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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-05-16
How We Used to be physicked.

Who does not remember the time when spring
purgation was considered indispensable to sum-
mer health? No matter for wry faces, the inevi-
table salts and SIENNA, rhubarb, or calomel and
jalap, must be administered. These "spring
medicines" the youngest were told, were to
keep them hale and hearty during the summer.
We all know now that this was fallacy; that
new vigor, not depletion, is what is required at
the commencement of the summer solstice. AS
appropriation for the enervating effects foppres-
sive summer weather, course of Hostetter's
Stomach Btters is highly expedient. This IA
nous vegetable preparation has three prominent
properties: 1t renovates, purifes, and regulates
all the functions of the body. 1t is composed ex-
cfusively of pure vegetable productions, viz: the
essential principle of Monongahela Rye, and the
most efffcacfous tonicand Alternative roots, barks,
and gums known to medical botanists. Hence,
it is an absolutely safe medicine, and no tincture
of the Pharlnacop9ia can compare with it either
in purity, in the variety of its Objects and it's
comprehensive results. Happily for mankind,
the theory that it was necessary to PROSTATE q
patient IN order to cure him, is forever exploded
and the true philosophical doctrine that vigor is
one great antagonist of disease has taken its
place. Hostetter' Bitters is an invigorant, and
hence it is the proper medicine for the feeble at
this most trying season of the year.
Be sure that you obtain the genuine article, aS
ket. Look to the ornamental stamp, the engrav-
Ell label, and the name blown into the glass;
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is sold in bottles
OnlV
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The License Law.

AZ The perplexities and annoyances of the gen.
erat license law, enacted at the last session Of
the Legislature, have created much comment in
all parts of the State. 1t has been understood,
ifer instance, that license to sell goods by SAM
ala; was only valid for the County in which
1t was issued, and many persons have been de-
terred5from the prosecution of their business by
such decision. We have before us commu-
'nication from D. H Chamberlain, Esq, Attor-
ney General of the State, IN which he remarks
that some time ago he had occasion "to express
the opinion that license taken out in one
County by person soliciting orders or selling
goods by sample would be good only for the
County ie which it was taken out" He has
since .beeeme convinced that such an opinion is
erroneous, and that inasmuch as the license is
..tfor the use of the State" It ought to be con-
strued in all respects State license, and not
as limitstt to the County. His opinion, there
fore, is that license issued by County Audi
tor will authorize the person taking it out to
solicit orders or sell by sample throughout the
State. We congratulate the Attorney General
upon this conclusion, which comedies with the
opinion expressed by many lawyers in our
hearing some time ago.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-05-16
A Sad Falling Ont.

1t is indeed sad falling out when, after
years of the closest intimacy, the hair parts
mentabie separation may be easily prevented
and the twain more closely united than ever by
a timely and systematic use of LYONS KA-
THAIRoN, the most potent invigorant of the
hair and promoter of its growth and beauty
known to modern pharmacy. It completely
obviates the dry and parched condition of the
roots of the hair, which is preliminary to its
coming out, by supplying the precise degree Of
moisture requisite to its preservation in g
healthy state. 1t is the only true dissclvent
and evaporant of dandruf and other impuri-
ties of the scalp, whose presence is injurious to
the hair. AS o. beautifier of the head the Ka-
thairon has 40 equal. It not only increases the
quantity of the hair, but improves its quality
Immediately, imparting a lustrous appearance
ahd silky texture which are exceedingly at
traotva
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-05-16
Extra Session of The LEGISLATURE.

A caucus of Senators was held in Columbia
last week, and it was determined to take steps to-
wards calling the Legislature together atan early
day 1t is pretended that the financial eondi-
ton of the State requires Legislative investiga-
tion, and hence the proposed measures for con-
vening the General Assembly. Under con-
current resolution adopted just before adjourn
ment in March last, the presiding officers of
both Houses are instructed to convene the Leg
islature when requested by a majority of Sena-
tors and Representatives. The true intent and
meaning of this proposed action Is to secure
the attendance of Radical members upon the
approaching State Convention, which will nom
mate State officers and control things generally.
As the members and attaches will be in Colum-
bia already, their names will be urged as suita-
BILE delegates upon the various County Conven-
tions The rank and file of the Radical party
will again be sold out to the highest bidder,
and every effort at reform inside the Radical
fold will be effectually stihed. What can the
Legislature accomplish to replenish an empty
Treasury? The millions already stolen can
not be recovered, and it is idle to expect the
accomplices in this work of robbery and cor
ruption to ferret out and expose the misdeeds
of their brethren. In the event that the Leg
slature is convened in extra session, we pre-
dict that beyond an expenditure of per diem
and mileage, together with ct ceteras, nothing
will be accomplished, and the State will be left
in worse financial condition than at present.
But the nominations of State officials for the
next term will engross the attention and occu-
py the thoughts of members, to the exclusion
of actual business.
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Fashions fos the campaiqn.

An exchange suggests that good investment
just now would be a large supply of white hats
and white coats. These articles are likely to
become as popular among the voting citizens
as the Dolly Warden style among the ladies,
indicating support of Horace Greeley for
President, as, from the time whereof the MEM
ory of man runneth not to the contrary, that
individual has been supposed to wear shEe
hat and coat, albeit he has occasionally pur-
chased new outfit. He has the reputation
also of tucking his breeches in his boots. Itis
possible that these eccentricities of the emi-
nent philosopher may be turned to good ac-
count, as were the primitive habits of Gen.
Harrison in the campaign of 1910, when coon
skins and log cabins were all the rage, and it
was heralded all over the country that, in the
humble home of the celebrated Indian fighter,
"the latch-string always hung on the outside
of his door," Thus, the humorous and eccen-
trio points in Mr.. Greeley's individuality may
prove an element of strength among the peo-
pie, bringing hundreds and thousands to his
support, and to the rescue of the country from
impending perils and danger
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THE BEST SEWING MACHINE NOW IN
MARKET

ANDERSON C. H., S. c., May s, 1872.
Mr.. JOHN n. CLARKE, Agent Singer Sewing
Machine Company.
Dear Sir: In reply to your inquiry, asking
my opinion of the sewing machines you are
selling, would reply: The Singer Machine is
of that class which uses two threads, making
the lock stitch, stitch generally considered
more reliable and preferable than the single or
any other stitch not made with tho shuttle or
its substitute. It combines with strength, sim
plicity, accuracy and ease of movement, quail
tiles which should recommend it to all seeking
q reliable sewing machine. Other machines are
now in the market which do good work and are
we'll constructed, but from an examination of
the principal leading machines, believe that
the combination of machinery adopted, togeth-
er with good workmanship, and ITS numerous
and superior attachments for hemming tuck
ing, braiding, quilting, &c, make the Singer
Sewing Machine the best now offered to the
public. The use of this machineis not difficult
to acquire and very ordinary intelligence will
soon gain sufficient knowledge of it to do any
ordinary sewing. =, any one seeking good
and reliable sewing machine, durable, and ca
pablo of the whole range of work now attaina-
BILE by these, there will be found in the Singer
all that they desire, and in my opinion the best
sewing machine now in the market.
Respectfully,
THoS. B. LEE, Jr,
Civil and Dynaniical Engineer.
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Decoration Of Confederate Graves.

- The memorial services in honor Of the Con-
federate dead, whose remains are deposited in
our cemeteries, took place on Friday last, in
accordance with previous announcement Near
IL every place of business in the town was
closed, and the people generally participated in
the services. At six o'clock, large audience
Of ladies and gentlemen assembled in the Bap-
tist Church, when the exercises of the occasion
were opened with an earnest and appropriate
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Harper, of the Methodist
Church, after which the ladies proceeded to
decorate the graves in the adjoining church
yard. Wreaths, garlands aud flowers were
Tricky strewn above the lifeless remains of
brave men, whose once happy homes were in
our midst, and whose gallantry and devotion to
their native State was illustrated on the battle
field The graves Of strangers and unknown
soldiers were beautifully decorated by the pu-
pills of Mrs Murray's School. When these
snuehing, ceremonies had been concluded, the
crowd slowly and solemnly retired, and pro-
eeeded to the Presbyterian churcbyard, where
IKE offices of friendship and reverence for the
ioldier-dead were appropriately performed. As
the sun. went down vita golden lustre in the
western horizon, the people returned to their
homes, meditating upon the past and its mem
ories, and preserving tender recollections of
neighbors and friends whose lives were freely
given as sacrifcial offering in defence of
cause once dear to their hearts.
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Arrested for Murder.

In the month Of June, 1865, a man named
John w. Mseks, living in the neighborhood of
Breazeals's Mills, in this County, disappeared
from home quite suddenly. and many supposed
that there was foul play connected with his un-
expected disappearance. Others conjectured
that he had gone away of his own accord for
reasons of domestic character. The circum-
stances had entirely passed oat of the public
mind until short time ago, when it was whis-
pered around in the neighborhood that there
was positive proof, in existence that the missing
man was actually murdered. His friends be-
gan an Investigation of these rumors, and the
result was the, arrest of colored man named
Wm. Brock, who was supposed to know the
facts connected with the murder of Meeks. His
disclosures led to an examination OF certain
locality, where he alleged the body was inferred.
The rsmains were found at the point designated
by Brock, and an inquest was held few days
ago by Warren D. Wilkes, Esq, Trial Justice
and acting Coroner, resulting in verdict to
the effect that Meeks had been murdered on
the day of June, 1865, and that VIM. N.
Davenport and ID. L. Breazeale, jr., were the
principals and Mr.. Harvin Vandiver and his
SON Robert Vandiver, with the colored man
Brock aforesaid, were accessories to the homi-
eide. Upon the evidence elected at the coro-
ners faquess and the verdict rendered as above
stated, warrants were isaseef for She suspected
parties, and on Monday last VIM. II. Daven-
port and VIM. Brock were arrested and lodged
IN Jail to answer the charge against them rc-
spectively 1t is understood that the Vandi-
vsrs, have recently fed the country, and Brea-
zeale moved away from this section five or six
years ago. The story of the murder presents
a. shocking and brutal aspect, as we are in
formed that the testimony sets forth that Meeks
was shot by one of the parties, and in attempt
ing to make his escape in this wounded condi-
tion, he was overtaken by another, who dealt
Linn such heavy blows with the gun as to take
his life. In justice to Mr.. Davenport, we will
state that he declares his entire innocence OF
the murder, and.although opportunities to make
his escape have not been wanting since the
grounds Of suspicion were made public against
him, there has been no. attempt on his part to
elude the officers of the law.
Since the above was put in type, Mr.. Harvin
Yandiver has been arrested by the authorities
and lodged in the jail at this place. We learn
flat he couoborates the story of the colored
man Brock, upon whose testimony in'the main
the Jury of inquest reachedi the, strange facts
and circumstances, which have so long re-
pained hidden from the public view.
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- The ministers of Darlington have refused
to receive 'lcense" from the State authorities
to preach the Gospel, justly regarding their au-
thority from the Church of God as sufficiently
ample; hence, they will pay for no State "li-
cense," unless the Courts shall compel them to
do so.
= While Judge Graham was holding Court
at Orangeburg last week, Mr.. E. B. Seabrook
became so offensive in his language that the
Judge felt constrained to send him to Jail for
contempt of Court. He remained in prison
for twenty-fouF hours, and at the expiration of
that time, upon his refusal to purge himself of
the contempt, Judge Graham ordered his name
to be stricken from the roll of attorneys
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scaIinu Old Debts.

The practice of scaling debts contracted be-
fore the war, and which is knownas as the 'jury
law" has received a death-blow at the hands
of the Supreme Court Of this State, now in
session at Columbia This plan of adjusting
old matters probably originated here in Ander-
son, and has spread nearly throughout the
State. Many of the legal profession have de-
nounced the usage in other parts of the State,
and a test case has finally been carried to the
Supreme Court, with the result above stated
We are satisfied that the people generally OF
this section are responsible for the inangura-
tion of the practice, which has likewise been
concurred in by all the lawyers, and it has be-
come so universally acceptab!ete both creditors
and debtors that this decision Of. the highest
tribunal will be received with mingled surprise
and dissatisfaction. Without further remark
at this time, we append the decision of the Su-
preme Court, as delivered on the 7th inst. by
Associate Justice Wright, and concurred in by
Chief Justice Moses and Associate Justice
Willard, viz:
Detheridqe us. Earle.-This was an action on
promissory note, dated April B, 1861, payable
one day after date. The ease comes to- this
court on appeal, because of the unjust, erro-
neous and unwarranted charge of the presi-
ding Judge, which led the jury to bring in a
verdict contrary to the law and evidence. l
cannot see any reason why solemn contract,
with good and sufficient consideration, shonId
| be interfered with, because it was made pre-
vious to OF during the progress of the late re-
bellion, unless it was made in reference to
Confederate States notes or their equivalent" J"
1t is net claimed or attempted to be shown,
that the note in question was 80 made, there
fore it was the duty of the jury, according to
the law and evidence in this case, to bring in a
verdict for the whole amount found to be due.
All persons have rights which all courts of
Justice will respect Under our system of ju-
risprudence, no State has the right to impair
the obligation of contracts, much less has a
court right to assume to and destroy, or par
TALLY destroy, solemn obligations made between
citizens.
| To permit persons to get rid Of paying one
half of their Just, honest and equitable debts,
because there has been rebellion in the State,
is no more nor less than offering premium for
such rebellion. 1t is urged by respondent that,
in order to give this court Jurisdiction to re.
view on appeal, motion for new trial should
have been made to the court below. When an
appeal is taken in due time after judgment is
entered by the court below, and it is found, as
in this case, such judgment is contrary to the
law, new trial will be granted.
The motion is granted, and a new trial or
dered to proceed, according to the rule laid
down in this opinion.
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National Democratic Convention.

The National Executive Committee, by vir-
tue of the authority conferred upon them by
the last National Democratic Convention, held
meeting in the city of New York on Wednes-
day, Sth of May instant, and issued call for
the National Democratic Party to meet in con-
vention on the ninth day of July next, in the
city of Baltimore. The basis of representation
from each State is double the number of Sena-
tors and representatives in Congress under the
apportionment made according to the census of
1870. Each State is invited to send delegates
accordingly and the cordial cooperation of all
conservative citizens, who desire the restoration
of constitutional government and the perpetu-
alton of republican institutions, is asked for by
the Committee. The meeting is reported as
harmonious and satisfactory, and the call is
signed by thirty members, among them Col.
Chas. H. Simonton, of South Carolina. In an
nouncing the proposed National Convention,
the New York World comments as follows:
There has perhaps never been time when
the proceedings of the Democratic National
Convention were looked forward to with great
er interest. The several State Conventions will
doubtless select as delegates the wisest, coolest,
most sagacious, and most trusted members of
the party in their respective States, and then
send them to Baltimore unpledged to any can
didate, confding in their good judgement, pa
triotism and public spirit, and leaving them at
full liberty to do what, after full consultation
and comparison of views, may seem most con-
ducive to the honor of the party and the ad-
vantage of the country. If the Convention
shall embody the great weight of character
which it ought ia so grave and interesting a
conjnncture, the party will accept its action in
spirit of generous confidence, and move on to
victory as 8 steady, united phalanx. Amid all
the diversity of views and unsettling influences
which have lately prevailed, these hos been no
symptom Of any breach or weakening Of the
old party discipline. All that the party claims
is the right OF free citizens to express their
preferences, which they will yield in spirit of
patriotic concession, if they are overruled by
the Convention. But inasmuch as the Con-
ventiou meets this time ander extraordinary
circumstances, it is of the highest consequence
that the delegations from every State consist Of
citizens who possess the full confidence Of the
party.
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- Mr.. Andrew johnson claims from the
Treasury Department $4,649 for income-tax
paid by him while occupying the Presidential
chair.
= Hon. Lewis Mckenzie, delegate to the
Philadelphia Convention from Virginia, has
thrown up his credentials and determined to
support the Greeley ticket.
. Secretary Boutwell, says he has no intef-
ton of resiguing his place in the Cabinet; (;
neither has he any aspiration for the Presden-
cy, but will support General Grant for re-elec-
ton.
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Suicide Committed.

AS the result of an inactive state Of liver and
stomach, producing headache, obtuse intellect,
dullness, despondency, dementia, and finally
insanity, is no uncommon occurrence. AL
these disagreeable symptoms and bad feelings,
are most certainly dispelled by the use of Dr.
izes and builds up the whole system. A little
book on Chronic Diseases sent free. Address
r. v. Pierce, M. D., Buffalo, N. Y. Golden
Medical Discovery sold by all druggists.
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Dr.. TUFTS zair Dye does not Stain the Linen.

WHOSE HANDSOME HOUSE IS THAr?+Such
was the inquiry of q traveller as he passed am
unusually we'll finished country residence, not
a thousand miles from here. The style of the
sashes, the brightness of the glass, the beauty
of the doors, the classic patterns Of the mould
ings, the neatness of the balusters, and the
stateliness of the pillars around the piazza, all
struck the traveller with astonishnent and adj
miration. And no wonder, for they were all
furnished by Mr. P. P. Toale, No. 20 Hayne
street. Charleston, S. c.
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ARRESTS in 0conee County.

A,detachment of U. S. troops paid our neigh
-evEhsg county of 0conee visit last week, and
arrested four or FIVE persons, who were recently
citizens of Spartanburg county, we believe.
The arrests were made under the supervision
of aaDeputy United States Marshal, named W,
H. Mounce, of Greenville. Among the parties
arrested, we learn there was 8 Baptist minister
named Ezell and his son. The prisoners were
carried to Columbia on Monday. last One or
mo more private residences in Walhalla were
searched by the troops, in a vain attempt to
discover the Whereabouts of certain individuals
from Laurens, who were supposed to be in the
neighborhood of Walhalla, and for whom war
rants have been issued.
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DIR. TUFTS Pills.

Is purely vegetable concentration for keep
ing the Bowels in natural motion and cleansing
the system of all impurities, and apositive cure
for Constipation. They restore the diseased
Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, to healthful ac-
ton, while at the same time they brace and in
vigorate the whole system
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ROME Ga LIN. III.

ROME, GA, Jan. II, 1871
DR.. ". II. Ittt-Dear Sir: Having used your
Liver Pills and finding none that have done my
wife or myself as much good, would like to
know if they would do as well North as here.
1 intend going North in March, andif they will
have the same effect as in this climate, want
to take them on with ME. Hoping to hear from
you soon, remain, your obediens servant,
HENRY A. HILLS
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1t is proposed to organize Survivors,
Association in Pickens County, embracing
those who worthily wore the grey, and next
Saturday has been fixed upon for the meeting
of all interested.
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@r We direct attention to the sales at
Pendleton on next Saturday. In addition to
the property advertised, handsome light
Rockaway will be offered for sale on that day.
For particulars, we refer to the advertisements
in another column.
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THE MARKETS.

ANDERSON, May Is, 1872.
Sales Of cotton for the week ending to-day
20 bales. Prices this afternoon range from 20i
to 81.
Bacon, 10 to 12.; Corn, i.s5 to 1-5o; Peas,
1.35; Flour, $40 to $13.
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Dissolution.

THE copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned in the practice of law
is hereby dissolved by mutual consent. The
senior partner, John E. Breazeale, will con-
tinue the practice as heretofore. Office in the
southeast corner of the Benson House.
JOHN f. BREAZEALE,
n. B. CARY.
May 16, 1872 45 2