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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-18
"M odern Domestic Cookery"

Many of our readers are aware that Miss
Theresa G. Brown, of this place, has contem-
plated the publication of a new book upon the
subject of Domestic Cookery, and that pro-
spectus has been recently issued for the purpose
of inducing all persons interested to subscribe
for one or more copies of the work, in advance
of its publication Indeed, to certain extent,
its forthcoming depends upon the number of
subscribers obtained, and we would urge the
friends of the author to make prompt and Wig
orous efforts in aid of the project The first
edition of the work will be governed by the
number of subscribers secured in advance, and
of course an extensive encouragement received
now will enable the author to go forward with
her enterprise at once. We have cursorily ex-
amined the manuscript, and believe that its ar
rangement will tend to simplify many of the
intracacies found in other similar works. Al
though peculiarly adapted to the wants and ne
cessities of Southern households, this work Will
prove invaluable in every locality, and we trust
that it will obtain wide circulation. We copy
notice of the prospectus from the Abbeyille
Press and Banner:
Miss Theresa G. Brown, of Anderson, after a
critical consultation of the most popular au-
thors on the science and practice of Domestic
Cookery, and with the aid of several ladies of
great practical experience, and reputation as
model housewives, proposes to issue from the
press early in the ensuing Fall, a book to be en-
titled Modern Domestic Cookery" 1t is the
design of the work, whilst embracing directions
for the preparation of all the delicacies which
may crafty the taste of the opulent, especially
to adapt itself to the reduced circumstances of
Southern ladies, and to enable them to increase
the comforts and attractions of home by con-
verting the simple materials of ordinary diet
into comparative delicacies and Injuries. The
author has been fattered by the opinion of
friends to whom the work has been submitted,
that it may be made eminently useful to all
classes of the community. The ladies of An
derson have always enjoyed reputation as
model housewives, and especially as profcients
in the science of cookery. This work may be
presumed to embody their collective wis
dom and experience on the subject collec
ted and arranged by one Of eminent taste and
skill The book will be neatly printed octave
of some 200 pages. A subscription list may be
found at our office.
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Militia.

We understand that the colored people are
preparing to organize four companies of State
militia, to fill the quota authorized for this
county. One company is now being organized
for this place and another for Pendleton. 1t is
thought that the remaining companies will be
raised in the Dark Corner and at Williamson,
respectively.
In our judgment, the organization of the
militia in this county is entirely unnecessary,
but we would repeat the suggestion made few
weeks since that the whites subject to militia
duty should form at least two companies and
tender their services to the Governor. Let the
test be made again and again, whether or not
Gov. Scott is determined to reject white COM
panies and accept colored organizations in
every instance. We have right to know to
what extent he will carry out the sentiments of
his Washington speech, in which he declared
that "the Winchester rifle was the best law
for South Carolinians. Does he intend to ap-
ply that odious rule in the present campaign
and have it executed solely by members of the
Union League? Or will he administer the law
as it stands, without respect to party?
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Letter from Gen. Butler.

The following communication appears in the
Columbia papers of last Friday:
Mr.. EDITOR: In the course of the remarks
which have had occasion to make in the pres
ent political campaign, have felt it my duty
to make certain specific charges against Gov.
r. K. Scott. Those charges l have made de-
liberately, and in my own time, and expect to
produce srecifoat ons and proofs.
PENDING these specifications and proofs, q
third party intervenes and makes certain
charges against me. Who this third party is,
do not know, but will say en- passant, for his
consolation, that if his charges against me are
true, and l am the monster which he makes
me have murdered as many colored people as
he pretends have committed the crimes which
he lays to my door; Gov. Scott is very dcre-
lict Governor, else he would have had me ar
rested by his constabulary, tricd convicted,
sentenced and hung. If they are not true, the
author of them is simply liar. Which horn
of the dilemma will Gov Scott select?
But, Mr.. Editor, my charges are made against
Gov. Scott, not against paid editor of news
paper of doubtful responsibility. Why does he
not answer them? His responsibility to the
people of South Carolina is ten-fold greater
than mine; my fight is against him. Will he
meet me on the stump, before the good people
of the State, and reply to them? Will he meet
me in the public prints? challenge him, and
have no idea of allowing him to make his fight
by proxy, either on the stump or through the
press. Very respectfully
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ANDERSON G. e., August II, 1870.
To Messrs. YIN. Sanders, Andrew McLees,
Tapzy Anderson and others.

To Msssrs. Wm Sanders, Andreao McLees,
IapM anderson and others.
GENTLEMEN: The fattering call made upon
me by the citizens of your township is truly
gratifying. That my political course has been
satisfactory to so many of my fellow-citizens,
and that your petition represents so nearly the
sentiment of an entire neighborhood of my po-
litical associates, is enough to awaken the
strongest emotions of gratitude. have not
sought preferment at the hands of the people,
and to be the recipient of such distinguished
honors as you suggest is more than my humble
ambition had contemplated. And allow me,
gentlemen, to declare my earnest thanks for
this expression of yout partiality and kindness
1t is neither wisdom nor patriotism for any
citizen to announce that he will refuse to serve
hts neighbors and friends in apublic capacity,
when their preference are made known, and his
engagements will permit. But the nomination
you have rendered me concerns large con-
stituency, and as have steadily endeavored in
the past to unite the voters of Anderson on all
proper occasions, it does not become me to
forestall the expression of popular opinion by
consenting to become candidate for the State
Senate, in advance of any concerted action in
the premises. In my Judgment, it would be
eminently proper for the people to meet in con-
vention and nominate full ticket for the Leg
islature, in support of the Reform movement
with which we are now identified. Such con-
vention, composed of delegates selected by the
various townships, will assemble on the first
Monday in September at Anderson c. f., aud
when a fair and legitimate representation of
the masses has been secured, I am more than
willing to abide its decision in the choice OF
candidates. Harmony and unanimity among
the adherents of the Reform party IS vastly
more important than the success or elevation of
any particular individual, and it will never be
charged that have produced division and dis
sension among my political friends by reason
of selfish motives or undue aspirations. Under
the circumstances, therefore, I beg leave to
await the result of the proposed nominating
convention. In the event, however, that the
convention should fail to meet and agree upon
a ticket, I am willing to accept the nomination
offered at your hands, and will go before the
people to receive their judgment as to my fit
ness for the position with which you have been
pleased to connect my name.
I am, gentlemen, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES A. HOYT.
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ti6cations around the capital These facts and
figures we are obliged to give, in order to reply
to perfdious insinuations and to restore the
confidence of our good citizens. Ii such ques-
tions should be renewed, their authors will have
to answer for their conduct before council OF
war, to be subject to all the consequences OF the
law; for there are hours now, more than ever,
when justice cannot be permitted to sleep. Ihe
public opinion of Europe does justice to the
heroic courage of our soldiers, and the energy
with which the whole nation rises as one man,
prepared to repair unexpected reverses. Our
enemies counted on party divisions, which
would have been treason to the national cause.
The patriotism of the Chambers and the coun-
try has disappointed their calculation. In the
Corps of Legislatif, Rights and Left rival each
other in eagerness to push preparations to the
last limit OF vigor and spirit OF devotion to
France. The new ministry finds thatit has the
active and cordial cooperation OF the country's
representatives. The session of the 10th OF
August will distinguish that day as among the
most noble in our parliamentary annals. Never
has the nation acted under the inspiration OF
sentiments more elevated. This attitude ofthe
Chambers is both encouragement and recon-
pense for the troops. The soldiers feel that the
whole nation is behind them, and that the hour
approaches when the enemy will be chased
from the land. A review of the diplomatic sit
uation shows how eficacious have been the eff
forts to place on good footing our relations
with foreign powers on every point which
touches the present crisis. At the beginning
of the contest Bismarck sought to accomplish
the following objects l. To awaken against us
the susceptibilities of England on the Belgian
Question 2. To cement an alliance between
Prussia and Russia. 8. To embroil us with
Spain through the Hohenzollern affair. 4. To
ALLEVIATE Italy from us on the Roman question.
This entire combination has failed. England,
fully assured by our declaration of sincerity,
has just signed with US a treaty which is as val
liable to US as it is to Belgium, and renders Sc
cure our northern frontier.
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Notes of Reform.

A Washington dispatch to the New York
World gives Mr.. Akerman's opinion as to the
need of wholesome reconstruction in the South
ern States:
"Attorney General Akerman, in conversation
to-day, remarked that the condition of North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and
other Southern States is deplorable, because,
among other reasons, the Legislatures instead
of paying strict attention to such business as
would advance their material welfare and fully
establish themselves in their former prosperity,
have yielded to railroad and other lobbyists /;
and that legislative bodies which subject them
selves to such influences are always exposed to
unfayorable criticism therefore there is ur-
gent need of reform or wholesome reconstruc-
tion."
Another telegram gives assurance that the
present effort to relieve South Carolina of Rad
ical misrule is attracting attention and sympa-
thy elsewhere, and making substantial progress
at home:
Information from South Carolina mentions a
movement on the part of the black people III
many different sections of the State towards
the reform party, which is becoming very for
midable Several speakers, white and colored,
have addressed the people in the State, and
Notwithstanding the most strenuous efforts on
the part of the carpet-bag fraternity to prevent
the colorcd people from attending, large num-
Der OF them have refused to be dissuaded, and
have given their adherence to the reform move
ment."
The winnsboro' MesOs takes cheerful view
of the political situation. 1t says:
"Let us recollect that in our last election
twenty thousand blacks did not care to vote.
If this is repeated full white vote will redeem
the State without black vote to help us. But
with proper efforts we can gain ten thousand
black votes at least, and i'll that case victory
is doubly sure Let us fall into line with Vir-
ginia, Tennessee and North Carolina"
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For the anderson MteNigencer.
County Convention.

ANDERSON G. a., August Is, 1870.
Pursuant to the call for Convention of del
egates from the various townships, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for the Legisla-
ture and County officers, there assembled in the
Court House large and influential number OF
citizens. On motion, Col. VIM. S. Pickens was
called to the Chair, and R. w. Simpson, Esq,
was elected Secretary.
Upon the call of the townships, it was ascer-
tained that there were only seven townships
represented, as follows:
Pendleton-W. H. D. Gaillard, James Hun
ter, T. S. Crayton, Peter McPhail and james
Beauford.
Rock MiMs-C. K. Williford, Tapley Ander-
son and Jos. McLees.
Fork-Benj. Holland.
Garum-R. w. Simpson, JOS. Eaton, ]. P
Glenn, J. w. Kirby and Moses Crews.
Brushy Creek-W. S. Pickens, Martin Phil
lips, w. D. Sitton and ]. H. Burdine.
Corner-Dr. A Walker, J. W. Prince, ]. w
sherard, ]. L. Bryant and D. E. Carlisle.
Hall-Maj. JAS Thomson, D. L. Hall and
j. S. Beatty.
After some discussion, it was
RESOLVED, That this meeting adjourns to meet
again on saeday in September, at 10 O'Clock
a. M, for the purpose above specified, and that
all the townships not having delegations present
be earnestly requested to hold meetings and send
delegates to participate with US.
1t was also
Resolved That the editor of the InteAigence'
be requested to publish the proceedings Of the
Convention in his paper and to extend the cal
for meeting on saleday in September
r. w. SIMPSON, Sec.
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The Action of the County Convention.

We were not present ut the Convention of
delegates from several townships, held at this
place on Monday last, but we learn from the
printed proceedings that only seven townships
were represented, and that it was decided to
postpone the business before the County Con-
vention, namely, that of nominating candidates
for the Legislature and other officers, until
saleday in September, to which time the Con-
vention stands adjourned. AS there were only
a few townships represented, we think THIS ac-
ton of the meeting on Monday was emlnently
wise and proper. 1t is essentially important
that there be no division in the ranks of the
Reform party, and that harmony should govern
its members throughout. While there may be
divers plans suggested, and many candidates
for the various positions be brought before the
public, anterior to the adjourned meeting on
saleday next, yet we trust that every man in
terested in the welfare and ultimate triumph of
the Union Reform party will seek to bring
about that unity of action which will insure
success, and array all the opposition to the cor
ruption, extravaganza and misrule of the pres
ent Radical administration in asolid phalanx,
each one determined to use his best efforts to
defeat the schemes of the Radical leaders in our
midst and bring discontinue and defeat upon
that party. This is the work in which we are
engaged, and its Importance should not be over
looked. Honesty, economy and retrenchmeDt
are the watchwords of the Reform party. tits
the province of a County Convention to select
men who will faithfully adhere to this platform.
In making choice between individuals, the del
egates are responsible for their judgment in the
selection, and it is our earnest desire that
ticket will be presented combining every ele-
ment of fitness, influence and availability. In
order to ascertain most certainly the persons
who will embody these prerequisites, in the
estimation of the people, it is necessary that
every township should be represented at the
meeting on saleday in September.
As we have been requested to extend the call
for the adjourned meeting, we have thought
it proper to address a few words of admonition
and counsel to the people generally. Nine
townships are yet to appoint delegates, and we
append the names, that none may be mistaken {:
Centrev:lle Hopewcll, Williamson, Savannah,
Varennes, Broadway, Bolton, Martin and
Honea Path. We have already received calls
for meetings in Martin and Centreville town
ships on Saturday, 9th instant, and which will
be found elsewhere in our columns to-day.
Other townships desiring to give notice through
the paper of similar meetings should forward
them without delay, and we will take pleasure
in giving them an insertion.
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For the Anderson Lnteliqencer.
MIR. EDITOR: desire the use of your

Mr.. EDITOR: desire the use of your COL
umns to express some opinions entertain
about the State government.
1st. AS a colored man desire to ask the men
of my race if they do not know that the State
officials; together with the legislative depart
ment of the State, are corrupt? Is this not
fully conceded alike by the Democratic and
Republican press, as also by the speakers of
both parties? This being admitted, it is not
necessary to go into the detail of the known
many frauds committed by the party in power,
to our damage as we'll as that of the whites.
I'd. What, then, is our duty? Let us under
stand this, and then do it. First, we should
encourage friendship with our white neighbors,
and when they make offers of friendship to us,
we should accept it. Have they done it? l
answer, they have. Are they in earnest? l
answer, they are. Should we accept it? l
answer, we should. We all know that whites
as we'll as blacks have some bad men among
them, and even among the good men too many
refuse to reflect and think for themselves.
This want the people of my race todo. You
have mind, and if you fail to use it for the
benefit of yourself and others, you are respon-
sble before God and man. Now, the native
whites offer us all our rights as citizens of the
State, and by their platform are pledged to
this policy, and advise you to accept this
offer of friendship upon the part of our white
neighbors, and join in with them in bringing
about better government in this State, which
1 and other colored men in my section have
determined to do. We work and toll, and the
corrupt State officials reap the harvest and
grow rich, and we remain poor. l 60 for the
rights of my race, and for the rights of the
white race, and 1 pronounce the corruption
existing in this State wrong, in the sight of
God and man, and therefore sinful in US to
support it. I am for the reformation of the
countM and will vote for the nominees of the
Reform party. Let us go for the right, and
down with the wrong, and all will be well.
Let us fail to do this, and we remain political
slaves of the low and mean whites, which
is worse than our former condition.
CAROLINA McMURRY.
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Saluda Association.

The sixty y-fourth anniversary of this Asso-
citation met with the Little River Church, in Alb
beville county, on Thursday last, and continued
its business session until Saturday afternoon.
Every church belonging to the Association was
represented. Rev. w. E. Walters was re-elec-
ted Moderator; Rev. B, F. Mauldin, Clerk, and
G. E. Horton, Assistant Clerk and Treasurer.
The interests of Furman University were
presented by Rev. ]. G. Furman, d. D., and
Y. J. Pope, Esq, and occupied due share of
attention from the delegates The Board of
Trustees have determined to re-endow that in
stitution of learning. Ablespeeches were made
in its behalf, and at the proper time we have
no doubt that the Association will discharge its
duty The general sentiment of delegates fa-
vored the Two Hundred Thousand Dollar En-
dowment, and then to make tuition free.
Rev. B. Manly, D. D., was in attendance du-
ring the meeting and represented with his usual
good success the claims of the Theological
Seminary at GreenviKe. This is an important
interest of the Baptists in the South, and is be-
ing literally supported and ably sustained.
Rev. J. F. Morrall, General Agent of State
Missions, was likewise present, and obtained
considerable aid in his work.
The Executive Board of the Association was
continued, viz: Rev. W. E. Walters, Rev. W.
D. Beverly, j. A. Hoyt, B. D. Dean and Robert
Pratt.
The Association was handsomely entertained
by our Little River friends, who are foremost
in every good work.
The next meeting will be held with Neal's
Creek Church, commencing on Thursday be-
fore second Sabbath in August, 1871.
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Whittemore has issued an address to

Whittemore has issued an address to his
constituents. formally withdrawing his name
as candidate for the Forty-second Congress.
He says: have no doubt of my nomination
as as au candidate. am not, howe however, en- believer
in the idea that man once elected to Office has
the ownership of the Office. All have right
to aspire and merit alone should decide the
question of choice Seeing with regret the DIS 1l
cussion which have arisen in some parts OF the
plete triumph of the Republican party in Oc-
tober next, I am willing to sacrifice, if needs
be, personal Advancement for party unity; and
as there are some who wish to bestow their com.
pliments upon another, and nd the question as to
my admission, if elected to the next Congress
though there is DO doubt in my mind-I
might confuse my best and truest friends or
comfort and aid my weakest eneuies. I am,
therefore, induced to withdraw my name from
the candidacy for the Forty-second Congress.
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Judge Orr on the Political Situation.


The Columbia Pheniz of Tuesday contains
letter from Hon. James L. Orr upon the politi-
cal situation in this State, in which that gen.
tleman ayows his intention of voting for Scott
and Ransier in the coming election, and gives
his reasons for opposing the Reform party.
We are not surprised at this course of Judge
Orr,s, as we have known for some weeks that
he contemplated its adoption. 1t can only be
regretted, however, for his own sake, as his old
friends and supporters in this section will not
follow his advice, and the Radical party will
not be strengthened nor the Reform party
weakened by this accession openly to SCOTS
supporters Judge Orr has been virtually con-
nected with the Radical party for sometime,
and this letter is simply an open declaration of
his proclivities. We will give this remarkable
production to our readers next week, and will
accompany its publication by further comments
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Notice to Candidates.

All communications recommending candl-
dates for Office will be charged for at our regu-
lar advertising rates. 1t is apurely private and
business affair, relating to the interests of indi-
viduals. and does not come under the head of
news. Hence, we have adopted the rule re-
curing payment for the insertion Of such COM
munications.
Regular announcements of candidates for
office must be accompanied BY the cash to re-
ceiye any attention. This rule is imperative,
and we cannot deviate from it to accommodate
any one.
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Anderson Male Academy.

The exercises of this school were re-opened
on Monday last, under the care of Mr.. w. j..
Ligon, who has given such general satisfaction
in this community during the pastseveral years
as an accomplished instructor of youth. The
present term begins under the most favorable
auspices, and we would advise parents to place
their boys under Mr.. Ligon's tuition and train
ing His long experience is guarantee Of
faithful services.