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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-27

the ships crew, which when scourged by a
pestlence, threw overheard the physician and
the medicine chest. Why should we throw
overheard our ply stefan aud keep the pesti-
lence?
The world is wicked, and needs reforma.
ton. Perhaps man has not the power to re-
form himself without the divine aid. Man
acts under many motives, and it is not in his
power to mark out his course and walk there
in without help.
The speaker referred to the struggle of
many noble natures, touched by ideals of ex-
cellence, with pride and selfishness. How
many men have ever been able to stand at the
gate of Heaven and say they have lived well
by their own unaided efforts?
If the religion of Christ is passing away,
there is no use of building new churches, or
ordaining new ministers, or Of installing ola
ones as we do tonight. But if religion is not
passing away, then there is need of this, and
more. Whatever changes there may come in
this world, let US hold fast to that which is
good, and never give up the divine love.
The SERMON occupied about fifty minutes
and was a very scholarly production. 1t held
the attention OF the Audience perfectly to the
close. No brief outline can do it justice. 1t
was one of those sermons that must be heard
to be appreciated.
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Cincinnati, May &c. 1874.
PORK-l7 75als 90
LARD1steam la; kettle, l1X9-.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 6x a.; clear rib sides
91g- clear sides 915a
10; clear sides 10 l-2ass
WHISKEY-93-a,
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The Draft.

There is much interest manifested in the
drawing of names Of whites for service, as
none will be spared.
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New logs, of the last winters cut, are run
ming briskly in the river.
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The fields are now all ''arrayed in living
green.
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local anu State Mems.

A Decoration" ball is announced.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.

Boston Stock List.
Boston, May %, ls.4.
Eastern Railroad, lei
Boston Il Maine, l0Gta-
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Cincinnati produce Market:

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Mr.. Penney's Sermon.

The Manchester Daily Mirror contains a
brief abstract of the sermon by Rev. Mr.. Pen
ney of this city, at the installation of Rev. II.
f. Wood as pastor Of the Pine Street Free
Baptist church in Manchester, n. II.
The text was from Romans ] II, 10, l6.
In opening he spoke of the great power of
Paul over his hearers-the power of example.
He preached Christ according to what was in
him. He spoke of the great usefulness of
Paurs personal experence-take that away
from the New Testament and you remove
the chiefest attraction next to the Savior.
Alludng to the great diversity of views
among the different denominations, he said
that no one man could preach Christ, as a
whole, but il took the ministers of all sects to
preace Him as He was. A man cannot preach
Christ except so far as he has His spirit in
him. He may preach OF Him, but he cannot
preach Christ unless he is actuated by His
spirit.
Again, there is more in human example
than in the setting forth fittings superhuman;
and the force of example is more powerful
than the setting forth of doctrine. We need
both, -the human and the divine example.
Paul was not ashamed of Christ-why
should we be? There is as much need now
us then, of the gospel.
The danger to the gospel to-day is in the
investigations of physical science and philoso-
ply. 1t is claimed by scientists and philoso-
pliers that Christianity is the oatgrowth of the
human mind. But what has science or philos-
ophy ever done for mankind that we should
throw away the religion of Christ? 1t was
good in the old days-is it not just as good
to-day? Some things in religion are transient,
but go beyond and do we not find it to be the
outgrowth of science.
Philosophy shows that man is weak and we
do not deny it. They claim that sin is an in
trinity but still he is wicked, and rebellious
against himself, against nature, and against
the bible.
If we were to reject the gospel wherein
should we be benefited? We should be like
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Publishers' Notice.

PUbIIshers' NOtice.
Payments of subscriptions to the Daily KeRRebee
Journal, and the weekly Kennetec Journal, may be
made in Halloweli, to Mai. T.. HOWELL, Postmas-
ter, who is fully authorized to receive the same and
Orders for subscriptions aud advertising will also
be received by him. fu
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N assisting lhCm % Oytrcomc amOrbld appUtIte l0r
Taken by one of confirmed habit, it
W Ill allay thirst, generate healthy dow of the ga
lrc juices, thereby furnishing the proper solvent
for food, and permit by taking the place of ntoXi-
Giants, ana assist by its renovating action on the
sys TEN, the complete restoration Of the appetite,
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.SaNf0RD's JAMAICA GINGER

j. sold by all Druggists and Dealers IN Medicine
WEEKS IL POTTER, IS6 Washington
street, Boston, General Agents.
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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
Chean TRANSPORTATION.

4 meeting of citizens was held in the Court
House on Monday last, to consider the propri-
ETY. of appointing delegates to the American
Transportation Convention, which meets in
Washington City on the 18th inst. Hon. J. P.
Reed was called to the Chair and Col. R. S.
Hill was requested to act as Secretary. Gen.
;. W. Harrison offered resolution, which
was adopted, that ten delegates be appointed
TO attend the proposed Convention, to repre-
sent the County of Anderson. The following
gentlemen were appointed under this resolution,
to wit: J. ". Harrison, B. F. Whitner, J. S.
Murray, R. S. Hill, J.. l. Orr, J. W. Norris,
J. E. Breazeale, w. D. Gaillard, ,sJ. A. Royt,
F.. E. Harrison. On motion, the Chairman,
Hon. J. P. Reed, was added to the delegation,
and was also authorized to fill vacancies. The
object of the Convention Is to secure cheaper
and more direct transportation.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
The Week of Prayer.

The present week is being observed through
out the civilized world as a week of prayer, in
which the various denominations of Christians
are united, at the suggestion Of the Evangelical
Alliance. A plan has been arranged by the
American branch of the Evangelical Alliance
for general observance throughout the United
States, embracing topics of peculiar interest
for each days meditation and consideration.
The denominations in this town unite in prayer
meeting at nine o'clock every morning. At
the Baptist Church, on Monday morning, the
services were conducted by Rev. D. E. Frier-
son at the Methodist Church, on Tuesday,
By Rev. L. NJ. Aver; at the Presbyterian
Church, on Wednesday, by Rev. D. E. Frierson.
The programme for the remainder of the week
has not been agreed upon, we believe, but there
will be services in one of the churches every
morning
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
Our Next Governor.
grafton.

A special correspondent of the Augusta
ConstitutionaHst, writing from Columbia, gives
the following news concerning the political
prospect before the people of South Carolina ::
Gen. MCGOWAN is spoken of as the Conserv-
atiye candidate for Governor next year. 1t is
said that Elliott and other leading politicians
will support him as against Moses.
Moses is losing ground daily, and even ram
pant radicals are casting about for his success
sor. The Legislature has refused to vote Moses
a contingent, and no more money is to be voted
for the notorious EARNED force"
Ex-Governor Scott is a potential Radical
candidate, and has many followers, but not
enough to win, so knowing ones declare.
There is no man in the State who would re-
ceive heartier support from the people of
this section than Gen. MCGOWAN. He is uni
versally beloved and exceedingly popular
among the masses, possessing the ability and
courage to make strong fight against the
thieves and plunderers who have ruled so long
over the destinies of this people. With the
aid of any considerable portion of the colored
voters, and with an effective and thorough or
ganization of all the decent and well-disposed
elements, there would be great hopes of defeat
ing the miserable rings in the next election
Timely, sensible and patriotic action is the
need of the hour, and we shall welcome any
movement looking to succor and relief from
this bondage of debt and taxes.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
Homicide.

The newspapers have teemed with accounts
of the taking of human life during the recent
Christmas festivities. We hoped that Ander-
son County would prove an exception, but it is
our duty to record an unfortunate affair, which
transpired at Calhoun on the 9th of December,
resulting in the death of Mr.. Robert Holiday,
ST.. respected citizen of this County, at the
hands of his nephew, John Henry Vermillion,
a youth of seventeen years. 1t appears that
vermilion was driving whiskey wagon, en-
Gagged in the illicit traffic of ardent spirits,
when difficulty occurred at the time and
place mentioned between him and third party,
during the progress of which Mr.. Holiday
interfered as o peace-maker, endeavoring to
wrest pistol from the hands of vermillion.
Tn this he and others were unsuccessful, and
the pistol was exploded by Vermilion, the ball
taking effect upon Holiday, entering about an
inch and half below the heart, and ranging
downwards and backwards, passing out through
the left kidney. The unfortunate man survived
until Monday morning, at nine o'clock, when
he breathei his last. We are informed that
Vermiilion made his escape, and has not since
been arrested.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
For tho anderson MtcUigencer.
PENDLEToN, Dec. %, IS

PENDLETON, Dec. %, 1873.
DEAR SIR: Will you permit me, through
the columns of your paper, to make the follow
ing proposition to the Oranges Of Anderson
County:
To the Patrons of Husbandry Of the Oranges
of Anderson County:
This Order of ours has been organized, among
other things, for the purpose of assisting and
encouraging the education of our children; to
improve our condition socially and materially;
to promote economy and to remove abuses un-
der which we have labored and are still labor
ing. As individuals and without an organiza-
tion of this kind, we could never hope to ac-
complish any improvement in our condition,
we must move and act together, for in union
there is strength. 1t is true we have State
and a National Grange, worked to the general
good of our Order, but it is not in the province
of either of these Oranges to supply the wants
we most need, this we must do for ourselves.
In view of this fact, I herewith propose the
request of the Pendleton Grange to the Grang-
es of Anderson County, that they organize
what is called a Council This council is COM
posed of the Masters and Overscers of Subor-
dinate Oranges; they meet at the Court House
once month, or as often as necessary, and
consider the general interest of the Order with
in the County; they devise work and make
such suggestions, as in their judgement will
best promote the general interest. To those
initiated into the purposes and intents Of our
Order, the advantages to be derived from such
Council are manifest A concert of action
on the part of the Oranges in all that relates
to our immediate interest, will carry with it far
more strength than individual Oranges can
expect to enjoy.
Will the Worthy Masters be pleased to sub
NIT this proposition to their Oranges, and if
they concur, will some member move day as
best suited for the meeting of the first Coun-
Gil.
Respectfully,
RICH'D. W. SIMPSON,
Master Pendleton Grange.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
Immicration and its Progress.

Several hundred immigrants of different
nationalities have arrived in Charleston within
the past two weeks, and these are already dis
tributed in various portions of the State One
hundred Italian immigrants arrived on Satur-
day last, and have no engagements, but are
induced to come from the fact that there is
such general demand for labor in this State.
We have no doubt they will speedily find en-
ployment.
The Committee on immigration, appointed
by Anderson Grange, No. II, submitted an
admirable report at the meeting on Friday
last, giving full and accurate information on
the subject. From correspondence accompany
ing the report we learn that the entire cost of
bringing an immigrant from New York to
Anderson will not exceed SIS, which the per-
son ordering is required to advance, and which
will be repaid by the immigrant, if required
being deducted from his first earnings. Labor
ers of any nationality can be secured, and
wages are determined upon by the employer
and laborer after the passage money has been
refunded. The report evoked an interesting
discussion, and on motion, the Committee on
immigration was continued for the purpose of
making further inquiries on the subject, and
also requested to receive orders from all per-
sons desirous of sending for immigrants. The
Chairman, Maj. B. F. Whitner, has already
entered upon this branch Of the duties assigned
by the Grange, and forwarded an order for
twelve or fifteen immigrants on Tuesday last.
1t is reasonable to expect that larger orders
will be forthcoming, when our people under
stand that this labor is so accessible. Maj
Whitner is at present sending orders through
Mai. F. Melchers, of Charleston, who is an ac-
tive and Jealous worker in the cause OF lmml-
grafton.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
Eiuhth Judicial Circuit.

The Columbia Union-H Herald states that a
recent act of the General Assembly changes
the time of holding the Courts in the Eighth
Judicial Circuit as follows:
Abbeville on the second Monday in January,
third Monday in May and first Monday in
October.
Anderson on the first Monday in February,
fourth Monday in May and third Monday in
October.
Oconee on the third Monday in February,
first Monday in June and first Monday in
November.
Pichens on the first Monday in March,
second Monday in June and second Monday in
November.
Greenville on the second Monday in March,
third Monday in June and third Monday in
November.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
Cotton Shipments.

The total amount of cotton shipped from the
Anderson Depot for the month of December
was $3.50 bales, of which amount 1880 bales
were shipped by the merchants of this place.
There are now awaiting shipment about one
thousand bales Eight hundred bales were
shipped during the last week.
The total receipts from the 1st of September
to the S1st of December, 1873, was 1886,
bales against !, ,41s bales for the same period of
the preceding year, showing an increase Of
1,277 bales the present season. This is graft
fling exhibit of the enhanced importance of
onr town as cotton market.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
The Collection of Taxes.

The advertisement of B. D. Dean, Esq,
Treasurer of Anderson County, gives notice
that the books of his Office will be open for the
collection of taxes on and after Monday next,
18th inst. and that he will continue to collect
until the 18th inst, after which date the penal
ty of twenty per cent. will be added. This is
according TO- law, which is not always common
sense these days.
The Legislature was in session for more than
two months, and the tax bill was not passed
until Just before Christmas, when the County
Treasurers were authorized by the tax act itself
to begin the collection on the 1st of January,
1874. Some of the County Auditors had the
books ready by that time, but this was not the
case generally, we believe, and in this County
the books will not be ready until Monday next,
which leaves only three days to collect without
the penalty. Not one-tenth of the taxpayers
can be accommodated in that time, with the
utmost diligence and activity on the part OF
the officials It is monstrous and absurd TO
expect the taxes paid within the time specified,
and we think the Legislature has been guilty
of great outrage upon the taxpayers IN not
providing ample time for the work. The
Comptroller-General was authorized last year,
with the approval of the Governor, to extend
the time, under similar circumstances. A
Joint resolution to this effect was introduced
before the recess, but the Legislature neglected
or refused to pass this necessary piece of leg
islation, and took recess until the goth OF
January, which leaves no opportunity for an
extension until after that body re-assembles.
This refusal or neglect to relieve the people
has not been explained, and semi-otficial an
nouncement has been made "that the 18th OF
January is the last day for paying taxes with
out the penalty" We cannot believe that the
Legislature will attempt to enforce -lis law,
but will promptly afford reasonable time by
authorizing an extension without the penalty,
Immediately after coming together on the 2oth
inst. We would advise the people to pay to
the utmost extent during the three days allowed
without the penalty, and after that date to
await the action of the Legislature, utterly
refusing to pay the penalty of twenty per cent,
unless reasonable time is allowed in which
to collect the taxes.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
SEMPER PARATUS.

- John G.. Breckinridge is spoken Of as a
canidate for Governor of Kentucky.
- The Methodist Episcopal Church, North,
during the past year, is said to have gained in
money $4,000, 900, and membership 5000.
- Arrangements have been made for far
mers' and mechanics convention at Manches-
ter, N. H., on the 10th and 21st of January.
- Mrs. William Stamps, sister Of Jefferson
Davis, died at Woodville, Miss, recently. Mr.
Davis is now the only survivor of the family.
- Major John A. Leland and Rev. Thos
Ward White will be associated in the manage
ment of Reidvile Female College during this
year.
The Philadelphia Press pronounces the ap-
pointment of Caleb Cushing as Minister to
Spain the very best that could possibly be
made.
- Recently two brothers, at a shooting
match near Dayton, Ohio, got into quarrel
about the loading of gun, when one shot the
other dead with pistol The offending broth
er was Immediately seized by the remainder of
the party and hung.
- A few days ago train of ten cars, load
ed with 100000 pounds of fresh beef from
Texas cattle, arrived in New York in fine
condition, and the whole consignment was
sold at fair profit. The beef was slaughtered
at Denison, Kansas. 1t was transported IN
refrigerator cars, by special arrangements with
the railroads, on passenger time.
- Caleb Cushing, just appointed to the re-
sponsible and delicate position OF Minister to
Spain, in his accomplishments as scholar, and
in his experience as traveller, politician, legis-
lator, iurist, advocate, diplomat, soldier and
statesman, is one of the most remarkable men
of the nineteenth century. In all these capaci-
ties the work which, during the last fifty years,
he has done, is almost appalling to contemplate.
1t is the work of half dozen active lives con-
densed into one. In the unAagging and tire
less industry of the man in everything which he
has undertaken through all this long and event
full period of half century, we may say ne
stands without peer, as without peer ne
stands in the physical and mental strength and
elasticity which, having passed beyond the
psalmist's boundary of three score years and
ten, lie still possesses.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
Respectfully,
RICH'D. W. SIMPSON,
Master Pendleton Grange.
For the anderson MtelHgencer.

ANDERSON, s. c., Dec. 81, 1873.
The Sociable at the Waverly, on Monday
evening last, was we'll attended, and many dis
tinguished guests we're present; and general
good time was experienced by the participants.
Many new and lovely faces were again visible
as they gently and gracefully glided around
the room-one in particular. The guests began
to arrive about seven o'clock, and about eight
one could family hear, in the distance, the
tuning up" of the instruments, which imme-
diately gave merriment to the entertainment
The orchestra was unfortunately small, on ac-
count of the death of one of Anderson's most
celebrated performers. The melodous music
brought forth from the various instruments and
resounding throughout the spacious and bril-
liantly lighted hall produced most harmoni-
Gus effect; and "take your partners for dance
was most enthusiastically welcomed.
During the pauses, some good singing was
INDUCED in, the most pleasing of which was
"Old Robbie Burns" "Pretty Little Polly
Perkins of Puddngton Green" was also a
f;,vorite, and really suggested the thought that
she must have been "as beautiful as a butterfly,
and as proud as a queen"
Song, dance and other amusements were the
order of the evening, and which recalled to our
memories that once popular song: "We'll
dance all night, till broad daylight, and go
home wild de gals in de MORN"
"That we had not jolly time need fear,
For it ncer be forgotten by those who were there
At late hour supper was gently whispered
around, and of course, no one objecting, it was
heartily relished. The cakes we're superb, es-
pecially the fruit cakes, besides the numerous
other bon-bons.
The party was given, we understand, for the
special benefit and in honor of the birthday of
a son of our kind-hearted landlady, Mrs. Rob-
inson-
Who AIN ays gives good coffee and tea,
And the best caterer, understood to be.
Our trust is, May they prosper
SEMPER PARATUS.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
Tax PAYERS Convention.

The Executive Committee of the Tax Payers
Convention met in Charleston on Tuesday last,
to consider the proposition made by the Cham
Der of Commerce, for re-assembling the Con-
vention at an early day. We have not heard
the result of the meeting, but presume that a
call has been made for the Convention to be
convened, with an enlarged representation di-
rectly from the people. The object of the pro-
posed session is to devise some measures of
relief for the taxpayers of South Carolina,
and to memorialze Congress upon the grievan-
ces and expressions imposed by the State
government.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-01-08
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