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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-09-07

Tho glass jar which was deposited In the
cornerstone of the old Masonic Hall, Charles
ton, on the 9th of December, 1910, by Past
Grand Master G. NJ. Furman, containing many
relics of that day and time, has been committed
to the possession of II. S. Bruins, Deputy Grand
Master, and next November it will be placed in
the cornerstone of the new temple now being
erected on the site of the old building.
- Rev. Clough S. Beard died at his residence
near Glenn Springs, in Spartanburg county, on
the 9th ult. He was o ripe scholar and pure
Christian, and his loss will be deeply felt by a
large circle of admiring friends The deceased
was Methodist minister, but owing to phys-
cal infrmitics, he was unable to perform the
laboriolls duties of his calling. Ills life was
spent in teaching
: The Howard Association of Charleston
has been reorgansed, with James II. Taylor as
President. This Association was incorporated
in 1866, and it expended about $40 900 in pro-
viding for tho sick in 1858. Also, in 1862 at
Wilmington and at Norfork, the physicians
and nurses acting under its auspices unsciish-
ly devoted themselves to succoring the victims
of yellow fever. We are glad to note the reor-
ganization of society SO worthily entitled to
bear the name of the noble philanthrophist.
= The Greenvillo Enterprise has satisfactory
information that the Air Line Railroad is to be
completed from Charlotte to Greenvillc carly
next spring, perhaps in February next. We
shall, therefore, in all probability, have direct
connection between Grcenville and New York
much sooner than the most sanguinc have cal
culatcd. The finishing of the road between
Grcenville and GAINESVILLE Ga, will soon follow.
Already there arc some twcnty-four miles gra
ded this side of GAINESVILLE, ready for track lay
. The Laurcnsvilc IfcruM relates the fol-
lowing incident: June Franks, NEGRO preach
or well known to this community, {. few nights
since conducted religious service near this
place Before closing the service, the hat was
passed around and collection was taken up
for June, amounting to SOME four or five dollars
After the collection, June closed the service
with prayer, and then to his astonishmcnt
found that all the money had Disappeared from
the hat with the exception of twenty-five cents
fractional currency. June thinks thero was q
Radical official at the meeting.
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Anderson Farmers Association.
ANDERSON c. IT.. Sept. 4th, 1871.

ANDERSON u. H., 'Scpl 4Iii, 4oi1.
Tho Association met in the Court House Mt
noon to-day The senior Vice President, Maj.
T. II. Russell, took the Chair, and explained
the purposes for which the Association had
been convened.
Mr.. B. f. Crayton, from the Committee ap-
pointed to purchase suitable Fair Grounds,
submitted the following report, which was
unanimously adopted:
The Committee charged with looking out
suitable place for Fair Grounds beg leave to
report that they have not found any place which
they thought it advisable to buy. In canvass
ing the matter, they were satisfied that but ior
the shorlncss of the crop that funds could have
been raised to put up all necessary buildings;
Your committee, in view Of the short crop, and
the consequent scarcity of money, have thought
it ineXpedient to press it at this time, and
would advise that we apply to the Blue Ridge
Railroad for the use of their building on the
depot grounds, for the purpose of holding our
next Fair. Respectfully submitted,
B. F. GRAFTON, for the Committee.
On motion, Gen. J. w. Harrison was added
to the Committee on Fair Grounds, which was
ordered to be continued.
On motion, the Committees heretofore ap-
pointed in the various townships and towns to
procure subscriptions on the joint stock plan
plan were continued, with instructions to make
every effort to increase the subscriptions of
stock on or before the approaching Fair.
An invitation was extended for subscriptions
on the joint stock plan and for membership
under the present organization, when several
gentlemen gave their names to the Secretary.
An informal discussion took place upon the
prospects of the Association, which was par
ticipated in by number Of gentlemen, and
which was interesting and encouraging.
On motion, a Committee of eight was appoin-
ted to make arrangements for an entertainment
of some kind during the Fair to be held on a
suitable evening, and likewise to furnish re-
freshments each day, the proceeds of which to
be set apart by the Association for the purchase
of grounds, erection of buildings, &e. Messrs.
W. w. Humphreys, N. A. McCully, p. A.
Keys, n. X. Sullivan, w. ]. Ligon, S. NJ. Pegg,
3. Frank Crayton and John Brcazealo con-
sttute the Committee.
The Executive Committee reported that the
Fair would be held during the first week in
November, and that the premium list would
shortly be published.
Adjourned.
JAMES A. HOYT. Secretary.
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= The shipments of cotton from the Abbc-
lille depot amount to 1854 bales for tho past

Tho shipments of cotton from the Abbc-
vile depot amount to 6,5S4 bales for tho past
year.
- From the recent census, it appears that
the present population of South Carolina is
7O5 GO6-cassed as follows Whites, 2S9,667
Colorcd, 415, ,S14; Indians, l24; Chinese, l. .
: The Prcsbytery of South Carolira will
meet at Bethany Church, in Laurens county,
on Thursday before the second Sabbath in Oc-
tober next.
-Rey. John T. McBrydc, formerly of Pen
dleton, and for some time past an evangelist OF
the Charleston Presbytery, has received and ac-
cepted a call to the church at Aiken. He en-
ters upon the duties of his new field at once.
- The Abbeville Agricultural Fair will take
place on the 25th, 2Gth and 9th of October
next. The premium list has been revised and
enlarged, and due preparations are making to
ensure the approaching Fair an occasion OF
great attraction.
- The Newberry Herald understands that
the rc-laying of the track with heavy rail OH
the c. & G.. r. r., commenced at Pomaria some
two months ago, has been suspended for the
present Nearly six miles of the road has re-
ccivetl new iron and it is to be regretted that
the work has bcch stopped.
- The Pickcns .Scntiaet has been informed
by the Steward of the Poor House that during
tbs recent freshet, he passed over his farm, on
the banks of the Kcowcc, in Il bateau, and
could only occasionally sec q corn tassel above
the waters surface.
- The Greenville llomtninccr learns that
Rev. B. Manly, DID,, will shortly remove TO
Georgetown, Ky, having accepted the position
of President of the College at that place. DIR.
Manlys removal will be u great loss to the
Theological Seminary, his position and duties
in that institution being OF much importance
to its progress.
= The lorkvillc Enquirer says "As an evi-
dcncc of progress, we arc pleased to note the
fact that Il sufficient amount of stock has been
subscribed by the citizens of this place, in the
Northern and Atlantic Telegraph Company, to
secure the building of branch line from Chcs-
Ter to Iorkvllc.
= Hon Edmund Martin, of Beaufort, died
ut his residence on the Sth of August, in the
18th year of his aye. The deceased was well
known throughout the State and had served
Beaufort in both branches of the Legislature
and in important conventions lie w;ls an un-
Gle of the late Gen. VIM. i. Martin.
= Oliver ID. Seymour, jr., an estimablc young
citizen of Charleston, died in that city on the
2Sth ult., in the 23rl year Of his age. He WAS
Il native of Hartford, Conn, and only camc
South two years ago lie became the junior
partner in the house of VIM. NJ. Bird Il Co.,
and his kind demeanor, strict business intcgri-
ty and eminent social qualities, won many
warm friends in the home of his adoption MIR.
Seymour belonged to the distinguished family
of that name, 50 illsstrious in the councils Of
the nation.
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Meeting cf Stockholders.

Tho annual meeting Of the stockholders OF
Blue Ridge Railroad Company in Georgia con-
vcDcd at Clayton on Tuesday, April 25Ih, 1871,
and upon call of the stockholders, it was as
ccrtaned that majority of the stock was not
represented, neither in person or by proxy. 1t
was resolved that the meeting adjourn, subject
to the call of the President.
In pursuance Of the above resolution, the
President issued call for the annual meeting
to take place at Clayton, Ga, on Wednesday,
2Srd of August, 1871.
In accordance with this call, after due notice,
the stockholders assembled this day at Clayton,
Ga. On motion, the meeting was organized by
calling Dr. B. w. Bell to the Chair and the ap-
pointment of w. Z. Fincannon to act as Secrc-
tary. 1t being ascertained that majority of
stock was represented, tho meeting proceeded
to business.
On motion of NJ. Fincannon, the stock book
was opened, and considerable amount of sub
scriptions was obtained. The President SUBJ
mitted his report as to the condition and pros
poets of the Company, with suggestions as to
the policy to be pursued to secure the early
completion of the Road. Ho was followed by
G. NJ. Netherland, in an appeal to the people
of Rabun County to afford liberal aid to this
project.
The following resolutions were introduced by
G. NJ. Netherland and unanimously adopted :
Resolrcd That the President of this Compa-
20 Il,
the Presidents of all Railroads proposing to
connect at Clayton as to united interest in the
trunk Road from Clayton to Knoxville on
Rcsolved, That the necessity and importance
of this Road is most imperative, and that as
citizens we will use all the means in our power
to expedite its completion.
Rcsolved, That the President of this Com
pany is hereby authorized to act in conjunction
with the Blue Ridge Railroad Company in
South Carolina as to the proposed change OF
gauge.
On motion of T. N. Mcconnell, the stock
holders then proceeded to the election of nine
Directors to serve for the remainder of the en-
suing year.
Upon counting the ballots, the following per.
sons were declared duly elected Directors, viz
J. S. Cothran, w. B. Gulick, NJ. C. Butler
Henry Gourdin, ]. w. Harrison, NJ. Fincannon
G. NJ. Netherland, B. w. Bell and T. N
Mcconnell.
On motion of n. L. Jones, tho meeting O
the stockholders then adjourned, subject to Tho
call of the President.
w. E. FINCANNoN, Secretary.
Auq,lst 23ra, 1871.
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Meetinu of Directors.
CLAYTON, Ca, Aug. 23rd, 1871

ClAfION, Gl., aug. Aolu, 1oil.
A meeting of the Directors of the Blue Ridge
Railroad was convened this day, majority
being present, to wit, ]. w. Harrison, NJ. Fin
cannon, G. NJ. Nctherland, T. F. Mcconnell and
B. w. Bell.
On motion of G. NJ. Nctberland, Gen. ]. W.
Harrison, of Anderson, S. c., was unanimously
elected President.
On motion of T. N. Mcdonnell, W. II. D.
Gaillard was unanimously elected Secretary.
On motion of G.. NJ. Netherland, the follow
ing resolutions were adopted, viz:
Rcsolrea, That in the deaths of Judge James
Bleckley and Thos. Kelly, Esq, two members
of the preceding Board of Directors, we feel
that this Company has lost two OF It's warmest,
most energetic and untiring friends and sup
porters, and we hereby express our appreciation
of their labors with this Company, and their
efforts for the success OF this great enterprise.
Rcsoircd, That not alone to this Company is
their death painful afliction, but that the
country has in them lost two of her most
worthy citizens and eminent social gentlemen ;
and that for and with their bereayed families
especially, and their many warm friends gen.
orally, VIC express our deepest sympathy.
Resolced, That these proceedings be sent to
the Athens (Ga) IKrtcAnlan, the Keowee Coa-
ricr and the Anderson Intelkigcacer for publica-
ton.
The meeting of Directors then adjourned,
subject to the call of the President.
w. H. D. GAILLARD, Secretary.
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The Public Debate on Monday Night.

The young gentlemen composing the Ander-
son Calhoun Literary Society have reason to
be proud of the success achieved upon their
first appearance before the public. The Court
House was crowded with the beauty, fashion
and gallantry of Anderson, and the speeches
throughout were listened to most attentively.
The dcbatants acquitted themselves most hand
somely, and reflected credit upon the selection
made by the society. We trust that our young
friends feel much encouraged to continue the
existence of an organization at once improving
and beneficial to its members, and an honor to
the community.
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1TEMs--ED1ToR1AL AND OTHERWISE

= The daughter of prominent Boston mcr-
chant WIS drowned on Friday last while bath
ing at Newport.
= The election in West Virginia resulted in
majority Of 1900 for the convention to revise
the State constitution.
= Chief-Justice Chase is still at the mineral
springs at Waukcsha, Wis, and is steadily im-
proving i'll health.
= 4 fleet of eighteen steamers is constantly
employed i'll transporting cotton from New Or
leans to Europe.
= Texas will build, this year; five hundred
miles Of railroad. The State within the last
three years has given S25,oQ0, 900 to railroads.
1t is said that Stree the annexation of
Strasbourg to Germany $4,000 inhabitants of
that city have emigrated 10 France and Ameri-
= Major Geo. +. Browning. of Boston, aged
thirly-four died from excitement upon hearing
of the railroad disaster, wherein his brother
was badly hurt.
= Two colored militia officers from Massa-
chusetts sought admission to the grand military
and civic ball at Long Branch the other night,
but they were refused admittance. Four thou
sand whites were present.
An Erie Railway engineer, near Port Jar
Wis, jumped from his engine to escape from q
lIlIctleLeV ColllSloL anu pTOhc Ills lleCh, uylIS
almost instantly. No collision occurred, the
train being stopped in time by the fireman:
= The Wisconsin Republican Convention
has nominated General Washburne for Govern
or, and w. H. Petit for Lieutenant Governor.
The balance of the State officers were renomi-
mated. The resolutions endorse Grant.
= The Governor of Texas calls into service
for twenty-tour days prior to and during the
coming election, appointed for the Sd, 4th, 5th
and 9th of October next, twenty special police
in each county, and orders them to receive So
per diem as their pay. There being 190 coun-
ties, this costs the people $751; 200.
: Mr.. Brinly, the inventor of the Brinly
plow, has patented new implement called the
"Shaft Plow" for the cultivation of corn and
cotton. 1t is light, but strong and durable; |;
has three points, and as its name indicates, is
made with shafts. 1t is said to be one of the
best cultivating implements in use.
During the delivery of General Buffers
recent speech at Springfield, Mass, several
spoons enclosed in an envelope were passed up
to him. The general tore open the envelope,
saw the corner of one of the spoons and the
joke at the same time, and hastily slipping the
package into his pocket, proceeded with his
address.
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Have You Meyer Ecard cf IT.

Then inquire ut once at Your grocer's fol
DooLEY's CHEMICAL YEAST Barring POWDER,
the only strictly pure and harmless baking
Powder in market. from which good, sweet,
palatablc biscuits rolls, cakes or pastry can bo
made uniformly with the samo success. This
article has been steadily increasing in demand
and public favor, and stands to-day the most re-
liable Baking Powder in Use. Ask your grocer
for DOLBY HE.,sr POWDER, and your tcsti-
mony TO its practical worth Will be added to
thousands Of others.
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Due West Female College.

We'are glad to learn that the prospects of
this institution are highly encouraging, and
that larger number of pupils are expected
next year than ever before. The thirteenth
year begins on the first Monday in October,
and full corps of teachers will be prepared to
instruct pupils in every department We con-
gratulatc the worthy President, Rey-J. l. Bon
ner, upon the proud success achieved by him
self and associates. For particulars, the reader
is directed to the advertisement elsewhere.
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Important to Builders and Contractors.

We learn from our Charleston exchanges that
Mr.. p. p. ToALE, the woll-known manui:ictu-
rcr of Doors, SiSheS Blinds, .ec.. has establish
cd a depot at No. % lIavnc street, where lie
keeps constantly on hand not only all articles
from his own manuiactory, hat also every va
rcty of builders hardware, French and Amer
lean window glass, both plain and ornamental,
slate manicIs and, i'll short, everything neccs-
sary 10 finish handsomely 4 residence store
OF Il church
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First Bale of Cotton.

The first bale of new cotton sold in our mar
ket was purchased by S. Bleckley on Saturday
last End inst. 1t was raised on the plantation
of R. A. King, in the Fork, and brought l7i
cents. Mr.. King sold the first bale last year on
the 7th of September, and Mr.. Bleckley was the
purchaser
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ng Every person entitled to vote at the
municipal election on Monday next will re-
member that it is requisite for the names Of all
voters to be registered with the Clerk of Coun-
Gil, DIR. w. II. Nardiu, on or before Saturday
next. Failure to make this registration will
debar the privilege of voting.
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= Greeley says that there is very wide
spread feeling of dissatisfaction with Grants
administration among Republicans; that Grant
has made too many enemies to run; that he is
not the candidate that can be elected. The fact
is that there is general feeling that tile Grant
fu10iIn is too hrlc
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n9- The ordinance passed by the Town
Council to regulate the storage OF commercial
fertilizers has been so amended as to permit
fertilizers in store to be sold from the ware
houses now occupied.
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rs We are informed that an ordinance is
being prepared, and will doubtless pass the
Town Council, prohibiting cattle from running
at large upon the streets from the 18th of oc-
tober to the 1st of April.
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ANDERSON G. H.. S. @.
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPT. 7, 1871.

ssz The Minutes of the saluda Baptist IS
sociation have been printed at this ofhce ana
are now ready for delivery.
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Cotton Crop of 1904.

The report of the cotton crop of 1901
shows the total receipts at all the ports for the
commercial year ending August 3lst to be
4,3SG,S74 bales, which is next to the largest
crop ever raised in this country The crop of
1859, as our readers will remember, is at the
head of the list, and reached 4,669,77O bales.
The crop of 1S69-70 is put down at 1854, ,946
bales, over which there was an increase during
he.pasb year of 15231, ,92s bales, or about forty
per cent. The increased amount of cotton on
hand is exhibited as follows Sept. lst 1871
1856, ,544 bales Sept 1st 1871, ,54l bales
showing an excess this year of 243,OO3 bales, or
about twenty per cent. The estimates for the
crop of 1S71-72, now being gathered, agree in
placing it at 100000 bales, or less than the
crop raised two years ago. From these figures,
we may safely conclude that the price of cot
bon must be considerably enhanced over last
wear, although it is hazardous to make amy pre-
dictions as to price, since the spectators out
side of the cotton-growing States, in this coun-
try and Europe, are subscribing the interests OF
manufacturers by again attempting to control
the market, and especially just us the staple is
Being sent forward and the business season is
opening, We incline 10 the opinion that bet
ter prices arc 10 be realized for the incoming
crop. But, If we were asked advice Oh this
point from any of our farming friends, it would
be to sell enough cotton to pay your debts due
this fall, and if there is anything left of your
crop, either get an advance upon it to meet
present requirements or store il away in safe,
secure place. Unfortunately, however, there
are not rnanv farmers in this section able to
heed this advice, as The obligations shortly due
will likely swallow up the proceeds Of the en-
tire crop, and no honest man can afford 10 dis
regard The promises already made.
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- The Russian Government has appointed Il
special commission, which has already conf
nenccd its laborS, TO inquire into and report
upon the cxpcdcncy of adopting The marrow
gauge for I'LL thc railways III tho empire.
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sy- The latest reports from yellow fever in
Charleston do not Indicate any great increase
in malignity or extent. -Four deaths occurred
during the twenty four hours endingat noon on
Monday ylast, and it is stated that all the cases
SO far have been unacclimatcd persons. The
authorities issue daily bulletins, showing the
number of deaths during the twenty-four hours
prcceding-a measure that should have been
,aloptcd from the beginning.
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THE MARKETS.

ANDERSON, September 4, 1871.
CoTroS.-To-day, middlings command l6!.
CHARLESTON, Sept %.
Cotton dull-middlings l94.
New York, Sept.4.
Cotton quiet and frm-middlings is.