The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-08-26
THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. 26th, 1875.
Editorial Notes.

"The tax bill-why it should be ve-
toed," is the title of pamphlet by James
G. Thompson, editor of the Union-Her-
aid, and is an exhaustive argument on
the subject. A number of copies have
been sent to this Office for distribution.
Call and get one.
Gov. Porter, of Tennessee, has appoint
ed Hon. D. NJ. Key, of East Tennessee,
to succeed the late Ex-President johnson
in the United States Senate. Mr.. Key is
a thorough Democrat, but announces
that he will be no mere partisan. His
appointment is received with universal
satisfaction throughout East Tennessee.
The Beaufort Tribune has been told
that the Attorney General telegraphed
Lieut.. Gov. Gleaves to offer reward for
the capture of Parker, when he escaped
FROM Jail. This would seem to indicate
that Mr.. Melton at least recognized
Gleaves as the legal Governor at that
time. 1t is a nice family quarrel, and
will tend to shape things fox the next
campaign.
The body of Grimwood, who ascended
with the celebrated eronaut, Donaldson,
in a balloon from the city of Chicago
about the first of July, has been found
in lake Michigan, and fully identified BY
the clothing, watch, papers, &c. The
balloon nor Donaldson have as yet been
heard Of, though it is pretty certain Don
aldson has been lost in the lake. This
will probably put quietus upon naviga-
ton by means of the balloon for some
time to come.
The Blackville Sun learns from good
authority that an informal caucus of the
leading Republican members of the
Legislature has been held, and that it
was decided to impeach or attempt to
impeach Governor Chamberlain should
he veto the supply bill. 1t is to be
hoped his Excellency will not allow
himself 10 be bullied. The tax bill is
a grand swindle, and should be knocked
into the head.
We would like to- direct the attention
of our Legislators to the necessity for a
dog law in this State. The important
and profitable business of sheep-raising
is seriously retarded by the immense
number of worthless dogs, whose chief
avocation is to create mischief and an
noy neighbors. Estimating the number
of dogs in South Carolina at 100000,
which is about three for every one repoF-
ted now for taxation, moderate tax
would yield an increased revenue to the
State, which might be set aside for the
support of public schools. One dollar
per head will not be exorbitant, and yet
that amount would be equal to nearly
two mills upon the taxable property of
the State, which would relieve the pres
sure of general taxation to some extent
Such provision might decrease the
number of dogs, but in proportion as this
useless population is decreased the busi-
ness of sheep husbandry would thrive
and prosper.
The committee of physicians appoin
ted by Judge Cooke to examine into the
mental condition of Edward F. Stokes,
Esq, who has been confined in the
Greenville Jail for two years, for con-
tempt of court in supplementary pro-
ceedings, have reported that they found
him deranged upon the subjects of relig-
ion and politics, and that while he is not
responsible for his acts, prompted by his
views upon these subjects, he is not 9TH
erwisc incapacitated for attending to his
business affairs and that as confinement
in prison will only augment his mental
disorder and impair his health, they re-
commend his discharge. Judge Cooke
thereupon ordered his release from prison
antil the further order of the Court, and
issued rule against Mr.. Stokes, requir-
ing him to shew cause why his name
should not be stricken from the roll of
attorneys for contempt of court. Mr..
Stokes case is clearly one of contempt of
court, and while Judge Cookies action
has heretofore been in accordance with
law, his recent steps for the release of
Dir. Stokes have been well-timed and
merciful, and are highly commendable
In the Judge.
The initiative steps for the formation
Of National Union Party to run Gen.
N. P. Banks, of Massachusetts,, for Presi-
dent, with Hon. L. @. c. Lamar, of Mis-
sissippi, or some Southern man, for Vice
President, were taken in Boston on the
21st inst. No prominent men of either
party were present, but a State Central
Committee were appointed and plat
form of principles adopted, declaring
Democratic or Republican organizations
dangerous, and calling for a party of
peace Itcondemns the enormous frauds
of the government, dishonest officials,
general monopolies and corporations
tending to oppress the people. Sudden