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E. B. MURRAY, Editor;, THURSDAY,, JUNE 9, 1883.. 'I' H K'*irgI ONE YEAK.-_?1.50. SIX MONTHS_._........ 75c. Two Dollars If not paid in advance. STEAKGE, IF TRUE, '^V The correspondent of the ' 'News and *p Courier of a recent date says that the - State Financial Board has offers for the State's stock in the Augusta and Knox ville Railroad, but that the persons bid v > ing and the amonnts offered are with held, and that the Comptroller General ^ was authorized to receipt and act upon ? such bids as be deemed best. This seems to us a littlo strange, and knowing Gen? eral Braiton as well as we do, we expect . jV to see him refer the whole matter where . . it belongs?to tbe next Legislature. -As far as we can ascertain, the Financial Board has no right to sell this stock. It belongs to the State, and the Comptroller , General is only its custodian, not its owner. It also seems rather arbitrary ? for this Board to refuse to allow tbe peo? ple of South Carolina to know what is bid and who are the parties desiring to purchase stock belonging to the people. The secrecy which these gentlemen maintain on this question is unjustifiably arbitrary, and any sale made by them would be an usurpation of authority. If the State parts with her stock, it should %'y- be. disposed of to some corporation or in? dividuals whb'are in friendly accord with the interests of the State, and the people along the line of-the road. These are . questions of State policy which are more > important than a few cents on the dollar in. the sale of stock, and should not be v neglected or overlooked.". Tbe State had " better hold the stock than to allow it to pass into the hands of any corporation unfriendly to the best interests of the people most directly interested, even if a handsome price could be obtained for it X by such a sale. A QUESTIONABLE ARRANGEMENT. The New York Tribune is just now . miserable over a sensational discovery that the Democrats are arranging to seize . the Senate, by means of a combination with the Greenbackers and one non . affiliating Republican. The complexion of the House, as it stood after the last election according to the Tribune, was Republicans, 147: Democrats, 185; Re adjuster Democrats, 2; Greenbackers, 8 ; vacancy, 1. Total, 14fiv Several vacan? cies have occurred by deaths and resig? nations, so that if the Democrats gain one member; and can control the Green? backers, they will be able to elect the --^Speaker and officers of the House. Tbe Tribune, however, says that Speaker Ran? dall is arranging to be the next Speaker, even if no Democratic gain is made. It asserts that he will be able to secure the \ vote of Mr. Brumm, of the Thirteenth Pennsylvania District, ? who was elected by a union of the Republican and Green? back vote. The obstacle in the way of this plan is suggested to be that certain, i Southern- Democrats who do not like Mr. Randall will not vote for bim, bnt if any certainty of his election can be made - evident, we apprehend that party discip? line has been sufficiently restored to "y. give him the solid Democratic vote. We think it hardly probable that such" a scheme can be carried out, though stran ger things have happened. The main ; ? question, however, for consideration is, v what inducement is to be given the Greenbackers. Any trading with them, or swapping of horses, would be disas? trous to the Democracy, and should be - avoided. It is better for the party to be relegated to the minority than to retain supremacy in the House by questionable . "arrangements." If, however, Mr. Ran? dall can be re-elected Speaker without an dishonorable agreement on the part " of the Democrats, although we have not been pleased with his course as Speaker in every instance for the^>ast two. years, ' we should prefer to see him retain tbe ? position rather than allow a Republican or Greenbacker to obtain it." BRIBERY AT ALBANY. . The Republicans at Albany have made a pretty exhibition of the inwardness ofj - the party of great moral ideas. Samuel Bradley, a Republican member of the Legislature, who had been voting for Conkling, on last Wednesday night car? ried and delivered to Speaker Sbarpe $2,000, which he swears Assemblyman Sessions gave him as a bribe to vote for Chancey M. Depew. Bradley says Ses? sions first offered him $1,000, which he refused, and that Sessions afterwards came back with the $2,000, and agreed to give him an additional thousand if j Depew is elected Senator. He Bays Ses? sions said it would be nice for all of the members from tbeir District to vote to? gether. Sessions admits having urged Bradley to vote for Depew, but utterly - denies that he offered or gave him any money to do so, and that Bradley said he knew his District was overwhelmingly against Conkling and Platt, and that he "" would on the next day vote for Depew. Upon this being made public a commit? tee of investigation was appointed, con? sisting of two stalwarts, one administra? tion Republican and two Democrats. The purpose of the Depew men is to make it appear that Conkling's friends furnished Bradley the money to deposit with Speaker Sbarpe, and told him to profess to have been bribed in order to help Conkling's waning fortunes and check Depew's growing vote. This looked plausible enough, but then an? other member, Wm. K. Trimble, from the 21st New York District, testifies that a lobbyist named Edwards, on Tuesday night, the 8th inst., asked him what were his election expenses, and when told $2,000 to $2,500, asked if he (Trimble) would vote for Depew if friends of De? pew's would pay off these expenses, to which he replied no. It is, therefore, evident that the worst species of bribery and corruption is in vogue at Albany among the Republican members of the Legislature. It is important to Conk? ling that Depew's friends be convicted before the investigating committee, and equally important to Depew that-Conk ling's friends be convicted of putting up this job; but it makes no difference to the country as to which is the guilty party, for in either event it proves the Repub? lican party of New York to be corrupt, and that it should be swept from power. The exhibition at Albany is disgusting, and ought to drive every honeBt voter in New York out of the party which is rep? resented by such base politicians. GEN, SHERMAN ONCE MORE. Mr* Davis, in his "Rise and Fall of the Southern Confederacy," states the facts connected with the burning of Co? lumbia by Sherman's army during his march to the sea, and indulges in the expression of some opinions as to his inhumanity and barbarity, which have again aroused him to utter his stereotyped answer, which he availed himself of the opportunity to make at a reception of the Army of the Potomac in Hartford last week. In the course of h is Bpeech he said: As to the burning of Columbia he inti? mates that I have endeavored to escape the responsibility for that act, s.nd refers to the excesses of Wallenstein'si army in the thirty year's war. Mr. Davis was not in Columbia during that time, nor was Qen. Hampton. I was and so was Gen. O. O. Howard, so were Gen. John A. Lo? gan, Gen. William B. Wood, nr .?? Justioe ' of the Supreme Court, and his brother, Charles Wood, and 14,000 honest, good, true Union soldiers. Mr. Davis ignores all these and adopts the solitary state? ment of Wade Hampton, who got away and was not there at all after his troops had set lire to the bridges, depot and cot? ton in the streets of his own city, all of which were burned down or wore burn? ing when our troops entered the city. The house occupied by me (Blanton Duncan's) was still standing when the army left. The Preston house, known as the Hampton mansion, occupied by Gen. Logan, was still standing, and the col? lege where Gen. Howard was quartered was not burned. The fire originated in' Richardson street near where I saw with my? own eyes burning cotton bales which had been set on fire by Confeder? ate cavalry. I was supreme in command inside of Columbia during the night of the conflagration, and i allow no man, not even Jeff Davis, to question my statement of facts as seen by myself. ?The fire in Columbia on the night of Feb? ruary 17, 1865, in my judgment then and now, was caused by particles of burning cotton blown against a fence and sheds which spread to the houses and finally consumed the centre, but novtho whole of the town. The cotton was un? questionably set fire to by Confederate cavalry, which fire was partially subdued by our troops in the day time whilst the trains of Gen. Logan's corps, the Fif? teenth, were passing. But after the trains had passed and the night began, the men ceased to carry water. The fire spread anew, and finally reached a shed or fence. Houses, built of pitch pine, burned with rapidity and fury under a tornado of wind. What of Columbia remained the next morning was wholly due to Gen. Logan's troops. Without them not a house would nave escaped. Almost identically the same occurred in Richmond. See Badeau, volume 3, page 538. I made a report ot the facis to my government, which was accepted, and there my responsibility ended. Still I cheerfully admit that history may go further, provided actual truth is sought for. I want to know the truth as much as any man. Had I intended to harm Colombia I would have done it just as I would have done any other act of war, and there would have been no concealment about it. WHICH HORN, MR. GARFIELD? A. M. Gibson, for many years past the Washington correspondent of the New York /Sun, bas been employed to aid in the investigation of the s tar route frauds. In view of the fact that Gibson has re? peatedly charged the President with bribe-taking, perjury and other crimes, in connection with Credit MobHier, Salary Grab, DeGoylear contract and other matters, this employment is creating con? siderable comment. The Capital, one of Star Route Brady's organs, concludes a two-column article to President Garfield in the following logical, plain and em? phatic language: The issue Is the simplest one that could be framed in language. If Mr. Gibson is not a libeller, you are a bribe-taker, thief, perjurer and suborner of perjury and forgery. If you are not a bribe? taker, perjurer, thief and suborner of per? jury and forgery, Mr. Gibson is a libeller under the criminal statute. One of you ought to be in the penitentiary, and that upon your own respective showings of record. Both of you cannot be at large withont an outrage upon the first princi? ples of justice; and yet we are told by the New York Times that Mr. Gibson "has been retained with your approval" in a capacity the most responsible, most delicate, and requiring the highest type of honor, integrity and trustworthiness. Sure, Mr. President, there must be some mistake about this; but if it is a mistake it is a dreadful one?a mistake that will haunt you to your dying day, and damn your memory long after you are dead, as the only President of the United States who ever voluntarily certified to the honor, integrity and trustworthiness of a. man who for nine years has steadily branded him a bribe-taker, thief, liar, perjurer and suborner of perjury and forgery. The trial of Wm. Henry Priester, for the murder of his father in Barn well County, came off before Judge Mackey last week. The prosecution was con? ducted by Solicitor Gantt for the State" assisted by Hon. D. S. Henderson, who was employed by the prisoner's brother to aid the prosecution. The prisoner had no means, and was unable to employ counsel, but was defended by Robert Al drich, Esq., under appointment by the Court. The defense was insanity, and the case was fully and ably presented on both sides. The jury after an absence of a short time returned a verdict of "not guilty ^>y reason of insanity," and the prisoner was ordered by Judge Mackey to be sent to the Lunatic Asylum. Thus ends a noted trial in this State, and one which we hope will not have a parallel. The crime of the accused was so unpro? voked and so unnatural, that it is possi? ble or even probable that he was insane, but it is very dangerous for such occur? rences to go unpunished upon this de? fense. The doctrine of insanity has been stretched in criminal trials until it is very difficult to convict any one who bas been at all odd or eccentric, and then again it affords an excellent opportunity for him that bas murder in his heart to commit strange acts and say strange things in order to escape the penalty for a crime he intends to commit. Juries should be slower to allow criminals to escape on the plea of insanity, and then we apprehend there would not be quite so many crimes. The term of the present Legislature of of New Hampshire does not expire until June, 1883, though the last session of the body is now in progress, as they only have biennial sessions in that State. The Sena? torial term of Senator Rollins expires on the 4th of March, 1883, and the Legisla? ture asked the opinion of the Supreme Court of that State, according to the pro? visions of their laws, as to the right of the present Legislature to elect a successor to Senator Rollins. The Democrats voted solidly against the request for the court's opinion, but it was carried, and the opinion of the Court has been furnished. It recites that the next Legislature hay icg lie existence until June, 1883, cannot elect a senator for the full term of six years, beginning March 4tb, 188'.% Therefore the refusal of'the present Leg? islature to elect a senator for that term would be a violation of the constitutional right of the State to be represented by two senators?"chosen by the Legislature thereof for six years;" such refusal leav? ing the State three months represented by only one senator chosen by its Legislature would be as plainly unconstitutional as similar refusals leaving the State for all lime without a senator so chosen. We do not see how there can be any doubt upon the correctness of the opinion of the Court, and presume the Legislature will at ouce proceed to an election, in which case Senator Rollins will probably be his own successor. The Republicans of Ohio have renom inated Foster for Governor, and endorsed President Garfield's administration. The nomination of Foster is a strong one, but it is said tbe stalwarts are immensely disgusted at the endorsement of Mr Gar field, and that they will not participate in the coming fight. If this prove true, the Democrats will carry the State, and they may do it even if the stalwarts do tbe best they can. Thero are a number of aspirants for the tbe Democratic nom? ination . which will soon be made, but the strongest- suggestion is to nominate Thurman for Governor. He would un? doubtedly poll the largest possible Dem? ocratic vote, and could now accept the nomination without endangering his chances for promotion, as he is out of public life and cannot hope to get into it again, except by some such action on his part as the coming canvass will give him the opportunity to perform. If Thurman is the Democratic nominee, the canvass will be an able and inspirit? ing one, with every prospect of a favora? ble issue. The prohibition movement iu North Carolina has progressed to the extent of qrdering a vote of the people of the .State for or against it, which will be had in August next, when the majority is to decide the question of prohibiting the manufacture and sale of spirituous liquors. Everything has pro? gressed easily and without any manifes? tation of political manipulation until recently. In tbe meantime the Repub? licans have kept quiet uutil the Demo? cratic politicians and newspapers have fully committed themselves to the cause of prohibition, and now they come out in solid opposition to it. The result is that every negro in the State will vote against prohibition, and perhaps enough white men to defeat the law. The Re? publicans then will claim it as a victory, and seek to make political capital out of it. Our trouble in tbe South is, that we have to contend with a party without principle, which votes as a machine for the worst side of every question submit? ted to it. The following is the result of the last balloting in Albany for two United States Senators to represent the State of New York: For Conkling's successor Wheeler, 16; Conkling, 24; Jacobs, 26 ; Cornell, 8; Rogers, 12; Lapham, 6; Tremaine, 4; Folger, 2; Bradley, 1. No choice. For Platt's successor?Depew, 36; Cornell, 6; Keruan, 29; Folger, 3; Platt, 21; Crowley, 3; Lapbam, 2. No choice. The present session of the Leg? islature costs the people of New York $3,000 per day, aud the principal busi? ness transacted is the taking of one bal? lot each day to prove that the dead-lock continues. There is no probability of an election at any time soon, and the taxpayers of the State will find Messrs. Conkling and Platt the most costly Sen? ators they have ever been called upon to select successors for. This proceeding is likely to prove extremely detrimental to the present dominant party. Gen. Grant has been heard from again. He is well pleased with the prospects of bis railroad enterprise in Mexico, but is decidedly disgruntled over the calami? tous turn American politics have re? cently assumed from a stalwart stand? point. The ex-Pre3ident at present sees no road to the Amcricau empire of wbich he has been dreaming for the past fifteen yean. The conflict between Garfield and Conkling excites his ire, and he very plainly denounces Garfield, aud defends Conkling in a decided manner. He pro? nounces Garfield ungrateful, and is cer? tain Conkliug will bo re-elected. Alto? gether, wetbiuk the would-be emperor's expressions are more vindictive than reasonable. It is none of Gen. Grant's immediate business, and there is little cause for his fury about the little unpleasantness. President Hayes says Mr. Conkling is crazy. He considers him a monama niac on the subject of bis own self importance. Mr. Hayes thought Conk? ling a man of great importance a little over four years ago, when it was feared -he would vote in favor of counting the vote of Florida for Tilden. We doubt whether Mr. Conkling estimates himself half so high as Mr. Hayes esti? mated him then. Times, however, have changed since then, and in tbe light of the ex-President's failure as an Execu? tive, it is some evidence of insanity for any one to have committed a fraud to make him President. To this extent there seems to be some foundation for the ex-Presidents suspicion as to Mr. Conkling's mental condition. Franklin J. Moses, of South G'aroliua, a son of Ex-Gov. Franklin J. Moses, jr., of this State, ha* just graduated at tbe National Naval Academy at Annapolis. In a class of 67 he stood tweuty-fourth. John L. Schoch, of Pennsylvania, who is just twenty-one years old, achieved the highest honor of the class. Among the other features of interest in this class is tbe fact that it contained two Japanese youths who stood number 14 and number 26 in the class. Considering the fact that they were studying in a foreign lan? guage, their stand is excellent, and evi? dences very thorough comprehension, of course. Tbe election for member of Congress in the Second District to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of the late Hon. M. P. O'Connor ou last Thursday, re? sulted in a walk-over-the-tr-ck by Gen. Dibble, the Democratic nominee, incon? sequence of the Republicans refraining from voting, on (be theory that Mackey was elected last Fill, and that there was no Vacancy created by the death of Mr. O'Connor. The vote polled was light, as there was very little excitement over the election. We congratulate the Second District upon securing the services of so able and energetic a representative. The prohibition and anti-prohibition Democrats of Greenville are considering some plan to enable them to assert their preferences without antagonizing the regular nominees of the party in the ap? proaching municipal election. No plan has as yet been adopted, but an effort will bo made to have a separate vote upon the question of license or no license, in order to enable every citizen to vote for the men of his choice for council men.-and at the same time vote as his conscience and judgment may dictate upon the issue of "license" or "no license." Depew says he had nothing to do with the bribery of Bradley, and that( from a consciousness of integrity and innocence on his part, he desires a full and com? plete investigation of the whole matter. This sounds prettily, but the people have become familiar with such devices on the part of Republican officials. Mr. Depew may be correct iu his-assertions, but it will require more than his mere state? ment to induce the public to believe that he had no connection with or knowledge of corrupt influences brought to bear to secure accessions lo his vote for the Senate. The good effects of Senator Browu's fight in the Senate continue.to develop. His policy having been adopted not only inspirited the Democracy, whipped out the Mahone bargain and sale, gave occa? sion for the rupture between Conkling and the President, drove Conkling from the Senate, and produced the dead-lock at Albauy, but it has developed the rot? tenness of New York Republicans in the bribery of members of the Legisla? ture on the Senatorial election. A little back-bone is a valuable possession to a political party. General Gordon's company for build? ing the Georgia Pacific Railroad, aud the Clyde Company for the construction of the Atlanta and Alabama Railroad,have consolidated under the name of the for? mer, and will proceed at once to the con? struction of the road from Atlauta to the Mississippi River. Gen. Gordon will be president, and the whole road will be put under contract immediately; Its cdn struction will give the Clydes a clear sweep from Richmond to the great Mis? sissippi, with the center of their system resting at Atlauta. The candidates for the Democratic nomination for Virginia are very uumer ous, numbering in their list many of the ablest and most honored names of the State. The ticket which Senator Vest, of Missouri, 6ays can overwhelmingly triumph, is Wm. H. Payne for Governor, and Fitzhugh Lee for Lieutenant-Gover? nor. He also says that the Democrats of other States should not interfere in the canvass, as he thinks the party at home is abundantly able to take care of itself. . J Mr. Blair, the nominee of the Read juster party in Virginia, has expressed himself heretofore in bis public utter? ances as being in favor of readjusting the debt of the United States after they get through with the work of repudiation in Virginia. It will be assuring to the n? tional creditors if the President uses the Federal patronage to help elect Mr. Blair. It is said that Mrs. Conkling is very anxious for Senator Conkling to retire from public life. If the half of tbo shot? gun and other narratives told of the ex Senator is true, she has abundant cause for the desire that he shall leave public life. By the way, it looks just now like the New York Legislature intends to help her in the effort to induce Lord Roscoe to retire to private life. ._ ... i Conkliug takes no notice of Hayes* declaration of Iiis belief that be is in? sane. This is rather damaging to the correctness of the ex-President's opinion on this question. It is, however, only a persistence in a way that Mr. Conkling has of wasting no time in shooting at dead ducks. The Democrats of Virginia will hold their convention to nominate State offi? cers in August, and from that time forward tho OldDominiou will be ablaze with the fire of a contest whoso result will so closely Vvffect the honor aud wel? fare of the great old commonwealth. Mr. Davis' book is out and delivered to those who have subscribed for it?the predictions of Gen. Robert Toombs to the contrary notwithstanding. Perhaps Gen. Toombs needed a prohibition law at the time he made this prediction. Fred. Grant has resigned his Colonelcy iu the United States Army to accept the Presidency of a new railroad in Texas. He seems to follow very closely the ex j ample of his father. FLORIDA CORRESPONDENCE. Pkru, Hillsboro Co., Fla., May 31, 1881. Editor Anderson InleUiycncer : ***?*??* You see doubtless from your exchanges evidences of Florida's growth and the prosperous future that seems in store for her, especially South Florida. These, as I have written you, are no fanciod sketches., but pleasant realities, and we are all sereno. South Florida's escape from tho disas? trous "cold wave," ho blighting in its effect, has turned many an eye to this genial an d favored section of the country, aud even her own inhabitants aro aroused to a just appreciation of her advantages. Those who had planted vegetables for Northern markets havo reaped a rich harvest and aro content, while others havo been stimulated to go and do like? wise, and aro equally happy in future visions. I notice that a correspondent (A. F. L.) in tho New York Sun, writing of the de? structive and killing effects of the ice wave upon the orange belt of Louisiana, destroying tho groves, speaks doubtfully of the favorable reports from Florida, aud "appeals to the orange growers of Florida for authentic information." No whore in the region of Tampa Bay was tho slightest injury or back-set given to any of the citrus fainity, even the lemon and lima and guava blossoms remaining uninjured upon the trees. I think this due mainly to "the wave" striking us .so short a timo before daylight on the morn? ing of the 30th December (I believe it was); there was not long enough time during night to effect n freeze, aud was dissipated by the sun a.s daylight cumo on. G. H. S. WARNING! "VrOTICE is hereby given forewarning all X^i persons not to hire or harbor Wesley Allgood, colored, as he is hired to nie in a written contract until 1st December, 1S81. The law will be rigedly enforced against any person hiring or harboring said All good, he having left my premises without any cause. J0Su.UA JAMESON, Equalitv, S. C. June 16, 1881 49 1 $40 Cow for Sale. THE undersigned has a fine Milch Cow which he will sell on one week's trial, with the privilege of returning if she is not worth the money. Call on or address J. M. BROWNE, Storoville, S. C. June 16, 1881 49 1 POLICE NOTICE. ALL owners of property in the Town are hereby notified to clean up their premises on or by the 20th June inst., at which time there will be a close inspection, and any premises found in filthy condition will be reported, and the owners dealt with according to law. By order of the Town Council. THOS. C. LIGON, Town Clerk. June 1G, 1881 49 1 PUBLIC SCHOOLS. rpiIE SEMI-ANNUAL Examination of X Teachers of Public Schools will be held at Anderson on SATURDAY, second day of July. Public Schools will open on Monday following. Trustees will give due notieo to Teachers when to close their Schools. Schools taught by Teachers who wish to attend the Normal School in Greenville during the month of August, will be sus? pended during that month and resumed in September, with the privilege of receiving their pro rata share of the public money. Bv order of the Board. R. W. TODD, Chairman. June 1(5, 1881 49 1 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. COUNTY OF ANDERSON. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Elijah Powell, Plaintiff, against Francis Near aud hueband, Wn, C. Near. Elijah D. S. Powell and Francis M. Powell, Defendants.?Summons for Belie/. To tbo Defendants Francis Near and husband, Win. C. Near, Elijah D. S. Powell and Francis M. Powell: YOU are hereby summoned and required to an? swer the complaint in this action, a cony of which is filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, at Anderson C. H., S. C, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at his office, Anderson C. H., S. C, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclu? sive of the day of service; and if vou fail to answer this complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plain? tiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated June 11, A.D. 1881. THOS. C LIGON, Plaintiffs Attorney. [seal] Joins W. Daniels, C. C. P. Anderson, S. C. To the Defendants, Francis Near and husband, Wm. C. Near, Elijah D. S. Powell and Francis M. Powell j Take notice that the summons and complaint In this action having been filed in the office of the CH r'.; of the Court of Common Pleas at Anderson C. H., S. C, for partition and sale of tho real estate therein described among Elijah D. S. Powell and the hclrs-at-law of Mary Powell, deceased, accord? ing to their respective Interests, if the minor De? fendants, Elijah D. S. Powell and Francis iL Pow? ell, fall to have a Guardian od Htcm appointed to represent them in this action within the time pre? scribed by law, application will be mado to the Court for said appointment. THOS. C. LIGON, Plaintiff's Attornev. ?Tune 18, 1881 40 6" WILLIAMSTON MALE ACADEMY, Williamston, Anderson County,S.C. WALTER M. BROWN, A. iL, Principal. THE exercises of this institution closed on the 27th of May, after a very prosperous session: will bo resumed on the 1st or August. Grateful to our patrons for the confidence reposed in us. wo hope in the future to merit a continuance of their favor. The course of instruction is thorough; dis? cipline, mild but firm; terms, moderate. We are not responsible for the advancement of students unless they arc present during the entire session. For further information address the Principal. June 9,1881__48_3m?;_ F. W. wagk.ner. Geo. A. Waoexer. F. W. WAGENER & CO., WHOLESALE Grocers and Liquor Dealers, COTTON FACTORS, TURPENTINE. ROSIN, AND ~ RICE DEALERS. WE keep one of the largest STOCKS that lias ever been offered in the South, and is com? plete in every respect, and wc propose to compcto for the trade with any market In the United States. Wc have our new building completed, which is conceded to be the largest Grocery House in the country, and wc have our Stock under one roof, which enables us to handle goods to the very best advantage. Our imported WINES and LIQUORS are brought out by us direct iu bond, and we warrant our goods absolutely pure. Our OLD CROW RYE and OLD NIC CORN WHISKEY i3 so well known that they require no comment. Wo would, how? ever, call attention to our stock of vcrv old FRENCH BRANDY, SCOTCH and IRISH WHIS? KEY, JAMAICA aud ST. CROIX RUMS, MA? DEIRA, SHERRY aud PORT WINES. We arc prepared to fill Sample Orders for Li? quors, or will send samples uf any Goods wc have lu stock. SUMMER BEVERuiGES-Cnx^cr Ale, Cider, Lemon Sugar, Lemon Syrups, Light Wines. CHAMPAGNES.--We are Agents for the best imported Champagnes, and sell at same prices as (lie New York Agents. AGENTS FOR Reef and Pork Packers, Flour Mills, Fairbank's Scales, Stultz's Celebrated Tobacco, Gullctt's Improved Cottou Gin, McCarthy's Improved Long Cotton Gin. Knickerbocker Holland Gin, Jules Mumm Champagnes, Tolu Rock and Rye, Oriental Gun Powder. June 9,1881 ?AS ly Delinquent Land Sales for the Year 1879. ANDERSON TOWNSHIP. Brown, Samuel, Jr., 1 building, 1 lot. BRUSHY CHEEK TOWNSHIP. Jackson, James A., 2G5 acres, 1 building. MARTIN TOWNSHIP. Brothers, James W., 10 acres. VA?ENNES TOWNSHIP. Brown, .Samiul, Jr., 10 acres. NOTICE is hereby given that the whok ut tho several parcels, lots and parts of lots of Real Estate described in the preceding list, or so much thereof as will be necessary to pay tho taxes, penalties and assessments charged thereon, will bo sold by the Treasurer of Anderson County, South Carolina, ut his otlice in said County, on tho FOURTH MONDAY (27thJ OF JUNE, A. D. 1881, unless said taxes, assessments and penalties bo paid before that time: and such sale will be con? tinued from day to day until all of said parcels, lots and parts of lots of Real Eitato shall be sold or otfered for sale. THOMAS J. WEBB, Auditor of Anderson County. June 10, 1S31_-IP 2 The Cheapest and Best TWIN BED SPUING is Sold by C. F. TOLLY, At the Extremely Low Price of $3.00. It contains 48 Honest Steel Springs, THIS Bed is GUARANTEED toT)e as good as those heretofore sold in this section at $5.00. I am prepared to supply orders "-om this and surrounding Counties, and warrant satisfaction in every case. DON'T FORGET That (j. P. TOLLY sells the CHEAPEST and BEST FURNITURE in the upper portion of South Carolina. His prices are reduced to the minimum, and he invites the public to price Furniture in any sur? rounding market, and then call upon him and see for themselves. May 19,1881 45 VAN WINKLE'S KING COTTON PRESS Mannufactured at Atlanta, 6a., HAS long been before the public, and Is loo well known to need any further description. Its chief points of merits are: It takes very little room, is easily handled, and takes so little power; can be used on all kinds of powers?horse, water or steam. Ginning and packing can all goon at tho same lime, without interfering with tho ^In. A two-inch belt will pack a ."00 lb. bale of cotton. It saves its cost the first season in labor. Read tho following testimonials: Anderson, S. C, April 30, 1881.?Mr. John E. Peoples?Sir: The Steam Power Van Winkle Cot? ton Press bought from you lost fall has given en? tire satisfaction. I packed bales of cotton weigh? ing CG0 to 725 lbs. in live minutes with all ease, using a -1-inch belt and 25 lbs. steam. There did not seem any more strain on the Press than with a 430 lb. bale. For strength, durability, lightness of power, small quantity of steam required, economy of space, I deem it the King of all Cotton Presses; especially so as the low price at which it can be bought for puts it within reach of every man run? ning a stenm Gin. In fuel, I would not be without it for twice its cost. 1 would advise all my friends to buy one of Van Winkle's Steam Power Cotton Presses, as you will save Its cost in labor in one yenr. M. A. COBB. Andkksos, S. C, May 19.1881.?John E. Peoples ?Dear Sir : The Van Winkle Cotton Press bought of you last season has riven perfect satisfaction, and 1 consider it the best Power Press I have ever seen. S. N. PKARMAN. AXDKRSOJf. S. ('., Mar lfi, IS?'.?Jobti E. Peoples ?Dear;. : The Van Winkl? Steam Power Press we bought of you last fall is the very Press adapt? ed to the wants of the farmers of this County. It saves lubor, takes but very little room, and" very little power to run It up and down. Wo only work one hand with our Press. Can cheerfully recom? mend it to any one wishing to purchase a Press, as it will save its cost in a short Mine. Wo packed bales weighing ovorGUO lbs. with a 4-incli belt. J. L. CEEIt, S. CARPENTER. A.NDKitso.v, S. C, April 3?, 18.Sl.-To J. E. Peo? ples, agent for Van Winkle Cotton Press : The Van Winkle Power Press bought of rou bust season is tho strongest and most complete Steam Power Press 1 have ever used, and will pack n bnle in six minutes. It is durable and convenient in every respect. I would advise any who desire a Press to purchasoonc. W. A. GEER. JOHN E. PEOPLES, Agent, Anderson, S. C. JAMES H. MORGAN & BRO., Dealers in Steam Engines, Cotton Gins, Saw Mills, SEPARATORS, COTTON PRESSES, &C. WE represent the popular and unrivalled CiulleU'.s Improved Light Draft tfagnolin Cotton Gin, and Fnrqnhar's Horizontal and Ver? tical Steam Engines. These machines have no superior, and the rapid increasing demand for these Engines and Gins is tho best evidence of their actual merit and worth to the purchaser. Send for circulars, testimonials and illustrated catalogue. June lf>, 1881 40 3ra BEWAKE OF IMITATIONS! The ORIGINAL and GENUINE S. Z. HALL COTTON GIN, FEEDER and CONDENSER is manufactured only by the S. Z. Hall Southern Cotton Gin Co., at Little Rock, Arkansas, and must not in any way bo confounded with any other Gin bearing the name of Hall. THEKE are several NEW and ORIGINAL features connected with the ti. '/.. Hall Gin which no other machine has. The material is of the very best, and being manufactured under the personal supervision of Mr. S. Z. Hall himself, this guarantees to tho purchaser that be is sure to get the Genuine Hall Gin. and not an imitation. Parties desiring to purchase the original and genuine 5. Z. Hall Gin, Feeder and Condenser will please call on the undersigned, who will stale fads concerning the Gin, and exhibit a ?aniple of the machine. j. BAYJjIS lewis, Agent S. Z. Hall S. C. Gin Co'. Anderson, W. C. Juno IG, 168L _ -18 3m A GREAT INVENTION. Having obtained the Exclusive Agency for KING'S SPECTACLES, with a large stock of the very best Pebble and French Lenses, intcreha'ngable in all my Gold, Sil? ver, Nickle, Rubber, Celluloid and Combina? tion Frames, I am prepared to lit any Eyes COHKFCTLY with King's improved system for filling .Spectacles. All kinds of Colored Glass for sore or weak eyes. .1. A. DANIELS. May 14, 1SS1 45 HOI FOR THE GENTS' FURNISHING HOUSE I OK j. B. CLARK Ic SONS. OUR great increase in trade the past season lias warranted us in buying the LARGEST and BEST STOCK OF SPRING- GOODS we have ever offered to the people of Anderson and surrounding country. Now, all we ask is for you to call and examine our Stock, consisting of the finest and best? BROADCLOTHS and DOE SKINS, FRENCH and ENGLISH DIAGONALS. We have the largest line of London Suiting and Pant Cioods ever brought to this County. We also carry a lull stock of American Woolens as heretofore. We are prepared to do Custom Work in the very latest and best styles, having in our emplov the best workmen that the countrv affords. We guarantee satisfaction. Our motto: "XTO PLEASE, NO TAKE." We have also a very large stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING, of all sizes and grades?from the commonest to the finest?Broadcloth and Diagonal, Coats, Vests, &c In fact, anything you want in the Ready-Made line. Our Furnishing Department is simply complete. We ask any one in want of a good SHIRT to be sure and call on us aud get the "Scratch Pocket." which only needs to be seen in order to be purchased. Also, Gloves of every grade, Silk and Linen Handker? chiefs, Collars, Cufls, Suspenders, Socks in great abundance, Hats?in fact, anything a gentleman wants, and we do not intend; to be undersold. We keep also Several Kinds of First Class Sewing Machines, Which we will sell from $25.00 to $35.00, fully warranted. Machine Needles, Oil and Parts always in stock. Machines of any make repaired at short notice, and charges mod? erate. Be sure to give us a call and see our grand display of pretty Goods. J. B. CLARK & SONS, in Centennial Building. March 2. lSSl 34 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING NOTICE. A. B. TOWERS & CO. EIVED THEIR SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. we have Calico, Buntings, Ginghams, Alpaca, Cashmeres, White Goods, Bleached and Brown Homespuns, from i to 10-4 wide, Cassiniers, Casbmarets, Cottonades, <fec. SHOES AND BOOTS?Miles and Bay h tutc Shoes, the best in the market. We warrant every pair. HATS?We are headquarters for Mens' and Boys' Straw, Felt and Wool Hats. HARDWARE AND BUGGY MATERIAL?We keep a large line. Fine Tool?, Blacksmith Tools, Plows, Hoes, &c. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS?Trv tome of our Perfection Flour, Molasses, Sugar, Coffee, Bacon and Lard. BEST MACKEREL. We make FINE TEA a special? ty. A large assortment of Canned Goods, Fulton Market Corned Beef. Try some of our Gilt Edge Butter and Magnolia Hams. CROCKERY. CHINA and GLASS WARE. A large assortment of Beautiful WALL TAPERING. - We ask an inspection of our Stock of Goods by ?ur friends and Customers. Wo beg to call particular attention to our Boots and Shoes," from .the best manufacturers. Also, our splendid stock of Hats and Shirts. CARPETS?Look at our Carpets, Matting and Rugs. All persons in want of GOOD GOODS mil do well to give us a call before buying. A. B. TOWERS & CO., No. 1 Granite Row, Anderson, S. C. May 12, 1331 _ 44_ Cunningham & Co., Agency fbi* eagle ammoniated cuano, eagle acid phosphate, "OLD HICKORY" FARM WAGONS, CHAMPION MOWERtS 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. ?IUrZZ-LE and BREECH-LOADING GTJjXS, STAPLE DRY GOODS, BOOTS and SHOES, HATS, NOTIONS. Jan 13,1881 _13_ CUANO AND ACID. 100 Tons Zell's Amnioniated Bone Phosphate, AND 75 TONS OBER'S ACID PHOSPHATE. 8@r FOR SALE. CALL IN AND GET PRICES BEFORE BUYING. -?3 -0:0 WE ALSO HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF SUGAR, COFFEE, MOLASSES, BACON, FLOUR and CORN, Wiiich we will sell at the VERY LOWEST PRICES FOR CASH, or on time to prompt paying customers. REED. MOORHEAD & CO. Marcli 10, 18S1 35 sipiriitq- g-oods. 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 PRICES for Cash, Cotton or Barter. TOBACCO, TOBACCO. Our sup]' Tobacco will be k*pt up to the full standard, and we* defy competition in prices. J. R. FANT & CO. A pri 114, 1861_ 9 J. P. SULLIVAN & CO. Have a Full and Complete Stock of SPRING and SUMMER SHOES, Old Ladies can be suited in a good, soft, low-cut Calf Skin Shoe. A NEW LOT PRINTS, A new lot Fur, Wool and Straw HATS, For Gentlemen and Boys. NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES, A Large Lot, bought when they were low, which wo arc selling low. 500 BUSHELS WHITE BREAD CORN GOOD FAMILY JTI^OtTR I* one of our Specialties. Don't go liontc when you come to Anderson without coming to see us. April 21, 1881 WHAT f WANT TO DO! Is to let every person in Anderson know that my BIG FURNITURE WAREHOUSE Is now Full from Bottom to Top with the Largest and best selected Stock of Furniture in South Carolina, AND if any one doubts what I say, I invite them especially to come and I will take pleasure* in showing you through my immense Stock, and would say that I ship large quantities of Furniture down the Columbia & Greenville Railroad, and to the Town and County of Anderson. Now, don't forget that? Greenville is the Best Place to Buy your Furniture, For we have THREE LARGE FURNITURE STORES, and arc very anxious to sell Mr. C. W. McPH AIL is still with me, and will be glad to see his Anderson frieuds and sell them Goods CHEAPER THAN" THEY CAN" BUY TX ANDERSON. And don't von forget it. J. C. C. TUBNER PROPRIETOR BIG FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, WEST END, GREENVILLE, S. C. April 2$, 1S81 42 3,n . Mhi/iinwiv pi.vw. . ..v. .?.....^w.v-iu..iu.,.i UMJIA. iiinjiij., 1 4,|U UK Kept Up as heretofore, and no effort will be snared to please those who entrust their orders to mc, I will be pleased to have persons call and examine my goods at the second btore in the Waverlv House before purchasing. MISS SALME BOWIE Marcli 31,1881 as 3ra