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Thursday Morning, If area 10th, 1870. Tbe sale of personal property advertised by Mr. John S. Smith to take piece at his resi? dence on Saturday next, 12th of March, has been indefinitely postponed. tf&* Wo. are- informed that the new bonse of worship at Mountain Creek, (formerly Bethesda,) Will be resdy for the regular services on the third Sunday in the present month. fffi- We are requested to state that a train over the Blue Ridge Railroad will leave Anderson at 7 o'clock a. m. on Monday next for Walhalla, to accommodate persons wishing to attend Court at the latter place. -o With the decline in gold and cotton, every? thing else is coming down, and our merchants are offering bargains on every hand. We advise a close inspection of onr advertising colums to learn j the latest inducements to purchasers. A limited supply of greenbacks will buy considerable quan? tities now-a-days. ?? We invite our friends to call and examine at this office a beautiful gold medal, awarded to Pendleton Factory for the best factory yarn ex? hibited at the "Exposition of Textile Fabrics" in Cincinnati last August. We understand that there were a large somber of competitors, and we con? gratulate Messrs. Pxbbt &. Co. upon, tho result in their fa*or. The demand for the Carolina Fertilizer having exhausted the stock, Messrs. Geoege W. Williams & Co. give notice to planters that they w?t not be able to receive additional orders this season. They have on hand, however, a mode? rate supply of other Fertilizers, which they guar? antee to be first class manures. Parties desiring these articles are requested to send in their orders at once. flgy? The Atlanta Intelligenter announces the death of Mr. W. E. AacHsc, who was well known in this community. He died in that city on the 28th of February, after suffering for twelve days with a carbuncle. Mr. Archer was in the 54th year of his age, and was esteemed as a worthy and enterprising citizen of Atlanta, where he had been residing for a year or two past. He has many relatives and friends in this vicinity who wiU mourn his untimely death. M-fj.-, Tbe Edgcfield Advertiser says that "An? derson is very far ahead as regards the turnip question," bat predicts that an Edgcfield farmer ] "will beat even this during tbe coming season." We beg to remind oar friend that Anderson ex? pects to progress in this particular, and raise lar? ger turnips and more of 'em. The past season was unfavorable here and elsewhere, yet Anderson is at the head of the list on the turnip question, and will strive to maintain her position. Selah ! VETO OF THE PHOSPHATE BILL. Wc publish on oar first page to-day the message of Gov. Scott, vetoing tbe Phosphate Bill. It is an able, and exhaustive exposure of one of the worst measures passed by the Legislature, and we take pleasure in according to Gov. Scott the ful? lest credit for his prompt action in this matter. We regret that it failed to effect the defeat of this iniquitous bill, which was passed over the Gover? nor's veto by the following vote: Senate?ayes 19, nays 5; House?ayes 77, nays 24. THE AIR LUTE RAILROAD. We learn that a meeting of the Board of Di? rectors of the "Air Line Railroad in South Caro? lina" was beld in the city cf Columbia two weeks ago. President Bcford submitted his report, which was received as information, and deemed satisfactory. The prospect for building the Road within the next two years is highly favorable. Tbe location of tbe Road from Gainesville, Ga., to Chariot tee, N. 0., is as yet undecided. An ex? perimental line is being ran at this time from our neighboring town of Greenville to Charlotte. It }* believed that tbe arrangements of the Company will shortly enable the Board of Directors to or? der a survey of the permanent route, from Gaines? ville through this section of South Carolina. It I behooves oar people to be ready to meet any de? mand upon their liberality and enterprise in this direction, as undoubtedly the location of the Road depends, in a great measure, upoa local contributions. If Anderson can excel its neigh? bors in this regard, we may confidently expect to obtain the route at or near this place. But a con? trary coarse, and other couoties will seize the opportunity to our disadvantage. We feel confi? dent that tbe pledges heretofore made by tbe peo? ple of Anderson will be fully redeemed, and that it is only necessary to give them a fair showing in the location of the route to obtain substantial and handsome assistance towards completing this important railway. THE EDITORIAL CONVENTION. It has been suggested that the anti-Radical press of 'this State hold a conference, for the purpose of scoring unity and concert of action on their part in the coming political campaign. The suggestion originated with the Columbia Guardian, and has been endorsed by several influential journals, while others have virtually dissented from the proposition. It is further suggested, and agreed upon by those favoring tbe original proposition, Ibs t this meeting bt held in Columbia on Wednes? day next, 16th of March. As the convention has been called, we think it would be entirely proper for every anti-Radical newspaper ia the State to be represented on that occasion, although in our judgment any decisive actioa would be preamn ture- in view of the probability that a convention of the people will be postponed for several months. Bat, as our Columbia cotemporarv remarks, "there are considerations of a social and professional character, which, in themselves, constitute suffici? ent reasons why the proposed reunion should be held," and as we have always favored every move men; of this character, we trust that there will be a fall representation. An organization of this kind might have'accomplished much good in the past, and we throw oat the additional suggestion that it be made permanent in its character. The Charleston Neics says that "the press con? ference, as we understand it, does not contemplate the putting forth of a platform or any public ac? tion in regard to the coming elections. The ob? ject of the conference is to bring the editors of | tbe anti-Radical papers together, so that they may interchange views and opinions, and make them? selves acquainted with the feelings and desires of j every section of tbe State? A convention or con? ference which looked to a public declaration of j policy would be manifestly unwise, but the press conference may result in incalculable good and can do no harm." With such an understanding, we ean all the more heartily endorse the proposed meeting, and will endeavor to meet our brethren ?9 tbe day designated. j THE DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS OF THE LEGIS? LATURE. The Charleston Daily Republican has often ex? hibited' a virtuous: indignation again; t the Demo? cratic press of this State in regard to the whole? sale charges made by tho latter of bribery and corruption among the Radical members of the Legislature. It has repeatedly asked that these charges be made in a definite manner, and has urged that ? single instance of corrupt '.nd un? faithful practice be pointed out. Its columns hare been freely used in denunciation of Demo? cratic newspapers for making wholesale charges of this character, without substantiating them with adequate proof Mat snob things existed among the Radical members. And yet we find this teach? er of "great moral ideas" sending forth a similar charge against the Democratic members of the Legislature, without adducing a single proof or designating a solitary member who is guilty of improper conduct. In reviewing the work of that body, "to see how they have administered upoo the trusts reposed in them by the people," the Re? publican nses the following unequivocal language: . "We have the strongest testimpn^ that nearly ev? ery Democratic member of the General Assembly sold their votes in the most ?-ottenly corrupt way." As to the charge, we are confident that it is false and malicions in every particular. But we have no desire to screen any member of tbe Democratic party by a simple denial, and therefore call upon the Republican to introduce its "strongest testimo? ny" before the public, in order that the people may know "how they (the Democratic members) have administered upon the trusts reposed in them." In all fairness, that journal is compelled to establish its broad allegation, as otherwise it will stand convicted of making an inexcusable ac j cusatiou against political opponents, purely for political effect. In the same article from which we have quoted, the Republican says that "we cannot shut our eyes to the fact that there were men in that General Assembly who were corrupt," and acknowledges that some of its own party "went down before temptation." Hence, it cannot be replied that the Democratic newspapers have failed to establish bribery and corruption, for here is a frank ad? mission from the Radical organ that these charges were true. In behalf of the Democratic party, it is deman? ded that this reckless charge against its members be proven. Failure to do this will stigmatize its author as a slanderer of the vilest nature, an un? worthy member of the newspaper fraternity, and a partisan of the baser sort. ! -o NEWSPAPERS AHB PERIODICALS. Rural Carolinian.?Tho March number of this sterling monthly is, as usual, promptly before us, and fully sustains its reputation. It has seve? ral particularly noteworthy papers. An article from the pen of Gen. Johnson Ha good, of Barn well, on "Preparation of Land for Cotton," con? tains timely suggestions, backed np by the neces? sary facts and figures. In tbe same connection, "The Premium Cotton Crop" and "A Method of Planting and Cultivating Cotton" are worthy of earnest attention from the planter. Some hints on the "Cultivation of the Castor Bean and Bene" for oil, by Gen. E.P. Alexander, suggests another means of diversifying our industry. A beautifully illustrated article on the best breeds of Fowls, entitled "Poultry Farming for the South," will be interesting and profitable to all who are fond of eggs and chickens. The editor's "Suggestive Facts" should Bet onr people to thinking. We hope they will beed the warning embodied in the article, and not neglect every? thing else to plant cotton. We are glad to see that the publishers have been fortunate enough to secure contributions from that accomplished ar? chitect, Alex. Y. Lee, of Columbia, who furnish? es an excellent design for a dwelling-house in the present number. The "Rural" is published by Walker, Eaass & Cogswell and D. Wtatt Aikf.n, Charleston, 8. C. Two dollars a year. Sot'TiiERN Farm and Home.?This is another new candidate for the "suffrages" of the Southern I planter and farmer. It is published at Macon, Go., by J. W. Burks & Co., and is edited with rare ability by Gee W?. M. Browne, a well known journalist of excellent literary reputation. Its pages are filled with practical matter, and handsome illustrations embellish each number. It was commenced in November last, and has already attained a prominent place among the ag? ricultural periodicals. The March number has been received, and any of our friends wishing to examine the work are invited to call at this office, j Two dollars per annum. The useful and beautiful are admirably com? bined in tbe March number of the American Ag? riculturist. We have so often endorsed this excel? lent publication as to make it unnecessary to enlarge upon its merits at this time. Terms, $1.60 per year; four copies for $5. Published by Orange Jt'dd & Co., 245 Broadway, N. Y. Howe's Musical Monthly is the title of a maga? zine upon our table. Each number contains up? wards of twenty pieces of first-class piano music, or at least $6 worth for 85 cents. Published by Elias Howe, 103 Court street, Boston, at $3.00 per annum. -o The Census.?The census of the State, as com? piled io 1869, has beea completed and published. In 1860, the total population of the State was 708,708. In 1869, tbe total population is set down at 661,099, showing an actual decrease of population in nine years of 42,609. Decrease of whites, 16,427 ; decrease of colored, 26,182. The relative decrease of the two races, as compared with the total number of each in 1860 and 1869, is greatest among tbe colored people, notwith? standing the casualties of war and the unusual amount of emigration among the whites. In 1860, the total population of Anderson coun? ty was 22,878, and in 1869 it was 21,125?an in? crease of 252. During this period of nine years the whites have decreased 214, and the colored population has increased 466. The voting popu? lation of Anderson is as follows : whiles, 2623 ; colored, 1492, making a majority of 1161 whites. Total number of votes in Anderson, 4145. The total number of voters in the State is 148,716, divided as follows: whites, 69.301; colored, 89,415. Majority of colored voters, 30,114. ?_ EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. The new code of procedure adopted by the Leg? islature was amended so as to trunsfer the county of Abbeville to this Judicial Circuit. We extend a hearty welcome to our neighbors. It is a natu? ral alliance, and we trust will prove conducive to the welfare of all concerned. Says the Abbeville Tress and Danner: "Without making invidious comparisons, we may be permitted to congratulate the bar and people of our District upon the change. Judge Orr has already earned our respect by his legal ability, and by his untiring: judicial labors in our midst, and we should esteem ourselves fortunate in having him for our presiding Judge." ggf - Dr. J. W. Goklet would respectfully in? form his patrons that be will be absent until the let ot April next. ITEMS-EDITOSIAL AUD OTHERWISE _R. C. D&Large (colored) has been appointed Land Commiasioner, vice C. P. Leslie resigned. ? The seat of government of West Virginia is changed from Wheeling to Charlestown. ? First-rate salt is made at the salt works near Weatherford. Texas. ? Mr. David R. Stroth er, an old and prominent citizen of Edgefield, is dead. ? ?. M. Spencer, one of the oldest journalists of Cincinnati, is said to have become insane. ? Several firms in Rochester, New York, have resumed specie payments. ?The election for Governor of Connecticut, takes place on the first Monday in April. ? Edgefield county has been added to the Fifth Judicial Circuit, now presided over by Judge Mel? ton. ? Qen. Jordan has resigned the command of the insurgent forces in Cuba, and Bambetta suc? ceeds him. ? W. A. Turner, who has been the court-crier of Edgefield for twenty-five years, departed this life last week. ? Town lota in Jefferson, Texas, which were valued fifteen months ago at $2,000, are now val? ued at $10,000. ? At the recent term of Court in Laurens, Thomas M. Wilkes was admitted to practice law in this State. ? John C. Breckinridge is about to take edito? rial charge of one of tho Lexington (Ky.) news? papers. ? A negro named Paul Brown has been tried at Darlington for the murder of J. L. Dickson, and found guilty. ? A colored man named Dave Harvin was kill? ed at Sumter on Wednesday last by the acciden? tal discharge of an old gun. ? Gen. R. H. Anderson, a distinguished Con? federate officer, and well known to many of our readers, now resides in Sumter. ? Judge Orr will hold the next term of the Court at Sparenburg, beginning on Wednesday after the Srd Monday in this month. ? The Charleston and Savannah Railroad is now completed, and trains are running over the entire distance between the two cities. ? On dil, that Benjamin F. Butler will come to South Carolina to stump Whittemore's district with a view to securing his re-election to Congress. ? After passing twenty-nine bills?mostly le? galizing marriages, making divorocs, and loaring the State's credit to railroads?the Legislature of Alabama has adjourned. ? Tbe election for Governor took place in New Hampshire on Tuesday last. Four candidates were in the field?Republican, Democratic, Tem? perance and Labor Reform. ? Auditor WicklhTe, of Louisiana, has been impeached by an unanimous vote of the Legisla? ture for malfeasance in office, and has been com? mitted to jail in default of $15,000 bail. ? A resolution, amending the constitution, has passed both branches of the West Virginia Legis? lature, eufranchising negroes and ex-rebels. Un? der it enfranchised rebels will vote in October, 1872. ? Woman's rights bas broken out in Volusia county, Florida. Ten strong-minded females and nine hen-pecked males petitioned the Legislature, at its late sitting, for suffrage without regard to sex. ? The Southern Railroad bill has been defeat ted in the Kentucky Senate by a vote of 22 to 13. This is the enterprise of our Cincinnati friends, intended to connect with Southern railroads, in? cluding the Blue Ridge road. ? The Hartford (Conn.) Times tells us that the Fifteenth Amendment has been ratified by tbe fol? lowing vote : Nineteen States, six Military Dis? tricts and three Major Generals, making the con? stitutional number of twenty-eight. ? A dispatch from Nashville, dated last Satur? day, says that there is no quorum in the Tennes? see Legislature, nor will there be during the bal? ance of the session. No provision has been made to pay the interest on the State debt. ? Vice President Oolfax has appointed Revels, tbe negro Senator from Mississippi, a member of the committee on education and labor, which some are disposed to regard as a sarcastic reference to the proverbial ignorance and indolence of his race. ? A destructive fire occurred in Marion on the night of the 28th of February. A large amount of property was destroyed, including the office of the Marion Crescent. A gentleman by the name of Iseman lost his life in endeavoring to rescue some ladies. ? If the rule by which Whittemore, Dewees and Golladay were kicked out of Congress for rascality is to be universally applied, at the rate of three expulsions a week, how long will it be before the House of Representatives is without a quorum ? ? The Legislature of North Carolina has re? pealed the acts authorizing the special tax on bonds, or requiring taxes to be levied to pay the interest on them. The House has also refused to provide for the payment of any iuterest either on the old or the new bonds. ? Within the limits of Houston, Texas, there are seven organized colored churches, owning five buildings, and containing in the aggregate a membership of 650 communicants. Five of these churches have pastors who receive a partial sup? port from their people, and one is self-supporting. ?Aaron Alpeoria Bradley, who has made him? self conspicuous in negro riots about Savannah, and was once an inmate of Sing Sing prison in New York, has been admitted to practice law in this State. He is a turbulent negro, and we wish that Georgia had kept him on that side of the river. ? In Charleston last week, Judge Carpenter decided that a note drawn payable six months after the declaration of peace between the United States and Confederate States of America could not be collected, as no peace had been declared between these governments. Exceptions have been taken to this ruling, on the ground that the close of hostilities was a virtual declaration of peace, even though one of the contending powers I ceased to exist. ? Nat. Harriscn, who rendered himself infa? mous as a Judge in the Greenbrier district of West Virginia, and whose impeachment trial was to have taken place in the West Virginia Legisla? ture, dodged the issue by resigning. This is a famous way of getting out of difficulties, from congressmen down to the smallest petty office? holder. Indeed, we expect the oonvicts in the Penitentiaries will, shortly, be tendering their re? signations to the Governors. ? It is reported in Washington that a resolution will shortly be introduced in the House of Repre? sentatives instructing the Committee on Military Affairs to make investigation as to what, if any, officers of the Government have disposed of pub? lic offices for pecuniary or equivalent compensa? tion, beginning with the President and continuing through all the various departments of the Gov? ernment. It is said a prominent Radical member is to introduce the resolution. We shall believe tbe story whan wo read tbe resolution. DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM. The FUtsburg Pott, the leading Democratic newspaper in Western Pennsylvania, believing that the victory of the party depends upon per? sistence and a sound policyt makes the following suggestions as to the future- course of the Democ? racy in relation to. the- issues presented; ' 1. To ignore dead issuer, but never abate a sin gle principle. 2. A firm reliance in the Constitution, and a restoration of its vital functions where they have been impaired by Radical legislation. 3. Equal taxation ; the strictest maintenance of the public faith: a common currency for the whole people, founded upon a sound and reliable basis ; placing the public debt upon the basis demanded by justice and sound financial policy; the creation of a public revenue founded upon Just principles, and the abolition of present iniquitous aud op-? pressive revenue laws. 4. The protection of industry against the op? pressions of a moneyed monopoly. 6. A reduction of office holders, and a conse? quent cessation of the present extravagant expen? ditures of the general, as well as State and muni? cipal governments. 6. A reduction of taxes, and adequate legisla? tion to compel the holders of the public indebted? ness to bear their proper share of tbe burdens of sustaining the Government. 7. A just and equitable system of representation in Congress, by which the New England States shall not be allowed a disproportionate number of Representative and Senators, and the Westshall receive its just proportion. 8. The restoration of the States to an equal footing in the Union, and the abrogation of all test oatiis and disfranchising enactments, either by Congress or so-called Slate Legislatures or Conventions. A free government, maintained and perpetuated by free ballot. 9. A strict definition, according to the letter and spirit of the Constitution, of the powers, rights nnd duties of each of the three co-ordinate branches of the Government, confining each with? in its proper sphere, and repressing each in its aggressions upon the other. The Pott is of the opinion that on such a line of policy as is here indicated there would be re emits enough from the liberal and conservative wing of the Republican party to insure a majority in the lower House of the next Congress, and ul? timately to accomplish the overthrow of the Radi? cal party. -? Immigration-.?The following letter from Gen? eral John A. Wagener, covering one from Mr. Hendricks, the general freight and ticket agent of the South Carolina Railroad, shows the progress now making towards directing the stream of Euro? pean immigration to our shores. General Wage? ner is working hard in the good cause, and we trust that his efforts will be seconded in the way that he suggests : To the Editor of the Newt: Through the kind exertions of Mr. L. C. Hen? dricks, general freight and ticket agent South Car? olina Railroad, the very acceptable and important arrangement, which his enclosed letter explains, has been effected, thus rendering Charleston, as a port of entry, a cheaper connection of the great West than any other Atlantic city. I would respectfully suggest to our merchants and people generally to give this fact the utmost publicity, wherever, in Europe or elsewhere, their correspondence may extend. It will have its influ? ence after awhile. Respectfully yours, March 4, 1870. John A. Wagsneb. Charleston S. C, March 1, 1870. General John A. Wagener: Dear Sia?Having heard from connecting roads, I beg to reply to your communication of tbe 19th February. We can furnish immigrants with through tickets from this city to Saint Louis, Mis? souri, for $10 00 each, and children from four to twelve years at half rates, when travelling in num? ber of ten or more. One hundred pounds of bag? gage allowed to each full passenger, and fifty cents per one huudred pounds for all extra by rail to Memphis. From Memphis to Saint Louis by steam twenty-five cents per one hundred for extra. Very respectfully yours, L. C. Hksdiucks. -^_ Wuittemore's Impudence.?A Washington dis? patch of Wednesday says: "Whittcraorc leaves here to-morrow morning for his district in South Carolina, to commence the canvass for a re-election to the House. He takes with him a large sum of money to aid in his elec? tion, the funds baring been subscribed by Repub? lican senators and others. He says he has receiv? ed numerous dispatches from prominent men in his district proffering support, and assuring him that he can be re-elected. On the other hand, it is said that Republican members of the House dis? countenance Whittemore's effort to be re-elected, and that he will be prosecuted under the statute, making his acts as to cadetships punishable by fine and imprisonment. A verdict and judgment of guilty would disqualify Mr. Whittemore from holding office. The New York Herald exclaims : "How utterly void of all sense of the respect due to the world's opinion must they be, und hold Whitte? more to be, who now argue that that ousted mem? ber will return on a new election!" And the Tribune bluntly declares : "We repudi? ate utterly the idea that any sensible constituen? cy will re-elect members to the same House which has just been cheated out of the opportunity of expelling them by the trick of their resignation. That would be a very elaborate invitation indeed to prompt expulsion on sight!" -,-?. SS$~ We commend the following sensible para? graph from the Cheraw Democrat to our farming friends: "If the present decline in the price of cotton will have the effect of causing the planters to plant more corn, it will be fortunate for the country. We doubt the prosperity of any farmer who has his bread to buy at any price. Certain it is that the price of cotton is too precarious that a man should expend all the labor of a year, relying up? on it alone for the year's supply of breadstuff's. We have not heard of any one yet who, if he can eat cotton seed himself, will be willing to feed his family, or even attempt to fatten his stock on it. The old rule of making sure of bread and then planting whatever else the farmer might choose is decidedly the best, and it will have a great effect in bringing up the price of cotton, too." - How it was Done.?Hon. John Quincy Adams delivered an addresf before the "Conptituiiorial Club" of Boston on the 22nd of February. Al? luding to o proposition mr.de in the Massachusetts Legislature, a few days before, to fire a hundred guns on Boston Common in honor of the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment, Mr. Adams said : "I was only sorry that I was not in the Legisla? ture to propose, as an amendment to it, that the United Slates be humbly solicited to allow the State of Massachusetts to fire that salute from Fort Warren, and that the guns might be shotted, in order to show the process by which the amend? ment had been carried." -? Matrimonial.?The frequent allusions to this subject of late by the bachelor editor of the Ab. beville Press and Banner we regard as somewhat ominous. He must be going the way of all sensi? ble men, although we had nearly given him over to his "hardness of heart." Hear him in the last issue of that paper : In the absence of other items of local interest, we would call the attention of our readers to the increased excitement in the matrimonial market. We refer to the Hymeneal column for the last quo? tations. Gold is declining?Cotton is going down ?but Cupid stands firm. Vive Vamour. Woman Suffrage.?Minnesota will be the first State to declare for woman suffrage. Tbe Senate, by a vote ot nineteen to twelve, has concurred in the House bill which makes provision for submit? ting to the men and women of the State, an amend? ment to the Constitution, on the question of wo? man suffrage. Tbe bill provides that the ballots of the ladies shall be taken in separate boxes. It is understood that Governor Austin will eign it. ACTS FASSED AT THE LAST SE88I0V. In addition to tbe list of Acta and Joint Resolu? tions published on our first page to-dey, we find the following list in tbe Charleston papers of last Monday: Joint resolution to provide medical aid for indi? gent sick in the respective counties of the State. ? Joint Resolution for the relief of Mary Taylor. An Act to incorporate certain Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Companies. An Act to incorporate the Comet Light Infantry, Randolph Riflemen of tbe city of Charleston, Lincoln Guards of St. Stephen's, and the Santee National Guards^ An Act to renew and amend the charter of the town of Walterboro'. An Act relative to the power of the City Council of Charleston to impose punishment for the viola? tion of City Ordinances. An Act to authorize Trustees to invest funds In the Bonds of the State of South Carolina. An Act to aid and encourage cotton and woolen manufactures in this Stale. An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to in? corporate the BarnwelL Railroad Company." An Act to prohibit the peddling of ardent spirits throughout the State. An Act to repeal an ordinance entitled "an ordi? nance to prevent the erection of wooden buildings, and to provide greater security against fires*." and also certain portions of the Acts of the. General Assembly referring to the erection of wooden build? ings in the city of Charleston. An Act t n make appropriations and raise- sup ? plies for the fiscal year commencing November 1st, 18G9. An Act to revise, simplify and abridge tne-rules, practice, pleadings and forms of the Courts of this State. An Act to provide for the construction and keep? ing in repair of public highways and roads. An Act to incorporate the Coopers' Trades Union of Charleston. Joint resolution to authorize the Committee of Investigation for the Third Congressional District to make a similar investigation for the Fourth Congressional District. An Act further to determine and perpetuate the Homestead. Joint resolution to authorize the Attorney-Gen? eral to institute proceedings against the South Car? olina Railroad Company. An Act to fix the per diem and mileage of the members of the next General Assembly. An Act providing for the general election, and the manner of conducting the same. An Act to define the criminal jurisdiction of Trial Justices. An Act to regulate the assessment and taxation of personal property in the city of Charleston. An Act to enforce the provisions of the Civil Rights Bill of th? United States Congress, and to secure to the people the benefits of a Republican Government in this State. An Act to regulate the fees of Probate Judges, Clerks of Courts, Trial Justices, Justices of the Peace, and other officers therein mentioned. An Act to amend un Act entitled "An Act to or? ganize Circuit Courts." THE FISH COMMISSIONERS. The following joint resolution "authorizing the appointment of Fish Commissioners, and defining the duties thereof," was passed by the Legislature at its recent session, and will prove interesting to the majority of our readers: Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Rep. reseutatives of the State of South Carolina, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same: 1st. That a Board of Fish Commissioners shall be appointed by the Governor, to consist of one member from each Judicial District. 2d. It shall be the duty of said Commisioners to inspect all inland streams, in their respective districts, that are large enough for migratory fish to ascend, and report to the Legislature at its next regular session, what obstructions are necessary to be removed, and over what natural waterfalls or artificial dams it may be expedient for fish ways to be constructed, and what impurities are allowed to flow into, or are cast into, the streams that arc poisonous to fish or destructive of their spawn. 3d. It phall be their duly to report to Solicitors, in their respective circuits, all parties who may be violating the present fish laws of the State; and it shall be the duty of the Solicitors to prosecute all persons so reported. 4th. Said Commissioners are authorized, and are hereby empowered, to visit, at all times, and in? spect any point they may deem necessary for above mentioned purposes , and are empowered to call to their assistance so many persons as Ihey may deem necessary, in cose of resistance; and any person refusing to give such assistance shall be liable to a fine of not- less than ten, nor more than fifty dollars, to be recovered in any court of com? petent jurisdiction in the State. 5th. The pay of said Commissioners shall be, to each, two dollars per day for each day, and ten cents per mile for each mile traveled, in the dis? charge of their duties : Provided, They shall re? ceive pay for not more than ninety days during the year 1870. Such expenses to be paid out of any money in tho treasury not otherwise appro? priated. WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Wasiii.voton, March 7. In the House, a resolution from the Mississippi Legislature was presented, asking for a speedy re? moval of political disabilities. Wells introduced a bill to reclaim the swamp lands of the Mississippi Valley, and to promote the commerce of the North-west. The President was interrogated regarding the action of the British Government in excluding Americans from Canadian fisheries. The House refused to allow Golladay, of Ken? tucky, to withdraw his resignation, notwithstand? ing the Governor's refusal to accept it. The Georgia bill was resumed, when the House ad? journed. In the Senate, several disability bills were re? ported; also a resolution for the protection of the coal interests, whereon Cameron is making a long speech. In the Senate, Harlan presented a joint resolu? tion from the Indiana Legislature in favor of the removal of the cnpitol, and against further appro? priations for public buildings. Morion presented a bill declaring Texas entitled to representation. Referred to the Judiciary Com? mittee. The Venezuelan Minister died suddenly, to-day. His Secretary went no the State Department to make arrangements for his reception, and on his return, found him dead. It is stated that the Ways and Means Committee have agreed to abolish the income tax. The Wilcox, Gibbs & Co.'s Manipulated Guano more reliable than any other ma? nure. According to my experiments this year tbe Wil? cox,Gibbs & Co.'s Manipulated Guano is my choice, from the fact that it is more applicable to any and all kinds of land than any other I know. Some of my neighbors have used pure Peruvian, some Sol? uble Pacific, and various others. They tell me that mine surpasses theirs. I believe the Peruvi? an is better than any other where tho land is low and moist, but to take land generally that is rich or poor, moist or thirsty, stiQjor loose, altogether, the Manipulated is more reliable than any other I know. I am confident the manner of applying the manure is to put it deep, especially on thirsty land, and I believe 400 lbs. to the acre is the quantity?less, I know, will pay, as I have tests of it, but 400 lbs. pays better. According to the seasons and chances generally of my cotton up to this time, I do not believe better cotton could be made to grow on the land where I have used the Wilcox ,Gibbs & Co.'s Manipulated Gaano. J. N. ALLEN. Hancock Co., Ga., August 7, 1869. Do You Want Health f And Who Does Not t If so, be advised. USE DR. TUTT'S SARSAPA RILLA and QUEEN'S DELIGHT, the great alter-1 ative and blood purifier. There is no mystery about universal success that attends its use. It is the finest selection of tonic, anti-bilious, anti? scorbutic aperient and purifying HERBS. ROOTS and BARKS that ever entered into any medicinal compound._ Special Notice ?To parties in want of Doors, Sashes and Blinds, we refer to the advertisement of P. P. Toale, the large manufacturer of those goods in Charleston. Price list furnished on ap? plication. 4?9m MARRIED, on the morning of March 1, 1870, at the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Barmore, near DonaldsvilL;, 8. C, bj Rev. Manning Brown, James W. Fowxer, of Abbeville, and Miss Ella V. Sbabpe, of Mississippi- - ?. Near Colombia. $..?., on the 23rd of'Fobroary, 1870, by Her. Wm. E. 'Boggs,-itkjlgmi Cuttibo Smith, of Hillsboro, N. C, and Miss Martha M., eldest daughter of Col. Hart Mazcy. No cards. On Tuesday, March 1st, by Rer. Wm. L. Press ley, Dr. S. R. Haynie and Miss Lrcr J. NoBftifl, second daughter of Cap;. P. K. Norris, all of An derson county. On the 3rd of March, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. David Simmons, Mr. J. L. Habuin and Miss M. L. Sears, all of this county. *-* Printer's fee received. . Anderson, March 9, 1870. Cotton still declining, and little offering. To? day prices range from 16 to 18$. BT t?esdat EVENlNO'? MAIL. Charleston, Mareh'7,1870. The cotton market dull and prices lower?mid? dlings 20$. New York, March 7, 1870. Market heavy and cotton still declining, with sales of 2,500 bales, at 22}. Gold closed steady, at I2f Sptcial ftofiets. HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A.\ F.\M.\ A REGULAR COMMUNICATION. OF HIRAM LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, 3!orch. 14th, 1870, at half-past seven o'clock. Brethren will take due notice ana govern themselves accordingly. By order of the Worshipful Master. E. FRANKLIN, See. Blareh 10,1870 87 4 Pendleton Lodge, No. 34, A/.F.v M.\ AREGULAR COMMUNICATION OF PENDLE TON LODGE will be held in the Lodge Boom on SATURDAY, April 9th, 1870, at 8 o'clock p. m. Brethren will take doe* notice and govern themselves accordingly. By order of the WorshipfoT Master. W. n. D. GAILLAKB? Sec March 10,1870 .87 2 Living Arch Chapter, No. 21, R.\ A/iM/V A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF LIVING ARCH CHAPTER will be held in the Chapter Room on SATURDAY, April 9lb, 1870, at 7 o'clock p. m. Companions iriU assemble without further notice. By order of the Most Excellent High Priest. M. L. SHARPER See. March 10, 1870 37 8 WILLIAMSTON LODGE, No. 24,A.FJL A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF WIL LIAMSTON LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room at Williamstos, S. C.,. on Thursday, March !7lh, 1870, at 10 o'clock A. M. Brethren are re? quested to be punctual in attendance. By order of the Worshipful Master. J. R. WILSON, See, March 10, 1870 87 8 Belton Lodge, No. 130, A.*. F.v M/. A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF BELTON LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room at Belton, S O, on THURSDAY, April 14th, 1870, at 10 o'clock A. M. Brethren will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. By order of the Wor?bipful Master. W. 0. ALEXANDER, Sec. March 10, 1870 37 8 DR. JASPER BROWNE Has a rain resumed the Pi act he of MEDICIIJE AND SURGERY. Stobeville, March 1, 1870. 87 4, BUCKWHEAT FLOUR. FOR CASH, I will sell Buckwheat Flour at $1.00 and $2.00 per bag, to close oat A. B. TOWERS, Survivor of Towers & Burriss. March 10,1870 87 3 WA.NTED! FIVE HUNDRED CASH CUSTOMERS to close out our stock of Shoes, Groceries, Hardwar*, Crockery and Glassware, at reduced prices. A. B. TOWERS, Scrvivor of Towers & Burriss. March 10, 1870 87 4 AT COST FOR CASH. I WILL sell at Cost?for Cash?Calico, DeLalnr, Flannel, Homespun, checked and striped Home? spun, Hoop Skirts, &c. A. B. TOWERS, Survivor.. March 10, .1870 . 87 - * IMPORTANT NOTICE. I AM now selling our stock of Goods at COST and REDUCED PRICES, to close op the busi? ness of Towers & Burriss. Examine our stock and prices before you buy. A. B. TOWERS, Survivor of Towers & Burriss March 10, 1870 87 A . 4 , Notice. I WILL sell at Anderson C. H., on Saleday in April next, all the NOTES and ACCOUNTS be? longing to the old firms of Brown & Cobb, for cash, as surviving partner. I will also apply to the Probate Judge of Anderson county, on the 15th of April for a final settlement of ibe Estatt of Dr. M. 0. Cobb, and a discharge of the Ad? ministratorship of said Estate. W. C. BROWN, One of the Adm'rs and surviving Partner. March 10, 1870_37_4? SHERIFF'S SALE. BY virtue of a Writ of Fiera Facias to me di I reeled, I will expose to sale on Saleday in April I next, before the Court House door, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, vis : One Lot in Pendleton Village, containing four acres, more or less, with a dwelling house thereon and outbuildings, levied on as the property of H. J. Knauff, at the suit of Wm. M. Bellotte. Terms cash?purchasers to pay for titles, stamps and deeds. . WM. McGUKIN, Sheriff. Morch 10, 1870 87 NOTICE! NOTICE! ~ ALL delinquent Tax Payers in the Town of An? derson for the years 1869 end 1870, who do aot come forward and pay their Town Taxes on or before the 1st day of April, will have their names published in the "Anderson Intelligencer," and the "Ordinance to Raise Supplies" will be fulljr ? enforced against them on and after that date. By order of Council. W. H. NARDTN, Clerk of Council. March 10, 1870 37 4