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Wednesday Morning, Dec'r. 18. TO- HASHVILLE ANS BACK. Mr. Editorr Anderson is not the largest and most important place in the world. G. & C. R- R. is not the only civilized institution of the age, and South Carolina is not the only State in the Union. I have been to Nashville?and I say it most sol? emnly?Anderson is rather a small place?not near as large as Nashville. If I knew where to begin, I would try to write you an interesting account of ?what I saw, heard and experienced from the time I left our Burgh Jtill my return ; but unfortunately my powers of connective description are very fee? ble, and therefore will have to write at random? currenle calamo. The- scenery from Columbia to Augusta is by nc - means 'enchanting. Very little sign of life and ? energy. The whole country reminds one of an old -roillrpond?water stagnant, frogs crying as if for - Tcry existence, but doing nothing. Micawber-like, ihe "people are evidently' waiting for something "to turnup." Lreached Augosta-ths night of November.-, fn company with Colonel John A. teland, of .Greenwood, who was on his way as a lay delegate to- the General Assembly of the Presbyterian ,Ghurch. Cannot say that my first impressions of that city were very agreeable. It seemed to me ? .the whole place smelt bauly?was on the point of cogitating" a scientific article for the Intelligencer to explain the reason why Augusta should have an " odor so disgusting,-when 1 discovered that the ... terrebene oil in the omnibus lamp was tho cause of "it all. Wider conclusions have often been drawn from much narrower opportunities for observation. ? ' (For-example: Tho negro has black skin?ergo? Tiedoesn't belong to the genus homo.) Saw nothing of Georgia from Augusta to Atlan? ta, either going or returning. They say first im ?" presaiona are most lasting. If this be so, I shall ? always have a gloomy idea of this part of Georgia* * Grind some ten millions of contrabands, freedmen, congos, or voters to powder; with this, mix the . dust of the'sp?ls of some ten millions of black? hearted Radicals; add to this mixture all the soot that was occasioned by the burning of Columbia ; .?put the whole in au immense sieve, lift it some "three miles above the earth, shake- and keep . shaking for about half an hour ,-and from the dark? ness that would follow, you may have a faint con? ception of the aspect of the country between Au? gusta and Atlanta, as it appeared io me at first ^ sight. So dark as almost to hurt. If any people . Eve there, / didn't 6ee any;.and unless I follow the-example of believers in Christianity?of be ? "lieving things on the testimony of others?I must con? clude that eternal night reigns over that part of "Georgia. - - .Tuesday morning: Breakfasted at the United Slates Hotel, Atlanta. Saw Stonewall Jackson's -picture on the wall?knew he wasn't a Radical? T felt that "all was right," and eat my meal with as . "Tiearty a.relish as if I had heard that Thad. Stc Temrbad been put in the Lunatic Asylum. By the "way, the proprietors took me to be a clergyman, .find only charged me half price. Strange, isn't it?- The idea of being generous to a Minister now-a-days i^ rather ludicrious, isn't it ? I told . 'lhis.fact.toseveral members of the General Assem? bly as a good joke, and they smiled, (not "As* _Hartz" fashion.) Atlanta is-somewhat larger than Anderson. Some of. Qnr people won't believe this, but it is a fact. My.impression is, that if Sherman would pass that ?? .*oray again, and burn it again, that in two years it would be larger than New York city. It was here limit citizen B.' It certainly was a treat to see -.him. 1 "dare say" he and I would have been * ""made supremely happy if the city council had pro? vided us with a large Diogenes Tub, put us under it, and given orders that no one should stand be? tween us and tfic sun, and allowed us. South Curo Jina-like,.to sit still and watch while Georgia mov ? ed on. ? ? Atlanta is"Georgia in a nut-shell. Remain there Vs^'months/and you can learu all the characteris? tics ot the people of that "live" State. On the Railroad from the cify to Chattanooga, I didn't sec , iCilBgleman "whittling sticks'' at any of the de 'pOta* dJverybody seemed to be at work. Houses were being erected?mills fiuished; and for the Railroad itself, I am afraid to speak about it, lest . 1 should exaggerate. I can only say?you have 'Seen "gardeners give extra touches of the spade to __the garden walks. Well, that is the way the track on that road is kept. Not necessary but extra at / tealion.is paid. If my memory is correct, the road lately settled their iudebtcdness to the 17. S. government to a large amount?several millious. Sorry I haven't stock on that road; but 1 have not, aor on any other. There is on?. consolation : if theB? railroads break?it will make me no poorer. '. Arrived in Nashville on the 20th November. " Didn'Usee Brownlow. lie evidently hadn't hoard of my arrival, or if he hud, that I was from Ander ? ton, or he certainly would have called. I took the ?pains-to write my name in full on the hotel regis? ter, "Quid- Nunc," Anderson, S. C. Surely? if Brownlow was anything of a politican he would Jj&ve sought me out. How did he know but thai 1 Was Gov-. O.'s bosom friend! for we both live in . Anderson ; and surely politicians ought to seek to find out what are the private opinions of each oth? er. "E. T. B.," in th-j Charleston Courier, has given y?u an account of his visit to Brownlow, so I will say nothing about him. There is an old -eaying?speak of the Devil, and he will suddenly appear. The least saici, therefore, the better. , Nashville is quite a large village?much larger than Anderson. At the close of the war, it had about a hundred thousand inhabitants ; it now has about half that number. As I didn't mingle with the aristocracy, but only with Southerners, I know ' but little of the New England, Africano sentiments ."Of the city populace. The depression of spirits * is-not so great as it is here. "They" say every? thing is working out right?that they would not make things move any taster than they arc mov? ing; a litt la patience, aad all will come out right. Their Senate and Legislature arc intensely radical, but time is bringing people to their souses ; and even Tennessee will, bei'ore long, he found defend? ing the old Constitution and the old Union of the States. I am no politician. I wrile nothing of the grounds upon which they base a hope for tho fu? ture. Only what I heavd them aay.Jj The'General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church convened in thin city on the 21st Novem? ber. Dr. Moore, of Richmond, Va., was elected Moderator. It was a*fk*etty full Assembly. The delegates from the S. C. Presbytery, were E. T. Buist; D.D., and W. H. Strutton, Ministers. Dr. Simpson, of Laurens, and Col. Leland, of Green? wood, Elders. They had a harmonious session of eight days. The Church papers will give an ac? count of tho proceedings. So I need say nothing about it to your Presbyterian readers. Though I did not call on Browulow, I did pay a visit t& Mrs. James K. Polk, .wife of the deceased Preiidvit. I found ftor ft. v?ry eharaiiag lady, , She fried h.-r beRt to receive me "in Stale," but unfortunately being a very small mau, I found it impossible to be dignified; so it ended in my taking a seat between her and one of her relatives, and in ten minutes the Mis. President Polk was lost in the clear old Christian lady. The delegates to the Assembly called upon her an hour or two afterwards, iu couples or singly, and were receiv? ed in form. The Sabbath after the adjournment of the As? sembly- I spent in Chattanooga. The town is beau? tifully situated. On every side nrc mountains. Mt. Lookout towers up before it, reminding the Southerner of the bard fought, battles, in which many of our dear ones were slain and were buried, not to the sound of the organ or the songs cf friends at horn*, but lulled to sleep by the rippling noise of the Tennessee as she winds about the base of the Mount. And the Christian is summoned by the scenery to think of Him who went up into the mountain to deliver ibe greatest of all sermons? the sermon on the Beatitudes ; who was transfig? ured on a mountain, and who, on Mt. Calvary, atoned for our sins ; even of Jesus, whom the mass of people in Anderson, Augusta, Atlanta and Nash? ville regard as an historical character?like Ccesar, Napoleon and Washington?but who, though his? torical, was really the Son oj God, sent from Heav? en to reveal to us all God's love to a 'sinful race. Why is it that the whole world do not love Christ? Reached Columbia December 1 Ith, on our re? turn. If it were not for the newspapers, one would think the war was still going on in South Carolina. I cannot account, for our apathy. They say the same inertness may be seen in Alabama, and that Georgia is au exception. Whatever be the cause, it. is time for us to awake cut of our sleep, or we shall be iu a condition like that of cer? tain aristocratic families in England?without any? thing to boast off, save what our fathers before us have done. Let Anderson take the lead in going forward. QUID NUNC. -c>-? THE NEW ALABAMA CONSTITUTION. In looking over the new Radical Magna Charta of Alabama, wo find that in its principal features it resembles the old constitutions we have known in this country since iLc American Revolution. In some respects, however, as was to be anticipated, the new one runs ahead of the old, we will endeavor to note tho most striking of the changes: 1. Imprisonment for debt is prohibited. 2. No properly qualification can be established for electors of the Slate. 3. The clause of slavery reads as follows : That no form of slavery shall exist in this State, and there shall be no involuntrry servitude other? wise than for the punishment of crime, of which the party shall have been duly convicted. 4. Divorces can only be granted by suits in chancery. 5. The judges of the courts are to hold their offi? ces for six years, but may be removed by the Gov? ernor on the address of two-thirds of the General Assembly, or hy impeachment. G. In all elections by the people the electors shall vote by ballot. Every male person born in the United Stales, and every male person who has been neutralized, or who has legally declared his inten? tion to become a citizen of the United States, twen? ty-one years old or upwards, who shall have resi? ded in this State six months next preceding the election, and three mouths in the county in which h" offers to vote, except as hereinafter provided, shall be deemed an elector. Soldiers, sailors and marines in the United Stales service are not permitted to vote by reason of being stationed in the State on duty. Registra? tion must be provided for by the General Assem? bly, and the following persons arc not permitted to register: First. Those who during the late rebellion in? flicted or caused to be inflicted, any cruel or unu? sual punishment upon any soldier, sailor, or ma? rine, employee or citizen of the United States, or who in any other way violated the rules of civilized warfare. Second. Those who may be disquali? fied frcm holding office by the proposed amend j mcut to the Constitution of the United States, I known as Article XIV., and those who have been disqualified from registering to voic for delegates to the Convention to frame a constitution, provided that the legislature may remove paid disabilities. Third. Those who shall be convicted of treason, embezzlement of public funds, malfeasance iu of? fice, penitentiary offences, or bribery. Fourth. Those who are idiots or insane. An oath covering all these qualifications is ne? cessary to registration?to support the Union, the State of Alabama, to accept the civil and political equality of all men, and agrco not to deprive any one, on account of color, race or previous condi? tion, of any political or civil right. PETITION TO CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT. The New Orleans Crescent says that a number of gentlemen of both sections of (he Union have agreed to suggest the presentation of monster me? morials lo Congress and the President, asking that the policy of the country may be immediately con? formed to ihe actual needs of the situation, audio the expressed demands of public opinion. Below will be found the memorial submitted to theSouth crn people with this view : To Iris Excellency the J'rrxident and the Senator? and Rcprucntatieci of the. United States Congress : The um'-rsigncd. citizens of the Slate of Lou? isiana, respectfully represent that, the political de veloptuems of tbe past low months have demon? strated the fact, that the Reconstruction acts of Congress will, if persisted iu, produce a conflict of races, which will result in ihe desolation of the country, and the serious if not irreparable injury of both races in the Southern States. That tho negroes of this State are organized in? to secret bands, termed "Loyal Leagues/* sworn and combined against their former owners and cit? izens of the State, in order to obtain control of the government. That this credulous race have been deluded hv designing men into the belief that the properly u*f the while citizens of the State will be divided umunir them. b Thai, under these demoralizing influences, they are. daily refusing lo fulfil their contracts, or labor lor the support of themselves or their families. _That, in consequence of this demoralization plaining in this State has resulted iu the ruinous ladure of a large majority of our planlers, und 0f course, in the necessity of its abandonment. That, before the close of the present year the negroes, with but few exceptions, will have 'con? sumed or wasted their wages, or share of the crop, and he destitute of the means of subsistence. That the white race will be compelled tu limit their planting lo the labor of their own families, while the negroes will not have the means, if they had the capacity, to plant on their own account. Under these circumstances, famine, with all its Attendant horrors, must soon conic upou this im? provident race. Ill view of these impending calamities, flic un? dersigned would earnestly appeal to the President, and Congress to give prompt attention to this vi? tally important matter, and provide immediately ! such remedy as in their wisdom can l>e devised to ' avert the ruin which, unless arrested, must speed- '? ily come upon us. John II. Holmes.?Tho card of this gentleman appeared among the new advertisements last week. Persons having business with a com? mission merchant in Charleston will find Mr. HoLUES competent and trustworthy, and in every wuy dwerviujj-an-?xtwutiv? puireaugo. ? | FEOM WASHINGTON. Wasiii.ngxox, December IL A mixed delegation from Virginia, North and South Carolina, visited Stevens yesterday, -when the following was elicited : Stevens regarded the impeachment failure an evidence of fickleness of public opinion. The Virginia delegate, said the impeachment failure would work seriously against reconstruction. Slcvcns remarked1 that it could not fail to be otherwise, and mutual regrets were I exchanged. The North Carolina negro (Harris) ! said they would get along very well. The North I ern whites were more frightened about negro suf? frage than the Southern whites. Gov. Holden was (he life blood of the Republican party of North Carolina. The Virginia delegate represented that thc condition was critical, and unless Congress came lo tho relief of the suffering colored and white Unionists, it would be terrible. Stevens favored thc repeal of thc clause requiring a majoriiy of the registered voters. Thc delegation thought that would do; but suggested a law empowering tho Conventions already called to establish provisional governments immediately; then, if thc Constitu? tions were defeated, they would have at least loyal Slate officers. Stevens paid he had drawn up a bill with two or three beneficial provisions. One was to leave to a majoriiy to affirm or reject the Constitution; another, that the present Conven? tions shall, as independent bodies, establish Gov? ernments in lieu of District Commanders, as soon as Constitutions were ready for submission to Con? gress. The delegation approved this. Stevens in? quired whether (he old masters would bo able to seduce the negroes from voting properly. Harris replied that the negroes were dependent on their old maslers for their daily bread. There was dan? ger, but Harris hoped I he negroes were capable of enduring great, privations. The Virginia delegate, Cook, (colored,) said Harris' remarks applied to his district ; 800 tn Richmond lost places. Ste? vens hoped thc whole Southern vote would bc cast for ibo Republican party; this would elect a Re? publican President, and assure triumphant recon? struction. Stanton is to have full hearing before thc Senate Military Committee, to meet the President's charges. In addition to i he $-500,OOO already appropriated, SI,200,000 more is asked for, to cover reconstruc? tion expenses to dale. The correspondent of thc New York Times has thc following: Another veto mny soon be expected from thc President. Thc House to-day passed for ihc sec? ond lime thc biil to strike out the word "white" from thc laws ol' this District regulating thc selec? tion of jurors, leaving colored tax-payers equally eligible with while. This bill passed both branches .of Congress in July Inst, but was suhjeded toa pocket vcio by ihc President. Should Congress take its usual holiday rtccss it will again share a like fate. Wc make Ihc following extract from thc corres? pondence of thc Ballimore Gazette: Since thc rebellion ihc Northern politicians seem lo have learned much respecting the habits and customs of thc negro population of thc South, and man j of these habits involve serious difficulties on thc part, ot' the Radical .Managers in regulating and cohirolltug the negro vote. During thc process of registration thousands of names were assumed by ncgroes, who found it. afterwards difficult to re? member them. This lcd to much confusion and something of a mortifying expose during the voting on thc question of calling Stale Constitutional Conventions. Rut the most difficult problem for I ?ic Radical managers to solve is how they can make available a negro vote after Christmas. They have ascertained thc fact that at. Christmas the Southern negroes, from instinct or habit, change locality and beeorrc so scattered that it will be next to impossible to identify ihem on the registra? tion lifts, and hence serious fears arc entertained as to thc result of thc vote on thc adoption or rati? fication of i he several constitutions when submitted io thc people. All things may bc ordered for the best, and this well known propensity of thc Afri? can lo change his residence ai Christmas, may be thc means of defeating thc whole Congressional scheme ol' fastening negro government upon len States ol' the Union. A delegation from Alabama was here a few days since iu consultation with Schmuck's committee, mid thc opinion given was that thc Alabama Constitution would bc lost unless (lie election was postponed sufficiently long after Christmas io allow the Bureau agents to hunt up thc scattered freedmen and identify themas regis? tered voters. -e? THE CONSTITUTION OF ALABAMA. Thc so-called Reconstruction Convention of Ala? bama has adjourned, after adopting a Constitution of Ihc most proscriptive and infamous character. Radical leaders in ihc North endeavored to control and modify thc action of I Iiis revolution?r'' body, bul all lo no purpose. The inveterate hatred of the majority for all that is honorable and their predi? lections for debased characters, induced the exer? cise of their power for evil. Asa strange com nicnlary upon the proceedings, wc are pleased to published the following dispuich from Montgomery, dated last Friday : Thc Advertiser, of (his morning, publishes tho preamble and resolutions adopted by thc Mont? gomery Council of the Union Loyal League, de? nouncing thc new Constitution, and calling on thc colored leaguers lo aid iu defeating it, declaring thal i he del?gales lo the Con vein ion went far be? yond the purpose in view of their duties and in? structions, and framed a Constitution disfran? chising and proscribing a portion of llie most intelligent and law-abiding citizens of Alabama, and characterized in every feature by a fiendish motive of revenge and hatred, and resolved, first, that in the opinion ol' this Council, thc said Consti? tution is au infamous fraud upon ihc rights of the people of this State, and will, if ratified, inevitably result in (he debarrment of thc white race, and the d esl r ucl ion of thc black. Thal we cannot consis? tently willi our obligations as members of thc Union Loyal League of America, give aid or sup? port in any manlier whatever lp the nefarious scheme lo destroy at one fell swoop thc piacc, thc happiness and prosperity, for all time to come, of thc whole people ol thc Slate of Alabama. Thal, we, as L'niou Republicans, and ns members of the Montgomery Council of America, call on all law abiding and Union-loving colored men of Alabama, lo unite with usia our efforts lo defeat thc adop? tion ?r this Constitution, which embodies princi? ples dangerous lo constitutional liberty, promotive ol' civil war between ihc races, and destruct ive of all ihc cuds of good government. That we de? nounce ns contemptible, au effort on thc part of a few td' thc members of this Council, who are mere political adventurers, to break up thc same, be? cause they luid failed to make it subservient to these vile political schemes. The above resolutions arc put for!li by thc au? thority of thc League, as a true copy of the min? nies of thc Council, an.I signed by thc Secretary. Serious divisions in the radical ranks arc taking place in other ?celions ol' thc Slate. The conservatives are organizing clubs through? out thc State, to defeat thc Constitution at the coming election, ami in certain sections arc receiv? ing large accessions of thc colored element. Bounty Land Academy.?Tho Adver? tisement or this school appears in another column. From a personal acquaintance of many years with Mr. Cleveland, wc are prepared to endorse his superior qualifications as a I each cr and merit as a man. During the late war, wc wei? intimately associated willi him, and can testify t.j Iiis gallant bearing.and effective service. Since ihc surrender, he has been actively engaged in "leaching tho yo.mg idea how to shoot"?metaphorically?and wc commend him to ihc patronage of all disposed to assist a worthy cx-Confedcratc. The rales of tuition arc reasonable, and good board can bc ob? tained ia ihe neighborhood nt moderate prigei. , LOCAL AND STATE NEWS. To Correspondents.?Will j. C. N., of Pendleton, sond the printed copy of the poem forwarded to our address a few days ago ! Several errors occurred in copying, and we wish to rectify them before publishing in our columns. Brother 0., of Newberry, will take notice that the account of D. M. 1*. hns been duly credited. It's a bad case, Tom, that currency, but we have folks here, besides editors, who ara willing to take all they can get. Some people are ma?eions enough to say that all such are creditors, hard run on a collecting tour. Brothor C, of Elberlen, has just grounds to com? plain of some one between here and there. The paper has been mailed regularly, and we will join hands in ferreting out the gentlemen (?) engaged in reading other people's newspapers. A. P. Hurraed.?Sound the trumpet, blow the horn, and let the big boys to the little ones shout, for old Santa Claus has come lo town, and is domiciled at the elegant establishment of our friend HrnnARn, where he has displayed to the astonished gaze of juveniles and their doting "par rents" the usual assortmeut of desirable goods for Christmas presents. Fireworks, toys, candies, and everything else known to the inventive genius of the good old fellow, may be found in abundance. Fresh Norfolk oysters for the grown people; jellies and fruits for the household; confections for the wee ones ; fire crackers for tho boys, and handsome presents for the girls. What a superb array o good things! Don"t forget Ileu?Aiin, nor fail to expend something to please and benefit the rising generation. Masonic.?At a regular stated convoca? tion of Wynne Council, No. 4, Royal and Select Masters, held on Monday evening last, the follow? ing Companions were duly elected ami installed as officers for the ensuing Masonic year: James A. IIoyt, T.\ I.-. Grand Master. J. B. Clark, I.\ Hiram of Tyre. J. B. Moor::, Principal Con. of the Works. F. C. v. Borstel, Treasurer. A. P. IIliiiiard, Recorder. Thomas M. White, Captain of the Guards. Wm. M. Osuorxe, Con. of Council. E. F. Mlkraii, Steward. ? In connection with this notice, it is proper to inform the members of the several Masonic bodies that the limes fur meeting have been changed as follow?: Hiram Lodge to meet hereafter on the Saturday on or before the full moon in each month, at 10 o'clock a. m. Hurtling Bush Chapter will meet ou the first Monday night in every month, and Wynne Council immediately after the ciosc of i he Chapter. Lt. Cot,. A. T Smith.?The announce? ment thai the troops arc to be removed from this place, renders it a fitting occasion to p.ny this offi? cer a merited compliment. During the past eigh? teen months. Col. Smith has been in command of this post, and it is simple truth lo declare that the delicate duties devolving upon him have becu dis? charged with exact justice to all parties brought before him, so far as in his power. His scrupulous regard for right has been entirely consistcnlent with fidelity to his Government, and we arc confi? dent that the citizens of the entire District will unite in this voluntary tribute of praise to a worthy officer and meritorious gentleman. We can cheer? fully say to our friends in Lauren*, where Colone* Smith will hereafter bo stationed, that they will find him polite and courteous in the discharge of any duties embracing the rights or privileges of citizens. Pickled Beep.?The following- recipe has been furnished, at our request, by au esteemed friend, who has made use of it for a number of years. Nothing ago. in traveling npon the rail? road, we had the satisfaction of testing the supe? rior quality of beef put up according lo this recipe, and wiihout hesitation pronounced it the best it had ever been our fortuno lo meet with. Every family should be supplied with pickled beef, and ihis is the proper season to prepare it : Take ;"). qis. of salt. 2 oz. of saltpetre and 1 oz soda to 100 lbs. beef. Soak the beef, (after cut? ting it in such pieces ns you wish.) in clear, cold water for about 15 minutes, and wipe it dry with a coarse cloth. Then rub the salt in the beef, and pack in a tight barrel, (not a whisky barrel. 1 Hoi! a brine sufficiently strong to bear au egg. and keep the beef covered with brine, and use it after two weeks. Another Chance.?Those interested are referred to the advertisement of Mr. J. W. Coiiu. Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue for Ihis Dis? trict. He will be at Ihis place on Monday and Tuesday, !5?th and :Ust of this month, and delin? quent tax-payers will have one more opportunity to balance their accounts with him. No further indulgence will be given, we understand, and it is of great importance that persons interested should be present ou the days specified. South Carolina Baptist.?This jour? nal will contain on Friday next, 20th inst., a ser? mon delivered by Rev. E. T. Winkler, D. D., of Charleston, in answer to the pamphlet by "Ariel." The eloquent divine is one of the foremost of the Rnptist denomination in this State, and this sermon is worthy of his reputation. Persons interested in the subject discussed can obtain extra copies of the Buptinton application at this office. Single copies, ten cents. Executed.?We learn from the Pickcns Courier that Nat Frazure, colored, was hung at that place on Friday, 4th inst., for the murder of young UlIXXlCUTT. His accomplices, five in number, have had their sentences commuted to imprison? ment in the Penitentiary for staled periods, the longest term of which is five years. They were duly forwarded to that instiiuliou on Monday last. Escaped.?The Columbia Phoenix states that Elbcrl Brownlce, a freedtnan, convicted of the murder of .John II. MaGill, a while citizen of this District, in September last, ami who had been taken to Columbia lo appear before the Court of Appeals, on a motion for a new trial, made his es? cape from jail on Friday last, and has not been re? captured. Other prisoners escaped at the same time. The Tax Order.?In order that all may certainly become acquainted with the provisions of Gen. Ca.nby's order, levying taxes for the current fiscal year, we ro-publish the entire order in this issue. More Iloas.?Another lot of hogs was sold in this market last week, at 0 cents gross. A drove is expected to-day, said to be very fine Through the compassion of friends, we were ena? bled to buy one hog, but more arc needed. Verb tat. I THE PRESIDENT'8 MESSAGE CONCERNING BTANTON'S REMOVAL. Tbc President's message to the Semite, giving reasons for the suspension of Stanton, is regarded as a masterly document. lie quotes Stanton's re? ply to his request that Stanlon should resign, wherein Stanton says that considerations of a high public character lead him to withhold his resigna? tion until the next meeting of Congress. This the President holds was not au allegation merely, but a form utterly wanting in the respect due from Stanton to Iiis superior officer. The point is made that Stanton could not appeal to the law creating the War Department, because tiic law gives the President the right to remove Slanton. The Tenure of office bill alone supported Stanton, but the law did not compel him to retain the office. The Presi? dent argues the necessity of unity and harmony among his constitutional advisers, and alludes to his having with one exception, retained the Cabi? net, of his predecessor; and ^states, incidentally, that tho Cabinet was unanimous in his policy of reconstruction, and upon the unconstitutionality of the tenure of office bill. Slanton having been United Slates Attorney, was specially consulted, and was emphatic and resolute in his condemna? tion of the bill as unconstitutional. The most pointed nnd specific charge refers to the New Or? leans riots. According to tlie narrative, General Betrrd reported lo Stanton the danger of the riot and asked advice. Stanton not only withhold in? structions to Beard, but kept the dispatch from the President and his Cabinet until after the occur? rence of the riot. The President holds that had Stanton acted himself, or made the message of Heard known to his superiors, the riot would have been prevented. He produces a letter from Sheri? dan to the effect that had Sheridan been advised of the danger of the riot, it could have been avoided. The President concludes that the public cannot complain of the charge, because the judicious meas? ures of the new Secretary have already saved many millions of the public treasure. MARRIED, on Thursday, Dec. 11th, by Hev. J. B. Hillhousc. Mr. N. W. Laror and Miss Euuesia M. Ens kink, all of this District. *V* Primer's fee received. %k Htariuts. A.vdf.nsox, Dec. 17.?Cotion market dull at 104 to 10f, not including the tax. Augusta, Dec. 14.?Cotton market quiet; mid? dlings 1?} to 14. Charleston, Dec. 14.?Cotton opened af an ad? vance of }c, but in consequence of Liverpool news receded to previous quotations?middling 15. Nkw Yoick, Dec 11.?Cotton quiet at D">i tol?ij. -1 a ivrm t nT a' ttq will make his HEAD QUARTERS FOR THE 6KIRSTMAS HOLIDAYS, AT Am 1P? THE Old Folks and Voting Folk? of this neigh? borhood arc notified that they can obtain any quan? tity of Of the very best quality, and at reasonable prices, at tiie siore of the undersigned. My slock con? sists iu part of French and American Candies, Nuts of all kinds, Toys of every description. Jellies, Pickles, Canned Fruits, Lobsters, Salmon. Sardines, Vegetables in cans, Oranges, Lemons, Pine Apples, Cocoanuls, Raisins, Figs, Citron, Currants, &c. FIRE WORKS, IN GREAT VARIETY. I have on hand ajargc assortment of CANDIES of my own manufacture, to which I invite the at? tention of the public, satisfied that the price and quality are not surpassed in ibis region. FUESH NORFOLK OYSTESS Will be kept constantly on hand, and will be re? ceived every day during Christmas. Bring along your fractional currency, and make the most of these very hard limes by purchasing something '"to please the children." A. P. HUBBAUD, Confectionery and Fancy Store. Dec 18, 18'.'.7 27 2 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON DISTRICT. WHEREAS. Mary A. Lackey has applied to me for Letters of Administration on the Kstatc of Moses Lackey, deceased: ~ These are therefore to eile and admonish all and xingular the kindred and creditors of said deceas? ed To be and appear al my oflice on the 24th day of December. 1807, '<> show cause, if any they can wliv said Administration should not begrnnU l,{' 1 ' ROBERT JUNKIN, o.a.d. beeil. 1867 -0 - NOTICE. BY an order of Robert Junkiu, Ordinary for An? derson District, I will expose for sale at Anderson Court House, on Salcday next, THREE 3IULES, The properly of John McFnH, deceased. JOHN WILSON, Adm'rl Doc 18, 1807 27 2 ESTATE NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against thcEstate of Henderson Bagwell, dec'd, hue of Anderson Dis? trict, arc hereby required to present the same to the undersigned, within the lime prescribed bv law. ? R. N. WRIGHT, Adm'r. Doc IG, 1868 27 r 4 Special ftoticts. Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, R.\A.\M.\ A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING BUSH CHAPTER will be held in tlie Chapter Room on MONDAY NIGHT, Jan. Gth, 18G8, at .seven o'clock Companions will assemble with? out further notice. By order of the M.-.E.%tf.\P..' GEORGE MUNRO, Sec. pro tern, Oct. 23, 1807 10 3 HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A.\ F/ M.\ A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM LODGE will he held in the Lodge Room on SAT' UR DAY, January 4, 1SG8, at 10 o'clock, A. M* Brethren will take due notice anu govern them? selves accordingly. By order of the V,'.: M.\ GEORGE W. FANT, Sec. Dec. 4, 18G7 2S?3 Information. Information guaranteed to produce a luxuriant growth of hair upon a bald head or beardless facer also a recipe for the removal of Pimples, Blotches, Eruptions, etc., On the skin, leaving the same soft, clear, and beautiful, can be obtained withouC charge by addressing THOS. P. CHAPMAN, Chemist, 823 Broadway, New York. Sept. 18. 1 867. 14 ? To Consumptives. The Rev. Edward A. Wilson will send (free of charge) to all who desire it, the prescription with" the directions for making and using the simple remedy by which he was cured of a lung affection, and thai dread disease Consumption. His only object is to benefit the afflicted, and he hopes every sufferer will try this prescription, as it will cost them nothing, and may prove a blcs-sing. Please address Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON, No. 165South SecoudSt, Williomsburg, N. Y Sept. 18, 1807. 14? E3ROBS OF YOUTH. A Gentleman who suffered for years from Ner? vous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects of youthful indiscretion, will, for the sake of suf? fering humanity, send free to all who need it, the recipe and directions for-making the simple reme? dy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by ihe advertisers experience, can do so by addressing, in perfc< t confidence, JOHN B. OGDEN, 41 Cedar Street, New York. June10, 1807 1 ly Xe w Advertisements. PROCLAMATION. W1TEREAS information has been communicated to this department that ABSALOM J. HALL, to" gclhcr with.one ELUERT BROWNLEE, a frced man, did commit an atrocious murder upon the body of one John Ii. Magill, in the District of An? derson, in September last, and that the said Hall has tied from jusiice. Now know ye that I, JAMES L. ORR, Gover? nor and Comr?nnder-in-Chicl' iu aud over the State of South Carolina, to the end that the said Absa? lom J. Hall may be brought to trial aud condign, punishment, do hereby offer a reward of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS for his ar rcst and safe delivery in any jail iu the United States. In witness whereof. I sMibscribc niy name and cause the great Seal of the Slate lo be affixed, [t...?.]in the city of Columbia, this Oth day of De? cember, 1S^)7. JAMES L. ORR, Governor of South Carolina* E. C.M'erh. Secretary of State. Dec 18. 18t.7 27 2 X3iiblic Sale. I WILL sell to the highest bidder on Salcday in January, the following properly: Two small two-horse Carriages and Harucss, One fine top Buggy and fine Harness, One open Buggy and Harness, ' Oue one-horse llockaway, One bray and Harucss, Two good family Horses. Terms CASH. J. L. ARNOLD. X*A$iX NOTICE. Those knowing themselves indebted to me will save cost by calling early and settling their dues, or they will surely find them in ihe hands of air officer for collection. JOHN L. ARNOLD. Dec 18, 1807 27 2 BOUNTY LAND ACADEMY, '1*11 n Exercises of this Institution will be resumed ou the First Monday in February, 18S8, For the Scholastic Term of Ten Months, including four weeks' vacation, at price* in currency ranging as follows: ?12. ?10, SIS, S21 and 330 per schol? ar. Studies?English and Classical. When a pu? pil enters upon a quarter, he will be charged for thai quarter, unless in case of providential hin? drance. Two cents per day extra will he charged for day scholars. Hoard good .and cheap. The Academy is situated six miles below Walhalla, on the Blue ttidgc Railroad. Prompt payment re quircd at the close of the school. W. T. CLEVELAND. P. S?Those indebted for Tuition at present must make payment, as the times will not admit of indulgence. W. T. C Dec 18, 1807 27 1 INTERNAL REVENUE. DEPUTY COLLECTOR'S OFFICE, United States Internal Rrvkjcck, 21st Division, 3rd District, So. Ca. Pickexs C. 11.. Dec. lo. 1807. THE undersigned having been appointed Collector for Anderson District, gives notice that he will bo at Anderson Court House on .Monday and Tuesday, 30th and 3lst of December, for the purpose of re? ceiving taxes. All persons are notified to make payment; those failing will suffer the penalty of the law. J. W. COBB, Deputy Collector. Dec 18, 1807 27 Notice. IS herebv given by the undersigned, wife of John W. Hopkins, resident in Anderson village, and by occupation a Shoemaker, of her intention to be? come a sole trader at the expiration of one month from the publication of this notice. R OS ANN A II E. HOPKINS. , Deo 18. 1867 27 . 4