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Col. Aiken, who spoke as follows
Mfr. President, Gentlemen Of the Con-
vention and my Fellow Citizens: Once
more these people speaking through you
as their representatives, have entrusted
to my keeping the Congressional interests
of the Third District Of South Carolina.
To say that I thank you for this honor is
but a meagre method of expressing the
gratitude that this moment perrades my
bosom. have been true TO you in the
performance of the duties you have
imposed upon me in the past. Never
fear, my countrymen, that will disap.
point you in the future. l know, my
fellow. citizens, that my course has been
severely criticised by some parties, and
that have been charged with entertain
ing views opposed to popular education.
NV friends, this is SANDER, for no man
in the State is more in favor of educating
constituency than l. But, sir, when
the aid to education comes through the
channel of Republican caucus, |, as a
Democrat, am bound to refuse Its accep'
tance. Applause.
have, too, been accused Of opposition
to the National Democracy, and been
charged with being regular "psrty
smasber." Sir, I yield to no man in my
devotion to party. I will never consent
to have my party fealty questioned. But,
sir, I have said, and do not deny saying,
that if the South in Congress had held
aloof and stood as unit she might have
shaped Federal legislation, and this l
advocated, not in antagonism to the
National Democracy, but because l
loved the South and my dear old State
better than I did the Democracy OF
Yankeeland. Loud applause and
Mr.. President, 1 need not detain the
Convention longer. This fight is ended,
and it has been fought upon principle
and with honesty. Congressional honors
have again been confded to me. MY
every thought as public man shall be
for those who have imposed the conf.
dence. The past speaks for itself. /
only ask you to await the future in
patience. Loud and continued applause
and cheers.
Mr.. Murray was called for, and re
sponded in a graceful tribute to his
friends who had supported him, pledging
them to the support of the honorable
gentleman who had been selected to I'll!
the place. He was loudly cheered and
applauded.
Mr.. Johnstone was called for and
spoke in a happy manner, being ire
quently applauded.
In response to calls Col. Bowen thank
ed his supporters in an eloquent though
brief speech.
Mr.. Pope, of Newberry, offered a
resolution thanking the citizens for the
many courtesies shown the delegates and
officers of the Convention for the able
manner in which they had conducted the
meeting, and it was adopted by rising
vote. -,
the thanks of the Convention be tender
ed to Mr.. Cary for the hall. Adopted.
Mr.. Childs, of Pickens, moved to al
journ sine die. Carried amid great hand
shaking and congratulations, in which
the defeated candidates Joined most
heartily.
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Condition Of Crops in south Carolina.

The reports of County correspondents
to the State Department of Agriculture,
August 1st, show decline in the condi-
ton of cotton from the previous month.
During the early part of July the rains
were very heavy, and this following the
excessive wet weather of June, caused
the plant to be very tender aud succulent.
After the frat week in July the weather
was hot, dry and sultry, aud the sudden
ch apge caused the plant to cast fruit and
leaves, and shedding is reported very
generally in all parts of the State.
Great danger to the crop was apprehen-
ded until near the close of the month,
when seasonable showers relieved the
anxiety of the farmers to some extent.
The plant was sustained mostly by sur.
face roots and in order to remove the
grass it was necessary to plough close to
the plant, and in some cases the surface
roots were destroyed. The growth OF
the plant was consequently checked and
some damage necessarily done. Since it
has been freed of grass and has had the
benefit of the rains in the latter part OF
the month, it is said to be taking on q
better and more vigorous growth, with
prospects for an average crop brighten
ing. In the upper part of the State the
plant is small, and in the middle and
lower sections it is about an average
size, but, except in few localities, it is
not fruiting as we'll as usual at this sea-
son. Three correspondents in the lower
mart of the State mention the appearance
of the caterpillar; but one of them, who
has not seen the worm, doubts if it is the
genuine cotton caterpillar. The condi'
ton is reported in Upper Carolina at rs.
Middle Carolina at S5, Lower Carolina
at Gan average for the State of 81
against 79 for the same period last year.
The July report showed the probable
damage to corn on river and creek bot
toms, and it is confirmed by the later re.
ports. In many places the crops were
DESTROYED by the floods too late to replant,
and fields that on the first of June
promised an abundant yield were aban'
doned. The seasons have been remarka.
bly favorable for early planted upland
corn and il is estimated that it will give
above an average yield. Late planted
and that planted on oat stub6le suffered
severely from excessive rains during
June and July and the drought that fol-
lowed, and was reported below an aver,
age on the 1st of August. The general
condition for the whole crop is reported !:
For Northern Carolina, 73; Middle
Carolina, 81; Lower Carolina, 9S-an
average for the State of 81 against IS for
the same time last year.
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State to break down, in large measure,
the advantages which one class of citi'
zens would have over another. The
poorest people, and men of limited
means, are not the ones to complain of
the University It is destined to dignity
and elevate their station in life, fer it
will frequently send out bright men with
trained minds from these classes who
will scompete successfully with the sons
of rich men in all the walks of life. 1t
may not satisfy DR.. Cook for US to say
that the University is here to stay, but
he will live long enough, we hope, to see
that the assertion is true. Anderson
may waste her strength in fighting it if
she chooses, but it is lost battle before it
is begun. There will be q crushing
majority in favor of the University, and
it will have the life, and progress, and
intelligence of the State as itssupporters.
Therefore, we repeat that the men who
now set themselves up to fight the Uni
versity will lose all chance of establishing
an influence in the Legislature, for he
will be looked upon as lacking in pro.
gress, if not as demagogue. Tho Uni
versity Is here to stay, and it 'oiAbe 10aste
of influence, of breath, Of time and Of
money for any man to attempt to close 1t.
DR.. Cook may be willing to stake every
thing on this fight, but toe people of
Anderson want live, progressive and in
luential men in the Legislature to grap-
pie with real issues and questions of
momentous consequence to the State
which will, from time to time, arise. 1t
will be worse than folly to leave out any
good man because he may be in favor Of
the University-such folly as the people
of Anderson are never guilty OF COM
,n;<t;np .t;
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Rock Mills.

EDITOR INTELLIGENCER: Rock Mills
has carefully examined your. comments
on her,resolutions on Higher Education
and the Columbia Canal. You must
excuse us when we say you have failed
altogether to satisfy us. 1t does not
satisfy us for you to say, "lf a man
wants 10 lose all chance of establishing
an influence in the Legislature, ne cannot
do 80 easier than by voting against the
University" And again: "Whether our
people favor it or not, the University Is
here to stay" &c.
As far as Rock Mills is concerned, she
desires no influential member in the
Legislature if it requires surrender of
his principles and that of bis constituents
to obtain it, or any act upon his part
that will work injustice to our people.
We could but despise and hate such a
member.
Rock Mills took no position on this
subject and that of the Canal except to
ask the views of the Legislative candi.
dates upon these questions. She sought
information from no other source.
Is it right to appropriate any portion
of the hard earnings of the people to
support high education?
Before you can convince US of this
YOU must show us wherein tits right that
one mans child shall receive over three
hundred dollars of public money, and
the rest of US less than three dollars Tor
our children. If Democratic principles
means equal and just laws to all, then
YOU must show us the equality and JUS
tice of taking over $4,000 to educate one
mans child and less than $500 to educate
another mans child.
If it be true that Republican or Dem
ccratic government is based alone upon
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the intelligence of the masses, we must
then be shown how it is that the educa.
ton of two boys at an enormous expense,
to the neglect of the rest, will give or
can give basis of intelligence upon
which to rest our government.
As to the Columbia Canal we believe
not only our Club, but all the rest as
we'll, are satisfied that it is great monu-
ment of folly that cannot now or hereafter
be justified by the intelligent voters of
Anderson County.
Respectfully,
J. T. Cook.
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- Reports from the growing crops
from all parts of the country show them
to be in most promising condition, and
the prospect of bountiful harvest, with
consequent fall and winter of plenty,
is bright. 1t has been many years since
there has been such general fullness of
the crops of the different products in all
sections. The corn and wheat of the
West is particularly advanced this year,
the tobacco of the East and South is in
better condition than for years, and the
cotton of the South is up to its usual
Weld. The effects of the last threatened
panic will thus be more than counterac.
tod
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VALUABLE LANDS IN
Anderson County to Rent.

THE place known as Rosewood Farm"
Il ying six miles East of Anderson
C. H., on the Williamson Road, lately the
home of B. F. Hammond, ESQ.,, contain
ing about $50 acres of cleared land-35 to
40 of which is bottom-with splendid pas
turage, fine dwelling house, orchard, five
good tenant houses for croppers, outbuild-
ings, &c. will rent or lease this place for
term of years to any first class man who
has means and ability to run the same, and
those in hunt of good place will, perhaps,
not find better one in this whole section
of country. Terms made liberal and salts
factory. For particulars, call OH
SYLVESTER BLECKLEY,
Anderson, S. C.
August II. 1884 5 5
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The Convention of the Democratic
Party in the Third Congressional Dis
trict, which met in Seneca City on the
sixth inst, concluded its session on last
Thursday, after having taken one hun.
dred and ten viva vocc ballots and thir.
teen caucus ballots, making in all 123
ballots. Col. D. Wyatt Aiken was re.
nominated on this ballot by vote of %
to IA for Col. George Johnstone, OF
Newberry. The vote was made up as
follows: For Col. Aiken-Abbeville IL,
Anderson 9, Pickens;6 and Oconee 1.
For Col. Johnstone-Newberry 8, Oco-
nee S and Anderson l.
Mr.. P. K. McCully, tho only Ander-
SON delegate who voted for Col. john
stone, seconded The motion to make the
nomination unanimous. The candidates
were all present in Seneca during the
Convention, Messrs. Aiken, Johnstone
and Bowen arriving there on Tuesday
night, and Mr.. Murray on Wednesday
morning. The two last named gentle
men we're telegrsphed for by their friends.
The Convention was harmonious through
out, and the result was accepted in a
good spirit by the candidates and their
friends. The result is doubtless highly
gratifying to Col. Aiken and his friends,
as it is high compliment to his eff
cheney and popularity, this being his fifth
term, which will cover period OF ten
years service in Congress. The people
of Anderson County have always liked
Col. Aiken, though upon some things
they do not agree with him. The An
derson delegation in the Convention
made a splendid fight for MI. Murray,
and secured for him at one time the next
highest vote to Col. Aiken's, lacking
only six votes of nominating him.
When Mr.. Murray's vote fell back his
name was Withdrawn and the vote OF
Anderson settled the contest as stated
above. There will be no sulking In
Anderson over the result, but Col. Aiken
will receive the same warm and enthusi'
astic support which has always been
accorded him in this County. He will
be elected by an overwhelming majority,
even if he should have opposition, which
we do not now anticipate.
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LAND BUYERS, LOOK !!

HERE'S chance for good investments
ty. One Farm of 31Gl acres, on Shoal
Creek, miles from Hartwe..; good dwell
ing and tenant-houses, with about 35 acres
good bottom; enough open land on the
Farm for three or four horse crop-balance
well timbered. All for $1,000. Richly
worth $4,000.
One Farm $50 acres, with enough open
land for two.horse crop, three tenant hou-
ses, good orchard, a splendid Corn Mill,
with rooms attached for Cotton Gin and
Press, which alone cost over $4,000. This
place is on Cedar Greek, II miles from
Hartwell. Will sell for $1,000. Or the
Mill, with 127 acres, for 81 ,250.
These prices are for spot cash, of course.
e. B; BENSON Hartwell, Ga.
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THE ROCK MILLS QUESTIONS.

Dr.. Cooks article upon the University
and the Canal, replying, to the 1NrELL1.
aENcER, fpresents no arguments. which
have not already been presented with at
least as much force by the Greenyille
Nssos and other papers which oppose
these institutions. There lisa great deal
Of assertion about his article, and very
ittle argument. he begins with assum.
ing that the ropriation is contrary to
principle, but fails to show us how it is
80. estate has had q College or Univer-
sity ,eyer;since 1905. Is it contrary to
principle fol. us to keep up what has
been handed down to US by the greatest
men,th State has ever produced? Not
only this, but every other State in this
Union has its University, except, we
believe, the State of Florida. Is it con.
trary to toaprinciple for South Carolina, to
keep her head up With the other States
& Of the. American Union. We think the
principle of a State University is we'll
established in South Carolins, and in all
the other states, except Florida, whose
climate is not favorable, and whose
material progress has but recently begun.
To close the University on thesplea of
the poverty of the State would damage
South Carolina more than our friends
imagine. It would proclaim to the world
stagnation here that would be ruinous.
The University is part Of the education.
al SYSTEM of the State, and is open for
all who wish to avail themselves of it.
The fact that allmen cannot send their
SONS to it does not render it the property
of any special class. All me6 cannot
avail themselves of the common schools,
but it wonld not do on that account to
close the schools. The University is as
much the property Of the State as the
common schools, and every boy, from the
humblest to the highest, is alike entitled
to participate in its benefits. 1t is more
to the advantage Of boys of moderate or
limited means than those who are veal.
thy. The wealthy man can send his
sons to any College in the world that he
may chose, but there are many boys who
will get fine educations at the South
Carolina University, at an expense of
two or three hundred dollars per year,
who<eppld not afford to pay five or six
hundred dollars at the University of
Virginia, OF some other first class insti'
tuition. This is a great stimulus to the
poor boys Of the State. There are hum
dreds of them vino will work their way
through this University, and prove
themselves the peers Of any men, who
would not feel able to work through one
of the expensive institutions outside OF
AaSHtate. One of che reasons we favor
this University is, that it tends to bring
higher education within the reach of all
classes Of our citizens. We do not want
to see state of things in South Carolina
which will enable the rich mans sous to
graduate at some University, but stop
the poor boy when he leaves the COM
mon school. We do not. expect every
boy to bel University graduate, but we
do expect this very University of the
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There has been some enquiry as to the
manner Of appointing the managers OF
the primary election. By referring to
the rules for governing the primary cleo
ton it viii be seen that the Executive
COMMITTEES Of each Club appoints the
managers for the election in such Club.
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wa If everybody knew how to keep a
horse or mule slick and fat, what power
of Orr g. Sloan's Premium Horse and Cat
tie Powders would be used.
Why is it that Whites Fountain II is SO
popular? Because the water is soda
delightful.
Notions, Shoes, Slippers, Hats, Sugar,
Coffee, Molasses and Goods of every de-
scrption to visit our Store during the
next thirty days. We have, reduced
prices of all kinds of Goods, and you can
now secure some great bargains ior cash.
Be sure to see us before buying.
Respectfully,
G. F. JONES &; Co.
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POCKET BOOK LOST.

T OsT, between Anderson c. II. and
August 4. a Pocket Book containing about
five or six dollars, and between three and
four hundred dollars worth OF Notes and
other papers. Any one returning the Book
and contents to the INTELLIGENCER OFFICE
can have all the money contained in it, or
any one leaving the Notes and papers will
be rewarded.
G. W. FARMER.
A ,,n,,ct 1901 o
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LAND FOR SALE.

THE undersigned offers for sale two val
Il liable Plantations. One, containing
101 acres, is four miles South of Seneca
City. The other, containing sc acres, is
nine miles South of Seneca City. The lat
ter place has rs acres of fine bottom land
on Conneross Creek. A bargain will be
given to the right kind of purchaser. For
further information, address
w. A. BOWEN, Seneca City.
Auoust IA 1894
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-CouIiN,yrrExEoUrIyE coMM11TEE,

There will be- meeting Of the Execu-
tive Committee of the Democratic party
oftAndeison County in the Court House
in Anderson, on Saturday the 23rd inst,
4 az ! ii O'Clock a. m, for the purpose OF
tabulatisg and publishing the result of
the primary election. a full and prompt
attendance is desirable.
E..B. MURRAY,
County Chairman.
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- The Rail,cay Age settles the ques'
tiou as to which is the oldest railway in
the United States, as follows: "The
first railway built in the United States
was three miles in length, extending
from the granite quarries at Quincy,
Mass. to The Neponset River. 1t was
commenced in 1926 and completed in
1897. The gauge was five feet. The
rails were pine, foot deep, covered with
an oak plate, and these with flat bars OF
s.,>, -
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T HAVE a large stock of SHOES ;: and d
i BOOTS-peggcd Shoes, T. Miles &
low down prices. Ladies' Shoes from Zoe.
to 81. so per pair; Mems Shoes from Sl.25
to $500; prggcd Shous and T. Miles &
Sons Mems Shoes at cost. Bay State Shoes
warranted. Give me call if you want
Shoes. Hats are still going. Come and
get Hat before they are all gone.
a. IL. TOWERS.
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ANDERSON
MILE1T AIRY SCHOOL.
ANDERSON, S. C,

THE Exercises of this School will begin
/ or Monday. Sept. 1, 1854.
The yer is divided into two Sessions of
Twenty Weeks each. Tuition, per Session,
$500 to S1H.nn. Board, including fuel,
$1,000 pei nonth.
We ha' e secured the services of Mr..
Emanuel VTahl, Ph.D., (of Leipsic,) for
merly an officer in the German army, to
teach Ger n::n, French and Military Tactics.
Special attention will be given to small
boys.
Deductions made for all public funds re-
ceivcd.
For Catalogue, giving terms, &C., apply
to
y, ! J, bISEH bbIISGE1HN, Principals.
July 81 1854 Pm
Nc P,Ircst Medicines at Orr g. Sloan's
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TO CREDITORS.

IN All persons having demand against
the Estate of Nancy Morris, deceased, are
hereby notified to present them, properly
proven, to the undersigned, within the time
prescribed by law, and those indebted 10
make payment.
IA 1894 3
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Aug. Il, 1854

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
IN All persons having demands against
the Estate of William r. Wilson, deceased,
are hereby notified to present them, prop
erIy proven, to the undersigned within the
time prescribed by law, and those indebted
to make payment: ,,
THOS. W. MARTIN, Admir-.
August IA, 1884 .
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LAND FOR SALE.

DY virtue of the will of Samuel Bowen,
ID dece ascd, I will sell at Anderson CHI,
S. c., or SALEDAY IN SEPTEMBER,
1884, the following described Real Estate,
to wit:
All tha: TRACT OF LAND, containing
about one hundred and eleven acres, more
or less, situate in Ccntreville township, in
Anderson County, in Sonth Carolina, about
five miles from Anderson c. H., adjoining
lands of II. B. Hembree, Martha Watson
and JOIN, Martin, and being the land
whereon salah NJ. Bowen, deceased, lately
resided. Plat of same will be exhibited on
day of sale.
TERMS JF SALE-The whole of the pur-
chase me ney to be paid on 1st December
1884.
Possession will be given on 1st January,
1885.
Purchaser to pay for all necessary papers.
JAMES WEBB,
Administrator with the Will annexed.
July 81. 1884 8