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The Freight Question.

The last number of the Anderson
Journal contains the following letter:
CHARLESTON, S. c., Sept. 5. 1877.
To the Editor Of the Anderson Journal;
Be pleased to give the inclosed notice
space in your most valuable paper:
There appears in your issue of the 3lst
ultimo, the following surprising publica-
ton, (same being contents of letter re-
Gently received by you from Messrs. F.
w. Wagner & Co.:
"We have succeeded in getting the
railroad authorities here to reduce the
rates of freight from this city to all
points on the G.. g. G. R. R., and its con-
nections," etc.
We do not know the. authority upon
which Messrs. F. w. Wagner & Co. an
nounce that they alone have succeeded
in getting the railroad authorities here to
reduce the rates of freight, and must
therefore deny them that privilege until
they produce sufficient evidence to war
rant the announcement they have made.
JAMES NJ. SE1GNIoUs,
OfSloan & Seignious,
Cotton Factors and Com. Merchants,
Charleston, S. G.
We are unable to perceive, from any
thing in the context of the quotation
above contained, that the word eve" was
meant to apply exclusively to the mem
bers of the firm of F. w. Wagner & Co.
AS written, it appears just as applicable
to all who agitated the question of freight
or to the people of Charleston. In gath
ering public opinion, the officers of rail-
roads must either occupy themselves in
mingling personally with the people of
the State, or they must look to the news
papers as rejecting it. In this matter
the Journal of Commerce has been instru-
mental in showing the drift of public
opinion. Doubtless a large number OF
merchants are interested. We know of
none, however, in this community who
have been more earnest than Captain
Wagner in bringing freight reduction to
the attention of the management of the
Road. To the judgment, enterprise. and
accommodating spirit of the Railroad Off
GERS is due the beneficial change
Charleston Journal Of Commerce, Sept lS,
1917
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THE RAILROAD CONVENTION.

According to announcement the Con-
vention in the interest of the Anderson
and Augusta Railroad met in the Court
House at this place on Tuesday last. A
number of delegates were present from
various points along the line, and much
general interest in the enterprise was
manifested by those present The meet
ing was called to order by President Lat
inner, and DR.. r. S. Beckham was re-
quested to act as Secretary.
Col. ): G. G. Featherston submitted p
report from the. committee on business,
recommending that the President be au-
thorized to call mass meetings at suitable
points along the line of the proposed
road, and secure suitable speakers for the
meetings. After remarks by Col. E. M.
Rucker, J. S. Murray, w. W. Humph-
reys, and others, the report was adopted.
Col. J. L. Orr then moved that COM
mittee to draft charter be appointed, to
consist of three from each of the Coun-
ties of Anderson and Abbeville, and that
the members of the Legislature from
these Counties be requested to secure the
passage of this charter. Col. Feather
ston moved to amend by making the
committee five instead of three. The
amendment was accepted, and the mo-
tion adopted. Messrs. J. S. Murray, A.
T. Broyles, B. F. Whitner, J. w. Norris
and J. w. Sherard were appointed from
this County, and Messrs James NJ. Lati-
mer, W. D. Mars, John Bradley and
- from Abbeville County.
By invitation of the Convention, Hon.
w. G. Brown and Hon. John Bradley
addressed the Convention in eloquent
and impressive speeches, which had
many points in them, and were received
with much applause. A committee con-
sisting of W. w. Humphreys, E. B. Muir
ray, G. F. Tolly, S. Bleckley, D. S. Max
well, l.. P. Smith, P. z. McCully, w. S.
Ligon, N. K. Sullivan, A. S. Todd, were
appointed to canvass the town of Andes.
son for subscriptions. Speeches of en-
couragement were made by several gen.
tlemen along the line, and the body ad-
journed after harmonious and success
full session.
The meeting though quiet was practi-
cal and earnest, giving assurance Of zeal
. and determination on the part of the
projectors of this enterprise. Every one
is thoroughly impressed with the impor-
tance of the road, and with its practica-
bleness and cheapness of construction.
There is determination to build it
speedily, and very general cooperation
on the part Of our people, is guaranteed
all along the line.
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HAMPTON IN NASHVILLE.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 81.

Mr.. EDITOR: Wednesday was day
long to be remembered by the people of
Nashville. Early in the morning the
grounds of the Capitol were filled with
people of all grades and professions to
witness the scene. At twelve meridian,
the President and Hampton arrived in
the city. They were saluted at the Cap
itol by the firing of cannon amid the
cheers of over twenty thousand people.
The scene was grand beyond description.
The President, of course, was introduced
first, but such was the pressure of the
crowd that I only heard one sentence.
In speaking of his position, he said that
che was President, not of a party. but of
the United States" What will the car
pet-bagger of South Carolina-if the In
vestigating Committee has not put them
where they cannot hear the news-say to
that? Such, however, was his declara-
tion, and he has, beyond doubt, risen
above party in his policy towards the
Palmetto State. Tilden, had he been
elected, could not have done half as
much for our PROSTATE State, without
provoking the wrath of the Republican
party, which might have broke forth in
torrents of violence equal to that caused
by the funeral Grafton over Caesar by
Mark Anthony. Our State is not the
PROSTATE State it was even one year ago.
but the redeemed and exalted State
whose laws afford protection to its citi'
Gems and freedom in the enjoyment of the
rights of citizenship. We ought to be
thankful for what Hayes has done for us
and, in token Of our gratitude, give him
hearty reception-with red shirts, o.
course-when he visits us in January.
As to what Hampton said in his
speech cannot tell, for l did nothear it
but take it for granted that it was some
thing good. He never fails. Champion
is the greatest man of the age," remarked
an intelligent gentleman after the speak.
ing, and the expression will be fully en-.
dorsed by every sensible man, for nc
other man, but the immortal Hampton
could have redeemed South Carolina.
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of effort, and strong only. in the deep
sense of oppression and the justice OF
their cause: These immense organlza-
tions of capital claimed that they were
over and above all legislative control.
The old idea of the "divine right of
kings" was tame in comparison with the
views held by. these men in respect to
their "vested rights" The though that
the people had any vested rights was not
for moment entertained. Step by step
the battle was fought through every court
in the land up to the court of last resort
in the nation. But as time wore on, in
halls, in school houses, by the fireside, in
the fields, men and women began to can
vass the subject. In every Grange in
this broad land, in the miners camp, in
the manufactures and counting-rooms,
the workers in forest, mine, mill and
field, began to ask, which is supreme, the
corporations or the law? This great
fraternity, which finds its membership in
every neighborhood from Maine to
Texas, gave power and cohesion of pur-
pose until finally the courts Of highest
resort have affirmed the principle that the
will of the people as expressed through
THEIR CHOSEN REPRESENTATIVES, is
THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND and
THE STATE Is SOVEREIGN OVER ALL
CORPORATIONS. We may we'll feel re-
ioiced over this result, and may be par
doned if we stop for moment to shake
hands and congratulate each other.
Not alone in this, however, do we see
signs of progress. The awakened intelli-
gence among farmers, the enquiry and
study as to how we may inaugurate more
intelligent and successful methods of
husbandry, and how we may buy and
sell to better advantage are significant of
forward movement in these directions
and give rich promise for the future.
Manufacturers and business men are also
fast coming with us to the conclusion
that they as we'll as ourselves, have sup
ported an unnecessary number OF
men between the producer and con-
'sumer-that the surplus can be dispensed
with to our mutual advantage. They, as
we'll as ourselves, are rapidly learning
that it will be for the benefit of all when
the producer and consumer shall come in
a more friendly and economical contact.
But while we pause to pass congratu-
lations, while we bend in reverent thank
fulness to the Great Master who has sus-
tained and blessed our labor, while we
feel grateful to the brave and earnest
men and women, scattered over the
length and breadth of our land, who
have stood shoulder to shoulder, who
have been tried and found faithful, let
us not forget that "eternal vigilance is
the price of liberty" and that our watch
word must still be fraternity and CO.
| oneratiOn
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Hampton is our Governor !
Taxation has been Reduced!
The Fence Law will be a Success !

WE have been blessed this year with
w abundant crops, and what is your
excuse now for not paying your honest
debts2 All persons who are indebted to us
for supplies and general merchandise fur
nished them this year, and for past years,
will please come and make settlement as
soon as they get their Cotton ready for mar.
ket. We have exhausted our means and
strained our credit to accommodate our
friends end customers, and we hope they
will show us that they appreciate the favor
we have extended to them by paying us up
promptly at once. In any case where par
ties can't pay us all they are due, they must
come and pay what they can, and give us
some good collateral for balance, to enable
us to go on with our business. And to
those who expect to sell their cotton in
Greenville, all who are indebted to us we
will pay them as much for their cotton here
as they will realize at Greenville or any 9TH
er market.
Thanking our friends for past patronage,
we ask continuance of the same. Our
Fall and Winter Stock Of General Merchan
disc is large and complete which we will
sell low for Cash. or on short time to prompt
paying customers.
A. J. STRINGER g. CO.,
Bolton, S.
Sept 81, 1877 II I'm
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TAX NOTICE.


T1HE County Treasurer of Anderson
i County will have his Office in the
Court House open for the reception Of State
and County Taxes on and after MONDAY,
the First day of October, 1877. The Ten
per Cent. Tax Receipts will be received as
cash. The following is the Tax Levy for
the fiscal year ending October 3lst, 1877:
For State purposes. ! Mills s9il3'
Poll Tax per capita............ me Dollar
One half the above levy is du~ and paya-
BILE from the first day of July to the first
day of August, and the other half from the
first day of October to the first day of No
vember. One per cent. interest per month
will be charged OH the first installment of
this tax on all persons who have failed to
pay the same before this time.
SAMUEL E. MOORE,
Treasurer Anderson County.
Sept 20. 1877 10 8
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FURMAN UNIVERSITY.

GREENv1LLE, S. c., Sep. %, 1877.
DEAR INTELL1GENcER: Furman Uni
versity opened another annual session on
Tuesday, 18th inst, with very encourag-
ing prospects. On opening, the Presi-
dent, DIR. Furman, delivered touching
and appropriate address, giving the stu
dents some sound and practicable advice,
appealing to them, as honorable gentle
men, to faithfully perform the duties de-
volving upon them, by obeying the rules
of the institution, by applying themselves
diligently to the culture not only of the
mind, but also of the heart and soul, and
thus grow up to be useful and worthy
members of society. He said that the
time had passed and gone for young men
to go off to school simply for the name of
the thing, to have jovial, easy time, and
then return home to spend life Of
luxury and ease; that now, when
young man had the opportunity of ac-
quiring an education, be should make
use of all the means in his power, and
not waste the golden moments presented
to him, by indulging in scenes of frivoli.
ty and pleasure. The venerable Doctor
was so earnest and affectionate that he
won the profound attention of the stu
dents, and we trust his remarks will be
we'll needed by them.
The University has two splendid lite
rary societies connected with it, the
Philosophian and Adelphian, either of
which would give credit tc any institu-
tion. 1t is interesting to see the mem
bers of each, at the opening of a session,
drumming" the new comers to join their
society. After little drumming" from
the members of each, we concluded to
cast our fortune with the ''lovers of wis
dom," and trust to hear many eloquent
orations and spirited debates from the
Shining lights" of that organization.
Furman University is now out of her
embarrassment, having secured her en-
dowment. Tuition is now free in all
the regular schools, and the young men
of the country will have the benefit of
this plan for several years to come. Her
Professors are among the very best, the
location could not be better, the religious
advantages cannot be excelled, and the
school possesses many superior attractive
features. Our people are mourning the
loss of our once famous South Carolina
College; but why do so, when we have
within our borders such an institution as
Furman University? Furman now has
the last surviving member of the old
faculty of South Carolina College, in the
person of DR.. Reynolds; then why not
substitute Furman for our old State insti-
tuition, by giving her the patronage she
so we'll deserves? She has already sent
out from the number of her pupils some
of our most distinguished men and useful
citizens, but still brighter. future is now
before her. X.
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THE TURKO.RUsSIAN WAR.

During the last week there has been
comparatively little fighting between the
belligerents. The Russians do not seem
to have force in Armenia sufficient to
act on the offensive, and the Turks are
content to be let alone. The great con-
test, however, will not be decided in Asia,
but in Europe. Constantinople, if taken,
must be taken by approaching it from
the West, and not the East, and hence
the great interest in the conflict is at
present in the operations of the armies in
Bulgaria. Both Russia and Turkey real
ize this, and each of them is strengthen
ing its army between the Danube and the
Balkan mountains with all the available
force it is possible to command. The
Russo -Roumanian army before Plevna
has been reinforced by the arrival of a
part of the Imperial Guard, and Osnan
Pasha, commanding the Turks, heavily
reinforced by the arrival of infantry,
artillery, and cavalry. Under the cir
cumstances, it is not probable that the
Russians will soon make another attack
-on the Turks in the Notifications, but
will endeavor to take the place by seige.
There was a battle fought on the Banica
LON between the armies of Mehemet Ali
and the Czarewitz on last Friday, the
accounts of which are conflicting, yet
terminating without any decided advan-
tageto either side, as each army at its
termination held the same positions be-
fore the fight. 1t is now evident that
without some unexpected success on the
part of the Russians, they cannot cross
the Balkans this year, and it does not
seem that they expect to do so, as they
are making every arrangement to winter
their forces in Bulgaria. The success Of
the Turks thus far has surprised every
one. 1t is to be attributed to the facts
that they are better armed, both in artil-
lery and small arms, and under ADLER and
more experienced commanders than the
Russians. The Russian generals have in
conducting the campaign committed
great errors, the most of which in all
probability is due to their underestima-
ting the number, resources, and valor of
their enemies. The Turks are fighting
for their country, their religion, and their
homes, and if there should be no inter-
ference by other powers, they will wage
the war to the last extremity. Although
the Russians acknowledge their defeats,
they do net appear disheartened. They
feel that it is with them, as with Turkey,
a death struggle, and that if they fail,
Russia, which has ranked as one of the
first powers of the world, will lose its
prestige in war and soon become third
or fourth rate power. Perhaps the most
important occurrence during the last
week was the conference at Salzburg,
between Bismarck and Andrassy, on the
Eastern question, which, it is said, re-
suited in complete accord between them.
If this be so, it would seem that Germany
and Russia intend to settle the Eastern
question, which for the last century, has
been the dread of European statesmen,
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STANLEYsS EXPLORATIONS.

Henry M. Stanley, who was employed
by the New York Herald and London
Telegraph to explore the interior of
Africa, may Low be regarded as the
greatest of African travellers. In the ex-
tent of his travels and the information of
the geography of the country, he excels
the renowned African explorer, DR.. Liv-
ingston, whose history of his travels and
explorations in Africa has been so highly
regarded both in America and Europe.
The geography of the interior of Africa,
with its settlement, its tribes and govern
ments, was unknown to the civilized ma
tions Of the earth from the earliest
periods until the researches of Livingston
and Stanley. The Egyptians, previous
to the time of Moses, although noted for
their superiority over other nations in
the arts, sciences and astronomy, were
wholly unacquainted with the geography
of the interior of Africa. 1t is now peo-
pied by rude and uncivilized tribes, and
it seems that civilization had never
dawned upon that benighted region.
The sources of the Nile and the Congo
rivers were the mystery of ages. This
mystery has been solved by Stanley, who
travelled completely across Africa, from
East to West, near the Equator, and set
tied that the Nile has its sources in the
great lakes of Equatorial Africa, and that
Livington's Lualaba River is identical
with the Congo. This bold explorer
we'll deserves the praises which are now
bestowed upon him by the press and his
toric societies of Europe and America.
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WILLIAMSON
FEMALE COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSON, S. C.
Alive Up-countryschoo! for Girls.
REV. S. LANDER, A. NJ, President.

LOCATION-H Healthy, accessible, quiet,
pleasant. Community, moral, order
ty. No grog-shop within three miles.
Chalybeate Spring in 200 yards. Pu-
pills attend three Churches in turn.
COURSE OF STUDY ESemi-Annual, OH
the "ONE-SruDY" plan. Each pupil
pursues one leading study at time
Concentration of thought, increased
interest, success, and enjoyment re-
suit. Belles-L Lettres, Natural Science
Mathematics, and Latin, required for
graduation. Studious girls complete
the Course in three years.
TIE M.lTHElLATICS SECTION will open
Monday, OctS. For five weeks there
after, each Academic pupil will recite
three times day in Arithmetic and
once in Spelling; and each Collegiate
pupil three times in her appropriate
branch of Mathematics, and once each
in Arithmetic and Spelling.
PREMIUMS Every pupil who averages Is
or more is entitled to discount of 10
to SO per cent; on next Sessions rcgu.
lar tuition.
PHYSICAL EXERCISE receives systemat-
ic attention. Daily practice in Calls
themes. Regular use of Health-Lift.
Morning and evening walk, &c.
THE FALL SESSION opened July 81, and
is progressing with unusual order,
harmony, and enthusiasm. Pupils
are admitted at any time, and charged
to the end.
RATES, per Session of 20 weeks =
Board, exclusive of Washing .$65 90
Regular Tuition. ............$10 90 to 20 90
Instrumental Music..................'2 20 90
For further information, send for new
Catalogue.
Sept 13, 1877 1y
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THURSDAY MORNING, SEPT, ~, 1877.
The telegraph brings the gratifying
. ~

The telegraph brings the gratifying
information that Judge L. G. Northrop,
of the Seventh Circuit is to receive the
appointment of United States District
Attorney for South Carolina. Judge
Northrup is native South Carolinian,
and gentleman Of character and ability,
whose appointment will be greeted with
pleasure by our people as step in the
right direction on the part of President
Hayes. If the President will follow up
his removal of the troops from this State
by the removal of unprincipled carpet
baggers and adventures from Office, his
Southern policy will become more popu-
lar in South Carolina. It is great tri-
umph for the order and peace of our
State to be freed from the domination of
such men as Corbin, Carpenter, Stone,
ct i'd onezes genus,
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CHAMBERLAIN'S LETTERS.

The following letters from E1-Gov.
Chamberlain, written years ago, are in
teresting reading now, taken in connec
ton with Parker's recent exposures:
"SEpT. %, 1870.
"DEAR P: Yours of the 2lst came to
me this evening. I was glad, indeed, to
hear from you, and especially that the
finances now promise to weather the
storm. [ have no doubt it was we'll to
defer the statement until October.
"There is no special news here. For a
few days we have had fears of an out
break in Laurens and Newberry, but
we hear, yesterday, that the danger IS
over.
"About the United States Senatorship,
[ don't know what to say. know very
we'll that it is, in every way, better for
me to remain where am for the rest of
my term. Still, I am called candidate
already, and my position is just this: II
my friends wish me to become a candi-
date, for the sake of keeping the party
from going over to negrophilism, ] will
stand but, if nc such need exists, L
should prefer to remain where am.
What the chances are I have no means OF
guessing now. 1 will serve my friends
in any way in my power, and especially
you.
"Do the commissions foot up pretty
we'll? Eh! Regards to K. Yours
faithfully, CHAMBERLAIN."
"OrF1cE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL,
"CoLUMBIA, S. c., Jan: 5, 1870.
"MY DEAR KIMPToN: Parker arrived
last evening, and spoke of the G. q G..
matter. &c. I told him that I had just
written you fully on that matter, and
also about the old Blk Bills.
"Do you understand fully the plan of
the g. & G. enterprise? It is proposed
to buy $350,O00 worth of the G. q Q.
stock. This, with the $433, 900 of stock
held by the State, will give entire contro!
to us. The Laurens Branch will be sold
in February by decree of court, and will
cost not more than $50, 900, and probably
not more than SAC, 900. The Spartanburg
and Union can also be got without diff
Guilty. We shall then have in 6. q z.
16S miles, in Laurens 81, and in 5. q U:
70 miles-in all 269 miles-equipped and
running. Put first mortgage OF $2O, ,ooo
a mile on this, sell the bonds at 85 or 80,
and the balance after paying oil outlays
for cost and repairs is immense, over
$2,OOO,OOO. Phere is mint of money in
this-Or I am a fool.
"Then we will soon compel the 5: z.
r. r. to fall into our hands and compie.e