The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-04-08

LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF.

THAxKs.-We: have received By mail from D.
BLEcKLEY, of the firm Of BLrcKLEr & EvIss,
late and interesting copy of the New YORK h0r'a.
MIR. B. is now in New York, purchasing Spring
supply, and we presume will make known to our
readers upon his return the result Of his visit.
SOUTHERN MANUrAcrUREs.-Ever day we dis
cover new evidences of the rapid increase of the
manufacturing interests of the South. To-Day
the Intellqencsr contains the card OF MIR. Z. r.
ToALE, of Charleston. an extensive manufacturer
Of Sashes, Blinds, Doors and House Trimmings OF
every description.
ssAbEpAY.--T attendance on Monday last-vas
rather larger than we expected at this season OF
the year. One tract of land, cOntaining2i7 acres,
more or less, in The neighborhOOd of5Pendletors
xas sold blythe Clerlsspnler decres of Courts
and brought the sum of Sl,575. The Sheriff
offered no property, as the cases advertised were
either compromised or continued by the parties
AS usual, there was some evidence that "sperrits"
was afoat and sloshing around generally.
Ku KLuxnD. The mystery has been solved, and
there is no longer any doubt as to theexstence Of
the Ku Klux in our midst. The &. K. 8 are bold
enough too, for they advertise their whereabouts,
and seek to be known and read of all men. The
former yeit-known: stand of ENaLAND, BLEcKLEY
& Co.. northwest c6rntr Of The public square, is
their rendezvous, and the meetings are held in
OPEN daylight from "early morn to dewy eve"
and longer if necessary. For particulars, read
the advertisement of KEGS; & KING, in another
column.
New GooDs-We take pleasure in calling the
attention of our readersto the: fact that Messrs.
JAR. SsirrHE& Son: at McCully's Corner, have re-
ceived we'll selected stock of gentlemen's goods
for spring and summer wear. The ladies will
likewise find e1 ASSORTMENT Of goods suited tOtheir
wants. The tailoring establishment is under the
personal supervision of the senior member OF the
firm, and his long established reputation lisa guar
antee thatlall work entrusted to them will give
perfect satisfaction We commend these gentle
men to the public, knowing-that every confidence
may be placed in their integrity and fair dealing
MAGIC AND Observation-Disclosures st
MAuR, the famous ventriloquist and magician has
visited our village, and gave of his choice en-
tertainments in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday
evening lass He was greeted with full house,
and the large, crowd was kept.in bissful enjoyment
throughout the evening. His powers of ventrilo-
ouism are certainly remarkable, while his magic
performances aud delightful illusions are worthy
of the appreciation so frequently manifested by
those present. ST. MAuR is n native Virginian,
we believe, and q gallant Confederate soldier We
trust that he will make another visit to Anderson
ere many months elapse.
DEATH OF AN AGED ClrlzEN.-We have TO re-
cord the death of anotaer old and well-known Cit
izen of this county, Col. j. w. NoRkIs, Sr.' who
departed this life at his residence, six miles South
of this place on Friday last, in the 73rd year OF
his age. q Col. NORRIS had amassed large fortune
prior to the war, and still one of the wealth.
est men of this section. He represented Ander-
son District, many years ago, in both branches of
the Legislature, and was defeated for Congress in
lS42 by his coupetitor, DR.. BUTLER, by only
small majority. lie was the candidate of the
Democratic party, and was unsuccessful from the
fact that another member ofthe same party drew
off Several hundred votes for himself. Since the
time mentioned, Col. Norris has kept aloof from
public life, ond devosed his energies to the accu
mutation of worldly goods, in which he was en-
tirely successful He was buried at Roberts
Church on Sunday last.
DELEGATES TO TIE STATE AGRICULTURAL Con-
yEyTIoS.-In accordance with the call published
in our last issue, the Farmers Association met in
the Court House on Monday last. Hon. JAMES L.
ORR, .president of the Association, explained the
object of the meeting, which was to consider the
propriety of sending delegates to the proposed
State Agricultural Convention to be held in Co.
lumbia ON the 2sth inst.
On motion of Mr.. B. F. 5aAyroN, it was re.
resolved that twenty delegates be appointed to
represent this Association in the State Conven
ton. The President was authorized to appoint
the delegates, and named the following gentlemen
J. P-Reed, r. s. Hill, J. A. Hoyt, J. c. Keys,
R. ]. w. McCaun, Dr. w. C. Brown, Rev. A. Rice.
VII. D. Gallard, James Hunter, ]. w. Norris,
jr., W. S, Pickens, D. NJ Watson, R. N. Wright,
F. W. R. Nance Is. F. Crayton, John NJ. Simpson,
A. NJ. Hamilton, DR.. W. L. Broyles, Jesse 2. Nc
Gee and Joseph Provost.
Upon motion, Judge ORR was added to the del
egation. There being no further business. the
Association adjourned to meet on the first Monday
in May, the next regular quarterly meeting.
THE MCPHERSON HOUSE.