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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-04-16
Taxation in South Carolina.

We have always imagined that the admins
tration in South Carolina had been under the
control of the Radical party for the last six
years. But it seems that the news from home
is more accessible at distance, and in point
of fact ~ the Democrats are responsible for the
high taxation in this State. The Alabama
Daily State Journal announces as "a fact,
worthy of special mention at the present time,
that the rate of taxation in South Carolina,
for State purposes, is only II cents on the dol
lar! This rate was established by Demo-
cratic General Assembly, and has not been
changed by Republicans |" The Buffalo IN.
W Commercial advertiser gravely asserts that
"the assessed value of property is precisely
what the Democratic State Government made
it two years ago, when no one complained that
it was too high" Such misrepresentation is
entirely in accord with the general manage.
ment of Radical newspapers, whose facility for
distorting facts and creating fiction challenges
the world. In palmer terms, they can beat the
universe in lyingl
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The Connecticut Election.

The full and complete returns of the election
held in Connecticut last week show that the
Democracy carried the day by an overwhelm-
ing majority, utterly routing the enemy in
every particular. Gov. Ingersoll has been re-
elected by an increased majority over both of
his opponents The total vote of the State
was 61671. Ingersoll received 1874; Har-
rison, Republican, 40,o42; Smith, Temperance,
4s26 scattering, 49, The Senate stands II
Democrats and Republicans. The House
will be composed Of 40 Democrats, SO Repub-
licans and Independents. This gives Dem
ocratic majority of 13 in the Senate, 80 in the
House, and 81 on a joint ballot. Last year the
Republicans had majority of oDe in the Sen
ate and the Democrats majority of twenty
three in the House. The most important result
of this election is the undoubted choice Of a
Democrat to succeed Hon. VIM. A. Bucking-
ham Republican, in the United States Senate.
Already, the prominent candidates are being
discussed and considered, in advance of the
meeting of the Legislature next month.
The Republican newspapers maintain an
unusual silence in regard to the Connecticut
election, not deigning an explanation of the
total defeat which has overtaken their party.
Evidently change is going on in the minds
of the Northern people, which threatens to
engulph the Republicans at an early day.
Without definite policy on the currency ques-
tion, dissatisfaction arises on every hand, and
the mixture of the administration with reve-
nue. frauds helps to weaken the confidence of
the masses One after another assaiable point
is captured by the Democrats, and the hands
Of the opposition are continually strengthened
against the Republicans. Victory emboldens
the assault and tends to unite the Democracy
everywhere, while corresponding weakness
is engendered among the rank and file of the
dominant party, which the leaders are unable
to check and control, since they are divided in
their own counsels on the prominent questions
of the day, and can no longer raise the hue
and cry over dead issues of the war and recon-
struction, which so long cemented the party
together. The handwriting is upon the wall,
and the great Republican party of the nation
begins to quake before the judgment already
pronounced. Clinging desperately to the
achievements of the past, unmindful of the
future interests of this great country, and
blindly exhausting its efforts in saving the
debris of desperate struggle, the opportunity
for perpetuating its existence and power is al
most gone 1t has wearied the masses with
platitudes on freedom and civil rights, while
its power has been welded to protect an arro-
giant, tyrannical majority in crushing out
whole communities and overriding the mi
nority in reconstructed States.
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PALliETTO.

THE WHITTEMoRE DELEGATIoN.-TheN New
York Tribune has faint conception as to the
real merits of the Whittemore delegation to
Washington, which is evidenced by the follow
ing extract from its editorial columns:
''There is row at Washington delegation of
men from South Carolina charged with the
duty of denying the charges made by the Tax
Payers Convention. That Convention sent
its representatives to Washington with series
of distinct and credible allegations against the
management.of the State finances. The aid of
Congress is sought in an attempt to reform the
government and save the State from utter
bankruptcy. The anti-tax-payers' delegation
(if we may so call them) say that the others
are rebels; that they spell negro with two g.,s
and that things are not so bad as represented.
The men who thus seek to belittle the mission
of the taxpayers delegation are led by b. +.
Whittemore, a carpet-b bagger, who was expelled
from Congress for selling cadetship. If any.
thing more were needed to fix the character of
these men, it may be added, that the rank and
file of them belong, or have belonged, to the
State Government of South Carolina-a Gov
eminent which has been made up of the
worst thieves and plunderers that ever infested
any community. Congress may not be able to
do much for South Carolina, but the appear
ance there of such band of marauders as
those who protest against reform, is piece of
brazen impudence and unparalleled effrontery"
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The Calhoun Monument.
Justice.

There has been considerable discussion in
the public prints as to the proper disposition
of the funds accumulated for the erection OF
monument to Hon. John 9. Calhoun, and
numerous propositions have been submitted
for its disposal, some adhering to the idea that
the money should be devoted to the original
purpose of erecting marble shaft in honor OF
the illustrious statesman, whilst others strong
" argued in favor of an endowment of the
Confederate Home in the city of Charleston,
rs more permanent and fitting testimonial
The funds of the Association survived the
wreck to great extent, and seem to have been
carefully handled, so that a considerable sum
awaits disposition. The Abbeville Press and
Banner brings to light new suggestion, ema-
mating from the daughter of Mr.. Calhoun,
which deserves q careful consideration from
the custodiaus of the fund, not only on account
of the source from whence it springs, but from
its practical character and value. Our cotem-
porary learns that "Mrs. Clemson favors the
endowment of an educational institute to be
established at Fort Hill, and will make do
nation of sixty acres of land for that purpose.
As the remains of the great statesman are to
be removed to Fort Hill, we think that the
ends for which the money was raised would
thus be better subserved, at the same time that
the interests of the general public would per.
haps be better promoted. We would rejoice
to see some Aourishing educational institute,
bearing the honored name of Calhoun, estab-
lished at his cherished home, and think that it
would be the most noble monument which
could perpetuate his name and public seryi-
casO
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Texas has increased quarter of million
in population during the last three years.
- Senator Schurz will deliver the eulogy
upon Charles Sumner in Boston on the 18th
inst.
- William M. Nelson has been appointed
county treasurer of Fairfield, vice 81. A. Smith,
resigned.
= The Legislature of Virginia has elected
Hon. R. NJ. T. Hunter as State Treasurer, in
place of Mayo, who was removed for defalca-
tion.
The Muscogee cotton factory at Columbus
shows a net profit of S22,156.6S for the last
twelve months, on capital stock of $751;
499.SS.
ID. Appleton & Co., the publishers, are
said to have engaged the Misses Rollins, of
Columbia, to write the biography of Governor
Moses.
- The Piedmont Air Line is the designation
given to the line of railroads from Richmond
to Atlanta, passing through North and South
Carolina.
- The Laurensville Herald records the
death of Mr. Samuel R. Todd, jr., of that
town, who had been suffering for long period
with consumption. He was an excellent young
man, not more than 2S years old, and leaves
wife and one child to mourn this untimely
loss.
= The Air Line Railroad furnishes tickets
from Greenville to Columbia, by the way of
Charlotte, N. c., at the same rate as the direct
route by the Greenville and Columbia Railroad.
Besides, the saving of time is valuable con-
sideration, as the schedule is shorter by four
hours.
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BAD APPEAR4. .NCE.

Our attention has several times been called
to the bad appearance of most of the buildings
on the Public Square, and upon examination
we find them in worn condition. On Granite
Row, the Masonic building and Brick Range,
in great many places, the outside plastering
is cracked, or has fallen off altogether, and the
pointing between tho bricks has dropped out
in several places. Now, in town as flourish
ing as Anderson, and where property is valua-
BILE, this state of things should not be allowed
to exist. The owners of these buildings ought
to employ workmen at once and have them re-
paired. By so doing, they will enhance the
value of tho property, and materially improve
the appearance of the buildings. Let us have
pride, not only in ourselves, bit also in the
beautiful appearance of our buildings, and we
must prosper.
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4 True Friend of the South.

Hon. James B. Beck, of Kentucky, announ-
ees that he will not be candidate for re-elec-
ton to, his seat; in Congress, and purposes
devoting his time and energies to private
affairs. Mr.. Beck has represented the old
Lexington District for many years with signal
ability. and unalterable fidelity, serving peo-
ple who so often honored Henry Clay with
their suffrages. At all times and under all
circumstances, Judge Beck has been an un-
compromising and steadfast friend of the
Southern people, and espoused her cause when
friends were few and far between in Congress
He is a noble, unselfsh and patriotic gentle
man, and has worked assiduously to promote
the interests of the whole country.
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4 MODEST PUFF.

J. Turner Jordan, representing the tobacco
establishment of Boroughs Il Wing, Atlanta,
Ca, arrived in town on Saturday last. He was
detained at Seneca City, looking after box Of
cigars intended for the editor-in-chief of this
journal but the transfer was safely accom-
plished, and we have had the satisfaction Of
putting some of the finest cigars brought to this
place since the war. Mr.. Jordan is building
up an extensive trade in this section, and his
old friends and customers are showering their
favors upon him in the way of orders for to-
bacco and cigars. He represents an excellent
and reliable house, which deals extensively in
the weed, and offers superior inducements to
the trade.
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The License Law.

The Legislature, at its recent session, enacted
alaw to govern municipal bodies in granting
licenses to retail spirituous liquors, which is
published liz to-day's issue. This law Is a
matter of general interest, and throws safe
guards around the traffic in liquor which may
do much toward ameliorating some of its worst
features The method of obtaining a license
is changed, and it is not very easy to comply
with its requirements in every particular.
Heavy penalties are attached for the violation
Of its stringent provisions, and those contem-
plating an embarkation into the liquor business
should be careful to inquire into the law before
risking the consequences.
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ALARM OF FIRE.

About o'clock on Sunday night last an
alarm of fire was given by the Marshals, and
many citizens repaired to the scene. The fire
was at the residence of Mrs. Todd, on Main
street, and was caused by the burning out of a
chimney. few sparks fell on the roof, and
probably would have done much damage, but
were speedily extinguished. Why can't We get
up fire company in town? We have plenty
Of strong and able-bodied young men, who
would be anxious to exert themselves in saving
property from destruction. Besides, it is high
ly necessary that town as large as ours, and
in which there are so many business houses,
should have ono.
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HOMICIDE.
must prosper.

Our usually quiet town, which has always
been noted for its order aud the total absence
of the crime of shedding human blood, was, on
last Wednesday evening, the 9Th Of April: the
scene of heinous and bloody homicide 1t
seems that considerable animosity had been
for some time existing between two young
colored men who worked in the village. This
grew out of d difficulty which happened at a
hot supper some weeks ago between James
Walker and Isham Cochran. Isham's brother,
Hiram Cochran, came into town on Wednes-
day evening, and, meeting with James Walker,
demanded satisfaction for the ll-treatment his
brother had received from him. James Walk
or started for home and was followed almost
Immediately by Hiram Cochran, when both
came to halt near Mr.. Clark's tailoring estab-
lishment, few yards below the public square.
A few words followed, when James Walker
drew a knife and stabbed Hiram Cochran in
the breast, and Immediately fed. He was
pursued short distance by colored man,
who had been near by, but succeeded in effect
ing his escape. Hiram Cochran, after receiving
the wound, staggered few PAGES and fell near
the store of Bleckley, Brown & Co. A surgeon
was Immediately sent for, who, upon arriving
and examining the wound, pronounced it NOR
tai DR.. Symmes, the surgeon, probed the
wound, and testified that the left lung had been
perforated, and that the aorta, or large blood
vessel leading from the heart, had been sew
cred. The wounded man died in a few min
utes. A jury of inquest was summoned at
once by Trial Justice G.. W. Hammond, who
acted as Coroner, and after the examination of
several witnesses, rendered the following YER
dict: '"That the said Hiram Cochran came to
his death by stab with knife in the hands of
one James Walker, colored man, about the
hour of p. M, on the 9th day of April, 1874"
Soon after the inquest was concluded on Thurs
day morning, the body of the murdered man
was taken to the colored cemetery at Mt. Tabor
and inferred. Both white and colored mani
tested great zeal in attempting the capture Of
the murderer, and although the night was dark
and stormy, many continued the search until
daylight. He was captured the following day,
by Mr.. R. F. Mckinney and Berry Williams,
i'm a swamp two miles from town, and was
brought in and lodged in Jail to await his trial
at the next term of the Court of General Ses-
sions. This using of deadly weapons must bo
nippcd i'll the bud and the sooner the bcttcr.
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An Excellent Appointment.

Ttgives MS pleasure to commend most highly
q recent appointment Of Gov. Moses, which
does credit to his administration. In place OF
the ;defaulting County Treasurer of Orange
burg. the Governor has devolved that office
upon Judge Thomas w. Glover, whose integri-
~ and sterling worth are recognized wherever
he is known. 1t is 8 new departure for "our
native young GOVERNOR" when he selects one
of the staunchest, most reliable citizens OF the
State for responsible position.
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Summers Successor.

The Massachusetts, Legislature has been pal
rotting for United States Senator tor the last
several weeks. The twenty-second ballot has
been reached, and as yet there are no indica-
tions as to the final result. The Republican
vote is mainly divided between Judge Hoar
and MIR. Dawes, while the Democrats adhere
closely to Judge R. B. Curtis. 1t is not un-
likely that Charles Francis Adams or Gen.
Banks will be- brought forward as a compro-
mise candidate by one wing of the Repuoll-
cans. in order to secure the Democratic
strength, which would insure an election.
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TRoNs OF RUSBANDRY.

We are informed that three Oranges were or
ganized at Williamson on Friday last by
r. w. Simpson, Esq, Master of Pendleton
Grange, No. III. They are located at Bolton,
Williamson and Storeville, and bear the names
of these localities respectively. L. z. Camp
bell is the Master and G. D. Watkins is the
Secretary of Bolton Grange. There are now
eighteen Oranges in Anderson County.
We are requested to state that the regular
meetings of Sandy Springs Grange, No. A2, take
place on the second Saturday in each month.
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Andersa11 gntelligeueer.

RATES OF suBscRLpEIoM-T1wo PoLIARs oIaa PEI N an an
nun and ONE DOLLAR for six. months Payment In ao-
vance secures the paper free Of postage
Subscriptions are not taken for less period than SIX
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seribers.s s..-s - ,,,,,, o. nu. 49, sor,ro of
the st insertion, and FIFTY Centsper square
rsnbseouent insertions than three months No ad-
yertisement counted less than square.
ihe-ai contracts will be made with those wishing TO
advertise for three SIX twelve months Advertsing
contract be con6ned the immediate u
firm or Individual contracting ,r.o, of Pa
Obituary Notices exceeding five lines, Tributes Oh re-
spect and all personal communications or ma.drs tes
Svdhal interest will be charged for at advertising
Announcements of marriages and deaths ana noce ~ 10
relieous character respectfully sohcitea' anu WI" "
insarted GRATIS ~
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The Chicago Tribune comedies that the
Radical Republican party has recently expert
enced its second stroke of paralysis to be fol-
lowed by an apoplectic collapse in November of
this year. "It is" says the Tribune stripped
of the allies by whom it has been kept in power.
1t is abandoned-as in Connecticut-by the
disgusted people, who have tired of its corrup-
tions. 1t is left to its fate by every man who
feels the rigor of taxation and the extortion of
the plundcrers, and its end will be accomplished
in tue Fall by the great body of the agricul-
turists."
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EMPORIUM OF FAsH1oM.

The latest novelties and fashions are being
received at the Anderson Emporium of Fash
ion, which contains an immense stock of mil
linery and dress goods for the ladies, carefully
selected from the principal markets, and offered
at the most reasonable prices. The ladies are
invited to read the advertisement in another
column.
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DELINQUENT T4K-PA YER&

The County Treasurer and hio assistants are
busy making out executions against delinquent
taxpayers, and intend having them levied as
soon as possible. We are informed that about
four hundred persons within the County have
failed to pay up their taxes, and the law must
now be resorted to in order to make all those
who are able pay up.
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LITERARY ADDRESS.

The Hon. J. s. Murray has kindly consented
to deliver an address before the literary socie-
ties of this place-the Charles Pinckney and
Polytechnic Societies. The address will be de-
liyered in the Court House on tomorrow,
Friday) evening at s o'clock. The public gen.
orally, and the ladies especially, are invited to
be present on the occasion, which doubtless
will be one of considerable interest to all.
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TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
T. D. KENNEDY, LOCAL EDITOR.
OUR LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

The proprietors of the Anderson Intett1ge'cer
have engaged the services of T. D. Kennedy,
Esq.,, as local editor, and take pleasure in intro
ducing him to the public. Mr.. Kennedy ls
thoroughly qualified by nature and education
to adorn the position, and we are confident
that he will bring to the discharge of his duties
an earnest desire to advance the interests and
enhance the prosperity of our entire commu-
nity,
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HIGH SHOAL FACTORY.

THE Stockholders and friends of High
shoal Factory are requested to meet at High
shoal, (McFalls Mills,) on Saturday, 25th day
Of April next, for the purpose of organizing.
JOHN B. MOORE.
April 2, 1871 SO
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- Efforts are making to organize joint
stock company to publish Democratic paper
in Greenville, and it is rumored that COL
James S. Cothran, of Abbeville, will have
charge of its editorial department..
= DR.. Paul Connor, an esteemed citizen of
Cokesbury, died at his residence in that place
on the 9th inst.
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ANDERSON BAPTIST CEMETERY.

The members of Anderson Baptist Church,
and all others interested in the preservation
and care of the graveyard, are invited to meet
on Saturday, 25th of April instant, at three
o'clock p. m., for the purpose of identifying
graves and otherwise arranging for the better
preservation of the grounds. 1t is hoped there
will be full attendance of the friends and
relatives of persons buried there.
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THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL le, 1874

ssr All communications must be accompanied by the
name and address Of the writer in order to receive
attention and guarantee Of good faith We are not
for the views opinions of correspondents
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THE MARKETS.

ANDERSON, April Is, 1874.
Worry little cotton on the market for the past
week, and prices unchanged. Middlings Ia
to Is cents.
CHARLESTON, April Is.
Cotton quiet and steady-middling 16s.
New YORK, April IS.
Cotton quiet and steady at I7b to III.
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- ST. Louis has been so much encouraged by
the business which she has done in cotton that
the cotton merchants and others propose to
raise premium of $4,000 to be offered to the
cotton producers Of the South.
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HYMENEAL.

MARRIED, on the 26th of February last, by
the Rev. Jacob Burriss, Mr.. S. LAWRENCE
ESKEW and Miss MAMIE S. REID, third
daughter of Thomas l.. Reid, ESQ.,, all of An
derson County.