The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-12-12
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.
COLUMBIA, Dec. 8. 1872.


Dear .L,telligeacer: In. our last communica-
ton notice was given Of our intention to attend
musical entertainment, thereby expecting to
get some soft inspirations from so enjoyable an
occasion. At the appointed hour We repaired
to Irwin's Hall, which we found filled by all
ages, sexes and conditions, all eager to get
sight of Ole Bull, who was not long in making
his appearance As most people like to know
something Of the personals of notables, a de-
scription of the old gentleman (whom we sup
pose to be about sixty-fve years of age) will
not be out of place. He is tall and straight,
and but for his white locks you would not
know that the weight of declining years was
upon him. Neatly but inornately dressed in a
suit of black, fitly contrasting with his white
locks; his person and bearing upon the stage
we'll accorded with his wonderful skill in the
softness of his touch and mastery strokes of
his bow. The fancy music we did not so much
appreciate, though we knew it was difficult of
execution, and were reminded of the saying of
the verdant, who wished certain performer
"would play some, and not be tuning his fiddle
all the time" His performance, however, of
such familiar pieces as Lilly Dale was admira-
BILE. There was nothing gaudy about his fiddle,
but in the end of his bow sparkled diamond
how rich we do not know, but suspect that it
is costly present from some oriental potentate
to this modern Orpheus. 1t may not fall to our
lot to hear the old violinist again but it not,
we will have the proud satisfaction of telling
our children that we heard Ole Bull. After the
musical entertainment we repaired to the gu
bernatorial mansion of his now ex-Excellency
R. T. Scott, where was assembled some of the
elite of both branches of the General Assembly,
who were freely discussing the merits of what
ever came to hand, for it was mostly hand to
mouth affair during the short time that we re-
mained at this reception. You must pardon
want of further comment, for we cannot do the
subject justice.
Since our last the Inauguration of the new
Governor came off, The Hall of Representa-
tives was packed and jammed whilst the cere-
mony was going on. There was nothing i'm
posing or even striking about this occasion,
unless, indeed, we except that in this case the
father, Chief Justice Moses, administered the
oath of Office to his son. We do not just now
remember but one instance of the kind upon
record and that not an official oath, viz when
the old Carthagenian, Hamlicar. swore his son
Hannibal to eternal hatred to the Romans. To
say the least of it, land not iacetously,) it was
solemn sight; and how significant it may be,
time alone can tell.
There has not been anything perfected in the
Legislature, but there are numerous bills before
| it fer consideration, none of which are OF much
importance at this time, except the tax bill,
which is the all absorbing theme of discussion.
and one to which the taxpayers look with much
interest. The bill proposes tax of FIVE mills
to meet appropriations for the year commencing
lst of November last and ending November,
1873; the second section provides for tax of
two mills for school purposes the third section
nrovdes tax of five mills for deficiencies of
last year, and the fourth section tax of three
mills for county purposes, making in Nil fifteen
i
levy had been honestly appropriated, there
would have been now but small deficiency,
instead of the large amount-over one million
that now has to be provided for. AS to what
proportion of the claims creating this defcien-
cy are honest, bona fde debts, We are as yet
unable TO ascertain, but the matter will be in
vestigated as thoroughly as can be under the
circumstances. You will see from the Govern
ors Message the amount of the Deficiencies and
on what account.
The balloting for United States Senator will
commence tomorrow. 1t is difficult to find out
whether Scott, Patterson or Elliott has the in
side track. Several caucuses of the Repubh-
cans have been held, but the results we do not
know. None of the aspirants have as yet
treated che conservative party With any consid-
Grafton, but all of them have sedulously catered
to the passions of the majority. Sawyer and
Melton 1.-THE last named, however, not a candi-
date) have made speeches that were much out
of place at time like this, when reconciliation
is so much needed.
The ather has been lovely for the last
week, reminding us of October's clear and
beautiful skies under the range of the Blue
Ridge. That South Carolina possesses q eli
mate unsurpassed for salubrity is beginning to
be acknowledged by others besides our own
countrymen, and the time will come when the
inhabitants of more Northern regions will
make their homes among us, and aid by their
industry and energy to develop the hidden re-
sources that only await the coming of capital
and labor. When just aud equal laws shall have
been established, when every man shall feel Sc
cure in his person and property, then will be-
gin this influx, and thence we can date the era
of our prosperity.
There is caucus at the State House to night,
so we hear, but we cannot attend; in fact, the