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The COTTON CROP oY 1870.-The Montgomery
(Ala.) Mail estimates that not more than 700, 900
negroes are in the field, and that this force will
not produce more than four bales to the acre. or
2.S00,000, which will not be equal to the crop of
1862 1t rather thinks that 2,500, 900 will be a
full crop. and even this the result of On extraor.
dinnry season. This is the story of every year
deficient labor and deficient crop. We predict
and one prediction is just as good as another at
this early day-that the crop of 1870 will not be
below that Of 1863. IL is true that women have
pretty much left the cotton fields, and that the
force of men is much reduced but when col ton
costs 90 cents pound it will be grown in great
quantity. Moreover, white labor can cultivate it
in many of the States, and the stimulus to grow
so nice and profitable crop will stimulate both
whites and blacks to do all that is possible
The active demand for labor in the cotton grow
ing States indicates fair cotton crop for the pres
ent year, especially for Louisiana, Texas and AR.
kansas. Indeed, the cotton belt is likely to have
an undue share of labor compared with other Sec
tions though none too much, while States like
Virginia and Alabama ench well adapted to white
labor, will lose many Of their colored population.
We look for an increased crop Of cotton, from year
to year, in the cotton States, and for increased
crop of sugar in the sugar States, though it will
be long time before the product of free labor ore
equal to that of u slave population. Freedom
works Two wnys-frs in eurnneipating negro wo-
men from the fields, andaseeondty, in producing
that ideness which always accompanies lack Of
thrift and which also is naturnl attendant of ig-
norance. Example, good pay, ambition for bet
ter position, will do much but not all that is
quired regenerate the negro laboring population
of the South. We were once promised 10000, 00C
bales Of cotton, if slavery was abolished. 1t is
abolished, and the crop is less than 3,0000 000.-
lNe,c Posk Express.
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The PHOSPHATE BIL.-This bill has been
amended in the Senate and sent to the House. The
word "e1clusive" has been stricken therefrom and
'twenty-one years" inserted. The grant is made
upon the express condition that said grantees
shall pay to the State of South Carolina the sum
of one dollar per ton for every ton of phosphate
rock or phosphate deposits dug, mined or removed
from the said navigeble rivers and waters Of the
State. And that said grantees shall pay into the
Treasury of the State the sum of FIVE hundred
dollars as license fee before commencing busi-
ness under said grant. Before commencing ope-
rations the grantees and their associates shall le
in the Office of the State Auditor, q bond in the
penal sum of fifty thousand dollars, conditioned
that said grantees and their associates shall make
returns to the State Auditor annually, and often
er, if required by the State Auditor, of the num-
ber Of tons of phosphate rock and phosphate de-
post dug, mined, and removed by them from the
beds of the nayigable streams and waters Of the
State, and shall pay to the Stale Treasurer, semi
annually, on the first day of October, one dollar
per ton for every ton Of phosphate rock and phos-
phatic deposit by them dug, mined and removed
from the beds of the navigable streams and wa-
ters of the State during the six months preceding.
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SENSIBLE WonDs.-The editor of the Ktopee
Courier, writing from Columbia, thus refers to the
great necessity Of placing honest and capable men
into Office: 'We have to live under this govern
ment until it is modified by the growth of public
virtue and enlightenment. Whatever change may
then be effected will not be sudden, as if by mag.
&c, but gradual, and by earnest effort ct the ballot
box. The good time when principle shall prevail
will come, if ut all, in this very way. Until the
country is prepared for this. let US have as good
government as possible"
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TEE DEMOCRATIC PARTY--PRoGREss, LIBE.
RALITY AND RETRENCHMENT.

The tone of the State press is decidedly in con
sonance with tie views expressed in these columns
last week. II is admitted and agreed upon thai
rected to more practical ends and that its objects
must embrace wider scope and greater breadth
of political opinion. The masses are being edu-
Gated in the belief that the issues of the past do
not concern the people of this State in The future
and that sensible prudent course is entirely ne
cessary to the full development Of all the opposi-
ton to, the corruption and proaigacy Of the pres
ent administration.
In our Judgment, it is proper to recognize the
fact that the downfall Of slavery and the estab-
lishment of universal suffrage has brought about
widely different views among the people from
those prevailing here anterior to the war. The
political power is now in the control Of the labor
ing classes, and By this VIC do not intend distinc-
ton between race or color Both races are de-.
pendent upon individual exertion for the susten-
ance and support of life, and only through this
agency will be evoked the powers and resources
Of the commonwealth. Industry. then, being the
foundation of future wealth, contentment and
happiness, the party Of reform and political re-
generation must stand pledged to the furtherance
of every measure intended for the benefit of the
laboring classes. All grades Of society must be
considered as standing upon just equality, in o
political sense, and the Democratic party cannot
hope to achieve success unless this theory is acted
upon.
With this broad and liberal plank as the begin
ming of platform, it is an easy matter to con-
struct the remainder. Opposition to plundering
Office holders. the general demand for an econom-
cal administration of the State government, the
lessening of taxes and the reform of all abuses
growing out of the unbridled rule of corrupt off,
cials will suggest themselves naturally 10 the hon.
est of all parties
It may be possible that this new departure Of
the Democratic party will ALLEVIATE, for the time
being, persons, of wealth and intelligence, who
have not yet overcome their prejudices. We do
not think it probable, however, and firmly believe
that every white man in the State, not already al
lied to the Republican party, will unite in this
movement for the redemption and prosperity of
the whole people. Indeed, the safety and welfare
of every man is intimately concerned, and We do
not gee how it is practicable for men to be blinded
by prejudice and swayed by passion against the
dearest interests of their own homes. But ifthere
be any such, and especially among those who have
heretofore led the people, we shall part with them
"more in sorrow than in anger" and turn to the
young men of the State as the only hope to secure
political reformation and bring about healthy
condition Of public affairs.
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-Sherifs Sale.

John L. Williams vs.. Mrs. McDa7id and husband,
Robert McDavid. John R. Mattison, ct aL-BWs
for Payment Of Debts, Relief &c. -
IN pursuance Of the Decretal Order of the Cir
cult Coutt, sitting in Equity in the above stated
case. will expose to sale on the first MONDAY
in March next, in front of the Court House in.
Anderson, within the legal hours OF sale,
All that Tract Of Land, 49,.
Situate and being in the County of Anderson,
within or near the corporate limits Of the town Of
Belton, containing -,
One Hundred Acres, >.
More or less, on which B. D. Dean now resides,
adjoining lands Of Ira C. Williams and others. 3
TERMs.-One-third cash, the balance on q credit.
Of twelve months, with interest from day of sale,
purchaser to give bond with approved sureties,
and mortgage of the premises to secure the pay
ment Of the purchase money. Purchaser to pay
for papers and stamps. 80
VIM. -McGUKIN,
Sheriff Anderson County
Feb 10, 1870 3S
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BRIEF Observation-Disclosures considerable snow
fell in this vicinity on last Monday afternoon. 1t
was followed by sleet and rain, and rapidly dis
appeared.
Monday was gloomy, disagreeable day, yet
notwithstanding there was large attendance Of
people, aud much business transacted. The sales
excited some interest, and property brought good
prices. Only shgha evidences of the presence Of
old John Barleycorn, End this was rather iat9in
the afternoon.
The attention of those Interested is directed to
the fact that municipal taxes must be paid during
the present month. Otherwise, the penalties for
non-payment will be enforced.
The business of the Court continued until Tues
day last. The juries were dismissed on Saturday,
and the Equity docket was then run over for the
adjustment of such causes as did not involve lit-
cation.
Maj. E. ". EvERsoS, Assistant Assessor Of In
ternal Revenue, gives timely warning in another
column as to income returns, gold watches and sill.
yer plate, sc.
The County Treasurer, DANIEL Brown, Esq,
announces the collection Of State taxes to begin on
the 18th of February. 1t is understood that the
taxes must be paid within the time specified, as
there will be no indulgence granted.
Although there are three tax items contained in
this sbrief MENTION" our readers must not think
we have that subject on the brain.
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SheriH's Sale.

In the Common Pleas-Equity Side-An-
derson. South Carolina.
Catharine D. Norris, Executrix, vs.. Samuel H.
Langston and wife, Lucy j., and others.-BIk
for Construction Of Wiz, Relief 5e.
BY virtue of Decreal Order in this case. will
sell at Anderson Court House, on Saleday in.
March next, the
Tract Of Land
Described in the pleadings, known as the James
Burriss Tract situated in Anderson county, on
waters of Generostee creek, bounded by lands Of
J. F. Wilson, A. B. Broyles and J.. C. Keys, and
containing 8
sos ACRES,
More or less, of which 81 acres is o lease Of the
Wadsworth lands, having about lS years to run.
Terms of Sale.-One balf cash, andthe balance
on a credit of twelve months. with interest from
day of sale, the purchaser to give bond with ap.
proved surety, and q mortgage Of the premises to
secure the payment Of the purchase money Tho
purchaser 10 pay for papers and stamps. l3sE
VIM. McGUKIN,
Sheriff Anderson County.
Feb 10, 1870 SO
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ANorHER SwISDLISG CoScEKx.--The annexed
circular explains itself. A gentleman in this
county has kindly placed it at our disposal. and
we give it publicity, in order to repeat our warn
ing against all such unscrupulous parties;
DEAR SIR: We got your name from Wogsn &
Co., 73 Nassau street, who were recently in the
business, aud who were obliged to burn up all
their stock to escape detection. We have now
the best ever got out. If ycu think you can man.
age the matter we will give you good margin
for profit Cur price is 800 per $lO0. 5000 per
$1,000, $1,000 per $4,000. If you desire to see
sample we viii send it on receipt Of 20 cents, and
will then write more fully about the matter. By
sll means keep this secret. Address plainly,
J. P WATERS AGO ,1S7 Broadway, n. 7.
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PLANT CoRN.-Planters are now about common
cling to "ptch their crops" and we urge upon
them the propriety-nny, necessity of planting an
ample breadth in corn.
The present and prospective price of this ndis-
pensablc article should admonish planters that,
however large n crop Of cotton they may make
their net profits will be small if they have to pur-
chase any considerable portion of their CORN
Planting largely of cotton will tend 10 reduce the
price of that article, and thereby Lessen their abil
ity to purchase provisions. Every one should
plant corn enough to insure full supply the
coming year.-Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
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ApnBDrcr1os.-rhe Louisville Courier. Journa

PREDICTION Louisville Courier. Journal
contains noticeable article the political situa.
tion, in which occurs the following paragraph:
Every one of the Southern States reconstruc-
ted under the fifteenth amendment will fall into
the hands of the Democratic party, and the Re-
publicans cannot risk division in the North On
suffrage they can hold together-not on any other
proposition concerning the negro. Suffrage being
settled leaves the ultras nothing to do but to agi-
tate for social equality, which cannot be made to
work as political instrument. Besides, the dis
appearance of the negro question MS o live and
progressive element in our politics will clear the
field for new divisions and combinations upon f.
nancial topics, from which the Democrats have
every thing to hope. So that the jubiation in
radical circles over The fifteenth amendment is pure
effervescence and amounts 10 nothing at all. A
very few months of universal suffrage will develop
the truth of this most thoroughly"
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EDITING NEwsPAPER.-Editinga q paper is
very pleasant business, says an exchange. If it
contains too much political matter, people won't
have it; and if it contains too little, they won't
have it. If the type is large, it don't contain
enough reading matter; ard if the type is small
they can't hardly read it. If we publish few
jokes, people say that we are nothing but rattle
Drained fellow; if we omit jokes, then are an
old fossil. If we insert an article which pleases
the ladies, men become jealous; and if we do not
cater TO the wishes Of the fair sex, the paper is
not fit to come in their houses. If we remain in
our Office and attend to business, folks say We are
too r-cud to mingle with equals; and if we
90 out among the people, they accuse US of neg
lecting business, and wasting time from the prof.
table. employment of working for their benefit.
IF We do. not pay all bills promptly some folks say
that we are not TO be trusted and if we do pay
on demand, others accuse us Of stealing the mon
ey. If we abuse the administration, folks say We
are too reckless and if we speak we'll of any act
Of the ruling powers they think We are not
do, persons are always ready to find fault, and
swear they could beat him all to pieces at his own
calling. Hence, it is decidedly pleasant, agreea-
BILE work. But among all the grumblers it has
been our fortune to encounter, the man who never
pays for his paper is the worst. In fact since we
come to think Of it, subscribers who pay in ad-
vance never annoy US in this ridiculous fashion,
and are generally ready to make due allowance
for oil shortcomings.
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NOTICE !!
UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE,
Assistant Assessors Office,
9Th Division, srd District, South Carolina,

Un44&a0 0AAA<<D 4N A&s&sN <A4 &ho sMAsSAsp \
Assistant Assessors Office,
9Th Division, srd District South Carolina,
ANDERSON, s. c., February 8, 1870.
am now prepared to receive the Annual Re-
turns of Income, Gold Watches, Gold and Silver
Plate, and other articles enumerated in Schedule
"a" for the year 1870.
Strict conformity to the requirements of the
law in rendering these returns will be required
Under the ruling Of the Honorable Commission
er of Internal Revenue, no Return viii be accept
ed unless made out in detail, that is with the
proper entry opposite each item of the Return,
and the whole subscribed and sworn to.
The form and manner for declaring that per-
son is not possessed of taxable income, under
the proyiso Of Section 1l8, of the Act of June
30. 1864, amended by the Act of March 2, 1867,
is prescribed by the Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue to be the Blank Return furnished, prop
erly filled up subscribed and sworn to before me.
For the purpose of expedition and promptness
ir. response 10 these requirements, the following
is stated for convenience of tax payers:
I will be at WAlhalls from the 10th to the
18th of the month of February; at Pendle-
ton from the 10th to the 10th; 9t Wiltiamston,
from the 2lst to the Oath at Belton, on the
25th and 26th, and the remaining portion OF
the time ct my office at Anderson c. H.
ERASTUS W. EVERSON,
Assistant Assessor.
Feb 10, 1870 SS
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.phRsoMAs.-Mr WALTER NJ. .GIBsox, former
resident of our District who was lately on visit,
m company with his daughter, to their relatives
near Pendleton, arrived in San Francisco by the
overland route on the 18th January. His daugh-
ter sailed in the steamer Idaho on the 22nd for
the Islands, in company with many friends. Mr..
GIBSON remains in San Francisco until the 26th OF
February, engaged in organizing a company who
are going with him to the Islands to cultivate
sugar on shares. There is great activity in the
Islands on account of expected reduction of duty
on sugar. The King has appointed all Americans
for his Cabinet. This looks to annexation. The
prices of passage to San Francisco are now fixed:
By steamship from New York, Sl0O first cabin I;
$50 second cabin, including all expenses. By
overland, first class from New York, Sl6O; from
Washington City, slSs; second class sloo and
Ss5. Emigrant ticket S75, all payable in cur
rency.
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JUICE onn.-Ehe Columbia PA9niz thus com.

JUDGE ORR.-The Columbia Phenir thus COM
pliments our distinguished townsman:
There is one good thing, ct least, to be credited
to the present Legislature and this is the election
of Ex-Governor j. l.. Orr to the Judgeship. We
are not surprised to find the Bar of this circuit
paying repeated tributes to the manner in which
Judge Orr discharges his duties The circuit in
which he works is fortunate in having Judge
like him. Though never fully in accord with
Judge Orr ip bis political programme, We have
never doubted hiG ability and devotion to the
Stnte
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Gbe Mlatktts.

ANDERSON, Feb. 9. 1870.
Very little cotton has been offered during the
post week, and to-day prices range from % to %.
BY TUESDAY EVENINGS NAIL.
AUGUSTA, Feb. Z, 1870.
Cotton in fair demand with light Offering
sales A80 bales at 234 to 232.
CHARLESTON, Feb. Z, 1870.
Cotton easier and quiet, with sales Of 400 bales;
middlings "a
New YORK, Feb. Z, 1870.
Cotton quiet ct 25s. Gold heavy at 20.
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0bhuarp.

DIED. of Diphtheria, on the 10th of December,
1869. Mrs LAURA Cox wife Of David Cox. The
subject of this notice was daughter of Kenon
Brea1oale, deceased, who was we'll known to
many citizens of this county. Mrs. Cox was born
July 9th, 1867, and joined the Baptist Church at
Friendship in September, 1882. She subsequent
ly removed her membership to Shady Grove
church, near Calhoun, where ahe remained G con-
sistent member. She leaves kind husband and
Ave children, with many relasives and friends to
mourn her lose.
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Phenir Guano--Four UNCHANGED rous
yielded forty pounds, and four gudnoed
roms 1o1-belieues 1T the best Fertilizer
used in hia section.
MRnAIwErHER Co., GA, Dec. 4, 1869.
Mesrs. W,zcoz, Gibbs q Co. I fused one ton Of
Phoenix Guano with the following results: I left
four rows by the side of that which was guanoed,
and from these four unguanoed rows gathered
forty pounds cotton, and from four Of the guam
oed rows on same soil, and cultivated alike,
gathered one hundred and one pounds. believs
the Phniz is the best fertilizer that has been used IN
this section this gear it stood the drouth better
than any I saw. The land used it on has been
cleared thirty yesrs-:t is light gray soil. used
ECO lbs. per acre. Where used the yGuano the
crop stood the drouth better than wherethere was
j, D. cULpEPPER.
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- France and England are just now at Logger
heads on the subject of renewal of the Anglo
French Commercial treaty. The allegations are
that France has suffered in her linen, cotton and
iron industries from English competition, while
England has found her silk trade nearly ruined
by the influx of French fabrics, her wooleh man.
ufactures in certain fancy departments altogether
transferred and some branches Of her Gotten
trade injuriously affected. Statesmen on both
sides of the channel are eudeayoring to effect o
eompremiee
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rHE UNION TIMES.

We observe by the last number of this spright'
" journal that R. W. sHaND, ESQ.,, has disposed
of the entire establishment to R. NJ. sroKss, Esq,
so long and fayorably known for his connection
with journalism in this State- We tender to the
outgoing and the incoming our most hearty wishes
fan future success.
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An Important Consideration.

Dr. TUFTS Liver Pills are PURELY VEGETA.
BILE and are adapted TO young and old, male and
female, and mey be taken at all times without re-
straint Of occupation, without change of living,
without diet aud without the fear Of taking cold
during all kinds Of weather, and in all climates.
TEEY CONTAIN NO MERCURY.
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Living Arch Chapter, No. 81, r.. A.. NJ.
A REGULAR OoNvoCATION OF LIVING
ARCH CHAPTER will be held in the Chapter
Room on SATURDAY, Feb. 18th, 1870, at Z
o'clock p. m. Companions will assemble without
further notice.
By order of the Most Excellent High Priest
NJ. L. SHARPE, Sec.
Jan 6. 1870 %
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Prayer Meeting Convention

THE next quarterly meeting of the Convention
of Prayer for Anderson county, will meet at Cross
Road Church, on Thursday before the first Sabbath
in March next, at nine o'clock a. m. All Circles
are requested to send delegates. All Ministers Of
the gospel, and all others friendly to the cause,
are invited to attend.
A. O. NORRIS, President.
A. P. HUBBARD, Secretary. -,
Feb 10, 1870 33
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The correspondent of the Charleston Ne,es
mentions the following gentlemen in connection
with the vacancy caused by the death of Judge
Boozer, of the Fifth Circuit; w. e. Earle, Of
Greenville, T. H. Cooke, of 0rangeburg, apd ].
Seett Murray, of Anderson.
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SPECIAL NorIoE.-To parties in want of Doors,
Sashes and Blinds, we refer TO the advertisement
of p. P. ToALE, the large manufacturer Of those
goods in Charleston. Price list furnished on ap-
plication. 4-9m
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HSe W. H. B. TopD is duly authorized to act as
agent for the Anderson Ineiligeacer and the Rurat
Caroliaiaa, and will receipt for subscriptions to
either of these journals.
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PUBLIC SALE.

WILL be sold, at the late residence of Major
lanes Gilmer, deceased, near Roberts Church, on
MONDAY, the 18th day of February instant, the
following Personal Property belonging to che Es-
tate of said deceased. to wit
Two (2) Four Horse Powers and Thrashers,
Set of Surveyors instruments,
Blacksmith Tools, Buggies, SC.
Terms cash.
J.J. GILMER,
r. A. GILMER,
Agents for Legatees.
Feb 3, 1870 50