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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-03-24

THE RIGHT Sp1R1T.-At the celebration of
St. Patrick's Day by the Hibernian Society of
Charleston, on Thursday last, w. E. MIKELL,
Esq, responded to the toast" South Carolina"
He is reported to have used the following Ian
guage, which does great credit to the head and
heart of our worthy friend. Such men will re-
deem the old State, because they will work tor
her true interests in the present and future, as
thew have illustrated the past by their yalor
and devotion:
After the band had discoursed "Dixie," Mr..
Wm F MiIeil responded to the toast. He
called attention to the present and future OF the
State. He said that the past of the State was
all that gave her honor and reputation IN the
history of the world, but the present is before
us and out of it comes the future; that future
which we have it in our power to make equal
to the past. He believed that the time had
come when the honor of the State must be up
held by other names than those OF the past.
Let the dead past bury its dead, we have the
opportunity of showing to the world what un-
conouered people can do to maintain the lnde-
pendence achieved by our forefathers. We must
meet the questions of the day fairly. We must
recognize facts as they are. First, let us place
the ermine upon the shoulders Of men who Will VII
not be deferred by the popular clamor; we
must obtain leaders who are recommended by
their trust-worthiness, and not those who de-
pend solely upon their names. We have those
men among us. Let us choose them, and u1- IN
der their leadership we will triumph. He ad-
vised that the white and colored citizens unite
for the common good, and he believed that
there was hope for the State, politically and
financially, and if united together, hand and
soul, we will yet win back our past prosperity.
Therefore, he repeated, Let the dead past
bury the dead" Act in the living present,
heart within and God overhead
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A SPICY REPLY.-The New York Ledger, Of
which ROBERT BONNER. is the proprietor, re-
Gently contained the following squib concerning
the A. r. Presbyterian, published at Due West,
and edited by Rev. J. I. BONNER:
We rcligiously refuse to print advertisements
for pay in the Ledger, but we publish the fol-
lowing gratuitously:
WANTED, 500 short, plain articles for the
associate Reformed Presbyterian"
Would it not be as we'll for our friend and
namesake who publishes the Presbyterian to ad-
vertise for brains at once, and be done with it /;
or else write the 500 himself?
To which our clerical friend at Due West
makes spicy reply, as follows:
Does "our friend and namesake," of the
New York Ledger, mean to insinuate! We
suppose not, as he seems to admit that the edi-
tor of the 4. r. Presbyterian could write the
articles himself which he wants. We accept
the compliment, bnt cannot undertake the la
Dor. If we had the money as our friend :"
has, we might do as he does, buy the necessary
articles for our paper. But as we have not the
money, we have to beg them. In this we do
not always succeed, however, any more than we
did when we asked our "namesake" of the
Ledger for thousand dollars, to help us finish
up and furnish our Female College!
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DEATH OF REV. JOHN r. PIcKETT.-Our
community was saddened on the morning of the
18th, by the announcement that the Rev. John
r. Pickett had quietly passed away at daylight
of that morning. Though his demise was not
unlocked for, as he had been sinking gradually
since he returned here in January last, still We
could not cease to hug the hope that reaction
might OCCUR and that he would still be spared
for years of happiness and usefulness. 1t is
consolatory to his friends to know that his death
bed was almost entirely free from physical suf-
fering. The calmness with which his uncloud
ed intellect contemplated his approaching dis
solution, was one of those sublime triumphs OF
faith that places beyond peradventure the
truth of revelation. This quiet contemplation
of death characterized him even before his end
was thought to be imminently near. In Janu-
airy last we met him on the street a few days af-
ter his arrival here, and expressed our great
pleasure in having him once more among us,
and our earnest hope that quiet and rest might
soon restore him to something of his wonted
yigor. Recognizing the feelings expressed by
us, he calmly replied, that he would be no
better, that he had come to go to sleep among
U.S." His language was prophetic, for his pass
ing away We arc informed, was as quiet as an
infants slunber.
The ministry of his own church or of any
other, contained no more jealous worker than
was Mr.. Pickett. He was bold and original
thinker, and was possessed of a bold and orr
ginal expression that carried his thoughts home
to the hearts of his hearers. He was an orator
made by nature and by his consuming zeal
in the cause he served. Though thorough
scholar, he sought within himself for the wea-
pons with which he illustrated his power; he
did not allow his massive intellect to be curbed
or cribbed by the narrow rules of the schools.
To do his work to win sinners from the evils of
their ways was the task to which all his great
powers were lent. This singleness of purpose
made him a powerful preacher 1t will be
many years before the void his death makes can
be filled.
1t was his request that he might be buried at
Winnsboro', by the side of the Rev. Hilliard
Judge, by whom he was baptized in his infan-
cy. This expressed wish was complied with,
and on yesterday, after the impressive funeral
services of his church had been held by the
Rev. E. ]. Meynardie, his remains were placed
on the cars to be taken to Winnsboro' for inter-
ment Mr.. Pickett was born Oh the second day
of April, 1914, and was baptized by the Rev.
Hilliard Judge in 1917. He was licensed to
preach at Gladden's Grove Camp Ground,
Sandy River Circuit, October 11th, 1884, and
was Immediately sent into the itinerancy by his
Presiding Elder, Rev. Bond English, in which
sphere of usefulness he continued until his
death on the 10Th instant Chester Reporter.
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TRIBuTE OF RESPECT.

At the last meeting Of Anderson Division No. Sons Of
Temperance following Preamble and Resolutions were
adopted
WHEREAS, in the Providence of Almighty God, Bro W.
K HARRIS member of this Division, has been removed
from the of his earthly labor and whereas be-
coming in mankind bow reverently and submssvey to
the decree of Providence. Be it therefore
Resolred That in the death Of Bro W. X Harris this Di-
vision has lost true and exemplary member and one
whose life accorded with the principles of the order.
Resored That with feelings of sincere coincidence thus
Division tender itssympahes to the 6ereaved family OIL our
late brother in this hour of heavy afliction.
Pssolred That blank page in the Recording Scribcs
book of this Division be dedicated to his memory and that
the members of this Division the usual badge OF
mourning for thirty days ~,
Pc,oed That this Preamble and Resolutions be publish
cd in the Anderson Igencer and that copy be sent 70
'n' i"H'''' '' WV N JOHN A. REESE r. S.
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Extraordinary Announcement.-Read this
through Carefully and Profit by 1t.

DATING from the 18th of the month, now past,
we oaer, as before announced, some OF the most
mappiseent and attractive BARGAINS ever offer
cd in DRY GOODS. The prices are alarmingly
low, and some of Our lady customers have express
ed great regret st oar selling the Goods SO cheap
lest we break. We inaugurated these low prices
for goods in January here, with our French ME-
RINOS and PLAIDS, at once showing the people
that when we advertised cheap goods we meant
cheap goods; and We intend following the cheap
goods policy right through the Summer, and we
say write it down as loud as pen and ink coa write
it, that we are Offering bargains not 10 be met Win
once in q natural lifetime.
We shall attend to orders with the same care as
if the parties ordering were present, and we ad-
wise all who see the advertisement, to order direct
from US or send for samples, which we shall take
pleasure in sending. In ordering give colors and
priccs and leave the selection of the goods to us
,,a We guarantee satisfaction or take the goods
back
In advertising il l,as never been the habit OF
this section to assign real reasons Tor reduceu
nrices but we beg to deviate, and soy tna' 'ne
following are our reasons:
1st. We are more or less Interested In ABOUT
500, 900 worth of Dry Goods in this vicinity
Cd. The decline on Dry Goods is fearful to con-
template
Sd. We are going to realize on ours
4tb We want money, and do not want to bor-
row and the only way to get it is to sell some
thing. u,
If these reasons are not satisfactory, just oail
on us and we will give you solid proof of what
No say If you see any startlingly cheap goods
bouaht by your friend or neighbor, do not despair
of getting some of them, too, by reason of they
being sold out, but come right along and you will
find them, or some cheaper as there are plenty
where these are from. ~
r. G. SILVER,
Columbia S. c.
March "a, 1870 81
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DISASTROUS FIRE.-A fire broke out in the
residence of Capt. JOHN W. DANIELS, on Main
street, near the public square, ON Thursday af-
ternoon last, at o'clock. The alarm brought
together large number of citizens in the short
est time, and every, exertion was at once put
forth to save the contents of the burning build
ing, as it was apparent thateforts to extinguish
the flames were useless The fire progressed
rapidly, and it was with great difficulty that
even portion of the furniture was saved. 1t
was large two-story frame building, formerly
used as a hotel, and the danger to other build
ings was imminent. Hence, the efforts of the
crowd we're Immediately directed to the protec-
ton of the residences of Mr. HENRY GARRISON
and JOHN NELSON, Esq, on the opposite side
Of Main street, and we are rejoieed to state that
the almost superhuman exertions Of active and
brave men accomplished this object, and in all
probability saved goodly portion of the town.
The residence of Mr.. SAMUEL CRAWFORD,
frame building, nearly adjoining Capt. DAN
IELs' house, was not so fortunate, however, and
we regret to chronicle its entire destruction al
SO. A small building, on the corner of the
Benson lot, occupied by Mr.. THos. WILDMAN
as Marble establishment was likewise entire
" consumed. The wind was exceedingly high
at times during the fire, and changed about in
different directions. Under the circumstances,
without fire organization, it seems really won
derful how the progress of the devoaring ele-
ments was SO speedily checked.
The origin of the fire was entirely accidental,
and the inmates of Capt. DANIELS residence
were not apprised of it until informed by
colored man who was passing along the street.
The loss may be set down as follows: Capt.
DANIELS residence and furniture, $4,000; in
sured for S4O0 Mr.. CRAwFoRD's residence,
$4,000, on which there was no insurance. The
house occupied by Mr.. WILDMAN, and belong
ing to Mr.. J. B. EARLE, $4,000. We are in
formed that Mr. CRAWFORD saved nearly eve
rything except the house, while Mr. WILDMAN
secured his Marble without any considerable
damage. Other parties met with losses from
the confusion incident to the removal of their
furniture during such scene of excitement
but only In few instances from theft, which is
common on like occasions.
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MASONIC DIRECTORY.

Ca Hiram Lodge, No. 6s, A. F. n, meets at Anderson
c. H. on the second Monday night in every month"; at TX
o'clock. T. FRANKLIN. Secretary.
1s- Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, R. A. NJ meets at
Anderson H. the first Monday night in every MONTH
ut ~ o'clock E. FRANKLIN, Secretary.
so Pendeton Lodge, No 81 A F. NJ, meets at rendle.
ton on the Saturday before the full moon in each
month, at o'clock p. m.
W. H. D. GAILLARD, Secretary.
s9 Living Arch Chapter No 21, r. A. NJ, meets at PEN
dleon the Saturday before the full moon in each
month, at o'clock p.
81. L. SHARPE, Secretary.
&- Williamson Lodge, No. a. A. F. M meets at VII
amston the Thursday after the full moon In each
month, at 10 o'clock q. M.
J. R. WILSON, Secretary.
Co Bolton Lodge No. 17o A T. IL, meets at Belton on
the Thursday or before the full moon in each month"; at
10 o'clock W. o. ALEXANDER Secretary.
A8- Hcrmon Lodge, No. 1O6 A. F NJ meets at Mlford's
on the first Saturday in every month"; at 10 o'clock
e. W. BELCHER, Secretary.
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EIGHTH CIRcU1T-This judicial circuit is
now composed of the counties of Anderson,
Oconee, Pickens, Greenville and Abbeyille, as
our readers are aware. For the information Of
those having legal business in the last named
county, we will state that the Act of the Legis-
lature authorizing transfer Of Abbeville to
this Circuit shows that the Courts in Abbeville
are to be held as follows: The Court of General
Sessions on the third Monday of February,
June and October, and the Court of Common
Pleas on the first Wednesday after the third
Monday in February, June and October
Therefore, the next regular term will begin on
the third Monday in June next, and will be
presided over by Judge ORR.
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ANOTHER FrRa.-On Sunday evening last,
about dark, the alarm Of Ere again rung out,
and proceeding in the direction Indicated, we
found the stable of Mr.. J. B. CLARK, on Nc
Dufie street being rapidly consumed by the
flames. Prompt measures of precaution were
adopted to prevent adjacent buildings from ig-
hitting, and in short time the fire was subdned
to an extent that afforded relief to those in
pgahable danger. 1t is not known how this fire
originated, and there are numerous speculations
on the subject. We are otinclined to think it
the work of an incendiary, after careful inqui-
ry, although this opinion May be erroneous
The loss sustained by Mr. CLARK is hconsider-
able.
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THE JOHNSON TYPE FoUNDRY.-We deem
it proper to state that our new type have been
procured from this old and reliable establish
ment, through Messrs. WALKER, EVANS &
CoeswELI, of Charleston, 60 whom we are in
debted for many courtcsies connected with the
purchase of this material. The johnson Foun-
dry, in Philadelphia, was established about
seventy five years ago, and has always been held
in high esteem by the craft, but at no time pos
sessing greater facilities or conducted with more
regularity than at present, under the manage
ment of MAcKELLAR, SMITHS & JORDAN, the
proprietors. We tender thanks to these gentle
men for handsome Specimen Book, complete
in every respect
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STATE PRESS sAssoCIATIoN.-Atth the late Con-
ference of the Press in the city of Columbia, it
was determined that permanent association
of its members in this State should be formed.
The following gentlemen were appointed COM
mittee to report upon this subject to an adjourn
ed meeting, to be held in Columbia on the 18th
of June next, viz; c.. p. PELHAM, of the Co
lumbia Guardian; j. A. SELBY, of the Column
bia Ph9nir;; A. "A. GILBERT, Of the Sumter
Watchman; ]. A. HoYT, of the Anderson In
telfgencer;, and E. G. MCCLURE, of the Ches-
ter Reporter. 1t is needless to say that this ac-
ton concurs with the views expressed by this
journal. end that we believe it will rebound to
the good of the fraternity.
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THE CONDUCT OF OUR C1TIzENs.-lt is
scarcely possible to award just need of praise
to those through whose heroic endeavors so
much property has been saved and great dis
tress prevented, on the occasion of recent fires;
And it is equally impossible to determine
whose alacrity and good judgment proved most
beneficial. The daring conduct and intrepid
action of many persons are the theme of con-
versation in our community. But we would do
violence to our own feelings, and offend the
good sense of the white people, did the occa-
sion pass without frank and cordial acknowl-
edgement of gratitude to the colorcd people for
their zeal and activity during the late fires.
Of course, their conduct on Thursday was more
noticeable, as the exigencics were far greater
than on Sunday night, but at both places we
observed their bearing, and can express the
highest encomiums upon their noble efforts in
behalf of the sufferers. We know that these
efforts are appreciated, and would have the
colored population to understand that this is
the sentiment of our own race.
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DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN.-Wea are graf
flied to state that this sterling newspaper is
now printed with new type, and presents avery
handsome appearance. The subscription price
has been reduced to six dollars per annum, or
three dollars for six months. The. tri-weekly
issue of the Guardian is enly "a year: Eye
~ number contains lively and entertaining
resume of current news, with spicy editorials
and latest kilograms. Subscriptions received at
this Office.
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To Sceptics.

The almost daily receipt of voluntary testimo-
mails from every part of the country, from Phys-
clans, Clergymen, old and young, male and fe,
male. is sufficient to convince the most sceptical
that DR.. TUFTS EXPECTORANT is the most
valuable LUNG BALSAM of the age; many won
derful cures have been performed by it, as may be
seen by hundreds of certificates in the hands OF
the proprietor. Try it and you will doubt no
longer.
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March "a, 1870
A CARD OFF THANKS.

The undersigned begs leave to express the utmost gra
tude to his eowctzens for their timely assistance in pre-
venting destruction of his property at the fire on last
Thursday The Jealous and ectua labor of many con-
trbued to this result and End all will accept the warm
est thanks for their noble exertions.
HENRY GARRISON.
March a. 1870. 80
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Vilcor, Gi6b's d Co.'S Manipulated Guano equal
to anu used.

I have used this year Peruvian Guano and Pas-
ter, and with and without dissolved bones, Solu-
BILE Pacific, and Wilcox, Gibbs s. Co.'s Manipula-
ted Guano, noting the places upon which each was
used. can see very little, if any, difference out
am satisfied that the Wilcox, Gibbs Co.'s Manip-
ulated is equal to any have used, according to
the cost. JOdN HOlEi.
Edge6eld County, S. c., August 8, 1862
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Result of the Press Conference.

The Conference of the ant-Radical press
of this State was held, as agreed upon, in Co.
lumbia on Wednesday, 10th instant. From all
we can gather, there was unanimity and accord
among the gertlenren present, and their action
goes forth to the people with united endorse
ment. The result of the Conference was the
introduction of the resolutions hereunto an
nexed, which were adopted unanimously. AS
we were unable to be present, and do not know
the controlling reason upon which was oased
the action of the Conference, we deem it I'M
proper to criticise its recommendations. we
NAV be permitted to state, however, that our
views do not concur in the policy suggested to
the people of holding State Convention as
early as the 18th of June, for the purpose of
nominating State ticket" The time sugges-
ted is too soon, in our Judgment, and it may be
that the end in view-organizing ticket for
State oficers-could wisely be dispensed with.
Under other circumstances, this feature of the
political situation would be discussed atlength (;
but courtesy to ocr brethren, and lack of infor-
nation as to the reasons by which they were
controlled, demand an exercise of restraint upon
our thoughts AS to the declarations made by
the Conference, giving full recognition to the
legal right of all citizens of the State to suf-
frage and Office, this journal has been fully COM
mitted for the past eighteen months. The cleo
ton of GRANT settled the question of suffrage
in this State, at least, and we have not been
disposed to revive dead issues at any time. On
these points, then, the action of the Conference
receives our hearty and unqualified approval.
Here are the resolutions:
l.. Resozued, That this Conference recognizes
the legal right of all of the citizens of the State,
irrespective of color, to suffrage.
2. ResoIred, Thatth Conference recognizes
the legal right of all of the citizens of the State,
irrespective of color or previous condition, to
ofice-subject alone to personal qualIfcatlon
or fitness.
8. Resolced, That in the judgment of this
Conference, convention of the people of the
State, opposed to Radicalism and in favor OF
good and honest government, should be held In
the city of Columbia, at some convenient time,
for the purpose of nominating State ticket,
which, while assuring equal and exact justice to
all, will afford some degree of security, prosper
ity and good government.
4. Resolued, That this Conference respect
fully suggests to the people of the State Wed
nesday, the 18th June, ensuing, as suitable
time for holding said convention.
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SHIvEn's POPULAR Dry GooDs HOUSE.
The special and extraordinary announcement of
this widely known establishment, recognized
as the largest Of its kind in Columbia will be
found in our columns to-day. We direct atten-
ton to the superior inducements offered by this
firm.
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RoBBERY.-We have learned with regret
that our friend, Col. d L. DoNNALD, of Will
liamston, has recently met with serious loss
by having SS5OOO stolen from his store at that
place Information has already reached him,
however, that will probably lead to the recove-
nv of greater portion of the money.
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BRIEF MENTIoN.-A thrilling story is pub
lished on our first page to-day, copied from the
March number of the Old Guard. The scene
is laid in Laurens District, and the events mar
rated are said to have occurred twenty years
ago
The legal fraternity viii find some interest in
the decisions reported from the Supreme Court
Of this State, which have been furnished to the
Daily Republican, and are published in this is
sue of our paper.
Until further notice. we will not receive sub
scribers for Dcmorcsfs Magazine, as several re-
mittances to that publication have not been ac-
knowledged.
Our facetious and poetical friend, the bache-
lor editor of the Abbeville Press and Banner, is
referred to Webster's Unabridged for defini-
ton of the word aominous."
Improvements are going on at every hand,
and the appearanceof our town is being en-
HANGED by several new buildings. New fencing
and fresh painting are contributing no little to
the general result, and carpenters and painters
arekept busy.
An persons who have signed the paper pro-
posing to organize Fire Engine Company in
this town are requested to meet in the Court
House tonight Thursday at s o'clock.
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A CARD.

Mrs R. H. HUBBARD takes this method of returning
thanks many friends for their untiring assistance in
trying her effects from the fire on Thursday after
noon. Also for the donations received since
March "a, 1870 80