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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-09-17
PALMETTO ORPHAN HOME.

On Friday evening last, after the address Of
Rev. P. F. Stevens had been delivered, Mai.
S. E. Caughman, the able and energetic agent
of the abcve named praiseworthy institution,
was introduced by Capt. James A. Hoyt. He
stated that he was here in the interest of the
Palmetto Orphan Home, situated in the city Of
Columbia, and was desirous of raising funds
for the purpose of supporting and furthering
the interests Of that institution. Itwas duty,
he said, that we owed to humanity, and to the
honored dead of our State, 10 give our mites
for the support of the poor, friendless orphans,
whom the institution shielded and sheltered.
The institution, he said, was not sectarian, but
was open to all orphans alike. 1t had been
established upon the broad basis Of charity and
universal good, and was an asylum wherein
tho lonely orphan would be fed, clothed, edu
Gated and prepared for the duties of the outside
world Great attention, he said, was given to
the religious and moral training of the orphans,
and every day they were taught to read tho
Scriptures. lie made a most eloquent and
touching appeal to those present to contribute
as much as they felt able to give to the institu
ton. After the address collection was taken
UP. Mai. Caughman remained in town until
Monday morning, when he left for other places.
Owing to the sad reverses and misfortunes oc-
casioned by the late war, and the orphans left
unprovided for, it is highly necessary, both for
their good and the good of society, that such
an institution as the Palmetto Orphan Home
should be supported and kept up.
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issue of the weekly newspapers of the Congress
sional District will only be printed from the
10Th to the 18th, and it would be simply impos-
sible to call meetings in sufficient time, where
County Tax Unions do exist, to select delegates
to Convention on the 22nd inst. Certainly,
it would require more time in those counties
not having an organization. Hence we do not
perceive how the Newberry plan can be put in
to execution, although we appreciate fully the
patriotism and kindly feeling which prompted
the invitation, and which proposes to secure
harmony and concert of action among the con-
servative and anti-radical elements of this Con-
gressional District.
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4 DESTRUCTIVE HAIL STORM.

We learn that on Wednesday evening last, a
destructive hail storm, accompanied with vio-
lent wind, visited the southwestern portion of
the County, passing through that section from
Williford's Store to Moffattsville, damaging in
it's course both timber and crops. The section
that suffered most was tract Of country lying
about two miles west of Mofattsville, where it
is said trees were blown down, the leaves
beaten Off the standing timber, fodder torn into
shreds, and the leaves, together with great
number of bolls, beaten off the cotton stalks.
Nearly all OF the farmers in that section suf-
fered more or less from the destructive effects
of the storm; those who suffered most were
Messrs. James Simpson, John W. Watt and
r. A. Presley. Both the corn and cotton crops
of these gentlemen were severely damaged,
and it is said that they will not make, at the
highest calculation, moro than one-third of
cotton crop The hail lying on the ground in
some places after the storm, was found to be
about seven inches in depth. This is the Sec
ond hail storm that has visited this prosperous
section of our county, and we hope it will be
the last, for the farmers there are almost
ruined.
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Meeting of Stockholders.
WALHALLA, Sept. 5, 1874.

w ALdALLa, SOPV' " AO' -
A meeting of the Stockholders Of the Peo-
ple's Accommodation Railroad was held this
day. -,
On motion, COL F. E. Harrison was called to
the Chair and Rob't. A. Thompson requested
to act as Secretary. ~,
A committee consisting of Messrs. G. W
Maret and c. E. Watson, reported that suttl'
cient amount of stock, 1885, ,0O0) had been sub.
scribed to secure the charter.
On motion, committee of five, consisting OF
Messrs. G. w. Maret J. P. Mickler, c. E. Wat
san, H. S. VanDiviere, and D. Biemann, be
appointed to nominate suitable persons for Dl-
rectors.
The committee reported the following per,
sons for Directors.
Ocouee-D. Biemann, R. A. Thompson, G.
E. Watson, J. w. Livingston, E. T. Earle, D.
P. Mickler, H. S: VanDiviere.
Auderson-O Fl. P. Fant, Z. f. Diver, u.
W. Maret, F. E. Harrison.
The report was adopted. Other persons are
to be selected as Directors.
The following persons were elected officers OF
the Company:
President E. Harrison.
Secretary.-C. E. Watson.
Treasurer.-J. P. Micker.
The following committee was appointed to
draft bylaws: Messrs. F. E. Harrison, q. W.
Maret, R. A. Thompson, G. E. Watson.
Adjourned, subject to the call OF the Presl-
dent.
F. E. HARRISON, Chairman.
RoB'T. A. THOMPSON, Sec'y.
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amendment to prevent the increase of the State
debt" "therlaw to regulate the number of at
tachees," "the law to regulate the public prin-.
ting" 'the law to regulate the disbursement OF
public funds" and "the law to regulate assess
ments."
S. We pledge ourselves to reduce the public
expenses within the public revenue, and to Sc
cure the enactment of law requiring all pub
lie officers who disburse moneys to give to the
public detailed monthly statements of all re-
ceipts and expenditures derivable from mod
crate assessment and tax rate. Amended by j..
R. Cochran, as follows: And by proper enact
ments to shorten the annual sessions Of the
general assembly, and reduction of appropri-
ations for contingent and incidental expenses
of the legislative and executive departments of
the government.
6. We earnestly entreat the Congress of the
United States to pass the civil rights bill, which
is absolutely essential to enforce the constltu-
tional guaranty of equal rights for all Ameri-
can citizens.
7. We especially pledge ourselves to main
tain the settlement of the public debt as made
last winter, and to reject all claims against
which there is a shadow of suspicion
8. We hold that all franchises granted by the
State should be subservient to the public good
CnaG charges 1Or CTdVel auu llclSuu SuOuiu o0
equitable and uniform, and no unjust discrim-
nations be made between through and local
travel and freights.
9. We shall advocate such modification OF
our present system of taxation as will prove OF
the largest advantage to our agricultural inter
ests, and shall lend our earnest endeavors to the
enactment of such laws, and to the encourage
ment of such means as will the most speedily
develope the resources and build up the manu-
featuring and industrial prosperity of South
Carolina, and the construction of such new
railroads as will give the largest and cheapest
facilities to all our citizens.
10. We will not only protect, in the trues'
sense, the property of the State, but pledge
ourselves to such wise, just and humane laws
as will perfect the education and elevation OF
our laborng classes.
II. With full faith in the justice of these
principles, acknowledging our errors in the
past, but feeling confident of our ability ano
determination to correct them, we appeal te
| all true republicans to unite in bearing oul
candidates to victory, and pledge ourselves te
carry out, in the practical administration of the
| government, every principle inscribed upon oul
Standard in the interest Of the whole people o.
the State.
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TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS
T. d. KENNEDY, LOCAL EDITOR.
BRIEF MENTION.

The County Board of Equalization met at
this nlace ON Monday last and are still in ses-
sion.
We learn that the discrimination in regard to
| freiphts between this place and Pendleton no
longer exists but between here and GreenVllle
| it still continues.
| Tho citizens of Martin township meet at
| Clinkscales's Mills tomorrow, (Frlday,) the
18th inst. In our issue Of last week we made
mistake as to the date.
In reporting the proceedings OF the Republl-
can Convention last week, we mentioned the
name of Rev. Allen Picket We learn since
that his first name is David, and therefore make
the correction.
We learn that tho wood and blacksmith shops
of Mr.. Tolivar Bolt, situated about eight miles
west of this place, were burned on Iuesoay
night last. 1t is thought that the hre was tne
work of an inccndiary.
At recent examination Of Prof. Alox. Z.
Laughlin's German class, Master Frank "hlI-
nor was awarded the first prize, ana Master
Hewlett Sullivan the second, for proficiency IN
the German language.
New goods are coming into town III aouh-
dance. and both merchants and clerks are kept
busy opening and asserting them. Several
stores are already filled, and the only things
now wanted arc cotton and customers. FARM
ers, 90 to work and bring in your cotton
We aro requested to state that a train will
RIM from this place to Sandy Springs Camp
Ground and back, on Sunday next, the Goth
inst. leaving this place at $50 a. M, anu re-
turning leave the Camp Ground at CLOCK
-. m. The faro for the round trip Will be nifty
cents.
Monday last was one of the wettest and most
disarroeable days of the season. The streets
were almost impossible, ard everything looked
dull and gloomy. No wondor, for on that un-
nropitious day came the news of further woe
for South Carolna-the nomination Of CHAM
berlain for Governor.
The anniversary meeting of the Anderson
Bible Society will take place on Sunday morn
ing, 9th of fScptember, in the Methodist Church.
We understand that Rev. h. A. Bolles, DlstricI
Superintcndent of tho American Bible Society
for South Carolina, will be present and partlcl-
pate in the meeting.
On Thursday morning last, four cars belong
ing to tho up freight train were thrown from
the track about two miles below Honea Path,
and considerably damaged. The violence Of
the shock broke open some boxes and damaged
portion of the freight. The down passenger
train was detained on account Of the accident.
Mr.. VIM. Swafrord, of Rabrn County, Ga,
has daughter, one year old, who has eight liv-
ing grand fathers. On the LIST of July, there
were nine persons who claimed this relation to
the child, one Of whom has since died. We get
this item from responsible citizen oftlis town,
who was born and raised III that REGION and
who is familiar with the facts OF the case.
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Unfayorable Reports of the Cotton Crop

uIl0VOl C1DlO A1CPOA ID Va eAAo WYNN ~ Oi
The returns for September to the Department
of Agriculture show an unusual decline in the
prospects of the cotton crop in all the States,
except Virginia, where the crop is too small to
exercise any influence on the general result.
The average decline in ten States is just % per
cent. for the month of August. The principal
cause is the prevalence of severe drought, ac-
companied by intense heat, over large sections
of the cotton area. But the causes are various
and extensive, and only few localities are re-
ported as being favored with fine prospects.
Hot winds, protracted droughts, cool nights
and heavy rains are among the complaints from
different sections. South Carolina is put down
for the best average CROP but we are inclined
to think the figures will need revising before
the present month is over, as the condition
must be less favorable as this time than when
the reports we're forwarded. The estimates of
the growing crop, as seen through the spectaces
of cotton spectators, are much larger than the
facts will authorize, and instead of 3,5OO,OOO
bales there will be great diminution of these
figures, in our judgment. In order to depress
the price of cotton, at this particular time, ev-
cry effort will be made to exaggerate the in
coming crop, and secure good margin for
speculation. Such is the inevitable game of
the cotton magnates in New York, and which
succeeds entirely too often for the producers s
honaft
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THE WAR IN LOUISIANA A.
FIFTY PERSONS KILLED
The White Leagues Cap
ture the State.
COLUMBIA, Sept. Is, 1874.

Telegrams have just been received here from
New Orleans, which create great excitement
The White League has placed ten thousand
armed men in the streets of that city, and cap
tured all the public officers They are under
command of the Lieutenant Governor, Penn, }
who claimed to have been elected on the Demo
cratic ticket year ago. Gen. Longstreet and
his militia command have all surrendered.
Governor Kellogg (Republican) quartered in
the Custom House, under protection of the
United States troops. The fight took place
Yesterday, in which over fifty persons were
killed. The whole State of Louisiana is ablaze
with excitement The White League will take
possession of all the officers in the State at ten
o'clock tomorrow. President Grant has issued
his proclamation for the Leagues to disperse in
five days. The indications are that much blood
will be shed before the trouble is ended. Grant
calls on the militia of other States to turn out
and disperse the Penn or McEnery party.
Shreveport dispatches claim that the Leaguers
have captured the entire northern part Of
Iouisiana. with but little blood shed on either
side.
COLUMBIA, Sept. 16, 12.45 p. m.
Troops have been ordered from here to New
Orleans, and will leave at o'clock.
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IMPROVEMENTS,

Various improvements have been made in
town during the past week, and the appearance
of many Of the stores has been changed for the
better. The buildings on Depot Street belong
ing to Mr. Joseph Provost, have been re-paint-
ed and fitted up in becoming manner. Busi-
ness will be carried on in Use buildings on
large and improved scale, under the manage
mont OF Messrs. Fant, Bell s. Co. Moss &
Brown are still busy remodelling their build
ing and preparing for the Fall season. The
store-rooms of McGrath & Byrum, Bewley &
Smith and M. D. Kennedy have also been re-
painted and fitted up. The merchants on De-
pot Street evidently anticipate All increase in
business this Fall.
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Third Congressional District.

We notice an invitation from the County
Tax Union of Newberry, addressed to the Tax
Unions of the Third Congressional District, to
meet in convention at Belton, in Anderson
County, on Tuesday next, 22nd of September,
for the purpose of nominating candidate tor
Congress, if they shall deem nomination ad-
visable.
We need scarcely express our interest in the
organization of the Tax Unions, nor our desire
that the organization should be made as COM
plete and effective as possible. But it is unfor-
tunately true that the Tax Unions now organ
lied in the Third Congressional District do not
represent with even tolerable fullness the Con-
seryative vote of the District. No less than
three of the Counties, two of which possess
large conservative majorities, viz, Abbeville,
Pickens and Oconee, have no County Tax
Union at all, and only two or three scattered
subordinate Unions. They would be entirely
excluded from representation at the proposed
meeting, while they feel a deep interest and
expect to take an active part in the Congress
sional election.
We confess our doubts, moreover as to the
propriety of any nomination by the Tax Unions
under the circumstances The State Tax Union
last week declined to take the initiative in this
matter. and contented itself with making ar
rangements for a popular assemblage to put
forth candidates for Governor and Lieutenant
Governor. Besides, even were it desirable and
generally agreed upon for the State and Coun-
ty Unions to nominate candidates. we would
oppose the proposition to select candidate for
Congressional honors by this means, for the
reason that it would be interfering in Federal
politics, with which the Tax Unions, from the
very nature of their organization, have nothing
to do. The aim and purpose of the organza'
tion is to correct evils in our State government
"to reduce taxation and secure the honest ap.
preparation of public funds" 1t is not to in
terfere with partisan politics, much less en-,
croach upon the domain of Federal issues
True, with men of ability and earnest patriot,
ism in Congress, some of the greatest evils un'
der which we are suffering might be mitigated
and softened, and we are strongly in favor Of
uniting upon the best man in the Congression'
al District as the standard bearer Of the Con.
servative or Democratic party. But as mem,
Der of Congress, we do not sec how any man
could exert an influence upon State and Coun-
ty taxation, when he would have no voice in
levying taxes.
Another and insuperable difficulty in the way
of the Newberry proposition is that the next
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ADDRESS OF REV. p. r. STEVENS.

On Friday evening last the Rev. P. T. Ste
vens delivered in the Court House before the
literary societies Of this place, an able and eo-
quent address upon the subject of the duty OF
young men. He began by saying that the fu-
ture of our country depended upon them and
their efforts, and introduced short sketches
from the lives Of such distinguished characters
as Hannibal, Alexander the Great, Cinon Ma
poleon, Washington and others to show that
the future greatness of the man is often fore
shadowed in the boy, and to prove that the
future success Of man depends in great meas
ure upon his training in youth-the formation
of good character, and the determination to
always adhere to principles of right and justice.
Jesus of Nazareth he said was the only perfect
man, and the doer of the most good, and it was
the duty of every young man to take him for
an example. He advocated the formation Of
literary societies, and said that they ought to
be encouraged by every community, as they
| were the means of diffusing knowledge, bring
ing forth new ideas and establishing intel1i-
| gence and refinement He urged upon tho
young men the necessity of banding together
| for the purpose of interchanging ideas and
opinions, and pointed out the great advantages
likely to be obtained from such a course. The
present great crisis in State affairs, he said de-
manded the attention of the young men, and
of the young ladies, too, since their influence
and assistance was always all-important.-
There was, he said, in the up-country of South
Carolina, thousands of acres of rich uncultiva-
ted lands which might be turned to good ad-
vantage by young men settling thereon, and
working with will and determination to
develop the agricultural resources of the coun-
try. Do, he said, as our forefathers did before
the revolution, and be the architects of your
own fortunes. For the present deplorable con-
dition of the country you have no one to blame
but yourselves-you have been too inert, too
careless of your own and your countrys good.
Now, come forward and show to the world that
you will be so no longer, but will use your
ever.- effort to do good, and to bring about o
different state of affairs.
The address, which was throughout replete
with sound advice to the young men, was lis
tened to with much attention, and highly ar-
plauded by the audience. 3
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naz- The Columbia Phoenir says it is under
stood that the dissatisfied delegates to the Re-
publican Convention held a caucus on Monday
evening, and determined upon the organization
of an "Independent State Central Executive
Committee of the Republican party"-one
member to reside permanently in the city of
Columbia Another paper states that the re-
formers propose to hold convention IN IN
Charleston at an early day. There is not much
prospect of formidable bolt however, from
the regular nomination.
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THE LATEST.
New ORLEANS, Sept. Is.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 10.
The war in Louisiana is over. Kellogg and
Longstreet cannot be found. The government
has been occupied by the Leaguers, and Lieu
tenant Governor Penn has taken charge OF the
Governors office. Several prominent men
were killed during the disturbance.
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afsyn 1t is rumored that Governor Moses has
rendered the entire militia to President Grant
for the suppression of the victorious rebels in
Louisiana
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ga- Troops are in process of distribution to
various points in this State, although no dis
turbances have been reported. One company
has been sent to Abbeyille, another to Edge
field and third to Barllwell.
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sGy- Of the Anderson delegation, Messrs.
Iohn r. Cochran and VIM. R. Parker voted for
John T. Green, and G. A. Mattison voted TOR
D. II. Chamberlain.
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Hon. A. Fl. Stephens, notwithstanding
that he had positively declined to be Il candi-
date for the position, received the Democratic
nomination for Congress in the Eighth Con-
gressional district of Georgia.
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neya The Republican Congressional Convcn-
tion of this District will meet at Abbcvillc g.
II. on Thursday next, 24th inst.
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