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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25
rhe Increased Salaries of State Officials.

luO luCTCdSCu Soioi lOo Va S'CsS SiAAo>,S'
The subjoined report to the Taxpayers
Convention was unavoidably crowded out of
our last issue. The report was submitted by
Col. B. W. Ball, of Laurens In justice to that
gentleman, We will state that the Secretary OF
State only receives $4,000 at this time, aoith0u'
the fees, and that the report was adopted with
this explanation from him.. AS cotemporary
has called attention to this apparent dscrepan-
cy in the report, we think it due to the commit
tee that the fact be made known
The committee to whom it was feferred to
investigate, and report to this body to what ex-
tent State and county Offices have been unnc.
eessarily. increased since the Inauguration OF
the State Government in 1868, and with the
view to retrenchment and reform, to what e1-
tent they might be dispensed with, beg leave to
report that they have, examined and considered
the matters embraced in the resolution as fully
as the limited time at their disposal would
admit
They are satisfied from this examinations
that the number of Offices of the State and
county have been unnecessarily increased, and
that the salaries appertaining TO the same have
been fixed at amounts largely in excess of a
fair compensation for the services rendered i;
and that as to those Offices absolutely necessary
to due administration of the Government, the
salaries have in like manner been inordinate-
ly increased. In support OF this view your
committee beg leave to submit the following
comparative statement of Offices and salaries
! for the years 1866 and 1871.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF OFFICES AND
SALARIES IN THE YEARS 1866 AND 1871.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

OPERATIONS OF THE KU KLUx.-The New
berry Herald says that party of disguised men
made descent on that town on Saturday night,
18th inst, and surrounding the dwelling house
of Simeon Young, one of the County Commis-
!sioners fired voley into it, wounding Young's
wife and child, who we're in bed. Young sue
ceeded in getting out of a window in tho rear,
and escaped over fence, several shots being
fired at him as he ran, one of which it is said
took effect, inficting however only very slight
wound. They next proceeded to the jail, and
getting through an open window of MIR. Cald-
Wells room they surprised him and the jailor,
Mr.. Bailey, and held them as prisoners, first
forcibly ejecting them out through the window
into the yard. A demand for the keys was then
made. but as neither had them in possession,
some of tho party went in quest of the Sheriff,
who. occupied another room. About this time,
Mr.. Caldwell states, the order was given by
some one for the whole party to withdraw,
which they did. He states there were about
ffteen,in and around the Jail. The whole par
ty left there as they came, silently and nlyste-
riously no one knowing from whence or where.
Another account says that Young fired at the
party before making his escape, and succeeded
in wounding one of them, notorious gambler
by the name of Faulkner, who was subsequent
,ly arrested and admitted to bail by Trial JUS
tice..
The Colurabia Union, oflast Monday says that
the Ku Klux are again at work in York coun-
ts. Mr.. O'Connell, q Trial Justice in the neigh
borhood of Fort Mills, is the latest case repor-
ted. A band of disguised meu visited his resi-
dence not long since, but not finding him at
home, they promised to repeat the visit. A few
days ago, the same parties, it is believed, again
visited Mr.. O'Connell's place.. and this time
without DISCUSSES. They went into a fold where
he was at work, and after making. threats, de.
imanded that he should resign the Office Of Trial
Justice, Mr.. O'Connell for some time stoutly
refused, but finding himself in their power, and
violence, finally yielded and signed a docu-
ment drawn up by the band, resigning the office
of Trial Justice. This action brings the par.
ties, whom, it is said are well known, under the
provisions Of the Ku KluS law recently enac-
ted By Congress, and they will no. doubt be
prosecuted in the United States Court.
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The National Bank of Chester has. 20

= The National Bank of Chester has gone
into operations.
by the census return, South Carolina stands
fifth in number.
Rev. w. B. w. Howe, of Charleston, has
been elected Assistant Bishop of the Episcopal
Diocese of South Carolina.
The remains of Captain T. j. Warren
have been brought from the battlefield Of Get
tysburg and inferred at Camden.
The Chester Reporter has been informed
that three assertions have occurred from the
garrison at that placetin the last fortnight.
rival of Judge Carpenter and family, of
Charleston, at the ST. james Hotel in that city.
- The proprietor of the Yorkville Enquirer
offers $500 in prizes for the best original stories
delivered to him by the 18th of October, 1871
= Capt John c. Calhoun, grandson of
Carolina's great statesman, and now resident
of Arkansas, has recently been on bridal trip
to New Orleans.
- A.man.named.H Hamilton; confined in the
Edgefeld Jail for horse stealing, escaped Tues
day night, by cutting through the roof but was
re-captured.
- General Jubal A. Early, of Virginia, mas
consented to deliver the Grafton before the
Survivors Association of South Carolina, at
Columbia, in November next.
= The Greenville papers record the death
of Mr.. VIM. a. Hovey, an old merchant of
that city. He died in Massachusetts on the
11th inst, in the 49th year of his age.
1t is announced that Gov. Scott has gone
to New York; to carry out the suggestions,
of the Tax.Payers' Convention for strengthen
ing the financial position of South Carolina
= The New York Tribune, after commenting
editorially upon the temperate course of the
Tax-Payers'. Convention, remarks: eve eheuld
be glad if there were some legitimate authority
pure enough and wise enough to give force to
its resolutions"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

"A call appears in the Greenville Enter.
prise for public meeting of the citizens of the
lower portion of Greenville and upper portion
of Laurcns counties, to be held on the third
Saturday of June next, to take immediate steps
for the formation of new County out of por-
tions of both of said countless lying between
Saluda and Enoree rivers
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

DEAyH or 4 sWoRTHY CgT1zEN-We are
panied 10, chronicle tho death of DIR. S. B.
Hsynie, an, exemplary and; worthy citizen of
this connty (which sad event occurred at his
sesidence near Hollands Store; on Friday
morning last. Dr. Haynie was an energetic,
devoted member of the medical profession, and
was highly respected by the entire community.
His remains were buried with Masonic honors
at Flat Rock Church, on Saturday afternoon,
d, the presence Of q large cencourse Of rela-
tives. friends and acqnaintances.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25
ANDERSON g. H.. . S. O..
rHuRsDAY 4, MORNING, 5 MAY 25,. 1871:
sa- Ira &. Hill, Esq, formerly Of this town
S the editor Of the Darlington htder. !

sSr Judge Orr has gone to Annapolis, Mary;
land to attend the examination at the Naval
Academy, as one of che Boardof Visitors. He
e,r;ects to return home the last of next week.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

s@ The young men Of Anderson are busy
making preparations for q grand select ball at
the Waverley House on Friday, End OF june
ard to this end have invited the youth, beauty
and fashion of this section to attend.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

fssr4LLAT4oN OF PAsroR.-On satdtday
last. the Rev. D. E. Frietson was daiy Installed
as pastor Of the Presbyterian Church IN this
place. Rev. ]. L. Kennedy presided bishop,
and propounded the usual inteSrogatories to
pastor and congregation. Rev. o. Lindsay
gave the charge to the pastor, and Rev. ME- Mr..
Martin delivered the chmge to the people.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

s6r We direct attention to the advertise.
n,ent Of Messrs. Goldsmith & Kind, of Colunl-
bia. These gentlemen are reliable and prompt
in their business dealings, and the work OF
their foundry is said to be unsurpassed. Per-
SONS in want of castings OF machinery of any
description are invited to giYethis enterprising
firm a trial.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

sg Hoa. j P. .Reaa'let neme onsaturday
last to sstend. a meeting Of the Board of Di-,
sassSss of the Air Line Railroad, which wasors
dsred totake place in Charlotte on Monday last
The annual meeting of stockholders of this
Road also convened in Charlotte yesterday, ac-
cording to the official announcement.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

sS- The wheat crop in this section has been
greatly damaged by rust, as we learn from n far
mers Of almost every neighborhood. A few
persons report their crop rs not seriously IN
iured, but the general impression is that the
damage has been considerable and that the
cop must necessarily prove q failure -,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

bsr The necessary arrangements are beng
made 10 enclose the Baptistg graveyard in a neat
and substantial manner. The friends ,of the
departed will be rejoiced TO know that this IS
much-needed work will shortly be completed,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

= The ladies Of Morristown, New jersey,
have made donation of one hundred dollars
to the Episcopal church at Camden, in this
State, which is now in process of erection. The
money was obtained by musical'conccrt for
that ptlrp0sc
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

lss- The Masonic fraternity of this place
contemplate observing the Festival Of 81. john
the baptist, on the 9Th Of June next Dis
nnEai;sshsd speakers will be invited, and the or
dsrof arrangements will be announced in due
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

n8> Congressman Elliott has forwarded to
this Office several valuable public documents,
among them the Congressional Directory" by
Ben. Perlcy Poorc.
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a.
.HoMrCIDB IN W1SNsBoRo.-O Tuesday
apornins, 18th inst, Mr.. John W. Clarke, a
iermer citizen of Pendleton, and late County
Treasurer of Fairfield, was killed at Winnsboro
in personal difficulty. 1t seems that Mr..
Clarke and Mr.. Samuel DuBose had previous
difficulty, and meeting Tuesday morning an
altercation ensued, when,Mr. w. D. Aiken and
Mr. Geo. H. McMasteff iaserfered TO part them.
Mfr. Clarke seized Mr.. Aiken by. the throat, and
andesvored to choke him, when, the latter
:y,,rued. him to5iesist. aMr. Clarke paid no at
tantion to the warning &. ana Mr.: Aiken drew a
.p,stol:and shot hin through. the bowels, from
Tie effects Of which he died that night, Mr..
Clarke was buried ON, WednesdaE afternoos
with Masonic honoras
MI. Aiken was arrested, and brought bsfore
Judge Melton in Columbia on Thursday, when
adidsyits were presented that the fatal shot was
fred in selfdesense. On. hearing the case,
Judge Melton esscided to bail Mr.. Aiken in the
sun,sof s., ,00O; (which was promptly furnished
The deceased was well'known.to the citizens
Of Anderson; county, and had always been re-
es,a.rled as qaist, peaceable man He resided
here until afew years ago, when 'he removed to
Fairfield ~
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

SUNDlY SCHOOL CHLEBRAT1oN.-The Pres
byterian Sunday School, with the pupils and
teachers of other denominations, met in the
Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon Last,
and after the interesting exercises usual upon
such hoceasioas, the audience Was addressed by
nsv.J. O. Linasay aud Rev. Mr. Martin, Of
ASbsrille. The addresses weteshort, practical
aad poistyh Ehspe was large attendance OF
children anRgrown people, and We trust that
many good impressions were made by e,fer-
want and eloquent utterances Of the speakers.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-05-25

DEATH or CAPT; WIN. srEELE.-We learn
With ssincere regret tint this aged and honored
citiaensoR eeonee county departed this life on
the 10Th inst Capt. Steele in early life belong
ed to the United States Navy, but the greater
portion Of his heightened existence on earth
was spent in this section Of the State to which
he was; deyosedly attached and at various
times in his life, Capt Steele served the people
with fidelity and zeal i'm the Legislature andin
other positions of honorable trust. He was q
.snial, pleasant gentleman, and warmly en-
deared. to large circle of friends. He was
upwards.of eighty years of age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

BUTCHER SHOP AND ENTIRE BUILDING TO LET
ID or lease-a0 Greenwich ay. Apply to H. y CuSHMAN
IL Greenwich avenue, from to 8 r. M
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

A BEAUTIFUL CORNER RoOM-SUITABLE FOR A
~ club OF gentlemen business: location unsurpassed
few steps from the Clarendon and Esere hotels So Eas
Twentieth street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

BAKERY, STORE AND DIV BILLINGS, NOS. Is22 AND
- 224 Third avenue, Seventy first street. build
tnes complete with all modern improvements Apply the
premises.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

RROhDWAY, CORNER or TWENTIETH STREET
ID To let, first second floors, splendid Rooms To-.
light business Offices, &C. Apply to HEBBARD 4 DoTY
% Union square
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

CToRE TO LET AND FIXTURES FOR SALE; ALSO
- extra Counter and Glass Case chenp Northwest
Of Eighth avenue and West Eghth street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

SSToEE TO LET-MAlDEN LANE, NO. rs, FRS
- noor and cellar Apply to W. H. scil1EFFELiN co.
no William street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

CTORE NO. Is BEEKMAN STREET TO Rents
- feet deep; centre and aide light admirable location 70
paper metal or other trade.
JAMES PRICE 900 Hudson street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

GRACIOUS LOFTS TO LEASE IN THE FIVE STORY
- marble building Grand and Crosby streets sua
bic lace s2nsoe straw goods a- eoo,s Nc, Apply s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

A STORE, ~ EAST EIGHrEENTH STREET, FEW
N doors from Broadway occupied for tailoring
ing doing good BUSINESS good stand Tor business
low
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

CTEAM POWER, WITH A WELL LIGHTED ROOM
~ 25rs0; also basement, 2Dx50 Ap.ly TO j. a q. L
WALKER, ls2 Centre street, corner Hester.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

nARCLAY STREET LoFTS.-.TO RENT, THE FOUR
ID finely lighted Lofts of No. Ia Barclay few
west Of Broadway in good order with possession;
rate rent JAMES PRICE, 200 Hudson street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

CIXTH AVENUE, CORNER NINETEENTH STREET
- Foors let suitable for dressmaker or an,
light business Appy 10 RICH YEAREs sixth avenue AMI
Nineteenth street,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

A VERY DESIRABLE STAND FOR SALE OF PATENT
IN and prcparea mcdicines rent low. particulars
quire OF SABlN HOUGH, 80 Pine street, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

BASEMENT, s0Xl0O, no LET-46l EIGHTH AVENUE
- corner Thrythrd street used and occupied fun
fre aud upholstery suitable
any business. Inquire " CORNYN BROTHERS, 46I Eight
avenue corner Thirty third street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

DROhDWAY, WEST SIDE, CORNER BUILDING, SEC
ID ond Floor, S4xl25 front and side entrance
Fourth street to let; worth locking at Apply 697
way, room NO T.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-27

&cOn UPPER Part, $50 WEST NINETEENTH
WOVV. strect all modern improvements has good yard
and cell newly painted papcrsd excellent neiahbop
hood; owner occupies other hall
Smyrna times., 1871-01-04
MARYLAND GEEMS.

}. ". Foard, of Bohemia Manor lost three
cows one day last week from some unknown
disease He had sale the day they died and
1t IS supposed they were poisoned. The ras-
cally act ruined the sale of his cattle.
Dreilnug Destroyed by Fire The residence
of Jesse Il. Shippers, Esq, about four miles
northwest of Elkton. was destroyed by fire on
Monday morning week. The family barely
escaped. Loss covered by insurance.
The NJ. Z. Church, Of Chestcrtown has
adopted promiscHOus sittings.
The Denton papers of last week contain
eighteen Sheriff sales for Clerk 5 fees This
ii bad for the credit Of Caroline.
The merchants Of Cambridge have employed
night watchman.
The citizens of Dorchester want bank in
Cambridge, and have held meeting to con-
slider the subject.
About two weeks since nearly all the wood
land, as we'll as untitled fields, between the
Orreif' farm and the road leading from
BoOnsborOugh to llisbOrough near the Md
Il Del. K. R., was burnt over. Thomas Daw.
son and Rev. q. W. Ridgely lost considerably
in young timber, aud over 1000 panncls of fence
were consumed.
Bank IN Cambridge Hon. C. F. Goldsbo-
rough, DIR. +. +. Phelps and Thos w. An
dersOn have appointed a committee to MAKE
arrangements for starting Bank in Cambridge
1t is to be organized as a National bank if the
currency can be obtained for the purpose
Died p. B. Hopper, Esq, died at his
residence in Contrevlle on Thursday morning
last after lingering illness Of cancer of the
face. MIR. Hopper was an old leading member
OF the Cenrevi.le bar.
Charles A. Wales has retired from the
Eastern SI.oremon, published at Salisbury
leaving his late proprietor j. c. Bell, as sole
proprietor
Salisbury Presbyterian church has durin,
: the year, added 81 persons to its membership
, and contributed $1,000 toward the support an,
spread Of the gospel.
, The Cambridge heNigcacer has suspended
T publication. There are still three papers pub
1 lished in the town.
f People are ,ing the Susquehanna on tn
q a ice at Port Deposit
Smyrna times., 1871-01-04
IF the Smyrna Times"
The smyrna Benevolent Society.
~ If We ahnlI stnn,l st;I

" If we shall stand still
In fear, our motion will be muck'd or carp'd ut;
We should take ront here, where we sit, or sit
Mere statues only"
Another year with its trials, and conquests, it's
sOrrows and joys, its fears aud hopes has lernina-
ted, aud we are pcnscd to aay that peace regns
supreme, and harmony prevails among us. We
know that criticism has, in snme instances, been
severe, and our motives have been i.npugned yet
we are solaced by the thought
"Who does the best her circumstance allows,
Does well, acts nnby, angels could no more"
Though we move along quietly, and seek not the
observation Of the giddy ihrong, yet we have work
TO accomplish similar 10 the good Samsrila spoken
| OF by Jesus. Wherever we find neighbor in dis
tress, whether In the hovel or by the wayside, we
dare not move our course from thence without re
lieving his wants.
We have thought il necessary TO change oul
method with regard TO the publication Of the amount
of our charities. When we rst did So we though
il best, but when we found our town besieged will
beggars from the surrounding villages, and rcmot,
Smyrna times., 1871-01-04

places, who had come hilhcr to get their sup
Piled, we adopted another course. We have heard
Of soIue whose success enabled them to patronIze
the to the abundance they obtained
here TO their homes. We think il enough 10 attend
TO our own poofi would suggest that other places
do the same.
We have between sixty and seventy members,
and would be pleased To have more. We have
few gentlencD's names, and hope that others v i'll
not be diaory in handing ia theirs. Ii is true that
many ladies do not attend monthly meetings;
yet they cooperate with by their promptness IN
responding to the calls Of our committee wien
waited upon for the payment of their subscriptions.
We therefore tender unto them, ds well the gem
tlemen whose names have been retained from year
to year, aud their dues promptly paid, our most
hearty thanks. We can assure them they tncour
age 10 perseYere in Work of faith, and labor
OF love- We would cordially invite the ladies' to at
tend meetings, as we can recommend them as
an agreeable aud profitable so,te. We remove
them from house TO house, that each that chooses
to have them, may participate in the enjoyment Of
being hostess.
The means of the Society ure not avishly distr
hutedj if they had been the Treasury woud lnng
since have been exhausted At present fund.-
are low; they may carry through aHoihcr month
but then shall be compelled to make extra xer
tlons outside Of monthly collections, disc"n
tinue our Society. 1t is talked Of at present Il
hold Fsfe, early in February, to raise means Il
pfoIorg the HE Of the AssociailOn.
i The tables we have TepenIshcd, the hresidcs VI
have warmed, the fufms have clad. the sick W
have attended, the dying have cnndnrtcd, an'
the dead wc have assisted others 10 inter- all arI$
be;ore our lIns, and the wnrds of Jesus rcsoun
IN our ea'r, In AS much We have done il unit
one nI these. fe have done IL unto me Will 90
friends help US aud participate this gr blessing
Ynnth and the opening rose
May look like things too glorious for decay,
And smile at dea,h--but he is hct Of those
That wait the rPen'd Lpom to seize their prey.
SIch was his sudden and uncpremonious entr
into the residence OF our Vice President. tMrs. n
, J. pAvrs) that every pulse in town vbraIrd
the shock. lie his bow with skill, aud III
arrow sped with uncrrIng vel city and pierced II
} vt4s ol tie child. the only son. the young scion
hope, which tic frcst a"d most fragrant .,
er OF the household.
Aud ere his life had well begun,
HIS brief but pleasant race was run.
; We haye sympnthsed with our sister, and prayt
r our Heavenly Father TO sustain her in The hour
her sfil,ctiun.
}. We have also lost one Of our members (Mr
$ Nicketson) who hastily removed from 4
shores Of time. She u sister behaved, and calt
n early from her family and friends BY these si
ID events taught to obey the injunction, "
Or ye also ready. for in snch hour ye think II
lie the Son OF uan culneth"
=; SAtLfE P. Mason, Secretary.
"a Smyrna. Dec. 3lst, 1870.