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LOCAL NEWS. C. C. LANGSTON, Local Editor. The farmers are busy harvesting their small grain. , ' Salesday was as dull as any ordinary Summer day. . The Spring chicken has not made its appearance yet. The frolicsome fly now tickles the noso of the morning sleeper. Cheering crop reports reach us from all sections of the County. Keep your premises clean and purified, and thereby avoid sickness. Two brothers are running for the office of Sheriff In Piokens County. Reader,.if you are a candidate, send us $5 and let'the public know it. Subscribe for the Intelligences and keep posted on the topics of the day! "A Wife's Greatest Trial" is the title of a new book. We have not read it, but suspect it is her husband. The time for making yonr Returns to the: County Auditor expires on the 20th of this month. Don't neglect it. Plums are now ripening, and the small boy is anxious to see how much colic is . . contained in a pint of half ripe ones. Rev. R. H. Griffith, Corresponding Sec? retary of the State Mission Board, Lwill preach at the Baptist Church on Sunday next. Mr. J. D. Maxwell, Secretary, has an important notice elsewhere to the Stock? holders of the Anderson Building and Loan Association. Messrs. J. Belton Watson and B. P. Clinkscales are announced this week for the Legislature, and Mr. R. S. Bailey for Con nty Commissioner. - Mr. B- J. Jewell, photographer, has rented Mr. J. D. Maxwell's gallery, and offers his services to the citizens of An? derson. See advertisement. '?When in society never talk of your t self," is the injunction of an authority on etiquette. Some people in Anderson never do?they run down other people. " ? Mr. B. G. Brown, who is train dis? patcher for the E. T. & V. R. R., with headquarters at Selms, Ala., is in the ~ oity visiting his father and family. He wfll spend some time in Anderson. A bride of. two Summers says she is happier than before marriage. Then she used to worry about what frees she : should wear; but now, as she has only one, a great load has been taken off her mind. It has been suggested that the candi? dates for County Commissioners should meet at various points in the County du? ring-the campaign and devote one day to working the roads. What say yon, gen? tlemen? The W- C T. TJ. propose holding torn . perance prayer meetings in Temperance Hall each Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock, to be conducted by the male members of the order. Mr. A. B. Towers will con? duct the meeting next Sunday. The Cotton Plant, published at Marion, S. C, has just closed its first volume, and is apparently established on a firm basis. It is an excellent agricultural journal, and should be lead by every farmer in South (Carolina. Price, only 60 centu a year. Wm. M. Strickland, a 15-year old son ?of Mr. S. E. Strickland, of Ball township, was thrown by a mule, which he was >riding, while going home from Mr. John Long's shop on Wednesday of last week, and got both bones of his arm broken ..near the wribt. Mr. W. A. McFall, of Varennes town -shlp, has a field, of six or seven acres of -cotton, the stalks of which will average from ten to twelve inches in height. The samples sent us are tbe largest we remem? ber to have ever seen at this time of the :year. In- noticing Mr. Hall's carp last week we had his initials wrong. We should have said Mr. J. B Hall, of Martin town? ship. He is the most extensive fish raiser in the County. He has eight ponds, and informs us that he has quanti? ties of little carp this season. Mr. James Mulligan, of Brushy Creek township, brought to our office Tuesday two small twigs from an apple tree in his orchard. One of tbe twigs was abont five, inches long, and contained twenty apples; the other was abont three inches long, and contained ten apples. Messrs. M. B. Clinkscales and W. P# Cook, of this Connty, and Mr. A. E. Nor ris, of Cbkesbnry, but formerly of this Connty, were among the twenty-five new lawyers admitted to practice in the Courts of this State by the Supreme Court at Co? lombia last week. T' 3"e oung gentle? men have our best wishes for their suc? cess. Our. .young friend Baymond Beaty made bis father, Mr. C. S. Beaty, a very appropriate and substantial birth-day present a few days since. He had heard bis father express a desire for a Brown Sulky Cultivator, and when his birth? day arrived he purchased one aud gave it to him. Such gifts are valuable. The Juvenile Minstrels played to a largo audience in Masonic Hall last Fri? day night The entertainment through? out was greatly enjoyed, as was evidenced by tbe frequent applause from the audi? ence. The boys acquitted themselves ad? mirably, and they may rest assured that whenever they appear again they will be certain of a liberal patronage. List of letters remaining in tbe Post office for tbe week ending June 3rd: J. H. Becbman, Emma Brown, E. E. Boons n, Jessie Cornier, R. M. Clinkscales, Jackson Caihoun, Rev. R. F. Cbandeler, Frank P. Gentry, .T. H. Hill, Amma Johnson, Rev. Jno. Law, Jas. A. Major, Will Scruggs, Lonzy Scott, Lucy Sanders, Miss Mary Sellany, Andrew Thomas, Lula Thomas. A little son of Mr. Thos. F. Drake met with a very painful accident at the depot in this dry last Saturday. Mr. Drake had purchased a combined reaper and binder, and was at the depot loading bis wagon with it for the purpose of taking it borne. The main wheel of the machine had been removed and was standing upon tbe platform. The little boy, while playing around the wheel, by some means pulled it over on him, resulting in breaking the thigh bone of the right leg. He was car? ried to Dr. Nardin's residence, where he received prompt medical attention. On Tuesday the little fellow was doing very well. We hope he will rapidly recover. Mr. E. O: Wright, of Reidville. Spar tanburg County, S. C, picked up a pic? ture of a mother and infant in his field some time ago. Mr. Wright thinks tbat it was brought over from Pendleton or Piercetown in the recent cyclone tbat passed-through that section. A linen handkerchief, unmarked, was also pick? ed up near it. The picture is small and without frame. The child has a large, round face, and is apparently about from six to nine months old. The mother, who Is holding the child on her knee, has wavy hair, and is dressed in a black or dark colored dress. The picture may bo seen at the store of Messrs. Hammond, Williams & Co., Piercetown, S. C. To-morrow will be a gala day with the pupils and friends of the Anderson Fe? male Seminary. The Commencement ex? ercises take place in the Baptist Church, beginning at 11 o'clock a. m. The even? ing exercises will begin at 8 o'clock sharp, and it is the earnest desire of Gen. Ayer that everybody be present at that hour. I The young ladies of the Seminary will march in procession to the Church. This j of itself will be a beautiful sight. If you desire a good seat and want to see every? thing that transpires, be on hand prompt? ly at 8 o'clock. Mr. L. G. Elrod, of Brushy Creek j township, informs as that the belled buz-I zard has made its appearance in his Bee- j tion. Recently ho was returning from mill, riding horseback, with a throe-bushel j bag of meal, when he came upon the j buzzard eating carrion on the roadside. The jingle of the bell frightened the horse, and Mr. Elrod, with the bag of meal, was precipitated into the middle of the road. This did not frighten the buz? zard off, and as soon as Mr. Elrod got up he went close to it. He says it has a small bell fastened to it, and has but one eye. We are pained to record the death of little Julia Claire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Breazcale, which occurred on last Thursday morning, after a brief ill-1 ness. She was a beautiful and bright little girl of three years of age, greatly beloved at borne and admired by those who knew her. Death came to her as to I a little angel, before angbt but pnrity and happiness bad thrown a shadow over her little life. She has gone from the friends who loved and admired her, but their consolation should be that she who was so lovely here is happier and brighter in that pure realm where sorrow never] enters. The June Term of Court for this Coun- I ty convenes on Monday, 16th inst., Judge .T. B. Fraser presiding. The following is the list of Petit Jurors: W. S. Mur? phy, Wni. A. Vandiver, E. S. Pepper, L: M. Tilley,' S-'J. King, J. E. Seigier, W.J W. Moore, J. J. Copeland, A. N. Rags-j dale, B. J. Davis, Thomas H. Palmer, A. A. Dean, Christie Hanks, J. W. Steven? son, E. B. Rice, J. E. Barton, J. C. Griffin, I L W. Piciens, Glenn Boggs, W. P. Cbil-1 ders, A. E. Rice, J. H. Burdine, Bazll Davis, J. Miles Pickens, Edward Whitten R. A. Gray, A. L. Welch, T. E. Dickson, I Jown W. Cason, S. N. Latimer, F. Gerard j Earle, Robert Moorhead, Jas. H. Hutch i son, T. J. Dalrymple, Jesse T. Ashley, j Elias McGee. On Saturday, 31st ult., Mr. W.J. King, J who resides three miles Southwest of Belton, was attracted while hoeing in an open field by the falling of some white object, which proved, upon investigation, j to be a pillow-case. In looking and try- I ing to explain this, ho noticed another white object, about one hundred yards | high, which proved to bo an exact mate of the pillow-case he had just picked up. These pillow-cases fell within one hun dred and twenty-five yards of each other. I The initials "M. T. M." are beautifully I worked on each. At the time of this I strange occurrence there was no wind J more than a breeze stirring. Mr. King is very anxious to have some light on. the I occurrence, and will gladly deliver the j property to its owners Associate Grange, No. 1, will meet at Town Creek, at 10 o'clock a. m., on Sat-1 nrday, 14th I inst. Subject for essays:! 1st?"The Farmer's Helps and Hinder-1 ances," J. C. Watkins essayist; 2nd?j "Fish Culture," P. R. Brown essayist. I Delegates : Deep Creek?Wm. Davis, W. | T. McG?l and J. L. Fowler: Town Creek ?P. H. Brown, W. G. Hembree, C. C. I King; Hunter's Spring?John Eskew, Belton Watson, J. A. O'Neal; Sandy I Springs?J. B. Douthit, J. W. Major, R. J M. Burns; Anderson?E. B. Murray, E. I M. Rucker, W. W. Humphreys; Bowling Green?E. M. Snipes, E. V. Elrod, Silas j Kay; Harper?Jeptha Harper, D. P. I Bo wen, W. B. Quails. Mrs. W. B. Quails is requested to read an essay on a sub- I ject of her own choice, Col. E. M. Rucker to make a speech, and Col. J. W. Norris to preside. Seneca Free Frets: "The usually good! temper of one of our citizens was conaid-1 erably aroused in-Anderson a few days I since by one of the candidates for office I in that County. Our visitor to that city I was driving at full speed in order to I catch the train for Walhalla, which was | abomt to move off, when he heard some I one crying aloud, 'Halloo! mister, hal-1 loo! Stop just one minute, if. you please!' Reining up* his horse sudden-1 ly, an individual carao running to him almost out of breath and raid: 'I see you are trying fo catch, the train, and will only say I'm a candidate for County Com- j missioner and will be mighty glad if yon will do all you can for me in your neigh-1 borhod ? Our Seneca friend was too anx-1 ious to reach the train to make.any reply I to the candidate, but he made a good I many remarks on the car to prove that these candidates were becoming an intol-J erable nuisance to the people of the coun- j try." Miss Lnla Hurst, the wonderful Georgia j frirl, who exerts such a strange and mys* 1 torious power, "was in Anderson on I Wednesday night of last week, and gave an exhibition of her power to a crowded I hall. She is a tall, rather attractive wo-1 man, of very stroug physique. At the ] appointed hour Prof. Atkinson introduced J her to the audience, and the performance began by the young lady holding an open J umbrella by the handle and requesting a j gentleman to hold it still. Several of our citizens tried it without being able to I succeed. The umbiella was driven with j man and all about over the statue as if it I were a toy. The next experiment was j with a billiard cue, which, likewise, was ] driven irresistibly about over the stage, j Two strong men tried without success to force the cue to the floor. Then the same thing was tried with a chair. Numbers of our Citizen? were invited up from the audience to test "the force," and all sue-1 cumbed to its power. The audience was amazed and delighted. Every one thought the force genuine and wonderful. I Since then, however, there are not a few of our citizens who doubt her possession of any remarkable power, and contend that it Tesults from a skillful application of lever power. Some of them profess to be able to perform some of her experi? ments, and do so by physical force, j though they are somewhat awkward in their execution. It appears to us, how ever, that it wonld be impossible for the lady to perform her feats by physical strength, though we cannot account for j the source of her power. Mrs. Mary D. Anderson, widow of the j late Dr. Wm. Anderson, and daughter of I the late Mr. Thomas Hunter, of Pendle ton.S. C, died at her residence in this I County on Sunday, 1st inst., at the ripe old age of eighty-two years. She became a member q( the Presbyterian Church I about 1848, and ever sympathized with her Church in all its struggles and suc? cesses. She had seven sons and two daughters. Messrs. Harrison and Wil? liam Anderson roside in this County near the maternal residence. Of her daugh? ters, Mrs. John McLees and Mrs. Tarrant reside in Greonwood, S. C, Mrs. Heid in Reidville, S. C, Mrs. Orr in Atlanta, Mrs. Anderson in Taladega, Ala., Mrs. Burk head in Marion, Texas, and Miss Bell, unmarried, who resides with her brother. Three of her daughters were given to the men of the sacred profession, and one to Prof. Orr, of the noble department of ed? ucation. Mrs. Anderson was a woman of noble bearing, a mistress of hospitality? her entertainment was frank, generous, assuring and ample. None more cordial? ly entertained and sent away with a God? speed upon their mission than ministers of the Gospel. She was a wise woman and a great mother, maintaining the cheerfulness of her girlhood in old age. She, was .buried at her own request by the remains of her. husband in a family bu? rying place, Fl or. DrE. Frierson, D, D., officiating. Her obsequies were attended by & large company, and among them those who Were her former slaves. THE COUNTY DEMOCRACY. A Harmonious aad Pleasant Session?A Compromine between the Majority and Plurality Systems in Primary Elections? Col. E. JO. Murray Endorsed for Congress. The County Democratic Convention assembled in tbe Court House at 11 o'clock a. m. Saturday, May 31, and was called to order by E. B. Murray, County Chair? man, who stated the object of tbe Conven? tion to be to elect delegates to tbe State Democratic Convention, which meets in Columbia on the 26th of June, the Con? gressional and Judicial Conventions, to elect a County Chairman and Connty Executive Committee, and to transact such other business as may properly come before it. On motion, C. C. Langston and R. R. Todd were elected Secretaries of tho Con? vention. The roll of clubs were called and the following, d legates enrolled: [Those in italics were absent 1 Anderson, No. x.?W W Humphreys, E M Rucker. W S Brown, R P Divver, J E Breazeale, G F Tolly. J B Moore, H G Scudday, W S Ligon, W B Watson, F T Wilhite, J M Payne, W H Frierson, J N Brbwh, J P Duckett. Anderson, No.2.?S M Orr. G E Prince, T F Hill, P K McCully, D S Taylor. John OlDonnell, J E Allen, J D Maxwell. Bellon?Vf F Cox, J T Green, G W Mc Gee, W C Brown, M P Tribble, M E Tel ford, W H Todd, A 0 Norris, G W Cox. Bishop's 'Branch.?R W Simp?on, D K Norris, B T Martin, Edward Whitten, J A Carson. Bowling Green? Silas Kay. E M Snipes. Broadaway.?L E Campbell, W A Geer, T W Martin, J M Smith, J M Elgin, A 0 Wardlaw, 8 N Pearman, W A McFall. Brushy Creek.?I W Pickens, J W Single? ton, HF Cely, JM-Cely, J H Burdino. J W Wyatt, VLLaboon, J WSiUon, J F Stone.' Centreville.?Not represented. .Darjfc Comet.?3 A Wiles, Wm O'Briant, John Teasly, Rob't Stewart, J L Bryan, Jeremiah Yeargin. East Savannah.?B A Davis, Wm Jones, L S Clinkscales, E A Scudday. Flat Roch.?B F Duncan, J C Haynie, J H Jones, R E Thompson, E F Reed, S P T?te. Fork, No. 1.?V F Martin, N O Farmer, H R Vandiver, W K Sharp, D L Cox. Fork, No. 2.?Not represented. Hall.?\V E Walters, J P McGeo, J S Beaty, Wm Ransom, M A Thompson, L M Hall. EoneaPath.?T A Hudgens, Joel Kay, D S McCollougb, R N Wright, GMGreer, J B Cox. Hopewell.?J W Ashley, Harrison Tuck? er, W R McConnell, P R Brown, C C King, T MKiug. Hunter's Spring.?B F Cray ton, W C Cann, John Eskew, R M Bnrriss. Martin.?J T Ashley, G M McDavid, R B'A Robinson, L M Wilson; J B Ashley, T L Clinkscales, 5 Emmerson, J A Strick? land, J A Drake. Pelzer.?K M Prince, A H Ford, W H Austin, 5 F Clary, W E Owens. Pcndleton.?J C Stribling, Sam'l McCra ry, J N Huntor, B F Dacus, J W Simp-, sou. Piercetown.?K B Williams, B L Barnett, DavWOwen, S W Burgess. Rock H?ls.?Dr. J A Todd, C B Gilmer, J F Anderson, B F Shirley. SA Jones, Saluda.?li B Gaines, J J Coker, D Gar? rison. Sandy Springs.?J C Watk'ns, T E Dick son, J B Doutbit, Jeptha Harper. Slabtown.?J P Glenn, J Jamison, G A Rankin, Dr. R F Smith, John M Glenn, J P Smith. Williamslon.?Dr. John. Wilson, W L Prince, N 0 Dacus, J G Clinkscales, B C Martin, T J Martin, J W Dacus, G H Mahon, D J Spearman, B C Acker, W F Boatner, J L Haynie. West Savannah.?T J Holland, J R Earle, E J Earle, J W Earle, John D Baird. The chair declared the Convention ready for business. On motion of L. E. Campbell, it was ordered tbat each delegation be entitled to cast tbe full vote of their representation. ' Dr. T. A. Hudgens presented the claims of a colored Democratic club, at Honea Path, and moved that the matter be re? ferred to the County Executive Commit . tee, with power to act, which motion was adopted. W. S. Ligon offered the following res? olution : F.esolved, That Hon. George Johnstone, oi Newberry, be invited to a seat upon the floor of the Convention and to address the Convention immediately after the election of delegates to the State Conven? tion. R. W. Simpson moved to amend Mr. Ligon'a resolution, by inviting Mr. John 8.000 to address the Convention after its business was transacted. The resolution, as amended, was adopted. W. S. Ligon and J. E. Allen were ap? pointed to inform Mr. Johnstone of tbe action of tbe Convention and escort him into the hall. On motion of R. W. Simpson, Col. J. L. Orr, of Greenville, was invited to a seat on the floor, and R. W. Simpson and T. F. Hill appointed to extend the invi? tation and escort him into the hall. On motion of H. G. Scudday the Con? vention proceeded I? an election for Couu ty Chairman The Chairman declared nominations in order, and called Vice Chairman J. W. Norris to preside. L. E. Campbell nom? inated E. B. Murray for re-election. There being no further nominations, on motion of W. S. Brown, E. B. Murray wa3 re-elected County Chairman by accla? mation. Mr. Murray resumed tho chair aud in a few appropriate remarks, thanked tbe Convention for the honor conferred, and hoped tbat he would be accorded tbe same support and confidence as in the past. On motion of J. M. Glenn, the Con? vention proceeded to an election of two Vice-Chairmen. Nominations being declared in order, S. M. Orr, G. E. Prince, J. W. Norris and R. W. Simpson, were placed In nomination. Messrs. Prince and Simp? son declined, and on motion 3. M. Orr and J. W. Norris were elected 1st and 2nd Vice-Chairmen. - - Tho next business in order was the election of a County Executive Commit? tee. R. W. Simpson moved that each del? egation present the nominee oif their ?lubTor member of the County Execu? tive Committee,, and that the .Convention elect them by acclamation. Adopted. The following gentlemen were then elected to represent their respective Clubs in the County Executive Committee for the next two years: Anderson, No. 1, J. M. Payne. Anderson, No. 2, P. K. Mc Culty. Belton, W. F. Cox. Bishop's Branch, R. W. Simpson. Bowling Green, Silas Kay. Broadaway, L. E. Campbell. - Brushy Creek, J. D. Sitton. Centreville, W. T. McGill. Dark Corner, J. W. Bow? ie. East Savannah, B. A. Davis. Flat Rock, J. W. Norris. Fork, No. 1, Dr. W. K. Sharpe. Fork, No. 2, G. W. Maret. Hall, J. P. McGee. Honea Path, C. E. Harper. Hopewell, W. A. Neal. Hun? ter's Spring, B. F. Cray ton. Martin, J. A. Drake. Pelzer, H. M. Prince. Pcndle ton, J. C. Stribling. Piercetown, A. M. Guyton. Rock Mills, Dr. J. A. Todd. Saluda, M. B. Gaines. Sandy Springs, T. E. Dickson. Slabtown, J. Jamison, Williamston, M. C. Dacus. West Savan? nah, E. J. Earle. E, J. Earle, of West Savannah Club, called for reading of a paper from hie Club recommending the Plurality plan in the Primary election. On motion of W. C. Brown, the Con? vention went into an election for dele? gates to the State Convention. On motion of R. W. Simpson, it was agreed to elect separate delegations to the State, Congressional and Judicial Con? ventions. L. E. Campbell moved that the same rule that governed the last Convention in electing delegates be adopted, viz: two delegates from the city of Anderson and one from each two townships in the County. The motion was laid on the table. Nominations being in order for dele? gates to the State Convention, the follow? ing wore nominated and elected by accla? mation: 8. M. Orr, W. F. Cox, J. W. Dacus, R. B. A. Robinson, E. B. Murray, J. E. Allen, J. P. Smith, H. II. Vandivor, A. G. Cook, B. F. Whitner. On motion, the delegation was author? ized to appoint alternates. Nominations were then made for dele? gates to the Congressional Convention. W. S. Brown offered the following pre? amble and. resolutions: Whereas, The Hon. E. B. Murray, Esq., has for a number of years past de? voted his time, energies and ability, to the success of the Democratic party in this County arid throughout the State, and during that time has discharged with conspicuous ability the duties of a mem? ber of the House of Representatives in this State, evincing in all his acts and speeches a high capacity for Legislative duties, and his eminent fitness for a seat in the National House of Representatives. Now, therefore, be it Resolved, By the voters of Anderson County, through their representatives in Convention assembled, that they ;inost heartily "endorse - the candidaoy-of Hon. E. B. Murray, for a seat in the 49th Con? gress from the 3rd Congressional District of South Carolina. Be it further Resolved, That our Delegates to the Congressional Convention hereafter to be holden to nominate a candidate to repre? sent us in the 49th Congress, be instructed to cast the vote of this County for Hon. E. B. Murray, so long as his name may be before the Convention. Vice-Chairman S. M. Orr took the chair-. E. M. Rucker offered the following sub? stitute for Mr. Brown's resolutions; Resolved, That, having confideuce in the intelligent judgment of the delegates wo have selected, we leave them free and un instructed to nominate for Congress from the Third District of South Carolina the man who, in their belief, is best qualified and most reprcsentable. On motion of G. F. Tolly, the substi? tute was laid on the table. The original resolutions were then, adopted. Mr. Murray resumed the chair, and returned thauks to the Convention for the endorsement expressed in the res? olutions. On motion, it was ordered that m the election of delegates to the Congressional Convention, the ten receiving the highest number of votes be declared elected as delegates, and the next highest as alter? nates. W. S. Brown, W. C. Brown and F. T. Wilhite were appointed tellers, and the following delegates were declared elected: M. P. Tribble, W. W. Hum? phreys, R. W. Simpson, J. D. Maxwell, J. M. Glenn, T. A. Hudgens, G. F. Tolly, G. E. Prince, J. E. Breazeale, W. A. Geer, Alternates: E. A. Smythe, J. W. Earle and H. M. Prince. . Nominations were'then made for dole gates to the Judicial Convention. IL R. Vandiver offered the following resolution, which was adcptedj Resolved, That this Convention, appre? ciating the able and efficient services ren? dered by Col. James L. Orr as Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit, hereby endorses him for re-election, and the delegates appoint? ed to the Convention are hereby instruct? ed to cast their votes for him so long as bis name may be before the Convention. J. C. Stribling moved that the first ten nominated be declared elected as delegates and the next as alternates. Motion was laid on the table. On motion, it was ordered that the ten receiving the highest number of votes be declared elected as delegates, and the next highest as alternates. T. F. Hill, J. G. Clinkscales and W. H. Todd, were op-' pointed as tellers, and the following del? egates were declared elected: R. W. Bimpson, S. M. Orr, J. E. Allen, W. W. Humphreys, R. N. Wright, H. R. Van diver, G. E. Prince, G. W. McGee, T. E. Dickson, J. W. Simpson. Alternates: J. O'Donnell, B. C. Martin, J. Jamison, H. G. Scudday, B. F. Whitner. B. F. Whitner, who was absent, offered the following resolutions through S. M. Orr: Whkreas, a very small minority of Democratic Representatives in the pres? ent Congress saw lit, by separating them? selves from their own party and uniting with the Republican Representatives, to defeat the Morrison Bill to reduce the tariff on imports, and in this not only opposed the convictions of a very large majority of their own party associates, but in our judgment, and as we believe in the judgment of the mass of Demo? cratic voters, antagonized the trne prin? ciples of Democratic government and the real interests of the people, by contribu? ting their votes and Influence in uphold? ing a protective tariff and by withhold? ing their support of a measure that aimed at a reductiou of taxation and the gradu? al adoption of a tariff for revenue only. Therefore, be it Resolved, That in our judgment, tho issue thus inaugurated should be trans? ferred to the National Democratic Con? vention, soon to meet at Chicago to nom? inate candidates of the party for Presi? dent and Vice-President, ami that such principles of tariff reform shall be enun? ciated iu the platform of that Convention as shall remove all doubt of the earnest devotion of the Democratic party to a tariff lor revenue only, as a cardinal principle of their political creed. R. W. Simpson moved to lay the reso? lutions on tho table, but by request with? drew the motion. E. M. Rucker spoke in favor of the resolutions. B. F. Crayton was in sym? pathy with the tone of the resolutions, but did not think it incumbent to take action on National affairs. R. W. Simp? son did not think it a proper question for this Convention to discuss, and renewed his motion to lay the resolutions on the table, which was agreed to. L. E. Campbell moved that the roll of Clubs be called, and the members cost their votes for the Majority or Plurality plan of nominating candidates at the Primary election. On motion, members were limited to five minutes' speeches on this question. R. W. Simpson proposed a compromise between the two plans, viz: the majority plan in the first election and the plurality plan in the second, cutting off all candi? dates oxcept double the number to be run over. E. M. Rucker was in favor of two elec? tions, but was opposed to cutting off any candidates in the last election. M. B. Willlame, L. E. Campbell, V. F. Martin and G. M. McDavid favored the Plurality plan, and J. C. Watkins and J. 3?. Cook the Majority. H. M. Prince offered as an amendrnont to Mr. Simpson's substitute that in tho second election all the candidates be voted for. Laid on the table. P. K. McCully moved to lay Mr. Simp, em's substitute on the table. Mr. Simp? son called for the ayes and nays, and tho motion to lay on tho table was lost by vote of 79 3-5 to 72 2-5. Mr. Simpson's substitute for the origi? nal question was then adopted by a vote of75i to73J. On motion of W. W? Humphreys, an invitation was extended to the Congres? sional and Judicial Conventions to hold their meetings in Anderson. R. W. Simpson offered tho following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, Tbat it is the sense of this Convention that the nomination of State officers be postponed until August. On motion, the time of holding the Primary election waa left with tbe Coun? ty Executive Committee. Hon. Geo. Johnstone, of Newberry, and Col. J. L. Orr, of Greenville, were called upon and responded in a few ap? propriate remarks. 0:i motion, tho Convention adjonrned. E. B. MURRAY, Chairman. C. C. Langston, I Secretarie3 R. R. Todd, ] &ccretariea Children's Day at Big Creek. Mr. Editor: Some time ago the American Baptist Publication Society issued a circular calling on all tbe Sun? day Schools in the United States to observe tbe the second Sabbath in June as "children's Day," and also published a programme lor the occasion. The Su? perintendent of Big Creek S. S., in com? pliance with this request, appointed the first Sunday iustead of the second, it be? ing the regular preaching day at this church. The Pastor kindly omitted the regular service, in order tbat the day might be devoted to the children. At 10 o'clock the house was filled to overflowing by the parents and children of the surrounding country. At the ap ointed hour the Superintendent tapped is bell, and tbe choir arose and sang a beautiful voluntary selected for the occa? sion, after which the regular programme was carried out to tho letter, which con? sisted of the reading of select portions of the Scripture, with responses from the whole school, interspersed with beautiful and appropriate hymns. Speakers were also invited to address the children, the first being tbe beloved pastor, Rev. R. W. Burts, who delivered to the school a for? cible and practical talk on tbe subject, ?'The Lord's need of little children." He was followed by L. P. Smith on a kindred subject. Tbe closing speech was delivered by Ool.'John G. Clinkscales, giving us one of those eloquent Sunday School talks for which he is so eminently gifted, showing to parents the great responsibility of | training up children "in tbe nurture and admonition of the Lord. The congregation at Big Creek have a fine brick building, commodious and comfortable. The pulpit and walls were decorated with lovely flowers and ever? greens, adding very much to tbe pleasure of the occasion. Mr. Allen W. Clement is a model Superintendent, and keeps abreast of tbe progress of tbe Sunday School cause, as evidenced by the efficient manner in which the little children per? formed their parts. The singing was un? usually good, and it was refreshing to see the hearty and active interest manifested in this department of the school by nearly every scholar present. In fact, everything was conducted in first-class order, and I am sure the day will long be remembered with a great deal of pleasure by those present, and will no doubt result in much good to the people of that section of tbe County. It was particularly enjoyed by the writer, who will not soon forget the happy day spent with those good people. S. Card of Thanks. The undersigned return their sincere thanks to their friends who extended to them so many tokens of real and sub? stantial sympathy during their affliction in the sickness and death of their little daughter Claire. Mb. and Mrs. J. E. Breazealk. STILL IN THE LEAD. It is admitted on all sides that you can get the best bargains at tbe New York Cash Store It is admitted on all sides tbat you can find the largest selection of the prettiest goods at the New York Cash Store. It is admitted on all sides that the new proprietor?M. B. Arnstein?does every? thing in bis power to please his many customers. It is admitted on all sides that those who buy the cheapest can sell the cheap? est, and therefore it is to your interest to trade always at the New York Cash Store. A handsome stock of Novelties just received for the Summer season. Come and see ihem- M. B- Arnstein. Great Bargains in Bry Goods. Just received a new stock. White Lawns from 8c. to 20c.?cheapest goods ever offered. Yard-wide Bleacbings, 6 to 10c. Muslins, 5 to 8c. Points, 5 to 7c. Fans, Parasols, Corsets, Laces. Embroid? ery, Gloves, etc., at bottom prices. We invite every lady to call at our store, and see our new goods and prices, which we have determined shall be the very lowest during the dull seasou. Come get our Erices, whether you buy or not. We will e glad to see you. Respectfully, C. F. Jokes & Co. Bring your sweetheart and enjoy with her a glass of Wilhito.'s Artie Soda Water, You feel like wearing your winter clothes after drinking W?hlte'* Soda Wa? ter. Go to Wilhite's City Drug Store and got a glass of ice cold Congress Water and remove the bad, disagreeable taste in your mouth due-to indigestion. A gentlo ape? rient. Congress Water relieves the discomforts of indigestion, such as flatulence, head? ache, heartburn, (fcc, at Wilhite's. '^B- Purest Medicines at Orr <fe Sloan'! J. A. Daniels has moved to the McCully building. Why is it that Wilhite's Fountain is so popular? Because tho water is soda delightful. Congress Water?the most palpable ape? rient for delicate females?ico cold at Wil ijitu's City Drug Store. Physicians recommend Shriner's In? dian Vermifuge in their practice as a su? perior article for destroying and expelling worms. Only 25 cts. "a bottle. For sale by Wrilhite & Wilhito. Ice ! Ice ! Ice! Twenty Thous? and Pounds pure Lake Ice, just received by C. A. Reed, Agent. 44 :-S=?- If you don't wish to have a good Garden, be sure and don't get your Seed at Orr & Sloan's?their Seed will grow. Try Wilhite's Arctic Soda Wator. The best in the city. I have been entirely cured of a terrible case of Blood Poisoning by tho use of Swift's Specific (S. S. S.) after trying everything known to the medical people without relief. J. S. Tagoart, Salamanca, N. Y. A Physician's Testimony.?I was call? ed to see Mr. John Pearson, who was con? fined, to his bed with what appeared to be consumption of tbe worst form. As all of his f irmly had died with that dread disease (except his half brother), his death was re? garded as certain and soon. After exhauet ing all the remedies, I fically, as a last re? sort, sent for a bottle of Brewer's Lung Re? storer, and it acted like magic. He contin? ued the use of it for sorue time.and,has been fully,restored to health. So far<as L could discover, be bad consumption,cjand Brewer's Lung Restorer saved his life. J. 0. Hollo way, M. D., 35 Barnesville, Ga. :?S- Cheapest Lamps at Oxr.it Sloan's. .., Shriner's Indian Vermifuge is strictly a vegotablo compound, formulated particu? larly for destroying and expelling worms. Try it. For sale by W?hlte & Wilhito. Isaa- Freshest Drugs at Orr & Sloan's. Best Brushes at Orr & Sloan's. ^?3? Orr & Sloan, Prescription Druggistt. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For House of Representatives. The friends of Mr. .T. BELTON WATSON re? spectfully announce him as a candidate for tbe Mouse of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic party. The friends of R. P. CLINKSCALES, Esq., re? spectfully' announce him as a candidate for re? election to tho House of Representatives at the approaching election, subject to tho action of the Democratic party. The numerous friends of Col. JOSEPH N. BROWN announce him as a candidate for the Leg? islature from Anderson County at the next elec? tion, subject to tho action of the Democratic party. ILi.VY ?01X118 Tho friends of GEORGE E. PRINCE, Esq., announce him as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Dem? ocratic party. For School Commissioner. The friends of S. P. T?TE, Esq., respectfully announce him as a .suitable candidate for tbe office of School Commissioner at tbe next election, subject to tbe action of the Democratic party. To the Voters op Ahdkbsom Couutt : Grateful for the confidence reposed in me hith? erto, and hoping to merit the samo in the future, I announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of School CotomiaslCD?r, subject to the regulations of the Democratic party. R. W. TODD. The friends of Col. J. G. CLINKSCALES, of Willlamston, respectfully announce him as a suit? able man for tbo office of School Commissioner of Anderson County at tbe next election, subject to the action of the Democratic party. . For County Commissioner. The friends of R. 8. BAILEY, Esq., respectfully nominate him for re-election to the office of coun? ty Commissioner, subject to the Democratic prima? ry election. Mr. Bailey makes a good County Commissioner, and his services in the past are a guaranty of their faithful performance in the fu? ture, if elected. A The many friends of Col. JOSHUA JAMESON, of Brushy Creek township, respectfully announce him as a candidate for County Commissioner, sub? ject to the primary election. Col Jameson has heretofore made us an efficient Commissioner, and would do so again. The friends of Mr. C. B. GILMER, of Rock Mills township, respectfully nominate him as a suitablo candidate for County Commissioner at tho approaching election, subject to the action of tho County Democracy. The friends of Mr. W. J. ROBINS, of Garvin township, respectfully nominate him as a suitable candidate ior County Commissioner at tbo op Broacblng election, subject to tho actiou of the icmocratlc party. MR. ANDREW 0. NORRIS is respectfully nominated by his friends as a suitable candidate for County Commissioner at tbe approaching elec? tion, subject to the action of the Democratic party. The friends of JOHN L. GLENN, of Fork Township, beg leave to announce him as a candi? date for the office of County Comnissioner at the next election, subject to the action of the Demo? cratic party. The friends of Mr. S. L. ESKEW, of Pcndleton township, respectfully announce him as a candi dato for County Commissioner, subject to the ac? tion of tho Democratic party. We are authorized to announce MR. ALFRED CAMPBELL, of Belton township, as a suitablo candidate for the office of County Commissioner at the approaching election, subject to the action of tbo Democratic party. We are requested to announce that J. A. HALL is a candidate for County Commissioner at the ensuing election, subject to the action of the Dem? ocratic party. We are authorized to announce Capt. B. F. DUNCAN as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner at the ensuing election?subject to the action of the Democratic party. The friends of Capt. DAVID OWEN, of Hope well Township, beg leave to announce him as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner at the next election, subject to the action of the Democratic party. Tho many frionds of'Mr.'W. F. BOATNER re-, spcctfully announce him as a candidate .'or the office of County Commissioner, subject to the ac? tion of tho Democratic party. The friends of T. M. NELSON, of Savannah Township, rt irainito him as a candidate for Coun? ty Commissioner at the next election, subject to the action of the Democratic party. For Coroner. The many friends of J. WILLETT PP.EVOST take pleasure in announcing him as a candidate for the office of Corouor, subject to the action of tho Democratic party. The friends of R. Y. H. NANCE respectfully nominate him as a candidate for the office of Coroner of Anderson County at the next election, subject to the action of tho Democratic party. For Sheriff. The friends of JOHN H. JONES, of Varcnnes Township, respectfully announce him as a suitable man for the office of Ssheiiff of Anderson County at the next election?subject to the action of the Democratic party. The many friends of WM. L. BOLT, of Hope well Township, respectfully announce bim as a candidate for the office of Sheriff for Anderson County at the next election, subject to the action of the Democratic party. The friends of JAMES H. McCONNELL re? spectfully announce him as a candldato for re? election to tbe office of Sheriff of Anderson Coun? ty?subject to the action of the Democratic party. The many friends of B. F. DACUS respectfully announce bim as a candidate for tho office of Sheriff of Anderson County at the next election, subject to tho action of the Democratic party. The friends of Capt. C. S. BEAT Y beg leave to announce him as a candidate for Sheriff of Ander? son County at the next election?subject to the action of the Democratic party. For Clerk of Court. Tho friends of Col. M. P. TBIBBLE respect? fully announce him as a candidate for Clerk of Court at the approaching election?subject to the action of the Democratic party. The many friends of JOHN W. DANIELS nom? inate bim as a candidate for re-election to tho office of Clerk of the Court for Anderson County? subject to the action of the Democratic party. For. County Treasurer. Tho many friends of Mr. D. H. RUSSELL re? spectfully announce him as a candidate for tho office of County Treasurer, subject to the action of tho Democratic party. If elected, be will make an efficient aud acceptable officer. The many friends of WILLIAM McGUKIN respectfully announce him as a candidate for Treasurer of Anderson County?subject to the action of tho Democratic party. The many friends of WM. F. COX, of Belton, respectfully nominate him as a candidate for Treasurer of Anderson County?subject to the de? cision of the Democratic primary election. The many friends of W. H. FRIERSON pre sent him as a suitable candidate for the office of County Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic party. Tho many friends of Mr. THOMAS S, CRAY TON respectfully announce him as a candidate for County Treasurer?subject to the Democratic nomination. Thoroughly competent, reliable and courteous, he will, if elected, make our County au excellent aud acceptable Treasurer. The undersigned announces himself a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to all requirements made by tbe Democracy of the Count v. J. FE ASTER" BROWN. For Judge of Probate. The friends of T. C. LIGON respectfully an? nounce him as a candidate for re-election to the office of Judge of Probate for Anderson County at the next election?subject to tho action of "the Democratic party. Reduction in Prices for Cash. -o WISHING to reduce my stock of Goods and get the money in place of them, I will make it to the interest of cash buyers to give me a call. I have a full line of? Cottonade, Coshmaret, Cassimere, Muslin, Prints, Shoes, Hats, Bleached and Brown Homespun, Marseilles Quilts, Shirts, Corsets, Hosiery, Buttons, dec, All at reduced prices for cash. A. B. TOWERS. June 5, 1884 47 BARGAIN. COUNTER. IHAVE a lotr of Women's Shoes, not ! Bay State, that I will sell at 50c, 75c and $1.00 per pair for cash, which is less than cost. Also, a line of Hats at cost and less, to close out stock of Hats. I have ,some Hats on which I must have a rmall ?profit. Give mo a call and see my bargains for cash. A. B. TOWERS. June 5, 18S4 47 ?ST- Best Combs at Orr & Sloan's. iSTA- Freshest Garden Seed at Orr & Sloan's. CLOTHING, CLOTHING, ? AT ? MEANS, CANNON & CO. Newest and Latest Styles and Colors ! GUARANTEED TO FIT! STRAW HATS, STRAW HATS, STRAW HATS. Nobby Styles, Low Prices, Neat Colors. SHOES, SHOES, SHOES! Latest Shapes?Comfortable Fits. Special attention called to our $3.00 Shoe. ZEIGLER'S SHOES, all styles and lasts, for Men, Ladies and Children. Am-il 24. 1884 IS/EJELA-ZSrS, GAJSnSTOUT & CO. 41 Read and Reflect! FACTS ARE STUBBORN, ? AND ? FIGURES DON'T LIE! THE NEW YORK CASH STORE Offers a Magnificent Stock at MARVELOUSLY LOW PRICES. WHY ? Because the New Proprietor, M. B. ARNSTEIN, is desi? rous to extend his business, and earn the reputation of LEADER OF LOW PRICES! SPECIAL. BARGAINS. BLACK Silks from 65c. to $2.00 a yard ; Satins, in all colors, only 75c. a yard ; Black all-wool Buntings, only 18c. a yard: Black and Colored Nun's Veiling only 20c. a yard; Lace Effect Buntings, all new, only 15c. a yard; Changeable Mohair Lustres only 20c, a yard; Combination Dress Goods, fine, only 35c. a yard; Summer Silks 50c. ; Sateens 25c.; Cheese Cloths 15c. Really, a Dress Costs but Little ! New Prints 5c, New Muslins 5c, soft, yard-wide Bleaching 8c, Chambrays 10c, White Lawns 12Jc, Laces from 2c up, Gloves 10c a pair, Parasols 15c, AND THOUSANDS OF OTHER THINGS EQUALLY AS CHEAP! HEADQUARTERS FOR MILLINERY. VISIT THE NEW YORK CASH STORE-IT WILL PAY YOU. M. B. ARNSTEIN. May 15.1884_44_ REMOVAL! MISS DELL A KEYS . HAS moved to the Rooms formerly occupied by Miss SALLIE BOWIE. Hhc has received a handsome assortment of Spring and Summer Millinery, Notions and Hosiery, which will besohl CHEAP. The Ladies are respectfully invited to call and examine these Goods before making their purchases, as I feel confi? dent that I can give satisfaction in botli Goods and prices. DRESS MAKING given prompt attention. Don't forget the place-FIRST DOOR WEST OF SIMPSON, REID A CO.1? DRUG STORE, WAVERLY HOUSE BLOCK. March 27, 1884 37 2m NEW FIRM. GREEN & POPPE. -0 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT of the PARLOR SALOON: WE beg to announce to our friends and the public generally that we have formed a Copartnership and transferred our Stocks to the New Store under the Intelligencer Office, on Whitner Street. The front part of the Store will be devoted to the sale of? STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES, CONFECTIONERIES, FRUITS, TOBACCOS and CIGARS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, VIOLIN, GUITAR and BANJO STRINGS, BASEBALL OUTFITS, HAMMOCKS, And a complete assortment of TOYS and FANCY ARTICLES. The centre part of our spacious Store will be handsomely and comfortably fitted up with NEW and FINE POOL and BILLIARD TABLES, where gentlemen can play undisturbed. The rear section is arranged for the comfort and convenience of all who desire at any time a LIGHT LUNCH, HOT COFFEE, and as the warm season begins Ice Cream, Cold Lemonade, Soda Water and Cider. No other beverage for sale or allowed in the place. We shall endeavor to keep a superior establishment, and trust by strict attention and polite treatment to merit a liberal patronage. Very Respectfully. L. L. GREEN. April 24,1884?3m_JULIUS POPPE. All who want to Save TIME, LABOR and MONEY should call on 33. S. TAYLOR AND PRICE The Canton Monitor Engines, The Canton Single Reaper, The New Buckeye Binders, The Canton Sweepstakes Thresher, The Miller New Model Vibrating Thresher, The Empire Grain Drill, The Empire Horse Rake, The Winship Cotton Gin and Power Press, The Griffin Cotton Planter. All the above Machines are guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. Would be glad to have yon call and price. I can save you money. Testimonials from all sections. You can read for youraelf if you will call on me. . RUBBER BELTING all sizes?Lowest Prices. I). S. TAYLOR, Depot Street. May 1.1884 42 MONEY WILL CIRCULATE, ? AND ? THE SOLID CASH WILL SECURE SOLID BARGAINS. J. P. SULLIVAN & CO. Offer You New Spring Prints, And a Large Stock of Dry Goods Generally. "VfEW York Mills and Wamsutta Bleached Muslins, and all other Standard brands of ?\ Bleached Goods. Pelzer Shirtings, Sheetings and Drillings :us low as can bv bought at the factory. BOOTS AND SHOES?Old Ladies' Shoes, with low heels and broad bottoms, and all stvles Men's and Women's .Shoes. Our Stock of GROCERIES large and prices LC ". Genuine Muscovado and N. O. Molasses. THE BEST COFFEE. ??t~ We ask a visit from all, as our stock in every department is large enough for every one to be suited. Respectfully, J. IP. SULLIVAN & CO. March 20,1884 3? HAMLIN'S WIZLA^ID OIL, HORSE AND CATTLE AT HILL & HARRISON'S. April 10,1884 39