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E. B. MURRAY, Editor" ~~ THTJESDAY~jANTJARY 1, 18s5. TERMS: one year.........._._?1.50. six months.75c. Two Dollars if not paid In advance. The late Legislature can justly claim to have been conservative, as it left near? ly everything as it was found. This is not altogether an injury to tbe people. They might have made many changes, and done' worse than letting things alone. ^^^^^^ Hon. S. J. Randall is making a tour of the leading Southern cities for the purpose of studying the resources and industries of the South. He expresses himself in favor of tariff reduction to an extent that will only raise revenue enough to defray the expenses of tbe government, adjusted so si to protect and -foster American industries. Mr. Randall has not included Sonth Carolina in his route. If his tour is meant to be the forerunner of a boom for President in 1888, he should have Blighted no State. We take pleasure in endorsing the article of the Greenville News, recom? mending Hon. D. F. Bradley for the po? sition of Collector of Internal Revenue for Sonth Carolina. Col. Bradley is a thorough Democrat, and has done valua? ble service for the party, and for his State. He is an upright, reliable, worthy gentlemen, of fine business qualifications and ability. In our opinion, he is the very man for the position named, e nd if appointed would discharge the duties of the office acceptably to the government, and with credit to himself. He has the / confidence and respect of the people of the State, and his influence would go very far to secure obedience to the Reve? nue laws throughout the District. In the enforcement of these laws he would have the firmness and judgment' neces? sary to properly execute them, and at the same time would employ sufficient tact to enforce them considerately and prop? erly, so that the prejudice which has been aroused by tbe had men who have held these positions would gradually disappear. We hope Col. Bradley will "receive the appointment. The Greenville Neue says: "The majorities of both houses of the South Carolina-Legislature ought to be Episco? palians. The passage in the confession? al, 'We have done those thingn we ought not to have done, and left undone those things we ought to have done,' fits their case *> beautifully. It would be even more appropriate if amendei by tbe insertion of the word 'all' before the word 'those' wherever it occurs." The trouble with a Legislature is that they are criticised on all sides, both for what they do and for what they leave undone. We do not agree with anr contemporary in declaring the present Legislature utterly bad. There are many things which we would like to see otherwise in our laws, but no person can have their own way altogether. Even the Green? ville News and the Intelligencer could not make things suit everybody if tbe work were left to us, for in many things we would be like the present Sen? ate and House of Representatives?the Newa would be on one side of the ques? tion and the Intelligencer on another. Taking everything into consideration, we are satisfied the present Legislature has more good in it by far than it bos of evil. None of tbe Anderson delegation bave responded to tbe call for information as to how (he bill for a prohibition election in Anderson County failed to become a law. Tbe one thousand voters who petitioned for tbe right of this election are entitled to know why the bill waB reported without recommendation in tbe House, and wby no action was taken on it in tbe Senate, beyond the refusal of the Judiciary Committee, of that body to in? troduce the bill. Our Senator is a member of that Committee and can doubtless tell why the Committee deci? ded againBt the bill. We learn that two of our Representatives went before that Committee, one against the bill and the other for it. Why not tell the people -how the delegation stood, and what they did on this bill. They are the agents, not the masters of 'he people. We are entitled to ao account of their steward? ship: They are, of course, sincere in their views, and they ought not to be too timid to express them. We want to know who are the members of tbe Anderson dele? gation tbat arrogated to themselves to refuse a compliance with the wishes of their constituents ou this hill. Speak our, gentlemen, and enunciate your posi? tions. Tell us in Anderson what you have done in Columbia. The Newberry Observer is still after the Intelligencer, and is not more fortunate in its comments this time than it was before. It says: N We are truly sorry that our esteemnd cotemporary is so suspicious. Wby should we entertain mal?ce towards the Intelligencer? And if entertained, wby "conceal" it? Tbe Intelligencer j makes this matter personal at tbe start by trying to belittle those who oppose the State University and the Canal. They are "local politicians," (which means, as every one knows, men of no reputation beyond their immediate sections), who have "pent- up rhetoric" to expend. The Intelligencer, on tbe contrary, favors these measures. Certainly, after so in? vidious a distinction, it is in order for the Observer to draw a comparison and state its estimate of those who agree with it. As to the probable result of the dis? cussion of these matters in the General Assembly, the Observer has no expecta? tion that there will be any "change in the policy of tbe State" for tbe present; but this should not deter any one from ex? pressing his views and making an honest fight for what he believes to be right. We entertain no malice towards any one; but we have no patience with big? ots who try to belittle and deride those who disagree with their opinions. If styling the members of tbe General As? sembly wbo oppose the University "the localpoliticians," in contradistinction to those who favor it, is not intended to belittle them, then what is it for? The Intelligencer should remember that the right to criticise is not an ex? clusive right; that he wbo assumes to criticise others must himself submit to criticism; and that malice is no more to be implied on the one Bide than on the other. We are sure we cannot tell wby the Observer should entertain malice for the Intelligencer, except that we have had the temerity to differ from our con? temporary on several public questions. There is no reason for it to conceal its maliee, except that it has repeatedly asserted that it entertaihes none, and we are satisfied that our contemporary be? lieves that it is unprejudiced and candid, but no reader of the paper we imagine will agree with him. In all of bis differ? ences with the Intelligencer, he has invariably beguu and continued the con? troversy with irrelevant and uncalled for personal thrusts at the Editor of the Intelligencer, which have served no purpose in the controversy, except to manifest a personal antipathy to the Editor of this paper. The whole of our offending in this instance, was in assert? ing that those who would oppose the South Carolina University, were "local politicians." For this, the Observer re? minds the public that the Editor of the Intelligencer ran for Congress in the late election. What has this to do with the South Carolina University? It is simply a child-like thrust, meant to be unpleasant to an opponent, bnt not con? nected with the matter in hand. Then follows a string of boorish comments which seek to defend an attack which was never made. What we conveyed in the paragraph of which the Observer complains, was that it was a waste of time to discuss the University, and that the opposition would be made by local politicians. We now stand ready to sus? tain that assertion by the record. The vote was three to one in favor of the University, and the opposition to the in? stitution came from local politicians. We do not mean to say that these gen? tlemen were not the equals in brains, in integrity and in all that makes true man? hood of any other men in the world, bnt we do mean to say that they were all County politicians, and most of them came from Counties with opposing col? leges. They were, therefore, not only local politicians, bnt were representing in the most part, local feelings. The Ob? server is a local paper, and in this fight represents a local feeling, and we can make all reasonable allowances for its desperation when it writes on these sub? jects. We do not claim to be exempt from criticism, nor do we care to prevent it We have enough faith in the correct? ness of our positions, to be willing to submit them to the test of any fair dis? cussion, and when, debate transgresses that, as the Observer has done, by making the consideration of principles subservi? ent to personal imputation.0, it only harms kim whose side is so weak as to render a resort to snch methods necessary. We submit that when our article was written it was not known which members would oppose the University. The Legislature had not met, and our remarks were made upon a question of public interest with? out reference to individuals. The Obser? ver made its attack not upon the question involved, but upon the Editor of the Intelligencer. The public can judge as to which savors more of malice. In conclusion, we would congratulate the Observer upon the evident improvement in the tone of its last article. It inspires the hope that at no distant day we may be able to differ from our contemporary, and indulge in a discussion of those dif? ferences, without being subjected to the discussion of personal matter?, wholly un? connected w>th the subject matter of the controversy. A Defense of Er. Wo od row. Pelzer, S. C, Dec. 24th, 1884. Editor Anderson Intelligencer: I have read in your paper 18th inst., a statement about the Columbia Theologi? cal Seminary. Please publish the fol? lowing extract from an article which appeared in the Southern Christian Ad' vacate, last month, and written by the Rev. Dr. Brackett, of Charleston i ****** ' What the effect of this action will be, we do not venture to predict. In any event, the issue portends disaster. The discussion has brought the Church into this deplorable dilemma. If the Profes? sor is sustained, the cry of heresy is filling the air, and an irrepressible panic, will distract the Church, which, influ? enced by gross misrepresentation and perversion of his teachings, have associ? ated in their minds the ideas of atheism, materialism, and Darwinism with the Evolution as defined and limited by the Perkins Professor. "It may require years to dispel these groundless apprehensions. On the con? trary, if Dr. Woodrow is condemned, then the Church must abolish bis chair, or displace him by electing an unscien? tific professor. What a humiliating spectacle will be presented of the Church lowering her banner and retreat? ing, pale and panic stricken, before the march of modern scienca, afraid to meet the enemy in any field, and while trans? cending her prerogative in virtually making a scientific deliverance, erecting barriers to the freedom of investigation. 'To abolish the chair,' says another, 'is untruly to proclaim our defeat by the enemies whom tho chair was established to fight It is untruly to confess that the relation between God's word and God's works, will not bear examination and free discussion; such confession, as it seems to us, the child of fear, and that tear the child of misapprehension, dis? honors the cause of truth and dishonors our great Leader.' 'As to the tendency and results of the Professor's teachings,' be adds, 'Columbia points to her jewels' who, for twenty-five years, have sat under his teachings, and who testify to the value of instruction received. Every conceivable argument and fact has been pleaded against bim ; yet no single instance of a pupil hurt by his teachings can be cited.' "II is due to the opponents of Dr. W.'s teachings to say that they include many of the most honored and esteemed breth? ren of our Church, and the ablest cham? pions of our faith, who cannot be charged with fanaticism or ignorance, unless it be ignorance of what the Perkins Professor actually believes. No one can question the sincerity and depth of their convic? tions. They profoundly believe, and intensely feel that our Bible and our Confession are assailed by any theory which involves the transmutation of j species. For our own part, while having no sympathy whatever with the Evolu? tion theory, and doubting if it ever can j be proven, we should be deeply grieved to see our Church exhibiting the spirit which Professor Woodrow deprecated in I his inaugural address, in 1861, "a spirit j that would crush all progress in science, fif such progress disturb, in the least, cherished views which may be without real foundation in the Bible, by the em? ployment, not now of material instru? ments of torture, but by that which has i with too much truth been denominated 'odium theologicum.1 The utmost encour? agement should be given to every inquiry after truth. Not merely should the inquirer be tolerated, but he should have reason to know that he is regarded with approbation, and that his results will be received with candor, while they are subjected to all becoming tests, before tbey are adopted as true. Let the Church show herself the patroness of learning in everything, as she has done already in most things: and let her never be sub? jected, by mistaken friends, to tbe charge that she fears the light, and can sustain her claims only where this is partially obstructed." To check this spirit of intolerance, and to protect the Perkins Professor against injustice, is all that his supporters desire." As we all know it bas been impossible to check tbe spirit of intolerance, and I believe a fearful injustice has been done Dr. Woodrow, and a stain and disgrace put upon our Southern Presbyterian Church. Your correspondent claims that no excitement has been created among the students in attendance at the Seminary. I know to the contrary, and that there is great dissatisfaction among them regard? ing the injustice done Dr. Woodrow, and I also know that several desire and in? tend to withdraw from tbe Seminary. Further, the statement is that Drs. Boggs and Hempbill requested that their resig? nations should take effect on the 30th of next June, but tbe fact is no professor is allowed to resign without giving -ix mouths notice, and these professors could not retire before that time, however deeply they sympathize with the injus>? tice suffered by their colleague. Ellison A. Smyth. A Murder in Abbeville. Abbeville, S. C, December 24.?To? day, about half-past 1 p. m., John C. Ferguson shot and killed Arthur Beni dicte in the store of Charles Auerback. The ball entered the body just below the heart and death ensued in fifteen minutes. Ferguson is in jail, having been captured as soon as tbe shooting took place by Policeman W?lliam Riley. Ferguson was under tbe influence of whiskey when the shooting took place. Both parties are white and have borne 'good characters, and both were quiet men. No cause for tbe shooting can be found out, except that about a week ago Benidicte bought a load of wood from Ferguson about which thoy disagreed. It seems that Ferguson went into the store and demanded pay for his wood and Benidicte denied that be owed for it, whereupon Ferguson sho1; him down. Benidicte was Auerback's clerk? Special to Columbia Register. A Diabolical Deed. Chattanooga, December 27.?A few days ago some miscreant placed an ob? struction across the Queen and Crescent tracks, near Purvis, Mississippi. Tbe passenger train dashed into it, and was ditched. The engineer was killed, sev? eral cars were wrecked, and a number of Sassengers were injured. Tbe railroad etectives succeeded in tracing the deed to a merchant Purvis. It was ascertained that bis cattle bad been killed by the train. He bad appealed for damages, and failing to receive it was embittered against the road and took this means of wreaking revenge. Hin son assisted him. Tbe populace were driven to fury over his diabolical deed and to day at daybreak took him from jail and banged him. Tbe wretch confessed tbe deed before he was banged and exculpated his son. His name has not been learned. There Is Death Iu the Cup. In a recent letter to the Be v. A. Coke Smith as to the effect of drunkenness upon tbe criminal statistics of this State, the Hon. J. B. Kersbaw, Judge of the Fifth Circuit, writes as follows: "I do not consider myself as fully qualified to give you any statistical information in relation to tbe eiTect of alcoholic drinks upon society, as manifested in the Courts of justice, as a cause of. crime. I have heretofore kept no record of the cases coming under my observation, with a view to this question. I can, therefore, only answer from a general impression derived from observation and experience, both as a member of the Bar and as a Judge, with some approximation, no doubt, to accurate proportion, but with? out the data to verify the statement. I am able to say that I believe drunken? ness to be tbe cause, on an average, of not much less than nine tenths of tbe crimes of violence now prevailing among the whites of the State. In relation to tbe coloied race, other causes occur more frequently to induce crimes of this sort than among tbe whites. Drunkenness, too, is not a very prevalent vice among the negroes, and hence I think that the proportion of crime attributable to that csuse is considerably lees than in tbe case of the other part of tbe population. "While, perhaps, nine-tenths of other crimes are committed by negroes, homi? cides and kindred crimes are more fre? quently committed by the other class. I have no doubt that when tbe other offen? ces, such as burglary, larceny and tbe like, are committed by the whites, they are largely, though indirectly, attribu? table to the degrading effects of drunk? enness. To some extent also this may operate in the same way upon the other race, but to what extent, in either case, this is to be considered as a cause of crimes of tbe character last mentioned I am unable to estimate." For Revenue Collector. Tbe friends of the Hon. I). Frank Bradley, of Pickens., are circulating pe? titions for his appointment as collector of internal revenue in this State to suc? ceed Brayton, who ought to go if a dem? ocratic government will recognize tbe unanimous wish of tbe people. Of all tbe men in South Carolina Maj. Bradley is the fittest for the position sought for him. His character as a man and bis record as a true blue, unwaver? ing, earnest democrat are beyond criti? cism, and his capacity can not he doubt? ed. Tbe same might be said of many other men, but tbe one peculiar qualifica? tion that makes Maj. Bradley the most worthy is the place be holds in the affec? tion and esteem of the mountain people among whom tbe government has en? countered the greatest difficulties and loss during the last ten years. No man in the State is so generally known, liked and trusted in tbe moonshine districts. He is known as a brave and honest man inflexible iu tbe discbarge of bis duly but preferring always to use mild meth? ods while they are admissible or proper. As collector bis purpose would be to prevent violations of the revenue laws rather tban to permit and punish them. His appointment would be the most sat? isfactory assurance to tbe people that new methods are to be adopted and that the evils justly complained of in the admin? istration of the revenue department here are to be removed. We believe Major Bradley could ride through the moun? tains alone and unarmed and eliminate illicit distilling without the firing of a shot or the expenditure of a dollar. He understands the people, and they under? stand him and know they can trust him. If we are to be rid of the infernal syBtem of spies and informers and tbe deplorable results of blockading Major Bradley is tbe man to do tbe work. If fitness is considered by Gov. Cleveland, and we believe it will be, he will receive the appointment.?Greenville Neios. ? Governor Cleveland has decided to remain in Albany during the months of j January and February and be has rented for this period tbe residence of Mrs. J. 0. Towner, on Willett street, facing the park and adjoining the house of Mr. George D. Fearey. The Conference Appointments. We publish below tbe full list of ap? pointments made by tbe South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, at its recent session in Charleston: Charleston District?E. J. Meynardie, P.E. Charleston?Trinitv, J.O. Willson; Bethel, R. N. Wells; Spring Street, R. H. Jones; City Mission, J. E. Beard ; Cainhoy, C. E. Wiggins; Berkeley, W. W. Jones; St. Stephen's, to be supplied; Summerville, J. M. Pike; Cypress, W. W. Williams; Ridgeville, J. B. Platt; St. George's, D. J. Simmons; Colleton. J. W. Browu ; South Branchville, W. W. Williams; Round 0, S. D. Vaughn ; Walterboro, E. B. Loyless; Yemassee, D. Z. Dantzler; Allendale, F. Auld; Black Swamp, M.M. Brabham ; Harrlee ville, John A. Mood; Beaufort, H. M. Mood; Editor Southern Christian Advo? cate, S. A. Weber. Columbia District.?A. Coke Smith, P. E. Columbia?Washington street, William C. Power; Marion street, R. P. Franks; City Mission, L. M. Little; Winnsboro, D. P. Watson ; Fairfield, J. K. McCain ; Blythwood, W. A. Clarke, H. C. Bethea; Lexington Fork, G. W. Gatlin ; Lexington, G. H. Pooser; Lees ville and Concord, J. S. Mattison; J. E. WatsoD, supernumerary ; Bateaburg, A. M. Chrietzberg; Johnston and Harmony, D. D. Dantzler ; Edgefield, L. F. Beaty; Lewisville, J. A. Porter; Graniteville and Vaucluse, W, H. Wroton; Aiken and Laugley, W. M. Duncan ; Columbia Female College, 0. A. Darby, president; chaplain to Penitentiary, W. Martin; Paine Institute, G. W. Walker, profes? sor. Chester District?A. J. Cauthen, P. E. Chester, D. D. Wanuamaker; Chester Circuit, J. C. Stoll; East Chester, J. C. Bissel!; Rock Hill, to be supplied; Yorkville. J. T. Pate ; King's Mountain, L. A. Johnson; Fort Mill, W. W. Daniel; Lancaster, A. W. Moore; West Lancaster, J. S. Porter; Tradeville, H. W. Wbitaker; Chesterfield, J. W. Me Roy; Cheraw, J. W. Elkins; Society Hill, S. Jones; York, S. J. McCleod. Cokesbury District?W. D. Kirkland, P. E. Cokesbury, W. P. Meadors; Greea wood, W. A. Rogers; Ninety-Six, S. P. H. Elwell; Donald's, Marion Dargan; Abbeville, W. R. Richardson ; Abbeville Circuit, J. E. Rushton; McCormic's, P. A. Murray; Lowndesville, M. L. Banks; Tumbling Shoals, W. H. Ariail; North Edgefield, T. B. Philips; Newberry, J. A. Clifton; Newberry Circuit, M. Brown; Kimard's, R. R. Dagnall; Saluda, J. Walter Dickson ; Parksville, S. J. Bethea. Florence District.?S. H. Browne, P. E. Florence, A. W. Humbert; Mars' Bluff, H. A. Stafford; Darlington, P. B. Jack? son ; Darlington Circuit, E. T. Hodges; Lower Darlington, A. W. Jackson; Black Creek Mission, to be supplied ; TimraoDBville, J. C Kilgo; Effingham, W. Carson; Williamsburg, M. B. Clark son ; Kings tree, C. B. Smith; Black River, to be supplied; Georgetown, A. H. Lester; Georgetown Mission, R. I* Duffie; Johnsonville, N. B. Clarkson, L. Wood, and J. R. WhiUker, Jr., preacher; Missionary to Brazil, J. W. Koger. Greenville District?T. G. Herbert, P. E. Greenville, R. D. Smart; Greenville Ciicuit, W. A. Betts; Reidville, C. D. Mann ; North Greenville, W. S. Martin ; Fork Shoals, Wm. Hutto; Williamston and Belton, S. Lander; Brushy Cieek, J. Attaway; Anderson, J. W. W?lling; Andersou Circuit, C. V. Barne3; West Anderson, J. D. Frierson; Townville, to be supplied by W. A. Hodges; Pendle ton, J. W. Daniel; Pickens, \V. H. Kirton; Seneca City, ?. J. Guess; Walhalla, J. C. Davis; Williamston Female College, S. Lander, President. Marion District?J. M. Boyd, P. E. J Marion, W. S. Wightman ; Centenary, j A. C. Walker: Britton's Neck, M. M. Ferguson ; North Marlboro, T. E. Geer; W. E. Pegues, supernumerary; Bennetts ville, J. L. Stokes; E. J. Price, junior preacher; Bennettsville Circuit, T. J. Clyde; Clio, A. M. Boyd; Little Rock, J. S. Beaseley ; J. R. Little, supernumer? ary ; Mulline, J. W. Murray; Conway, William Thomas; Conway Circuit, W. C. Gleaton; Bayboro, W. B. Baker; Bucksville, L. C. Loyal; Waccaraaw, J. J. Workman. Orangeburg District?T. Raysor, P. E. Orangeburg. J. E. Carlisle; Orangeburg Circuit, D. Tiller; St. Matthew's, J. L. Shuford; Providence, J. W. Kelly; Branchville, A. B. Lee; Bamburg, C. E. Morris; Graham's, S. F. Siffley; Edisto, W. H. Lawton: Boiling Spring?, J. C. Young; Orange, to be supplied by L. S. Bellinger; Williston, M. H. Pooser; Upper Edisto, J. A. Wood. Sumter District?A. J. Stokes, P. E. Sumter, H. F. Chreitzberg; Sumter Cir? cuit, J. T. Kilgo; Lynchburg and St. Luke:a, P. F. Kistler; Wedgefield, J. C. Chandler; Bishopville, N. K. Melton; San tee, E. C. Fishburne; ForrestOD., J. C. Counts; Manning, S. Leard ; Clarendon, B. G. Jones; Camdeo, W. T. Capers; Hanging Rock, A. A. Gilbert; East Kershaw, B. W. Munnerlyn; Richland, J. W. Neely. Spartanburg District?S. B. Jones, P. E. Spartanburg, J. B. Campbell; City Mission, to be supplied ; Union, J. M. Carlisle; Cherokee Springs, D. R. Brown ; South Union, W. M. Harden ; Jonesville, C. D. Rowell; Gaffney City, J. B. Wilson ; Laurens, G. T. Harmon ; North Laurens, J. M. Friday ; Clinton, D. P. Boyd; Belmont, H. B. Browne; Campobella, A. W. Walker; Pacoletand Glendale, J. vV. Ariail, Wofford College, W. W. Duncan, professor; Vauderbilt University, A. M. Shipp, professor, miss? ionary to Brazil, J. W. Tarbourx. STATISTICS. The following statistics of the progress of the Church in this State were also presented: Charleston District?Membership, 6,032 whites, 108 colored; local preachers, white 15, colored 2; Sunday schools 75, pupils 3,438, colored 15; officers and teachers 471. Oraugeburg District ? Membership, white 4^041, colored 6; local preachers 11 ; Suuday schools 46; pupils 2,299 white; officers and teachers 356. Columbia District?Membership, 4,673 white ; Sunday schools 49, pupils, white 2,629; officers and teachers 315; local preachers 15. Cokesbury Dist.?Membership 4,996 ; local preachers 10; Sunday schools G2; officers and teachers 363; number of pupils 2,759. Greenville Dist.?Membership, 6,364 white, colored 1; local preachers, 18 ; Sunday schools, 60 ; officers and teachers, 431; number of pupils, 3,903. Spartanburg District?Members-hip, 5,102 white, colored 3; local preachers 10; Sunday schools 53; officers and teachers 285; pupils 2,317. Chester District?Membership 4,SOI white, colored 4; local preachers 10; Sunday uchools 52 ; officers and teachers 304; pupils 2,547. Sumter District?Membership, 4,375 ; local preachers 8 ; Sunday schools 52; officers and teaphers 325; number of pupils 2,444. Florence District?Membership, 4,877, colored 4; local preachers 12; Sunday schools 67; officers and teachers 536; number of pupils 2,966. Total membership, 52,176; iucrease over last year, 1,612. Total number of local preachers, 130; decrease from last year, 13. Total number of Sunday schools, 591; increase over last year, 6. Total number of officers and teachers, 3,885; increase over last year, 200. To? tal number of pupils, 29,346; increase, 964. Number of volumes in libraries, 16,319. Value of church buildings, $648,580. Value of parsonages, $150, 065. Total white members, 52,176; colored, 132. Total membership, includ? ing traveling preachers (who number 177,) 52,620. The total amounts collected th's year for pastors and assistants were $81,524.40; for presiding elders, $11,484.63. Confer? ence collections, $4,579.28. Foreign missions, $7,956.43 domestic missions, $4,620.0S. For education, $2,440.32 ; f' Bishops' fund, $941.45 ; publications ot minutes, $407.27 ; for Church extensions, ?1,752.46; for Sunday school interests, $5,370; for benevolent enterprises, $21, 461.19; for widows and orphans, $4,579. In reference to the amounts paid to missionaries, the Bishop stated that it pained him to be obliged to say that the collections bad fallen short oi the assess? ments. It was a matter of regret to him to believe that many of the pastors had taken excellent care of themselves, while the missionaries were obliged to accept a settlement on the assessments for them at 67 per cent. Otherwise the reports made up a most satisfactory and encouraging exhibit of the work of the Church within the past twelve months. ? It is undoubtedly the opinion of James G. Blaine that the State of Indi? ana is destitute of "a Republican form of government." He says that he can? not have justice in the Federal Courts there. Why talk about South Carolina and Georgia, if a Republican leader cannot have a fair trial in the State of Indiana? ? On her late trip the steamer Oregon lowered the record across the ocean to six days six hours and fifty-two minutes. It will get down to six days and then flying machines may be perfected. ? The street car drivers of New Or? leans are on a strike. Only one line is in operation. The drivers demand ?60 per month and fifteen hours work. ? It is understood that Mr. J. P. Carey, of the Pickens Bar, will assume editorial control of the Easley Messenger for the present, and that the paper will be run on in honor of its late Editor, Mr. J. R. Hogood. Mr. Charles Eden, of Trinidad, Colorado, says : Seeing certificates of the wonderful cures made by Brewer's Lung Restorer, I was induced to try it on ray httle son, who was troubled with lung or throat affection, pronounced by one physician consumption. It acted wonderfully on him, and by the time he had taken one bottle of it the cough disappeared. I am now on a visit to my parents in Georgia, but will return in a few days to my home and will take some of the Lung Restorer with me. 36 Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is recommended by physicicians of the greatest eminence on both sides of the Atlantic, as the most reliable remedy for colds ana coughs, and all pulmonary disorders. It affords prompt relief in every case. No family should ever be without it. J. A. Daniels has on hand a good second-hand Piano which he will sell cheap. 21?3 Physicians use Shriner's Indian Vermi? fuge in their practice and pronounce it a first-class article. A trial will convince tho most skeptical of its intrinsic merit. For sale by Wilhite & Wilhite. "Those Who Live in Glass Houses Should not Throw Stones." It is amusing to see how ten der-footed ceitain blood remedy proprietors have become of lato. They make much ado about "apes and imitators," when none are in sight. The proprietors of B. B. p. would say most emphatically that their remedy stands upon its own merit. Should we attempt to imitate, it would not be those who do not understand the modus oper? andi of that which they offer. Our own long experience in the profession pre? cludes such an idea. The field for blood remedies is large and broad affording ample room for all present aspirants. We do not desire to close the door against others, neither shall it bo closed against us. B. B. B. is the quickest remedy, does not contain mineral or vegotable poison, does not imitate, and is in the field as an honorable competitor for public favor. 4-22 AH ORDINANCE To Raise Supplies for the City of An? derson, S. C, for the Year 1885, and to Regulate Licenses. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Anderson, South Carolina, in Council assembled, and by the authority of the same, That a Tax for the sums, and in the manner hereinafter named, shall be raised and paid into the Public Treasury of the said City, for the uses and purposes thereof: Section I. There shall be paid the sum of Twenty-five Cents on every One Hundred Dollars worth of Real Estate and Personal Property, except the Carolina Collegiate In? stitute, Greely Institute and the Churches of the City, to be used in the current expenses of said City. Sec. II. That in addition to the foregoing tax levied for current expenses for tho use of said City, thereshall be paid the sum of Thirty Cents on every One Hundred Dol? lars worth of Real Estate and Personal Property, except the Carolina Collegiate In? stitute, Greely Institute and the Churches in said City, to pay the Interest on the Bonded Debt of Twenty-five Thousand Dol? lars in aid of the Savannah Valley Railroad Company, and for a sinking fund to pay the principal of said debt, as provided by the Act of Legislature, which tax shall be, and is hereby, set apart as a special fund for the purpose of paying said interest and re? ducing said Bonded Debt, and for no other purpose. Sec III. Thereshall be Four Days Work rendered on the Streets, under the supervis? ion of the Assistant Marshal by every able bodied male person between the ages of sixteen and fifty years; and any person may commute the same by paying to the Treasurer the sum of Two Dollars; and any person liable as above and failing to discharge such liability in the manner above directed, shall after three days notice to render the Four Days Work or pay the Two Dollars, be tried for such defuult, aud if convicted, be fined in the sum of Five Dollars, or be imprisioned and required to work upon the streets for the period of Twelve Days. Sec, IV. Thereshall be paid by the own? ers a tax of Tweuty-flve Cents on the One Hundred Dollars of the value of all Bank Stocks, and that all Fire and Life Insur? ance Companies., and the Southern Express Company shall be taxed the sum of Twenty live Cents on the One Hundred Dollars of their gross receipts collected or received by their Agents in the City of Anderson, South Carolina, during the year 1884. Sec. V. There shall be paid In advance a license qf not less than One Dollar, nor more than One Hundred dollars per diem, by all Itenerant Traders, Auctioneers, Hawkers or Peddlers offering for sale any Goods, Wares or Merchandise of any kind whatsoever ; Provided, That the provisions of this Section shall be .so constructed as not to apply to ordinary dealers in Game, Fruits, Potatoes, or other Country Produce or livestock ; and any person violating this Section shall, upon conviction thereof, be lined in a sum of not less than One Dollar, nor more than One Hundred Dollars, or be imprisoned not less than One Day, nor more than Thirty days. Sec. VI. That every person who owns or keeps a Dog within the corporate limits of said City shall pay thereon a license fee of Fifty Cents per head, for which the owner shall receive a collar with a badge attach? ed, which shall be placed around the dog's neck ; and any dog found running at large alter the first day of March next, without a collar and badge, shall be seized by the Police and confined for forty-eight hours, during which time the owner shall have the right to reclaim him upon the payment of One Dollar, and failing to reclaim said dog within the time specified the dog shall be killed. Sec. VII. That all Retailers of Spirituous or Malt Liquors shall, in advance of receiv? ing License, pay into the City Treasury the sum of Five Hundred Dollars per annum ; and there shall be paid in advance on each Billiard Saloon using one Table the sum of Thirty Dollars per annum, and on each additional Table the sum of Twenty Dol? lars per annum ; and any person violating this Section, or any part thereot, upon con? viction therefor, shall be fined in a sum of not less than One Dollar, nor more than One Hundred Dollars, or be imprisoned not less than one day nor more than thirty days. Sec VIII. That the Stalls of the City Market shall be rented for the term of one year by the City Council for the sum of Fifteen Dollars each, to be paid in advance, and used by the person renting the same, and by no other person whomsoever, for the sale of Meats, Fish, Game, Vegetables, or other articles of food only; and that a Tax of Fifty Cents shall be paid for every Beef, and Twenty-five Cents for every oth? er animal retailed on the public streets of j said City in pieces leas than the one-quarter I by any person or persons whomsoever, ex? cept the regular renters of the Market Stalls, whose license shall not be transfer? able ; and any person or persons failing or refusing to pay these licenses in advance shall, upon conviction thereof before and by the Mayor of said City, be fined not less than One Dollar, nor more than Fifty Dol? lars, or be imprisoned in the Guard House not less than one day, nor more than thirty days for each offense. Sec. IX. There shall be paid by every Livery or Sale Stable keeper or owner a License Tax of Thirty-five Dollars per an? num ; and every person other than a Live? ry or Sale Stable keepers shall pay a License Tax of Five Dollars upon each Vehicle kept and used for the transportation of passen? gers : and all persons engaged in the Dray age Business shall pay a License Tax of Ten Dollars per annum for a Two Horse Dray, and Five Dollars per annum for a One Horse Dray; Provided, If more than one Dray be used by the same party, Ten Dollars shall be paid upon one Dray and Five Dollars upon each additional Dray; and any person violating this Section, or any part thereof, shall be fined not less than One Dollar, nor more than One Hun? dred Dollars, or be imprisoned not less than One Day, nor more than Thirty Days. Sec. X. And be it further Ordained, That the Taxes on Real Estate shall be paid ac? cording to the valuation made by the City Assessors, and all other Taxes according to the Returns on oath to the Clerk of the City Council; and should any Return so made be palpably incorrect, in the judgment of the Clerk, he shall inform himself of the true value and amount so pretended to be returned, and if found to be incorrect he shall so change it as that it shall contain the full amount and true value of the proj. ? erty owned by said person. Sec. XL That all Returns shall be made ou or before the first day of February, 1885, and all Taxes shall be paid on or before the first day of March, 1885; and all persons who shall fail to make their Returns on oath, within the time specified, shall be assessed by the Clerk of the Council accor? ding to his best information and belief, as provided in the Charter of said City. And if any person or persons shall refuse or neglect payment of the Taxes herein with? in the time specified, the Clerk of the Council is hereby authorised and required to add Fifteen per cent, penalty to the amount of the Taxes of the person or per? sons thus refusing or neglecting payment of their Taxes; and if' the Fifteen per cent, penalty and the Tax are not paid within twenty days, it shall be the duty of the Clerk to issue Execution therefor imme? diately, and collect the same by due pro? cess of law, as provided in the Charter of the said City of Anderson. Done and ratified in Council, and the i?- * ??> ?) Seal of the Corporation of the j seal. I City of AndersD n affixed thereto, 1'???'J this 30th day oi: December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eignt hun? dred and eighty-four. G. F. TOLLY, Mayor. B. FRANK MAULDIN, City Clerk pro tern. Jan 1,1885_25_1 AN ORDINANCE To Prohibit the Sale of Spirituous or Malt Liquors, or the Furnishing or Giving away of such Liquors in connection with any business without a License; and to regulate the grant? ing of License for the sale of such Liquors and for Billard Tables in the City of Anderson, S. C. BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City Council of Anderson, S. O, now met and in sess? ion, and by the authority of the same: Section. I. That from and after the passage of this Ordinance it shall be a misdemeanor for any person, without a License first bad aud obtained from the City Council of Anderson therefor, to sell or offer for sale within tho corporate lim? its of the City of Anderson any Spiritu? ous or Malt Liquors, or within such lim? its to give away or furnish any such liquors in conneotion with any business, either directly or indirectly; and any barter, exchange, payment for services or for any commodity made, in which such liquors shall be one of the things bartered or exchanged, or in which payment is made, shall be deemed and taken to be a sale under this Ordinance, whether the barter, exchange or consideration for such payment shall be given in the past, present or future. That hereafter the price at which License for the sale of Spirituous or Malt Liquors, or the keep? ing of Billard Tables for profit, shall be granted, and the rules and'regulations for governing the same shall be fixed each j'ear by resolution or resolutions of the City Council, but all such Licenses shall be granted subject to the conditions here? in provided to wit: All Saloons for the sale of such liquors or fur the play of billarcl5 shall close and oxtinquish all lights therein at ten o'clock p. in. of each day, and remain so closed until 6 o'clock a. in. of the following day, except on each Saturday, when they shall be so closed and the lights extinguished at ten o'clock p. in., and remain so closed until 0 o'clock a. m. on the Monday following; and during tho period herein provided for them to be closed, the partjea owning such saloon shall have no tiaenso for the sale pf Spirituous or Malt liquors or for permitting the use of Billiard Tables therein, and the failure to comply with this provision hereof, shall be a misde? meanor, and during such period it shall be unlawful for the owner of such Saloon, their Agents or Servants, to sell, give, furnish, barter, exchang or knowingly or negligently permit any person to take from them, any Spirituous or Malt Liquor. In addition to this, the Mayor shall when the exigency of the public peace iu his judgment requires it, have authority to close up such Saloons for a period of not more than one day, and during such time it shall likewise be un? lawful for the owners of such Saloons, their Agents or Servants, to sell, give or furnish, barter, exchange, or knowingly or negligently permit any person to take from them any Spirituous or Malt liquors. And the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed and taken ? to be a condition and part of each and every license granted for the sale of Spirituous'or malt liquors, or for the keeping of Billard Tables for profit in tho City of Anderson. Sec. II. Any person convicted of the violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance, shall be fined in a sum not exceeding ?100 Dollars, or sentenced to imprisonment in the City Guard House for a period not exceeding 30 days, and required to work upon the streets, in the discretion of the Mayor or City Council trying the case. Done and ratified in Cou.uoil, and the C '?> j Seal of the Corporation of the \ sB\h. \ City of* Anderson affixed there 1 J to, this the 30th day of Decem? ber, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eigbty-four. G. F. TOLLiY, Mayor. B. FRANK MAULDIN, City Clerk pro tern. Jan 1,1885__25_1_ AN ORDINANCE To Punish the Offense of Petit Lar? ceny. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Coun? cil of Anderson, S. C, now met and in session, and by tho authority of tho same? That any person committing tho offense of Petit Larceny, as defined by tho laws of this State, within the corporate limits of the City of Anderson, shall bo guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction there? of before the Mayor or City Council, as provided for offenders against the Ordi? nance! of tho said City, shall be imprisj oned for a period of not more than thirty days in the City Guard House, and re? quired to work upon the Streets of said City, or fined in a sum not to exceed one huudred dollars, in tho discretion of the Mayor or Council trying tha case, Done and ratified in Council, and the ???,, Seal of the Corporation ol the j seal [ City of Anderson affixed thereto, t <?,??> this tho 30th day of December, in tho year of our Lord ono thousand eight hundred and eighty-four, G. F. TOLLY, Mayor. B. FRANK MAULDIN, City Clerk pro tern. _San_l,2885_25_1_ NOTICE To Administrators, Executors, Guardians, And Trustees. ALL Administrators, Executor) Guardi? ans and Trustees are hereby notified tu make their annual returns to this office during the months of January and Februa? ry as required by law. THOS. C. LIGON, Judge of Probate. I Jan 1,1835 25 5 J T. R. TRIMMER & CO., Successors to G. A. Heed, Agent, OROCERS. At the old Stand of Mean3, Cannon & Co., ANDERSON, - - - S. C. WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND AND FOR SALE STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES OP ALL KINDS AND DESCRIPTIONS which they will sell to customers at the VJERY LOH EST PRICES. They invite an examination of their Stock before purchasing elsewhere, promising civility and politeness in exhibiting their Goods, promptness in delivery, and guarantee? ing quality and prices. REMEMBER, that all Goods bought of us will be delivered FREE OF CHARGE in any portion of the City. Jan 1, 18?5 25 _ ly IDOZLSTT Deny Your Wife and Children of one of the Greatest, most Elevating and Refining of all the Sciences, MUSIC. JgCONOMY SAYS GET THE BEST OF EVERYTHING! Chickering Pianos and Mason & Hamlin Organs Are the RECOGNIZED LEADERS OF THE WORLD for Musical Instruments-. They cost a little more than cheaper Instruments, simply because more care and better material is used in their manufacture. Only one to buy in a life-time. GET THE BEST. ?X. A. DANIELS, AGENT FOR L?DDEN & BATES. Jan 1. 1885 25 WHITE CRYSTAL99 SPECTACLES, COLD AND SILVER WATCHES, JOHN ffl. HUBBARD'S JEWELRY S3TOBE. Oct 23, 1884 5 6m Notice to Trespassers. ALL persons are hereby notified not to hunt, fish or otherwise trespass on the lands of the undersigned, situated in Pendleton and Garvin townships in Ander? son County. Persons disregarding this notice will be prosecuted. J. G. DO?TH1T, J. B. DO?THIT, Pv. M, MORRIS, MARSHALL BLACKMAX. Jan 1, 1885 25_ 1* WE would announce to the Public that sinoe Christmas is over, and we are not bothered any more w ith Christmas tricks, we will now turn our attention to keeping ?ip our Stocks of DRUGS, MEDICINES, FANCY GOODS, &c, and keeping down the prices on same. We will also have a little attention for those who have failed to pay up as they promised, and will pay particular attention to the wants of those who have kindly given us their support in the past, or are willing to trust us with their patronage in the future. HILL BR03. Jan 1, 1885 NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The undersigned, Executors of the Estate of Rev. A. Rice, deceased, hereby gives notice that tbey will, on the 27th day of January, 1883,"apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County for a Final Settlement of said Estate, and a discbarge from said Executors hip. A. E. RICE, ) ?c.v.ra T. L. CLINKSCALES, j ax _ NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having demands against the Estate of Mrs. Eleanor Walker, de? ceased, are hereby notified to present them, proper'y proven, to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law, and those in? debted to make payment at once. j. PERRY GLENN, Agent tor John J. Taylor, Executor. NOTICE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The undersigned, Administrator of the Estate of Jesse Telford, deceased, here? by gives notice that he will apply to the Judge of Probate for Anderson County, on 3rd day of January, 1885, for a Final Set? tlement of said Estate and discharge from his office as Administrator. JAMES W. POO RE, Adm'r. Nov 27, 1884_20_5_ ?\TOTICE TO CREDITORS. AM All persons having claims against the Estate of Jerome Clark, deceased, are hereby notified to present them, properly proven, to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law. J. L. f RIBBLE, Adm'r. Dec 18, 1SS4_23_3 _ FIRE! DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS. ASINGLE SPARK may destroy your Dwelling in one hour. I can give you ample security against loss by Fire, as the combined Assets of the Companies I represent amount to ?11,902,418. Call on me and Insure your Dwellings, Furniture; Barns and Merchandise. It will be too late when the fire starts. A. B. TOWERS, Insurance Agent. Anderson. S. C, March 27,1884 37 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. William Watkins. Plaintiff, against Joseph J. Ea? ton, S. A. Hutchinson and Sylvester Blecklcy, Elijah W. Brown and Joseph J. Fretwell, Mer? chants, known, contracting and trading in part? nership as Blcckley, Brown A Fretwell, Defend? ants.? Summons for Relief?Complaint not Served. To the Defendants Joseph J. Eaton, S. A. Hutch? inson and Sylvostor Blecklcy. Elijah W. Brown and Joseph J. Fretwell, Merchants, known, con? tracting and trading in partnership as Blecklcy, Brown A Frotwoll: XTQ\J are hereby summoned ^nd required to an X ?wer the complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Cle.k of the Court of Common Pleas, at Anderson C. H., S. C, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their office, Ander? son C.U.,S.C., within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within tiic time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint, Dated December 18th, A. D. 1884. BBOYLES A SIMPSON, Plaintiffs' Attorney. [seal] Joint W. Daniels, cc.r. To the Defendant Joseph J. Eaton : Take notice that the complaint in thin action, together with the summons, of which the forego? ing is a copy, were filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, at Anderson Court House, South Carolina, on the 18th day of Decem? ber, 1884. BBOYLES A SIMPSON, Plain tin's Attorneys. Dec 25,1884 24 6 THE END HAS COME! RADICAL rule ia over at last, and the end of hard times is near if every one will come up and do his duty square? ly by paying those who have helped them. Those indebted to me for Guano or Supplies MUST come forward and pay up, as I am determined not to carry over any Accounts from this year. So come along anc. pay up at once. I have on hand a stock of General Merchandise, which I will sell at the lowest living prices for cash. Call and secure bargains. J. PINK. REED, No. 7 Granite Row. Parties indebted to REED & MOOR HEAD fill take notice that after a short timn their Notes and Accounts will be placed in the bands of an Attor? ney for collection. If you want to arrange with us, cell on either J'. Pink Reed or R. L. Mc or head at the old stand. R. L. MOORHEAD,! J. PD^K REED. Nov 13, 1884_18_ TO THOSE HIED! WE hereby notify all indebted to R. S. Hill & Co. that the Firm at Anderson, S.C., will be dissolved by mutual consent oa 1st January moct, and for this reason we must have all the money due us on any recount this Fall. We fully :realize the fact that times are hard, but w* have to pay our debts, wet or dry; and w} cannot, in justice to ourselves, be as indulgent in "carrying over" as we have been it. the past. We hope every one who entertains a thought of being "carried" will take this notice person? ally to himself, as we propose in every instance to collect where the money can be made by law. We give this notice ? thus early no that arrangements may be made accord: ngly. R. S. Hill will continue the business at the same stand, and he hopes to be better able than ever before to supply all the wants of those who promptly pay their debts. We now have on hand a very large Stock of General Merchandise, which is being sold as low as the lowest, and we ? would simply ask an inspection of those "looking around." Very Respectfully, . R. S. HILL & CO/. Oct 23,1884 15_6m DON'T DO IT C -o DON'T BUY A PIANO OR ORGAN Before consulting L. E. Norryce. JJE bandits for Andy son County the STEINWAY, DECKER, WHEELOCK and cither pianos, And the renowned ESXJEY ORGAN. Installments of $10 per month will buy a Piano, and installments of $5 per month will buy an Organ. If you want an Instrument write him, whether you have the money or not, and he will come and see you. Address L*. E. NORRYCE, Anderson, S. C. August 21,1H84_6_6m first planer in the city THE Show has come and gone, but Mayfield &. Stuart can still be found at their "Planing Mill on the Blue Ridge Yard, where you can lind the finest lot of Finished Flooring, Ceiling. Weatherboard ing, and all kinds of Mouldings, ever saw in this market. Come and see us before you buy, as we are hound to give satisfac? tion in quality and price. Work from the countrv solicited. We would also call at? tention to our Stock of Doors, Sash and Blinds which we are selling at cost. Call at Blue Ridge Yard. MAYFIELD & STUART. Nov 13,1384_IS_3m NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All persons having claims against the Estate of Mar' E. Reeve, deceased, are hereby notified to present them, prop? erly proven, to :be undersigned, within the time prescribed by law, and those indebted, to make payment at once. J. J. GILMER, Kx'r. Dec 25, 1884 24 3