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Temperance Celebration.

The inclemency of the weather on Thursday
necessitatsd pestpenement Of the eentem-
plated exercises until Friday evening, when a
goodly audience of ladies and gentlemen as
sembled in the Court House to witness the
installation of officers and hear an address
upon the subject of Temperance. At the ap-
pointed hour, the Sons of Temperance marched
from their usual place of meeting to the Court
House, where the exercises were opened by
singing an ode, after which prayer was offered
by Rev. G. T. Harmon, of the Methodist
Church. Mr. ]. Baylis Lewis, acting rs Depu-
ty Grand Conductor, then announced to the
presiding officer that MI. A. B. Towers, Deputy
Grand Worthy Patriarch, was ready to install
the officers of Anderson Division, No. 1. An
ode was sung upon the reception of the in
stalling officer, who took the chair, and pro-
ceeded to install the officers elect with the usual
formalities. When these ceremonies were con-
eluded, the newly installed Worthy Patriarch,
Mr.. G. F. Tolly, made short address to the
Division, aptly expressing his thanks for the
honor conferred, and invoking their kindly
sympathy and support in the discharge of re-
sponsible duties. He concluded BY introduc-
ing the orator of the occasion, ]. G. G. Feath-
erston, Esq, who delivered an able, concise
and eloquent argument in support of the cause
of Temperance. His speech was devoid of
flippancy, and there was no effort to produce
laughter aad merriment, as is too often the
case with temperance speakers; but his earnest
words were addressed to the understanding and
the higher emotions of mankind, seeking to
convince rather than please and crafty. The
speech was kindly received, and the audience
manifested their appreciation by frequent ap-
plause.
The Sons OF Temperance are in a Aourishing
condition in this community. The member
ship of Anderson Division embraces sixty-fve
males aud twenty-five females, the large major
ity of whom were in procession on Friday
evening, constituting an imposing and beau
tiful sight. Nearly all of the young men in
town belong to the temperance organizations,
and the young ladies are wisely encouraging
the movement by their presence and participa-
ton in the good work.
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n5r The funeral services of Mrs. VIM. A.
McFall took place in the Presbyterian Church
on Monday last, in the presence of q large
congregation of friends and acquaintances.
Appropriate remarks were made by Reys. D.
E. Frierson and A. Rice, after which the re-
mains of the deceased were buried in the ad-
joining graveyard. Mrs. McFall died on Sun
day morning at High Shoals, the residence Of
her husband. Her character was exceedingly
lovely, and her life faithful testimony of tine
religion she professed.
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Honorably Adjusted.

A personal controversy between Absalom
Blythe, Esq, of the Greenville Republican, and
J. Walter Gray, Esq, proprietor of the Man
sion House, has been going on for some weeks
in the columns of the Greenville newspapers,
and has attracted considerable attention. The
difficulty grew out of the publication of certain
structures upon the management of the Mansion
House, originally appearing in q Charlotte
newspaper, and the contest waxed warm and
furious between the gentlemen named, eventu-
ating in bitter denunciations of each other, and
looking to settlement on the field of honor.
At this stage of tie controversy, interference
was madAby influential friends of the parties,
and the matters i'll dispute were referred to a
committee of three, who effected an honorable
adjustment between the parties. We give be-
low the basis of settlement agreed upon, which
has been accepted and made final:
GREENvILLE, July 3, 1873.
In the controversy that is pending between
Messrs. Blythe and Gray, the appeal having
been made to the public, the public have, in
the judgment of the subscribers, become spe-
cially entitled to be heard by the parties con-
cerned. The subscribers, therefore, have re-
quested committee of three gentlemen, known
for their probity, their intelligence, and their
sense of what is due from gentlemen to each
other, to consent to act in the premises, with
the understanding chat they will: first, inyes.
tigate the matter, in order to ascertain who is
to blame; and secondly, to require of the Of
Tending party or parties to make the proper
acknowledgment, OH the condition that the
parties respectfully agree to the reference
:. JAMES @. FURMAN.
e. ]. MEYNARDIE
agree to the above reference -
a. BLYTHE.
J. W. GRAY.
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a. BLYTHE.
I agree to the above reference.
GREENv1LLE, S. c., July 4, 1873

GREENyII.LE, s. g., July a, 1873.
The undersigned, to whom was referred the
controversy pending between Absalom Blythe,
ESQ.,, editor of the Greenville Republican, and
J. Walter Gray, Esq, have maturely consid-
cred the same, and are of opinion that the
publication from the Charlotte Observer, with
reference to the Mansion House, and the edi-
tors comments upon the same, were calculated
to offend the parties, however, subsequently,
had an interview, at which Mr.. Blythe very
properly disclaimed I'LL intention Of giving
offence, or of misrepresenting the Mansion
House, and mode of adjustment was agreed
upon, which, as understood by them, respect
lively, was mutually satisfactory. We are also
of the opinion that the parties misunderstood
each other as to the terms of the agreement
that the subsequent offensive articles originated
in consequence, and that each of the parties
acted in good faith in carrying out the agree
ment according to his understanding. We are
satisfied that neither of them has acted in bad
faith, or has been guilty of violation of truth.
We therefore decide that, upon the disclaimer
by NJ. Blythe of intention to offend Mr.. Gray
or to njure the Mansion House, in the first
editorial above alluded to, each of the parties
shall withdraw everything calculated to offend
in the several articles subsequently, published
in regard to this controversy.
This we regard an honorable adjustment of
WV i. P. JONES,
JOHN w. STOKES,
7. @. DONALDSON.
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G. W. SEIDEL, Secretary.
: The Martinsburg NV. Wy Statesman pr

= The Martinsburg Nv. W. Statesman pro-
poses Hon. Charles J. Faulkner as the farmers
candidate for President in 1876. He was form
erly sUnited States Senator from Virginia.
Minister to England before the war, and Con-
federate Envoy to France.
= Alexander 81. Stephens says, in the At
lanta Constitution: "Whatever difference may
have existed among Georgia Democrats as to
the proper course in the Presidential election
of the last year, cannot permit myself to
believe that any similar differences will here
after arise on like occurrence in the future" :"
: Mrs. Shealy, of Graniteville, who had
been married only two weeks, deliberately re-
tired to her chamber, took a seat upon the bed,
and shot herself through the heart with her
husbands pistol. The cause of this rash and
terrible act remains a mystery, as the character
of the deceased was unexceptionable and to
The acreage in cotton in South Carolina
this year is 625,74O acres, against 60l,673 last
year, showing an increase of "a, ,067 acres. The
total acreage in cotton of the Southern States
this year is 9,SO2 S15 acres, showing an increase
of 935, ,168 acres over last year, and of 917, ,270
acres over the planting of 1870, being an aver
age increase for 1S73.of eleven per cent. over
1872.
Partial reports received at the Depart
ment of Agriculture from the cotton regions to
July 1st, represent much wet weather, which,
in some States, makes the crop backward in
maturing. The indications are, that whatever
may be the injury to the crop from this and
other causes, the deficiency will, it is supposed,
be. supplied by the larger planting area than
heretofore, and therefore, it is believed, the
crop of this year will at least be equal to that
of the last.
= Telegraphic reports from numerous points
in Illinois and Iowa, covering the greater part
of these States, show that while the recent
severe rain storms have considerably damaged
the wheat crop, particularly in localities where
it is just ready for the harvest, there will be
fully an average crop. Oats has suffered more,
being badly lodged, and in many cases will
have to be moved. Corn looks we'll, and with
favorable weather will make full average
crop.
= The New York Sun fastens the back-pay
iniquity upon the Republican party by con-
elusive arguments, and then grimly observes ::
"When Republican State Conventions sends
out cheap resolutions pretending to deprecate
their own corruption and demanding the re-
peal of their own odious law, the country will
not fail to understand that this is only another
feature of an organized system of fraud and
falsehood by which power has been retained in
order TO oppress and plumber the people,"
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
July II, 1873
COUNTY OF ANDERSON.


I'm the Probate Court.
Geo. w. Rankin against VIM. R. Rankin, Geo.
A. Rankin, Mary NJ. Blassingame, w. N.
Rankin, Jas. C. Rankin, Margaret A. Bias
singame, Jane G. Rankin, Geo. w. Rankin.
Eliza B. Rankin, Margaret P. Rankin, Mar.
tina A: Rankin, Mar Boggs and Sarah Orr.
Defendants. for Partition of Reat
Estate.
To the Defendants, VIM. r. Rankin and James
G. Rankin
VOu are hereby summoned and required to
i answer the petition in this action. of
which copy is herewith served upon YOU. and
to serve copy ofyour answer to the said peI-
ton on the subscriber at his Office at Anderson
c: H., S. c., within twenty days after the SER
vice hereof, exclusive Of the day of such SER
vice; and if you fail to answer the petition
within the time aforesaid, the petitioner in this
action will apply to the Court for the relief de-
manded in tho petition.
JOHN B. MOORE,
Sol. Pro. Pet.
July II, 1873
To the Defendants, VIM. R. Rankin and Jas.
G. Rankin:
TAKE NOTICE, That the summons in this
action, of which the foregoing is copy, was
filed in the office of the Judge of Probate at
Anderson G. H., S. c., on the 10th of July.
A. d. 1873. JOHN B. MOORE,
Ju,v Is 1873 ss 2 ''0'' Ito. Ie'.
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p0r On Monday night, a large number of
cur citizens were invited to the residence of
3. F. Crayton, Esq, to witness the opening Of
that rare plant for this section, the Night
Blooming Cereus, which blooms once year,
beginning after sundown and closing its beau
tifnl petals before dawn. The flower is as
magnificent as it is rare, and excited much
curious speculation from the visitors. Mr.
Craytoa obtained the plant from Florida seven
or eight years ago, and it bloomed for the first
time. during the month of July last year.
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OBITUARY.

DIED, of that atfell-destroyer-!Consumption-
at the home of her mother-in-law in this viii
lage, July l, 1878, Mrs. 7JAQULENE T.
FAINT, wife of Preston G. FAINT.
Georgia. Sept. "a, 1850 Her parents, Thomas
and Caroline Todd, were born and reared in
this State, moved to Georgia, where she, their
only daughter, was born. Her mother died
when she was only four years old. Her uncle,
James Todd brought her and younger brother
to his home in this State, where he ana wife
reared and taught them until they were grown
'in the way they should go.' They were the
instruments used by our blessed Saviour, verf-
flying his promise II will be father to the
Episcopal Church in this place. Thus in early
life, while young, she gave her heart to God.
She adorned the Church of her choice and the
doctrine of God, lived the life of Christian in
deeds, and died as she had lived, in the hope
of bright and glorious future beyond the
grave. Fully conscious Of her near approach
to death, yet with calmness that only faith in
Jesus Christ could inspire, she called her hus-
band and the family, bid them farewell, gave
shout of triumph, clapped her hands and ex-
receive me to thyself," and breathed her last
without struggle.
Good thus to live, but glorious thrice glori-
Gus thus to die! with the full assurance Of that
peace which surpaSseth all understanding, re-
served alone for the people of God. She leaves
doting husband, one little boy, four years
old, brothers, relatives and many friends to
mourn their less; but these mourn not as those
who have no hope-their loss is her gain.
May God grant that the words of one so
young-in her last moments pressing the duty
of personal piety upon her relatives and
friends-produce in their hearts "fruits meet
| for repentance Visions of glory and happi-
ness in heaven were continually before her
| mind, and by faith she saw and heard things
| which her language was impotent to describe.
| Was it not far better for her to go and enjoy
| heavenly delights, of which God was then Civ
| ing her q foretaste, than to remain in.the body
contending with the powers of SIM May the
| grief-stricken husband be comforteel by Gods
| sustaining grace, and be enabled in the spirit
| of meekness to say, "Lord, not my will, but
Thine be DONE" May He who has smitten
| give to them the consultations of His spirit.
"We bow submissive, kiss the rod,
We know that all is we'll;
| Yet oh, the anguish of our hearts
Words cannot, cannot tell"
"We would not call her back ag,rin
Into this world of care;
We would not call her back again,
But we would meet her there"
DIED, in the town of Williamson, on the
18th ult., Mrs. RUTH ODELL, aged IL years.
The deceased was native of Laurens County,
and has left several children and grand chill
dren to mourn her departure. Her last days
were spent in the family of her son-in-law, DR..
w. A. McCorkle, where she died.
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FOR SALE OR TO RENT F!
GLEN NWOOD.

ON waters of Seneca and Eighteen Mile
" Creek, and bounded by the plantations of
Robert Adger and Warren Martin, containing
l65 acres of good Corn, Cotton and Wheat land,
about 100 acres of which in well-timbered
woods. A small frame house, freedman's
house, kitchen, smoke-house, large barn and
all necessary outbuildings, boiling spring 40
PAGES from the house, o fine young orchard of
the best fruit-including peach, apple, plum,
grapes, strawberries, raspberries, &c. There
is an enclosed pasture of about twenty acres
for COWS and sheep.
Mr.. John w. Simpson, who rents it this
year, will show it to parties wishing to rent or
purchase in the absence of the owner, and this
is good time to see the quality of the land.
1t would make fine, good homes for freedmen,
giving each thirty-fve acres. 1t would also
make a fine stock farm, as branch mile long
forms one boundary, and it is intersected by
three other branches and clover and orchard
grass succeeds we'll on it. For terms apply to
the owner,
R. P. RoDDY.
July IL, 1873 2
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sBJ We are informed that the Patrons of
Husbandry held grand reunion at Ninety
Six on last Saturday, at which public addresses
were delivered by Col. D. Wyatt Aiken, DR..
John A. Barksdale and Mr.. James Rice. A
pic mic dinner was served, and the hospitality
Of the Ninety Six people abundantly proven.
Our townsman, Mr.. B. F. Crayton, was present
on the interesting occasion. and reports pleas
ant time for the Changers.
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Sunday School Mass Meeting.

Maj. Borstel, Superintendent of the Ander-
son Baptist Sunday School, requests us to state
that mass meeting of Sunday Schools will be
held in the Baptist Church on Sunday after
noon, July 9th, at four o'clock. Addresses
will be delivered by delegates in attendance
upon the Sunday School Convention. All the
Sabbath Schools in Anderson County are in
Yited to participate.
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ssE The popular "Red signD continues to
maintain its eminenceain all things, and
we have to record the fact that the first water
melons of the season were exposed to sale last
week by the proprietor of the "Red Sign"
Rumors of Asiatic cholera and malignant
cholera morbus in other communities had no
fears for thespeople,. and the supply was soon
exhausted
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nSF Dr.. Matthew Thomson died at Norsh-
port, Ala, on the 11th of June, in the 79th
year Of his age. He was native of Anderson
District, and removed to Alabama in 1856
Manyof our older citizens will remember the
deceased, who had an extensive acquaintance
and connection among our people. He was a
brother Of Maj. James Thomson, who resides
IN the lower portion Of this County.
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a@ The Greenville Republican announces
that Or. w. A. McCorkle, of Williamson, has
been appointed agent of the Greenville and
Columbia Railroad in that city. The business
qualities and .urbane manners of DR.. McCorkle
will make him popular among the citizens of
Greenyille We regret his departure from
Anderson County.
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s@r We are informed that DR.. John. G..
CAN'T, of Honea Path, died on Monday last,
and was buried on Tuesday. He was stricken
with paralysis some time ago, which we sup
pose eYentuated in. his death. DR.. CAN'T has
been post master at Honea Path for number
of years.
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a@ We have received the prospectus of a
Republicans newspaper which is to be issued
at Abbesilie c. II. on or before the first of
September next, under the title of the True
Amer;ooas. Messrs. T. B. Milford and 7. A.
Sullivan, are the editors and proprietors. OF
course, it willsbe the soficial organ" and will
stannnhly support the Republican party.
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@~ We are indebted to Mr.. John B. Neal,
of this town, for delicious watermelon, raised
upon his plantation just outside the corporate
limits. His. patch produced the earliest melons
of, the season, so far as we know. We are
calmly awaiting the appearance of seventy
FIVE FOUNDER, promised by one of our young
farmers
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~ A good rain on Thursday night last
enlivened the growing crops in this vicinity,
but the intense heat since that time has dissi-
pated its good effects and we are needing rain
badly again. Other sections of the County
are not suffering to the same extent, and the
prospects of corn and cotton are favorable.
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sT The Governor has appointed Elijah
Webb, Esq, and' Mr.. John L. Bryan, and re-
appointed John E. Breazeale, Esq, as Trial
Justices for Anderson County. These gentle
men shave received their commissions, and
will enter at once upon their duties.
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Mp Hugh Wilson, Esq, of the Abbeville
Press and. Banner, is in our town, and will re-
main several days.
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pE Persons wishing to buy small and
well-improved farm are referred to the adver-
tisement of Mr.. R. P. Roddy in another column.
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sa~ Anderson. Grange, No. II, will meet at
the Fair Grounds on next Saturday.
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New YORK, July 14.-Cotton dull and NOM
inal; middlings 20}.
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Administrators Sale

r WILL sell on Saleday in August next, at
i Anderson Court House, the Chooses in Ac-
ton and Personally of the late j. l.. Hum
phreys, deceased. Terms Cash.
w. w. HUMPHREYS, Admir-.
July II, 1873 2 5
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DIED, in the town of Williamson, on the
18th ult., Mrs. RUTH ODELL, aged II years.
The deceased was native of Laurens County,
and has left several children and grand chill
dren to mourn her departure. Her last days
were spent in the family of her son-in-law, DR..
W. A. McCorkle, where she died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-08-27
The Wisconsin Changers I'm Couyeu.
tfOn

NEW YORK, August IA WATERFOWL, Wis.
dispatch states that meeting of the state
oranges was held yesterday, at which nearly
secret; none but accredited representatives
were admitted. The question of a new party
was only discussed informally by the delegates
who were divided as to its feasibility.
Resolutions were adopted favorfng the i'm
Provement Of the Fox, Wisconsin and Missis-
sippi rivers and the water channels that tend TO
cheapen transportation; declaring railways
public highways, and demanding of the state
and national legislatures TO control them by
just and equitable laws; that petitions favoring
cheap transportation be circulated, and refus-
ing to support any candidate for office who has
accepted back-pay salary.
The general sentiments opposed to the nom
nation of a ticket.
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The Storm i'm Nova scotia.
FURTHER ACCOUNTS OF DISASTERS TO ST


PING.
HALIFAX, n. s.. August 27.-Additional &C
counts Of the disasters of Sundays storm con-
unue to come TO hand. The gale was severely
felt along the western coast. At Kitch harbor
store was blown down, a schooner driven
ashore, and large number OF fishing boats
were wrecked. AT Island Cove several col
llsions OF vessels occurred, and a number of
nshlng boats and whalers were driven ashore
and swamped. At Herring Cove and along the
gull shore the ravages of the gale were severe
and the high tide caused much damage. AT
wallace, Norwegian bark laden with lumber
for Great Britain, was blown far up on the ats
Several wharves in Bedford basin were de-
stroyed, and tents of the military at Bedford
rifle range carried away. Anxiety is felt for
the safety of the Alpha, which left Sydney c.
b., Saturday night for Halifax, and has no. yet
arrived. Several schooners left Halifax for
Sydney Saturday, aud great fears are enter
tanned for their safety. During the height OF
the gale in this harbor the United States frigate
Powhatan narrowly escaped a collision With
the Allan line steamship Newfoundland. By
dexterous management a serious disaster was
avoided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-08-27

THE SAvANs AT PoRTLAND.-At yesterdays
session OF the American association for the ad-
vancement Of science. in Portland Me-, Prof
Henry, of the Smithsonian Institution, was in.
troduced, and expressed qualification at the
great success of the convention. A number of
new facts had been gathered. While not con-
demnlng theory and speculation, which often
iead to great results, he placed the greatest re-
lance in facts.
DR.. Newbury arose and asked that the Oar
winian theory be not harshly condemned. 1t Is
one OF the greatest generalizatons Of the age
and has done much for science. He was not a
Darwinist, but thought the theory had some
value. The association must take a iudicions
position, and let things work clear. Truth
above all things.
The officers elected for the ensuing year are
as follows: DE-. Lecomte, Of Philadelphia, presi-
dent; Prof. q. l.. Lyman, OF New Haven, vice
president; DIR. q. Hamlin, Of Bangor, gene
raj secretary; W. S. Vaux, Of Philadelphia,
treasurer.