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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-02-02

- Elections to fill vacancies i'll the State
Senate will take place in Abbeville, George
town and Charleston counties OH Thursday,
10Th inst.
= Amos Hudgcns colorcd, who was conyc-
ted at the Greenvillc Court of the murder of
Elick Cox colored, has been sentenced TO be
hung on Friday, March 3lst.
The Wyoming National Bank, Wilkes
barre, Pa, has elected ~ lady director, she own
ing or representing large amount OF the bank
stock.
= Gen. Frank Blair has taken his seat as
United States Senator from Missouri. His term
expires on the 4th of March, 1873, being the
unexpired time of Mr.. Drake, resigned
- During the year 1870, 16S persons were
killed, and 4S4 wounded on railroads i'll the
United States Kansas is at the head OF the
slain, with q killed. and New York comes first
OH the wounded list with SO.
- We learn from the Barnwell Journal that
the members of the Baptist Church of that place
have extended pastoral call to Rev. j. H.
Mendenhall, of Newberry, offering him asalary
81 200 per annunl, and the use OF a home, free
of rent.
- The San Antonio Herald, in speaking of
the message recently delivered by the Governor
of Texas says: at fills forty pages and contains
about ten thousand words. God only knows
how many lies. He says everything is lovely,
and the goose hangs high"
- The gallant Democracy of New Hamp-
shire arc making heroic efforts to redeem the
home of Franklin Pierce. 1t has been steadily
Republican for number of years by only small
majorites, and while the Democrats have made
many brave efforts, without achieving success,
at last their courage has promise of reward.
Election occurs on Tuesday, l4th Of March,
= The Winnsboro' .Nc'cs is so moved by the.
special message OF Coy. Scott OH the up-coun-
try troubles, and by the declaration in the CO.
umbia correspondence of the Charleston Ncws
that he "now stands the only faithful guardian
of the treasury" that it asks: "Is it so, then,
indeed, that in the reelection of Governor
Scott, the people of South Carolina have been
gifted with blessing in disglse?"
= The case of Yergcr, for the killing Of
Crane, the military Mayor of Jackson, Miss, is
still before the courts, and cxcitcs as much in
terest as any trial before the civil authorities
which has ever transpired in Mississippi. Tie
grand jury recently gnorcdth he bill FOX murder,
which is regarded by the legal profession and
journals AS equivalent to an acquittal. The
Jackson Pilot (Radical) admits that Yerger can
never be convicted
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Removals and + ccessions.

The recent exodus of several families from
o.1r midst deserves mention, as ;t' is qnits &C.
markable that so many took up their departure
about ths~samc time. Mr. w. S. Reese and
family recently removetf to Atlanta, Georgia,
where Mr.. K: is now engaged i'll business, and
we hope successfully. Rev. W. ID. Beverly, and
Ris son-in-law, VIM n. Clark, with their fami-
lies, have gone to Marshall, Texas. Mr.. Bever-
" has been engaged TO canvass the State as an
agent for the Sabbath School cause. Mr. James
II. Thornwell and family are destined for Louis
vile, KY, where Mr.. r. will enter upon the
practice of law. All of these so hence with
the warnlest wishes of the community for their
prosperity and well-doing i'll their new homes.
On the other hand, We are pleased to chron-
icle valuable accessions. Rev. d. i. Frierson
has just assumed the pastoral charge of the
Presi iyterian Church, and Rev. Mr.. Miles is
now the Rector of Grace (Episcopal] Church.
Both are men of ability and learning. We
congratulate their respective congratulations,
and extend cordial welcome to the reverend
gentlemen and their families.
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Nose Accidents.

We arc informed that another serious acci-
dent has occurred on the Grecnville and Co
lumbia Railroad On Tuesday morning last, a
short distance below Honea Path, the down
passenger train struck the end of loose bar OF
iron, called "snakc-head," and made thor
ough wreck of the express and conductors cars.
The engine and some stock cars had passed
over safely. Fortunately, no person was Sc
riously hurt by the accident, although 1T seems
miraculous that all should have escaped, as we
are told that the conductors car was tolcrably
we'll filled with colored people, and 1T was com
pletely smashed. The up-train in the after
noon was delayed only a few hours in consc-
quence of the accident.
Thc Columbia Union states that the down
passenger train over this Road, on Monday
last, reached that city several hours behind
time, owing to the run off of freight train,
watch resulted in no serious damage.
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The Pay of County Commissioners.

A bill "to regulate the salaries of County
Commissioners is now before the Legislature
which practically exemplfics the method of
retrenchment adopted by the Radical majority.
1t proposes, among other things, to fix the sal
aries of the County Commissioners for Anderson
County at 5000 for each Commissioner, and
empowers the Board to elect clerk at salary
of $40O per annum. In comparison with the
past, this arrangement would be the widest
extravaganza For the year ending November
3Oth, 1870, the total amount charged by the
three Commissioners for their services was
1924 and the amount paid for clerk hire
during the same period, s44.OO. Aggregate
sum, $49G,45. Under the proposed bill the
aggregate salaries allowed would be s., 200, or
more than five times the amount charged du-
ring the last fiscal year. Can any one imagine
a more foolish piece of extravaganza?
AS to the general condition of our county
affairs, we may safely challenge a showing with
any other county in the State. Although only
2! mills on the dollar was levied for county
purposes, there was balance of 81, 1869 in
the Treasury, after paying all proper claims,
besides $5,27S.O7 uncollected on the books OF
the County Treasurer. Our County tax was
lower than any other county last year, and the
new Board has only levied two mills for the
present year, which is also the lowest in the
State, We believe.
We have taken Anderson as an example to
illustrate the folly of the proposed bill. 1t
may be an extreme case, however, as we know
that County Commissioners in all the surround
ing counties have charged greatly in excess OF
that paid in this county. But we are convinced
that the present law, which allows So per diem
and five cents per mile for necessary travel, is
much more economical than the measure we are
now considering, as the several Boards are linn
tied to one hundred days in which to transact
their business. Under the proposed arrange
ment, the pay of the County Commissioners for
the whole State will be about $4,000, to which
add the pay of Clerks, $4,000, and We have
the snug little sum of $67 900. After more
than doubling the pay of the Board for Ander-
son County last year, and allowing 81 900 under
the present law for clerk and three Commits
sioners, the aggregate amount for the State
would only reach sS1 900, or much less than
one-half the amount suggested by this bill.
Now, what has been done here in Anderson
can be accomplished all over the State; and if
like rigid economy had been practiscd else
where, we might set down the aggregate amount
for the whole State at $4,000. But, as we said
before, the case of Anderson is extremely fa-
vorable, as it is probably the only county in
South Carolina entirely out of debt, and GER
tainly the only one with large balance in the
Treasury, after discharging all just claims
against it. Nevertheless, it serves to direct at.
tcntion to the fact that the proposed measure is
useless extravaganza and unmitigatcd folly.
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Late Publications.

TALE OF SIS-We have received from the publishers
L. r. Hamcrsey Co., Of Philadelphia, very fascinating
and admirably written story of English life, entitled "A
Tale of Sin" b. Johnny Ludlow celebrated magazine
writer of London. As the author remarks, it Is
tale OF suffering than Of s Tile book is keen satire
that condition of English society which prevents English
nobemen from marrying the daughters Of those who
held to be below them in life. The book is handsomely
printed fine white paper, and is cmbellished with
engraving of Mary ync the unfortunate heroine Of the
story The price Of the work IS cents and it be OBJ
tancd only from the publishes. -,
a VALUABLE CoMpENDIUM.-Wc arc indebted to tn,
publishers Sidney Z. Morse jr, Co., 81 Park Row. NeW
York copy of 1.-THE New York Observer Year Dooll
I'd Almanac for 1871" which is timely and Taluabs
cmpendium of useful information in the department OF
religious statistics 1t contains detailed statement Of tho
number of ministers and members besides the financial
condition of the several religious denominations of the
United States for 1870 and full lists Of oil the clegymcn
connected with several leading sect including Episcopal
and Presbyterian In addition there is large aoSnt of
political commercial and agricultural information, aud
entire reprint of the first Directory of New York city
issued in 1856 All persons subscribing and paying for the
New York Obscrrcr for year @ will receive copy Of
this valuable work gratis
PUBLIC LEDGER ALMANAc.-Mr. George W. Childs tho
wellknown publisher of the Philadelphia Pabic Ledger,
has favored with copy of his Almanac for 1871 1t
contans record of all the important events which
CURED during the past year. together with many valuable
facts generally known 1t has been issued in the usual
handsome style Of preceding numbers, and each subscriber
of the Public Ledger is presented with copy. 90;
|. yIcK's FLORAL GuIDE-Mr James vick of Rochester,
n. Y has kindly forwarded copy of his Floral Guido
for 1871 1t contains ono hundred beautiful engavings of
flowers prepared by his artists and two coorcd plates
of Petunas. 1t is sent free to all customers but those
who not obtain copy by remitting ten
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ScRIDSER's MoSTIILY-This is of the best perodf
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Our Supplement-.

Me,issue this week supplement containing
fun and accurate information touching the pop
ular fertilizers manufactured by the Pacific
Guano Company, and the result of many ex-
periments Herewith. 1t will be borne in mind
that the price of these manures has been re-
duced $40 per ton from the last season. Solu-
BILE Pacific is now worth $50 cash, or $50 NO
vember 1st, with approved security and seven
pereent. interest. The Compound Acid Phos-
phate Of Lime $S5 cash, or $40 November lst,
same terms.
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HYMENEAL.

MARRIED. on Sunday morning, January Is, 1871, at
the residence of the brides mother in Williamson, by
Rev. j. 4 Wood Mr. JOHN NJ. GAMBRELL. of Abbe-
vile county, and Miss CASSIE CLINKscALES. of Ander
son county
On JAN TO- 1871 by Rev. W. P. Martin, at the residence
of b. d. Dean, Esq, the brides stepfather, Mr.. A j.
STRINGER and Miss MARY L RICE, all of the Town of
Bolton, Anderson county.
BY the same January 8, 1871 at the residence of tho
brides father Mr. JAMES T. GREER and Miss FRANCIS
E. CUMMINS eldest daughter of Mr.. William Cummins
all of Anderson county.
By the same, November 81 1870 at the residence of tho
brides mother, Mr. WARREN S. FLEMING of Ander-
son county, AMI Miss MARY Z. MATTIsoN, of Abbc
willie county,
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Woman Suffrage in South Carolina.

At last, the woman suffrage movement has
reached South Carolina, and assumed tangl-
BILE form. The organization of Woman's
Suffrage Association of this State was perfec-
ted at recent meeting of the elect in Colum-
ba A constitution was adopted, which pro-
vdcs for the government Of the society and its
branches, and specifies the mode in which
members shall be admitted. The pioneers of
this movement arc couple of females (coored)
rejoicing in the surname of Rollin, and they
are seconded in their efforts by Gov. Scott, +.
J. Moses, jr., B. T. Whittemorc, and like kin
dred spirits Letters from Gov. Scott and Lucy
Stone were read at the meeting aforesaid, and
we are told by special reporter of the Char
lesion Republican that these letters were re-
ccivcd with hearty applause, and were highly
commended by every one present. The cleo
ton of officers resulted in the choice of Gov
r. K Scott as President, with seven Vice Presi-
dents, equally distributed as to Sex, race and
color.
So, Gov Scott appears in new light as the
champion Of woman suffrage in this State, and
the representative of its organization. All VIC
have to say about this new role of the Cover
nor's is simply this, that when he succeeds in
establishing woman suffrage in South Carolina
the Radical party will obtain new lease Of
power, for the most uncompromising and ell
thusiastic Radicals are to be found among the
female portion of the colorcd race; and the last
one Of them would gladly exercise the right Of
suffrage Indeed, only few dayssince, a couple
of strong minded colorcd females were before
the United States Court, in Charleston, charged
with voting at the October election, and were
convicted of the offence! What is to become Of
South CAROLINA when the Radical party is re-
inforced by the entire population of colored
women, we are unable to say. 1t is bad enough
in all conscience, under the present state Of
affairs.
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Surrender Of Paris.

The telegraph informs lis of the capitulation
of all the Paris forts, and an arnlistice of three
weeks by sea and land. The articles were
signed at Versailles Oil Saturday night by
Count Bismarck and Nj. Jules Favre. The
armies maintain their respective positions du-
ring the armistice, and the country between the
lines will be neutral The occupation of the
forts around Paris by the German troops was
not attended with any incidents of especial
moment. The German troops are chagrincd
at the order not to enter the city of Paris, to
which ingress and cgrcss are alike prohibited.
Necessary supplies for the city are being rcceiv-
ed under German supervision. 1t is manifest
that the starving condition of its population
compelled the surrender of the city 1t is said
that strong influences are at work to restore
the Napoleonic dynasty, but the future govern
ment of France is enveloped in a cloud, in our
Judgment. The surrender of Paris does not
seem to bind the Bordeaux government, but
the German ultimatum offered an. acceptance
of the terms proposed for settlement of the
war, or restoration of the Empire.
The fortress of Longwy, on the Belgian bor-
der in the northeast of France, also capitula-
ted on Friday last, after being besieged for a
long time by the Germans and onc-half of the
town having been destroyed during the bonn
bardment -Four thousand prisoners and two
hundred guns fell into German hands by this
capitulation-
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ITEMS-.EDITORIAL AND OTHERWISE,

= Twenty of the wealthiest merchants in
Paris have been made bankrupt by the war.
- There is not school of any description
in Patrick coGhty, Va.
= The prospects of the repeal of the income
tax are not So; fattering as they. were.
: The ice in Virginia is said to be the hest
and thickest ever gathered in that State.
- The Spottswood Hotel in Richmond is to
be replaced in Virginia granite,
: The royal "carpet-bagger" is what they
call the new King of Spain.
= The trial of Congressman Bowen for biga:
my has been fixed for February 18th at WASH
The Forty-second Congress will meet onI
the 9th of March, and probably remain in ses--
sion unit, the 1st of April.
= According to the census, recently taken,
there are only two hundred and two Indians
now within the borders of Florida.
= colored man, named Edward Butler,
was seriously shot by John Ghilkerson, a clerk
in store in Cokesbury, on the 25th. !,
- Old farmers say the present cold, unusually
dry winter, indicates an extraordinarily good
crop year. :.
: 1t is now asserted that Ex-senator Hen.
bricks, of Indiana, is likely to. be the Demo:
cratic candidate for President in: 1872.
= The average number of railway travellers
injured by accidents is said to be only one out
of every half million.
: The Kansas Legislature has bill before.
it to restore the ballot to all disfranchised per-
sons by reason of the war. -
= The Southern officers who have enlisted
in the service of the Viceroy of Egypt are re-
ported to be greatly dissatisfied with their new
positions. ,
= North Carolina has one hundred and
ninety-one tobacco factories and the bonds
given by the manufacturers amount, in the ag
gregate, to $4,000.
= Mrs Victoria G. Woodruff announces her.
self candidate for the Presidency, subject 10:
the ratification of the National Convention Of
the Cosmo-political party" whatever that is:
: The Courier announces the deatRzof Mr.;
Alexander Ramsey, one of. the best citizens Of
Oconec county; on the Goth tilt. He lived to
an advanced age, but for many years had been
suffering from cancer, which caused his death.
= 1t is noted that, in a recent vote in the
House of Representatives on female suffrage
one of the colored members voted for it and
the other against it. Congressman Rainey, Of
this State, is the one opposed.
: The Louisville Courier-Journal is satisfied
that the public funds of Alabama are now safe
as the new State Treasurer is country editor,
and, of course, isn't sufficiently familiar with
money to know that it is worth stealing.
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How to Save a Dollar.

In renewing your subscription to the Ander-
son lntsllgencer, obtain new subscriber at
$500, and we will send both copies one year
for $500, if paid in advance. Remember, this
privilege is only accorded to persons not in ar
rears to this Office, and if you desire to secure
its advantage pay up the old scores against
YOU Gl's and begin afresh Let our friends go to
work, and assist in increasing our subscription
list: Il
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OBITUARY.
Mrs. MARTHA GREGG consort of Mr. Hugh Gregg
was born in Edgefeld and died in Anderson County, 8 c.

Mrs. MARTHA GREGG, consort of Mr.. Hugh Gregg
was born Edgcfeld and died in Anderson County, s. C
January G, 1871.
Our deceased sister had been pilgrim earth about
seventy For something oyer twenty years she was
mngly she performed her duties looking unto Jesus"
the Spring Of her joys and life of her delights" During
her last sickness word of murur escaped through her
Inns 1t is precious to surviving friends to know that al
though disease made nroads her fra constitu
tion her faith in Christ enabled hor to meet them with
calm resignation to Ills will 1t the privilege Of the
writer several times visit her during her protracted
aiicton Even to the last when far out in deaths cold
Ies Nav the God of all Grace sancty this dispensation
of Ills providence the good of surviving husband chill
drcn and friends.
"rhou gone the grave but We will not dcpore thcc
Whose God was thy ransom thy guardian and guide :.
lie gave thee lie took thee and lie will restore thee
Aud death has sting, for the Saviour has died"
W. A. H.
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sas-. Mr.. Wilkes has introduced bill to form
q new county out of Anderson, Greenville,
Laurens and Abbcville, with the court house at
Honneeaa Path. This makes the fifth county
which it, proposed to erect by the present
Legislature, as bills have been introduced pre-
violsly to organize the counties of Pendleton,
Woodbury., st. Georges and Coosawatchic-
the three last named in the low country.
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Executive Appointments.

The following additional appointments of
Notaries Public have been announced at the
Executive Department: Messrs. D. l.. Dom
nald, George w. McGcc. John Harper, H. r.
vandivcr, John Long, A. M. Holland and E.
g.. Roberts of Anderson County.
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The entire populution of the united STATE

- The entire population ofthc United States,
including the District of Columbia and the
Territories, is 3S, S,30S 2S9-sn increase of6, ,S64,-
O7S since the year 1860, The population has
not increased in the last decade to that extent
which occurred between 1850 and 1860, and is
accounted for by the loss of life during the
war. from disease and battle.
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~ We are requested to announce that the
Young Mems Christian Association of Column
bia: has appointed Messrs. D. L. Boozer, John
Bryce and George Bruins committee "to pro-
vide for young men coming to the city to re-
side" and applications should be made to
either of the gentlemen named. The Associa-
ton is zealously engaged in good work.
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s9- We take pleasure in calling attention
to4he advertisement of Mr.. John II. Holmes,
of Charleston, who offers pure Gypsum" for
sale in any quantity. 1t is said to be unequalied
asatop-dressing for the small grains, and should
be applied during the month OF February.
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sae 1t is currently reported that there arc
only about twenty-five persons in the State OF
South Carolina who have not yet received the
appointment of Notary Public from his ES-
cellency, the Governor We don't believe the
report. Our deyi! says that he wants it dis
tinctly understood he is one of the twenty-five.
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The Sinking Fund Commission.

A special message from the Governor was
sent to the Senate on Saturday last, transmit
ting a report Of the Sinking Fund Commission.
The following statement shows the financial
transactions of the Commission as' reported:
RECEIPTS.
Amount realized from sale of 81 COS
shares of Greenyille and Columbia
Railroad stock at S2.T5 per share ,G69 so
From sale of 240 shares South Caro-
lima and Southwestern Railroad
stock, at $500. 10000 90
From Governor Scott, as net pro
in State House % yard...,............ 3,ol4 20
From sale 1000 shares of Cheraw
ss.75...".........................'.....1 $4,000 90
From sale of real estate, to wit four
acres on Arsenal Hill, near EXecu
tive mansion, and one acre on
Main street, in rear of State House. 6,9G5 90
Total. So, ,440 20
EXPENDITURES
For 100000 of State bonds. ISL ,937 SO
For commissions Oh sale of real estate. 34S %
Advertisements. tS.......................... I92 ~
Stamps and stationery. 81 80
Surveying. .."....-................... 81 5O
For searches Of property. 224 90
Total. 1872 so
Balance on hand. =. ..sl2656 70
j. II. RAINEY, Secretary.
The report was referred to the spcca! COM
mittcc appointed to investigate the affairs Of
the Sinking Fund Commission.
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B9- Blank Deeds of Conveyance; Trial
Justices Summons, New Codes Form POS
and Recognizances to Prosecute or Testify
Just printed and for sale at this office at Charles
ton prices.
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a The bill to amend the charter of the
town-of Anderson passed its second reading IN
the Senate on Monday last.