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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-02-04
The General Assembly.

It is said that promises resemble pie crust IN
an important particular. Both are made to be
broken, and this is eminently true in regard to
promises so freely and voluntarily made in
party platforms, especially when the unreliable
elements of the Radical party in South Caro-
lima are the sponsors for the performance OF
such contract Past experience shows that
empty words and vain declarations are made to
hoodwink the popular mind during an excited
canvass, only to be forgotten amid the whlrl OF
succeeding events. One of the pledges made IN
the last campaign was to shorten the sessions OF
the General Assembly, and this pledge was un-
derstood to mean that the necessary Legislation
would be promptly transacted, when the mehh-
bers would return to the ordinary avocatlons
of life. More than two months have Deen
frittered away with scarcely any tangible re-
suit. The most important legislation has been
ignored, and the time occupied in the most idle
and useless manner. The appropriation Dill
Was only introduced last week, and other I'M
nortans matters have been scarcely touehed.
One of the greatest evils of these long sessions
Ia the unnecessary introduction Of measures
never intended for the benefit of the State, but
for the members to win a little cheap populari-
ty at home with party associates. We have
had entirely too much legislation during the
past six or seven years, unless better care had
been exercised as to quality. 1t is grievous
burden to the common people, and the promi-
ses so eagerly made last fall in this respect will
be remembered at the next election. The most
popular measures at this time, and one that
would meet with the heartiest concurrence on
all sides, would be an early adjournment of the
General Assembly, even were matters of vital
interest neglected thereby. But this is not
necessary, and were the members to address
themselves to the work, with the earnestness
and assiduity with which they sought the favor
of the voters last summer, an adjournment
might take place within two weeks at farthest'
besides transactiug all the business required by
the State in its present condition.
True, the members receive fixed salary,
and it matters not whether they remain one
month or three months, so far as their pay is
concerned. But there are other expenses daily
accumulating, largely incidental and greatly
dependent upon the length of the session,
which prudence and economy demand shall
cease at the earliest moment Besides, if ever
people were too much governed, we present
that spectacle in South Carolina to-day, and
facts are constantly arising to prove that many
of our burdens and grievances are justly attrib-
utable to the extravagant plethora of incon-
siderate legislation. We would advise the law
makers, many of whom are new at the business,
to take warning in time, and secure speedy
adjournment of the General Assembly, thereby
promoting the welfare of the State, and remov-
ing an important obstacle from their own
pathway in the next election.
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HYMENEAL.

MARRIED, Jan. %, 1875, by Rev. W. P.
Martin, at the residence of the brides brother,
Mr.. ANDREW S ErAkE, Of Abbeville Co.,
and Miss FA -il.IE E. WARDLAW, Of An
derson County.
On Thursday evening, the l4th OF January,
by Rev. Fl. n. Hays, Mr. JOHN ]. MARTIN,
of Anderson, and Miss LUCY CLEVELAND,
of OcOnee County.
In this Town, on Tuesday evening, the End
instant, by Rev. J. S. Murray, Mr.. CHARLES
o. SPENCER, of Ashland, Mississippi, and
Miss MAMIE ARNOLD, of Lowndesville,
Abbeville County, and formerly of Anderson.
NY Abbeville Medium please copy.
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SENSATION SHO ".

The Great Mexican Sensation Show will OK
hibit at this place on Wednesday next, the 10th
inst. Some of tho most extraordinary feats of
wire-walking, acrobatic and trapeze perform
ances will be given, as we'll as beautiful and
interesting pantomine. Happy Jack Law
ton," the famous and favorite clown, will bo
present to delight those who may be fortunate
enough 10 attend, with his many and humor-
Gus antics and jokes. The only Mexican Brass
Band in the United States will discourse the
finest music on the occasion. Admission, so
cents. Children, 25.
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AGRICULTURAL LIrNs.-If you have not al
ready ordered your Agricultural Liens to Sc
d Cogswell, Charleston, S. G., keep on hand
four different kinds, and if neither OF these
meet your views they arc prepared to print at
the lowest prices, any special form to order.
the Rural Accountant, book for simple farm
accounts, let him do so at once
They also have New Agricultural Lease
which gives the Landlord lien on crop Of
tenant This is very valuable.
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: King Kalakaua has arrived in San Fran

King Kalakaua has arrived in San Fran
cisco on his way home, and will sail for Homo
lula this week.
General and Mrs. George B. Mcclellan
are in Cairo, Egypt They will return to
America in the spring.
The school lands of Texas amount to
over 100, O,OOO, 900 acres, an amazing endowment
for free school purposes.
The public debt of Philadelphia is about
$S5 ,OOO, 900, while New York City rejoiccs in n
similar blessing to the tune of SlSO,OO0,0OO.
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On Saturday last tho Candy Springs Grange
met at their hall, in the vicinity of the Church
ut that place, to hear an address from tho Hon.
]. S. Murray. Tho hall was thronged by both
ladies and gcntlomen and the eloquent address
of the speaker was listened to throughout with
the greatest attention. After the address, an
elegant dinner was served up by the ladies in
the grove outside, and mrth and general good
feeling was the order of the day.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

MONEY SAVED, MONEY MApE.-It is no long
er necessary to pay two and three profits
Messrs Furchgott, Benedict & Co., beg to draw
attention to their immense closing out sale of
ETC., which takes place annually between jan
nary lst, and February 18th, prior to pu. .chas-
ing their Spring Stock, at 275 King Street,
Charleston, S. c.; 54 White Hall Street. Allan
tn, Ga, and Bay Street, Jacksonville Florida.
Samples sent ooa,o on application: Remit per Ex
c. o. u. All retail orders over $40 will be sent
from the Charleston Branch free Of charge.
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The chances of Hon. Samuel J. Randall,
of Pennsylvania for being the next Speaker of
the House have been greatly strengthened by
his vigorous course regarding the Louisiana
outrage, together with his ready knowledge
and efficient use of parliamentary tactics
against the civil rights bill.
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TEURsDAY MORNING, FEB. 4, 1875
To the Citizens Of Anderson County.

Those sections desiring the re-appointment
OF the present Trial Justices, or the appoint
ment of new ones, are requested to immediate
ly get up their petitions, and forward them
without delay to the Anderson delegation at
Columbia, care of the Mansion House.
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MI. T. A. Sullivan, of Abbeville, has received
the appointment Of route agent between Bolton
and Walhalla, and will shortly enter upon his
duties. We congratulate the people along the
line upon tho increased facilities in the postal
department which this arrangement will af-
ford.
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- It has been bad year so far for unlted
States Senator's Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
New jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan,
Mi Missouri, Tennessee, Nebraska and Neyad"
have all changed their Senator's and others
.t;ll are expected to step down and out A stri-
I;no fact in this connection is that the people
ore @ not much grieved at the loss ofthe old SEN
ators, as general rule. The fate Of politicians
- omopp the uncertainties of this life.
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. The Republican members of

- The Republican members of Congress are
seriously discussing the propriety of making
the army appropriations cover the next two
years, for the alleged reason that the Democratic
House will refuse to appropriate money to be
paid to the army engaged in the Southern
States.
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- The Florida House of Representatives
has passed bill requiring members to furnish
their own stationery, which will save the State
about 81 500 per annum. A similar bill would
save more than that amount in South Caro-
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- Gen. Joseph E. Johnston has been elec.
ted President of the Survivors Association of
Georgia, embracing the resident soldiers and
sailors of the late Confederate States, and has
accepted the honor in graceful letter. The
objects of the Association are social, hlstorl'
cal and benevolent.
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RATES OF SUBSCRLPTIOM-Tw DOLLARS per an
num and One DOLLAR for six months.
Subscriptions not taken for less period than six
months.
Liberal deductions made to clubs Of ten sub
seribers. !.
RATES OF FADVERTLSTNG.-One Dollar per square OF
one inch for the first insertion and Fifty Cents per square
for subsequent insertions less than three months No ad
yertisement counted less than square.
Liberal contracts will be nude with those wishing 70
contract must immediate business of the
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Obituary Notices exceeding five lines, Tributes Of Re
and All personal communications matters Of in
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religious character respectfully solicited and will be
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BOARD!

II WILL board six School Boys at Twelve
4 Dollars and Fifty Cents, payable monthly
in advance, or at Fifteen Dollars per month on
time.
WM. r. WICKLIFFE.
Feb !, 1875 20
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-19
UNITED STATES SENATE.
Little of Public Interest Trans
acted.
EXTRA SESSION.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Mr. Bout
well called up the resolution submitted by
him yesterday, authorizing the special COM
mittee appointed to examine the several
branches Of the civil service with a view TO
the reorganization of the several depart
ments thereof, ETC., to sit during the recess,
and to send for persons and papers.
Mr.. Stevenson -aised the point Of order
that it was a mater looking to legislation,
and therefore ont Of order.
Pending the discussion Of the point Of or
der, the Senate went into executive session.
During the discussion on Mr.. BOutwel's
civil service resolution, Mr.. Hamlin, when
be moved that the Senate 90 into executive
session, said it was well understood that an
agreement had been made to vote on the
Hawaiian treaty at 3 P. NJ, and all the time
previous to that hour would be required for
the discussion Of the treaty.
At 4:30 the doors were opened.
Mr.. Thurman submitted the following:
Resolved, that at noon on Saturday, the
10Th inst, the Senate will adjourn sine die.
Laid over.
Mr.. Jones submitted 4 resolution con-
tinuing the committee to audit and con-
troll the contingent expenses Of the Senate,
and authorizing the committee to sit dur
ing the recess, Laid over.
The Senate ten adjourned till to NOR
row,
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the result of that arbitration would be to
give to the Conservatives q majority OF
eight in the Louisiana Lower House, and
that while there would be 4 small RepuD-
lican majority on joint ballot, it was prooa-
bic that the balance of power in that ma
ioritv would be controlled in the interests
Of the Conservatives. II has also been as
certained that teleerams were receivedfrom
New Orleans by the Pinchback leaders here
urging them to postpone final action, If the
vote was likely to be adverse to Pinch
back. 1t had been certain for a week that
the vote would reject him. Accordingly
the plot was formei, and formed not to
bring peace to Lou siana, or to remove that
disturbing element from politics, but to
prevent the possibility of the election OF
Conservative to the United States Senate by
the Legislature as it will be constituted III
the event of the success Of the Wheeler ar
bitratiOn. Senator West characteriZes the
Arbitration Committee as the "New York
Legislature" and admits that it was his
purpose to defeat the legitimate results OF
its action.
The Casey faction is not pleased with
the result, which was as much surprise
to them as to anybody. 1t destroys what
ever chance Casey had to become United
States Senator. The Conservatives like
wise do not like it, as their hopes are
thereby ruined. Senator Morton, Who had
charge Of the Pincaback case, says that he
did not know of tie plan until the motion
was made. LOgar had heard Of it but
few moments before. Judge Christiancy
is much disturbed by Morton's sharp criti-
cism of him, and it is said that his vote is
lost to the Republican party.
Pinchback does not conceal his gratihca-
ton at the turn affairs have taken. He
terms the adoption Of Vests resolutions
"My victory"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-19
CONDENSED KILOGRAMS.

Prescott, Wood & Co., of Boston, have
discovered that their book-keeper, J. u.
Bennett, has for ten years been embezling
their funds. Since the discovery Bennett
has made two attempts at suicide by poison.
He cOntesses his crime, and thinks his
peculatious viii reach S35,0O0 to $4,000.
4 livery stable at Cairo, Ills, was burned
wednesday night, together with twenty
two horses and about a dozen bUggies.
John Reilly fatally stabbed John Mono
han in a quarrel in Brooklyn.
The Republican Convention of CinCin-
natl has unanimously nominated old John
Robinson, the Snowman, for Mayor Of that
city.
The Senate yesterday confirmed the NOM
inatiCn Of Albert W. Wyman to be As.
sistant Treasurer at Washington.
The Pennsylvania Legislature adjourned
yesterday.
James Crawford stabbed James Taylor,
negro boy, to death at ScOttsburg, Scott
county, Ind, Wednesday, and then made
his escape.
The Indiana editorial excuTsiOnists left
Memphis yesterday for New Orleans, by
way Of VicksOuTg.
The failure Of Hooper, Reese & Co,
bankers and brokers, 122 Baltimore street,
Baltimore, was announced to-day. The
house is said to be "shOrt" on gold.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-19
NEW YORK.
Proceedings of the Board of APP
peals of the National TrOt-
ting Association.

The National TrOttIng Association
Asked TO Appoint Boards for the
West and South.
NEW YORK, March 1S-The Board Of
appeals Of the National TrOtting AssOcia-
ton to-day answered the telegram from the
Indianapolis Convention Of Western AssO-
Citations, to the effect that if the request Of
the Convention tcat the Board appoint
Western and Southern Commissioners to
try cases, arising in those sections, is not
granted, it is probable the Associations
west Of the Ohi0 will Secede, and that dis
ruptiOn Of the National Association will
follow. The Board of Appeals in their an
swer, say that if the indianapolis Conyen-
ton would point out any rule whereby such
Commissioners could be appointed, they
would do so. They think that Com
mission composed Of Western men
to take testimony will fully answer the
purpose of referees. There are fou- mem
beTs now in the court, and more can be
added at the next Congress. The telegram
also asks if the West is dissatisfied wich its
representatives, and if so, they will resign.
cit is a Wise Child who. Knows His
Father"
Sam. Ward, "Vestibuli Rex" was
heard in the SUTrOgate's Court yesterday,
in the proceedings on the probate Of the
will Of Sam. Ward, jr., who was about p
years Of age and bequeathed $4,000 in
these words: "I give all my earthly estate
10 my mother. l DO not know my father"
The mother died soon after. The con-
testants counsel claim that the will was
executed under coercion or undue in
fluence.
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ErIQUETTE IN WASHINGTON.


The hardest thing for a daughter OF So
ciety visiting in Washington to learn is
said to be that social rules here are so an
tipOdal TO fashions fats in other parts Of
the country as though this were a city in
Cochin China. Ladies come for a few
DAYS, and almost crack their stays with
spleen at learning they must go around
and do all the initiatoTy calling. "She
knows 1 am here, and she ought to call
first, (" said a Chicago society lady stopping
briefly at the Arlington House. 1t was
the wife Of a Western COngres man to
whom she was referring, and all the ex-
PLANTATION in the world could not cOnvin e
the fair soiOurner that she must start out,
find the Hon. Mrs. Blank, and make the
first courtesy. Why this should be Ell
quette is more than l will agree to tell,
any more than why it shouldn't be ETH
quette everywhere else. am only doing
all possible to save feminine heart-bur
ing by telling the dimity dears what they
must expect. When you come to Wash
ingtOn g, be prepared to hunt out yOnr so
ciety friends in person, or DO not tear your
chignOns in anguish at finding yourself
neglected.
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COMMISSION MERcH 9NT.
GIRLS FOR THE BAL
LET
New York sun

New York sun
The Green room Of Tie Grand Opera
House was filed Yesterday morning with
younr Girls. who were there in answer
10 an advertisement for go young
ladies for the extra ballet in the grand
spectacular drama Of ''Ahmed' now
in preparation. Among them were several
little children, "pupils Of Madame Lanner,
the ballet mistress, - said Manager Foster,
and destined to become cupids in the drama.
When the Madame arrived the little things
crowded around her, all eager for tho hrat
kiss.
s.Now, young ladies' said Ballet Master
De Francisco to the waiting maidens, 'De
GOOD enough to stand in a rOy."
Madame Lanner's professional eye
scanned them closely. "HsIe, my dear"
taxing one BIZ the hand, "can you
dance3 A little. Well Try thls-One,
two, three; one, two, three. cry
well. sit down. You cant dance, eL. to
another. Here, little one, show ms
Young lady the step" One Of the smallest
Of the small folks grabbed her scanty Aitle
skirts in her diminutive fiTts, and exc
cuted the desired step with great compia-
cency.
surely you can DO Jhal, sald Ire Alll
woman. She encouraged the bashiul,
chided the giggleTs, saw 'gOod points at
glance, and picked fifteen promising girls
in less time than it takes to tell 1t.
CHATS all today" said the manager.
@ThOse who have not been engaged come
again tomorrow at two. They are TO take
me part Of Moorish girls, slaves and the
ike said he, s'and we are selecting them
with great care. The premier dancers and
coryphees are already chosen
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FRANCE
The Assembly, to rake a Recess.

The Assembly TO Take q Recess.
PARIS, March 1S.-In the Assembly to-
day a motion to adjourn from March 20
until May was adopted, and provision
made for the appointment Of a permanent
COMMITTEES Of twenty-five Deputies to sit
during the recess.
a motion that the Senate hold its ses-
sions at Versailles was debated.
II. BrissOn, Radical member for the De
partment Of the Seine, made a strong ap-
peal for the restoration Of Paris to its pO-
sition as capital Of France, but = notion
was adopted by a vote Of 81 yeas to 312
nays.
The proposition to suspend supplement
tary elections to ELL vacancies in the As
sembly was introduced and referred to a
committee. The Ministers declined to ex-
press their views on the question Of dissO-
luton.
Gen. Cabrarera, after holding . long con-
ference with the Spanish ambassador, has
gone TO BayOnne.
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A SCOTCH VIEW OF HE TIATONs
BEECHEE nTsINEsEe
EilsshIEe lse5tIandl J9arnal.

The trial Of the action Tilton vs.. II. ".
BeecEer, fOT The highest ofenss Known to
families, is in its sixth week. However e
may END, 10 is almost certain that the
}amed minls,erOf Plymouth Church. Brook
iyn, has finished bis professional career.
casting aside all MOullOn's and Tf}rrr's er-
.dence Is worthless, there is documentary
testimony enough TO show that, If Dir.
Beec1er were in any village in Fife, he
would be s0uSed in q Wafer-butt. We have
have not seen TliCn's evidence; we have,
though, read that O AIoultOn. who leaves
The impression OF being a singularly clever
man. All things are possible in America,
uCd we should not wonder that
the report Of his bearing in the witness
00X-and 10 is 70 be remarked that
when he blows his nose he is repoJ ted
viii cause him to be run for The Presiden-
So. We are also bound % add that there is
nothing like tOrtOusuess in bis very long
statement ana prodigiOus cross examina-
zion. bis attitude is straightforward,
and he does not bend By a sentence.
Bad as the whole story is, and it is
fCsLering with maggOty corruption. e is
scarcely more detaming 70 the American
people than the American report
ing. In this country, the Nelg York
Herald, through eight Of whose nonpareil
pages we have waded, would require to be
accompanied into the house with chloride
Of lime.
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rIIE RAILROAD QTEsTEoN.

We have read with great care the ad-
arss,7 of Col. Cole to the General As
sembIy, relative to the taxation Of rail
roads. As the exemption clause IN the
charters oiEthe various companies is
decidedly the strongest point hemakes,
md one which there is no getting
around or over, if well taken, We have
zone to the trouble Of looking up the
charter Of every company ever organ
lied in the State. We find a wonder
full similarity in their provisions. In
fact, the language Of the exemption
clause in the most Of the charters
is word for word the same. The
ac,s incorporating the Nashville and
Cbatts uooga Railroad Company says
the CAPITA stock shall be exempt for
ever. Tie r1r1ey paid IN for stock
having been expended in purchasing
right Of way and IL construction OF the
road, we suppose that 50 much OF the
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GREAT BRITAIN.


The Great Revival still Progressing.
LONDON, March 1S.-The attendance
and enthusiasm at The revival meeting Of
Moody and Sankey continues immense.
Last night thousands Of people were turned
away from the doors. The newspaper and
other criticisms Of their mission are gener-
ally hostile.
LONDON, March 10, $50 A. M.-There
was much confusion at the revival meeting
in Agricultural Hall last night. The crowd
was so great that order could not be pre-
served. The pressure was tremendous.
People were badly crushed and there was
some fighting. The Times this morning
fayorably reviews the mission Of Moody
and Sanky.
Pathfinder Wins the steePIe Chase.
The Liverpool grand National Steeple
Chase took place to-day, and was won by
Pathfinder, late Knight, Dainty I'd and
LaVeine Sd.