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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-04-26
Repairing Done at Short Notice.

Workmen sent to all parts to At up work
and Repair Boilers and Machinery.
P8- All orders will receive our individu-
al attention, and will be promptly filed on
the most reasonable terms.
Once and Foundry on the Canal, corner
of Ingle Street oct6-dly
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-10-25

creditors, whether lie be sued or not" Congress
has no Bankrupt Law in force at this time, and it
would seem, therefore, that the Legislature is free
to pass one. The passage of such law is de-
manded by the situation of debtors, and would
have salutary effect. In our opinion, it would
be worth oil the 'Stay Laws" that could be placed
upon the statute books 1t is manifestly the duty,
as it is the interest of both debtor and creditor to
compromise-he merchants of the North have gen.
orally compromised with those of the South, at
from twenty to thirty cents in the dollar, and our
people are called upon by every impulse of hu-
manty, every instinct of self-preservaton and in
.teres to follow their noble example, and thus un-
shackle the manacled arm of industry, and open
anew the channels of trade. We are satisfied, that
most of creditors and debtors can and will thus
come TO fair settlement Here and there, debtors
will doubtless be found, who will be unwilling to
settle fairly; the Bankrupt Law will make them
And those Shylock creditors we hear so much
snoken Of will be shorn of their power to oppress
if they will not compromise with the debtor, they
will not be apt to push him for settlement when
they know that be can go into the Bankrupt Court
nav what he is able, and forever thereafter oar
the creditors debt.
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CROPS.

The fall has been unusually favorable for gath
ering crops, and our farmers have generally availed
themselves of its proffered advantages. We have
attended two rn-huskings-huskings of the olden
time, where the women quilted and the men shuck-
ed the corn-where all who felt disposed, wet their
throats with mountain deaO to improve their voices
for singing-where the darkies sung the old corn
songs familiar to our boyhood; were as lively as
in the old plantation days,-hoisted old master on
their shoulders and carried him in triumph around
the house, and patted and danced juber after the
most approved pattern. Where good dinner and
supper were given and the boys and girls played
''steal partners" to their hearts content, and oil
was friendship and good feeling.
Both cotton and corn will soon be harvested, and
while the crops of each short, yet the latter is
Welding much more than anticipated. and it is
hoped that our people can make out comfortably
by good economy. Hay and peas are being gath
cred more generally than usual.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-10-25
RETRENCH.

One thing is evident, and that is, that our people
will never get out of debt, so long rs they continue
their present system of reckless extravaganza. So
for from endeavoring to extinguish the debts
against them of long standing, many of them have
contracted new ones ever since the close OF the
war. Any one who attended sales last Fall, md
witnessed the fabulous prices promised for every
species of property, might we'll have imagined that
he was again transported back to the days of Con-
fedcrate shin -plasters. In many cases men went
in debt to the full value of their MEANS and their
promises to pay we're about as valuable as Conted-
crate Bonds Others again indulge in the wastetul
splendors of cxravagant dress, the glitter OF costly
equipages the luxury of sumptuous fare, ana the
services of score of domestic servants,-heedless
of their debts, and literally living upon the inter-
est of what they owe. They strive to ignore the
war and its LOSSES and the existence of creditors
and maintain their former splendid state. Is 1t
any wonder that needy creditors, under these cir
cumstances, should feel uneasy about the payment
of their demands ;-if unable to pay now, he can
calculate no period in the future when such debtors
will be able to pay, under such expensive manage
ment. Anu II ne ventures 10 nlnI tnuI the pay
ment even of the interest upon his debt would be
acceptable the debtor goes into rage over the
matter-cas him merclcss Shylock-reads him
lecture upon the "Stay Law" and the Act Of the
Legislature postponing the Court, aud cOOlly in
forms him, that when the Courts are opened If he
sues, he will confess judgment make assignment,
aud cut him out of getting my part of his debt
Can We wonder that the creditors of such debtors,
should desire to appeal to the law to enforce their
rights
The means of relief are within easy reach of such
debtors without any Legislative interposition, and
we commend it to their sense of moral honesty.
Let each family learn the important lesson to live
independently, dismiss the gangs of idle domes-
tics; and do their own work with their own hands
as God long ago decreed we all should curtail ex-
trayagant expenditures and pay their seedy credi-
tors and they will not only relieve themselves, but
their creditors and the community at large.
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Dan Castello's Great Show.

Fhe great 'fShow" under the auspices of Mr..
Dan Castillo, will exhibit OF Anderson Court House,
on Tuesday, October 30sh. We understand upon
competent authority that the concern has no equal
let alone superior in the country.
Mr.. CASTILLO is man Of rare genius and great
versatility of talent. He is clever clown, ready
wit, an original conversationalist, bold leader,
md On uneuualed horse trainer. His stock of act
ing equines comprises some truly noble animals.
The Circassian steed "Czar," the only specimen OF
the mammoth named horse ever imported to this
country, is distngushabe not only for his beauty
but his docility. candy Johnson" an Oriental
thoroughbred, and thepetite comedian january
are hard to excel.
The performing animals, the untamcd lions and
lionssses, are shown by Herr Lingel in most eS-
traordinary manner. No similar demonstration of
intrepidity, GOODNESS, and courage has ever been
eyinced by any "Lion King" who has essayed to
enter the den of those fierce creatures Of the forest
and jungle:
The press speaks of Mr.. Castel1o's Show as one
conducted upon the most unexceptional principles.
Replete with attractions, novel in presentation,
we are inclined to believe that the acknowledged
best of American humorists will meet with very
gratifying success in Anderson.
We would advise our country readers to come in
early that they may have IN opportunity of seeing
the grand procession, at II o'clock, on the morn
ing Of the exhibition.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-10-25
O. TREB UTORH.aA.
sow DOWN YOUR LANDS.

A Mississippi planter in q recent letter says:
with the present system of labor this country will
be O. wilderness in Eve years" True nlso of South
Carolina. The present system of our farmers is,
to raise cotton as primary crop instead Of pro-
visions; the true rule. would be- TO MAKE c0'lon
ms much as you can after full supply of all other
things. We entreat them to SOW down as much OF
their land as possible in wheat oats, rye ano par
ley, and make plenty of bread and improve their
lands. Why plant cotton, pay three cents pound
on it to the Government and starve yourselves anu
stock? Why plant cotton, andrun the State to an
expense of 100000 in purchasing provisions! Is
it pleasant to contemplate such an addition to The
tax bill of the next year?
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CAN THE ELEGIsLATUREPA PASS A BANK.
RUPT ACTf

We stated editorially some weeks ago, that We
were dissatisfied with the efforts of the Legislature
to relieve debtors,-tha all mere postponemcns of
the collection of debts, did not meet the require
ments of their condion,-that the country, from
no fault of its own, was hopelessly bankrupt
that the people could not now, nor in hundred
years to come, discharge their debts in full and
that sooner general liquidation of debts could be
had the better would be for the debtor and credi
tor, and the community at large. These views are
reiterated at the meeting in the Court room, on
Monday at Court, and we hare seen no cause to
change them From calculation we have seer,
and we think fair ones the people of this State
owe S95, 900, ,OOOO and have S42,0OO,0OO to pay
with that is, the property left to them will not pay
half the amount of their debts. The people cannot
pay their taxes, support themselves, and pay the
interest on their Indebtedness If then they can
not gradually extuguish the principal, will not
"Stay Laws" postponing the day of settlement,
allure them TO more certain ruin. Most of debtors
know that they cannot pay out in ten, nor in fifty
years, and when they are conscious that each year
but increases their burthcn, they will have no mo-
five 10 strive to accumulate property-without
which they will be useless members of society
No department of industry or trade can flourish so
long as the people ore weighed down by load of
debt, and oil their efforts to retrieve their losses
are paralyzed. What remedial legislation should
be had. We propose two remedies; liberal
Homestead Law and Bankrupt Act. Under the
latter, we would give the debtor the right to petit
ton for his discharge on his own motion without
suit brought OF execution issued against them; and
so to discharge the debtor from all debts, whether
in suit or not, upon making complete surrender
of all his property and effects. This would relieve
them of their present embarrassments, and secure
to them the enjoyment of any property they might
acquire in the future. 1t may be asked, can the
Legislature pass Bankrupt Law? We thought
our friend Gov. Orr, would hardly recommend in
unconstitutional low. Lawyers and Judges are
divided in opinion upon the subject but the weight
of the argument and of authority is in favor OF the
proposition, that State has the authority to pass
such Bankrupt Act as we propose The ques-
ton has been decided by the Supreme Court OF this
State in the case of Alexander Us. Gibson, given
in lst Mott & McCord. The doctrine substantially
laid down in that case is, that the Legislature has
this mower that its jurisdiction is concurrent with
that of Congress, and that if Congress has not
nassed Bankrupt Law, the State Legislatures may
exercise the power, and that ga true construction
of this part of the Constitution does not forbid the
release of the present and future property Of
dobtor whs surrenders oil his property to his
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-10-25
THE ELECTIONS RETURNS.

The absorbing interest felt in the recent cleo
ticns at the North induces US to recur to this sub
iect again As we predicted, the Radical majorl-
ties are not the bugbear some of our friends would
have US believe. For instance, Pennsylvania re-
turns Conservative gain oft6,000 over the cleo
tioa in 1864, while the Radical majority is less
than IL, 900 at this time. In Ohio the Conserva-
tive gain has been still more decisive and signit-
cant, reducing the majority in the whole State ONE
third; in 1864, LINcoLiI had majority of $685.
but at the recent election, when the vote was ap-
parcntly as heavy, the Radicals scarcely obtained
10000. Indiana shows similar result In 1864,
majority for L1vcoLS, 20ls9, and now that major
ity has been reduced below $1,000. Even In the
extreme Radical region Of Iowa there are gains
upon the Conservative side and this is accomplish
ing o great deal With these substantial gains,
the stapdard:bearers Of the Conservative party in
other States ore enabled to confront the Radical
leaders, and possibly bring about greater eviden-
ces cf gain than has yet been made apparent. At
all events, the result here Indicated strengthens
the hope that the more rational leaders OF the
uItra-sectionala and dominant party can discover
s.the handwriting upon the wall, and govern
their actions accordingly. 1t would be the blind
est fanaticism and most reckless madness, in the
face of these powerful minorities, to attempt the
execution of an overthrow of the Government,
knowing that it could not be. done without precip-
itating civil war upon the country This deplora-
BILE result, rs we have heretofore maintained, the
majority of that party will never bring about Of
their own accord Individual interests forbid it (;
pnblic sentiment makes it hazardous
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-10-25
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

The Charleston Neus in q recent leader, e1-
presses the opinion that, "without any power IN
us to control the tide Of events, We are slowly
drifting back into the Union on the basis of the
Constitutional Amendment" We cannot concur
in this opinion. Unless the Legislatures OF the
lately seeded States, lost to all selfrespect, shall
aid in the degradation Of their own people, and
vote away one-fourth OF the Southern Representa-
tion in Congress, and us q matter Of course, that
bortion Of their political rights Under the Govern
meut, by adopting tile Amendment, we will not
drift back in any such way: Two facts forbid 1t.
FIRST. Tie New York World has recently shown
that the ten seeded States, aided by Maryland
and Kentucky, can defeat the Amendment even If
the whole humber of States is increased to forty
six. which will not be in o1r day. At present, we
have thirty States and nine Territories; the
States above alluded to, assisted as they doubtless
would be by Missouri, can postpone the Amend
ment until the number Of States is Increased to
ffty-two, which is greater number than we are
ever likely to have. If the South shall steadily
resist, the Amendment must fail.
Second Our Representatives and Senators
would not be admitted to seats in Congress, even
if we adopted the Amendment The Radicals have
further conditions to impose, and our acceptance
Of the Amendment would not facilitate our admis-
sion to the Union in the slightest degree. From
the recent speeches of Boutwell,, Phillips, Butler,
and Stevens, and such Radical sheets as the New
York Independent we learn that "no leading Re-
publican in Congress means to admit the ten wait
ing States, simply the adoption of the Consttu-
tional Amendment. These States are to be ad-
mtted on no conditions, short of the equal politi-
cal rights of their loyal citizens, without dstinc-
ton of race. reconstruction Of the Union on any
other basis, would be national dishonor Until
the rebel States can come back on this basis, they
shall not come back at ALL" If not, then it is pro-
bable, that they never will come back.
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,,lE w,lEssHs. Keys, SHOWERS AND BYRUM.

We have the pleasure this morning of announc-
ingto the friends of these gentlemen that they
have safely arrived at Fort Delaware, having been
transferred from the Dry Tortugas, pursuant to the
orders of the President published some weeks
since. The delay in making, this transfer was
caused by want of transportation, they having to
await the appearance of q government vessel of
the Tortugas, and this being of rare occurrence.
There can be no doubt now that they will obtain
hearing, before civil tribunal, and We feel san
rnine that the result will place them once again
among their families and friends.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-10-25
INTERNAu REVENUE OFFICERS.

Col. DAVID S. TAYLOR, of Pendleton, has received
the appointment of Assistant Assessor for the In
ternai Revenue Division comprising the 42d Regi-
ment, s. C. NJ.
H. o. HERnlcK, of Williamson, has received the
same appointment for the Division embracing the
4th, Regiment, S. c. NJ. .
We have neglected heretofore to stste, what is
now generally known, that the Office of WM VAN
WICK, ESQ.,. the Assessor for the Srd Collection
District, is located atthis place. Heaay be found
at No. Granite Row, up stairs. ~
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pIcKENs COURT.

We learn that the Court of Sessions at Pickens
did not adjourn until late on Saturday afternoon
last The business on the criminal docket was not
disposed of entirely, and the Courier is of opinion
that ar extra Court will be ordered for that pur-
pose.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday was occupied
in the trial Of young LooPER and three DURHAAs'
father and sons for the murder of Col. MILLER, of
North Carolina One of the young DuRHANs was
convicted of murder and sentenced to be hung the
elder DURHAM and LoopER convicted of manslaugh-
ter, and the remaining DURHAM acqaisted. This
was an interesting case and the ablest counsel on
tbe Circuit were retained for the defence. 0sr
readers will remember that the murder took place
during the past summer, and that it was alleged
tbnt;the deceased was mistaken for LARaENT, q re-
fupee soldier from Maryland, who was in this
country at that time, and whose character was es-
pecialy obnoxious to the parties implicated in the
murder. The proof showed that the DURHAM SEN
fenced to be hung was fully apprised Of the facts
in. the ease, and induced his accomplices to per-
petrate the horrible deed that his guilt in another
respect, highway robbery, might be Kept from
view. His life pays the forfeit for this conduct,
while his father and friend are incarcerated for
term of years in the Penitentiary.
PAT. CLIFFORD, indicted for horse stealing, was
convicted, but recommended 30 mercy. He was
sentenced to be hung, yet we trust that Executive
mercy in his behalf will be exercised ere it is too
late. His conduct as soldier in the late war, and
his character hitherto for honesty and good inten-
tions, will go far to mitigate the crime of which he
has been convicted.
Mrs. CAIuouS, indicted,for infanticide, was con-
victed and sentencedto be hung. The negro ar
raigned as her accomplice was acquitted
Altogether, Pickens seems to be equally prolific
in crime as this District, and the catalogue is none
the less varied either
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-10-25
wE11 DONE. CHESTER .

We are gratifed to learn from the Chester Sfdn-
dard that the best of feelings prevail in that Dis
trict among the people, upon the subject OF col
lecting debts. In one instance gentleman de-
clined to accept specie in payment of debt con-
tracted before the war, declaring he would only
receive currency. Several lawyers informed the
Editor, that even had not the Legislature post
poned the Fall Session of the Court of Common
Pleas, the docket would have presented beggarly
array of suits. The merchants express willing
ness to compromise with their debtors upon the
most liberal terms. This spirit is commendabe,
and we commend it to the imitation of our readers.
The general rule is, when merchant fails IN
business from error in judgment or reckless specu'
laton, if there be no charge of fraudulent conduct
on his part, his brother merchants compound with
him Immediately, allowing him to retain, not only
such property as is exempt under the insolvent
laws, but also, enough property to start him In Du-
siness again. That every class of the community
has failed to meet their liabilities, is no fault Of
theirs, and why should not the like rule Of conduct
obtain among the other classes of society, that OBJ
tain among merchants? We could advance many
cogcnt reasons to prove that the interests OF the
debtor, creditor, and community at large, would
be best advanced by the compounding of debts at
once but we suppose that they are too obvious to
need repetition. There ere cases where the debtor
is amply able to respond, and looking to the nature
of the credit given the debts may not be COM
pounded upon principles Of natural equity" with
out dishonor to the debtor creditor. Such cases
are ezceptional-most of debts may be fairly COM
pounded, and we urge that it be done. We wish,
however, that it be distinctly understood that we
regard the proposition 10 repudiate debts as the
sum of oil dishonesty. It's not allowable under
the Constitution of the United States and the Con-
stution of The State and even if it were, it would
be both unwise and unjust. Reputation is one
thing-the compoundine Of debt upon fair and
equitable principles by the parties, is another and
very different thing.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-10-25
PUBLIC MEETING.

WHEREAS, the upper portion of the District was
thinly attended at the meeting held at Anderson
C. H. on Monday, the 9th, and inasmuch as We
desire also to give an expression on the Resolu-
t;ons there introduced, We therefore request that
Public Meeting be held at pIERCEToWN on
FRIDAY, the I'd of November, to which the MEM
bers of the Legislature of both Houses, and all
others who feel themselves interested are cordially
invited. We hope the citizens generally will at
tend, as we think the proceedings of the Legisla-
ture, at its regular session in November next, on
the subjects there to be discussed will be Of vital
Importance for the veal or woe of the citizens of
our State. 8 49, MANY CltlZENS.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-10-25
POST oFFIcE NOTICE.

Arrival and Departure of the Maz.
The Columbia mail arrives daily Sundays ex-
cepted) at $40 p. III.
Open for delivery at 6 p. M.
Closes daily Mt 9 p. m. ..-.,,,.1.ss
The Greenville, Spartanburg and Union mail ar
rives daily Sundays excepted) at 9 8. m. Closes
daily at 2 p. m. S.r.7, u
Monday at 6 a. m Closes same day at 10 a. N.
Arrives Wednesdays and Saturdays at p. m, and
closes same days at p. m. -.=.sry 81 -
Persons will please get stamps during the week,
which will prevent them annoying the Post Office
on Sundays E. r. WEBB, p NJ.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-10-25
RouND roR LIBERIA.

We are informed that number of freedmen in
this vicinity, perhaps twelve in all, will start this
week for Savannah, there to take passage on a
government vessel for Liberia. On the first of
November vessels will sail from the ports of Charles
ton, Savannah, Mobile and New Orleans, freighted
with citizens of African descent who ore desirous
Of emigrating to the shores from whence their an
cestors were abducted by Yankee enterprise and
sagacity.
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reyls, pENITENTIARY.

The Commissioners appointed to arrange for the
establishment of Penitentiary have purchased
fourteen acres of land near Columbia, and the
work of preparation viii begin before long. Our
townsman, THos. B. LEE, Esq, has received the
appointment OF Superintendent, and is now on
tour Of inspection throughout the Northern pris-
ons, that he may be enabled to digest plan for
the erection and completion of the necessary
buildings.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-10-25
RuRAL souTHERNER.

The first number of this journal has been re-
ceived Although the publishers arrangements
are not complete, there is ample evidence in this
issue that the masses are to be supplied win an
excellent practical newspaper. Published at Col
umbia, s. c., by R. NJ. STOKES Co., at $500 per
year. We will take pleasure in forwarding SUD-
scr;utious. Call and examine the specimen copy.
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Estrav Notice.

ESTRAYED from Mr.. Moses Lacky's, on Thurs
day. the 18th inst, medium sized bay Mare
Mule, about seven years old. Said Mule has
small white spot on the left hip, and near the root
of the tail, barefooted and little reelfooted be-
fore-mane closely reached, and q rope around the
neck. Any person taking said Mule up will be
literally rewarded by leaving 1t either at this place.
or at Centreville Mills. .lt
= DANIEL E. CARLItE.z
Oct 25. 1866 10 s .sq- 4,-,-s.