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He then says: "We had to retire to branch, as
the way to the spring was obstructed," and 'thc
above-named branch was the only place to get
water" 1t seems strange to us how the way to
spring could be obstructed, and that is neces-
sary to put out armed scntinels to guard them
while drinking water. According to two of our
affdavits, they were there one hour took q long
time to drink little water
He agnin says-in speaking of the meeting at
Belton ~ did not speak to but two freedmen on
that day. All said to one of them was, to get
my buggy" and "to another" that 81 was going
TO leave, and thought he had better go too. That
is all the conversation 1 had to any freedmen on
that day." Where two statements are so contra
dictory, must be false and We give the afHdavits
from white and colored men, whose veracty cannot
be doubted, so that the public may know who has
'falsely misreprcsented. We consider that we
could ''falsely misrepresent" him in but one way
and that would be to coll him gentleman
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,nlpn1cT1oV m FREIGHT CHARGES.

:. We know that the merchants and business men
Of this section will be pleased to learn that the
rates of freight have been reduced on the Columbia
branch of the South Carolina Railroad. a dis
match from the Superintendent to c. j. BoLIIS,
ESQ, Agent ut Columbia, announces that tho Au-
custa tariff will be used to that place on and aftea
the 18th instant. This, SAYS the Pdenir wilsbe;
gratifying intelligence to our merchants, who have
foralength OF time ecomplained-and very justly
tuo--of the serious disadvantage under which they
Iabored, from the great discrimination in the
freight charges on goods, between Charleston and
Aignsts; and. the former city and Columbia
nearly fifty per- cent. Mr.. BoLL1N, it is said, has
lnbored faithfullyto have this change effected. We
are informed that, under the new tariff, goods can
be- brought to Columbia uia Charleston at lower
rates than by any other route.
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STATE NEWS.

Moi w. W. Herbert has retired from The cdito-
rial charge of the Fairfield Ncps and Hcrala. His
views upon Reconstruction were too Radical for
tbc subscribers, who threatened to Withdraw their
support.
The Abbevillc Banner states that Mr.. II. c.
Belcher has been released from Castle Pinckney,
where he had been consigned by the military au
thorites, and required to perform hard labor.
His offence does not appear, but occasioned by
personal difficulty we believe, with another citi-
zen.
The Grccnville Mountaineer learns that the In
tcndant and Wardens of that town, whose term ex-
pired on the 9th inst, are to continue in Office
until further orders.
The Edgeield AduertiSer records the death of
Vim. Gregg Esq, of Granitcvillc the founder Of
extensive factories, public spirited citizen, and
highly esteemed genteman- The same paper
notices the death of Samuel Brooks, Esq, and Da-
vid Crane, two we'll known citizens of that vicinity
Also, the death of Capt. R. Augustus Tonpkins, q
native of Edgefeld, and gallant soldier of the
slost cause" lie died at Galveston, Texas of yel-
low fever.
The Ncwbcrry Herald says that much sickness
prevails in that District principally chills and fc-
yer. Typhoid, bilious and congestive fevers are
also prevalent The mortality is not great, when
compared with the number sick
Gen. Candy, the new commanaaW Of the Second
Military District, will shortly visit the various
posts in his command.
The Abbeville Press says that an unusualamount
| NJ
hood seems exempt from the chills, and in many
cases the sickness has assumed the malignant type
of congcstiye and typhoid fever.
An order has been issued establishing o Provost
Court at Darlington, for the Districts of Williams
burg, Marion Darlington, Marlboro and Chester
field, to consist of e. A. Law, D. G.. Mcintosh and
r. w. Boyd, Esqs.
Mr.. James Brown, of Columbia; has been ap-
pointed United States Commissioner for the judi
cial District of South Carolina.
Patrick Clifford, convicted of horse-stealing at
the foil term Of Pickens Court, sentenced 10 be
hung, and afterwards respited- COM
mued to ten years in the penitentiary-has re-
ceived full pardon from the Governor, on condi-
tion that he leaves the State within twenty days,
and does not return in Eve years.
The residence of DR.. John Roach, about three
miles from Columbia, was destroyed by frcon
Tuesday morning last. The bnilding and contents
were entirely consumed, with the exception of o
few articles of clothing. The loss is probably
Covered by insurance.
Perry Durham, convicted of the murder of Thos.
R. Miller in Pickcns District, about one year ago,
and whose sentence was commuted by the Gov
ernor to Imprisonment for life, has been declared
a lunatic, and transferred to the Asylum.
The Georgetown Times records the death Of DR..
Francis S. Parker of typhoid fever, on the llth
inst. Ill was ffty-two years of age.
The Pickcns Courier says that Northern COM
pany is prospecting heavily for gold in the vicinity
of Walhalla, with fair chances of success.
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
WuLIAMsToN LODGE, No. 20, A. F. NJ,
Septembcr 10th, 1867

WlLLIAMST0N LODGE, No ~, n. t. W.,
September 10Th, 1867.
WHEREAS, The Grand Master of the Universe
has been pleased, in his WISDOM to call hence our
esteemed brother, r. BUnnIss KELLEY, who died
in Suwannnee County, Florida, on Saturday, the
25th day of August, 1867, in the 23d year of his
age. Be it therefore,
Resolved, That in the death of Bro. KELLEY, Ma
sonry has lost an exalted member. the social circle
n bright ornament, and the State valued citizen;
and this Lodge viii cherish his memory and emu
late his virtues.
Rcsolpcd, That we tender our sympathcs to his
family in this sad bereavement.
Resolced, That this Preamble and Resolutions be
forwarded to his family, and that they be published
in the Anderson Intettiyencer
Unanimously adopted.
A true extract from the minutes
WARREN D. WILKES, Secretary.
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a. Saturday next is Return Day for this Dis
TIE DAILY CHRONICLE.

This is the name Of newspaper recently cstab-
lished in Columbia, by an association of printers
and published under The name and style of The
Chronicle Publishing Company." We know sew
eral of the gentlemen engaged in this enterprise
and are gladto to perceive that they are energetic
and determined o-merit the patronage of the pub
hc.. The editorials are piquant aud forcible' and
the political tone of the paper is guided alone for
the best interests of the state and not in the wake
of any party. We wish you success and protraclea
existence, gentlemen Any of our friends WISH
ing. to subscribe for the Chronicle, can do SO oy
calling upon us. Terms $500 per annum. DIX
months, $500; three months, $500, and one
month, rs cents.
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FIRST BALE OF coTroN.

The first bale of new cotton brought to this
market was sold by MIR. Moses DEAN, on Saturday
last, to SAMUEL BnowS, r., at III cents, exclusive
of the tax.
'sUnclc MOSES, has had this honor more than
once, in years gone by, and it is said that he dis
tanced oil competitors upon certain OCCASION
by leaving home at midnight and running his team
at n fearful rate 1t is likewise hintcd that ut
carly dawn, on last Saturday, he wns patiently
awaiting the appearance of "buyer'' on the pub
lie square.
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1t can also be proven, that on the same day, he
was reading something 10 some colorcd men, and
when white men approached them, he put the pa
per in his pocket, and said: 'That is about the
sum and substance of it. Meet me at DR.. MILL
fords, and will explain it to YOU"
We'have now proven most conclusvely that he
was at the head of the 'so-called League" and
clhimed 1t for Ms Orn, which the following affda-
Wit will show:
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McDUFFY q SINGLETON.
mark.
Sworn TO and subscribed before me, Sept.
90, 1867. JOHN ". DANIELS,
&C. & EN- OFF. MAD.

He furthermore says that "Hiotte initiated some
eighty odd members that day at DR.. W. ]. Mill
ford's, which is untrue. All that Joined the So
called League went to the swamp, and there re-
ccived East Tennessee in all its glory. He says,
''thcrc was riotous conduct nor disorder at the
meeting. There was some two or three freedmen
that had their guns with thcm--I thought nothing
of it, as it is customary for them TO carry their
guns"
Is it customary for men to wear swords to pub
lie spcaking-retirci in a body to a swamp, and put
out scntinels in time of peace?
The following affidavit will show what their
conduct was:
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STA TIE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, |
Anderson District.

Personally appeared Henson Wright before me,
and on oath deposes that on Friday, the 3Olh day
of August, 1867, while sitting and listening to the
speech of Judge Murray, delivered at Bolton, he
saw Nathan McAlister and Jink Major standing
together few steps from him. They turned off as
if they intended to leave the assembly, when Nc
Alistcrturned back and said TO this deponent, 'If
was you, would tell all my colored friends to
leave here one by one, as they do not intend to
speak anything for your benefit, nor allow you any
Chance" The Rev. Elias Kennedy was sitting on
n seat just in front of this deponcnt, and lie leaned
over and told Kennedy what McAistcr had said to
him. Kennedy did not leave the meeting, but
some time afterwards, Samuel Johnson and this
dcponcnt left and went TO the Hotel; as johnson
and this dcponent were walking to the Hotel, he
told johnson what McAlistcr had said to him.
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NEGRO JURORS.
The following order was issued yesterday:
HEADQUARTERS ID MILITARY D1sTRlcT,
Charleston, S. c., Sept. l3, 1867.

HEADQUARTERS ID MILITARY DIsTRIcT,
Charleston, S. c., Sept. lS, 1861
General Orders No. SO.
Paragraph IL, of General Orders No. 50, dated
May so, 1867, is modified as follows:
All citizens assessed for taxes, and who shall
have paid taxes foNthe current year, and who arc
qualified, and have been, or may be, duly regis
tered as voters are hereby declared qualiflco 10
serve as jurors ..
1t shall be sufficient ground Of challenge 10
the competency of any person drawn Us Z" J0io''
that he has not been duly registered as so'ct.
Such right of challenge may be exercised III oc'il
Of Tho neonle. or of the accused, in all criminal
nJroccedinrs. and by either party in all civil ac-
ticrs and proceedings
ANY requirement of property qualification for
iurors in addition to the qualifications herein pre-
scribed is hereby aorogated.
The Governors of North and South Carolina, re-
spectiyely, are hereby authorized and empowered
to order, if it should be necessary, special terms
of courts, to be held for the purpose of revising
and preparing jury lists, and to provide for sum-
moning and drawing jurors in accordance with the
requirements of this order.
By command of Brevet Maj. Gen. ED. R. S.
CANDY.
LOUIS. v. CAZIARC, Adjt. Gen.
The following is paragraph II. of General Or
ders No. 80:
GAIL citizens assessed for taxes, and who shall
have paid taxes for the current year, are qualified
to serve as jurors. 1t shall be- the duty of the
proper civil officers charged with providing lists of
jurors, to proceed within their several jurisdic-
tions, without delay, and ascertain the names Of
all qualified persons, and place them on the jury
liss, and from such revised lists oil jurors shall be
hereafter summoned, and drawn in the manner re-
quircd by law
Order No. 80 made every person who had paid
the current taxes eligible as juror; Order No.
SO makes eligible only those who have paid taxes
and are qualified and registered voters. Every
person, therefore, in this State, who is disfran-
chised by. Jaw, or who does not rcgster,;will be
ineligible to serve as Mercury.
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STATE or SOUTH C4ROLIN.4, |
anderson District

Personally appeared, W. D. Watson and J. S.
Beatty before me, and made oath, that on or about
the 10Th of August last, they attended public
meeting, held near DR.. Wm j. NIillford's residence
in the District aforesaid, and that MS they ap-
preached the plncc appointed for the public meet
ing, and were about one quarter of mile from The
together in the swamp, and that this crowd of per-
sons had scntnels, armed with guns, between
them and the public highway. They further swear
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that about one hour afterwards, they, with other
citizens, were requested to go down to this crowd,
and request them to return to the stand and hear
another address, and that when within about
seventy-fye yards of the said crowd, they stopped
and called out one of the party and delivered the
invitation, and that they saw Nathan McAlister
with this crowd and that he returned to The stand
with them. W. 3. WATSON,
JAS. S. BEATTY.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, Sept.
1G, 1867. JOHN W. DANIELS,
&C. s. EX. OFF. MAD.
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sHERIFF's. SALE.

By virtue of writ of Fiera Facias to me directed
from the Treasurer of the State. will expose to
sale on Saloday next. at Anderson Court House,
within the usual hours Of sale, the following prop
crty, to wit:
One improved Lot in the town of Anderson, con-
tanning one acre, more or less, adjoining lots Of
F. NJ Morgan, Elias Earle and others. Levied on
as the property of the Blue Ridge Railroad at the
suit of the State for taxes. Terms cash.
One Buggy, levied or as the property of H..J,
knauiT, at the suit of Wm NJ. Belottc and others
Terms cash.
WA1 McGUKIN, SAD
Sept II, 1867 Is
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The Laurcnsvillc Herald says that the corpse of
DR.. James P Knight, who died the day before in
Columbia, was brought to that place on Wedncs-
day last. He was on his way home from Texas,
where he had been for several months, and it is
presumed that he contracted yellow fever while
passing through the sea-board Cities Dr. Knight
was worthy citizen, and highly esteemed
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. f,

Personally appeared McDufy Singleton, col
ored man, before inc, and upon oath, smith that or
the Both of August past, he was at the public
speaking at Bolton, in the aforesaid District, and
that he met Nathan McAlistcr bctwccntlc railroad
and hotel at Bolton, and that the said Nathan Nc
Aliser told him that he had League in the lowe,
part of this District and asked him to come down
on Saturday, at 5 o'clock.
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PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

TIE partnership of KENNEDY & N1cKINNY is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons
due the firm will frd the Accounts and Notes in
the hands of John C. Whitfield, Esq, OF 0. II. T.
McKinny, at the store, for collection.
O. II. p. MCKINNY.
NJ D. KENNEDY.
September 1s, 1867 Is et
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Edward spangler writes from the Dry Tortu
gas, September 9Th, that he is busy, day and night,
making cofins. His fellow prisoner, DR.. Mudd,
(thc post doctor being sick,) is treating yellow
fever very successfully.
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Obltuaru.

DIED, at the residence of her son. Robt NJ.
Anderson, at Chappcll's Depot, Newbcrry District
S. c., on the evening of the l.ith September, 1861
Mrs SUSAN MARTIN ANDERSON, wife Of DR..
George Thomas Anderson in tho 51th year of her
ngc- ;.
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The Spartan says it has been requested to
rive notice that the South Carolina Prcsbytery will
meet in the Presbyterian church of Spartanburg
ON the 2Gth instant at 10 A. NJ. and that full at
tendance is expected, as business of importance
will come before that body.
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SULLIVAN. MATTIS0N S co.
NOTICE..

ALL persons having claims against the Estate of
VIM. Van Wyck, decd, are requested to make out
their accounts in full of all demands up to datc
substantiatc the same according to law, and for
ward them to the undersigned for payment.
ROBERT p. LEE, Executor,
No. Pine Street, n. Y.
Sept 25, 1867 10
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The following afidavits prove what he done at
STATE OF SOUTH C1ROLLNA, !
Anderson District.

Personally appeared before me, E. j. Major, and
male oath, that on the goth day of August last, he
saw Nathan McAlister at the public speaking at
Bolton, in conversation with Henson colored
man, and that after this interview the said Nathan
McAlister told him. the said deponent, that lie had
advised the aforesaid Henson to speak to his col
ored friends and get them to leave, one by one and
20 to themselves, as they would have no showing
there. Z. j: MAJOR.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, Sept
16, 1907. JOHN W. DANIELS,
&C. g. EX. OFF. MAD.
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sZ1rE or SOUTH clRoLLN.a.

-InderS0h U'SUlct
Personally appeared ]. S. Beatty before me, and
made oath, that on or about the fifteenth day of
August last, lie heard Nathan McAlister gay to
some colorcd men ''to meet him at Doctor Mill
fords on next Monday 10Th instant.
JAS s. BEATTY.
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Executors Sale.

WILL be sold at Anderson C. H., on Saleday in
October next, the s.Hal" tract of land, belonging
to the Estate of the late COL D. A. Ledbetter, con-
tanning COS acres lying the Blue Ridge Railroad,
near Pcrryvlc-al forest land, well timbered.
Also the Gray Place, n valuable grain and cot
ton farm, near Townville containing 1914 acres,
more or less, adjoining lands of John Coats, J. p
Harris and others.
Terms made known on day Of SALE
JOSEPH N. BROWN, Executor:
Sept. II, 1867. 14-2t
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FOUND.

ON Saturday last, near the public square, a Bunch
of KEYS. which the owner can have, on application
Mt this office, by paying for this advertisement.
Sept %, 1857 Is
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CLOTHING And CLOTH DEPARTMENT.

Vest Cashmere Goats Pants and Vest Satne Coats Pants
Beaver Pants and Ves Tweed Coats
Beaver Tweed jeans Coth Union
Cashmere, &c Flannel for mems shirts,
and Hats, qalty
Boots and Shoes styles qualities ladies' gents Misses and boys
low prices and
complete Findings French Calf Skins Zip Skins Hem
Nails Rve Avis
and HATS Rap Hammers Brisles Measure Straps, Knives
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Sworn 10 and subscribed before me,
Sept. IL, 1861.
JOHN w. DANIELS, c.c.& Ex. OFF. MAD.
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The celebrated Bcys style HOOP SKIRTsthe Empress
Popular Trail, Duplex ~ large lou Oh 10"
priced Skirts
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-07-13
Belle Boyd.

This lady, says lhe Marunshurg Neio
Era. VITO acquired world wide feE uta-
non during ihe lsle war, as the "Conied-
.ratr HeIOIne,' and who has been So
,uruing in our midst during The past ie"
months, will leave shortly Iu ill number
Of engagements in lhe theatres ol The east
ern aud western cites. She IL ye'' rs II
were, BuyItisle in The hIstrlonic arr, bul
We doubt not, Judging from The opinions
of the English press on her debW IN that
country. is possessed of all the requisites
necessary TO success in The arduuuS pro-
(e,S,on she has chosen. We append The
,olIuuing. taken rom number OF notices
by the European journals:
THEATRE ROYAL.-DhSs BtHe
Bond. the "Con(ederais Heroine On
Monday night, MISS Belle Boyd "!he
Confederate Heroine" made her df6"i
A ultima in rubiu's excellent old CON
edy of "rne Honey All the ac'
TONS Of her handsome figure are certainly
marked by dashing grace that forms one
minor attraction. Her performance Is
aided hy facial expression. and her voice
is sufficiently strong. capable OF swee,
mnduIariou. The sI'ry OF the admired
piece in which the dtbuiGnfe appeared is
already preuy we'll known and does not
require detailed repetition. She 3 n0'
an elocuionist of medIocrily, and she Ire
ouenily reads with taste and Tue feeling.
.ast night Miss Boyd esssyed the more
ardunus role Of tragedy IN "R0meo and
Juliet" character stIurtIng great scope
for ,he display Of womsnly passion Her
performance of Juliet on this occasion
" as remark able one, aud promi"sd even
more, much more, than was txhisi'ed. IL
uss impui>ive, spontaneous, aud glowing
aItnprIher in UNISON with the character
that Shsksrere has drawn, her youth and
beauty making the portrait slIIl more
faithful. Three several calls before Ihe
curtain showed that the audience iully
appreciated lhe efforts Of The young &C.
Glasgow Journal.
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Daniel Webster.

Daniel Webster, in one Of his noble
hsrsbcues. thus referred 10 The terrible
mislorune Of The overthrow Of Consiitu.
,ionsl liberty. We hope those who are
so ready to acQuiesce IN 1t as thing &C.
compll,hed, viii read what "the Great
Expounder says, and their virtues Teriv.
ed i:
"Other misforiunes may be borne, or
their effects overcome. II war should
sweep our commerce from The ocean, an.
other generation may renew II; 1t lex
hsus, our treasury, lulure industry msy
repIenish it; if il desolaIe and lay waste
our fields. slill, uhder new cultivation,
they will grow green again, and riPen to
(urnre hsrvesis. 1t were but rifle, even
if the wells of yonder capitol were to
rrumble. lis lofty pillars should taIi. and
its gorgeous decorations be covered by
the dust of the valley.
"Al these nigh be rebnih. Bot who
shall RET ons,rucl the fabric Of demolished
government! WHO shall rear again the
well proPorrioned columns of CoN'"'u'
,ional liberty Who shall frame 'ogelh'
er the skiliul architecture which unIles
National Sovereignty with State Rights,
individual security and public prosPrHIy!
Now, if these columns shall i0ll, lhey
will be reared not again. Like The To-
hseum and Psrlhenon, they viii be des-
lned 10 a melancholy, mournlul 'mmor'
lslily. Bnierer tears, however, will TO"
over them than were ever shed Oh the
monuments of he Roman or Grecian Art,
for lhry will be the remnants OF more
plor Gus ,edIfce rhan Greece or Rome eV-
rr saw,the edlfce OF Constitutional Amer
lean liberty"