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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-26

We would WAY with any power tina. interfersd
With genuine juvenile CHRISTMAS joys. b1t we
would sFeed the fgries on a raid upon every
youthful tOOter OF those abOminaS!s ami IN
earthly sounding tin horns called 80 insppro-
PTisteiy Christmas horns. The man who ins1-
Gursted the blowing Of them ~ this particular
season 10 an irreVerent demon, who would drop
faro check into charity contribution box,
ard any boy who blows thsm ought to DO
spanked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-26

The plan FOR o the better government Of the
District Of Columbia reported nv the i,iD,
special Committee has certainly many vain, bIs
features, but is, on the whole. so complicated
and cumbersome, and will undoubtedly be s1b-
ieeted TO SO much tinkeringin the rsv OF smsnd-
ment in both Houses that it can hardly pat
Though Congress in seviceable shape, il a. ali.
this session. Many, therefore, are coming r,
tie concls'ion that prot the wlsest course
will be to let well enough alone, aud continus
tie present government by Commission.
until, at least, . UeIl-di gestet system Of gov
eTnnent can be agreed upon. Il IL hardly
worth while TO make q change upon som,
crude, hsstily patched NJ sys,em that will ace,
10 be supplemented OF entirely replaced At the
next session OF Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-26

TBE NEW YORK ALDERMAN OF TIE PFsToa
HE New Workers, as Usual, seem to have been
rather CANDY than neat in their reception of
King ksiasaus. The World feels called upon
70 administer mild rebuka TO the aldermen OF
its party, Who overdid the business; thinks "ths
hing OF the Sandwich Islands appears to much
advantage by the side of his Off csl hosts;'' ami
says, in reference 20 the 'IncOherent eIoduanca
ofMr. NeCaferty from the balcony of the Wind
scr" that: cit had been better to provide for
the ALDERMEN and the King only that simple
refreshDent from which his islands take their
English name than 10 put in the mouth of Mr..
hcCaferty, at the public expense, the enemy
which has deprived Mr. McCaferty OF his usual
eloGuence ard wisdom"
On the whole, the New York slderma IN OF s.l
appears TO he very little improvement upon the
New York alderman Of the past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-26

our taxpayers have an ugly Christmas pres
ent from the Board OF AppcrtiOnmeut an
nouneement that the tax for the ensuing wear
Is estimated at - per $50, al increase OF 20
cents over that OF last year, and - cents over
the year before that The general expectation
was that, with contraetions going on, In every
thing else, city taxes would be reduced also
but that is not to be realized The total deb, OF
fhe city looms up to the formidable total OF
tl50, loo goo, upon which the annual Interest
&Houts 10 - 10000 and ppwsrd.-N. J.. Core
SFOrdencs PAilG. Ledger.
THIS IL q pretty bad showing for the taxpay-
eTs OF New York. When Messrs Dana and
Reid and the others can spare little time from
discussing the affairs OF the rest of mankind,
they should give little attention to the SORROWS
Of the New York TAXPAYERS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-26

it Is eficislly announced that the British gov
errment hiss accepted the invitation OF TIA
United States to send An English commission 70
thecentennial exhibition a. PhiIadelphis ia
1Ss6- At the same time it is stated that "ac
ceptsnce has not been secured without dificuI-
ty'' and it 10 limited, that "tae favorable result
obtained sdue. in . large measure, to Colonel
ferDey's EFFORTS" Probably, it ,eas rather q
cool proposition to invite John Ball to assist in
celebrating his own defeats in this country, bat
he shows his hard sense In putting q good facs
upon tie matter; and on the whole he can afford
TO look upon the centennial demonstration with
the pride Of q father in the success of his big
coy, who VS. rather too high spirited to get on
aDicsbly under psternal rule of patriarcdal
severity, but WHO has dOLe remarkably well or
his own hook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-26

The Boston l0Js, which is published in the
Guarto or eigh:-Psge form, goes to the trouble
and expense of cutting ana ps.ting its pages. .,
that sll are equally accessible snd held armly
together. This arrangement is a great con-
venience % readers, and Of very decided siyan-
tase 20 advertisers. Publishers of other 1uarto
Ispers who wish TO consult the interes, of both
classes OF patrons should initiate the example
set by tie slcJe. IL would pay in the end
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-26

Tiitsn is cut IN another card" printed in
our telegraphie columns 10 day. lie Is correct
in saying "that the real issue is whether
Beecher Is guilty Of seduction and adultery -
but it IL too late 10 whine if the accused party
avsIls himself OF bis legal privilege to tie down
the prosecution 10 proving time, place and other
particulars Mr.. Beecher is a willy antagonist,
with strong backing, and Mr.. Tilton should
have calculated al the chances bsfJre entering
the lists against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-26
HOLIDAY GOODS.

THOMAS RUSSELL,
isis PENNSYLVANIA AvEsUE.
Golden Eagle 0rsr he Door,)
Invites sninspection of stock before YOU pareh,ss
WINES, BRANDIES, WHISTLES.
RUNS, GINS, c0RDT4LS.
HAVANA SEGARS,
POCKET FLASKS, SEGAR CASES,
CORKSCRERS
OR
POCKET MATCH SAFES.
CHAnPAGNKs
Of .m AL brands T on hard and at N,o YORK Prices
ssD9Ison's caslns:, Gaulot,
Buinsrf, EF1s,
Psmmery, prs'vsrrausY.
Ohaesu DAY, This Hsitsesks
MINIATURE OHAnPAeNEs,
.sELIzsB, yIoEY and BITTER WATERS,
GUINNESS and LONDON STOUT,
AHGUSTuRA AMI BOX ELS BITTERS
81 Goods delivered promptly decu7t
DESIRABLE present.
Gene ching that -iI he s2rrec..ed by Lady. Goa
'O'"oh' AAisetcS poJb OF WILL
JUST IN REoEIPT OF a CHOICE STOCK OF
WALKING AND DRESS SHOE,
TOILET SLIPPERS,
PATENTLEATHER RvD-LgG BOOTS
FOR CHILDREN.
SHOES OF ALL COLORS FOR IN
FANTS.
W. NJ DALTON.
dec2s6t 9Os PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
ss W sss CHOICE ; 1 Ne as s.,
LIDAY GIFTS
M a r X r IrB RS,
Eo. 4ss 7rH STREET, BETWEEN AxDEsrs,
Eight Doors above ODD FelI,ws' Hall
DRESDEN PORCELAISs, in ri h framss
PAINTINGS, CHROMoS, PHOTOGRAPHS,
&c, embracing, Win Others, the following Cnoics
Paintings: Four large Psstels, by Bresvester, OF
Brooklyn.k UHABIfS, by aesario, Itsly
Fine copies sf' Rest III Esy TT after Carl Nole-
and PIOTURE FRaMEs Of all styles sud sizes ol
hand msde to order Also. lar COST stock OF PA
PER HsNGISGS In the District, all of witch will
rltan ~ LII IrIlI, O.
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HOLIDAY GOODS.

hOL1DA1 GOODS.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
HOLIDar GOODS!
TIE ri L Ass sJooK EYER PREsEN FED
THE BEST GOODS.
GREAT VARIETY, AND Low PRICES
CHR RUPPERT-
IMPORTER,
4os SEVENTH STREET.,
Between sndK,
Takes pleasure In fuforniog the public thu n,
6ss Just received, through his CORES pondeu ia
selected stock Of e' ~N1 "0o'
FANCY GOODS
EfkR BROUGHT TO THIS CITY
lneJ we're selected in Pacis, Vienua, b ,hemi a .
s;nan, ~ and other places of note upon the Con.
Tnsy consist In part of elegant Embroidered Chair
SPt fSi nno Cushions Enbroidered Slippers, vsl
Torsl Rsc ana Eaayas Gsrved Brackets Ia: aad
scriptons Bohemian Vas and oman snts, in great
Cit1, Clgar glands and BDxes; Oosra
" asses, In PenTi and ivory, French Perfumery ia
ns1 ~ Fsnpiety Port, monnais, Gard Osses, Wiring
Detks, Dressing Osscs, Work Boxes AID WORK
Dolls Of All d'scrrtiOns; .sks. embracing
al enSI Acters; OK. Boring and II 3bby 0rseJ
&c, &c "iA'"S' ~,
,hr. RUPERT having purchased this Immense
stOCh Greet fr m tire leading manufacturers 0F En-
ISFe, Ieady IN sell t6sm as iOw me same cas
Y ok, ~ - 'A0 Ni'1 VI HeN
Mr. RUPPERT offers crest Inducements to pur
Cb6seIs Ladies conttm pls ing holding fsi = sh IN a
not fall to examine his stock ThO5s VINO d.siro ~
aVoid The large crowd usually at Ruppart,. ddrisg
te @dsJs' would do well to IN sse hsir SELECTIONS
ot phce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-26
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS, &c,

dOL1DA1 GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS, &c,
CLOCKS, BRoNZES, PARIAN, FLoRBN-
TINE AND ALAB4STER MARBLE VASES,
BgSTS, de-, BIRD CAGES AND BIRDS, GER
NAN STUDENT LAMPS, PoRrAcLB GAS
DROP LIGHTS, .CRANDELTERS FLOWER
STANDS AND VASES. SLATE AND VAR
BE kANrLES, CRATES, LArRoBB
SToTES, RANGES, GAS BEA TING STOVES,
tbest in tn. wsrid,) WEATHER STRIPS,
HARRENS PATENT COOKIES, KARrH
CLOSETS, PERKINS d sLNKS N0YEK
PL0SIvB LLKrs, &C., &c.
HAMILTON & PEARSON,
.s',i~ Y.h.O.h. Build,nS 9Th and o streets.
EiphODzO YOungs s. Co.
MAKE TIE FOLLOWING
SPECIAL PRICES
FOB THE
HOLIDAYS OFLR-.
CAEnY,tOSg TON IN sToOKJ
Blade b. tia1soa & Go New York;
b''c0 cream = i1fuves. ....... Jur pound, for al
brt u o IN ID for
BANANAS, FIGS AND ORANG Is.
NUTS.
MINED dEc'udin son Shell Almonds, Isix pounds
for al.
SHE'LL BARK3
FORTY BUSHELS GENpINs NEW YORK
STATE HICKORY NUTS.
RAISINS
DEHESAS, LONDON LAYERS, VALESOIAs
MATS AND sCLThaAs.
FsneT B b. snsT'e Spe2i"r G cents
Coed RAislHs, Is cents, or los, tOr........ 4 90
GENUINE GOSHEN BUTTER
ONE Ton 10 &c G 7 Z ICE ahLF FIRkIss, BE.
LEMONS, CITRON And FsEECH PRUNks.
NE" Ian Ii i POUNDS POUNDS F is 81 oASrs' Oh
sTABLEB,s B.sTLErr. PEARS. SWEPT
oOhS' s sR65s, F FGsss ANP APfLs
EDAN CHEESE, BEST GOODS AT eI.2s
PINEAPPLE CHEESE, BEST GOODS az Sl.,s
ELPH0NZ0 YOUNas L CO., Grocers,
(MAsONIO TEMPLKJ
oh street, opposite Q. s. Paten; Office.
EtPH0sz9 Y9UEGs,,
MUSICAL GIFTS FOB TIE HOLIDAYS
~ Fspes, CIgan husic, Music Books.-
Musical Toys. III great variety, At io@ersSfVVR
prlcfs than elsewhere, at G L. WILD BIOS
music store I23 7th street northwest, aft usre
Several dne PIANOS for rent. decr.tr
HOLIDAY GOODS
BRODHEAD 81 CO.'S
1900 + sTRiEr, BErwlEH l9ru AND / sra srs.,
eRE45. SSsE,Err
wONDERFULLY tow PRICES,
Eress Goods, Wool sss@ls ' Waterproof Cloth,
sb.: itial erehiofs pans Kids soI hsiiss
Gloves, erohisfs, Hosiery, Hair Brushes s snd
Ctmos, Wrapper Goods, &C &c. Double With
cots; eiesant PaIis K IDS, g cents and Hp CANON
q sD soo ri e up
Can early Ind secure choice bargains.
BAODHRAD q CO..
dtcl6-tr 1909 street, between 18th ana 18th.
(ATAwBA wINE-yery delicious, free from
wfTMER,
FINE GRocERIKs, 1915 Penna. ave.
OLD HAMS FOB BAKING-sman sizes; very
" choice.
wTTMER,
1918 Pennsylvania avenue.
GENUINE FRUIT JsLLIxs-lO lbs. buckets.
" e2W. Aiso,hy the pound.
1915 Pennsylvania svs1P-.
IOO HALE BARRELS "EswPoRr" PAT
wv tNTPRoOKss FLoUh.yeGy eo.yenient,
oecl0-tr I9Ie Pennsy auia svenas.
M0RUN'S BOOKSTCRE.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Of illustrated Books sno Standard Work fae
bindins.,tt sethsr with Bibles and Prayer 5oEs,
stands &c, &c. Ru..is I..thef doad sH' and AZ
huns, 10 large variety; Gold Pencils: Pen hives,
an these goods are marked Is low as tn. grade
4. b. MOHUN Co,
cl4-tr 1915 Penna, ayehue, orner iith str Get.
FOR MERRY CHRISTMAS
HAPPY NEW YEAR
EAssEY's PHILADELPHIA ALE,
CINCINNATI LAGER BExR.
PURE APPLE CIDER.
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NEW YEARS sPECIALTIES
wAsRHN CRoATx d cos.
PHYSICIANS VIsITINH LISTS
tIAhlES FOR THE Desc OR POCRST
kihhEL S PERFUN ED a i.BlANAC,
THk ILL UMIVATk ALHsNACS,
FOR eCNnAY &C HOBS:
Cor n1eHtsries on The Lessons in j sbrs; J oshua
and His fimes. S rs; Joehus AID H. Sl>ces
soTs. u: Here's AUD judges, 81; w1eed On .
Bsnge's, CisrEe's, Speakers sud other Oommen-
tsrite Agent for the New International Less n
Iouthix. ecitet by B y. Jacobs, Of Chicago
Ies.on Papers, Question Books, and general ga a.
day schCcl Requisites.
VISITING CARDS:
The eilbonette New Year Cards. artistic ami han =
some designs, 70 cents pack. Special arrauR,- .
mepts arc d sde with oar eDgrayer for suppiyiny
engraved cards txredition,y for use on N-S
Years day, but orders should De sent In as early
sspos,itle Visiting Cards engraved aud printed
HAsHIONABLB STATIONERY.
We have q large stock Of Q number Of different
varieties Ct fRe Papers In beautiful tiDts, With the
long or square envelopes. and put In neat boxes
Acncgrsms desisned ard eagra sed, and no extra
charge for ennbosein9 initials.
EnW BOOKS.
bnersons p aPnssus, 50. Norhoffs ComnuniS.
We sesietiev, a. Remains Of Lost Empires, by
syeIs, IS 60; Lost for Love, by Miss b al
con, cents, Glad .tone and the ystican DEGREES,
tdited by Dr.. echaf, 60 cents; Usiy Girl Pspsrs,
SlIo WARREN CHOATE q 90
Bookeel'ers and StA.iopers, Vernon Row
otSb-u corner 10Th street and Pc.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-07-23
Railroad Accident.

On Wednesday morning of last week, as
lumber train on the Air Line Railroad was
crossing Peach-tree creek, about six miles north
of Atlanta, the rear bumper of the forward car
was jerked out, throwing several platform cars
loaded with lumber off the track and trestle,
precipitating them forty or fifty feet to the
ground below. Twenty-Five or thirty railroad
hands were upon the train when the accl-
dent occurred. One negro was killed outright
by the falling of a piece of timber, which struck
him on the head, and ten others were seriously
wounded, several of whom are since dead, we
understand. The damage to the trestle was
repaired within two days, although many OF
the timbers we're displaced in the centre OF the
treste, leaving gap Of ten or fifteen feet.
1t was our fortune to travel over the Air
Line the night succeeding the accident, and we
take pleasure in acknowledging the kindness
of the railroad officials who assisted us to
transfer ladies and children around the break.
Our thanks are particularly due to Conductor
Fred. Bush, formerly of the Greenville Rail
road, and Mr.. Potts, the road master, for their
promptness and assiduity in our behalf.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-07-23
Bank of the State Bills.

Judge Graham has just decided, in case
where bills of the Bank of the State were ten
dered for taxes, that the bills are to be received
as taxes due to the State, but not for taxes due
to the County. The Court held that the ques-
tior had been finally and conclusively settled
by the judgment of the Supreme Court of the
United States, and the Supreme Court of this
State. The question as to whether these bills
are receivable for County taxes has not yet
been adjudicated by the Supreme Court, and
Judge Graham left this right of the Taxpayer
for settlement hereafter The judicial perplex-
ity over this important question again becomes
apparent as Judge Cooke has recently decided
that the bills are not receivable for taxes due
to the State, and Judge Maher has declined to
issue mandainus to compel County Treas
urer to abide the decision Of the Supreme
Court.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-07-23
President Grants FavOrjte.

It has been currently reported that President
Grant desires the Republican party to elect
Frederick A. Sawyer, late Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury, as the next Governor of South
Carolina. Others again roundly assert that
our smoky Cesar has determined to cast his
influence in favor of Mr.. D. Fl. Chamberlain
as the successor Of the 'native young fraud
now ruling the destines of South Carolina.
These rumors may or not be true, yet we hardly
think that the President so lightly esteems the
situation of affairs here as to endorse either
Sawyer or Chamberlain. But the Macon cor
respondent of the Louisville Courier Journal
suggests an idea at once novel and striking.
He states that President Grant is in favor OF
nominating Gen. J. B. Kershaw for Governor
of South Carolina, which would be sensible
thing in the President, if he desires to support
an able, pure and upright citizen of mod
crate views and irreproachable character
The statement cannot be true, however, for the
reason that it is entirely too good.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-07-23

- The Granitevile Manufacturing Company
have declared a quarterly dividend of four per
cent, payable on demand.
- The Langley Cotton Mills have received
an order for ten bales of standard shirting from
Brigham Young, Salt Lake City.
- Gov. Kemper, of Virginia, who has been
accused of hobnobbing with Grant and Mosby,
explains that he is, opposed on principle to the
third term idea, but will vote for Grant, if
necessary, in preference to civil rights candi-
date for the Presidency.
Mr.. Robert Douglas, so widely known as
a stage contractor many years ago, died in
Greenville on the 9Th inst. He was familiar
with every portion ofthe State, and has numerous
friends from the seaboard to the mountains.
For number of years Mr.. Douglas has been a
resident of Augusta, Ga.
- The Greenville Enterprise and Noun
taineer learns that Rev. Ellison Capers,. the
estimable Rector of the Episcopal Church at
Greenville, has received call to Houston,
Texas. This invitation to Mr.. Capers Is
couched in fattering terms, and shows that he
is highly appreciated by his denomination.
- For three months past IN Southern and
Western Kentucky, not enough rain has fallen
at any one time to lay the dust; crops are al
most entirely destroyed, and, even with an
abundance of rain henceforth, they can not be
saved. Of tobacco, there will be scarcely any
CROP Corn and oats are very small, but wheat
is the best crop for many years.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-07-23
THE HARMONIA MINSTRELS

This interesting troupe gave an entertain
mont in Masonic Hall on Friday evening last,
and far exceeded public expectation in their
performances. The Brass Band was out, and
played some stirring airs while the audience
were assembling. The music by The "Hsrmo-
MIA" at the introduction and between the plays,
was of choice kind and exceedingly well ex-
ecutcd. The different comic plays were indeed
we'll performed, especially the stump speech
on Woman's Rights; and the most popular
and laughable songs were "Mother says 1
mustn't and "Old Bob Ridley" Other songs,
jokes, conundrums (originaD and jig dancing
made up the entertainment. All persons pres
ent were delighted with what they saw and
heard, and look forward with much pleasure
to a repetition of the SAME. This troupe, with
little moro practice, will equal any of like
kind that can be produced South.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-07-23
A CARD FROM S. BLECKLEY.

To THE EDITOR OF THE ANDERSON INTELLI-
GENcER-Dear Sir I notice my name announ-
ced in your Last issue as suitable person for
one of the Wardens of the town at the election
to be held in August next. thank my friends
for the confidence TINS reposed in me, but I
am not the n,a', they are looking for. am ''otG
candidate for any office, exception one to make q
living. Out of residence of almost twenty
two years-over half my life-at Anderson
c. H., have had the honor to serve in the
Town Council as Clerk and Warden for about
half this time, and think have done my share
in that capacity. I beg, therefore, that my
name will be dropped in your next issue, and
one much more suitable to the position than
myself inserted.
am, very truly. your fellow-townsman,
SYLVESTER BLECKLEY.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-07-23
Gen. Samuel McGoWan.

The Abbeville Medium, in referring to the
recent nomination of Gen. MCGOWAN for Gov
ernor by correspondent ofthis paper, make
the following comment:
A better nomination could not have been
made. General McGowan's familiarity with
the law, and his strict integrity and honesty
eminently fit him for any position within the
gift of the people. His election would mark a
new era in the administration of the government,
but his election is not we'll assured, and we have
reasons for saying that, unless the cat jumps to
suit the nomination, the General will not be
candidate for gubernatorial honors:: He is very
much engrossed in the business OF his .proies,,
sG1 He sansn man vnly we think
most likety that he could not be induced to
leave leave the quiet of his professional life to embark
on the stormy sea of politics in these tempestu-
Gus and stormy times.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-07-23
Forward the Tax Unions.

We are in receipt Of encouraging news from
the different townships, whose committees are
preparing to organize Tax Unions forthwith.
The citizens of Belton township are requested
to meet at Bolton on Saturday morning next,
at 9 o'clock, when an organization will be
effected. A call appears elsewhere for the tax
payers within the corporate limits of Ander-
son to assemble on tomorrow friday after
noon. and we understand that the citizens OF
Hall township will meet on the first Saturday
in August. Other townships are arranging
for meetings at an early day. Push on the
good workl A heasty movement will send
dismay to the thieves, and secure the blessings
Of. good government.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-07-23
The State Agricultural and Mechanical
Society,"

Mai. Thomas w. Woodward President of
the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society,
has issued The following circular in regard to
its summer meeting, which takes place at
Spartanburg on the 18th of August The style
of the circular is characteristic of the genial
witty and energetic President, whose earnest
efforts in behalf of agriculture and the me-
chanic arts justly entitle him to the distin-
guished position he so worthily adorns We
take pleasure in according space to this brief
address, and trust that Anderson will be fully
represented at the proposed meeting:
The members of the State Agricultural and
Mechanical Society, and of the State Auxiliary
Joint Stock Company, are notified that meet
ing of the two bodies will be held at Spartan
burg Court House on Wednesday, 18th August
next It is earnestly urged upon the members
and upon all other parties having at heart the
good of Carolina's agricultural and mechanical
interests, aud who desire her general prosperity,
to meet with us, and aid us by their wisdom
and counsels to perpetuate these time-honored
and vitality important institutions
The fact is not to be disguised that our inan-
cial status is not such as is desirable still our
condition is far from desperate, and l am not
onlv hopeful for the future, but confident that
with a little concert of brain and muscle we
will, at this meeting, place our organization
beyond the Vaccinations of wild enemies out
side, and out of the reach of the treacherous
embraces of false friends within, who, infected
with the prevailing epidemic-ring farming
have so recently exerted themselves for our
destruction, that they might purchase oas val
| liable property for song. In addition to these
business matters of such momentous import to
our down-trodden and plundered old State, L
have assigned subjects for essays and debate
which are believed will make the meeting both
interesting and instructive; whilst / am in re-
ceipt of letters from Spartanburg informing
me that no efforts will be spared to make our
visit pleasant, and apprising me of the fact
that the Patrons intend the compliment OF
grand picnic on the occasion. Come, then, my
fellow sufferers, dismiss your cares forget the
expressions of your dastardly government; put
behind your backs the gaunt images OF poverty
and want that now stalk broadcast over our
country; obiterate the present, and, recoliect,
ing only the past, with its peace, plenty and
halowed associations, let US have one more
rallying of the old school, old-fashioned, honest
old clodhoppers and mechanics OF South caro-
lima
T. w. WOODWARD, President.
Winns6oro', S. c., July 13, 1874