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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-05-03
MAY.nAY FESTIVITIES.

The ceremonies usually attendant upon the in
auguration of this queenly month have been ap-
propriately observed in Anderson. On Monday
night the pupils of Gen. ELLISON CAPERs' School,
having previously invited the attendance of aarge
number of ladies and gentlemen of the village,
went through the Coronation of the May Queen,
at the Masonic Lodge Room. The hall was deco
rated becomingly, and the assembled 'fair and
brave" looked with joyous eyes upon the happy
scene At an early hour the ceremonies began,
and it is simple truth to declare that each fair
damsel rendered her part in graceful style. After
wards, with music and dancing the hours few
swiftly away, and the festive throng was not dis
perscd until midnight.
Tuesday evening the villagers were summoned
to the residence of Rev. ]. S0oTT MURRAY, there
to witness similar ceremonies by the pupils Of
Mrs. MURRAY's fourishing School. Unfortunate
ly we arrived too late to hear most of the speech
es, but learned from others they they were
delivered gracefully, andin IN appropriate manner
Certainly the address of the lovely maiden who
was chosen Queen, we have never heard excelled
on like occasion-most fitting, most appropriate,
and rendered artistically. The Coronation took
place in the open air, upon platform erected for
the purpose and the scene was brilliantly illumi-
mated by lamps (Which shone on fair women and
brave men," All were pleased and gratifed, and
many fingered around the scene,
s'With loving hearts and hands entwined"
Wednesday morning the pupils of Miss HARBEn's
School, marching in procession through the square,
wcnded their way to the banks Of on enchanting
stream hard by the village, and we doubt not that
they are, at this writing, in the enjoyment of o
gala day.
May future years bring no less joy to the hearts
Of these young people!
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REDUcTION IN PRICE

The Proprietor of the Anderson Intelligencer an
nounces to the citizens of this and adjoining Dis
tricts that he has determined to furnish subscri-
bers with his paper at the extreme low price of
TWO DOLLARS AND HALF PER ANNUM,
IN UNITED. STATES CURRENCY.
Notwithstanding the fact that the price of prin-
ting material continues unaltcred, from this date
forward the Intelligencer will be supplied at the
above low rates.
Determined to furnish frst-slass paper, the
Proprietor deems it unnecessary to make any ap-
peal to the citizens of Anderson and adjacent
country. Their generous support has induced this
reduction in terms, and it will be his constant aim
TO merit continuance Of their patronage.
Liberal deductions made to clubs often or more.
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ouTRAeEs BY THE MILITARY.

The arrival of cavalry detachment in this Vi
vinity was chroniclcd in our last issue, and it is
with pain and sorrow that We have now to record
unprovoked and gross outrages committed by
members of that detachment during their first
weeks sojourn amongst u.s. The victims, too, to
these unnecessary and causeless assaults are un-
offending women and innocent children
On Wednesday nightlast, shortly after ten o'clock,
two cavalry soldiers entered the house of Mr.. Fl.
a. VANDIvEn, on Main street, and under the iniiu-
ence of liquor, insulted and annoyed the inmates
of the residence, notwithstanding the earnest re-
monstrances of Mr.. VANDIvER against their unau-
thorized conduct. Not content with frightening
the ladies by words, so as to drive them from the
house. these nfuriated men had the brutality and
fendishness to discharge their pistols at the timd
females who were thus placed at the mercy Of
men who recognized no principles of honor or
manhood Mr.. v was also fired upon. He was
unarmed, and sought assistance from his neigh
bors During his absence, the soldiers had full
sway of the house, and before he returned they
had made their exit. We are pleased to state that
Mai. STONE, when informed of the occurrence,
went Immediately to the scene, and following the
soldiers, identified them sufficiently to cause their
arrest next morning by the officers of their com-
mand So far Us we know, they are yet in du-
rance for their shameful and outrageous conduct.
The second instance of reckless behavior, We
learn, occurred at the house of Mrs. JOLLY, FIVE
or six miles north of the village, on Thursday
night, we believe. A squad of men was sent
there to arrest NJ. S: JOLLY, who, as IS well known,
stands in an unenviable light with the military.
Upon demanding admittance, the house was open
ed, as had been done score more times on SIM
liar occasions. Immediately search commenced
for Mr.. JOLLY, but failing to find him, articles OF
value belonging to his sister and mother were
taken, among which are included gold watch and
small pocket pistol. Both Mrs. JOLLY and her
DAUGHTER were treated in rough manner by the
soldiers the former declaring that, out Of the nu
merous detachments which have searched for her
son. this has behaved the most indecorous, to speak
mildly We have not heard, at this writing, that
any notice has been taken of this affair By the
officers, nor do we know that the matter has been
reported to them directly.
We repeat an unfeigned regret that these things
should have occurred, but it is duty to declare
the facts, as We have heard them stated by the
parties upon whom these indgnities were placed,
and leave their adjudication to competent authority
n hn
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rHE cHARLEsToN HOTEL.

An advertisement elsewhere informs tho public
that this favorite and popular resort is now open
for the reception of Travellers under the superin-
tendence of Mr.. W. WHITE, so long connected with
that establishment. His experience is guarantee
that tho Charleston" will rival the best hotels in
the country, as it did in other days. Our friend,
George G. MIXER, is again at his post, as of yore,
and CHARLIE MILLER presides over the financial
department. These familiar names and faces will
attract old customers, while the recherche enter
tainment of the house will secure fresh patronage.
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MUSIC HATH CHARLSE &C.

A few evenings ago, while reveling in moonit
scene, fragrant flowers emitting delicate perfume
on the balmy air, the soft, sweet strains of the
guitar came floating by, accompanied with gentle,
silvery voices in song of beauty and tender
pathos The truth flashed upon our prosaic mind
that lovely maidens had honored the domicil of an
editor with an old-timc serenade Memories of
e.lang sync' came from the vastly deep of hearts
treasures, and tcndcrly, lovingly did those en-
chanting echoes cling around. Music, flowers and
beauty's charms commingled May the fair sare-
naders bloom in perennial Spring
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ANoTHER CHANGE OF aARRIsoN

The detachment under Lieut.. ,. G.LlvEsspAn-
GER, of thca5th Ohio Regiment on duty here fer
the past four weeks, has been relieved. The e1-
emplary conduct of this detachment deserves un-
qualified commcndation, and wherever they may
be ordered for duty, the citizens may feel as
sured that Lieut.. L1vENsrAnoEn, and his COM
mand will maintain scrupulous regard for
kindly bearing towards the people Of this section.
We wish them health and happiness.
The separate Districts are again consolidated,
and the Judicial Districts of Greenrillc, Pickens,
Anderson and Abbeville henceforth comprise q
Military Post, with headquarters at this place.
Lieut.. Col. B.. B. MrnnAr, of the 18TH Maine, as.
suines command of the Post, with six companies
of his own regiment, and Co. .L.," 9Th Regular
Cavalry, as the troops comprising the garrison.
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TrF coTToN MARKET.

The recent news from Europe, indicating proba-
BILE war between Austria and Prussia, and heavy
decline in foreign markets. in consequence, has
caused similar depression in the cotton markets
on this side of the Atlantic. The new tax bill now
before Congress imposes tax of FIVE cents per
pound on cotton, payable by the holder, and this
will likewise affect the prices paid by spectators
for the article We refer to the regular market
head for latest quotations.
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FROM FLORIDA.

Our fellow-citizen Gen. J. w. HARRISON, has
recently returned from Florida, and represents
that country as being in the enjoyment of almost
former prosperity. The freedmen ore all at work,
and the great demand is for more labor Civil au-
thority is in the ascendant, and the military only
an assistance to the civil officers in the execution
of the law. We are gratiied that some people are
reconstructed, and patiently hope that our time is
coming
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coIunDrA, s. c.. April %, 1866.
STATE NEWS.

The Abbeyille Banner has communication, en-
dorsed editorially urging the establishment of the
District Agricultural Fair, once SO popular and
attractive. The farmers Of Anderson might i'm
prove the moment by the formation Of on Agricul-
tural Society, and hold Fair next fall
The Columbia Pheniz urges the proposition that
telegraph line be established along the route of
the Greenville and Columbia Railroad. This en-
torprise was rnooted several years ago, and most
heartily do we endorse the plan. 1t would be of
vast Importance to citizens of both upper and
lower country, and would pay handsomely.
The Spartanburg Spartan chronicles the death
of three children of Mrs Wyatt, of that District,
on Saturday, 21st ult They were instantly killed
by lightning. The Spartan says that Chancellor
Lesesne recently granted o writ of habeas corpus
to Messrs Albert and Oscar P. Ballenger, William
and Thomas Richardson, John and Lewis CASTOR,
charged with the murder of one Guilford Smith.
These young men were acting under the warrant
of magistrate, and doubtless did not exceed their
duty.
The Spartanburg Express has been informed that
Thomas B. Jeter, Esq, President of the Spartan
dent short time ago. He was thrown from
hand car, which dragged him six or eight feet,
and then ran off the track, one Of the wheels pass
ing over his body, fracturing the left arm above
ihe elbow and severely bruising his right thigh.
The Yo.kYille Enquirer says it is rumored that
company of Regulars will arrive there soon to gar
rison- the town. The same paper says that Mr.. A.
s. Wallace, recently arrajgned before Military
Commission in Columbia, charged with G''ung
negro boy Henry, sometime last fall, has been &C.
Quilted, and is now at his home in that District
Mr.. J. M: Smarr, tried for shooting another ne
gro, at the same time, has also been acquitted.
The Abbeville Press announces the death of
John Speer ESQ.,, q well known and highly es-
| teemed citizen of Eowndesville In attempting to
cross Rocky River, portion of his buggy harneas
gave way, and while attempting to adjust the same,
he was thrown into the stream, carried down by
the current, and soon drowned. Relief reached
him too late-life was extinct.
The Laurensvine Herald has an account of fire
upon the square of that town, which came near
playing sad havoc with old Laurens 1t was the
work of an incendiary, but was extinguished by
prompt and vigorous efforts before becoming un-
manageable. The Herald, in eomplimenting citi-
zens who were mainly instrumental in subduing
the flames, pays tribute to the freedmen who
were jealous and active on the occasion, and says
that steo- mach praise cannot be given for their
good behavior during and after the fire."
The Sumter Watchmaw has closed its sixteenth
- l.
that It now enjoys greater degree of prosperity
than ever before. May this deserved success
ever attend it.
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Louise Knapp, an Indian girl, committed
suicide at Reekland, Wisconsin, on the 10th lnst.'
by taking strychnine. She had been taken from
O wiewam when only FIVE years old, and brought
up by white family as their daughter. Although
exceedingly intelligent, she was very sensitive on
account of the color Of her skin. This so preysd
upon her mind that she finally sought death as ON
escape from her suferings.
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n.y. Mr.. S. HYDE, corner Benson House, send

ny- Mr.. S. HYDE, corner Benson House, sends
us paper of choice Smoking Tobacco, the favor
ite and genuine brand of Scarfaletti. Smokers
will give him call. The advertisement of Mr..
H. announces positive bargains to be secured at
his store, and we will vouch for the statement.
Call and examine the stock, and We are sure the
investigation will reward you for time and trouble.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-05-03

b~ 1t is gratifying to know that the brenk on
the Greenville & Columbia Railroad, except the
bridge over Broad River, will be completed in a
few days. The mail trains will then arrive at this
place daily, Sundays excepted, about o'clock,
P M
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= Major General John c. Breckenridge is-still
at TORONTO. As oil the rest of The Confederate
Generals are permitted TO go to their homes and
wherever else they please, why, in the name OF
couei Justice and Heaven, is he kept in Danish
menA? What evil thing has he done that all other
Confederate officers have not done? What officer
ever carried on war in oftier spirit of chivalry
and courtesy than. .he or treated prisoners of war
more considerably and.maraifully? Who is it that
has poisoned the mind of the Administration
against him 4? San enemy hath done this 9'-Lou-
ispilie Journal.
The Rochester Union says: "There are nil
lions of bushels of rotten wheat now lying in the
store houses OF Chicago to be shipped when navi-
ration opens. This grain, in oil stages of decom-
position, will be put into vessels, sent to Buffalo,
nut into elevators thence taken in'canal boats to
all points where these crafts go, chiefly t0New
York, and thence it will go to New England. This
wheat is whollyunft to be eaten, and Will oreed
cholera wherever-itis allowed to so.
- The court martial in session at New Orleans,
Of which Colonel Blackington is President, has
bcen directed to adjourn sine die upon the compile
t;on of the case on trial. and all untried cases in
the hands of the Judge Advocate are to be for
,varaed 70 department headquarters
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-05-03
STRAWBERRIES.

Of course, by this time many of our readers are
enjoying this delicious fruit. but we are under OBJ
legations for plate of Strawberries and cream
sometime last week. Guess who sent it?
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1t is said that General Braxton Bragg is living
on farm in Alabama, acting as agent for another
person. .ezsss
- The new tax bill increases the tax on cotton
from two to FIVE cents per pound, payable by
holders -afs2i' ..
- The New York Tribune proposes, in future,
to try white people in the South before black
uries, on the ground that that is the only way to
secure their conviction.
= Pardons have been granted in the cases OF
Mayor Monroe and Alderman Nixon, Of New Or.
leans-the charges brought against these gentle
men having been refuted to the satisfaction Of tho
President. -. .;.y
"A gentleman in Omaha adyertises for q .;drst
rate tip-top, A No. !, houscmaid," " and adds; the
suggestive statement that "all the piano playing,
fine needle work, visiting and entertaining COM
pany, will be done by the lady ofthe house" 5,
= The Masonic fraternity of St. Louis, Missouri,
have resolved to commence the work of erecting .
grand temple in that city, al cost of not less than
one hundred thousand dollars, ~. :.
= Tho Editor of the Georgetown, rs. CD 2fmes
says that from the conversations had with many
planters in that District, he does not think that
Georgetown will make over une-eighth Of crop
of rice this year. ~
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ASF The Charleston South Carohnian persists
in creditng the "Andersonvillc Intelligencer" with
items of news, notwithstanding our remonstrance
with that journal for careleasness and improper
credits.
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REV. WILLrAM =. GApERs.

Under the head of estate News"i in our last is.
sue, an item from the Sumter Wateamaa vas em-
bodied, which reflected upon this reverend gentle
man and his mission 10 the North for procuring
subscriptions to rebuild the Washington Stree.
Methodist Church in Columbia. In the Columbia
papers of Monday, Mr. CApERs publishes a card
relative to the matter, and explains to what extent
he solicited aid from "our Northern brethrcn.",
We take pleasure in reproducing his carr, that
our readers may not be prejudiced against 50 good
man. whose fealty and conduct are sans peuf It
sans reprOchc We refer to his card in another
column. 7e
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Annoantemuts.

FOR ORDINARI.,s So, f-s.-fg>
nsy Capt. ROBERT JUNKINS is respectfully
nominated rs Candidate for Ordinary. Of Ander-
SON District, at the next ensuing election.
FOR ORDINARY
ew-, Col. WARREN D. WILKES is respect
fully nominated MS candidate for Ordinary Of
Anderson District nj the ensuing election ~,
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Ex-President Fillmore endorses the present
Executive.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1866-11-15
Preston, Min, Oct. 2oy 1853.
z IMPORTANT.

-T1FF1N. ONO, November u, 1856.
Mr.. EDIToR:-On thes15th inst, we had
an election here for members of the School
Board, and it resulted in fayor of the Re
nnhiscans E :
Last week we were favored b,y5 several
free sermons ffoni a gentleman who de-
livered them in1our public Streets
= Our dealers in pork. flour, etc., are some
what alarmed in consequence Of the fall in
prices east; but the all absorbing theme
here is the immense Stock of Ready Made
Clothing which Messrs. STRIckER Bros
& Co., are selling, and what aniazes all is,
how they can sell them SO cheap,
d .''l, "HUN-K1-Do-RI."
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1866-11-15

Last Monday morning we noticed
quite a crowd in front of Hunt & Watson's
store. Making some inquiries as to the
cause of the spontaneous gathering, we
soon. ascertained that rat, who was foolish
enough tc be caught in trap, was at the
bottom of the matter. We believe that
the united efforts of about fifty men, ten
or twelve dogs and one cat, succeeded in
killing the rat The cat proved unfaithful,
for as soon as the rat was let loose, it run
like tightening pursued by one of the dogs
at about the same rate.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1866-11-15
: Horse To, r Thief fled.4stofen 5ill, Il Hor- or

Horse Thief Nailed :AStOfen Hor-
ses Recoveretf.-Some time ago, Mr.. A.
McClain had a very fine mare stolen and
its recovery had become almost hopeless.
In the forepart of October, Mr. S, Lewis, had
q fine mare stolen also. These gentlemen
applied to Mr.. II. H. Cutlef. thesAgent and
general Detective, of the great Western q
American Horse Insurance, and Detective
Company, to look up, and if possible, re-
cover their valuable beasts. - Mr.: G. took
the matter in hand, and Immediately ap-
piled himself to the work. Last week he
informed us thathe had received dispatch
apprisng him that the stolen horses had
been captured and were safe in the hands
of fellow detective, at Clyde, o.. Mr.. C.
told us that he Hoped the horses would soon
arrive here, which actually occurred on
Friday night, Both herses arrived here,
and the thief with them, who was lodged
in Jail till Saturday morning, when he was
bound over to await the further action of
the Court. !
About two weeks ago, Mr.. G. Hohwald.
who resides short distance east of town,
had his mare stolen. He also applied to
Mr.. G. to search it for him. Mr.. c. tele-
graphed to detective and the mare was
recovered, The recovery ofthese., horses,
and especially, olong after two of them
had been stolen, and the thief with them
is remarkable feat and shows what the
Great Western & American Horse Insur-
ance & Detective COMPANY can do: We
are very glad that Mr.. C.'s efforts have pro-
ven successful, and that our friends are
again in the possession of their property.
We understand thatmany of our farm
ers, are having their horses, mules and 9TH
er animals, insured. Call on Mr.. C. and
have yours insured also. The expense is
bu. a trife and the: security against losses
effectua1. sfss - = ~ So
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1866-11-15
* f,or,p,orations Haye sou1s..-

6 Corporations Have Souls
Under this, head, the Philadelphia press
are justly commencing the Equitable Life
insurance Company, for censenting to pay
a claim on Policy, where the party had
been insured for years, the premium COM
ing due on Monday, Oct. 15, the assured
party drew his check for the pr emium on
the 18th, but it was not presented until the
10th, when it was known the party was
dangerously ILL.,, OF. which Illness he soon
died. The agent declined tofreceive the
premium, and the matter was referred to
the Company The Secretary replied -
t'We are certainly99t legally bound to re-
ceiveit, but as the parties appear to act
in good faith; we prefer to incur the loss
rather than take advantage Of their
neglect" - p. - q
The Policies Of the Berkshire Lite In
surance Company Of Pittsfie1d, Mass. are
not liable to any doubt or question in case
of this kind, as they are all NON FORFEIT
ABLE and what is granted as favor, by
the Equitable, is granted by the Berkshire
as matter of right, EQUITY and CONTRACT
WITH THE ASSURED, ane secured by the
Policy itself.
Policies issued by this Company are not
forfeited by the non-payment of premium
but are continued in force for period of
time proportioned to The value of the
Policy at the time of such -non-payment;
asifully explained fin the pamphlets and
circulars to be had free, of the Company or
any of its agents. :
Messrs. WILSON & kali are the General
Agents of the Berkshire for the North
western District of Ohio. General Office,
Upper Sandusky, Ohio. :.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1866-11-15

Fast Traveiing-On the 18th ult.,
DIR. Harter. of Troy, O., expressed two
packages of 600 circulars each, to be folded
i'm the Pioneer, announcing that he would
visit Upper Sandusky on the 29th ult.
They were sent to us from Troy, o., only
q days ago. and letter also. One of the
packages and the letter reached us last
night, and the other we never saw. They
were prepaid. SO that the Express Company
suffer no loss.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1866-11-15
gasiuess Slutiefs.
-AtTTEN,TION1 I

Bounty! Bounty !!-New papers are
required in all cases where Claims have
been forwarded for additional bounty, un-
der act of Congress: of July, 1866, there
fore PARTIES who have left their claims in
my hahds will please call as soon as possi-
BILE and execute the necessary documents.
Persons who have not yet taken any
steps fof the collection of their claims, ,un-
der the above act, will do well to see to it
at once, as all claims must be perfected by
the First of April, 1857, in order to insure
attention at the hands of the Paymaster
General.
W. T. WILSON.
November Is 1866.-3v. !.