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COUNTY SINGING CONVENTION.

The Third Semi-Annual meeting OF
the Anderson County Singing Conven'
ton was held at Providence Church May
the Ilth and 18th, 1878. The proceedings
were harmonious throughout, and more
than usucl interest prevailed. The
'rTemple STAR was mostly used in the
Convention. Although the music was
new, it was much enjoyed by those who
were present.
On Sunday the congregation was very
large, a goodly number of whom could
not bs seuted. 1--WE are fearful all the
candidates did not procure sests on the
occasion, Notwithstanding their sweet
smiles and pleasant faces. We conclude
that If all men were candidates there
would he Q, mighty shaking of hands in
this world of ours.)
The Convention was called to order by
the President, Prof. James G. Douthit,
and opened by singing and prayer by
Rev. T. P. Phillips. The Secretary not
being present, ]. F. Anderson was elec-
ted Secretary pro tenn. The morning e1-
ercises in music were conducted by the
President, w. It. McLees and j. L. Hay
ME. The chair appointed the necessary
committees.
The Convention was called together in
the afternoon, and the Constitution read.
Lessons in music by ]. II. Rainey, T. G.
Watt, L. W. Kay and ]. g. Sears. AT
the conclusion of which the Convention
was entertained for short time by ap-
propriate remarks from ]. F. Anderson
and the President. Prayer by the Pres
ident and the singing of an Anthem
closed the exercises Of the day.
Sunday morning the Convention was
opened in due form. Music led by l..
w. Kay, II. H. Gray E. V. Clarke and
J. F. Anderson. Address Of thirty min
utes by the Chairman.
In the evening music by w. 7. Nc
Lees, Ishaln Dyar, of Ga, and closing
lesson by the President. The Conven-
ton WAS closed with prayer by the Rev.
T. P. Phillips, and singing.
The following preamble and resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the Musical Convention OF
Anderson County, since its organization,
has accomplished much towards elevat-
ing and improving church music; and
believing that greater improvements can
be made by more thorough organization.
Be IL, therefore,
Resolved, That this Convention recon-
mend the organization of Musical Asso-
Citations in each Township.
Resoiued, Any Township favoring such
organization may organize by olecting
its officers and adopting such rules and
regulations as will best promote the in
teres.ss in said townships; provided, such
rules do not conflict with the Constitu-
ton Of County Convention.
Re,olyed, That each church composing
such association be allowefo delegate
to County Convention.
Rc,olved, That the President appoint
two Or three suitable persons in each
Township whose business it shall be to
lay before the different churches the mu-
sical importance in the organization.
Rcsoired, That the proceedings of this
Conv ention be published in the Andor-
son INTELLIGENcER.
]. G. DOUTHIT, President.
]. F. ANDERSON, Secretary pro tenn.
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TEE SAVANNAH VALLEY RAILROAD
COMPANY.

Pursuant to call, the corporators of the
Savannah Valley Railroad Company
convened at Lowndesville on Wednesday
morning. the sth inst. Col. j. NJ. Latti-
mer was called to preside, and E. B.
Murray requested to act as Secretary.
Upon motion, the roll of ccrporators
was called, and the following persons
were ascertained to be present: w. w.
Humphreys, A. T. Broyles, ]. S. Muir
ray, B. F. Whitner, E. NJ. Rucker, j.
c. G. Featherston, E. B. Murray, DR.. R.
F. Diver, J. H. Reid, J. 7. Barnes,
D. L. Hall, W. J. Milford, David Sadler,
Elias J. Earle, Joshua Burriss, William
O'Briant, James NJ. Lattimer, ST., J. B.
Moseley, J. P. Young, T. Baker,
George F. Burdette, J. B. Leroy, S. S.
Baker, DIR. J. T. Baskins, A. j. Clink-
scales, w. B. Clinkscales, S. j. Hester,
81. b. Harper, W. D. Mars and w. K.
Bradley.
On motion of Capt. W. K. Bradley, a
committee of ten, to draft rules and
nominate officers for the Company, was
appointed, consisting of Messrs. w. K.
Bradley, J. S. Murray, A. T. Broyles,
w. j. Milford, E. j. Earle, VIM.
O'Briant, Fl. 81. Harper, ]. T. Baskins,
w. D. Mars and w. ]. Hester.
The committee retired to draft its re-
port. and the interval was !illed up by
interesting speeches upon the subject of
the railroad from Messrs. E. NJ. Rncker,
B. F. Whitner, J. G. c. Featherston, ].
r Barnes and Others. The committee
on business then returned and submitted
the following report, which was adopted
by sections:
Resolved,' That the officers of the cor
porators of the Savannah Valley Rail-
road Company shall consist of Presi-
dent, two Vice-Presidents and Secre-
tary and Treasurer.
Rcsolved, That the usual parliamentary
rules be adopted for the government OF
the corporators, and that a majority OF
all the votes cast shall govern in the de-
cision of all questions.
We, che undersigned committee, ap
pointed to nominate officers for the Con-
vention of corporators, respectfully re-
port that we have discharged that duty,
and submit the following nominations
For President-James NJ. Lattimer, Sr.
First Wee -Prcsident-J. S. Murray,
Second Hsce-P President-W. K. Bradley.
Secraary-E. B. Murray.
Treasurer-Theophilas Baker.
RESOLVED, That an Executive Commit
tee, consisting of the President and four
members, SIS follows: Col. Fl. b. Harper,
Theophilus Baker, Capt. ]. T. Barnes
and George Burdette, be appointed,
whose duty it shall be to supervise and
promote the general interests of the
Company.
Resofued, That books for private sub
scriptions shall be opened at such times
and places, and by such persons. as may
be appointed by the said Executive Com
mittee.
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The Hon. 7. c. Perrin died at his
residence at Abbeville C. a., on Tues
day last, of heart disease. Mr. P. was
one of the distinguished lawyers of Alb
beville, and occupied several important
public trusts. He at one Time represen-
ted the County in the State Senate, and
was for number CT years, after the
death of Judge O'Neal, the able and
efficient President of the Greenville and
Columbia Railroad. He was faithful
public officer, and discharged his official
duties with ability and conscientiousness.
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difficult to understand the process that
has rendered them any wiser. better or
moro reliable advisers today than they
were then. We have tried combinations
and affiliations with them, and have
always met defeat. Only when we de-
fed them we succeeded, and this victory
is a harbinger of victory and not OF
defeat. If there is any reason why the
Radicals ought to help nominate County
officers, the same applies to State officers
also. They should, according to the
writer's views, be invited to send up
their representatives to the State Nomi-
mating Convention to help nominate
there, and if they have the majority
which is ascribed to them, they would
not only be, the advisers, but also the
masters, of the Democracy. They would
nominate State ticket of their own
selection. This would be the legitimate
and inevitable result of adopting this
chimerical plan. The writer thinks that
all pledges should be abolished; that
the mere participation in a primary
election binds the recruits from the
Radicals. Every one knows that the
ordinary Radical voter would. not pay
any attention to such an obligation.
They have frequently told falsehoods
about their votes, and there is no de-
peudence to be placed in them. We are
not to be benefited from the assistance
and advice of such an element in the
selection of candidates. The intimation
that we shall have to resort to force and
intimidation to retain the State if the
novel plan of the writer is rejected. is
uncalled for, and implies that we OBJ
tanned the State in the last election by
that means, which assertion could not be
sustained by any tangible proof. The
insinuation ought not to have been
made. The new plan has nothing OF
reason or sentiment to recommend it,
and will of course be condemned wher-
ever it is offered.
In conclusion, we must say that this
discussion has already occupied much
more space than it has deserved. The
opinion OF the Democrats of this County
is overwhelmingly against the PROPOSE
ton, and we therefore take this occasion
to notify the writer that as he has been
accorded all the space he has asked for
two weeks to- elucidate his position, that
the controversy must cease after this
until he can get one Democratic Club
in this County to endorse his plan.
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WHY TILDEN QUAILED.-The WASH
ington Post quotes a member of Con-
gress as saying that Mr.. Tilden's failure
to take the OATH of Office on the 4th Of
March, II, forfeited his right to the
Presidency. He was earnestly entreated
to take the oath, and intended to do 80,
"till he learned of Grants determination
to arrest him on the charge of treason
and throw him into Fortress Monroe as
an lns:i gator Of sedition and rebellion,
upon his appearance at the capitol for
that purpose. That Grant was prepared
for such, and would have seized Mr..
Tilden's person, is well-known to many
persons of both parties, and. that Mr..
Tilden was restrained by his knowledge
of such peril, is equally notorious in
private circles"
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CrArE or sorTH CAROLINA,

CTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
y ANDERSON COUNTY.
By w. " Humphreys, Judge Of Probate.
WHEREAS, Matilda Williams has
applied to me to grant her Letters OF Ad,
ministratien, on the Personal Estate and
effects of Joseph Williams, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and adinonish
ali end singular the Kindred and creditors
Of tile taid Joseph Williams, deceased, that
they be and appear before ire i'll the Court
of Probate, to be held at Anderson e. II.
on Friday, 3lst day of May, 1878, after
publication hereof, at II o'clock in the fore
noon, to show cause. if any they have, why
the said Administration should not be
granted. Given under my hand, this 14tli
day of May, 1878.
w. w. HUMPHREYS, j. P.
May 1G, 1878 A
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GenerOStee Union.

This body, composed OF the three
Oranges, Rock Mills, Mountain Greek
and Hampton, will meet with Mountain
Creek Grange next Saturday, 18th inst
An address will be delivered b. Col. j.
W. Norris, and essays read by brethren
w. S. Shaw and J. T. Cook. An inter
esting meeting is expected, and all the
members of each constituent Grange are
specially urged to be present. The
greater portion of the proceedings will
be public, and the citizens generally,
and the ladies particularly, are invited
to attend.
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Corsicana, Texas, is anticipating a
gala time during the reunion of Hoods
and Granbury's brigades, which is to
take place there about the 10th of July.
Senator D. w. Voorhees,, of Indiana, and
Governor Wade Hampton, of South Car
olina. are invited to deliver the addresses
of the occasion, aud it is thought both
will accept. Hence the rejoicing over
the prospect of most joyous meeting.
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It's announced that the President has
pardoned the remaining Ku Klux pris-
oners, and that all ofthe cases pending are
to be discontinued. Thisis an act of Pres.
ident Hayes which will always be CRATE
fully remembered by the people of South
Carolina. Mr.. Hayes, like Grant, stum-
bles on a good deed occasionally.
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Millinery Goods.

NTISS DELLA KEYS begs to inform
VYl the Ladies Of Anderson and SUR
rounding country TINT she is now receiving
o select assortment of SPRING GOODS
such as Ladies's Hats, Bonnets, Ribbons,
Flowers, Collars, Cuts, &C., which will be
sold at the lowest figures for the cash: A
full assortment of Summer Goods will be
added to my stock in few weeks, and eve
ry effort made to please my customers in
styles and prices. Millinery, Mantua- Ma
king and Stamping attended to as usual.
MISS DELLA KEYS,
In the Centennial House.
March 81, 1879 36 3m
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An extra train of fourteen cars,
with locomotive and tender, was almost
wrecked, near the station known as Early
Branch on the Port Royal Railroad, last
Friday night. Mr.. Anthony Gibbs. the
fireman, was instantly killed. The ac-
cident was caused by the placing of
cross.ties or the track by some miscre-
ant.
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The Bankrupt Bill, which passed the
Senate, was finally SO amended as to take
effect on the 1st of September next, aud
in this shape it goes to the House, and
will probably be concurred in by that
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SI[ERIF]vS SALE.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
ANDERSON COUNTY.
DY virtue of On Execution to me direct
ID ed, will expose to sale on the First
Monday in June next, at Anderson Court
House, South Carolina, the following de-
scribed Real Estate, to wit:
All that Tract or Parcel Of Land, situate
in the County and Sts.te aforesaid, contain
ing one hundred (100l acres, more or less,
bounded by lands oil B. F. Blassingame,
Marion Ellison and others. Levied on as
the properly of Ezekiel Long, in favor of
Thomas W. Davis against Ezekiel Long.
Terms Of sale Cash. Purchaser to pay
extra for papers.
JAMES II. MCCONNELL,
Sheriff Anderson County.
May 0, 1878 43 4
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress

The friends of Hon D. WYATT AIKEN
announce him as candidate for reelection
to Congress, from the Third Congressional
District, at the ensuing election.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION
National Bank of Anderson,
AT Anderson, in the State of South Carolina, at
n the close Of business MAY lst, 1878:

STATE cous4T Sr soCF.a OF AsnnHsoS. IaMUatNA' IS;
/, ]. A. BROCK, Cashier of the above named
Bank, do solcmnly swear that the above statement
Is true, 10 the best Of my knowledge and belief.
J. A. BROCK, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ilth
0'A'' y. FRANK MAULDIN, Notary Public.
COrrcct-Attest:
s s G;f$ss5S +: =; ss4SSss, S1Ssi Directors.
Nav 16, 1878 Is
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May 8, 1878

lpERFECVlON
ATTAINED AT LAST.
The Aroma Coffee and Tea Pot
II ATELY patented is the best and most
Ia economical that can be used. It con-
tains both STRAINER and CONDENSER,
so that the Coffee or Tea is free from dregs,
and is stronger and better than that made
of the same quantity in any other pot.
Having purchased the right for this Coun-
ty, I now manufacture this pot and am
prepared to furnish it to my customers at
the most reasonable rates. will also keep
in stock the
Improved Farmers Boiler,
Which is the best thing known for boiling
stock food, clothes, or scalding hogs. 1
will sell thes at manufacturers prices.
also have full line of Stoves, Tim
ware, &C., which will sell at wholesale
at New York prices, or at the most reason
able retail rates. GUTTERING, ROOF
ING, &C., done promptly and satisfactorily.
> l.. EI. SEEL,
West End of the Waverly House.
March 28, 1878 81 6m
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A. w. TODD,
Contractor and Builder,
ANDERSON, S. G.

A LII kinds of PLAIN and FANCY
II WORK done at shortest notice and
lowest prices.
Agent for TOALE MANUFACTURING
C0.-DOOR.S, SASH, BLINDS, PAINTS,
OILS, &c.
Jan 10, 1878 26 1y
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Thoroughbred Stock for Sale

Thoroughbred NIerino Sheep,
Il. Grade Cotswold and South
down Sheep, Angora Goats, Fine
Milch Cows. A Thoroughbred JER-
SEY BULL to stand.
For particulars, call on or apply to
B. FRANK RUSSELL,
at Boscobel Farm.
Post Office-Pendleton Factory.
May 16, 1878 40 3m
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For School Commissioner.

The friends of SAMUEL CRAWFORD
recommend him as suitable person for
School Commissioner of Anderson County
subject to the nomination of the Demo-
cratic party.
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KILLED BY 4 M.iN'S BITE.
A Strange story OF Mr.. VI. >. Ru..eIrs Death
after being Kitten by IL Tenant.

In the latter part Of March, NJ. j. Russell
81 2l4 Franklin street. Grcenpoint quarrelled
with one Of his tenants named Thomas Kelly.
and Kelly bit Russell severely ON one Of the
fingers Of his left hand. At first no special
attention was paid TO the bite and the injured
finger received an ordinary dressing. In few
weeks however il was found necessary to am
putatc the finger from the second joint. This
operation was performed in Bellevue Hospital
Alter that the pain began TO Increase in Mr.
Russclls hand. and in four weeks more 1t be-
came necessary to amputate the entire hand.
tho poison from the bite having imprognated IL.
When the second amputntion was performed
II was discovered that tho victims entire system
was 30 imprcgnated with the poison as 10 rem
dor il improbable that he could be cured. even
10y the sacrifice Of his hand These fears proved
well founded aud Mr.. Russell died in great
agony yesterday morning nj 10 O'Clock
within the last three weeks his LEFT arm and
the left side of his body became greatly swollen.
and he became unconscious and remained so
until he died
Kelly was arrested. and he Is now in Ray
mond street Jail awaiting the action Of the Grand
Jury.
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SWIMMING 4 MILE.
The Priye Withheld from the Winner, lie
being "a Prof.s.ionaI, IL 4. said.

At the second annual swimming match.
under tho auspices Of the New York Athletic
Club. az Harlem yesterday the course was n
mile straight away. and there were nine en-
tries. The prizes were gold. a silver. and q
bronze medal. and tho race was barred TO oil OK
cc.t amateurs or the nine who entered eight
started II. VI. Martin Of the Nonparicl Row
ing club. George Kcegler Of the Elizabeth.
Turnveren. James Fraser Of the New York
Athletic Club, I. +. kitching who beat Wcs-
senbanm in two-mic swim three weeks ago.
John Biitner Of New York II J. Heath OF New
York, O.. W. Alcott Of Brooklyn. and ID. Butler
Of Brooklyn. They Owed from boats in the
Harlem river and starting with tho ebb tide
Kept well together. But II was soon apparent
that Butler who SWAN the overland English
could outswim his competitors.
After about two-thirds Of tho course had been
made. Alcott. who had kept close behind Butler.
and who also swan with the side stroke mad,
a gallant squirt. ovcrhnuing and passing his
lead. r about four lengths. Butler still kept his
steady stroke and before long had ovcrhaulcd
and passed Alcou. He kept the lead To tie
close. making the mile in 10 minutes and 5
seconds. Alcott came in second. in 10 minutes
10 seconds. and Heath took third place in 10
minutes % seconds. kegglcr dropped out after
swimming half a mile.
After the race q protest was entered against
Alcott. II being alleged that he Is profess onal
swimmer Of Brooklyn. The Judges retained
his Iri2o pending Investigation. IL was said
that his real name Is Wade.
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A PIoHY ON TINE UTICA TRACK.
One of the Judges who Tried TO Throw
Driver out ofthe stand Driven out Himself

Ono OF the Judges who Tried to Throw -
Driver out orthe stand Driven out Himself
UTICA, Aug. 1.-THE closing day OF the
Utica Park Association was day Of great dis
satisfaction, and will long be remembered by
the largo number Of spectators. Tho first event
was tho conclusion Of the 2: 26 race OF Fl day In
which Wohord H. was credited with the first
heat in 2:22, Jersey Boy tho second in 2:22H
Lady Voorhees, the third in 2;24H, Batcman tho
fourth In 2;25, Nancy Hackctt tho nth and sixth
In 2:24is and 224. and Jersey Boy the seventh
in 2;23. Nancy Hackett, before reaching tho
haf-mie pole In this heat slipped and frac-
tured her hip bone, and was declared distanced
Jersey Boy came in ahead in tho eighth heat In
1921. Tho judges declared 1t no heat on tho
ground Of fraud. which was very unjust de-
cision. In tho ninth heat John Murphy drove
Batcman. but II was all to no purpose, M Jer-
scy Boy won the heat and trot In gallant style in
225, Bateman getting second money. Lady
voorhees, third. and Wolford Il. fourth.
In tho second trot. 2:20 clase. for a purse OF
$4,000, Richard won the first heat in 2:2i with
Adelaide second; Adelaide won the second
heat in 2:2l Richard second; Powers won tho
third and fourth heats in 1921 and 2:21is with
Lew Scott second IN each heat; Adelaide won
the NTH heat in 1924. with Low Scott second
Thn other horses were sent to the stable, ac-
cording TO the rule. for not winning heat in
I'VE; Tho sixth heat was trottod when quito
tho heat and trut in 222s. Adelaide getting
second money Richard third and Lew Scott
fourth.
After tho heat was decided. tho owners and
drivers ot the horses that took part in tho raco
were in terrible state Of excitement They all
rushed 10 the Judges stand each driver claim
ing that Adelaide. Powers, and Richard had
done some tall running in the last heat. Mr.
Crawford. the driver Of Lew Scott entered pro-
i,,st with tho Judges. claiming third money
lls claim was thai Richard ran in TO save his
distance. Mr.. Mcintosh. one Of the Judges
became indignant and, Selling Crawford
by the body, undertook to throw him
over the rails ont of tho judges stand
AZ this stage the fight became general Every
body was striking out from the shoulders. I'M
brcllas. pitchers bottles, iumblers and chairs
were freely used until Mcintosh was driven
with number Of his friends out of the stand.
In fact. this WIS ono Of the most disgraccful af-
fairs that ever took place on trotting track in
this country. Tho Judges could have prevented
al OF this trouble If they. understood their
business and had not started the horses at that
lat. hour. All the spectators were Disguised
with the way the meeting ended. Tho general
opinion IL that this il the wind up Of the Utica
Park Association for the future Of the circuit.
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THE FOURTEENTH CONGRESS DISTRICT.


NEwBURCH Aug. 1.-THE clear exposition
hv Trr St.s Of tho conrso ~ tho Do,,ocro,s In
Va '"' .o'i-' VI .''o D'"io ''"'7 !"
congress from this state on the Fraud resou-
tions IL doDl .rss producing its legitimate effect
In all ,b,.e bistricts wbosa rcnroaen,a,iyas
- .'i''s'"."'''''
proved ialthess IN the hour OF trlal. IL GER
tainly il in this tho Fourteenth District whose
member MIR. George VI D..he voted Tor no,h
30 pr.,ar, 49,, tIa.,,, ~ NO'''
'i1o p"''""'u ~" "'' manu- i"E" Tcs'lu''"hs'
These votes astonished many. though not all
a. Mr. Be.bes Democratic constituents The
mace -, ,to,, ~. ,.i,..., t,.. a., .. -, ~
''"e7 % "'o"'' "'''i M''"'HS'hs ''"' l"nvus us
llay near the close OF the Forty fourth Congress
when he mounted his desk and with wild sh outs
81 IT,, .,.,.. - = ~ o,,..,- - :, -
anu ,'o,'"' gestures 'e' INC Hiuus'eIs IN 'h''I