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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-12-14
THE FAsH1oNsl

THE readers of the Iatelligencer are assured
qy the proprietor of the "EMPoRIuM OF FAsH-i
1oN' at Abbeville, S. c., that his stock Of Dry
Goods and Millinery was never so large and
attractive as it is this season. Nothing that
could be thought of has been left undone. His j.
stock was bought with great deal of care
There are larger stocks in the State, but wheH
it comes to real handsome and stylish goods,'
the emporium of Fashion, is unsurpassed.
Especial attention is called to his stock Of Dress
Goods, Shawls and Millinery, AMI to many ar
ticles useful and ornamental for ladies, not to
be found in any other house in the up-country.
Mrs. CAIN in charge of the Millinery Depart
mcnt, has been in Baltimore for two months
sisted by Miss SMALL, Mrs. WIER and Miss
GATOR.
The Dress Making Department is in charge
of Miss TwEEDDALE, lately in charge of a fash
ionable dress making establishment in Balti-
more. She is assisted by the Misses .TAGeART
and three other ladies of skill in this depart,
ment. . ~
Samples of Dress and any other goods that.
can be cut, will be sent upon application. La;
dies can order Hats, Bonnets, or anything in
the Millinery Department., and the goods will
be sent by Express
Satisfaction guaranteed in every case; but,
ladies, do not put your limit too low. We use
the best materials, and don't pretend to COM
pete with common materials and untasty work.
Our prices for Hats run from So to $40. Wewill
duplicate any bill of Millinery bought in any
city at one-third less price. But ladies, we
would rather you would come, that you can
judge for yourselves, and make your own Sc.
lections. Passengers by the mornings train
have two hours to stay in Abbeville. - .,
Very respectfully, re.,.g,
~.~ JAMES w. FOWLER, j.,
Proprietor Emporium Of Fashion, .,.t
Abbevillc, S. c.
Oct II, 1871 Is Pm
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Suicide Of Col. John D. Ashmore.

a. telegram from Memphis announces the
fact that Col. John, D. Ashmore blew out his
brains at Sardis, Miss, one day last week. We
have no further particulars at this writing than
tie bare announcement Col. Ashmore was
formerly resident of this place, and at one
time most popular citizen. He was native
of Grecnvile and in early life removed to
Sumter, where he married and engaged in farm
ing pursuits. He represented Sumter in the
lower branch of the Legislature for three sue
cessive terms. In 1853 he was elected Comp
troller General Of the State for term OF two
wears, end was afterwards reelected. 1t was
during his term of Office as Comptroller Cen
eraf that Col. Ashmore removed to Anderson,
and upon Col. Orr declining to serve this Con-
grcssional District, and retiring from the pub
lie service in 1858, Col. Ashmore was elected to
succeed him in Congress, where he served until
the passage of the Ordinance of Secession. At
that time, in common with all the members
from this State, he withdrew from Congress,
and returned to his home. Shortly afterwards,
he was elected Colonel of the 4th Regiment 5.
C. Vols, but resigned that position just as the
troops entered active service, in consequence OF
difficulties which are familiar to most of our
readers, and which it is unnecessary to detail in
this connection. During the war, he removed
from this place to Greenville, and servedin the
conscript department of the Confederate army
After the war closed, he engaged in merchan-
dizing for several years i'll the city of Green
Vile, but his business proved unsuccessful, we
believe, and two or three years since he went
to the West and finally settled in Mississippi,
where he met the tragic end already stated.
Col. Ashmore was man of decided charac-
ter and indomitabe energy, and was greatly
aided in public life by popular, engaging man
ners. His disposition towards all opponents
frequently led him into excitement and diff
cultes, and though generally acceptable to the
masses, he had the misfortune to create strong
and bitter enmities His life has ended in
gloomy catastrophe, and closes most chequered
career. He died in the 53rd year of his age.
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Our Model LEGISLATURE.

The proceedings of the Legislature for the
past week are not sufficiently interesting to
warrant even synopsis of its action. A per-
feet avalanche of bills and resolutions have
been introduced, and all manner of propositions
made in regard to the management of the
finances, heretofore and hereafter. The leaders
of reform are among the most notorious of those
Radicals who have assisted to place corrupt
men in power and afforded an opportunity for
thc reckless conduct with which they are
charged. We confess that the prospect is not
pleasing, and that we have no hopes from the
action of the Legislature. 1t really seems that
these profcssed rciormcrs are moving in such Il
manner as to prevent others from taking the
initiative in bringing dtrclicl officials to pun
ishmcnt for their misderdS. Iy assuming Il
virtuous Indignation. ard making loud profess
sions as to their wllingnc-, aud ability to un-
earth fraudulent transactions, they obtain con-
troll Of the entire subject, and prevent others
from making an honest investigation. Indeed,
:! . -. led ina all ami:,u adjustment of
pendio. difficulties in tie ..d'ca camp will
shortly be effected. In plain English, this
means fair division of The <pois, which will
sai.ly Indignant rclornqr> and restore harmony
among Tic faithful plundcrcrs of this tax-rid-
don c c,n,n,nnwra-h. II wc need not look
t. the Legislature for any practical relief from
present burdens or future expressions.
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REMOVAL OF DISABIL1TIEs.-Contrary to
general expectation, President Grant has re-
commended general amnesty in his annual
message, although In very uncomplimentary
and ungracious terms. We copy that portion
of his message:
More than six years having passed since the
last hostile gun was fired between the two ar
mics then arrayed against each other-one for
the perpctuation, the other for the destruction
of the Union-it may well be considered wheth-
er it is not now time that the disabilities im-
posed by the 18th amendment should be re-
moved. That amendment does not exclude the
ballot, but only imposes the disability to hold
Office upon certain classes. When the purity
of the ballot is secured, majorities are sure to
elect officers rejecting the views Of the naiori-
ty:.
do not see the advantage or propriety of
excluding men from office merely because they
were before the rebellion of standing and char
acter sufficient to be elected to positions requir
ing them to take oaths to support the Constitu:
tion, and admitting to eligibility those enter
tanning precisely the same views, but of less
standing in their communities. 1t may besaidi.
THAT the former violated an OATH. while the,
latter did not. 49, 20. ''N''A ''''i'' ''''
The latter did not have it in their power to
do so. If they had taken this oath it cannot
be doubted they would have broken it,, as did
the former class. If there are any great crimi
mails, distinguished above all others for the part
they took in opposition to the Government,
they might, in the judgment of Congress, be
excluded from such amnesty. This subject is
submitted for your careful consideration. ili.it'
The condition of the Southern States is ,un-,
happily, not such as all true patriotic citizens
would like to see. Social ostracism for opin-
ions sake, personal violence or threats towards
persons entertaining political views opposed to
those entertained by the majority of the old
citizens, prevents immigration and the flow Of
much needed capital into the States lately in
rebellion. It viii be a happy condition Of the
country when the old citizens of these States
will take an interest in public tablespoonful
gate ideas honestly entertained, vote for men
representing their views, and tolerate the same
freedom of expression and ballot.te' those en-
tertaining different political convictions. :h.
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ng. A bill has been introduced by Mr..
wilkes, of Anderson, to prohibit the sale of
spis;taous liquors to aabitual drunkards This
l,iii proposes to make it obligatory upon the
Mayor or Intendant of any city or town where
~ any habitual drunkard resides, being cogni-
z,ntlof the fact, to designate and describe such
drunkard by written notice commanding any
apothecsry, grocer, merchant, distiler, shop
keeper. bar-room keepers or other dealer in
spirituous liquors not to give or sell liquor to
such person under any pretext except on the
order of practicing physician, and attaches
heavy fines and penalties to the violation of the
LAW
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Achievement Against the Air Line Rail-
road

IN the House of Representatives, on satur-
day last, Mr.. Whippcr (colorcd) offered reso-
luton relative to the violation of the charter
If the Air Line Railroad from Charlotte, N. c.,
to Atlanta, Ga, and to refer the matter to the
Attorney General for examination. In the
Senate, Mr. Nash (co!ored) offered bill to re-
peal an act authorizing the formation and in
corporation Of the Tugalo and Chattanooga
Railroad Company. 1t will be remembered
that this last named charter has been relied
upon by the Air Liue Railroad to construct
fheir Road by different route than via An
derson. We are not fully Informed as to the
intent and meaning of the proposed action, as
suggested by the resolution and bill above re-
ferred to, but we presume that the Anderson
delegation in the Legislature will protect the
interests of this community in the premises.
and aid in whatever measures will compel JUS
tice and right to prevail.
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Meeting of the Anderson Farmers AS
sociation--Organization of the Joint
CfonL copoponu

Meeting of the Anderson Farmers AS
sociation--0rganization of the Joint
Stock Company.
The proceedings of the Anderson Farmers
Association, at the meeting held on Saturday
last will be found in another column. The st
tendance of persons from the country was much
smaller than anticipated, but there was fair
representation Of the stock subscribed, and
those present manifested genuine interest in
the proceedings. 1t will be observed that the
Association determined to enter upon the or
ganization of the joint stock company when the
sum of 81 900 had been subscribed, and upon
comparison of the lists, it was ascertained
that more than 1900 had been obtained,
which, together with $500 now in the Treasury,
would give sufficient assurance of success to
make a beginning by perfecting the organiza-
sion. Accordingly an election of officers was
ordered, and resulted in the choice of B. +.
Crayton, eEsq,foro President, and an able, en-
efgetic Board of Directors The selection of
Mr. Crayton is a n,erited tribute to the indom-
table. perseverance with which he has dis
charged the duties of Chairman of the Execu-
tive Committee heretofore. His zeal in the
cause of agriculture, and his untiring efforts to
promote the welfare of the Association, prop
erly place him at the head of the organization
in this juncture, when success awaits the ear
nest, application of intelligence and energy.
1t is unnecessary to speak i'll words of praise
respecting the gentlemen composing the Board
oftDirectors, as the community will at once
recognize the fitness of the selection.
This organization gives an opportunity to all
interested in its success to prove their faith by
commendable works. Tt is necessary to raise
an additional amount before the real work of
the Association begins. Only few lists have
been returned to the Secretary, and the gentle
men appointed in the various towns and town.
ships are earnestly solicited to make further
and more active exertions, and report ahe re-
suit of their labors at the earliest practicable
moment. Surely, there are plenty of farmers
throughout Anderson County desirous of pro-
noting, the welfare of the Association to the
extent of subscribing one or more shares to the
capital stock, especially when it is highly prob
able that the investment will prove remunera,
tive, to. the stockholders. The town of Ander-
son, through her merchants, mechanics and
professional men, has subscribed nearly four
fifths Of the stock already reported, and other
additions will be made from time to time. 1t
remains for the farmers 70 come more actively
to tiieir assistance and the satisfaction will be
theirs of seeing reared in our midst handsome
buildings and appropriate enclosures for our
annual County Fairs. We trust each member
of the Committees heretofore designated will
promptly canvass their allotted territory, and
report to the Secretary on Or before the New
Year.. ,ii.D ',l 3, t1'".''i -
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Masonic Election.

At the regular communication Of Hiram
Lodge, No. 6S, A. F. NJ, held on Monday night
last the following Brethren were chosen to serve
as officers for the ensuing Masonic year:
+. S. N. PEee, Worshipful Master.
S. H. LANasroN, Senior Warden.
w. w. HUMPHREYS, Junior Warden.
F. C. v. BoRsTEL, Treasurer.
J. BAYLIs LEWIS, Secretary.
R. NJ. CLINKscALEs, Senior Deacon.
J.P. PHILLIPS, Junior Deacon.
JOIN A. REESE, Stewards.
N. K. SULLIVAN, "
G. F. ToLLY, Tiler.
The officers elect were installed into their re-
spective positions by R. ". Bro. James A. Hoyt
in due form.
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ae We have just received the sad intelli-
eeaceiof. the death of Mr.. III. Cater Todd, near
Nr,ssc,, Limestone County, Texas, on the 9th of
November, from injuries received by fall from
= tree on the 10th of that month. Mr.. Todd
was native of Anderson, an honest, upright
eItfEzziesn, and brave soldier in the late war
lie removed to Texas less than twelve months
sse, and his timely death will be sincerely re-
s:rctted by large circle of friends in this COM
nlunitY.
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The Sumter News.

Our esteemed cotemporary recently met Sc
we're loss in the death of its editor, I. B, Gay,
Esq. His place is now supplied by the selec-
ton Of Mr.. VIM. G. Kennedyas the future ed
itor, whose salutatory appeared in the last
number. We extend cordial welcome to Mr..
Kennedy, and trust that his journalistic career
may: prove pleasant and profitable. ~ -.
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HYNIENEAL.

MARRIED, on Wednesday, 22nd of Noyem-
bcr, 1871, by Rev. Robert Mclccs Mr; u. NJ ;AS-
SHAII, JORDAN and Miss MAMIE CRES,
WELL, daughter of Mr.. James Crcssweli, all
of Greenwood, S. G..
ass May tho golden chain of Happiness be
entwined with the roses of Love, and the lot Of
our newly-married friends be hallowed, even
as the ioy of angels.-ED. INTEL.
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EstraYed.

FROM the premises of the subscriber, on or
about the first of October, two COWS-one red
in the right and under-bit in the left ear; the
other Il red Cow unmarked. Supposed to have
returned to Abbeville from the Double Branch
es, in Pickens County. Any information will
be thankfully received and rewarded. Address
the undersigned at Equality, Anderson County.
S. c., or report to the Editor of the Anderson
H,tctiigcnccr.
G. E. ROBINSON.
Dec a. 1871 "a oa
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rs A fresh importation Of Christmas goods
lnps recently arrived at the storeof uliusPoppe,
Including many handsome articles entirely ap-
rfopriate as presents for the loved ones a
complete assortment of the best confectionaries,
imported German toys, and full line of house,
hold goods, are embraced in the varied stock
offered at reasonable prizes. Give Julius. an an
curly and frequent visitation. IS. ~.
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MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE IN CHARLES
ToN-Charlcston is fast becominga manutactu-
ring rs well as q commercial city. The largest
mandatory of DOORS sashes, blinds, &C., in
the Southern States is that of Mr. p p ToALE,
on Horlbcck 8 Wharf i'll that city, sales rooms
at No 20 Havne street. Mr. ToALE's advertise
ment appears in another column.
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THE undersigned, Administrators of Rev.
David Humphreys, deceased, hereby notify all
whom it may concern, that they will make u
final settlement of the personal estate of their
intestate, in the Probate Judges office, on the
18th OF January next, and will then and there
apply to A. o. Norris, Judge of Probate, for
letters of dismission therefr0m.
S. C. HUMPHREYS,
w. w. Humphreys, f'om rs.
Dcc ID 1871 ~
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rs Christmas turkeys will be in demand,
as the the market is not overstocked. We would
suggest that our country friends divide with
tksiiF Less fortunate neighbors in town-of
c5hrse, fSr an equivalent in money. -
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rs The Spartanburg Spartan, in referring
TO-. tile, recent commencement exercises at the
Reidviile Female College, alludes toa young
lidv from. Anderson in the following compli-
ment;Jy .p,anner: "aAIiss Lula Todd'S original
composition on Happiness, a poetic gem of rare
beauty and loyeliness, ELECTED unqualified ap-
probation, and brought tears to eyes unused to
weep"
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The N. Y. Tribune announces that "there
is no longer doubt that Gov. Fish has prac-
tically and finally withdrawn from the State
Department, and that Edwards Pierrepont,
Es,l., of New York, succeeds him." 1t farther
states that it is understood chat Mr.. Acker-
man likewise retircs from the Attorney Gener-
alship."
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Is The cotton markets yesterday stood as
fapor7s:s,,. Charleston, 1si New York, 2o;, Liy-
erpool, I0d.tc;f III. "a 2e,' 7issii ~ -. .7'.
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sls5 ~ The types made Mason last week in.
an unauthorized though not clandestine man-
lier. The name of Nr. John a.. Reeves was
published as Sentinel of Burning Bush Chapter,
No. 7, when in reality our friend does not be-
l6ag to the fraternity, Is.should d"have been
Mr.. John A. Reese, wio is member Of the
mystic tic, and was duly elected to the office Of
Sentinel. .,,- e,., ...-.,--
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ossS We invite attention to the letter Of
our Intelligent and racy Washington cores
pondent. :. His letters will appear regularly
hereafer.so~ 'i' 6H -'1"a go
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THE MARKETS.

ANDERSON, Dec 10, 1871.
The cotton market quite active to-day, and
prices range from Is to Isl. Sales for the week
$50 bales.
Bacon, 1s!; Corn, rs to 90; Peas, rs to 90 (;
Flour, $40 to s1c.
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.asyA Many of our citizens purchased hogs
during the past week, and the slaughter has nl
been unusually large Six cents gross is the
railing price: = u nit = 'tss
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TfWIrI n l,i s,y.:Ii u. 1it!EfT- Z, jI;i =
,syS. Only a short time remains in which 70
procure tickets in the South Carolina Landand
IalHa grationrAssociation.' Itis positively de-
tGSf49Ssaed tGSf49Ssa that the drawing WIZ t4hc place On
the, ,sth & IOf january, 1877 Send your orders
without delay, as no tickets will be sold after
the 5th,of January next. See advertisement
in latnother, column. ~ - 20
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;ssy- The veteran soldiers Of the war of 1872
are nov oswf receiving their pension money, and an!
we learn that several of this class in. our
n,iastltnpe lately'been gladdened by the sight
of ieYaf greenbacks.. 4. N1, -
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10 a. Persons in quest of Christmas presents
will do we'll to. call upon Maj. Borstel, and OBJ
taiai8 substantial gift for friend, relative or
saaSetheart. He has choice family flour for or
sale, Erarranted as first quality, and at, low fig
ures. Give him Lon Brick Range.I,o, =.
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rpss- We are requested to state thata sermon
on the death of the late Bishop Davis Will be
preached ION next Sunday morning by Rev
Edward R. Miles, in the Episcopal Church, 1t
will probably be the last discourse Of Mr.: Miles
before leaving for his new chargein Abbeville:;
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- The Agricultural Congress met at Selma,
Ala, on the 5th inst.
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sANDERsoN 6. HIS. O.

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THURSDAY MORNING., DEC..14,e 1S7fy
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Notice of Final Settlement.

Dec II, 1871