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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-04-23

- 1t is estimated that there are 100000 life
insurance policy-holders in this country, the
amount they are insured for being equal to the
national debt.
Private dispatches from Western North
Carolina report heavy rumblings in Bald and
Stone Mountains on Tuesday last, and that the
1remblings of the earth were felt for more than
100 miles. The shocks are more severe chan
before, and it is believed by scientists that an
eruption is imminent.
1t is conjectured that the immigration to
the United States will be reduced one-third
this year. The New York Express says that Of
the emgrants recently arrived at that port
nearly the whole body have left for the places
of destination agreed upon before leaving home,
the great West, as usual, absorbing the largest
number.
"A novel mode Of emancipation has been
adopted by the Spanish government. All the
slaves furnished to the government, in accord
ance with the decree issued during the admin
istration of Captain General Jovellar, are to be
organized as soldiers under white officers.
The term of service is to be five years, at the
expiration of which they are to be declared
free
The South Carolina Railroad Company's
earnings for the year 1873 amounted to 81 49,
maintaining the road were 1914, 4,550.57. The
ratio of expenses to earnings for the two past
years vary only 24-100 per cent 294,7S4 tons
of freight have been transported within the
year. The locomotives have travelled 897, $50
miles. The average charge per ton for freight
was A14, and the average expense of moving
the same was S2.35 per ton. A reduction of
S93, ,3S193 has been effected in the bonds and
bills payable.
- The Manchester Union speaks the SEN
timents of the sturdy Democracy of New
Hampshire when it says: "We are obliged to
agree with Mr. Grant that neither he nor
Congress can do anything for South Carolina.
Suppose the government of our State should
tax us ten times what it now does, and steal
the money-what could Congress do? Suppose
this taxing influence was too powerful to be
overthrown by the ballot-what could we do?
We could not resist or repudiate, for the Gen.
eral Government will sustain the robbers.
We could only pray for such a government as
will respect the primary right of self-defense."
- The Havana correspondent of the New
Orleans Picayune says: The Cubans are
making great havoc in the sugar plantations of
this island. The destruction of property is
fearful. Numerous fires of sugar estates are
reported in the jurisdiction of Remedies,
Cienfuegoes and the whole surrounding coun-
try. The object in burning plantations is to
prevent the Spanish Government from obtain
ing revenue from its expectation of sugar.
The patriot army throughout the island is
estimated at $4,000. Of late they have been
successful in several engagements with the
Spaniards. Although the war may be pro-
longed for one or two years, nobody here doubts
that the Cubans will achieve independence.
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4 REMARKABLE CASE.

On Saturday last, case was brought up and
tried before one Of the Trial Justices of this
town, to wit: A and B, the Plaintiffs in the
action, being non-residents, sued c, the Defen-
dant, for a sum of money. G, being about to
60 into bankruptcy, and turn ovor all his assets
to the Bankrupt Court for equal distribution
among his creditors, A and B, the Plaintiffs,
brought suit at once, intending to get judgment
if possible before the Defendant could obtain
the relief from the Court of Bankruptcy.
The Plaintiffs were represented by Hon. j..
P. Reed, the attorney, and the necessary afida-
Wits were made by their Agents. The case was
tried upon an assumed amendment Of the law,
allowing non-residents, on affidavit, to claim
trial and judgment in two days.
The Defendant was represented by Messrs.
Featherston & Brown, who raised the follow
ing objections to judgment being given against
Defendant:
First To sufficiency of affidavit involving
question whether any except plaintiffs could
make affidavit, as we'll as that Plaintiffs were
in danger of losing debt
Second. That parties composing partnership
were not served.
Third. That Defendant had gone into Bank
ruptcv, the evidence of which was by tele-
graph.
There was proven to DO two parties in the
partnership seeking relief in Bankruptcy.
while only one of them had been served, and
the evidence of their entering was proved by a
telegram from the Clerk of the United States
District Court at Charleston.
The case was decided against Defendant
Judgment Given and execution levied.
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Senator Washburn, of Massachusett:

Senator Washburn, OF Massachusetts
The prolonged contest for United States
Senator from Massachusetts,, to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the death of Senator Sumner,
was ended rather abruptly on Friday last by
the unexpected choice of Gov. Washburn for
the vacant seat. A compromise was effected
between the friends of Judge Hoar and MIR.
Dawes which virtually ended the contest, and
on the thirty-third ballot Gov. Washburn re-
ceived ISL votes, when he was declared elected
to fill the unexpired term of the late Charles
Sumner, which will terminate on the 9TH of
March, 1875. Gov Washburn is 81 years old,
graduate of Yale, and has been engaged in
manufacturing all his life. He entered politi-
cal life in 1850, serving for time in the Mas
sachusetts Legislature, and afterwards was sent
to Congress for three successive terms. He
was first elected Governor of Massachusetts in
1871, and has twice been reelected, defeating
Gen. Butler on two occasions for the Republi-
can nomination. He is man of respectable
abilities and rather moderate views, and is
everywhere regarded as an honest, upright
gentleman.
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ADDRESS OF HON. j. S. MURRA Y.

We had the pleasure, on Friday evening last,
of listening to the able and learned address of
the Hon. J. S. Murray, delivered in the Court
House before the two Literary Societies of our
town. His subject, the claw of Progress,'
was indeed we'll chosen and most fitting one
for the occasion, showing forth to the young
gentlemen of the Societies the various progress
sions of mind and matter. He forcibly and
beautifully explained how matter would some
day reach it's ultin,atuna but that that the minds
progression was never-ending, it containing
within itself those God-like proportions which
rendered man lord of Gods creation. The ad-
dress was indeed highly appreciated by the
gentlemen of the Societies, and by the large
and intelligent audience present on the oeca-
sion.
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An Uuly Run1or.

II is rumored that a fiendish and brutal out
rage was committed upon the person of a
Young lady, belonging to a respectable family
in the city Of Columbia, on last Monday after
noon. The perpetrater of this crime is no less
acharaeter, according to the rumor, than the
Chief Magistrate of the State, Governor
Franklin J. Moses, jr. The information was
brought by passenger on Mondays train, and
there is a faint reference to the matter In the
Columbia Ueion-R Herald of Tuesday. A pri-
vate telegram to gentleman in Columbia
failed to bring any definite information, but
we have no doubt the whole truth will be
known in day or two.
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THE WEATHER AND CROPS.

For the past two weeks the weather was un-
usually bad. Scarcely day passed without
more or less rain, leaving the streets and roads
in an almost impossible condition. Farmers
from various sections of the country complain
that they are very much behind with their
crops, owing to the recent heavy rains, and are
therefore hoping for return of fair weather.
The recent frost and cold snap has not in
jured the wheat and oat crops, which present a
luxuriant appearance at this time. The pros
pect is exceedingly good for an abundant har-
vest, and the numerous patches around town
will furnish better food for man and beast than
the customary cotton experiments.
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THE FINAL HEARING.-The annexed tele-
gram gives the substance of the arguments
made before the Congressional committee in
regard to the condition of affairs in South Car
olna, at the final hearing OH Wednesday last {:
WAsH1NaToN, April Is.
The final hearing on the South Carolina
troubles, before the sub.judiciary committee of
the House of Representatives, took place this
morning.
Treasurer Cardoza spoke for the counter
memorialists, giving brief account of the
finances of the State, showing the causes why
the Legislature had increased the debt, and
holding that the Republican administration is
only responsible for one million three hundred
thousand of it, He denied that the bonded
debt can be shown to be over ten millions, and
affirmed that of that amount the old State
Government is responsible for eight millions
seven hundred thousand dollars. He held that
the Democrats in South Carolina are response
bic equally with the Republicans for the exist
ing state of things.
The Hon. Thos. Y. Simons closed for the
memorialists in O address of half an hour, in
which he showed up in detail the many frauds
and outrages perpetrated since reconstruction
under the form of law, and carried the respon-
sbility for these wrongs home upon those who
had been in power for the last six years. He
asserted that the disabilities under the recon-
struction laws were an absolute barrier against
any participation by leading citizens in the
formation of the new State government, and
closed by an earnest appeal for such an inves.
tigation as shall show the truth or falsity of
tie charges made by the Tax-Payers' Commit
tee.
What action the judiciary committee will
take is a matter of mere conjecture. In any
event the matter will doubtless be made the
subject of Congressional discussion.
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Carolina Savings Bank of Charleston.

We learn from the Charleston News and
Courier that the Banking Office of George w.
Williams & Co., at the corner of Hayne and
Church streets, is undergoing thorough reno
yation to furnish accommodations for the
Carolina Savings Bank of Charleston, which
was chartered at the recent session of the
Legislature, and which will 60 into operation
with ample capital at an early day. The bank
ing business of Geo. w. Williams & Co., will
be transferred to the new Bank, and Mr.. Will
liams will become the President of this insti-
tuition, with Joseph r. Robertson, Vice Presi-
dent, and William E. Breese, Cashier. The
sagacity and financial experience of Mr.. Will
liams are sure indications that the Carolina
Savings Bank will prove an eminent success,
and we are confident that he has secured an
efficient coadjutor in our young friend, VIM.
E. Breese, whose promotion in the business
world we are happy to chronicle as merited
tribute to energy, faithfulness and thorough
business qualifications.
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of restlessness under the party lash, and soon
will manifest disposition to part company
with the official plunderer and dishonest lead
er, whose ill-gotten gains neither brings them
daily sustenance or furnishes shelter for their
family. The time is not distant when there
will be fearful increase of dissatisfaction
among the colored voters, unless the present
year shall witness complete revolution in the
conduct Of public affairs.
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Ecclesiastical Meetings.

The Southern Baptist Convention will meet
in Jefferson City, Texas, on the 7th of May.
The General Conference of NJ. E. Church,
South, will meet in Louisville, KY, on the LIST
of May. .,
Arrangements have been made with the rail-
roads for the sale of return tickets at reduced
price, accessible to all persons wishing to at
tend either of these important meetings.
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ENCO URA GLNG PROSPECTS.

We learn from an able legal gentleman Of
our town, who has lately visited the Fork
country and portion of Oconee County, that
all along the route through these sections the
lands exhibited the highest state of cultivation.
He assures us that he saw more wheat during
the trip than he has seen for years, and that
other grains have been sown in like proportion.
This is indeed encouraging, and speaks well for
those sections of the up-country, and we hope
soon to see our fertile fields nearer home tenn
ing with luxuriant grain crops.
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JENNY CUTTLE.

The Abbeville Medium, states that the Pres
byterian Church at Ninety Six has made out a
call to the Rev. James H. Thornwell, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Rev.
w. F. Pearson, and says: "Mr. Thornwell is
son of the Rev. Dr. Thornwell, of precious
memory, and is young gentleman of vigorous
intellect and easy address. He is calculated
to do a great deal of good, and the Ninety Six
PresbYterians have made happy choice"
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sg Absalom Blythe, Esq, has resigned the
editorial control of the Greenville Repu6tSco"'
His successor IS not named.
Free transmission of Newspapers.

Free Transmission of Newspapers.
The House of Representatives has passedthe
bill 10 allow newspapers and periodicals to be
sent free to subscribers in the county in which
they are actually published, and restored news
paper exchanges to the free list, by the signitl-
cant vote of 17S yeas to II nays. The action
of the Senate upon this matter is quite uncer-
tain, although we believe the measure will pass
that body.
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Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
The commencement exercises of this instl-
tuition, located in Greeuville, will begin on
Saturday night, 25th inst, with an Grafton be-
fore the Andrew Fuller Society by b. 7. Had
dick, of Miss. On Sunday morning, the
Commencement Sermon will be preached by
Rev. DR.. Brantley, of Baltimore. Sunday
night. the sermon before the Society of Mis-
sionary Inquiry by Rev. L. h. shuck, OF
Charleston. On Monday night, speeches by
the four graduates and delivery of diplomas.
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Disastrous Overflow of the Mississippi

DISdSIrUUS UEOI IIOVt O1 s110 1l1
The recent rains have eliminated in disas-
trous overflow of the Mississippi River, causing
great destruction to the planting interests, and
entailing a great degree of suffering among the
inhabitants of that region, particularly of
Louisiana. Gov. Kellogg telegraphs to the
President that six or seven Of the largest par
ishes of that State are under water, and thou
sands of people, white and black, are without
food and shelter, in danger of starvation. He
appeals to the general government for aid in
this emergency, and President Grant promised
to exert every authorized means for the succor
and relief of the suffering people. Cors sress
will undoubtedly pass bill for the relief of
those suffering from this disastrous overflow.
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A MUSICAL PRoD1aY.-The Dalton (Ga.)
Citizen makes the following mention Of extra
ordinary musical talent developed in little
girl, the granddaughter of our esteemed
townsman, DR.. o. R. Broyles, Sr., at whose
residence Mrs Williams and daughter are now
visiting:
Here and there over the world very preco-
cious children are occasionally to be met with.
Such an one astonished us an evening or two
ago with her wonderful musical talent-a tai
ent indeed remarkable in one so youthful.
We have reference to the little six-year-old
daughter of Mrs. s. A. Williams, of Green
willie, Tenn, who passed through Dalton last
spent few days in our city with !! her brother,
plished lady and an exquisite performer on the
piano, ana she informed us that her little
daughter has never been taught music, but at
the age of four began playing and improvising
of her own accord. She is now six, performs
we'll, both instrumental and vocal pieces, and
improvises chants, even composing and substi
tuting the words herself Her genius for music
is certainly wonderful, almost as remarkable
as that of Blind Tom.
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FINE CIGARS.

All persons wishing to enjoy the delightful
aroma of a really fine cigar, would do well to
call on Messrs. Simpson, Hill & Co., at the
Benson House. These gentlemen will please
accept our thanks for choice sample left in the
sanctum, the merits of which we have fully
tested, and pronounce excellent.
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Ex- Comptroller j. L. Neagle has been
appointed County Treasurer of Richland, vice
G. H. Baldwin, Esq, signed.
- Ex-President Johnson is to address the
Tennessee Patrons of Hlsbandry in Nashville
on the 11th of Nav lext.
= The Atlanta Young Mems Christian AS
sociation are negotiating for series of lectures
to be delivered by Henry Ward Bcecher in
Southern cities.
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TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
T. D. KENNEDY, LOCAL EDITOR.
SEVENTEEN CENTS FOR COTTON

An advertisement from Mr.. G. A. Reed, re-
ceived too late for insertion this week, announ-
ces that he will sell Mapes' and Middleton's
Phosphates at $40 per ton, payable in middllng
cotton on the 1st November next at II cents
per pound, or in currency, at the option of the
planter.
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IN BANKRUPTCY.
ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

In the District Court of the United States for the
District of South Carolina.
In the matter of e. w. BROWN, Bankrupt.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.-T un-
dersigned hereby gives notice cf his appoint
ment as Assignee of E. W. Brown, of the
County Of Anderson, and State of South Caro-
lima, within said District, who has been ad-
judged Bankrupt upon his own petition by
the District Court aforesaid.
J. II. MCCONNELL,
Assignee.
April %, 1874 a 8
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THE MARKETS.

ANDERSON, April %, 1874.
Considerable activity in the cotton market
for the past week. To-day middling COM
mands from Is to ISL cents.
CHARLESTON, April 20.
Cotton quiet and firm-middling 16s.
New YORK, April 20.
Cotton firm-uplands l7s.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

TIME Is MoNEY.-The old fashioned manner
of building houses, and waiting for months for
the sashes, doors and blinds to season, is obso-
lete. A live enterprising man who reads the
newspapers, and keeps posted about matters
and things, will make an estimate of what is
required in the house he is about to erect, send
to Charleston, s. c., to the builders Empori-
um, and have all his Doors, Sashes and Blinds,
ready to 80 in its place when the weather.
boardings are put on. Messrs. I. H. Hall g.
Co., the Proprietors, have the most extensive
stock of Building Materials and Ornamental
House Work, including White Pine, and Fan
cy Lumber, Marble Marbleized Slate Mantels,
Asbestos Roofing Felt, &c. Send for price
lists and circulars
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THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL %, 1874.

as- All communications must be accompanied by the
true and address of the writer in order to receive
attention. and as guarantee of good faith We are not
responsible for the views or opinions Of correspondents
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The Question Settled.-Those eminent men,
DIR. Jas. Clark, Physician to Queen Victoria,
and DR.. Hughes Bennett, say that consumption
can be cured. DR.. Wistar knew this when he
Wild Cherry, and experience has proved the
correctness of his opinion.
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Dockery, former United States officia!
in Florida, has been taken in Cuba by the
Spanish authorities, tried for communicating
with the insurrectionaries, convicted and
sententenced to be shot.
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THE BAPTIST GRA VEYARD.

All persons interested in the adornnnent and
preservation of the Baptist graveyard are re-
minded of the meeting ordered by the Church,
which takes place on Saturday next, 25th inst,
at three o'clock p. m.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-10-31
G.gkRAL ITEMS.

The sIvorthorns brought Gu, very
fair trip night before last.
The r. \. Bsbbagc goes to meet ana
help up the Bismarck, which broke a
shat, at Chicot city.
Divers Billy Shaw and Dix Slack
have gone 10 the Mohawk with the Sam.
son to remove hsr machinery, and Capt.
Jno Gwyro goes 10 Gnl.h up the work Of
wrccking the Alasks.
The engines OF the Probasco have
been recovered in very good condition,
bus tho hull had 10 be blown 10 pieces To-
fore they could be 50. at, and |. is little
singular that they were no, troken up.
The j. w. Milll has been oyerhauled,
furnished with comfortable cabin and 4
now II comfortable li:tle Passenger pack.
at. On Monday next she will enter III
Cairo, Columbus and Hickman trade l.
run regularly 10 connection with the Pa
ducah packet, Jim Flax. SEQ her card.
The dredge boat will have wipso
out Bacon Rock by,his evening, and II an,
one has tears to shed over the loss OF thi,
old friend Of river reporters, this Is III,
timc TO let them fall. Pilots will hero
after lind fe-! on tho rock when III,
water Is al zero on the gauge. Capt. X
W. Dugan lois for home by rsil last nigh.
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QuEEsswARE.-Tio sale of queens ware
now going on at No. 6 and on Tenth
street, Is an opportunity no. often pre-
scented to the p oploDf Cairo. The stock
consists OF ell kinds Of queensware, china
and glassware, ston,war, and an innum.
ere lequantity Of hncy goods, toys, mir.
ror', lamps, etc, et.. Good bargains are
to be obtained by visiting the store now,
prior to the auction sale. Persons who
wish to save money would do we'll to pur.
chase their holiday goods at this time, as
the holiday season draws on spscs, and
the few weeks which intervene will soon
elapse. The goods will ell be sold nj
great aacrance. 4l3-l0.3l.3t