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FSr Me .:a,irrseM Miriii;gsa;sr.
JOHN THE DEMOCRATIC cLoE.


If yo;. Leions to that party manifest it tas T:any
Lavc done recently hy attaching yourselves TO a
Democratic clab. Let yourligl' shine i,. others
may sec your good works, ani be bene:li;cl b.
tholn'
A goodly number of The citizens arorn'' Trashy
Creek Precinct met ON Tuesday, ID inst. TO cast
their ballots for District officers: hut owing 10
some misunderstanding amongst the officials or
some other cause, probably not being able to OBJ
tain managers, that could CT would take the iron
clad, We were disappointed 1t was then suggested
by some Of the citizens TO organize n Democratic
club TO be known as the Brnshy Creek Democratic
club, which was agreed TO by nearly MI present.
Wm D. Si,.on, E-,l., was called to the Chair, and
read the Constitution, which had been previously
prcnarcd Col YIN. S. Pickcns was then called
upon 10 address the citizens upon their duty, and
the Importance Of organizing and attaching them
selves TO such n club.
We will not trouble you, Mr.. Editor, with the en-
tire speech, which was very lengthy, but suffice it to
say the arguments produced were able, eloquent,
and TO the point, which caused very enthusiastic
meeting All seemed we'll pleased with the able
discourse. think he done himself quite an honor
upon the occnsion. Even the opposite party up
prcciacd his remarks-though there seemed to be
scarcely any opposite parties present. When the
Constitution WIS submitted to the people, it was
signed 10y nearly all, white and colorcd.
After the Colonel had closed his remarks, the
Chairman again read the Constitution, which is
similar to nil other Democratic Constitutions.
The Constitution was then submitted 10 the pco-
pie, which was unanimously adopted and signed
ms said berorc) by nearly all present, with few
exceptions. Only two (colored) think refused to
sign it.
The club at The first meeting number over forty
and fair prospect 10 swell it to over hundred IN
short tine.
After the Constitution was signed, some one
moved that Il Committee Of Five be appointed to
nominate suitable officers to govern the club which
Secretary and an Executive Committee, consisting
of Three.
Abraham Riley Chairman of the Committee
to nominate officers, reported the following nomin-
alton, Wis
Presiant.-W. D. Sitton, Esq.
lice-iresilent-J. =. Sirton and VIM. NJ. Orr.
Sccrefary.-.ohn +. Stone.
Ezccuhre Comminrc.--John Richardson, j. W.
L. Orr, Maj. john Long.
On motion. the above nominations for officers
were confirmed
Adjourned to meet on Saturday, Goth juno, at
8 o'clock.
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-uAsoa1c CELEBRATION AT wALHAI1A.

Phe Masonic fraternity at Walhalla have deter
nained to observe St. Johns Day, Oath of june in
an appropriate manner, and for this purpose have
invited Grand Master ORR and others to deliver
addresses on that occasion. The usual notice from
the committee of arrangements will be found in our
columns to-day. We are authorized to extend an
invitation to members of Hiram Lodge, No. cs,
and Burning Bush Chapter No. 7, to unite in the
contemplated celebration. # application be made
early enough, We have no doubt that President
Haa,fEr7 would take pleasure in affording The Ma
sons in this vicinity on accommodation train on
the 24th provided that o sufficient number Of pas
sengers be obtained. Business engagements will
prevent US from attending, and we can only offer
heartfelt wish for much pleasure and enjoyment
to those more favored, and that the occasion may
rebound to the honor and glory of Masonry, and
to the credit of our Walhalla brethren.
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For tie anderson Mtciiigencer.
CHARLESTON. June u, 1863.

CHARLESTON, June II, lo68
Editor Anderson Atelligenccr-DEAR SIR: The
ladies' in charge of "HowE" for the widows, moth
ers and sisters of our Confederate dead respectfully
enclose Circular, Which contains report of the
condition of the .HoME" fer the past six months,
and beg that you will give it an insertion in your
ionrnal-in order TO inform the citizens of Ander-
son as to the success of Institution IN which all
parts of the State are interested. Our Work not
being confined TO the City, as inmates from other
Districts have been received in the ''lloAE." as
YOU will sec at present. the "IIoME' numbers 81
inmates, and is quite full.
We are, however, sadly in need of funds to carry
ON cur noble work. we would, therefore feel much
indebted would you make un sppcnl for us through
your valuable journal.
Hoping that we DO not ask more at your hands
than you are at leisure to bestow,
am Sir,
Respectfully,
Mrs A. SNOWDEN,
President Widows "HoME,"
Charleston, S. c.
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THE ANDERSON N-JEMocRATIc cLUB--Trs
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

Now that the unity Of the Democratic party in
South Carolina has been accomplished and our
friends everywhere are preparing to make the most
strenuous efforts to carry this State for the Demo
cratic nominee for President-Thoevcr that may
bc-we ere admonished that the actual condition Of
affairs at home does not cvince that degree OF en-
ergy and activity necessary TO inal triumph oi
our principles. We a!lude particularly 10 the Or
ganization known as the ''Anderson Democratic
Club which was formed among ihe first in the
State, and has undoubtedly rendered good service
in its brief career. This club was originally in
landed as forerunner and an example TO our fell
low w-citizens throughout the District and was not
organized upon the basis of O Central Club, hav-
ing power and authority TO act for the people gen.
orally Its suggestions, however, received ia
vorable consideration among all classes, and ts
action has been endorsed in every instance. Other
clubs have organized in almost every section of
the District and in this way the original intcn-
tion of the Anderson Club has been fully accom-
plished.
But what are the facts now? The immediate,
pressing necessity which stimulated action in the
FIRST instance mas passed away, it is true, and yet
there is greater need in the future for combined,
earnest effort than at any period hitherto. The
Anderson club of course, expects to aid in the
good work, but its present organization does not
warrant the same exercise of authority as in the
beginning of our triumphs, and every one must
feel dcicacy in thrusting himself forward us the
spokesman of On entire party when there are SO
many mediums all around TO give expression to its
sentiments In other words, the club at this place,
under present circumstances cannot undertake TO
give direction to party measures, when there are
fifteen clubs IN the District, perhaps organized on
IN equal footing, and as fully empowered TO exer-
else authority Further than this, the Presiden-
tiui contest will soou begin, and it is importan;
that every effort be made to obtain votes for the
Democratic nominee. Advice and counsel from
some quarter will become indispensable. and the
various clubs are deeply interested in having
recognized head from whenceto obtain this advice
This necessity becomes reciprocal, then, and tie
reorganization Of the Anderson Democratic club,
upon the bnsis of central club for the District, is
matter of general Importance.
If our friends agree with the vows here pre-
sentsd so briefly, and recognize the necessity for
united, digent and concerted action, we sincerely
trust t:.! Ibis agreement will be manifested in
practical manners and liz tie event that cur hon.
ored President Sccs proper to call meeting at an
eaeiy day 10 re- organize the club upon perma-
nent foot.ug, that there w.. be full attendance
Of all ueu who 1eci al interest III the perprrug-
tioa~ Of the Democratic thlty .. this pisirlct
luersy anu perreyvruL.- t... alone accomplish
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Far the .f8G,ysor IntelIigencer.

Ma EprgoR Some time since saw in your pa
per the constitution of the Fiat Rock Democratic
Club. The sixth, article reads as follows
.That we win.not rent land, or employ any one
to work the same, who takes part of thecrop as
wages, unless they agree to pay their pro rata
share of the taxes said land, and thus make the
land tax equitable on all who cultivate the same,
or any part thereof"
had hoped, sir, TO see more on tile same SUP
ject from other quarters, but so far we have been
disappointed. 1t is undoubtedly suggestive OF the
wisest and most efficient plan for protection
against Radical aggression and in;quitous legsla-
tion of anything that have seen. You know
that il has been suggested, and pretty well ascer-
iained, that while the Republican party were
moved alone by low vile, despicable purpose to
seek vengeance upon a brave magnanimous, down.
rodden people, yet they would not dare by direct
positive legislation to confscate the lands OF the
South, but would produce, practically, the same
result by plan more insdous, ami but little less
cfecual, which is 10 put tax on real estate SO
burdensome that the owner would be compelled t"
sell at an enormous sacrifice, aud thus not only
support the party in most abominabe and unpre-
cedented extravaganza, but also practically de-
yclop the ss4O acre" idea, which no doubt has been
very cGectual electioneering hobby in some
sections.
Now, cir, the plan suggested in the above arti-
Gle, if generally adopted by all the landholders Of
the State, becomes powerful argument TO the
mind of the voter; and not only so, but will pro-
L., ,o1,; III of fbn
Legislature, which is Of course, but the exponent
of the dominant party. This plan is not intended
to relieve us of taxation, but to place 1t upon n
just and equitable basis. Any system of taxation
is not only wrong in principle, but most pernicous
in its results, which seeks to oppress one portion
of the community for the protection of another.
Let any man who makes his living from the
soil, whclhcr owner or tenant be made practically
to feel his connection with the system of taxation,
md you will thereby produce such diversion
from this favoric scheme of confscation as will
Le decidedly beneficial 10 the country. 1t will
not he denied that every man has right to die
tate the terms on Which his own land shall be cul-
tivated If, then, all should unite upon this prin-
ciple, it would become practically, TO all lntents
and purposes, the law of the land. 1t becomes
bulwark to the landhoder, who is otherwise de-
fenceless. If an cnerous tax should be levied on
the merchant or manufacturer he has the resource
of defence within himself. lie may place such a
profit on his goods as will indemnify him against
all losses, and thereby make the consumer share
with him the burden 0f taxation.
But, sir, have already extended this article
beyond what intended. only desire to call the
attention of the people TO this Flat Rock article,
and suggest that tic various Democratic Clubs Of
the State give it careful consideration.
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13r tie Andrrson hteHigrncer.
P1EEcEroWN DEMocRATIc CLUB.

According to previcns arrangement the Pierce
town Democratic Club met at Wilson'S lanyard
on Saturday, 9th inst. After appropriate remarks
from DR.. Gaillard and Col. W. 3. Pickens, the
constitution was read, and an opportunity offered
for enrolment, when twcnty-four enrolled their
names.
The Club then appointed a committee for the pur-
pose of nominating permanent officers, which COM
mittee reported as follows:
Pres,deat.-Dr C. J.. Gaillard
IIce Preyidents.-W. Duckworth and j. Jamison
Secrctary.-F. g. Carpenter.
Erecuiive Committee DR.. John Hopkins, r. II.
Anderson, John Harper, Elijah Owen, and NJ. B.
Williams.
Tho above nominations were unanimously con-
frmcd by the Club.
On motion.
Pssolred That this Club adjourn 10 meet at
picrcetown on the first Saturday in July next, at 2
o'clock p. IN.
Pesoired That the proceedings Of this meeting
be published in the Anderson Infe'hgenccr.
C. l.. GAILLARD, Prcs't.
r. G. CArr.yrER, Sec
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aavrrs 1Ep1A RUBBER scRuBBER.

We are Indebted to Messrs. SHARPE & FAINT for
q .ssample copy" of this useful invention, which is
intended to assist housewives in these days OF un
certain and unreliable labor. The scrubber is
very cheap and quite simple in its construction,
and possesses an additional merit of being South
ern invention, manufactured by JonS ALEXANDER
s. Co., Columbia, S. c.. Every household in the
District should be supplied with enc of these arti-
cles, and we are confident that SHARPE FAINT
will take pleasure in keeping full supply until
this has been accomplished.
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mURpER IN KERsHAw DISTRICT.

The following account of the recent murder in
Hcfslaw District is copied from the Camden
Journal:
Solomon G. W. Dill, Representative elect from
This District, together with negro man, named
Ncstcr Ellison, who we understand, had been act
ing in the capacity of guardman for Dill, were
killed at the house Of the latter on Thursday night
last about o'clock, and Mrs. Dill seriously
wounded a. the same time. The particulars, TAR
as have been able to learn theIl are as follows
1t appears that Dill, his wife, y white man by
the name of Taylor and his wife and Ellison were
in D.'s house The first intmation that they had
Of the presence Of any one csc was n shot, which
took effect upon Ellison, who Immediately got up
10 run when he was fccd by another shot. Dill
vas next shot from behind having two buck-slot
through his neck, one of which struck just above
the left ear coming out in the check. Mrs. Dill
was shot in attempting TO escape, her thigh broken
Taylor ran out Of the house soon as the firing
commenced badly frightened, SO badly indeed,
that although lie was in u fence corner
touching the road, and saw two men pass and even
heard them whisper and noticed that they spoke
rapidly, and although the moon was full and not
cloud i'll the sky, he could not tell whether they
we're white or colored.
SO far as we ere informed, there has been very
little excitement: among the negroes in relation to
iHe iHuTuct. 1Hc BcIicTal ueSlTt. cA pTcSScu Dy
them being that every effort should be made TO de-
tect the guilty, but that the innocent should not
suffer.
en Tuesday m inquest was held over the dead
bodies by X. Witherspoon. who rendered the
following verdict: that the parties came 10 their
death from gun shot wounds in the hands Of per-
song to the Jury unknown
On Sunday tho bodies of Dill and Ellison were
brought over to Camden, and funeral services per-
formed in :he colorcd Methodist Church, after
which they were inferred, The former in the white
and the latter in The coored burial ground The
funeral procession was very large one, composed
exclusively OF tlncks.
On Monday afternoon, q detachment of U. S.
Soldiers arrived, the object of whose visit we are
informed is to detect if possible the perpetrators
Of the murder. Arrests have been made of sever
al respectable white men, merely upon suspicion.
We do not know upon what grounds the sus picion
is ba6ed, or what disposition is 10 be made of the
parties arrested, but feel confident not a title of
evidence he produced TO conneei them with The
preparation. Of the deed.
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For the Aaderson lnteN,smcer.
bEAR CREEK DEMOCRATIC CLUB.

A meeting of the citizens of the vicinity was
held at Clinkscacs Mills on Saturday, the 18th of
June, for the purpose Of forming Democratic
Club.
On motion of Mike McGee tho meeting was or
ganized by calling Col. John Martin to the Chair,
and c. C. Reed to act rs Secretary.
On invitation, Col. W. D.. Wilkes addressed The
meeting, giving short sketch of the history Of the
Democratic party, and showing the necessity Of
organization
a Committee of Five was then appointed 10
nominate suitable persons for permanent officers
of The club. The following being nominated, were
unanimously elected:
Presdcnt-Col. John Martin.
Flee Ice-Ircalents-Reuben Clnkscales, James A.
Drake and Mike McGce.
Sccretary-C. G. Reed
Trca.urer.--Thos. Hanks.
Errcnhre Committee W. Parker NJ. r. Free
man and J. F. Cowan.
A constitution similar to those of other clubs
was adopted. On motion, it was
Resolred, That The Bear Creek Democratic club
hold lis regular stated meetings at 4. Clnkscales
Mills on Saturday, before the I'd Sabbath in each
month, at o'clock, p. m.
On motion of Mike McGes, the Editor of the An
derson Infellycnccr was requested TO publish the
proceedings Of the Bear Creek club
The meeting then adjourned
JctIE Mt:T..E. PrcsiGon.
n Drrp c.,
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Special Notifes.
Masonic CeIebratio1r.

THE Members of the Wahalla Chapter and
Blue Ridge Lodge will have CELEBRATION on
WEDNESDAY, the 24th of June, instant, St.
Johns Day. Grand Master Orr is expected to be
present on that day, with other distinguished gen.
.lcmen of the Fraternity, who will deliver Ad-.
dresses Companions and Brethren are invited to-.
be present and participate in the festivities of the
day The public arc also invited. sumptuous
DINNER will be prepared for the occasion by the,
Ladies, the proceeds of which will be applied TO
the Methodist E. Church, South, at this place.
C. C. LANGSTON,
Chm'n Committee of Arrangements.
Walhall., June 10, 1868 52-2
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TO Cousumptiyes.

Tic Rev Edward \. Wilson will 90, free OF
CHARGE 10 a;i Nilo ,icS.rc it, The prescription with
tho directions iur making and using the simple
remedy hy wlc:' he was cured Of j lang atfccliun,
anil tina; dread disease Consumption. His only
object is to hrnefi the afflicted an he hopes every
sufferer will try this prescription, as it will cast
them nothing, and may prove blessing. Please
address REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
No lC5Sou,h Second ST Williamsburg, n. Y.
SOM; IS 1871 Ii
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The C0TFEDERATE DEAD At ANT1ETAM.
We find the following resolution. passed at re-
cent meeting of the trustees of the Antieiam Ma
tional Cemetery. in several Of our exchanges, and
take pleasure in presenting tile same before our
people:
Rcsolrcd, Tina. committee of three bcappoint-
cd to take such steps rs may be deemed necessary
for the purchase and inclosing ofadditiona ground
adjoining the present Cemetery for the purpose OF
intcrrng the cunfcdr'.tc dead therein IN accord
oncc with the letter or the Jaw of Maryland in
cooperating the Aniictam National Cemetery, and
the Southern States are Hereby invited TO make
the necessary appropriations in aid OF tho pro-
posed object with the view that all Confederate
dead buried upon the soil of Maryland may he re-
moved to said ground for inierment. The fore
going is offered aud has been adopted in the spirit
cf comfy of States.
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MISTAKEN.

The GreenYille Mou,tair,esr states that "combi-
nation ticket" was run in Anderson, and seems 10
be under the impression that such ticket was
successful This is o mistake and we make the
correction for several reasons, unnecessary to men
ton. The regular Democratic ticket was elected
throughout, and there vas no combination except
so far as the Radical party put out another ticket,
composed entirely Of Democrats and got deiea'eo
By a escombination" of true, genuine Democracy
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ERRORS OF YOUTH.

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this desirable result and we want every man to
appreciate the fact that his own efforts are abso-
luiely necessary. Tho people generally have
come up manfrlly to their duty heretofore, and we
know that the future will require at their hands
similar devotion. Are we prepared to render that
devotion whenever called upon, and make every
needful sacrifice for the general good
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CoRRECTIGN.

An orror occurred last week in changing the
date for the next regular meeting of Bolton Lodge
which will lie held on Thursday. the I'd of July,
instead of The 4th, as crrcncously printed.
In this connection, We will state that the time of
meeting of Hiram Lodge, No. is. has again been
changed, snl! that regular meetings will hereafter
tlnc place Gil tic sccoul Monday night ia every
mon.i4
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Belton Lodge, No. =, A.. F.. M, U. D.
REGULAR CoMMUNICATIeN OF BELTON
LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room at Belton,
S. G., ON THURSDAY, July ID, 1868, at 10
o'clock a. NJ. Brethren will take due notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
By order Of the w. NJ.
WARREN D. WILKES, Sec
June TO- 1868 81
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TIE MILl~ARY VS.. THE PRESS.

MoNTGoMERy, june J..
Oh the 9th of Jan" paper in this city contained
Tie following paragraph:
Wc are rr1i;csic!hy soldiers on duty al this place
to safe i..at nj Tie niger cirnct-hag aul scala
wac meeting. held a; The carioc on Saturday night.
;,,a so.ers gave three gro"nS for Gram. three
cheers tnr Met cl!c!:an ana i'rcc cheers for Andrew
johnson. they n,rrc given up by the soldicrs with
4 Hearty g0a,: wil. and rolled from the capro! To
the aytesian basis Nc are also requested by the
soldiers to safe. that any assertion contrary 10
His is Il base iliseiloo These soldiers say thcy
are white ;ne;l and have No lore FOR carpe-baggcrs
and scalaw..sS
In consequence Of tlic above the following order
which appeared Yesterday, has been issued by Gen.
Shepherd, commanding the Sub district Of Ala
bama:
HfApQr ,nTxrs S:r-Drsr.. of ALABAMA,
MONTGOMERY, Ala, June 6, 1868.
Gtrfrai Orders No. -
The issue of the Montgomery .ddrer'iser, Of yes
tcrlay, contains Il statement; which, il in the
slightes, degree true. deserves the reprobaton of
every rigIt-min:lcl scll;er in this subr!;strict.
The statement alluded to applands, incites and
stimulates soldiers 10 nsubor,iination anu disgrace.
by the publication that some have uttered gronns
against tic General OF our army 10 whom the coun-
try has awarded such commission for his pre-
eminent service i'll supprcssing rebellion, aimed
at the destruction Of our Republic and freedom as
people The soldiers in this sub-dstrict are
therefore assured that it is plain duty to rebuke,
in becoming manner, every effort made by the
publishers OF newspapers. or by other individuals
tcndiag TO inc.c dsgrnceful acts and nsubordina-
ton, and also to abstain from any expression of po
litical opinion as 10 persons or parties. Thus may
soldiers make manifest that they are merilorious
and incapable of being led astray by the evil mind
cd, and last of NIL by those who have caused the
pail of death to cover million soldiers.
by order of Co!onc! and Iircvct Brgadier General
c. l.. SHEPHERD
W. T. HAnrz Brcvet Major. General us.A., A.A.c.