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MADE HIS SELECTION.

.BnowNLow, whose name will be as infamous in
history, as those of Caligula the Duke Of Alya,
in view of his decease at some period, not very re-
mote we trust, has made choice of a country to go
to. In the Radical Convention at Philadelphia, he
declared "If hare, after death, to go either to hell
or heauen shall prefer to go 0ith loyal negroes TO
hell, than with traitors to heauen." Doubtless his
preferences will be respected, and his choice con-
frmed, though, to preserve the harmony of the
kingdom, it is doubtfulif he is admitted. His re-
commendations for the chaplaincy would no doubt
be.yery strong. -.
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rMpoRTANr 70 DISABLED SOLDIERS.

Under the following resolution of the Aeglsla-
$ure, communicated by his Excellency the Cover
nor to our worthy Tax Collector, SAMUEL E.
MoonE, ESD. all soldiers in this District who were
permanently disabled in the State or Confederate
service during the late war, and especially those
Who, have lost an arm leg, are hereby reques-
ted to furnish their names and the information de-
sired by the Legislature without delay to the Tax
Collector who may be found Mt all times at No. 3,
Granite Row. The importance Of complying with
this request is obvious and plain, as there is no
doubt O. praiseworthy intention on the part of the
fresens Legislature to- furnish artificial limbs to
the crippled heroes We trust that every effort
will be made to complete the list as soon as prac-
<ticable. We subjoin the resolution:
Rssosoed, That his Excellency the Governor, be
ITaouested to issue circular directed to each OF
the Tax Collectors of the State requesting them to
furnish him with the list of the names of all clti-
jsei,s in their respective Districts who were per-
mansutly disabled in the State or Confederate SER
vice during the late war, particularly specifying
those who have been deprived Of their limbs, and
stating in each case whether it be ON arm or leg;
and that the Governor be also requested to fur
nish the information thus acquired to the Gcnera:
Assembly at the next regular session.
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TAX ON COTTON.

A paragraph last week, "Contributorial, hav-
ing created wrong impression among the farm
ers, in reference to the tax on cotton, we hasten
to reproduce the authorized regulation on the sub
icct, issued by the Commissioner of Internal Rev.
enue. The Act now in force provides that on and
after the 1st of August, 1885, 'here shall be paid
by the producer, owner or holder, upon all cotton
produced within the United States, and upon which
no tax has been levied, paid or collected, tax OF
three cents per pound, and that such tax shall be
and remain lien thereon, in the possession OF
any person whomsoeyer, from the time when such
law took effect, or such cotton is produced, until
the same shall have been paid" The same law
prohibits, under severe penalties, the removal of
cotton out of the Collection District in which it is
produced before the tax is paid, unless it is re-
moved under bond or other security, accompanied
by the permit of the Assessor Of the District.
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TAx ON COTTON.

We rave our readers last week, abrief statement
of the tax levied on cotton by the last Congress,
and referto thesHbect again with no other intent,
than to characterize it as most iniquitous act of
nm infamous body monopolist. The iniquity was
conceived and consilmmated by the cotton manufac-
turers, in order that they might obtain monopoly
of the home grown cotton. The annals of modern
taxation furnish nothing SO unjust and stupid, as
this tax of three cents pound on cotton. Who
ever heard of an enlightened Legislator levying q
tax upon agricultural products and if it was ne
cessary to tax them at oil, why levy it upon cot
ton alone As the New Orleans Crescent most
properly asks Mr.. GREELEY: "Why not then tax
wheat ten cents bushel, and Indian corn four
cents bushel, and butter three cents pound and
eggs two cents q dozen. Why were not the corn
growers of Illinois and the wheat growers Of Ohio
and New York; the potato raisers of Maine, and
the hay farmers of the middle States requested to
add small sum to the annual revenue of the coun-
try just out of gratitude, for the preservation of
the Union and the triumph of the old flag ~ The
editor proceeds to show, that the tax is equal to
ten per cent ON the gross market value of the CROP
which is double the average of profit returned by
capital invested in agricultural pursuits that the
| value of the farm products of the United States
is about three thousand million dollars; ten per
cent, on this sum, is three hundred million dol
lars, and this amount collected every year would
pay off the debt in ten years; but that so enor-
nous an import levied on the industry of the coun-
try, would simply be to destroy all industry. Yet
burthen which the wealthy North could not cool
ly endure is imposed on the impoverished and e1-
hausted South. The effect of it will be to lessen,
if not utterly to destroy the cotton culture instead
of yielding the revenue anticipated. Its profits
will be SO reduced as TO drive capital out of the bu-
siness; the wages of the negro will be cut down,
the wealth of the country diminished, the manu-
facturers will find their supply cut Short and their
profits to that extent lessened; the whole people will
suffer in the enhanced price of cotton goods, and
the Government ultimately, will be certain to de-
rive no increase of revenue from this tax. The
goose that laid the golden egg will be killed, and
who will be benefited?
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GOOD.

Kingston, on the Hudson river, called Esopus
Landing, in the days of the Knickerbockers, was
originally settled by the Dutch. The worthy
burghers of Esopus were seated in front Of their
gable-ended mansions, long after dark, smoking
their pipes, when FULToN's first steamboat came
putting down the Hudson from Albany. Supcrsti-
tious and frightened at the coughing of the rough
engine and its open furnaces they all deserted the
town. and took refuge on the hills beyond, until
the monster had passed by. When the Sabbath
came the old parson in the pulpit prayed. "Goot
Lord shave us by all evils on water as we'll as on
land, and more than all, from that great monshter
which our eyes have seen, which spouteth fire and
smoke, and goes ker-choo, ker-choo; world without
end, amen"
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

F1sEER& 8. .LownANcE, Columbia, S. c., offer for
3Bale an. attractive stock of goods. These gentle
men are in every respect reliable, and dealers and
consumers may expect their orders promptly
.hlled,ga s
&c. GzavEIEy, Charleston, has in store IN excel
lent assortment of Hardware. Merchants and 9th
;srsewiI find this gentleman clever and accommo-
dating. -
Mrs. ayA1roy, Greenvle, informs the Ladies of
Anderson and surrounding country that's she ispre-
pared to furnish Millinery Goods Of the latest
styles, and will fill all orders promptly =
The new firm of Towers & BUnRIss announce
sfhe establishment of a Family Grocery business.
Thay are too well known to require recommends
lion at our hands.
r. J. pIcKENs, Executor, gives notice to the
debtors and creditors of the estate of Mrs. ELIZA
.PIcKENs, deceased.
C.. A. REED s DOZENS advertise lot of Eng
lsh Iron for sale.
> The schedules of the, Blue Ridge and South
.Carolina Railroads have been changed. See ad-
;yertisement.
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STAMP DUTIES.

All notes drawn prior to the first day of October,
1862, do not require stamp. all notes drawn
since that date do require stamp; it is the duty
of the maker of note to afx and cancel the stamp
by writing the initial letters of his name the date
and year upon it; if he does not do so, the payee
may afix and cancel the stamp, upon all notes
drawn between the lst day Of October, 1862, and
the 28d day of May, 1865. If maker of note
refuses or neglects to afix q stamp and to cancel
It, upon oil notes drawn since the 2Sd day of May,
1865, the payee of the note cannot cancel the
stamp, but must send it to the Assessor of the Col
lection District for cancellation. Parties can send
their stamps in IN envelope to Mr.. A. S. WALLACE,
of Yorkyillc, S. c., who is the Collector for this
District, who will cancel and return them, when the
payee can afix. In no other way can it be done
legally.
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scheme
TEE SITUATION.

The desponding can discover no signs Of hope
mrrorcd in the future, and the widest rumors are
afoat in regard to the condition and prospects OF
the country Not belonging to the class of people
who borrow trouble, we are yet to become con-
yinccd that the love of Republican principles, in
hercnt among the American people, has been ex-
tinguishcd, and that of their own volition the
pearl of liberty and the jewel Of freedom have
been cast away by the present generation. How
ever, under the infatuaton of the hour, the masses
of the North may be led astray, but SO sure as the
sun shines at high meridian there will be On
awakening from this perilous dream, and then woe
be unto the demagogues and unscrupulous leaders
who have deludcd their misguided followers and
adherents.
The success of the Radicals is predicted on ev-
cry hand, and there are not wanting those who
intimate that the President is equally certain OF
defeat. Be this as it may, we do not look forward
to the Ultimate result as likely to overwhelm the
country in civil war, nor accomplish more COM
pletely the political degradation and social ruin OF
the South. In all candor, the veriest embodiment
of Radicalism could not inauguratc moro infamous
schemes than nave Deeu tnTuSI uPoh 10
while socially there is chaotic spectacle now pre-
sented appalling in the extreme.
The impeachment of President JOHNSON is the
declared purpose of the Radicals, if successful
this fall. 1t remains to be seen whether, in this
event, the powerful minority will succumb to the
dictatorial course thus inaugurated. We agree
with the Washington correspondent of the Charles
ton Courier, who declares 'that the Radicals will
90 so far towards Revolutionary movement that
they will alarm the reasonable men of their party
and popular reaction will commence The great
er the present majority of Radicals in the North
crn States shall prove to be, the greater will be
the chances for the division and difference Of tho
elements of that majority. The present Radical
portion is composed of various and naturally dis
cordant factions They may agree upon the pres
ent effort to maintain their ascendanoy In the
House of Representatives in the Fortieth Congress.
But in that Congress, or before it shall meet,
the party will be divided and broken up"
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soT.DIERs, RESIGNATION.

We trust that the soldiers of Anderson District
will bear in mind, that an adjourned meeting Of
the Association will be held in the Court Room, on
Tuesday of Court, and generally attend. 1t will
be leisure time, and We trust that every soldier
in the District will attend in person, and assist in
adopting the Constitution and perfecting the or
ganizaton. We urge all of them who may read
this paragraph, to lie. their brethren know OF the
meeting and get them to attend. Every soldier
who cannot attend, can at least, send his name up
and have it enrolled
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uoMEsTEAD LAW.

Congress at the late session, passed, what the
New York World calls, go Bill to make Cufee self
supporting nuisance" 1t throws open to settle
ment, by the negroes of the South, 46,39S, 900
acres of land in the States of Alabama, Arkansas,
Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana, 10000, 900
acres of which are tillable. In order to secure
this land to the negro, and Africanizc the South,
no Confederate soldier can secure Homestead on
any portion of this land till 1867.
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.',OMuaLlp.
= rNrsl @

Departed this life, Pendleton, S. c., on the 18th
inst,. MARY LoRToN, oldest daughter of DR..
aud Mrs. Wm. B. Cherry, in the 10th year of her
age. z.
our young friend; and the general sorrow conse-
ouent on her deceasc attests the high estimation in
which she was held. .sSsRs mortals sorrow we must,
when one go well fitted to make home happy, and
to adorn society, is taken from us; but we would
not sorrow as those who have no hope, "Eor II we
believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so
them also which sleep in Jesus wall Goa bring
with him.
$50 blooms the human ace7diyine, g
When youth its pride of beauty shows;
49, Fairer .tl.an Spring the colors shine, ,AztEss-
And sweeter Than the opening rose
But, worn by slowly rolling years,
Orbroke by sickness in a day,
The fading glory disappears,
The short-iyed beauties die. away. .,
Yet these, new rising from the tomb,
With 1ustre brighter far shall shine;
Revive with ever-during bloom,
Safe from diseases and decline. =.
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LADIES' EDUCATIONAL Soc1ETy.-The annual
meeting of this Society will be held at Walhalls,
on Thursday, the 4th October next, for the pur-
pose of electing officers. As this is'a meeting OF
Importance, we trust the attendance will be largo.
On the previous evening, a Ball will be given
under the patronage of the Society, for the pur-
pose of raising funds to found u Female Institute
of the first class The zeal of the Ladies in tho
cause of education is worthy Of all praise, and We
have no doubt their efforts will be crowned with
success.-Pickeas Courier.
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THE CABLE---A FAILURE.

JOHN MITCHELL, in one of his recent letters in
alluding to the successful laying of the Atlantic
Telegraph, says '1 never wished it well, and was
every other instrument of rapid communication,
its chief benefit will rebound to spectators in trade
and money, and by means, chiefly, of representa-
tions more or less false. In other words, these
grand improvements of this grand century, tend
always TO make the rich richer, and this can only
be by makiug the poor poorer; or in still other
words, labor-dumb, blind, stupid labor-pays for
oil in the sweat of its brow" He further regards
the Cable us military measure of English gov
ernment against the United States If this is true,
the pc ople of this country will most cordially unite
with Mr.. MITCHELL in the expression of regret at
its success; and be rejoiced to learn, that it IS
likely to prove failure. In urging upon the
French Academy of Sciences, ut recent meeting,
to determine with precision the longitude of the
American terminus, NJ. BABINET said there was
reason to make haste, because there were very few
chances of the transmissions lasting. NJ. BADlNET
produced piece of heavy telegram cable which
had been five years at the bottom of the British
channel The exterior metallic covering was COM
pletey eaten off by the salt water, which had also
commenced to effect the central twist. After sta
ting the difference in the sizes of the cable exhibit
ed and the Atlantic cable, which is smaller, and
avcrng that the sea-watcr destroys fully mllime-
tre-the twenty fifth part of inch-of the metallic
covering every year, NJ. BABISET reiterated his be-
lief that the success of this cable wou Id be of only
ephemeral duration.
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POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Arriua1 and Departure Of The Mails. 80
The Columbia mail arrives daily Sundays e1-
cepted) at 6. 10 p. M '.s''- 80.
Open for delivery ate p. m: 10y
Closes daily at9p. m.5ss,.,s - -
aThe Grecnville, spartanbnrg and Union mail ar
rves daily Sundays excepted) at o. M Closes
daily at 2 p. m. -...zs .ss-szsssir,.e
The Pendleton and walhalla mail arrives on
Monday at q. M Closes same day at 10 q: m.
Arrives Wednesdays and Saturdays at p M, and
closes same days at 4p. M. -tss y
Persons will please get stamps during the week,
which will prevent them annoying the Post Office
on Sundays. - 49,
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Alrasrsar 1Drites Gurrent.
CORRECTED WEEKLY
BY BEwLEY, KEEsE & CO.,
North Side Of the Public Square.
GROCERIES, &c.

Bqgging, SO cts; Bale Rope, 40 to As; Adaman-
tine Candles, 40 to 80; Rio Coffee, S5to 40; Tea,
$500 to $3.50; Rice, 20; NJ o. Sugar, 2o;,
(Cl Sugars, 25; Crushed Sugar, 80; Sal, per
sack, Liverpool So to $3.50; Iron, swede, IL
Kings Mountain, l2; Castings, IL to Is; Nails IL
to Is; Po.rdcr, rs to 81 Lead, 20 to rs Shot, 20;
Indigo, $3.50 to $3.50; Madder, 40; Blue Stone,
S5 Mackcrez-quarter bis, So 90, halves, Sl4.Oe
wholes, s27.oo; tobacco, chewing, so to S1.5o;
Factory Thread, $3.50; SAirdngs, as, Is cts.p peg
yard Shovel Steel, 16:; Soda, 20. 49, =. = ra
COUNTRY PRODUCE. stta
Flour, $3.50 to $4,000; Corn, $3.50; Peas,
S1.5o; Lard, % to %; Bacon, 20 to %; TcllosO,
Is Batter, 25 Eggs, Is to Chickens, Is to 2o'
Becs,rar, 20 Rags, 2; cts. -. .sse
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wHATIT MEANS Z

The most momentous results ore involved in the
impending elections at the North aud West. a
Radical triumph this fall means impeachment OF
the President, negro suffrage negro equality, con-
fscation and Punishment. The triumph of Con-
servatism means civil law, unconditional and un-
questioned representation in Congress- honorable
and enduring peace, and the basis of tho Consitu-
fion
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UNFORTUNATE.

We regret to leasn that the residence Of W. W.
HOLLAND, ESQ.,, near Hatton's Ford, in this Dis
trict, was totally destroyed by fire on Wednesday
night, 10th instant. Only a few articles of bed
clothing and wearing apparel were saved from the
devouring flames. The fire was the result of acci-
Don't
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DEArH OF an OLD CITIZEN.

We are panied to record the demise of Captain
ROBERT B. NORRIS, one of our oldest and most re-
spected citizens which sad event occurred at his
residence in this District on Saturday morning
last The deceased was eighty-two years OF age,
and leaves behind numerous circle of descendants
n; mourn his departure from thoir midst.
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Co1gtribntorial.
BY wARRENED. WILKES.
Calhoun, S. c., September 27, 1866.
sHOULD 1T BE sOs

Ii is stated thatthe average salaries of ministers
of the gospel ore less now than the average wages
of carpenters, masons, clerks, and multitude of
people engaged in forms Of business, which require
little outlay of expense in preparation. Can the
members of the Church exonorate themselves from
censure in this matter, before God and their own
consciences?
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= The Charleston papers announce the death of
E. wilmot Walter, Esq, for many years leading
merchant of that city.
= The Oregon House of Representatives has
passed the constitutional amendment by vote of
twenty-five to twenty-five. ...- &.
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GATHER YOUR COTTON AS 1T OPENS

A correspondent insists that cotton should be
gathered as soon as it opens, to prevent waste and
depreciation by bleaching, while exposed to the
weather. He says, it should be ginned early, and
with great care as it is gathered for several COM
mercal reasons its quality is better; it tdeterior-
ates less it will sell for more is out of the way
debts are paid, interest saved. We commend the
matter to the consideration of our planters
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From The Charleston lSe,s,.

- - - from 'lH6 CHdTIest0". y etcS.H
+ GENEROUS TrNDEn.-It affords us much pleas
ure to publish the following note, received by us
yesterday, from Messrs. Lee & Spencer: 80 =.
CHARLESTON, S. c., 18th September, 1866
Editor Charleston Nears: Pease,tender our, sersi-
ces, free of commission, for receiving and forwar-
ding corn shipped to this port, designed for the
poor in any part ofSthe State. Also, for corn
bought by communities, to be sent to- the interior
to one address, and notintended for resale or spec
ulation. LEE. s. SPENCER, ~;
North Atlantic Wharf. -
Sept 81, 1866 Is
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Public Meeting.

Tho special session of the Legislature having
closed it is of vital Importance that an expression
of public opinion be had, not only in reference to
the proceedings of that body at the late session,
but also in regard to matters that will be brought
before the Legislature at its regular sitting in No
vember next 1t is important at all times that the
sentiments of the people should be made known
and fully understood by their representatives but
more especially is it SO in times like the present.
1t has been truly said that ''in the multitude Of
counsel there is WISDOM" and at no period in the
history of the State has more wisdom been requi-
red to manage successfully the affairs of the Gov
ernment than in the present. The citizens gene
rally, therefore, are requested to meet at this
place on Monday, the 9th of October next, and
hold their meeting during the recess of the Court.
MANY CITIZENS.
Anderson C. H., Sept %, 1866.
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CURIOUS CALCULATION.

A statistician has lately calculated the cost of
fly. Holding sugar at thirteen cents pound, he
estimates the cost of fly to the country, from its
birth to its demise, at twenty cents Wish he
would pass this way and calculate the cost to US
of certain vagabond muschitos. 1t must have been
considerable, for we have honored some pretty
long bills this summer, and unless the run upon
this bank ceases, it will be forced to suspend pay
ment.
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Thursday Morning, September 27, 1866.
MILITARY CHANGE.

Mai. WILLIAM. STONE, who has been IN charge
of the Freedmen's Bureau at this place for five OF
six months, was relieved few days ago, and
transfsrredto Aiken. His successor, Lieut.: u. Z.
McporoAI, has entered upon the duties of his
office.
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NOTICE.

PERSONS indebted to the Estate of Mrs. Eliza
Pickens, deceased, are requested to make payment
by the first of November next, and those having
demands against said Estate to present them prop
erly attested. =
T. j.. .PICKENS, Executor.
Sept 81, 1856 Is -.
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ggetiaI Natitss.
Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, IA, M

A REGULAR CoNvoCATIoN OF BURNING
BUSH CHAPTER will be held in the Chapter
Room on MONDAY NIGHT, October 9Th, 1866, at
half-past seven o'clock. Companions will assem-
bic without further notice.
By order of the ME-. HIP.
- JAMES A. HOYT,, Secretary.
Sept. 13, 1866 13
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IRON ]! IRON. IRON !!

= LRUN !! IKUN- lNUN
JUST RECEIVED, "a large of English IRON,
assorted Sizes which will be'sold low for Cash sor
Country Produce. ~ ;, - = j3a
C. A REED. s. DOBBINS,
No. j Brick Range.
Sept. 27, 1856 Is