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3CALES, \ Editobs and tGSTONV J PKOPRTEroaa. day, dec. 12, im _81.50. mm*% 75c. EATH OF JITSTEESON DAVIS. 'Ha iatelligeD.ee of the death of Preai ^^ersbn ipavia in New OrleanB, on ,y moraiog, at a quarter to one '?^?a^oC?ived in the entire South? profound aorrow, especia Uy in the vaud^ipwhay * where the bells were .in ; toke of the grief of the people o; loved and trusted him in life and tolhonor him in death. The leybti?n of the South to Mr. Davis is lue to^'the.purity of his private life, his tern. integrity in every official position rbjen';;^^ during along life, both ?vic,:and military, and more especially o the principles of Constitutional rights him and which controlled hi m | Jl^tfciHssues. Aa an expounder j d^ypeafe of the rights of the States | Federal Constitution he had j ~ual3,.and it Is the conscientious j pn^fthe energies.of hla political the maintenance of those prinri S^f?pw thatthat life is ended, fondly e his name end memory in the of thelmillioris who "loved him as bodimsnt of the principles which hold dear in the. administration of ^government, and with which the .'ire of the country is ao* closely allied. pidis?Dg'uiahed public man, having jd;the highr;.and responsible positions .t Mr. Davis did, had blttecex or more lignant enemies, and yet *hey never ^p:aasail the integrity o.\ his private public:life ; wp honor the (nan whose ne'sty and uprightness remained unim l^e^MLn^^e^idst of such abuse and y;j.:^.. the enemies of Mr. Davis onhhA^eyerydart aflmed at him harmless , at his feet, displaying the ess and grandeur of his character. ,vis is honored and admired at the iecau89 he' was a representative ?representing the views, feelings and cht of his .people, and as such rep iative grand in defeat, in manacles, ?n?,-'an?'ostracism, which could not k Tue ^his ^-heroic spirit Such a noble J^pter^. a chivalrous people must ad P^life and honor in death. If Mr. fe erred iu hispolitical sentiments, so 2|the pepplej?f .?j.8 South, and they jt?eVliini jtheir President, concurring (w'him in sentiment and counsel, and ith'e did and 'Buffeired for them endears ;to theirhearts. r. Thomaa F. Qreneker, one of the Eesf?lan?marks of South Carolina tyjournalism^ died at his home in rperry,. onLthe morning of December after a protracted sickness. He was ?.ears old.; he:cbipred people propose to have a ?p|r in Columbia in January, and ^railrdad^ have proposed reduced rates ^exhibits and fare. Agents will canvass !ii 'dilTeo:ent counties in behalf of the ^^Ja^hppe the colored citizens of erson County will take some interest e Fair. ex-minister to England, contributed to the Forum an article 'divorces in this country. He .thinks e the'chief caus^i of divorce is the ra^^neL of the parties to marry somo Jejsei ^and his remedy iato prohibit riage of divorced persons. He gjjfttapprove-cf a federal divorce law, fc^wants the States to enact uniform ry*-r Republican Protective ^Esague "of Alabama is preparing -aa. important movement of some kind. _vill be in tb.e-sb.apo of a memorial or j?tioir-io Cocgress, but just what the ^eaguo i3 going to ask, its officers and Members.decline to'make public at this ^0, :'. It is believed in Birmingham that 18 intends asking for Federal ition looking to the disfrancbisem en i i^egro. Mis stated in Washington that the bbacco manufacturers are preparing "V.'any attempt that may be made to repeal the tobacco tax. ilzed lobby will be on hand to pir influence against A change is mal revenue laws. Not a few seinent Republican members are )sed to the repeal of the tobacco tax, he ground that the tax is paid by the turner, and is therefore a hardship on ie revenues of tho Government for Seal year ending June 80, 1891, are ited by the Secretary of the Treas* at $385,000,000, while the estimates ?ppropriations nectary to defray the Bases"during the same period are 3,977.70, including $49,159,078 [tho sinking fand? and $27,622,589.28, L estimated interest on the puolic debt gpstona alone, the sum of $98,537, ? nefcrly one-third the entire cost of ?of Government is demanded of [annual meeting of the stock hold ie Columbia & Greenville Rail iheld in Columbia last Thursday, skell, who has for several served, the Company as President, iced that he could do so no longer, [resolutions of regret were adopted. following officers were elected: fcdenfi V. E. Mcltee; Secretary and I sjurer, J. ,0. B. Smith, Columbia, j O. H. Saber, W. G. Oakman Rutherford, New York; John ^o'njjg,:rJnion; F. W. McJIaster and * iand, Columbia; W. O. Benet, Je - Hi Beattie and John Fergu ireenvUle; R. L. McCanghrin, rt>erry; Joseph 7falker,Spartanbnrg; $. Murray, A aerson. | Eon. J. S... Cothran has tendered his j 3U as Congressman from the Congressional Distrrict, to accept i jsition of Attorney for the R. & D.! Co. We presume the resignation io take effect at once, or upon the elec j c of his successor. Col. Cothran has leVi moBt efficient Representative, and leoiple of this District will regret to his services. The election of his cessor will doubtless be ordered in a ; time, and we thiiik he should come Anderson'County. We have the tand-that man is Hon. E. B. Murray, jfleeds'no words, of commendation |u3^.',' Maj. Murray's friends, without tiog him, have anuoaaced him in jW-&jMdumn as . a candidate for the ' -^andt wo should use every effort j THE WORK OF THE tEGIStATURE. Wo brought our report of the proceed? ings of the Legislature last week to a close with Monday's proceedings. On Tuesday a long number of new bills were introduced, a few of which we note: Bill to provide for a more efficient method of working public roads. Bill to amend the law in relation to lands forfeited prior to December 1st, 1887, and now delinquent for taxes of that year. Bill to amend Section 1796, relative to the renunciation of dower. Among the bills rejected were Mr. Watson's bill to repeal the "Concealed Weapon Law," and also a bill to reduce . the privilege tax to ten cents per ton. The Senate bill, to provide a mode of ascertaining the names of registered voters convicted of disqualifying crimes, and requiring their names to be erased from the registration, went to a third reading. In the Senate, Senator Murray intro? duced a bill requiring all railroad com? panies, operating or Controlling any rail? road over fifty miles, to run at least one unmixed passenger train daily. The following were also offered: Bill allowing Judges, in criminal cases, to charge juries as to matters of fact. The following passed to a third read? ing: Bill to amend general corporation law. Bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Anderson. The Charleston railroad bill, and the bill forbidding the working of children under a certain age in factories, have cre? ated a widespread interest, and were the subject of discussion for several days. ; When-the House opened on Wednes? day thera were one hundred and sixty-five bills on the Calendar, and its day's work only amounted to reducing this number by only six, one being killed and five passed. Among the new bills introduced were as follows: To provide for inspection of scales, weights and measures, and to provide a punishment for the making or use of false scales, weights or measures. To regulate the annual settlements of County Commissioners and County Treasurers, for County and school taxes. To amend the law as to penalty for carrying concealed weapons (prescribing six months in Penitentiary as the invari? able punishment). Introduced by (Mr. Watson.) ' A bill to provide for voting in call meetings of stockholders in all companies, or corporations chartered under the laws of this State. The most important measure of this session was introduced on Wednesday by Mr. Haskell, it being a bill to refund tbe State debt. It provides for the issuing of bonds to take the place of tbe Brown Consols, which will mature in 1893, and these new bonds are to be exchanged by the Treasurer for the Brown Consols. They are to run fifty years and are to bear four per cent, interest. In addition to the faith and credit of the State, the bonds are to be further secured by pledg? ing the Phosphate Royalty for the pay? ment of the interest. This is a wise measure, and, if passed, will save about one hundred and twenty thousand dollars to tbe State each year. The amended usury lawB passed its second reading. It reduces the maximum rate to be charged for money on written agreements to 8 per cent. The bill forbidding the discharging of fire-arms on public highways, except by officers in the discharge of their duty, passed to a third reading. In the Senate a very important measure was introduced proposing a constitution? al amendment, making the Supreme Court to consist of four Associate Justices instead of two. Also, a bill amending Section 1256 of General Statutes, so as to make it the duty of the Clerk of Court to teat the weights and measures of mer? chants, butchers, factors and cotton buy er? at least once in six months. The Calendar was taken up and every bill passed without discussion. On Thursday a number of bills jwere killed. The 18th inat., was fixed as the day on which the election of Judges of the 1st, 2nd, 4th and Gth circuits will be held. The bill amending the usury law (reducing the rate from ten to eight per cent.) was passed and sent to the Senate; also, the bill forbiding shooting any fire arms in or upon any public highway. In the Senate a bill was introduced to provide for the calling of a constitutional Convention. A bill to amend the Jury law was reported favorably by the committee, but a bill to repeal the "Lien law" was report? ed unfavorably. The following passed their second reading. A bill to provide for the more efficient working of public roads in certain coun? ties. (Anderson in tbe number.) A bill to require railroads to run un? mixed passenger trains. A bill to require the building and maintaining of a union depot at Ander? son. A-bill to compel the C. &G.R. R. to bridge certain streets in Anderson. Friday's proceedings were character? ized by resolutions and eulogies pronoun? ced upon the life and character of Hon. Jefferson Davis, whose death was an? nounced to tbe House by Mr. Haskell in an eloquent speech, and who offered a set of resolutions commendatory of Mr. Davis. The resolutions were seconded in beautiful and patriotic speeches from several members, and finally adopted, after which the House adjourned in honor of the distinguished dead. Other work done by the House was as follows: Tbe adoption of a resolution endorsing New York city as the place for the World's Fair. Mr. Benet during the day introduced the Olemson College bill, which was scon reported favorably by the commit? tee, and Tuesday, December 10th, fixed for its consideration. A bill proposing a constitutional amendment, to provide for biennial ses? sions of the Legislatrue was introduced. The Senate had a session of one hour, when it adjourned as a mark of respect to JcffoiEon Davis, after having passed appropriate resolutions on tho subject. A bill was introduced by Senator Pope to provide the arranging, revising and digesting the laws of thie State. A quautity of routine work wasdoue before the Senate adjourned in honor of Mr. Davis. Oa Saturday the House passed a reso? lution asking the Governor to attend the funeral of Jefferson Davis, and also ap? pointed a committee of three of its mem? bers, with the Senate committee of two, to represent South Carolina at the funer? al. Arrangements w?jre also made (o hold a memorial service in the House of Rep? resentatives on Wednesday. Tfeo Hughs? Railroad Bill was ondoiaed by the committee after certain amend? ments. Wednesday, the lllh inst., wao set apart as the day for ebcting a Commis? sioner of Agriculture and five members, of the Board. In the Senate the House salary reduc? tion bill was made a ppecial order for Monday. Among the new bills introduced were, a bill to prohibit the sale of cigarettes, papers and other substitutes to minors, and a bill to :mpose the duties of the Board of Agriculture upon the Trustees of tbe Clemson College. Senator Smythe introduced a-resolution to the effect that no new bill be introduc? ed after Tuesday, the 10th inst. After several third reading bills had passed the Senate adjourned until Mon? day. Among the bills considered on Monday the following important measures passed a second reading: A bill to amend the law in relation to giving bonds required by law. Bill to am?nd the charter of Pclz-jr Manufacturing Co. Bill to provide for the payment of cer? tain school claims in Anderson County. At the night session the following pass? ed a second reading: A bill to require testimony taken before Masters and Referees to bo signed by the witnesses. The following were killed : A bill to regulate the issue and appro? val of school claims, and to amend the road law of certain counties, Anderson included in the number. In the Senate, the Joint Resolution calling a Constitutional Convention, pass? ed a second reading. The bill amending Section 1998 of the General Statutes passed a third reading. This bill is in reference to the Homestead. The salary reduction bill)was killed in the Senate, being indefinitely postponed. The Charleston High License Bill was favorably reported by the Committee. At the night session the Joint Resolu? tion providing for changing tbe number of Associate Justices to four was killed on a second reading. Both Houses have very heavy Calen? dars before them, and it will be impossi? ble for them to be properly considered in the short time "now left for the session. There is entirely too much local legisla? tion. The bill providing for biennial sessions of tbe Legislature has merit in it, and would, we think, be a wise meas? ure. Mr. Watson's bill in reference to the concealed weapon law would cerlaiuly put a stop to the evil at which it is aimed. JEFFERSON DAVIS DEAD 1 But His Memory will LIvo while the Southland Stands. New Orleans, Dec. 6.?Jefferson Davis closed his eyes in death at fifteen minutes beforo 1 o'clock this morning, surrounded by all his friends and relatives who were within call. From the begin? ning of his fatal illness, Mr. Davis had insisted thatjhia case was quite hopeless, though dread of pain or fear of death never appeared to take the slightest hold upon his spirits, which were brave and even buoyant from the beginning of the attack. In vain did the doctor strive to impress upon him that his health was improving. He steadily insisted that there was no'improvement, but with christian resignation, he was content to accept whatever Provi? dence had in store for him. Only once did he waver in his belief that his case showed no improvement, and that was at an early hour yesterday morning, when he playfully remarked to Mr. Payne: "I am afraid that, that I shall be compelled to agree with tbe doctors for once, and admit that I am but a little better." All day long favorable symptoms con? tinued, and late in the afternoon, as late as 4 o'clock, Mrs. Davis sent such a cheering message to Mrs. Stamps and Mr. ahd Mrs. Farrar, that they decided for tbe first time since Mr. Davis has been taken ill to attend tbe French opera. At 6 o'clock last evening, without any assignable cause, Mr. Davis was seized with a congestive chill, which seemed to absolutely rush vitality out of his already enfeebled body; bo weak was Mr. Davis that tbe violence of the assault soon subsided for lack of vi? tality upon which to prey. From that moment to the morning of his death the history of his case was " . a gradual sinking. At 7 o'clock Mrs. Davis administered some medicine, but the ex-President de? clined to receive the whole dose. She urged upon him the necessity of taking the remainder, but, puttiDg it aside, he whispered, "pray excuse me." These were his last words. Gradually he grew weaker and weaker, but never for an instant Beemed to lose consciousnes. Lylag peacefully upon his bed and with? out a trace of pain in his look, be remain ed for hours. Silently clasping and ten? derly carressing his wife'b hand, with un? daunted Christian spirit he awaited tbe end. From the moment of the dread assault of the congestive chill those gathered around his bedside, who had been watch? ing and noting with painful interest every change of symptom for tbe past month, and knew well that tbo dread messenger was even at the door. About 11.30 o'clock Associate Justice Fenner went to the French Opera House to call to Mr. Davis's bedside Mr. and Mrs. Farrar and Mrs. Stamps. Ab soon as the message reached them they hurried to the bedside of the dying ex-President. in the chamreis of death. By half past 11 o'clock there were as? sembled in the death chamber Mrs. Davis' Messrs. Chaille and Bickham, Associate Justice and Mrs. Fenner, Mrs. Nannie Smith, neice of tbe dying President, and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Farrar. Finding that Mr. Davis was breathing somewhat heavily as he lay upon his back, tbe doctors assisted him to turn up on his right Bide. With his cheek resting upon his right hand, like a sleeping infant, and with hi3 left haud drooping across his chest, he lay for some fifteen minutes breathing softly but faintly. More and more feeble became his respiration, till they passed into silence, and then tbo watchers knew that tbe "silver cord had been loosed and the golden bowl broken." the father of the confederacy had passed away "as calmly as to a night's repose, or flowers at set of sun." Despite the fact that tbe end had come slowly and peacefully, and after she bad been face to face for hours with the dead reality, the blow fell with crushing force upon the afflicted widow. As long as there had been work for either head or hands, she had borne up bravely, and not until the sweet uses for her tender ministrations were lost did she seem to realize the terrible blow that had fallen upon her. Knowing of predisposition to heart affection, the doctors were at once gravely alarmed for her. They promptly admin istered composing draughts, and at a late' hour this morning she was resting quiet? ly. It is believed that the foundation of the ex President's last illness was malaria, complicated with acute bronchitis. Careful nursing and skilled medical at? tention had mastered the latter, but it is supposed that a congestive chill, which was the immediate cause of death, wsb attributable to the return of malaria. After death, the face of the deceased, though looking slightly emaciated, showed no trace of suffering, and more nearly resembling that of the peaceful sleeper than of the dead. When the family had partially recovered from the terriblo shock, Mr. Farrar went to the Western Union Telegraph offico and tient dispatches to Miss Winnie DaviB, who is in Paris with Mrs. Pulitzer; to Mr. Da? vid's son in law in Colorado City, and also notified Governor Lnwry of Mississippi, ao he deemed it but right that tbe Execu? tive of that rjtaio should know of the death of one of its most distinguished sons. the mayor's proclamation. Mayor Shakespeare has issued a proc? lamation announcing Mr. Davis's death, and inviting the oresidenls of exchanges and commercial bodies and a number of prominent citizens to meet at the City Hal), in order that proper arrangements may be made for the funeral. The Mayor says I "It is with the deep? est regret that I announce to the people of the city of New Orleans the departure from this life of Jefferson Davis. He needs no enlogy from me. His life is his* lory, and his memory is enshrined in the heart of every man, woman and child in the broad South. We all loved him, and we sll owe him honor;aud reverence." Tho Press with Two Exceptions Treat the Dead Statesman with Respect. New York, December 7.?All the New York papers thu morning gave great space, both editorially and in bio? graphical sketches of Mr. Davis. The tone of the majority of the editorial ;s conservative, and a generous acknowl edgement of his unswerving persona! integrity and conscientious devotion to the principles he conceived to be right is freely made. Of course the Tribune and the Mail and Express are not among those who have any word of kindness. These two sheets even condemn bitterly tbe New York Hotel for putting its flag at half mast. Mr. Cranton, the proprie? tor of that popular hostlery, is unterri fied, and seemB to think he will be able to bear up under the disapproval of both the narrow-minded owners of the Tribune and the little bo-peep of journalism. There haa been considerable talk among the membera as to whether or not the Southern Society Bhould take any formal action in honor of the dead Chief? tain. The executive committee of the society met this afternoou and resolved that an appropriate telegram expressing the condolence and sympathy of the society should be sent to Mrs. Davis. Gen. Roger A. Pryor framed a telegram, which was approved by the committee and sent at once by President John C. Calhoun. This is all that tbe society will probably do, and is in fact about all that could be done. A meeting of all Southerners in New York is called for to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. The meeting will be held at the New York Hotel when several memorial addresses will be made and suitable rosolutiona adopted. The South? erners in New York are aincerely grieved at the death of tbe illustrious hero of the Lest Cause, and will do all in their pow? er to manifest their devotion to his memory, and their reverence for bis heroic self sacrifice to the unalterable faith that wps in him. New York, December 7?The follow? ing is a copy of a telegram sent thia morning to MrB. Jefferson Davis at New Orleans, ou behalf of the N?w York Southern Society: "Mrs. Jefferson Davis, New Orleans, La: The New York Southern Society beg leave fully to tender you their heartfelt sympathy in the - loss of your illustrious husband. "John C. Calhoun, President." voice of the foreiqn press. London, December G.?All the even? ing papers have leaders on Jefferson Davis. The Globe recalls Gladatone'e eulogy including tbe famous phrase ao much criticised at the time, "Jefferson Davis has created a nation," and adds that if he did not create a nation it was because such creation was clearly not possible in the conditions; that if statesmanship, military genius and devotion on the part of the whole people were sufficient for the foundation of a State, a slave holding Republic would have been estab? lished. The enterprise ^failed, it con? cludes, because Buccess in tbe condition, was not difficult, but impossible. The Si. James Gazette doubts whether Mr. Davis will take an historical position as one of the world's great men. He was a man of great persistency of pur? pose and keen political vision. He had wonderful luck in diacovering Lee, one of the greatest generals of the age, and Secretary Benjamin, an exceedingly shrewd administrator. The Gazette draws a striking compari son between Mr. Davia and some of his famous contemporaries, and especially compares Lincoln's unique personality and deeply cherished memory, with the absence of enthusiasm for Mr. Davis or ?even of general interest in him. L9e, it says, is glorified in the Old World as in the new ; Stonewall Jackson is almost glorified in England; while, as Davis departs from the scene of human activi? ties, it is doubtful if a single person outside the immediate circle of his rela? tives is affected by ? passing thrill of emotion. CRIMES AND CASUALTIES. Charlotte, N. C, Dec. 5.?Night before last, A. R. Rankin, an aged Gaston County farmer, was aroused from his peaceful slumbers by the squalid and cacklings of his chickens, which roost in a large tree in his yard. The old man jumped out of bed seizing his loaded musket, rushed out. Up the tree he discovered Tom B?rgin, a negro, who was rapidly .filling a couple of guano bags with Rankin's chickens. "Come down from there 1" yelled the old mao, and as he did so tho negro dropped his bags and leaped off the tree. The fall was about fifteen feet, but Burgin was soon ou his feet, running for life. Rank in open fire on him, but the chicken thief kept right on. At Burgin's home yester? day he was found in an almost dying condition. He was terribly bruised up, and besides had a heavy load of shot in his back. It is not believed that ho can recover. Johnston, S. C, Dec. 5?ItnowaeemB thatjuatico will again be thwarted in Edgefield. The two inhuman toughs, Carpenter and Murrell, who brutally murdered Preston Yonce last summer and were sentenced to be hanged ou the third day of January next, escaped from jail this morning at about the break of day. They occupied a cell on the second floor on the Northern side of tho jail. Tho jailer's story ia that they had a bag which they lowered from the window for wood. Last night, however, instead of hauling up wood, they drew up an auger, file, chisel and puuch, with which they made an opening in the floor, and com? ing down ou the stairway found them Belves in the hall of the first floor. The doors were fastened, but they easily forced them open and made their cscapo. Tho jailer and a young man named Powell saw them , about the time they bad opened the back door, but Bay that while they were getting their guua the murderers made their escape. It is strange tlut two grown men could not arrest two boys without their guns. It is a shame and a disgrace to the good name of the good aud nohlo minded people of Edgefield. Tho story related by the jailer is thin, indeed, and that they were al? lowed to lower bags for anything ia a fnece of incusable carelessness, to say the oast. Every effort will be put forth to catch them. Governor Richardson, in response to a dispatch received by Solic? itor Nelson asking such action, yesterday offered a reward of?250 each for the ap prehensiou of William Carpenter and G. Whitefield Murrell, the two convicted murderers of Preston Younco, who broke jail at Edgegeld at break of day ycsU-r day.-i- Columbia Register, JJJ? A largo tract of lea laud in tho neighborhood of Cuutou this year yielded per acre oue thousand dollars iu tea loaves of the finest quality. ? Richmond offers big inducements to the Lynn shoe manufacHirers to rebuild their factories at the Virginia capital; Free sites, free land for houses of em ployesand tax exemption for a period of years are offered. ? Cyrus Filltiiore, a brother of Llx President Fillmore, died at Lograngs, Ind., on Tuesday. He was 87 years old, well known throughout the Slate, and ho leaves a largo fortuno; Sail, Indeed. Messrs Emtors: 1 again ask a iiitio I more space in your valuable paper, i'_3 . lNTELuaE>*Ci:r., and. ;u, I stared boforoj I will try and not sUng-slan& far fcliteJs ton solemn au ;..:i:a.<Ion for.allcg-rfarjjring. Mr. Editor, I was impressed wmetir.Vo In last October, l&SQ, that I was called by the ties of my country and friends to preach the funeral of "Farmer's Son," and after giving the subject some thought, f at once Was satisfied' that it was a genuine conviction, and I at once went at it. Had I have known that tho crisis would havo come so soou, I should havo prepared my? self accordingly, but the time has come, and as I never preached a funoral sermon before, tho "Farmer's Son" has picked tho text that he wants it preached from, and a more appropriate one he could not have found. The Biblo docs not contain a better one than he selected. It is found in Proverbs, 20th chapter and 5th verse, and reads thus: "Answer a fool according to his folly, lest be be wise iu his owu conceit" Now, Mr. Editor, the deceased came to bis death by not being able to answer some fair questions put to him by "Son of Toil," drawn out of those Judas kiss suggestions which he wrote through the Intelligencer, and if anybody is re? sponsible for it, to him the responsibility belongs. I feel that I am clear, for I ad? vised him to take some bam and cheese, as $ was food that would cause him to believe that his friends were honest aud honorable, but he refused, and said "from sucb, good Lord, deliver us." Such a prayer, Mr. Editor, is calculated to come from just such a character. a3 our text represents, for surely a mind so preju liced as is the "Farmer's Son" could not have manufactured a prayer of its own, and hence his resort to some one else's form of prayer. It is to be hoped that the study of that little Episcopal catechism may have the same elfect on him that hunger hod on the prodigal son?that the little book may lead him to come to him? self. Mr. Editor, I triod to show him he had fell from grace, but be would not believe me. . Alas! alas! too late now. "As a tree falls so it lies." Ho has fallen, the people say, amen. Alas! the mighty are fallen, indeed, When gods are bartered for gain or greed; When the "Farmer's Son," seventh won? der, bound in a pack, To oblivion rides on a donkey's back, When the "Farmer's Son" was kicked to death by the little jack. Mr. Editor, a good deal more might bo said of the deceased, but time aud space is worth more than bis reminiscences. The brethren will take up the usual collection. Thanking you, Mr. Editor, for your space in the Intelligencer, I now leave the wholo matter to the people, and will lay my quill aside, unless "Farmer's Son", calls for it again. Very respectfully, Jas. L. Obr Shaw. ? A Company has been formed and the formal preparations inaugurated for the establishment of a large factory for the manufacture of furniture in New Orleans. The city is most advantage? ously situated as far as the cabinet woods are concerned. The bulk of the furni? ture distributed from New Orleans is made at Cincinnati, at St. Louis and Grand Rapids, Michigan. All the fine woods used are imported from countries to the south of New Orleans, while much of the cheaper woods, such as walnut, ash and oak, are procured from the Sonthern States. Largo quantities of mahogaDy pats through that eity from Centrai Amer? ican countries direct to Northeru facto? ries, while walnut logs cut in Arkansas and rafted down to New Orleaus have been largely sent northward to the furni? ture factories. ? ? A cyclone swept through Buford county, N. C, a few days-ago, uprooting trees, blowing houses to atoms and killing nine persons and fatally wounding twenty others. ? Side by side, iu a telegraph oflice in New York, sit two operators, husband and' wife. They are perfectly matched iu skill, but the man receives fifteen dollars a mouth more than the woman. Why is this 1 The explanation is plain. A man is paid not only for what he doe?, but for what he can do when the occasion requires it. He can do many things that a womau cannot do. He is paid for po? tentiality?for his reserve power which makes him more valuable than a womau. It is not a question of skillful work?it is a question of physical endii^ice?? of the ability to do things which it would be impossible or improper for a woman to do. The New Discovery, You have heard your friends and neigh? bors talking about it. You may yourself be one of the many who knows from per? sonal experience just bow good a thing it is. If you have ever tried it, you are one of its staunch friends, because the wondor lul thing about it is, that when once givon a trial, Dr. King's New Discovery ever afisr holds a place in the house. If you have never used and should be afflicted with a cough, cold or any Throat, Lung or Chest trouble, secure a bottle at once and give it a fair trial. It is guaranteed every time, or money refunded. Trial Bottles Free at Hill Bros. Drugstore. A Sound Legal Opinion, E. Bainbridge, Munday Esq., County Atty., Clay Co., Tex., says: "Have used Electric Bitters with most happy results. My brother also was very low with Mala? rial Fever and Jaundice, but was cured by timely use of this medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved his life." Mr.. D. I. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cavo, Ky., adds a like testimony, saying: lie positively believes he would have died, had it not been for Electric Bitters. This great remedy will ward oil", as well as cure all Malarial Diseasc-s, and for nil Kidney, Liver and Stomach Disorders stands uncquuled. Price 50e. .'tr.d $1, at Hill Bros. ? Samuel Morse, of Essex. Massachu? setts has to cat twelve hearty meals and drink tbr?e runrts of water a day to sus? tain life. He is sixty one years old, and weighs olio hundred and thiVy-five pounds. ? Prior to 1829 all the ballots^uaed throughout the State3 were written.figjThe first printed ballot was used in Massa? chusetts in 1S30 by David Henshaw, and was refused. It took a decision of the Supreme Court to establish its validity. STRAYED OR STOLEN. ON Friday, 29th November, one large red COW,"with no horns, estrayed or was stolen from my promises, near Real's Creek Church. Any information concerning the Cow will be rewarded. .T. R. ANDERSON, Anderson, S. C. Dec 12,1839_23_1* LANB FOR SALE. BY virtue of Deed uf Truyt made me by Cornelia Morris, I will sell for spot cash at Anderson C. h. on Saleday in Jan? uary next, all of the said Cornelia Morris' interest, being one-seventh, of a Tract of Land containing 250 acres, more or less, situated in Rock Mills Township, on wa? ters of Seneca River, adjoining l&nds of Alox. Campbell, Wei born Freeman, und others. Purchaser to pav for papers. J. ROYCE RURRISS, Trustee. Dec 12, I860 23_4_ DISSOLUTION. The Firm of J. J. IRAKER & CO. will dissolve hy limitation January 1st, 1800, and notice is hereby served on every one who may be indebted to them that Cash Settlements must be made on or before that date, as we propose to square up with ourselves and the balance of man? kind?pleasantly and without any friction if we can. N evert ho! ess, we propose to Settle. From an overloaded Stock of the Staff of Life, and Staple Merchandise generally, we propose also to make prices until that dato that will, both surprise and interest you. J. J. RAKER & CO. Dec 12,; 1880_23_2_ iNVIT?TipiTO ALL. The public are invited to call and see the beautiful assortment of? CHRISTMAS GOODS At the Book Store of G. W. ITAISTX & SOiv. Miscellaneous ROOKS, including Poems, Family and Pocket Bibles, Cbatrer-Boxes, Toy and Children's Rooks. Gold Pens, Writing Desks, Lap Tablets and Papeteries, Oil Paintiugs, Artos, Engravings, Cromos, Picture Frames, Wall Pockets, Scrap Rooks, Auto, and Photo. Albums, Work R?xes, Christmas Cards, a beautiful assort? ment. If you want a suitable Present for the season, this is the placo to secure one that will be appropriate, and at moderate cost. G. W. FANT & SON. Doc 12, 1839 23 2 C. S, MINOR WaNTS to stop long enough to quote you Toys and Xmas Goods of every de? scription : Large Banjos 10c, large Guitars 10c, large Fiddles 10c, large Tamborines 10c, small Instruments 5c, lartre Wagons 10c, small Wagons 5c, large Mules and Horses 10c, small Mules and Horses 5c, endless variety of Dolls 10c, small Dolls 5c, large Dolls 3 for 5c, large China Tea Sets 10c, small Chi? na Tea Sets 5c, large Britania Tea Sets 10c, large Kitchen Set 10c and 5c, long Whips 5c, Shooting Guns 10 and oc, 50 yards Row and Arrow 10c, long Swords 10c, large Tool Chests 10c, Soldier Caps and Masks 10 and 5c, Balloon and Circus Animals 10 and 5c, Ralloons 10c a dozen, Stoves and Range Furniture 10c, Money Safes and Ranks 10c, Flutes, Trumpets aud Horns 10 tind 5c, Doll Shoes, Stocking and Caps 10 and 5c, Christmas Tree Candle Holders lc, Watch? es that will run 10c, Peep Shows aud Spy Glasses 10c, Dust Pan and Brush 10c, Christmas Cards and Pictures cheap, Card Receivers and Baskets 10c, real Musical Metalophones 10c, running Steam Engines 5c, large Bull's Eye Lanterns 10c, Sky Rockets, Roman Candles, Fire Crackers and Fireworks generally cheaper than ever before. Renierubor we have more Toys than the law allows, aud they must be dis? posed of. . Hold ! Finest Vases in the market 10c each at TEN CENT8 STORE. MASTER'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. In the Court of Common Picas. Win, G.. Johnson, vs. Win. R. Johnson, In obedience to the Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will sell at An? derson C. H., S, C, on Salesday in Janua? ry next, the Lands below described, to wit: THAT HOUSE AND LOT, in Hones Path, containing one-half acre, more or less, bounded by Main Street on the East, C. E. Harper* ou the South, Mrs. Sallie Garret on the West, and shop lot of J. L. Brock on Hie North. Terms of Sale?Cash. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Doc 12,1380 ? 22 4 XIXAT'S WHERE Aro now to l>e found witli tlieir Choice Stock of Fancy- Groceries, Confectioneries, Fruits, Etc, NEW ATTRACTIONS. DAILY ARRIVALS. Don't forget Date and Place, ADMISSION FREE. OPEN EARLY and LATE. Special Attractions for the Holiday Trade. FINE GOODS FOR BEST Four Crown London Layer.Raisins, Best English Currant*, Best Citron, Best Almonds, Pecans, English Walnuts and Brazil Nuts. Best Gilt Edge Flavoring Extracts, in two ounce aud one quart bottles. Largest variety of Sweet Crackers ever brought to Anderson. Hugier's Fine Cocoa?bent ever sold. BummcPs Fine Candies, Plain Candies, Cigars, Cigarettes, etc. Full Cream Cbeeio 12} cents per pound. 25 pounds Rice for one dollar. 50 pounds Grits for on? dollar. Canned Fruits and Vegetables of every description. Sx><^i?i Prioes made in Quantities. figyn Call and see us. !CCEE $t ?G0PJ, Wholesale and Retail Grocers. THIS WILL PLEASE YOU! The ?mlersij?iie<l h.iro opened A- First Class Bakery, At the old stand of J. M. Hubbard & Bro., next to L. H. Seel. AFINE. SEW OVEN has been built; aud our Establishment i ; ??'luipneil with every? thing tieedfutUu the Baker's occupation. We will have FRESH BREAD, OAK HS, PASTliy; etc., every day; ami we want Sjjie public to give us a trial order. We guarantee satisfaction. V/e will also keep in stock? A NICE LIFE OF COITFECTIOITERIES, Etc, Which will he sold at very low prices. Wo will sell Twenty-Five Breitd Tickets for $1,00, And deliver fresh Loav s to ? nv customers ev.ry day. jSSBr We will Ro.f-t Fowl.", or any k'nd of Fivsh Meals, and B.ike ?kei '.o order. E? BOCK & CO, Dec '>. 21 PUBLIC! SALE. ry.ilE undersigned will sell at j.iiuiic out JL cry, on Monday, ?ie 23rd December, at my home near Midway Church, a lot of Milch Cows, Mulcss and Horses, Farming Tools, Household and Kitchen Furniture; Buggies, Wa irons, etc Terms cash. JOHN CRUISE. Dec 12,18S0_23_2? MASTERS SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County ok ANdemox. In the Court Common Pleas. Bleckley, Brown <fc Freiwell vs. R. Marcus Burris, Executor of Mrs. Elizabeth Sav? iors, deceased. In obedience to the Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will sell at Anderson C. II., S. C. on Salesdoy in Jan? uary next, the land below described, to wit: All that Tract of land, situate in Ander? son County, 8. C, containing fifty-eight acres, more or less, adjoining lands of Leo Davis. Terms of Sale?One-half cash, balance on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale, to be secured by bond and mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. \V. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Dec. 12, 1S89 23 i MASTER'S SALE. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. In the Court of Common Pleas. G. W. Sullivan, Jr., vs. Mrs. Jane Kay, et. al.?Foreclosure. IN obedience to the Judgment of Fore? closure in the above entitled action, I will sell at Anderson C, H? S. C, on Salesday in January next, the mortgaged premises below described, to wit: All that tract of land situate in Ander? son County, on Little River Creek, con? taining twenty-six acres, more or less, conveyed by Wyalt Mattison to G, H. Kay and Joel Kay. ALSO. All that part of the Gabriel Hand tract, adjoining the above tract, containing eighty-seveu acres, more or less, being part of the tract conveyed by Wyatt Mattison to Jane Kay, hour ed by lands of Nancy Mattison, Jam..o ?iambrell, and others. Terms of ?uA*?One-third cash, balance on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale, secured by bond, and mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Dec. 12, 1889 23 4 MASTER'S SALE. State op South Carolina, Anderson County. In the Court of Common Pleas. W. C. Branyan vs. J. R. Kay, et al.?Par? tition. IN obedience to the Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will sell at An? derson C. H., S. C, on Salesday in Janua? ry next, the Lands below described, to wit: ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND, Situate in Honea Path Township, on Bar? ker's Creek, containing one hundred and one acres, more or less, adjoining lands of W. 0. Brauyan, John Groor, and others. ALSO, All that other Tract of Land, situate in Honea Path Township, on waters of Bar? ker's Creek, containing forty-six acres, more or loss, adjoining lands of N. A. J. Greer, Abe Shirley, N. A. Shirley and oth? ers. Terms of Sale?One-third cash, and bal? ance on a credit of twelve months, with interest from day of sale, secured by a bond and mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. Dec 12,1880 23 4 S T?TE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. By W. F. Cox, Judge of Frobate. WHEREAS, R. C. Wilson has ap? plied to ine to grant him Letters of Ad? ministration on the Estate and effects of John B. Orr, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admon? ish all kindred and creditors of the said John B. Orr, deceased, to be and ap Eear before mein Court of Probate, to e held at Anderson Court House, on the 31st day of December, .1889, after pub? lication hereof, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. ' Given under my hand this 10th day of December, 1889. W. F. COX, Judge of Probate. Dec 22, 1889 _23 2 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLMENT, Notice is hereby given that the un? dersigned will apply to the Judge of Pro? bate at Anderson C. H., S. C, on the 13th of January, 1S90, for a Final Settlement of the Estate of Miles Durham, deceased, and a discharge from his office as Ex? ecutor of said Estate. W. S. MURPHY, Ex'r. Dec 12. 1880_23 5 TO SENT. MY COTTAGE, containing live rooms, with good outbuildings on promises, and 24 acres land, including pnsinro. Lo? cated one mile west of Anderson. Apply quick. J. H. Von HASSELN. Dec 5, 1889_ _22_2 _ A. G. STRICKLAND, DENTIST. NITROUS OXIDE given at all limes for the Painless Extraction of Teeth, Oflice on corner of Granite Row over.BJe?kley Mercau?te.Co-. N?T10S38 19. HERE WE COME! WITH A NICE LOT OF New Indies' and Cents' Solid Gold Watches* Breastpins and Sleeve 2!utloiir? with Chains, 22eadcd IVeeh Chains and Br?ee lets, Large Stoelt Ladies' Set Kissgs Ac. Ac, ?Sf Sold only for SPOT CASH. Expe? rience has taught me that I can bell so much cheaper I have determined to sell for spot cash. J. A. DANIELS, Agent. Oct 31,1S89 _17 _ __3m FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS FRUITS CALL ON JAMES FAXT, On McDuflie Street, next to Pendle's Meat Market. WILL also keep on hand Fresh Fish and Oysters. Fruits at wholesale and retail. Will pay cash fur chickens and Eggs. Nov 28, 1.SS0_21 4 NOTICE. rpHE remainder of subscriptions t:> C-j?j? J|_ ital Stock of (ho Anderson Cotton Mills has been called for?35 per cent, pay - able on or by 1st December next, and 3n per cent, payable on or before 1st January next. Contracts for machinery have hem made, which renders it absolutely neces? sary that these installments be promptly met By order of I lie Bo?rd of Director* J. A. BROCK, Pres. and Treas. J. J. RAKER, Secretary, Nov. 21, lKW 20 TViE -CO-OPERATIVE LLIANCE STORE Is too busy tu write advertisements these days, and be? sides the the People prove daily by their actions that they know where it is made to their Interest to buy all their GOODS. WE would eay, however, that we did not for? get in the rush of business to provide a nice line of? CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, both for the old and young. Wc find ourselves rather overstocked in the better grades of? FLANNELS, BLANKETS and LADIES' WRAPS, So we have marked down the prictB on thtse, as well as some oilier winter articles, as we cannot spare room to carry over Goods. We have a few Cars of? HIGH GRADE ACID PHOSPHATE, Which we are selling at $15,75 per Tod, though we can't gaarantee this price but a few day?, as we think it is sure to go higher. We also handle CRACKERS and CANDY by the package. We will be able now to wait on our l.rademoro readily, as we have a force numbering Thirty eight. My positive instructions from the Board of Directors of thia Store ia, and baa alway? been, not to sell a cent's worth of goods on Cred? it to any one, but to sell only for Spot Cssh. Iu some instances, in order to get around thia, and to try and keep from giving offense until the people could learn the workings of the business, I have advanced the money individually, and made the charges on my old books. This, how? ever, complicates matters, giving ua e2tra work to do, andfbesides these requests are bo frequent? ly made, and some are so slow to pay that it works a hardship on me, so will in the future be obliged to turn down any and all ordeni, coming from any source, hot accompanied with the cash. We would suggest to any one who prefers for convenience to run an account, to make a de? posit with us, n hen we will be pleased to honor any orders for cash or purchases until the balance is exhausted. Nor can we allow goods taken out of the Store on trial without being paid for, as thia creates confusion. Any gooda not cut oSF will be taken back and money refunded, provided they are returned in a reasonable leDgth of time, undamaged. Very respectfully, FL S. HILL. p. s. ?I hereby give notice to all persons indebted to me in my former business, either by Note or Account, or the old Firm of Hill, Adams & Co., that they muet pay up during the month of December, as I have not time now to look after my private business, and will put all these matters in the hands of George E. Prince, Esq., for immediate collection on the 1st day of January next. " R. S. HILL. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! E. W. BROWN & SONS, Continue to Lead in First Quality Goods at the LOWEST PRICES 11 OUR TWO DEPARTMENTS, DRY 600I)S'(COMPLETE! GROCERIES, J To meet the Holiday Trade we have GTJT PRICES On every article in the House, and no man living can undersell us. READY MADE CLOTHING At Extremely Low Prices. Boots, Shoes, Hats! Everything at prices to suit you. QUALITY HIGH?PRICES LOW. We are now receiving THE BEST FOUR DOLLAR FLOUR Ever offered in this market?a good cooker, white, and absolutely pure, for OHHieTMAS C-A-IKIIJS. Pure and Fresh. Kaisins, Currants, Citron, Chocolate, Spices, Nutmegs, Extracts, Sugars, &c. &c. AppleB, Orange-, Canjy, In fact, all you need. 5?* Come and buy yourXmas Gcods from us. E. W. Brown & Sons. - Of CUNNINGHAM BROS. OUR STOCK OF GuODS, ( ?KI>R1MS.\(; DRY GOODS, SHOES, GROCERIES AND HARDWARE, Is COMPLETE, nnd we feel confident that we can sell you, at prices that will be satisfactory. Our MOTTO IS, and ALWAYS BEEN? Honest, Square Dealing, with Polite Attenti Come and f oc u.*. Wo aro in the COTTON MARKET, and pay the Higbrw Can!. Pricw. CUNNINGHAM BR