The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-08-05
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.
COLUMBIA, August e, 1859.

able faculty of this institutions, Ihe gentlemen
composing the faculty ore men of great learning,
and are identified with the history and interests of
our State. Few men, to great learning, have uni
ted greater earncstness in instructing the young
men of our land. Their names are written upon
thousands of diplomas throughout the country,
and few men are more highly appreciated while
living, would be more deeply deplored in death.
Major C. D. Melton, the Professor of Law, pos
sesses legal talents of the highest order. He is
prominent among the most brilliant men of the
whose names will live in the profession, and their
fame este pcrpctua. There is only one vacancy to
be filled, that of the chair of Chemistry. Profess
sor Sheppard, so long known as an able member
of the faculty of the Charleston College, will, it is
thought, fill the chair. Let the intelligence that
bile nOmen, has passed the breakers and lives, be
proclaimed throughout our State. II is to be
hoped that ere many weeks have passed, the silent
gloom of the old campus will fade before the blaze
of many midnight lamps, and the bell which
hangs so silently now in the moss-covered belfry,
our State, will awake hundreds of students to
prayers to thank their God that they have au op-
portunity of obtaining an education, for without
it "the world with its thrones, empires and wrest
ling Millions" is mere trash, and life iB blank.
If the young men of our State will only move on
in the cause of knowledge with that "indomita-
bic will and undaunting soul' which has charac-
terzed their ancestors in all of their deeds, the
day will not be far distant when the bright sun of
independence and prosperity will burst upon
us with all of its resplendent brilliancy, and at
the name of Carolina in the future, as in the past
the world will bow down in reverence.
1t can be heard daily in all parts Of our State
that the Democrats will carry the Legislature at
the next election in 1870. We soy so by all
means. We must triumph in 1870. We must
elect our men, but our saying so will not make it
so. Our success depends upon the organization
of our party, and the collection of the men and
material for the great struggle at the ballot box in
1870. Our adversaries are evidently vide awake,
and in the last twenty days numbers Of their lead
ers from all parts of the State have been seen at
our capital. Some important change is going on
in their ranks. 1t is thought by many that the
Union League is disappearing before the Grand
Army of the Republic. The Radicals are un-
doubtedly making preparations for the campaign
of 10 They are in power, and like uultures
feasting upon the very vitals of our oppressed
State. What can we do? Brave men, honest
men, want 10 know what can be done to ward off
the dangers which surround them Everything is
contained in the one word, WORK. Leaders of the
Democracy must get to their work before it is too
late. Let our committees be formed let our ban
ners float at every cross-road |; let the heavens
ring with the songs of peace, democracy and pu-
rty let our documents be printed and circulated,
and let the roll of the Democrats number thou
sands
If the work, of organization is thoroughly car
red on, and more action and less talk. there will
be no doubt as to the triumph of the Democratic
party in 1870.
The Chinese question is exciting much interest
in our city. Some think the immigration of Chi
nese among US an idle dream, while others are in
clined to believe that the importation of 10000
into the State will sweep away the negro, and
with him radicalism and its baneful effects. The
Chinese laborer is content with the earning of
three cents day at home. They 1.-Two happily on
rats and rice. They are industrious and docile,
can be beaten and will not resent but will stab in
the dark. They have no fears of death, and
doubtless would make bloody Ku Kluxes. They
i bot NH
tleman just on from Mississippi, and now in our
city, says farmer in that State had 6. number in
his employment, and went to his field one day to
give them some instruction, and they run him out
of the field.
The grand eclipse to take place on this continent
on Saturday next is subject mrch discussed in
our community. 1t will not be total at Anderson,
but almost so. Commissioners hare been ap-
pointed by the United States authorities to make
observations and take photographs at different
points on the continent.
The spirit of improvement is rapidly making
Columbia more beautiful city thln the one of
1865. She has ceased TO slumber amid her ruins,
and within her walls can be heard the mighty
hum of industry. Your humble correspondent,
few evenings since, wandered into Wearn &
Hix's handsome gallery These gentlemen de-
serve great credit. They have added much 10 our
city by the splendid selection of pictures in thsr
gallery. Among the most attractive is ground
porcelain miniature picture of Miss -, of our
city, lovely lady who danced to the admiration
of all at the late Commencement Ball, and from
her brilliant conversation, sparkling with the gems
of fine mind, grace and beauty, was declared to
be the belle of the memorable occasion. Another
picture which rivets the attention Of visitors, is
the pearl miniature photograph Of Miss -, IN
acknowledged beauty amid the highlands Of Caro-
lima. If you are weary, if you are sad, go look
at the blue eyes in that beautiful picture, and you
will be cheered.
Many of our good people are leaving for the va