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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

dow to find the earth basking in summer
sunshine. The sky was a vaultO of throb-
bling blue, flecked here and there with
waves of summer cloud, the stretches of
sand grew golden in the sun.rays, while
the saturated hills were bright az if from
the smiling of the sky. The sight re-
vivifed me, and as soon as my breakfast
was over l whistled up my dogs and
strolled out into the air.
How bright and beautiful every thing
looked after the heavy rain! The
ground was spongy to the tread; the dew
still lay heavily upon the heather and
long grass; but the sun seemed to be
sucking up the moisture from the bog.
Everybody seemed to be out that day {:
and most people seemed to be busy. Old
men drove heavily laden donkeys along
the muddy road; young girls carried
their creels of turf across the bog; and
by the roadside, close to where l stood,
the turf-cutters were busy.
l stood for a while and watched them
at their work, and when turned to 20
l saw for the first time that had not
been alone. Not many yards from me
stood figure watching turf-cutters too.
A young man dressed like grotesque
figure for a pantominc; with high boots,
felt hat cooked rakishly over one eye,
and vest composed of all the colots of
the rainbow. His big brown fingers
were profusely bedecked with brass and
steel rings, massive brass chain swung
from his waistcoat, and an equally
snowy pin adorned the scarf at his
throat. When the turf cutters, pausing
suddenly in their work, gazed at him
with wonder in their eyes, he gave a
peculiar smile and asked with strong
Yankee accent if they could tell him
where one Nora o Connell lived; he was
q stranger here and brought her news
from the States! In q moment & dozen
fingers were outstretched to point him
on, and the stranger, again smiling
strangely to himself, staggered away.
I stood for time and watched him 70,
then I too sauntered on. 1 turned off
from the road, crossed the bog, and
made DIRECT f. + the seaahore.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24
TO CONSERVATIVES.

Tie advertiser, having been permanently cured
of that dread disesse, Consumption, by simple
sufferers the means Of cure. 70 all who desire it,
he will send copy of the prescription used Qree
of cllarge) with tho directions for preparing and
using the same, which they will find a SURE CURE
fer CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, sc. Par
ties wishing the Prescription, will please address,
E. A. WILSON. 194 Penn St., Williamshurgh, n. Y.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24
Send For Illustrated Catalogue.

personal consultation preerred winch FREE and invited
DR.. BUTTS invites all persons suffering from RUP-\
TURE to send him their and address, and hereby
I>advGntaze.-it is not Truss.
Ali communications strictly confidential ud should be
addrossedto DR. BUTTS u iiorth St. ST. Louis,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

"Oh, the marriage, the mar, iage,
With love and my bouchal for me;
The ladies that ride in carriage
Might envy nv marriage to meD
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-09-11
A Fearful Death.

Seldom 4 ts IL occur that we have to
ii!dnlGlc SIS sad Il death as that OF Mr.. j.
ri. afcIJrn, whicl, occurred yesterday af-
tcrnooil. He Was Engaged IN pencllling
the brick walls of the new Opera House
OIL the Avenue street side, working above
the windows of the third story, when tho
scafFold planls tilted and prccipitated
him to the ground, a distance of forty
four feet. He was picked up Immediate
'ly and carried into tho drug store Of
Messrs. Sloan Bros, where Drs. Earle
and Rutledge were summoned, but II
seemed that nothing could be done to re-
lieye him. In horrible agony the dying
man writhed fol half hour, when death
relieved him of his pains. His. wife was
sent for, but arrived too lato to catch
parting word. The sceno on her arrival
was one that shocked tho feelings OF all
who witnessed it. Only few hours be.
fore Mr.. McGee had left his wife and
children in good health. Tho fall OF
night was approaching when he would
have been with them again, but min
ute before the finishing strokes were
made to complete his days labor ho: was
called upon by Death. The fall was fear
ful one, through scaffolding to the ground,
his head striking the timbers as he fell.
He died in thirty-fiye minutes after the
fall, breathing his last at 6.45 p. IN.
Mr.. McGee was an honest hard work.
ing man dependent on his daily labor for
the support of his family-a wife and six
helpless little children-the eldest being
only twelve years old.
MIR. McGee was native of Sumter
county and moved to Greenville about
nine or ten years ago. For about
six years he was head painter in
the coach factory OF Cover, Cox d. Mark
ly, position which he filled as skill
fui workman in his trade. at the tinlo
of his death he was q partner of 0. G..
Hammond and was busily engaged In the
active work Of his tradc.-GreenriHc
Netcs Seutcnlber 4.
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The Suicide Of o Thief.

An adjourned inquest of the coroner's
iusy was held in the Court House last week,
over the body of one Brown, a colored man,
who was drowned on the 22d ult.
1t appears that the colored man was
charged with stealing $50 from passenger
on the steamer "Wade Hampton" while
coming down the Waccamaw; and, the
money being found in his possession, he
was tied to the stanchion by Capt. Fulton,
who intended to turn him over to the au-
thorities on reaching town. Brown man.
aged to get loose twice while the boat was
in motion; the first time he was caught just
after reaching the shore, but the second
time, before assistance could reach him, he
was drowned, his hands being tied. A jury
of inquest viewed the body, and adjourned
without final action.
At the time Brown jumped overheard the
Hampton" bad the steamer Mary Ellen"
in tow at the side, with not more than two
feet space between the two boats. The en-
gineer and all the witnesses testified as to
the likelihood of the wheel striking him
and bruising him. But the colored jury
think differently, and expect to hold the
Captain responsible.
When we went into the Court House on
Thursday we saw fourteen colored men
ranged on the bench, looking as solemn as
Harvey Jones ever did in his palmiest days.
The inquest was q complete farce; the jury
were preiudced, and seemed to think that
Can't. Fulton had murdered deceased. The
Jury had to be called to order several times
by the coroner, at the suggestion OF q law
yer, who was witness to the proceedings.
Every witness detailed the above story, ex-
actly as related by US; yet the jury agreed
on q verdict of murder, (which would have
consigned Capt. Fulton to cell without
the benefit of bail, } and was only prevented
from rendering their verdict by some one
proposing q post mortem examination OF
the deceased, which was agreed to, and the
jury adjourned.
Since writing the above We learn from the
coroner that the jury of inquest have rem
dered verdict declaring that Brown, the
deceased, came to his death at the hands of
Capt. Fulton. The jury, as above stated,
was composed of set of prejudiced and IL
lterate negroes, and they seem to have
given their verdict independent entirely OF
the evidence produced at the coroner's in.
quest. There was not one jot or title OF
evidence to Justify the crime of murder be-
ing laid to the charge of Capt. Fulton. be,
cause all the witnesses who were examined
were unanimous in testifying that Brown
Jumped into the river and thereby drowned
himself. OF course, Capt. Fulton will have
to yield to the nexorable decree OF the law
and be put in Jail to await his trial, when 1t
will be Shown that he has been made the
innocent victim of oil ignorant and preJu-
diced jury.-Gcorgcto'on Times.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-09-11

The papers say that Senator Roscoe
Conkling has only visited his home, at
Utica, at long intervals and at brief peri
DDS since his last election. His wife,
sister of Ex-Governor Seymour, and a
most estimable and accomplished lady,
lives in strict retirement. His late neg
lect to attend his daughters wedding has
stirred up considerable gossip. Roscoe is
evidently bad man, utterly devoid of
principle, with no love for his family,
and his wife ought to quit him.
"A writer in the Laurensville Herald
of the 10Th ult. signing himself '"Travel-
er," says: "There is living in the lower
part OF Greenville County, a remarkable
Physical Prodigy in the person OF: Miss
Suda Davenport, daughter of Frank
NJ. Davenport, Esq. She is Is years old
and has not grown an inch in height, nor
pound in weight in 10 years. At the
age of five she ceased growing altogeth-
or and what is strangest of all, is, she
enjoys the best of health and has sound
mind, rather precocious. She walks two
miles to school every day and enjoys the
recreations usual to children Of her age.
She is three feet five inches i'll height and
weighs 40 pounds, which shows that she
was well grown at five years of age, L
have heard of no explanation OF this
strange freak Of nature"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-09-11

PrnE PLATINUM WORTH $GG0 PER PorxD
oS JrtuE TIioMsoss PLANTATIoH.-An-
other very valuable discovery has been
made u. Judge Thomson's Little Alonntuin
plantation-a deposit of the richest and
puresS platinum. This is a very rare and ex-
ceedingly valuable metal and is worth
much more than the richest gold by the
pouhd. 6rccimens of the stuff have been
sent North, hit no returns have yet been
received. Tic metal Is Shiny substance,
something like lead before IL becomes dis
coloretl by contact with the air. The dis
covery was made by Mr.. d. b. Cadc, who
has followed the vein in distinct anu
marked development three or four hundred
yards. The vein runs northeast and south
west, and is definite and conspicuous. A
good laborer can take out four pounds of
the metal day, which is worth five hun
dred dollars pound. If the metal is pure
platinum, and there is every present indica-
ton that it is, it will at once be seen how
surprisingly rich the deposit must be. MIR:
Cade is now running five years lease of
Judge Thomson's plantation, and is push
ing his mining operations with great energy
and with exceptional success -IibberiHe
Medium
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-09-11

Hon. Elihu B. Washburn, ex-minis-
ter to France, is quoted as saying that he
received letter recently from Gen.
Grant, in which he declares that in his
Presidential term Of eight years he has
received whatever honor attaches to the
position, and that he does not desire to
Be President again, and does not conceive
OF any possible circumstance which
could induce him to consent to be a cam
didate. The Rev. DR.. Newman, also a
personal friend Of the ex-President, is
quoted as saying that the General writes
him that he does not want to be President
again. As consequence DIR. Newman
has declared his preference for ex-minis-
date for President.
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Recent Duel Near Camden.
Correspondence News aud Courier.

CAMDEN, September 8.
Since an account of the recent duel near
Camden has been put before the public
attention, I will ask sufficient space in
your paper to give a correct account OF the
affair. OF the controversy between Capt.
II. II. Clark, editor of the Camden Journal
and Col. VIM. M. Shannon I have moth
ing to say further than to refer the public
to that controversy, tho record of which
is on file in the offices of the county
newspapers. A duel was actually fought,
as stated in the article to which l refer,
but that Capt. Clark and Mr.. Charles
Shannon were personal friends is not
correct, and that the seconds on account
of the previous relations of the parties
and the nature of the dispute agreed
that there should be but one shot, is
equally incorrect. The weapons used
were revolvers, to be loaded one shot at
time, fired and reloaded. The distance
was ten (10) PAGES instead oftwenty Coy as
was stated. In short the duel was fought
under the "Code of Honor with excep-
ton of weapons, Mr.. Clark using i'm
proved Smith q Wcsson army pistol,
Mr.. Shannon Colts improved pistol,
(Peacemaker.) It was understood be-
tween the friends that the firing should
continue until one of the principals was
disabled. This would have been carried
into effect except for the interference of
disinterested parties. just as tho Sec
onds were about to load for another ex-
change of shots several prominent gen
tlemen, who had learned the place OF the
duel, appeared on the ground and by
their decision put stop to the firing,
without even attempting to bring about
any reconciliation, and here the matter
rests. In conclusion and i'll justice to
Col. Shannon I will state that the inter-
ference of Mr.. Charles Shannon was en-
tirely without his knowledge or appro-
val. Col. Shannon having three grown
sons. endeavored in every way to prevent
their taking any action in this matter,
and did not know of the challenge being
sent until noxt day when all preliinina-
ries had been arranged.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-09-11

Secretary Sclurz admits that the
South does not contemplate rebellion"
but thinks she wants "to control the
government" Woll, what harm is there
in that?
Senator Wade Hampton is reported
by the Richmond (Va.) State rs saying to
will be the next Democratic nominee for
the Presidency Hampton's choice was
thus announced: 81 prefer Bayard; l
prefer him US man, I like his princi-
ples." The Senator thought chat Shcr-
man rather than Grant would be the Re-
publican nominee.
The arrivals of immigrants for every
month this year have exceeded those OF
the corresponding months of 1878, and
the total up to the close of August foots
up 76, 500, against but 81, l55 for the first
eight months of last year. The increase
comes mostly from Scotland, Ireland,
Norway and Sweden, and a large pro-
portion of the new comers are above the
average of immigrants.
Tho fact that the West is harvesting
extraordinary crops this year is striking
ly illustrated by tho amount of the grain
receipts at Buffalo during the month OF
August. Although the record for that
month in 1878 was very heavy, the re-
ceipts for August this year exceeded it
by nearly million bushels the aggregate
footing up l2,427 GA bushels.
= The search for Mrs Pulliam, the
buxom widow who was abducted from
her bed, near Elberton. Ga, by un-
known parties, still continue without
success. Tho little daughter, who was
in the bed from which her mother was
taken, could sec nothing, as no light was
allowed, but says her mother told her
she would come back, Mrs. Pulliam had
many suitors, but none Of them arc miss
ing. The theory of elopement can only
be entertained on the suppositior that
she went off with married man, rs
there would have boen no necessity for
such action in the case Of single suitor.
Tho suicide theory is not accepted, as tho
widow was unusually light-hearted and
wcll-to-do, and tho mystory remains inl-
penetrable.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-09-11
August II, 1879
LAND FOR SALE.

TNHE undersigned offer their TRACT Of
Il LAND, situate in one and one-half
miles of the Town of Anderson, contain
400 acres. The Anderson Branch of the
Greenville & Columbia Railroad runs
through o portion of said land. Rocky
River also runs through the tract, and there
are about 60 acres of fine bottom land, we'll
adapted to cultivation and grazing. TIE
place is we'll watered. with fine springs, &C.
There is in cultivation about 80 acres, q
fine crop now growing upon it, with plenty
of good tenant houses and dwellings suffi-
cient for temporary occupation, with two
good young orchards of select fruit, togeth-
er with good vineyard, &c. The lands not
in cultivation are in original forest.
We offer the whole, or in quantities to
suit purchasers. The most desirable build
ing site 10 be found anywhere is situated on
the rapids of Silver Brook, within one-half
mile of the University of the Town of An
derson. TERMS MADE EASY. For
particulars correspond with the undersign-
ed, or Mai. John B. Moore at Anderson c. II.
s. E. G. J. B. MOORE.
August 81, 1879 6 3ms
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-09-11

The recent excursion to Charleston has
resulted very satisfactorily to the business
men of that city, md will no doubt in
duce a repetition of the inducement for
merchants from the country to visit
Charleston. If this course Is pursued,
we think many of oar business men can
be induced to replenish their stocks By
visits to Charleston, where they can Sc
lect their own goods instead of buying
from drummers from other cities. If the
old fogy ideas of a few men who have
controlled business there can be gotten
rid Of and the merchants will realize to
the full extent, as they are beginning to
do, that they must court trade instead of
trying TO drive it to their city, we have
no doubt that Charleston will yet achieve
an envisble commercial activity, Speak
ing Of what has been done by the late
excursion the Mcars and Courier says:
It Is generally conceded by the mer-
chants that the excursion from the up.
country has tended to open the fall trade
in a manner which promises brisk busi-
ness during the balance of the season.
Meeting, Hayne and East Bay streets,
which u week ago gave little or no evil
dence of activity, have sprung into life
so suddenly as almost to take away the
breath from the proprietors and employ
ees, who have been doing little more than
keeping themselves cool during the sum-
mer. Boxes and bales of goods, ready
for shipment, lie piled up on the side
walks, and yesterday the buyers were
busily engaged in running up other bills.
This rush Of business viii probably last
for three or four days longer, and it is
hoped that the purchasers will be so we'll
pleased with their reception from the
merchants that they will not only never
90 to any other market themselves, but
will do much good by advertising the
advantages of this market among their
friends. The hotels hnve every reason to
be pleased by the results of the excur-
sion, and 1t is roughly estimated that
from $4,000 to $4,000 will be left in
Charleston.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-09-11

The Democratic party in the United
States is the most completely bridled in
stitution we have ever seen. The great
masses of the party prefer the success Of
their principles to any personal advan-
tage, and if left free would pursue such
course as to ensure victory by nominating
a candidate who would arouse the fire
of patriotism and the enthusiasm of true
manhood from Maine to Texas in his
support. Instead of this, however, the
whole question of nominations is con-
trolled by a set of politicians who wish
their party to succeed, but are willing to
imperil that success for the sake of hav-
ing some candidate placed before the
people who will be subservient to their
interests or personal aims. This has been
the bane of our party for years, ahd now
threatens us with another defeat. Ev-
cry person admits that Senator Bayard
can be elected President if nominated,
and yet there are three or four others
who have superior prospects, because
they are more popular with the politicians
who think they can use them for some
selfish purpose. It is time for the people
who want a change of administration
more than they want the elevation Of
any particular man, to take control of
the nomination and give it to a man
who can be elected and will be the
President of the whole people, and thus
restore the government to its former glory
and purity. There are several men in
our party who can do this, but pre-emi-
nent among them is the Delaware Sena-
tor, whose high personal character and
long public life without a spot or stain
has made him, perhaps, the most widely
known and respected of any statesman of
his time. That reputation does not pro-
ceed from mere party-service nor from
any personal display; it is the result of a
pure life, Christian character, exalted
attainments and well-established patriot
ism. With his name at the Democratic
masthead, success will perch upon our
banner; without it, the future before us
is dark and unknown.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-09-11
ELECTION NOTICE.

In the matter of the BELTON. WILL
WILLIAMSON and EASLEY RAIL
Rehabilitation for an Election on Sub
scription to the Capital Stock of said Rail
road Company.
DURSUANT to q resolution adopted by
i the Board of County Commissioners
Goth August instant, (petitions having been
filed by citizens of Bolton, Williamson and
Brushy Creek Townships,) the amount of
subscription to the said road was fixed in
the above named Townships at the sum of
Six Thousand Dollars each, to be paid in
four annual instalments, without interest.
Notice is hereby given that an election will
be held on Tuesday, Thirtieth of
September next. between the hours
of 8 o'clock q. m. and 4 p. NJ, at which all
qualified electors in said Townships will
vote Subscription" or "No Subscription"
PLACES OF ELEcTIoN-For Belton Town
ship, Bolton; Williamson Township, Will
liamston Brushy Creek Township, j. w.
Rosamond's.
The following named persons are ap-
pointed managers to conduct said election
Belton Township-B D Dean, DR. E NJ
Brown and G w MCGEE.
Williamson Township-G W Anderson,
Thos Crymcs and G w Dacus.
BruShy CreeK-W > Plckens, Joshua
jameson and S G Williams.
At the close of the polls. the managers
will count the votes and declare the result,
which result shall be certified in writing by
the chairman of each board of managers to
the Chairman of the Board of County COM
missioners, also certifying whether ma
jority of the voters in their respective
townships have voted in favor of such SUBJ
scription.
r. S. BAILEY,
Chairman County Commissioners.
Aug 81, 1879 6 6
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The severses whicb have thus early in
the canvass this year set in against the
Democrats may not be improbable, as
they will probably force the nomination
of a better ticket than can be otherwise
obtained by the Democratic party in the
State Of. New York, from their convention
which is now in session. Unless the
Tammany and Anti-Tammauy parties
can be united, Cornell will be elected,
and this fact will probably secure the
selection of some conservative Democrat,
who can lead the party to victory. If
New York and Ohio can be reclaimed
to the Democracy, then our chances will
Be greatly improved for next year. In
the latter State the contest will be very
close, with chances rather against Gen.
Ewing at present, Thurman, Hendricks
and other prominent speakers, however,
are soon TO take part in the canvass, and
their influence may very greatly improve
his chances. At any rate, the reyerses
just, met with will spur up the Democrats
to their uttermost capacity, and will give
them, it is to hoped, both in New York
and Ohio a little of the prudence they SO
much need.
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The urenbackers ought to begin to

The Gnenbackers ought to begin to
realize that by their foolish third-party
uovement they are only cutting their
own throats, and playing into the hands
of the Republicans. The Republican
party is the party of rings, of monomet-
alists and of monopoly. The Democrat
ic party is the party in opposition to
this party, and all the votes which the
Greenbackers take from them are simply
so many negative votes in favor of the
Republican party. ffthey really desire
to ameliorate The financial condition of
the country they can best do it by abau-
doning their party and helping the De-
mocracy. The result in California and
Maine ought to be sufficient to convince
them of this.