The Sumter watchman. (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, May 11, 1870, Image 2

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mm WATCHMAN m^j?fy Sumier WatcJiman has by Ewifo largest circulation (csjye W?biliy Mn the surrounding country) ^mff^y paper published in Sumter, ^mfyl tpa* established in 1850. B^pp?nFQUlAl, COBHEIPONDK?M?K. SN?'1 MEMPHIH, TENN., Maj 6; 18T0. W^&ear Watchman .?-A?tena somewhat >*^cdious ?nd exhausting travel of neor a Rj thousand miles, I find* my se IF very com > .jbrtably situated io this stirring and l^ivlog city. My route was from Sumter to Au - gusta, vis Kingsville and Rranchvillo theuce by tho Georgia Railroad to At ' lan ta-thence by tho Western and .". Atlantic Road to Chattanooga-thence by tito Nashville and Chattanooga Road to Stevenson-thcnoe by the Memphis . .and Charleston Road to Memphis. OD the line of road from Sumter to ," Atlanta,?I found corn generally up; r- cotton generally planted, and in some ' "Instances ''breaking ground." The evi? dences of increased agricultural vigor and enterprise, exhibited in more liberal application of fertilizers and thorough preparation of the soil, wore highly gratifying. In response to very kind invitations m from friends at Atlanta, Saturday and Sunday were passed in that city ; and to say that I was favorably impressed by whut I saw and heard of its energy and prosperity, would bo tho mildest form of speech that could bo employed with truth. The ante-helium population of thc . "Gate City" was about fifteen or sixteen thousand. It was more thoroughly destroyed by fire than vas our own beautiful capital, and yet it now nutu* . hers" about thirty two thousand souls. Its business streets show scarcely a vacant spaoe, and its buildings uro fully equal, and in many instances superior to those that woro destroyed. It was difficult to realize that such a city as Atlanta now is bad arisen literally from the ashes of the late war. Capital and population aro pouring in nt an astonishing rate, . for a Southern city. Tho oost of public ''buildings, projected for construction thc coming sunnier, amounts to more than ? million of dollars, whilst this sum would be moro than doubled if all pri? vate building enterprises were added. Tho foundation for a new betel is now in preparation. The lot of land upon whioh it is to rest oost $80,000, and the building is to cost $250,000. It will have four hundred rooms above tho first story. Tho net work of rail road tracks by which Atlanta is enveloped, connect lng it with all the great avenues - of conimcrco, and opening up a way of traffic to every surrounding locality, is thc secret of this extraordi? nary prosperity, taken in conuexion With the fact that there is a growing disposition to trade nearer homo. Geor? gia is alive with energy, activity and enterprise, notwithstanding Congres? sional manipulation, und will doubtless advance aa tho Empire State of thc South, whilst Atlanta is destined,doubt? less, to become a great city. Leaving Atlanta, wo found ourselves directly on the Hue of Sherman's ad? vance from Chattanooga, and many points leading, and now classic, were pointed out and observed by tho highly intelligent company' with which wc traveled. Marietta, Kcnncsaw Moun? tain, (where Con. Polk foll) Allntoonn Mountain, Resaca (whore Sherman first flanked Johnston,) tho great Chicha uiuugu buttle field, Missionary Ridge and Look Out Mountain, imme? diately adjacent to Chattanooga. Thc Cb iel) a manga, or ''River of Death,'' isa narrow, serpentine stream, whose some - what turbid waters, is worthy ol note, are crossed thirteen times, within tho distance of a few miles, by tho Georgia Stalo Road loading io Chatta? nooga. Some of tho country between Atlanta and Chattanooga, on this line, is beautiful and luxuriant in an agricul tural sense. Thc valley oC the Ktowah presented to thc eye a lovely patch-work of green wheat squares and nowly-plowod red lauds. The prospect foran abundant wheat crop in that section is now fine. This road (cnlled the Western and Atlantic) is owned by the Stato of Georgia, and is now u profitablo little business for the manipulation ol' the , Radical party of that St a to. I< observed ?that the traveler had less accommodation on it than on any other road over which we passed. #Thc passengers famish0(1 for water, and thc conductors, who, in other respects, seemed to hovo bnt little appreciation of the school of Chester field, walked through the lady's cur . with eigars in their mouths. Ironi Chattanooga wc traveled by " night, nod consequently bad nota view ol tho sublimo scenery, and precipitous heights and depths, along tho Ten? nessee river, soon after leaving thnt place. Doy come upon us not far from ,* Juka springs, in tho northern part ol Mississippi, which i? o placo of much natural bctuty in its .<mrroiM>dings, and quito a ftnumiar resort. Soon Wu came to Corinth, wcmorab'.o ns the soeuo ol h<-nvy concentration of confedei atc fot cet under Deaurcgaid, where wo had t breakfa-tt that put the whol? company nut? largely increased, io a good humor Tb? national cemetery at Corinth contatos the grave? of tftouiaodi of the Federal soldiers. It fr neatly enclosed, tho graves are marked by white head boards, whiob th ?oily dot the grounds; Two national fiuga float abure it, and some oannoo arc planted on the grounds. I found1 th?8o cemeteries at different poiats along the lino from Atlanta. The remains of their dead have boen carefully gathered up from all the surrounding country aud deposited in them. Arrived at Memphis, wo found quite a large oity, to the homes of which the delegates to tho General Conference of . the Mot hod ?st Episcopal Churoh South, received a warm welcome. The ceremonies attendant upon tho decoration of the graves of Confederate soldiers, at Elmwood Cemetery, near this city will talco plaoe to-morrow. There will'be an immense assemblage, and addresses from lending men of the city will be delivered. In response to invitation from the ladies, tho Confer ence will adjourn at ll o'clock, ia order to allow ?ts members to participate. Of these ceremonies, of the Conference, and of tho oity of Memphis, I propose to write iu a subsequent letter. A. A. G. CONSCIENCE. What is so delightful us the voice of an approving cotiaoicnco ? Happiness consists not in the indulgence of appe? tite, or in fitful bursts of emotion. It is not when tho pulse beats high and tho check is suffused with an unnatural bloom, and thc eye beams with au un? earthly fire, that pure and permanent happiness is enjoyed. The state of mind necessary to this, is best expressed by the term pctce, that pearl which aa ap? proving conscience gives. This can bo destroyed only by a violation of duty, Enemies may attack us, friends may provo faithless, afflictions may befall us from without, still there are whispers ol consolation wUhiu. The storm of ad? versity may roll over us, yet on tht bosom of the darkest cloud conscience paints the rainbow of peace. ~..?B?>?- - DAVIDSON'S COLLEGU, N. C. This flourishing institution closer th? thirty third year of its existence ot Thursday, thc .'10th June. The com mcuccmcnt services take place on tht same day, and tho address to thc Liter ra ry Societies will bc delivered on tin day prccceding, by Hon. A. 1*. AL I Diticu.of Barnwell, S. C. Tho Anni vorsnry Sermon before thc William'i Association of Inquiry, will bc prcachot by Rev. DONALD MCQUEEN, of Sumter Tho Catalogue reports 30 Studeuts fron this State. We acknowledge the re? ceipt of an invitation to attend thest interesting exercises. --????>? - Dr. Tutt's Sarsaparilla & Queen* Delight will clear tho skin and impart: beautiful complexion. - ?.? -- Tllli SITUATION. Thc difference between thc men and th women of our country, in their ubi lit; to appreciate the political, civil u?< domestic situation is remarkable. Uer? is a man who discusses "State rights' with a freshness which reminds us o thc olden times, when the States hat rights to discuss, and to defend. It seems to us rather lat when rights,. influence, wealtl and strength aro all gone, t expend breath, thought,' time und argu menton a question which is nccessaiil obsolete. This class of persons, 6ccr to us, as though they had been indulg ing ? rip van-winkle sleep for years an had just waked up, that the past ha taught nothing aud they ave oblivion to thc present. Another speaks with indignation i thc political condition of thc couti tn and declares ho has not voted since th war, nor will vote until thing.* gt in a better condition. Wc do not sa anything, but wo cannot help think'riu that this is rather a poor way to i tu prov matter.?. Another is making a terrible grov at thc heavy taxation, upon an itt meuse body of land, which ho cantu plant, aud which yields him nuthin but which ho retains in hopo th: Chinese labor will nt some future tim make available. Of course it is useloi to say anything lo him. Ho has hi theory, and he Knows how to gr ti mb and we will not interfere with h pleasure, lt is useless to attempt t argue the situation with these ?tatise of persons, their minds arc us imporvi ons to reason as thc hide of u rhinoeert to bird shot. How different it is with our worn c. They seem to have tuleen a com inf sense view of things and really undei stand thc situation. With domestic lab demoralized, that it is olmo>t i m pc siblc to command thc service? of a d mest ic for a wcok at ? time, they ha' adapted themselves tn thc situation* arc at work, doing whatever is neocssn in thc way of labor or drudgery, wi the same patient, quiet, retiring, dov lion to family and country which tin did dnring tho greatest privations, loi cs, and calamities of thc war, when th ha I niethcr husband, father, brother son to help them. Noble woman ! T houri docs homage at her shrine. 1 tho men but follow tho example-I them go to work and hew out tin oivil, political and monetary fort uni und in a few years a political regeln ation will tuko place, und prosperity the several depart moah of life will I the result. * CIBW. m. H. ANDBRtMIf, . We horn from tho Clarendon Press of tb? 5th inst, that our esteemed fel? low oitiieo Gao. B. H. . Anderson visited the town of Manning re-j eently remaining two or three dava cn business connected] with tho South Carolina Central Rail Road. Those concerned in the interests ol this new and important enterprise, tuny rest I assured that they are iu the hands of j practical business men. .J?T" Ex. Gov. John Manning, of Clarendon District, bau been appointed | special agent for the Southern Life In? surance company. B&. Wo learn from tho Clarendon Press, that a Temperance Society has been organized in the town of Manning under encouraging auspices. We learn from tho Columbia Guardian, that W. W. SAMPSON, hoed derk of tho State Treasury department, has been arrested, and is now inprison, upon a charge of forging coupons of the State bonds issued io 1859 to thc aniout of $42,000. Thc General Assotubly of tho Pres byterinn Church of the United States, will meet in tho Second Presbyterian Church, in the city of Louisville, Ken tucky, on the third Thursday (10th day) of May. Tho opening sermon will be preached by thc Hov. STUART ROBIN? SON, the Moderator of the last Assem? bly. Wo seo it stated in some of our ex < Lunge pupers, that a gang of burglars aro on their way South, and as they will no doubt scatter through tho different cities and towns, it will bc nell for our citizens to bo ou their guard in this mutter. LUCKY DEVIL.-Journal Printers in Detroit, have been having lots of fun over thc recent marriage of a seventeen year old freokled face, sandy haired devil, in one of thu offices there who was working for ?5 per week. Since they have found out that the devil's wife is an heiress, worth 875,000, they have quit laughing, and thc devil and his wile have commenced. It was their turn. CONVENTION. THC AGltlCfJI/rURAKi, ?UXUAM. CAL AND irairilORANT CONVEN? TION. Tho Convention was called to order 12 o'clock Tuesday morning tho 3rd in-it. Thc Academy of Music was appro? priately decorated. Wm. Lawton Esq., President of the South Carolina Institute, temporary chairman addressed the Convention The chair expressed itself to receive a motion looking to a permanent organiza tion. Mr. J. P. Thomas of Columbia, moved that u Committee of Five bo appointed to effect a permanent organization of the Convention. Adopted. Thc following Committee was ap? pointed by thc Chair : J. P. Thomas of Richland : Bi P. Whifner, Anderson J. K. Yanco, Abbcvilo ; H. II. Rice Union ; J. II. Furroati, Sumter ; F. \V Dawson, Charleston . A. M. Foster Georgetown. The Committee on permanent or? ganization submitted thc following rc port. President.- Joh nson ITagond. Vire Presidents-lt. Y. Harris,- of Georgia; A. B. Davidson, <'f North Carolina; C. W. Dudley, of Marlboro ; James Chestful, of Kershaw; W. M. Lawton, of Charleston ; T. G. Clemson, ot Pendleton; A B. Springs, of York Permanent Seer ata ires.-D. Watt Aiken, E. W. Marshall, C. G. lack? man. On motion of Col. T. Y. Simons, of Charleston, the report was adopted. On motion of lt. Sicgling, Esq , of a Committee of three was appointed to wait ripon the newly elected President, and conduct, him to thc chair. Tho Committoo appointed under thc foregoing were lt. Scigling. Esq , Chnr lesion, lt. P. Waring, Esq., North, Carolina, and J. J. Cohen, Esq., of Georgia. Gen, Il.'tgond being escorted to tho Chair, Was introduced to the Conven? tion, by W. M. Lawton, Esq., mid upon taking his si at sard : Gentlemen i-I find myself unex? pectedly called upon to fulfill thc duties of this office. Of those who devoted themselves at thc termination of thc late war to the advancement of thc Tim tci'iill interests of the State, none fool more deeply the importance of t Ii o in? troduction of a hearty and thrifty pop? ulation froxi abroad than myself. I came lure for thc purpose of listening to thc best plan of effecting this that might he offered. I have none to oflVr myself, hut I feel tho assura ii co that any plan which is adopted herc must meet with thu heany co operation of tho entire p> opie of ibo Stale. Indi? vidual effort can do but lilt lei [Ap plauscd.] STANDING: COMMITTEE. Committee on Immigra toon.- J. 1\ Thomas, Columbia ; Kev. T S. Boinost, Newberry ; J. Cnnipscn, F. Von Sun ten, Charltston j E. B. Tu rn I puped, Columbia ; Thomas . Hnrdemnn, Geor? gia j H. P Waring. North Carolina. Committee on Direct Trade.- Hobt. .Mure, W. L, Trenholrn, .Ino, Handed Charleston ; Jno*B. Moore, Suinter; T Street, Charleston j Jno. J, Cobon, Au? gusta, Ga. ; C. P. Pelham, Columbia; IM win Bates, Charleston ; W. Jj. Kills, Macon, Ga.; L D DeSnussure, Charles? ton. Committee, on Cotton Manufactures. Col. J. B. Palmor, .las. Hope, Coluui bia ; Julius C. Smith, Greenville. Commit te on Hygiene;.- Dr. Eli O ri? dings, Chat lesion ; Dr. J. A. BnrUsdalc, Laurens; Dr. DeSoussuro Ford, Augus. tn, Ga ; Dr. W. E. Aiken. Commilte. on Agricultural and Scien? tific. ?education.- Hop. N. Russell Mid? dleton, Charleston ; Hon ,T. G. Ch'in? gia ; R. Dotier, Georgetown. . Committee ott Flora of South Caroli? na.-Dr. F. Peyra Porcher, Charleston j J. P. Berktuaus, Augusta, Qt, Committee ou Labor Re*ource$ of South Carolina.-W. F. Barton, Orango burg ; Edw'd McIntosh, Society Hill; W. Crtig, Augusta. Gt. Committee on Industrial Resources of South Carolina-B. F. Crayon, Ander? son ; Jobo McCrady, Charleston ; Thoa. D. Eusoo, Charleston. A communication on immigration from Dr. E. P, Turnipseed was read and adopted. The time of tho convention was taten up with -other" interesting matters. SECOND DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Minutes of the second day's session were read and confirmed. The Chair announced tho following address to the Standing Committees ; Cotton Manufactures-M. C. Butler ; Labor-Wm. Wallace j Industrial Re sources-M.. L. Bonham. Mr. J. II. Screen moved tho appoint ment of on additional Standing Com? mittee, which should be designated the Committee on Lands. Agreed to. The Committee were subsequently ap pointed, as follows :-J. II. Scrcven, J. L. Manning, J. D. Aiken, G. A. Tron holm, J. D. Kennedy, T. S. Boniest, B. F. Whinier. Col. J. P. Thomas, Chairman of the Committee on Immigration, read an in? tercstiug report from tho Committee which we will publish next week Mr. Hobt Mure from the commitee on Di? rect Trude, read a report, vhich was ro eeived ns information, and ordered to lay on thc table for further action. The report of cotton mauulucture, was read by Col. J. B. Palmer, and laid over for further action Report, submited from Dr. Geddings on the Hygeino of the city and State and ordered to bc published. Report ou Education was presented by lion. N. R. Midlcton, and ndoptcd. Hon. G. A. Trcnholm road tho fol? lowing resolutions adopted by thc board of directors, of the South Curolina Rail Road : Resolved, That if thc committee find that the lands ot the Company ov any of them are suitable for cultivation that they bc authorized to say to thc conven? tion that, so fur as said lands are con? cerned, this company is willing to unite in a general scheme, under which land shall be provided on liberal terms for immigrants coming to occupy and culti? vate the same. Rccolvcd, That, whenever a reliable company shall be formed for the estab? lishment of a permanent line of steam? ers between Charleston and a first class European port, to consist of not less than four ships, it shall bc the interest and duty of this company to suschribc to thc stock of such steam ship company to a fair extent. Provided, That thc same shall not exceed ticcnti/ five thou sand dollars, to each steamer, and Pro? vided, That no part of such subscription shall be made, until ether subscrip? tions shall be made sufficient to build at least one steamer Resolved, that if a proposal to form such a company be brought under the consideration of the Convention on Tm migration, thc delegates of this company be authorized to communicate thc above resolution to the convention. Resolved, That the President of this company communicate this resolution to thc President of the Georgia Rail Road and connecting roads, and usk their co? operation in this matter. Mr. Wm. M Lawton, endorsed thc resolutions in a forcible speech, and said that thc Directors of the South Candi na Railroad were going to take a step in tho right direction. Ho expressed himself ready as soon as tho scheme was put into operation to dcuotc one half of 1200 acres which he possessed. He made the offer of his land, from princi? ple, because he believed if was thc true way to bo?:?n. Col Thomas called up thc report of the Commit tee on Immigration, and moved that it bc published, and made tho special order for thc fo'h dng day. The report of the Committee on Direct Trade, was made tho special order for Thursday. The following resolution ?vag adopted : Resolved. That thc Committee on Immigration report to the Convention thc most feasible means to induce immigration from tho North. A committee consisting of J. K. Vance, John Townsend and Wm. Wallace was appointed to report whether it is desirable to introduce Chinese labor in thc State, and it so, to suggest the cheapest and most practical way of doing so. The report ot the Committee on Cot? ton Manufactures was called up and adopted. ? Till lt D DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Mr. J. K. Vf nee, from the Special Committee on Chinese labor, read a, report on Chinese Immigration. Tho Committee report on the indus? trial resources of South Carolina wsa rend hy Professor John McCrady. The Chair announced the special order far ll o'clock, thc report of the Com. mit too on Immigration. Col. Thomas stated that thc matter was now printed und laid before thc Convention and ho lind nothing further to say. lt would ho for tho gentlemen of the Convention tn net upon tho matter The Committee had discharged their duty, and submit ted t c rc.-ult to tho deliberation tiud consideration of the Convention. Mr J. II. Sereven, Irom thc Com? mittee on Lands, stated that the Com mince bad not yet boen called togcthei mid asked for further timo. Tho Chair nutviinocd tho following gentlemen as the delegation to visit thc Augusta Floral Pair, in compliance with thc invitation of Gen. Harris: Chus. Macbeth, Joseph Walker, E. W. Marshall. G. M. Moflett, Wm. Ravenel, Ed. H cibles, J. D. Gaillard, Dr. John ll. Purmnn, J. P. Thomas, J. L. Coker, J. W. Norris, Dr. S. S. Marshall, A. B. Springs. Colonel W. L. Trcnholm called up the special order for ll A. M., thc ro port of the Committee on direct trude. He then proceeded to stnto that he hud been requested by the Committee tc explain moro at length, than was possi? ble to explain in a written report, what WM H tho ultimate intention of the plan proposed by the committee on immigra? tion. Ile spoke at aoine length, aud in conclusion said. If any ono will follow the oxamplo ol the gentleman wh& aubacrjbed halt' hit land yesterday, (nianing Mr W. M Lawton,) the first difficulty will bu overcome. We do oot uk, and it ia not necessary for any OOO actually to give hia land?. Lee then? subscribe their landa and get in exchange for it certificates of stock to a correspond? og amount. Appropriating one hall'of one's landa to the immigrant euhanoee the value of the other more than doubly, and io this connection we would sug? gest that the Rail Road companies would be better by subscribing their surplus lands to the Society of the county io whioh it lies. As regards the raising of the neets sary funds, a portion of tho reserved land of the Association might be mort gaged, and in that manner the money might be raised. In conclusion wo be? Hove the scheme which we proposo is practical, but we also believe it to be capable of improvement, enlargement I and revision. And the committee will ?be gratified it it will produce discussion and bc revised and improved by amend? ments. Mr. John Hanckel called the attcn jtion of tho Convention to the resolutions lattatchcd to tho report of thc committee on direct trude. He said : We must not consider this a new idea or chemi? cal scheme. Tho project was started nt the breaking out of the war, and it may be interesting to know that the first steamer built for the compuny organized then, was the first vessel to pass through the Suez Caual, carrying 13,000 bales of cotton. At that time the bringing of immigrants was uot thought of, but tho ultimate objects were the same. We cnn accomplish this purposo if we set to work earnestly, ns will bo demon, strated by the following figures : The cost of four steamers will bo between 8G00.000 and 6800,000. I have authority fo" stating that one half of the stock will be taken in Europe, leaving only one half thc price of ono vessel (we can ouly start with one) to be taken ion this side, say 8100,000 Tho South Carolina Rail Hoad will subscribe $-5.000, and other rail roods will proba? bly tuke 815,000 moro. There will remain tuen about 8i>5,000 to be raised by pri? vate subscription. Thc money will not bo required all nt once, and if one thousand persons willi put down their names for 8100 each tho capital stock can very easily bo raised. Tt will probably take two years for the complc. sion of tho enterprise, and only twenty Gvc dollars in cash will bc required from each subscriber Wo must not look to Charleston to accomplish this entirely. The city will, doubtless, be benefited incidentally by it. The agriculturalist will bc benefited directly. The benefit to the planting interest will be greater than the benefit to thc commercial in.? tcrest. Thc resolutions are as follows : Resolved, That this v onventton re? commend that a company bc formed for the establishment of a permanent linc of freight and immigrant steamers to a port, in Europe, in shares of $.'5 each. Resolved, That a committee be np pointed hy thc chair to obtain subscrip? tions from tho various Rail Road com? panies and corporations interested in commerce, nnd also tuke measures for the establishment of a company on a permanent basie, to form aliuc to con? sist of four steamers. Resolved. That the chairman of each delegation ho charged with tho duty t.f obtaining subscriptions in their section, with power to appoint sub committees, who will report to the cl.airman np pointed by thc Convention thc uatnes and amounts sub'criliol. I hope tho resolution? will not only bo adopted, but carried into effect. ? move their adoption Thc passage of thc resolutions were advocated by Wm M. Lawton Hsq Col. D. W. Aiken and Col. J P. Thomas. Tho question then occuricd on Mr Han ck cl'a motion, to adopt thc resolu? tion, of thc committee un Direct Trade avd thc resolutions were adopted. IM MIORATION. Col. W L Trenholin offered the fol? lowing resolutions which wero adopted : Resolved, That this Committee, is sincerely convinced of thc paramount importance of foreign immigration inte the South, not only for thc sake of itf direct result npon our population anti industry, but for that of its indirect effect in leading to the establishment of direct trade. Resolved, That this Convention earnestly commend to all tho people of thc State the subject of foreign i m tn i gration ns one worthy of their carly aud most assiduous attention. J'esolvedy That in order to give effect to the report of the Committee on Im migration the President of thc Conven lion, at his leisure,and after conferenct with representatives from the various County Delegations, appoint a penna neut Committee on Land and Immigra tion, to consist of one resident latq owner in each County and of not lest than twelve residents of Charleston. Thc Committee thus appointed to bi instructed to keep thc matter beforo tnt public, to encourage and advise tin formation of County Lnnd and Immi gration Societies, and to eollec whatever information is possible for tin uso of nil persons and corporation desirous of making a practical experi meut. Resolved, That this Convention extent to all persons in tho United Staten o elsewhere, desirous of settling in Soull Carolina, n cordial welcome, and (hi assurance of kindly feeling and neigh burly offices on tho part of tho citizen of whatever portions of the State thc; may desire to make their homes. Mr. R Dozier called up the report o tho committee on chinese labor, nm moved that a committee bc nppointei for tho purposo of raising n Join Stock Company lo introdiico Chines labor. After nn animated and lengthy dis cussion pro and con, tho resolution wo finally adopted. Thc Convention then resolved itsol into a oommittco of tho whole, Mi Wm. M. Lawton in the ?hair, whe Mr Seibles oflered the following rcs< lotion : Rf solved. That tho thanks of th i Convention are respectfully ten dered lo the President, Gen Johnno Hngood, for tho dignified and impartit manner in which he has presided ovc our deliberations ; also to tho Secretarte for their very efficient services; ant also, to the proprietor of this build in for its uso. The committee theo arose a od Pro?' dent Tfagood addressed the Convention as follows: Allow roe gentlemen of the .Con vent ?OD, to congratulate you upon the liberal, practical and earnest spirit which has marked your deliberations-every movement going simply sud directly to i he pui poso for which, you asacrobhd. Our principal object-the iuiroduci iou from abroad of a thrifty and hardy pop ulatioo to supplement our numbers-is ooe surrounded with maoy difficulties, aod I am oot prepared to say that the scheme you have decided upoo will meet with qualified success They commend themselves, however tva rm ly to my judgment, as steps io the right direc. lion, aod as far ns I can seo all that un? der present circumstances wo caa do. I trust that a success will attend them far beyond that which the most sanguine can hope, and that the day is ueur at hund when our beloved State will re sumo the comfort and prosperity which once marked her condition. I beg to thank you for the courteous manner which you have mot my effort at presiding over your deliberations. On motion of Mr. Sciblcs the Conven tioo then at four o'clock adjourned sin ifie. MASONIC rainE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMUNICA I TION OP CLARE.** ONT LODGE, KO ?4, A.?. F.*. M.*. will ba held on Thursday evening, May 12. 1870, at 7 o'clock, P. M. Urotbcrs will uko duo notice and govern them sol ves accordingly. E. C. GREEN, W.-. M.*. T. V. WALSD, Secretary. Jan 5_______ ^__r? Tho many friends of Mr. THOMAS HAIR respectlully announce him ns an indepondent enndidate for a soot in tbo Legislature from Sumter County, and solicit for bim tho support TUE CITIZENS. April 13. 1870. _'_ COMMERCIAL. LATEST QUOTATIONS OP SOUTHERN SECURITIES, IN CHARLESTON, S. C., Corrected weekly by A. C. KAUFMAN, Broker, No. 25 Broad Street. MAT 4 1S70. STATE SECURITIES-South Carolina, old, 00@ 88; du now,-@80; do, rog?a'd stock, ox int -@80. CITY SECURITIES-Augusta, On. Bonds, -@ 79; Charleston, S. C. Stock, (ex qr int) - @5(> ; do, Piro Loan Bonds, -@76; Colimo.in, S. C Bonds. -@70. RAIt.noAn Uorins--B1ue Ridge, (first mortgage) -(5)6*5; Charleston and Savannah, -@70 Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta, -_)t>74; Cheraw und Darlington, -86; Greenville mid Columbia, (list mort) -@80; do, (Slate gunr antoo) 6s"@ - ; Northeastern, -?OH; Savan? nah and Charleston, ( 1st mort) -80; do. (State guarantee)-(?j75; South Caroline,-@70; do, 73; Spnrtnuburg and Union, -@00. RAILROAD STOCKS-Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta,-@50; tireen ville and Columbia, - ?Vii2 ; Northeastern. 0f?)9 : Savannah and Charles? ton, -@35 ; South Carolina, (whole shares) -Ca)4&; do, (half do) - @22. EXCHANGE, &O-New York Sight, J oft p.ir; Gold, 112@1I5; Silver, 105? 108. souTn CAROLINA BANK HILLS. ?Bank of Charleston.- @ - ^ Un uk of Nowberry..'?...- (?? Bank of Camden .50(yi Bank of Georgetown.-?5 Bank of South Carolina.&_) Bunk of Chester.5(g) Bank of Hnmburg-.5(g) Bank of Stole ol .S- C. prior to l<!fl|.58(g) - Bank of Slate ot S. C. issue 1801 omi 1S62 30(g) ? Planters'aud Mechanics'Bunk ol Charles-fa) - ton.- (a) - ?People's Bunk of Charleston... . .- (g) ?Union Hank of Charleston.- fy) - ?Southwestern ll lt Bank of Chm lesion, - fy) (old).-@ ?Southwestern lt R Bank of Charleston, - fy} (new) .- fy) - Farmers' and Exchange Bank of Charles-fa) - ton. C(D Exelmngo Bank of Columbia.- (3) Merehnnis' Bank of Cheraw. 2(a) Plnnter?'Bank of Fairfield .2(g) - Slalo of South Carolina Bills Revolvable...par. City of Chariest? n Change Bi ls.par. .Bills marked thus (*) Aro being redeemed nt tho Bank Counters of each. ?Inn 12 ly Notice* THE COPARTNERSHIP - hotweon tlio un dcrsigncd in tho practico f Law and equity, under ihonmno of RICHARDSON & MOSES, hns buen dissolvod by mutual consent. J. S. G. RICHARDSON, M. MOSES. May 0th 18T0. Notice? rpIIE UNDERSIGNED ha* o this day formed I a Copartnership In Ibo practico of Law under the nnmo of RICHARDSON & SON. Omeo on Main Street in tho Town of Sumter. J. S G. RICHARDSON, GUIGNARD RICHARDSON. May 9th 1870. Notice. r*PHE UNDERSIGN Eu will continuo Ibo M. practice of Law, under his'^wn name. Olfico on Main Street in tho Town of Sumter, M. MOSES. May Oih 1870._ #50 It 14 WARD. TUE TOWN COUNCIL OF SUMTER, S. c., will pay the above reward for tho np prehension and lm|ginct)t in any jail in this Stmo. with sufficient proof for conviction of the incendiary who set fire lo Ibo Hold Building on Main Street, on ino morning of tho 21st inst. April 27 _3t SILVER PLATED WARE, JUST KKOKIVKD CASTERS, NEW PAT 1 ERNS, BUTTER DISHES, GOBLETS, CUPS. C y LL BELLS and vnrious articles fur BRIDAL PRESENTS. March 23-If C. T. MASON GUNS AND PISTOLS .J^E PAIRED BY AN EXPERIENCED \\ URK.MEN, if left at C. T. MASON'S Jewelry Store. March 0 TO \1AJ Whom it May Concern, WHEREAS, IN THE COURSE OF HU? MAN EVENTS, it becomes necessary fora man to got what in duo him, in order to livo and PAY II I S TAXES, (Honest debts left out;) And whereas, tho Subscriber roturns his thanks io tboso who havo so kindly and so promptly PAID HIM IN BANKRUPT AND OTHER NOTICES FORT1IE GOODS ihoy havo sa nobly ear ried off, and appropriated to their own uso and heuern ; ho solicits a oontinuanco of their cus tom, BUT ON DIFFERENT TERMS, hoping thoy will como forward and bo os friendly asover. Ile dont ask othors whoso bills aro standing, some of which havo been duo a shameful length of time, to oomo forward and pay np, but hearti? ly desire's them to do so. For farther particulars anqutro at NO. 3. April 13-tf Georgia Home Insurance Incorporated 1859. Capital $850^ OF COLUMBUS, GA* ASSETS JANUARY I, WO .:..~.?.~-t<*MtMt PREMIUMS RECEIVED AND LOSSES PAID SINCE 180?. PREMIUMS. (UH, Received In 1885-6.U.WM* {J J??j ?" {}.?-.. Received In 1807 .-. ^4.881 18 ? WOT . " Recoded in mo? c;,h divld,"d J.n?ry 20th, 1870. $10 per .here. Amount Premiums received since organli-tlon of Company.U.HMeln Amount Dividend? paid ?loee organizion of C-mpany . ?T0,Hf _ Amount Losses paid ?Ince organisation of Company....610,friv*ir Policies issued on alt kinds of insurable property, und at rs te. adequate to the hasard. Agents ut all prominent -rolnta in thoSouth.ru States, to whom anply.^?^^ ?^ i Columbas, QM||V Mrt ,1_A. WniTE, Agent. PumtntgTft - Spring Stock AltRIVING. THIS'STOCK HAS BEEN PURCHASED within tho tost con clays, when Gold was $1.11, and having been purchuscd when tho market was at tho lowest point, I au prepared to offer one of tho Best and most Complete Stocks ever brought to this market, nod at prices that DEFY COMPETITION from any house who purchased a ?eek ahead of me. Cull and exnmiuo for yourselves. It is useloss enumerate, os my customers know that any and every thing useful can al-vnys bo found at my s to re Goods Lower than "JEver And Lower than any where else. Como and sco.and you will bo convinced. A. A. SOLOMONS, Comer Main and Liberty ?Streets. April 13 MILLINERY A RICH AND BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF SFRXNGXKXX.X.XXVERY AND FANCY GOODS, IN ORE AT VARIETY. Thc Indies aro particularly invited to call and examino tho mony novelties of tho senson, which cannot fail to please tho fashionable and those of good tasto. Goods aro much cheaper, nnd will bo sold on very reasonable terms-to suit the times. Call ut the fashionable Millinery establishment of MISSE. D. BRITTON. April 13. OPENING OF THE spRiMi nmmi LATEST STYLES OF Millinery and Fancy Goods MRS. M. J. ZERNOW, SUMTER, S. C., having recently returned from Now York, announces to her friends nnd tho public of Sumter, I'-tW nnd tho adjoining counties, that " she nus opened at the abuve es? tablishment a CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Millinery Goods, Including nil tho LATEST PARISIAN NOVELTIES. Sa tir faction gunrnntccd as to the price nnd quality ol' Goods purchased nt tills establishment Orders fruin tho country will receive prompt attention. April 20 CLOTHING, CLOTHS, &C. Spring . Stock. D. J. WINN. Agent, Now has in Storo a Largo and Careful? ly selected Stock of Spring and Summer Goods, WHICH HE GUARANTEES AS REPRE? SENTED, SUCH AS CLOTHING-Fine, Medium and Common, Cloths und Cussitnoros, Shirts, Drawers, Socks, Suspenders, Gloves and Cravats, Under Vests, Fino Lot Tweeds, Brown Linens, Ac. which ho pledges himself to soil lowor than any oilier house in town for cash. April 20_ 8 EG A RS|_PIPICS. GENUINE HAVANA 8EGARS, REST IN SUMTER. A LARGE VARIETY OF Pipes. MEROiIAUM-Genuine and Imitation. WOODEN-Various styles and prices And many others 'AT LOW FIGURES. Glass and Crockery Ware, IN GREAT VARIETY, a? Tho chenpost over offered in this market. Fruit, Confectionery, FANCY and HEAVY GROCERIES, Alway? on band CALL AND EXAMINR -AT JOIHV S. HUGH SON'S, Under the Photographic Gallery March IA lust Received A Large Assortaient of SPRING CALICOES -AND Dress Goods. -ALSO 200 BBLS. LXftt?, AT 82 50. 300 Sacks Liverpool Salt, AT $2.50. WOO Bushels dotti, AT $1.40; 20,000 POUNDS RACW, FROM 16 to 20' eta. 200 Barrels Flour, FROM ?7,00 to $U?,00; GREEN, WATSON- & WALSH, DEALERS m GENERAL- MERCHANDISE. May 4 COTTON SHIPPED. Wo have made' arrang?merits to ?bip To Now Turk, - Baltimore orjlbarietton, mtkiig Cash Advances on sanie when delivered, and harrrg R held it I'M TII BR POINT? os long ns may be desired? We will receive Cotton at Sumter, Lynetborf, Mayosville of Manchester. Green, Watson & Walsh, DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. NEW BOOKS -AT Sumter Book Store. WE aro constantly receiving additions tooir Stock; some of the latest, as follows: Gates Ajar, Hedged In. Lit'lo Women, Tho Old Fashioned O ir). Of those (rorke tbe Bookseller's Oulde for April, en ya that the sale is prodigiously hu|*, amounting to nearly 60,000 copies of each. Saturday Night, by -'Briok" Pomeroy. So Runs tho World Away. Hainmor tc Rapier, by Esten Cook. Hill to Hilt. " u Redas a Rose is She. Diary of a Medical Student, by Warren. The Runaway Muteb, by Mrs. Henry Wood. Tho Lost Will, ft M. * The Gipsy Daughter. Josephine, by Grato Aguilar.. The Hidden Path, by ?Marion norland. Sunny Bank, " " " Phemie's Temptation. " " Hiirpers' A Leslie's Illustrated papers, Every Saturday, an English reprlst, in wnich is being published Dicken'? New Noni rhe Mystery of Edwin Drood. April 20 A. WniTB A CO. PICTURES, IN TUE HIGHEST AND LATEST STYLES OF ART, ARE NOW TAKEN BT WILDER & WHEELER, UP TO LIFE SIZE, At the Gallery in Sumter, lately kept by &> MCCALLUM, such as PHOTOGRAPHS, IVORYTYPES" AMBROTYPES, FERROTYPB8, * FRAMES of all sile? furnished. , PICTURES colored,and old pictures .I***1 and remounted. April 27_ SPECTACLES . AND EYEGLASSES. * LORSON'S PATENT INTBRCIIANABU LKNSES. " , Gold, Silver, Steel and Rubber Perlsoopie. Conve* and Concave L*0?*^ Cataract and ColoredjoLenses, of all ??.?-. March 0_cyjfJtKW*^ Notice. TUB SUBSCRIBER si"! ?"?A* his services to tho publie to Uf AW^jS NESS, 8ADDLE8. *o. HU thop ?1B& donee, one mile from Sumter, on ?ne "JM Road. All kinds of trade will fctaM? F"g done-12 cent, a poand will bo altowjgfa