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- E. 3. MUBBAY? Editor; ~: ;r ? .'. '.?.. ' 'tbeims:. ONE ^^m.:.? ...,...I.' 0. : :?TS ? 70 c. . -Negroes; from Greenville County, we fixe reliably informed, registered and voted in ?ielafe proHbition election in Beifom '^This is n: sample of the unfair .';' methods from which the anti-prohibi T tidnists profited in that election. . The newspaper correspondents from Columbia announce" that Kev. Ellison : Cap?r^i of Greenville, will be called to ^^^Eyinity Episcopal Church, in Columbia, ? ? and "will; probably accept. Gen. Capers saysttiat ho knows nothing as to what ? Trinity Church will do,' but that he hopes it will bo many years before he feels it to be his duty to leave Greenville. Our : pepplejiwill: await the decision in the ? premises with interest as Geu. Capers is ^?':^jn^Uj^i(:^^at'?TqHte in .Anderson, and wo like to have him as near to us a3 pos ,: v-l-A"; riot ? occurred in' Decatur,yGav*;pn last'Friday? in which the Town Marshal and Wesley Hubert, a negro, were killed, and.several men: badly wounded. The difficulty grew oUfc of drunkennens on the. : part, of the negroes at a celebration in ; ? Decatur. The Marshal, Mr. Hurst, ? made onu or ;;wo arrests, and released the; ;. .parties, on a promise to behave, but the drunkenness and. turbulence increasing he attempted to arrest WesleyJEuburt, when a party, of negroes , gathered to the rescue. Kocks were thrown, pistols fired, and the greatest consternation prevailed. They have arreslSS several. of; tho ring leaders,-and are after others. A good ? i'nnmbet ? ;of_ necks. will probably be sketched for thisoiot. and murder. De? wier is a; liquor license town near . Atlanta, and its whiskey trafhc is respon Bible for the whole affair. ; .At .a Graad Army of the Kepublic parade inWheeling, We3t Va., on last ; ; Friday, the whole column, except a corps v of old,vetarans,-refused.'to. march under - a.banner-suspended over; President Claveland's portrait .upon it. i Thia^ihadeht gave rise to a vigorous .de-, bate between Governors Wilson .and Foraker,- which resulted in blows between v them^and .a great ; deal of excitement ; The:whole',illustrates the character and temper of. the Grand- Army organit ration.' In" thus attempting to slight, the President the Grand Army, show their own littleness and contemptible purpose to stir up strife and promote discord. It is a Republican, organization, in fact, though it protends ? to be non-partisan. Its sb'ght of President. Cleveland .was intended to make political capital againsthim, but the .exhibition of such mean little s;oite will only make good men more resolute in their advocacy and support .of the President. The News and Courier baa become a champion of the anti-prohibition element in this. State," and as usual publishes very little of any but one side of the controversy. It ha3 been especially ;. unfair t> the prohibitionists of Anderson County, In the Monday's issue of that paper it copies a criticism of the prohi? bition party in this County, which it should have known i3 untrue, arid heads it'"Hightoned Honorable Opposition ?;?--. Needed." - Will the ? News and Courier specify ono single act of the prohibition iats in Anderson County, or Laurens ' County either/that was not hightoned or -honorable? It is,easy enough to make ? general charges, and a newspaper can pick-up; theie general charges assailing the good people of a County and put a ; head over them which gives its sanction : ; to the. slander ? hut the News and Courier wi? find it much harder to assail these V, men "by the statement of any fact to vin /i di.cate the truth of the slander it sanc . tions- and makes correct. Some, of tho prominent anti-prohibi ?onista in the late election iu this County-have baen conspicuous in assert jog that they are in favor of prohibition, but opposed to the particular Bill under which the election was held. Now, it is : _ easy to test the sincerity of these gentle? men, ind we invite them to frame and ; 'Spnbliafcmci'. a prohibition bill for An : . dersoh -County as they will bo willing to . support. Wo do not care who draws the vhillor wherejt comes from ; just so that ifcis ? prohibition bill we will support it .Therefore, wo assure the arrti-prohibi? tionists that if tbe particular bill under which the election was held prevented ""'them", from', voting for prohibition, and they will prepare ax prohibition bill that ?v. . they, will support, the.Senator, and we believe the prohibition Kepresentatives from;, this County, will try to pass it for . them, - The white people of this County, ;: .wo believe, want prohibition, and do not ?; care who draws the bill. If this class of anti-prohibitionists are in earnest, they g^^&p?ld prove their ifaith by their works. They should either put up their bill, or ? shutup their pretensive prohibition sen timents.' ' " _ - g||j|i v.; Anderson County ib interested in a cotton factory at the Court House. It wili^giye employment to several hun? dred women and children at profitable wages who cannot earn a third as much at any other employment open to them now. It will give a ready and higher market for stsined and low grade cottons. ? It will give a demand at good prices for all kinds of farm produce suitable for eating and housekeeping purposes. It would keep some two or three hundred thousand dollars here at home annually, which does not now come here at all. It would build up the material resources of our Connty, by adding half a million dollars in factory property, with one or two hundred new houses, worth half as ? ; much more to the County, and Wv,uld erhancethe va'ue of all the property for ?' . milei around the factory, adding, over one million of dollars to the taxable property of the County. It wonld induce the building of other factories, and thus multiply tho prosperity of tho County. And'last, but not least, it would pay the men who pat their money into it a ";'handsome dividend on their investment. l^pSbmebodyought to take the matter in charge, and push the organization of a . factory here ;o success. It will be a iL'?'-^yiDg'investaient, and any citizen who pah; put one .bundled dollars or more in - it'can feel that he is not only doing a patriotic service which will help his . : ' County; but that he is laying up a safe ':?> r::2nVestmehfe::vhjch will help him in his old'ago, and bo a safe and valuable legacy, to his childien and grand chil , dren.;. A fSsctcry once built takes care of v itself,;' and" is. a .' permanent "source; of thrift and prosperity. Therefore, we hope Anderson will wake'up and secure one.. Let those , who . are able invest large snms, and those:who are in limited circumstances take one or more shares of stock, and we will have the factory . It will pay. all classes. The Farmers' Heeling at Sandy Springs. ? The meeting of tbe farmers at Sandy Springs on the 23rd of August was every thing that could have been desired by .the most ardent friends of the movement. The success of the meeting was largely due to the admirable arrangements of Mr. D. K. Norris, the chairman, ably seconded as he was by the Sandy Springs Democratic Club. The inauguration of this meeting by the Club will prove to be the most important public move since the war?agriculturally, socially and po? litically. Let other Counties follow the example thus successfully carried out in Anderson, and very soon the farmers of the whole State will be in a blaze of en? thusiasm. Let the ball roll on, from mountain to seaboard, from hill-top to valley, until corruption in high places and riug rule is forever banished from the control of the Palmetto State. And the farmers are the very class to lead in this movement. AH history, ancient and modern, attests the fact that the agriculturists of any nation are its main. Bupport and defence from the surging waves of official corruption. Ab a class they have no axes to grind, no partizan or selfish ends to accomplish, but as members of the body politic are only interested in good government?a gov? ernment of the people, by the people, and for the people. Mr. Tillman has taken the bull by the horns, and if prop? erly supported by the people .will clean out the augean stable. ... But while Ihe farmers' movement should be positive and determined on the line indicated, it is important that in time they should be forewarned against any diversion from ".heir main purpose1. The tariff has been thrown into the .discussion for partizan purposes, so as, if..possible, to cause-a halt among the farmers in their onward movement, so that their progress towards real reform in the State and national government shall be arrested by throwing them the bones of a dead carcass on which to gnaw, rather than press forward to the overthrow of official corruption and mo? nopoly of every kind.y Mr. Tillman, of this State, and Gen.- Miles, of Georgia, have shown the fallacy tof this tariff agitation. Ever Bince the formation of the government the revenues for its nec? essary expenses have been derived mainly by a tariff on foreign imports, and as it has been in the past-so will it continue to be in the future, and the principle of protection to home industries in the adjustment of this tariff for reve? nue, is just as firmly imbedded in the governmental policy of the American people. By practical test, the farmers have learned that 'a tariff on foreign -imports, is the least burdensome tax on them that can be imposed, and that , a .moderate protection in the adjustment, of said tariff to onr own industries, affords to.our farmers the very best mar? kets for our agricultural products, and at the sair" time reduces the price of man? ufactured, articles to the consumer by the increase and competition of factories in their varied productions. The statis? tics of the country show that from 90 to 95 per cent of all ou- surplus agricultu? ral prodcicts are consumed at home. How idle, then, to talk of free trade, when we know, from past experience that the only practical effect wonld be to bring the American laborer into direct competition with the pauper labor of Europe, and thus drive our own mann-1 factures to the wall by such a suicidal j policy. As Gen. Miles so well said in J his speech at the Atlanta International Convention of farmers recently held, when oar pseudo politicians begin to ? estimate the losses to the farm eis of the ! South by the operation of a protective j tariff, in justice they ought to take into the account the losses by the purchase of Kentucky mules, and Western bacon and flour and corn. We opine the latter calculation would overtop the for I mer, by a very large per cent Let us not repeat tbe folly of straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel on the tariff question. T. H. E. A Whisky Revolt in Atlanta. Atlanta, August 29?A secret society known as the M. A. B., composed of ultra Anti-Prohibitionists, met in the Kimball House this afternoon to discuss the ques? tion of making another whisky fight in Atlanta this fall. Many of the wealthiest and most influ? ential men in the city were present. Letters were received from liquor dealers in neighboring cities urging the society to organize and to go to work, and prom? ising liberal financial aid. It is reported that a friend of Senator Jos. E. Brown was present in his behalf and proffered his moral and financial Buport. The meeting was an earnest one, and it unan? imously resolved to prosecute a relentless and aggressive campaign against the Prohibitionists. An election will be asked for, and lists will be sent out in a few days for signa? tures, and about $100,000 was pledged by those in the meeting, and about half as much was guaranteed by outside parties. This money will be used to tarn the negro vote.. Large sums will be placed in the hands of influential colored men, and some of the negro preachers will be used as Anti-Prohibition tools. In a few weeks the Anti-Prohibitionists will have a thoroughly equipped daily paper in Atlanta to battle with the Con? stitution, which is now a pronounced Pro? hibition journal. Another Burning Bridge. Cambridge, 0., August 29.?This morning as a freight train on the Cleve? land and Marietta Railroad neared Old ham's trestle, four miles north of Cam? bridge, the bridge was seen to be on fire. The engineer called for brakes, but as the train men thought it was too late to save the train, several of them jumped off. Fireman Wm. Adams had his leg broken and was otherwise hurt. He may die. The other jumping train men were severely injured. The engine and all the train except three cars passed over the trestle, sixty feet of which fell with the last three cars, dropping them forty seven feet. The cause of the fire is unknown. ? The Mississippi is lower than it haB been in twenty-five years, and only twice since the records were kept has it had as little water. The drought on its water? shed has brought it to this low condition, No Hanging for Children. Several weeks ago Governor Richard? son set on foot an investigation of the circumstances in the case of Axey Cherry, the little negro girl, 11 years of age, con? victed at the July term of court for Barnwell County of the murder of the infant of Mr. R. H. West of Allendale. She was recommended to mercy by the jury, tbe recommendation being based entirely on the tender years of the prisoner. The extreme youth, as well as the sex, of the offender caused the case to excite more general interest and attention, even far beyond the limits of the State, than any other in some time. Many news? papers at the North and else? where contained editorials expatiating on the horror of hanging one so young even when guilty of such a horrible crime. The Governor was likewise del? uged with communications from individ? uals in widely separated States of the Union, the writers of which begged for mercy for this little negress. All this was entirely unnecessary, as the Governor was giving the case the careful consideration he always does to those in relation to the exercise of Ex? ecutive clemency, and had, as stated, instituted an investigation of tbe facta long bBfore even the reception of the petition for commutation, which was not Bent in until about a week ago. Besides the petition of the prisoner herself, written - for her by her attorney, A. M. Owens, Esq., a strong petition was sent in asking commutation, signed by the most prominent citizens of Barnwell County and nearly all the county officers. Judge Hudson, by whom, in accord? ance with the verdict of the jury, Axey Cherry was sentenced to be hanged Sep? tember 20th,. wrote tbe Governor in regard to the case: "One so young ought not to be hanged. She is a little wretch of a villain and should be punished, but not put to death. .*? *:..-* She should not have a full pardon." The Solicitor, W. Perry Murphy, sent in a statement of tbe evidence, but did not indorse the petition for commutation. He stated his belief that tbe child has ordinary intelligence and was guilty of premeditated murder. The Governor yesterday reached a decision in the matter and on the score of the tender years of the offender alone commuted her sentence to death to five .years imprisonment in the penitentiary. the LETTERS RECEIVED by the Governor in relation to the case were, many of them, curious composi? tions and came from all' over the Union and even from Canada, the States of Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Iowa, Missouri and the District of Columbia being represented. Two of special interest were alleged by the writers to be from young girls of 12 years of age, only a little older than Axey Cherry, who will not be 12 until November next. In one of these, from Oneida, N. Y., the writer said she believed "negroes were half-witted any? way and not accountable." Another writing from Keokuk, Iowa, said. "It seems awful for a girl a year younger, younger, than myself to be hung even though she committed a murder. Even if she had killed my little brother I would not want her to be hung. Ob, please don't have her hung." the crime committed, and for which the youthful murderess will serve five years in prison, is thns described by Solicitor Murphy, some facts being given never before published: "Axey was employed as a nurse by one Robert West. Abont three or four days before the time of the crime she left Mr. West and returned to her father's family. The father brought her back and on Sunday morning she was entrust-, ed with Mr. West's child, an infant of about 8 or 10 months, as usual. Axey took the child into the kitchen. It was early in the morning and the family were not yet up, nor was any person j about the yard. Some time afterwards a j negro named Brown came into the yard to get water, and as he passed the kitchen door playfully spoke to the baby, then rollicking and laughing on the floor near the door. Axey was then standing on a keg or barrel in one corner of the room, and was just in the act of taking a tin box down (this was afterwards ascertain-' ed to contain concentrated lye), but as soon as she heard Brown speak she put the box back on the shelf and got off the barrel. Brown got the water and returned to his house, nobody being left in the yard. About five minutes after this Axey got the lye down again and this time administered it to the child. The screams of. the child roused the family and the parents came out, still j undressed, and Axey ran off with the child. Mr. West, however, run the girl down, took the child from her and car-" ried her to a doctor for treatment." It languished a few hours and died from tbe effects of the lye.?Columbia Register. Halt of the Army. Wheeling, W. Va., August 26.? Nearly 50,000 members of the Grand Army of the Republic, Union Veteran legion, Sons of Veterans, and regimental organizations, this forenoon, paraded the streets of the town. Jt was Grand Army day. The procession was headed by forty-five carriages, containing Governor Beaver, Governor Foraker, Governor Wilson, Hon. John A. Bingham ex Gov? ernor Pierrepont, ex-President Hayes wife and daughter, General B. F. Kelly, Congressman Goff, General Bill Gibson, Colonel Beeler, of Baltimore, president of the Mexican Veterans' Association of the United States, and other distinguished visitors. The old commanders were loudly cheered all along the route. Pittaburg sent 1,700 soldiers, who formed the first division. At the "Register" office was displayed, Bince yesterday, a banner fourteen by twenty feet with President Cleveland's picture and words: "God bless our president, commander? in-chief of the army and navy of tbe United StateB." When the Pittsburg Grand Army of 'the Republic post reached this, they at first refused to proceed, but soon com? promised, and marched around the ban? ner. All the Grand Army of the Repub? lic followed their example, but the Union Veterans Legion marched under amid hearty cheers. This afternoon a monster meeting in the tent was addressed by General Hayes, General Wilson, Governor Foraker, and Governor Beaver. Governor Foraker dwelt on the rebel flag order and repeat? ed what he has said. To-night Governor Wilson, made a speech at tbe McClure house and objected to the word "Rebel," and made some political allusions, where? at Governor Foraker answered and each mad* three or four speeches and were pret arm at times. A crowd of ten thou. <d cheered and hissed and alto? gether the scene was never equalled in Wheeling if elsewhere, 1 The Earth Trembled. Charleston, S. C, August 27.?Some alarm was caused here by the shock at five o'clock this evening. Very few peo? ple felt it, but there was certainly a shake, which was severer at Summerville and Columbia than it was in Charleston. The alarm was not caused by the violence of the shake, but by the strange coinci? dence that is occurred precisely on the same day and on the same hour that the preliminary shake which preceded the disastrous earthquake of August 31 last. It is not true that Charleston will remain up and pray on the 31st of August. The idea was suggested by a crazy preacher, but it did not take. It is true, however, that tbe negroes are badly frightened, and are holding prayermeetings every night. Augusta, Ga., August 27.?A slight earthquake shock was felt here at 4:30 this morning, arousing many people from their slumbers, but doing no damage. A strange thing about this shock is the fact that last year on the very day and hour a slight shock was felt here, whici. was followed by heavy ones on the 31st of August. A great many persons are su? perstitious about this and seem confident that we will have a repetition of last year's shocks, while others do not seem to notice it. A great many frightened persons have already expressed their de? termination to remain out doors all night on the night of Wednesday, the 31st, which is the anniversary of the big shake. There is no doubt of the fact that tbe streets will be crowded on that night. Columbia, S. C, August 27.?A little after 12 o'clock this morning an earth? quake shock occurred here accompanied by tbe usual roar and lasting some seconds. At four minutes of 5 o'clock a second and heavier shock was felt. The motion was undulating. A Sword Presentation. The Greenville News, of the 30th of August, contains an account of the fol? lowing pleasant episode: "There was an incident out of the usual order of things at the meeting of the Greenville Guards at their armory last night. It was the regular weekly meeting of the company, and there was a full response to the roll call. Captain Norwood, the company's new command? er, was at his post. The unusual inci? dent was the presentation to retiring Capt. John M. Patrick of an elegant and costly sword, as the gift of the Company? "The Rev. Ellison Capers, the compa? ny chaplain, was present by special invi? tation, and delivered the swo.d to Capt. Patrick. Gen. Capers' remarks accom? panying the act, were in the happiest vein and as pointedly appropriate as his public speeches always are. He referred in general terms to the great value of the military spirit among a people, and com? plimented the Guards on the splendid showing they were able to make now and on their past record. He then talked in the highest terms of praise of Capt. Patrick, handing to him tbe handsome gift sword with the assurance that it was a token of tbe company's high and heart? felt regard for him, of their appreciation of his faithfnl and valuable services as their commander, and of their earnest and hearty good wishes for his future welfare. "Capt. Patrick responded in few but very earnestly and forcefully spoken words, telling of his sincere gratitude for the strong testimonial of regard for him, and returning in many fold the good wishes and expressions of regard given him by the company. "The words of Gen. Capers, as well as the response of Capt. Patrick, were re? ceived with downright soldierly applause. Through his military ability and h'n zeal, activity and enthusiasm Capt. Pat? rick has won the complete affection of bis company, and their action last night was unanimous and enthusiastic. The sword is a beautiful piece of work, the weapon being of the regulation United States army officers' pattern, and the blade, hilt and scabbard being finished in gold, in expensive designs. After the formal presentation Gen. Capers made a few remarks, complimenting the compa? ny on the appropriateneut: of their action in making tbe presentation." The New Party. The executive committee of the new political party recently organized in Philadelphia under the name of "the American party," has issued an official call for a national convention to meet in that city, on Friday and Saturday, the lGth and 17th of September, and they call upon all American citizens, of what? ever party or special affiliation, who sympathize with the sentiments and are in favor of the political objects of tbe new party to attend for the purpose of completing the organization and promo? ting, among others, the following specific objects: First. To emphasize and perpetuate the sentiment, "America for Americans." Second. The restriction of immigra? tion. Third. A thorough revision of tbe naturalization laws. Fourth. Reserving American lands for American citizens only. Fifth. The protection of Americans, in all their rights on land or sea, in all parts of the world. Sixth. To restrict and guard the right of the elective franchise. Seventh. To abolish polygamy in the United States immediately and entirely. Eighth. To enact and enforce such laws as will tend to eradicate intemper? ance. Ninth. To develop the resources of the country by a wise system of internal improvements. Tenth. To protect and promote the American system of free common schools, Eleventh. To adjust the relations be? tween labor and capital on a permanent basis of equity and justice, and especially do we invite the representatives and members of the following organizations to meet and co-operate with us in said convention, viz: Patriotic Sons of America, Order of United American Mechanics, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, Order of Deputie.% Sons of Revolutionary Sires, Political Alliance, United Minutemen, the various granges and all orders and organizations whose principles and sentiments will enable them to work in the American party on the foregoing basis. ? Tlje oldest lawsuit in Illinois has been on the docket for forty-two years. It began about a $2 hog, and has cost the principals about $7,000. ? One third almost (7000) of the total 2,500 suits recently commenced in the Circuit Court at St. Louis, the Globe Democrat states, were divorce proceed ing9. The Halter Cheated, Fort Worth, Texas, August 23.? Campbell Langley, the father of the once notorious and not yet forgotten Bill Langley, removed to Bell County, Texas, from near Lexington, Lee County, Texas, twelve years ago. During his residence in Lee and Bell Counties he has been known as a well-to-do farmer and an up? right citizen. Campbell Langley to-day tells a Btory to Borne of the leading citi? zens of Bell County which, but for his well known Christian character, would be put down as the wildest fiction. He says that his son, Bill Langley, who was publicly hanged twelve years ago in Gid dings, Lee County, by Sheriff Jim Brown, in the presence of several thousand peo? ple, was not hurt at all, but was allowed to escape. The father says when the Supreme Court and the Governor refused to intervene in Bill's bebalf, a rich uncle in California came to the rescue with $4,000, with which be so worked upon the sympathy of the sheriff charged with the execution of the sentence, that the friends of Bill were permitted to arrange things so that when the drop fell the weight of the body fell upon an iron hoop, supported by an appropriate body harness in such a manner that he escaped physically unhurt. When he had drawn his legs up and down two or three times the attending physicians pronounced him dead, and he was turned over to his friends for interment. The coffin, which was actually buried, contained nothing but stones. While the last sad rites were being pronounced Bill Langley was well on his way out of the country. He has been livlag since his supposed execution in Nicaragua, where he is a leading citizen and one of the largest land owners and cattle herd? ers in Central America. Those who know Campbell Langley do not hesitate to believe his story, which he now makes public only because Sheriff Brown, who officiated at the supposed execution, died in Lee County last week. The Agricultural Stations. Columbia, August 27?The board of agriculture held a meeting to-day. Prof. J. M. McBryde was elected direc? tor of the two experimental stations. Capt. J. W. Wofford was elected super? intendent of the station to be located at Spartanburg. A petition was received from Spartanburg asking that Capt. Wofford should receive that position. Col. Duncan was directed to continue the preparations for the Spartanburg station. The election of the director for the Darlington station was postponed until the next meeting of the board.? News and Courier. Minimum Size of a Bale. New Orleans, La., August 29.? Southern newspapers have recently stated that the "tew regulation of the Cotton Exchange of this city gave notice that after September 1 cotton buyers in all interior towns would deduct from bales weighing under 400 pounds \ cent per pound, and from bales weighing under 350 pounds A cent per pound, rejecting all bales under 300 pounds. Superintend? ent Powers, of the Exchange, this after? noon said that the two first statements were unfounded, but the third was cor? rect. No merchant can be compelled to take a bale weighing less than 300 pounds. _ Atlanta's Big Exposition. The directors of the Piedmont exposi? tion at Atlanta have sent three hundred invitations to the veteran associations of the northwest, urging old soldiers who fought between Chattanooga and Atlanta to revisit the battlefields during the first week of the exposition, beginning Octo? ber 10th. Special rates of one cent per mile each way have been secured. There will be a reunion of the Blue and the Gray on Kennesaw mountain, with bar? becues, etc., and at night the illumina? tion of Kennesaw Mountain, to close with the flight of 5,000 rockets ignited by electric match from the crest of the mountain. Batteries of artillery and soldiers will take part in the illumina? tion. Pictures of Johnson and Sherman will be displayed in the fire. Sherman signalling "Hold the fort 1" to General Corse at Altoona will be repeated from the station at which the original signals were sent._ ? Au alarming degree of ignorance prevails among the child laborers in New York factories, if the annual report of the State factory inspectors can be trust? ed. Thousands of children born in this country or who came here in early child? hood are unable to read, almost a3 many are unable to write, .and thousands of others can do little more than write their own names. A third of the affidavits of parents examined in the factory towns were signed with a crossraark. The re? port suggests establishing night schools in every village and town in the State, and recommends a law to prevent the mingling of the sexes in factories. ? John P. Hamlin, of Washington, the foreman of the Guiteau jury, says the assassin's curse has not cursed the twelve men who had the moat to do with his punishment. Not long ago George Scoville, Guiteau's brother-in-law and principal attorney, said "that the wealthy foreman of the jury became penniless and four other members of the jury died and one was sent to the insane asylum." Mr. Hamlin says, "This is a lie. I am not penniless.. On the contrary, my business is in a better condition than ever it was before; my health, as you can see, is just perfect, and I am a very hap? py and contented person. Only one member of the jury has died, and that was poor Tom Heinlein, who was half dead with consumption when he went on the jury." ? On the 25th of October the corner? stone of the Lee monument will be laid in Eichmond. There will be a grand procession, of which General Beauregard will be chief marshal. FOR SALE. THE HOUSE AND LOT occupied by me on West Market Street, in the City of Anderson, ?. C, together with Household and Kitchen Furniture, are offered at private sale. The house contains four commodious rooms, with possaagLj piazzas, &c, and is most desirably locaHH on a two-acre lot, with outbuildings. For terms, ?Sic., call on the undersigned, or E. B. Murray, Attorney. H. G. SCUDDAY. Sept 1. 1887_8_1 FOR SALE. ONE SL't-horse Power Peerless Portable Engine, mounted on wheels, nearly now. One Fifty-Saw Hall Gin, Feeder and Condenser. One King Portable Press. The above outfit will be sold low and on good ternifi. Apply to A. M. ERWIN, Antreville, S. C, Two milesi from County line, below First Creek Church. Sept 1,1887 8 2 "HYGEIA." A "WonclerFul Discovery. Tobacco an Aid to Health ! ANEW TOBACCO, manufactured by Thos. C. Williams & Co., Richmond, Va? under a formula prepared by Prof. C. Mallett, of the University of Virginia. Anti-Malarial, Anti-Dyspeptic, a good Nervine, and an excellent Chew. TRY IT! NO HUMBUG! "For particulars of its virtues call for cer? tificates at the following places, where the Tobacco can be had : B. F. Cray ton tV- Co., Anderson, 8. C. A. B. Towers. ?' " Hill, Adams & Co., " Cunningham Bros., " " L. Shftrpo, A. B.'Carpenter, Pelzer, S. C. Nesbitt & Trowbridge, Piedmont, S. C. James Hunter & Sons, Pendleton, S. C. Sept 1,1887_8_4 NOTICE. WE take this opportunity of thanking our friends and customers for their liberal patronage, and to say to them that we are buying a full line of FRESH FAM? ILY AND FANCY GROCERIES-such as Teas, Coffee, Sugar, Bacon, Flour, Mo? lasses, &c. Also, all kinds of table delica? cies, including the celebrated Holmes & Coutts fancy and plain Crackers, and French and plain Candies arrive weekly, fresh from the factory. Canned Goods of all kinds. Cigars, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, &c. Try our "Honor Bright" Cigar?it is the best hand-made. Try our Log Cabin Laundry Soap. But the best bargain to be bad, we think, we can give you in a TRACT OF LAND, 6i miles west of Anderson with good dwelling and tenant bouses, including 215 acres, with 165 acres in a high state of cul? tivation, that is either for sale very low, or can be rented by good, responsible party, but prefer Celling. Would be glad to have parties, either buyers or renters, to call on the undersigned. Very respectfully, E. W. TAYLOR & CO., Northwest Corner Public Square. Sept 1, 1887_8__ SCHOOL NOTICE. MRS. C. R. MURRAY'S School will open on the 5tb of September. August 18, 1887 6_3 SCHOOL X0TICE. MISS S. Y. ROBINSON will open a School for Young Ladies, Girls and Boys at her residence on Greenville Street, on Monday, the 5th of September, 1887 Terms moderate. Boarding pupils ?10 per month, including Tuition. August 25, 1887 7 2 MUSICAL MRS. PINKIND will resume her Music Class September 5 th, 1887. Piano, Violin, Organ, Guitar and Vocal Music taught. $33* Residence, Main Street, at Mrs. Sadler's. August 25, 1887_7_3 SCHOOL F0E_CHILDEEIT. MISS MAGGIE EVANS will open her School on MONDAY, SEPTEM? BER 5th. All pupils entrusted to her will receive careful training. Credit given for all public money receiv? ed. August 25,1837_7_2 Julius W, Quattlebaum, ATTORNEY AT IAW, ANDERSON, - S. C. August 25,1887_7_3m South CaroUna College. SIXTEEN Instructors ; 5 Scientific, 3 Literary degree Courses, 5 Shorter Courses, Post-Graduate and Law Courses. Tuition $40, Matriculation ?10. Rooms Free, Table Board $11.00 and $12.50 per month. Expenses about ?190. Tuition free by Law to applicants filing with College treasurer a certificate of ina? bility to pay, signed by himself and guar? dian or parent, with opinion of County Commissioners, or Judge of Probate, or Clerk of the Court, that the statement is true. For further particulars apply to President J. M. McBRYDE, Columbia, S. C. August 25, 1887_7_3 Ginners, Attention! Ihave on hand several Second-band Steam Engines in good order, which I will sell cheap. Also, some New Portable Steam Engines. Come soon and take your choice. R. F. DIVVER, . Gen. Agent Geiser M'f g. Company, Anderson, S. C. August 18, 1887_C 3m Valuable Land for Sale. -0 TEE well known Plantation situated in Anderson County, containing about 350 acres, and known as Walker's Double Branch place, which is situated on the Peu dleton and Easley road, eight miles East of P?ndleton. This is a chance seldom offer? ed parties desiring a valuable Tract, with good building and fine orchard ; about 100 acres cleared land, most of which was clear? ed Fall 1886, balance original forest. Sale to take place at Double Branches Monday, September 19th, 1887, if not pre? viously disposed of. Terms made known on day of sale. For further information apply to ROBT. E. SLOAN, Pendleton, S. C, JNO. W. KNIGHT, Hickory Flat, S.C. August 25,1887 ; _7_3__ TO MERCHANTS. RED RUST PROOF SEED OATS. AS the planting season is now near and the new crop of Red Rust Proof Seed Oats Js well on the market, merchants would do well to consider the causes which contribute to the failures in the Oat Crop so frequent of late years, and which have been artributed to cold weather, droughts, Ac. Being the largest shipper of RED RUST PROOF OATS in the South, and having consequently a most extensive correspondence In that lino, I am prepared to state on the best authorities that these failures are duo to inferior, light weight, half grown, uumatured Seed, which cannot start a root suQictent to stand the least cold or dry weather, nor would they make a good crop under, the most favorable conditions. The localities where the Genuine Red Rust Proof Oat is raised aro sublect to severe cold and long droughts, yet they seldom have a failure, as they plant only the BEST SEED. To meet the demands of the trade, I handle all grades, but I oaly GUARANTEE the Full Weight Standard Red Rust Proof Oats, which is only lc. to 3c. higher than the inferior grades. Will be pleased to fill your ordors, either from New Orleans or Kansas City. Will mall samples on demand. You can wire at my expense for prices. All weights guaranteed vrlthin ono per cent. Terms, Sight Draft with Exchange, B1113 of Lading attached. JOHN T. BRODNAX, New Orleans. August 25, 1887 7_ BUIST'S PRIZE MEDAL NEW CROP TURNIP SEED, ALL VARIETIES, - AT - SIMPSON, REID & CO.'S DRUG STORE, Wavcrly Hou se Coi'ncr. July 27,1887 3 OFFICE OF WIME & WILHITE, DRUGGISTS, ANDERSON, S. C. WIIiIIITE'S EYE WATER, is a sure cure for Inflamed or Weak Eyes, or any common form of Sore Eyes. It has been nsed for the past thirty years with great success, and we will refund amount paid for it if it does not cure any ordinary form of Sore Eyes, where there is no constitutional or organic trouble, after directions have been carefully followed. Try it. If it does you no good it vail cost you nothing. Retails at 25c. per Bottle. Sept 1, 1887 WILHITE & WILHITE. 500' BUSHELS Winter Grazing Oats, Seed Barley, Seed Wheat, Seed Rye, Clover and Grass Seeds. Magnolia Hams, Country Hams, Active Soap. FRESH FAMILY GROCERIES BY EVERY TRAIN. Sept 1,1887 B. F. CRAYTON & SONS. JOHN E. PEOPLES, Agent for the Celebrated YAN WINKLE ?11!, FEEDER AND CONDENSER, Manufactured at Atlanta, Georgia, and to which Pre? miums were awarded at the Atlanta Cotton Exposition, Charleston Industrial Exposi? tion Feb. 2, 1882, and at the South Carolina and Georgia State Fairs, 1881. THE VAN WINKLE FEEDER AND CONDENSER can be attached to any other Gin, so parties having other make of Gins and wishing Feeders or Condensers can be supplied by sending in their order in time, and I will guarantee satisfaction. All kinds of PULLEYS and SHAFTING and most IMPROVED CANE MILLS and EVAPORATORS furnished to order. Van Winfile King Cotton Press. Has long been before the public, and is too well known to need any further description, Its chief points of merit are: It takes very little room, is easily handled, and takes so little pow? er ; can be used on all kinds of powers?-horse, water or steam. Ginning and packing can all go on at the same time, without interfering with the Gin. A two inch belt will pack a 500 pound bale of cotton. It saves its cost the first season in labor. Read the following testimonial: Anberson, S. C?Mr. John E. Peoples?Sir: The Steam Power Van Winkle Cotton Press bought from you last Fall has given entire satis? faction. I packed bales of cotton weighing 660 to 725 lbs. in five minutes with all ease, using a 4r*inch belt and 25-lbs. steam. There did not seem any more strain on the Press than with a 400 lb. bale. For durability, strength, lightness of power, small quantity of steam required, economy of space, I deem it the King of all Cotton Presses?especially so as the low price at which it can be bought for puts it within reach of every man running a steam Gin. In fact I would not be without it for twice its cost. I would advise all my friends to buy one of Van Winkle's Steam Power Cotton PresseBS, as you will save its cost in labor in one year. M. A. COBB. THE BOSS PRESS! I am agent also for the "Boss Hand and Power Presses," which are strong, easily handled and easily erected. THE STAR AND KING PRESS. I am agent also for the Star Hand Press, which gives general satisfaction. Suitable for traveling Gins. THE HAIL SELF-FEEDING COTTON GIN, Manufactured at Sing Sing,'N. Y., has given satisfaction wherever used. The saws are made of the best imported steel. The saw shaft is the largest made. An ex? amination of other Gins will convince you it is the most substantially built Gin in use. It never breaks the roll, and therefore does away with the expense of the revolving head, as the secret of making the Gin to prevent its breaking the roll is in the proper shape of the roll box. Every one should examine the improvements in the Hall Gin made this year, especially the improvement in the Feeder. SECOND HAND MACHINERY. I have a lot of second hand GINS and PRESSES, which are almost as good a3 new, that I will sell for about one half the price of a new one. Bgi= Come in and see me and get prices before buying. JOHN E. PEOPLES, Anderson, S. C. July 7,1887 _52_2m GREENVILLE, S. C. THE Thirty-third Session begins WEDNES? DAY, SEPT. 21, 1887. FACULTY?A. S. Townes, President, English, Latin, Mental and Moral Science; Miss Mary C. Judson, Lady Principal, Logic, Physical 8denceo, Elocution and Calisthenics; Miss Caroline D. Dawson, French, Mathematics,i.ud History; Miss Bessie Bagby, English, Latin, and Mathematics ; Miss Lucy It. noyt-Conipositlon, Latin, and Eng? lish ; Prof. W. F. Watson, (Prof, of Chan, and Phys. in Fur. University,) Special Lecturer on Physics and Chemistry; Prof. J. M. Perry, Pen? manship and Book-keeping; Miss F. G. Bibb, Principal of Academic Department: Miss Julia Lide, First Assistant; Miss Ida L Wells, Second Assistant; Miss Maggie G. Griffith, Principal Pri? mary Department. MUSIC DEPARTMENT.?(CON3ESVATCBY OF Music.)?*Mrs. M. G. DeCamps, Principal, Theory of Music, Harmony, Vocalization, Piano Forte, Guitar, Organ, and violin; Miss Rebecca Louthlt, Piano, Theory of Music, and Thorough Bass; Miss Daisy Putnam, Piano and Rudimente of M?? sle ; Miss Lela A. Poore. Piano, and Bndlments of Music. DEPARTMENT OF ART. ?Miss Helen E. Platt (Graduate of Chicago Institute), Principal. Miss F. G. Bibb, Lady Principal of the Boarding Department; Mrs. M. M. Lynes, Matron. ' Prof. M. G. DcCamps, in consequence of failure In health, has been compelled to retire (tempora? rily only it is hoped) from teaching. THE GREENVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE reg? istered 235 pupils last year. For the best and most practical advantages of education to the daughters of the New South. Greenville ranks first. Church and Sunday School privileges are of unusual excellence, exercising upon the hearts of young girls such influences aa will be of more value to them than all other train? ing. They are excluded from society while-pur? suing their studies, and have intellectual1? rare privileges of culture. In health, too, Greenvule stands without a rival. Its Musical and Art advantages are second only to those in large cities. Correspondence solicited. Terms quite reasonable. Special rates to daugh? ters of ministers of the Gospel. Send for the New Catalogue. A. S. TOWNES, President, ; AugUBt 18,1837 . G_1 THE AMERICAN FRUIT PRESERVING * Powder and Liquid. -0?: This valuable preparation needs but little recommendation from us now. We have sold it for three seasons, and though a few have been unsuccessful with it, a large majority pro? nounce it a perfect success. From this fact we are obliged to think it a good thing, and that those who failed did not follow directions. We have seen and known it to keep. Fruit and Vegetable in a per? fectly natural state, and for this reason only we insist on you trying it Nobody would be farther than we are from imposing a humbug on the peo? ple. We sell it for the money that is in it, but we've got a good thing, and have no hesi? tancy in recommending it to our friends. If you haven't tried it, do so. If you have and failed, try again. You did'nt follow directions. - It only costs you $1.00. HILL BROTHER*!. July 14, 1887 1 . To Contractors. WE will let to the lowest bidder, at 11 a. ro. on the 15th day of September proximo, the building of a jSridga at Gantt's'Mills, on Eighteen Mile Creek. J. JAMESON, J. P. McGEE, A, 0. NORRIS, Board County Com. A. 0., 8. C. Per E. W. LONG, Clerk. Angust 25, 1887 7_3 IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION. -o CLEARING SALE OF DRY GOODS! CLOSING OUT ODDS AND ENDS! -0 THE balance of our Summer Stock, comprising a great many very desirable Goods, is now for sale at WHATEVER PRICES THEY WILL BRING, in order to make room for Fall purchases. We will commence this auction sale at once, and continue until every article of Summer wear has been swept away by the fearful TORNADO OF LOW PRICES. We are going to cut and slash right along. No line will be left untouched. All will come ucdtr the hammer, and be knocked down at such prices as YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY FOR THEM. Just listen at some of the reductions made by us voluntarily. We can't tell joa the reductions en every artiV?*, bu will give you a few of them anyhow: 500 Straw Hats at 25c, each, formerly sold by us at 75c?they must go. 5000 yds. Muslin Kemnants at 2 l-2c, worth 5c?these will go like hot cakes. 1650 yds. White Dress Goods, which we sold at 25c?you can have them now at 10 Our Hosiery Department contains all grades of Goods, from the cheapest to the best. They can be bought at nomin.il prices. Now is your time to buy, as you will never be able to buy so cheap again. Come aloDg everybody, and make an ir jpection of these Goods. We know they will readily be taken by the trading public. ThOEe who wait and put it off will not bave as good selections to pick from, and might fail to get tbese bargains entirely. Let everybody call at once, for this is the best offer that has ever been made to the people of Anderdon, and it will be jreatly to your interest to take advantage of it. In conclusion we beg you, one and all, to accept our sincerest thanks for the liberal patrcnigo heretofore bestowed ipon us, and to assure you that we will do all in our power to merit a continuance of the same. Yours, very truly, Bleckley, Brown Fretwell July 27,1887 3