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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-04-13
Ne Plus Ultra.

We do not believe that the inventive genius
of Radical thieves can excel the great swindle
in fitting up the House of Representatives
which is pretty thoroughly exposed by the
production of sundry bills, to be found on oul
first page to-day. 1t receives unmi1ed censure
from. the Charleston Daily Republican in the
following comments:
''The whole thing shows the most shameless,
the most infamous attempted use of the funds
of the State. Gov. Scott righteously vetoed the
appropriation bill covering this business OF
furnishing; and, with anything like vigilsance
people, we take it, will have to wait good
while for their money-long enough, we trust
to teach them the proper way of making out
bills when dealing with the State of South
Carolina"
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Air Line Railroad.

The report of the committee appointed to
confer with President Buford, of the Air Line
Railroad, will be submitted to an adjourned
meeting of the citizens in the Court House this
evening" and there should be full attendance
Of ali'interested. Without anticipating the re-
port of the gentlemen as to their conference
With Col Buford in Charlotte last Saturday,
go may be permitted to remark that the pres
ent aspect of affairs shows the necessity of
activity, vigilance and unceasing effort on the
part of our people, in order that Anderson may
be included as one of the points of location.
Arrangements have been made for practical
and thorough survey Of the route by this place,
and. we. entertain great hopes as to the result.
But we are firmly convinced that tho most
strenuous and united efforts are requisite to Sc
enre the Road.
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Abandoning the Union League.

The Charleston Republican says in effect that
it long ago came to the conclusion that the
Union League should be abandoned, and
though it may have been good in its day,
that day is past. This sentiment is creditable,
and entitled to consideration at the hands OF
those controlling the Union Leagues. But for
the existence of this secret political organiza,
ton, the present corrupt officials would not
now be in power over the down-trodden people
of South Carolina, and the shameless conduct
of these officials would then. never have dis
graced civilization and rs consequence, that
other secret organization, yclept the Ku Klux,
would not now be in existence. BY all means,
abandon Union Leagues, disband the militia,
reorganize the Republican party upon re-
spectacle basis, and adhere to decent, faithful
administration of public affairs, and there will
be different state of affairs inauguratcd at
once. All other secret political organizations,
of whatsoever name or purpose, will vanish
away like the mist before the mornings sun.
And the reverse is equally true. The existence
of these exciting causes will produce similar
results as in the past, and powerful counter or
carnations will only increase in strength and
add to the mighty growth of the last few
months. All good citizens, of whatever poll
tics, who earnestly desire the maintenance of
free government, will echo the sentiments Of
our cotemporary. ..-.-
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EXPLANATION BY GARRET DAvIs.-On
Thursday last, Senator Davis made an explana-
ton of the difficulty between himself and Beast
Butler, which occurred few days before.
Should the irascible Kentuckian "risc to ex-
plainn Just one more time, there will be very
little of the hide left on the Massachusetts,
warrior:
In the Senate, Davis, of Kentucky, called at
tention to an offensive allusion to himself in a
recent speech by Representative Butler, of
Massachusetts, based upon the difficulty between
them on the floor of the Senate last week He
intimated having incurred that members en-
nifty by his efforts several years ago to compel
restitution of silver plate and other property
belonging to loyal man, which Butler had
seized at New Orleans The other day, when
addressing the Senate, he noticed Butler occu-
pying the seat Immediately adjoining his own,
and regarded both the proximity and manner
of that gentleman as offensive. After resum-
inc his seat Butler continued an earnest and ex-
cited look at him, whereupon he Davis faced
him, and after looking him in the eye for an
instant said to him: "You damned old scoun-
drel are YOU here to scowl at and browbeat
me 2" Laughter on the Republican side.
He made no reply, and l repeated that Ian
guage He then responded: II have not ad-
dressed you, sir, or said word to you" | then
said: "What are you come here for? Why did
YOU scowl at me?" Hc answered: ~ did not
scowl atyou you are an old man." I roseto my
feet and advanced one step towards him and
said: ri am young enough to go with you from
this Senate Chamber whenever it is your pleas
ure." At this point Senator Wilson stepped
between us, laid his hand on Buffers shoulder,
said few words to him, and they walked off
together Davis added that his sole purpose
was to state the affair as it took place, and thus
correct Misrepresentation. 1t was not his in
tention to have any controversy with the uni,
versally recognized blackguard, coward and
scoundrel of the United States, who, himself,
did not dissent from the general Judgment
against him.
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The New York Ereuins Post gives promi-
ncnce to the following account of matters in
South Carolina. If Northern newspapers, and
especially Republican journals, would only
copy such facts as are here set forth, instead Of
giving currency to the loose statements of ire
sponsible people, they would be doing a real
benefit to the public:
A private letter from gentleman in Barn
we'll district, in South Carolina-a Northern
gentleman, who has resided there most of the
time for four years past-speaking of the Gin
cinnati Republican platform as amended by Mr..
Parke Goodwin in communication addressed
to this paper, says: "There can be no more
peaceable, quiet, or law-abiding people than in
this very dstrictof Barnwell, the very hot-bed
of secession. In all these years l have not seen
Or heard of single case of Outrage and to
read in the Northern papers these continued
attacks on this old State Gas one of anarchy and
barbarism) surprises me. True, there has been
some outlawry OH the borders of North Caro-
lima but the cause of all the troubles there
are patent to those who will investigate the
source. We are suffering from unvise and il
literate legislation, but if We have the reforms
indicated in your platform, this little State will
become, as it should be, one of the most pro-
ductive and desirable of the sisterhood oi
States"
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The Nav Convention.

The action of the commercial organizations
In Charleston, in reference to the financial con-
dition of this State, receives strong eudorse-
ments in every quarter. Public meetings have
already been held in several counties, and
many others have been called, for the purpose
of securing representation in the State Conven-
ton on the second Tuesday in May next. we
regard the Convention as a fixed fact, and ex-
pect that delegates will appear from all the
counties. 1t should be composed of discreet,
sensible men, with practical ability and dis
cernment, to prevent any foolish schemes from
being foistcd upon the people of South Caroli-
ma at this time. The present is grave juno
ture in our history, and the men who are to
deliberate as to the most feasible and Practica-
BILE solution of our difficulties should have
clear heads soand judgment, and firm, steady
resolution. The Convention ought to be un-
trammeled, and truly perform the functions of
q deliberatiye body. No man or set of men
should be permitted to carry through any pet
scheme, nor unduly sway the minds of its
members. Argument and reason should mark
every step of its progress, and no hasty, ILL
advised measures should be presented to the
people for adoption Above all, the members
should bear in mind that it is not partisan
assomblage, but body of representative men,
sent to devise means Of extricating our State
from the labyrinth of woe and degradation to
which her people have been subjected. In this
undertaking, it will have the confidence and
support of every honest, worthy citizen.
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THE KU KLuN B1LI.-The House Of Rep
resentatives passed the famous Ku Kux bill,
on Thursday last, by strict party vote, all the
conservative Republicans caving in at the last
moment, and voting in its favor. AS it passed
the House. the following summary presents its
chief features, although tho Senate will proba-
by alter or amend its provisions:
All the so-called Ku Klux crimes are made
punishable in United States courts. The test
oath is abolished for jurors, but the judge is au-
thorized to exact another oath that juror is in
no way connected with the Ku klu1. The
President is directed to employ the lana and
naval forces of the United States in the en-
forcemcnt of this law where in his opinion,
the State authorities neglect to enforce it; and
he is also authorized to suspend the writ of
Iabeas corpus whenever the ''mlawful comb-
nations" are too powerful to be oyerthrdwn by y
first make proclamation to the insurgents to
dspersc. The provisions of the latter section
arc not IL be in force alter June !, 1872.
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Congressman Elliott, it seems, is making
quite reputation in short order The New
York Herald thus epitomizcs his career as mem
Der of Congress, which embraces period of
only one short month:
1t is no longer Frederick Douglass, the ia
nous colored pioneer in the cause of his race
eff freedom and equal rights it is no longer the
eloquent Downing F. r. s. fried, roasted and
stewed), the celebrated and successful Oyster
man it is no longer the reverend Senator Rev
els, as the colored successor to the seat of Jeff.
Davis among the Conscript Fathers; but it is
the new colored representative in Congress, the
learned and logical Elliott, from South Caroli-
ma. Since the 4th of March lie has made two
speeches in the House of Representatives, and
has written q letter to the Hon. Horace Gree
lev ON the Ku Klux Klans and general am
nesty, in all of which he has proved himself q
man of decided and wcll-mproved abilities.
His speech of Saturday last on the Southern
Ku Klux ontrages and the remedy was an eff
fort so marked in its legal and logical strength
that the Democrats were satisfied that there is
only one man in the House who could write
such speech that General Butleris that man,
and that he must have written this trenchant
speech, which was read from the manuscript by
Elliott
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horticultural Exhibition.

We are under obligations to the Cotton
States Fair Association of Augusta, Ga, for
complimentary ticket of admission to the Sec
ond annual horticultural Exhibition, which
will be held at the Fair Grounds of the Asso.
citation Oh the 10th and 18th days of May next
A large number of valuable premiums are of:
fered for plants, flowers, fruits, wines and vege.
tables, and we have no doubt the occasion will
prove most agreeable. Visitors can obtain
tickets over the principal railroads in this State
and Georgia for one-half the regular rates.
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Death of an Honored Citizen.

1T is with sincere regret that we record the
death of Col. D. L. Donnald, of Williamson,
which; occurred at his residence in that place
on last Saturday morning, after an illness OF
less than 24 hours The deceased was an hon
orable, upright citizen, greatly esteemed by a
large circle of. friends and acquaintances. he
aerved with distinction as an officer of the Con-
fsderate army. Col. Donnald was native of
Abbeville District, and removed to William
etons only few years ago. His remains were
buried on Tuesday last with Masonic honors.
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Gharades!

The Gharade Entertainment came OFF at Ma
sonic Hall on Tuesday evening last, in the
presence of an appreciativc audience. The
several Charades were acted with spirit, and
were quite amusing and entertaining. The
performances opened most appropriately with
the song, "7Fhe Conquered Banner" by Mrs.
u. w. NJ, and which was rendered with that
pathos and feeling characteristic of the fair vo-
calist. The audience seemed highly pleased
with every part of the entertainment, and
evineed their delight in frequent applause.
The performances will be repeated on next
Tuesday Hsght, April 18th, with an entire
change Of programme, including several new
Charades and variety of music. The pro-
ceeds will likewise be @oaated to the South
Carolina Monument Association, and we trust
this patriotic purpose will inducea full atten-
dance Of our citizens.
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BUTLER AGAIN IN Hot WATER.-The fer
tility with which Beast Butler gets out of one
scrapc by getting into another is truly wonder
full. We make the following extract from the
proceedings of Congress, April 5th;-. 5-
Quite sharp controversy occurred in the
House. to-day, towards the close of the proceed
ings, between Swami and Butler. MIR. Swami,
on previous occasion, had spoken in decided
terms of Buffers revolutionary course, and had
said that his cheeks ought to tingl with shame
while calling the Democrats his friends. But
Ter, to-day, replied, accusing him of having be-
come Mayor of Baltimore as Know Nothing.
Swami admitted that he had been Know
Nothing, and as that had followed one Of the
leaders of the Republican party named j: IL.
twenty-five years he had disbursed SIT ,0O0, 600 I;
not one had stuck to his hands, nor had he ab-
stractcd single spoon, and asked whether the
member from Massachusetts, could say as much.
Swami said when Butler went to Baltimore, at
the commencement of the war, he hoistcd his
flag on Federal Tfill, and tlren luxuriated at a
hotel for three days Altogether, it was the
most personal and acrimonious debate OF the
session.
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The South Carolina Medical Association.

The South Carolina Medical Association.
The annual meeting Of this body was held
in Charleston on Wednesday and Thursday OF
last week. The meeting embraced matters
of interest to tho medical fraternity, and
number of reports and papers on medical
science and practice occupied the attention OF
the Association Tile officers elected for the
ensuing year arc as follows
Presidcnt-F. Peyre Porcher, of Charleston.
Vice Presidents-R. w. Gibbes, of Columbia
A. P. Wylie, of Chester; and d. S. Price, OF
Marion.
Recording Sscrstary-T. Grange simons, OF
Charleston.
Corresponding sscretary-s Baruch, of Cam
den.
7;sasurer-~F. L. Parker, of Charleston.
The following gentlemen were appointed
delegates to the American Medical Association,
to be held at San Francisco, California, viz
Drs. John T. Darby, of Columbia F. NJ. Rob-
ertson, of Charleston; W. II. Nardin, of An-
derson; J. Mcintosh, of Newberry; @. E.
Trescot of Charleston, and T. P. Mcneil, Of
Edisto.
The next annual meeting of the Association
will be held in Columbia Oh the third Tuesday
IN April, 1872.
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Northern Elections.

The election in Connecticuto on the Srd inst.
resulted in close contest for Governor and
other State officers. English (Dem.) is proba-
bly, reelected Governor by small majority of
all the votes cast. The Republicans claim a
majority of 26 on joint ballot in the Legisla-
ture. The official announcement will not be
mado for two weeks.
In Rhode Island, on The 5th inst, Padleford
(Rep.) was reelected Governor by 3,474 ma
jority. The Legislature stands about the same
as last year, with SO Radical majority on joint
ballot.
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State and County Taxes.

We are indebted to the County Treasurer for
the following particulars in regard to the taxes
Of this County:
SFi1e--54-ss State Tax County Tax. Pol! Tax.
Assesed, s4679l.5a SlO,sss.11 $SI49I
Paid to 18th March, 4325710 s,5ss.3s s6I1
Leaving unpaid, ass44s 8 sos.T2 s si4
; Total amount assessed for all purposes,
$606sOy6A Amount collected up to the 18th
ofsMarch, s55,52a.49. Leaving balance of
$5,157.15 due at that time, considerable por-
tion Of which has since been collected with the
penalty Of 90 per cent
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Southern CuItiVator.

The April number of this sterling monthly
has been received. This journal is mest adj
mirabsy adapted to meet the practical, every
day wants of the farmer. vast number OF
intelligent farmers all over the South in each
number relate their experience. offer suggcs-
tions, and warn against dangers and errors they
have encountered If You have never seen it,
send for a specimen copy Published at
Athens, Ga. $500 year.
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Pendleton p Manufacturing Company

Aquarterly dividend of two and a half per
cent. is declared by this Company payable on
and after 10th of April. This is "a reasonable
return for the investment of capital, but we
learn that an equal amount of profits has been
set aside for the Improvement and development
ofthe5 business and property. We should think
that result SO favorable would induce capital
iststo extend this -bransb of industry in our
section, where prudent, economical manage
ment,neyer fails to realize handsome dividends.
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We would direct especial attention to the adj
vcrtisement of Messrs. Poultney, Trimble &
Co., of Baltimore, who offer O. large assortment
of fancy goods, such as Croqnet sets, Base Ball
sets, Travelling Bags, SC: Thi, il also large
emporium for Sportsmen's wares
See card in this issue, notable features OF
which are that their prices are based on gold at
par, and that they give she ssme attention to
orders per mail as to pcrsannl purchases
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aag- The gentleman who attained notoriet,

ng The gentleman who attained notoriety
last year by presenting the editor with "cot-
ton square," which we couldn't see, informs US
that lie is planting for another crop of cotton.
The net results of last years planting have
never been made public, and VIC have no doubt
many anxious farmers are vigilantly watching
the columns of this paper for report. Shall
we have it, Joscphus Barfimcrls? Or are yon
too busy with expectations from the coming
erop2
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HYMENEAL.

MARRIED. on Wednesday evening, April 5th ct tho
residence of the brides father, by Rev. D. E. Frierson,
Capt TIIos p BENSON, of Anderson, and Miss MALLlE
E. MCGEE third daughter Of G. w McGec Esq., of Bsiton
-. The fair bride has linked her destiny to our long
tried friend and former comradearms, whose consancy
aud devotion in friendship and indicates trcst hdeli-
ty in loves rosy bowers May they glide adown the stream
Of lil, with naugh disturb peaceful aud happy nnion
On Sunday morning. April End, ny Rev. W. A. llodgen
MIR. WILEY s. MASTERS ana Mi's AMANDA SMITH, all
OF Anderson county.
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LETTER FROM EX-SEcREFARY WELLEs.-
Hon. Gideon Welles, member of Lincolns
Cabinet from first to last, and who now declares
himself Republican. has written long and
explicit letter to the Hartford Courant in
which he takes strong ground against the poll
cy pursued by Grant and the Radical party to-
wards the Southern States and people. He de-
clares, "if the people of the States respectively
cannot make and execute their own laws, but
are to be governed and controlled in their local
municipal affairs by central power, then
American Democracy and American Republi-
canism arc mere shams and delusons." He
also dcnounces the plea of necessity set up by
the Radicals as an excuse for their acts, and
says that this is always the tyrant's plea for
crime, oppression and wrong.
In another portion of his letter, he says "lf
there is any one settled principle in our system
of free government, it is that which asserts the
right of the people of each State to form their
own Constitutions. The right is inherent in
the people. When the Republicans, having
obtained power; assumed to dictate to Virginia
and Georgia, and other States, in regard to their
Constitutions, to oycrturn their fundamental
law, to set aside their legislative enactments, to
annul their Legislatures, to displace tho Gov
ernors and Judges duly elected by the people,
and to appoint others in their stead, they COM
mittcd greater outrage, were guilty of moro
fragrant violation of the Constitution, than was
ever inflicted upon bleeding Kansas. The laws
of Congress giving the President authority to
introduce military at the elections, and all
schemes by which the central Government as
sumes to take cognizance Of and to- punish
offcnscs by tlls Ku Klux organizations, or by
others in the States, arc-liko amostpvery act in
what is called rcconstructicn ticn-uhwarranc'l I'M
81. .1,,t,,
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The Calhoun Times.

We are in receipt of this journal as an ex-
change 1t is published at Calhoun, Ga, and
edited by our old army friend, w. r. Rankin,
Esq, who is native of Anderson, and most
favorably known to many of our readers. We
wish you success, "Bob," and an easy, plcasur-
able reign upon the tripod.
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Municipal Election.

In consequence of the resignation of e.. H.
Hamilton, Esq, one of the Wardens of the
tiJlags Of Williamson, an election took place
on, Monday, Srd'inst., to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned: thereby-resulting in the choicesof Mr.
Joseph, Scott to serve the unexpired term.
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Trial Justices.

Among the latest appointments by the Gov
ernor, we notice the name of Elijah Reese as
Trial Justice for Anderson County. This Sc
cures two of these officers for the Cork, as
Maj. G. w. Maret sometime ago received the
appointment, and his name was incorrectly
given at the time.
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srana ehuroh. Anderson.

This church will be open for divine service
on sundaysnext April 10th, and on the first
and third Sunday in each month. Services
morning and night. -
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es- Eb is suueof advertising as of anything
else in this ,Sorld-if it is worth doing at all, it
is worth doing well. We don't recommend adj
yertising as she. best way to get wife; but we
Know that it is the best way to get good trade
-from the people
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NOTICE.

NNuE Administrator, james B. Moore, gives no.
tice that he will apply to The Judge Of Pro-
bate for Final Settlement and discharge Of ths
Estates Of Elijah Major, deceased, Nancy Major.
deceased. ]. S. Major, deceased, and Albert G.
Major, deceased, on the 5th day Of May next.
JAMES D. MOORE, Admir-.
April Is, 1871 Al A.