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England is greatly concerned over the
prospect of settlement of the Russo
Turkish war, which will prove disastrous
to her interests, and is preparing to avert
the calamity which threatens her Eastern
interests. An extra session of Parliament
has been called for the 18th of January,
and the whole nation seems greatly ex-
cited. The discovery that Prussia and
Austria are friendly to Russia, and that
they will not interpose to prevent the
consummation Of peace upon the terms
offered by Russia has placed new as
pect upon the English situation, and for
the first time in centuries, Great Britain
finds herself not only sighted by the
powers of Europe, but sees that peace
is about to be effected upon terms which
destroy her practical monopoly of the
Dardanelles and opens the way for further
serious losses, and that she is not to be
consulted in the matter at all. 1t is i'm
possible to predict what course England
will pursue, but in any event it is pretty
safe to predict that whatever policy she
may adopt British interests will suffer.
The only wonder is that she has not per-
ceiyed this sooner. For once she has
been entirely overreached in diplomacy,
and now that the injury has been virtual
ly accomplished she begins to act to rem
edy, it as she should have done months
ago to prevent it.
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amount the per diem and mileage due
to each member of the Senate aud House
of Representatives, and to the officers
and employeessof both branches of the
General Assembly, and to authorize the
State Treasurer to pay the same, and to
pay salaries of the State officers and per
diem of committees sitting during the
interim since last session.
: 4. An act concerning delinquent taxes
for the last fiscal year.
8. Joint resolution to require the Sec.
retary of State TO ascertain and report at
the next session what lands have been
purchased for the State under the Land
Commission, and in what counties, the
prices paid, whether the State has re-
ceived titles, and to which, and what dis
position has been made of said lands.
6. An act to incorporate the Noise
Light Dragons of Colleton County.
Z. An act to incorporate the First In
fantry Battalion of Charleston. :.
8. An act to amend the law relating to
juries and jurors.
9. An act to provide for an election of
town weig her for the town of Bamberg,
Barnwell County.
10. An act to incorporate the town of
Trenton, in Edgefeld County.
IL. An act to extend the term of the
charter of Palmetto Lodge, No. 5, of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
II. An act to regulate therateof inter
est on all contracts arising in this State.
13. Joint resolution to authorize the
Comptroller General to apply certain
unexpected balances to payment OF
claim of Calvo & Patton for public print.
ing.
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.
A most brutal murder was committed
son last Thursday night near Sims Cross
Roads, in AbbeYille County. Mr.. George
Franklin, aged seventy years, and bis
sister, who5was a little, younger, were liy-
ing alone together, and were found dead
on Friday morning with their heads ter
ribly beaten up. The house had been
broken open and searched for money, it
is supposed, but no money was obtained
by the robbers, as it has been found in
the house since the murder. a persim-
mon club was found on the floor with
hair and blood upon it, and the place
from which it was cut, some three hum
dred yards distant, was also discovered,
and tracts leading to and from it were
measured. A large number of arrests
have been made, and great excitement
prevails. Trial Justices Tarrant and
Rogers are investigating the case with q
jury of inquest, and no, effort will be
spared to discover the guilty parties.
The crime is most fearful and diaboi-
cal one.
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The House Of Representatives, by a
vote of So to %, passed the joint resoln-
tion to amend the Constitution of this
State 50 as to require a minimum tax for
educational purposes of two mills, and
the Joint resolution will become law
This action seems to us wise and proper.
The measure had been adopted by the
people,, and the faith Of our party was
pledged to it, and outside of these con-
:siderations it WIS good policy and expe-
ssdient to adopt it. The: free school is the
most important of all institutions to the
masses Of our people, and should, above
everything else, be literally fostered.
WeS have never known any country to
have too much money. .spentin education.
Two mills can be most advantageously
used, and after q number of years will
show the most satisfactory results in the
increased prosperity and education Of our
people.
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SHERIFF,S SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,


ANDERSON County,.
pY virtue of various Executions to me
ID directed, will expose to sale on the
First Monday in January next, {1S78,) at
Anderson Court Houses. O., the following
property, to wit:
One bale of Cotton, levied upon as the,
property Of VIM. N: Shaw, at the suit OF
James w. Wilson.
Also, seven bales of Cotton, at Defend
ants house, on Tuesday after the first Mon
day in January, 1873. Sold as the property
of John ]. Mattison and VIM. II. Mattison,
at the suit of Robert j. Mattison, Louisa
Gaines, and others.
Also, ,,on Tuesday after the first Monday.
in January, 1878, at the residence Of James
B. Burriss, formerly J. P. Tucker, one lot of
Corn in the shuck, about one hundred and
fifty bushels fifteen hundred or two thou
sand bundles of fodder, one lot of Shucks,
one lot of Cotton Seed, four old Wagon.
Wheels, two new Wagon Wheels, one lot
Of old Blacksmith Tools, one lot Of old
Irons, one lot of Barrels, one lot Of Boxes,
one Saw Mill Saw, one Mill Crane, one
Thresher, one lot Of old Mill Irons, one
Broad Axe, one large Granary, one Brace,
one jack Screw, and one lot of old Irons.
Sold as the property of ]. p. Tucker, at the
suit of w. B. Watson and Others
5 Terms Cash.
JAMES n. MCCONNELL,
Sheriff. Anderson County.
Dec 20, 1877 q
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sHER1FF's SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

oIAIE OF SOUTd CAhOLlNA,
Anderson CoUsrY.
In the Probate Court. ~ Z
Ammaris Duncan, Harriet E. Hammond,
Nancy @. Brasswell, Plaintiffs, against
Judge Whitner Poore, Milton Poore and:
: Anna Poore. 81
DY virtue of an order to me directed by
ID w. w. Humphreys, Judge of Probate
for the County of Anderson, and State afore-
said, will expose to sale on the FIRST
MONDAY in JANUARY next, (1s7s), Mt
Anderson Court House, s. c., the following.
tract of Land, to wit: -. "
: ONE TRACT OF LAND,
Containing eighty (So) acres, more or less,'
bounded by land of A. ]. Stringer, Nancy
Poore, John J. Mattison. Sallie ". McAlis-
ter and William Stone. Sold for partition
among the heirs Of John B. Poore, deceass;
ed. e.
Terms of Sale-One-half cash; the re-
mainder on credit of twelve months, with
interest from day of sale-purchaser to give
bond and security, together with a mort
gage Of the premises to secure the purchase
money. Purchaser to pay extra for all ne
cessary papers.
JAMES 81. MCCONNELL,
Sheriff Anderson County.
Dec IS, 1877 %
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TRUSTEES SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate I

r OFFER at private sale, at one-half of
j. its appraised value.
TWO TRACTS OF LAND.
One containing 243 acres, two miles from
Walhalla Depot, and six miles from Seneca
City, valued at $500 per acre, and the other
containing 1891 acres, adjoining the former,
valued at $500 per acre.
All of both Tracts in native forest, except
about twenty acres of the former, which
has been recently cleared.
Sold to stop interest in the Banks at An
derson and Walhalla.
If not previously sold, the Lands will be
offered at auction at WALHALLA on
SALEDAY in JANUARY next.
TERMs-Half Cash-balance at one year
with interest from date.
J. ]. NORTON.
80 Trustee.
Walhalla, s. c., Dec. 13, 1877. 22-3
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sHER1FF's SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Anderson Connfy
III the Probate Court.

III the Probate Court. u
Margaret E. Russell and Mary Jane Per-
kins, Plaintiffs, against Thomas G. Nc.
Dowell, Jesse c. Mcdowell and George
Washington Mcdowell, Defendants.
pY virtue of an order to me directed by
ID w. w. Humphreys. Judge Of Probate
for the County of Anderson, and State afore-
said, ! will expose to sale on the FIRST,
MONDAY in JANUARY next, (187S), at
Anderson Court House, s. c., the following.
tract of Land, to wit: >
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND, -
Containing sixty-ive acres, more or less,
bounded by the Tract assigned in the pro-
ceeding, land of Robert Campbell, Lewis
Smith and others. -
Terms of SdLe-One.third of the purchase
money in cash, and the remainder on q cred
it of twelve months, with interest from day
of sale, the purchaser to give bond, and at
least two good securities, together with q
mortgage Of the premises to secure the pur-
chase money. Purchaser to pay extra fer
all necessary papers and titles. 80
JAMES II. MCCONNELL,
Sheriff Anderson County.
Dec 13, 1877 %
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A DESERVED REBUKE.
The Gallant Gordon Brings the Lordly
Conkling to BIS Senses.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IA.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IA.
Mr.. Conkling's strut and insolence in
the Senate has increased since his recent
victory on the New York nominations.
A sharp alteration occurred in executive
session this afternoon between him and
Gen. Gordon, of Georgia, which may
lead to grave personal consequences.
The latter Senator was on the floor call
ing for the report which the Committee
on Commerce had directed Spencer, of
Alabama, to make on the nomination of
Smith as collector of Mobile, and which
that worthy has been endeavoring to
suppress, in order to prevent the case
from becoming vote. Conkling came
to the rescue Of his henchmen by calling
out in loud and peremptory tones, $50
on with the calendar"
General Gordon rebuked this rude in
terruption, by remarking that he was
conducting the public business, and that
the Senator from New York had no right
to give orders to the Vice President.
Conkling affected not to hear this re-.
mark, and asked the Senator from Geor-
gia what he said2 Whereupon General
Gordon repeated his remark. Conkling
replied, that if the Senator from Georgia
stated that he was giving orders to the
Vice President, he stated what was not
true. Gordon at once restated what he
had said. Whereupon Conkling repeated
again, speaking alphabetically, "that if
the Senator stated that he had given
orders to the Vice President, he stated
what was not true" Very well, said
Gordon, we will settle that. eyes" said
Conkling, eve will settle it here" "No,"
retorted Gordon with emphasis, Eve will
not settle it here" This scene was, of
course, highly exciting.
At a later hour of the day Judge Thur
man undertook to play the part Of peace
maker, and made some remarks assuming
that the two Senator'S had misunderstood
one another, and that no personal refec-
ton was intended by Mr.. Conkling, but
it would seem that his pacific explanation
of the affair had not been authorized by
either party, for both Senators we pro-
foundly silent. 1t is reported tonight
that Mr.. Conkling has privately stated
that be intended no reflection upon Gen
eral Gordon's veracity, but up to this
time the affair is unsettled. General
Gordon has refused to see reporters who
have called on him to furnish any state
ment on the subject, but the above is de-
rived from authentic sources.
1t is pretty certain that MIR. Conkling's
insulting tone toward the Democratic
Senators will not be permitted to go on
;n {bio noua uithnut chpcE Gennrql
Gordon is by nature pacific, but is as
resolute as he is uniformly courteous to
all persons who are gentlemen.
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= The following is the comparative
cotton statement for the week ending
December 81, 1877: Net receipts at all
United States ports during the week,
232,352; same week last year, 1857 /;
total to this date, 2,117, 1857; to same date
last year, 2,369,745. Exports for the
week, 1856; same week last year,
150,56O; total to this date, 979,4S1; to
same date last year, 1,172,066. Stock at
all United States ports, SPOOL; same
time last year, 1,159; interior towns,
1872, 1853; same time last year, 151 ,249; at
Liverpool, $4,000; same time last year,
$4,000; American afloat for Great Bri-
tain, $4,000; same time last year, 4OO, 900.
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Marshal Mcmahon, the President of
the French Republic, has at last yielded
to the inevitable, and formed republic
can cabinet, in conformity with the
wishes of the people of France as ex-
pressed at the recent elections, and
through their representatives in the As
sembly. 1t is now certain that the peace
and existence of the Republic have been
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Acts and Joint Resolutions Approved
by the Governor.

The following is complete list of the
acts and Joint resolutions passed by the
General Assembly and approved by the
Governor:
/. An act to alter and amend an act
entitled Gan act to charter the Green.
wood and Augusta Railroad Company"
2. An act to repeal an act entitled can
act to authorize and empower E. A. Fair
ly To establish and maintain gates across
certain public road in Orangeburg
County"
8. Joint resolution to authorize the
President of the Senate and Speaker of
the House of Representatives, respective
ly, to furnish pay certificates for the
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THE BORDER TROUBLE.

For some time past great excitement
has prevailed in and around Ell Paso
County, Texas, owing to the contentious
between the Mexican born subjects and
other citizens of that portion of the State,
growing out of the following facts:
tThe Mexicans in the vicinity of Ell
Paso are governed by juntas, or gather
ings of the people, and whatever these
gatherings resolve is the common law.
Long since the salt lakes near Ell Paso
had become the resort of all in need of
salt, and were declared public property.
But they were really under the hand of
the State, and when q gentleman at Aus
tin, with Mr.. Howard as his agent, pro-
posed to make these lakes private pos,
session by taking them up under the
laws of the State governing the location
of lands, popular opinion rebelled against
this unaccustomed mode of doing things
in that quarter, and the juntas declared
that these lakes were common property
by right of long common use, the State
laws to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Howard, of course, contended for his
rights, the Mexicans found a willing
leader and champion in his enemy, Louis
Cards, parties were organized, one thing
led to another, and all resulting in the
disgracefuI broil which eliminated in
the death of Cards at the hands of How
ard and the birth of feeling which may
not die out until the Mexican spiritwhich
predominates shall have been put down
by force and with bloodshed."
:, The Sheriff of the County, with small
posse of Texas Rangers, were endeavoring
to preserve order and enforce the rights
of property under the laws, but were
menaced by strong force of the Mexi-
can citizens, and besieged in such vigo-
rous manner as to compel them to sur
render on the 18th inst. On the following
day Gen. Sheridan received the following
telegram from Capt. Blair, commandant
at Fort Bliss:
"The Texas Rangers at San Elizario
surrendered yesterday morning. Judge
Howard, agent for the salt mines, and
Atkinson and Mcbride, rangers, were
shot, and the rest of the rangers dis
armed and liberated. The rangers are
now at Fort Bliss, opposite Ell Paso,
Mexico, and the mob dispersed. No
help was given to the mob from the Mex
ican side of the river. The mob was
composed entirely of native-born citi-
,zens."
Gov. Hubbard telegraphed to the Sec
retary of War confirming the surrender
of the Rangers and the shooting of How
ard, Atkinson and Mcbride. Gov. Hub
bard adds: ''The balance of the State
troops are held as prisoners. These lat
ter will doubtless share the same fate,
unless rescued by the United States for
ces, who were under your orders march
ing to their relief. Wehave information
of large bodies of Mexican citizens par
ticipating in this massacre"
The two dispatches do not agree in
their statement of facts, and show the
excitement which prevailed. The Uni
ted States troops have, however, arrived,
and order has been restored without fur
ther bloodshed. The rioters will, no
doubt, be severely dealt with, if they
have not fled from the country.
= =
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sHER1FF's SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
ANDERSON CouxTY.


ANDERSON CoUHTY.
In the Probate Court.
Mrs. Margaret Clinkscales and Mrs. Eliza.
beth Breazeale, vs.. g. w. Cox.
PY virtue of an order to me directed from
u w. w. Humphreys, Judge of Probate
for Anderson County, and State aforesaid, II
will expose to sale on the FIRST MONDAY
in JANUARY next (1878) the following
tract of land, to wit: 80: :sse:i,s
ONE TRACT OF LAND,
situate in Honea Path Township, contain.
ing one hundred and forty (14OJ acres, more
or less, adjoining lands of G. w. Cox, w.
G. Brown and others. Sold as the real estate
of Mrs. Margaret Cox. ~
Terms Of Sale-0ne-thir of the purchase
money in cash, the residue on credit Of
twelve months, with interest from day Of
sale, the purchaser to give bond with good
security, with mortgage of the premises to.
secure the purchase money. Purchaser to.
pay extra for all necessary papers. -
JAMES H. MCCONNELL, -
Sheriff Anderson County.
Dec 13, 1877 49, % 49,
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The House of Representatives, by
yery decided majority, defeated the Joint
Resolution to. amend the Constitution SO
as to make Judges elected, hereafter hold
their commissions for life or good be-
hagior. IT was bad days work.
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The European war is crossing slow
sly, with slight advantages. to the Rus
sians, and peace is still talked Of though
the Porte has decided to refer the whole
question to the Turkish Parliament;
which is rather an unfayorable indica-
ton for any other settlement than at the
point of the bayonet.
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g. W. ANDERSON, the successor of An
derson & Chapman, would inform all who
are indebted to him and the late firm, that
they must settle up their Indebtedness by
the first of January next, as longer indul-
gence need not be expected; and as he wish
es to close ont his present stock of Goods,
which is well.assorted and heavy, will sell
for a small fraction above cost for cash.
Come and see before purchasing elsewhere,
and you will be convinced.
] Graniteville Shirting 6lc. per bolt.
All Standard Prints 6tc. per yard.
Coats Cotton 75c. per dozen.
Rio Coffee 20c. per lb.
And many other articles equally low for
cash. G. w. ANDERSON,
Williamson, s. G.
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Fair Play High School,
MALE and FEMALE.

THIS Institution will open at Fair Play,
i Oconee County, twelve miles from
Seneca City, on the FIRST MONDAY in
JANUARY, 1878, and continue during q
full 81 sion of ten months.
Ever. facility will be offered to students
to obtain thorough education. Tuition as
low as other frst.class institutions.
A first. class Music Teacher will furnish
lessons to those students desiring them.
Parents wishing to obtain further infor-
nation will please apply to the Board of
Trustees, or to
W. P. CALHOUN, Principal,
Dec13. 1877 % 8
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The Legislature adjourned on last
Thursday to meet again on the 10th of
January, a great deal of business has
been transacted, and when the body. re-
assemblies It's most important business
VIII be the settlement of the public debt;
1t is not thought the coming session will
occupy more than one month.
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The election in Union county on the
18th instant, to fill the vacancy in the
House OF Representatives occasioned by
the resignation of Hon. w. II. Wallace.
resulted in the election of r. w. Shand
by a handsome majority over. an Inde-
pendent candidate.
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DEATH OF DIR. REYNOLDS.

Rev. James Lawrence Reynolds, DID,,
Professor of Latin and Roman Litera-
ture in Furman University, departed
this life on last Wednesday morning,
after brief illness from neuralgia of
the heart. DR.. Reynolds was one of the
purest gentlemen, as well as one of the
most accomplished scholars Of our State,
and his sudden demise has been heard
with sincere regret throughout our whole
State. A native of South Carolina, he
has shared the honors as well as the trials
of our commonwealth, and has contrib
uted much to its literature and learning.
DR.. Reynolds was son of George N.
Reynolds, Esq, of Charleston, and was
born March 18th, 1872. He graduated
at the Charleston College, and afterwards
at Newton Theological Seminary, and
returned to this State as pastor of the
Columbia Baptist Church. He was af-
forwards President of the Georgetown
College, in Kentucky, of which Rev. B.
Manly, Jr., is now the presiding officer.
DR.. Reynolds afterwards filled several
Professorships in our State University,
and remained in this work as one of the
most efficient members of the faculty
until the University went down by the
course pursued by the Radicals, upon
which he resigned and accepted Pro-
fessorship in Furman University. As an
orator DR.. Reynolds was forcible, elegant
and eloquent; as writer he was classi-
cal, clear and pleasant as scholar he
was profoundly erudite, and as q gentle
mamie had no superior. A useful life
has been terminated, and it will be diff
cult to fully supply the important sphere
that has been made vacant.
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On the day following, Tuesday,

l will sell at A. j. Clinkscales' home place5
Nine Mules, one Horse,
Ten Cows and three Calves,
Stock of Hogs and Sheep,
Three Wagons,
One Carriage and one Buggy.
TERMS OF SALE.-Pcrsonal property
Cash. Real Estate, one-third cash-bai.
ance on credit Of twelve months, With IN.
tcrest from day of sale, to he secured by
mortgage of the premises, with leave to
anticipate payment. Purchaser to pay ex-
tra for papers. z,
JAMES NJ. LATIMER,
Assignee.
JOSEPH N. BROWN, s.
Agent for the Creditors.
Dec 20, 1877 %
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- The Clubhouse of Mr.. Ferril Milan,
five miles south of Laurens, was burned
the 18th inst, with So bales of cotton.
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WILLIAMSON, 8. c.
T1HE firm of ANDERSON & CHAPMAN was
Il dissolved by mutual consent on the
18th of August last, and the name of firm
will only be used in closing up the business
of the late firm.
G. w. ANDERSON,
w. A. CHAPMAN.
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TERMS Single subscriptions, $500; Five
copies, 5000 and one extra copy to the get.
ter up of the club; Ten copies, $500 and
and one extra copy to the getter up of the
Club; Twenty Copies, 5000.
@B- Subscriptions in each club must be-
gin at the same time and 60 to the same
post Office.