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1 JTht ^cu! ®ra. B. f. WHITTEMORE, Editor. TCnDiT MBK5IIIG,.. OCT. I, 1865. Wlut of tlxe Future 1 W« »r# frcqoratlr importuned m to wb«t U to bo done with *U the f: am tad ontictieo that •unround ui is the many “trnpplea which nil are called opoh to eucouiifer, who desire to byrjr the njeaforjs* of the past, who wiah to five the gefl'A ’70 to hy-n^BC* and •eparntc th*t»*«lTea from *uch aorjn»jlloners without n •hn&et of their return, Tier* U a fc ;ow!rj( tneiiantios to forgot, as far as potsibU. the einflictir* element* that have wrought humil iation. There is nothing agreeable in the be lief, that the worke of our own hand* hare failed ; that the purposes of our own hearts hare prosed ineffectual or diaastroue. Kor doe* the wreck of our misfortunca when suffered to lie about bare a tendency to en hance the heppineee of onr mind* or the eon- Uaiment of our natures. Among all the results of a discordant war fare, none has been more complete, acknow- lodged and neceaeary than the disposition of the honor ibleness of our motiree, our acquire- 1 in the “one Loan, ene faith, one baptism,” 1 country and made our people hostile in thought, la word, in act upon the political platforms of daeadea or in the threetning attitude of armed reballion against the Nation that had shielded it with ite broad and sufficient eecurit'et.— Slavery, wounded at Sumter, died at the Ap- pomaitos. The institution, which had genor- aratad doubt, suspicion, jealousy and fratrici dal wrong, that had set the passions of men rerengaful againat reason and all evidence of right, has, through the arbitrament of arms, bees destroyed ; not a stone left upon anotber in ite stalled edifice. The edict* of heaven, earth aud the era have gone forth—unalterable aa the decrees of Deiiy—as immutable as the lawr of the Medee and the Persian* is the proclamation that Axes, and the event that •eala the destiny of the bondmen of “the Confederacy." It is sot possible, were there aay that should wish the resurrection of the dead, to quicken it, animate it, or eall it forth into existence. Already ie it a stench in the soatrila of remembrance, and the worms are devouring its unsightly remaina. With the buried things of the past we will leave it, aor seek to question the manner of ite going, the cause of its death, or its prema ture departure. Like fatality let it moulder; with felly and madnees let it make ita habits- lion is the tomb* of other daye. Nor should we go in mourning over the loss of that which k*e ao long like a curse hung over our true in- •••wet# tolations far and wide. ** l ke 11 mr livea, a possessing ‘l*’!! 1 ia cast forth and by Its owt 1 itself, let us take care a more deceitful and despot ce. We are not to deal with t! and follies of a former lelieved ourselves ac- applauded our deed-t fence ; we may have ence in the change effected, if we study to make their lives thus transformed, profitable to themselves—to all with whom they are to mingle—their liber'y more than a declaration, vi* ; a blessing, and their p ireuit of happiness a success in all i«V reach when provoked or stimulated by honest, simple and sincere de sire. What will become of the Freedmen in the future, depends not altogether upon their pre sent conceptions of what freedom is, for such a tribute has a vague meaning to them ; it ia something that inspires them with great anti cipations without the power to comprehend the heat means of attaining its highest rewards or uv/iefi'*- IVl^P* our own ttbu*® of the lib erties enuU* 1 ^• « ur misinterpretation of sovereign right mV'"*'* U,d ,b * found:1 - tion for a wrong undcTstanai^g .‘l* tbeir nighted minds. Our manner of deAi..’'f each other, our suspicions of our neighbors, geographically speaking j our appreciation of time, our ease, luxurious lives, careless indif ference to surrounding occurrences, our better presuming as well as appearing may all have Conspired to build up a faith within the slave thus suddenly freed, that theaccoinpamements •f hie exchange would be none the less then 7 might ‘-go on onto perfection, not laying •gain the foundation of repentance from dead worke and faith toward Uoo.” Wo are willing to pay all due defference to theopinims of men—prefer them in k»aor anrt bate them pure, who esteem, ether* better than themselves—but. ia the seniimMt of wonder we often repeat “ Vs Oiffsrsst Met! Who all dsclare. Lo. her* Is Cbeut, and Caaisv is tbers; Tow atningsr proof divinely glv<, Aad show mo whoro the Christian, live r We are persuaded, therefore. Unit no har mony would succeed a union of opposiles such as are furnished in the exposition* and conn sels of Uisbops J. O. Andrews, K. Paiw* and G. F. I’ikbcx to the ecclesiastical charge in the Mouth. We are free to say, nay we fully declare that we believe in the moral truth, whomsoever God hath not joined together should dwell ever asunder. For the sake pf 1 rc 't in the churches, hope in Zion, that dia- cttasio^v B. VT not come, we hope that the breth ren will agree td worship God under thoir own vines and fig trees, pn.’.fvating no enmity, ov ercoming evil with good, a. n d 1 .'membering the “Amy Spain." period tasted heroic •ought We have again laid by aocb that wjuhl hive been In teresting to 1 sir many teadara. in the f irm uf editorials coounnpicatloas. crittetaiua. tourn uoents. it«ms. that we might give room to the rvfntatioa of e wholesale slander upoo oar communitv whi.1. «neared ia Harttn tTcetljr of the Soth ult. Not only ah mld truth and justice comiwi us in deny the ■nwsrrautaMa attack upon the h owur. hu manity and for tune of our ps»Qle. but we desire to de fend tt--.it in the tut of their iuuoceare as to the penecu- tione, oppiee.io<isor eaecutiju of Aev drcia, which has been thus attached “to the citiaene of the Iowa uf Dart' 1 ington.” Major Spain, the former owner of the ‘-martyred’’ Aav ■ has given the facta la tha case, which will change the ro mance and heroism if the scene in question, while tha testimonials ,.f the most re.pectable gentlemen in our midst will crrrotMrAte h t sUtemeuts as to the ftlsityuf the sensation story in all things, save the execution. Wear., not the defenders of those who tried Any. sen tenced or executed her. We hats no doubt uf her astis- fu-thm aud J >y over the coming of her deliverers, her ex- nberant feeling* when alio saw the m irning of her hope dawn and I lie day star if frrrdum arise. We are among the num'ier who would have shouted with her in her un- reetmined enpreesions of .Might for "liberty is sweet to all.’’ Nor did tbs citizens give their s inrtion to the pun ishment, ao severe. which the Confederate,Military au thorities who convicted her before Court Martial, visited upon her. We have no other belief than that Amt committed many unlawful acta in the license she gire -‘to her ein dions ” ami that she thereby give olfense to tins# whose ears had Political On Bite, Hon. B. P. PeBBT ie to be • cnndiilate for Vaitetl States Hcngter. Hoa. Jambs L. OBb bos accepted tb« aomi riaiioa of • Urge auniber of ibe member* of the Constiiutionai Coavra um tar Gojpnior. ! Hon. Wig, D. Poarca. of Charloeton. for merly Presideat of tho Senate, will ao doubt be nominated fat Lieutenant Governor. • I Hon. F. J. Moses, of Sumter, and Hon. C. ' W. Dvdlbt, of Marlbore, are named for Con gress. Hon. F. J. Moses has been recommended by His Kxcelleney, Gov. Pep-ht, for United j Smtes District Attorney. Htt—BS htportd to tkf Ckarktftm CfcdHer.** Proceadinga ef the Convention. vrnva BAT. Tbs President took the Chair and the proceedings were opened with piayer. Messrs. Me I ver. Dudley and others preeented reports from sundry Committees. Mr. kurnian. from the Committee of Ways and Manna, made a 1* ort on tlie ren.lnti.in as to providing tv tha ■as n ■■ edthsCuanssMtoa; whish was ordered far con sideration. Mr. horyrs Introdwced a rsndation tfeuts RevisingCrm- mittee of Svs bn appointed, to whom shall be referred aU Constitutional provisions agreed to by the Convention; which was agreed to. Whereupon the PraaMent ann,maced Meets, Inglia, Orr, Lsniemn, Dudley and imwkins. The Convention resumed the conskterathm of the report of ti e Committee on Mio bxecutive Deportment on vn- liotis matters referred. Mr. Kion introduced a res-jlathw. which waeagree<l to,- that It be rvferrol to tlie Ctenmiflew on the Bxecntivo De partment to iminire and report apon the propriety of giv ing to the tiovenior a -jiiai ilif-t veto. Our Delegate* have returned, and rejoice j Mr. Urr offere<IU>e f'dlowiag Itreplotlon. which wn«or- aver the -‘well dune" work of the Convention jJ* roJ V - ih * •-^'rt»r>of Htme._ComptndUr f ■ Cittnerffil ikiii | which adjourned on Wednesday, lb* 27lb ult., after a session of two weeks exactly. | repil . Oeneral audT.eisuipr. slrall be elected by the qaaliged voters of llir grate, at the name general election when the (loveroor and Ueuleasnl-tioTeniur are elactwf,*! The report of the Cuminlttno no the J ad trial ewport- Mr. H. UAT\gsWOXTU baa been nt.noinie.l ™'nt. on » |«-opaiti.m that the Judgi-iand Chane»th>r« uni. a. wtmru UBS Dceu appointed to nppoiated by tbeCoveiwur entjectto theoowarmntioiv temporary Poil master at Sumter. .1 of ibe Benito-was agreed to. 1 w c , , . _ Mr. Melton latroJaced in Onllnanee to prrrhle fw the capt. d. tv. BTCCKEV and A. A. Gii.DKRT, Hist ensuing election of 11 .veripir and Llrutenantdlover- of the Sumter Watchman are enmiilleiee »" r - “lid f,r *i«ii,l»rv of the Unit (Jfneml AausiWy of the . UC ouimer „ aicnman, are eanaiunles for st,te „rs.,ml, Carolina: which waa ordered to be printed the neil Legislature fur Sumter District. au<1 to ^ ^ v w ... ^ ' Mr. Joik-h U»tr«MliK«d the UoHolatitjn; which idOI. »*. < li \ri.ks 19 ft Cftlldiuatc for State WP* ictVn.-il tt> tlu* Omuiittee on AmenduHiiitfi to tho „ ! f en!,l0V - ! ‘ Ud D - C MthLlNO and Dr. I L 'Tr^: That hereafter thto. -.at. be a can.U.lon Ux doxology of the eminent divines ***** heard the mm.« Of the tramp of raiding hmta.nd In tha Urtn are cand.dal.s for the House of Hepre- : .''emy'^.^d Mu y'^ shove oil things that each shall seek to porfv,.'** judgment of their mlnds she Dsedeil correction while a fcmaiivee for Darlington District. . which shall never be lew than onefusrth of the tax Uid batik Md Wi Altar*, simple No 1 waitin "what comes mast 1 legisli boro t »t ore spent settlei of aU in geo py oui puoin tional Th< peeuli than l have ] good 1 h 1b •rma;” , argument la (lain, lielted boldaeee to the its rewards, desiring demands. }peal is heard while 0, to tho Aiture, than b the freedman;” it on orery tongue, and lines of our incoming •tract theory that we t stubborn fact, seated prominent in all our >m is needed in the ion, in tho roduction roper practical work- ither which must occu- the revolutions now ilitioal, State and Na- negro equal throuj apon vnnta willin tho a la all tol—1 comp : tieal. We judgr kiad* ted tl act 01 •apti upon their ■ledg aeti» tion t Odbj of th been Wl what alty OMS Tl Haw Nor wonld it be etrange if the freedmen, ‘■through fancy seeking,” had imagined them selves the inheritors of the estates they hod dwelt upon, the plantations they had so long cultivated. Like children, wilh the first gold en coin they call their own, wealth is already possessed and the future in its wants is com pensated. Liberty! a word conveying to them inestimable joys; a change, as it were, from the horrors of the day of doom, to the blissful ness of an age of ransom, must have wrought confusion even in the most sincere mind, and caused each emotion of their jubilant hearts to become delirious and wild. But we have seen them, though childish and simple in the first cut burst of their enthu siasm. after the exuberance of their joy hud found vent in unrestrained expressions, exhib it marks of a growing intelligence upon the duties now devolving upon them, that have constrained ns to believe in their ability yet to understand what freedom is, what freedmen are, and what they must do to become the full est inberitore of the rights of freemen. If we have a proper and expedient view of our own responsibilities, interests, we sbairae- sist by every endeavor, on our part, the freed men in their efforts to comply with the spirit of their new relation—to conform to the necessi ties of the hour—the law of lebor and ite cora- p-nsating returns—the opportunities for learn ing and the privileges of citiienship, without disturbing our minds or dreams upon the sub ject of suffrage, whieb, if rightly advised, the freedmen themselves will be willing to wait yet a little for. If we tty and agree that the ne groes freed shall not be any thing, nor accom. plisb any thing, so for as we are concerned, they will be likely to fulfill our wishes ; that is, if left to our own imaginings or arguments they will be likely to reword us with the fruits of our faith. "As a man thinketh so is he;” aud as a man willoth so may you expect to and ni* works about him. If he has unpro fitableness and alotbfulness in his thoughts, the surroundings of his lifg will bear the same resemblance. What of the future may be answerod if we will, “lo! the morning cometh!” We shall be bad exemplars, poor tutors indeed, and un worthy the intelligence we elaim, if we do not fashion incoming event* with brighter pros pects, and lend wings to hope even in our prejudices conquered. Expression of tho Methodist and Epis copal Churches, South, upon Re- Union with the Chnrohei, North The Pastoral Address of the Southern Meth odist Bishops to the members of their-Bock— to the faithful and tried—the proved and al lied in all that bas been separative for twenty years and more, does not anticipate or advise animtmediaUxnity of “the brethren.” or evineo a restoration of good feeling, or promise a reconstruction of the Church in the bonds of fellowship and love. We have been satisfied, for some time, that a strong disposition exists on the part of the Methodist Church. South, to continue in their divided relations, and the exhortation of the Bishops in the earnest language of their Geor gian pastoral to their household of faith, “let us abide in our lot, stand firmly on our plat form and discipline—preserve our distinct ec clesiastical organisation in all its vigor, doing what we can to spread scriptural holiness through these lands, and lo oppose the tide of fanaticism which threatens their overthrow,” confirms us in the conclusion forced upon our mind, that little benefit would be derived by the marriage again of the long and bitterly divorced memters of Methodism. “Wo unto the world because of offences— but wo unto that man by whom the offence cometh.” We do not justify envy, malice, hack biting, whispering, malignity, covenant breaking, in venting of evil things, jealous presumptions, or any other of the attributes of an unrigkl- as been the key-note of ' eous disposition of those who eloihe them- ir acts have been the 1 selves in the garments of a self-conceited pu rity. We are among those who, “with shame and confusion of face" confess the unright eousness of men—tbo imperfections of human organisations even in the moral heritages— branches of tbo Church of Christ, and. often as we look at these agencies, cry out in the language of conscious sorrow, “unclean—un clean.” We have no doubt that there ie, in aU reli gious institution*. North or Seuth, much to be repented of, much to bo forgiven; a chance for growth in grace and all the excellencies of the Ooepol; we are aware that an opportunity for the seventy times seven dispensation in Charity ia always proeented; we presume that the doctrines, which have so long built up an- tagoniam* among “the brethren,” might be •oaveniently left behind with their principles at v aria nee and dishonor; that the believers himself “in personal ho’incss. In opposition to this view of Christian nffin ily and unity we find that, at a recent session of the Episcopal Convention, held at Athena, in Georgia, (from whence comes these divers opinions in religious matters,) a more temper ate and self sacrificing spirit i* msnifested. The Committee on the re union of the Episcopal Church, North and South, submitted two resolutions, wh.oh were adopted. There was a freedom of thought in nil the delibera- j lions of the Convention, and charity in all its , heavenly influences prevailed. The first resolution declares that the diocese • of Georgia will resume ite connection with the Pro 1 eslant Episcopal church in the United States whenever the bishop shall consider such course consistent with the good faith which the diocese owes to the bishops in the late confederate states. The second rwolution pro vides that deputies shall be elected to the gen eral council of the church in the southern states, with the understanding that if, in the judgment of the bishop, any conttagtBcy shall arise to render a representative ih the general convention of the United Stales necessary, the same deputies shall attend that body. Having given the Bishop of Georgia's views, we give the following extract from Bishop Cobb's .Diocesan Address: v The question arises as >o the nAration of legislative unity with our breiwS of the South. Essential unity las never fc|en for a minute suspended : and sow, it seems to me, that nearly all questions between us and (hem will be settled by the calling of the Conven tion, and by their appearing and'answering to their names. The case of the Bishop of Ala- bsma, elected and consecrated during the war, admits of no doubt, and presents no great dif ficulty. The validity of bis consecration is acknowledged; but certain measures will be accessary, as in the case of Bishop Scabury, who was consecrated in Scotland, lo give the new Bishop n canonical position. In due time, we cannot doubt, our Southern brethren will all be found again in their places, and bow shall they be received ? Can there be any - r»,.« **■» it >a me q»y when aft Israel was restored to David ? -Shall there „-v*rt cx unpl* w.«s neccsAuy.t tonrb as uprising spirit of ' insuri' tOM , out, wtren the r*»i<lents oc the town, few in 1 * number O they were, brant of tlie sentence sn.l ! learned of the j’ani °f the gvrU m. every effort was made to reverec the decision of tho Court, end by a > one | li ve urgently, eloquently, tl,'# by Major Spain himself * butte refutation iff the libelous niisu orc.ientation we have published, Mpioe prevents our in. ‘her comment at this time. TVs ask our Kxchitngos every * i -re to copy _ or rearrange hia the matter ta ertenjo that Justice may lie do k e an out' j ‘dens SO that we may Understand the gist of nged community, and the truth may be known la its en tirety. have to guide us in the 1 forced to accept more to make what we may 1 matter,” ffubserve a osition of tho former have it “to make the ipect to himself,”) but r which is presented make an improvement nces. hopes, and ad- •r, in all senses, is altered condition of to find the speediest t problem of freedom -al, physical and men- but much will be ac- rpriee the most ekep- 1 it were, unto oursel. its claim* upon our Imen are entitled to our They have not crea- ,- they have not by any 1 from the bouse of their r*f “involuntary eervi- certain sense, forced it m the fetters of their :nd before us tho living, one of a false and sui- sr-stone of fho institu- their blood and uproar- oil, ha* been moved out •ole superstructure hoe be any rtan put to death this day in Israel ?” If our brethren •’are erred, surely they have suffered; if any punishment is yet to be meted out to them, let us rejoice that the State, and not the Church, is the minister ot wrA'h. It is our blessed privilege to forgive, and aa Christians, at laast, to remember no more what we committed to God's arbitration, and what, in his Providence, is settled and gone by. On the great National questions that divided us no man felt more deeply, nobody acted more consientiously, than myself. I felt that there could be but one issue to the war consistent with truth and justice, the rause of humanity and our holy religion. But I trust, such con viction* were not polluted by resentful im pulses, nor by worse instincts of revenge, ha tred and malice. And now, when all ie over, what can a Christian find^ within him but a warm revival of affections and friendships; and a longing for the old fraternal counsels and communing. Let the power of our religion be seen and felt by all our countrymen. Let us address ourselves to the new and trying emer gencies created by the new condition of things *m the Southern States. Let us feci that such is the highest service we esn now render our country, and that it is in our power, as a Church, to do more, perhaps, than others in in this way. And aA Nature has Irgun alrea dy to cover over the red fields of war with her peaceful harvests and her refreshing verdure, so let Grace mantle the past wilh charity, and make the infirmities of men give glace to the fruits of the Spirit. Here, then, wc have an exhibition of a de sire “to follow things that make for pence,’' a fellowship of the saints, and we commend the spirit which shall tend toward the building up of every CumsT-like virtue in the common wealth of Israel. Mauachoaetts Republican Stats Con vention Assembled at Worcester, on the 14tb ult.— Hon.'CuAtiLEs Sl’MNtK was elected President aud about fifty Vice-Presidents, including Gen. D. F. Bitleb. Mr. Si'Mnkh made one of his most forcible, comprehensive and earnest speeches upon the vast and iin|>oruut measures proposed in the settlement of our internal relations with each other; advocating in tl.e strongest terms, by illustrative argument, caution in the Rccon- st 1 uctive policy with (he South, prudence in the granting of amaeity 10 traitors, equal po litical rights to all, the elevation of the masses without distinction of color or cast, by educa tion; lie guaranteeing of every Federal prom ise either in the emancipation of slaves or na tional debt by the whole force, political or moral of the nation ; repudiation of the rebel debt, the enforcement of the acts of Congress relating to the penalties, punishment, and dis qualifications of those who had been in rebel lion, actively or sympathetically ; the disfran chisement of leading rebels, and the firm ad hesion of loyal men to the apparent necessities ofthebour, the demands of the “Truce of God.” He maintains that the South are not yet sin cere in their protestations, that they still bear malice, and are full of vindictiveness towards the Government, and that men so lately inhos tile array, armed in full proof against the Ile- Dublic. could not have no soon been ponTo-ierl to a sound regard for the flag, the constitution or the perpetuity of the Union. Gen. Uvtleii also, after making profession of his faith to the Republican parly, followed the Senator in a ciiaracteristic, logical and ei- tative argument upon the truth of what had been presented, fearing that the policy of the President would prove fatal. By the unanimous action of the Convention the popularity of the nomination is established. Governor Andrew, who has for five years oc cupied the Gubernatorial chair, declined the candidacy anotber term. The following is the list of officers nominated, vi* . oa one build roil iMbtrii w.rth -final. Mr. Mark liitrinlurot • B *ulntii>u; which wan rcfrnwd to the Commit tw -n Amendment* to the Coo*tit«ti<*i: The Ilea-ml Aneemldy ie feweer hereafter prohibited from exempting the pmpeitjr uf aay corporation, xeeueia- , lion or indiridns! from (cxetion. XlkVENTn SAY. CotctmiA. Monday. September 25. 1*65. { The Conventhin aneemhlrd at 10 o’clortc, the I’reeident I took the Chair, aud the deliberation were opeurd with prayer. Mr. Time. Thompeon Introduced the following molntion j which wu agreed to: If there is anything then worth 1 AmoIwM, That a Commiaaion, consisting of two peraone .. ii , n ; t-c appointed hy Hi# excellency, th* froriiloonl Governor reply.ng IO, we Will glauly award him space in I to piepsie and icport to the next heghdnture what )iw# i will bo nr.'cesary and proper In consequence of the alte- We are in the Fog. We have no doubt of the honest intent of our neighbor who would fulfill his whole duty as a public journalist but, hi* real has made him ! oblivious, and we are under the necessity of requesting him to rewrite , his argumen replying to, out columns and a more extended notice. rotiou made in tlie fundamental law and eapeciallyto and rut'Uilt a ode for the regulation of labor and Our ir-eud, no doubt, will learn a great deal! tfM*" , _ _ . . ° » tb* protection »n<l gm urniueiit t»f th« r lored pop«l»ttof« lllilt is new id “ the course of bamtin events,” I uf the .State, nml that the LegiHlAtui«fix tbecunpeomtion and. he must not be eurprised if strange de- j Committee on Amendment, to vclopmcnt* are made out of the suhero of his * b *' Conatitiiliun wu# amended so aa to rend a? follow.: , i . . ' ’’Hereaf.er, there hJihII be k CApitatiou tax Uid by tha own observation even though it be in the ter- Assembly, whith. upon 04eh pjll.fthail never bo „ .a- _ ^ 1 h*« than «>nt-f>urth «»f the Ux Uid on one 1iuivlr«d dol- I itorj ©I his n*ltl\£ province. Ur*’ worth of land, It being left to the ilenet^ii Assembly Superior Provost Courts. 1 *T SUtiDIATltlCT, ttSTLltN 8. C.. 0COi<3.{TOW5, ». C. A. Coca, (citizen) wan arraigned and »‘harge l with ••bar- * ceuyGuilty; Court dcTe-sd, twenty day* confinement j th« ('oimU Ita lion; which w;« referred to the CatnmiUveon id jail. j AmendiuonU to the ConHtltution : Nickenon. (c ilored civilian, i charged with e,^ ^ battery. After evidence waa beard th* Cenrt found him | elrued »> as I., prcvu.it any legal pun ee. againat the rents guilty and acutcnccd him one month tu jail. July, (ctjored clvili in ) arraigned and charged with •***. fault and bittery.” Af.er hfiring the svideac* in the cae* the Coart f.und the acenaod not guilty and orderei hi* discharge. ftob. (colored civilian.) arraigned and charged with •larcenythe prisoner wa* declared guilty and eentenc- ed by the Court to thirty ihiy» confinement in Georgetown Jail. LKSTKH DWINELL. Capt. and Amt. Prov. Judge, Preeiding. 2* »ro-»ma.eT, extern a c., boiusotcin, *. c. United State* *«. Kvane DuPre ami Gab# Bell, arraign ed and charged with -larceny and harboring atolen cot ton.'' The Court after learning thu evidence in the cae*. found them guilty; after tho recommendation uf clemen cy by DuPre, from wh III the cotton wve etulrn. the Court fe-iteuced them to ten dtyj irupric truv it. JOHN M. OOUtP. Major A Axet. Prov. Judge. I-rwilling. IfimtY £. r. SANNsae, Clerk of th* Court. Fur Governor—Alkxandxu II. Bullock, For Lieut. Govirnor—William Claeu.n, For Auditor—Henry 8. Brioo*. For Seerttarfi of Stair—Oliver Warner. For TVeorurrr—Jacob 11. Lorn, f or Attorney (r«ifra/—Chester J. Reed. lo dcterniitie what frihabitHiit* of tin State eh.-iil be ex cepted from the operation of the law wins then agree A t<». niul waft referred to tho KevUiry t ••muuttec. Me-t-irs. Sim.>nt >n ft'ricrsjn and Dudley presented re- portH from comm it teen. Mr. V. W. I’ickcaN iutrodured the mowing clewee fir * pret i end j’r’kfltN »>f the Mint- ' Mr. Inutt* from the logimittei* on the L*gielMiv« D* partmont. nuufe a report «>& the article* piMcribiug the tjWklificutioA of voter*: which wm agreed to, end referred to the Kcvinory Committee. •'Tlie Convention rendverf iteelf Into* Coeendltee of Use Whole Mr. Snllivun in tbo Chair. toc»n«id(*r the report ot the Committee on Amendment* to the C >ik*>tttuti<»n ; and after a free discueeion of the estett. the President I eaunied the Chair. Reduction in the Navt.—By the riooe of the year the navy will only hwv# as many ves sels in commission as nt the coromeweeimnt of the war. But three of the iron-eladn will bw retained in service—one at Charleston, 8. C ^ one at New Orleans, and one at Son Francisco. The rest will be laid up in Delaware Bay, be low rhiladeipiiia. I to gain we have lost; our predetermined eter- een their gmin, through dieenthralmcnt. •hellion has been the mer claims upon their . We have been com- saeseion in human char ge their right “to life, t* Ul ireuit of happinese."— This table we tkaB display Oldest Paper in America. Among our exchangee this weqk came the venerable New Hampshire Gmette in its One Hundred and Tenth year. Which made itsad- vent in 1756, a time when the aborig ; necs of our country startled the forests that covered the area of our present opulent and populous cities with their yells and the wild beasts in their lairs bowled upon the trade marts of the now crowded and stcepled metropolis. We welcome the old veteran eminent, and commend it for its hal \ vigorous aud noble appearance. What a roll of honor can it claim in it* decades os it turns its histo'rv a century back, ere the ushering of our glorious Nation ality, the march of our progressive destiny.— May its age continue with a strength and pow er reserved until the last thought shall inspire, pen indite and eye survey, a leader. Election in Maine. The election in Maine was all one way, the present incumbent, Samcbi Oort, was re-elect ed Governor by over 2 ),000 majority, eayi the New Hampshire Gatetft. The vote was light and or it is said neither party took pains to get out n fnll vote, proba bly the true opinion of the people is given in this vote, vis: that the rebellion wee a failure, and that ite friends North and South are not to he trusted. Carriages. We were recently shown some cuts of the latest improved carriages manufactured by the celebrated firm of Kimball & Brothers, Port land. Maine, and we thought if che enterpris ing concern could only exhibit their patents a/nong our planters who have suffered so much in the loss and the “wear out” of their car riages during the war. a ready sale would be effected, for the establishment manufacture just the style most needed on our sandy roads, being light, strong and of a reasonable price. In fact Mr. C. P- Kimball, the originator and patentee, has the largest reputation of any Northern builder in the designs which he turns out, and if any one wants a ne plue ultra of a carriage he receives the order. Our attention waa particularly called to what ia styled the “Patent Jump-Seat Carriage.” which is a combination of a perfectly genteel Carryall and a beautiful Top Buggy, weighing from 325 to 425 pounds, capable of carrying four grown persons, or can be used by turning the front seat or jump seat forward out of the way, for two passengers only. These carriag es are sold at a price averaging about $350,00, and the testimonials of those who have used them, from a large number of places, give as surance of their light, serviceable and comfort able nature. We advise all in need of carriages to nego- liate with C. P. Kimball k Co., Portland, Maine, or Kimball & Bhothers, llOSndbury Street, Boston, Mass., and we can insure them ef something desirable and satisfactory. We recommend also Ikat the firm advertise in our SouihCarolina papers (especially the Now Era) the different styles of their manufacture. Saluda MAia-rACTORT.—Wo are pleased to learn that the magnificent Saluda manufactur ing establishment of Colonel Childs, which was so Sherman ited in February last is in such progress that it Is ftilly expected to aSMime operations by or before January next. Thie will be rapid work, and highly creditable to the enterprising proprietor. We trust that neither bis own nor th* pnblie expectation will suffe* disappointment.—Columbia Fharmt. srs-ntsTSKT, EA.vrir.M it. c„ sihves. ».c. Amo* Slieip amt Diik (celorol uivilian* ) Wi-r* arraign* wl ami ctiarRP'l with violation of contract; Guilty; Ciort docievd -that the contract mail* l>etween them amt thoir employer wa* annulled, and that they f .rfeit their ehve of the crop.” The Court alai Mntenced Dick to thirty daye imprirmmcit at hard labor. fecip. Lduiund and Sarah (colored civilian* ) were ar raigned and i'b .rged with violation iff contract; Guilty t decree of cmirt-that the contract i* annulle.1 and t'.ieir •bale of the crop firfoltad.’’ George, (colored civilian.) charged with violation rff contract; Guilty; decree of Court “the contract l« annull ed aud hi* chare of the crop forfeited. Tsroel. (colored.) and Lillie Holland (white.) were ar raigned amt charged with -larceny and harboring etolcn good*Guilty; wipenc* of Liiile Holland to pay a fine of thirty-five dollar*, and costa; •entence of lerael -to be iaapriwinwl for the period of two niontba." Plenty Dunlap, (colored civilian.) charged with “receiv ing atolen goodsGuilty; sentenced to twenty d iy« im- priaoittneut. Petition of Hugh T. ung “fir recovery of mule held by thunnel L. Hilton." The Court ordered “llilton to give up the mule to Young and psy th# co-te of the cane." j Peter, Alfred and Llias, (colored civilians.) were ar- i raignad and charged with “violation of contract ;"GulUy; 1 the Court deereed, "the c intract between them and their i empl >yer annulled and that they fjifeit their chare ofthe crop. Decapitulation of cases tried, 7 Awaiting trial, J E. R. CLARK. Capt. i Aul. Prov. Ju Ige, Preeiding. Z. V. Moses. Clerk of the Court. Five of (he loaders in a recent Fenian dem onstration at Blackrock, near Dundalk, had I been committed tor trial at tbs Assise*, with out the privilege of bull. The prosecution was instituted by order from the authorities at Dtihlin Castle. The death of Sir W. Hamilton, tbs astrono mer royal of Ireland, is aanounccd. The Emperor and Emjrsss of the .French and the K.ng and Cjiicsn ol Spain wore about to cxcuunge visits m San Sebastian and Uiar- ritx. Mrs. Moore, widow of Thomas Moor*, tb© poet, died on the 4th in-lsnl, at Sloperton cot tage. aged sixty eight years. PROCL, \M ATION BY THE PR0YISI0SAL GOVERNOR. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SO. CA., > September IS, 1885. / W HEREAS, IT IS REPRESENTED THAT iu mnny portions of the State there is great disturb.nu-e and apprehension fram law less persons, who are thieving, marauding and committing acts of violence remote from tlie military garrisons stationed at the Court- Houses ; und whereas. Brigadier Gen. AMES, commanding the Northwcsicrn portion of the State, hii.. suggested the organization of a militia police force in each District of bis com mand. to act in concert wi Ii his forces in pre- servingwmlcr aud peace in the community; and whore is, it ■•sopjo ei that the other mil itary comiu.-iuderswill have no objection to the aid and assistance onihs pirt of the cilisens The London Globe, of the 9th ult., publish:* in suppressing crime and maintaining order ; the fullow.ng additional particulars respecting ! 1,11,1 wncreas, tlto. it appears that President the grcai fire which broke out im Stamboul on I JOHNSON has sanctioned and awhonxed the the previous Thursday night: Provisional Governor of Mississippi to organ The terrible fire has been attended with a far m >re serious loss of property than was ex pected when the first telegram was sent to London, and it now turns out that no fewer than two thousand eight hundred houses, pub- lie buildings, and places dedicated for divine i ^ out * 1 '' a^0 ' ln ■' ,, do proclaim, ordtr and dc- ixs a similar force in that .State, and ha* for- bidden the military authorities there to inter fere with such organization : Now, therefore, I. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PERRY. Provisional Governor of the State of service, lists been for tho most part levelled with the ground. There are certainly a few exceptions, where the walls are standing, but the princ-pnl mosques are now nowhere to be seen. The accounts forwarded this (Friday) morning to the insurance companies in this city are of a borrowing nature. Some '22,”) H) persons hsd to rush out of (heir habitations al most naked to eec ipe from the flames- Though quiet, tbo Liberals in Matamoras are collecting a largo force, and will soon in crease it by a union with the forces of Cortinas, Carsviijnl. Canales, and Delcor. A skirmish took place on the Tampico road between the republicans, under Escobado, and a parry of Imperialists under Tinjero, having a wagon train in charge. Tho Imperialists, . M - , were driven hack to Monterey, where getting ,r i*l tft'l punishment, according ta the terms rsinforccmcuU, they went out sgain, and were agreement between Generals -MEADE and met by Cortinas' guerrillas, and again driven. OILLMORX and myself as to ihe respective Four rionfederate Americans were barbs- jurisdiction of the civil and military authori- rously murdored recently by robbers. One of ties of Smith Care 1 in*. el ire. that there shall be formed and organized in each Judicial District one or more militia companies for a home police, to act under and be auxilary to the military garrison of such District in prerenting crimes and preserving the ponce of the District. The companies will consist of a Captain and three Lieutenants and eighty men, scattered over the District so as to be easily accessible from all points where any disturbance may occur. When the com panies arc formed, they will report, th-ough their Captains, to the respective Brigadier Generals commanding in South Carolina, and to the Provost Marshals at the respective Court Houses, and from them receive order*. When arrests have been made, they will turn the of fenders over lo the civil authorities or bring them before the Provost Court Marshal for the party is reported to be General Parsons, of Missonri. while another report has it Col. Par sons, of Texas. The Movimcnto announces the death of Theresa Kossuth, wife of Kossuth, the Huiv B ian ex-dictator, on the 1st inst., at Turin. i deceased lady was fifty-five years of age. In accordance with her wish the body wili be conveyed to Genoa, and interred in the F.ngli«h Protestant Cemetery at San Bcnigno, by the side of her only daughter, who died three years ago. General Scofield is still in Washington, but expects to leave for Europe about tho first of October. Ho goes ostensibly on leave of ab sence ; but the impression prevails that be is charged with some sort ef aiafiion to sous* of th* for sign Governments. * This police guard will be voluntary in its organisation, and should be composed of none but discreet persons of standing and character In tbs community, who are willing to render their eervioe* promptly when the occasion re quires. It is thought that tbs bare organisa tion of such forces throughout the State, will hare a most salutary influence in preserving peso* and order and in preventing crime — The evil doers will know that there is a power, ready at hand, to arrest thorn and bring them to justice. It is to be hoped that all good oit- isons will ekeerfttlly render this service. It should bo a poet of honor, as H is, to guard and protect the country. Dona at Columbia, the day and year above stated. B. F. PERRY. By order of tho Provisional Governor. W. II. Pbsst, Private rofirttary. sept 2fi-»4 ' fi —