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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-06

Associated Press we naturally object TO
anything which may affect the value OF our
franchise. Mr.. SimontOn must see that
every letter he writes about the American
Press Association aids the business of that
concern. People who never heard of it will
begin to ask about it and to desire to read
its news, and the consequence will be that the
Herald, the Tribune, the Express, the Snn,
the JOurnalof Commerce. the World. and the
other papers will be compelled to buy the
American Press Associations news, while.
if Mr.. Simonton had been wise and not
yielded to the temptation of writing letters
no one would ever have heard about it, and
we should not be called npen to incur the
additional expense of purchasing its news.
Mr.. SimOnton is not only great letter
writer but before he became as Opulent
and powerful as he now is was most in
dustrious correspondent and reporter. In
fact we never knew a better reporter, and
Washington remembers to this day his in
dustry and vigilance and sterling honesty.
This being the case lie must keenly feel the
fact that the Associated Press has not been
as we'll served in its foreign news as the
American Press Association. Take this ex-
traOrdinary religious controversy in Eng
land between Mr.. Gladstone and Archbishop
Manning that bids fair to be the most i'm
portant event in the religious history of
England since the quarrel between Henry
SAA1 anu inc rope. i ue Alncrlc8u 1FeSS
Association sent prompt and comprehensive
dispatches about it. Then the Herald cor
respondent sent three columns by cable,
which we printed on Sunday. But not one
word from the Associated Press agent, who
seems TO feel that we keep him in London
to tell la about the movements of the
Prince of Wales, and who ignores events of
worldwide Importance. Now, if Mr.. Simon
ton had been in London. he would have sent
us this news, and would thus have beaten
the American Press Association. We are
very sorry indeed that Mr.. SimontOn is not
in London.
Mr. Simonton should do two things i'm
mediately. First. let him resolve never to
write letter advertising the American
Press Association. AS member Of the
Associated Press We protest against our
agent building up the business of rival.
Second, let him zee that the Associated
Press is not be aten by the American Press
Association. That will be field for the
display of his great ability. In this contest
Mr.. SimOnton has our warmest sympathy
and support, and in the end We trust he
will win. Blu. he must stop writing in
teresting and elaborate letters, and give his
whole time to the business for which we
and our partners pay him-the gathering
Of news.-New York Herald.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-06
Alfred TennySOn.
Mr.. James T. Fields, in his lecture on Ii

Mr.. James T. Fields, in his lecture on the
poet laureate. says:
I can not help speaking of Tennyson with
intellectual reverence, for when read him
or meet him, his compass of greatness
ignorance and pettiness OF thought and ac-
ton. heard a nil adn,irari reader say.
not long ago: Eyes, but there is nothing
very new in TennysOn." Well, the great
things OF human life are, after all, not very
new. The ideas of love, for instance. are
older than Anacreon, and the birds that
paired in the hedges last spring will this
tenderly and with as much sweetness as
the nightingales did in the Grecian lanes.
when the Teian poet heard them singing
more than 20O0 years ago. There IL nothing
very new in the prOstration OF human grief.
in mortal suffering. in material devotion and
duty. But Shakespeare never put more
pa:hos into four stanzas than l find in these
four simple verses OF Tennyson:
Home they brought her warrior Dead
She nor swoOned or uttered cryo
All her maidens, watching said.
She must weep or she must die.
Then they praised him sof. and low.
Called him worthy to be loved.
Truest friend and nObest fOe
Yet she neither spoke nor moved.
Stole maiden from her place
Lightly to the warrior slept,
Took the face cloth from the face.
Yet she neither moved nor wept.
Rose a nurse OF Einety years,
Set his child upon her knee
Like summer tempest came her tearav
sweet. my child, live for thee
There it Is in nutshell: Sixteen lines
only. but what history the genius OF Ten
nyson has cOmpacsed into song! We see
it all-the fierce battle, the dead warrior,
brought home in hi. bloody shroud; the
poor, bewildered wife-the maidens watch
ing her grief and whispering to each other
their despair that she can not have the re-
lief Of weeping; their attempt. by eulogiz-
ing the dead soldier in the wife's presence,
to start the fountain OF tears; that light
step Of the young girl who takes the face
cloth from The face, hoping the dead linea-
ments might bring tears into the poor,
desert -parched eyes; and then that marvel
GUS tOuch-the old nurse tottering forward
to the widow, and setting his child upon
her knee-which brought the tears at last,
like . summer tempest; aud then that cry
Of nature and love- and faith out Of the
mothers heart:
'Sveet, my child. live for thee"'
Tennyson never set the pains against The
prize of doing. He found out in the golden
season OF his life his youth, just what kind
of work he was best fitted to do in this uni
verse, and he never squandered an hour for
his primary bearings, but has kept right on
to the goal that beckoned him.
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SERENADE.
~ ROBERT BUCHANAN.


Steep on thine eyes, peace in thy breasts
White limbd lady. lie 1t rest;
Near thy easement, shrili OF cry.
Byoods the evil with luminous eye.
Midnight comes: al! fair things Sleep
While all dark things vigil Keep:
Round I'll sleep thy scented bower
fo!de:h like lily Hover.
Al! 80 still around thee lies.
Peace in thy breast, sleep on thine eyes!
All without is dark rs death,
And thy lover wakeneth.
Underneath thy bower pace.
Star dew sparkling on my face;
All around me. swift of sight.
Move the creatures OF she night.
Hark. the great owl cries again.
With An echo in the brain.
And the dark earth in her sleep
Stirs and 1gembles. breathing deep
Sleep on thine eyes, peace In thy breassI
Fold thy hands and take thy rests
All the night sill morning break,
Spirits walk and lovers wake:
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NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, SUNDAY DECEMBER g. 1874

whispered that Brazil will interfere in his
favor. If this be true the revolution can
hardly fail of success, and in any event the
peace of Buenos Ayres is destroyed for
some time to come.-Cleveland Leader.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-06
Nlr. sim0ntOn and the Associated PFess,

We receive an occasional letter from Mr
J. W. Simonton, the able agent OF the Asso.
eiated Press. exposing what he calls the
shameless ;absicatioL." o: the American
Press Association Mr.. simonton is always
an interesting correspondent, and we read
his letters with pleasure and profit. But
We have no room for these letters in our
newe columns. These publications on the
part Of MIR. Sim0nton are calculated 70
iDjure the Associated Press by giving prom.
inence to the American Press Association.
AS the Herald u one Of the ovpeys of the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-06

never be ''pspeged." '"' '''' '''sio
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Monthly embellishments, inserted every ether
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Sscon6 mage moathlY advertisements, each
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Seco,.f page transient advertisements. each IN
Regular adssr,isers. who advertise largely will
b. allowed such discOnni from, above named tran.
eiest sat4s AS may be agreed upon; provided THAI
"a 30 ease SkaE SNch discount exceed twenty i've
Sas csEk
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THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN

90 pxbnshed every Saturday morning. and coHtahs
She legs ~ telegraph. sceilaneous reading eci'
commercial and monetary reports, and everything
shat appears in the Daily except such items as are
ofli1tle OF ne pubic moment. The WEEKLY NJ.
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steS eD tbs cuyyeat topics OF the day.
Terms OF Subscriptions
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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-18
The Local School Tax.

The last Saturday in June is the time desig-
mated bv law for the citizens of each School
District to hold public meetings, and among
other things assess q local tax for the support
of the public schools. Heretofore, it has been
urged that the local tax must be assessed, in
order to obtain any share of the general appro-
priation by the State We would call attention
to the fact that such action of the School
Districts is not compulsory, and that the State
appropriation is obliged to be distributed equi-
table among the various districts, whether or
not there is any local tax assessed and levied.
It may be that there is correct understanding
of the law among the taxpayers, but there IS
no harm to direct public attention at this time
to the point under consideration. OF course,
the law authorizes the levy of local tax for
the better support and equipment of the public
schools, and where a majority of the voters
desire to impose an additional tax, there can
be no objection to that course. Yet, when the
tax-pavers are burdcned severely with the
onerous exactions of the State, it is we'll to
avoid any unnecessary tax for local purposes.
IF the public schools are adequately main
tanned from the general appropriation, we
think it would be wise to omit the local tax,
unless good reasons exist for an additional
levy, of which the taxpayers must Judge for
themselves.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-18
IlIPRO OVEIMENTS ON BUILDINGS.

We are glad to see that improvements are
being made both in the internal and external
appearance of certain buildings in Town, and
trust that the good work will continue. The
stceple Of the Baptist Church is receiving new
coat Of paint, which was sadly needed, and
when finished will add greatly to the appear
ance Of that fine ediice. Workmen are busy
plastering and repairing the windows and 9TH
er portions Of the north section of Brick
Range, belonging to Mrs. Webb. It is inten-
dcd to put up green blinds on the windows
after the repairing is done. The house of Mr..
Jordan Gambrell, just across the railroad bridge
on Main street, is also undergoing repairs, and
will add to the general appearance of that por-
tion of Town, after it is finished. Improve
1nents are going on in the interior of the Court
House. The Offices of the Sheriff, Treasurer
and School Commissioner are to be made into
two of1iccs-one for the Sheriff and the other
for the Treasurer. An Office for the School
Commissioner will be purchased somewhere
in Town. The three Offices named above were
very small, not sufficiently large for the trans
action of the necessary business, so it was very
properly determined to convert them into two.
We trust, however, that something may be
done to the outside walls of tho Court House,
as they are very much in need improvement Of
any kind. Could not the owners of property
on Granite Row do something in the inlproy-
ing line?
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The Washington correspondent of the
Charleston Ne,rs and Courier has this comment
upon South Carolina affairs before Congress: {:
''Thc majority report of the judiciary committee
on the case ofth South Carolina memorlalists
has not yet been called up for action, and it is
whispered that it will not be- Whatever truth
there may be in this rumor it is quite certain
that there is growing feeling of oubtand hesi-
tation among the leaders of the Radical party
in relation to the entire subject Of the Southern
State Governments. 1t looks as though the
party feels it cannot afford to have free dis
cussion of South Carolina affairs at this time,
and rather than risk thorough ventilation OF the
very dark transactions by which tnat ana other
States of the late Confedcracy have peen orougnI
to ruin will let the whole matter slide quietly
out of sight."
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Resolute Patriotism Needed.

We print an article from the New YORK
Mruld in thi issue, not because we admire lts
scoldins style, but to show our readers the DRIFT
of public opinion in the North as to'the true
needs of our section This great and; mighty
ioprnal is never O moulder of the public mind,
but most generally is reflex of popular sentl-
ment on any absorbing question of the day
and hour We pass by the comments upon
the civil rights measure, and its filings at the
attitude of Southern journals But we desire
to emphasize the concluding part OF the article
where the South is urged to assert the high
qualities of endurance and fortitude which
gained such renown for her sons in the late
struggle Self-asscrtion and patriotism were
distinguishing characteristics of the gallant
people, whose cause went down in sadness, not
dishonor,, on the fated field Of Appomattox
The trials endurance and privations OF that
heroic struggle are not yet forgotten, and many
a bronzed veteran still remains to weave the
story of genuine courage and fidelity for future
generations. But there is striking absence Of
similar heroism and achievement in the walks
of political life, and the people of the North
are greatly astonished at the despairing coun-
sells prevailing this section, especially South
Carolina. The disorganized masses of conser-
vative voters, standing idly by when their SUBJ
stance is being wasted by impecunious adven-
turers, is an anomaly not easily understood,
and can hardly be appreciated by any rejecting
mind. We know the causes that have dis
heartened and dispirited our people, and truly
magnify their sterling, patient endurance OF
grievous wrongs. But is it not time to awake
from mere passive submission to these evils
and steadfastly endeavor to correct them by a
prudent, consistent and manly effort to oust
the thieves and robbers from place and power?
Not an evanescent, spasmodic venture, where
temporary defeat would sink us deeper into
respondent moods, buta determined, persistent
course, founded upon principle, and destined to
achieve results in the future. We need reso'
lutte patriotism, guided by wisdom and dlscre-
ton, to pluck victory from the snare OF sur
rounding evils.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-18
For the anderson Mteliqencer.

Do you not think, Mr.. Editor, that your
friend Corduroy" has allowed himself to get
unnecessarily excited? He has certainly ap-
propriated to himself remarks that were gen.
eral. There are great many worse things
than saying "those grits," and the expression
is by no means local popularity, because of
its general use is why asked your editorial
opinion on the subject, never dreaming the
question was to raise "a tempest in teapot. "
It seems to me it would have been most ma
tural for friend Corduroy" to say, "Well, that
is the thinnest thing of the season !'' then lit
his cigar and gone on his way rejoicing. fear
he is of the match box order, who, when he
hurts his FOOT, grins at his wife, kicks the cat
and slaps the baby.
am sorry have caused this domestic diiis-
turbance, and propose that we make friends.
1t was very foreign from my intention to give
ofense, and am sorry the hints given should
have raised the sleeping lion in any manly
breast made to brave weightier things than
MUSLIN"
Public men and public places are for the
public good and are liable to public criticism,
and I don't think saying that certain store
needed overhauling, was equivalent to saying
every man, woman and child in the up coun-
try had dirty face. AS general rule our
stores are in very good order, and have every
thing heart can wish for-except butter and
eggs.
No one admires more the substantial, true
hearted people of the up country than
MIJSTJN
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The Eucalyptus or Anti-Fever Tree.

We published an article some weeks ago
concerning the properties and advantages OF
the Eucalyptus Globulus, or Australian gum
tree, which was copied from the San Francisco
Bulletin, and in which allusion was made to
Messrs. Sonntag & Co., of that city, as being
largely interested in the cultivation of this
extraordinary tree. The general desire among
our readers to gain further information in re-
gard to its propagation, and especially as to its
value in destroying malaria, induced us to ad-
dress certain inquiries to Messrs. Sonntag d
Co., to which these gentlemen have kindly and
readily responded, in the following letter.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, June 4, 1874.
Sir: Your letter of the 2lst ult. is at hand;
The Eucalyptus Globulus is only propagated
from seed. which are as small as onion seed.
1t grows in almost any kind of soil, light
sandy, heavy and marshy ground. 1t Is well
adapted to your climate and country, and IN
fact TO the entire Southern States. We have
lived in the South, and our knowledge OF the
climate and country of that section enables us
to state positively that the Eucalyptus Will
grow with remarkable rapidity and thrive in
your State.
Its anti-febrie properties, destroying malaria
and absorbing moisture, and throwing 1t ofi
into the atmosphere through its leaves, are
we'll known and not a matter of doubt.
Seed we sell at $50 gold per h., trees II to
Is inches high S25 gold per 100, ready for
planting, the proper season being spring and
summer. Four plants can be forwarded by
mail in one package, for which we we make a: a
charge of $3.50, postage paid. The tree Is
very easily cultivated, and grows from ten to
fifteen feet per year. Itmakes handsome and
graceful shade-trce, and for timber and fuel fuel
being valuable. AS timber, it is considered
superior to American rock elm, and more du-
rable and stronger than English oak and Indian
teak. 1t is used extensively for ship-buildIng,
ship builders get keels of this timber l25 feet
long.
We are engaged at present in preparing an
article upon the Eucalyptus for Harpers
Weekly, in which we propose giving some very
valuable information. We thank you tor pa
per.
Respectfully yours, &C.,
JAMES A. HoYT, Esq, Anderson, S. c.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-18
Judge Graham has filed his decision upo

Judge Graham has filed his decision upon
the question whether Governor Moses is sub
iect to indictment and trial by ordering GRIM
}nal }i 'p process previous to impeachment BY the
LEGISLATURE He holds that the action of Moses,
charged in the indictment, was i'll truth an
official action. fit was misconduct or crime,
it was still official misconduct, or crime COM
mitted by him as Governor. 1t is, therefore,
ordered, that the indictment for larceny as to
Franklin J. Moses, ,Jr, be quashed, and the
Gaze as to him be stricken from the docket.
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propriatc speeches we're made by A. S. Todd,
II. G. Scudday, Jep. F. Wilson, jr., ". W.
Keys and Fl. A. Ligon.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned to
meet next Friday evening.
w. w. KEYS, Chm'n.
JAS. M. CATHcAnr, Sec.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-18
NeWherrV COLLEGE.

The commencement exercises of this institu-
ton, located at Walhala, will take place next
week. The Alumni address will be delivered
on Tuesday morning, 23rd of June, by f. A.
Wippard, of Columbia, S. G. The address be-
fore the literary societies by Robert R. Hemp
hin, Esq, of Abbcvile, on Wednesday morn
ing, oath of June. Commencement exercises r.! s
on " Thursday morning, 25th inst. A lively
time is anticipated.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-18

The President has appointed J. G. Bancroft
Davis to be Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter Plcnipotentiary to the German Empire, IN
place of lion. George Bancroft, whose reslgIna-
ton will take effect on the 1st Of July. The
Senate promptly confirmed the nomination.
MIR. Davis is at present the Assistant Secretary
of State, and is nephew of Minister BAN
croft
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-18

We learn that private address was delivered
by A1r. G. F. Tolly before the Charles Pinckney
Society in the Court House, on Monday even
ing last. The subject was "Oratory," and was
exceedingly well handled by Mr.. Tolly, who
spoke in glowing and eloquent terms of orato-
ry, it's rise and progress, and its effect or the
character and destinies Of individuals and ma
tions. This Society, we understand, is in
tlourishing condition.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-18
SPLENDID YIELDS IN THE GRA1N
CROP

Never before within the recollection OF the
Oldest inhabitant has there been such sploho'o
Yields in the grain crops grown around to"'l'
Our cntcrprising and energetic grocery man
and cotton buyer Mr.. E. w. Byrum, raised on
a small field of only II acres, 66 bushels of fine
wheat This shows very plainly that Mr..
R,rum understands the principles of farming
as wcll as other things.
Capt IT. p. Benson raised on one-han OF an
mere ISL bushels of wheat, ana on ono-eishth
of M acre ST bushels.
Col !. N, Brown raised on three-fourths of
m acre All bushels oats, which would be about
55 bushels to the acre-a fine yield for this or
any other country. The Colonel, it seems,
stn,lins agriculture as well rs law.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-18
PURCHASE OF EARLEs BRIDGE

The County Commissioners met on Saturday
last fully determined to have the survey made
that was mentioned in last weeks issue, but
they succeeded in purchasing Earles Bridge at
very reasonable price, and therefore gave up
the preconcerted idea of a survey. The bridge
was purchased for s25OO-slOOO cash, and the
balance to be paid by the first of January next.
The titlos were perfected on Monday last, and
the bridge will be got ready for free passage at
once The road to the bridge is reported in
very good condition.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-06-18
TEUasDAy MORNING, JUNE IS, 1874.

r. All communications must be accompanied by the
true name and address of the writer in order TO receive
attention and as guarantee of good faith we are not
responsible for the opinions Of correspondents
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James L. Orr, Esq, is absent from town at
tending the Greenville Court.