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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-09-30

Gen. Grant was elected President of the
San Pedro Mining Company several
weeks ago, and it was announced that he
had accepted the presidency, Immediate
ly upon which there was boom in its
stock, and great expectations were Gre
ated as to its Importance and prospects.
After allowing this state Of things to con.
tinue for considerable time, the General
quietly wrote letter declining the posi-
ton of President of the Company, and
its bottom Immediately dropped out.
The price of its stocks shot downward
faster than it had gone up, and many un-
suspecting victims found it an easy de-
vice by which to rid themselves of their
surplus greenbacks. The matter, how
ever, has created considerable comment,
and, in self-defense, Mr.. George William
Ballou, the promoter Of the enterprise.
showed Grants letter of acceptance to
the editors of the Boston Herald, so that
there can be no reasonable doubt Of the
fact, unless Mr.. Ballou's letter is q
forgery. This puts Gen. Grant in very
unenviable light. After attaining the
highest honors that could be given him
by his country, and endeavoring to se-
cure the Presidency third time, he has
actually, if Mr.. Ballou's showing is cor.
rect, stopped to the degraded position of
tool for unprincipled stock jobbing
sharks.
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HORRIBLE DEATH ON THE RAIL
About 4 D. nj. on Monday, the westward
train of the Airline Railway while
rounding curve of degrees, two miles
west of Spartanburg struck man lying
on the track. The train after dragging
the body some thirty or forty yards was
checked, brakesman left in charge of
the dead body, and the authorities
promptly notified OH the arrival of the
train at our depot. Death was instanta.
neous, for the body was horr y crushed
and mutilated, limbs severed and all dis
figured almost beyond recognition. The
remains were at last identified as those or
Willie Abbot, young man, and native
of this place. He left homo yesterday
morning, telling his father and family
that he was going to the meeting at Can
mons camp ground. Parties returning
in the afternoon from this meeting, met
him near the place of his death, evidently
and heavily under the influence of IL
quor. It is thought while in this stat he
fell OH the track and lay there insensi-
bly, until struck by tho train. Young
Abbot was twenty years of age, O printer
by trade, kind hearted and Of unusual
good nature. No blame is attached to
the engineer-the skillful and careful
Parson Trower. With train behind
time speeding at the ratio Of 40 or so
miles, and sharp curye limiting the
prospect it was impossible to slack up
in time to avoid the tragedy.
The Coroner's jury returned tho YER
dict: "Came to his death from being ac-
cidentally run over by the train"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-09-30

The New York Herald sometimes gets
into fair mood and then delivers its
Republican friends some very pointed
lessons, which they would do well to
learn. In one of these moods the Herald
recently said:
No party coming into power is going to
destroy itself by measures injurious to
the credit or honor of the nation. That
is rather to be expected of party de-
moralized by too long possession Of
power and ready to bid too high or stoop
too low for continued support. The Dem
ocrats, if they should elect Gen. Han
cock, would make it their first aim by
careful good behavior to conciliate the
confidence of the public, in order that
their predominance should not be short
lived. They would be conscious that
even moderate amount Of misconduct
would send them back into very hope
less minority.
These very practical reasons why the
Democratic party will not pursue any
revolutionary policy to the injury of the
established institutions Of property or
government, should convince every sem
sible man that there Is no danger to the
country in Democratic triumph. 1t
would, of course, be more careful,
economical and conciliatory than the Re-
publican party, which has grown profit
gate and corrupt by too long use of
power. At least, appearances indicate
that the people of the Union are becom-
ing satisfied of this fact, and that they
will risk the change in November.
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SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS
from our State Exchanges.

Aiken: The housekeepers Of Aiken
winter season. Visitors from the North
total taxable property in tic county is
valued at S4,281, ,070.
Kershaw: Dwelling houses arc in de-
mand in Camden.."..T The pea crop will be
a large one in Kershaw County this year.
...... With little moro effort sufficient
subscriptions will have been made to en-
sure the establishment of the proposed
cotton factory for Camden 800. Mr.. Du-
Pree, living in the vicinity of Spring Hill,
has recently lost three children by dipl-
liberia, and at last accounts Mr.. DuPree
was sick with the same disease.
Edgetield: At the meeting of the EX-
ecutive Committee Of tho Cotton Plant
ers' Protective Union, on Saturday last,
two or three more townships were added
to the membership. But from all we can
hear, says the Advertiser, this Union, thus
far, has exercised no restraining intiu-
ence upon what is called illegal cotton
traffic. On the contrary it seems to have
had the effect of adding fuel to fire..
The merchants Of Ninety-Six are build
ing free bridge, to cost $4,000, to span
the Saluda River about four miles from
their town.
Pickens: Stephen Green a young man
twenty-one or two years of age, acciden-
tally shot and killed himself OH last Sat-
urday evening. He was at the house of
Mr.. Lockaby who lives on the plantation
of Mr. r. A. Bowen, three miles east of
this place, and in company with Mr..
Lockaby had started hunting. They
stopped, and were sitting on fence near
the house. Mr.. Green had the butt of his
gun, an old Enfield rifle, resting on q
fence rail beneath him. Ho asked Mr..
Lockaby for some caps, and when Lock-
ably handed them to him, in taking them,
he let his gun slip off the rail, the ham,
mer struck another rail in descending,
which caused it to fire, sending the en-
tire load through his neck, severing the
jugular vein. He died instantly.
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Hancock Defines His Position on
Southern Claims.
NEW York. septen1ber 2

NEW YORK, September "a.
General Hancock, responding to Theo-
dore Cook, of Cincinnati, who had writ
ten to him concerning the Generals at.
titude on the question of Southern
claims, replies as follows, under date of
the 23d:
Your letter of the goth inst. has been
received. regret that you are disturbed
about that bug-bear, Southern war
claims. The people can not be misled
by it to suppose that 'rebel claims" or
claims in the interest of persons who
were in the rebellion can in any degree
be countenanced. 1t is an imputation OF
disloyalty such as used to be made
against Democrats even when they were
in arms defending the country. So far
az it touches me, I denounce it. The
government can never pay debt or
grant pension or reward Of any sort for
waging war upon its existence, nor
could be induced to approve or encour-
age the payment Of such debt, pension
or reward. Nobody expects or wants
such unnatural action. To propose it
would be an insult to the intelligence
and honor of our people. When the re-
bellion was crushed the heresy of seces-
sion in every form and in every incident
went down forever. It is thing of the
dead past. We move forward, not back
ward. III were President would veto
all legislation which might come before
me providing for the consideration or
pay ment Of claims of any kind for losses
or damages by persons who were in the
rebellion, whether pardoned or not. In
relation to Union war claims the govern
menps obligations to its defenders come
first. They nre lasting and sacred. The
public laws of civilized nations do not in
general recognize claims for injury to
property resulting from operations OF
war, nevertheless our government has
treated with great indulgence tho claims
for losses and damages suffered by I'm
ion men from the military operation of
the war of the Union. But as hostilities
were closed more than fifteen years ago,
claims of that nature are now mostly. in
the hands of brokers, or persons other
than the original sufferers, are becoming
stale, and, in my Judgment, might fairly.
be considered as barred by the lapse OF
time, and if hereafter entertained ct all,
should be subjected to the strictest
scrutiny. Yours very truly,
WINFIELD s. HANCOCK.
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The money bears are at work en- Wall
Street, where there seems to be combi-
nation of financiers to depress stocks and
securities generally. Even government
bonds have been falling off in price du-
ring the last ten days, and the Kepubli-
cans claim that this is the result of the
present indications of Democratic tri-
umph in November. 1t is stock panic
gotten up by the Republicans to frighten
the timid voters in Indiana, Ohio and
Colorado at the approaching elections in
those States. It is cold-blooded stock
gambling scheme of the money kings,
and is but scheme to rob helpless per-
sons who arc compelled to sell their secu-
rites, and at the same time to assist the
Republican party, which is in such q
strait just now. Even this bug-bear will
not frighten The country. It is too appa-
rent. The average voter knows full well
that the success of the Democratic party
does not endanger the property or
finances of the country, and the party
which spends its time in trying to fright
en- the citizens Of the Union with the
horrors of Democratic triumph instead
of promising something for itself, shows
that it has outlived its usefulness, and a
considerate and careful people will allow
it to die. Such reckless schemes show its
utter degradation and turpitude so clear
ly that the sinlpleton himself may under
stand. The present Republican cam
paign is crime against the intelligence,
the peace and theprosperity of the Union.
That crime must and will be punished,
we believe, by its complete overthrow in
November.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-09-30

On next Tuesday week, the 18th of Oc-
tober, the great States Of Ohio. Indiana
and West Virginia vote for State officers.
West Virginia will 80 largely Demo-
cratic, and the results in the other States
are uncertain, with the chances favoring
the Republicans in Ohio, which is the
residence of Mr.. Garfield and where State
pride is expected to and probably will
carry him through. In Indiana both
parties are badly scared, and the election
will not be a great surprise either way
the State goes. If the Democrats carry
Indiana it settles beyond reasonable
doubt tho presidential race, and Han
cock will occupy the White House
after the fourth of next March. If, how
ever the Republicans are successful
there it unsettles the prospects very
much. If we lose Indiana we will have
to get Connecticut and New Jersey or
fifteen votes from some Northern States
outside Of New York. It would not then
be hopeless race for us, but would, we
must confess, be uncomfortably close.
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From a Republican standpoint Gen.
Hancock has shown himself to be most
ungenerous and selfish man. They only
had one bug-bear to urge against him,
and that was the question of paying the
Confederate war debt and the Southern
claims for property destroyed, including
the heeing of the negro. Upon all other
questions Gen. Hancock's record was
clear and unexceptionable, and even on
that there was nothing against him, ex-
cept the fact that he had not expressed
himself as to these claims, which gave the
Republicans the opportunity to charge
him with favoring their payment. The
payment of these debts has never been
contemplated by the South, for our peo-
pie know that having lost tho cause for
which the war was fought, they need
not expect that they will be paid their
losses in that war, and in fact the
expenses of conducting the war itself;
but it would surprise our people
to'know how much influence tho charge
that the South expects to make an at
tempt to secure the payment of these
debts is having in tho North and West.
1t has up to this time been the life of the
Republican canvass, and the letter of
Gen. Hancock completely explodes it at
critical part of the campaign, and leaves
the Republicans almost nothing to stand
upon. The letter is plain, positive, une-
quivocal, and cannot leave any doubt
upon the mind of any man who believes
in the sincerity of Gen. Hancock. 1t is
q judicious letter, and greatly strengthens
the prospect Of Democratic success.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-09-30

The Republicans are SO hard pressed
in Indiana that they are forced to make
every edge cut that can, and therefore
they contemplate trying to arouse the
military feeling in their behalf by hay-
ing meeting of the veterans in Indian
apolis few days before the election.
The following order has been issued in
their behalf:
Headquarters Union Veterans Ma
tional Committee, New York City, Sep
tember 25.-General Order No. 16.-The
Union Veteran Soldiers and Sailors of
the United States will meet in Conven-
ton at Indianapolis, Ind, on Thursday,
the 7th day of October, 1880.
"Commander-in-C Chief.
"Ofcial: DRAKE DEKAY, Adjutant-
General
It may turn out that this Order will
not help their cause any more than
Grants celebrated order to tho "Boys in
Blue" requiring them to organize for
the support of Garfield and Arthur.
They did not organize any to hurt, and
when tho meeting in indianapolis is held
we apprehend that the veteran soldiers
will not take much stock in any opposi-
tion to Gen. Hancock.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-09-30
THE COUNTY FAIR.

Tho Thirteenth Annual Fair Of the
! Anderson Farmers and Mechanics AS
sociation will be held at the Fair Grounds
in Anderson, beginning on Wednesday,
the Goth, and ending on Friday, the 2znd
day OF October next Mr.. j. Willet Pre-
yost enters this year upon his first term
as President of the Association, having
been elected last summer to the position
in the place of Hon. B. F. Crayton, who
declined q reelection. We hope the
same generous and extensive support
will be accorded the new management
which has heretofore been extended, for
we are satisfied that every effort will be
made by the officers this year to render
the Fair a great success.
Z Several additional features Of interest
have been added to the exhibition, and
the rate of admission has been reduced to
twenty-five instead of fifty cents, so that
all may attend. These agricultural fairs
are very improving to the country, and
deserve very liberal patronage. Not
only should our people attend and take
their families, but they should, as far as
possible, put some one or more articles
on exhibition. As many of our planters
as possible should show specimens OF
their. various crops and of stock, our
housekeepers should contribute to the
exhibition in the household department,
our young ladies should contribute to
the ornamental and fancy department,
and every industry should endeavor to
have specimens of it's work shown. The
exhibition can only be made success by
united effort, and it will not cost any
person much trouble to contribute to
this effort. Let us determine, then, to
render this Fair the best we have ever
had. five will all exhibit as many ar
ticles as possible, and then be sure to at-
tend and carry our families on both days,
as the admission is so cheap, it will be
a credit to Anderson County and bene-
fit TO all who are present.
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Sept Q, 1880

OTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
y ANDERSON COUNTY
By w. ". Humphreys, Judge Of Probate.
WHEREAS, Nancy A. Chamblee has
applied to me to grant her letters of
administration, on the Personal Estate
and effects of James B. Chamblee deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all kindred and creditors Of the said
James B. Chamblee, deceased, to be and
appear before me in Court of Probate, to
be held OF Anderson Court House, on
Saturday, 9th of October, 1880, after pub
lication hereof, to shew cause, if any they
have, why the said administration should
not be granted. Given under my hand
this 18th day of September, 1880.
w. w. HUMPHREYS, j. P.
Sep 8, 1880 II
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NEW YORK CITY SOLID"

The two factions of the Now York City
Democracy are now as solidly one as any
thing could be. A rousing meeting was
held in the city on last Thursday night,
which, for genuine enthusiasm, sur
passes anyyet held in the Union. "A
grand torchlight procession, several
miles in length, in which over 100000
Democrats took part, halted at Tammany
Hall, where several speeches were made
by leading Democrats of the Union.
Dougherty, of Philadelphia, opened the
ball, and was repeatedly cheered by the
:hrong of people, who were packed like
.,errings. During his speech Bayard en-
.ored, and WAS enthusiastically greeted,
he speech being interrupted for several
minutes. After Dougherty, August Bel
mont addressed the meeting, but was
frequently interrupted by calls for Bay
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Garfield Gives mp Virginia.

The Richmond correspondent of the
Petersburg Inder-Appeal says: Mr.:
John S. Wise is quoted US having stated
in speech made at Bow ling Green,
Caroline County, that he had seen an
autograph letter written by Garfield in
which he said that he was not candi-
date in Virginia. A prominent Read
iuster stated to me this morning that
Mr.. Wise made a similar statement at
Treviltians depot, Louisa County, q fow
days ago, and repeated the substance of
the same in private conversation with
some gentlemen at the depot. This let
ter Mr.. Wise said, he had seen three
hours before he left Richmond for
Louisa 1t was probably written to q
Republican Readjustcr in this yicinage.
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Mr.. Conkling says that the South does
not pay as much tax to the general Gov
ernment as the New England States, and
in this assertion shows his gross lgno-
rance. The South has very few import
ing cities, and buys her merchandise
principally in the North. We pay tho
custom charges on all the foreign goods,
groceries, &C., that We consume, and the
internal revenue on the whiskey and to-
bacco, so that taking these things into
consideration we pay ten fold the taxes
that New England does.
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and powerful party, which has built its
existence upon it, is destined upon the
second of November to be launched into
the boundless ocean of chaos, never to re-
turn to power or trust to plague the Ameri-
can citizen by Its corruption and usurpa-
ton. In its death the Union will find
peace, and the principles of our govern
ment will again bless free people.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-09-30

The nominees of the Democratic party
Of Anderson County arc now in the field.
The party has spoken. Henceforth in
dividual preferences should be forgotten,
and all should work together for the
common end-that is, to secure the elec-
ton of eVory man on tho whole ticket by
the largest possible majority. There
should be no lukewarmness, and espe-
cially there should be no scratching.
Vote the ticket straight, from Governor
down to Coroner.
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The Union League Club Of Philadel-
phia was so confident Of Republican
victory in Maine that they had magniti-
cent chandelier made to order for the re-
ception they intended holding the night
after that election. It was SO arranged
that the gas jets spelled the words,
"Maine-Victory." After the election
the reception was indefinitely postponed,
and the beautiful chandelier remained
unlighted.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-09-30

Business NIL ever the country has been
better this fall than in any year since
1873, and an era of genuine prosperity
seems to have dorned upon our whole
country. Even tho effort of the Repub-
licans to unsettle business for partisan
purposes has utterly failed and the lead
ing merchants of both parties agree in
testifying that their trade is larger this
season than for many years, and that all
of the indications show a decided bust.
ness gain for the country.
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GTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
y ANDERSON COUNTY.
By W. W. Humphreys, Judge Of Probate.
WHEREAS, Samuel Hix has made
suit to me to grant him letters of Admins
tration, on the Personal Estate and effects
of Stephen Ford, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all kindred and creditors OF the said
Stephen Poor, deceased, to be and ap-
pear before me in Court of Probate, to
be held ut Anderson Court House, on Fri
day, October 9Th, 1880, after publication
hereof, to shew cause, if any they have,
why the said administration should rot be
granted.
Given under my hand, this 18th day OF
September, A. D. 1880.
w. w. HUMPHREYS,
Judge of Probate.
Sep 18, 1880 II
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
ANDERSON COUNTY.
By ". W. Humphreys, Judge Of Probate.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Elizabeth FELTON, has
w applied to me to grant her Letters
of Administration de bonis non with the
Will annexed OH the Estate of Amariah
FELTON,, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said Amariah FELTON,, deceased,
that they be and appear before me in the
Court of Probate, TO be held at Anderson
C.. II. on Saturday, 10th day Of October
1880, after publication hereof to show cause,
if any they have, why the said Admins
trntion should not be granted. Given un-
der my hand this 9th day Of September,
1880.
w. w. HUMPHREYS, j. P.
Sept so. 1880 II ~
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The Republicans of South Caro-
lima will give us surprise in November
if we do aot keep up our interest in poll
tics to the day of election. They are
playing the most dangerous game possi-
BILE to us. While appearing to make no
State fight they are thoroughly though Sc
cretly organizing, and if there is any
possible chance they will run their ticket
at the last minute after their apparent
apathy has disarmed US.
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Senator Hill Ex0n0rated.

WASHINGTON, September 27.-The
case of Jessie Raymond against Senator
3. H. Hill, in which the plaintiff claim
ed ST., 1000 damages for alleged seduction,
was finally dismissed to-day under the
rules Of the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict for failure to print the record.
Chief Justice Carter, in dismissing the
case, said to Mrs. Lockwood, plaintiff s
counsel that the suit never ought to have
been brought since the alleged offence was
no cause Of action here.