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ffhe $eui (f»ra. B F. WHITTEMORE. Editor. TI EKIAY XiRlUNS, ACGL'XT 8, a 111 ac ^ct of The. Proclamation of Governor Perry. Much intercut has been fell in the return trnm Washington of (he Provisional Oovernor appointed for this State, inasmuch as it was ex ported that be would bring with him the bud get of hi* duties, and proclaim the requirements of all ero they could enter upon any line of policy or act in any province of political trust. A* hr had sought iiiHtructions it was fair to presume that he would make known in his first official declarations their substance; therefore the eye of the community was constantly turn ed toward the appearance of (iwv. 1’kruy's manifesto, which, at length, was published for the first lime iu the Charleston Courier, July 31st. The Proclamation bears dafo of July 20th, and was given at the town of Orecnvillo, 8. C., where the Governor has seen fit to establish his headquarters. The accepted belief is that this important instrument was written at Washington, and brought in the pocket of the Provisional Magistrate to be issued immediate ly upon bis arrival. Wc Lave already given our views as to the functions of an officer accredited by the Fed eral Government to the position which Got. Prbby assumes; we have defined the limits of his power in the terms, “dirtelor," hrljjrr," “a menui,’’ ftc., which are to he co-operative, cor- relativa before any approach to a civil govern ment can be made ; we, in simple language, have stated what wo believed wan the authority invested in him, and formed our conclusions ft-om the Proclamation of President Johnson appointing him, and from the speech, at Ma con, of Gov. Johnson, of Georgia, which in every respect so admirably conformed with the spirit and letter of that document. We were of the opinion then, ami wc are ■ot inclined to change our faith, that as the word iudicates, in his provisional capacity, he is simply the means provide*!, temporarily, to eel on foot such measures as should form, out of no government at all, the basis of a rule which having been first presented to Federal criticism and judgment, might become the fu ture policy of a 8tale now inactive, inopera tive, then regenerated, restored. In fact, the broken material, of a once im posing structure, thrown down by internal eruptions, the stones that have been moved from their foundations by the upheavals of turbulent antagonisms, must be gathered to gether ami such as are fit to form a part of a new building, such as can be used in the re construction of a nobler edifice, must be gat hcred together, and it is well that some one should be appointed tooolleet them. Such an agent has Gov. Pkkky keen declared. There is now no civil administration, no law, no code by which the people can be gov evned; nor will there be until the broad seal of the United States is stamped upon the res olutions, the deliberations and legal enactments of a lawfully constituted body, delegated by “the people” (who are the source of all power) to organise and model a proper am] acceptable government, The State so far as its existence is concerned is palsied ; all its former powers are useless; and until the healing art of polit- . teal pharmacy shall be epplied, it must remain a subject of National solicitude and care. The occupation of the magistrate, the sher iff, all who were clothed with the authority of the Commonwealth, is gone; the martial arm alone reaches the case and destiny of the en feebled. Whatever may be the necessity for the appointment of judicial or other civil of ficers ; however beneficial they might become, wo authority exists which oan invest such func tionaries with their credentials outside of the Cabinet, or Secretaries of the Departments, Attorney General, or United States Courts. In the Proclamation of President Johnson, given just one month before Gov. Pkrry issued his decree, we read that, “for the purpose of •stabling tho loyal people of South Carolina to organize a State OoTcrnment, whereby juttice may be established, domeetie tranquility iiitured, and loyal eitixens protected in all their rights of life, liberty and property,” the appointment of a Provisional Governor mado, and it de clares the duty of the provided temporary agent in these premises to Ifc “to prescribe rules and regulations for a Convention of delegates to be composed of loyal men for the purpose of altering and amending the Constitution of the State, and to exorcise such power as shall r«- ztore said State to its Constitutional relations to the Federal Government.’’ Even in this limited capacity the President has provided the Yules and regulations by which be is to be controlled, through tho in- ntructions ho gives to the several department officials ; and, that he shall not lie left without aid in the necessities arising out of the first efforts put forth, he directs tho military and naval officers to assist Gov. Prrrv in their sphere of duty, vis: la the preaervation of good order; in the administering of tho ne cessary oaths; in tho protection of eitixens in the expression and assertion of their political rights, and preventing a violation of any of the laws of the United Slates, which are the only recognised laws at present; in addition to all this they are to extend a cordial, a general co-operation with the people in removing out of the way all hinderances or impediments to the speedy organisation of a State Govern ment. “The Secretary of State (United States) is to put in force all laws of tho United States (not South Carolina.) the administration where of belongs to the Slate Department, applicable to tho geographical (whole) limits of the State. •« “The Secretary of the Treasury is to appoint all assessors of taxes, collectors of customs and internal revenues. “fbe Postmaster General is to establish poat office* and route*. “The District Judge isto hold Court cordancc with the provisions of (he Con groan. “The Attorney General will in-.lruct the pro|ier ollicers to liliel and bring to judgment, confiscation and sale, property subject to con fiscation; and enjorer the adnuHutratioa of jus tice witbin said State, and all matters within the cognimnee and jurisdiction of the Federal Courts. m “The Secretary of the Navy takee possession of all naval pro|>crty within the limits of tbc State. "The Secretary of the Interior will put in force the laws relating to his department with in its geographical limits.’’ Here, then, wc have a provision for all thing* and every thing enumerated which shall tend to aid, assist aud further the only office work ,which the Provisional Governor of a Slate has delegated to him, vix: power “to prescribe such rules and regulations as shall enable the people to do that which will restore to them a civil government.” Wc have licen thus explicit because wc have liecu aware that the mind of the public was being led astray by the proclamation of Gov. Penny, whom we believe has not desired to transcend the authority invested in him, but who has, by his declaration as to the rights which are to be exercised by “all civil officers In South Carolina, who were In office when the civil government was suspended in May last,” (who arc not under arrest or under prosecution for treason,) at least seemed to have taken tho whole business out of the hand* of his supe riors or instructors, and left nothing further to be done. Dy virtue of this proclamation the people believed civil rule already established; the old style functionaries began to dispute the milita ry prerogative; questioning, some of them, tho practicability of tolerating further “the pomp and circumstance” of their presence. No instructions have as yet been received by the Commanding General of this Depart ment, to withdraw his troops, withhold his government or relax his energies in the man agement of a geographical area, still civilly chaotic, but soon to be, we hope, brought out of its confusion to order and political harmony. As soon as any change in onlers is made at Washington the people will he notified of the fact. Every needful faci^ly will, however, bo extended to the Governor, in all his arrange ments Air the rfcctfon, to nit who must take the Amnesty Oath, and to every measure that will effect the devoutly wished for result, vix: a civil government. Feetiiht tenia is an old Latin proverb, and It will he wise to follow its leading truth. To accept things as they arc, not as we would have them, is the best policy; hasten slowly and surely in every step taken in tho impor tant projects before the people, and no work will have to he undone. In a nut-shell: wlirt-cas, there is now no civil government, there is a way provided through a provisional agent, who has appoint ed the time for action and expression, when it may be framed for presentation to the only power that can acknowledge it, and then will the long aecustomcd usages of Stale authority he seen and felt. Until then, iu the language of Attorney General Spkkd, if a Judge is ap- pointedV’juilgmcnt would bo quorum non /ti dier.” Visit of Major General Gillmore. Wc were honored on Friday last by a visit from Major General Q. A. Gii.i.jiork, Com manding the Department of South Carolina, who, with a portion of his Staff, has been ma king a tour of inspection to the different garri sons in the Eastern District of South Carolina. His appearance created no little sensation amongst those who had often heard from him through the messages of tho Swamp Angel, but who had never seen him in person. The General seemed to enjoy his visit, and cordially received all who paid him their com pliments. He will aid Gov. Pkrry iu all pre liminary movements for civil rule not incon sistent with his own and the District orders now in operation in this Department. He is to meet Gov. PKnav, wc learn, at Columbia, when he will advise with him on the questions of re- organixation and reconstruction of tho State. His Staff were composed of tho following gentlemen: lirevet Lt Col FM Bache, fapt 14(h Infan try, A D C., Staff Maj Gen Meade. Major C W Thomas, U S Vols, Act Qr Mr. Brevet Major Geo E Gourard, Capt aud A D C., Act Asst Inspt General. Capt Henry W Bragg, Personal ADC. Capt Garth W James, Act A D C. Cvpt Daniel S Lester, Act A D C. Capt H E Lord, Com Sub, U S Vol«. ^sst Surg W R Ramsey, U S A. Unnecessary- # We would say to tho people that there is no necessity of any one securing tho services of lawyers at high or low prices to do their busi ness for them with the Military authorities in this District. We know what they are here for and take pleasure in assuring tho citizens that justice will be strictly guaranteed to all by either of the departments “without money and without price." Whatever your complaints—wrongs—dis putes—go tpitb them yourselves ; there Is no need of legal assistance or special pleading to obtain equity in all matters from the officers of the command now administering justice at the various posts or garrisons in Eastern South Carolina. Favorable Signs in the 2d Sub District The Report of Col. Nvn, Commanding'2d Sub District, for.July 28th, shows another im provement in general condition of affairs in this District and indicates in most cases ready acquiescence on the part of the people in-the action of the military authorities. The number (If oaths subscribed to and con tracts entered into with freedmen up to above date is as follows: Kingstree, Oaths ASO, Contracts, 260 Florence, Darlington, 1730, 743, 100 lie Thoughts on the Way to Cheraw. With ttnrt and bait we !<»ok the cars, • Regardless of the fare, sir^ ; If we hut saw or reached Cheraw, Or any other where, sira. Thus Wc went ou a heated morning, in boxed accommodations, with au invited/tie over the Cheraw and Darlington Rail Road, on a tour of inspect ton among the fixed aud unfixed at tractions by the way. It is true that tho evidences of cruel dsys and fiercer times arc tho most prominent to be seen over the whole route. There is a legend ary romance even in the waving of the corn that, stalking upward, tella of profitless cn-- deavor. Except for the chronic breathing, the unearthly screeching of the vaporic monster that made our clattering hideous, silence would have held its sceptre unquestioned. The for ests, swamps and intervals were as space al most neglected. Wc have no doubt but that in proccy of time “something may be done, - ’ and the Ma- cawbcrs will get through wiling for the rev olutions of a more auspicious period. But why not take counsel with the iiaesciit. It seems that there are means suilicicil , within tbc grasp of those who should act, to i move out of the way the sightless mass of rut ihili that lumbers up depot and truck between ie different sta tions of Darlington aud Chet w. We hope that busy minds RPWalrea’t; with design* for tho futivo. Let us purpose to return again to the must lively exhibition.* of labor, aud cause the inpleasant remaifis of war to be buried from sight. Thousands of acres night be cultivated that now arc idle and profitbns. The same wealth of agricultural rcsourceis here; in fact broad cr and richer fields maj bo added to the alrea dy abundant cotton lantls, and the staple which was crowned in a limited monarchy may be come the chief among the ample products of an universal demoenuy. If men would set akout the building up of fallen ruins, the regaining of weed-grown lauds, the converting *f forest! into lumber and timber which has dollars and cents in its whole measurement, rather than looking after value less notions, or hunting up »*me theory to raise the dead, already offensive to tho sight ami sense, then should we witness signs of thrift and enterprise which ronkes the face of nature and things wholesome. We can make life if we will. The thousand appliances of skill and labor need only the miud to set them in motion anil make tho hum of industry complete?. Many must come out from the flimsy conceit of pride and set exam ples to those they condemn ere the sounds of progress arc heard. Whereas we once depended on the children of the sun, we must now accept every thing under the sun as our helps to success and re ward. If our alt is swept awny let us ba up and doing, and with our own hands—our own brains—reconstruct, restore the fortune lost, to be more prized because more nobly gained. We saw the redoubtable staple in different localities, with its multiplied hieroglyphics and initals tumbled in every posture and shape which the “Confederacy” has assumed during its short lived continuance. Numerous sus picious marks covered the qnostmnable and unquestionable hales which had become so baleful to the house of tlie seditious, and wc ondered when the time would eome, that, perhaps our very selves might be found within its fabricated flows. Wc hissed along o’er treble and rail, look ing often at the shaky dislimce and self-fur nished ••coach,” rejoicing over the laws of gravity and cohesive power. Having nothing to shake down digestive, wc were masters of our position. At length wc reached Cheraw, flanked on either side by extended lines of the rolling stock of frightened corporal ions; who, having no place of security for the antiquated remains of their former greatness, linked their mcmeu to's together as they had done “their fortuncsl their sacred honors and their lives," and made the last grand effort of escape. The sun Appomattox rose also qflgi their destiny, and in one shackled group Wey surrendered with out a “hitch” in tba terms. Box cars, plat forms, engines working tools, ruined locomo tives, scat-robbed “coachei” filled with misery clad refugees, made up ths attractivencss of our entry to the quiet misfirtunes of Cheraw,- where we were also received with an ardent outburst of welcome from he titled stranger who claimed us as his guetts. Feeling inclined to rely ipon our own equi librium we sought the street and town, while some of our party were wiled awny behind 'the matchless pair of grtys” to the halt at Moore's. A strong smell of tho apothecary and hereabouts he dwells f “Surgepn and Steward” on an old fashiened coffin plait was too suggestive, and we monnted the staircase which lead us to the headquarters of the gar rison. How pleasant it is io Recognise a soldier friend, to grasp a comrade’s hand ; to hail and be hailed by “melt of chivalrous hearts” as are the commandant aud his subordinates of the Sun Kiso Battalion- A volume afiked and answered, and we walked among the bricks and mortar of the Siibrnanic visitation. Shat tered glass and sashes told the tale of fearful explosion ; heaped piles and levelled structures showed where the magaxint bad done its pow erful work • index chimniea pointed skyward as the left ot desolation; the street of traffic grass grown, silent, storeless, with its mounds of blackened ashes proclaimed the wrath of armies. While here and there solitary edifices with mystic symbols tell that tho accepted with mystic signs have caused the stay of ruthless destroyors, and bade us hail the Passover of Charity. A few moments with the bronted heroes of the Republic, drawn up with circumspective salutations; proud in more than their “bubble reputations;" conscious of I he confidence which a noble country hail reposed in them ; having been tried, never denied, and willing to be tried again ; the right arm of the Nation, fear tess in wat and peertes* in peace, a few mo meats with suck—my countrymen—a parting grip of the brotherhood, ag“od-bye to Col. B. and the garrison, and we faced about for the return to Darlington, feasting upon the fruits of the orchard and field which had been gath ered for the excursionists, through the courtesy of a non brevet, by a name sake of Uncle Sam uel, the founder of the great aud universal Vankee Nation. Such were our thdugbtw, pressing upon us by detachments, on the way to Cheraw, which we have formed into divisions and ordered on inspection. Election in Kentucky. Yesterday—the first Monday in August— Elections of members of Congress and State Treasurer were appointed to take place in their professions and intentions of loyalty, for .Kentucky ” Be Up and Doing. Tin.: should be the determination of all wbo are, or may be eligible to vote in tko coming election, which lias been ordered by PrOvisien- al Governor 1’erby to take place throughout the different precincts of the Stale on the 1st Monday iu September next. There are - but twenty-three working days before that time, yet much cau he accomplish ed and the preliminaries so arranged that, when the election day shall conic, the mana gers will have only to see the result of their labors fruitful “in a long pull, a strong pull, and a pull altogether” in Ihc right way. With concert of action; with wisdom in choice, nothing but harmony must prevail.— Let your candidates he without suspicion in From the firm adhesion of the men of power and influence in the past and present political circles of that State to the work of refonn and every living issue of the hour, wc may expect cheering results. Ex- Gov. Magoffin has entered the list of practical believers in the necessity of uniting in tho great throng of the converted for the mnin- lainancc of the really vital principlcsof liberty in the Constitution of the United States. He’ frankly assures men of his former faith being gone:—that the pro-slavery-party in Kentucky cannot hope for support outside tile Slate. snsitation of its life can be expected:—nor would be call it again to existence, for he is persuaded that Kentucky, when she fairly makes the experiment may do better without slavery than with it, at the same time he re minds them, that, however tenaciously some may cling to their prejudices the whole matter is settled, and if they would, they could uot change the condition of things regarding sla very. He discusses the history of the teeming years of the rebellion with u clearness and logical acumen that cannot be gainsaid. Like a phil osopher he accepts the issue; like a statesman he grasps and handles the solution of events, and in a spirit of reverence and submission, he exhorts the people of his Slate to their du ly iu the momentous questions of political econ omy and reform in tho which they have ere this given their expression. The cx-Governor confesses his former belief in the divinity of slavery ; but as Goo did not choose to sustain it iu the great arbitrament of battle, it is the wisdom, the duty of all, he thinks, to accept the formal decree without murmuring. Upon this point he says : “I thought slavery was a divine institution, as proved by the Bible, and that looking to his own happiness ami welfare, tho slave was in a bcttei'conditiooas a slave than a freeman. As a philanthropist, upon religious training aud principles, 1 thought this; but lately 1 have doubted the truth of these conclusions, from the events which have transpired. 1 have al ways believed that God had more or less to do with shaping what was best for us on earth, in one way or another, and I am not disposed, disagreeable as it may be to mo, to raise a dis pute with Him, believing He knows more a- bout it than 1 do, and will work all things eventually for the best interests of His poor, weak, wicked, blinded mortals, who are, at best, but worms of dust, and can do nothing of themselves. I am not disposed to raise my puny arm against what has come to pass—a- gainat his decrees.” Governor Bbamlkttk also enters strongly into tho work of promoting a reconciliation in tho minds of the former slaveholders to the unalterable destiny of “the pet institution,'’ and in his public addresses he urges the people to proceed to establish a system of free labor, ns dictated by wisdom, and their interest showed by statistics of the population and the occupation of lands by slaveholders and non- slaveholders, that the rich lands of the State were in the hands of a class exceedingly small in comparison with the popular masses, urged the organization of the free white laborers of the State to take care in future of their own interests. Thus do wc find the servants of truth oper ating and co-operating in the State obKcn- lucky. “A little leaven leavcncth the whole lump,” and*£hy wc not expect, with such a commendable, desirable stimulus for good, the body politic of that hail old Commonwealth may rise to the full dignity of her privileges, and give her sign and seal to tho already'per fect ing clause in the JJagua Cbarta of our pre rogatives—universal liberty. We wait to wel come the results of the election, and anticipate good news from Kentucy. Corroborative. Judge Marvin, Provisional Oovernor of Florida, passed through Hilton Head a few days since enronto to the land of flowers. He had his proclhmation in hit pocket which will bear a resemblance it is said to tho public speeches and documents of Governor Johnson of Georgia. As ho left Washington since Gov. Perry, it cannot be said that Government changes in its instructions, but, that there are different ways of interpreting them. such and such only of the people as are true to the United States, can be eligible to a Con vcnlion of Delegates whose office work will be to frame, alter or amend our State laws, so that they shall he in conformity with the spirit of Republican institutions, Emancipation Procla mations and tho amendment of Our National Const itutini*. , “Make hay while the sun shines" is an old and trite saying, which means simply do what you hare to do in tho proper season, and defer not till to-morrow what should bo done to-day. i5srtsf"»nra^ » up and doing ; inquiring what is necessary for him to comply with ere he can of surety be invested with tbc important privilege of suf frage. Let him, if he has not already and if not under tbc prohibitive clauses of the Am nesty Proclamation, immediately take the Am nesty Oath, which will give him free access to the polls; for, be assured, none will be allowed to deposite their vote who has not first received a full endorsement of the Government, through its authorized ngents, whose duty it will be to administer every right to which the people are entitled and to guard inviolate the sacred priv ileges of the ballot-box. Let those who fall within the limits of ex clusion be up and doing; setting their appli cations for pardon in order, imining wherein they have offended, and through the proffered channel, Gov. Perry, send forward their peli- tiong to the President of the United States, who will consider their claims to clemency and return a swift reply. There is time enough for all to bo heard if the matter is at once attended to. Let not tho thief of time rob any of their oppor tunity for ait expression at the hastening elec tion. Never was a more momentous hour than now, a more solemn trust confided to the peo ple, or a more imposing duty. Let not the hour, trust or duty fail through inaction. It must be borne iu mind, too, that the rules and regulations which are to govern the Man agers in their different precincts on election day, must he those which accord with the laws of tho Slate prior to Secession. That the num ber of delegates from each District is to cor respond with the number of representatives wbieh tbc District is entitled to iu tbo t^tute Legislature. No doubt the names of those who arc to he favored with the suffrages of the people will eoon he patent to the communities. Let the list selected be the best. Not only is there an honor to lie 'conferred upon the one hundred and twenty-four electors; not only an unparalleled responsibility confided in them, but every one who, in tbc sovereign capacity of freeman exercises his franchise, should feel that upon him rests the security of the Slate and its future weal or wo. fit up and doing in yow mind, judgment, prudence, caution, choice, and see to it that whoever is clothed with the ermine of political power through your act shall he none other than the consistent, the persistent and uncompromising loyalist, the earnest solicitant for reconstruction, restoration and union ot the States, upon a ba sis as indestructable as the everlasting hills, as honorable as righteous as the decrees of truth, justice, fraternity and the future will become the rewardcr of your wisdom and integrity. He up and doing ; work while the day lasts. Be busy, active, fearless, successful. Onr cotcniporary The Darlington Southerner, says: “The present month should be earnestly de voted to getting ready for tho Convention.— The managers of elections will have an impor tant part to perform, and it will bo necessary to see that the boards arc all tilled at the dif ferent precincts at an early day, so as to divide equally the responsibilities that may rest upon them when Ihc day of election conics round. By the Proclamation of fhe Governor all the old managers are re-instated and they are ex pected to do their part, not only by accepting the trust, hut honestly and fearlessly acting up to its requirements. We would suggest that a meeting of the managers take place on Sale- day, as the most of them will no doubt he here at. that time, and have a conference in rtfer- cnee to their duties and the filling up of the Darliugtou Post Hospital. Nothing onlisU our sympathies more than the strung man prostrated by sickness ; it is the office work of the heart to be exercised with every gentle and commiserating impulse toward our fellow beings when stricken down by disease. The first duty of man under such circumstances should be to provide for the comfort of the afflicted, to study to sooth the aching head aud limb, to cool Ihc fevered brow and cbecr the drooping heart. At the present lime and during the heated season through which wc arc passing loo much care can not be given to the sanitary condition of our sick rooms and hospitals. Although no disease prevails to an alarming extent, yet more or less of the men in the gar rison throughout this Military Department must become subjects of fevers and other ilia consequent upon the climate and the season. We are happy to know that so eligible and convenient a building has been found, ar ranged and established for ^hospital purposes as I hat which the Medical Director, Surgeon J. F. Day of the 2‘Jth Maine Vols. has made the Post Hospital. The large experience of Surgeon Day, he having been in the service nearly four years, enables him to perfect every want at once and wc arc sure that no pains will be spared by him or his assistants to render even a bed of General Order No 0. We call the attention of our readers to Gen. Gillnore’s Order respecting the appointment and Proclamation of Governor Perry of South Carolina, as well as the existing vitality of all orders now in operation in this Department. Hereafter Provost Marshals and Asst. Provost Marshals will constitute the ouly officers enti tled to administer the Amnesty Oath. This Oath conferred by any other officer or civil magistrate will not bo recognised. The lit Ohio Yol Cavalry. The detachment of 1st Ohio Vol. Cavalry, which lately reported to this Department for duty, is ordered to report at Hilton Head and ia to be dismounted. —» ■ — ■ .1 Acknowledgement* Are due again to the ladies who bestow up on us so many favors. The peaches arc deli cious and every gift a luxury. 4 • Sensitive. Gold going'up, (143}:) down Mercury going different boards.” Military. Surgeon John Bronson, U.* 8. Vols., of Major General Gillmori’s Staff, has been or dered to this Post as Medical Director of Mili tary District Eastern S. C. Capt. Wm. G. Lawler not Guavcr, as repor ted in our second issue, ia in Command of the Detachment of 1st Ohio Cavalry assigned to this Department and haa his head quarters at Darlington. Religious. The Rev. Mr. Gbradbau a popluar and eloquent preacher of tho Presbyterian School has been occupying the pnlpit, during the past week of the Presbyterian Church in this place^ His graphic imagery, forcible and pointed appli cation, appeals to the emotional in his fervent delivery, make him a facinating and impres sive speaker. His Sermon upon the Judge ment was a startling effort. Rates of Postage. A table of postage rates win be n the out side columns, which will serve as a guide to all who wish to renew their epistolary relations of other days. Postmaster Mcrrav will ac commodate you with slamjis. Wc have visited the Hospital and cbnverswir with the patients, some 20 in number, finding the majority of them in flattering stages of re covery. Asst. Surgeon A. C. Cotton is also connec ted with Dr. Day and we are pleased to learn, that Corporal W. K. Dana of the 29th Blaine, who has lately been promoted to Hospital Steward is to be tho Steward in charge. His heart is ever stirred with the largest charities and universal benevolence. He estimates properly his fellow man and regards the life of a brother hy its noblest, fullest standard. As truly as he has been brave with his com rades in the sterner sphere* of duty he will lie watchful in his new relations and a faithful Steward in every sense in their hours of weak ness and suffering. Sometimes the right men get into the-right places. While upon this subject wc will mention tho admirable arrangements for the sick which have been mado at Cheraw, by Asst. Surgeon . J. F. Lines, detached from the 12th Conn. Vols., to administer to the necessities of tho 1st Maine Battalion, now garrisoning Chester field and Marlboro Districts. Tho Hospital selected there is finely located, perfectly ven tilated and every thing is done to ameliorate the wants of the enfeebled hy ail concerned.— Good physicians and nurses arc the Sine qua non of Ihc sick room while “ gallipote«l nostrums, materialised in pharmceautic order” may often he dispensed with. —i » The Craftsmen. Wc were glad to grasp the hand of our fel low Craftsman Brady of the New York Her ald who is gleaning among the antiquities, novelties and probaldlitics of “things past, present and to come” in the history of the fast returning “Sisters of the South.” Ilia professional eye will penetrate even the hid den manners and intents of life, and we shall no doubt get the benefit of his ready pen. He is ouly one of the numerous Attaches of Tho Herald that make it the most popular Newspaper in the Republic, with a circulation of 100,000 copies per day and brings to its enterprising proprietor au annual income of one Million of dollars. Who cares how much, lie who undertakes and accomplishes great things, makes. The man of enterprise, unflinching, arduous deter mination, gives energy, thrift and activity to every thing around him. He is the motive power to a whole community Never has there been in our Country a tru er type of the successful, because astute and skillful, Journalist, than James Gordon Ren net, whose Herald is the herald of intelligcnoe to tho four corners of the earth. We understand that the square lately occu pied by Barnim’s Museum and Knox the hat ter, has been purchased by the indefatigable Bennett, who will no doubt erect a building commensurate with the demands of his still a increasing business. Success to the intent which will be twofold in its consummation viz: Credit to the builder and Ornament to the city. Attention 1st Brigade, Dwight’s Div. Wc call tho attention of the Rogiments in the 1st Brigade to the Farewell in General Orders No. 15, of Brig. Gen. Dwight, to his Division, which, ho assures them “has ceased to exist.” He recounts the satisfaction which he has had, in his long extended connection with them to know of their worth, distinction and bravery. He reminds them of their valorous history, successful campaigns and important triumphs. Like a true Soldier he remembers the asso ciations of the past in the fervent language of a proud appreciation. He makes tb« record of tho Division his own, a mutual honon, while he deprecates any act that may sully the rep utation of hia noble command. If in the future his services are by hiscoun- try called, ha, aska no higher, better fortune *■ than to lead the devoted, skillful nod brave let Division. There is much in the Soldier life that ce ments each martial heart indissolubly. A Chieftains Farewell is not an empty sentiment. It is the word “ good bye” to souls invincible, to ties that through peril and blood have made them one. It is a separation never to meet a- gain entire in this life mortal, It ia the adieu to those who, having done their duty, like hon ors legions, conferred renown upon their for tunate leader. Shell farewells should be re ciprocal. Hail to the Chief. New Stores- We call the atlcation of our readers to the advertisements of Messrs. Aitrins, Novas & Johnson—Edward Daly—Willis ft Chis holm, of Charleston. • Rumored. Black Hoop to be sent into this District