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?n?mrm SnUllintnttx. E. Ii. MUKRA Y, Edltor. Tl?'kSDAY, I)Ki'. H. 1882. TERMS : (IKE Y BAR.?l.flO. 81X MONTHS. Tic. Two Dollars If not |inl?l In Bftraneo. RUITOKI Al. CORItESPONIiENX'K. COLUMBIA, S.C., Vee. iii. Thc pan week bas been an unusually busy one nt the Capitol. Last Monday being the last day for tho introduction of bills, every luembei boa been working to get hin pet measures in, and as a con sequence a very largo number of billi ol A local nature have been introduced dur ing the pant week, ending on Monday with a perfect shower bf hill?*. The Ju diciary Committee alone lina bad over one hundred bills referred lo it during the session, and the other committee* have also had their lair proportion of work. It is, however, a fact lipon which thc people may congratulate themselves that the majority of the bill? introduced are nearly always kilted, otherwise there would bc more law* enacted than thc most erudite of the profesi?n could pos sibly keep up with, much lens the non professional citizen. I believe, however, thut the proportion of bills killed this year is greater than it baa ever been be fore. This Legislature is eminently conservative, ami bit far has been very conservative in all of its policy. Very f*w changes indeed will bo made in the organic law, though nonie of them will probably bo change* of very great conse quence. Tho elfort to REPEAL TIIK LIEN LAW has met with more opposition than I an ticipated at first, and the result is very uncertain, though I ?till think a repeal is probable. The Anderson delegation is inclined to vole for tho repealing bill, but it is not certain, as some of them will not finally decide until they have heard nil the rearons on both sides. Thc queH tion which produces the doubt is the po litical condition of the .State. If it is thought, with a good fehow of reason in the argument, that the repeal of tho law will have a tendency to give us trouble in the election of 1884, it is pretty safe to predict the bill will fail, but if such a chowing is not made I apprehend that ii will pass. The whole matter has been mado tho special order for Friday, at which limo the House will dispose of ?I. As reported from the Agricultural Com mittee the hill repeals tho landlord's lien (or rout, ami all other liena on crops. I hope that a clause will be in serted retaining tho lien of tho landlord to the extent of one-third of the crop, for otherwise I fear great troublo will be experienced by many in renting lands at all, and also in the Tall that there will bo innumerable PU?IH and contentions about the collections of rent?. I, at least, bhall feel bound to vote against the bill unless such a provision is inserted. It will be enough to chango the whole system of credit without also taking from the tenant the easy means of giving se curity for his ront. Hy lar the most important measure before the General Assembly at this ses sion ia tho proposition TO nEI'EAL TIIK USURY LAW. BO as to allow persons lending money by writte" contracta to that effect to charge na hbjjj as ten per cent. Tbo Judiciary Committee of the House, which had re ported unfavorably on n bill to fix the limit?t twelve per cent, by a majority of one, reported favorably on tho proposi tion to extend it to (en per cont. Tho immediate reason assigned for this, in addition to the usual arguments advnnced against the mm ry law, is that a compa ny of English capitalists want to put one million dollars at interest in South Car olina on security upon real estate, pro vided they can charge by law ten per cent, interest. The State Grange has memorialized the Legislature to pass this law, and it bas very many support era, both in the Houso and the Senate. Its passage will be vigorously opposed in both Houses, but its cnactmont at this session is by no means improbable. The annual fight to repeal tho law which exempts uew Manufactories from taxation for ten years carno off in the House yesterday on a bill introduced by Mr. Bobo, of Spartanbi'.rg. It was ably advocated by Mesara. Bobo, Scudday, McCrady, Davis and Farley, and was vigorously oppoaed by Messrs. Croft, Mauldin, Murray, Brawly and McMaster. The bill was defeated by a vote of G3 to 29. Messrs. Vandiver and Murray voted against tho bill, aud Messrs. Scudday and Clinkscales for it. In the Senate yesterday the Columbia Canal came up for discussion, and quit? an interesting debate occurred, which will bo continued to-day. Mr. J. B. Moore, of Anderson, said: I was a member of tho committee to whom this bill was referred aud voted agaiuhl the bill in the committee, although I did not bring in a minority report. Mr. Lee, the engineer, says that this work can be completed in three years with an annual appropriation of $25,000 aud the work of 250 convicts. I have taken it upon my self togo and look at this work and, al though not an engineer, I give as my Opinion that it will require half a million Of dollars before it is completed. I have made inquiries of the committee if they knew of any offers to make up this water power when it is developed, and they s?y they do not, buta similar canal was dug in Augusta and is now operating several factories I regard it as a private measure and think that it will prove an elephant on the hauds of the State. Mr. Wallace replied that be was some what surprised to hear the gentleman's remarks. He speaks of its being a pri Tate enterprise and benefiting some citi cms and not others. It is true that it is more beneficial to the city of Columbia ? than to any part of the State. The Pen itentiary happens to be situated at Co lumbia on this river, but if it were at Anderson I suppose the gentleman would Tote for it. This is not only a benefit to Columbia, bat to the whole State, for it will increase the property here and tbns increase the amount of Uses paid to the State by the city, which will tend to . reader tho taxes on the other portions, of tte Stateless. It imposes no burden on S lie State,Tor the work is done by tho i Convicts. If we asked for an appropris* ?ton Chere might b% son? grouods fbr-ob. jeclion. AU wc ask is that from tin- ?ur? plus support of the lVnitentiary (hissum ' be used iii completing thc work. We have an engineer in whom we have eon- j fidenceand I think it the part of wisdom j to take his statement in preference loone wiio is not skilled in the work. A hill lo incorporate the Shaw manu- j fucttiring company came up for consider ation in the House yesterday, with a section giving the Company the rieht lo j close up the tish ways in Savannah Uiver j from June I--; lo December 1st in each j vear. This provision iva?, on motion <>( ! .Mr. .Murray, ?tri? ken out ol the bill. Mr. Murruy's bill to abolish tho ollice of Superintei ?ent nf Immigration and lo ??evolve hit duties upon the Commis .-i mer ?il Agriculture was passed on yes terday in the hinno, after a short di?cu*. si'in between Messrs, Haskell and M ur.? r iv. The Railroad Rill will come up io morrow. It has passed lite Senate, and will probably become II law. There is considerable opposition lo the hill, but not enough to dufeat it. Wo were -ur prised to receive u communication from a Committee ?>f iii?; Anderson Hoard of Trade opposing any action in this mat ter. Tout thu railroads have raised freights no mil; eau deny, ami in thc in terest of the buyer ami seller the State should see to it that I h enc great compa nies, which have a monopoly of the business of public carriers, should nut be allowed to charge unreasonable or discriminative rates. This is all thc bill now pending seeks lo do. Mr. Murray offered n section which has been reported favorably by the committee, providing for grouping the interior towns and vil lages in such manner as to give all of them in thc same section (he same rates ?in freights, to or from [mints without the State, and to or from the ports of this ."-Hate. Tho bill provides for the selec tion of one Commissioner out oi each of three d'vniona of the State, and makes any member of the Legislature ineligible to tire ollice of Railroad Commissioner. Its pansage will almost certainly lower ? freight?, which will bc a blessing to thc mnsses of our people. We think with a knowledge of the proposed bill the Hoard of Trade would riot be opposed t?i its passage. THU Al'l'llOI'lUATlON Ul l.t. for thc general expenses of the govern melli basc?me in, and from reading it over we discover that it is considerably larger thsn that of last year. The in creases are mainly in tlx* appropriations for thc Asylum and improvements nt (he Penitentiary, though there arc increases in oilier directions also. Il comes up for consideration to-day, and we expect a very cotisiilerable difference of opinion will be elicited by its provisions. We will give the details of the discussion next week. The members of thc Anderson delega tion have been quito well, except Maj. Moore, who was confined to bis bed for two days last week. He is well again, however, ami at his post in the Senate. We have had the most beautiful weather I have ever seen in Columbia during a session of Ibo Legislature, and wi thai a very plrasant and harmonious session. B. H. M. Soon after daybreak on last Friday morning a destructive fire occurred in Columbia. Tho fire broke out of the second story of the Wiley block, one of the finest structures on Main street, which it consumed. Great efiorls were made by the fire companies to save Tue build? ,ng, but the fire had made such headway when discovered that all they could do was to prevent it from spreading. Thc principal sufferers from the fire were UcHsra. Wiley * Co., Mr. C. II. Raid win, Mr. John Agnew and Mr. C. F. Jackson, (bc last two were fully secured by insurance. Messrs. Wiley A: Co. mid Mr. Baldwin lose heavily, as their insu rance was not sufficient to cover one di alf of their loss. Blore About the 'Jennee Hnrdcr. Wulhutla tburitr. It seldom hecomos the provinco of any iou rn al in South Carolina to rocord a murder more brutal than that which oe curred near Want Union on foo night of the 2d instant. Mr. William John Mun nlcutt, a worthy citizen of our county, bv trade a mechanic mid farmer, loft bis homo, niuo milos below Walhalla, lam Saturday nnd brought to market three I ml tM of cotton. Ho was accompanied hy his little son, aged ten to twelve years. Altor Helling bi-* cotton andmakingaome settlement'! he loft for homo wo presume about dark, aa be was aeon to pass tho shop of Mr. Willis Mooro about sevou o'clock, wboro he had a mule shod. Ho was then sober and one mlle on bis way homo. About ll o'clock nt night tho lit tle boy arrived at homo and on going in to the bouse informed the family lila (allier was burt. Ilia body was round on tho hnundu of thc wagon "dead, thu hoad swinging so as nearly to touch tho ground. His skull bad been fractured by H blow tivo inchon long, which must have pro ? I ll ced death al moat instantly. It was also found that tho little non lind been struck asevero blow on tho head, fractur ing bis ??killi some three inches. He re membered but littlo of the night, but ??I.il med bis futher waa struck by a negro with un axo handle and that ho could identify bim. He stated tho negro asked his father whore he had boon and whero ho was going, and on being told tin bad been to Walhalla and waa going borne, he struck bin father, wbo sahl "(Jet up. Kit," and never spoke any moro. Tho boy never knew bia father was dead and In annie way got home with tho mules and wagon. The murder waa evidently committed for tho purpose of robbery, ks bis pock etbook was gone, while some fruit trees and other articles wero oltbor on tho wagon or found on tho road. It is known ho had Home money on his person by the atatementof persona with whom Ito traded jual before leaving Walhalla. Mr. Hutinlcutt leaves a helpless family, oonaisting of a wife and ten children, thc yonngeatan infant of a vear or so old. The little son, lt is said, will die and bas lost all power to talk and recollection of what ho told Sunday morning. The killing was done, as located by the statement of the child and by two poola of blood, one from tho father, the other from the son, as shown by bair on the ground where the child fell, on the Schroder hill, within tho incorporate lim im of Weat Union and within about ono hundred and fifty yard? of the dwelling C'f the late Jacob Schroder. Tho murder er or nuirdercn? were evidently bold, and whether instigated by 111 feeliug or mo tives of robbery did their work too effectually. An inquest was held on Sunday, the 3d imitant, over tho dead body, the Jury after bearing the meagre evidence returning a verdict that the deceased carno to his death by a blow with a stiek or other In ftrument In the hands of a person to the Jurors unknown. Since thon two negroes, - Adolphus Richardson and Frazier Copeland, nave been arrested on suspicin!i end are still detained in custody.' Whothe: tho evi dence will jusljfy their continued deten tion or the i ?s u un co of a warrant against thom or either of them, we are unable to If ever a caso existed which celled for a liberal reward for ibo arrest of Jhe guil ty parties this is ono; J lt fc'v'dr a ?ese atz* '.4.? . v ^ ?.?tu?! which invited, nay more, demanded tito voluntary efforts of every citizen of tili- community to HIM -l and brinn lo trial tho guilty "partios, this istmo, livery citizen of Hi? county is deeply Interested in thu punishment of this crime, as it' allowed to lit- forgotten und til? perpetra lorn go Cree i will lead lo other murder?. The coat* appears lo he ono of puru and unadulterated murder and this makes its detection and punishment more import ant, since if th? party escape ii felon will hii n l;tr^-?-, while others ino la/.y to work will !>.. em hold? nod t< IH'I-HIKI li lona, I,ot om Governor then at oneo ollera ul- ral reward for the apprehension of tins il. m Lin murderer and !?-t every citizen <.: the - '.univ keep a lo? kout todeleet tho eriuiiiial. Apart from the huidnos and atrocity of tlie crime, it being committed early at nig'.d <m tlie public I Ighway, within one hundred' and lilly yarda of a'dwelling and ?in persons in a WUK' . ', there is a myst? ry ho? thu boy drovoaud got li one, nev. n miles de lani. It seems thal lie Inn! (.> pan through Homo ?atoa and fence? and traveled several miles along a rollah eon nt rv road. Tho atory firat told l>v him. however, allows that he remem bered correctly when? the tragedy oc curred aa also where some bundles' fell ott the wagou Heal-, told that as ho could n? t make Hie mules i;o Oil with the lines he :'.(! ?.n (lie doubletree and from th?; tongue inounle1! one of tho millen and brought the wagon home. He also was able to tell Hie direcliou lie caine, an old ? ross country road, which He1 facts on examination verilied fully. Sine* then his mind has fal lei I and ito informa tion can be gotten from him. as wo hoi r. lt is a bloody and mysterious ease i,:.d no eltbrl should lie spared lo unravel it. r.s. sim.e thc above was put in type wari ants have la en sworn out against Itichardaoii and Copeland, based oil eon. trad ?dory statements made hy ihem and other suspicious circumstances. Tho evidence .?-<> far is mere suspicion and not at all conclusive of guilt. Kflbrts are htill ',u fool lo make further discoveries. Stale News. The crop of marriages in this state this w inter i* as largo as thu crop ol' oats was last spring. - A colored Kiri, ,r> years of age, wns hui ned to death in thc southern portion nf < Icouou < 'ounty. - Nearly all the country newspapers favor an adjournment of the Legislature before Christmas. - Tho Augusta Chronicle suva the An gusta and Knoxville road ha- paid Augusta handsomely for all the outlay on it. - A convict at work on th ? George town mid Lane's Kai I road e.-?*aped or. Tuesday last, carrying otr two hornes with him. - Ni a relian ta ali over ibu Statoarecoin plaiuing of H dui! trade. With such an immense cotton crop it is something re markable. -Sarah Smith, colored, of Sumter County, died on the Jd i listan I, aged ll!' years. When a slave she belonged to Mrs. I'ol ly Moore, ofthat county. - The sale of Ihplor ill the town of Union has been prohibited hy act nf Iho Legislature, and it hill to thu-ame effect for Spartauburg has been Introduced hy Mr. [tobo, - .Mr. John lt Swindler, who went to Arkansas from Newberry County about a year ago, returned Monday. Ht: hus had enough of the ''grout Wost," ami say? "there's no place like home." - A night or two einen Mr. James Hill and wife ami infant, ol' liam berg, retired to billi in perfect health. Mr. li. awoke uhnut 3 o'clock uoxt morning ami round their baby dead. - Manning has a colored divine who does his own praying, playing and preaching. Hu leads his congregation in prayer, then plays the organ ami leads Iiis congregation in tim Hinging, ami then he goes into his pulpit lind preaches. - A negro woman named Manda Crockett, who lives in Lancaster, woko up last Saturday night ami lound thal lier infanl about four months old was dead in the lied with her. An examina tion proved that tho woman must have rolled over on the eh lid and smothered it. -- On saloduy last, tho sales of the Mas ter in Kqulty and tho sale of the Hall lands aggregated upwards of i'JO.ooo. The Master cried his property from the C<?urt House stops, while ox-Sl,erill (tas ten vended tho Hell lands from the plat form of tho public pump.- Kdgtfithl A>1 vntiffr. - Tho Laurcnsville Herald thus apolo gies for its Issue of the St h instant: "On account ol'sick prill tors and a brand now baby and tho lateness of the hour tho le gal advertisements carno in, wo ask our renders to excuse all shortcomings tina week-?fuiey disco vor that w e ara short of anything. - A difficulty occurred at a colored />.?/iui.', four miles North of Lancaster, on Friday night last, which resulted in tho shooting and seriously wounding of ihren colored mon. Ono of tho mon, Jake Dunlap, lt is thought will die of his wound, being shot in the stomach. Joo Cunningham was shut below tho knee and Leo massey in tho hip; their wounds arr not considered dangerous. It seems from the testimony that whisky was tho main cause. - James O'Dell, al?is James Mooroo, was before Justice Croft of Greenville ou a ch argo of bigamy. Thc evidence tend ed to show that tho prisoner had taken tho vows ol'matrimony in that city un der the name of James Mouroo uti.', had thou gone to tho vicinity of Greer's and under tho name of James O'Dell married again. Doth Ids bettor halves wero lu the otllee of tho Justico as living testimo ny against him. Ho was sent up to Court ami committed to jail. - I.ast Friday night about I) o'clock. Mr. Foster Calvert, who lives in Long Cane Township, in Abbeville County, discovered his barn on Uro in three places. It was burnt to the ground In a very short timo and nothing was saved I except a wagon. The barn contuinod a ? quantity of cotton, corn, outs, peas, j shucks and farming Imnlemont-s. The , loss ls perhaps $?00 and no insurance. This is a heavy blow on a worthy, indus trious and oxcollont young farmer. - Tho Georgetown Times Bays: "In August last ono of our townsmen, Mr. Mapee, who ia a believer in spiritualism, ilroumcd that Thompson'? majority would bo 4t>,A00, and calling our ?rlend Hubert NV. Mustard the next day, asked him lo make a record of tho figures on his memorandum book. 'Hob' there with hauled his blotter out and marked down the sum ??.ftou ami now boars il mi the book as recorded. Thompson's actu al majority was 41>,;i00-a closo shot." - Mr. Win; Humes and his estimable lady woro riding in a buggy last week, near Mumbai g, when, from ?OHIO cause unknown, the bottom of tho buggy broke or came mu and Mr. Hames fell through, breaking his arm in the fall, mulgon that or tho following night Mrs. Harnos, while giving him tho necessary attention, full from tho :,iopn of their dwelling and broke both of her arma. This is certain - ly a sad aiUlution lo this aged couple, as Mr. li.u nes's ago ls 75 or 70 years ami that of his lady over (kO. They woro liv ing entirely alone, and but for the assis tance of kind neigh hors und friends could not have survived. - On Saturday night Chancy Walker, a colored woman, waa passing by a well on tho place of Den iel Walker, near the old gun foundry about two mile? from this eily, when shu slipped on the sleet and foll to the bottom of the well about thirty foot. After about half an hour Daniel Walkor missed his wiro, and with otbora began a search for her. Ho heard cries proceeding from the well, and upon investigating discovered Chaney's per ilous situation. With considerable dirll culty she waa extricated, when it was found that abo had sustained \ erv severo bruises and that, ber limbs had been bail ly sprained. Chancy was rendered un conscious wheu abe foll, remaining so for some minutos, and it i J a marvel that alto waa not killed.- Qt (an ille Hews. - Last Sunday morning a respectable white girl aged fourteen, living between Central aud Kasloy, in Dickons county, was kidnapped and brutally outraged by a negro fiend. She waa found this side of Central crying bitterly and she told the following tale: Shortly altor her pa rents had left for church ehe went out for some wood near the road and while pioklng it up a black negro with a little mustache carno along in ? buggy and as ho seized her told her that If she made a nolie that ho would cut her throat. Af ter going a short d Ut au co he tied a hand kerchief over her ?yea and began to talk to her In an improper manner, wbtob soo resented, but all to no purpose When found sho did not know where ahe was, and was inquiring hor way to old Dick ens where sho said her undo lived, f r?LO. m.. - m . . .- . . " OC?TcCTJ JOTrntU. i'lli: OBJECTS ot vin. URAX'K A Masterly i:? punition l>y Worthy Mutter L4|>st*Oinh lu hi* Anuuul .\<lilrc?ii li#-foro thc suit? tining" I? Columbi?. COLUMBIA, I ??.>-?-t J11 >? ? i li ('?.'. J N j Lipscomb, tito Worthy Ma?u roi tia state ? Grange, read his uimu.il address KI tho (?range on Tuesday night IL-reminded llii< members of the Ordur that ii wan ! I their duly to show that thc Grunge is not j M sellish,"eontraeted or unfriendly associ I ut iou, hula ti rand Order founded up ii I j Um cardinal principle* "f '.Faith, Hop'?, j i Charity and fidelity," and that although ! on trolled by a class it v. as designed : T the good of all ?lusses ol our populati ll. iii' gave un Interesting account "f Ihe harmonious proceedings ol' the late Na lineal (?runge, and incorpora teil in hi? address tin* report lo tim Nation il (iranio ol ?ts i* i tu iii i t tee on truns|>or talion, "f ? bieh h" w ss a member. The report is very long but able and interesting, lt is i bu lly devoted tv aemi viiss of the attitude ol tho railways to* ward tho a'^r:. nllural inti n-s's nf Ihe l.'u ion. A flor showing the sellish impulses j and making plain ibo oppressions "f Ibu railway corporations Ibu report contin uos; ''The people, patient and long suf fering as ibby arc, cannot i leid ?i.l I In y mus? still bo supremo. They desire no contest, but if i; must come UM*) will tri lltiipb ut au y cost. Th" ire.iluro cannot be greater than the power Hutt ..reite-? I: will not du to trust lin- varied indus tries ol this country to corporations that throttle ibem wlifii thc operation turns temporary profit lo their collers, li will ii"! do Ui subject cummeroo io ibu dis criminating desire of masters who say: 'A*, ibis puiut it suits us lo develop, at that to repress" musters who may sub? tract a hundred million from the value of Hgrieulltiral product* thu day alter the returns fiom a fruitful harvest are com? pletud : und it is no lb-lion to Kay that thi- subtraction has muru than once been made. . . * Thero must bu govern Illental supervision, If not i-ontrol, ol rail road transportation. Happily several Stales, moved by Instincts of self-preser vation, have established supervisory commissions, un important step, because ol the publicity nial Will thus be given lo liiclliods IlilhurtO concealed, lind COtlso (|iient enlighlemuunt that ?\i!l >erve to illuuiinatu further progress. Hernia tion by tho (?eiieral Govormciit, in so far ns it may bo applied without Impairment of vested rights, will lu* another very im portant step, and il should lui taken at once.'* The report recommends the improve ment ol' waterways until they attain their highest 'legree of usefulness, in ??.. der lo check by competition the despotic power of thc railways. The report con cludes. "Wo ask that certain elementary principles ol railway management be cs lablisbed by law; for instance, li xi ty nf rates, publicity of bccouhts, thu absolute prohibition of all discrimillations as be tween individuals or localities, such rules lo hu provided and enforced by thc States interested and by the General Govern ment ns their respective rights may re quiro." After ruferring to this roport us au emi nently conservative document, Col. Lips comb saiil : "This great transportation question has ulreadv acquired such vol ume and strength throughout thu North mid West and is i ushillg over all opposi tion willi Much giant strides thut if ade quate relief is not soon niven by State ac tion, thu Federal Government will lie called upon and forced to act and that radically. It ls now frequently, publicly and confidently asserted that tho only satisfactory .solution of thu great problem is to viii the gordian knot by forcing the Federal Government to own and furnish all railroad transportation and end com pletely all private interest or control in any of thom. Tho Worthy Master suggested that any amount of State action would bo better for the railroads and the peuple than Federal control, and advised the lirango lo take such .steps as would secure just and equitable action upon the subject by the State Legislature. The National Grange instructed its ux ecu ti ve committee to moko a full state ment to Congress of the interests of tho farmers as affected by Federal taxation, und also passed a set of resolutions Strongly protesting against thu exemp tion from local taxation and tho conse quent imposition of undue taxation upon land ami labor. The Worthy Master said that "while tho Ordorhas not increased sus one would liku it should, during tho last year in this State there is nothing lo discourage. New (?ranges have been organized and dormant tines reorganized, and as inter est Hags in ono county il increases in an other.'' Ho advised all the members of the Order to do everything within their pow or lo strengthen und perpetuate thu organization. The Worthy Master commended tho Stato department of agriculture to the special consideration and support of tho Order, and concluded lils address with appropriate reference to the conclusion of his olllcial connection with tho Order.- - Kevt and Courier. The President of the Senate, Mr Sheppard, the lately oleetod Lieu tenat-Governor, upon assuming the (tu llas of President of the Senate, devolved upon him by tho Constitution, delivered tho following brief but appropriate ad dress : Honorable Senators; I am hore to enter upen tho discharge of tho duties imposed by tho Constitution upon tho ollice to which I have boen elected by tho people of South Carolina. I trustthnt I need nut assuro you that I shall endeavor tb dis charge the duties of tho otlieo faithfully and to your satisfaction. I could not hopo for entire efficiency without the benefit of your genorous indulgence and your cordial co-operation, which I do not doubt I sball receive. Important as uro tho linties that devolve upon me they dwindle into insignificance in compari son with the grave responsibilities that rest upon you. Hy your fidelity to the trust conferred upon you, by your devo tion to the highest interest of tho Stato, and by your wisdom you ure to vindicate tho endorsements given by Ibo people to tho policy and principien which have prevailed in tho administration of the state Government for the last six years. Practices looking to the preservation nf peace and tho enforcement of law should bo continued ; policies looking to the encouragement ofontorprlso and tho do velopuient of rosouxcos should bo main tained, and principles looking to th? reg ulation of tho executive, legislative and indien! departments by constitutional limitations should bo preserved. When yon remember thai a person of largo ex pe rion ce and intimate acquaintance with tl c. history of South Carolina has ra nlarked that "this is, the ublest Senate that over enlivened in this State," yon '?Ul appreciate- tho responsibilities* by which you aro confronted and the ennti dont ox port?t ion s which you aro to grat ify. Hoing substantially of the Hanni upi non upon "tho main question," let bar harmony eharaoterize all your proceed ings, and In their resultstt?o people will sustain you. Invoking tho blessings of Al mighty God upon your deliberations, and trusting that from your labors great good may como lo the State. I declare tho Sen ate ready to proceed with business. Attempt to Ilurn Edge'leld Jail. EOOBPIBLD, S. c., December IL-Tho jail at this place waa set 'in lire in the third story, last night, at ton o'clock, by two of tho prisoners, Spencer Simpkins and Lawrence King. Tho object was tn make their escape King was charged with burning Albert King's gin bouse recently. Simpkins had boon convicted, nt the last term of Court, for shooting a mule. Tho fire did considerable dainngo to tho juli. Nono of tho prisoners escap ed. The prisoners bad matches and wa ter so as to protect thomselvea if tho fire should got the advantage or them before their escape, but tho jailer'?! watchfulness spoiled their scheme and the result will bo they will hereafter labor for tbo Stato. -A ugrtfta Chronicle. Fire in Spartanborg. S I*A RTA Nuu no, December ?.-At 1 o'clock to-day the Piedmont 8erainary of thia city, a largo three story wooden building was discovered to be on Ure. The fiamos were first seen bunting from the roof over one of the rooms of the third story, In which room there waa a defectivo stove pipo, supposed to have been the cause nf tho tiro. Tbe flames raged steadily for three hours, reducing thu whole structure to the ground. The Aro engine waa promptly nn hand, but could do little. AU the furniture wis aaved except the school doaks, which were completely destroyed. Tb? build ing was owned by privato parties and v.-o s well Inn.i rc i.-Char lesion* .Viw'i mirf Of trier. -.^w Sith AjBrnlt>>I th?' >. Y. Herold. SK? YO UK. December ll In Hie suit i nf Jume* F Malloy. a citizen <>f I'M go* ? lu l l. s. r . ?gainst* Jaine? Gordon Ben* nett, l?r a lil>cl titi lum published in lt be i N. w York Herald, the ?orv to-day, infllio j United Stator Circuit Court brought in a verdict ol' *2o ooo damager for tilt- plain lill' Colin??'] for th? doit'inhiiit moved for a stay of judgement, and gave notice "f a tn .: i ti for it now trial. Ai d-mptcd Lynching in Aiken. Cu A ni.ts VON, December rt.- \nattempt was made lani night to l.vneh n white mun j named VV. s SHIM, wini is confined in j A i k en i V>unt.v jail upon a charge of coin- , initling a sb?meiiil < rime upon Iiis own ? wife fini jail ls closely guarded hy the ; State troop? under order? fruin Governor 1 I IIOIII pHou Tho pi isolier ts a practicing j physician. Thc Minder of n Minderer. Koi ii Hu.I., December 7 Joe Boss. Hu? murderer of Mr. McDowell, near ('aniden, was killed last night near Fort Mill by a ferryman who became engaged in .H. 'euronu'ler with him because the ferryman refused lo put him across the river. The Camden gentlemen on ibo hunt lor bini wore about to catch him and lie wa." try in? to elude them' by crossing ibo river They had ported thu fer ry - mun - C.'i'irleJtvn Xeusand Courier, A BOY FIKKCKII nv A It?Miton.-The twelve-year-old soo of William Haulier, together with a neighbor's boy of about the saine age. was out hunting, or pre paring l'or a bunt, near Hiawatha, using un ?dil musket for a fowling piece, lu loa linn t!??' gun thc ramrod became fastened iii thu barrel on a chaim? ol powder. Wliil>> ono of tho b'.yi was Struggling tn remove the r.id with a pair of pincers Ibo other put (?ii a cap and pulled Ibu trigger, win n tho weapon was discharged, the rod passing th rough yoting Haulier's body just above thu ri?:lit "nipple Physicians ?ny tb? right lung is penetrated, but notwithstanding tho dangerous character of the wound, the boy is represented as doini: well ami suf fering no pain of consequence.-Leaven worth Timer. - A New York photographer keeps a sealskin tacqtiu. lie Kays: "A poor giri will pay a dollar extra to be taken in a sealskin Marque. She likes to show ber friends that .she cati look like a lady on dress occasions, I charge 91.50 for that. Tbi> Gainsborough hut I generally throw in lor .'rd cents, lt's a great catch, I tell Voil, tiirls all conni here now." . LAST NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to thc late firm of J. li. Clurk it Sons, by Note or Ac count, lulls', pay the ?-ame by the 1st day of February next or pay cost, us the Note and Accounts will bo oil that day put in the bands of an officer for collection. J. S. MTlUtAY. Jr., Assignee. WM. S. UKO WS; Agent. Dec. I i. I ??SI lil! 3 GO TO J. D. MAXWELL FOB Hainlsnim' Holiday I'reneiJtH. Dec 14, l.-'S2 22 2 Land for Sale. Hp lt ACT NO. 1 of the "Bum's land." JL near Pendleton, S. C., on the Twenty Three Mile Creek, containing 131 acres, more or lesa, adjoining MeEIroy's lands, and Tract So, 2 of the Uurns's land. For further particulars and terms apply to the undersigned nt Anderson, S. C. J. E. TRI BBLE. Dec 14, 1SS2 22 3 The Best Silver Plate SOLD in ibis count rv is manufactured by the MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. J. I). MAXWELL is their agent. Dec 14. 1SK2 22 2 A CARD. rrillOSE knowing themselves indebted J?, to the firm of McGrath vt By ru in, also, John McGrath, will lind it to their interest to come und settle their Noir* and Accounts. If hot Fettled by the first of January next, their mimes will he publish ed with tho amount opposite their name. Tni.s is the last call. So beware. MCGRATH & BYKUM, And MCGRATH. Dec 14, ISK2 22 2* GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, JEWELRY AND SPECTACLES, CLOCKS OF ALL KINDS. PRICES LOW. JOHN M. HUBBARD. Dee l i, 1882 22 2 IT IS SAID EVERY DAY What Beautiful Christmas PRESENTS ! COME and Bee for yourself. Wc don't ask every one to buy, and will take pleasure in showing them. Elegant Cellu loid Sets, Combs and Brushes, Toilet Sets, Vases, Jewelry Boxes, Card Stands, Odor Cases, Traveling Cases. Gift Cups and Sau cers, a large lot of finest Colognes and Ex tracts, Luminous Hatch Safer, one of the greatest improvements of the age, a curi osity ; Library and Hull Lamp", Parlor Lamps, etc. With best wishes for all, and bright an ticipations of i he future, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year." WILHITE & WILHITE. Dec 14. 18*2 22 2 ?CAI.Ii AT TUE BOOK STORE FOR CHRISTMAS CARDS. Pearl Card Cases. Oil Paintings, Cromos, Picture Frames, Scrap Books, Auto. Albums, Photo. Albums, Iiymnals and Prayer Books, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Gold Pens and Pencils, Amer, and Eng. Chatterboxes, Writing Desks. Poems, Bibles, Toy-Books, Music Portfolios, Card Albums. Pocket Books, With a great many other articles suitable for the season. Call and see our stock, whether you pur chase anything or not. GEO. W. FANT Sc SON. Dec 14, 1882 22 2 LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS. ST. PKTKRMIURO, RUSSIA, DEC. 9, 1882. L. Ii. G UK CN, ESQ. Dear Sir: I hope my consignment of Toys, Ac. lias been received. I had left Australia before yoor telegram arrived, and so could not ?emf you the two dot. Kanga roos ordered. You will bo good enough to remember my instructions. I do not wish you to give the things away, but I must not sec a single child's face sad when I come. I will be in veur mhUt before Xmas. SANTA CLAU8. In obedience ro the above order, I offer the goods at prices to suit the old fellow's notions. He has sent me Vases, Cups and Saucers, China Ornaments, Toys, of every kind. Fire Crackers, French and American Candy, Taffy, Jellies, Nuts, Fruits, Fine Cigars. Cigarettes, Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Cakes, Crackers and Pies of ail sorts. Bread, Bread, Bread. Of the best quality, Tuesdays, Thursdays and 8atnrdays. Cakes made to order, iced or plain. Come and see what can be seen at the store ot L. L. GREEN. Dec 14,1882 22 2 NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. Notice*is hereby given that the un dersigned. Administrator of the Estate of Willis Allen, deceased, will apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County, on the 16th day of January, 1883. for a Final Settlement and Discharge'from Ids office as Administrator of said Estate. - Ai. WM J- D' -*kLES, Adnyr. Tremendous Lot o? Jewelry AND HILVE!! I'LATE J1'8 [.KT RECEIVED at j. 1). MAXWELLS. Vue lt. I' To Teachers of Public Schools 'I i ll I" Kemi-Annual Eiamliiutlon ?I , Teachers of I'ubi ie Kel.ls in Auder son c*.nuts ?ill l?e l?el<l in the Carolina Collegiate Institut'' on the Hr<t Friday and Katunlav itt January nuit, beginning euell d iv at il o'clock n m. and closing at 3 p. tn. Applicants w i!! provide their own writing material Itv order nf the Board. lt. w. T<>l>n.1 'hm n. Dec ll. I I ( i Flt 92 A \ MA IX IT, direct imimrta X lion, I'eruvluii ?;uauo. direct fr-.m the agent ol the Peruvian Government. Flail <iut?uo, ?J to s per cent, am III.mia. Kora ?cotia Faiul IMiiator. ?outli I aroliua ground PIIOH pliatc, linc ground and of high grade. l'?> ? sale hv HERMANN BULWINKLE, Ken - Wharf. Charleston, 8. <". DieAA HHW_AN> M A ST K U S SALK. STATU OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDKHHON COUNTY. /? the '.'MO' of Common lient. .1 G. MeCurrv and T. T. .Stewart. Admin istrators, ct al, Plaintiffs, vs. E. C. Mc L'urry, Defendant. BY virtue of au order to me directed hy his Honor Judge J. S. Cotlir?n.dated . - December lHS'J. 1 will sell at Anderson C. H.. SC.. un S.M.K DAY IN J ANITA ? RY. 1 -?s.'?. the foll?.wini: property as thc I real ?-.state ol' Laughlin Mct'urrv. deceased, ; to wit : ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND, 1 containing one hundred and twenty acres, more or less?, situate in Anderson County, lying on Little Uenerostec Creek, and ad joining lands pf D. J- Sherard, J. O. Mo.Curry, et al. Tenus or SAI E.-One half cash, and balance on a credit of twelve months, with interest from dav of ?ale. Purchaser to give bond and mortgage of the premises to secure the purchate money, am. to have leave to anticipate payment at any time, purchaser to pav exlm for papers W W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Dec 14.1882 3 CHRISTMAS IS COMING! OUR STOCK OF FANCY GROCERiES, CANNED GOODS, CONFECTIONERIES, FRUITS, NUTS, TOYS, TOBACCO and CIGARS, IS now complete, and wo are offering them at prices lo suit the times. If you want lo muk? a christmas present to your wife, hush od, child or sweetheart, or anybody else, call and examine our stock of Fancy Goods. We are "Dosses" in this business, and we know we can suit you. The "Citv Confectionery," in McCuUy's building, next ?loor to J. R. A L. P. Smith. TOLLY & MCCONNELL. Nov 16, 1SS2 I* 2m FANCY GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. Presents Lamps of Rare of All k?rds. Every Medieiiie?, Sort." Paints, Entirely Muppliiw. New. Tooth Bruthes, Moa ps. We have a LARGE STOCK of all Goods In our Hoe. ?-i3~ Call and see us. SIMPSON, REID ?V CO. Nov 30, iss-J -0 Ci. M. J.iXF.H. A. C. STIitCKI.AKI?. DENTISTRY. "WT"*' have removed our nflice to the TV Centennial Building, over J. It. Clark ?t Co.'s Store, where we are prepared to execute all work in our lino at short notice. Wo are prepared to Extract Tool li without Pails. All charges reasonable. Parlies indebted to us, <>r either ?if us. for Dentistry will please bear in mind that the time has conic for u settlement. We need money, ami liojm those who owe ns will pav without further trouble. Respect full v, JONES A- STRICKLAND. N??v 30, 1882 -JO ?? JUST RECEIVED FOR HOLIDAY TRADE A large stock of Goods on Memo randum, consisting of QUITE a variety nf Silver and Nickel Watches, both key and Stem wind ing. Also, Hoys' Watches. Ladies' Solid (told Guard und Opera Chains. Also, in heavy Roll Plate. Ladies' and Childrens' Gold Neck Chains. Also, in heavy Roll Plate. Collar and Sleeve Huttons, gold-plated and pearl. DIAMOND And Plain (Jolt'. Engagement Rings. Cam eo. Amethyst and other Fancy Rings, In large variety. Pins, Ear Drops, Studs, Bracelet.", Charms, Cravat Fins, Enr Hoops, Lockets and Ladies' Gold Pear i Handle Pens, Ac. The manufacturers have instructed me to return all goods 1 sell that does not gi ve satisfaction. Hence you run no risk in buying anything from me. Sole agent for KING'S justly celebrated Pate.:t Spectacles. J. A. DANIELS. Sept 28,1882 ll NOTICE. TOE Notes and Accounts of Dr. E. M. J_ BROWN are in my hands for collec tion. All remaining unpaid after the first of March next will bc sued upon. J. N. SUTHERLAND. N ov 30, 18*2 20 3 FOR WINTER. -o DON'T fail to get your BOOTS and SHOES where you can get the best. We keep the celebrated Bay State Boot? and Shoes, every pair warranted. A. B. TOWERS ?fc CO. Dec 7. 1882_21 Executor's Sale. BY virtue of the last Will and Testament of A. II. Holland, deceased, we will sell at the late residence of said deceased, on the 15th day of December next, the Re al Estate, consisting of the Homestead place, containing 150 acres, more or less, and the Gambroll pluce, containing 74 acre3. Also, a lot nf Household and Kitch en Furniture. TEBMH-Real Estate, one third cash, balance in 12 months, with in terest from day of sale, secured by mortgage. Personalty, cash. GREENLEE ELLISON, I " . MALINDA CLARDY. J Ex Nov 28, 1882 _IQ 4? JOH!? B? MOOBE. CC IV M BIS WABDLAW. MOORE & WAKDLAW, Attorneys at Law and Real Estate Agenta. OUR friends and the public generally are requested to remember that any legal boniness intrusted to our chanre will re ceive our prompt and careful attention. Wo are also engaged in the Real Estate Business. We buy or sell land, or give I any information in reference to land that may be desired. Persons having Real Es tate to sell, will find it to their interest to consult us. as we will sell for them, if de sired. We will also purchase Real Estate for any person wishing to purchase at five per cent, commission-large transactions subject ?o special agreement. AH bnsincas, of whatever kind, instruat ed to our care will receive our special atten tion. v- M ,."?MOORE * WARDLAW. Nov SO, 1882 20 ^OTICE FINAL, SETTLEMENT ?n.?. undersigned. Administrator of Mrs. ?Sallie Robinson, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will, on the 11Mb dav of December next, make a final settlement of said Estate iu the Judge of Probate's office at Anderson, and ask to bc discharged from his aaid administration. 'W-?tM- JS8H B0B,K80.S THE PACIFIC GUANO O FIT-: Ii KO H SALK SOLUBLE PACIFIC CUANO PACIFIC ACID PHOSPHATE rpHESE Gunnos are of the highest grade, und are kept so win JL tlie testimony of all our customers for the past fifteen year* u oi^b North Carolina ami elsewhere will .-ubstnntiute. ' 'in'lils6'^"' For terms apply to agent:, in the various towns, or to Pee 1 ?. I No H. FROST 4 CO.. Agents, ci, ar!c ANDERSON MUSIC HOUSEi MASONIC BUILDING. LE?TEK TO THE PT/BlJc w E??, ss stw4aft? House at tins p|Ace, and wish to thto rmiS?^ thanks to the kind Ladies und GentleZ"W?' us willi their orders. W1-0 n?ti" We have on hand a beautiful stock ofrlnr styles of Organs, j"Ht received from the f.?tre.ot k* j. Estey dr Co. and Peloubet & CoT ?h?no <T tu show you. We endeavor to gir? satisfeor * and will make it to the interests of all tr. n. i*0''^ our term, ure onay and arran.edsoaate^Sfe? within reach of everybody It is always the safest plan to buy from r?1i M --. -xt-r . K . homo. HO if anything goes wrong afterwurH. "? *S| "JBS^* h' * <.? '? !0 fR" ba(,k ?" : ?'"1 tl??" ??ere Psho"tS^lF ^ ?TORA. -1 fr?>- "??.d y?u? luonc>' to oU,or P'wen, when you S03 M ?? 1 - h*i . ?. . . better at borne. Juucauaour? call We hope that all of you who anticipate buying a Piano or an Orean ?in ll and talk the matter over with us before purchasing elsewhere. ' '"I Yours, very respectful|v DANIELS & VonTTiirt. Anderson. S.C, !'??.-? ll, l.sfrJ._22 v?aHAIttuj -DEALERS IN HARDWARE OF EVERY DESCRIKIM ONLY STRICTLY HARDWARE STORE IN THIS CITY I Anvils, Bellows, Vises, Smiths' Hammers and Tongs, Horse Shoes and Nails, Stocks and Dies, Wrenches, Files, Holts, Grindstones and Fixtures, Planes, Augers, Braces and Bita, Locks, Hingen, Saws, Squares, Levels, Hatchets, SRHII Weights, Sash Cord, Axes, Pocket Knit*, Table Knita, Plated Ww,' Bazon and 6tn(A 8hew and Bein Fluting Mulina, Sad Irons, Firo Dog?, S!io vein and Toon] Bells, Picture Kaili, ?Sec., &c, Pliers and Nippers, dec. Rubber and Leather Belting, Hose and racking, Guns and Sportsmens Outfita Everything Needed by Fanners and Mechanics, Agency for "FAIRBANKS" Scales, with Stock in "ACME" Pulverizing Harrows, and all Dee 1?. 1882 Farming Implements. 22 THE LAST MONTH OLD YE Is waning fast, nlso with it is the last chance lo boy jour Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes* Hardware, Hats, &c, Ch JS slipping away with it. Just notice a few of our prices below : The Rest Calico made, any brand you want, ^Simpson's black, and all othmit cents per yard. A great sacrifice ir. Hats and Boots. A large lot of Colorod and White Bim be rinsed out low. Shot (inns nt panic pricer Groceries, fancy and staple, still on hand, sold low down, an.l delinredfa charge. Twenty gallons of FRESH NORFOLK OYSTERS arrive every Tnuii] Friday night?. Choice N. O. Syrup at 75c. per gallon. Five hundred Packs Fire Crackers. Ono thousand lbs. Candy nnd Orang?,?? of other things for Xmns. f'nil and Bee. Dec 14. 1882 ANDREW & PRfVOS ii FOR CHRISTIES. REED & WEBB A.re Receiving Large Lots Raisins, Currants, Citron, Mince Heat, Apple, Peach and Quince Butter. Also, Oranges, Bananas, Grapes, Lemons And otner Fruits. .w ALSO, the Largest 8tock of Nats and Fancy ?nd Plain CanOJ? brought to this market. Be sure to call on them, (near Railroad Bridge.) w?en you want to Mf JJ? mas Supplies. They have bought a large lot of NICE THINGS, and win KU LOW PRICES. 6 b Remember, they have everything in the line of GROCERIES, at priest cst for cash. REED & WE?5' REED'S HEW BUILDING, NBAS BAIlBOAB Dec 7, 1*82 _IQ - ANDERSON CLOTHING STORE. BROCK * WI AU LOIN DO YOU WANT A NEW OVERCOAT, , A NEW SUIT, . A NEW STIFF OR SOFT HAT, A PAIR COTTON MERINO OR WOOL UNDERSHIRTS. "_ CTin THE BEST DRESS SHIRT TO BE HAU, A SCARF. NECKTIE OR CRAVAT, A PAIR SOCKS, A PAIR GLOVES, A PAIR CUFFS OR A COLLAR, A HANDKERCHIEF-Silk, Linen o'US A PAIR HAND-MADE BOOTJ OR8HU? A RUBBER COAT, HAT OR SHOES, Or Anything in the Clothing or FurriishiBg Go to BROCK & MAULDIN 8. in the Waverly House you will find it. Block, Dec 7, 1882 21 A BEAU i ?I-?L KOR*? GAN only be properly shown off by GOOD HARNESS- The ?"?'pfc? nish any style or quality at the most AOTONISUINGL} "Jw, {]?? work is thoroughly done, and A _ the stock used ls of the best description. .? ^ made by bim will outwear that put up abroad. Ho also keeps on liana ? gp not wish to buy hand-made work, the best line machine-made Harne^L itd* is neatly and substantially done at abort notice. The stock ^^TTarorlt of Carriage, Buggy and Wagon Harness, with Bridles. Collars, Ac teed to give satisfsction. The trading public is invited to examine m? ?K|Sjl peroro purchasing elsewhere. Rooms, un-stairs, on Granite Row. 0Jez ?\?. bite's Drug Store. _^ pA.fP Aug 24, 1882 JAMES FOR CHRISTMAS. ^TOTHINO would be more acceptable or ^?,,?))prcd.ftt*d tl,*n B NEW CARPET or ituo-or both. Come and nee our stock S??Vv?.T your order **rIy- There lr no doubt that we arc Headquarters for Car peta and Rugs, and can save you money. v, ?r, TOWERS & CO. tsar 80, 1882 30. Cloaks, Cloa Call soon and get one. . A. B. TOWS*? Dec 7,1883