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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-07-30
THE CANTATA.

The ladies of the congregation of the Episco-
pal Church anticipate giving an entertainment
in the Court House on the evenings of Wednes-
day and Thursday, the 18th and 18th of August.
The entertainment is entitled ''The Cantata of
Esther, the beautiful Queen" and will consist
of music, both vocal and instrumental, and
series of acts representing different phases in
the life of Esther. AS hers is one of the most
interesting biographies of the Old Testament,
and as the young ladies engaged in this enter
tainment are we'll versed in such things, the
Cantata cannot fail to be very interesting and
instructive. Besides, it is gotten up for COM
mendable and praiseworthy purpose-that of
beneftting the Episcopal Church, which is
sadly in need of repairs. The price of admis-
sion is so cents-children under ten years of
age, 25 cents. The doors will be open each
evening at o'clock-performance to commence
at ST. We hope that every one will turn out
on these occasions, and aid the ladies in their
laudable undertaking.
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Hon. F. A. Sawyer, it is said, will be sent
upon second class European mission, prob
ably to Vienna.
- The Edge6eld Advertiser says they are in
the midst of a sort of drought, not disastrous,
but annoying.
- 1t is stated that the Constitutional Con-
vention now in session at Little Rock, Ark,
will declare all State offices vacant and order
new election.
- Governor Ames, of Miss;ppi, has called
upon all the military companies in that State
to return the arms in their possession to the
military headquarters at Jackson.
The crop reports from all parts of Mime
sofa show that the grasshoppers have undoubt-
edly destroyed 100000 bushels of wheat, and
are likely to destroy another 100000
- The Columbia Union Herald reports Nea-
gle, the ex-comptroller general, as saying that
he would rather 60 10 the Penitentiary for two
years than be the next Governor Of this State
but rather than have Democrat elected will
sacrifice himself on the altar of his country,
and throw his bridge in besides.
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The Russian Mission.

Soon after the appointment of Mr.. Jewell
az Postmaster General, it was rumored that a
distinguished Ex-Confederate General would
be selected as his successor at the Russian
Court. In a few days it was roundly asserted
that the mission would be rendered to General
Longstreet, and this was followed by the an
nouncement that Brgadier General George B.
Nancy, of Nashville, Tenn, was the fortunate
individual. Now, we have an assurance that
Gen. Wayne, of Savannah, Ga, will be ten
dered the appointment, and in few days we
NAV expect other distinguished" persons to
be named in connection with the mission at
St. Petersburg. Gen. Longstreet is not much
of diplomatist, in our opinion; Gen. Nancy
is thirdrate man, in every respect; and Gen.
Wayne obtains his chief recommendation as
the warm personal friend of President Grant
He is better qualified, however, than either Of
the others mentioned, and would make decent
representative at the Cars imperial court. In
the meantime, while newspapers are conjectur,
ing over the matter, President Grant is quietly
smoking his cigar at Long Branch, and will
not be betrayed into making another appoint
ment until he has assurance OF an acceptance
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SUICIDE.

We are panied to learn that Mr.. Joshua
Smith, an old and highly valuable citizen of
this Comfy, committed suicide on Monday,
the goth inst, at his residence near Slabtown.
It appears that Mr.. Smith was in good health
and spirits, his only aft1iction being slight
attack of rheumatism. About noon he went
out of the house, and nothing was apprehended
until supper-time, when his sistor went out on
the piazza to call him to supper, and upon his
not answering the summons, she went to the
carriage-house near by, and found him sus-
pended by the neck with the reins OF bride,
and not quite dead. AS soon, however, as the
alarm was spread and he was taken down, he
was found to be quite dead. Mr.. Smith was an
able and efficient school-teacher for number
of years in the neighborhood Of Shutdown, and
was at the time of his death about fifty-five
wears old.
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THE KILLING OF 4 YOUNG LADY,

We learn that on Tuesday last, Mr.. Pink
Tucker and wife came to town, bringing with
them young German emigrant who had been
working on their place, and with whom they
were we'll pleased. The German wilhelm town,
imbibed freely Of lager beer, and during the
day purchased a pistol at one of the stores
In the evening he went back with son and
nephew of Mr.. Tucker's both grown young
men, and upon arriving, went into the house.
Miss Sue Tucker was in the house at the time,
and through some unaccountable means, he
shot her through the head, causing instantane-
GUS death. Late on Tuesday night, neighbor
of Mr.. fuckers came to town with the sad in
telligenco, but was too much excited to give
any details Mr.. Tucker and wife went I'M
mediately home. We learn that the German
left soon after the deed was committed. This,
if accidental, is one of the most painful on re-
cord, and our sympathies are with the bereav-
ed parents.
Since writing the above, we learn from reli-
able authority the killing was wilfull murder,
and that the murderer is still at large. We
will give full particulars next week.
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RRIEF MENTION.

Shutdown Grange, No. 141, proposes to have
Pic Mic and public speaking OH the 18th OF
August
The Tax Union of Anderson c. H. will meet
in the Court House on Tuesday evening next,
4th of August, at o'clock. Persons desirous
of joining should hand in their applications to
the Secretary or apply at the meeting.
The editor-in-chief would beg to return
thanks to Col. F. e. Harrison, of Anderson
Vile, for box of superior peaches, unequalled
for size and flavor. Eight peaches weighed
five pounds, and several of them weighed
threc-quarters of q pound each. Col. Ii. is cer-
tainly al tait on fruit as we'll as railroads.
The Barbecue which was to have taken
place at Williamson on the 18th August,
has been indefinitely postponed, and Basket
Dinner substituted for that day, under the
auspices of Williamson Grange. All the
neighboring Oranges and the public generally,
arc invited to attend and unite with the citizens
in the festivities of the occasion. There will
be several speeches, and q pleasant time is an
ticipated
We are panied to record the death of Mr..
M. B. Scott, true and estimable citizen of this
County, which occurred at his residence about
six miles north of town, at o'clock on T'1es-
day morning last. The deceased was well
known, and up to about six months ago was
i'm excellent health. He was sick tor some
months with yellow jaundice, which afterwards
turned into dropsy, thereby ending his days.
He was about fifty years old.
We were very sorry to learn that Mr.. James
Pruiett. of this County, mot with serious
accident on Tuesday, the 2lst inst. 1t seems
that while working with his throsher, the band
which went round the wheel called the "idler,"
at the back part of the thresher, came of, and
in Mr.. Pruiett's endeavoring to put it on while
in motion, his hand was caught, breaking his
arm in two places, and the impetus throwing
him forward almost on another wheel. We
are glad to state, however, that he is now inn
proving.
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The Augusta and Hartwell Railroad.

The stockholders of the Augusta and Hart
we'll Railroad held meeting recently at Ruck-
ersvlle for the purpose Of recognizing by the
election of g. President and Directors. Rep
resentatives were in attendance from Anderson
and Oconee Counties. A number of old claims
against the Company excited considerable dis
cussion, and measures were devised for their
settlement. Committees were appointed to
solicit the cooperation of all citizens and
communities interested in the construction OF
this road, and hopeful views are entertained OF
its early completion. Col. F. E. Harrison, o.
kndersonville, was elected President, which is
a just tribute to the energy and perseverance
displayed by him in keeping alive this project.
We learn incidentally that permanent sur
vey will shortly be made, with an intention of
beginning the work of construction.
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REMOVED.
years old.

Alexander Mattison, the revenue officer who
was incarcerated in the Jail of this place for
the murder of John Davis, of Greenville Coun-
ty, was removed to Charleston on last Tuesday
morning under writ of ha5eas corpus cum
causa, issued by the Circuit Court Of the U. S.
for the District Of South Carolina. 1t appears
that this writ was issued in accordance with
the 9th section of the Act of Congress, 1866,
and that in accordance with the same, copy
of the proceedings was served on the Clerk of
the Court of Anderson County. This proceed
ing of the U. S. Court, although in concert with
a specific act of the general government, is un-
doubtedly an infringement upon the rights of
the State Whether an officer be acting under
the command of the general or State govern
ment and commits crime which is punishable
by the laws of State, he ought, as matter Of
right, to be tried and punished by those laws.
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Township Meetings.

We have received information that meetings
in several townships will be held as follows, tor
the purpose of organizing Tax Unions, viz:
Varennes township will meet at Flat Rock
Church on Saturday morning next, LIST day OF
August, at o'clock.
Broadway township will meet at Meals
Greek Church on Saturday morning, 1st of Au-
gust, a. o'clock.
Hall township will meet at Dr. Milford's on
Saturday, 1st Of August
Corner township will meet at Sherard's Store
on Tuesday next, 4th of August, at 10 o'clock
8. m.
Pendleten township will meet at Pendleton
on Saturday morning, Sth OF August, at 10
o'clock.
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The Fruits of Radicalism.

The Charleston News and Courier has gath
cred the statistics of land sold for taxes or con-
fscated to the State, embracing the result in
TWENTY-FIVE counties, which shows fearful
increase for the present year. 1t is evident the
people are breaking down under the load Ct
excessive taxation, and unless there is a change
wrought Immediately, the honest masses in
many portions of the State will be driven from
their homes to satisfy the demands of rapa-
cious horde of ofice-holders. 1t is notable
fact that the largest increase of sales and for
FIXTURES comes from the counties having the
heaviest negro majorities, and it is fair to
argue from this state of things that the colored
people are suffering most from burdensome
taxation, either directly or indirectly. In the
white counties, there is a degree Of prosperity
which enables the land owners to meet the ex-
orbitant rate of taxation; but the relative IN
crease of sales and forfeitures in these counties
demonstrates the fact that their ability to with
stand the heavy pressure is sadly decreasing.
We extract the following summary for the
information of our readers:
'In only twenty-five counties 5SO,134 acres
of land, equal in area to $50 square miles, have
been sold or confscated by the State this year.
For the two years, 1878 and 1874, as far as re-
ported, the sales and forfeitures amount to
,657 acres, or 1926 square miles. In the
county of Charleston alone the sales and for
FIXTURES amount, this gear, to 100000 acres or
4O6 square miles, The entire amount of land
in the State assessed for taxation in 1878 is
shown in the report Of the Comptroller Gcner-
al to be as follows:
Arabic and plough lands............... 2,737, 1856
Meadow and pasture. 2,245,0S7
Wood, uncultivated and marsh. Ill $40, ,163
Total. ,oAl,ooo
In two years the sales and forfetures for
payment of taxes have amounted to S4S,-
657 acres; that is, one acre in every nineteen
acres of land, of all kinds, in the State has
been confscated under the guise of taxation"
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THE COUNTY FAIR.

The Board of Directors of the Anderson Far
mer's aid Mechanics Association met on Tues
day last, and arranged the premium list for the
next Fair, which will be held on the 2sth, 29th
and 3Oth of October The revised list offers a
number of additional premiums. Substantial
improvements will be made upon the Fair
Grounds, and everything done to render the
exhibition attractive and interesting. A dis
tinguished gentleman will be invited to deliver
an agricultural address, and we are confident
this feature will add much to the occasion. The
Fair will be open to the public three days.
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Belton Tax Union.

We are indebted to the Secretary, Mr.. James
". Poore, for the information that a Tax Union
was organized at Belton on Saturday last, 2oth
instant, with total number of thirty-fi
members and the following officers: DR.. W. C.
Brown, President; NJ. E. Mitchell, Vice Presi-
dent; A. J. stringer, Treasurer; James W.
Poore, Secretary. Ereeutive Committees.
W. MCGEE, G. W. Cox, F. Clinkscales, G. P.
Brownlee and Henry Easley.
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PERSONAL.

Our friend R. A. Chiids, of the Pickens Sen
tine1, was in town last week, looking well.
Hugh Wilson, Esq., of the Abbeville Press
and Banner, was also in town managing his
usual important business.
John T. Sloan, ESQ.,, a young and prominent
lawyer of Columbia, has been sojourning here
for few days. He expects to start soon for
the White Sulphur Springs.
C. g. Jaeger, Esq, Registrar in Bankruptcy,
Is also in town attending to business pertaining
to his Office.
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Important to Medical Students.

The Trustees of the Louisville Medical Col
lege, louisville, Ky.,) appreciating the impov-
erished condition of the whole country, have
determined to grant Beneficiary Scholarship
to any young man, who, sufficiently educated
to study medicine and of good character, is un-
able to pay for his education. To secure this
valuable aid, application, with full statement
of the facts, should be made without delay to
DR.. E. S. Gaillard, Dean, Louisville, Ky.
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Vital Statistics.

1t is constantly alleged that the Democratic
party is dead, defunct and disembowelled. AS
proof of its vigor and vitality, we may men
ton that in 1870 there were only six Demo
cratic Governors, while in 1874 there are
seventeen. The ratio of increase in the Uni
ted States Senate is nearly as encouraging. A
few more revolutions of Times ever-running
wheel, and the Democracy will be fully alive
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TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
#. D. KENNEDY, LOCAL EDITOR.
CTTIZENy TICKET.

Tho Committee appointed at the meeting
held in tho Court House on Thursday evening,
the 10Th inst, to nominate ticket for lnten-
dant and Wardons of the Town, reported the
following nominations on Tuesday evening
last:
For I7steatldnt-John r. Cochran.
For Warde7as-John McGrath, s. Bleckley,
B. T. Crayton Benjamin Guyton.
The ticket was adopted by the meeting,
which then adjourned.
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Mr. J. H. Clarke, agent for the Singer, in
forms us that he sold eight machines last week.
If Mr.. Clarke continues to increase his sales,
he may safely be styled the champion agent in
the State. We are always glad to note any fact
which goes to show that the work of the ladies
is being made lighter.
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Patrons of HusbandrY.

The anticipated Barbecue at Williamson on
the l2th August has been indefinitely post
poned. There will be on that day public ad-
dresses, and all the neighboring Oranges, and
the public generally. are invited to unite with
us in Basket Dinner.
II. I. EPTING,
Chairman Committee Arrangements.
July 80, 1874
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Rocky River Colored Baptist As.
snciation.

The seventh anniversary of the Rocky Riv-
appointment with Label Church, in Pickens
County, beginning on Friday, the oath August,
1874 The Introductory sermon will be deliv-
cred by Rev. Milton Shaw, of Anderson Coun-
ty. We hope to have peace and quietude as
heretofore N. B. GAILLARD, Clerk.
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Extra Trains.

An extra train will be run on Sunday, the
9th instant, to Belton and back from Walhalla,
one from Greenville, and one from Cokesbury,
to accommodate persons who wish to attend the
meeting of the Saluda Baptist Association.
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State Republican Convention.

The nominating convention Of the Republi-
can party will be held at Columbia on Tues
day, 9Th ofSeptember, to nominate candidates
for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
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"Healing on the Wings" say all who have
made use of DR.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry, and by such use been cured Of coughs,
colds, bronchitis, sore throat, influenza or con-
sumption. The prudent will always keep this
standard remedy by them.
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- The City Council of Greenville has deci-
ded to subscribe $4,000, in addition to the
County subscription, towards the construction
of the Grecnvillc and French Broad Railroad.
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THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 80, 1874

aaS We invite attention to an essay read
before the Pendleton Grange by Hon. 4. F.
Simpson, which is published on our first page
to-day.
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For the anderson Mteligencer.
Tax Union.
ANDERSON, July "a, Is

ANDERSON, July ~, 1o'9.
A meeting of the citizens of Town assem-
bled in the Court House for the purpose Of
organizing Tax Union. The meeting was
organized by calling Daniel Brown, Esq, to
the Chair, and requesting E. D. Murray and
T. D. Kennedy to act as Secretaries.
Mai. B. F. Whitner read for the information
of those present, transcript copy of the Con-
stitution of the Tax Union, which he prepared
from the original, and submitted the same for
adoption.
Upon information being asked as to the ma
ture and object of these Unions, James A.
Hoyt, Esq, arose and stated that the Tax
Unions were strictly non-partisan; that they
were open to every one, irrespective of race or
color; that they were gotten up for the purpose
of opposing and putting down an exorbitant
system of taxation, thereby bringing about a
cheaper and more effective system of govern
ment, and that it was highly necessary for
both white and colored to cooperate in order
to effect permanent good.
NJ E. B. Murray moved that, on account of
the small number present, the meeting be
postponed, and that committee of five be
appointed to report upon the Constitution pre-
pared by Maj. Whitner, on Monday evening
next, 9th inst A spirited debate followed
Messrs. Whituer and Brown objecting to o
postponement, and Messrs E. B. Murray and
Cochran for it. Maj. Whitner finally with
drew his objections to the motion of Mr.. Muir
ray. Mr.. W. S. Brown moved an amendment
to the motion of Mr. Murray, that the COM
rittee be eleven instead of five. Mr. Murray
accepted the amendment, and the motion was
carried.
The following committee was appointed by
the Chair: J. P Reed, J. R. Cochran, B. F.
Whitner, Julius Thomas, James A. Hoyt,
Harry Gaillard, E. B. Murray, Cato Young,
George Maxwell, 0. H. P. FAINT and B. F.
Crayton The meeting then adjourned to meet
on Monday evening, the 9th inst.
ANDERSON, July 81, 1874.
Pursuant to adjournment, the citizens met
in the Court House to hear the report of the
committee on the Constitution. The meeting
was called to order by the Chairman, and bus
mess commenced.
Hon. J. P. Reed, the Chairman of the COM
mittee to report upon the Constitution, read it
as revised by the committee, and upon motion
of w. S. Brown, Esq, that it be adopted, the
following gentlemen being called upon, gave
their views:
Hon. J. S. Murray favored the adoption Of
the Constitution, and the organization of the
Tax Union. He said that the real object Of
government was to advance the interests of its
subjects; that it was not for the benefit of the
Governor or State officers, but for the people
themselves; that for the last six years this
State had suffered from exorbitant taxation
without reaping any benefits therefrom that
no railroads had been built, and none of the
public enterprises furthered. TO illustrate the
New-York tribune., 1874-10-14
TIE COURTS.
THE BILL OF EXCHANGE SUIT.

VERDICT FOR THE DEFENSE RENDERED.
The commercial suit which was brought by
George C. Magoun, Henry p. kidder, Francis H. and
Oliver W. Peabody agt. James Sinclair and James L.
Marvin was terminated yesterday by verdict for the
defense. The amount claimed was $22623 95. and the
action brought upon three bills Of exchange as de-
scribed in THE TRIBUNE. This cause was referred last
Spring upon the PLAINTIFF motion the defense appealed
from the order reference and at the General Term
the order was reversed suit sent to jury for
trial Accordingly on Wednesday last, in the Court OF
Common Pleas, before Judge j. +. Daily the examina-
ton of witnesses begun. An enormous commission
executed in England on the application OF the defend
ants occupied nearly three days In reading many subtle
points of evidence being raised 1t was Monday before
the plaintiffs began give evidence of usage OF Liver
pool and London to show that the transaction, as stated
in THE TRIBUNE, delivery Of the bills OF ladng to
Arlington Nicholson. the agents Of the defendants
Among other witnesses this point was exSecretary
OF the Treasury Hugh McCulloch-of the firm Of Jay
Cooke McCulOch Il Co. of London-who was severely
xamined The legal construction OF the various
documents the the occasion OF sharp con-
test between the counselMr Rice appearing for the
plaintiffs and Clemson Gator for the defense-bOth
counsel obecting to the submission OF any question to
the Jury. Judge DAILY finally did submit the query,
transaction Of the delivery or the bills or
lading at Liverpool Messrs. Campbell Co., In the
light all the evidence, was substantial delivery to
Messrs. Arlington Nicholson. or notP
The jury went out on Monday night. ana yesterday
morning In a sealed verdict In which they give
negative to the question by finding FOR the de-
PENDANTS. The case will be appealed.