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= We were inexpressibly shocked to
learn at Chattanooga last Friday of the
sudden death the day before of Dr. B.
F. Mcfarland, for many years distin-
guished and honored citizen of this vi
entity. Personally we knew him as the
embodiment of all that was frank and
honest and captivating socially. He re-
moved from Beams Station to CHATHAM
oOga last March, and had built up since
that time the largest practice in his pro-
fession, with the best class of that COM
munity, enjoyed by any practitioner in
the city. He died in his sixty-fifth year
and his remains were inferred last Fri
day in the burial ground of the family,
near Messy Greek. We hope a more
elaborate and fitting tribute to his worth
and memory will be furnished US by
SOME one of his many friends.
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Special Notices.
NOTICE.

desire to inform the public that /
have adopted a new system of doing
business, which enables me to sell
Boots, Shoes and Caters 10 per
cent less than ever before. Every kind
of fashionable Boots, Shoes and CATERS
made Fits and workmanship guaran-
teed. I wish call from ALL An kinds
of country produce taken in exchange
for Boots and Shoes.
1 propose to furnish Boots at the fol-
lowing prices
First Choice French Calf Morocco, Leg
Boots sewed, per pair. .............. $40 90
First Choice French Calf, Morocco Leg
Boots, pegged, per pair ................. rs
First Choice French Calf, plain Leg Boots,
sewed, per pair ......................... 10 90
peggedy per pair. 90.
All the above work will cost 81 90 NOR with Box
Toe and Wrinkled vamps.
Home tanned heavy kip and side
from. ........................ "a so to 81 80
Congress Caters, First Choice French
Calf, from. :..-......- 49,. 90 to 8 IS
Creole CATERS, First Choice French
Calf, from. ............ ............ 5 IS to 90
Centennial Shoes, First Choice French
Calf, from ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. so to so
Respectfully, &C.,
n ~ nj TVTV
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stake to quarrel. He wanted all dis
putes settled ant good nomination.
made.
Col. Phelan made an earnest
speech in favor of the minority re-
port.
Maj. W. B. Martin, of Wilson,
moved to Jay the minority report on
the table. Carried. ayes 737, noes
275.
Col. Phelan moved that the ma
jority report be adopted by accla-
nation. Carried.
GOV. PORTER ENDORSED.
The following resolution, recon-
mended by the Committee on Reso-
lutions and Platform, was also adopt
ed:
Resolved, that the Democracy of
the State of Tennessee recognize in
his Excellency, James d. Porter, a
faithful. just and upright public SER
want. and we DO hereby endorse his
administration.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
The following Electors for the
Congressional districts were ratified I:
First District-Referred to the Con-
gressional Convention.
Second District-Moses White, of
Knox.
Third District-R to the Con-
gressional Convention
Fourth District-Benton McMillin, of
Smith.
IN.f+I n;.4.;o4 T5r,onJ COODar of
Sixth District-Thos i. Dodd, of
Davidson.
Seventh District-Referred to the
Congressional Convention.
Eighth District-B. A. Enloe, of
Madison.
Ninth District-Referred to the Con-
gressional Convention.
Tenth District-J. w. Clapp, OF Shell
David Bright, of Brownsville, nomi-
mated james d. Porter, the present in
cumbent.
The roll of counties was called for
nominations. Gov. Porter was ear
ly put in nomination and as coun-
ties were called their delegates Sec
onded the motion. On the compile
ton of the roll call no other name
was placed in nomination, Governor
Porter was thereupon, on motion,
declared to have been unanimously
renominated for Governor, and being
ushered 20 the stand made short
speech in which he alluded to the
economy and retrenehment prac
ticed by the Democratic party since
it had gained power in the State,
and pointed out that this State gov
eminent was run at less expense in
to population than any
State in the Union.
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Cabinet-Maker and Undertaken.

hereby inform my old customers and the pub
lie generally, that hare moved in my NEW SHOP
4 Sons Carriage Shop, where viii keep on hand
and make to order, all kinds of FURNITURE.
Special attention given to Picture Framing. / al
so keep on hand and make and trim to order all
kinds of WOODEN COFFINS, with or without
glass the face. All kinds of repairing done in
the Furniture line. Having had % years expert
ence in the FURNITURE and COFFIN trade, /
feel that guarantee satisfaction in either line
of business. All kinds of PRODUCE taken in ex-
change for work. Prices to suit the hard times
Prompt attention given to all orders for CoFFIss
and liberal reduction in former prizes on all work
Spring-seat Sofas and Chairs repaired in good
order. NJ. A. WHIT.
March %, 1s76-tf.
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THE ELECTORAL TICKET

According to the time-honored GUS
tom of the Democratic party in Ten
nessee, the subject of the Electoral
ticket for the State and the various
Congressional districts, was one to
be considered by the Gubernatorial
Convention which assembled at Nash
Vile last Wednesday. The list Of
appointees, so far as made by that
Convention, will be found in another
column. It will be seen that the
appointment for the First Congress
sionaI district was left to be made
by our own people.
We find, since our return from the
Convention, that what we predicted
TO members Of the Convention is
true-that many of our people in
East Tennessee are dissatisfied with
the action of the Convention in the
appointment of Ex-Gov. Harris as
one of the Electors for the State-at-
large. 1t is due TO East Tennessee
Democrats, no less than to Gov, Har-
ris. that we should state in this con-
nection that, to our certain knowl-
edge, Gov. Harris has no desire or
disposition to force himself before
the people in this, or any other ca
pacity. In a personal conference
with us prior to the nomination. he
expressed himself freely, stating that
he did not desire, nor would he &C
cept any position that would hazard
the personal or political interest Of
the humblest member of the Demo-
cratic party. He entertains the high
est regard for the feelings and pref
erences of Democrats in East Ten
nessee, and will not in any manner
disregard or trample upon them. He
was not nominated to the position
with his assent, but over his repeated
and earnest protestations. Indeed,
when the position was rendered him,
he publicly and peremptorily de-
clined the honor. But the Democ-
racy of Middle and West Tennessee,
feeling that this nomination was not
comforting on him any honor or dis
tinction, but was only making de-
mand upon his time and great abili-
ty, forced the nomination upon him
over his protests, and contrary to
the wishes of every East Tennessee
delegate present. Gov. Harris could
do nothing more under the circum-
stances than that which we have not
a shadow of doubt he will do in
due time-decline to serve as Elec-
tor, and let the Executive Commit
tee fill his place.
If. therefore, there is some dis
about the matter in East |
Tennessee, we beg our friends to !
,ast the blame-not on Gov. Harris, }
or no one regretted the action of |
he convention las we believe, more I
han he-not upon the delegates of
Cast Tennessee, for, fully appreci- !
ting the situation, every one of
hem voted against the nomination; e
ut upon the delegates from Middle j.
nd West Tennessee, who desired |
nd felt that they were entitled to !
ne services, in the coming cam 0
align, of him whom they had de- Il
GIFTED to honor in other days, and !. !,
hom they-and we, personally-re- r. r
ard as the greatest living states ii
an in the South. CT
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A Scheme to Pension Him for
Life.
washfagton Special q the Chicaqo relegraph.

Washington Special to the Chicago Telegraph.
Grants friends are very anxious
| to provide something that will keep
the wolf away from the door when
the 4th OF next March arrives. All
sorts of plans have been devised in
theory, but the FIRST really practical
suggestion is that which a promi-
nent member of the House of Repre-
sentatives has originated, proposing
TO bestow upon Grant life pension
of $4,000. The reasons adduced
for this singular project are that the
President is poor, and that he will
need money to live on after he goes
out Of Office. It is said that of all
the thousands in the shape of houses,
lots, and bonds, given to Gen. Grant,
there is but an insignificant portion
left that it has all been swallowed
up in
THE VORTEX OF SPECULATION.
For this 1t is said the President
has to thank his friends, who have
brought obliquy and disgrace upon
his administration. It has been
matter of common rumor here for
months past that the President has
lost his money by specializing. The
rumor has not been generally cred
tied until now, when the proposition
is made to idemnify him out of the
public treasury. The proposition
meets with little favor, and if it
should be presented it is certain to
be opposed by most of
THE LEADING REPUBLICANS
who can very we'll see that it would T
not be popular thing to do, more
at this time. It was init
mated some time since that the Pres
ident thought ne ought TO be put
again at the head of the army, but
It will be impossible to crafty his
wishes in this respect, il he enter
5ains such.
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Harris Relief

1t seems almost unnecessary to say
anything in favor of this great and well
known remedy, for we presume there is
hardly a family in the land that can not
produce a bottle on demand Yet it
would not be anlisss to warn our people
against the use of limitations, gotten up
to resemble Harris Relief IA appearance
only. Its virtues cannot be successfully
initiated. The only reliable Relief in
the market is Harris, and counterfeits
should not be counteaanced.
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{ 10. G. STARK,
Committee. J. II. JAMESON,
Gro p Dur7T A ~

Mr.. Jamison, Of Rutherford, adj
dressed the convention in behalf of
the minority report. He said the
present rate of taxation had been in
operation four years. and the cry for
low taxes was louder and deeper
than ever before. He was not re-
pudiator, but he wanted the taxes
reduced, so as to give the people
breathing spell. He knew the peo-
pie would pay their debts as soon as
they were able.
Hon. James E. Bailey spoke in
explanation and advocacy of the ma
jority report. He had heard that in
portions of the State the people
believed that the State was able to
pay the interest on its debts, while
other sections clamored for reduc-
tion in the tax rate. The commit
tee, acting with all the lights before
them, had adopted the resolutions as
reported. lie advocated unity in
the party, and knew that the Demo
Gratis Of Tennessee had too much at
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Messrs. Landrum 8 Lstc1fegd:,

MARTHA WASHINGTON COLLEGE,
ABINGDON, VA, Jan. "A, 1876.
GENTLEMEN For several years past
/ have been much troubled by Indiges-
ton, and have used various remedies.
l have not found any preparation that
affords as ready relief as the "Seven
Spring Mass"
1t has been used by ladies of this Col
lege family, with the most satisfactory
results, IN cases of Sick-headache, Nerv-
Gus Debility and Sore Throat. / cheer
fully recommend the Mass as a valuable
midicine. Yours very truly,
r. w. JONES, PRESIDENT.
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School Propery for Sale.

A half interest in the REAGAN HIGH
SCHOOL, situated at Morristown, Ten
nessee, is for SALE Professional teach
els can find no better investment. The
School is well located and fully estab-
liShed' Persons desiring to purchase
can call on Professors Carriger and Bas-
sett, Morristown, or addressme at Rog-
ersville, Tenn
feb 16, IT, A. w. WILSON.
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Gen. Sherman writes that the head
quarters of tie Department of the
South viii soon be transferred from
Louisville to Atlanta. Gen. Ruger
will be in command. 1t is important
to get nearer to the enemy.
Nearly all the liberal papers in
Wisconsin advocate the election of
the St. Louis ticket.
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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16. 1876.
CONTENTION OF THE FIRST CON
GRESSIONAL DISTRICT

GRESSIONAL DISTRICT
The counties composing the First
Congressional District are requested
to send delegates to the Democratic
Convention hereby called to assem-
BILE at Greeneville on the 10th day
of September proximo, to choose an
Elector, nominate a candidate for
Congress and attend to other bust
ness In connection with the Presi-
dental and Congressional canvass.
This call is intended to supercede
and vacate the call made for an
Electoral Convention to assemble
on the 29th inst.
The Chairman of the Committees
of the Democratic party in the re-
spective counties are notified to hold
meetings to select delegates to said
Convention, if they have not al
ready done so.
W. FL. WATTERsoN, Chairman.
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Earnest g. Briscoe keeps the best Boots
and Shoes. If they do not give entire
satisfaction will return money or give
new pair of shoes.
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Large assortment os Silver Ware at
Earnest & Briscoe's, which they will sell
as low as any one.
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A good stock of Jewelry at Earnest &
Briscoe. All goods guaranteed as repre-
sented or money refunded.
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Earnest 81 Briscoe's is the place to
buy good clothing cheap-bought very
low for cash.
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Large stock of gents Shirts, white and
colOred, at Earnest 81 Briscoe's.
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Gem Fruit Jars, Goblets, Tulnblers,
Eea-cupsand "Sassers," aud Queensware
generally, very cheap at Speck's.
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Handsome spring styles gents Hats al
Earnest g. Briscoe's.
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Singer Sewing Machines. Head Quar-
ters for East Tennessee at s. p. ANGEL,
Knoxville. aug ST.
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= The largest and cheapest stock of
Prints ever brought to Morristown now
on exhibition at Earnest and Briscoe's.
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-" Domestic " Paper Fashions for
sale at EARNEST 81 BRIsCoE's.
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LIP. & G. E. Speck have reduced the
price of Lawns, Piques and all other
Summer Dress Goods
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Grant is the originator and cham
pion of reform III the party" Hayes
endorses Grants reform.
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Ladies and Misses fine Shoes a speci
atty at Earnest 81 Briscoe's.
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= Goods of all descriptions are being
sold below cost and manufacturers
prices at Earnest & Bricoe's.
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81 H B II tier IL Co
No. 1913 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
NOTE.

thu the RETAIL gives
another series
change. ~ -
Publications. usa s sent on Application
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STA TIE DEMOCRATTC CONVEN-
TON


The State Democratic Convention
assembled at Nashville last Wednes-
day. There was very large at
tendance of delegates. Col. John
NJ. Fleming, Of Knox, was made tenn
porary chairman, E. B. Wade, of
Rutherford, and a. B. Upshaw of
Maury, temporary secretaries; Hon.
J. d. Richardson was made the per-
manent chairman, Chas.. A. Letting
well, Of Shelby, principal Secretary.
a committee of two representatives
from each Congressional District was
appointed on platform and resolu-
tions. consisting of the following
gentlemen:
First District-John E. Helms, II. H.
Ingersoll.
Second District-SamueI Kinney, S.
ii. Lee.
Third Districts. P. WINS, W. E. B.
Jones.
Fourth District-J. C. Stark, ". B.
Martin.
Fifth District. W. Newman, ]. H.
JamisOn.
Sixth District-Neill s. Brown, Jas.
L. 4OetAlCJ
Seventh District-H. Leggart, Jas.
McCollum.
Eighth District-W. P. Robertson,
Clinton Alden.
Ninth District Holmes Cummins,
John T. Carthal
Tenth District-Jas Fentress, Geo r.
Phelan.
The committee had a very long
session and reported at about ten
o'clock at night While they were
out, the convention. after a great
deal of filibustering proceeded to the
nomination of electors for the State
at large. Gen. Bate, Col. Crozier
and Elk Governor Harris were put in
nomination. The vote was taken to
select one at a time by majority of
the votes cast. On the first ballot,
Gen. Bate was triumphantly nomi-
mated and before the vote was count
ed most of the votes cast against
him were changed, and the nomina-
ton made by reclamation. On the
ballot for the second election, Ex-
Gov. Harris, Hon. Eb. James, and
Col. Crozier were in the field. Gov.
Harris was eventually nominated
before the vote was announced.
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WIN. G. TAYLOR,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

WILL practice in the Courts of Hamblen. and
w the adjoining counties. apr15 n6-Iy.
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Neao advertisements.

"AVING LEASED FOR THE
u = current season, this well known health re-
sort, we are now receiving and entertaining visi-
a.
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Address W. PAULETT, Knoxville, Tenn the Publishers
be in
G. SPECK, Monistown .sr 9-4w
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-11-09
TEE Stseuon IN aHpsasoH; COUNTY;

Theelectionsin this county ion last Tues
day. passed. 9aTpot sonly lyyybptoEith
good feelings. There, were, at the Court
House from 1900 to 2,ooo persons, and we
never saw q more quiet and peaceabie as
sembly,, "A large number of the colored
people voted for Hampton and reform, and
these wall BE- especially y. remembered by
every Democrat in the Courty:. No dis
turbance m occurred at any one Of the twenty
two precinety, and The large Democratic ma
iority is an expression on the part Of the
people Of Anderson, white and colored, Of
thoirlosndennation Of theofHcial dishonesty
of the Fedetal::and State officers. They did
not vote against; Hayes as q; IMAM, but
against him as the represent ntativs of Grant
ism and the venality Of official corruption,
nor against Chamberlain as a reformer, but
assthe leader;n.of the worst set of political
vampires that eSer cursed any country.
The election Is over, and the thieves who
have robbed the State for 50 many years
know full well that every honest man in the
State has peaceably yet firmly condemned
them at the polls, and let them not suppose
thst .because the excitement of the election
ba6yes their troubles are over for the next
two years, for the Democratic party will
continue its organization, and justice will
uetJSe; satisfied luntil they are confined in
the penitentiasy where they can steal no
more, orfhey efude justice @by leaving the
State they have plundered and ruined.
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day is at least two and seven-eighte pounds.
This butter I sell, all can make, at forty
cents per pound and at these figures she
would give me daily (if fed all she could
eat) two and seven-eights pounds of butter
-$1.15; five gallons butter milk at ten cents
per gallon-5o cents; or $1.e5 per day.
This 1 claim to be record which will
compare favorably with almost any cow in
New York, and have only published this
that my fellow farmers mayknow that these
results is in reach of every man, and the
sooner the brag patch of cotton is laid aside
and one good cow taken up, housed and
fed, the sooner will we. as people, be free
from debt. By this method have succeed
ed for eight years in succession Of supplying
my family. from two cows, and asano time
but whatI have surplus OF butter to sell.
have made this two long already, but my
desire is so great to see the farmers of our
country farm on different plan, that is
make one cow equal to three or more, one
hog equal to two of today, one acre double
its yield, la5or-saying implements of all de-
and variety supplant che muscle
of the arm, and our brains educated, that I
cannot stop short of this.
ANDERSON.
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ascsrv1He TEE NEWS.

When the dispatches began coming in on
Wednesday, the Town of Anderson became
Wild over the announcement of the election
Of Tilden and Hendricks, and the proba-
bility. of Gen. Hampton's success in this
State. As soon es the news spread the merz
chants Of the. Town closed their sesaand
every one Joined in the, loudest shouts Of
victory ana rejoicing Men were picked up
and carried upon the sheulders sof5 others
across the square, amidst the most unbound
ed enthusiasm. The entrance to the Lntelli-
gener Office was the grand rallying centre
ior the crowd, and the most unbounded e1-
element held sway. Speeches were called
for and made by Messrs. E. n. Rucker, J. 8.
Murray, ]. a. Hoyt, Sam'. Browne, E. B.
Murray and John B. Moore. Mr.. Cochran
was also called on, and made speech to the
meeting, with several "ifs" in the thread OF
his remarks, which were considerably in the
nature of o personal plea. The speeches
were loudly applauded, but the reading of
the dispatches containing the favorable news
evidently afforded the greatest satisfaction
to the audience. The Anderson Cornet
Band appeared upon the piazza of DR.. W.
G.BroEnes Office, and dgave the town fine
serenade, which was much enjoyed. The
Anderson .tReforrner" was brought out and
thundered forth repeatedly to proclaim the
glorious tidings Of Tilden's triumph.
Late in the afternoon the public square
reverberated with the crack and echo Of
quantities Of fre-crackers, and after night
set in there was grand display of fireworks
in the, form of sky rockets and roman can
dies AT night there was still large num-
ber of persons on the square, and Messrs. J..
S. Murray, u. E. Campbell, John S. Smith
and others made speeches in response to the
call of number of persons who were as
sembled in front of the ;Intell;gencer rooms.
During the night the uttermost interest was
manifested in the returns as they came in,
and many persons remained to late hour
IN The night 70 receive the news as soon as it
arrived. During the entire evening there
was no instance Of ill-fealing, and no ez-
cesses were committed against any person.
The merriment, excitement and enthusiasm
exceeded anything that has ever occurred in
Anderson, and will be remembered for many
days.to come. 7