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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-24

FATAL AFFRAY.--On Tucs!.y last, diff
Guilty occurred in Edgafeld COUNTY, about seven
miles from the village, between AIr. Wash. D.,
Allen and coorcd man, named Aieek Davis.
formerly in his cniploy--which resulted in
the death of tho latter. Davis had gone to-
Graniteville, without the consent Of his employ
er, and on his return words ensucd, when Da--
Wis picked up an axe and attempted 10 strike
Allen; the latter, in sclt-detcMce, stabbed him
to the heart with his pcckct-knte Allen sur
rendered himself and was brought before Judge
Melton, in chambers, yesterday; and, after q
full hearing, WIS released on s$.o0o bail The
prisoner was represented by w. T. Gary, Esq.
N Barnwcl, Esq, acting solicitor for the State.
Colombia Phehir, o0th inst.
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The AUGUSTA and Hartwell Railroad.

The Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel pub
fishes the proceedings of meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Augusta and Hart
we'll Railroad, held in that city last week.
The contract for building the Road was sub
mitted to the Board for ratification or rejection.
After discussing its features, the contract was
ratified by an unanimous vote. The contrac-
tors are Englishmen, and are represented as
being men of ample means and great practical
experience in the construction of American
railways. The contract binds them to COM
lnencc work at once, and to complete the en-
tire line to Clayton, Ga, by the first day of
january, 1874. The principal contractors will
divide the Road into sections and make sub
contracts with other parties. Several of these
s,b-contractors have already been chosen, and
are said to comprise some of the best railroad
r,en in the North, who will bring with them
large forces of experienced white laborers.
The representative of the principal contrac-
tors, Edward Hanford has been in the city of
augusta, awaiting the action of the Board of
D::ectocs in regard to the contract, and imme-
dia!c!y upon its ratification, he advertised for
bids iur tic grubbins, cleaning, grading and
masonry, and for furnishing timber for trestlc-
work and cross-tes, on the first ten miles of the
Road This looks like business, and it is eX-
,ectcd to commence work on the LIST day of
September The contractors confidently assert
hat the first ten miles of the Road will be fin
islio.l wislin sixty days. The new Chief En-
giuccr, Charles Seymour, is considered one of
the Gnest railway engineers in this country,
with an extensive experience upon several of
The most important lines in the United States.
lie is already engaged upon reconnaissance
Of the country, and will shortly organize a
corps of engineers. 1t is expected that the
line will proceed along the valley of the sSa-
yannah by what is known as the river route.
As our readers are informed, the Augusta
and Hartwoll Railroad is contemplated to con-
meet with the Blue Ridge Railroad at Clayton,
Ga, and will prove an important connection
for tie city of Augusta. We believe that the
marrow gauge" will be adopted on this Road,
in conformity to the present arrangements of
the Bug Eidgc Ro:td.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-08-24

IMMIGRATION AND LADoR.-The Charleston
papers publish the following letter from Messrs.
Reed & Keim, of the United States Emigra-
ton and Banking Agency. 1t contains some
excellent suggestions on the labor question,
which might be practically enforced to the
benefit of this State We sec it announced
that, last year, there were more English immi-
grants than Irish came to this country, and
while so many are seeking homes on this con-
tinent it is passing strange that so little Is ac-
complished towards bringing duo proportion
to the Southern section of the United States.
We need organization and steady effort, none
the less than capital, which latter could doubt
less be obtained, if the necessary work was
earnestly commenced. The letter explains
itself, and is as follows:
LONDON, August ., 1871.
DEAR Sir: We have pleasure in informing
you that this agency, being very largely en-
gagged in forwarding first class cmigrants to tho
United States, proposes to issue, ct once, Ill
this country, newspaper specially devoted to
the United States, with reference to the SUBJECT
of emigration and, also q volume covering
description and particulars of each State in the
Union The vast number of superior mechan,,
les, artisans, farmers, small capitalists and
Others, lthc real bone and sinew Of England)
WHO desire 1utnclitlC iHu Icillu!C iiio
upon the advantages and privileges afforded by
the United States, is almost beyond belief; and
were il not that we arc in active and inccssant
communication through some 400 agents with
all parts of this country, VIC should scarcely
ourselves credit this eager desire on the
part of the very best classes to 20 to the
United States The supply of this much
needed information VIC have undertaken, and
ask your aid, by sending to us all the intorma-
ton within your power bearing on the needs
and requirements of those requiring skilled or
unskilled labor of any description, or of op-
portunities for the investments of small capita
lists, mot mere speculations.) Your personal
position may enable You to mention our pur-
poses and aims to influential persons, and we
Shall be happy to correspond with all anxious
TO avail themselves of such advantages as VIC
offer.
ANY communication or announcement of
sufficient interest shall be inserted free of charge
in our newspaper, and will always be welcome
We trust YOU will bear this in mind, and VIC
csnecialy invite your attention of our purposes
and actions in any quarter where good may re-
suit Our Mr. Reed is himself an American,
and therefore, we know how to appreciate and
use such information as you may give to us
Could we receive copies of some of the princi-
pal newspapers in your State, they would be Of
great service to us We crcmain, dear sir, very
r,Srcctfulv, REED & KEIM.
f. !'ra:,.- j i'nfc!irr !; th:.." :"',
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py~ The severe, unusual drought ended on
Tuesday night, when there was splendid rain
in this vicinity, and the indications yesterday
betokened more welcome showers. The earth
is so dry and parched that it will require much
additional rain before the ground can be pre-
pared for turnips. For three or four days prior
to Tuesday, the weather was extremely disa-
greeable and out of season, the atmosphere
quite hazy, with cool, cast winds constantly
blowing.
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Municipal Election.

twill be observed, from the notice publish
ed elsewhere, that an election will be held on
Monday, 18th day of September, for an Inten-
dant and four Wardens of the town of Ander-
SON. The election is held under the new char
ter, which requires every voter to register his
name with the Clerk of the Council before he
is entitled to VOTE This registration will end
on Saturday, 9th of September.
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Anderson Farmers Association.

We direct the attention of members to
change in the time of the special meeting OF
the Anderson Farmers Association. 1t is now
ordered that the meeting take place on the first
Monday in September, and we trust that every
z,srson interested in the advancement and per-
pctuity of this Association will promptly at
tend ON the day and at the hour specified.
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gSy= The announcement is made in our col
umns to-day that Capt. S. NJ. Pegg at the Red
Sign store, will henceforth conduct the busi-
ness on his own account. We wish the Cap
tain success, and feel satisfied that his numer-
Gus customers will be pleased to bestow their
favors rs heretofore
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ANDERSON @. IL. s. G.
THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. "a, 1871.

/: tnsy- An interesting meeting has been pro-
crossing in the Methodist Church for the last
ben days. Every night the altar is crowded
with penitent sinners, seeking the way OF sal
.,7ation, and we learn that seven or eight per-
soas have connected themselves with the church.
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r@. Persons skilled in broom-making will
find an advertisement from Messrs. D. G.
Peixotto & Son, of Columbia, who wish to give
steady employment to four hands, and pay the
highest wages in cash. The broom manufac-
tory of these gentlemen is supplied with sui
table machinery, and is another evidence of
industrial development at the capital.
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nse The advertisement of Mr.. 7. J. Webb,
County Auditor, gives notice that the Board of
Equalization for Anderson County will meet
at his Office on the second Monday in Septem-
ber. Any complaints from owners of real
estate as to unequal assessments should be made
in writing to the County Auditor on or before
the time specified for the meeting.
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PnGN1X IRON WoRKs-The establishment
of Messrs. Goldsmith & Kind, of Columbia, is
thus briefly described in late issue of the
Union. We again commend this firm to those
of our friends in want of machinery of any
kind:
The first room is used entirely for turnings,
gas fixtures, ETC., and presents in fact, what the
whole establishment does, busy scene. The
next room is crammed with lathes and ma
chinery of all sorts, where can be turned or
manufactured anything needed, great or small.
Attached to these are blacksmith shops, which
are soon to be removed to q new building, as
present accommodations are too small.
The foundry is also complete, and has every
appliance for casting brass or iron. Here are
several heavy pieces of machinery for large
merchant mill, at Anderson, and also some
splendid work in the way of an iron front and
columns for large store TO be built in Chester.
The pattern shop contains designs and pat
terms for light and heavy work. bridges, house
fronts, and miscellaneous assortment calcu-
lated to meet all the demands Of the country
trade Horse power, cotton gins, saw mills,
and. not to enumcratc further, all the different
kinds and models of machinery and other iron
work are executed here with promptncss and
JiSpatch
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sg A public debate, under the auspices Of
the Anderson Calhoun Literary Society, will
take place in the Court House on Tuesday eve
ming, September 5th, and the public generally
are invited to attend. We trust that crowded
house will greet our young friends on that oc-
casion.
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DEATH OF Mrs. JOHN A. KEEIs.-Only a
few weeks ago we announced the death of MIR.
John A. Kcels, and now the intelligence reach
cs us of the death Of his cstimabe wife. Mrs.
Keels was in very low state of health at the
death of her husband, but the hope was enter
tained that a change of residence would be
beneficial to her i'll health. She Immediately
went to the up-country, at Pendleton, among
her relations, where she received every attcn-
ton from her brother, DR.. John II. Maxwell,
but she never improved, and gradually grew
worse and died on the 10th inst.
Mrs. Kcels was Il lady of rare attractions, in
tcligent, cultivated and refined, and of great
personal beauty and lovelincss: a few years
ago wealth, luxury and comfort surrounded
their once happy home, but now how changed
the circumstances. -Four orphan children arc
arc that is left to remind us of the unstablcncss
aad uncertainty of this worlds possessions AMI
pleasures. ki...st,ca SIR.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-07-26

Poisonous FERTLIzERs.-A correspondent
calls attention to source Of i'll health that
we do not remember to have noticed before.
Speaking of preparing animal maDures by
suiphuric d, he says:
Common oil of vitriOl is, as far as ] know ,
the substance used by a i manufactures hut
| lhink none but the chemically pure acid
should be used The common acid often
contains small quantity of lead and arsenic,
both of which are known to be absorbed by
plants when presented TO their roots.
Dr. Edmund Davy, professor of agricul-
tural chemistry in the Royal Dublin Society,
published a paper in 1853, calling attention
to the danger Of using manures containing
arsenic yet there has not, up to the present
time, / believe, been pure article Of super
phosphate Of lime put in market. j think
the use, for the purpose mentioned, of acid
containing arsenic or lead ought t. be pro-
hibited by law.
Remarks The above absurd item has
been - going the rounds " of the press du-
ring the past six months, and it is quite
time that it was stopped. This attempt to
lrigh.en farmers who are interprising enough
to dissolve bones and prepare their own fer
tilzers is hurtful to the interest of agricul
ture and derogatory to science. In the ordi-
nary smlphurIc acid Of commerce, which is
made from Slclllan sulphur ana condensed
in platinum retOrts. the amount of sui
phat Of lead present is but trace, seldom cz-
exceeding one fourth Of one per cent. The
same may be said of arsenic some specimens
of acid from the best makers do not afford
even a trace Of this metal or any of its salts.
He who started this, probably read in some
old book or journal, that specimens of acid,
prepared in England some years ago from
iron pyrites, were found by DR.. Rees, Mr..
Watson and others, to contain arsenic, and
hence seized hold Of the idea of making a
sensational article on poisonous fertilizers. ,
Such loose statements are fraught with evil,
and cannot be too severely condemned. 1t
may be said that the quantities of lead and
ARISEN ic found in the worst specimens of com
mercial acid would not have the slightest in
duence upon crops when presented through
the medium of suPerphosphates. Farmers
and horticuturis's need have no fear of del
eterious effects from the use of any of the
acids found in the market.-JOurnal Of Chem
ySfTD
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-07-26

this comes with the sun, and this helps the
flavor; but there is not the delicious, large,
plump fruit, which thinning out gives us.
Here we lack, b IDLY, as we are 10th to clip
such promise but the promise defeats itself
without it, so it must be done. We must
off with the nice limbs and the nice fruit
this sometimes to great extent IN the lat
ter Then, when the fruit is scattered (and
as equally as we can make it, there will be
what we indicated in the start-large, uni
form fruit, of the best color and flavor, and
of good yield, lacking but little from the
original intent. Is it not better to see this
equal distribution of fruit large and perfected,
with the consciousness that the tree has not
suffered from overbearing? These are all
plain facts, but they are orthodox they
are reliable. How few of us do them-do
not all, thoroughly
1t will thus be seen that we make our fruit.
This shining red, these large, luscious spheres
of gOld-we make them we do it by work,
by attending to our trees-nOt so much work
if we keep it closely on hand. 1t pays, and
it is the only thing that viii pay in the
main in fruit growing
Ifthere is dry, well-drained soil all the
better will the fruit be. If the location is
an airy one, that will be the benefit there
will also be the less insects. But pruning
and thinning are the main things, and they
20 together where there is heavy crop
C0ltntrJ Gentleman
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-07-26

IMPROVING FRUIT.-What we want in fruit
growing, is quality and size of fruit. and
these can only be secured by attention
Haphazard, or letting an orchard alone, will
never do 1t. 1t requires yearly tendance,
and frequently during the year. The young
shoots require rubbing off, older limbs must
be taken away now and then, for the sun
and air must have their chance at the fruit.
or else it cannot be perfected. You get your
ripe, rich colored fruit oily when the sun
strikes it WE'LL and there is plenty of fresh
air circulating through the tree. In this
great particular, we are not half particular
enough There must be an open top then
dampness and mildew have no chance. or
less at least This pestilent dampness is
what is hurtful, and we harbor 1t too much
dense foliage will do it But let each main
limb be independent of the rest-a sort of
tree by itself; prune and keep in order. and
see that the subdiv isions are treated in the
same way. We err on the side too many
limbs we err greatly. We hate to clip
healthy branch, but when all are healthy
this must be done. Then VIII n the fruit sets
and grows, each fruit will he an improve
ment In favJT, in size and in color, which
always tells. A red fruit. if made deep
red, is all the better for that; SO a yellow,
made deeper yellow, is PREFER ed. We like
deep decided tints. With little sun, all this
is secured only in a small way. Hid from
the sun entirely, you have no color no flavor
you have bitter or tasteless fruit. But give
70 each distinct attention, and see that it is
warm and famed and washed by direct drops.
and not by the wash of the leaves and bark
OF the tree. Expose to pure influences, and
only those. You cannot give enough. Out,
then, 10 the sunshine and the wind and the
rain with all the fruit make all of size
the largest size-and of the same, the highest /,
quality. You then have what is rarely Sc
cured-a uniform, improved fruit, command /
a fancy price, If you know how to sell fruit. |
From two TO three prices are often in such fruit /
and always a superior demand-never a /
drug.
1t will thus be seen that we make our fruit /
first, by clearly knowing what we have to
do, and then by doing it.
But he that prunes must also thin his
fruit This is mpOrtant-nay, indispensa-
bic to good fruit. A heavy bearing tree
eonnot be made TO bear fruit of the best quail
" without 1t. Size suffers materially so
Toes quality, though color may be had, as
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gnetru.
Labor is Noble.

Hark how creation s deep musical chorus,
Unintermitting goes up into heaven
Never the ocean wave falters in flowing,
Never the little seed stops in its growing;
More and more richly the rose heart keep;
glowing
Till from its nourishing stem it is riven
Labor is lile-'tis the still water faileth
Idleness ever despaireth, bewaileth ]
Keep the watch wound for the dark rust as
saileth
Flowers droop and die in the stiffness OF
noon.
Labor is glory-the flying cloud brightens
Idle hearts only the dark future frightens,
Play the sweet keys wouldst thou keep
them in tune.
Labor is worship the robin is singing
Labor is worship the wild bee is ringing
Listen that eloquent whisper upspringing,
Speaks to thy soul from our natures heart.
Work and pure slumbers shall wait on thy
pillow.
Work thou shalt ride Ov'r cares coming
billOw,
Lie not down wearied meath woes weeping
willow,
Work with stout heart and resciute will
Work for some good, be it ever so slowly
Cherish some flower, be il ever 20 lowly-
Labor All Labor is noble and Holy
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-07-26

The FARMER HOME.-We make the fol-
lowing extract from a paper read at the an
nual meeting 81 the Saratoga county IN. W
Agricultural society, by Frank ID. Curtis
A house on 4 hill with no trees around II,
looks cherries and unhomelille. Have
grounds about the dwelling Tear away the
fences, they cost money and are useless. ]
mean the fences shutting the house up a If
there was danger Of its running away. Let
there be not less than an acre Of door yard,
ten wilt be he better. Make rich lawn Of
this and cut the grass. 1t can be no waste,
but it VIII be thing Of beauty and " d JOY
forever There will not be any loss to be
taste al nature and beauty are Synonymous
good taste and economy therefore are hand
maids to each other. Set out fruit trees in
this enclosure and dig around them with
spade each year and top dress the whole,
ano the trees will grow finely, and the grass
will grow iuxuriantIy, and the house will
grow beautiful. the children viii grow con
tented, the fathers and mothers as they grow
old will grow happy, the neighbors will
grow to emulate and te excel, the township
will grow attractive, and the young men
and young women will glow up to think and
to feel that there is no place after all like
home " Sweet Home
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2oftru.
y -
The AdVance-GuaTd.
BY JOHN HAY.

Read at the second trienniaI reunion Of the army
of the James, New York city, July 10, lS7I.l
In the dream of the northern poets
The brave who in battle die
Fight on in shadowy phalanx
In the field of the upper sky
And as We read the sounding rhyme
The reverent fancy hears
The ghostly ring of the viewless swords
And the clash of the spectra al spears.
We think with imperious questionings
OF the brothers that we have lost,
And we strive to track in death IS mystery
The flight of each valiant ghost.
The Northern myth comes back to US,
And we feel through our sorrows night
That those young souls are striving still
Somewhere for the truth and light.
1t was not their time for rest and sleep;
Their hearts beat high and strong;
In their fresh veins the blood of youth
Was singing its hot, sweet song.
The open heaven bent over them;
Mid flowers their 1.-the feet tr0d
Their lives lay vivid in light, and best
By the smiles of women and God.
Again they come Again hear
The tread of that gOodly band;
know the flash of EllswOrth's eye,
ana tue grasp OF ais HaTuB warm mana
And Putnam, and Shaw, of the lion heart
And an eye like Boston girls,
And / see the light of heaven which shonc
On Uric Dahlgren's curls.
There is no power in the gloom of hell
To quench those spirits fire
There is no charm in the bliss Of heaven
To bid them not aspire
But somewhere in the eternal plan
That strength, that life survive,
And like the files on LookOut's crest,
Above Death's clouds they strive.
A chosen corps-they are marching on
La a wider field than ours
Those bright battaliOns still fulfill
The scheme Of the heavenly powers
And the high, brave thoughts float down to az
The echoes of that far fight,
Like the flash of distant picket gums
Through the shades of the severing night
No fear for them La our lower fie ID
Let us toll with arms unstained,
That at last we be worthy To stand with then
On the shining heights they've gained.
We shall meet and greet in closing ranks,
In Times declining sun,
w hen the bugles OF God shall sound recall
And the Battle Of Life be won
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GROWING AND SAVING CLOVER SEED. Up
on this subject Birdsdale, in his CZocer Lea +,
says 1t requires some skill IN growing clio
yer for seed, to understand how long to pas
ture and when TO NOW the first crop. OF
course the season has much to do with it's
filling, yet the crop can be materially helped
If managed as it should be The large kind
if saved for ed, can be pastured till the 18th
of June, and very close; then give il a coat
OF plaster, SO as to give it a good start. The
medium or common clover should be pastured
till the 25 of June, or it mown, cut the same
time, and be sure and get off July Ist. You
can then look for good yield of seed, and if
later, your crop will nos pay for handling
Give it a coat of plaster, and you will find it
very beneficial, and particularly on light soil,
and if the season is dry. Be sure and keep
your stock out Of the clover saved for seed.
as it will spoil the young plants In cutting
the seed, do not let it stand till dead ripe, as
one third will rattle off and be wasted Cut
when the head is handsomely brown and the |
stalk not quite dead there will then be
scarcely any waste, and the seed just as plump !