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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-04
RELIGIOUS Notes.

Bishop Howe, Of the Episcopal Church. will
be accompanied on his annual visitation to
Grace Church in this town by Rev. Ellison
Capers of Greenville. Services will be held
on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning
and night, of next week. The Holy Commu-
Mon will be administered on Wednesday
morning.
The protracted meeting at the Baptist Church
closed on Monday night. Six young persons
joined the church during the meeting, and were
baptized in Rocky River on Sunday afternoon.
Much interest was manifested in the meeting,
and large congregations were in attendance
every night The pastor, Rev, L. M. Aver, was
assisted during the progress Of the meeting by
Rev. Mr.. Lindsay, of Barnwell, Rev. D. E.
Frierson, of the Presbyterian Church, and Rev.
is. Murray.
The quarterly meeting of the Methodist
Church in this town was held ON Saturday and
Sunday last. Rev. R. P. Franks, the Presiding
Elder of this District, assisted the pastor, Rev.
G. T. Harmon, in conducting the religious SER
vices.
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Gotten Manufacturing.

a meeting has been called for next Saturday
TO be held at High Shoals, the object of which
is to consider the propriety of building first
class Factory at that place, with capital stock
of $50, COO, cne-third Of which amount IS al
ready received. Also, We publish to-day So
sies Of Letters on the use of steam as motive
power In propelling cotton machinery, together
With communication from Hon. J. P. Reed
directing attention to this subject, and propo'
sing q revival Of the scheme adopted two years
ago. We concur heartily in the movement fo'
the erection Of cotton mills, and regret that
limited space will not permit further comment
IN thH Issue.
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Jefferson Davis.

The Augusta GnstitutimaIist, in referring to
the abuse heaped upon Ex-President Davis for
his recent speech at the Historical Convention,
thus touchingly alludes to the position occu-
pied by him, whose power and influence was
once co-extensve with the Southern States:
s'The crowning misfortune of Mr.. Davis is
that he has lived too long. 1t would have been
better for him. dramatically speaking to have
perished amid the wreck at Richmond, or on the
lines at Appomattox, or in the casemate at
Fortress Monroe. He has lived to witness the
indifference Of his countrymen and to hear
their revilings. His fate resembles that of
Kossuth, as his life and struggles were singu-
larry parallel to those of the illustrious Magyar
All this teaches the vanity of earthly fame, the
uncertainty of mundane popularity. and de-
monstrates to the obscure and lowly that there
is abundant compensation for them in an un-
troubled existence, unknown to the restless
great men who seem to survive themselves"
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TO THE VOTERS OF THE TOWN OF AN.
DERSON.

Alta meeting of the Town Council held on
End day of September, A. D. 1878, the following
Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, at a public meeting of the citi-
zens of the Town of Anderson, held in the
Court House on tho 1St inst, tho Town Council
was requested to submit to vote of the Quail
flied electors of tho Town, at an election to ha
held on Monday, the Sth day of September in
stant, to say whether the Corporation shall or
not subscribe the sum of Fifty Thousand Dol
lars to the Capital Stock OF any Company that
may be organized to construct Railroad from
Anderson by Abbeville, and thence either to
Augusta, Ga, or by Edgefield to Aiken. S. c.,
or both, as may be deemed most advisable. as
an outlet for Road from Chicago to the South
Atlantic Seaboard, or other road or roads pen
penetrating the mountains from the North
west, or as separate and independent work,
as may be necessary Therefore,
Resolucd That it be referred to the qualified
electors, at the election to be held OF the Sth
instant for Intcndant and Wardens to .say
whether or not the Town, when the time ar
rives, shall make such subscription, ana that
all in favor of said subscription will vote 'F0R
SUBSCRIPTION, and those opposed AGAINST
SUBSCRIpTIoN.'
Resolrcd, That John Warren be appointed
one of the Managers of the election to be held
on the sth instant, in the place OF G. f. Tollv,
who will be absent.
]. S. MURRAY, mtcndant.
w. II. NAHDIN, Sec. and Treas.
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Death of an Estimable Lady.

We are panied to record the death of Mrs.
Ira o. Mcdaniel, jr., Of Allatoona, Ga, a love-
ly and excellent woman, whom it was our good
fortune to know. She was formerly Miss Sue
Owings, native of Laurens County, and daugh-
ter of the late MIR. Rapley Owings, who re-
sided at Williamson just before the war.
Mrs. Mcdaniel had been married only few
years, and leaves devoted husband and two
little children to mourn the loss of faithful
wife and kind mother. She died at the resi-
dence of her mother in Atlanta on the goth OF
August in the 2Sth year Of her age.
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For tho anderson htelHgencer,
Health and DRAINAGE.

Mr.. EDITOR: In my former communications
on this vitality important subject, I advanced
the theory that the unusual amount of ma
larious diseases prevailing in many portions
of this and adjoining counties, during the last
two or three years, was mainly attributable to
the large bodies of undrained bottom lands,
lying in. those neighborhoods most seriously
affected. Little did I then think that so gen.
eral and sad an exemplifcation of the truth of
this theory was so near at hand, as now exists
in many portions of our County. Look at the
long-afaicted neighborhood of Slabtown, now
partially deserted, and desolated for the third
season by the ravages of the fell destroyer
then to the Beaverdam, east OF your town
then right at your doors, on Keys and Whit
ner's creeks; then to the x-and-Twenty, near
Mlwees bridge; then to the Three-and-Twen-
ty, again in the neighborhood of Maj. Simr-
sons; then below Pendleton, on the Eighteen ;
then across the Fork country, where that whole
locality has become infected with the malari-
GUS poison visit the new-made graves of de-
parted ones, then say, if you can, that it is not
high time that our people should arouse them
selves from their more than stupid Indifference,
and cast about for remedy for this appalling
condition of things. Your own beautiful town
may escape this season, but another sickly year
may carry the fatal poison into the homes Of
your citizens; and my word for it, one single
visitation Of this demon of darkness" will
strike blow at your educational and general
prosperity, from which it will take many years
to recuperate. The physicians in your locali-
ty, who have Investigated the subject have
given their judgment that it is the undrained
bottom lands near by that is the cause of the
alarming sickness prevailing. (Wonder if
there are any rice-ponds thereabouts.l They
have struck the keynote of the cause of the
widespread calamity, existing throughout our
County. There's the truth in a nutshell
that's the whole Of it. What, then, is the duty
of our people in this emergency? To deter
mine at once, no matter what the cost, to drain
these wet bottom lands and restore them again
to state of healthful fertility. 1t is either
that, or abandon many of the fairest portions
of Gods heritage to the owls and bats, frogs
and tadpoles.
Let our Legislature arouse themselves to the
responsibility of their position. Let The inde-
fatigable "Johnny" turn his attention, at the
next session of the Legislature, to the passage
of general drainage or ditching law. Such
a law, carefully drawn, would be of more prac-
tical benefit to the people at large than all the
charters for huge moncycd corporations that
could be concocted and passed during whole
session. The great question cannot and must
not be longer blinked or evadcd. God has al
ready sorcly chastiscd our people for their for
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COMPLIMENTARY to Anderson.

Col. w. c. Keith, the accomplished editor of
the Keowec Courier, and Senator from Oconce
County, has recently visited Greenvillc and
Anderson, and thus alludes to our town and
county in the last issue of. his paper:
'On bur return, we spent the day in Ander-
son. where we met our numerous friends and
acquaintance. The town is certainly a live
business place, and has for years maintained
the first position in the up-country as a cotton
market. We regard the County as one of the
wcalthicst and most prosperous sections of the
State"
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The Health, of our sY'own.

Tile most exaggerated reports are affoae in
regard to the health Of this vicinity. Beyond
q few cases of fever, the town has never been
more healthy, and there is no good reason tor
the silly stories SO industriously circulated.
We are gpaSissed to state that in the communi'
ty, . few miles southwest of Anderson, where
bilious fever has existed from local causes,
there is gradual improvement among the
patients, and the prevalence Of the disease
somewhat abating. Asa general rule, the fever
has been Of mild type, and readily yielded to
treatment.
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SEASONS
Williamson Female College.

u Rev..Samuel A. Webes, of the Methodist
Church; ON account Of his suferings from
diseased throat. has been compelled to retire
from the work of the ministry, and has accepted
nooffer to become associated with the William
ston Female College, beginning his labors. with
the: commencement Of o new year. He will
inakea ,yslaable co-laborer in this work, and
we congratulate the President, Rev. Samuel
Lander, and the patrons Of the school, upon the
accession of Mr.. Weber to the faculty.
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ncr stupidity and faithlessness to the general

mcr stupidity and faithlessness to the general
good.
The Republican party claims to be the espe-
cial friend and patron of the poor man, whether
white or colored let them show their faith by
their works. There are many families, white
and colored, utterly prostrated in these infected
neighborhoods, without the means of subsis-
tence, and whose yearly earnings must be
sacrificed to satisfy the Unsuitable demands of
this Moloch of disease and cupidity. Here is
a field, where substantial benefit may be con-
ferred upon this unfortunate class of our peo-
pie by the powers that may be. Will they do
it? REFUGEE.
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minutes Of the s;aluda Association.

Owing to the non-reeeption of. the manu-
script copy, we have not yet printed the min
utes of the Saluda Association. We learn that
the Clerk has been quite unwell, which has
prevented the preparation Of the copy. We
hope the churches will indulge the Clerk and
printers, under the circumstances.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-04
Cotton. Crop Of i872-73.

The New York Financial Chronicle gives the
total receipts since September lst, 1872, as
s,6l7,53e bales, against 2,724,1Ss bales last
year, showing an increase for the year just
closed of Ss3,347 bales. It is estimated that
the growing crop win nearly reach 100000
bales.
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D. F. Fleming & Co.

We would call the attention of our merchants
and others who anticipate laying in stock OF
boots and shoes to the advertisement of this
firm, which is so favorably known in our
midst.
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The Temperance Advocate.

This valuable exchange will hereafter be
published in Columbia. Messrs. Elkin &
Browne, of that city, have purchased the good
will and subscription list from Mr.. Frank P.
Beard, who has been the editor and proprietor
from the outset, three years ago. We wish all
parties concerned the most abundant success.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-04
First Bale OF Cotton.

{. The first bale. of cotton reached this market
oh Tuesday moraing, End inst. 1t was raised
By Mt. r. A. King, ofthe Fork, who has brought
he: frat bale forthree out of the last four sea-
sons. The bale weighed exactly 400 lbs, and
was, purchased at Is cents by S. Bleckley, Esq,
whyohas bought the first bale four consecutive
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-04

.Bss- The Abbeyille Medium says "Abbeville
is in no haste about the first bale. She pridess
herself upon the highest quotations throughout
she season" True, verify, when the Medium
makes she enosationsI But, as to the prices
actually paid for cotton, the figures are against
yos1. Robert ,a -
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10 s6y- A couple of Andersonians made visit
to Hartwell, Ga, this summer, and carried
SIMPLY Of stereoscopic views with them. The
report became current in the town that they
we're. travelling with a magic lantern show to
BAY expenses, aud e,,r fellow citizens beat
hasty retreat towards the Carolina side. Ask
shesscottor-souare man. for further particulars
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q lssr Our merchants are on the way to New
York, fec the purchase of fall and winter sup
plies Some Of them went by steamer from
Charleston, and others by the Air Line route
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-04

Bg The fifth annual meeting Of the Ander-
son. County Singing Convention will take place
on Friday before the fourth Sabbath IN Sep
tember inst.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-04

p@- In order to vote in the municipal elec'
tion on Monday next, it is necessary tor every
voter to register his name with the CLERK OF
Council on or before Saturday, 9Th inst
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Cost of the Air Line Railroad.

We see it announced that this stupendous
and magnificent railway has cost near ss,OOo,-
600, or an average of 100000 per mile. Par
ticular sections of the road have cost full $780,
| 600 per mile.
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ssE Mr. John, 4. Reeves requests us to state
that he,is net a. candidate for Warden, and will
not serve. if elected. =
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-04
For The anderson Inteliqencer.

For the anderson IntelHgencer.
Mr.. EDITOR Please announce the follow
ing persons as suitable persons to represent
the Town of Anderson at the ensuing election
for Intendant and Wardeus:
Intendant.
JOHN R. COCHRAN.
Wardens.
VIM. McGUKIN, J. A. REEVES,
G. F. TOLLY, ELIAS WEBB, (col.)
Respectfully,
MANY FRIENDS.
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1SlCS VA tuo oCcdu, lAu AoiSSiy 0fSn w |o"on
ern America So much for the results of the
meeting at Abbeville in regard to the special
objects of its assemblage, as understood by the
people of this County.
1t should, perhaps, be added, that there we're
few delegates present, whose special purpose
seemed to be to get an expression of opinion in
favor of The valley of the French Broad and
sassafras Gap in the Blue Ridge, as the proper
outlet for any Road from the Northwest. These
gentlemen pressed their views with great per-
tinacity, which were ignored by the Conven-
ton, however, not because of any serious doubt
as to the practicability of the route and gap
proposed by them, but because the consideration
of the location of Road in that direction was
in conflict with the idea of direct communica-
tion by rail between Chicago and Augusta, and
therefore outside of the objects for which the
Convention was called. Since the adjourn
ment of the Convention, we have learned, by
the inspection of one of their maps, that the
project of a railway through Sassafras Gap is
extensively entertained. It's, however, an en-
tirely different enterprise from the Chicago and
Augusta movement, and in no way conflicting
with it. That scheme, it would seem, is to coll
struct a narrow gauge road from Toledo on
Lake Erie through the immense coal and iron
fields in Ohio, West Virginis., Kentucky and
Tennessee, by the towns of Columbus and
Chiicothe, Ohio, and sundry small towns in
The New York herald., 1873-11-06
THE GOVERNMENT BOILER COMMISSION.

Preparations have been going on for some time
at Sandy Hook for the purpose OF renewing tho
test as to the pressure OF boilers under COM
petent scientific and government authority. Tho
ground used in 1871 has been appropriated and
great work has been done in the way Of prelimt-
naries and the erection OF the requisite machinery.
yesterday was the first day appointed for the
commencement OF experiments, but mas
mucn as their was some defect In the
arrangements as to a special boat Tor carrying the
Nlsltors from "the HOOK and which occastoned
very carry return, the preparations were deferred
nntli To-day The steamer Alexis Will leave pier
"a this morning for the Hook at quarter to
eight o'clock and viii remain at the serv ce OF the
party during the day. on Friday mcrning the
steamer VIII leave the same pier at ten O'clock and
on that day there Will be practical demonstration
as to the strength OF boilers of great interest.
There were present yesterday Mr.. Logan, Chief
Engineer OF tue Navy; Mr.. Aston, his Assistant;
Commissioner Robinson and Inspector Lewis, ana
number OF representatives or the mechanical inter-
estS of the country.
The New York herald., 1873-11-06
THE LAFLIN VICTIMS.
Burial or Thomas, Hnnoply and Abbott.
SrpANTnS pa Nov K JQry

Burial or Thomas, Hmnoply and Abbott.
SCRANTON, Pa, Nov. ., 1873.
The funeral OF the victims 10y the explosion orthe
Lanin Powder Mills ut Glbsonburg, reported in to-
days HERALD, took place this afternoon
and was numerously attended by the
people OF the surrounding country. John
Thomas was buried at the Welsh burying ground,
near Gibsonburg. He leaves a wife and i've chill
.dren In destitute circumstances Martin uanopy
was buried at Carbondac. lie leaves a vile and
four children, who are also unprovided ior The
third victim, Thomas Abbott was young
Englishman, who had not been long in
this country. His death was instantaneous,
and his cnarred and mangled corpse was
found close to the powder press on the
moor OF the shattered she'd Not far IRON where he
lay John Thomas was discovered writing in the
most terrible agony, every par,cie OF
clothing having been burned from his body.
Thomas fingered In an unconscious con-
dition for two hours, during which time
1t was really painful TO look at
him. Hanoply was found about nIty feet rom the
mill, on the river bank. lie fingered some fifteen
minutes, and expired In great PAIN, calling the
names OF his wife and little ones.
When visited the scene Of the disaster this after.
noon, after attending the uneral II presented
q dire and desoiate appearance, the entire works
having been idle to-day until the last tribute oi
christian charity was performed towards the un-
fortunate victims.
The New York herald., 1873-11-06

nyuraunc pipe extending ron tne oorers 20 tina
interior OF the easements. To these pines are az
tached steam gauges oil unusual strength where
with to stand the enormous pressure they VIII be
Obliged to bear.
The experiments commence next Wednesday
week before which time the forest concealing the
three boilers from view Will be cleared away, IN
order tnat those who desire to witness the enecg
OF the explosions may do so from q neighoorng
cn which rises to considerable height above the
ground on which the boilers rest. IL IL expected
to bring TO the test other makes and descriptions
OF boilers. and 1t may be that these experiments
will continue for some months. When break
occurs in any one OF the boilers IL IS proposed to
repair it and proceed with the tests until anotner'
break Occura
The New York herald., 1873-11-06
A STOCK EXCHANGE QUESTION.

The Case OF mr.. A. ID. Williams.
special meeting or the Governing Committee o.
the Stock Exchange was held last evening, to take
action in the case OF Mr.. A. d. Williams a member
OF the Exchange, and Chairman of the COMMITTEES
on Stock LISTS who Is alleged to have overdrawn
from the Bank of North America. on the day that
the Stock Exchange closed. the sum OF $495.000.
An erroneous report was current at the time thal
Mr. Williams had left the city, and, acting in thus
belief ar attachment was made by Mr.. Judson Jar.
Wis on about $3.50 900 worth OIL MIR. Williams prop.
erty IN We'll street. The Governing Committee OF
three. which Mr.. Il. g. Chapman is Chairman,
appointed TO investigate this matter will probably
make their report this morning. The case Is said
to be somt what analogous to that of Mr.. Haight
and the Bank OF the commonwealth. 1t Is but air
to Mr.. Williams to state that his overdralt on the
Bank OF North America has been refunded.
The New York herald., 1873-11-06
YELLOW FEVER.
Only Four Deaths In Twenty-Four
Hours.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Nov. 8, 1873.
The mortuary report for the twenty-four hours
ending at six p. NJ. shows four deaths from yellow
fever and three from other causes. The weather
is cloudy with moderate temperature.
The nurses who were in the employ Of the ]. 0.
o. +. were escorted to the depot this morning,
on their departure TO their homes in New Orleans,
by the o. 0. F., Knights OF Pythias and the mem.
bers OF the press, in procession. Nearly the entire
membership of both organizations participated.
At a meeting of the City Council day Chairman
Cuculu, OF the Board OF Aldermen, asked that
committee be appointed to investigate the charges
against him OF derauding the Citizens Relief Com
mittee.
In message to the General Council to-day Mayor
Johnson regretted that Alderman Cuculu had
assumed the duties OF Mayor during his Illness
thereby enabling him (Cucullu) to innict foul
stain on the character OF the city of Memphis, and
invited the attention or the Board OF Aldermen TO
his case, hoping they will deal promptly with him.
imposing such punishment as the magnitude OF the
offence deserves.