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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-02-25
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

The Senate adopted resolution to adjourn sine
d, ON the 25lh instant, but the House refused TO
concur.
A bill to incorporate the Rocky River Baptist
Church in Anderson County has been read n Sec
ond time in the Senate and ordered to be engrossed
The Governor has approved an Act to incorpo-
rate the Wilson's Bridge Company in this county
A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act au-
thorizing additional aid to the Blue Ridge Rail-
road Company" has been introduced into the SEN
ate and referred 10 the Committee on Railroads
The Governor has recommended an appropria-
tion of $4,000 to fit up seventeen rooms in the
New State House for the accommodation of the
General Assembly and public officers.
An Act has passed to regulate the practice of
medicine in this State.
The Charleston Election Bill has passed both
Houses, and will undoubtedly become law. This
provides for the seating of PiLLsBURY and his
friends in the Offices of Mayor and Councilmen.
1t is thought there will be further contest made be
fore the courts by the present incumbents, who
received their appointments from the military.
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MAGAZINES AND PERIODICALS.

We are in receipt of the March number of Cooley $
Ladys Book, filled with choice engravings, and the
freshest and purest reading matter. Among all
the magazines designed for the home circle none is
more welcome and there appears to be no flag
gng to the enterprise and industry Of its veteran
publisher. Published by LOUIS A. Cooley, Phila-
delphia, Pa, at $500 per anuum.
c The Carolina Farmer, monthly magazine, pub
lished at Wilmington, n. c., is new candidate
for public favor. The fourth number, Issued for
February, is before, us and to our typographical
eyes, there is perfect charm in the neatness and
beauty of its mechanical execution. We have not
examined the contents thoroughly, but there is va
riety Of practical subjects treated of, and we doubt
not with ability and fairness Published by WM. H.
BERNARD, editor and proprietor, At $500 year.
Topographic .4doertiser for January has been
received. Published quarterly, at % cents year.
by MAcKELLAR, SMITHS s. JORDAN, Type Founders,
Philadelphia.
We are indebted to WALKER. EVANS s. CoGswELL,
of Charleston, for beautifully boun interleaved
CODY. OF the Southern Almanac for 1869.
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LETTER FROM MIR. CRAWFORD.

The following letter has been handed to us for
publication As successful planter, Mr.. CRAw
FORD has few equals in this section, and anything
emanating from his pen deserves careful attention.
1t will be seen that this letter is in reply to one
addressed TO him for information:
GOLD SPRING, PIcKENs Co., Feb. 9, 1869.
G. W. MILLER, Esq, Anderson c. H., S. c.
Dear Sir: You ask me at what stage Of the crop
do use the sweep plow. Iuse it exclusively, from
the beginning to the end of cultivation. The corn
sweeps are SO 10 SO inches in width, adapted to
the width of the corn rows-fnishng the row with
two burrows. The cotton sweeps flor cotton in
three foot rows are Is to 1S inches in width; the
former are used when the cotton is small-the
latter after it attans q good sizc They
should be made of Swede iron, which is about as
durable rs steel, unless you have good smith,
which is not often the case in the country. The
larger sweeps are made by Mr.. Stephens at Pendle-
ton, and cost, Think S2.25. On the kind ofland
you cultivate, one of good iron with one layer and
several sharpenngs, will answer They should be
kept sharp to do good and easy work.
You say you expect to cultivate cighty-fve acres,
sixty in cotton and twenty-five in corn, with four
horses. If you use these sweeps judiciou'ly, you
can easily dispense with two horses. cultivated
last year seventy acres in cotton (much of through
and hillyl and about the same in with four
mules, and they were idle onethird of the time.
The crop made was thirty-scven bales of cotton.
averaging 420 lbs, and fourteen hundred bushels
of corn. In using this sweep, you should be care
full to have them run perfectly fat, and not run
ming more than one half to one inch deep. They
should have long, keen points, as the point steadies
the plow, and enables you to plow close to the
plants when smal. They will not answer, if
You permit the grass to get ahead of you but there
will be danger of this, as you 60 over the crop SO
|rapidly. plow corn three and four tines-cot-
ton seven or eight times. By the use of these
sweeps you can lessen the horse power fully enc
third and you do not cut the roots of the crops
a very common but absurd practice.
Very respectfully, ]. W. CRAWFORD.
P. ST. have received a good many similar in
quiries to yours, but could not respond to all so
if you think proper, you may send the sbove letter
10 the editor of the Anderson Intellgrneer.
j. VIC.
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IMPORTANT DECISION.

The Supreme Court of the United States has re-
Gently decided case involving the validity of con-
tracts made payable in gold, and affirming the
validity of oil such contracts. Chief Justice CHASE
delivered the opinion, which was concurred in by
all the members of the Court, except one, and the
cum and substance will be found in the following
extract from the decision:
sIn the absence of any specific contract for the
payment of coin, legal tender notes may be Il
sufficient tender but it is clear the court that
express contracts for the payment of coined dol
lars can only be satisfied by the payment of coined
dollars. They are not debts which may be satisfied
by the tender of Treasury notes"
The constitutonality of the Act of Congress-
making Treasury notes legal tender, was not in
yolved in this case and was therefore not brought
into the Judgment. This decision Of the Supreme
Court seems to have occasioned general satisfaction
throughput the country, and is received as an i'm
portant step towards The resumption ofspecic pay
ments.
The numerous contracts made Immediately after
the surrender payable in coin or its equivalent, in
this section of the country, together with the fact
tha. all such contracts were est6pped by military
interference, will render this decision of the Su
preme Court On important one TO many of our
readers.
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THE eREENv1LLE AND COLUMBIA RAILROAD.

The veto message of the Governor seems to have
occasicued considerable feeling in the Legislature.
His allusion to the lobbying process, and intima-
tions that corrupt L,easures could be put through
by such means, offended the dignity of many
members, and caused his message to be treated
with contumely in the House.
In the Senate, on Tuesday, a lively and inter-
esting debate occurred on the passage of the Act
''re-enacing certain acts lending the name anu
credit Of the State to the Greenville Railroad anu
validating the action of said company therennder'
notwithstanding the objections of the eoVernor'
when it was finally passed by vote OF ~ ayes
to 8 nays.
In the House, on Wednesday, there was little or
no debate. The members, as already stated, were
incensed at the insinuations of his Exceilcncy,
and this feeling was intensified, according to the
correspondent of the Charleston NeTs, by rumor
that the Governor had signed petition recon-
mend the removal of the political disabilities of
Messrs REED and SIMPSON, TWO Democratic MEM
bers elect to Congress. We are unable to say
whether or not there is any truth in the rumor,
but infer that the Executive and Legislative de-
partments must be fast tending towards open rup-
ture when such means are employed to defeat each
other We would be glad to know that Governor
Scorr has laid aside political prejudice, and favor
ed the removal of political disabilities from these
gentlemen who are the chosen servants Of the
people But we think the friends Of the Green
vile Road, regardless of politics, ought not to
have employed such questionable means to get
through this important measure, which is totally
disconnected with any political issue, and is de-
manded by simple justice and equity. We would
prefer to know that there are no grounds for such
on inference, and that other and higher motives
actuated the Legislature.
The veto message was read in the House until
that portion was reached having reference to lobby
influence, when its further reading was objected
10. There was some fl;ibustering on o motion to
dispense with the further reading of the message,
but it was finally adopted by most decided vote.
The question then recurred upon the passage of
the Act, the objections of the Governor to the con-
trary notwithstanding, and on the yeas and nays
being taken, resulted rs follows-ayes, 81 nays,
a. So the Act passed, and is now q law.
II is noticeable that the vote in both Houses was
unusually large, there being more general at
tendance than at any time during the present ses-
sion.
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WHAT'S IN A NAME.

The correspondent of the Charleston Courier, in
almding to the fact that Gov. ScoTr signed peti-
tions recommending Congress to remove the polit-
ieal disabilities OF Hons ]. P. REED and W. D..
srMpsoN, says there were considerable mutterngs
of deep but not loud discomfort am,ng certain par
hes against his Excellency for this action pc
tition was presented in the House for the removal
Of political disabilities of J. B. RiIp' of Pickens
county; whereupon member, under the misap-
prehension that it was the Congressman REED,
moved to lay the petition on the table. When in
formed of his mistake he withdrew his motion.
This is fair sample of the intelligence pervading
that honorable body.
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MEMosIAL TO THE LEGISLATURE.

The following memorial, in relation to matters
of public interest, was adopted by the meeting OF
citizens assembled to organize Township No. l, on
the 18th instant. The suggestions contained are
worthy of consideration by the Legislature, and
we trust they will receive careful attention from
that body:
To The Honorable Senate and House of Representa-:
tires of South Carolina.
Your memorialists, citizens of Anderson county,
in meeting assembled to organize Township No.
in said county, according TO public notice of and
by authority of the County Commissioners, would
respectfully bring 10 the notice of your honorable
body the following difficulties in administering the
law in regard to working the public roads, as at
present constituted in Act No. II.
Whereas, whilst the plan Of working the public
roads and keeping the highways in repair, by tax
alton on property, is practicable. and most bene-
fetal 10 the public interests in densely populated
districts, where the townships are small and the
roads fen in comparison with the population; in q
sparsely settled country, with many roads to keep
in repair, and large numbers Of bridges, it requires
the united exertions Of all classes and conditions
of people, both properly holders and non tax
payers, to keep the public highways in psssable
condition and if, in addition to the support The
government and administration OF the laws, tho
property holders are compelled to keep the high
ways in repair, in the humble opinion of your
memsralists, it will be extremely detrimental to
the best interests and prosperity of your country.
Your memoraliss would therefore, respectfully
petition your honorable body that the law in regard
10 the keeping of the public roads and highways
in repair by taxation property be changed, and
all male residents Of the township, between the ages
of sixteen and fifty years of age, be required 10
perform twelve days labor on the public road in
said township annually or in default of perform
lag the labor SO required by the proper officer,
shall pay for each day lost one dollar in the town
ship treasury exemptions shall be allowed as in
our old road law.
We would also respectfully suggest that each
township be allowed the privilege Of eleciing its
own Magistrate and Constable, and the Office OF
Surveyor of Highways be abolished, and the
Selectmen in addition to their other duties, be re-
quired to perform the duties pertaining to Survey
ors of Highways, or, rs in our former road laws,
performed by Commissioners of Roads and Bridges;
and that the compensation made to the several
officers, Selectmen, Constable and Town Clerk,
shall be One Dollar per day while engaged eIclu-
sively on township duties pertaining to their office
Also, that The time for working The roads be left
| TO the discretion of each township.
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ITEMs+ED1ToRIA1 AND OTHERWISE

- Charles A.. Gambrell, m extensive -four manu-
facturer of Baltimore, is dead.
Six companies of the 9th Infantry, now in
South Carolina, are ordered to Missouri.
- The largest dry goods merchant in New York
sold S43, 3,OOO 900 worth last year.
- The cashier of the Fourth National Bank of
Philadelphia is defaultcr for $4,000, and has
fed the rancho.
- President Johnson has been invited TO deliver
the annual Grafton at the next commencement OF
Davidson College. North Carolina.
- The Arkansas m;litiamen who killed Davis,
near Mound City, were arrested on Monday, tried
on Tuesday, and executed on Wednesday last.
- The pardon Of DR.. Mudd has been placed in
the hands of his wife, and it is expected that he
will be released from Dry Tortugas' next week.
- The Southern Press Association met in Mo-
bile last week. A. R. Lamar, of Georgia, was re-
elected President. F. w. Dawson, ofthe Charleston
Eeu,, is one of the directors.
- Five Tennessee papers have already hoisted
the name of Andrew Johnson the Democratic
candidate for Governor of Tennessee at the August
election.
The constitutional amendment imposes disa-
bilities on not less than one hundred and hfly
thousand persons, and the iron clad test-oath on
some seven or eight millions more.
- In Florida the orange trees are sprouting ont
again and are rapidly recovering from the effects
of the late freeze but the lemon lime, guava and
alligator pears show no signs Of life.
Mr. Colfax, it is said will tender his se,igaa-
ton as Speaker Of the House few days previous to
the 4th of March. Mr.. Pomeroy, of New York,
will doubtless be chosen Speaker pro tenn.
- Gen. Shermans friends have purchased Gen.
Grants house in Washington, including the furni-
ture, and possession will be given on the 5th Of
March.
- The grand jury of Richmond, Va, have in
dicted James Grant for the murder of H. Rves
Pollard, editor of the Southern Opinion. Grant is
now upon trial for the murder.
All managers Of elections, held under mill
ary authority, whs have not yet received their pay
are requested to forward their Post Office addces:
to Col. J. W. NICHOLS, Paymaster U. s. Army
Charleston, S. c.
- 1t appears that Philadelphia has reached suct
degree of civilization that the ''upper ten in
dulge in what are called full dress funerals.
funeral took place there several days since tt
which the friends of the deceased were invited tc
come in full dress suit and white gloves. What
| next?
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DEATH OF MAI. GEORGE MCKNIGHT.

The New Orleans Crescent says: casa Hartz is
dead This sad news will be received with pro-
found sorrow throughout the South, where George
Mcknight we'll known for his geniality, kind
ly nature and where his wit and bonhommie had
won over to him every member of his profession rs
we'll as great number Of citizens in other busi-
noss Asa had been suffering for several years
past of disease of the lungs, which at times
would utterly incapacitale him for business, and
depress his spirits so that he would often alude to
his approaching end lie had justly won the title of
Major in the army of the Gonfederacy, and Was for
several months prisoner of war on Johnson's
Island, where, with the true spirit which moved
him, he organized an amateur dramatic company,
which from time to time gave performances for
the benefit of the hospital of the prison.
zone of his regrets was that his early training
had not included literary pursuits, and yet his wit
and humor in prose and poetry had given him q
certain celebrity, which WINS being improved by
application to literature, until his disease had so
far impaired his faculties that he became mere
wreck. Asa's history as n newspaper editor is the
same as that of many others who were not born
under d lucky star, rs he thought and would often
say
..He was twice husband, having married the
second time Miss Taylor Of Virginia. now living
in this city, whom lie leaves, with several children
to mourn his unlimely loss, for George Mcknight
was only in his thirty- fifth year when he paid the
last tribute 10 mortality"
AInj. McKxIGIIT was native of this State, we
believe, and was known anu beloved by many of
the newspaper fraternity. His poetic effusons
while in prison were extensively copied, and many
On eve has been moistened at reading the "Prson
on Lake Erie," and many another sOftencd and
subdued by ''My Love and l.'
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Tgt TWO LEADING MAGAZINES OF THE
:. SOUTH CONSOLIDATED.

The March number of the Neao Eelectc Mogd-
zine. published at Baltimore, has been received.
We learn from circular accompanying this issue
that the Land NE Lore has been merged into this
magazine, and that Gen. D. H. HILL will remain
an editor and partner in the consolidated maga-
zine, and will have charge of the military depart
ment. In all other respects, there will be no
change in the character of the New Eclectic, which
is an epitome of the best literature OF the age
The terms of the magazine will remain as hereto
fore, S4.oO per annum in advance. Address
TRuMBuLL & &MunDocH, "a Lexington Street, Balti-
more
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Gbe Mlarkets.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY SHARPE FAINT.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY SHARPE FAINT.
ANDERSON. FEBRUARY "a, S69
Cotton more active, at "a to 26; Corn, Sl.10 to
ST 90: Peas, ST.. 90 to S1!c; New Bacon, l6 to 10;
Flour, $12 to $l4.00; Oats, 10 to 30.
BY TUESDAY EVENINGS NAIL.
AUGUSTA Feb Oh, 1869.
Cotton market advancing and holders firm, with
sales of l65 bales-middlings 272 to 272.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 2i., 1869.
Cotton active, and advanced TO 3c.-salcs 900
balcs-mddlngs 2S4 to 2s3 but little offering at
present figures.
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ns~ We return thanks to the Hon. F. A. Saw
YER for copy of the Congregational GLOBE. con-
tanning remarks by that gentleman in the United
States Senate upon bill to provide payment for
certain services rendered by agents Of the Treasu-
ry.Department in the late insurrectiOnary States
where such persons failed to take the oath pre-
ser;bed. Mr. SAWYER favored the BILL and argued
in its behalf.
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THE CHESTER REPORTER.

We have neglected to notice the advent of this
sprightly journal into the newspaper world 1t IS
handsomely printed we'll edited, and destined to
prove success Published by JOHN A. BRADLEY,
ir., and ED. C. McLURE, both gentlemen of abili-
y,senterprise and solid attainments.
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YggnrensaF.

MARRIED, on Thursday, the 18th Feb. 1869,
by Rev. Geo. F. Round, Mr.. BERRY T. MARTIN to
Miss MARY TALLuLAH MePBAlL. the only daugh-
ter of Capt. Peter McPhail, all of Anderson Dis
trict. ~ Printers fee received.
By the same, on Tuesday, 2sth January, Mr.,
- DUNCAN, of Georgia, to- Miss REssceA CAME
MADE, of Pendleton, S. c.
On Thursday, the 18th February, 1852 BY Rev,
Thomas Crimes Mr. r. F. WHITE to Miss s. e.
KING all of Anderson District.
~ Printers fee received
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Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, r. "A, M.
A REGULAR CoNvOCATION OF BURNING
BUSH CHAPTER will be held in the Chapter
Room on MONDAY NIGHT, March l, 1869, at
seven o'clock. Companions will assemble With
cut further notice.
By order of the Me-. .H.'.P.'.
GEORGE MUNRO, Sec.
nsr wrssr COUNCIL, No. 4, Royal and Select
Masters will convene Immediately after the closing
Of the Chapter.
Feb 4. $3.50 ~
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For the Anderson Mteliigencer.

Mr. EDITOR: Are our County Commissioners
alive. and if so, are they alive to their duty !!
We hear that we are divided into Townships; if
so, we ought 10 know it, for whatever may be the
virtues or vices Of the system, we want to know
whether to correct or confirm it.
There has been ample time to lay out the Town
ships. Has it beer done?
Information will obliss many who expect to be
TAX PAYERS.
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THE BARNwELL JOURNAL.

The second number of this paper mas been re-
ceived, and we take pleasure in extending cor
dial welcome TO the new conner. It's outfit is pleas
ing and tasteful. while its columns give evidence
of gres. care and judgment in the editorial con-
troll. Published at Barnwell C. H., by JOHN s.
SHucK, at $500 per annum.
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ns5> Those indebted to late firm of CATER g.
WALTERS will bear in mind the advertisement OF
JOHN WILSON, Esq, who is instructed to issue
upon all unsettled demands within very short
time. Under the present jurisdiction OF hagis-
trates there is great danger of delay in this mat
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AUCTION SALE.

WILL be sold at Anderson C. H. on Monday
next (Saleday) the following property, viz
Four Barrels Rye Whiskey,
One Buggy and four-seated Carriage & harness,
Ore lot Shoes men and womens',
One lot Fancy Hats.
J.B. MCGEE Auctioneer>
Feb 25, 1869 S5 l
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Belton Lodge, No. l3O, A.. f.. NJ.
A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF BELToN
LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room at Bolton,
S. c., on THURSDAY, February Is, 1869, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. Brethren will take due notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
By order of the w.. NJ.
WARREN D. WILKES, See.
JAN 7, 1869 %
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NOTICE.

ALL persons having demands against the Es:-
tate of V. B. King deceased, are requested to-
hand them in Immediately, duly a,tested according
to law; and those indebted to the Estlte are re-
quesed to come forward and make payments to-
the Administrator Immediately, as by so doing
they may save cost.
J. D. KING, Admir-.
Feb 25, 1869 35 81
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pg- Apair of saddle bags have been left at this
office, which the owner can get on rewarding the
finder.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
ANDERSON COUNTY.
Feb 25, 1869

By W. ". Humphreys, Esq.,, Pro. Judge.
WHEREAS, A. L. Cobb made suit to me, to
grant him Letters of Administration Of the Estate.
and effects of James L. Reeee, deceased.
These are therefore TO cite and admonish oil and.
singular the kindred and creditors of the said.
James L. Reece, deceased, that they be and ap-
pear before me- in the Court of Probate, 10 be held
at Anderson Court House on the 18th day Of
March, 1862 at II o'clock in the forenoon, to shew
cause, if any they have why the said Admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this Oath day Of February,
Ammo Domni, 1860.
HUMPHREYS, rJAc
35 2*