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The New York herald., 1870-02-22

THE REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES. Es.-Mr. But-
ler's bill for the removal of disabilities by
piecemeal was discussed in the House yester-
day, but another bill naming about two thou
sand persons was substituted in Its place
and passed. A pleasant discussion ensued.
Nearly everybody seemed to feel complacent
over this piecemeal pardon. Butler talked
with unusual suavity in the direction Of Cox,
and Cox, Covode and Mckenzie rose to the
height of good fellowship and quoted Scripture,
as they understood it, against each other. 1t
was hearty gathering in honor Of the return
Of two thousand prodigals, and the fatted calf
(Mr. Porter, of Virginia, who was bitterly
against pardoning his constituents was killed
metaphorically. One or two other calves
bleated dismally over the prospect, but the
requisite two-thirds of the members, finding
they could not get general amnesty, wisely
took what they could get.
The New York herald., 1870-02-22

You've FRANCE AND THE EMPIRE.-From
our cable news It viii be seen that the young
French conscripts have manifested some in
subordination. This insubordination is sug-
gestive. It seems to indicate growing and,
what is worse, deep rooted opposition to the
empire, and even to the house of Bonaparte.
There are some people who will not hear Of
possible defeat to the empire. Napoleon is
strong. Napoleon has the army at his back.
Napoleon can do everything. Those people
forget that the France of to-day is not the
France of 1889, of 1880, or even of ls48 They
forget that Paris is not France, in the ancient
sense Let us suppose that the army was
really Indifferent or callous, or worse. Let
us suppose that the feeling Of the country was
cold. Let US further suppose that a conspiracy
was organized which included the telegraph
operators. With the late strike of the West
ern Union operators fresh in our memory,
although it was less a success than probably
it ought to have been, who can say that II is
impossible for France to rise against Napoleon.
Impossible is not the right word. II France is
tired Of Napoleon France, depend upon it, can
throw him off.
The New York herald., 1870-02-22
The Hospitalities or the City 70 Hon.
William III. Seward.

Inc AOSplt0Ilue3 Oh the C1ty 10 AAOns
William II. Seward.
The Board of Aldermen and that of Assist
ant Aldermen yesterday, in view of the facts
that 'the Hon. William II. Seward will
shortly return to this city, after protracted
absence from his native State" and that ''it is
proper that deserving tribute should be paid
to his eminent ability and distinguished SER
vices to our common country" resolved to
tender him the hospitalities of the city, and to
appoint committee to make arrangements for
q public reception at the Academy of Music,
and the committee was accordingly appointed.
This is as it should be {; but who could have
dreamed of such proceeding on the part Of
the democratic councils of this city thirty
years ago, twenty years ago, ten years ago, or
even five years ago? But time and the ever
changing currents of events have established
the truth of the old saying that wonders
will never cease" Mr.. Seward has filled his
place in history as partisan, as an aspiring
politician and as an active statesman high in
the national councils. He no longer stands In
the way OF any party or any clique, or any
aspiring politician. He has taken off his
harness and withdrawn from the arena. His
enemies accordingly lay down their arms in
his presence, and all parties and all men unite
with our City Councils in recognizing ''his
eminent ability and distinguished services to
our common country" This, we say, in refer
ence to the venerable statesman and his long
and useful public career, is as it should be,
and under this general award from his fellow
citizens we say, in conclusion, may his days
vet be long in the land
The New York herald., 1870-02-22

GODS MUSEUM AND NENAGERIE, Broadway, cor
fhirtieh sIMatnss daily. Performances every evening
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ACADEMy:oF MUSIC 18th street-DEa FRsrsoHUErz,
BY THE ARION SOCIETY,"
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BOwERY THEATRE. Bowery.-THE TugrF FAST Wo-
Axx-BATTLH Oh BRASpYwIsE. Matinee at z
The New York herald., 1870-02-22
The Sale or Cadctships-Rsport Of the
COWnIttco. A~.t

COmmNtc0s A~-t
The House committee charged with investi-
eating the sale Of cadetships have made re-
port, duplicating Mr.. B. +. whittemore, car
pet-bagger from South Carolina, and present
ing resolution expelling him from his seat.
The report was read yesterday and shows
pretty conclusively that Whittemore gave the
appointment to certain person and received
therefor five hundred dollars, the appoint
ment, as he himself claimed in his defence,
being outside Of his district and the money
being in effect merely compensation to the
poor Of his district for not having sons COM
petent to accept the appointment The House
has decided to take no hasty action on the
resolution, but to give Mr.. Whittemore
hearing.
1t Is nonsense for Congressman to pick
up five hundred dollar jobs in this way, when
ten and twenty thousand dollar jobs are so
numerous. Even carpet-baggers ought to
know enough to steer clear Of such paltry
venture. The risk is too much for the money,
and the simplicity of Congressman must be
unparalleled to draw him into the commission
Of fraud that Is so palpable and easy of de-
lection as selling cadetships for SO much cash.
1t is true that these cadetships, even when not
sold in this way, are given away in manner
fully as reprehensible. They are often the re-
turns made by lucky Congressional candidates
to their influential constituents, or the presents
given to some rich friend for value received
in another way, and, with one or two
exceptions they are sold in effect even if
not in the way suggested by the investigation.
The result is that the cadetships of the Naval
or Military Academy are almost exclusively
for the service of the children of rich men or
influential politicians, and the children of the
poor or even mediocre population are de-
barred rigidly from the benefits of them.
Herein is suggested remedy for these
alleged abuses, and also an Improvement in
the future pers0a8el of our navy and army
Let the appointments be made only from among
the scholars of our public schools--not our col
leges aud universities, but the schools attended
of our people, Make cadetships prizes for the
scholars most meritorious-not in point Of
learning alone, but in physical ability, admins
trative excellence and general accomplish
ments Thus we shall have not only superior
class OF army and navy officers in the future,
but we shall secure at once commendable
rivalry among the pupils of our public schools
which will tend to increase the learning of all,
even though only one or two may ultimately
secure the prize. Make this mode Of distribut-
Ing the cadetships law, and there will be nc
petty jobbing even among lobbymen for the
sale Of them. The method has been tried by
Congressman Individually on several occasions,
and if made general cannot fail to be an i'm
mense improvement on the pres ent system.
The New York herald., 1870-02-22

11-Advertfsemcnta.
l9-Advertisements.
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FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE. Twenty fourth ...-FHt
kuNu
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

OLYMPIC THEATRE. BroaawAy.-Nxw VERSION
HAMLET. Matinee NJ ..
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NiBLos GARDEN. Broadwsy.-ISsIsrAlLEs Or,
THK MIN IN THE GAP.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-11
The Lunatic Assylum.

1t has been frequently rumored, since the
present Radical administration has been in
power, that DR.. j. W. Parker would be re-
moved from the position of Superintendent OF
the Lunatic Asylum at Columbia. DR.. Parker
has occupied this responsible post for the last
thirty -four years, and it was hoped that the
clamors for his removal would be unhecdcd by
the Board of Regents. But the demands of
party have been too great and unyicldng, and
it is announced that DR.. j. +. Ensor has been
appointed TO supcrscdc DIR. Parker as Physi-
clan to the Asylum. In communicating this
action of the Regents, Gov. Scott takes occa-
sion to acknowledge "the very able and efficient
manner" in which the duties pertaining to the
position have always been performed by DR..
Parker. And yet the Radical organ makes an
ungracious fling at DR.. P. on his retirement
from the position he has so worthily filled, un-
der all the trying circumstances of the last few
years, especially. What is it that party hate
and party rancor will not impel men to do ?
The new Superintendent, DIR. Ensor, although
comparative stranger has won the respect
and esteem of the citizens of Columbia, without
regard to party, and we hope that his care for
the unfortunate people under his charge will
win for him even greater respect.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-11
Improve Your Architecture.

Parties contemplating building should have
their plans madenow. Capt A. y. Lee, of Co.
lumbia, is in town on professional visit, and
will be pleased to confer with any Of our citi-
zens who intend building new houses or wish
to remodel old ones. The Captain has brought
with him the plans and specifications of new
stoeple for the Presbyterian church of this
place, and the main object of his visit is to con-
suit with the Building Committee who have
the contemplated improvement in charge. The
committee for the church have done well in Sc
lecting competent architect to prepare their
work, and not left the erection Of their sprc to
the chance combination of timbers unskillfully
put together without plan. We take pleasure
in commencing Capt Lee to our citizens.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-11
The North Carolina Election.

The conservative people of North Carolina
achieved victory over Radicalism at the polls
on Thursday last The result reflects creditably
upon the courage, patience endurance and in
telligence of the old North State. It's report
ed, and with apparent authority, that the Con-
servatives have elected not only five out of the
seven members of Congress to whom the State
is entitled, but such decisive majority Joint
ballot in the State Legislature as to secure the
return of Conservative to the United States
Senate next winter. The latest returns by tel
egraph claim two-thirds majority in both
branches of the Legislature, and if this be con-
frmed, the reign of Radicalism is at an end, as
this would be an effectual check upon Gov.
Holden and his corrupt practices.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-11
For the anderson MtelHgencer.

Mr.. EDITOR: had the pleasure on Satur
day last, the 9th INST, of listening to our FRIEND
Mai. John B. Moore, who delivered an address
at Smiths mill, about eight miles northwest of
Anderson. There were between 70 and lOO
persons present, only about dozen OF them
colored. O, that the colored population would
lend an attentive ear to the truths that are now
being promulgated by the honest men OF our
country The audience was very attentive, and
the colored people seemed to approve the ad-
dress very much.
think, Mr.. Editor, that such speeches do a
great amount of good, and l am confident that
the Majors address had happy effect The
people arc convinced of the corruptions and
expressions of the 'Scott Ring" and have de-
termined if their votes can put stop to pub
lie misdemcanors and heavy taxes, that it shall
be DONE
Mai. Moore occupied very nearly the same
grounds as "the standard-bearers of the Union
Reform party" which being so we'll known by
by the readers of your paper, think useless to
recapitulatc here, but one idea of his speech L
SNNo
truth upon his hearers that this was cam
paign in which every man should think for
himself, judge for himself and act for himself.
This truth he urged upon those present with
signal force and ability. Would that every
voter could feel the responsibility resting upon
his shoulders, and be induced to stand up like
a man. think like man, and act like man.
Too many of the voters of our country, espe-
cally among the colored people, permit others
dictate how they shall vote.
think, Mr. Editor, to get the colored man
to vote with the Union Reform party, it is only
necessary to demonstrate to them the fairness
of its platform, and to show them the perfidy
and wrong-doing of Scott and his Ring A
great many of the colored men are under false
impressions, such as believing that the white
men intend to deprive them of their liberty,
especially the right to vote and hold office.
These impressions ought to be erased, and it
should be explained to them that the State does
not possess the power to deprive them of these
rights. How the colored people all over the
county can DeSI De Coil'lHCcu anu "Od"''iN'
with these facts, leave for older and wiser
heads to determine. The colored man is be-
coming alive to his interests, and there arc
some who are as ready to put down corrupt and
profgate government as any white man. is
only necessary to remove these false impress
sions, and to lay before them plain and un-
vanished statement Of facts to secure their CO.
operation in the good work of reform and re-
trenchment.
We have nearly three months in which to
work, and let us be up and doing. Let us keep
continually before the people the condition of
our State, and we may hope to see both white
and black rally around the standard in Octo-
Der next, and cast an almost unanimous vote
against the continuance of misrllle and corrup-
ton, and thus unite in placing good and hon
est men over the State Is.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-11
AN APPEAL FOR AID
TO THE
Masonic Fair.

The friends of Masonry in Anderson county
are doubtless aware that Hiram Lodge, No. 6S,
is largely indebted and is now laborins under
heavy mortgage over the Masonic Hall. 1t
is proposed to hold Masonic Fair this fall
(say in October) for the purpose of raising
money to reduce the mortgagcd debt as far as
possible 1t is needless to say to Masons who
are acquainted with the circumstances, that
the calls for charity since the war have been
so great that We have been utterly unable to
extingush this debt. If the Confederate mon
ey in the hands of the Lodge at the close of
the war could have been made available, we
would have been Independent to-day. But
this institution suffered equally with other
corporations and with individuals. Masons,
friends of the poor and helpless will you aid
us? A committee of Masons in various sec
tions of the county has been appointed to So
licit donations There is also Il committee Of
ladies, wives, daughters and sisters of Masons,)
who will no doubt cooperate with us. 1t is
expected of these committees, in the first place.
to get up all the money possible. In the sec
ond place, any articles that will bring money
when exposed for sale on the occasion of the
Fair Anything in the way of meats, -four
eggs, butter, cakes, &c., for the purpose of get
ting up a Supper will be acceptable. The
ladies are especially requested to contribute all
articles of domestic manufacture and ladies'
handiwork, which may be offered for sale.
We expect to have grand affair, and have
met with sympathizng friends, not only among
the fraternity, but among those not connected
with the institution. The contributions al
ready have been far beyond our expectations
Brethren and friends, let lis all so to work in
earnest, and place Hiram Lodge in position
where it can dipense charity without cmbar-
rassmcnt.
The authorized committees arc announced
herewith. For further information, apply to
the undersigned.
r. S. HILL,
Chairman Committee on Donations.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-11
Nominating Conventions.

UN1oN.-Evcry township was represented at
the Convention held at Union G. Fl. on the
1st inst. The result of the ballot for Senator
and Representatives is as follows: Senate
Rev. A. A. James. House of Representatives
Capt. Frederick G. Latham, Col. Robert
Macbeth and Limbrick Thomas, (colored.)
The last named declined the nomination, al
though in hearty accord with the Reform move
ment, and a second ballot was had, when Alfred
r. Aughtrcy was elected in his stead. We
knew Capt Latham in the Confederate army,
and will guarantee that he is true as steel to
the best interests of the country. The people
of Union will honor themselves in sending him
to the Legislature.
GREExv1LLE-A Convention Of delegates
from all the townships in Grecnville county
met on the 1st inst. at the Court House, and
nominated candidates for the Legislature and
for the county Offices. Mcssrs. Hewlett Sulli-
van, Leonard Williams, S. S. Crittendcn and
Washington Taylor were nominated for the
Legislature, and our friend Samuel J. Douthit
for Probate Judge. Of course, the entire ticket
is in harmony with the Reform party.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-11
Gen. Butler and the Black Code.

In the course Of his remarks at Greenvlle,
on the 29th ultimo, Gen. NJ. c. Butler was in
tcrrupted by colored man, who asked him
''what about the Black Code?' The General
said he was very glad that the question had
been asked, as it enabled him to state that he
had not only voted against the passage Of that
Bill, but had fought against it from the outset,
1t has been repeatedly urged by the Radicals
that Gen Butler aided in passing the "infa-
NOUS Black Code" as they style it, but they
have neglected to look at the record, is a cor
respondent of the Charleston C1urier shows
BY referring to the House Journal, page 1l9,
in the vote on the third final reading of the
Bill, among the "nays" will be found the name
of Gen. Butler. Will the Radical speakers
take as much pains to make the correction as
they did to circulate this false report among
the negroes?
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-11
Gen Buffers Indictment Against Gov
Scott.

Althouph many of our readers heard the
crave charges preferred by Gen. NJ. c. Butler
against the present Governor ofsouth Carolina
in his speech, at this place on the 9th ultimo
it may be we'll to reproduce them for the benefit
of those who were not present on that OCCASION
The Indictment reads as follows:
First. charge that r. K. Scott has violated
that well-established and acknowledged prlncl-
pie of law which prohibits trustee from spec
ulating with the funds of his trust estate for
his own personal aggrandizement. -.
Second I charge that he has infested TINS
State with paid spies from abroad, reeking with
hatred to our people, and established system
of espionage dangerous to public liberty ana
free institutions. g,
Third. l charge that he pays these spies with
your money, under the pretence that they a. are
peace officers, when they are simply his Polital-
cal partisans, and engaged in stirring up strife
among our people. -,
Fourth. 1 charge that he has attempted to
demoralize the public virtue and prostitute the
public morals, by introducing into his house, as
Governor of South Carolina, persons OF lame,
he knowing them to be such thereby offering
reward for prostitution. :.
Fifth. charge that he connived at, if he is
not implicated in, the murder of citizens OF
South Carolina for political effect. Vide the
Randolph murder and its history.) -
Sixth. I charge that he has violated the law
of his own creation, or Of the law OF the crea-
ton of his own party, by not requiring the
Land Commissioner to make report OF his
operations, and in not requiring report from
his Financial Agent.
Seventh. charge that he has defrauded the
State of large sums of money as one OF the Ad-
yisorv Board of the Land Commission, by con-
vcrting to his own use money appropriated to
buy homesteads for the homeless
Eighth. 1 charge that under his administra-
ton the public debt has been trebled; taxation
become burdensome beyond sufferance; immi-
grafton prevented; the resources of the State
dormant and public education neglected,
Ninth. I charge that he has encouraged vlo-
lence (ride his Winchester Rife law speech),
fomented discord between the whites and color
ed people for political effect, and defeated the
ends of justice in his improper exercise of the
pardoning power
duties of his high office, not for the good OF the
whole people, but with dn eye singly to his own
prefcrment, political and pecuniary. That he
has msrcprescnted abroad the good people of
the commonwealth, and attempted to bring
odum upon their fair name.
Eleventh. l charge, that shortly precedent to
the last Presidential election. Governor Scott
said to General Hampton, and two other gen
tlcmcn, that he not only wished the State to
vote Democratic but would use his influence to
that end and that he was tired of the negroes,
and would make enough Of them resign their
seats in the Legislature so as to give the white
men majority in that body.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-11
The Baptist State Convention.

This body held its fiftieth annual meeting at
Greenville G. H., beginning on the 2Sth ultimo.
The session was harmonious and interesting.
A Baptist Historical Society was organized,
with Rev. Dr. Reynolds as President, for the
purpose of collecting all statistics and facts con-
nected with the denomination in this State.
After four days spent in deliberating over the
interests of the Baptist denomination in this
State, the Convention adjourned to meet in the
town of Camden, November, 1871, the time for
the annual meeting having been changed.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-08-11
Enr the 1ndcrson MteNiacncer.

Mr.. Editor: In your last issue ] noticed n
suggestion, emanating from Pendleton, recon-
mcnding meeting of each township on Satur-
day, 18th inst, to elect delegates to County
Convention at Anderson on the 18th inst, for
the purpose of nominating candidates for the
Legislature all of which heartily concur ill.,,
and if the system was little more perfect, 1
think the political machinery of Anderson
would run more smoothly and in better order
than it has for many years past, and we would
hear no more of the charges brought against
what is called the Anderson clique. The sys-
ten would ramify and pcrmeate every neigh
borhood in the county, and leave no room for
complaints. In order to perfect the system,
let every township send five delegates to the
Convention. Let each delegation be called
upon to hand in the name of the man it wishes
to be nominated for legislative honors take
the vote of the whole meeting on the names
handed in the man receiving the highest vote
to be the nominee for the Senate, and the three
next highest to be the nominees for the House
of Representatives.
would also suggest that it would be good
policy for every township to make a strenuous
effort to send at least one colored delegate to
the Convention, so that class would have a
chance to participate in the selection of the
candidates, thereby binding them considerably
to the support of the ticket on the day of cleo
ton. l think every person can sec the impor-
tancc of such step, for as long as We pursue
the course of letting them alone and ignoring
that class of voters in our political meetings,
because we have the majority of whites i'll the
county, they will ignore us on the day of cleo
ton, and VIC lose a considerable power that VIC
need should have and think could secure.
L. n.