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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-04-29
THURsDAY MORNING, APRIL 20, 1876
4 Good Beginning.

We give elsewhere an account OF Inc arrest
and incarceration of Niles G. Parker, Ex-
Treasurer of South Carolina, who is charged
with embezzlement of the public funds while
he was in Office. We shall not condemn Parker
without hearing upon the particular charges
now made, but the facts look strongly against
his innocence and point directly to his gullt III
the matters specifically charged. His wonder
full development into rich man so soon aiter
securing possession of the State treasury,
however, is q matter Of common notorlety, ana
during the days Of infamy and corruption when
he had the disbursement of millions there were
none 30 yerdant as to believe that his sudden
acquirement of wealth was the result OF hon
esty. He reveled in diamonds, watches, god
chains, gold mounted harness tor splendid
horses. and other luxuries to suit his fastidlous
and extrayagant tastes, and at the close of his
official career capped the climax by the erection
ef magnificent edifce, which Tom Mackey
so pertinently described as "Parker's Haul"
These things belong to the unwritten history
Of reconstruction, illustrative OF the fatness
enjoyed for season by the cormorants who
were proving upon the vitals Of a PROSTATE and
helpless people. But the time long predicted
and expected seems to have been fastened by
certain events of the last six months, and the
day of reckoning is now before the men who
were mainly instrumental in debauching the
public service and dragging down the old
commonwealth to the ragged edge of despair.
We look upon the election Of Mr.. Chamberlain
and his faithful adherence to pledges as the
first step towards retribution for the sins OF
former administrations, which ives ftly supple
mented by the choice of Mr. Dunn as Comp
troller-General. These two events may be re-
garded as the eliminating points, which will
result in unearthing former rascality and bring
ing offenders to justice. The earliest fruit to
be gathered is certain revelations concerning
the transactions of Niles G.. Parker, upon
which he stands arraigned at this time, and
we ere to have an insight into the dark and
mysterious management of the States finances
during that unrighteous era, when stealing was
the chief avocation of the most prominent
officials. But this is merely beginning, and
we shall be sorely disappointed when Mr.
Parker's case is being examined into unless
his accomplices are arraigned with him, and
made to bear their share of public indignation
and the laws vengeance. He was only the
custodian of the keys, and shrewder men than
Parker devised the methods of plunder, con-
cealed the tracks of the plunderers, and guar
ded against surprises. Without him these
nefarious schemes were impossible, but he was
not alone in any of the villainous transactions
of the Scott dynasty, and we trust the devel-
opmeuts shortly to be made will bring to light
these ipfamies in all their glaring colors.
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THE THIRD TERM.-A Washington dispatch
makes the following revelation on the third
term business. We think his closing sentence
might be changed to read that it is entirely
discreditable to the President that he has suf-
fered so much discussion without giving the
slightest hint of his intentions heretofore. 1t
would have been far more creditable for this
expression to precede rather than follow the
disastrous results to his party, growing out OF
silence on this Identical point. We are not
the ones to grieve owe: tie perversity and wrong
headedness of Gen. Grant, for all these things
make certain the triumph of the Democratic
party:
take advantage of the absence of President
Grant and his cabinet to make public fact
with regard to thasnext presidency which may
help to the simplifcation of the coming can
vass President Grant is not q candlddte .for
reelection for u third term, and ncrer has 6een
He never suggested the idea himself, and never
gave any one the slightest warrant for suppos-
ing that he would take the nomination II Of
fered and it is understood here that if he had
ever been asked by any authoritative body, ne
would have declined to be considered candl-
date under any circumstances Inc curious
part of this absurd controversy is that no one
having authority has ever asked the President
whether he would be candidate tor thlru
term, and the President very naturally didn't
wish to say anything unsolicited or make the
matter subject of gossip with interested per-
sons.
Practically, I think have reason for saying
that in short time there is prospect OF his
being catechiscd directly, and the President
will let it be known, once for all, that neither
he, nor his friends on his behalf expect desire
or would accept nomination for a third term
of the presidency. 1t is something worth re-
calling just here that not one solitary word has
been said either by the President or his person
al friends which would in any way look towards
third term of office. This third term bogy
has been long enough before the country, and
it is discreditable to the press that any atten-
ton whatever is paid to it,
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REVTTdL MEETINGS.

The series of meetings in the Baptist Church
closed on Sunday night, with an impressive
and eloquent sermon from Rev. D. z. Frierson,
pastor Of the Presbyterian Church. The meet
ing was continued throughout last week. and
every night there were large congregations in
attendance, manifesting deep and serious in
terest in the exercises which were conducted
by Rev. J. s. Murray. BY appointment of the
Sabbath School Association, Rev. W. H. King
preached on Saturday night and Rev. E. r.
Carswell on Sabbath morning. Altogether, the
meeting was in. progress for two weeks, and
resulted in thirteen accessions to the Church.
The ordinance of baptism will be admins
tered on Sunday afternoon at the usual place,
and the observance of the Lords Supper will
take place after the close of the services on
Sunday night. Preaching may also be expect
ed on Friday and Saturday nights.
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TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.
T. D. KENNEDY, LOCAL EDITOR.
SABBATH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.

This body convened with the Baptist Church
on Friday last, and remained in session two
days. The Introductory sermon was preached
by Rev J. S. Murray to an attentive congre-
CATION The number of delegates in attend
ance was not large, and only twelve Sabbath
Schools were represented. An organization
was made by the election Of the following off,
cers Robert Pratt, Superintendent; F. c. v.
Borstel, Assistant Superintendent; James A.
Hoyt, Secretary and Treasurer; Rev. E. r.
Carswell, Rev. Mike McGee and E. P. Earle,
Executive Committee. On Saturday morning,
an excellent essay was read by Dr. W. G.
Brown, upon "a Sabbath School in every
Church, Interesting and profitable discus
sions took place on questions relating to the
Sabbath School work, and much zeal was man
ifested by the delegates in this department CT
labor. The Association resolved to hold its
next meeting at the Little River Church, be-
ginning on Friday before the last Sabbath IN
July, 1876. The business proceedings closed
on Saturday afternoon.
A mass meeting took place in the Baptist
Church on Sunday afternoon, which attracted
an immense congregation. The exercises were
opened with singing, after which prayer was
offered by Rev. D. z. Frierson. A novel and
interesting exercise was raising the lower OF
strength" which consisted Of well-shaped
blocks of wood forming pyramid, on each OF
which was inscribed some appropriate virtue
of the Christian character. The corner stone
was laid by Bro. Borstel, who recited suitable
passages of Scripture, and he was followed by
rYir whom added
the tower a single block with apt quotations
from the Bible, intended to illustrate the par
ticular virtue represented. The whole was
surmounted by vase of flowers and ever
green's. 1t was beautiful and impressive ex-
ercse, and gave much qualification to those
present. An address upon Sabbath Schools
was then delivered by Mr.. +. B. Murray, at
the request of the Association, in which our
talented young friend added greatly to his rep
utation as pleasing and entertaining speaker
The mass meeting was decided success, and
we trust accomplished much good for the cause
One day last week, colored man in the en-
ploy of Mr.. w. G. Watson, who lives near
Mountain Creek, endeavored to force mule
across q small ditch in the field, and not sue
coeding, he deliberately took the pio"-ihe'
tied one end of it round the mules tongue
and pulled it almost completely ont. The mule
has been scarcely ablo to eat ever since, and
it is thought he cannot 1.-Two. AS yet, Mr.. Wat
con has dono nothing with the colored man,
s1though it is to be hoped that he will take steps
to have him Justly punished in order ris to deter etc,
onr statutes make such offences malicious
trespasses punishable by civil action for dam
arcs, or misdomeanors punishable by fine and
imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.
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For the anderson MtelHgencer.

Mr.. EDITOR: think the article in the
Greenville Daily Necs of April 18th headed
Memory of the Martyrs who wore the Gray"
by whomsoever written, we'll worthy re-prb-
lication in your columns, to stir up heroic
memories of our fallen braves! Their gallant
achieyements-the noble sacrifices of homes,
comforts, fortunes, and even life itself IN our
defense, and for the sacred cause of liberty
from the very expressions which we are doomed
to feel-demand that they should not be for
gotten The crowding events, the shadows OF
these hurrying years, all tend to eradicate and
obscure our sympathies and gratitude for the
martyr band but let us pause now, midst all
our duties and passions, our hopes and fears, to
remember once more our soldier dead in ap-
propriate celebrations on this bright Easter
morn Of nature. Wherever sleeps Southern
hero in all our broad land, this should be
time to renew their graves, and revive thoughts
of that sad epoch in our country's history.
What filter season could be chosen than the
middle or 10th of May, heretofore marked as
memorial day, to decorate our mausoeums OF
glory, however humble-types of duty and
honor, truth and devotion Allow me to sug-
gest, in accordance somewhat with thethoughts
written below, that every soldiers grave should
be marked, and I know of no other way to &C.
complish this speedily and surely than the
plan suggested.
Let committee of ladies and gentlemen be
appointed to meet and arrange for memorial
day. Suitable orators such as Gems. Hampton,
Conner, Capers, MCGOWAN, or others-not so
famed, but local heroes-to deliver eulogies in
some large building; appropriate edes to be
prepared by the best musicians, and the deco
ration of graves to follow as usual. But,
would suggest, might it not be appropriate for
tickets to be previously sold at some moderate
sum- or else collection taken up on the spot
from all who wish to contribute towards erect
ing headstones over the graves of our soldier
dead, or if preferable to erect modest shaft
as memorial, whereby we may evince our life
long gratitude and yeneration for the martyrs
who wore the gray" E. h. III.
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Attornev General Williams.

We are constantly having rumors of changes
in Grants Cabinet, and especially just after
defeats of the Radical party before the people.
This may or may not be significant, and the
President may possibly entertain the idea that
the weakness and imbecility of his constitu-
tonal advisers has something to do with the
unhappy result, which would be remedied by
gentle hint to resign. Or the average member
of the Cabinet may look upon these defeats as
the forerunners of other disasters and calami-
ties to their noble cheftain in his political
career, which renders an escape for them nec-
essary and prudent. Either view is bad for
the President, whose miserable judgment in
selecting men for advisers long since passed
into proverb. Be this as it may, we have the
satisfaction of announcing that Attorney Gen
eral Williams will positively retire from the
position he has so long disgraced by his parti-
ality and partisan malignity. His resignation
will take effect on the 18th of May. He coz
siders "that he has held the Office long enough
for reputation and political glory, and that it
is now time for him to devote some attention
to his own welfare" One rumor says that he
will resume the practice of law in Washington,
and another says he intends going back to
Oregon. We do not care much what is to be-
come of Williams in this world, so long as ne
does not have another opportunity of harassing
the Southern people with his mean and con-
temptible manipulation of the laws, by direct
ing the employment of soldiers to destroy lib
erty and crush out freedom. Such has been
bis chief occupation during the last few years,
and we part from him without regret.
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W0fford College.

We have received an invitation to the an
nual celebration of the Preston Literary Socie-
ty, which takes place on the 18th of June
next. "Would a division of the Union be
beneficial ?" is the subject for discussion.
Affirmative-W. L. Glaze, Orangeburg, and
P. B. Langston, Laurens. Negative-W. C..
Rice, Union, and G. E. Prince, Williamson.
The valedictory address will be delivered by
Julius A. Mood, of Cokesbury. Our young
friend, Henry G. Reed, of Anderson, is chair
man of the invitation committee.
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DST The Columbia Union- Herald states that
the discovery of overlooked vouchers in the
treasury vaults materially reduces the amount
of coupons alleged to have been fraudulently
exchanged by Ex-Treasurer Parker. The sum
now discovered is about $4,000, leaving the
amount in question only s26o,oOo, instead of
s45O,OOO Comptroller Dunn is en-
gagged in carefully going over the entire interest
account by asserting and counting the great
mass of Cancelled coupons, and we shall soon
have exact knowledge of the condition of at
fairs.
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~ The Columbia Union Herald says fire.
quent complaints are made of the misconduct
of small boys who regularly attend the various
churches on Sabbath evening, and seriously
disturb the congregations. The nuisance be-
came so general and insuferable that one of the
ministers took out warrant for three young
men, charged with disorderly conduct in
church So il seems tue law must be resorted
to in order to compel decent behavior.
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De The Newberry Herald says: Bologna
sausage is no longer made in Greenville, the
material necessary for its manufacture having
given out lately. The proprietors have moved
to new and fresher fields in Charlotte, N. c."
Does our contemporary really mean to say that
the canine element has disappeared from
Greenville7 If so, we want the proprietors of
that sausage factory to visit Anderson, and rem
der the town supremeIy happy by similar ex-
haustion of necessary material"
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A gentleman visited our town on Saturday
last, for the purpose of paying some debts
which he owed, but did not succeed in finding
the parties, although he spent half day in the
search Surely, there must be plenty of money
in town.
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WANTED.

BY PRACTICAL PRINTER, Situation,
to take charge of weekly newspaper office.
To any one wanting reliable hand, of steady
habits, and who fully understands the busi-
ness, apply by letter to
JULIAN W. CAVIS.
McGill & Witherow's Job Printing Office,
Washington City, D. C.
April %, 1875 al
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HYMENEAL.

11Tde hNNI Mr.. i. W. v. WH1TFGELb ri and Miss
IDA E., daughter of Mr.. r. T. Tucker, all Of
Anderson County.
On Sunday morning, April 25th, at the resi-
dence of the brides mother, by James McEes-
kew. ESQ, Mr.. ISHAM ELROD and Miss SA-
RAH JANE BOLT, all of Anderson County.
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A pleasant. refreshing shower of rain on
Tuesday last revived dropping vcSetation' ana
benefited the gardens and fields.
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28.-Arrangements are
in progress for fast mail from Washington
to New Orleans. 1t will pass through Dam
Vile, Charlotte and Atlanta, and will save
seven and half hours between Washington
and Columbia, s. G. Senator Paterson ls
urging the matter 3.
Joseph Williams, President of the Board of
Fire Commissioners, who was questioned at
the Fire Engineers Convention at New York,
when he ran with the machine, cit party
refused to contribute to the support OF the
fire department, they spotted his house, and
when fire came, they saved the adjoining
property and permitted his to burn" made
an unsatisfactory explanation of his remarks
to the Fire Commissioners of the District and
was aked to resign, which he did.
The Nassaus Of New York beat the Ana
lostans of Washington by two lengths.
WASHINGTON Oct 28.-Judge Geo. Fl. Cor
we'll, of Connecticut has been appointed
Chief Clerk of the Post Office Department.
The circulation of s704, $50 legal tenders ia
ordered, being 80 per cent of the national
bank notes issued during the month.
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HANGMAN'S DAY.
Six Executions Probable.

The third Friday in November will be
hangman's day.
Death warrants have been issued from
the Executive Office for the execution OF four
persons, the two Nicholson brothers, for the
murder of Marcus Young, near the town OF
Coushatta, and Alice Harris and Tony Nellum,
for the murder of Henry Harris, near Monroe,
parish of Ouachita. In both case the third
Friday in November has been fixed as the
day for execution.
The Governor has now under considera-
ton the records in the case of Bill Williams,
alias VIM. Davis, alias Whisky Bill, convicte d
of the murder of Alex White on the 10th of
April last and in the case of J. r. Fender
son, convicted of killing Alice johnson in a
negro dance house some months ago.
Both men are now in the Parish Prison.
The record shows in neither case no miti
eating circumstance, and the action of the
Governor will probably be the same as in the
two cases first mentioned. If it is the same
day, the third Friday in November will be
fixed
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b L lELEUh Hs
Report of the Department of Az
riculture for October.
Tennessee Specimens Meeting.
The Washington Races.
Cuban Affairs.
Latest from Virginia City.
Cuban Affairs.
Latest from Virginia City.
Foreign and Domestic Markets.
Financial Items.
Foreign and General News.
Etc, Etc, Etc.

IgPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL-
TURE.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-The October report
of the Department of Agriculture contains
accounts from New Jersey, Wisconsin and
Minnesota, showing q large decrease in the
cranberry crop by insects and frost.
The rice crop in South Carolina, Florida,
Georgia and louisiana is much larger than
usual. In North Carolina the great crop was
formerly rice, but since the war the produc-
ton has fallen off and no crop has tahen the
place upon the large and valuable rice planta-
tons, which have consequently gone to ruin.
The sugar cane in Georgia was cut short by
the drouth. In some parts of Florida not
more than 80 per cent of q crop was planted
for want of seed, but there will be an average
yield in other parts of the State. The crops
were brought up to full acreage by the
August and September rains. In Alabama
there was largely increased average In
average condition. In Mississippi the leading
planters are manufacturing their sugar and
m olasses at home, from louisiana and Afri-
can cane. Much cane will not be ground for
the want of mills, and will therefore be lost
Louisiana has not justified the promise OF
its fine appearance in the spring.
The sorghum crop, though injured IN some
sections, is represented as generally fine.
The hop crop is quite good in New York;
the yield was at least one,third more than
any crop of the last five years.
There were large yields on all fields in
Oregon. The culture there is yet in its in
fancy, but the bottom lands of the Wllliamet
will probably prove the finest lands in the
world for hop growing.
The hemp crop in Kentucky is very fine,
and has been cut in good time. The number
of fattening cattle is somewhat greater than
last year.
There is falling off in all the New Eng
land States except Connecticut, which reports
an increase nearly balancing the deficiency OF
| the others.
Many of the farmers of Missouri are invest
ing largely in fruit culture, especially apples
and grapes.
In Florida the cereal crops are being fast
abandoned and supplanted by the culture of
oranges In this State there is an excellent
crop Of guavas, and doubtless large guam
tity will be converted into jelly. Lines are
quite abundant, and will soon be furnished in
q Quantities for shipping