . . - ? HAVE just received a large lot of all "kinds of CHOICE GOODS usually kept in a General Mercantile Store. We make a specialty of Good Goods, and only wish a trial to convince the people of the fact. WE ARE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED "Crescent Bone Fertilizer" and Acid Phosphate, Which is second to none, and are also Agents for other STANDARD FERTILIZERS, land would respectfully ask the Farmers to examine our analysis and prices before : making their purchases. I R. S. HILL & CO. Jan 13,1881 ,. _ SPRING 1881. - SPRING 1*81. WE ARE READY NOW, To Show you, Friends and Customers, the Best and Largest Stock ol READY MADE CLOTHING We have ever had. Come in and examine our Stock. WE ALSO HAVE EVERYTHING IN THE LINE OF GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS. If we cannot please you in a Ready Made Suit, we have a beautiful line of BROAD? CLOTHS, DIAGONALS, FANCY CASSIMERES, (English and American,) and can make it for you. We have also a fine stock of JEANS, COTTONADES and TWEEDS, very cheap. LA8TLY, WE HAVE READY MADE SUITS FOR BOYS, From four to nine .years, and from ten to twenty. ?&r Call in and we will try to treat you right. J. R. & Jj. P. SMITH, March 24, 1881 37?3m McCully's Corner, Anderson, S. C. STILL. Ji^EU&JLJDI Aii Immense Stock of the Celebrated LOUIS COOK BUGGIES, PHOTONS, &C. Now on J^i^Tand'arriving. Will not be undersold in any ftirst Class work anywhere, and can furnish any style Vehicle you want. I STILL KEEP A LARGE STOCK OF First Class Sewing Machines of different kinds. MY STOCK OF SPRING HATS Is complete, having just received a lot of Sample Hats to be sold at WHOLESALE PRICES. Don't fail to call in and sec them. Also, my stock of Groceries, Dry Goods, Hardware, Iron, &c, very Cheap. C. A. REED, Agent. March 31. 1881 38 GUANO FOE 1881. THE undersigned begs leave to call attention to the fact that he now has a supply of | the justly popular EUTAW GUANO AND ACID PHOSPHATE, Which he will sell for cash or on cotten option. Terms of Guano on time, 450 pounds middling cotton, payable Nov. 1,1881. Acid Phosphate, 350 pounds, payable at same date. In the State analysis the Eutaw stands at the head of the list. THE BEST GROCERIES Can always be had by my customers at the lowest prices, and my stock of DRY GOODS Is in every respect first-class. They are kept replenished as the trade demands, and the prices are as low as can be found anywhere in this market. I am now selling GENTS' CLOTHING AND LADIES' DRESS GOODS AT COST, FOR CASH, to make room for Spring stock. A full stock of HARDWARE, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CROCKERY and GLASSWARE, Will also be found by calling upon the undorsigned at No. 10 Granite Row, Anderson.S.C. W, F. BARR. Feb 3,1881 . 30 SIPIRIHSTGr- GJ-OOIDS We have on hand and are Daily Receiving AN IMMENSE STOCK OF FRESH GOODS, Staple Dry Goods, Family and Fancy Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Hardware, Crockery, &e. Which we will oiler at the LOWEST LIVING PRTCES for Cash, Cotton or Barter. TOBACCO, TOBACCO. Our supply of Tobacco will be kopi up to the full standard, and wejdcfy competition in prices. J. R. FANT & CO. April 11, 1881_!)_ cuano and acid. 100 Tons Zell's Ammoniated Bone Phosphate, 75 TONS OBER'S ACID PHOSPHAT*,. J?* FOR SALE. CALL IN AND GET PRICES BEFORE BUYING, -^tt WE ALSO HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF SUGAR, COFFEE/ MOLASSES, BACON, FLOUR and CORN, Which we will sell at the VERY LOWEST PRICES FOR CASH, or on time to prompt paving customers. REED, MOORHEAD & CO. March 10, 1881_|_35_ Cunningham & Co., Ageucy for* EAGLE AMMONIATED GUANO, EAGLE ACID PHOSPHATE, "OLD HICKORY" FARM WAGONS, CHAMPION MOWERS AND REAPERS, Dixie Plows, Points, Shovels, and Sweeps, Builders' and Mechanics' Kardware, Ivory and Rubber Table Knives, Plated Knives, Forks and Spoons, Bolts, Nuts, Washers, Rivets, Bellows, Anvils, Vises. Hammers, Shoe Findings and Leather, Nails, Files, and Chisels. 31UZZLE and BREECH-LOADING GUNS, STAPLE DRY GOODS, BOOTS and SHOES, HATS, NOTIONS. Jan 13, 1881_13_ BUGGIES, BUGGIES; BUGGIES. WE HAVE ON HAND a Car Load of BUGGIES?Top. no Top and Double Seat? from the Globe Carriage Works, Cincinnati, 0., which we will sell for LESS MONEY than anybody. Every Buggy warranted. ?W-A-G-OIfcTS, WAGOUS. Another car load of ST. LOUIS "EXCELSIOR" WHEELER'S PATENT?the only wagon with eight bearings sold in this market. BETTER THAN ANY?CHEAPER THAN EVER. PLOWS-and PLOW STOCKS-We sell "OLIVER CHILL'"?the only Plow that will turn any land. Farmer's Friend, $3.50. Universal Iron foot, $2.00. FIELD SEEDS?Clover, Red Top and Orchard Grass. OUR STOCK OF GOODS IS COMPLETE ! Your every want shall be supplied, at PRICES WAY DOWN. LAST AND LEAST! We have CONSIGNMENTS OF CASH TO LOAN. Will be pleased to accommo? date all who want to borrow. WATSON Sc SON. Dec 10,1880 1G ly THE BEST GOODS THE CHEAPEST. IF you want the Best CONFECTIONERIES and good GROCERIES, call on G. M. STEIFEL, Masonic Building, Anderson. S. C. July 22. 1880 2 ly 1 W. WAGENER & CO., CHARLESTON, - SOUTH CAROLINA, Cotton Factors, Wholesale Grocers, 7 AND LIQUOR DEALERS. ^ AGENTS FOR Oriental Gun Powder, Fruits and Flowers Smoking Tobacco, Celebrated Reversible Cotton Tie. Wagener and Georgia Grange Fertilizers. 16?* Samples of anything in our line sent on application with pleasure. F. W. WAGENER. ' G. A. WAGENER. May 13,1880 _ 44_ly 66 The Light Rimiiing PEOPLE'S" SEWING MACHINES. THE " PEOPLE'S " SEWING MACHINE IS light-running, has simple tension, is large, has has easily threaded shuttle, winds a bobbin without running the works of the MACHINE ! and is so simple in its construction that it is easily understood; the People's Machine is the best for all kinds of Family Sewing. Best in use. WE WANT AGENTS Where our machines are n?t represented. Send for circular to the PHILA. SEWING MACHINE CO., July 8, 18S0 Philadelphia, Pa. 52 ly EXCELSIOR COOK STOVES! THE BEST IN THE MARKET. Fourteen different sizes and kinds. Fiv? sizes with Enameled Reservoirs. Adapted to all requirements, and priced to milt all purses LEADING FEATURES: Double Wood Doors, Tatort Wood Grate, Adjustable Damper, Interchangeable Auto? matic Shelf, Broiling Door, Swinging Hearth' Plate, Swinging Flue-Stop, Ecversible Gas Burning Long Cross Fiece, Double Shorl Centers, iluavy Ring Covers, Illuminated Fin Boon, Nickel Knobs, Nickel Panels, etc. Unequaled In Material, in Finish, and in operation. Manufactured by ISAAC A.SHEPPARD & CO., Baltimore, ifld. AUD FOB SALE BY J. E. PEOPLES. Anderson, S. C. EAGLE AND PHENIX IPIEIR/IF'lECT BALL SKWTNG THREAD. COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. PREPARED 23F A PROCESS USED IN NO OTHER MILL. 16 Balls to Pound, I lb. Packages. 20 Balls to Pound, 2 lb. Paper Boxes. Packed in Cases of 20, 30, 50, 100 or 500 Pounds each. Utiiform Price, Invariable Discounts? ASK EOR "EAGLEv* ^^^JIIXJlJTgE NO OTHER New Advertisements. YOUNG lady! Do you know the "Gypsies' Secret," how to secure the constant true love of your husband? 0<; if you are not married, do you know how to secure and maintain the true love of your admirer? Or, if you have no such, do you know how to secure the admiration of the one you desire? If you want to know al! this, send 91, and I will send" to your address a pamphlet published by me, giving "My experience among the Gypsies." Mothers should send for it for their daughters. Invest that dollar and make your future lifo a happy one. If you are dissatisfied with my pamphlet I will refund your money. Address Herman Mki.stek. Pub? lisher of "The Correspondent," Flatteville, Wis. $777 A YEAH and expenses to agents. Out? fit Free. Address P. 0. VICKERY, Au? gusta, Maine. $999 u year to Agents, and expenses. SG Outfit free. Address F. Swain it Co, Augusta, Me ADVERTISERS! send for our Select List of Lo? cal Newspapers, (ieo. P. Kowell .A Co., 10 Spruce St., X. Y. NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The undersigned, Executors of the Estate of Stephen Martin, deceased, here? by give notice that they will apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson Countv, on the 4th day of May, 1881, for a Final Settlement of said Estate and discharge from their office as Executors. F. M. GLENN, W. W. MARTIN, Executors. March 31, 1S31 :iS 5 Patents and Claims. HAVING formed a copartnership with J. S. Duffle & Co., of Washington, D. C, I am prepared to prosecute promptly all claims for Pensions, or increase of Pen? sions for Soldiers, or the widows and chil? dren of soldiers who served in the war of 1S12, the Indian wars, the Mexican war, or the late war. Also, Bounty, Back Pay, Restoration to Pension Roll, Land War? rants, and all other claims against U. S. Patents secured for Inventions, Discoveries, Designs and Trade Marks. No fee charged except for preliminary examination unless a Parent is obtained. A. M. DUFFIE, Anderson, S.C. Mnrch 17. 1SS1 3G ly <??/!a week in your own town. Terms and S5 outfit Vu?frec. Address II. Hallktt A Co, Portland.Mo "gunsmith! IAM prepared to repair GUNS. PIS? TOLS, SEWING MACHINES, dec, at short notice. I have a full stock of Gun Material on hand, and guarantee all work clone. Office in front room over New York Cash Store. E. W. SOUTH. Feb 17, 1881 32 3m OKfn&OflPcr A*! at home. Samples worth S? free <? JlVipAVJ Address Stinson & Co., Portland, Me PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGS. THE Plymouth Rock is one of the finest and largest Chickens grown, and is becoming more popular as it is better known. I have a limited number of Eggs from this stock, and also from other breeds, which aro pure, and which I will sell at two dollars per dozen. Orders addressed to me at Anderson, S. C, will receive prompt and careful attention. Parsons wishing Eggs should send in their orders at once, stating the kind of Ecgs desired, as they will be filled in the order received. FRANK CRAYTON. Jan 27, 1881__29_14_ flSHJLSmHOHS' CURES J&?~k CURE0 Indigestion, q2 jjSA lost appetite, Biliousness, N^^^hT Sour Stomach, BiokHeadache f0ul breath c03t1venes3. . - yttiSSf.-. Lovy Spirits, dyspepsia, V^HkSBS^ enlarowto? It isHOycars the oldest, and only genuine Sim? mons Medicine now in market. Prepared only by C. F.Simmons&Co. 2810-12 Clark Av. St. Louis, c.icceasors to M. A. Simmons, M. D. InSSc on.; $1 bottles and package?, gold bj oh Druggists. marble_ yard, samuel Murphy, Anderson, S. C, DEALER and Manufacturer of .Monu? ments, Monumental Head stones, Tombs, Vases, Etc. As I am a practical workman, and do work my? self, I can afford to furnish anything in my line cheaper than any one else. Working only the best grades of marble, I am able to give better satisfaction to my customers, and guarantee all work that leaves my shop. I work only new designs. Call and see me at my shop on Depot Street, and be con? vinced of these facts, before purchasing elsewhere. June 17,1880 49 . ly jsend for our J.OW-PKECED List (mailed ? free on application) and aoo the number of ROSES .?& RARE PLANTS ^Sl. Oar Qreenbousos (coTtriog 8 acres in Glass) aro the largest in America. Peter Henderson & Co, 39 Cortlandt St., New York. 0R? BUTTS' Treat all Chronic Diseases, and enjoys a nation? al reputation through the earing of complicated coses. I^DISCR ETI gfl^gggggURgfB^d?^ ectlonB of the blood, skin or bones, treated with suc? cess, without usin? Morcury or Poisonous Medici nn?. YOUNC MEN wuo I of a disease that unfits its vic? tims for business ormarrinpo, permanently onrcd PATIENTS TREATiD.^m^^r?; penooal mmB5hM G prifirred, which ii FBEB ?od Invit? ed. Lilt of queitioni to be aniwered by patientt desiring treat? ment mailed free to any addren on application, /fcraoni aafferlDE; from Rapture ihould tend ttielraddrew,V \M<1 Ie*rn aonethln; to Ibelr adnuiUge. It la not a trau./ Communication! itrietlr confidential, and ihould be addceaioa DB.UCTTcj, laXortU 8th St., St. Lout*. Mo. S. P. DENDY, A. M. DUFFIE, Walhalla, S. C. 1 Anderson, S. C. DENDY & DUFFIE, Attorneys at Law, Anderson? - - s. c. WILL give prompt attention to all bus? iness entrusted to their charge. Office?In the School Commissioner's Office. March 17, 18S1 36 ly The Williamston Female College KESPECTFULLY oners its services to those pa? rents wko desire to secure for their daugh? ters the thorough and Symmetrical cultivation of their physical, intellectual, and moral powers. It is conducted on whpt is called the "ONE-STUDY" PLAN, with a Skjii-Anncal Course of Study; and, by a system of Tuitional Premiums, its Low Kates arc made stH lower fur am. who average S5 percent. No Public Exercises. No "Iteceptions." 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. WHIIamstow. S.C. 17?ly MONEY SAVED IS MONEY MADE. PURCHASE vour ENGINES from us, and save $100 on a 10-Horse ; $200 t ti a 20-Horse, and $300 on a 30-Horse Power Engine. Send for our prices before pur? chasing Engines, Gins, Presses, Saw and Grist Mills, Threshers, or any kind of Ma? chinery. We are Manufacturers' Agents and guarantee satisfaction in quality and price. WALKER & LOUD, No. 135 Meeting Street, West Side, Near Charleston Hotel, Charleston. S. C. April 7, 18S1 3!) :>m Mortgagee's Sale. BY JAS. II. McCONNELL. Auctioneer. BY virtue of the power contained in a Mortgage executed by Joseph Walker to John R. Cochran, I will sell at Anderson C. II. on Salcsday in May next. 18S1, the Lots Nos. 11 and 19, the same lying at Lib ?rty Hill, and containing one and eighty four one-hundredth (1 S4-100) acre.*, more or loss. Turms of Sale?Cash. ADALINK ItUTLEDGE, Assignee. April 7, 1831 3?J 4 marble"y?rdT ALL persons wanting TOMBSTONES will do well to call on me, as I have on hand all grades of Marble, and work all the. new designs. I warrant my work to give satisfaction. Prices to suit the times. I am prepared to take care of the County travel and regular boarding at reasonable rates at, the Benson House. * Meals 25 cents. Lodging 25 cents. THOS. M. WHITE. Fob 2G, I860 33 ES3E5B3* A valuable Discovery and Now Depjrtaro in Med? ical Science, an ontiroly New and positively offectUo Romody for the speed? ^Vt^fm^^T^tVm deplorable dlsnaso resulting from lnd'scre?t practices or excesses In youth or at any dm. of 'JJo. by the only truo way. viz: Dlroct Application acting by Ab? sorption, and exerting Its specific inuuonro on tbo Vesicles Ducts, and Olnnd, that are unabU to per? form their natural functions wi.llo this dlseaso per? vades the human organism, lho use of thoPast?lo la attended with no pain or Inconv.-nionco, and does not intorferowltb the ordinary pursuits of life, It is quickly dissolved and soon absorbed, producing an Immediate soothing and restorative f^oct upon tho nervous organizations wrecked from vicious habits or excessoa. stopping tho drain from the system, restor? ing tho mind to health and s- und memory, remov ng the Dimness of Sight Confusion of" Ideas. Aversion to Society, etc., rtc and the appearance of premature ol* ago uiua?v accompanying this trouble, and restoring tho vual forces, woo?"1,6/ have been dormant for years. vThls m?do of treat? ment has stood the test In very Mroro caws, and is now a pronounced succoss. Drugs are too mush pro ccrlbed to this trouble, and. as many can boar wit? ness to, with but llttlolfany permanent good. I new Ii no nonsense about this Preparation. ??T servatlononablesus to positively^guawntea that It will givo satisfaction. During tho eight years MM It has been in general uso, we have thousandioise.ii monlalB as to Its value, and it is now concodedby tno Medical Profession to bo tho nsost rational moans yet discovered of reaching and curios this very pr8WJ?M trouble, that is well known to bo tho cause of UMM misery to so many, and upon whom Quacica P"!j s?a their uselesi< nostrums and big fees. The vftnoaj is put up In neat boxes, of three sizes. No. 1,^?aon?fl to last a month,) 83; No, 3. (suEcUnt to effect a per roanent cure, unless In severe cases,) ?0,.ho. o, (lasting over throo months, will rostorp thooo Initno worst cond it lon.i S7. Sent by mail, In plain wreppors. Full DIRECTIONS for using will accompany EACH BOX. -> -u. ? r Send for aealeil JOcscriptive JPamj'"-* lets (jivlu'i Anatomical Illustrations? and Testimony, ichich tcill eonvineem the most skeptical that they eanbere- ? stored to perfect health, and the vital ? forces thoro'ly re-established same ? \.?s if never affected. SoldOXLVhy * HARRIS REMEDY CO. MFC CHEMISTS. Market and 3th Sts. ST. LOUIS. Mo. LAMDRETHS' SEEDS tbl BEST If not sold in your town, you . can get them by mail Drop ... ?. ? ns a Postal Card for Cat* logue and Prices. The Oldtit and mott txtentiv Sttd Grovrrt in thf. United Etatet. _ DAVID JLANDRETH & B0X9?PmULi>a.,PA. FOUTZ'S HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS Will euro or prevent Disease. Ko Hoksk will die of Colic, BoT? or LCH8 F? vkr, If Foutz's Powders arc used In time. Foutz's Powders will cure and preventlloo Cholera Foatz's Powders will prevent Gapes ist Fowls, Foatz's Powders will increase the quantity or milk, and cream nvonty per cent, and mako the butter Una and sweet , :_ Foutz's Powders will cure or prevent almost evert Disease to which Horses and Cattle are subject. Foutz's Powders will give Satisfaction. Sold everywhere. david E. FOTJT5!, Proprlotor. BALTIMORE, Md. For sale by WILHITE & WILHITE, Anderson, and M. W. COLEMAN & CO., Seneca City. Dec 2,1SS0 21 6m ITRAD'?! SP Perry, Houston Co., Ga., Jan. 28, 18S0. In the year 1H73, there were two negro prisoners confined in the jail of this county, who were very badly afflicted with that loathsome disease Syphilis. In mv official capacity as Ordinary, I employed Capt.'C. X. Swift, then a resident of this place, to cure them, under a contract, "no curt, nopay." Ha administered to them his celebrated Syphilitic Specific, and in a few weeks I felt bound, under my contract, to pay him out of the county treasury, as he had effected a complete and radical cure. In testimony I hereunto set my official signa *???.* tu re and seal. I Seal I A. S. GILES, v?% Ordinary Houston County, Ga. Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb. 14, 1879. Wo take plexsuro in saying that the S. S. S. Is giving good satislaction. We have had cxcellont results from a number of cases. Ono gentleman, who had been confined to his bed six weei'ts with Syphilitic Rheumatism, has been cured entirely, and speaks in tho highest praise of it. It also acts well in primary as in secondary and tertiary cases. CHILES ?Sc BE11RY. TUE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, Proprietors, Atlanta, Ga. Sold br Simpson. Rcid & Co., and Wilhite Je W?hlte, 'Anderson, S. C. Call for a copv of "Young Men's Friend." Kor 18,1SS0_19_lmj Atlanta & Charlotte Air Line R. R. On aud alter Sunday, Jan. 16, 1881, Doublo Dai? ly Trains will run on this road as follows ; GOING EAST. Night Mall and Passenger Train. Arrive Seneca.8 37 p m Leave Seneca.8 39 p m Day PassengerTraln. Arrive Seneca.9 12 a m Leave Seneca.9 13 a m GOING WEST. Night Mail and Passenger Train. Arrive Seneca.7 10 a m Leave Seneca.7 11 a m Day Passenger Train. Arrive Seneca.7 18 p m Leave Seneca1.7 19 p m Through Tickets on sale at Gainesville, Seneca City, Greenville and Spartanburg to all points East and West. W. .T. HOUSTON'. G. T. and P. Ag*nt. South Carolina Railroad. On and after Thursday, January C, 18S1, Passen? ger trains will run ns follows: DOWN. Leave Columbia.6.0O p m 9.30 p ra Arrive at Charleston.11.15 p m 7.00 p m Arrive at Augusta.7.55 a m UP. Leave Charleston. 6.20am 8.10 p m Arrive at Columbia?.11.30 a ni 5.29 a m Close connections made with Greenvillo and Co? lumbia Railroad to and from Walhalla, Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Flat Rock and Henderson ville. Day trains run daily, Sundays excepted. Night trains run daily, Sundays included. Sleeping cars on all night trains?berths only ?1.50. On Wednesdays and Saturdays connection is made at Charleston with steamers for New York, and on Tuesdays and Saturdays with steamer St. John for Jacksonville and St. John's River points. Passenger trains to Augusta leave Charleston at 9 a. m. and IC.1S p. ra., and arrive at Augusta at 3.20 p. in. ami 7.55 a. m , making connections dally with trains of Central Railroad of Georgia, and of the Georgia Railroad, for Macon, Atlanta aud all points West and Southwest. John B. Peck, Gen. Sunt. D. C. Allen, Gen. Ticket Agt., Charleston, S. C. Columbia and Greenville Railroad. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. On and alter Thursday, April 7,1S81, the passen? ger Trains over the Columbia and Greenville Rail? road will be run daily, Sundays excepted: UP. Leave Columbia A.11 50 a m Leave Alston B. 1 02 p m Leave Ncwberry. 1 68 p m Leave Hodges.4 34 p m Leave Belton. 5 53 p m Arrive at Greenville.7 17 p m DOWN. Leave Greenville at.10 35 a m Leave B?lton.12 01 p m Leave Hodges..-.. 110 p m Leave Ncwberry. 4 03 p m Leave Alston E.5 01 p m Arrive at Columbia V.6 10 p m ANDERSON BRANCH cfc BLUE SIDGE K. R. UP. Leave Belton.5 63 p m Leave Anderson.6 31 p m Leave Pendleton. 7 11 p in Leave Perryville. 7 41 p ra Leave Seneca City C. 7 48 p m Arrive at Walhalla. 8 25 p m DOWN. Leave Walhalla. 9 05 a m Leave Seneca I>.9 43 a m Leave Perryville.9 .10 & m Leave Pendleton.10 23 a a Leave Anderson.11 09 a m Arrive at Belton.11 49 a m EXTRA TRAIN FROM BELTON TO ANDER? SON-DAILY. UP. Leave Belton.12.30 p. m Arrive at Anderson. 1.10 p. m DUWN. Leave Anderson.4.10 p m Anive at Belton.5.20 p m CONNECTIONS* A. With South Carolina Railroad from Charles? ton. With Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta from WilmiiiRton and all points North thereof. With Charlotte. Columhi a and Augusta Rail? road from Charlotte and all points North thereof. B. With Spartanburg, Union and Columbia Railroad for Spartanburg and all points on the Spartanburg and Ashcviile Rail? road. C. With Atlanta and Charlotte Aii Line Rail? way for Atlanta and all points South and West. D. With Atlanta aud Charlotto Air Line Rail? way from Atlanta and beyond. E. With "Spartanburg7 Union and Columbia Railroad from Spartanburg and points on Spartanburg and Asheville Railroad. F. With South Carolina Railroad for Charles? ton. .With Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad for Wilmington and the North. With Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail? road for Charlotte and the North. Standard Time used is Washington, D. C, which is fifteen minutes faster than Columbia. _ FRY, Qen. Supt. A. Por-K. Gem Ticket ^