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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-03-30
pREsBYrERY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Presbytery of South Carolina will
hold the regular semi-annual session in the
Presbyterian church of Anderson, meoting
on Wednesday evening, 5th of April, at Tip.
m. This body is composed Of ministers and
ruling elders or delegates from the churches,
the latter being what is sometimes called lay
representatives, one from each church or
pastorate of several churches. Their powers
as rulers in the Presbytery are precisely
those of the ministers. The territory covered
by the Presbytery Of South Carolina en-
braces the counties Of Anderson, Oconee,
Pickens, Greenville, Abbeville, Laurens,
Newberry and Spartanburg. The usual at
tendance of the members of this body is
from fifty to sixty persons-a full represen-
tation, which is not usual, would make t..e
number considerably larger. The delibsra-
tions Of the Presbytery are generally con-
tinued through Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday, the meeting closing with religious
exercises and the communion on the follow
ing Sabbath. The discussions of the body
are all in open session, and all in the COM
muniy are at liberty to attend, and will re-
ceive cordial welcome Agood attendance
Of oil the friends of religion every day during
its session will be gratifying to the Pres
bytery, we have no doubt. The meeting
will be opened on Wednesday night with
sermon from the last Moderator, Rev. T. c.
Iieon. of Newberry.
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A GRoUNpLEss REPORT.

A day or two ago we were surprised to
learn that a report was in circulation that
measles were prevalent in Anderson, and
that a patron Of the Carolina Collegiate
Institute had withdrawn son on account
of the existence of the contagion. We have
taken occasion to investigate the truth of
the report, and are glad to be able to con-
tradict it. 1t had its origin in the fact that
about two weeks ago little child Of gen.
tleman in town appeared to be slightly
broken out in manner resembling the dis
ease, and boy boarding in the family left
for home 1t was, however, ascertained that
it was no measles and the student has re-
turned. Nothing further has been heard of
it. There are no cases either in the school
or the town, and there is no foundation
whatever for the report beyond what we
have stated above We make this statement
that the school, which is very prosperous,
may not be injured, and that psrents having
children here may have no uneasiness on
account of the report. The health of An
derson has been excellent, and there is
neither epidemic, contagious nor local
disease to be found about here
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RAILROAD MEETING.

The meeting of the citizens of Anderson
to elect delegates to the Convention to as
semble here to-day in the interest of the
Blue Ridge Railroad was held in the Court
House on last Saturday night, and secured
the attendance of large number of the
business men, of our town. The meeting
was called to order by Mr.. P. K. McCully,
upon whose motion Capt. w. S. Sharpe was
called to the Chair and Mr.. John B. Watson
requested to act as Secretary. After brief
remarks from the Chairman explanatory Of
the object Of the meeting, Capt. ]. A. Hoyt
was called upon and made short speech,
setting forth the importance of the Conven-
ton which is to meet here to-day, and the
great advantages which the completion of
the Blue Ridge Railroad would give to An
derson. After remarks from Messrs. S.
Bleckley and A. B. Towers favoring the
enterprise, Maj. w. W. Humphreys moved
that fifteen delegates be appointed to attend
the Convention. The motion was adopted,
and the following gentlemen were appoin-
ted: J. N. Brown, s. Bleckley, N. K. Sulli-
van, J. s. Murray, Jacob Burriss, John B.
Moore, J. A. Hoyt, w. G. Watson, W. W.
Humphreys, o. H. P. FAINT. B. F. Crayton,
E. A. Bell, John B. Watson. John w.
Daniels, Stephen McCully.
Messrs. w. s. Sharpe, E. M. Rucker and
T. B. Lee were, upon motion, added to the
delegation.
Rev. J. s. Murray was next called upon,
and responded in speech favoring the en-
terprise, and terming it necessity for the
town of Anderson. He showed the advan-
tage it would be by breaking down the
present monopoly in freights, which is SO
injurious to our people. He favored leasing
the road by the Counties of Anderson and
Oconee as the best means for securing low
freights until it can be completed or pur-
chased by these two Counties. After re-
marks from Messrs. G. F. Tolly, John B.
Moore and F. c. " Borstel, upon motion Of
Maj. w. w. Humphreys the Chairman was
instructed to appoint committee of five to
correspond and report relative to the pro-
priety and opportunity of purchasing or
leasing the Blue Ridge Railroad to an ad-
journed meeting of the citizens of Anderson.
The following gentlemen compose the COM
mittee: Messrs. B. F. Crayton, s. Bleckley,
o. H. P. FAINT, J. N. Brown and E. A. Bell
After speeches from Messrs. W. 8. Sharpe,
]. A.. Hoyt, John B. Moore, E. B. Murray,
S. M. Pegg and P. K. McCully, the meeting
adjourned. Much interest was manifested
in the proceedings and our people appeared
more awake to the importance OF this en-
terprise than they have ever been.
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THE STATE AGRICULTURAL AND MEcHANI-
CAL Soc1ErY-Ata a meeting of the Execu-
tive Committee of the State Agricultural
and Mechanical Society, held March 81,
1876, at the Wheeler House, the following
resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That the subordinate oranges of
the Patrons of Husbandry be requested to
send three delegates from each county, to
meet at Columbia on 9Th May next, to
confer with the Executive Committee of the
State Agricultural and Mechanical Society
on the subject of the next fair of said society,"
and to aid in arranging for the same.
Resolved, That committee of three be
appointed by the Chair to prepare q circular
to be addressed to the oranges on the above
subject. Committee-Wm. Wallace, j. B.
Adger, jr., and J. N. Huffman. -, ti
Resolved, That the President be requested
to invite Col. Bacon, Gen. Hagood and other
gentlemen to meet the committee at the
same time, to confer with them as to the
practicability of re-establishing racing in
conf ection with the fair, if the same should
be deemed advisable.
Resolved, That the next State Fair be held
in Columbia in November, and that the
citizens of Columbia be requested to aid it
in every way possible.
On motion, it was ordered that these pro-
cecdings be published in the Columbia and
other newspapers friendly to the objects pro-
posed.
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THE FORK DEMOCRATIC CLUB.

In pursuance of call made through the
Anderson IateRigencer, the citizens of the
Fork Township met at N. o. Farmers Store
on Saturday last OF two o'clock p. m, for
the purpose of perfecting the organization
of the Democratic Club. The attendance
was estimated at between seventy-fve and
hundred persons Andrew Hunter, Esq,
presided, and N. o. Farmer acted as Secre-
tary. The chairman introduced Capt James
A. Hoyt, who made speech Of some length
in advocacy of an earnest, vigorous and eff
fectiYe rally to the Democratic standard in
the coming campaign. He was followed by
Col. F. e. Harrison in brief statement of
his views, after which the meeting proceeded
to organize more perfectly as a Democratic
Club, in sympathy and harmony with the
balance of the County. The constitution of
the Anderson Democratic Club was adopted,
with slight alterations. The following Off
GERS were elected: A. Hunter, President;
F. E. Harrison and T. B. Palmer, Vice Pres
idents; N. o. Farmer, Secretary and Treas
urer. On motion, the President author
lied to appoint the Executive Committee,
which was subsequently announced as fol-
lows: Capt. H. R. Vandiver, Capt. J. M.
Kidd, DR.. w. L. Broyles, Henry N. White
and R. A. Mathewson. The Club then went
into an election for delegates to the County
Convention, which resulted in the choice Of
the following gentlemen: N. o. Farmer,
J. P. Brown, D. L. Cox, and T. ]. Dalrym-
pie, delegates; W. s. Hunter, W. L. Dob
bins, DR.. ]. B. Brown and G. W. Maret,
alternates. It was agreed that the regular
meetings of the Club shall take place on the
fourth Saturday in every month at N. O.
Farmers Store. At the next meeting it is
expected that the Club will discuss the ques-
ton as to the best plan for nominating can
didates for Office, whether by primary cleo
ton or otherwise. The prospects for strong
membership in the Fork Democratic Club
are very encouraging, more than one hun
dred being already enrolled. In any event,
that section of country may be relied upon
to present an united opposition to corrupt
men and measures, while its voice will ever
be found in favor of honest, faithful and
correct government. Its Jealous attachment
to the principles Of the Democracy will be
amply demonstrated at the polls next No
yember.
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Tribute of Respect.

AT the regular conference of Hopewell
Baptist Church the following preamble and
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, it hath pleased the Great Head
of the Church, who worketh all things for
good to them that love God, to remove from
our midst our esteemed and much loved
sister, MATTE NJ. NEAL, whose life was
bright example of all those christian graces
which characterize the true and humble fol-
lowers of Jesus; and, whereas, while recog-
nizing the hand of Almighty God, who
erreth not, we deem it proper, in fraternal
regard to our deceased sister, to give some
testimonial of the esteem i'll which she was
held by this Church. BE it, therefore,
Resolred, That in the death of sister Matte
NJ. Neal, we have sustained the loss OF q
faithful and jealous sister; one who never
failed amidst the sorest protractcd atfilctlons
to give indubitable evidence of her unwav-
ering devotion to the cause OF Christ and
to the best interests of His people, whose
consistent life we commend and revere.
RESOLVED, That the family of the deceased
sister are assured Of our sympathies in their
bereavement and our prayers that this sore
affiiction may be sanctified to their spiritual
good.
Resolved, That the Clerk be instructed to
forward copy of these preamble and reso-
lutions to the family of our deceased sister,
and that they be published i'll the Anderson
Haeltige,scer. -
s. S. NEWELL, Com.
WIN. L. BOLT,
anderson, S. c., January %, 1876.
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Does any one want to know why 1856
pounds was adopted as the legal net weight
for barrel of flour? Because weights were
computed by tons of 2,24O lbs, hundred
weights of 112 lbs, quarters, etc., and a
quarter" being one-quarter of hundred
weight or % lbs. and quarters, or 1876 lbs.
being the limit that could be conveniently
and easily handled, this weight was adopted
by statute under heavy penalty for viola
ton.
An exchange tells its readers how ''to
mind their p's" in the following paragraph :
Persons who patronize papers should pay
promptly, for the pecuniary prospects of the
press have peculiar power in pushing for
ward public prosperity. If the printer is
paid promptly, and his pocketbook kept
plethoric by prompt paying patrons, heputs
his pen to his paper in peace, his paragraphs
are more pointed, he paints his pictures Of
passing events in more pleasing colors, and
the perusal Of his paper is pleasure to the
people. Paste this piece of proverbial
philosophy in some place where all persons
can perceive it."
An exchange announces the latest inven-
ton to be an accelerating or retarding at
tachment by which the heads Of families can
regulate the length Of calls made by young
men upon their daughters. II the caller
is acceptable they put on the retarding appa-
ratus, which compounds with time at the
rate of eighty minutes to the hour, so that
at one o'clock it strikes eleven and the visi-
tor is not hurried off, but if he is not accept
able the accelerating attachment is put on
and at quarter of ten it strikes twelve
We do not see anything new about this, as
the heads of most families have known for
long time that this result can be accom-
plished by shortening or lengthening the
pendulum. The former accelerates and the
latter retards. Most young men believe this
fraud is very generally practiced, as it is i'm.
possible for them to leave when calling until
they hear the clock strike twelve, and,
although their watches say ten, still it will
not do for them to dispute the family clock,
80 they are compelled to withdraw, thinking
that old clock needs regulating anew when
in fact it was regulated for the occasion.
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For the Anderson hatelli gencer.

The Brushy Creek. Democratic Club met
on to-day, the 25th of March, at 2 o'clock
p. m. After reading the Constitution and
calling the roll, Maj. T. H. Russell addressed
the meeting at some length, making some
very strong points why we should organize
against our present corrupt government.
The invitation was then extended to those
present wishing to join the Club, which
every one done without single exception.
Maj. T. II. Russell then offered the resolu.
tions of the Honea Path Club, which were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we, the Democratic Club at
Brushy Creek, do appoint three members OF
our Club to attend the Democratic Conven-
ton, to meet at Anderson G. II. on the 18th
of April next, to nominate delegates to meet
the State Democratic Convention to con-
vene in Columbia, 8. c., on the 4th Of May
1876.
Resolved, That we cordially invite and
urge upon every voter, both white and COL
ored, in our township, irrespective of past
differences Of opinion as to politics, to come
and Join US, and let US make one common
cause in theigreat work of reform and in re-
storing our State to good government.
Resolved; That we, the Democratic Club at
Brushy Creek, favor the County Convention
plan of nominating candidates for all the
offices to be filled in our County from the
Legislature down, believing that we can
have more unanimity in this plan of select
ing candidates than by primary elections.
RESOLVED, That we favor nominating men
for Office who the Office would seek rather
than men who would seek the Office,
especially for the Legislature, as we believe
ali good Conservative men would be more
likely to join in with us in the great work
of reform so much needed, which is
acknowledged by all parties, and our dele
CATION are instructed to not vote for men
who seek nominations, only to vote for men
who they believe good, faithful and honest
men, and respectfully ask that other Demo-
cratic Clubs throughout the County consider
the plan we have adopted of electing men
for officers.
On motion, the following gentlemen were
elected to attend the Convention, to be held
at Anderson C. H. on the 18th of April next: {:
John w. Singleton, R. T. Elrod and I. W.
Pickens, delegates; w. s. Pickens, T. 81.
Russell and John w. Rosamond, alternates.
The meeting then adjourned to meet at
Bethesda Church on the fourth Saturday in
April next, at 2 o'clock p. m.
J. w. SINGLETON, President pro tenn.
8. G. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
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AN ADVENTUROUS CAREER.

An interesting sketch of the adventures
and career of young woman, whose name
Is familiar to many of our readers, appears
in this issue. The heroine Of the sketch,
Miss Mary Boozer, is now about thirty-three
years of age, and at the outbreak of the
war she was esteemed great beauty, as
many of the Confederate soldiers from this
section rendezvoused at Columbia in 1881
will doubtless remember. Her real name
was not Boozer, however She was the
daughter of Mr.. Teter Burton, who once
lived at Yarennes, IN this County, and who
afterwards removed to Columbia, where he
met with the mother of Mary, then widow
ready to be wooed and won. Not long
after the birth of his daughter, Mr.. Burton
resigned the cares of life, and left his widow
and child fair competence. In year or
two after his death, the beautiful and at
tractive widow Burton met with and mar
ried Mr. David Boozer, of Newberry, who
was gifted with large share of worldly
wealth, and who lavished splendid income
upon his fascinating spouse and her inter
esting child. He was very fond of his step
daughter, and by an arrangement with the
mother, it was agreed that Mary should take
the name of Boozer, upon condition that
her step-father left her an adequate portion
of his property. After two or three years of
married life, Mr.. Boozer shuff1ed off this
mortal coil rather Unexpectedly by commit
ting suicide one bright Sunday morning,
while his beloved wife was at church in her
gay attire. This ended the career of the
muchly married mother in Newberry, and
she returned to Columbia in a short time,
now wearing widows weeds for the third
time. She was not destined to live alone,
however, and it was not q great while until
the widow Boozer was led to the hymeneal
altar by Mr.. Jacob Feaster, of Columbia.
Mrs. Feaster and her daughter were con-
spicuous personages at the outbreak of the
war, and the young lady received the atten-
ton of the ''boys in grey' during their So
'joun in Columbia. The family left South
Carolina with sherman's army in 1865, and
''the only really loyal woman" Gen. Sher-
man met in this State prepared to profit by
her loyalty in finding loyal gold and rich
husband for her eldest daughter. The rest
of the story is told in the article to which.
we alluded at the outset. .t4....
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anderson, S. c., january %, Is,

NS- We arc informed that Mr.. John T.
Cheatham has offered premium of $1,000
for the best acre of cotton raised from the
celebrated "Cheatham Seed" Our farmers
would do we'll to call ON c. A. Reed, who is
the agent in this place, purchase supply of
this seed, and compete for the premium.
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March. 1875.

NOW is the time to buy goods of us
cheap for cash. We have good assort-
ment Of Seasonable Goods and Provisions,
and are determined to sell low for cash or
to prompt paying customers on time.
If you owe us on last year for Goods and
have money, PAY WHAT YOU OWE, or
as much as you can, and do not SLIP off to
some other town and spend your money.
WE MEAN WHAT WE SAY
TOWERS g. BROYLES,
No. Granite Row, Anderson, S. c.
March @ 1915 81
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NOTICE OF INCORPoRATIoN.-No-
IN tice is hereby given that application
will be made to John w. Daniels, ESQ.,,
Clerk of the Court for Anderson County,
within thirty days after date, for Charter
incorporating Rock Mills Grange, No. 154,
Patrons of Husbandry. BY order of the
Grange. ]. ]. GILMER, Secretary.
March 16, 1876 35 5
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IN BANKRUPTCY.

=
In the District Court of the United States
for the District of South Carolina, q, -
In the matter of w. A. Neal, Bankrupt, by:
whom,a petition for adjudication in bank
+ ruptcy was filed on the 18th day of Febru-
ary, 1876, in said Court.
THIS is to give notice that on the 14th
Il day of March, 1876, q warrant in
bankruptcy was issued against the estate
of w. a. Neal, of the County of Anderson
and State of South Carolina, who has been
adudgcd bankrupt on his own petition;
that the payment Of any debts and the do
livery of any property belonging, to said
bankrupt, to him or for his use: and the
transfer of any property by him are forbid
den by law; and that meeting Of the cred
itors of said bankrupt, to prove their debts,
and to choose one or more Assignees of his
Estate, will be held at Court of Bankrupt
cy, to be holden on the 7th day of April,
A. D., 1876, at o'clock p. NJ, at Newberry
c. H., in said District, before G., G. jaeger,
Z +. NJ. WALLACE,
U. S. Marshal as Messenger.
Per A. P. PIFER, D. NJ.
March IA, 1876 35 81
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Seeds.

A LARGE and fine assortment Of Garden
Seeds for sale by
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Provisions.

FLOUR, common to extra family-Ba-
con, Hams, Lard. Com, Irish Potatoes, &C.,
by ,,
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Hardware.
Harness..

THE largest and best assortment of Har-
ness, Brides, &C., of any house in Town,
which VIC have manufactured out of the
best materials, for sale low by
TOWERS i BROYLES.
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Groceries.

A GOOD assortment of Molasses, Sugar,
Rio and Java Coffee, Roasted Coffee, the
best in the market, Cheese and many things
too tedious to mention, for sale low by
TOWERS g. BROYLES.
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Clothing.

-. BARGAINS! Bargains!l Bargains!! il
Clothing at o.
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NOTICE OF INCoRPoRATIoN.-No-
IN tice is hereby given that application
will .be made to John w. Daniels, Esq,
Clerk of the Court for Anderson County
within thirty days from date, for char
ter incorporating Good Hope Presbyterian
Church. BY order of the Church.
]. H. REID, Clerk.
March Q. 1S1G 81 81
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Hats !!

HATS Hats! Hats! Hats For men
III and boys. For sale low by
: TOWERS & BROYLES.
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The meeting was well attended ana inter-
esting. On motion, it was agreed that, in
order to make the meeting more interesting
and attractive, invitations be extended to
Messrs. James A. Hoyt, E. B. Murray and
John B. Moore, of Anderson, and DR.. H. 1.
EptiI.g, of Williamson, to be present and
address the Club. 1t was also agreed that
the hour of meeting be changed to two
o'clock p. m., instead of four o'clock, and
the Secretary was requested to inform those
invited to address the meeting of the action
Of the Clnb, and request them to be present
on Saturday, 9Th of April, at two o'clock
D. II. Citizens of the township and COM
munisy who are favorable to the cause are
respectfully invited.
A called meeting of the Williamson
Township Democratic Club was held on
Saturday last, 25th inst, DR.. John Wilson
in the chair and DR.. w. A. McCorkle, Secre-
tary. The roll of members having been
called, numbering in the aggregate one hun
dred and fifty-five names, the object Of the
meeting was explained to nominate and
elect delegates to the County Democratic
Convention, which will convene at An
derson C. H. on the 18th of April next. 1t
was moved by W. A. McCorkle that six
delegates be elected by acclamation, which
motion was adopted, when the following
names were proposed and unanimously
chosen to represent the Club, viz: Col. John
D. King, DR.. John Wilson, N. c. Dacus,
Hugh Mahafey, Capt. W. K. Clement and
Dr.. H. I. Epting, delegates; J. D. Rogers, J..
R. Wilson, B. F. Brown, w. F. Owens,
Wistar W. Wilson and L. P. Cox, alternates.
The n eeting, after some discussion, unani-
mously adopted the system of primary cleo
tions as the most suitable to nominate can
didates in the approaching campaign. The
Club adjourned to meet again on the third
Saturday in April next.