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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-07-10
July Z, 1873.

DEATH OF HIRAM PowERs-This greatest
of American sculptors died in Florence, Italy,
on the 9th of June, aged 6S years. The fol-
lowing sketch of MIR. Powers is taken from the
Richmond Enquirer, by which it will be seen
that the rare genius of the celebrated scul ptor
was developed and fostcred by the generosity OF
Southern men:
Hiram Poweis was born at Woodstock, Yer
mont, and commenced life as waiter boy at Il
hotel, troqhwhich occupation he advanced to
that of u traveller for o. merchant, and finally
became apprenticel to clock-maker at Gin
cinnati, where his talcnt as a sculptor first de-
yclopcd itself under tie instruction of Prus-
sian sculptor, who happened to be in that city
executing statue of General Jackson. He
there learned to form, bursts, and very soon,
under the patronage OF Nicholas Longworth,
removed to Washington City, where he ac-
quired considerable reputation. There he
made the acquaintance of'Wiliam G. Preston,
OF South Carolina, who manifested deep inter-
est in his success as an artist and who procured
from his brother, Colonel JOHN S. Preston, an
allowance of $1,000 a year for Powers to cna-
BILE him to 60 to Italy.
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For he anderson Intelliaencer.

Mr.. EDITOR: The mania for railroads now
existing in the different parts of this State is
only a repetition OF what some of US have ex-
pericnced, long years ago. Propose any line
of railroad in this State, and, pari passu, every
section proposes their own route, and unless it
passes by every mans barn, opposition most
certainly ensues. People who propose to build
railroads through our State are only perplcxed
and discouraged by the efforts of our own
people. a great through line, passing through
our State from the great West, is great boon,
and should not be trammellcd by sectional in
terests. The Northwest desires to be put in
closer communication with the purchasers of
their productions, wheat, corn, stock, &C. Now,
if the whole people of South Carolina are to be
benefited by this means of transportation,
should we quarrel over the route to be select
ed? If so, we will never have any direct COM
munication with the great West. The political
condition of our State-thc legislation so.un-
certain, the oppressive taxation so ccrtain-are
of themselves enough to deter capitalists from
investing their money within our limits more
especially when, perhaps, at.a small additional
expenditure, the same results can be obtained.
a road from Anderson to Augusta, as you
we'll say, is necessity for the people of Andcr-
son and the adjacens country, without looking
at all toa Western connection. This is so ap-
parent as to need no argument. We poor,
innocent people supposed that a continuous
line from Charleston to the mountains, under
one management, could and ought to be opcr-
atcd at less expense than by different compa-
mics. Has the sequel proved it? By no means.
Higher frcights, no difference in fares, and no
interest paid on the large debt of the Green
vile and Columbia Railroad. Whether the
debt has been reduced, no man knows from any
report of the same Bondholders are clamor-
Gus, stockholders anxious but no sign is
given, except that all suits are restrained by
order of Judge Melton, and that the Greenville
and Columbia Railroad Company are the re-
ceivcrs of the funds Of the Company. Whether
the large excess of last years earnings has
been appropriated to the reduction of the debt
is matter to be explained hereafter. But
this only shows the great necessity for some
real competition, where the producer can real
ize the actual profits Of his crop, without giving
all the excess to middle-men or transportation
agents.
The Virgins family could only be brought to
repentance by rattlcsrakcs. Railroads can only
be brought to fair and equal terms by active
energetic, real competition. Urge the connec'
tion to Augusta, and if it is success, our pco'
pie will never regret the expenditure.
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Carolina Hiuh School.

The closing exercises Of the second term of
this, institution will take place next week. We
give the programme in another column. The
occasion promisesito to be one Of unusual interest,
including original and selected speeches, da-
logues and compositions, by the pupils of the
School On Friday morning an address will
be delivered By Rev. L. NJ. Aver on the subject
Of Faith. We trust that our citizens generally
will attend the exercises, and encourage teach
ers and pupils by their presence.
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The Rural Carolinian.

The July number of this invaluable monthly
is on our table, Its contents are varied and of
the most interesting character. The agricul-
tural public are greatly indebted to the pub
fishers for their unceasing efforts to maintain
the present high standard of the Magazine,
ranking as it docs first among the agricultural
publications on tilis continent. We feel that
VIC cannot too often urge such of our readers
as are not already subscribers to the "Rural, %
to lose no time in sending in their names. The
terms of subscription are 81 per annum, with
liberal club rates. Address the publishers
Walker, Evans & Cogswell, Charleston, S. c.
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Destructive Fire at Froq Level.

4 destructive fire occurred on Saturday night
at Frog Level, otherwise known as Prosperity,
en the Greepylle and Columbia Railroad, nine
miles below Newberry. Out Of fourteen stores
in the place, thirteen were totally destroyed,
besides two private houses. The origin of the
fre,is not known, but is supposed to have been
the act of an incendiary- glhe flames con-
sumed the buildings rapidly, and in few
hours almost the entire business portion of the
town was in ashes. The loss is estimated at
sixty thousand dollars, and only a small por-
tion is covered by insurance.
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DR.. January and Cancer

THE celebrity of the JANUARY INFIRMARY,
l. established in Murphreesboro, Tenn, in
1913, associated the above name with the treat
ment of Cancer until they became synony-
nous, both passed away with the war. But
great discoveries, like truths, live forever. DIR.
and improving on his experience, has achieved
success in advance Of their former history,
owing to his increased patronage he has perna-
nently located in ST. Louis; the numerous let-
ters he is receiving, and large arrival of pa
tie1ts, justify his move to this central point
Scrofula, Fistula, Piles, lSc., to apply to him
as he possesses perfect control of those diseases
without pain or the knife. Address,
JANUARY & MADISON,
2 7l5 Chestnut St., ST. LOUIS, Mo.
,Jtly 10. 1873 L 1y
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Educational Tax.

The Columbia Union Herald, recording the
fact that nearly every county in the State has
libeuaIly voted the district school tax, says
"It is all excellent idea 10 leave the amount of
extraordinary tax to the people. They will
never fail in the matter of education" These
sentiments meet Our hearty concurrence, and
we would like to see the law so amended that
each school district in the State would levy the
entire tax for educational purposes, and the
amount required to be expended within the
school district, under the direction of its trus-
tees. Wherever the local tax has failed this
year, it is due to the impression that the school
funds are squandered and misapplied. 1t is
not necessary that this fund pass through the
hands of the State Treasurer, and the plainest
demand of justice is that the people paying
the tax should receive the full benefit there
from. We commend this matter to the further
attention of our contemporary, who is the ac-
knowlcdged orgsn of the party in power, and
would respectfully urge that arrangements be
perfected to secure the expenditure of school
money with more certainty and economy. A
continuance of the past practice is destined to
create greater dissatisfaction hereafter, and the
people will refuse to levy any tax whatever for
school purposes, which would be damaging to
the cause of popular education, and especially
disheartenng to the honest advocates of the
common school system.
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Geo w Williams G Co.

We had the pleasure of visit on Tuesday
afternoon, from Mr.. Frank E. Taylor, who is
a member of the above naraed popular firm,
and is now on his annual tour through the up
cunntry. MIR. Taylor is a sterling representa-
tive of Charleston, and it is needless to add
that his house is always prompt and thorough
ly reliable. We direct attention to an adver-
tisensept of the firm in another column.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
.ANDERSON COUNTY.

ANDEIiSCN COUNTY.
By ". w. Humphreys, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, Joel Ellison made suit to
me to grant him Letters of Administration,
on the Estate and effects of James Ellison, dc
ceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
,andsingular the kindred and creditors of the
Ellison, deceased, that they be and
StAear before me in the Court Of Probate, to
l{ held at Anderson Court House, on Wednes-
dan 9th day of August next, after Publication
heEef; at II o'clock in the forenoon, to shew
cause, if any they have why the said Admins
trlfon should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this Sth day July,
4. Y, 1873. -
Judge of Probate.
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aa fill them sa up n. Ind PoGh the ] 1g0S and "a eq na
spo f Weh cause SDg dsess and ed death foa TO maHs Jm
their ravages through whole neighborhoods." )"
these large old stagnaut farms into small ones,
and having them settled and cultivated by in
dustrious persons. 1t would be- better to give
away these. death breeding swaap than to re-
serve them for high taxes and grale-yards.
A REFUGEE.
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CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL.

The Exercises of:the Second Term of the
Carolina High School will close the ensuing
week with an Exhibition, consisting of Speech
es, original and selected; Compositions on
literary subjects and Dialogues. The Exhibi-
ton commences on Wednesday night, July l6,
and closes Friday night, July 1s. On Friday
at II o'clock a. M, Gen. Aver win deliver an
address on the subject of "Faitf."
The public are respectfully invited to attend.
July 10, 1873
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Isas The Fourth of July came in on last
Friday, according to the almanac, but the day
was meagrely honored in our midst Only a
fewrcolored persons all the way from Pendleton
made their appearance in holiday attire, and
we are told they we're wofully disappointed
that Anderson was not more patriotic. The
darkiesiiin this neighborhood were fighting
grass and hoeing cotton.
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Patrons of Husbandry.

"A correspondent in Texas requests informa-
ton ,as- to- the proper metaod of organizing
Oranges, as the farmers in his neighborhocd
are anxious to form Grange and are at loss
how to proceed We refer our correspondent
too. II. Kelley, Esq, Secretary of the Nation-
alGraDge, Washington, d. c., who will cheer
fully giye the necessary information.
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- The farmers of Iowa have called State
Convention, to meet at Dcs Moiucs on August
the attendance of all electors who arc Opposed
to the encroachmcnts OF rings and monopolies
on the rights of the people, aud who are will
ling to act independently Of existing political
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.@s- LIST OF GOODS always on hand at P. P.
Toale's Building Emporium, Charleston, S. c.
Doors, Sashes, Blinds, Mouldings, Brackets,
tiers, of his own manufacture, and satisfaction
guaranteed And the following direct from the
manufacturers: Window Glass, Builders Hard
ware, Marble and Slate Mantelpieces Drain
Pipe, 1Gncaustic Floor Tile, Wire Guards for
Store Fronts, and all articles needed in COM
pleting a, ,frst-class house. Price list sent free
ON application.
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sss- Our friend, Mr.. B. E. seaborn, who
represents epr the old. established house of G.
Graveley, Charleston, announces that he is
prepared to receive orders for the Magnolia
Cotton Gin, which he places against the world.
His address for the summer is Pendleton, 5. T.,
andiall orders and inquiries will receive prompt
attention. Ss7r nlT,
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:zs~ We see that Proctor s Candles Ex-
ira Olive Soap is becoming very popular in
our city, its quality we know is superior, and
being nicely pcrfunled we are not surprised
that consumers prefer it, and that it has largo
sale.
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To Contractors.

T,EE CONTRACT for rebuilding BRIDGE
i across Big Beaverdam, near Fair Play, OH
road from Earle's Bridge to Fair Play, will be
let to the lowest bidder on the spot on MON
DAY, 1lth day of August next.
ALSO,
The Contract for building New Bridge across
Earlcs Bridge to Centrevilie, will be let to the
lowest bidder on SATURDAY, tho 9th day of
August next, on the spot.
7 Specifications will be exhibited on the DAYS
Of letting the contracts, and in the meantime
parties desiring information may obtain the
same from either of the Commissioners. Bonds
with approved sureties will be required for the
faithful performance of the Contract.
By order of the Board.
W. W. HUMPHREYS,
Clerk Co. Com.
July 10, 1878
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Methodist District Conference.

The District Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will convene at Greenville
on Wednesday evening, 2Srd inst, at which
time the Introductory sermon will be preached.
The, business of the Conference win last until
over the following Sunday. '.
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:lss- We direct attention to the advertise
ments, Of Capt. w. S, Sharpe, who is the agent
forthe Brown Cotton Gin, Bivingsvilie Factory,
Carolina Fertilizer and Soluble Pacific Guano.
He has, also purchased the notes and accounts
belonging ing to the late firm of Sharpe & Towers,
and persons indebted are respectfully invited
to- visit the Captains Office at an early day.
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Anderson Polytechnic Society.

The effort to establish literary or debating
club in this town has resulted in an organiza-
tion with the above title. The members assem-
bled in the Court House on Tuesday afternoon,
for the purpose of organization.
Yhe committee appointed at the last meeting
to draft q constitution submitted their report,
and the constitution was adopted. On motion,
the Society proceeded to the election of officers,
which resulted as follows:
PteSalent-J. L. Breazeale.
Eice PreSiden-J. D. Maxwell
Secretary and TrcaSurcr-W. G. Browne.
In accordance with the constitution, the
President made the following appointments:
Executive Conemihcc-John w. Todd, L. B.
Murray and w. S. Brown.
Critic--James A. Hoyt.
The committee reporting the constitution
was continued, for the purpose of drafting by
laws for the government Of the Society.
On motion, the Society adjourned to meet on
Saturday next at 81 o'clock p. m.
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tag saleday was dull and devoid of interest
almost. Only a few Of our country friends
hcnored the occasion with their presence. A
carriage was sold by the Sheriff, a yoke OF oxen
and cart by the Revenue authorities, and this
closed the public sales. Saleday is becoming
tiresome, and is no longer the principal event
Of the month, as We olden time.
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OBITUARY.
DIED, at the residence OF her father in Will
liamston, SC, on Sunday evening, June 29th,
1873, Hiss SALLIE I1Aa1ILToN-MAULD
daughter of Rev. b. F. and Mrs. AT. Mauldin.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The stockholders in the purchase of the
University property arc requested to meet on
Friday, 18th inst, for the purpose OF organiza-
ton. The hour and place of meeting will be
announced hereafter
BY order.
,o-o JAMES A. HoYT, Sec.
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The Baptist Sunday School Convention.

This body will convene with the Anderson
Baptist Church on Thursday, oath inst. We
have already published the programe of e1er7
cises arranged for the Convention. The occa-
sion is likely To- be interesting and profitable,
and a cordial welcome awaits the delegates,
who will be properly cared for by this commu-
nifty 7, = HIGe 49,
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ga> Maj. E. w. Everson has severed his
connection with the Columbia Union Herald.
He was an industrious and intelligent laborer
in the journalistic ranks, and at all times cour-
teous and kind to the profession.
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nsy- Anderson Grange, No. II, will hold its
annual meeting at the Fair Grounds on satur-
day, 10th inst The third and fourth degrees
will be conferred, and a pic mic dinner spread
ON che occasion. Members will come prepared
to pay-their monthly dues to date.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Fragrant Breath aud Pearly Tectl,.

Are easily attained, and those who fail to avail
themselves of tho means, should not complain
when accused of gross neglect The sozoDoNT
will speedily eradicate the cause of foul
breath, identifying and preserving the teeth to
the Oldest age.
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Bas" We had the pleasure of visit, on Sat
urday afternoon, from Mr.. B. c. DuPre, the
accomplished publisher Of the associate Re
formed Presbyterian, Due West, S. G. He was
on a. brief visit to relatives and friends in
Anderson.
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HOUSE BUILDERS.

CEAL13D PROPOSALS will be received by
y either of the undersigned till Monday, Dist
Church, near the residence of Mrs. Martha f.
Watson. At tho above tinno and place, tho
Building Committee will consider bids and
award contract. Specifications can be had bv
applying to either of the undersigned, or to
John B. Watson.
PETER r. BROWN, Chm'n.
r. MARCUS BURRIss, Sec. and Treas
July IL, 1873
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO PHYSICIANS.

A LII Physicians, in good standing, of this
N. and adjoining Counties, are requested to-
meet with the Anderson District Medical So
ciety at Anderson G. III. on Saturday, 26th of
July, for the purpose of transacting important
business.
NJ. c. PARKER, Secretary.
Anderson, July 10th, 1873 1-2
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spalding's Glue; stickiest thing out I; ready.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-22

The approaching close of another
year brings with it the occasion for re-
newed thanksgiving and acknowledge
ment to the Almighty Ruler of the uni
verse for the unnumbered mercies which
he has bestowed upon us. Abundant
harvests have been among the rewards
OF industry. With local exceptions
health has been among the blessings en-
joyed. tranquility at home and peace
with other nations have prevailed. Fru-
gal industry is regaining its merited
recognition and its merited rewards
gradually, but under the Providence of
God, surely, as we trust, the nation
is recovering from the lingering results
of dreadful strife. For these and
all the other mercies vouchsafed, it be.
GENES us as a people to return our heart.
ielt and grateful Acknowledgements, and
with our thanksgiving we may unite our
prayers for the cessation of local and
temporary suffering.
therefore recommend that on Thurs
day, the 9th day of November next, the
people meet in their respective places of
worship to make their Acknowledgements
to Almighty God for his bounty and his
protection, and to offer up praises for
their continuance.
In witness whereof ] have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal Of the
United States to be affixed.
Done at the City Of Washington this l4th
day of October, in the year OF our
Lord, 1873, and of the Independence OF
the United States the ninety-seventh.
By the President:
tSigned U. 5, GRANT.
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State.
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CITY ITEMS.


Judge Ray will open the Probate Court
tomorrow morning at half'past nine
clock for business.
At the sale Of " Forests Campaigns,
yesterday, at the corner Of Madison and
Main streets. j. B, Oliver bought one
volume at $l3; A. B. Crisman one at
$l3; J. P. Trezevant one at $40; r. @.
Daniel one at s.; C. McLain one at So;
W. r. Cunningham two at $40; General
Patterson one at So; DIR. Blackburn one
at 50; j. N. Rainey one at s.. The
total netted $72. The remainder Of tho
volumes will be sold at some future day,
due notice Of which will be given through
the papers.
A grand dramatic performance by the
Jewish amateurs of the Eureka, Ale
mania and Phenix Clubs. take place
this evening at Pixies Opera House,
Cincinnati, for the benefit of the Mem
phis sufferers, on which occasion the
Marble Heart will be produced. The
Queen City has covered herself with
glory in the cause Of humanity and suf-
ferius, and among these foremost in the
good work We cannot refrain from
mentioning Mr.. Henry Stix, who has
laborcd faithfully and assiduouSly in our
behalf.
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News for BaIIoontsts.

A rather astonishing bit Of chemical
news appears in a Paris letter to the
Turf, Field and Farm. 1t describes a
discovery related at a secret session Of
the Paris Academy of Science, June l3.
The ilsooYeFE ia thst hydrogen, hitherto
considered an element, Is 10 reality a
combination of two elements, one Of
which is nine times as light as hydro
gen, aud twenty-five times as light as
ordinary Illuminating gas. The new
element is called abaron, meaning
weightless. 1t will not burn, extiu-
guishes flame; is without odor, taste, or
color. The discoverer is NJ. Lebarre, a
well known French chemist, and his dis
cogery was moi an aeeiaeph hHt the re-
suit Of a series Of successful expert
meuts. The influence Of the discovery,
should it be subStsntisted, upon balloon
ing, will be manifest The tremendous
lifting power Of sbaron will render pos
sible the employment Of metallic bal
looms, capable Of resisting sllstraius aud
shocks, aud also of preventing the escape
OF gas by oxosmosis.