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AnH1rrEn TO PRACTICE.

The so-called Supreme Court of this State held n
special session last week, and of the most no.
table incidents of that august tribunal was the ad
mission of three negroes to practice law. Wright
Elliott aud Whippcr, brilliant trio, we're duly ad-
mitted to practice, and the proceedings in this
respect are thus chronicled by the correspondent
of the Charleston NeVs:
The admission of three negroes to-day to the
bar of South Carolina is event characteristic Of
the times The Supreme Court which admitted
them was composed Of two Associate Justices
neither of whom has ever been admitted to the bar
of this State and neither of whom, without further
study, could be admitted on an examination before
the Legitimate Supreme Court. One of these
Judges, so-called, is from New York, the other
from Ohio-neither is q citizen of this State e1-
cept under the negro-carpet-bag constitution. So
much for the Judges who admitted them. The
Attorney General who examined them was himself
admitted to the bar to-day on motion, he having
previously been member of the Massachusetts
bar. as for the negroes themselves, have only
their own account. According TO this veracous
authority. ]. j. Wright, Senator frsm Beaufort
has already been admitted to the bar Of Pennsyl-
vnuia. and has nm album with extracts from three
hundred different newspapers, referring to his al
mission, which excited much attention at the time
suppose he must have satlshed the court OIL 1he
truth of this statement, rs he was admitted on mo-
tion without examination. X. H. Elliott, repre-
sentative from Barnwel, says that he attended the
Massachusetts Law School for two years, then en-
tered the volunteer service At the close of tho
war he went back TO Massachusetts, and read law
nine months, and at the end OF three more would
have been admitted to the bnr, but came down
South and was thus prevented from being admit
ted w. j. Whpper representative from Beau
fort, was before the war in lawyers office in De-
troit Michigan, but, whether as office boy, clerk
or student / do not rccollect. When he COM
menccd practice in the Provost Courts Of this State
after tho war, he was very green, but he has i'm
proved greatly, and gets along tolcrably we'll as
chairman of the Judiciary Committee Of the House
All these men nrc full blouded negroes, with black
skins, thick lips and wooly heads, and yet, in
justice to them, must say that believe they are
rs good lawyers as at least one of the judges who
admitted them; and certainly any ono Of them can
make better speech than either of the judges.
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DEATH OF AN GID CITIZEN.

va aTe panied TO record The death Of Captain
WILLIAM NEvirr. an aged and highly respectable
citizen of this District which sad event occurred
atbis residence near tins village Monday. last.
after an illness of only a few days. lie was a na-
i've Of Maryland and elnigrated when quite young
10 Fairfield District. in this State, where he mar
ried and continueilio reside for many years. lie
came to- this District some thirty years ago, and
mas always been greatly esteemed as citizen OF
upright character and honest failhfulness TO So
ciety. He was a deacon ef tho Baptist Church at
the time Of his death aud for many years previous,
and had been member Of that denomination for
more than half century. lie commandela CON-
pany in the war of 1912. and was stationed some
where on the coast, we believe After a long life
of usefulness and honor with numerous line of
descendants to mourn his departure from this
world, he has been gathered to his futllers and is
now ENJOYING the rest that remains for The finally
faithful. We are informed that this aged patriarch
has often expressed desire, of late to witness the
country once more at peace and with this excep-
tion, WAS perfectly resigned TO death. His illness
vas OF short duration, und only three days before
being called to,the realities Of an eternal world,
he was engaged in the ordinary duties of life. lie
was nearly eighty five years old, and was regular
in attendance upon divine worship, up to the Sab
bath before the illness which terminated Lis career
upon earth.
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THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE.

TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
1t was referred to the State Central Executive
Committee, by the late Democratic Convention, to
inquire into the disabilities imposed by reason Of
the war; upon n portion of our people, restraining
them from. the exercise of the elective franchise in
South Carolina; and to publish the conclusion at
taincd, for the information of the people of the
State The committee, in the discharge of that
duty, announce that they have examined the sub
ject, and beg to state:
l. That no such disabilities now exist by or
under the Acts of Congress, known MS the Recon
strucion Act, the State having been officially de-
clared to be in the Union.
q That no such disabilities exist under the go
called amendment, known as the fourteenth amend
msnt to the Constitution of the United States, the
disabilities therein expressed having reference to
Office holding and not to voting
g. That no such disabilities exist BY the So
called State Constitution of 1868, under which it
is claimed that the State has been reconstructed
and restored to. the Union
Tho undersigned therefore, announce that no
such disabilities exist by force of any law, sup
posed law, or authority whniever; and they urge
their hitherto disfranchsed fellow-ciizens, in
every part Of the State, to exercise their right to
vote st the coming election for President and Vice
President of which right they have been so long
deprived by Military p99Ser. BY order of the
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
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BUSINESS: II ANDERSON.

: We are glad to chronicle the fact that Business
in Anderson has, revived considerably during the
past week The merchants are, now receiving
their fall andzwnter supplies, and will doubtless
inform the public of the particular attractions they
have on hand. The farmers are bringing forward
their cutton, and although prices have been some
what depressed, good figures are realized Alto
gether. the prospect is by no means gloomy, aud
we trust that steady and increasing business is
in store for our enterprising people.
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For the Anderson Mteliigencer.

PENDLEToN, s. c., Sept. 26, 1868.
FRIEND HoYr The Essay Grasses by C. W..
Howard, of Kingston, Ga. first published in the
Southern Culivato7, in 1858, think, and pub
lslied in the Farmer and Planter, June and July
numbers 1858, which you offered to lay before the
readers of the Itelgencer, if copy could be fur
nished you-will probably appear again in tie
October number of the Culhrator. The members
of the Anderson Agricultural Society desiring more
light on the subject of grasses adapted to the
South than they will probably obtain from any
other source would do well to forward their names
and subscription, 1.-TWO dollars only, to the editors
for this excellent work, which should be sustained
by every farmer planter, gardener and housc-kecp
er in the South
Truly yours, S.
I'VE heartily endorse the praise bestowed by
friend s." upon that valuable farm Hillary,
the Southern Cultirator And we desire further to
say, that We will take pleasure in forwarding the
names of subscribers, 81 so per annum, provided
always that the person or persons are yearly sub
scribers to the Intelgencer. In other words. both
papers will be sent for $500 per annum, on re-
ceipt of the money at this Office
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PROVIDENCE cAmpeaoUND.

We are in recsipt of short communication from
an esteemed friend in the neighborhood of Preyi-
dence, inviting COT r. S. HlLLto address the peo-
pie that vicinity poitioatopics at such time
as he may deem proper TO designate through these
columns, The absence Of Col. u. from the Dis
tric, at the present time prevents an appointment
being made for ehis week, and we respectfully sug
gest thnt our friends in that neighborhood should
consult wish the. canyassers on next Monday at
this place, and arrange for the meeting. 1t is
hoped that there will be series of meetings, in
every section of the District and Providence ought
10 be included in the series.
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CIRCUIT Judges.

On Friday last, the resignation of D. T. CoRBIS,
recently elected Judge of the First Circuit was
rendered. No explanation given of this action
the part of this rapaeious carpet bagger, and it
is only surmsed that he has awakened just now to
the heavy responsibilities of official position, being
still the fortunate incumbent of four or five other
positions.
The vacancy occasioned by the declinntion of G.
W. WILLIAMS. Esq, of York, to accept the Judge
ship of the Sixth Circuit, ha, been filled by the
election of W. NJ. THOMAS, of Greenville. The
correspondent of the Charleston Nems ventilates
that gentleman and the manner of his election in
the following terms:
The election of W. NJ. Thomas, of Grcenvillc, 10
bc Circuit Judge of the Sixth District, was n move
of desperation on the part of the Legislature The
Office was going begging. Nobody wanted it. One
Judge had already bccu elected and declined to
serve. as far as can learn This Thomas is low
fellow, Of whom his family feel very much ashamed.
He was n commissioner of equity in Greenvic
during the war has al the little dirty cases thnt
can be picked up ut that bar. His talents are
summed up by one who ought 10 know rs roc Ell
preterea; nMH, and lie has been Radical for a
short time. The Republicans did not want him,
and those who knew him best wanie.l him least ;
but there choice, 80 lie was nominated by
The Republican caucus, afler hard fight. Even
then it took two ballots Of the Legislature 10 elect
him. The Democrats voted for Moore, and the
dsgusted Republicans scattered their votes around
loosely, some of them fnlling on men who are
dreadfmly annoyed nj this mark of attention.
Lnngston, the coored Demosthcncs who spoutcd
for the darkics few nights since, received five
votes. Langston has more white blood in his veins
than black, and is man of acknowledged parts
He is Superintendent of Education in the Freed
mems Bureau, and has been admitted to practice
in the Uuitod StatOs Supreme Court.
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District Central Club.

The next regular meeting of the Central Demo-
cratic Club Of Anderson District will be held in
tile Club Koom over Cater & Walters Drug Store,
on Monday next, October 9th, 1868, at II O'Clock,
a. M 1t is earnestly hoped that every Club in the
District will be represented by their delegates,
and that the delegates will assemble promptly at
the hour above indicated. Tho Presidents of the
several Clubs arc also invited to attend this meet
ing, as business of Importance to the Democratic
party of this District will be considered. The
gentlemen appointed as cauvassers for the District
are also requested TO attend this meeting.
JAMES A. HOYT, President.
E. P. EARLE, Secretary.
Sept S0 lS68 Is
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rHa cATERPIAAR AND. ARMY WORM,

IN several sections of the District the caterpillar
and. army worm have made their appearance,
though It is too late to result in much damage to
the cotton crop. Only few farmers report any
injury from these swarming visitors, and many
agree that their appearance will prove beneficial
aiher than otherwise, by stripping the leaves, and
allowing the cotton to open moro rapidly, in ad-
vance OF. the. frost. 1t willb remembered that
these insects appeared in This region last year:
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To the Public.

do hereby certify that have rclinquished all
connection with the organization known as the
Union League, and do declare myself Democrat,
and intend TO identify myself with those who have
always been my friends. The Radical party only
leads us to ruin, and every colored man should
forsakc it, and work for the interests of the peo-
pie with whom We are bound to live.
SAMUEL MAuLDIN, (colored.)
Milford's, Sept. 90, 1868 Is
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Fall and Winter Clothing.

THE undersigned would respectfully inform
their old friends ana customers, and the public
generally. that they are now receiving nice as
sortment of goods in their line such ms
Cloths Black and Fancy cassimares,
Black and Fancy Satinets,
Twceis and vcstings,
All kinds of Trimmings,
Hats and Shoes, n fine assortment,
A small stock of Ready Made Clothing,
Part of our own make, all of which we will sela
as low as can be had in the up-country.
J. r. SMITH s. SON.
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HANDsoME PRESENT.

One lucky star is again in the ascendency, and
those unfortunate editors elsewhere will be poun-
cling down upon us through envy and lamentation
ct their own ill-luck. But this time the generous
folks are distant from Anderson-although, for
that matter something may shortly be expected
from liberal merchants at homeland it's nothing
to eat, drink or wear. In fact and in short, the
Express carrier brought to our sanctum on Mon
day last, FIVE pound bale of Durhams Smoking
Tobacco choicest of oil tile brands, with card
appended from H. BIsHoFF & Co., Chareston,S S. G..
Now, isn't that handsome, ye envious fellows !
Only to think of the curling smoke, in which are
wreathed thoughts of our kind friends and their
mammoth establishment on East Bay, where other
choice and attractive articles are kept by the
wholesale, such as Wines and Liquors, and every
thing in the Grocery line. An old established
house, whose reputation is of the very best, and
whose facilities are unrivallcd and unlimited.
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THE VOTE IN THIS STATE.

The Charleston lNews publishes the following Of
fetal table, showing the number of registered
voters in this State at the time of the last military
registration-the- vote for and against the Consti
tuition in April last and the number of qualified
voters who then refrained from voting. An in
teresting editorial from the News will be found
upon our first page to-day, worthy of especial
perusal in connection with the annexed statement: :
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Assignee's Notice of Appointment,

In the District Court Of the United States
for the District Of South Carolina.
IN THE MATTER OF THOMAS j. pIcKEys, A. BANKRUPT.
TO Whom it may concern.--Thc undersigned
hereby gives notice of his appointment rs As
signee of Thomas J. Pickcns, Of Pcndletdn, in the
County of Anderson, aud State of South Carolina,
within said District, who has been adjudged
Bankrupt upon his own petition by the District
Court of said District.
Dated at Anderson c. H., S. G., the 29.h day of
September, 1868
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GREENWOOD DEMocRAr1c CLUE.

We have been requested by the Secretary of this
Club MIR. JOHN o. DAVIS, to notify the members
AMI all interested that The regular meetings will
hereafter be held on the Grst Saturday utter sale
day in each month.
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GUNS, PISTOLS, &C.,
No. IL Granite Row, Up Stairs,
Over Reese G Mccully's Store.

THE undersigned is now receiving an assort-
mcnl of Guns Pistols, &C., of the latest and most
improved patterns. such as English Single and
Double Barrelled Shot Guns, Colts Pistols and o
variety of approved styles.
Repairing of any kind in the Gunsmith line will
bc promptly attended TO upon reasonable terms.
The public generally are invited to give me a
call, and examine stock and prices.
BENZ. F. WILSON
Sept 80, 1865 Is SIN
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To the Public.

This is to certify that have abandoned all con-
nection with the Union League, and do declare
myself Democrat, and intend in the future TO CO.
operate with those with whom my interests are
identified. ISAAC WILLIAMS.
Aliferd's, Sept. 90, 1868 Is
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New Advertisements.

Want of space prevents any extended reference
to The new advertisements in this issue. Proper
attention will be paid to our generous patrons next
Mnnk
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Assignee's Notice of Appointment

In the District Court of the United States
for the District of South Carolina.
IN THE MATTER OF JOHN PETER BROWN, A BASKRuPT.
To Whom ii Ray Coneern.-The undersigned
hereby gives notice of his appointment as As
sicnee of John Peter Brown, of the county of An
derson, and State Of South Carolina, within said
District, who has been ndjudgcd Bankrupt upon
his own petition by the District Court of said State
Dated at Anderson c. H., S. c., the 29th day of
September, 1868.
JOSEPH N. BROWN, Assignee.
Is
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sPersons indebted to this Office arerequested
10 call and settle. We need money, and intend to
ha7e.it. Bring along your greenbacks on Monday
next. and save fnrther:trouble.
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Notice.

hereby give notice that renounce the Union
League. I have been member for some timc'
and have not been able to see any good in it.
HENRY WILLIAMS, (colored.)
Anderson. Sept. 80, 1868 10
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TAILORING.

We have also in connection with the store. ~
Tailoring Establishment. where work will be put
ND in the very bes, and latest styles and prices to,
suit the times. All work warranted.
J.R.s. SIS
Sept so, 1868 ID
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New Advertisements.
NOTICE.

THE Stockholders and Directors of the Air Line
Railroad Company in South Carolina, are hereby
notified that meeting will be held in this city on
the 4th day of November next for the Transaction
Of important business.
Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 10, 1863 Is
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Assignee's Notice disappointment
In the District Court of the United States
for the District Of South Carolina.

IN rnR MATTER OF B. II. DournIT, A BANKRUPT.
To Whom ii may Coacern.-The undersigned
hereby gives notice Of his appointment as As
sigrce of B. IT. Douthit, of the County Of Andcr
son, and State of South Carolina, within said Dis
trict, who has been adiudgcd Bankrupt upon his
own petition by the District Court of said District.
Dated Mt Anderson C. H., s. C., the 29th day Of
September, 1868.
JOSEPH N. BROWN, Assignee.
liz z
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Special Notiees.
a CARD.

The undersigned, having sold his entire interest
in the Hotel known as the "NIcKERsoN House,
in Columbia, S. c., would take great pleasure in
recommending his friends to continue their pat
ronage to lie new proprietors.
Mr. WRIGHT has had charge of the Hotel for mer
for year past, and will continue to have the en-
tire management, of the Hotel, under the new ar
rangement.
feel assured that the House will maintain its
former reputation as frst-class Hotel.
T. S. NIcKERsoN,
Sept l, 1868 14-1
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= The dead body of negro was found on the
plantation of Mr. Gray, in Laurens District, re
Gently. A jury of inquest nscertnined that the
man came to his death by foul means but COLD
get no clue to the murderers. Subsequent infor-
nation caused the arrest of four negroes, two
males and two females, and they were lodged IN
Jail. No doubt is entertained that the facts Will
be brought 10 light and the guilty parties to Justice
AUGUSTA, September oS.
Cotton market firm; sales $50 bales-middings
22a
CHARLESTON, September %.
Cotton opened quiet, but closed active anu irm-
err sales 42G bacs-middlings 224 to 29'
New York, Sept. 2s.
Cotton firm saleD ,250 bales, at s54
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gutltrsuss a(ntelligeueer.
Wednesday Morning, Sept, 80.

.Qar All papers discontinued at the expiration
Of the time for which they have been paid
R5r No name entered upon the books unless
the money accompanies the order.
nsS- a cross-mark indicates that the subscrip-
ton is about to expire.
ps Specimen copies always sent, upon nppi-
catiDn.
CLUB RATES.
Ten copies for one year, $3.50
Twenty g g .s - 4o.oo
Foreyery cub oftwenty and upwards, the gettser
up ofthe club will be entitled TO either of the fol-
lowing agricultural Journals for one year asa pre-
MUM, viz: Southern Cultiyator,'" .1Amerean
Agricultaris,, p or Farm and Garden" The mon
ey must always accompany the order.
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Burning Bush Chapter, No. Z, r. M.
A REGULAR coNvocATIoN oFzBURNINa
BUSH CHAPTER will be held in the Chapter
Room on MONDAY NIGHT, October g. 1868, at
seven o'clock Companions will assemble with
out further notice.
By order of the E...H..P...
GEORGE MUNRO, SEQ.
Sept 9. 1868 l2
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17

KENTUCKY CHIyALRY.-Thef following
account of the action Of SOME of the rebel
chivalry Of Kentucky, could hardly be.
credited, but for the fact that it comes
from an official source:
1.-The War Department has received
a letter from Breckenridge county, Ken
lucky, giving an account of a most hor-
rible outrage attempted upon the inmates
and friends Of one Of the largest colored
schools in that county. 1t appears that
teacher proposed to have concert and
exhibition On Christmas eve. She was
warned that it could not be permitted.
but refused to believe that the rebels
would carry their threat,into execution.
and went on with her. preparations. The
exhibition was finally held in one of the
-colored churches, which was packed with
the friends of the school and children.
Within few minutes after the exercises
closed, but not until the people had left,
the church was blown to pieces by the
explosion ola key Of powder that had
been placed under the. platform on which
the children were seated, and probably
toached off with slow match. An ex-
plosion during the exhibition would prob.
ably have destroyed the entire audience"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17

Gen. Sheridan won't suit the Demo-
Gratis as Presidential candidate. Wit
ness his instructions to Gen. Burbridge of
Kentucky. He instructed General Bur
bridge that under the military rule "ev-
erybody can be made to stay at home
and mind his or her own business and
if they won't do that, can be sent away
where they won't keep their honest
neighbors in fear of danger, robbery and
insult" Accordingly he added:
Your Military Commanders, Provost
Marshsls, and other agents, may arrest
all males and females who have encour-
aged or harbored guerrillas and robbers,
and you may cause them to be collected
IN Louisville, andwhen you have enough,
say three or'four hundred, will cause
them to be sent down the Mississippi,
through the guerilla gauntlet, and by
sailing ship send them to land where
they may take their niggers and make a
colony, with laws and a future of their
own. If they wont live in peace in such
q garden as Kentucky, why, then we will
kindly send them to another, if not a
better land, and surely this would be a
kindness and Gods blessing to Kentucky"