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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
Nov II, 1870

fI,HE year that is rapidly drawing TO close, kas
been crowned by Almighty GoL with manifold
Il blessings. The earth has brought forth her
kindly fruits, and abundant harvests have rewsr-
ded the husbnndman honest labor has received
remumeraiing compensation, and The general pros
perity has been increased, political bitterness has
been ameliOrated and the pubic tranquility mas
been greatly improved; health has prevnied with
in our borders and We have been preserved from
The pesiilence that walkelh in darkness, and the
destruction that wasIeh AT MONDAY In view OF
these iursimable benefits and advantages. and in
,ccordance with time honored custom l, ROBERT
K SCOTT. Governor OF The State of South Caro-
linn do respectfully recommend the observance,
by the people of this Commonwealth, of THURS
DAY tie 24rh dhy of November, as day of PUB
Lie THANKSGIVING. upon which, laying aside
all secular pursuits, they may assemble In their
customary places OF worship and return fervent
thanks TO hat Brne6oenl Providence, to which We
are so much indebted; and invoking the contipu-
auce of His smiles and blessings, during the COM
ing year, in the preservation of peace and har-
monv, and the Fastening of the lime, when the
wolf shall dwell with the lamb. and the leopard
shall lie down with the kid that the passions Of
volen, men may be assuaged, and The stirrers-up
of strife who lnve made covenant with death,
may be rehuked and their counscls come to naught;
for the spread of intelligence, and the general diff
fusion of education among the people; for the
promotion of industry, in the building up. OF our
waste places. when the desert shall rejoice and
blossom as the rose, ard every man shall sit under
his vine and under his fig tree and none shallme-
lest them or make them afraid
Given under my hand and the great seal of the
State, al Columbia, this eighth day of No.
GL.sl vember, A. D. 1870. and in the ninety fifth
year of the independence of the United
States of America.
ROBERT Z. SCOTT, Governor
F. L. CARpozo, Secretary of State.
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For the anderson hateMgencer,

At regular communication of Hiram Lodge,
NoA6s, A. F. M, held in the Lodge Room on
Moriday, Nov. Il, 1870, the following Preamble
and Resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, we, the membership of Hiram
Lodge, in consequence of the heavy debt over
hanging this Lodge, and thus embarrassing it
in all its enterprises, have been compelled to
appeal to Masons, and the friends of Masons
in this community and elsewhere, to assist us
in getting UP Fair for the purpose OF raising.
money to meet this debt and, whereas, the
said appeal has been most nobly answered by
contributions of various kinds, such as were
calculated to make our Fair q complete success;
and, whereas, we are deeply indebted to many
ladies and gentlemen who contributed largely
to that success, and whom to mention by name
would be to make an invidous distinction-a
distinction not desired by those concerned !;
and, whereas, it affords us great pleasure to
make public acknowledgment of our indebt-
edness to all who:assisted us in any way. There.
fore, be it .ii.i
Resolved, 1st. That our thanks are due and
are hereby rendered to those ladies and gentle
men who opened the Fair: by an entertaining
concert and chara1es
End. To the ladies who, by their untiring en-
.ergy in soliciting donations, and making prep
araltions for the Fair, and carrying it threagh
to a successful issue, exhibited a commendable
zeal for the welfare of our Institution.
Sd. To other lodges who, in fraternal spirit,
extended to us a helping hand.
4th. To the Anderson Brass Band, which
gratuitously enlivened the occasion by their
excellent music, and added greatly to the at
fractions of the Fair.
5th. To the community at large for their
very liberal patronage, both nmoney and good
feeling, which has led us to believe that or
institution is not unappreciated by this COM
munity.
9th. That copy of these resolutions be sent
to the Anderson IntelHgencer, with request to
publish them.
Respectfully submitted,
w. w. HUMPHREYS,
J. G. WHITEFIELD,
N. K. SULLIVAN,
r. S. HILL,
w. j. LIGON,
Committee
~ A true copy from the minutes.
J. BAYLIS LEWIS, Sec. pro tenn.
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Democratic Gains.

As the elections in many States have already
taken place. and the people are anxious to
know the comparative results, we publish the
following as the very latest information by tel
egraph, showing the Democratic gains and
losses: -
Alabama gain two; Arkansas gain one;
Florida gain one; Illinois gain three; Indiana
gain one3 Louisiana gain two; Michigan gain
one; Missouri gain four; New Jersey lose one; ;
New York gain four; North Carolina gain
three; Pennsylvania gain FIVE: South Carolina
lose two; Tennessee gain si1; Virginia lose
one; West Virginia gain two; Wisconsin gain
one; total gain thirty-six; loss four. The re-
manning elections are in States that have in the
present Congress thirteen Democrats and eight
Republicans.
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- The latest lists show that one hundred and
eight Democrats are elected to the next Con-
gress
: Some Young men seem to think that if
they have gold shirt studs in their bosoms, it
marters not if their hands are dirty.
-"Rum did it all" said q man on the scaf-
fold. "and I'll never drink another drop as long
as ivep
A man in Harrison county, KY, bet he
could Jump across u tweve-tOot pond. 1t was
a wet day. but the temperance societies follow
ed him to his final resting-pace.
Mr.. Helman, of the firm of j. and W.
Seligman & Co., of New York, drew prize OF
100000 in gold OH ticket No. OF of the
San Francisco Mercantile Library Association
Lottery.
- Thos. Jones, an Englishman, the captain
of the sloop Fenian, fell overheard on the "a
instant, at Mr. Edward Barnwelrs landing,
near Millions Bluff, on the Pom Pom River, ana
was drowned. T.
= When a Cincinnati man goes up, to bar
to drink, and is asked what he will have, he
saws: "Give me some headache and a family
fight" and the bartender knows just which
bottle to hand down.
Chicago is the only town in the United
States that has q nine story hotel. 1t is now
open to inspection, and large number of peo-
pie daily climb to the top to enjoy the new SEN
sation of touching the SKY. with their hats.
John Lawson, distinguished Holdenite
in Caswell county, loved his neighhor's bacon
"not wisely, but too WE'LL" He was caught in
the act, but made his escape to Richmond, Va,
where he was arrested and is now eating the
States bacon in Caswell Jail. When can we
report like glad tiding of Ashley from Buzzasd's
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Public Schools.

The people Of this section were assured by
the authorities that under the operations of the
Public School Law, education would be given
to the masses-that earnest and faithful teach
ers would be promptly and amply paid for their
services, and that school-houses would spring
up as if by magic all over the country. What
is the actual result of these promises? In
many sections of our County no schools have
been taught, and no opportunity given, either
to white or colored, to obtain an education.
Those employed to teach, in many of the
schools located, were wholly incompetent for
the work which they undertook to perform, and
the patronage bestowed upon them by the peo-
pie, in many instances, has amounted to
waste of time with the children who have gone
TO them without profit.
Not the least, however, among the outrages
in the public school affairs, is the failure on the
part of the authorities to meet promptly the
demands of the teachers. If the taxes levied
especially for this purpose have not been col
lected and sent forward by the Treasurer of
Anderson County, then we have nothing more
to say. But our information is to the effect
that the money raised for that purpose, col
iected and properly forwarded by the Treasurer,
has been used for party purposes, and not bav-
ing yet been returned, the department is una
bic to meet the demands against it. If such
be the facts of the case, thus compelling
teachers to suffer, and those who have INDUCED
them to suffer, we ask, in the name of common
justice, if there is no remedy for such evils,
and if there is no way Of reaching and punish
ing the parties guilty of such rascality We
are satisfied that the Commissioner in Anderson
County has done the best he could under the
circumstances and that teachers should not
hold him responsible for failing to get their
pay.
Every good citizen flvors the education OF
all classes of our people, and none would throw
an impedimert in the way, but if taxes levied
and collected for this purpose are to be used
for election purposes and party ends, and teach
ers disappointed--th their just demands not paid
then we insist .hat it is unjust and unfair,
aud is gross evil which should at cnce be put
down.
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Wednesday, November 23d, has been Sc
lcctcd for the observances of the General Lee
memorial services in Raleigh. Ex- Gov. u. B.
Vance is to pronounce the culogy.
- The Democratic party was a gift of the
people to the Government; but the Radical
party is gift of the Government to the people.
"A singular coincidence was noted lately
in Westford, VT, the bell tolling for the death
of an infant one year old, and, within an hour,
for an old person of 100 living in the next
houae.
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Auxiliary Stock Company.

At the meeting of the Agricultural and Me-
chanical Society of South Carolina, held on
the 9th inst, the following resolution was adop-
tcd:a ,4s2
Resotusd, That a Committee of three in each
County, and six in Columbia, be appointed by
the President of this Society, to assist IN pro-
curing subscribers to the joint stock company,
which it is proposed to organize as an auxiliary
to the South Carolina Agricultural and Me-
chanical Society"
Under this resolution, the President of the
Society has appointed the following Committee
for Anderson County: B. F. Whitner, James
A. Hoyt and B. F. Crayton.
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MUsH HEADs-We take the following capi-
tai article from the Atlanta Mtetigcnccr, and
feel satisfied that Athens, Tenn, with Atlanta,
Ca, are not alone III their glory upon this sub
ject If the rightluI claims Of every place was
set up for a share in this matter, their name
would be legion:
Mush heads, in the oldcn time, meant the
same as soft heads now. A ml,sh head was IL
man who lost impressions as soon as the exte-
rior force w:s removed. There is no use in
trying to make anything out of such men,
They arc as unreliable as Il political executive
committee, and as iiabby in all their resolutions
as thin pair of summer plnts with no human
legs in them Such men are nuisances, but
they must be tolerated, on the principle that it
takes all sorts of peopl lie to make up world"
There are several ''mush heads" round these
diggings. -,
Post and to Sam" we say, there are several of
goodly city. Athens is not cleft alone in its
glory"
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The SURVIVORS MEETING.-One of the
most interesting incidents of Fair week, just
passed was the survivors, meeting. The asso-
citation is addressing itself in a practical way
to its great historical duty-to preserve the re-
cords of its dead and do justice to the living.
The address of Gen. Preston was delivered be-
fore brilliant audience of the assembled in
telligence of this city and of the State Itwas
an eloquent vindcation of the defenders of the
late Confederacy, and stirred the deepest feel
ings and the tenderest instincts of the Southern
heart. Repeated applause showed the electric
communication established between the speaker
and the audience.
The reunion which took place in the eve
ming, brought together a number of the old
"wearers Of the grey" and sentiment after SEN
timent followed, and revived past memories.
The occasion was indeed suggestive alike Oft tie
past and the .future-the past and its memories
the future and its duties. Nor SURVIVORS on
LY, BUT 1NHERIToRs-Coiumbia Momir
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Anderson Farmers Association.

Weconclude this week the remainder of the
reports of the Committees of this Association,
andtfeef satisfied that these reports will be read
with pleasure. The people of this County
should go to work earnestly, vigorously and
unitedly, and make the next Fair of this Asso-ii
citation surpass any of its predecessors 1t is
only necessary for the people to determine to
do it, and the work will be accomplished.
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PATCHWORK.

The Committee on Patchwork respectfully
recommend that premiums be awarded as fol-
lows:
Best Patchwork in Cotton: Mrs. Lucy Dean.
Best Worsted Patchwork: Mrs. B. F. Cray
ton.
The Committee would further recommend
that premium be awarded to Mrs. Mike Nc,
Gee for best white quilt, superior work, instead
of silk quilt mentioned in premium list.
They would favorably notice patchwork by
Mrs. Baylis Hix, Mrs. E. J. Earle and Mrs.
Mary j. Harris. Also, extra patchwork by
Miss Fanny Murray, but unfinished.
J. E. MAULDIN, Chm'n.
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DEMOCRATIC GAINs-THE CAUSE OF Con-
sTITurIoNAL LIBERTY-We cordially con-
rratulate our Democratic friends in the United
States upon the large gains recently made
The cause of constitutional liberty and of good
government is thus strengthened, and the hopes
of the patriot citizen rise. New York has gone
Democratic by an immense majority, and the
World gives the following as the composition
of the next Congress: Democrats los; Radicals
122; independents 3. The whites of South
Carolina will be found in hearty sympathy with
the Democracy or anti-radical clement OF the
country. From South Carolina to California
from the Northern lakes to the Southern gulf
there is II vast army of voters arrayed under
the anti-radical or Democratic banners.
In South Carolina, we are for the time over
whclmcd by NUMBERS and FRAUD, and the ell
cmcnts of MIsRULE prevail But this cannot
last long We greet our brothers of the North,
South, East and West, and feel in their triumphs
the influences that arc to assist in our coming
victory of the RIGHT. Laying aside the special
policy of the Union Reform organization, the
white people of South Carolina will organize
in scIfdcfcnce-wll look to their own interests
and when National parties again try their
strength, we shall be found on the side of the
anti-radcal party.-C0h,mbia Phcnir.
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LADIES' INSTANTANEOUS.

IADIEnO NLVOO'
The Commtte on Miscellaneous Articles,
whilst they regret that so few were exhibited,
they are glad to report that all were meritori-
Gus, and reflected great credit on the exhibit
tors. They would especially recommend the
following articles as worthy of certificates Of
merit, to wit: .r
Domestic Cologne: Messrs. Simpson, Hill
& Co., 1.-TWO samples:
Willow Baskets Miss F. c. Reeves.
Willow Table Mat: Miss F. c. Reeves.
Tallow Candles Miss Narcissa Dean
Tattch Needles Z. j. Earle.
Trinkets E. j. Earle.
Respectfully submitted.
Miss NJ. A. MILLING, Chm'n.
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FANCY AND NEEDLE WORK.

FANCY AND NEEDLE WORK.
The Committee on Fancy and Needle Work
ask leave to award premiums as follows:
Best specimen of Needle Work: Miss Rosa
Webb. ....
Second best ditto: Miss Lizzie Williams.
Best specimen Tatten: Miss Sue Sergeant.
Best Crochet Tidy: Miss Fannie Millwee.
Best sample Sewing by hand: Mrs. Mike
MCGEE. .., .a L. ~, ,i..,. -
Best specimen Bead Work: Miss Lizzie
Acker. ~ $50
Best Hair Wreath Miss Matte McGee.
Best Embroidered Pin Cushion Miss Anna
Simpson.
The Committee desire to make honorable
mention Of
One Tidy, exhibited by Miss A. Davis.
One Infants Skirt: Mrs. s. d. Maxwell.
One pair Gloves: Mrs. j. NJ. Mays.
One Bonnet: Miss M. A. Mckay.
One Masonic Apron: Mrs. A. E. Hewin.
One sett Table Mats Mrs. Thorn. Williams.
Respectfully submitted.
MRS. w. w. HUMPHREYS, Chm'n.
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= News has reached this town, says the
UaionriNe Tines, that On Monday night last,
Mr. A B. Owens, living on Pacolet in the up
per part of this County was brutally murdered
by IL nu,nbcr OF men unknown. We learn the
Sheriff. IA conjunction with the United States
troops, are actively engaged in investigating
the matter The neighborhood in which Mr..
Oweaa lived is one of the most peaceable and
orderly sections of the County, and we are as
sured, by those who know, that no suspicion
rests upon any persons residing thereabouts.
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= Mr.. George Chapman, we'll known in
Charleston for some years past, shot himself in
a house on Market street, near the Academy of
Music, on Friday night. The evidence adduc-
ed before the jury of inquest showed that the
deceased had repeatedly expressed to his friends
during the day, an intention Of committing
syzieiasA
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Another Accident.

On Sunday last passenger and freight tram
over the Greenville and Columbia Railroad
run into each other near Saluda Old Town.
The locomotives were seriously damaged, but
no one badly. injured, .7We are inclined to be-
lieve, however, that these disasters are not ac-
cidenfs, but the result of negligence and cares
lessaesss: J5.7. - ig9sq .I,ra
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WORSTED WORK.

The Committee on Worsted Work respect
fully report that only one article was presented
for their inspection in this Department. They
recommend, therefore, that Il premium be
awarded to Mrs. John II. Maxwell for beau
tiful Worsted Tidy.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Miss EUGENIA CARLISLE, Chm'n.
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FINAL, NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to TOWERS 4 BUR-
N RlSS. by Nore or Account. MUST settle
{, 4c same by the FIFTEENTH of DECEMBER
next. will have them in my hands up to that
time. After that shey will be placed in the hands
of an officer for collection. -,
Pleas. note ahe date-l5th December. 80
A. u. TOWERS,
Survivor of Towers & Burriss.
Nov IL 1870 q 3
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A i'll persons Iebled 10 the Estate of Robert
~ Is. Norris. deceased. are notified that pay
'N1ul must he nlade by the First day of January
next. After that day trey will find their Notes
aud accounts i'll the l,an.ls of B. F. Whitner,
Esq, tur collection. us logger indulgence cannot
amd will not be given the Estate must and shall
be- settled up as the Jaw will collect the
money. So come forward and pay up, and save
cost.
All persons having demands must present them
10 either me or B +. Whilner by the time above
stated. and thus save costs, they are equal to
the debt
A. O NORRIS, Admir-.
Nov II, 1870 81 4
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A gentleman ofStamrord Connecticut, is
raising crop of cotton with cvory prospect of
success. 1t is not worry extensive, but it illus
trates perfectly the tropical nature of the past
summer, even in the cool shntles of the bleak
New England. The seed of this cotton was
sown in hot bed in April, and the plants were
sci out about the middle of May.
of Staff, has been selected by the Lee family to
wrise the GoDesal's biography.
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GENTS, MIsCELLANEOUs.

The Committee on Miscellaneous Articles
that the following premiums be
awarded: e'asgli f:si'.:.
Best Brooms: Smith & Hovey.
Best sett Buggy Wheels: w. II. Land.
Best Sole Leather: j. B. Turner. ~.
Best Upper Leather: j. B. Turner. er.n
Best Calf Skin = j. B. Turner. e}f ~:
Best pair Boots: John w. Hopkins.
Best pair Ladies' Shoes: Taylors Shop
Best Tile Machine B. F. CraytoD & Son.
Best Ohurn Machine: W. T. Brown.
Best two-horse Wagon: Cover, Cox & Mark
ley.
Best one-horse Wagon Cover, Cox & Mark
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Respectfully submitted.
w. II. D. GAILLARD, Chm'n.

HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.
Best Bread: Mrs. Lizzie Mauldin.
Best Honey: Mrs. DR.. A. P. Cater.
Best Lard: Mrs. NJ. E. Williams.
Best Butter: Miss Josie McCreary.
Best Soap: Mrs. I. H. Russell.
Best Ham: Mrs. r. J. McCann.
Best Sweet Pickles Mrs. j. B. McGee.
Best Preserves: Mrs. A. R. Broyles.
Best Raspberry Jam: Mrs. J. B. McGee.
Best Can Peaches: Mrs. c. A. Reed.
Best Jelly: Mrs. J. w. Harrison.
Best Catsup: Mrs. J.. S. Murray.
Best Higdon Salad: Mrs. ]. H. Thornwell.
Best Tallow Candles Miss Narcissa Dean.
Best J bu. Dried Apples: Mrs. j. H. Thorn
we'll.
Best ] bu. Dried Peaches: Mrs. J. II. Thorn
we'll.
Best Vinegar: Mrs. T. w. McCann.
Best Syrup: Mr.. Geo. Stephenson.
Best Dried Figs: Miss Clara Broyles.
Respectfully submitted.
Mrs. j. S. MURRAY, Chm'n.
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Premiums Aw ard ed
AT THE THIRD ANNUAL FAIR OF THE
ANDERSON FARMERS ASSOCIATION.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
DOMESTIC FABRICS.

The Committee on Domestic Fabrics beg
leave to report that they have discharged the
duty assigned them, and make~the following
awards:
Best Woolen Counterpane, No. II: Mrs. H.
J. Stone. 90. 'f!{4i ; z
Best Cotton Counterpart, No. 1S I: Mrs. Bay
lis Hix. - - -,
? Best Woolen Jeans, No. 8: Mrs. c. s. Mat
tison.
Best pair Cotton Socks, -No.,6: Mrs. J. L.
Bryan. a -. 10 .a...e a. H..
/. 80: ,4-'' WM. PERRY. tchm'n..
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: Paris advicei say that Trochu is turning
Gen. Riple. ;, experience and ability to good
Account.
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Estate Notice.

Estate Notice.
A LII persons. having demands against the Ra-
N tate of John Hopkins Sr., deceased, are
a.. rt"y notified 10 render hem, properly atteaied,
TO the Undersigned within the time prescribed by
law and al persons indebted to the Estate are
requested TO make payment at once.
WILSON ASHLEY, E1'r.s
Nov II. 1870 81 8
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WORKS Of ART.

Best Painting in Oil Colors DR.. J. w. Earle
Best Pencil Drawing: Miss Mamie j.: Davis
.r j. S. MURRAY, Chlnn.
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Administrators Notice Of Final Settlement

NOTICE is hereby given that will apply to
IN w. w. Humphreys. Esq. Probate Judge
Iur Anderson County. on Saturday, l7h day Of
December next. for Final Settlement of the Es-
tate of John Robinson deceased. and discharge
therefrom.
RICHARD ROBINSON, Admir-.
Nov IL. 1870 81 S
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aa ThepEditor.of the 1nteAigencer is absent.
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NOTICE.

Nov II. lS7t