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BAIN ON THE ROOF. When the humid shadows hover Over all the starry spheres, And the melancholy darkness Gently weeps in rainy tears, What a bliss to press the pillow Of a cottage chamber-bed, And to listen to the patter Of the soft rain overhead. Every tinkle on the shingles. . Has an echo in the heart, And a thousand dreamy fancies Into busy being start, And a thousand recollections - Weave their air-threads into woof, As I listen to the patter Of the rain upon the roof. Now in mem'ry comes my mother As she used, long years agone, To regard the darling dreamers Ere she left them till the dawn. Oh! I see her leaning o'er me, As I list to this refrain Which is played upon the shingles By the patter of the rain. Then my little seraph sister, ? With her wings and waving hair, And her star-eyed cherub brother? . A sweet angelic pair Glide around my wakeful pillow, With their praise of mild reproof, As I listen to the murmur Of the soil rain on the roof. And another comes to thrill me Withrher eyes' delicious blu2; And I mind not, musing on her, That her heart was all untrue; I remember but to love her, With a passion kin to pain, And my heart's quick pulses vibrate To the patter of the rain. Art hath naught of tone or cadence That can work with such a spell In the souls mysterious fountains, ? Whence the tears of rapture well, As that melody of nature, That subdu ed, subduing strain, Which is played upon the shingles . By the patter of the rain. THE TIMELY WARNING. - A THRILLING ST?RY. v My father, after an absence of three years returned to the house so dear to him. He had made his last voyage, and rejoiced to have reached a h a veu of rest from the perils of the sea. During his absence I had grown from a child and baby of my mother's?for I was heryoungesicrriutoa, rough,, careless, and head strong boy. Her gentle voice no. longer restrained me. I was often wilful, and sometimes disobedient. I thought it indicated manly .superiority to be independent, of a woman's influence. My father's return . was a fortunate circumstance for me. He soon perceived the spirit of insubor? dination stirring within me. I saw by his manner : that it displeased him, al? thoughTor a few; .days he sud/nothing to. me about it. It .was an afternoon in October, bright and golden, that my father told me to get my bat and take a walk with him. We turned down a narrow lane into a fine, open field?? favorite play'-gronnd for the children in the neigh bor hood. After talking cheerfully on different topics for a while, my father asked me if ^observed that huge shadow thrown by a mass. of rocks that stood in the middle of the field. I replied that I did. "My father owned this land," said. he. "It was iny play-gr?un^ w;bqb a- boy. That rock stood there then. Tome it is a beacon, and whenever I look at it I recall a dark spot in my life?an event so painful to dwell upon, if it; were not as a warning to you, I should not speak of it. Listen then, my "dear boy, and learn wisdom from your father's errors. My father died when I was a mere child. I was the only son. My mother, was a gentle, loving woman, devoted to her children and beloved by.-every? body. I remember her pale, beautifuL. face, her sweet, affectionate smile, her kind and tender voice.' In my childhood I loved her intensely. I was never happy apart front her ; and she, fearing I was becom? ing too much of a baby, sent rue to the high school in the village. After associ? ating for a time with rude, rough boys, I lost, in a measure, my fondness for home and my reverence for my mother; and it became more and more difficult for her-to restrain my impetuous nature. I thought it indicated a want of manliness to. yield to her authority or to appear Senitent, although I knew that my con uct pained her. The epithet! most dreaded was girl boy. I could not bear to hear is said by my companions that I was tied to my mother's, apron strings. From a quiet, bome-lovine child, I soon became a wild, boisterous Tjoy. My dear mother used every persuasion to induce me to seek happiness within the precincts of home. She'exerted, herself to make our fireside attractive, and iny sister, fol? lowing her sacrificing example, sought to entice me by planning games and diver? sions for my entertainment. I saw all this, but did not heed it It was one afternoon like this that I was about leaving the dining table, to spend the intermission between morning and evening school, in the streets as usual, my mother laid her hand on my shoulder, and said mildly, "My son, I wish you to come with me." I would have rebelled, but something in herman? ner awed me. She put on her bonnet, and said to me, "We will take a little walk together." T followed her in silence; ?s I was passing ont of the door, I ob? served one of my rude companions skulking about the houso, and I knew he was waiting for me. He sneered as I went past him. My pride was wounded to the quick. He was a bad boy, but being some years older than myself he exercised a great influence over me. I followed my mother sulkily, till we reached the spot where we now stand, beneath the shadow of this huge rock. 0, my boy 1 could that hour be blotted from my memory which has cast a shad? ow over my whole life, gladly would I exchange all that the world can offer me for the quiet peace of mind I should enjoy. But no 1 like this huge, unsight? ly pile, stands the monument of my guilt forever. My mother, being feeeble in health, sat down and beckoned me beside her. Her look, so full of sorrow, is present to me now. I would not sit, but continued standing sullenly beside her. "Alfred, my dear son," said she, "have yon lost all love for your mother ?" I did not reply. "I fear you have," she continued; "and may God help you to see your own heart, and me to do my duty." She then talked to me of my misdeeds? of the dreadful consequences of the course I was pursuing. By tears, and entreaties, 1 and prayers, she tried to make an impres? sion on me. She placed before me the lives and examples of great and good men; she sought to stimulate my ambi? tion. I was moved, but too proud to show it, and remained standing in dogged silence beside her. I thought, "What will my companions say, if, after all my boasting, I should yield at last, and sub? mit to be led by a woman?" What agony was visible on my mother's face when she saw that all she said and suffered failed to move me. She rose to go home, and I followed at a distance. She spoke no more to me till we reached our own door. "It is school-time now," said she. "Go, my son, and once more let me be? seech you to think upon what I have said." "I shan't go to school," said I. She looked astonished at my boldness, but replied firmly, "Certainly you will go, Alfred; I command you." " I will not," said I, with a tone of de? fiance. "One of the two things you must do, Alfred, either go to school this moment, or I will lock you into your room, and keep you there till you are ready to promise implicit obedience to my wishes in future." "I dare you to do it," said I; "you can't get me up stairs." "Alfred, choose now," said my mother, as she laid her hand on my. arm. She trembled violently, and was deadly pale. "Will you go, Alfred?" * "No!" I replied, but quailed before her eyes. "Then follow me," said she, as she grasped my arm firmly. I raised my foot?0. my son, hear me?I raised my -foot ana kicked her?my sainted mother! How my head' reels as the torrent of memory rushes over me! I kicked my mother?a feeble woman?my mother I She staggered back a few steps and leaned against the wall. She did not look at me. I saw her heart beat against her breast. "0, Heavenly Father," she cried, "forgive him ; he knows not what he does." The gardener just then passed the door, and seeing my mother pale and almost unable to support herself, he stopped ; she beckoned . him . in. "Take this boy up stairs and lock him in his room," said she, and tnrned from me. Looking back, as she gave me snch a look?it will forever follow me. It was a look of agony, mingled with the inten seat love?it was the last unutterable pang from a heart that was broken. ^ Io a moment I found myself a prisoner in my own room. I thought for a mo? ment I could fling myself from the win? dow, and dash my brains out, but I felt afraid to die. I was not penitent. At times, my heart was subdued, but my stubborn pride rose instantly and bade re not to yield. The pale face of my mother j haunted me. I flung myself on the bed, I and fell asleep. I woke at midnight, stiffened and terrified with frightful dreams. I would have sought my mother at that moment, for I trembled with fear, but my door was fast. With the daylight my terrors were dismissed, and I became bold in resisting all good impulses. The servant brought my meals, but I did not taste them. I thought the day would never end. Just at twilight I heard a light footstep approach my door. It was my sister who called mo by name. "What may I tell mother from you ?" she asked. "Nothing!" I replied. "0, Alfred, for my sake and all our sakes, say that you are sorry. She longs to forgive you." "1 won't be driven to school against my will," I said. "But you will go if she wishes it, dear Alfred,""said ray sister, pleadingly. "No, I won't," said I; "and you needn't say a word more about it." "0, brother, you will kill her, and then, you. can never have a happy moment." I made no reply to this. My feelings were touched, but I still resisted their influence. My sister called me, but I would not answer. I heard her footsteps . slowly retreating, and again I flung my? self on: the bed . to pass another wretched and fearful night. 0, God, how wretched : and fearful I do not know. Another footstep, slower and feebler than my Bister's disturbed me. A voice called me by name. It was my mother's.1 ; "Alfred, my son, shall I come in ? are you sorry for what you have done ?" she j asked.. I cannot tell what influence operating at that moment, made me speak adverse to my feelings. The gentle voice of mother that thrilled through me, melted the ice "from my obdnrateJbeart, and I longed to throw myself on her neck, but I did not. 'No,'-my boy-1 did not. But my words ! gave the lie to my heart, when I said I was not Eorry. I heard her withdraw. I beard her groan. I longed to call her b?t I did not. I was awakened from an unesay slum? ber by hearing my name called loudly, and my sjster stood beside my bed. "Get up, Alfred J O, don't wait a mo? ment!. Get up and come with me. Mother is dying!" I thought I was dreaming, but I got up mechanically, and followed my sister. On the bed, pale and cold as marble, lay ray mother. She bad not undressed, bnt had thrown herself on the bed to rest. Aris? ing to go again to me, she was seized with a palpitation of the heart, and borne senseless to her room. I cannot tell you my agony as I looked upon her?my remorse was tenfold more bitter from the fact that she would never know it I believed myself a mur? derer.. I fell on the bed beside her?I could not weep ; my heart burned in my bosom; my brain was all on fire. My sister threw her arms around me and wept in silence. Suddenly we saw a slight motion of my mother's hand?her eyes unclosed. She had recovered con? sciousness but not speech?she looked at me and moved her lips. I could not under? stand her words. "Mother, Mother," I shrieked, "say only that you forgive me." She could not say with her lips, but her handlpressed mine. She smiled upon me, and lifting her thin, white hands, clasped mine with them, and cast her eyes up? ward. She moved her lips in prayer, and thus she died. I remained still kneeling beside that dear form till my gentle siBter removed me. She comfor? ted me, for she knew the heavy load of sorrow at my heart; heavier than the grief for the loss of a mother; for it was a load of sorrow for sin. The joy of youth had left me forever. My son, suffering, as such memories awake, must continue as long es life. God is merciful, but the remorse of past, misdeeds is a canker-worm in the heart, that preys upon it forever. My father ceased speaking and buried his face in his hands. He saw and felt the bearing his narrative had upon my character and conduct. I have never forgotten it. Boys who spurn their mother's control, who are ashamed to own that they are wrong, who think it manly to resist the authority, or yield to her influence, beware! Lay not up for yourself bitter memories for your future years. Though tbe boy who reads ttm may not have kicked his. mother, yet let him think if he has never given his mother or father some unkind words, or been dis? obedient to their wishes in many ways. Boys, beware 1 obey your parents in all things, for God his commanded it; and remember that disobedience to yonr parents is sin against God! Guano Fun.?The Hawkin6ville, Ga., Dispatch tells the following anecdotes : "Some days since a guano agent in Hawkinsville 'courted' a farmer for his guano trade. Tbe farmer finally decided to purchase a load, and driving to tbe warehouse, loaded his wagon with the "precious stufP' and drove home. After the farmer had left town the guano agent learned that his customer had failed for several seasons past to come to time on guano notes, and tbe agent im mediately matured plans to induce the farmer to haul the guano back. He wrote the farmer a very polite note, stating that he (the farmer) had received the wrong brand of guano, and requesting him to return the load and get the 'particular brand' be wanted. The farmer brought his load back, and after unloading it, be was politely informed that tbe 'particu? lar brand' he desired had not arrived. Further comment in regard to this trans? action is unnecessary." And still another: "A farmer called at one of our warehouses tbe other day for a load of guano, and while loading his wagon, it was observed that he was very particular about selecting the Backs con? taining it?picking the most serviceable sack. When questioned about the mat? ter, he replied: 'Oh, I only use tbe stuff because it is fashionable, and as the sacks is about all I make by using it, I want good oneB.'" ? It is now estimated that the forests of America will be all used up at the end of another thirty years, anu a man who wants to go hunting will have to sit on a drawbridge and shoot at sailoru. ? "Never borrow trouble," said a hus? band to his wife. "Oh, let her borrow it if she can," exclaimed tbe next-door neighbor, "she never returns anything, you know." A Queer.Dificorerj In the Penitentiary. One of the pe nitentiary G uards, named William Lowry, of Lexington, was yes? terday brought before United States Commissioner Stoeber on a charge of being implicated in the counterfeiting of United States silver currency. Commis? sioner Stoeber decided that the prisoner must give bond or be imprisoned to await trial. He was committed to the Bichland County jail last night, but will be allowed a few days to procure bail. The circumstances whicb led to his ar? rest are as follows: Colonel Lipscomb, the Superintendent, had some information which led him to suspect that some of the convicts were making plans to escape, and in pursuing his investigations into that matter, caused one of the white prisoners to secret himself under the bed of one of the suspected negro convicts. While there, other convicts came in and engaged in conversation with the negro about the plot and let out much of their proposed plans of operations, all of whicb was reported by the man under the bed to tbe authorities of the penitentiary. Day before yesterday Colonel Lipscomb had fifteen or sixteen of the implicated convicts brought up and confronted with the proofs against tbem. When they found that they were detected in this matter, they began to accuse each other and it came out that forty of them had made their arrangements to overpower the guard on Sunday morning, first day May take their guns awaya nJ break ont of confinement. In the course of their con? fessions, they accused certain convicts of having, counterfeit money, made in the Penitentiary, and on a search bei Dg made some couterfeit silver dollars were found in tbe possession of some of tbem. Investi? gations being pushed still further, two of the dies were found in the room of the guards Lowry and this led to his arrest. The convict, particularly implicated are Qeorge James and Alex. Bodgers, both colored. James is from Chesterfield and his sentence is for murder. Rodgers is from Greenville, and his sentence wa's for two years, for larceny, and be has about six months yet to serve. The dies were .made of plaster of parbj. Two dies .were captured, one being a dollar die and one being a quarter of a dollar die. The latter Colonel Lipscomb thinks has not Jbeen used. A third die was thrown into the canal by one of the convicts, and for this, search will be made.?Columbia Register, 2Mk ull. Woman's Bights in Church. Man concedes to women, the. best seat everywhere but in church. The church seat (for no very good reason) is still a straight bench with a sloping back and ho arms?but for the cushion a disgrace to an old-fashioned country school-house. The devil, a well-known church archi? tect, has, for his own reasons, perpetuated this arrangement, while he has intro? duced arm chairs and seats inclined slightly backward in theatres, opera houses, barrooms, liver stable offices and all uugadly places. But, assuming that the excrucaiting pew is necessary to a re? ligious state of mind, wby should man be a boor alone at church and boldly ap? propriate the best seat, that next to the aisle? To be sure, owing to another de? vice of the same architect above men? tioned, this arm itself is often but a de? lusion and a snare, so far as it pretends to support tbe arm; unless it was intended for a race of beings with an arm coming out under the fifth rib. But whether tbe arm be comfortable or uot, we observe that frail man tries to get at least some trifling support out of it for his weary back, his side, or some portion of his weary frame. Woman, on the other hand, must sit bolt upright, leaning against the slippery verge of the polished walnut or ash, and looking as if "she should sink" before tbe preacher gets to the merciful "lastly." But of course there are high and mighty objections to woman's sitting next to the aisle. In tbe first place, it is not her sphere. An im? portantfeature of her -pnere.is backache and no true woman would be so'false to her destiny aa to trifle with any institu? tion ordained to that end. Her place is in the home, and what would become of tbe home if she were to sit in tbe first end of the pew, while, paterfamilias took his seat in the middle ? Moreover, wo? man cannot fight. Man evidently sits at the end of the pew so that be can mo- j readily grasp his musket and stand in line in the aisle ready to march to bis country's defence. This question goes to the very root of the whole matter. She who cannot fight, of course should not expose herself to tbe enemy by sitting at the end of tbe pew. But woman sits next to the aisle in other places of resort. Tutj tut?this leveling dowu of sacred distinctions in securing places must not invade the churches. If woman is al? lowed to sit at the open end of the pew, she would still more irequenty invade the pulpit, until she became as familiar there as in tbe choir. But there is also the impor? tant objection?What would the world say ? How could a modest woman sit at tbe arm end of the pew, while the hus? band or father sat inside ? Sure enough, how could she? Then again, they have asked for it. No petitions have been sent to tbe Legislature, and tbe majority of women would probably do just as their husbands say anyway, the men will keep tbe end seat.?Springfield Republi- \ ean. ?.. A Late Discharge.?While Mr. Bunk McGbeo, who lives near Smyrna, on the line of tbe State road, and imme? diately in the track of the armies as they fell back on Atlanta", was burning off a new ground tbe other evening, tbe citi? zens were alarmed at the explosion of an old bombshell. A.letter from there says while-he was thus engaged he piled up brush on an old stump, and in his rounds of chunking up, and while in the act of mending tbe fire on the stump, a large shell, which was concealed in tbe stump, exploded, sending smouldering fire ana ashes and fragments of shell in every di? rection, producing a "lie-down" effect upon every one who heard it, as well as upon Mr. McGhee, who, fortunately, was the only sufferer. Though he escaped injury from the flying fragments of shell, yet he sustained very serious injuries from tbe hot embers and flames, burning bim all over one side of the face, neck and bands, from which bis sufferings were great.?Augusta Evening News. German Carp in Georgia.?Hon. J. T. Henderson, Commissioner of Agri? culture, furnishes tbe following extract of a letter from a gentleman near Griffin, Georgia, who has taken great interest in the propagation of the German carp in Georgia: "Griffin, Ga., April 22,1881.?Hon. J. T. Henderson, Commissioner of Ag? riculture?Dear Sir: The carp have laid and hatched. Millions of little ones swarm in my pond. I noticed tbem on 12th of this month spawning, and saw their eggs on tbe grass and meshes this morning. I happened to look in tbe water and saw millipns of them. They are in droves or schools from one end of the dam to the other for four hundred feet, and yet there are countless numbers of eggs yet to hatch, and still they are spawning. I notice that they lay early in tbe morning, and stop when tbe sun is up?good. Please accept my heartfelt gratitude. Very truly, Abel Wright." ? Tbe trouble about taking a medi? cine warranted to cure all diseases is that it may not know exactly what is wanted of it, and in that case it will go fooling around in tbe system trying to cure you of some disease that you have not got. ? A cypress log was recently run down the Sabine river, Texas, that measured 5,800 feet. ? A New York man calls his sweet? heart Kitty because she gets her back up so often. ? ? [~ "VTOTICE TO CREDITORS. JlN All persons having demands against the Estate of Hemry Sullivan, deceased, are hereby notified to present them, proper? ly proven, to the undersigned, within the time prescribed by law, or else be barred. A. G. COOK, Adm'r. April 21,1881_41_3? NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The undersigned, Administrator of the Estate of Rev. Wra. Davis, deceased, will apply to the Judge of Probate for An? derson County on the 24th day of May, 1881, for a Final Settlement of said Estate, and a discharge from said administration. W. P. MARTIN, Adm'r. April 21, 1881_41_5_ LUMBEE! LUMBER of all kinds furnished at short notice and AT BOTTOM PRICES, delivered at Anderson. Address F. G. BROWN, Pendleton, S. C. April 21, 1881 41 -_S iSend for oar LOW-PBICED List (mailed free on application) and see the n cm Der of ROSES \j& RARE PLANTS "'for'111 $1. 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I have a full stock of | Gun Material on hand, and guarantee all work done. Office in front room over New York Cash Store. E. W. SOUTH. Feb 17, 1881_32_3m 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 are 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. Persons wishing Eggs should send in their orders at once, stating the kind of Eggs desired, as they will be filled in the order received. FRANK CRAYTON. Jan 27, 1881_29_14 USHJLSIMHOHS? CURES J&^b 0URE8 Iueiqestioh, Lost Appetite. Diliousness, Bg^Ky Sour Stomach, Sick Headache ^jfc .*|a Foul Breath, CssTrvENEsa. vjJBfefcy?r Lo,v Spirits, Dyspepsia, ^a^B^' enlarqmt or O0U3, ?asfl Wm&P- spleeh.io.. It is SO yearn the oldest, end only genuine Sim? mons Medicine now In market. Prepared only by Vi V.Simmohs&Co. 2810-13 Clark Av. St. LouK fucckmon to M. A. Simmons, M. I). Ia2?c and {1 bottloa and packsgts. Sold by nil Druggists* MARBLE_YARD. SAMUEL IffiURPHY, 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 oest grades of marble, I am able to give better satisfaction to ray 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 2sTE"W FIRM! IsTEW 3-003DSI R. S. HILL It 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, and would respectfully ask the Farmers to examine our analysis and prices before making their purchases. R. S. HILL & CO. Jan 13,1881_?_._ _ SPKING 1881. SPRING 1881. WE ARE READY NOW, To Show you, Friends and Customers, the Best and Largest Stock of | READY MADE CLOTHING We have ever had. Come in and examine our Stock. WE ALSO HAVE EVERYTHING IN THE LINE OF CENTS' 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. LASTLY, WE HAVE READY MADE SUITS FOR BOYS, From four to nine years, and from ten to twenty. ?S- Call in and we will try to treat you right. J. R. & It. P. SMITH, March 24, 1881 37?3m_McCully's Corner, Anderson, S. C. TILL AHEAD I An Immense Stock of the Celebrated LOUIS COOK BUGGIES, PHOTONS, &C. Now on hand and arriving. Will not be undersold in any First 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 SPRBNG HATS Is complete, having just received a lot of Sample Hats to be sold at WHOLESALE PRICES. Don't fail to call in and see them. Also, my stock of Groceries, Dry Goods, Hardware, Iron, &c, very Cheap. C. A. REED, Agent. March 31,1881 3S GUANO FOE 1881. THE undersigned begs leave to call nttention to the fact that he now has a supply of j the justly popular E?TAW GUAIVO AND ACID PHOSPHATE, Which he will sell for cash or on cottan 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 bv my customers at the lowest prices, and my stock of DRY GOODS Is in every respect lirst-class. They arc kept replenished as the trade demands, ami 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 undersigned at No. 10 Granite Row, Andcrson.S.C. W. F. BARR. 1?E'en 3^1881 - 30 SIPIRIZLSTO- GrOOIDS 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, ?&c. Which we will offer at the LOWEST LIVING TRICES for Cash, Cotton or Barter. 9 Our supply of Tobacco will bo kq>i up to the full standard, and we. defy competition in prices. J. R. FAJVT & CO. April 1-1, 1881 cuano and acid. 100 Tons Zell's Ammoniated Bone Phosphate. AND To TONS OBER'S ACID PHOSPHATE. B&> FOR SALE. CALL IN AND GET PRICES BEFORE BUYING. -o:o WE ALSO HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF SUGAR, COFFEE, MOLASSES, BACON, FLOUR and CORN, Which wc will sell at the VERY LOWEST PRICES FOR CASH, or on time to prompt paying customers. REED, MOORHEAD & CO. March 10. 1SS1 35 Cunningham & Co., Ajg-euey for EAGLE AMMONIATED CUANO, EAGLE ACflD PHOSPHATE, "OLD HICKORY" FARM WAGONS, CHAMPION MOWERS AND REAPERS, Dixie Plows, Points, Shovels, and Sweeps, Builders' and Mechanics' Hardware, 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. MUZZLE 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 wc will sell for LESS MONEY than anybody. Every Bugjry warranted. wagoits, wjLQ-o:r>rs. 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. f 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 Jte SON. Dec 16, 1880 _10_ly THE BEST GOODS THE CHEAPEST. IF you want the Best CONFECTIONERIES and good GROCERIES, call on G. M. STEIFEfi, Masonic Building, Anderson, S. C. July 22, 1880_2_ly F. W. WAGENER & CO., CHARLESTON, - SOUTH CAROLINA, Cotton Factors. Wholesale Grocers, 1 AND LIQUOR DEALEES. ^ AGENTS FOR Oriental Gun Powder, Fruits and Flowers Smoking Tobacco, Celebrated Reversible Cotton Tie, Wagencr and Georgia Grange Fertilizers. 5?* Samples of anything in our line sent on application with pleasure. F. W. WAGENER. G. A. WAGENER. May 13,1880 44 ly The Light Running; "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 work? 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 not represented. Send for circular to the PHILA. SEWING MACHINE CO., Philadelphia, Pa. July 8, 1880 62 ly EXCELSIOR COOK STOVES! THE BEST IN THE MARKET. Fourteen different Elzes and kinds. Fiva Blies with Enameled Reservoirs. Adapted to all requirements, ami priced to Luit oll pursea leading features: Double Wood Doors, Tatent Wood Crate Adjustablo Damper, Interchangeable Auto? matic Shelf, Broiling Door, Swinging Hearth Plate, Swinging Flue-Stop, Reversible Ga? Burning Long Cross Tiece, Doublo Short Centers, Heavy Ring Covers, Illuminated Fin Doors, Nickel Knobs, Nickel Panels, etc Uncqualcd In Material, in Finish, and In operation. Manufactured by ISAAC A.SHEPPARD & CO., Baltimore, Md. and For. sale by J. E. PEOPLES. Antterson. S. C. _ EAGLE AND PHENIX if j?j JEltlPJEEl CT BALL SEWING THREAT). COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. ? ?* -^ot>--<<? PREPARED BT 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 eaoh. Uniform Price. Invariable IHacounts, I^Sold "toy ?,11 J"o"fc>"fc>eirs-"?a ASK TOR "EAGLE & PHENIX." USE NO OTHJ^ A valuable Discovery und New Departure in Med? ical acionco.un entirely New and positivelyeffective Kemody for the speedy and permanent Curo for tno doplorablodlscaforesultiLCfromiudLscreatpraitici^ or excesses in youth or at any time of lire, by ?M only true u-ay.viz: Direct Appllcotion action by Ab eorption, und exerting its specific lnfluoncoon the Vea'.c!c3, Ducts, and Gland, that uro unablo to per? form their natural functions while this dlsnase pjr vados the human organism. The use of the Paotiue Is attondod with no pain or Inconvenience, and dOM not intorfcrewitb the ordinary pursuits of lifo; it Is quickly dissolved and soon absorbed, preduc.ng an lraracdiato soothing and restoratlvo effect upon the nervous organizations wrecked from vicious habits or exccisos, stopping the drain from tbo system, restor Inrr too mind to health and sound memory, remov? ing the Dlmnesii of Sight. Confusion of Idean. Aversion to Boclety, eta, etc.. and the appearance of premature ol* ago usually accompanying thW trouble, and restoring the vital forces, where they have been dormant for years. This ntdo of treat m-nt bas stood the test in very severe ca*c9, and la now a procouncod success. Drugfl are too mush pre? scribed In this trouble, and, as many can bear wit? ness to, with but little If any permanontgood. Inert? Is no nonsense about this Preparation. Practical Ob? servation onables us to positively guarantee tBMis will give satisfaction. During the eight years that it has been In general use, we have thousandsof testi? monials as to Hi value, and It is now conceded by too Modlcal Profession to be tho most rational means yet discovered of reaching and curing this very prevalent trouble, that Is well known to be the cause of antoia misery to so many,and upon whom quacks prey wltn their useless nostrums and big fees. The Bemoar is nut up In nnat boxe?, of three ?lz?s. No. 1, (enoogn tolasta month.) S3; No. 8. isuSiclent tojsjlecta,per? manent cure, un'ess In severe cases,) 8B; ?o. o. Hasting over tares months, will rostoro those in tue worst condition.) tl. 8ont by mall, in plain wrappers. Full DIRECTIONS for using will aarxjinpany EACH BOX. ? ' Send for 0ease*3 Descriptive ifamw m Irin giving Anatomical Illustrations and Testimony, which urill convince the most sheptieal that they eanbe re? stored to t>erfeet health, and the vital forces thoro'l}/ re-established same its if never affected. Sold OXXjX by HA8BIS REMEDY CO. KF'C. CHEMISTS. r.*.;r::oicad8thSts. CT. LOUIG. MO. SEEDS S BEST 100] If not sold in your town, yon I ft flI enn get them by mail Drop I I 11 I I us a Pottal Card for Oata- *V **??? lore o and Price*. The Oldest and man extenrite S*ad Orotc/rs in tte t'nitnl Slate*. DAVID LANDltETH Jk SONS,Philada.,Pa, POUTZ'S HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS Will cure or prevent Disease. No House will die of Colic. Bots or LWQ Fx van. If F?nte's Powders are used In time. Foutz's Powders will care and proven t Hog Cbolxba Fontz's Powders will prevent Gapes ix Fowls, Foutz's Powders will Increase the quantity of milk and cream twenty per cent, and make the batter firm and sweet Fonte's Powders will c n re or prevent almost xyxbt Disb?stc to which Horses and Cattlo are subject, Foutz's Po-.vmcr.s will oivk Satis? action. fiold everywhere. DAVID Z. FOUTZ, Proprietor, BADTIMORE. lid. For sale by WILHITE & WILHITE, Anderson, and M. W. COLEHAN & CO., Seneea City. Dec 2,18S0 21 6m Perky, Houston Co., Ga., Jan. 28, 1880. In the year 1873, there were two negro prisoners confined in the jail of this county, who were very badly afllicted with that loathsome disease Syphilis. In my official capacity as Ordinary, I employed Capt. C. T. Swift, then a resident of this place, to cure thew, under a contract, "no cure, no pay." Ho 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 r&dlcal cure. In testimony I hereunto set my oulcial signa ???.* ture and seal. Seal I A. S. GILES, ?,?Ordinary Houston County, Ga. Ciiattanoooa, Tenn., Feb. 14, 1879. Wo take pleasure in saying that the a.S.S. is giving good satisfaction. We have had excellent results from a number r cases. One gentleman, who had been confine* to his bed six weeks with Syphilitic Rheumatism, has been cured entirely, and speaks in the highest praise of it. It also acta well in primary as in secondary and tertiary cases. CHILES <fc BERRY. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, Proprietors, Atlanta, Ga. Sold by Simpson. Reid &. Co., and W?hlte & Wilhite, Anderson. S. C. Call for a copy ot "Young Men's Friend." Not 18,1880_19_lm_ Atlanta & Charlotte Air Line R. R. On and after Sunday. Jan. 16, J831, Doublo Dai? ly Trains will run on this road as follows : GOING EAST. Night Mail and Passenger Train. Arrive Seneca.8 37 p m Leave Seneca..8 39 p m Day Passenger Train. Arrive Seneca.0 12 a m Leave Seneca.-.9 is 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 ni Leave Seneca*.7 19 p m Through Tickets on salo at Gainesville, Seneca City, Greenville and Spartauburg to all point? East and West. W. .T. HOUSTON, ft. T. and P. Agent South Carolina Railroad. On and after Thursday, January C, 1S31, Passen? ger trains will run as follows: DOWN. Lcavo Columbia.COO p m 9.30 p m Arrive at Charleston.11.13 p m 7.00 p m Arrive at Augusta.7.55 a m UP. Leave Charleston. 0.20 a m 8.10 p ui Arrive at Columbia.11.30 a m 5.29 a m Close connections made with Greenville and Co? lumbia Bailroad to and from Walhalla, Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Flat Kock and Henderson vllle. Day trains run daily, Sundays excepted. Night trains run daily, Sundays included, bleeping 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 Tuesday, and Saturdays with steamer St. John for Jacksonville and St. John's Biver points. Passenger trains to Augusta leave Charleston at 9 a. m. and 1C.15 p. m., and arrive at Augusta at 3.20 p. m. and 7.55 a. ni , making connections daily with trains of Central Railroad of Georgia, and of the Georgia Railroad, for Macon, Atlanta and all points West and Southwest. John B. Peck, Gen. Supt. D. C. Allen, Gen. Ticket Agt., Charleston, 8. C. Columbia and Greenville Railroad. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. On and after Thursday, April 7,1881, 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 Leavo Alston B. 1 02 p m Leave Newberry. 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 Green vi'.ic at..'..10 35 a m Leave BMton.12 01 p m Leave Hodges._ 119pm Leave Newberry. 4 03 p m Leave Alston E.5 01 p m Arrive nt Columbia F..6 10 p m ANDERSON BRANCH <0 BLUE RIDGE L. R. UP. Leave Belton. 5 53 p m taavc Anderson.G 31 p m Leave Pcudlctou. 7 11 p m Leave Pcrryvlllo. 7 41 p m l^ave Seneca City C. 7 48 p m Arrive at Walhalla. 8 25 p m DOWN. Leave Wnlhal'a. 9 05 a m Leave Seneca D. 9 43 a m Leave Perrvville. 9 50 a m Leave Pcndleton.10 23 a ai 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 DOWN. Leave Ander.-on.4.40 p m Artive at Belton.5.20 p m CONNECTIONS. A. With South Carolina Railroad from Charles? ton. With Wilmington, Columbia aud Augusta from Wilmington aud all points >orth thereof. With Charlotte. Columbia and Augusta Rail? road from Charlotte and all points North thereof. B. With Spartauburg, Union and Columbia Railroad for Spartanburg and all points on the Spartauburg and Ashcviile Rail? road. C. With Atlanta and Charlotte Ali Line Rail? way for Atlanta and all points South and West. Ii. With Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Rail? way from Atlanta aud beyond. K. With Spartanburg, Union and Columbia Railroad from Spartauburg and points on Spartanburg and Asheville Railroad. F. With South Carolina Railroad for Charles? ton. With Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Hail road for Wilmington and the North. With Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail? road for Charlotte aud the North. Standard Time used is Washington, D. C, which is fifteen minutes faster than Columbia. A. Popic. Gcu. Ticket ?W. FRY, Gen. Supt.