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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
Spartanburq in the Field.

A recent meeting at Spartanburg G. H., in
the interest of the Spartanburg and Asheville
Railroad, discloses the fact that our friends
over there are fully alive upon the great i'm
portance of placing their favorite route across
the mountains en rapport with. the grand trunk
line from Chicago to the South Atlanti6goast.
Ten delegates and ten alternates were appoint
ed to attend the Convention which meets in
Chicago on the 9th Of October, to represent the
interests of the Spartanburg, French Broad
Valley and Cumberland Gap route. Of these
delegates, besides the most influential citizens
of Spartanburg, we observe the names of gen.
tlemen prominently connected with the con-
struction of the Air Line Railroad, and who
are widely known among the railroad men of
the whole country. In addition to splendid
array of talent and energy among the delegates,
the meeting pledged the County of Spartanburg
for the sum of 100000 in individual subscrip-
tions to aid this route.
This action indicates lively competition of
the several routes, and it will be remembered
that at tho organization Of this scheme in Au-
gusta last May, the projectors named the Cum
berland Gap and French Broad Valley route
as being desirable. The originators Of this
project, we are assured, have thoroughly
scanned the field, and are disposed to give
much prominence to the claims of the Cumber-
land Gap route, which our Spartanburg friends
allege is "the shortest, cheapest and most prac-
ticable, as demonstrated by reported surveys of
the most scientific engineers, for reaching the
cities of Charleston, Wilmington, Augusta and
Savannah"
Union c. II. and Columbia unite with Spar
tanburg in the advocacy of this route, and
have appointed large and able delegations to
Chicago. Doubtless, other points on the
French Broad route will be represented.
Anderson must be on the alert, and use her
best endeavors to meet the contending parties
on either side, whether east or west. We must
present facts and figures, which are the most
convincing arguments The committee ap-
pointed by the citizens of Anderson two or
three months ago, although their labors and
duties have been modified to some extent by
subsequent action of the town and county, are
preparing to make showing of the advantages
presented by the route from Clayton via An
derson to Augusta. Their report will be con-
else and pointed, and intended to demonstrate
the cost practicability and material advantages
of this route. We expect to publish the COM
plete report of this committee in our next
issue.
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The Rabun Gap Short Line" Railroad

Inc kaDun Gap SHOrt LAlie n@iiioau'
We see it announced in our exchanges that
the Rabun Gap 'Short Line" Railway Compa-
ny has been organized at Franklin, N. c., with
the following officers, viz: W. L. Love, Presi-
dent I; j. L. Robinson, Vice President; ). M.
Lyle, Secretary; D. G. Hardin, Treasurer.
The charter of this company was obtained
last winter from the Legislature of North Caro-
lima, and is intended to supersede the Blue
Ridge Railroad in North Carolina. The line
traverses the valley of the Tennessee River, be-
tween Clayton and Knoxville, embracing all
that part Of the Blue Ridge line from Georgia
to Tennessee. In the event Of any failure to
construct the Blue Ridge Railroad, or in case
of impediments to this work, the friends Of
the Rabun GAP route are determined to make
an effort through this charter to become part
Of the great through line from Chicago to the
South Atlantic coast.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
The Municipal Election in Charleston


The canvass for Mayor and Aldermen of the
eity Of Charleston has been fairly opened, and
we may expect lively contest. The Conser-
vatiYe party hes been recognized upon the
same principles which gained the victory two
years ago, and Gen. John A. Wagner has
been re-nominated for Mayor, with fair pros
pect of being elected. Maj. Theodore G. Boag
withdrew his name to prevent discord in the
Conservative ranks, and there is no division
apparent at this writing. The Radical party
has selected Mr.. George l. Cunningham as
their candidate for Mayor, as sort of COM
promise between Ex-Sheriff Mackey and Gen.
Gnrney, who were likely to create division
among. the faithful adherents of Radicalism.
The election takes place next Wednesday, Oc-
tober rst, and we shall look forward to the re-
suit with anxiety, The administration of Mayor
WAGNER during the past two years has been
temperate, discreet, and promotive of the COM
mercia prosperity of Charleston, and we hope
to see him reelected.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
Fhe Financial Crash in New York.

The great commercial centre of the United
States has experienced terrible CONFUSION
during the past week, owing to the failure of
leading bankers and brokers, beginning with
the famous house of Jay Cooke & Co., whose
Liabilities are estimated at twenty millions. The
failure of this firm was in consequence of heavy
speeulations in the bonds of the Northern Pa
eifc Railroad, and their suspension was fol-
lowed by general crash in Wall street, involv-
ing the failure of Fisk & Hatch, and many
other leading bankers and brokers. The Stock
Exchange and the Gold Exchange were COM
pelled to suspend operations, because of the
wild excitement created among the spectators
in stocks and gold. The effect upon the gold
market, however, has been inconslderable, as
the latest quotations are scarcely higher than
before the crash. The cotton market has been
more seriously affected, and prices have had a
downward tendency, with the market dull and
nominal. The depositors in banks, and espe-
cially the savings institutions, were clamorous
for few days, but a better state of feeling ex-
;ste3 at the latest accounts, and it was conf
IDENTIFY expected that the worst effects of the
storm had been experienced already. Of course,
the monetary panic has spread throughout the
the country, but it is hoped the financial
troubles will speedily end, and business will
again assume placid appearance. The de-
nression of the cotton market affects our pco-
ole most seriously, but we hope that re-ac-
tion in financial circles will stimulate the price
of cotton, SO that our farmers will be enabled
to meet their obligations promptly, and with
out sacrificing the product of the years labor
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
For the anderson MtelHgencer.
The Anderson County Auxiliary Bible
Society.

The Annual meeting of this Society will be
held in the Baptist Church on the 4th Sabbath,
being the 2Sth Of this month. The sermon for
the occasion will be preached by Rev. G. T.
Harmon.
Any persons contributing any sum entities
them to membership for one year. Those con-
tributing one dollar entities them to common
Bible, if called for within twelve months.
Those contributing fifteen dollars at any time,
Or twenty dollars in two payments, will be en-
titled to life membership.
All are invited to attend and unite with us
in the noble cause.
JOSEPH N. BROWN, Prcs't.
A. B. TOWERS, Treasurer.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
Sixth Annual Fair.

The Anderson Farmess' and Mechanics AS
sociation will hold its sixth annual Fair on the
,29th,S ,S30th and Slst of October. The distrlbu-
tion Of the premium list has attracted atten-
ton. and we are under many obligations to our
brethren of the press for their kindly mention
of the occasion, and particularly indebted for
a handsome notice to the Newberry Herald,
whose article appears in our columns to-day.
It is noteworthy fact that Anderson was
the pioneer in holding an agricultural fair af-
ter the war closed. Undismayed by losses and
stimulated by hope of the future, few per-
sons zealously advocated the policy of sustain
ing an agricultural society, and were impressed
with the advantages of holding a social re-
union once year, where the products of the
farm and household might be exhibited. From
small beginning, and under numerous diff
culties, the desire and intention of the origina-
tors gradually grew into importance, until
finally the task was accomplished, and the
buildings were erected by joint stock COM
pany, whose property is valuable far beyond
the actual cost to the stockholders. Indeed,
the stock of the Association is now selling at
premium. All this has been accomplished by
persistent work, with steady aim in view, and
we take occasion to say that much is due to the
energy and perseverance of the President, B.
F. Crayton, Esq, who has labored incessantly,
from one season to another, to add interest to
the Fairs and give life to the Association.
But it is not alone in holding the first agri-
cultural fair that our Association may claim to
be the pioneer In the distribution of premi-
ums, it was determined to encourage the farmer
to read agricultural journals, and hence these
were offered as premiums for field crops. The
idea was practical and beneficial, and so far as
we know it was original with our Association.
The practice has since obtained largely among
agricultural societies, and there is no more
valuable premium given than one of the first
class agricultural papers, albeit the actual cost
is Insignificant. But this one fact is patent to
all experienced officers of these Societies,
namely, that an exhibitor receiving an agricul-
tural paper as premium becomes more inter-
ested in the success of the. Society, and almost
invariably becomes permanent subscriber to
the journal with which he has been favored.
Now, that the Fair is near at hand, we ask
an increased interest amCag the farmers. The
Fair Grounds will be greatly improved this
year by the addition of handsome building
for the Judges stand, and the trotting track will
Il
an important character. The premiums will
likewise indicate the success of the Association,
and many of them will be solid silver, while
their total value is considerably enhanced over
previous years. The managers Of the Fair are
disposed to extend the premium list to the ut
most extent, consistent with the best interests
of the Association, and can safely promise that
all exhibitors will be literally and generously
treated.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
10 OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

On and after the 1st of October next, we
propose to pay the postage upon aitnewspapers
sent from this Office to actual subscribers, who
have paid the subscription in advance II
subscribers now in arrears are urged to take
advantage of this proposition, By iorwaraiag a az
she day mentioned. Until the law is modified
or repealed, we will take pleasure in prepay
mont of postage for all subscribers not IN
arrears, thereby hoping to establish the cash ,s u
system in the matter of subscription: me a
proposed arrangement will prove beneficial to
our. subscribers and we are satisfied that it's
general adoption viii not be- injurious to our
finances. Remember, that for two dollars tn
Gdca,sce we will send the hstethgencer one year,
postage paid.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25

h9 The scarcity of butter in our market
has induced some of the merchants to bring a
supply of the famous "gilt-edge" butter, so
popular in the Northern cities. We are in
debted to Mr.. A. B. Towers and Messrs. B. f.
Crayton & Sons for liberal samples. These
gentlemen will keep supply on hand, so that
there is no necessity for unlucky houseseepers
to send around twice day, enquiring if there
is any butter in town.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
THE MARKETS.

ANDERSON, Sept. d, 1875.
Very little Cotton offering the last few days,
in consequence OF decline in prices. Wequote
middlings to-day at Is cents.
New YORK, Sept. 22.-Cotton dull and nom-
inal; sales 2l7 bales at 1Ss to 19s.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 22.-Cotton at a stand
still-prices nominal. Middlings III; low
middlings II.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
The Fall Trade,

Nearly all of our merchants have returned
from New York, whittier they went to buy
their fall and winter stocks. Preparations are
making for an extensive trade this season, and
Anderson is fully equipped to supply the sur
rounding country with any quantity of mer-
chandize, while our merchants will continue to
pay the highest prices for cotton Of any market
in the up-country.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
The Circuit, Court.

The September term began on Monday last
when the jurors and officers assembled, but
Judge Cooke did not put in an appearance, as
he is holding Court in Camden. Upon infor
nation received from his Honor, the jurors was
dismissed until the second Monday in October,
and the Clerk adjourns the Court from day to
day, as the law requires.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
Railroad Accident.

The ladies' coach of the up passenger train
on the Greenville and Columbia Railroad was
thrown from the track, four miles above
Hodges, on Tuesday afternoon. Althoug b the
car was badly smashed, none of the passengers
were seriously injured. Some of our merchants
were aboard, and represent it as a miraculous
escape
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25

aSe We are reliably informed that Sammy
Wakefield, fourteen years old, and weighing
only 81 lbs., picked 301 lbs of cotton on Tues
day, 18th inst. He will become the champion
cotton picker of Anderson, if he continues to
improve with increase of years and size. Hur-
rah for Sammy
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
Spalding's Glue will mend everything.

as- The fall trade has now opened and with
view to meet all its requirements, Messrs.
I. II. HALL & Co., Proprietors Of the Great
Southern Builders Emporium, Charleston,
S. c., have made at the Factories, large quanti-
ties of Doors, Sashes, Blinds, &C., from fully
seasoned lumber. Their immense sales enable
thom to offer number one work at low prices.
Before beginning your building, send for their
price list and size card. They are also Agents
for Asbestos Roofing Felt and Paint. Last
year millions of feet were sold for covering
roofs, lining rooms painting, &c.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
Election of Steward.

NOTICE is hereby given that there will be
IN an Election Of Steward of the Poor. to
serve the ensuing year, on Friday, the 10th of
tion must state the number in family, as well
as the amount for which they are willing to
serve. Their bids must be sealed and left With
the Clerk Of the Board on or before the lata
above mentioned.
BY order of the Board.
w. w. HUMPHREYS Clerk.
Sept g, 1873 u
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25

D We invite attention to the ADVERTISE
ments of J. B. Clark & Son, who are prepared
to make the whole world supremely happy in
the possession of new suit of clothes or
Singer Sewing Machine. Give them call.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25

pa The cred Sign" has been all the way
to New York, looking after the interests Of the
people, by purchasing large quantity of goods
at the lowest figures. He is willing to sell,
and invites an examination of styles and
prices.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25

WINDOW GLAss.-Great attention is now de-
servcdly paid to the kinds of Window Glass
qualities of American and French Window,
Picture, Photograph, Cut, Ground, Enameled
and Colored Glass, wholesale and retail, from
Mr.. p p. Toale, No. 20 Hayne Street, Charles
ton. S. c. Send for price card
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25

pas~ Mr.. A. B. Towers announces the ar
rival of fall and winter goods at his popular
establishment. He adheres to an excellent
motto, "quick sales and small profits" and will
be glad to wait upon his old friends and Gus
TONERS
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.

19 Miss Martha Ellen Burriss, eldest
daughter of Mr.. VIM. Burriss, died on Tuesday
morning last, at her fathers residence, three
miles northwest of Anderson, Of bilious remit
tent fever
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
The Word "S0z0dOnt,o

Which is fast becoming household word, is
derived from the Greek, and composed of two
words, Sozo and Odontes. .'sozo," translated,
means to preserve, and "Odontes'' the teeth
sozoaont pgeseETer rye OF the teeth: and it
serving the teeth, hardening and invigorating
the gams, and correcting all impurities of the
breath, it is without peer in the world.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25

MG~ We see that Proctor g. CANDLES Ex-
ira Olive Soap is becoming very popular in
our city, it's quality we know is superior, and
being nicely perfumed we are not surprised
that consumers prefer it, and that it has large
sale.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
Cotton Shipments.

The following statement of cotton shipped
by the merchants of Anderson from the lst of
September, 1872, to the lst of September, 1873,
is copied from the books of the Greenville and
Columbia Railroad. viz:
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25
HYMENEAL.

MARRIED, by G. w. Hammond, Esq, on
September %, 1873, at Sandy Springs, Mr..
JOHN ELMORE and Miss NANCY LEE,
both of Anderson County.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-25

UK OU q uOf ''K3oN1, SoO'
J. P. REED,
JOSEPH N. BROWN,
B. F. WHITNER,
J. G. G. FEATHERSTON,
VIM. S. BROWN,
w. w. HUMPHREYS,
JOHN e. BREAZEALE,
JOHN B. MOORE,
j. S. MURRAY,
JOHN G. WHITEFIELD,
JOHN Wo DANIELS, C. C. p.
VIM. McGUKIN, S. A. C.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-20
AnxIhly Ahout chlldFan.

Patents, Whoss prudeat cazs for their children
ge Weoid net dimintsh, mag lhtermit much Of tes
solitude With which they are apt necessarily 70
worry themselves. This gratui.iou anxiety otteh,
moreover, defeats lie own object Il renedrs the
child, By constautly reminding it Of the risks to
sAietys unnataraly timid. ana provests that calm
ness OF mind and development Of animal courage
essential tor thu prudent avoidance o Of hoia re-
sistance of danger. The overWatched childreu are
notori0nsly khase 1ho are TIE most constantly ex-
posing their health and lives to hazard. they are
50 accustomed to move &C The will 81 another that
their own vOlltiOn losses its power 70 great ex-
tent and becomes hesitating and uncertain. Their
muscles accordingly, act with little Peecisoas and
renders the step faltering, and the bold insecure.
The ehlld who b lett fra 70 run, elinb and tunp.
though be may apparently expose himself to q
thousand TiskA generally escapes tdanger by his
habitual readiness Of expedient and practical pre-
cision Of movement The treer children have,
moreover, the rigAt Of protecting themselves by
various means of security, deaied to those kept
under too close q supervision. Swimming, riding,
running, leaping, useing hre-arms-not to speak
OF Awrsstling and 6ghting-an Of which may 10
their turn beceme important means o. safety, are
the ordinary acquisitions Of the emanciPated boy,
but seldom Of him who is subjected 20 an unceas"
ing parental control 1t is obvious, too, that the
greater freedom Of the one is more favorable TO
health than the constraint Of the other It ia equal
ly advantageoua 10 the n oral as to the physical
health and Development that the parent shonld not
allow his anxiety about his children 70 become TOO
apparent or 10 interfere too much with their free
dom Of oonlnct. The seli-relianee and independ-
snce Of character which are essential elements OF
ell human excellence are 10 be acquired only BY
learning early to act from voluntary motives. III
the parent fxes himself as q fnger-post at every
turn. the child viii hardly ever find the road OF
his own accord, and must necessarily lose his way
when deprived Of his habitual guiie.-HaTPeT's
BasaF.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-20

TIE BEGfS:sIYo OF EDucATIoE.-Ths address
Of Secretary Belknap 70 the West Point graduates,
Of 1873 contains s0ms appropriate and sensible
advice, applicable, with some notifications, TO the
graduates Of ali educational institutions. The
SECRETARY sayb;
'tt is, perhaps, thanklsss task 10 tell you that
the amount Of real knowledge yoa poasssa IL a.
nothing compared with the world, and In the per
formABee Of Tegimental duty And yet the expe-
nenes Of years Wii convinos you, and the trials Of
time will teach. that what yon did not know a.
graduation would hlI large pages an very many
volumes. The education here freely giVon yOu
is but the foundation for the future aud is Only a
Part OF your path Of progress Ia military life.
"Ihe great war which tied more closely the
bonds Of the Union, gave to army men 20 many
avennaa Of rank and promotion and lame thai the
calm and quit Of the present may seem 20 the
young soldier 10 oAsr no page OF history 70 him
on which 20 Writs his name. But II is not 90. A
land like thisgro Wing to its 100000 900 in . cen.
tuFy, fastening ocean 70 ocean BY triple bands Of
iron, lsnGthening ia lines a. IL has, and extsn-
ding ~ borders 70 the NORTH and 10 the South a
in the nnture Of iA destiny Il mnst-may 0MsI
oPpoFtunities for diSnctOn 70 AZ extent far era.
tIr than yOu may hope"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-20

A olsespondsnt Of the Chicago Trt5une, wiAh-
ing to show that all INDIAN agents win not steal
tells q story OF some sales Of TIMBER belonging 70
the Indians of the Green Bay agency. The lands
Of these Indians are almost worthless for agTicul
tural purposes, bot some Of them are covered
With valuable trees Some Of the head men Of
the Stoekblidge and Munses tribes wished 70
make q sale Of timber on zoo acres for much
less than its value but the agent Mr.. Richardson,
promptly put q stop to the transaction. At tins
point certain Congressman iDterfered q special
agent was sent from Washington, and It was ar
ranged that the timber should be sold al S2.25 per
1000 feet on the basis of 5000, 900 feet, which
was done, though the agent had an offer for the
seme timber at 81 per 1000 feet and the mea-
surement was estimated by good judges at not
less than 6,900, 900 feet. When the timber came
into market it belORged to the CONGRESSMAN, who
probably made something like 900 at the eK-
peuse Of the poor, halfnAked tame Indians Of
Green Bay. The sane agent, Mr.. Richardson,
entered intO active lnmbering operations on the
Menominee reservation, BY means Of which be
was enabled 10 reslins TOR the Indian fund IS per
1000 feet ca the stump for timber, besides gvIng
the indians employment 70 the amount of 81, 500.
And then the Congressman became indignant and
declared that the agent should be removed. The
correspondent Of the Tribune has given the name
Of thiS excellent agent; new what was the name
Of the Congressman