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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-02-28
Uncle Sans Centennial Gifts.

There seems to be little doubt that
Congress will, and there is no doubt it
should, at this session, make an appro-
priation for building to display the
Centennial presents now stored at the
old armory in Philadelphia. These
presents comprise nearly the entire ex-
hibits made at the Centennial exposi>
ton by the governments of the Argen-
tine Republic, Austria, Belgium, Brazil,
Chill, China, Egypt, France, Germany,
Hawaii, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Neither
lands, Norway, Orange Free State,
Peru, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden,
Siam, Switzerland, Turkey, Tunis,
Great Britain and colonies, and Vene-
zuela. The Chinese gift is the largest.
1t filled twenty-one wagons, and is in
tended as full exposition as to the
races, habits and resources of China.
This collection alone would fill one of
the large halls of the Smithsonian In
stitute. The collection from Siam is
almost as large. From France pair
of centennial vases, valued at $17 900,
together with large panel of tiles, is
presented. From Great Britain there
Is an categorical representation of
America, embracing several colossal
figures, and valued at $4,000. There
are some stuffed animals from the Ar
genuine Confederation, and fishes from
Norway; but the bulk of the immense
collection consists almost entirely of
expositions of native products of the
countries mentioned, or specimens of
their agricultural, mechanical or
mining products Washington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-02-28
Nevada's Financial Future.

Nevada is troubled about her fnan-
cial future. The mines, which form
the chief source of industrial value,
are not taxed, it seems, as heavily as
other property in the state. The taxes,
for instance, on the mining yield for
last year were $216,O60, and in equity
to the remaining assessments of the
state should have been $382,OOO. The
receipts into the state treasury for the
next two years are estimated at $403,-
1872, while the expenses for the same
time are put down at 1914, O57, leaving
a deficit of $141, 900 to be provided for
by loan or increased taxation. cat
this rate" remarks the San Francisco
Chronicle, "our neighbors on the other
side of the mountains have bad pros
pect before them. They will be com
PEELED, in justice to the farmers, stock
men, lumbermen, mechanics, traders
and small property people generally, to
extend the state tax to entire proceeds
of the mines, or all other property will
be taxed out of the state or into aban-
Comment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-02-28

HERE is business item of warlike
appearance: Six million pounds of
copper and one million pieces of white
oak lumber are soon to be shipped
from from this country to France: 1t
Is thought that the order comes from
Turkey.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-02-28

IF we had as lovely home as Judge
David Davis has at Bloomington, Ill,
we would not want to be President
We wouldn't want to do anything but
sit in the front yard and look at the
house, and be glad we lived there and
had the taxes to pay, and one thing and
another. But that's the way. We
suppose that Judge Davis, every time
he picks up the Hawkeye, sighs, and
says, if he was only the fellow that
edits the Dots" all the political ambi-
ton or power in the world couldn't lure
him from the sanctum.-Burlsngton
Hasakeyc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-02-28
A Hopeful Groom.

An old darkey of 81, tired of longer
leading a life of single blessedness hob
bled to the marriage license clerks
desk the other day, and said: els dis
whar yer get der lisums fer ter marry"
"This is the place." "How much is
dey apaice?" Seventy-fve cents"
" Lord, honey, isn't got dat much
money" "Then l can't let you have
a license" "Say, boss, times is hard,
an dis case is pressin'. Couldn't yer
trust me for couple of weeks till de
white washin' season commence?" "No,
sir; We don't do credit business at
this desk" "Jist fer day or two?"
" Nary day." was the heartless rejoind-
er, and the poor old darkey hobbled
away. Yesterday he again knocked at
the outposts Of Hymen's temple with
the necessary rs cents tied up in the
corner of a red Dandana handkerchief.
"Dese is 10 onsos hard times, boss, an
eff my kredit wasn't poorly good I'd
never been able to hey borrored all dis
heah money the Wonst." The license
to him, and then the clerk said: of
that's all the money you have got how
are you going to support your wife 2"
We'll, de fact am dat de lady am got
room all furnished nice, an we'll just
mosey along till dis lection trubble is
ober, den der'll be powahful site of
whitewashing to be done dis spring.
Yes, indeed, honey, times is gwan to
be red hot arter awhile. Cincinnati
E1OqLIreY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-02-28
The GrOund-HOg Excuse.
Free Press .

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"Adam Crane, why did you get drunk
yesterday?" blandly inquired the Court
Of the first man out.
His Honor's kind look gave Adam
new courage, and he exclaimed:
at was grounding day, your
Honor"
$50 it was; but what has grounding
day to do with whisky?"
"Our family has always celebrated
the day, Judge. If it is cloudy day
we have baked goose for dinner and
congratulate each other with an early
spring. If it is sunny day we always
get drunk and smash windows. That's
why l got drunk. It has been a regular
custom for years, and I hope you won't
hop on me with big sentence"
81 can't help about it's being GUS
tom, Adam Crane" softly replied the
Court, ''nor can the people of the State
of Michigan make it cloudy or sunny
for the grounding. Our folks here
found you driven into pile of rubbish
up to your shoulders, pulled you out
and brought you here, and it is now my
painful duty to give the cold grip for
thirty days.
" Blast the ground-hog?" muttered
the prisoner.
Ono swearing, unless you raise your
right hand" replied the Court. "The
fact is, Mr.. Crane, there is too much
fooling with the weather; and there
are too many signs and too many
prophets. One day the goose-bone
predicts a regular old silver plated nor
easter, and the next day General Mey-
ers brings on thaw. This having to
use a wheelbarrow in the morning and
hand-sled at night has Disguised me-"
81 don't control the weather."
growled Adam.
Cant help that; you will have to
take your little grounding under your
arm and 90 up."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-02-28

snake, thrill us at first sight with feel
ing of more or less disgust.
The genus Aqacistrodom, Beauvais, to
which belong the copperheod, Il. con-
tortrig, Linn, and the moccasin, A. pis
chorus, Lacepede, are plainly colored
Drown or olive), and are by no means
attractive serpents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-02-28

But to our snakes. We can not omit
from the list of pretty serpents the
Osceola snake, OsceoM elapsoidea Helb.,
which is brilliant red above, crossed by
pairs of black rings, each enclosing a
white one. It is non-venomous. Our
well-known green snake Cyclophas GER
nails, DeKay, clad in its brilliant green
coat, has rather a prepossessing ap-
pearance. In the far Southwest and
Mexico are found several beautifully
marked serpents, mostly small and
non-venomous; but as they are only
known to me thorough descriptions
and alcoholic specimens, / omit their
names.
No venomous serpents in the United
States, with the exception of the hIaps-
ds (bead snakes), can be called beauti-
full. Among the Orotolidoe (rattlesnakes)
we find several neatly and pleasingly
marked species, as the Lucifer rattle
snake, Crotalus hlciter, Baird & g., Says
rattlesnake, c. comJaAentus, Say, the
hound rattlesnake, C. molossus, Baird q
g., and the little ground rattlesrake,
Caudisoma miHoria, Linn; but the shape
of the head and body, the deep pit be-
tween the eye~and nostril, the generally
coarse and rough scales, and the malig-
nant expression of the eye OF the rattle
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-05-10
sAHpY. SYRINGE.

On Tuesday, the 1st inst, We had a white
frost. Its damage was not of much conse-
quence......Saturday evening, the 9th inst,
about o'clocka very dark and angry look
ing cloud made its appearance in the North
west, and in less time than an hour every
plant and herb was leveled with the earth /;
even the trees, in certain localities, were en-
tirely bereft Of every sprig of foliage as we'll
as fruit by hail storm. The hail fell to
the. depth of three and four inches, some
Jumps the size of guinea eggs and larger.
In fats where it drifted and washed by the
water, it was almost foot Deep. The next
morning dead birds. could be found in every
direction killed by the hail.. Even shingles
were split and knocked from the roofs OF
the houses. The storm extended about
eight or ten miles In width-from Seneca
River to Lebanon Church-but the heaviest
and most destructive portion passed 'over
Mr.. Adeer's, the Factory, Sandy Springs, T.
T.. Reid,s, Lawrence Eskew's, and on: Such
hail storm was never known to pass
through this neighborhood, even by the
oldest citizens. ......The farmers are In low
spirits since their crops have been destroyed.
They are thinking Of preparing their lands
and commencing again. ...... We have large
and fourishing Sunday School at Sandy
Springs. Mr.. B. C. Blackman, man OF
energy, and o Jealous worker in Christi 8
Church, Is superintendent. We wish him
much success in 30 great and praiseworthy
a work rtf,t1}
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-05-10

find this much of his assertions to be true
since have been here. It has been theidea
of some of my colored friends that If Gen.
Hampton be Governor he would beinstru-
mental In abridging certain rights which
they enjoyed under republican rule; but I
have this to say to my colored friends Of
Anderson that no such idea is contemplated
by the General, and if Gov. Hampton con-
tinues as he hos commenced, and I do. not
think he will deviate, If allowed to pursue
his own course, my word for 1t, when his
term of Office shall have closed, you, with
others, will not have anything to regret be-
cause Of his having been Governor. Onthe
contrary, think the colored people will be
so we'll pleased with him as Governor, that
they will in future seek his: services as Gov
ernor again. sincerely believe that Hamp-
ton will protect your rights. Let all, go 70
work nov on yours farms; throw. aside po-
litical contentious; get nd Of politics; bury
it and Kindred things in the past think
only of the bright future which awaits US
not far in the distance. Plant corn, peas,
potatoes and other staples, but less cotton.
Cast your lot and fortune on Hampton's
ship, with the hope of landing at safe and
quiet haven. I shall write you more extern
sfyely in my next. Believe me, you have
nothing to lose under the Hampton govern.
remain your friend and well-wisher,
--..a..s. q ID. .WIL11AmS
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-05-10
HAMPTON BALL AT pzHpLEroH.

Tie ball given by the Pendleton Dancing
Club in Hunters Hall on last Friday even
ing in honor Of Gov. Hampton, was most
brilliant and successful affair, and was large
ly attended from different portions of the
up-country. The room was nicely fitted up,
and was most eleg. 1tly and tastefnlly deco
rated by the fair daughters of Pendleton.
Upon entering the halls a handsome en-
craving of our Governor hung below the
conqueror's motto-"Veni eidi vicr'-in
guilt letters, and beneath was Hampton
our Governor" in evergreen letters trimmed
in roses of different hues. A magnificent
cornu copia filled with rare and choice hot
house flowers hung upon the wall, en-
blematie of ofreturning prosperity to our State,
and In another place an evergreen anchor
with the words Anchored at Last" told
that the ship of State had passed safely
through the eraging storm of Republicanism,
and was now secure and safe in the port of
peace and rest. Those present enjoyed
themselves beyond expression, and the
mazes of the dance beguiled the followers
Of Terpsichore until q late hour ofthenight,
when they departed with most pleasant
memories Of the evening.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-05-10

respectable citizen of Pickens County, living
near Pendleton, on last Wednesday. Mrs.
Miller had been in feeble health for some
time, but was able to go about her room or
the house, and on the occasion in question
she was standing near the fireplace, while
others of the family were in an adjoining
room. She tainted and fell in such manner
as to catch fire, and before the flames could
be e1tinguished was dreadfully burned.
At last accounts her physician had despaired
of her recovery. We trust, however, that
she may be relieved of her injuries and re.
stored to health. ...s..si-
A bellicose inhabitant of this section Of
our globe was sitting quietly in his domicil
last Saturday about dark, when he heard a
crowd pelting his house with rocks. Gath
ering his double-barrel shot gun he started
for the scene Of action, but the rocking pro-
cess became SO terrific that he decided to fol-
low. the illustrious example Of the ex-chief,
magistrate of this commonwealth, and
sought shelter from the Impending destruc-
'tionbsneath hisbed. The ne1tmorninghe
was surprised to hear of the hail storm, and
then wished he had gone out to shoot those
fellows who were rocking his house. AS he
has double-barrel shot gun, for prudential
reasons, we Withhold his name for the pres.
ent, and refer all enquirers upon the subject
to either Mr.. N. K. Sullivan, who is our in
forinant, or to the Coroner of Anderson
County, who, welearn, is acquainted with the
facts Of the case.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-05-10
FORK.

Tho first Of the month was marked by
cool nights, and one or two light frosts.....
Miss Minnie Hyde, who is in charge of
Townville Academy, instructs her pupils In
embroidery, crotcheting, PROF. Jas.
g. Douthit gave delightful musical treat
both vocal and instrumental-at Mr.. J. A.
Gaines, Townville, last Sunday afternoon.
..Thusly we send kind greeting to our
absent friend, who has subscribed for the
INTEIL1aEscER ostensibly to get the Fork
news..... There are no idlers in these parts.
The stringency Of the times has had very
wholesome effect upon that class, and they
have learned it's, root hog or die.."..The
building fever does not assuage, and Nat. O..
Farmer, one Of our most substantial citi-
zens is next on docket with new residence.
...... That part of the Governors message re-
lating to an appropriation for public schools
falls like the oil Of gladness upon the soul
Of the hungry pedagogue.."..some thirty
five years ago, vein of gold was discovered
only about mile distant from Townville,
and was worked by MesSrs. Simpson &
Barnes for considerable period, yielding a
net profit per day Of about $1.25 to the
hand. The mine was abandoned while it
was paying as Just stated hence we may
conclude that there's gold In the old mine
yet....A most destructive storm of wind,
rain and hail swept over tract Of country
lying Just above Townvilie last Saturday
evening, and accounts Of the damage done
are really distressing. In places where the
hail was most furious all crops are almost
utterly destroyed, and the farmers will have
to plant again. Fruit trees were stripped Of
their crop-in fact all vegetation suffered
most severely. One man relates that some
of the hail stones were nearly ns large as
ones fst......The patrons Of the IErEL1I-
eENcER express profound regret at Mr.
Hoyts withdrawal and departure for new
field ofjournalistic labor. No fears are felt
as to his subsequent success, or to the future
course or management of the dear old In
rRLL1aENcsR, but the feeling is closely akin
to the pang produced by the loss Of q warm
friend or trusted watchman.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-05-10
RAILROAD MEETING.

:; The Town Council on last Monday held
to consider the propriety of send
ing delegates TO arailroad convention, which
convened in Augusta yesterday to consult
upon the connection of the Southern sea-
board by direct railroad route to Cncin-
natl and the great West. After consulta-
ton, they decided to- send delegates to rep
resent the town of Anderson, and Messrs.
J. s. Murray and w. W. Humphreys were
chosen We think the action of the Council
in deciding to have Anderson represented
at this meeting was wise, and ore glad to
announce that the gentlemen designated
took their; departure for Augusta on last
Tuesday, where we have no doubt they will
faithfully and ably represent the interests OF
this town and County. - S ,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-05-10
LEBANON.

The Baptist Church at this place is in a
healthy and fourishing conditions having
good Sabbath School, the average attendance
upon which is about sixty-6ve-."..The
grangers are to have meeting on:ne1t Sat
nrday at . o'clock q. m. A full meeting is
desired, and pleasant apd instructive time
is anticipated.:.... The farmers of this vicinity
are yeryindustrioqsand economical. They
endeavor to make their own corn, and with
agood cat crop they will have very little to
purchase. ...... There is q adsbating society in
this section which is the means Of improving
Its members very much. Thene1t question
for discussion is which is Of greater use
paper or POWDER Messrs. P: II. Brown
and others are to speak on the affirmative,
and Messrs. n. II. Gray and others upon the
negative. Mr.. D.. p. Bowen Is the Presi-
dent.....We have o prosperous schoolin this
section, and trust our youth are being trained
for usefulness In society. = -
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-05-10
PROPOSED EXTENSION OF ANDERSON.

We notice among the many measures in.
troduced in the present General Assembly. is
one to amend the charter of Anderson by
extending the corporate limits of the town,
so as to make it a mile in every direction
from the Court House. This makes the
town in.the form Of circle, and takes in o
number of colored voters. It will, in all
probability, however, not affect our town
elections, as we learn that most Of them
have been voting heretofore, believing that
they lived in town. The form of the village
will under the new charter, be a little in
convenient as to the location ofits boundary,
which will be curve instead of square.
We learn that the measure Is gotten up at
the request of the present Town Council,
and presume they had satisfactory reasons
for their action. We hope they have sufR-
GENTLY considered the result of the. change
to know that it will not affect the political
status Of the town., We have had enough
of Republicanism in our town affairs, as
we'll as in State matters.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-05-10
SINGING CONVENTION.

We are requested to announce that the
Anderson County Singing Convention will
hold semi-annual meeting, on the 26th
and 9th of May, with Bethesda Church,
located in the Northeastern portion of this
County. Teachers and leaders Of sacred
vocal music in and out Of the County are
respectfully invited to attend. Also Sunday
School Superintendents and oil others who
favor improvement in music. We hope
there will be q. large attendance from all
portions Of the County, as these occasions
are not only improving the character Of
vocal music throughout the County, but arc
also doing great deal to encourage socia-
bility between different sections of our
County.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-05-10
TO THE coLoRED PEOPLE OF AKDER-
SON COUNTY.

Mr.. EDITOR: Having been interrogGted;
by many persons Of Anderson County,
through private communications and other
wise, who, as yet, are in doubt as to the true
state Of political affairs here at the Capital,
and who seem to bo incredulous as to who
is the true Governor Of South Carolina, I
beg leave to state, through the medium
Of your columns, to those Of my friends
who are yet in suspense especially the col
ored people-that Gen. Hampton is ,.oW the
true Governor of South Carolina, beyond
any possible doubt; and sincerely believe,
judging from his line of policy since his in
auguration up to the present time, that he
will not only make good Governor for the
white people Of this State, but also good
Governor for the co,ored people. There has
no man-no previous Governor since recon-
struction-taken such q noble and strong
stand for the colored element Of this State
as Gov. Hampton. He has manifested
willingness to give the colored people every
advantage possible in the pursuit Of wealth,
peace, happiness and prosperity. In order
to give your minds ease, and to have you
get rid of that restless political spirit engen-
dered during the campaign, which exists in
a great degree yet, and that you may
have more confidence in Gov: Hampton's
pure and forgiving sentiment toward those
who opposed him ns Governor, permit mo
to cite an incident know to have occurred
relative to Governor Hampton. Thereis an
old colored man who formerly lived on Gen.
Hamptons premises, and, by the way, h
vet living there. This old man took strong
political grounds against Gov. Hampton, and
in his case more unwarranted than others.
This political opposition on the part of the
old man took place just after the General,
was nominated for Governor, and really
continued until the political struggle was
over yet was allowed to do business for the
General. The supposiH9ns are that the
General had fulhknowledge Of the fact and
yet he manifested no displeasure toward this
man, who continues to labor, understand,
on more favorable conditions than before.
Now, who could suppose that man who
was 50 magnnnimous toward such an indi-
vidual as mentioned above would be instru-
mental in curtailng the rights of others,
who were much les IS conspicuous in their
opposition against him.: No person can
doubt the good intentions and sincerity Of
Gov. Hampton toward all classes. He has
asserted time and again on: the stump that
he would know no man by his color. I
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-05-10
MOrtgagee's Sale.

DY. virtue of the power vested in me as
ID Assignee, under mortgage given BY
Sarah E. Tollison to T. w. Davis, and BY
him assigned to Inc, will sell to the high
est bidder, at public oq3tsry ;. on FRIptA9 3 ~
the steps of the Court House at Anderson
c. q. all that TRACT or parcel OF LAND,
containing fifty-two acres, more or less, I'D.
joining lands of Jefferson Moore, Samuel
Elrod and others, situated in Anderson
County, South Carolina -. .-,....
If Tgs ss as ss ns esnpes e as RsPs
hour, the property will be resold at the risk
!, -. w. L. WATT, "a
Assignee OF Mortgage.
May 8, 1877 z2 - II
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TOBACCO STORE,

TN the BENSON HOUSE, where you
i oan buy Tobacco as cheap as you can at
any Factory, and it guaranteed sound and
to keep. Dealers should look to their in
terest, and not let 30 or go days cause you
to pay from 25 to 80 per cent. That is too
much for profit, much less interest.
LEAK e MOSS can suit vcrybody
in quality and prices for cash.
May 3, 1877 80 Sm
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a NEW COUNT TO BE MADE,

Which goes behind the Returning Board
aggregang
"A 1856 find that number the Pns
heard Others have only made a
therefore, belt a. g.
made before the st
requiring deute show
VIII have not been made
admitted behind the Returning Board and appears
Judgment will be obtained and an Execution
their which wilin
Acid Ph0sphaes
following Or one Ton for 500 lbs Mddng Cotton
delivered on the nfs % WILSON g. REED No. Granite Row.