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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-04-25

BUTLER AND BLACKBURN. - The
Washington Star prints the following
under the caption of Butler Calls
Blackburn OUT:
"There is good story told anent
spat between General Butler and Joe
Blackburn, of Kentucky, which took
place in the debate on the election of a
Doorkeeper. 1t will be remembered
these two gentlemen had quite sharp
passage of words. When Blackburn got
through his reply to Butler, the latter
went over to Blackburn's seat, and in
rather sharp tone, said: Can I see you,
sir?' Blackburn-'Yes, sir, you can.'
Butler-'When p Blackburn-'Now, or
any other time Butler-'Follow me
then?' Blackburn followed the Massa-
chusetts General, who led him to the
District of Columbia Committee room.
After Blackburn had entered, Butler
locked the door, and without changing
his expression of countenance, placed
his hand in his hip pocket and drew
therefrom a bundle Of papers, and pro-
ceeded to argue with Blackburn on the
merits of the Washington Market Com
pany question. Blackburn is member
of the District Committee, and is the
author of the bill to reconvey the mar.
ket buildings to the District authorities.
Butler, on the other hand, is an attorney
for the Market Company. Blackburn
says he expected by Mr.. Buffers stern
demeanor that he took him into the
committee room, not to use persuasion,
bat to meet him in sanguinary encoun-
ter, and that Butler chose the time he
did because his (Blackburn's) arm was
done up in sling.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-04-25

REPARTEE.-A good thing is told of
one of our city bellies, Miss L., noted for
her wit. At q dinner party the lady in
question, who is daughter of distin.
guished judge, was seated next to gen.
tleman whom she had not met before, and
who was on visit to the city on bus
iness which had brought him in contact
with thejudge mentioned, who had shortly
before decided case against him. At
the dinner the gentleman, who had not
caught the name of che lady when intro
duced, took occasion to vent his feelings
and express his opinions of the judge in
terms of anything but complimentary. An
awful pause in the conversation indica-
ted something wrong, and the gentleman
took occasion to express to the lady bis
hope the judge was no relation of hers,
to which, to the infinite amusement OF
all present, she replied, "Oh, no; only
connection of my mothers by marriage"
A shout of laughter could not be preyen-
ted, anu the gentleman, after a little re-
Election, came slowly to the conclusion
that the judges family were too much
for him,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-04-25
A GREAT INVENTION.
A GeorgiaIf has Patented Mechanical In
strument which does the work Of both q
Saw and Plane at the same time.

Mr.. Christopher J. Wilcox, of Macon,
Georgia, has invented and obtained let
ters patent on an improved saw. which
the Telegraph and Messenger thinks will
probably take rank with the first in
ventions of the age.
The new principle on which his pat
ent is issued consists in so arranging
the teeth of che saw that it acts not only
as a saw but also as a plane, and the
wood on leaving it is in dressed con-
dition, as if it had passed through a
planning machine, or been dressed with
q plane in the hands of an experienced
carpenter.
The saw Is arragned with sets of teeth,
three in set, with what is known as Q
clearing tooth in front and two cutting
teeth in the rear, one beveled on the one
side and the other on the opposite side.
and in the movement or rotation, as the
case may be, the wood and with it the
roughness is cleared away and the sur.
face left as smooth as if planed and
ready for building purposes and the
painters brush. Specimens of the work
in yarious kinds of wood present the
same uniform surface. The hard yellow
pine, the soft white pine, poplar, in fact,
all kinds, are dressed with equal facility.
The advantages of such saw are
numberlcss. Misunderstanding can be
taken directly from the saw mill and
put up without the tedious and expen.
sive delay of planning; common fences
can be painted and thereby rendered
doubly durable. Cross-ties will last
twice as long and be no more expensive
when gotten up by this method. But
the greatest saving will be in the matter
of saving shingles. 1t is we'll known
that these. shingles are less durable than
split ones. This is because the rough
surface catches and retains moisture.
By the Wilson saw this will be entirely
obviated, and this Kind of roofing made
as lasting as any.
Timber dressed with this saw will be
more durable, will present more regu-
lar and accurate surface, economize the
raw material, besides many other advan-
tages too numerous to mention. Labor
will also be tremendously lessened, and
the cost of buildings thereby reduced.
The best mechanics and experts who
have examined the invention pronounce
it Just the thing which has long been
needed, aud predict that it will revolu.
tionize the present methods of dressing
timber.
Mr.. Wilson, who has been working
on the saw for several years, has at last
perfected it, and since obtaining his
patent has had some flattering offers
for his invention, but he feels its merit,
and is holding OH. 1t will be big thing
when deYeloped
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-04-25

DoN'T Do IT..-Don't expect man to
practice all he breaches. Eminent
physicians will not swallow thoir own
nostrums.
Don't imagine that you are better
than your fellow. There arc no reserved
seats in heaven.
Don't let your wealth initiate you.
Rich men sometimes die of small po1.
Don't expect your pastor to be perfect
Charcoal will mar the beauty of the
lily.
Don't eat FISH, for brain food. A her
never scratches for chickens before they
are hatched. Don't make noise in the
world. A train is not moved by the
sound of the whistle.
Don't spend too much time in adorn'
ing your person. A wax figure can't re-
cite the multiplication table,
Don't dream that your child was born
to adorn profession. You can't make
fence post out of shoe peg.
Don't expect IN editor to be devotional
on Sunday. Every Saturday night there
is the "devil to pay at the Office"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-04-25

THREE MILLIONS OF MOTHERS
There are said to be three millions of
mothers in The United States: Now sup.
pose each one of these mothers should
concentrate and train up one of her
sons, only one, "in the way he should
GOA noble Christian patriot, unselfsh,
humane and scrupulously just. What
Il mcral influence there would be, with
Ghe muscle to back it. What Presidents,
Cabinets, Judges and other public Off
GERS we would have? There would be no
more Returning Board presidents, no
more Justice Bradleys. And for "wo-
mans rights" what noble, dutiful son
would deny to woman anything that
pertains to her sphere in life? The
mothers power is in the training of her
boys.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-04-25

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Estate Notices, three insertions, 2.oo
Final Settlements, FIVE insertions 300
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jected manuscripts will not be returned unless tho
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thereon.
Es- We are not responsible for the views ane
opinions of our correspondents
All communications should be addressed TO ed
itors Intelligencer" and ali checks, drafts. money
of E. B. MURRAY & CO.,
Anderson, S. C..
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"A Detroit negro prisoner, on his
way to the penitentiary, for larceny, was
asked what he thought of his trial. lie
said, "When dat lawyer dat Tended me
made his speech, I thought shuah l was
going to take my ole hat and walk right
out of dat court; but when de other law
yer got up and commenced talking, ]
knew 1 was de biggest rascal OH top Of
de earf."
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-04-25

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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-04-25
CHILDREN's FASHIONS.

Cunning suits of ginghams in large
plaids in tones Of brown or drab are
shown for little girls. They are made
all in one, and finished with kilt plait-
ings or embroidery, white or colored.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-18
County Templars.

The Washington County Good Templars' Union
commenced in the Methodist Episcopal church At
Moretown, on Thursday, December 18th, and was
called to order at ten o'clock A. NJ, by Worthy
Chief Templar William NJ. Strong
An excellent address of welcome was given by
Miss Mira A. Towers, of Moretown, and responded
to by Mr.. Wheeler, of Waterbury.
The reports of lodges showed that the work of
the order is still undated in the county, and that
three lodges have been instituted during the in
term since the prior session of the Union at
Mortified in September. The following are the
names and members OF the new lodges; Capital
Lodge, No. "a, at Montpelier North Montpelier
Lodge, No, Q, and Plumley Lodge, No, /, at Wor-
cester.
The following is a list OF the officers chosen for
the ensuing year: Worthy Chief Templar, w. N
Bryant, of Mortified; Worthy Vice Templar
Mrs. A. i. Andrews of Gouldsvle; Worthy Sec
| rotary, Zed Stanton, OF Roxbury; Worthy Finan-
cal Secretary, Frank Hathaway, of Moretown
Worthy Treasurer l.. +. Smith, Of Cabot; Worthy
Chaplain, Rev. Mr.. Smith, of Moretown, Worthy
Marshal, Frank Goodspeed, of East Warren
Worthy Inside Guard - Kneeland, of Waits
field Worthy Outside Guard, Edward Pierce OF
| Moretown.
resolution was adopted asking the Grand
| Lodge, at its next session, to divide Washington
county into two Districts, and j. s. Batchedel
and Zed Stanton were recommended for the po
sitions of District Deputies.
| Another resolution was also adopted express
ing the desire Of the Union that in the future III,
afternoon sessions be held in private, and the see
rotary was instructed to notify all lodges OF thii
fact,
The Union then adjourned to the Town Hal
for dinner, and assembled again at the church a
two O'Clock r. NJ The afternoon exercises, which
were public, were opened with recitation, very
beautifully rendered by Emma Freeman, OF More
town, and an excellent select reading by Lizzie
iillotson, oil East Warren
The question " What is the duty OF the Lods
with regard To dlhusing temperance iniorma
ton IN the community by holding public meeting
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-18

CApor.-Friends to the number of seventy AS
sembled Mt the residence of Mr. C. NJ Fisher ON
the eve of the 3lst of November to celebrate with
him and his estimnble wife the twentieth ami
yersary oftheir married life. And. although the
twenty wears had seemed to pass SO quickly.
there was "A great change in the COMPANY that as
sembed and that oftwenty wears before. But one
person was present that was there ON the evening
of their marriage. This being the China anniyer-
sary. their friends took occasion To present them
with "A fine set of China ware The presentation
sneech was made nv i p Lamson. Esq who did
il in his usual pleasing manner. after which Rev
b. S. Adams, of the Congregational church, tof
which Mr.. and Mrs +. are members) made some
interesting remarks in regard TO the prosperitv
that had attended them in their lives topetber
and expressed the wish of the companv that fu-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-18
Blaine on Southern Elections.

We shall publish next week the speech of
Senator Blaine upon the methods which the
South have taken to render their delegation
in Congress solidly democratic, and upon
the results which must inevitably ensue
from such course. We commend his re-
marks to the careful and candid considera-
ton of every voter in the country. So great
was the desire to hear him, the Senate Cham
Der was packed fully two hours before the
time announced for the speech. To some it
was disappointment, inasmuch as it was
not fiery, impassioned effort, but notably
calm and well-tempered. The Presidents
message was scarcely more so, yet Ill the
subject matter they are in no way similar
Mr.. Blaine dwelt especially upon the injus-
tice to the people of the North that the
South should have a representation in Con-
gress proportioned by counting both blacks
and whites when the blacks are not allowed
the franchise. Let the following example
illustrate Georgia and Alabama, with a
white population of 1,l5S,000 and col
ored population of 1,020,000, have seven
teen representatives, of whom eight were
apportioned on account of the colored pop
ulation. But the colored voters in both
states are virtually disfranchised. The
democratic whites elect the seventeen mem
bers. Now, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska,
and California, having an aggregate white
population nearly equal to the population of
Georgia and Alabama, also elect seventeen
representatives. Therefore, ain these rela-
tive groups of states" as the Senator re-
marks, 1--WE find the white man South exer-
cises by his vote double the political power
of the white man North" Mr.. Blaine was
we'll stocked with examples of this sort, and
he put them in light so clear that they
could not be misunderstood. He said that
the real issue is whether the white voter of
the North should be equal to the white voter
of South in shaping the policy and shaping
the destiny of this country whether the
white man who fought in the Union army
to preserve the country should have as
weighty and influential vote in the govern
ment as the white man who fought in the
confederate army to divide and destroy the
country. Mr.. Blaine spoke about thirty
minutes, when Mr.. Thurman offered an
amendment to his resolution extending the
scope of the investigation TO take cogni-
zance of the use of money in elections. He
also attempted to reply to the speech of the
Maine Senator, but his words were notably
inadequate for a reply. Senator Lamar sue
ceeded no better.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-18

TROUBLE AHEAD.-The Canadians are
already beginning to find fault with royalty.
The Toronto Mail, leading Tory organ,
protests, in very plain language, against the
vice-regal mandate that low dresses should
be worn by ladies at a reception held by the
princess, and adds that g the idea of sens-
BILE ladies, who did not choose to present
themselves in their bare shoulders, being
ordered to arm themselves with doctors
certificate, is too profoundly silly to be
funny, and too glaringly insolent to be tol
Grated" The Mail hints that the wearing
of low dresses is not in accord with
"womanly modesty," and declares that if
Lord Lorne's " term of office is to be char
acterized by tomfoolery of which the orders
concerning drivers in boots and buttons and
ladies in low neck dresses are samples, the
shorter it is the better" The Toronto Globe
more mildly protests against low dresses as
"unsuited to the climate and the habits of
The people"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-18

Court EXPENSES in Vermont are heavy
enough, and ought certainly to be re
duced. In the matter of the pay of jury
men, however, Massachusetts beats us. Their
jurymen get three dollars and half per
pay, and mileage at the rate of eight cents
per mile each way, and these are fat posi-
tions, unless, indeed, some one happens TO
be drawn who has bigger salary that he
must give up, or some business man who
cannot afford the time. From 1850 to 1868
the rate in that state was $500 per day, and
for twenty-five years previous it was only
S175. We know lot of stalwart patriots
in Vermont who would willingly serve as
jurors the year round at the rate their Massa-
chusetts confreres get, and be vexed that
there were not more days in the year at that.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-18

LAST WEEKS SToRM-The storm of last
week was widespread. In western Massa-
chusetts alone the damage will amount to
many hundred thousand dollars. In West
field a number of the large mills and other
buildings were demolished and most of the
stock lost. The loss in that town alone is
fully 100000, and other towns in the
western part of the state suffered, only less
severely. Thousands of feet of the Boston
and Albany track were leveled by the food,
and other roads suffered severe damage of the
same kind, while many railroad bridges,
culverts, and dams were carried away. In
Northampton and vicinity the scenes of the
Mill River disaster are repeated, with the ex-
ception of the absence of fatalities. The
valley is one scene of ruin. Hardly less
startling reports come from various quarters
of New England and elsewhere
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-18
DIR. SHERMAN,

by his application, In his method OF cure avoids tile injuries
tus nhct ami restores the parts injured To natural vgor
and heahtuluess, . -
The cure effected by Dr. Sheunan's method without an
operation, simply by external local Applications both me
chAienl medicinal. made daily b. the PATIENT VINO ,n
perform KIND OF labor during the treatment Win safety
irnm thu dangers OF nhamed rupture, and without initef-
ing with References given to gentlemen In the
city who have been cured large nnmher OF ollsina
exhibiting tie conion OF patients before
aud after cure can be seen the oficc, hose from
distance can receive treatment or home the
same day HOOK with descriptions OF bad eases before ana
after cure, mailed of ten cents.
d. sherman may be consulted by those who Wish TO ava
themselves Of his eence and remedies al ~ Mnk street.
boston, for a limited period
Principal Office e51 Broad,raB, he~ iork.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-18
PERSONAL.

JESUS MARIA, a Mexican ranch in the state of
Coahuila, was visited by of the most frightful
hail storms on record last month After thunder
storm lasting for an hour with terrible fury hail
stones began to fall, some of them as large as
oranges. The very mountains seemed to shake
with the elemental war, and the next day an I'M
mense field was literally covered with hail Coy
otes and other wild animals which were driven
from the mountains were found beaten to death
hocks of sheep were decimated and herds of cattle
destroyed, and number of people lost their lives
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-18

search of Christmas gifts to the display Of articles
suitable for this season Of present-making, to be
found at c. +. WYMAS's comprising goods that
VIII please not only the children, but parents also.
NJ NJ. KNIGHT
Any one DESTROYS Of making useful Christmas
or New Years present should not fail to look
through Knights cloak department and see the
bargains. lie has this week. reduced the prices
so that now you can buy one for about half price
now IL your time before his assortment is
broken. The store Of
DIR. NJ. o. EVANS
is the place to go for large assortment Of high
toned perfumeries pocket-knives, hair brushes,
portmonnaies, and everything in the line Of a first
class druggist
IN BARRE.
sABIN & MORRISON
Mt the Blue Store have perhaps the largest stock
Of dry goods in town Their store il filled with
everything In their line. Their new showcase
presents an attractive appearance, being filled
with fancy articles, while their front window
Is filled with ladies' furnishing goods. They
have in stock also full line Of clothing and gents
furnishing goods and their prices are cut down
10 suit inc tlnes. IN millinery,
MIR. AND MRS. a. G nRAroRD
take the lead Their really handsome store in
Jackman's new block is made doubly handsome
by the full line of minaryand ladies' furnishing
goods spread out to view. Everything that can
possibly be wanted in their line can be found
there, while Anne" and his pleasant spouse are
ever ready to show their goods to customers.
VIZ are next attracted by the brilliant show
made by
CHARLES A. SMITH & CO.,
druggists and stationers in French's block, Their
front window is filled with vases lava work in
nk-stands, etc, busts and statuettes Upon enter
ing the store, spread out before the sight are
books for old and young, autograph and photo
graph albums, games OF many kinds and toys foi
young folks. In the showcases are fancy and
toilet articles of every description. They alsc
show large stock Of papeteries, together witt
stationery of all kinds Besides this they have
the largest stock Of drugs and medicines in thi'
section. They are rapidly gaining a reputation
for square dealing, and success will be theirs.
IN NORTHFIELD.
The people Of Mortified and vicinity in max
ing their holiday purchases, will not forget t.
call at the store Of
GEORGE u. n DENNY,
in Mortified. His stock Of ready -made clothing
boots and shoes. and furnishing goods, is larg
and complete and worth examination Ais,
please remember that
C. DENNY & co.
have varied assortment of goods, and can fur
nish bargains Of the most desirable kinds
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-18

THE Potter committee is in dreadfully
bedraggled condition. 1t turns away from
the cipher dispatches with a convulsive
shudder, not daring to investigate them, and
yet conscious that to let them alone is moth
ing less than confession Of guilt on behalf
of the party. In attempting to throw mud
at the Republicans they have got themselves
into slough from which escape is impossible.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-18

THREE hundred Indianapolitans, including per-
sons of both sexes, leagued last week as a crema-
ton society. II anything could give cremation a
strong hold in America, it would be the crimes OF
the graveyard ghouls with which now for months
the country has been ringing; could anything
clinch that hold 1t would be the detailed disco-
sures from the world OF the cofiined dead made
public just after the outrage in St. Mark
churchyard
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-18

GOVERNOR WADE HAMPTON, Of South
Carolina, was kicked by mule few weeks
ago and his leg broken. That inglorious
kick shattered the bones so badly that at
length amputation was found necessary. II
was performed Tuesday, and simultaneously
the legislature made diversion for the suf-
fering patient by electing him u. 5. Senator