The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-03
ITEMS OF STATE NEWS.

= Rev. G. p. Gadsden, Of the Episcopal
Church, died in Charleston on the oath ult.
= The President has recognized Andrea Cas-
sard as Consul Of Costa Rica, at Charleston,
"A correspondent at Walhalla informs us
that there was a good rain at that place on
Monday last.
= DR.. Edmund Ravcnel, of Charleston, died
on the 2Sth. He was one of the founders OF
the State, Medical College.
-"Clifton," the spacious and elegant resi-
dence of Capt. Henry A. Gaillard, of Wins
boro, was destroyed by fire on the Goth ult
- The survey of the route for the Whining
ton, Columbia and Augusta Railroad, between
Columbia and Augusta, has been commenced.
= The gin-house of Mr.. j. NJ. Latimer, jr.,
near Lowndesville, was blown down by a severe
storm recently, making perfect wreck of the
cotton gin.
- The Spartanburg Spartan informs us that
in the case of B. F. Bates, for the murder of
J. G. Hampton, the jury could not agree, and a
mistrial was the result. The case will be re-
heard at the next term of that Court.
-Anothet shocking murder has occurred in
Williamsburg county. Mr.. E. ]. Singletary,
postmaster at Leesville, was shot on the night
of the 24th inst, and instantly killed. His
body was perfectly riddled with balls. No one
knows anything about the matter.
Two citizens of Lancaster repaired to the
North Carolina line, on the 28th, to settle a
difficulty according to the code; but upon ar
irving on the ground and measuring off the
distance, the challenge was withdrawn-much
to the dissatisfaction of a crowd of attendants.
The Columbia PAenir states that Fl. E.
Hayne, the Land Commissioner appointed last
winter, has notified DeLarge that unless the
books, papers and other property belonging to
the office of the Land Commission are imme-
diately turned over to him, as successor of De-
Large, that he will apply in the name Of the
State, for mandamus to compel compliance
with his demand.
= The Spartanburg Spartan has the follow
ing in regard to the Air Line Railroad: We
understand the bridges on the above road, be-
tween this place and Charlotte, are all under
contract by energetic and responsible contrac-
tors. The bridge across Pacolet will be over
100 feet high and will cost near S400, 900. The
grading is being pushed forward rapidly; con-
siderably over half is completed between here
and Charlotte.
= The Newberry Herald learns from 6! reli-
able source that colored man was last week
driven from Mr.. William Smiths plantation,
near Chappelps Depot, by number Of negro
men disguised as Ku Klux. MIR. Smith en-
ploys an unemployed blacksmith to work in
the field as day-laborer, and he performs his
task so we'll as to give ofense to other colored
operatives, who abuse him, and, because he
does not leave Mr.. SIS. employ, they seek to Ku
Klux him.
Hon. R. B. Carpenter was sercnaded in
Columbia on last Saturday night. After re-
peated calls, Judge c. made his appearance,
and was cordially greeted. He delivered a short
and pithy address, which was warmly received
by his numerous hearers. After giving an out
line of his evidence before the Ku Klux Com
mittee in Washington, he gave the substance
of conversation between himself and Gen.
Grants factotum, Senator Morton-the latter
gentleman having informed the Judge that he
had been "read out" of the Republican party,
because he ran against "the party in South
Carolina. "Well," said the Judge, eff running
on an honest ticket is contrary to Republican
principles, am perfectly willing not only to
be read OUT but to remain out"