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Congressional Proceedings.

Congress ended its regular session on Mon
day last. The proceedings of the last three
days were spicy and interesting, in consequence
of the efforts made to pass amendments to the
Ku Klux and Enforcement Acts. On Friday,
the House refused to pass the Senate bill ex-
tending the suspension of the writ of habeos
corpus until the end of the next regular session
of Congress. In the Senate, the Sundry Civil
Appropriation bill was amended so as to extend
the provisions of the original Enforcement Act
to all voting precincts. This action on the part
of the Radical majority was scathingl ly rebuked
by Democratic Senators, as they were only al
lowed five minutes in which to debate the
amendment, and for the stronger reason that
the proposed amendment was not german to
the business before the Senate. Senator Pome-
roy was in the chair, and ruled that the amend
ment was in order, which ruling was sustained
by the majority. The Senate was in session
the entire night, and on Saturday morning at
nine o'clock passed the Appropriation Bill and
its amendments, including the Supplemental
Force Bill, which extends Federal regulations
to all voting precincts, and which now apply to
cities of not less than twenty thousand iuhabi-
tants. These regulations authorize the Judge
of the Circuit Court of the United States, upon
the application of ten citizens of any Con-
gressional District, to appoint two supervisors
for every voting precinct at which Represen-
tative in Congress is to be voted for, who are
empowered to overlook the proceedings of said
election, including the counting of the votes.
In other words, the passage of this amendment
gives the Federal authorities an espionage over
the ballot-box in every voting precinct instead
of the large cities, which created so much dis
satisfaction in several Northern States last
year.
The sundry Appropriation Bill, with the
Senate amendments, was received in the House
at noon on Saturday, with resolution that
the Senate insisted upon its amendments, and
asking for Committee of Conference. After
heated debate, and many efforts to defeat
the Objectionable amendments, the House
agreed to conference, which resulted in the
withdrawal of the Democratic members from
the committee and the adoption of n modified
bill.
On Monday, the House rejected the action
of the Conference Committee, and the session
was prolonged from hour to hour, until finally
the bill was passed, retaining the amendment
to the enforcement Act in the form already
stated.
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: The proposed amendment TO the Const;

The proposed amendment to the Consti-
tuition Of the United States providing for an
election of the President by direct vote of the
people, introduced in the Senate by Mr.. Sum-
ner, although it contemplates no change in the
existing tenure of the Presidential Office, rem
ders an incumbent of that Office forever after
ineligible for reelection. 1t is provided that
the qualified voters shall assemble at their usu-
al places of election on the first Monday in
April, 1776, and choose by ballot the President
whose term begins March 4, 1877, and that
Congress shall prescribe the necessary rules and
regulations governing the election. Such an
election shall be held each fourth succeeding
year. The Office of Vice President is abolished,
and the Senate is.to choose their own presiding
officer. If Congress be in session at the time
vacancy shall occur in the Presidential Office,
it shall meet in joint convention and elect a
President, who shall serve out the remaindep
of the unexpired term. If it is not in session
at that time it shall be convened Immediately
for that purpose.
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AN UNAvAIL1NG EFFoRr.-The following
dispatch was received in Philadelphia last
week, addressed to Messrs. Jas. L. Orr, F. j.
Moses, a. j. Ransier and other delegates from
South Carolina to the National Republican
Convention. 1t appears, however, that this
effort to induce the South Carolina delegation
to throw the weight of their influence in favor
of r. X. Scott for Vice President was totally
unavailing, and we are left to mourn the la
mentable failure. The dispatch doubtless
emanated from the fertile brain of Tim. Hur-
ley, who loses no opportunity of poking fun
at the estimable Governor of "our beloved
State" Here is the dispatch:
CHARLESTON, June S, 1872.
Can you arise to the occasion and make O
sacrifice for your common country? If SO,
press Scott for Vice President and relieve the
State of his presence. Appeal to the conven-
ton; tell them of all his virtues outside of the
State; of his decrease of the State debt; of
his opposition to every scheme of plunder that
has ever passed the Legislature; of his un-
broken pledges; of his adherence of pros
titutcd judiciary of his sacrifices for the good
of the State Of his refusal to take his share
of Blue Ridge, Greenyille validating, and
any other fraud that has been committed in
this State at his solicitation. Tell them any
thing that will procure his nomination. The
State will freely part with him as burnt offer
ing. Of course to mention his name is a great
sacrifice of your self-respect, but do it.
MANY REPUBLICANS.
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JUDGE ORR IN THE PHILADELPHIA Con-
vENTIoN.-The full reports of the first days
proceedings Of the National Republican Con-
vention, held in Philadelphia last week, con
tain the following synopsis of the remarks
made by Hon. James L.. Orr, of this State:
A delegate from South Carolina expressed
the qualification with which he had heard Ger
ritt Smith, and now asked that the South be
heard through Ex-Governor Orr, of South Car
olina. Governor Orr took the platform and
pledged his State for the ticket He referred
to the ISLANDERS to which President Grant had
been subjected, and compared his experience
in this respect with that of Washington and
Jackson, and eulogized the President, whose
reelection he considered necessity. ffGrant
had failed as President, he (the speaker) liked
such failures. He claimed the administration
was a success at home and abroad, dilated at
some length on the operations of Ku Kluxism
in South Carolina, sustained the Ku Klux leg
islation, and claimed that the laws had been
firmly executed. President Grant, he said, did
not act until the Legislature of South Carolina
passed resolutions calling upon him to send
the forces of the United States Government
there to give them protection. With reference
to this Ku Klux law, President Grant has to
execute the law. 1t was in the statute book
and he was called upon to execute it by that
tribunal which had the right to call upon him.
He didn't pass the law. How did it come to
be passed? Was it not in the thunders of the
New York Tribune day after day, and week
after week, rung into the ears of Congress, de-
manding that they should pass some such law
to give protection to them, and now when the
law is passed and has been executed in mercy
and frmness, how stands my old friend Gree
ley? He has turned around now and denoun:
ces Grant and the Ku Klux law for its enormi-
ties. Judge Bond, who has discharged his
duties with great fidelity there, has admins
tered this law firmly and mercifully and al
though you hear SO much clamor Of people be-
ing cast into prison for their not being able to
procure bail, what is the result of the trials 2
There have been about seven trials at the two
courts-one an acquittal, one a mistrial, and
FIVE convictions. These are the results, and
yet to show the extent of it, and how conclu-
sive the proof was, this was not made up of
manufactured testimony, testimony of suborned
witnesses. More than sixty of these unfortu-
nate people who have been indicted have vol
UNFAIRLY come forward and pleaded guilty to
the charges preferred against them. Now,
when the facts come to be understood I should
suppose that so far from being an element of
weakness against the President, it would be an
| element of strength. He closed with the pre-
diction that Grant and his associate on the
| ticket to be nominated would be triumphantly
elected.
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Fatal Accident.

A terrible accident occurred at the Anderson
Depot on last Saturday afternoon, resulting in
the death of Mr.. Sanders Smith, q we'll known
school teacher of this County. 1t seems that
MIR. Smith was desirous of taking the train for
Beiton at 81 o'clock, and went to the Depot for
that purpose. He was considerably intoxica-
ted, and went near the edge of the platform.
The cars were being shifted at the time, and
the freight cars were run out on the track next
to the platform with the intention of leaving
the hindmost car. When this was "cut off"
from the train, one of the hands called out call
right" as is customary, and it is supposed that
MIR. Smith concluded that this signal meant to
get aboard, which he attempted just as the
train moved rather briskly, when the car
striking him, he was thrown down next to the
platform, and was caught between the car and
she platform, in which position he was turned
round several times within space Of less than
six inches, crushing him most horribly, and
breaking his left arm and right thigh. Al
though the alarm was instantly given, the train
could not be stopped until the entire length of
the car was passed, with the unfortunate man
being crushed within this narrow space. His
mangled body was taken into the reception
room of the Depot, where he breathed his last
IN short time A telegram was sent to his
friends at Bolton, and the up-train brought
several of his relatives, who took charge of the
body and carried it to Shady Grove for inter
mont
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Result of th, Philadelphia Convention.

The nomination of President Grant for re-
election does not take the country by surprise.
The Philadelphia Convention was composed of
his friends and adherents, and it is nothing
strange that they were unanimous in making
him their standard-bearer. Indeed, any other
course would have excited surprise, since the
delegations were selected for that particular
business. Hon. Henry Wilson, of Massachu-
sets, is the nominee for Vice President. This
selection was made for various reasons. Mr..
Colfax does not possess sufficient strength in
the Republican party, and has given offence to
numerous influential persons during his career
as Vice President. His residence was in the
West, and as Gen. Grant is supposed to repre-
sent that section, the East demanded place
upon the ticket. Besides, the nomination of
Wilson is an implied rebuke to Senator Sum-
ner for his recent assault upon their chief, and
is likewise strong bid for support in New
England, where it is necessary to neutralize
the effect of Summers damaging opposition.
Altogether, the Radical tickethas been strength
ened by throwing Colfa1 overheard, and selec-
ting Wilson in his place, as the latter is espe-
cially strong among the working classes of the
North and East.
1t remains now to be seen what the Balti-
more Convention will do. The nomination of
third ticket will insure the reelection of
Grant, either by the Withdrawal of Mr. Gree
ley from the contest, or in consequence of the
opposition being hopelessly divided. Between
Grant and Greeley, the South will choose the
latter, and if Democrat is put in the field
there will be dissensions everywhere. Without
Democratic nomination, Grant will gain
many accessions in the North. Hence, in any
event, the political situation is in very mud
died condition. In South Carolina, there is no
prospect of defeating Grant, and we firmly be-
lieye that wisdom dictates an entire abstinence
from the Presidential contest on the part of
Grants opponents.
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BRIEF MEsT1oN.-How any man can look

BRIEF MENTIoN.-How any man can look
upon the present sized so.called spring chick
ems selling in our market for 20 cents apiece
and then claim that the world is growing bet
ter, is beyond. our dull comprehension as tc
the "eternal fitness of things"
Preparations were making to gibbet several
weather-prophets, when the welcome showers
of Sunday and Monday suspended operations
in that direction. Their predictions had &c
often failed, and their favorable omens disap'
peared, that even members of the Lazy Club
were beginning to grow indignant at the false
prophecies.
The Radicals claim that the deficiency in the
State Treasury is mainly owing to the fact that
the people have not paid the taxes promptly
On the other hand, nearly all of our exchanges
are boasting that there are so few delinquents
Somebody is lying, and we don't believe it is
the newspapers this time.
An Indiana editor makes pathetic appeal
to his readers in the following words, which
we would ask our subscribers to apply in The
right direction: eff there is anything you
know that is worth knowing. that we ought to
know, and you know we don't know, please lei
us know it, you know"
Horace Greeley is printer; Gratz Brown is
an editor. Ulysses S. Grant is tanner; Hen.
ry Wilson is shoemaker: How nearly akin
by occupation Greeley might set the type
while Gratz wrote for the newspaper, aud Grant
might tan the hides for Wilson to keep on cob
bling.
There is blacksmith in town who "always
strikes while the irons hot" but he takes good
care not to heat the iron in this sultry weather
He is member of the Loafer's Club, and the
rules strictly prohibit exhaustive exercise.
An extra communication of Hiram Lodge
No. 6S, A. F. NJ, will be held on the Oath inst
for the purpose of presenting Past Master:
Jewel to Bro. James A. Hoyt. The fraternity
generally are invited to be present.
A corroner's jury was summoned yesterday
morning to hold an inquest upon the body o
an infant child, which had been found in tht
vicinity of the Poor House. John E. Brea
zeale, Esq, is the acting Coroner.
| We have received couple of eggs-th'
production of pullet eight months old-whicf
weighed three and half ounces each. Mr
Peter A. Keys is the fortunate possessor of thi
promising chicken.
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instructions in penmanship.

Our readers will observe an advertisement in
this issue, which announces that Mr.. G. G.
Haddon will begin a course of instruction in
Bookkeeping and Penmanship at an early
day in our town. Mr.. H. is graduate, we be-
Geve, of the well-known Business College at
Baltimore, and brings recommendations of the
highest order as to his capacity and general
character. Parents cannot confer more last
ing benefit upon their children than to have
them properly instructed in these useful and
importanr branches of education. Persons
wishing to join the class can leave their names
with Messrs. N. Z. & J. P Sullivan, at whose
store there are specimens of penmanship and
articles of agreement.
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The Public Schools.

1t will be seen, on reference to the proceed
ings of the Trustees Convention at their meet
ing on Saturday last, that the public schools of
Anderson County are to be re-opened on The
first Monday in July next, which is the begin
ming of the scholastic year. The majority of
public schools, we believe have been kept open
the entire year, and the exhibit of the County
Treasurer on last Saturday showed that many
Of the School Districts have funds to their
credit, after paying the teachers and de-
fraying expenses. The poll tax and local
school tax, together with the State appropria-
tion, have been carefully handled by the School
Trustees, and hence this gratifying result. In
this connection, we observe that the State
Treasurer has written letter in explanation
of the financial pressure upon the public
schools, which we find in late number of the
Columbia Union, and from which may be con-
densed the following points:
1. That the appropriation of the $500, 900 was
not made till March 18th, 1872. That prior to
that date the superintendent could not make
the apportionment to counties.
g. That at that time there were no funds in
the treasury, all received from taxes having
been exhausted in paying appropriations made
by the Legislature while in session, and amounts
due on previous appropriations
8. That since the adjournment scarcely any
taxes in currency have been paid in.
f. That an appropriation by the Legislature
does not put money in the treasury, but simply
provides how it shall be used when it comes
in. H'' 'N'S ~
5. That the present embarrassed condition of
the treasury is chiefly due to the fact that for
the past four years only two-thirds of the tax
levies have been collected.
The Treasurer also promises to pay these
claims as soon as there is money with which to
do it, and hopes to be able to pay something on
the appropriation from the past due taxes now
being collected.
Superintendent Jillson has also addressed q
circular to the County School Commissioners,
in which he calls attention to the annual meet
ing to be held in the various School Districts
on the last Saturday in this month, and ear
nestly advises that each School District levy a
liberal tax for the support of its own schools
which he urges upon the following grounds:
/. The State appropriation made for free
common school purposes for the current fiscal
year is insufficient to supply the educational
wants of the people, and much doubt and un-
certainty exists as to the time when the same
will be realized and made available.
| 2. The amount of poll tax collected in each
of the several school districts is insignificant
8. The local school tax raised in any school
district will be of great service as auxiliary and
supplementary to the State appropriation and
poll tax.
4. The local school tax is paid into the coun.
ty treasury, and is directly subject to the order
Of the board of school, trustees.
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A despatch from upper sandusky, Obi,

"A despatch from upper sandusky, Ohio,
giving the particulars of the terrible tornado
at the village of Quincy, in Logan County,
says two children we're killed and several per-
sons wounded-some of whom will die. Hous-
es in the path of the tornado were leveled to
the ground. The Methodist and Baptist Chur-
ches were demolished. Large trees were
snapped off like pipe stems. The tornado ad-
vanced through the town of Degraf, where the
terrible scene was repeated, and, if possible, the
destruction of property was greater. In sever
al instances, children were caught up by the
wind and carried some distance in the air.
The destruction was terrible, and the people
need relief badly.
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hour
The Cheraw Lyeeum.

The Chesterfield Democrat announces that
the Rev. D. E. Flierson, of Anderson, will lee
ture before the Cheraw Lyceum on Thursday
evening, goth inst. Our friends in Cheraw
may rest assured that they will have an intel.
Aectusl feast on that occasion.
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Fine Wheat.

We have received several heads of wheat
from Mr.. D. R. Greer, of Honea Path, which
indicate good variety. He informs us that
this wheat is of a new kind, which he sowed
on old land, without any manure. Some of the
heads contain one hundred grains. If any of
our farmers can beat this showing, Mr.. Greer
promises to come again.
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The Marysvillle (Tenn.) Republican, own
ed and edited by negroes, has declared in favor
of Greeley and Brown.
- The Charleston Republican is of the opiu-
ion that, with proper effort, South Carolina can
be carried for Greeley and Brown.
: Mr.. w. T. Walter, well known and
highly respected citizen of Columbia, died at
Cleaveland Springs, North sCarolina, on the
7th inst.
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Hiram Lodge, No. 60, A. F. M.

a A SPECIAL COMMUNICATION of
Wy the above named Lodge will be holden
w on MONDAY, oath of June instant, at
o'clock, p. m.
A Past Masters Jewel will be presented to
r. W. Bro JAMES A. HoYT by the Worshipful
Master OH behalf of this Lodge. The members
of this Lodge, and the Fraternity generally, are
cordially invited to be present on that occasion.
BY order of the w. NJ.
]. BAYLIS LEWIS, Sec.
June Is, 1872 40
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4th July Sunday School Cele.
bratiOn.

rT1HE Colored Sunday Schools of Anderson
Village will celebrate the 4th of July next
at this place, and all of the Sunday Schools
throughout the County are respectfully invited
to attend. Speeches will be made by the fol-
lowing named gentlemen:
Rev. ]. Scott Murray, Maj. John B. Moore.
Col r. S. Hill, James A. Hoyt, Esq, Samuel
johnson, Jackson Humphreys and others.
ELIAS CALDWELL, Chairman.
june 13 1872 ~
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Our AGENTS in Charleston.

The Advertising Agency of Messrs Walker,
Evans g. Cogswell, represented by Roswell T.
Logan, Esq, is the only authorized agency tor
this paper in the city of Charleston
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FOR SALE.

TlHAT desirable property belonging to Mrs.
J. Hurkamp situated between the Metho-
dist and Episcopal Churches in Anderson, with
Dwelling Kitchen, Smoke-house, Fowl
house and Stable, containing about 81 acres.
Persons desirous of purchasing will please
confer with Mrs. J. Hurkamp, Charleston, sc.
June Is, 1872 49
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EXECUTORS SALE.

T WILL SELL, at public outcry, at Ander-
Il son G. H., on Saletay in July next, certain
Chooses in Action of tho Estate OF Hiram Coo
ley, deceased.
June Is, 1872 40 8
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CONCERT!

At Reidville Female College, June q, 1872.
rT,HE Young Ladies connected with the above
institution propose giving a Concert on
Friday evening 2lst June, at o'clock, in be-
half of the "Floride Calhoun Literary Society,""
Admission so cents. Persons connected with
Literary institutions, % cents. Ministers of
the Gospel and their families free.
Miss LULA TODD, President
Miss MATTE HUTCHINSON, Sec.
June l3, 1872 AZ
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s@ Refreshing rains fell in many portions
of this County on Sunday and Monday last,
including this immediate vicinity.
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ps% We are requested to state thai Rev. J.
S. Young will preach in the Presbyterian
Church this (Ttursday) evening ct the usual
hour
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Bookkeeping and Penmanship.
MIR. G.. G.. HADDON.

T ATE of the Bryant, Stratton e. Sadler Busi-
IL ness College of Baltimore, will commence
O course of instructions in the above Branches
in the town of Anderson at an early day.
Specimens of Penmanship and articles of
agreement may be examined at the store of
n. X. g. j. P. Sullivan, No. II Granite Row.
June 49, 1872 40
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- Ex-Congressman Thomas L. Jones, of
Kentucky, is out in letter favoring the i'll
dor.ement of Greeley aud BlvWl.
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Cotton "a Cents i'm Anderson.
June Is, 1S7:

WE are sub-agents here for Thos. Wynnes
w Improved Open Throat, Curved Breast,
Double Y, Self-Ribbed Cleaning Seed. Pre-
MUM and Diploma COTTON GINS. Sample
Gins always in store. Send for circular, and
when YOU hear what others say who have tried
them, you will buy the best and save money.
WATSON tS BROTHER,
Anderson, S. c.
June 1S. 1872 40