THIL: WEEKLY HERALD. NEWBERRY, S. U. EO SNING, EIT. 27, 1865. pst oSce has been establishbed at Silver St., wberry, S. C.,.on the Greenville & Col. R. R. Dr. J. W. Spearman is.appointed post masLer. Taz MAmS-By an Q*r received from Post Office department to Hon. T. C. Perrin, we are advised that service has been ordered on the G. & C Railroad, and that the mails wiH be carried daiy from Alston o Greenville, and all interne diate points on said road. South Carolina ail Rad As *.matter of publiclaterest* we publesh the accompaning letter, which states tie conditigi of~ t& S.CR.,on auhority - OFNERAL SUERINTTD'S OFFICE, S. C. Railroad, Sept. 20th, 1865. ec&rs. CoTrienay l Trenholm, Newberry S. U. OTLZN-Yours of-14th- inst., making- m quiry of the probable time the road would be finished to Columbia, was duly received this day' in answer wouldsay, that at the present rate- of b4uing, the road may. be finished to Columbia, about 15th Nov. We expect to be running to Hopkins' by the latter part of the firs'. seek in Oct. This is 12 jiles below Columbia. Very Rispdctfully, Your @bt. Svt. H. T. PEAKE, Genl. SupL - The Convention. The irregular flight of the Phenix 'bird' ow irg' to the disordered condition of the mails, leave us unfortunately without complete pro ceedings of this body; we are unable consecienl ly to give our readers a full detail of what ias been done or proposed. Frorp what we gather, however,. the following synopsis. embraces the pit1i of all tbis important, so far as heard from to this time: The.Ordinance of $ecession habeezirepealed. In regard to slavery the following has.been ap dopted,by a vote of yea 98, nays 8: "The slaves in South Carolina- having been defacto emancipated by the action of the-Gov - ernment of the United States, neither slavery nor iivolumtary servitu&re, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shil have been duly convicted, shall ever be re-established in this state." Resolutions have been offered to make valid All contracts made- and performed during the ex istence of the Confederacy. Resoiltions to the following effect have been offered and referred: That South Carolina will - restore her politieal relations with the Govern mnent. That the Constitution shall be so altered as to require the olection of Goiernor te be made - by the people. That he-aildl be re-eligible, and that he shall be invested. witl a qualified -veto - upon the legislation of the eneral Assembly. -That the election of 'Electors of President and -- Vice President be made by the people, and that Sthle Goverior communieste this aesolution to the next -Legislature.' That- hereafter there -should be but o Treasarer of the State,..with office at seat of GOvernment.; that' the ofle of Comp - troller-General be abolished-; and-that the offices. - of Steretary of State aed Surveyor-General shan t -- also be held at the peat of Government. 'That the sittings of the Couirts of Appeal and for thei Clorrection of l!rrors be held only at the seat of 4 - Governmcnt. That the basis of' representation in the House of Representatives shall be the white] -~ - - jppulation of the State; -;4he umiuber of members ~one huftdred.- In the Senate to be bused equally .- - each ju d istiteentitled to at leasvidone -&Seator; nutaber of senators to be fixed at ffor ty. That the T.einenant-.governor shall- be ex - - omt -.SdeD=t of the. Sente.- Thw .l u- c tious byltie 'g latr~e-lil- be made va voce, and the name of the member and the person votedfor be recorded. - - - That the committee on the Judiciary Dapart ment bg instructed to.iiquine axid report 'en thb - ..~ propriety, of establishing in the Constitution the folwigprvsin. -Il. One Supremne,C'urt, with appella?e juris-j dietion throughoul the State the Judges thereof - e-beolsete y haB , subject, to- the I - 2. A Superior courtr- the Judges thereof to be - - selected and apprQyed in like manner as the Jud -e~ s of the.-Supreme Court, the duties of said - Judgs; mongothrs,totionsat. in adinislter-~ i- the uisual duties in each Judical District - - tie-:n every year. - 3. A District or Judioal court to ponsist of one Jude a resident of the Judical D)istrict, to ..be. - elected for the term of four years, by The voters' of the District ythe duties- of said court extend v - ~ -ig to the hearwg and determining all smnall and m ieani causes, and also -all caises, lately within the jurisdiction of the court of magistrates and -Freeholders, not,Jhowevei- precluding the office -of magistrate., Said comttee wRl also, inquire -andreport os the propriet?-o giving- said court - 1jurisdiction nowexercised by the Orilinary of ~the istricL *.rN WIIlamWallace introduiced the RoIowing * .. resolation : . - --Whereas by the forWntes of vr, oar former noble and- beloved chief magistrate; Jefferson ~ Davis, Is nar languishng in prison, awaiting his I trae t reason ; and wheroes, the tanatics of I the North. not satisfied with the wide-spread ruin - ad desolation which they have caused, are 1 shrieking for hishlood ; olved, That it is the paramount duty of ~ou-*~rolna, ho led the way in our late struggle for ' adesee,-and for #hich tirg glesb s d anting, toe use every lawful meansinbher power to r.ert the doom which threatens him. - r -"R4 That to this end, a-deputation if inemuberseofth' body be sent to the city. of * ~WZahingtba, iz6la4fthe people %f South Cai'olina, to~ak of hisExcellency, the President 1 of the United States, to-extend to the Hon. Jef -ferson Davis that cleniency which he has shown - - us, whosare equally the sharers of his gut, if 1 guilt~there be, and which is accomplishing 'so much towards restoring the peace -and harmony * - of the Union. Mr. Connor offered the following as~ an amend * ment ; which was aecepted by Mr. William Wal. - *- ..face. Resolved, That it be referred to a committee *- of Three, to draft memorials to be addressed, by this convention, to His Excellency, the Presidenti of the United States; requesting Executive clem -ency for Jefferon Davis, the late President, and - phSterhaid trthe Trehdti, eihin.oghi t. Whereupon, the President appointed the. fol -lowing mes~bers of the committee : MessEs. Con - - . nor, William Wallace and Mr. Bose. - - - Mr. F. W. Pickens introduced the folloiig resolution ; which upi referred to thre committee on Ordinances and Esolutions. Resoled, That itbe referred to the committee -on Ordinances and Resolutions to- ingnire and' report on the propriety of sendhng w competent agent to Washington, to ascertin from the,Ptes i#ent what is the condition ok"he lands calle4 "Abandoned Igads" in this State, and how long it will be before the owners of such.lands will be restored to the possession of their property. . It is presumable "that the Parish System will ~ beaoahd n htth l&o feetr ofeosdet andl a that he elen or eler gfeivent ase pele, was th powoersof thle goven tor h'd peple whivero will boerstendhe soer as nclde he aontrn ofl beriende sommsincer Orihe,-Cek &. aitm o hrffi -- coms sonsetoth Or egaieslatuek,.; l fi Aer resoon sbe sedtogiheLgislature A ebrs ofiongreas fee doaservin toh . m.mhare or ennovm na dollara ner day for o LOCAL IrEMS. Attentibn is called to change of appointments of Methodist Quarterly Cbnference, by Presiding Elder, Sidi H. Brown. DEATH.-'VALTER WooDs, of Co. H., 56th Reg. was buried at the Newberry-Cemetery on Wed ftesday last. BUGG? ASD HIANEsS FOR SLE.-A fine new buggy an&harness can be bought by applying at Jones' stables. CHinis.-Dr. T. Gouin has a superior lot of spli4ot-tom -chairs for sale. Call -early and se cure a spply. Look put for Werthan's notices in various parts of,the-paper, a-nd if Ipu want accommo4a tion, call at Harris'. Webb & Lovelace have on hand a superior lot of wines, braidies, whiskies,.&c., for medicinal use, which -they. expect to dispose of at short order. NEW FAMILY GRocE,Y.-We invite attention to the fact that Messrs. Montgomery & Miller, will open for inspection, in a few days, a fresh stock of Choice Family Groceries, atthe sand next to Capers' Drug Store. . We take pleaiure in calling .attention to the catd of Capt. C. k- Holmes, to be found in an other column. He is a young-man of excellent business qualities. As Adjutant of Kershaw's old Brigade-during the irar, he-was ad-iired by all who knew. him. EDUCATIONAL.-B reference to card in another column, it will be seen that - an opportunity is pre sented to procure the servioes of a lady, as a teacher, either in a school or ivate family. We will be happy in answering any enquiries, or giving satisfactory references. MILITIA ORGANIZATION.-The_o suggestions of 'A Citizen,' in another column -are worthy of deep attention, and are set forth -in s clear a manner, tat any one who is alivo to a sense of our con dition will -readily appreciate them; - Co'mmert Nrom us is upnecessary? Let some action be ta ken in the matter next Sale-day. HEAvy.-A very heayy stock is that. of Webb~ & Lorelace's, but their,consolation is that it ra pid1-grows fighter: They d it impossible to keep t stock on hand longer than -fifteen days, and why? because thei ar^enterprising, obli ging, fraternizings syrnpathizing, realzinrg,~adver' ihig men.- *ha t's tife s4cre.'' NEW BOOT AND- Snot SroRE.--We are request d to statethat a flew'boot and shoe-house will oon be opened in Newberry,,atGapes'ate' :rug~ store, by our young townsmen, Mcs%s. iller & Thompsou, to, which they prospectively nvite the,atte'ntion of citzens, andi especially the 'airer portion thereof. THE I EW GitnisoN.-Co - of the 25th (io, ncomzinand of Lt. A. Madison ..arrived in tgrn mD Saturday night 1cyt. Lt. M1. we understand eft on Monday mnorning for .Columbia, for the surpose of making arrangeenents to - establish a ommissary department. It will be some dajs terefore befdire any .business will be aone by ~his cotnmand. Te comipany numbers only 2G en. toth ladines who we beg parddn for so ftennamng h ,.inanobter column, will he ound a rare and'attractive catalague of. go3ods in hat line, offered to the pub-lie.appetJe by R.-B. Jolman & Co. -,We know not who the Co,, is, and i is not reaterial, for Capt. McFall 'is there, and udging by, the nimnber of persons. contiually in he store, we opine that he is'company egough or his friesds and custamets, and entertainuag esides. EFRSHING.-It is gratifying to look aro'und .d se'e on every.hand the springing into lif e and ctivity of business houses in our town. -The old rm of Carwile & McCaughrin, so long and fa-. orably known -in this .community, have once nore resumed b*sns ana in the same old store% ext door to the bank, with one of the completest ssortments of goods ever offered t.o an'apprecia hive -public. 'We cordially recommend these gen ~lmenf and are confident that they cannot fail in iving satisfaction, either in prices or goods. See ~heir advertisement. .* INSCRAIoE.-Persons desiring to mn&e "a arfe ~king" of _their property, wutid ,do well to call n Messrs., -Carwile &-McCaughrin,'- of our town, gents for the Germania, Hanover,. Niagara and Etepublic Insurance Companies. These Conipa ties, with a combined capital of some three mil ions of dollars, have associated. themnselves'toge ,her for the purpose of transacting business irough ageheles. Their atents issue a conbined tolicy, tegned the Undeicriters Poicy,- and the, ompanies being of the highest standing, and ssessing large asserts, are enabled .to mnsure a~ arge sum in any Iooality. "Safety is the word." -BEOID RIVER BOAT CoMPNY.-It will be per eved that the BrqQd River Boa't Company is aew thoroughly organized. ?ient agents are re adiness at the arrival of the frins to dispatch uiness. The Comp aly are- prepsared to store ~otton, &c., in golumbia, and -have wagons to rasport passengers and freight to any part of the town. The line is entirely reliable both for essage and freight. We- are personally acquaint d with Mr. CitI., being a brotiher "typo," and uondam'editor of the Camden Journal during he ancien regime. -We can vouch for him. The, her -gentlemnen are well kn'own to -the public or their courtesy and~attention tp butsinebs, We invite attention also to the fkct that pack iges are received. and forwarded by this line 'th great care and-dispatch. - ADVRTISEETs.-The Tollowing is 'the. tatble f conteits of~new ads. to be found in this week' ssue, to which attention is.drawn : Gov. Perry-Proolamation, N. H. Kinard-gentiral Notice. W. E. Haskell-Boat Line, iL--1fM~--.Ai~inistrators Sa, - W. .lmoreLSadeS a Bridles, Carwile &. McCaughfin-New Goods . B. Holman & Co.,-Dry G~oods,-~ C. R. Holmes- Commission-Merchant, uriueat Prii'te Sale, Suber & ubrAmnsrt~sSale, D. B. Wheeler-New Stock, J. Knoblock-Bo'ks, Mrs. Parker-Millinery, iss M. P.-To Schools &c.,- - G. W. Alexandqr-Svcol for -Boys. C. W. Parker---ow prices, new stock coming. . -LaBorde-South.Qarolina College. - Lumsden & IlGee-Auc. -& Comn. Merchanrts, nd Forwarding Agents, Columbia. T. P. Slider-Notary Public, Martha C. -E.-Information wetred. ne* .vv Reenl hgrrsnigthis 2d.V Su -Ditito Rec epyarisoninT anthis fid ubDtic took erdpa Col Tyor anote stfael lofted ast 'ril. Al. aims agadstf are locatedo fatge erville. All? claims against the U. S. for forage, - - -, - ~ ~ A A * * For the Herald. Governor Pery's Proclamation ofo the 18th inst, invites the organivation of ode or more volunteer companies in each judicial.Distinct, -for "a home police, to act under and anxiliary to the military garrison of such district .In prevent-ing crimes and preservhig the peace of the district." The writer refers to the Proclamation, which is published in this issue,. for further details as to the manner of the organizatiol .of these compa nies,' their -duties, '&-c. Hit mnly objett is the public good, and he most respectfully urges upon the community prompt action in this n1atter. The Vnited States forces in our midst ae now .beingrinced to small garrisons- in each District. Every intelligent citizen acquainted with 'the cir cumstances of our situation will at once appre ciate the importance of having at hind an organ ized%orce of effective and discreet men, to 'sup press an'y disorder that may arise. ' The only military fo'rce that is now in our midst is a small detachbnent of the 25th Ohio RLgiment, numl4er ing 2,0 Aen, under th command of aLieuten anti - We should have a force to act in concert with him. Trom what we know of that Regi ment,4. ts prestige is good, and by sustaining the officer here in his efdrts- to enforce. law and ing qTendei-s to justice, gpod order and peice will e secured. Unless he .should be properly sustained in tho discharge of his dut'es, much trouble -may arise. -There 'should be no hesi tancy in this matter*on account of the character of the service, or from -any notions of pride. The -safety. and good order of society imperative ly demands that-it should be k-nown and felt, that there is military power in our midst sufficient to suppress the very first show. of resistance to authority, or the first attempt at lawlessneds aind disorder. - To the intelligent citizen i t is unneces sary to uFe language plainer than this.. I would suggest that on Monday next, there should be a combined effort of the citizens t2 ac complish the object in .view.' It is-coneede7 that during' the net few months, we shall be exposed to.the gr.eatest trials growing' out o( the prese condition of things. Let -us make every prep* ration ton.meet every emergency that may arise. This preparation is advised by the Provisional Governor, at thd suggestion of the commanding general of this part of the State? If ve do not heed the warning. the fault will be :our own. This is only a temporary e;pedient. fhen the State has. been reorganized and the U. S. forces with drawn; then the laws of the State will provide for a general militia o~rganization which. will be amply sufficient for all purposes. - A CITIZEN. Information Wantedl F M. E. Wheeler, of Co. B. 3rd Battalion, McLaw's Diviion, Lougstre,!ts Corps, "Who has not been heard from since the 19th -Ot. 1864-tbe fight at Fishers Hill. Any inlorma tion will be _fhankfu!lv receited by his afflicted wife,. MARTA1 C. E. WEELER, Sept 27 MITtin's Depot. Exchange papers please-'copy. . . Sh E NOTARY ;PUBLIO, W~ ILL ATTEND TOIAN'Y BnSINESSirought VTbefore hihn,.such as Draning up Deeds, Conveyances; Mortgages, .Coitracts anid other ordinary Legal natrime ts of Writing. Copids of any.doenmient eicat d prom 1.y and with despat.ch. gF'Offic.e at Henry um'miier's. Law OElce September 27 LUESDEN & 1VPGEE, Auctiqg and' Commission Merhants, ~AND FORWARDING~ AGEE TS, COLUMBIA, S.' C. ii4VING built a 'large Store-ho~use in the .Lmpst c46tral part of the city and conven lent to ti'e different Railroads and Hotels,^soWeit. consignments of COUNTRY ' PRODUCE aind BRCHANDISE generally.' .We promilselai th gloring. - REF RENcEs. Hon. T. C. PERRIN,.Abbeville,'S. C. II. 'T. P5AKE, Esq., Charleslon, S. C. RUFUS M, JORNSTON, Esq., Columbinx, S. C. Gov. B. F. PERRY, Greenville, S. C. -Sept. 27 40 3mo. * - At Private Sale. LOT FTHAMB P FR'NITtURE can, - Wardrobe, Bureaus, Washstand, Work Tale -and Stand, Beds, Sewing Machine, &c. Enguire at the~ form'er residence of Col. James D. Nance. . Sept 2'7 1 -Notice - E-T~Will Sell, at' the residence o,f M. D. Suber,. VI- on the 12tb Oct., 1885, a't Public Aue tionl, all the Personal Proprerty of A. C. RIKARD, deceased, consisting of CLOTHING, BOOKS, &er Terms made~ known on day-of sale. .M. D. SUBER, ; J. M. SURER,. S 27 40 3 - Administrators. D. B. W HE ELJERi Pen'oils, Pens and iloleers,- Pocket'.Books, But tons, Thread, Colored Shirts, Linen Besoms, BLacking and Brushes, 'Buckits, Molasses, Vine gar, Mackerel,.etc., etc., etc., all of wLich will be soldlow for bash. ' S 27-40 1, To 'heads of sohooIs or Families. A Lady of.exp~erience, wishes to.obtain -a sit uation, eitler in a school or private family, as teacher -of the ~Eglish branches. Would also teach the rudiments of Music if required.' Addregs Miss M. C., at this oflice.. sept 27 tf - -. A dmiktrator's Sale, BTvirtue of an -order from the Court of-Or- - diary, I will sell at pubic auction, at my Hunt place, on the 10th day of Oct-s.ext, all the personal estate of Col. R.' C. Mfaffett, deceased, consisting of horses, cattle, househaId and kit chen furniture, &c. Terms, credit of one year, with interest from day of sale,'-and- note and ap proted surety. sept 27 40 2t HENRY-1(ALFACRE.. - AT THE OLD STAND,-I Would call attentioin to the fact, that he has proeuated a stock of good material for SADDLES, BRtIDLES, &c. He-frprepared'to make. nything in.'his line of business at short notice. sept 27 m - The " AAR." Qhoice .Wines, -Liquors, Se,gai-s, Gro-. ceries, Bloots, Shoes, Dry Goods, etc., etc., -- 'i$rop in" and enamiie our stock sept7 itWER THAN. Vaept I t or--a ag1 vareTy RVS Stoe-awSL5 'Range. HET Subscrber, e r L'' in'oofIrE T. ESub C, hesras makring tom fr DOWNE herice ofhaos ene ton ha,an DOWNecthe' reuss ofhos atron an'd , andlc eperaflly toequet ais earo cad The peslic' generabein to make bes qaly, calhe resfient' STOCK OF GOOD88 IHE Xndersigned,*at their 01Q Stand, adjoin. ing the Bank of -Newb*erry,. are now re c