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Homicide in Grcenrille County.

A negro named Henry Blassingamc
was killed yesterday by Frank Nelson,
white, on the farm of Mr.. John T. Ash
more, on the Fork Shoals road, nine
miles from the city. The difficulty
which led to the act is related as follows:
On Friday evening the children Of Mr..
VIM. Nelson (who lives on Mr.. Ash
more's place. were in the latter's apple
orchard, when they were abused and
driven out by Blassingames wife, she
also staying on the place, and in going
home she passed Mr.. Nelson's house.
Mrs. Nelson spoke to her about the
treatment her children had received,
when the woman cursed and abused
her shame ully. Frank Nelson, young
man about twenty-three years old, heard
the language. He was q cousin of Mr..
VIM. Nelson, and had come up that day
from Clifton, Laurens County, to pay
him visit. He went out and told the
woman to cease her abuse and to leave.
She replied by using insulting language
toward him, and he then struck her
several times. She left and reported the
matter to her husband, who went to
consult Mr.. Ashmore. He asked Mr..
Ashmore if he could prosecute Nelson,
and the latter informed him that he
could, but that Nelson might escape
before he could have him arrested.
Blassngame then left without stating
his plans. Yesterday morning as the
Nelson family were at breakfast Blassin-
game appeared at the door with stout
treshly-cut hickory stick or club, and
began abusing Frank Nelson. He was
warned of by him and by Mrs. Nelson,
but replied that one or the other of them
should die. He entered the house and
struck Frank blow on the head with
his stick, which drew the blood. The
latter rose and as the negro was about to
strike again drew pistol from his pock-
ct and shot him in the breast. Rlassin-
game turned to 60 out, and rs he did so
Nelson fired again, this time without
effect. The negro managed TO walk
about forty yards, when he fell dead.
Frank finished his breakfast, and telling
William that he would return during the
day left tho place, 1t is further stated
that Blassingamo told Ills wife before
going to Nelson's house in what place he
desired to be Duried in case he shoald be
killed. The news was soon brought to
the city, and Squire McBee, as Coroner,
went out and emf an:ilel jury
composed of twelve whites and one col
ored man. The evidence was not vo.
luminous, as there were only two eye
witnesses. William Nelson testified, in
addition TO the statements given above,
that he had warned Dassingame not to
enter the house. Mrs. Mary l.. Nelson
testified additionally that Frank had
struck Blassingame's wife three times with
his fist. Jane Seaborn sworc to seeing
Frank Nelson strike Adeline Blassin
game with his fist. The witnesses agreed
IN the statement first given. DR.. Snow
testified after examination that the ball
had entered near Blassingame's left
nipple, and had ranged upward to the
apex Of the left lung. The wound was
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THE cAsH-sHANNoN DUEL.

We have seldom read of an occurrence
more touchingly sad and shocking than
the unfortunate affair at DuBose's bridge,
which resulted in the death of an aged
gentleman of high character and ac-
knowledged ability. The death Of such q
man as Col. Shannon is always regretted.
but when that life is thrown away upon
the so.called field of honor, where no
good end could possibly be subserved,
the death becomes an inexpressibly sad
one, and the act by which life is taken
under such circumstances cannot be
characterized as less than heinous crime
against society and civilization. The
day of duelling. as mode Of redressing
wrong or proving vnlor, has passed away,
and in the civilization of to-day the
practice is looked upon as relic of bar
barism. The practical turn Of this age
has anaiyzed the once prevalent Code OF
Honor and declared it snperstrlcrure,
however fine it may claim to be. that is
placed upon false foundation. The
duel when fought settles nothing. An
individual feels aggrieved and challenges
the aggressor-they 60 upon the field
and fght-tle Workmanship of one is
superior, and his nerves are ffrmerr so.
that the life-blood of his antagonist is
drawn by his shot-society loses citizen,
and perhaps an innocent family is wrap
ped 10 gloom and mourning with blasted
hopes--the controversy is ended by the
death OF one party to it, and as man
cannot quarrel with himself, the subj ect
drops for the lack of q living champion
of one side, but the question of right or
wrong is not settled, and cannot be by
such all arbitrament If A Calls b
horse-thief, and E challenges A, upon
which they fight duel that ends in a
killing B, the world does not know, frcW
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= The ratio of representation in Con-
gress under the first census, taken in
1890, was one representative to every
10000 inhabitants. The House then
consisted of only sixty-6ve members.
The present ratio is 131 1925 and the
number of representative 209. If the
House is not increased in size-and the
general feeling is that Congress is a
sufficiently large Legislative body as now
constituted-the new apportionment,
which, by-the-by, does not 60 into effect
until after March 4, 1888, will be on Il
basis of one representative to every l72,-
500 voters, if Gen. Walkers estimate of
our population proves correct.
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Columbia Register, July 10: During
the storm last Tuesday, Mr.. Wm. T.
Ross, very estimable young man of Lam
caster County was killed by falling of a
tree. He was going to enter his house
aud was about twenty yards from the
steps when the limb fell upon him. He
lived only few moments afterwards, his
skull being fractured and his body badly
Mangled. He was about 81 years of age,
model young man and beloved by all
who knew him. An aged lady in the
village was blown from her back steps
and badly bruised. Near Curcton's Fer
ry houses were blown down, and an
anvil weighing 125 pounds was blown
eight feet. Mr.. G. l.. Cherry had about
fifty acres of fine cotton destroyed by the
hail.
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TIE SAVANNAH VALLEY RAILROAD.

The meeting of the Directors of the
Savannah Valley Railroad on last Thurs
day encountered the difficulty which all
enterprises of it's nature have to expect.
There was very great difference of opin-
ion as to the proper line of location, the
representatives OF each township very
naturally desiring its construction to be
through their respective townships. AS
some of the subscribing townships are
parallel to each other in the direction of
the Road, it is impossible for it to pass
through all of them, and hence there is
but one proper solution Of the problem,
which is to make thorough surveys and
locate without psrtiality or preference
upon the route which will give the best
and cheapest line. This can only be as
certained by surveys, and we think the
Directors should make survey of the
line which any contributing township
advocates. When this is done the loca.
ton can be fairly made, and no one will
have any right to grumble. Unless it is
done the friends of an unsurveyed route
will certainly be discontented, and will
have the right to be, for the several sub
scribing townships are equally interested,
and ought to have an equal showing in
the location. Even if the route pro.
posed by any township is believed to be
impracticable, as there are only two lines
through this or Abbeville County, they
should all be surveyed. Harmony is
worth great deal to this undertaking,
and every reasonable effort should be
made to secure it. The projected Road
is of too much importance to our County
and State for any lack of harmony among
its friends to spring up. We thought
that the surveys should be made and the
preliminary questions settled before the
collection of the taxes was begun, and so
expressed our views in these columns.
We fear the result will yet show that we
were correct. 1t is better to 60 about
important work upon sure basis, and it
will always take time to do this. The
Company had better take the time neces-
sary to make all of the surveys than to
antagonize its friends. So far as we are
concerned, ne do not care where the
Road is located, but wish to see the
shortest, best and cheapest line that can
be secured adopted, whether it lies upon
the Eastern or the Western route.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
ANDERSON COUNTY.
DY virtue of Executions to me direct
- cd, will expose to sale on the First
Monday in August, A. D. 1880, before the
Court House door at Anderson, the follow
ing property, to wit:
an of the Plaintiffs interest td in 5 one 1drSs Tract
more or less, situated in Anderson County.
bounded by lands of Joel Ellison, John
Siddle and Others Levied on as the prop
erty of Minerva Wynno the Plaintiff, In
favor of McDavid and Duncan and y. S.
Duncan. Defendants, for cost of suits.
Terms Of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to pay
extra for all necessary papers.
JAMES H. MCCONNELL,
Sheriff Anderson County.
July 8. 1880 SO
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THE PRESS EXCURSION.
A MOST PLEASANT REUNION AND
VALUABLE RECREATION FOR
SOUTH CAROLINA EDITORS.
The Reception in Greenville and Interest
Ing Views and Incidents Along the Route
to Cincinnati and Return.

In our last issue we carried the Press
Excursion to Chattanooga, and left it's
members at the elegant Stanton House,
where they would have been delighted to
remain for much longer period than
one night, but the hospitality and cour-
tesy of the great
CINCINNATI SOUTHERN RAILROAD
had arranged to carry us upon special
through train. with spacious and luxu.
rious palace cars, to the Queen City of
the West, and accordingly we repaired
on Monday morning to the Union depot,
where we were comfortably seated, and
at seven o'clock started over this mag
nificent road, which has just been COM
pleted to Boyce's Junction, where it
meets the Western u Atlantic Road, and
temporarily runs over its track to Chat
tanooga, six miles beyond, which is the
Southern terminus Of this road, that is
a lasting monument to the plucky cour-
age and public spirit of the city of Gin
cinnati, which issued bonded debt of
eighteen millions of dollars, that was
placed at par, its proceeds building this
line of railroad, which is 335 miles long,
and is oW ned by the city. This city has
no other debt, and the property repre-
senting this debt is rapidly proving q
valuable investment, for IL shortens the
distance between Cincinnati and Chatta-
nooga by about 300 miles, and reduces
the time consumed in travel between
these points thirteen hours, so that q
great reduction In freight and passenger
rates has been effected in favor of the
trade of the city. The road Is strictly
frst-class in every respect, having heavy
steel rails. united by the improved fish
bar joint, with large cross-ties laid in
stone ballast from one end OF the road to
the other. 80 that there is no slipping or
giving of the cross-ties under any speed
of travel. All Of its engines are large.
and it's coaches long and commodious.
Its bridges and trestles are of iron, rest
Ing upon the finest piers OF granite,
which abounds in vast quantities at many
points along the road and in the noun
tains through which it passes. The
schedule time upon this road is IS miles
per hour, but it was proposed to carry
us through in nine hours, so that We
started from Chattanooga at the rate of
some for6y miles an hour. and very soon
were upon the banks of the Tennessee
River, whose graceful curves were sug-
gestive OF Hogarth's lines of beauty, and
it's bright waters rejecting the morning
sunlight, with the broad bottoms covered
with the green of growing corn sur
rounding either bank, made picture
beautiful to look upon. The bridge over
this river is an iron aw-bridge, with
granite pier upon each side for tho draw
span when open to rest upon, SO as to
alloy the unobstructed passage of boats
upon the river, AS yet, however, there
is very Little navigation above this
bridge upon the river. fhe portion OF
the Tennessee Valley throu9gh! which thlss
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FOR SALE.
Valuable Property in Town of Belton.

T WILL offer for sale on SALEDAY IN
i SEPTEMBER next, at Anderson,
S. c.. the following described property in
the Town Of Bolton:
STOREHOUSE AND LOT.
Lot one-quarter acre, more or less. House
81 by 81 feet. three stories, including base.
ment; basement "a by 10 feet, shelving and
counters painted; storcroom "a by I15 feet,
shelving and counters painted. Room adj
joining Store-room 1G by 20 feet; third
story y by IS feet, not ceicd. Fire places
in each story. Good shngle roof.
DWELLING AND LOT.
Lot three acres, moro or less. House 1S
by Al feet 'front.' two front rooms IS by Is
feet; hallway S feet; extension to rear, and
built with main body of house, IS by 35
feet, containing bedroom, dining-i'oom,
pantry and kitchen. Piazza in front 10 by
"a feet rear 10 by 35 feet, both with balus-
tcrs, &c. Two chimneys, three fire.places.
House finished, and painted inside and out.
Good well Of water, garden, stable &c.
Property can be bought at private sale
before Salcday in September.
TERMS-Casl, or satisfactory paper.
j. y. SUTHERLAND,
Bolton, s {.
June II, 1880 40 y
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Notice to Road Oyerseers.

DY resolution of the Board Of County
ID Commissioners, it was decided that
the Public Roads or highways should be
worked out and put in good order by thc
18th August, 1850.
You will, therefore, warn ont all hands
liable to Road Duty, and put your respcc-
tive sections in good travelling condition by
the above specified time.
All Ovcrseers ncglecting or refusing to
comply with this order will be dealt with
as tho law directs in such cases.
r. S. BAILEY,
n. o. FARMER,
WM. S. HALL,
County Commissioners.
July s, 1880 81 4
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in his opinion sufficient to have caused
instant death. There WAS on y one
wound on the body.
The testimony being closed, the jury
brought in verdict to the effect that
the deceased had come to his death from
gun.shot wound ieioniouslv inflicted by
Frank Nelson. William Nelson is re-
ported to have stated that his cousin
would appear and surrender himself to
the authorities on Monday. GrenriHe
Nc'gs.
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ASSIGNEE'S SALE
OF
REAL ESTATE.
III the District Court Of the United &ates, Dis
trict Of South Carolina.

In the District Court Of the United .Stntes, Dis
trict Of !South Carolina.
3. A. McAlister, r, Bankrupt, Petition to Sell
Ec Purte Ien& Estate.
J. II. Mcconnell, Assignee.
DY virtue of all order Of his Honor Judge
- George S. Bryan, will sell a. Andcr-
SON Court House, South Carolina, OH SALE
DAY IN AUGUST next, the following
Real Estate to wit:
Two Tracts or Lots Of Land
Of said B. A. McAlister, situate in the
County of Anderson, on the fuckers Mill
Road, and on branches Of Governors Creek,
waters of Rocky River
LOT NO. ],
The Homestead Lot of said B. A. McAlis-
ter, containing one hundred and twenty
five acres, adjoining Lot No. l, lands be-
longing to David Crawford, Estate Of John
Wakefield, Phillip Cromer, Weston Hays
and others.
LOT NO. 9,
Containing one hundred and sixty-fve
acres, adjoining lands belonging to Major
James Thompson, David Crawford, Lot No.
l, and others.
Plats containing courses, distances, &C.,
of the above Lots may be seen by calling
upon the undersigned.
TERMS OF SALE.
One-half cash; the balance on credit Of
twelve months, with interest from day of
sale, to be secured by bond and mortgage.
The purchasers to pay extra for all papers.
JAMES II. MCCONNELL,
Assignee.
July s, 1880 So
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- Miss Julia Jackson, daughter Of
Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson, is visiting at
Cheraw, S. G..
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FOR SALE.
MEDICAL CARD.

MEUICAL CANU.
DR. o. r. BROYLES row offers his
~ professional services to the citizens Of
Anderson and vicinity, and asks for a share
of their patronage. He will be found,
ready to give prompt attention, at Simpson
e. Reid's Drug Store during the day, and at
his home at night.
July Ii, 1850
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY or ANDERSON.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

John Il. SiitOn as Administrator ds b0nis non of
the Estate of James L. Simpson, deceased, Plain
tiff, against Susan Simpson, James e. Simpson,
Edwin p. Simpson, Rosa Simpson, COrnelia Simp-
son, Lee Simpson, Laura Simpson, Julia Simp-
son, Annie Simpson, John Wells Simpson, StrOtli-
Maggie Simpson. May Simpson, Henrietta Simp-
son, Charles II. Phinney, Nancy Phinney, Rich
ard c. Simpson, Edwin &. Simpson, Mary j.
Sharpe and James d. Smith, Dcfemlants.-.Sum-
moRS Jor Relief DC
To the Defendants above named
'V0U are hereby summoned and required to an-
l. swer the complaint i'll this action, Which Is
filed in the office OF the Clerk OF the Court OF COM
Pleas for the said County, and to serveh copy
of your answer OIL the subscriber at his Office OH
the public square in Wallalla, OconGe County,
5. C.. within twenty days after tie service Of this
SUMMONS on yUu exclusive uf the day of service.
If you fail To answer this complaint within the
time aforesaid, the Plaintiff, as Administrator aS
Aforesaid will apply tn the Court for the relief dr-
Hlandcd in the complaint.
s. T. DENDY,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
[sEALl JomS ". DANIELS, c. c. +. X Il. s., An
dcrsUn, s. &.
To the absent Defendants, James G. Simpson, Cor
nea Simpson, Henry Phinney and Charles H.
Phinney:
TAKE NOTICE, That the summons and com-
pant in this action was filed in the office of the
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Anderson
County, South Carolina, OH the lith day of July,
1880 and that the object of said action Is the Salo
of certain House and Lot in the village of Pen-
dleton, in said County and State known as Law .
ther Hail. for the payment Of debts Of the sald
James l.. Simpson, deceased.
S. i. DENDY, Plaintiffs Attorney,
Wahalla, S. Z.
July Is, 1880 i
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In our last issue we carried the Press
Excursion to Chattanooga, and left it's
members at the elegant Stanton House,
where they would have been delighted to
remain for q much longer period than
one night, but the hospitality and cour-
tesv of the GREAT
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

June II, 1880
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Board of Health.
Complaints Regarding Nuisances-Other
 Matters of Interest.

Complaints Regarding Nuisances-Other Matters of Interest.
 A regular meeting of the Board of Health was held last evening. Present, Mayor Bige- low presiding), Messrs. Welch, Sperry and Drs. Lindsley and Winchen.
 A letter was read complaining of the top dressing on the street at the corner of George and Church streets Dr. Lindsley said he found on investigation that a portion of the contents of privy vault had been empt1ed there, but it had been covered with dry earth, and he thought no deleterious effects would arise from it. Inasmuch as 1t had been covered up, it would be less objection able than to attempt it's removal
 Complaints were made regarding the manu- facture of offal into fertilizers on Long Wharf Mr. Whedon stated that Dr. Linds- ley and himself had visited the locality. They found that the condensation was not sufficient to entirely remove the odors.
 Mayor Bigelow said that there was not slaughter house in Chicago or New York that had more perfect arrangements than Sperry & Barnes, yet it was impossible to entirely destroy the smell when the wind was in the right direction to blow it over the city. He said that there was nothing that both firms would not do to keep their places cleanly.
 The matter was referred to the standing committee.
 The city dumping ground at the corner of Water and Commerce streets came up. The complaint seemed to be that after catch basin matter and other refuse was thrown there, it was again moved to other parts No action was taken
 The weekly reports of the Inspectors were read and ordered on file. Adjourned
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
contenpInted I Removal.

The directors of the New Haven Historical Society held meeting yesterday to consider the removal from the City Hall to some other locality, their rooms. being needed by the city. Among the directors present were Rev. Dr. Beardsley, Thomas R. Trowbridge, Esq, and Professor Lefingwell. His Honor Mayor Bigelow and Auditor Kimberly were also present to represent the interests of the city.
 Mayor Bigelow stated to the directors that the rooms they now occupied were absolutely needed for the use of the road department. The city would provide good rooms for the Historical Society in the State House and 8 change was earnestly desired.
 Rev. Dr. Beardsley moved that as suitable rooms could be provided in the State House, and the rooms now occupied by that society were wanted, committee be appointed to mrke a selection of rooms in the State House, it being provided in the lease by the city to the Society of Industrial Art, now oc cupying the State House. that they should vacate any rooms they now occupy when they were needed for the Historical Society. The motion of pr. Beards1ey prevailed and the following committee were appointed in &C., cordance with his motion: Rev. Dr. Boards ley, Thomas R. Trowbridge, Professor Lef- fngwe1l, Mayor Bigelow and Auditor Kim berly.
 It is expected that the committee will act promptly, and within short time the change wi be made
Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-14
Personal.

James Kelsey, bookkeeper at Hartford grocery store, who was badly affected by the ight ming while at the telephone recently, is reported out of danger.
 Yesterdays Hartford Post says: 'sEx- Governor Charles R. Ingersoll, of New Ha- ven, was in town this afternoon in consulta- tion with ex-Governor Hubbard''
 Mir. R. S. Brownson, of the firm of Brown son & Plumb, is occupying summer cottage on the West Haven shore. Rev. MT. Bryant, pastor in South Britain, son-in-law of Dr. Tyler, arrived yesterday with family at Dr. Tyler's to spend several weeks.
 Stephen H. Alden died in Westport Friday MT. Alden was former resident of Albany, and at one time president of the Exchange bank. He was also at the time of his death a member of the New York Stock Exchange, but since his financial reverses of 1875 he has been inactive in Wall street.