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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-05-08

THE PHRASE "BY Hook OR BY CRooK."-
The destruction caused by the fire of London
in 1866, during which 12.2OO houses, etc, were
burned down, in very many cases o6ilterated
all the boundary marks requisite to determine
the extent of land, and even the very site oc-
cupied by buildings previously to this terrible
visitation. When the rubbish was removed
and the land cleared, the disputes and en-
tangled claims of those whose houses had been
DESTROYED, both to the position and extent of
their property, promised not only interminable
occupation to the courts of law, but made the
far more serious evil of delaying the rebuilding
of the city until those disputes were settled, in
eyitable. Impelled by the necessity of coming to
a more speedy settlement of their respective
claims than could be hoped for by legal process,
it was determined that the claims and interests
of all persons concerned should be referred to
the Judgment and decision of two of the most
experienced land surveyors of that day-men
who had been thoroughly acquainted with
London previously to the fire. and, in order to
escape from the numerous and vast evils which
more DELAY must occasion, that the decision of
these two arbitrators should be final and bind
ing. The surveyors appointed to determine
the rights of the various claimants were MIR.
Hook and Mr.. Crook, who, by the justice OF
their decisions, gave general satisfaction to the
interested parties, and by their speedy deter
mination of the different claims, permitted the
rebuilding of the city to proceed without the
least delay. Hence arose the saying above
quoted, usually applied to the extrication OF
persons or things from difficulty.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-05-08

State Treasurer Cardoza publishes the follow
ing communication relative to Treasurer AL
len, of Greenyille He has turned the case
over to the Attorney General: -
OFFICE OF STATE TREASURER,
il COLUMBIA, s. c., April %, 1873. J
Hon. s. W Melton, Attorney General S. C.
SIR: have the honor to furnish you the
following facts relative to the defalcation OF
Hon. James n. Allen, Treasurer of Greenville
County:
The said james M. Allen was appointed
Treasurer of GZeenville County, by ex-Goy. Il.
Z. Scott, November II, 1872.
Every County Treasurer is required by Sec
,tion II, Chapter XIII, of the General Statutes,
to forward to the State Treasurer on the 10th
day of each month, all the moneys collected by
him for or on account of State taxes, specifying
for or on account of what fund the same was
collected. Every violation of this duty is made,
by Section 81 cf Chapter XIII of the General
Statutes, an offence, punishable ''by a fine not
exceeding $1,000, and imprisonment in the
penitentiary for term not less than one nor
more than three years."
The said Janes N. Allen did not forward to
the State Treasurer, or the 18th January, Feb
ruary, March and April, "all the moneys col
lected by him for on account of State taxes, ac-
companied by report" specifying for or on ac-
count of what fund the same was collected, but
has failed, neglected and refused so to do, in
violation of the statutes above quoted.
On the 9Th cf March, received from Mr..
Allen report, dated February Is, for the two
months ending that date, stating that he had
collected on account of the State taxes S49,-
9SS75, and that he had paid into the Treasury
S4O,378.47. This report is not correct. MIR. AL
len paid into tile Treasury, from the date of his
appointment tc the date Of his report, the 18th
Of February, $l2,665.0S. He has paid into the
Treasury, from the 18th of February to the
present, S., ,S2109, which, according to his own
report, would leave in his hands balance OF
S31 ,51258 belonging to the State.
Mr.. Allen has in his possession certain pa
pers, alleged to be claims against the State. lie
has presented them for payment at the Treasu-
ry, and I have refused to pay them, because
they are "neither allowed by law nor provided
for by the General Assembly"
It would certainly be most disastrous and
ruinous to the credit of the State, if County
Treasurer could take the moneys of the State,
collected on account of taxes, and invest them
in fraudulent and illegal claims against the
State bought ut one-fourth and ope.third face
value, because of their well-known fraudulent
character, and insist upon their being paid at
the Treasury or received for taxes; and if the
State Treasurer, in the performance of his OBJ
yious duty, declines to do so, the moneys of the
State be therefore withheld. have the honor
to be- very respectfully, &c, u.,,on,
Treasurer South Carolina.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-05-08

The HUMAH PULsE.-The human pulse, in
all ages of the world, has been consulted as an
index of health or disease. 1t is kind of dial
within us, which gives us both the measure of
time and of health. The pulse of a person in
health beats about seventy strokes in a minute,
and the ordinary time of life is about seventy
years. In this seventy years, the pulse Of
temperate peraon beats two billion, five hun,
dred and seventy millions, four hundred and
forty thousand times. If no actual disorgani-
zation should happen, drunken person might
live until his pulse beat this number of times /;
but by the constant stimuant of ardent spirits,
or by pulse quickening food, the pulse, becomes
greatly accelerated, and the two billion, FIVE
hundred and seventy million, for hundred and
forty thousand pulsations are performed in lit
tie more than half the ordinary term of human
life, and life goes out in forty or forty-fve
years, instead of seventy. This application. OF
numbers is given to show that the acceeration
of those forces diminishes the term of human
life.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-05-08

How AND WHEN TO TAKE A NAP.-Ihe
Herald of Health says that sleeping after din
ner is bad practice, and that ten minutes be-
fore dinner is worth more than an hour after.
1t rests and refreshes and prepares the system
for vigorous digestion. If sleep be taken after
dinner it should be taken in sitting posture,
as the horizontal position is unfavoraele TO
healthful digestion. Let those who neea rest
and sleep during the day take 1t before dinnet ~
instead of after, and they. will soon ma thaI
they will feel better, and that the digestion Will
be improved thereby.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-05-08

wealth and prosperity, there must come to our
aid increased power of thinking, intelligence
and skill in our laborers.
We have penned these thoughts, and expect
to present others allied to them, because we are
firmly pursuaded that if we would develop our
vast mineral resources, if we would have net
work of railways throughout our entire borders,
if We would introduce every branch of manu-
factures that can be successfully established in
our midst, if we would carry TO the highest
possible degree of benefit our system of agri,
culture, which, as we have said, is our chief
results lies through the moral and Intellectual
elevation of our entire people By means of educa-
tion. Let intelligent men everywhere ponder
these thoughts, and give an earnest support to
the efforts now being made by our State au-
thorities in behalf of universal education
atlanta Constitution.
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Tho or;oin of the word religion is n

- The origin of the word religion is not
certain; but It is supposed to be deriveu from
Latin words which signify to bind again. If
SO, from the very elements of its composition,
we may infer that religion seeks to bind again
that which has fallen away or broken loose ;
to re-bind man to God; to re-attach him to the
source of all good by a chain whose links are
love, while the hand which binds it round the
heart knows no touch but that 6f mercy.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-05-08

w. J. Bingham, of Houston, Tenn, while
blowing last week, was surprised to see his
oxen disappear into the earth, dragging the
plow after them Being a man Of great pres
ence of mind Mr.. Bingham telegraphed via
New York and the ocean cable directly to
China, describing his oxen, and offering a
reward to whoever finds and keeps them until
thew can be sent for.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-05-08

When is man obliged to keep his word !?
When no one will take it.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-05-08
The State and County Treasurers.

State Treasurer .Cardoza publishes the follow
ing communication relative to Treasurer AL
lem, of Greenyine. BE has turned the case
over to the Attorney General: -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04
A Rare Chance.

Woods Household Magazine
is one of the best monthlies in
the Union. Its tone is elevated,
its articles able, its appearance
creditable. The subscription is
81 a year, or $1.50 with the SUI
Iperb chrome Yosemite, which is
l4x2O inches, and is printed in
seventeen cOlors. This is one
of the finest pictures published,
and can only be had by subscri-
bing to the Magazine. The
chrome, of which the following
is small representation, may be
seen at the OBSERVER Office
We have made arrangements
with the publisher by which we
can offer the OBSERVER, Woods
HouschoId Magazine and the
chrome
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04
Local sT'OC5CeS.
Success Based upon Merit.

It's = subject of general remark among
both wholesale and retail druggists that no
medicine ever introduced to the American
public has ever gained popularity, and met
with 90 large a sale in all sections Of the
country ia the same length ef time as the
Globe fl0,rer cough Syrup.
This cannot depend upon its having been
more largely advertised than any other cough
and lung remedy, as such is not the case
The correct explanation is found in the fact
that tine Globe FioI0er Syrup produces the
most wonderful and permanent cures, of old
Chronic Coughs, bronchitis, Asthma, Group,
WhoopiEg Cough, &c, and is undoubtedly
the most pcrfccf, pleasant safe, and eff
Gent remedy for the cure of Consumption
ever discovered. This rare and delightful
Cough and Lung Panacca is the active pTu-
uiplc obtained hy chemical process from the
Globe Flower, bnown as button Root"
aud ia botany as "CephelCHfhUS OccidPR-
tails" and cures when all other boosted
remedies fail. Ba5"It has cured thousands
at people who are living to-day with only
one remaining lung, and they are permanent
living advertising mediums for The rare and
wonderful efficacy of Globe Flower Cough
Syrup, hence the great success and popular
Ity of this remedy is based upon its own in
trinsic merits. To the most hopeless and
desponding we say cheer up at once ava
yourselves OF this great lung remedy.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04

Debate on the Ordinance
ofBaptiSm.

Our citizens have lately been
highly edited as well as imstruc-
ted in the debate between the
Rev. L. Il. Brents of the Chris
tian, and Rev, ID. III. Ditzler of
the Methodist Church, on the
holy ordinance of Baptism, both
of whom handle the subject
with a great amount of sound
logic, deep research and pro-
found learning, and are as able
debaters as can be found in any
State. We are not yet able ia
decide which is the proper mode
of baptism, but of two things
we are confident, to-wit: That
we are still selling boots, shoes
hats, cassimeres, jeans, linseys
and all kinds of ladies' dress
goods at panic prices, and thai
the calico which we sell at Il
cents per yard will not tade by
either immersion or sprinkLiRg
MURRAY a. MORGAN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04
The Hard Times.

From all parts Of the country
accounts of the sufferings Of the
laborers are coming FORTH
Manufacturing interests in the
east, mining interests in the
coal and iron Trgions, and rail-
road interests all over the Union
feel the effects of the late crisis
in financial matters, and the de-
pendent laborer is forced to bear
the suffering. Our news coll
umns have contained reports of
the reduction of wages, the dis
charge of employees, threaten
ed strikes, appeals for help and
many other, evidences Of the APP
preaching troublesome times.
The prospects for the winter are
gloomy ones indeed. Already
the commissioners of charity in
New York city have begun to
secure the use of unoccupied
buildings for the protection Of
the many struggling and star
wing ones who must be thrust
upon the charities Of the world
before the opening of spring
The calls from Memphis for aid
in behalf Of the orphaned and
homeless sufferers, is perhaps
only the prelude to a greater
call, which the poor classes all
over the country may give forth.
That aid will be extended to
them, the faith We have in the
inherent generosity of man 8
nature, leads us to believe. 4
renewal of prosperity, we think,
will ultimately follow The mis-
givings of the present; it may
come before the winter is past,
and yet It's arrival may be de-
ferrcd. But the winter over
and the burdens of hard times
overcome, let us hope for a dawn
of still greater prosperity and
wcll-being than the country has
known since the beginning of
the war.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04
NOTICE.

Everybody is invited to come
and see our grand display of
fancy and staple dry goods, cas-
simcrcs, jeans, ladies' dress
goods, lichues, ladies hats,rcady
made clothing, notions, &c. &c,
at prices to suit all classes of
trade. Our goods were sclec-
ted with great care in the best
markets, and we are prepared to
offer our friends and patrons
first-class goods at reasonable
rates. We feel very grateful
for the liberal patronage extern
ded us, and feel assured an cx-
animation of our stock and pri-
ces will secure its continuance.
Very respec fully,
CALDWELL d KELso.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04
ssJ- James Wick of Rochester

BAJ James Wick, of Rochester,
New York, stands without a
superior among the florists and
scedmen of the United States.
His Floral Guide is published
quarterly, and with its bcauti-
full illustrations OH every page,
its fine tinted paper, and full
page chrome, Is an attractive or
nament, for any centre table -
The subscription price is only
p cents Il ycar--and that insig-
nificant sum will not pay for the
paper. Mr.. Nick's card will be
found in this paper.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real
estate have been acknowledged
since our last, in the County Court
Clerks office:
M. '. Groce and others to J w.
Warden and others. 363 acres in
9th district. $3.50 a.
j L. Moore and Others to Fran.
els Brown, IL ] acres in 9th dis
trict, $570 43.
S r. Brown and others to Nan,
cy A. Moore, Al acres in 5th dis,
trict, 5000.
j. II. Moore and others to
M. V Groce and others, 1874 acres
iii 5th district, 81, 400.
J. w. Grisard and wife to
Elenora j. Small, 10; in Mulber-
ry, 5000.
James Mcneil and wife to J. W.
Grisari, lot in Mulberry, $3.50.
W. Y. Nix to w. e.. Solomon,
lot in Mulberry, $G8
w. Y. Nix to J. c. CLARK, LIT
in Mulberry, $50.
W. Y. Nix to B. f. Blackwell.
lot in Mulberry, $40.
James Fl Taylor to Jarrod S.
Taylor, AZ acres in Goth dis, gift.
W. Y Nix to W. B. Taylor, lot
in Mulberry, $500.
IL. g. Duff to Salina Fleming,
s acres in -- dis, $3.50.
l.. c. Blair to John J. Martin
interest in Susan Fowler's estate,
5000.
Thos. P. Holland to w. G.. A. &
j. M. Luna, lot in Petersburg,
$50.
f. p. Reynolds to Z. r. Lusk
and wife, lot in Fayetteville, $3.50.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04
A Gard.
To the People of Lincoln County

When the Office of Circuit
Court Clerk became vacant by
the death of Maj. Rano McKin-
ney, some friends thought prop
Ell to recommend me to Judge
Hickerson for the appointment
to fill out the unexpired term
From the information | have
since received | am satisfied
that my application did not re-
eeiye that consideration which
the number and responsibility
Of those who recommended me
were entitled to. And from the
expression | have had from the
people from different parts of
the county since that time, ! am
also satisfied, that it is the wish
OF a majority of my friends that
l should boone Il candidate for
that office. Therefore, for the
reasons here indicated | with
draw from the canvass for Reg
lister and announce myself a
candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk at the ensuing August
election.
Hoping to meet most of you
before that time, | remain very
respectfully, your ob't serv't,
G. \. French.
December 2, 1873.
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U an6i6 afea,
Election Thursday, Aug. e, u
CIRCUIT COURT CLERI

CIRCUIT COURT CLRRK.
BaSH We are authorized to announce Mr..
G. A. French, OF Fayetteville, candi-
date for Circuit Court Clerk of Lincoln
county.
COUNTY COURT CLERK.
Rsl5- Weare authorized 20 ann ounce Mr..
Charles a. Fulton, of Fayetteville, a
candidate for County Court Clerk Of Lincoln
county.
Esg~ We are authorized to Announce Mr..
Paul ID. BOyce, OF Fayetteville, can
didate for County Court Clerk of Lincoln
county.
80 We are authorized 10 announce Mr..
,JnO. Y. Gill, Of Fayetteville candidate
for reelection 10 the Office of County Court
Clerk Of Lincoln county.
TAE-COLIECTOE.
Essy- We are authorized 10 announce Mr..
George j. Alexander, of the 9Th dis
trict, candidate for Tax-Collector Of Lin
coin county.
Bag- We are authorized to announce Mr..
w. W. Parker, Of 18th district, a can
dIdate Tor TaX-Collector of Lincoln county.
&C. We are authorized 10 announce Mr..
j. y, ROWeIl, Of Cold Water, a candi-
date for Tax Collector Of Lincoln county.
Es5@W We are authorized ia announce JAS.
VI. McAfec, ESQ., of Bosus Hill, a can
didatc for TaX-Collector of Lincoln county.
Bay- We are authorized to announce :.
III. Taylor, Esq, of the 18th district,a can
dIdate for Tax Collector ct Lincoln comfy.
Bzly" We arc authorized to announce Mr.
Robert w. Kent, Of the 18th district, a
candidate Tor Tax-COllector Of Lincoln
county.
REGISTER.
RxJ- We are authorized to announce Mr..
ben. b. Thompson, of the 9Th district, a
candidate for Register of Lincoln county.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04
Tribute OF Resnect.

At called communication tf
Jackson Lodge no. 66, F. A. NJ.
held Nov. %, 1873, A. L. 1878,
the following resolutions were a.
dop:ed-
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the
Grand Master of the universe, on
the evening Of the 10th instant, to
call from labor TO refreshment our
worthy brother RANE Mckinney,
and feeling deeply their loss, there
fore be il
Resotred, That the Masonic
Fraternity has lost good man
and noble brother, whose heart
was in the right place, who pos
sessed in an eminent degree true
greatness of soul, whose hand was
ever ready to dispense charity, and
assist the poor and needy.
ReSoIUed, That society has been
deprived of genial gentleman OF
the strictest integrity and ourcour.
try of useful citizen and efficient
officer.
ResOlUed, That we cherish in
our hearts the memory Of his ma
ny virtues and strive to emulate
them, and over his faults, whatev.
er they may have been, let us
"throw the broaG mantle of m;;-
sonic charity" remembering ever
that ut l. human To err, and that
the measure we mete 10 Ot"cTS
shall j. turn he measured 10 us.
RcSoired, That we tender 10
the family Of our deceased brother
our heartfelt coincidence in thus
their sad ard affective bcreaNe
ment.
ResoIred, That as a token Of
respect Tor our deceased broth, +,
We wear the usual badge Of mourn
ing for thirty days.
ResoIred, That the Fayette-
vile papers be requested to pub.
fish II ese resolutions, and u copy
of the same he furnished to tie
family OF the deceased.
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Wtatbs.
DIED

In this vicinity, Thursday, 18th ult, an
infant son of DR.. o. II. Hatcher.
In this place. Monday. 1st inst, Of pneu-
mona, Mrs. SARAH JONES. relict OF Joel
j. Jones, aged about so yesrs.
While the funeral procession was moving
to Rose Hill Cemetery, all the church bells
were tolled, and business houses closed, as
u token Of respect to her memory.
in this place. Tuesday, 2nd inst, of pneu-
monia, JENNIE. daughter Of T. r. and
Mrs. Jahe Ramsey, aged 8 years.
In this county, near Goshen. Monday, 1st
inst. of Group, a son Of Stephen I. Walker.
aged about years.
At Flyntville, Monday, isi inst. .ADAH, in
FAINT daughter Of j. NJ Richardson, aged a
bout months.
In Prairie county, Arkansas November 6,
1875, Mr.. $. w. ARNOLD, aged 60 years
10 months and 20 days Mr.. Arnold was
formerly a resident of Lincoln county, Te.,
and was highly respected and much beloved
by large circle of friends and acquaint-
ances, and his loss will he severely felt
He was an exemplary member of the Meth
odist Church at the time of his death, and
has gone TO join the white robed throng in
heaven. A FRIEND.
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Cotton.

Since our last, the cotton mar
ket has been brisk, with sales
last Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday at 1899. Under the in
fiuence ofprivate advices from
Nashville, the price dropped
Monday to l34, and Tuesday
there was a further decline to
12a, which was the outside fig
IRE. We quote from ether mar
knts-
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Sales to take Place.

All sales of property advertised
in the OBSERVER, or for which
handbills may be printed at this
office, will hereafter be noticed
under the above heading, free
.of charge We call attention to
the following:
BY ID, Tucker, administrator,
Saturday, 18th inst, on the
premises, the personal property
belonging to the estate of w.
A. Mcclellan, dec, consisting
of mules, cattle. hogs, sheep,
crops, etc,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04

N The land known as the
Colby Gray tract, to be sold on
the 10Th inst, is one of the best
farms in Lincoln county. 1t
lies only three miles from Kel-
so station,and this year the part
that was in cotton brought a
bale to the acre. Well tim
bered and watered.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04
B%- Mr.. Andrew Woodland

BE Mr.. Andrew Woodland
has received from Judge Hick-
erson the appointment of Cir
cult Court Clerk, to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the death
of DIR. Rane Mckinney. Mr.,
WIS long employment in the of
flee as Deputy, peculiarly quail
ifies him to perform the duties
of the station to which no has
been promoted.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04

n Mr.. +. Ziemer, at the
confectionery, has just returned
from Nashville with a large and
choice assortment of Christmas
notions, toys, fruits, nuts, fan
cy candies, and all Of the other
many articles that are in demand
for holiday use. The stock is
very attractive.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04

E&@ \ change is announced
in this paper in the firm of Har-
ris, Tallcy & Co, doing business
at Harrisburg, on Cane Creek.
Mr.. Rentrow withdraws, and
his successors hope, by keeping
good goods and selling at low
prices, to receive IL continuance
of public tavOrs.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04

M% An esteemed friend, one
of the best old citizens Of Lin
coin county, assured lis last
week, on renewing his subscrip-
ton to the OBSERVER, that we
might consider him Il subscri-
Der for life. We hope he may
live to be four score and ten.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-12-04

for Two Dollars and Eighty
Gents in advance. This Of
fer admits of no credit. Here
is home reading, a good literary
monthly, and a beautiful pic
ture to ornament your home,
cheaper than ever before.