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Gen. Lee at Appomattox.

We trust that none of our readers will be
deferred by its length from reading thSgraphic
and truthful description Of Gen. Robert E. Lee
at the surrender of Appon,attox Court House,
which is published on our outside to-day. This
personal reminiscence, Illustrating the calm
spirit and unselfshness of the great chieftain,
is from the pen of Gen. E. P. Alexander, Chief
of Artillery in the Army Of Northern Virginia,
and is a valuable contribution to history, since
the facts detailed were under his immediate
observation, and can be relied upon as being
correctly stated. All who were under Lee at
any time, and more especially those who were
with him when the final disaster came, will be
greatly interested in the narrative of Gen.
Alexander, to which we direct particular at
tention
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Record of Crime.

The present week has been prolific of muir.
ders, assassinations, suicides and other calan1i-
ties to human life. Among the most notable
may be mentioned the following: The assas-
sination of Ellen Gillen in New York, Sunday
night, by her husband, to whom she had but
lately been married, but having left him on
account Of his bad character; the attempt of
Henry Jewett, young man of twenty-five
years, to kill Miss Ella Wood, at her home in
Hudson, N. H., in the presence of her family,
because she refused to marry him, infficting q
severe pistol shot wound upon her face and
then putting bullet through his own brain !;
the murder near Thorndike, Me-, of Almond
Gordon, farmer, his wife and one of his chill
dren, it is alleged by his brother, John Gordon,
who Drained them in their beds with an axe,
hoping by putting them out of the way to
come into possession of his brothers farm the
capture, after desperate fight in the street, of
two notorious burglars at Chicago, Jack Allen
and Dave Reggie, in which they and comrade
who escaped opened fire upon three policemen,
who cornered them and were fired back upon,
Jack Allen falling mortally wounded; the
shooting and killing of William Goumillion
and his father, Lovett Goumillion, at Edge
field, S. c., by Arthur Glover, growing out of
a recent quarrel embittered by an old grudge,
Lovett Goumillion having thirty years before
slain an uncle of Arthur Glover in a fight; ;
the hanging by lynch law of horse thief in
Missouri, and three negro murderers in Loui-
siana; the upsetting of pleasure boat, loaded
with men, women and children, at Calais, VT,
and the drowning of an old man, his wife and
little daughter, widow lady and young girl
of fifteen, and the suicide at st. townsville,
n. Y, of Miss Ruth Smith and physician
named A. d. Wheelock, growing apparently
out of remorse, if nothing worse, Wheelock
having commenced proceedings for divorce
Miss Smith. These form but tithe of the
tragedies that have been enacted within the
past few days in different parts of the country.
: IKilminqton Journal 2lst INST.
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follow us to the tomb" The Masonic ceremo-
nies closed with the grand general honors of
thrice times three, the burial was over, the
stricken family and friends and people gene
rally sadly turned away and sought their homes
Amongst the visitors from your city and rep
resenting its Masonic lodges, we noticed Dr.
Ensor, Mr.. Berg, Mr.. Johnson, MIR. Sutphen
and Mr. Moses. Mayor Alexander came up
with the remains on Monday, but returned next
day. Representing the City Council of Co.
lumbia, we saw Messrs. Carroll, Thompson,
Lowndes and Young. They also left Tuesday,
feeling as one of them said, chat their room
was considered better than their company"
We are sure, however, that no incivility was
shown to them, nor meant, and they labored
under mistake in supposing that there was
committee appointed TO take charge OF visiting
committees. There was no such committee,
and no funds raised for any such purpose
Every man was expected to take care of him
self. If he had friend to aid him or to en-
tertain him, so much the better, of course.
The visiting brethren of "the mystic tie," We
know, were pleased with their reception and
entertainment. 1t is probable that our colored
friends found the air something different from
that of Columbia-a little cooler, perhaps-but
if reasonable men, as they are, or ought to be,
they ought not to make complaint on that ac-
count They cannot expect to exercise the
same ascendancy, or to be Of the same conse-
quence here as in Columbia, where they have
things all their own way.
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Editorial Convention.

Every now and then some luckless editor in
South Carolina. feeling the necessity for closer
cooperation with his brethren, suggests the
organization of a Press Association. The day
is usually proposed, and every time the meet
ing does not take place, for unexplained rea-
sons. As it has been several months since
such thing was proposed, the Temperance
Adpocatc now comes forward with suggestion
to meet in Columbia in the latter part of July.
We are always ready to second the motion, for
the purpose of getting it before the house for
discussion, and hence we endorse the sugges-
tion of our young friend, proposing to amend
by substituting an up-country town-Anderson,
for instance-as more suitable locality for
hot weather In fact, why not begin with an
editorial excursion through the up-country?
We have some pretty towns, located among o
thriving and intelligent population, which
would astonish some of the editors, and make
them think they were beyond The borders of
their native heath.
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OBITUARY.
MGone Home.O

Mrs. EMILY PALESTINE WRIGHT, the
beloved wife of James A. Wright, of Abbeville,
died June llth, 1S73 aged 81 years, 3 months
and Is days.
Her maiden name was Robinson. She gave
her heart to her Saviour in 1861, uniting with
the Methodist Episcopal Church South, at the
old Turner's Chapel, near Honea Path, where
we buried her natural body in hope of
glorious resurrection. Married to the play
mate and lover of her childhood, in 1865, she
soon revealed the character OF true wife. AS
q mother she was tender and judcious. AS
mistress of the household, her rule was mark
cd by energy, gentlcness and love. Her per-
son was attractive, her manners winning, her
mind practical her affections warm, her self
control remarkable, her piety q principle.
During the last year OF her life she suffered
much, and gradually lost strength, and her
beauty, like fading flower, was consumed.
Not hey beauty! Real human beauty cannot
perish. Disease cannottouch it. Death cannot
harm, but only sends it to Heaven. 1t blooms
in the night 1t flourishes most when its roots
are covered with the mold of its dccaying
leaves 1t is spiritual loveliness. The trials
ness, goodness, faith, charity, patience, truth.
This was our sisters imperiShable beauty. She
has gone with it to ''the bosom of her Father
and her God" She clung to life long. The
wifely love was strong-the mother-heart was
strong-but the love of Christ at last was
strongest, and she calmly counseled and bless
ed her husband, prayed for her children, sent
messages to her friends, and with childlike
trust and unrutfied serenity waited for the
Master. 1t was touching to hear her singing
the night before her death, Crock of ages cleft
for me, let me hide myself in Thee" Her
calmness, her thoughtfulness, her lovingness
and sweetness, her submission to God and faith
in the Redeemer were beautiful indeed. Love
drove her chariot-whcelS. Death was con-
quercd. w. T.. c..
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Southern Christian Advocate.

Among our most valuable exchanges we
reckon the above named, which is the pride Of
the Methodist denomination, and should be
found in every household of that persuasion.
Last winter we had the pleasure of meeting
with the accomplished and talented editor,
Rev. F. NJ. Kennedy, d. d., native South
Carolinian, and doubtless known TO many OF
our readers. The acquaintance prompted an
exchange of our respective newspapers, and we
desire to place on record our estimate of his
meritorious Journal which is not only of Pc
culiar interest to the Methodists, but is vastly
interesting to those unconnccted with that de-
nomination, as every number contains large
amount of varied reading, original and selected,
calculated to improve the mind and morals
Every professor of religion should subscribe for
at least one newspaper devoted to the interests
of his or her particular denomination, and we
are bound 20 add that every Methodist in this
section of Ehe South ought to subscribe for the
Southern Christian Advocate, albeit we are not
a Methodist-which advice our friends of that
denomination will readily pardon, we hope, as
it is intended for their temporal and spiritual
good. Published by j. w. Burke & Co.,
Macon, Ca, at 81 per year-excccdngly low
for this large and elegantly printed journal.
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Dedication of a Masonic Lodge.

The dedication of Furman Lodge, No. ITO,
A. F. NJ, took place on Tuesday last, oath of
June-the anniversary of st. John the Baptist.
The lodge 4oom has been recently erected, and
comprises The second story of the building oc-
cupied by w. H. Williford & Co., at Willifords
Store, ten miles west of Anderson. The fra
ternity assembled in large numbers in honor of
the occasion, and the procession was formed at
the neighboring house of Mr.. J. F. McLees,
marching thence to the hall under the direction
of Maj. w. w. Humphreys, Chief Marshall
Arriving inside the lodge room, the dedicatory
services began Immediately, and were con-
Quoted by R. w. James A. Hoyt, acting Grand
Master, assisted by number of brethren. Ap-
propriate anthems were rendered by full
choir of male and female voices. The hall vas
tastefully decorated with eyergreens and flowers,
showing that the fraternity were kindly assisted
in their preparations by the fair sex of that
vicinity. The services were not strictly private,
and yet they were necessarily exclusive, as the
hall could only accommodate the craft assem-
bled. When the dedication was completed, the
procession again formed and marched to stand
in the adjacent grove, where addresses were de-
livered by Maj. John B. Moore and J. G. G.
Featherston, Esq. The address of Maj. Moore
explained The symbolic and moral teachings of
the several degrees, and was full of instruction
and highly interesting. Mr.. Featherston's ad-
dress was {. model of bsevity, and aptly illus
trated the significance of honoring the day in
memory of that eminent patron of Masonry
St. John tie Baptist. After the speeches were
concluded, collection was made for the benefit
of destitute Masons, their widows and orphans,
which comoletcd the order of exercises. The
audience dispersed through the grove, and sub
stantial dinners were spread here and there, to
which abundant justice was administered by
all. The hospitality of the neighborhood was
finely sustained, and the unanimous verdict of
happy guests was more than complimentary to
the generous people of that vicinity, who had
SO completely arranged for their entertainment
and pleasure
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For tho anderson MtelHgcncer.
Public Meeting.
TowSv1LLE, S. c., June IL,

TowSv1LLE, S. c., June IA, 1873.
In furthering the object of an adjourned
meeting held by the citizens of the Fork at
Townville, S. c., on Saturday the 9TH inst, the
Chairman of the Executive Committee, Col
F. E. Harrison, call the meeting to order and
requested the Secretary to read the proceedings
of last meeting.
On motion, the proceedings were adopted
The Chair then called on the committee on
subscription to report the amount of subscrip'
ton raised for the purposes of the survey. The
committee made favorable report.
On motion of Miles Sitton, Esq, which was
adopted, committee was appointed by the
Chair to confer with the citizens of Walhalla
requesting them to unite with the citizens Of
the Fork in this great railroad enterprise, and
to hold a meeting at the earliest practicable
day, and send delegate to meet the Executive
Committee at Townville, on Saturday the 2lst
inst. The Chair appointed the following
Miles Sitton, w. Walker Russell and w. j.
Harbin.
On further motion of Mr.. Sitton, which drew
forth quite an animated debate, as to the point
whence this survey should begin, participated
in by Messrs. Sitton, Russell, Maret, Vandiver,
Earle, Rev. E. +. Hyde, DR.. Broyles, Col. Har-
rison and others, it was finally determined that
the survey should be made both from Walhalla
and Seneca CITY. taking the one which should
seem most practicable.
1t was then agreed to, that the Chair Hppoint
committee to represent this me..lng at
meeting of the citizens of Hartwell, Ca, to be
held on Monday, 10th inst. The committee
consists of the following: E. P. Earle MAJ
Maret, Miles Stton and DR.. Broyles; on mo-
ton. the Chairman, Col. f. E. Harrison, was
added to the representation.
On motion of w. Walker Russell, which was
adopted DIR. J. w. Spearman was appointed
permanent Secretary and Treasurer of the Ex-
ecutve Committee.
Capt. H. R. Vandiver moved that the Chair
appoint the engineers to survey the proposed
line from Walhalla and Seneca City, S. c., to
Petersburg, Ga, which was adopted. The
Chair proceeded to appoint c. A. Magce and
Isham Harrison.
Mr.. Sitton moved that the proceedings of
this meeting be published in the heO~ee Coa-
rier, Anderson MtcMgencer and C0nserrdtOr.
There being no further business before the
meeting, it was moved and seconded that the
Executive Committee adjourn to meet Satur-
day. the 2lst inst, at Townville, S. G.
F. E. HARRISON,
Chairman Executive Committee.
J. w. SrEAIMAN, Secretary.
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ITEM.SS--HDIToRIAL AND OTHERWISE

General Joseph z. Johnston and wife are
to spend the summer in Virginia.
= The colored people of Marion have Or
ganized a temperance society, under the name
of the "Sons of the Soil"
The citizens of Richmond, Va, are or
ganizing q scheme for the establishment of a
city park.
We are authorized to announce Gen. B.
f. Butler as candidate for Governor of Mas
sachusetts at the next election.
u Texas will elect on the first Tuesday in
December next full State ticket, both Houses
of its Legislature, and many minor officers.
= The New York Express says that by some
blundering the proposed new constitution of
the State Of New York abolishes the Senate.
: Elias Burnett convicted of Ku Kluxing
in South Carolina, has been pardoned, having
served thirteen of the eighteen months.
= The total amount of back pay returned
to the United States Treasury is S192, ,021.34.
Forty-six Senators and Representatives de-
clined to receive back pay.
= The Holly Springs South says that at no
time in the history of North Mississippi has
the caterpillar been so numerous, at no time
so destructive.
The Charleston Nems reports 1O5,0 ,051 tons
of commercial fertilizers shipped to the interi-
VI lIOul SudilCotOu duu Cdfduudu ILLS year,
against II 1923 tons in 1872.
= The planters of Alabama are disheartened
by the continuous rains, which began on the
9th of May, and continued up to the 18th
inst, missing only three days. The crops are
backward and work much delayed
- Mr.. A. B. Meacham, one of the peace
commissioners, who is still suffering from the
wound he received at the meeting under the
| flag of truce at the time General Candy and
DIR. Thomas were shot, is at the National Ho-
tel, in Washington city.
= The new party movement in Louisiana is
said to be progressing finely. The New Or
leans Herald thinks it is probable that a con-
vention will have to be held soon. Many ne
groes have endorsed the project for new
political organization.
The late frequent and heavy rains in
Texas have completely flooded the country,
causing great damage to the growing corn and
cotton crops. Many parts of the State have
been visited by the most severe hail storms
ever known there, entirely destroying the grow
ing crops. The rivers and creeks are very high,
and there are prospects of continued rain.
- The graves of Confederate soldiers were
decorated most profusely in Baltimore on the
18th inst Ex-senator Wigfall, of Texas, de-
livered an address, and during the ceremonies
a statue of Confederate soldiers, standing in
the centre of the Confederate graves, was un.
yelled. Gems. Geo. Fl. Stewart and Trimble
and Commodore Hollins, took active part in
the ceremonies.
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Free Common Schools.

We call attention to the proceedings of the
annual convention of School Trustees and
Teachers, published in another column, and
containing matters of importance to all inter-
ested in the free school system. In this con-
nection, we would state that the schools will
be re-opened ON the first Monday in July, and
that the County Treasurer is ready to pay de-
mands for the months of November and De-
cember last
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Railroad Auent.

We learn from the Greenville Enterprise and
Momutaiacer that Mr.. Alexander McBee, jr, for
several years past the gentlemanly and accom-
modating Agent of the Greenyille and Colum-
hia Railroad in that city, has resigned that
position, and that he is succeeded by Capt. j..
Clark Wardlaw, recently of Walhalla The
experience and business qualifications of Capt.
wardlaw are fully equal to the duties of his
new position, and we may congratulate Green
vile upon his transfer to that point.
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Tie Country Newspapers.

We have all abiding faith in the suggestion
made in these columns several weeks ago,
namely, that the country newspapers through
out the United States agree upon petition to
Congress for the repeal of the law requiring
postage upon newspapers within the counties
where published. This is the important point
to be urged upon refractory members, and for
one we do not care about re-establishing free
exchange list. We are willing to pay postage
upon all the newspapers wanted in the prose
cution of our business, and expect to supply
the sancturl with more interesting and valua-
BILE journals than ever before, as we shall sub
scribe for a number of leading newspapers
Every editor has more than is necessary under
the free exchange system, and fewer newspa-
pers of better class will enable him to make
better selections, which experience and obser-
walton demonstrate to our mind is far more
advantageous to the success of local journals
than much fine writing upon uninteresting
TOPICS
The New York Sun contemplates inaugura,
ting new system of newspaper exchanges, by
subscribing for such journals as are needed, and
refusing to send its publication on any other
terms than actual subscription in advance
Rural newspapers cannot adopt this system
fully, but we can approximate the matter by
exchanging with some and paying for others
In commenting upon this subject, the Atlanta
Constitution says: eff the contagion spreads
we may expect at least one amendment to the
| postal law, as soon as Congress convenes; tol
the village press is power that Congressmer
are bound to respect, if they wish to retair
their places" Here is the keynote to action
but let US demand the repeal of that por
ton of the law bearing upon our subscribers
and sustain Congress in requiring postage upor
exchanges SO that there will be no excuse fo
re-enacting the much-abused franking privi
lege. The result cannot be doubted, if tht
country newspapers are true to themselves ane
their readers, who will never sanction the ac
ton of Congress in this petty spite agains
such as urged the abrogation of the frankinG
privilege. Members desiring reelection vii
not dare to face their constituents in this mat
ter, and We should make them feel their uttel
dependence upon power so closely allied will
the people.
The suggestion is gaining strength through
out the country, and we are hopeful that al
immediate repeal of the law under considera
ton will take place when Congress re-assem
bles. In the meantime, subscribers to country
newspapers will be required to pay postage
thereon, but this will only make them "nurs'
their wrath" against the members OF Congress
who will the more readily perceive the mistake
made at the last session.
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re- The attention of our readers is called
to the advertisement of Messrs. l. ii. Hall d
Co., of Charleston, S. G. This firm has been
long and layorably known to the building COM
munity of that city, and arc now prepared to
furnish from their Builders Emporium, arti-
clcs in daily demand, such as Doors, Sashes,
Blinds, Hardware, White Pine Fancy Lumber,
Flooring, Boards, &c. They are also agents
for Asbestos Roofing, Felt and Lining-an ex-
cellent substitute for Shingles, Tin and Lath.
We say to all in want of anything in their line,
send for their circular and price list.
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s9- The cotton patch of the Red Sign has
become famous, and experienced farmers are
daily attracted by the luxuriant growth of the
weed. There are millions of squares to be
seen, and thousands of blooms will be forth
coming in few days. We make this declara-
ton upon the responsibility Of our fighting
editor, who is ready to verify the statement, if
any one has the temerity to doubt it.
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Patrons of Husbandry.

Anderson Grange, No. Il, will hold meet
ing in Temperance Hall on Saturday, 9th OF
July, for the installation of officers and other
business. The annual meeting will take place
at the Fair Grounds on Saturday, 18th of July,
when the degrees will be conferred and pic
mic dinner served. Members are requested to
be punctual in attendance upon both meetings.
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sa- Mr.. John R. Holcombe has sold his
interest in the Pickens Sentinel to Mr.. D. F.
Bradley, who will continue its publication as
heretofore. We regret the retirement of Mr..
a. from journalistic life, but trust that success
NAV crown his efforts in other spheres of duty
and activity tssat.s
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Air Line Railroad.

We are informed that the track upon the
Air Line Railroad is now completed from
,Greenyille to the intersection with the Blue
Ridge Railroad, at Seneca City. The bridge
over Seneca River is not yet finished, which is
the only impediment to through trains from
Charlotte to Seneca City. 1t is predicted that
the entire line will be open to the travelling
nnhlic within two months.
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ms AT the closing exercises of the Virginia
Female Institute, located at Staunton, Va, a
handsome premium was awarded to Miss Susan
E. McGow@, daughter of Gen. Samuel Nc
Gowan, of Abbeville, for general excellence
and deportment.
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sg At competitive examination in Capt.
Patrick's High School, Greenville, S c., before
a committee to determine and award the pre-
miums. for elocution, John NJ. Keels, of Pen
dletop,. received the premium in the higher
department of said school.
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n Col. John II. Eyins, editor of the Spar
tanburg Spartan, has been quite Id lor sevefal
weeks, but we are gratifed to learn tnaS ne Is
improving, and will likely resume MS iaoors III
. a short time