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Tn. con..rv.ney Of tn. Forests.

The ConServancy OF the Forcstss
The crave economic question of conserving
forests has recently in several parts of Europe,
been made the subject of interesting and in
structive experiments. It used to be the boast
of modern civilization that in its march
over the globe it had conquered Nature and
subdued the primeval forests which she had
planted for the highest and most benefcent
ends. Science is beginning to explode this
conceit and is rendering great service TO
mankind by exposing its fallacy.
It is impossible to glance over the climatic
history of the Old World or the New without dis
covering that marked changes have taken place,
even within the period of authentic annals.
There are now no such climates in Central
Europe as were described, with no exaggerated
pen, by the writers and warriors who chroni-
cled the march of the old Roman armies Since
the close of the eighteenth century we read of
no such spectacle as the freezing over Of the
Baltic, the Zuyder Zee, the Hellespont and the
Black seas, which, at various times previously
had been covered with solid bridges Of ice.
And, if we may credit the keen and cautious tes-
timony of such observant historians of Ameri-
can colonial climate as volney, Rush. Samuel
williams and Mr. Jefferson, there can be little
doubt that in the last century the country east
of the Alleghanies has undergone decided
physical deterioration. 'oJ M lsl,
The denudation of the soil has long since
attracted the serious concern and stimulated
the stringent legislation Of nearly every eoun-
try in Europe. Not long since experiments
were made in Germany which demonstrated
the fact that the oak tree discharges from its
leaves an amount of evaporation more than
EIGHT times. as great as the rainfall over
the area. of soil which it shades. Ar
this excess of water must be drawn up by
the roots of the oak from great depths the
| inference is that trees prevent the drying o.
the climate by restoring to the air the moisture
| which would be borne in destructive torrents
to the ocean. In the French department o
the Hautes Alpes (where the ravages OF tn
axe threatened to spoil the land OF its har
vests), the compulsory covering OF the de
nuded and barren tracts with fresh turf AM
vegetation is found TO render them retsntiv
of the rain, and has restored their pristin
verlure, while the streams have become LEI
turbid and violent, and the bridges less IT.
quently swept of.
Such results can sosrcelv BE- sttrihuSed
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The NEW MINT AND COINAGE BILL
The EFFECT UroN EASTERN TRADE.-We
publish to-day in another part Of the
paper very interesting article on the new
silver coin authorized by Congress, and the
probable effect this will have upon our trade
with Asia, and particularly with China The
trade dollar, which will have the weight and
fneness stamped upon it. and will be very
superior in finish, and which is only intended
for foreign commerce, will, it is thought,
prove very attractive to the Chinese and tend
to increase our trade with China. The object
is commendable no doubt and may have the
effect desired; but we do not see how the trade
dollar is to be confined to foreign trade as
proposed. The money dealers will, undoubt-
edly, make use of it for trade and speculative
purposes. We hope, however, 1t may tend
to develop and Increase our trade with China,
for that is the part Of the world we should
look to to augment our commerce and SHIP
ping interests. This is movement IN the
right direction, if even it should fail to pro-
duce all the results anticipated.
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The Pope STILL PRoTEsTINo.-On Saturday
His Holiness the Pope, replying to an address,
stated that reconciliation with the Italian
government was impossible. God would
punish the invaders of his dominions. The
Holy Father has the utmost confidence that
the Church will ultimately triumph. We
have often in these columns tried to show that
the fall of the temporal power did not affect
the welfare or prosperity of the Church. The
Church is, or at least ought to be, spiritual
institution. The temporalities have been
hindrance to the Church rather than otherwise
Pity that the Holy Father does not see it in
this light His dominion is larger than
Rome It is wide as the world, and in oil the
regions Of the earth he reigns in the heart.
of his faithful children. The ultimate tri
umph of the Church will not depend upol
the restitution Of the temporalities
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any other ca usS> than the partial replacement
Of the natural and u. ,cessary protection which
Mother Earth demands,, il we would have her
remain healthy and prolific. It has BEEN
sometimes commended that scientific researches
do not establish climatic change insany part
OF the United States, for the past five decades,
of more than three or four degrees of temperx
ture, and that this is scarcely worth notice. !
But the figures of science, not unlike the solemn
stones Of the graveyard which once excited
Sydney Smiths ready wit, are by no means
unimpeachable. A difference in temperature
of single degree may make great difference
in the amount of water condensed from q
passing vapor-laden wind upon our hill tops
and valleys. 1t is carefully and infinitely re-
corded by the great physicist, the late Sir
John Herschel. that during his residence at
the Cape of Good Hope he had often noticed,
even in the rainy season, that while standing
under the trees of Table Mountain the shower
would be copious, few hundred yards thence
in the open space not drop of rain was fall
ing. If meteorologists could prove that the
temperature of our climate has been modified
by only two or three degrees (Which they have
no data to prove) of change, the argument
would be Of no weight against the alleged
deterioration, since such thermal nnodifca-
hon extending over an immense territory
would make an enormous aggregate. There
can be no doubt that the country east Of the
Mississippi now suffers intellectually from Che
decreasing of century. We have just seem
that in winter after heavy snow. q day
or two ofsunshine suf6ces to dissolve and dis
lodge the frozen mantle and send it gliding on
its unimpeded way from the mountains to the
river beds, there to form the most danger
Gus floods and ice gorges. In Summer, al
though swept by the broad equatorial current
and the southwesterly Withdrawing just
overhead the evaporation Of the Gulf and the
tropical Atlantfc-the same section is sorely
scorched by the sun, and its people, in the
very sight of the sea, have almost to cry out
with the "Ancient M9riner," .
Water. water everywhere, and nSS drop To
drink. .4 rw
In many parts of Europe strenuous efforts are
being made to encourage the restoration Of
forests in districts which have been strippedof
their timber, and legislation has been neces-
sarily and extensively exercised. The conser-
walton of American forests, from the very
geography of the country. is more impera-
lively demanded than in the more moist Sec
tons of the Old World. Tho next Congress
cannot spend portion of its time better than
taking proper action upon this grave subject
of national importance.
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WOODS MUSEUM. Broadway, Thirtieth St.
NECK NECK. Afternoon and Evening. -
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NEW FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE. 1913 and 73O Broad
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Twenty third st. and Eighth
nv T.
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ST JAMES THEATRE, Broadway and 2Sh Stun
LEsoUK OPERA-LA SoaNAMBuLA.
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Fourteenth stree.-rrALIAs
OPERA-MICNoN
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OLYMPIC THEATRE. Broadway. between Houston
and Bleecker streets.-HUsPrY DuAPrY.
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UPERA-MTGNON
EIBIO'S GARDEN, Broadway. between Prince and
HoustoA Streets.-LEo BoroS
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A Novel Costume.

The celebration Of the festival of Purim,
observed by the Jews throughout the world in
commemoration of tho delivery of their ancient
brethren from the conspiracy of Haman, which
was accomplished through the influence Of
good Queen Esther, occurs on the 18th Of
March. In our Southern cities, this festival
is usually commeporsted by grand masque-
rade ball, and such was the means employed
for its observance in Columbia last week, which
was participated in by many persons Of the
Gentle persuasion. Among the latter appeared
our townsman, Mr.. John R. Cochran, clad in
novel costume, which attracted much attention
among the gay throng of masqueraders. His
costume is described as being made entirely of
Confederate notes and bonds, with just sprink-
ling of the most questionable issue whichever
that ISL of the Blue Ridge scrip, scattered here
and there among the Confederate issue. This
idea must have been conceived prior to the
announcement that the scrip is "gwine to be
good agin," or else the costume was gotten up
regardless of expense, as the city reporters are
wont to describe such things.
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Mr. Carswell'S Lecture.

In accordance with previous notice, Mr..
Edward Carswell delivered lecture on Tenn
perance in the Court House on last Friday
evening. He was the recipient of high CON-
plinent in the large and intelligent audience
which greeted his appearance in our town.
Although much jaded by his travels and -ardu-
ous labors in the cause, having traversed
twenty.three States and provinces since last
September, Mr.. Carswell sustained his reputa-
ton as an effective and eloquent advocate of
the noble cause in which he is engaged, and
enchained the attention of his hearers from
first to last. He was introduced to the audi
ence by J. G. G. Featherston, Esq, in brief
and appropriate manner, and proceeded at
once to the discussion of the subject. Abstain
ing from the abuse of drunkards and liquor
sellers, as. is too common with the advocates OF
total abstinence, Mr.. Carswell devoted the
hour to the moderate and respectable drinker
of spirituous liquors, from which class drunk
ards are made and liquor sellers derive their
chief support. At times he was eloquent and
pathetic, but the most happy illustrations of
his argument were conveyed in mirth-provoking
stories, recited in inimitable style, and with
the ease and grace of an accomplished actor.
he made an earnest appeal in behalf of the
Sons of Temperance, by which order he was
surrounded, and his words fell not upon stony
ground, for at the close of the lecture an oppor-
tunity was afforded for persons to indicate their
intention of joining, when several gentlemen
and quite number of ladies signifed wish
to be enrolled under the banner of Love, Pu-
rity and Fidelity. We congratulate the Sons
upon the complete success attending their
efforts on this interesting occasion. Mr.. Cars
we'll left on Saturday afternoon for Walhalla,
and we are grati6ed 10 know that he carried
with him pleasant recollections of his visit to
our town.
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Stockholders Meeting.

The Anderson Farmers and Mechanics As
sociation met in the Court House on Saturday,
10Th inst. Seventy-two shares Of stock were
represented. B. F. Crayton, Esq, occupied the
chair, and explained the object of the meeting
After reading the minutes of the last meeting,
the Secretary and Treasurer presented an item
lied report of the receipts and expenditures for
the year 1872, which was received as informa-
ton and ordered to be filed.
Upon motion of Hon. ]. P. Reed, the reso-
luton fixing the capital stock of the Associa-
ton at SIC, 900 was so amended as to limit the
stock to $4,000, and all stock heretofore sub
scribed and not already paid in was declared
forfeited.
On motion of DR.. J. a. Reid, the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolved That the Association proceed to
the election of officers, and that the election
be by ballot, requiring a majority of the votes
cast to elect-each share represented being en-
titled to one VOTE
Messrs. A. B. Bowden and Thos. B. Lee, jr.,
were appointed to conduct the election, which
resulted as follows:
President-B. F. Crayton Esq
Directrs-E. G. Roberts, w. w. Humphreys,
W. ]. Lison, ]. w. Norris and B. F. Whitner.
Secretary and 7reasurer-James A. Hoyt.
On motion, the Association then adjourned,
to meet at the call of the President and Di-
'''''''' JAMES A. HOYT, Secretary.
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Anderson, March II, 1873.
The Blue RIDGE Scrip.

In spite of adverse decisions and unfriendly
Legislation, the wonderful vitality Of the Blue
Ridge scrip continues to make that doubtful
currency topic for discussion. Not long ago,
it was loudly proclaimed that the decision Of
the Supreme Court, refusing nsandamw against
the Comptroller General to compel che levy Of
a specified tax, was virtually the death-blow of
the famous scrip, This declaration was sup.
plemented by the prompt action Of the Legis-
lature, which repealed the law providing alevy
of taxes for the redemption Of the scrip. Soon
afterwards, we were greeted with the positive
assurance that the Supreme Court had made
another decision about the scrip, and it was
definitely known to some that the opinion of
that august tribunal was against the constitu-
tionality of this extraordinary issue. The
scrip has been scotched and killed, and killed
over again for the entertainment of the tax
payers, and yet the thing will not remain de-
funct; but, on the contrary, continues to assert
q lively interest in tsx-ridden South Carolina.
Upon the authority Of respectable journals,
our readers are notified that the Supreme Court
will shortly make decision in favor of the
Blue Ridge scrip, its constitutionality and its
valid issue, as a medium of currency and tax
paying. From correspondent of the Beaufort
Republican, writing from Columbia, we learn
something of the dark and tortuous ways
through which the scrip has already passed,
and we believe that the reader win be interest
ed in the following extracts from the cores
pondence: a"
In short time yor will be able to read the
decision of the Supreme Court in the Blue
Ridge case The tenor of it has been well
known for some time here. The scrip having
been now secured by che ring, the decision val
idating it will not much longer be delayed.
The bill to repeal the act under which the
scrip was issued has been destroyed, to save
F. j. M. the necessity of vetoing it, as he would
have been obliged To, in accordance with his
pledges to those who nominated him.
| Dispatches were sent to Charleston and else
where last week to buy all scrip offered. 2
Wesley, of New York, who holds million,
was recently informed that all could be made
right for him if 100000 were put "where:it
would do the most good" He, it is said, con.
fided the amount to Patterson to be delivered
to person whose relations with an important
| member of the Court are of q tender nature.
Only $4,000 were delivered, the special mes
senger charging his pals the balance as expres-
sage. n
In consequence of the unpleasantness thus
excited, it is said that the whole power of the
administration is being used to collect evidence
with which to drag Patterson from his seat in
the Senate.
People had better be careful about dealing
in scrip Three different editions we're printed
Five millions are said to have been signed.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following list embraces the transfers Of
real estate recorded in the Clerks Office from
the 10Th to the 2Sth of February, inclusive:
Dudley H. Webb to G. P. Rogers, l6S acres,
$978.
Thos. L. Lewis, Trustee, to Austin Evins, 1t
acres, $108.75. ,oo,
1 VIM. McGukin, Sheriff, to M. B. clinkscales,
32O acres, 81 ,080.
J. M. Hopkins to j. T. Ashley, 22O acres,
$4,000. ...,
acres, $1,000.
1925. -, oo.,
81, ,250-specie.
w. w. Humphreys, c. E., to J. I. Ashley,
14S acres, S444. ,,,,.
. D. stoddard to J. ]. Bladon, lot in William
ston, $3.50.
VIM. Long to Henry Gentry, l2s acres,
$3.50.
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TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
Index to New Advertisements.

H. B. Observation-Disclosures Sale.
In Bankruptcy-Notice to Creditors.
Lewis & Co-Buy the Best-Saddles.
DR.. w. e. Browne, Dentist-A Card.
NIX & J. P. Sullivan-Dissolution
S. NJ. Pegg-Two live monkeys in Town.
C. A. Reed & Co.-Spring Stock at Empori.
um of Fashion-Mantua-M Making, &c.
Miss G. O. Daniels-Spring Millinery Goods,
Dress-Making, &c.
Mary Warnock and James D. Warnock-Ad-
ministrator's Notice.
N. K. Sullivan, J. P. Sullivan and W. N.
Alexander-Copartnership Notice.
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of wood and drawers of water, but as essential
parts of complicated whole, no more to be
despised than is the wheel of fine carriage
because its work is in the dust. Social equali-
ty-that bane of our present politics, the crea-
ton of the disordered brains of fanatics-is as
unnecessary as i5 is inexpedient. The rich
man of the North does not expect to receive
in his family as an equal his shoemaker or his
gardener, but he does expect to give him an
equal share in AL public matters, in which
their interests are in common, and he does not
consider poverty alone cause for contempt or
ostracism.
As Mr.. A. wisely says, "beautify and orna-
-ment our homes" but do not make it apparent
to the owner of the more modest mansion that
he is in consequence any the less your equal,
and above ali things do not despise the intelli-
gent, skilled laboser because he is poor, but
put into practice that which nearly all will ad-
NIT in sentiment:
r, The rank Is bat the guinea's stamp, "
The mans tho sowd for a. that.
Immigration should be encouraged, not as MI.
Aiken says, Men of money, be their funds
pounds OF pence, should be invited to settle
among us, and all such as invest in real estate
should be met withia welcome and offered an
indncement" but raen possessing the cardinal
points Of industry, intelligence and honesty
should be invited, nay, pressed to come to the
State, should their means be restricted and
their birth place whereis may. The accident
of birth should be less regarded as sine q'ss
.son Of hospitable recognition. The people
should understand that q Northerner Is not
"a roaring hon seeking whom he may devour."
All Northerners are not thieves per sc, some
are honest; and yoar most frequent specimens,
the carpet bagger, that baleful scum boiled to
the surface in the seething caldron of political
revolution, is no mere sample Of the Northern
people than the enforced residents of your PEN
tentiary are fair tyres of the free and enlight-
ened citizens of South Carolina.
W.,
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spalding's Glue is up to the sticking point.

GOOD FISHING IN CAL1FoRNIA.-What care
the people of North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida for the fish in the gold
bearing State, when they have full store-houses
and comfortable homes? The last can only be
had with the aid of Door, Sash and Blind Fac
tory, and Builders Emporium, such as is now
in most successful operation by Mr.. P. P. Toales
Of Charleston, s. C. Send for his price list
Sent free. ttt
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The New Senator from Massachusetts.
Hon. George 8. Boutwell, has been elected
United States Senasor from Massachusetts,, TO
fill the vacancy .octasioned by the promotion
of Hon. Henry Wilson to the Vice Presidency.
His chief competitor was Hon.. Henry L.
Dawes, whose connection with Credit MobiIer
stock diminished his chances for the Senate.
MIR. Boutwell, was the Administration. candi-
date, and his election was secured by the indu-
ence of Grant, supplemented by the efforts Of
Gen. Butler, who has On eye towards the Gov
ernorship of Massachusetts, and by his friendly
assistance in defeating Dawes has obtained the
promise Of Boutwell's influence for the further
ance OF his Gubernatorial aspirations. View
ing the matter without prejudice, we are in
clined to applaud theselection of Mr. Boutwell,
in preference to his competitor, who has recent
" exhibited nnenyiable traits Of character in
his Efforts to falsify the record as 70 his con-
nection with Credit Mobiiier. Besides, Bout
we'll possesses greater abilities as a statesman,
and has more enlarged experience in govern
mental affairs. =. .st a-es
The successor TO Mr.. Boutwell, as Secretary
Of the Treasury is not yet known. 1t was
generally conceded, Immediately after his cleo
tion, that Judge VIM. A. Richardson would be
selected by the President to gil MFR. Boutwells
place in his Cabinet, but the latest information
indicates that there will be no change in the
Treasury Department for several days. Judge
Richardson is the present Assistant Secretary,
and has held that position for 8 number Of
years. Secretary pelano, Of the Interior De
partment, is favorably mentioned, and it is
thought that he will be transferred to the
Treasury Department. President Grant wisely
keeps his own counsel, and there is much spec
ulation about the matter; It is worthy of note
that Mr.. Boutwell, was appointed Secretary Of
the Treasury just four years prior TO the day Of
his election to the Senate.
Since writingsthe above, the news has been
received that VIM. A. Richardson was nomi-
mated on Monday as Secretary Of the Treasury.
President Grant has made no other change in
his Cabinet, and all the other members were
nominated at the same time with Mr.. Richard
son. ~
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sg The Town Council planted shade trees
on the public square and Main street last
spring, and recent examination shows that g
large majority of the trees are living and doing
we'll. New trees have taken the place of such
as were dead, and neat boxes for protection
now enclose the entire number. 1t is good
work in which the Council are engaged, and
adds much to the appearance of the town.
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~ Prof. H. Anisansel delivered two lee
lures in Masonic Hall on Monday and Tuesday
evenings, to appreciative audiences. The Pro-
fessor has been located at Due West and re-
Gently entered upon lecturing tour through
the up-country. His lecture on "Woman" is
highly complimented.
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per The old and popular firm of N. <. &
]. P. Sullivan has been dissolved, and new
business connection is announced, under the
name and style of N. z. Sullivan & Co. We
are confident that the admission of Mr.. w. N.
Alexander as partner will prove valuable
acquisition, and that the new firm will be fully
sustained by our people.
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s@ Judgs Thompson Il. Cooke was in town
on last Friday, on his return from Walhalla,
where he had been holding the regular term of
the Circuit Court. Judge Cooke will be here
again in few days, with view to arranging
for his permanent residence in our midst.
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THE MARKETS.

ANDERSON, March 10, 1873.
The Cotton market during the past week has
been quite active, notwithstanding the depres-
sion in foreign markets. The market closed
this evening with an upward tendency at IL
cents for middlings. Sales for the past week,
230 bales.
Corn l.25; Peas 100 to 1lo; Flour sl2 to SIS;
Bacon 124 to Is cents.