COLUMBIA. Tuesday Morning, October 31,1865. State Faith. Wc make the following extract from the annual Report of the ComptroUer-Gencral of thc State of Georgia. After referring to the high character and credit of that State both at home and abroad, produced and maintained by ber former good faith to all her obligations, and promptness in meeting her demands, the Comptroller goes on to say: After the State shall have been restored to civil law and order again, going along as of old as a -member of the Union, with all of its machinery at work, ami its re? sources being developed and used, it is to be hoped that sho will upon rise and rapidly progress again as in the past, and in tho course of time be even more prosperous Shan before. Under these circumstances, it is to be hoped that the Legislature, in its consideration of ibis matter, will act prudently and wisely, and will not only not tarnish, but will raise still higher the good faith and the good name. ;.;:o.- :: - J credit of our noble old Stat . :.i tho ;>:...-1, the pride and boast of her s ; i e. ' laughters, and commanding the adnu, '.il not ..ll who looked at her, or who ov<.-? l.v.piir.-d into her past history. Junius says: "Private credit is wealth! Public Honor is Security. Tho feather that adorns the Royal Bird supports him in his Hight. Strip him of his Plumage, and you fix bim to thc earth!" Then, in this darkest hour for Georgia as to ber agricultural industrial labor, it is to be boped that no "serpent" iu thc shape of "Repudiation" wUl be allowed to "creep Lu" and "beguile" any considerable portiou of our good old State, and "strip ber of ber plumage," and "lix her to thc earth!" But, remembering that "honesty is the best policy," let ber people, one'and all, spurn the svrcn song of tho "Repudiator," and sustain, as they have heretofore done, the integrity and honor of the State, and the day will* not bc distant when they will sec the wisdom of such course, and our good old State will rapidly stride on to pros? perity and greatness again." This is the language of honesty and honor, and it is to bc hoped yet, that tho uBiniate action of every Southern State after its restoration to the Union, and its return to the full exercise of State au? thority, will bc based upon the principles here enunciated. A "State" is the union of its whole people in a body politic, and if She obbgations of an individual be held sacred, and their repudiation or evasion regarded as dishonest or dishonorable, the mere aggregating of individuals does not weaken, much less dispense with, the im? perative demands of justice and honor, or the duty of a people under them. In what? ever else the people of South Carolina may be considered to have erred, they have ever held the public faith of the State as sacred as virgin purity, and we are confident will always do so. \~o State Sectionalism. Although wc publish, this morning, the communication of "Fair Play," we do not approve of its tone or sentiment. Our State Government lias been popularized, and we think it highly injudicious in en? deavoring to advance the interests of any candidate, to indicate that there aro sec? tional rights or sectional prejudices within the limits of the State, when a representa? tive of tho interests of the whole State is to be chosen. We moreover think that it is unbecoming and beneath the dignity of the office itself, to urge such sectional arguments in the matter of choosing a United States Senator, and our opinion applies to either section of thc State- from which these arguments may come. The General Assembly, composed of Represen? tatives and Senators from all parts of tho State, is the constitutional, and, of course, the best arbiter of thc claims of aspirants to this high, honorable and responsible position. This is our opinion, not designed to affect the success of any candidate, but as based upon thu spirit and dictates of thc new Constitution just adopted by thc people of South Carolina, through their delegates in Convention assembled. Rc-orgamization of thc Militia. In Saturday's proceedings of the House of Representatives, we call attention to the resolution of Mr. Gilbert, of Sumter. As we have assurances from Governor Perry, that the United States troops woidd be withdrawn as soon as the State is restored to her civil authority, it becomes the abso? lute duty of thc Legislature to provide for an effective organization of her citizen soldiery. Wo hope the Committees on thc Military, to which Mr. Gilbert's resolution wa:, re? ferred, will act promptly on thc subject. Election of Governor. The Legislature, yesterday, >.n thc fust ballot, electod Governor B. F. Perry United States Senator, for the long terni - he re? ceiving 109 votes. -? ? ? ? PABDOXED.-Wc are gratified to har;, that General M. C. Butler, of this State, as been pardoned by the President. Tin- Richmond papers announce thc ar fvnl of Alexander IL Stephens in Rich end on Sunday. Tho Senatorial El?-rt lon-l eper and Lower Country. By a sort of comity which had grown up under tho old order of things, it was the is generally meant the Parishes, inoluding Charleston-an ocasional voice in the distribution of the high offices and appoint? ments of the State. Of course there was no binding rule, beyond that which a spirit of generous courtesy created, but the prac? tice in the main worked well, and for the general good. In thc new order of things, under Mr. Orr's experiment of "populariz? ing the State Government," the Parishes have been swept away, and Charleston has. by a special exception to the basis of rep? resentation, been excluded from her mutual share of influence. This will finally trans? fer to the upper country all State power. Charleston and the Parishes have suffered ruinously hy the ravages of the war, and there is in them more need now than ever nf a representation in Congress. One would suppose that these facts would invite a generous response to any reasonable appeal to those who arc hereafter to have undisputed power. The appeal they now make is for a Senator for the short term of two years. They have put in nomination a single cainlilate, in whose ability to serve them and the State at this juncture they have confidence. They are so nearly unanimous in his sup? port that their wishes cannot be doubted. Was it unreasonable to expect a final boon so small woidd be, at tlibs time, freely and generously yielded to them? We hope not, and yet it is clear that there is doubt of it, when wc see from thc upper and middle country no less than eight candi? dates urging their claims, struggling and combining against this humble appeal of the low country, for the lowest place. It was said, in the late Convention, by an eloquent gentleman from a District which furnishes two of these candidates, that "the Parishes, in pursuit of political power and offico, were guided by the skill of the fox, combined with the ferocity of the tiger." We hope, after this exhibition, that charge will not be repeated. What? ever sense of justice and generosity may influence those who have "popularized" the Government, we'hope they will bear in mind that if their first experiment has put "A barren sceptre in tbeir gripe, Thence to be wrenched with unlineal hand No son of theirs succeeding," It is no fault of Charleston or the much abused Parishes. Let us he admonished that there is surely a Providence in tho affairs of men, and that sooner or later but surely-that Providence bestows its blessings on those who practice justice, generosity and FAIR PLAY. ELECTION OF BISHOPS.-In tho Episcopal Convention in Philadelphia, on Monday Rev. Dr. Randell was elected Bishop of Colorado, Rev. Dr. Howe Bishop of Nevada, and Rev. Drs. Williams and Robert H. Clarkson Missionary Bishops, tho former for China. Tho othor business transacted by tho convention was not of general in? terest. SENATOIIS.-I am glad to hear James B. Campbell's name mentioned as ono of the Senators; for of all men in the State ho would probably be the most acceptable to the President and authorities here, and would, from bis integrity and influence, bo able to do more for the State than any other man from the South. The confidence reposed in his opinions and views by those in power, is shown by the President send? ing for him on several occasions dnring his visit to this city in the summer, and talking froely in regard to affairs not onlv of your State, but of thc whole South. Mr. Camp? bell was looked upon by all as a representa? tive man; one that it in the Senate woidd not only benefit the State he represented, but would exert a commanding influence in national affairs. With smch men as J. B. Campbell and Gov. Terry as Senators, South Carolina would soon command her old position among thc States, and again point with pride to her statesmen. [ Wash. Corrow. Charleston Courier. FIBE. -A tire occurred in this place at the moment of going to press. The houses occupied by Jno. Simerel, and the dwelling house and shoo shop of Mr. Robertson, were burnod to tho ground. Very little furniture saved. Wo are unable to state how tho fire originated. Much is due to Lt. Col. Haughton, Jos. Heas, of the Lt. Col's staff, and others of his command, for the noble manner in which they fought the flames. Space and time forbid us saving more. [Chester Staivlard, 26th. REFUSAL TO ENFORCE PRESIDENT JOHN? SON'S RECONSTRCCTIOS POLICY.- -In the Ten? nessee Legislature, resolutions endorsing tho policy of President Johnson, as em? bodied in his reconstruction of the South? ern States, were tabled by twenty-nine votes for tnirtyfivc against i hem. The Milwaukee Sentinel, a vehement Re? publican journal, to assails the statement, " 'his is a white man's Government," as thc utterance of a "leading bigot." Thc s: id ..hading bigot," we need hardly say. is President Johnson. A nen named Walke, broug o an action in the United States Cir.uit Court for Ver? mont, held at Rutland, against C. R. Crane, Assist an I Provost Marshal of the United States for the First Congressional Dist ri cl of Vermont, for assault and b?t? ie,^ ami false imprisonment. The jury render, ,1 n verdict in favorof Walker, gjv ng hin. on. thousand dollars damages. Legislature South Carolina. Saturday, October ?S, 186^5. SENATE. The Sonate met at 12 m.. and the Clerk resd the journal of the proceeding.-* of yes- j terday. Mr." Buist submitted the report of the j Joint Special Committee, in relation to thc j election of Senators in tue Congress of the United States, recommending messages to the House of Representatives, proposing | that elections be "held on Monday, 30th in- | staut, for a Senator, whose term w?uld ex? pire 3d Murch. 18G7, and immediately thereafter for a Senates, whose term Would expire 3d of March, 1371. Mr. Townes offered an amendment to the report, proposing that the election first mentioned should he held at the time last mentioned, and that the election last men? tioned should fake place at tie.- time first mentioned, which was agreed to. Message No. :t. from bis Excellency the Governor, was communicated to the Senate, and was referred to the Committee on Federal Relations, and was ordered tobe printed: EXECUTIVE DEPABTMEST. S. C.. ( K t ober 2S. 18G5. 7b /.'"' Ho>;'./.'n.<. of Representatives. GENTI.V.MKN: I have the pleasure of com? municating to yo;:, tlie very suHsfactory report of the Hon. Wm. Henry Trescot, Agent of the State, at Washington, in re? ference to abandoned lands a iel pardons. His mission has been eminently successful. He found the President and Gen. Howard, the head of the Freedmen's Bureau, dis? posed to do justice to the proprietors of abandoned lands, as will be ful iv seen by bis report, herewith sent you. it is to be hoped that this unfortunate class of our fellow-citizens will soon be once more re? stored to their homes and possessions. On the subject of pardons. Mr. Trescot found the President kind and accommo? dating. But great delay must necessarily attend tho issuing of pardons, where there are so many thousands of applicants. It would be well for our citizens to be quiet and bide their time in relation to the moving and action on their applications. When there is anv urgent necessity for the issuing of a pardon, and it is brought to the view of the President, he will give such application precedence over others. And with reference to this matter and the interest of proprietors of abandoned lands, it would be weil to continue the agency for tho present. There are a great mam questions arising where it would be a great convenience to the Provisional Governor, and the people generally, to have an agent at Washington, to present matters there, to the President, heal of departments, and the officials of the different bureaus, and give the necessary information which may bc desired. I herewith send you the report of J. Ralph Smith, ' General Superintendent ot the State Works at Greenville, showing the amount of pubbc property in those works, and the estimated vainc of the same. It will be of great service to the Commission? ers who may be appointed to sell or dispose of these works. The total cost aud ex Eenditureof the State on these works have cen, in Confederate money, $507,SCO.29. Thc present estimated value, in Federal currency, ia $72,000. And it is altogether probable that the propcrtv will not realize that amount. B. F. PERRY. Mr. Shingler submitted resolutions, which were referred to the Committee or, Federal Relations, that the continuance ol garrisons of colored troops in this Statt subserves no good purpose, while they ex? ercise the most baneful influence upon tht colored population. That, if any gooc reason existed for the removal of the co lored troops from the interior of the State where the white popidation predominated a much greater necessity exists for theil removal from that portion of tho Statt now garrisoned by them, where thecoloret population predominates. And that hil Exeeliencv the Provisional Governor, b< respectfully and earnestly requested to us< every effort for the immediate removal o the said colored troops from the District.' in the lower section of the State when their presence is so detrimental to tin good order of society. Mr. Henery presented the petition of tin Carolina Mutual Insurance Company o Charleston, for a renewal of incorporation Mr. Grisham presented the petition o John A. Wagener and others, for the char ter of the German Immigration Band ant Trading Company of Charleston. Mr. Kershaw offered a resolution, whicl was agreed to, that it be referred to tin Solicitor of the Middle Circuit to inquin into the legality of the recent action of tin Directora of tin. South Carolina Railroa? Company, destroying and abandoning tin Camden branch of this road, with instrue tions to take such measures as tte ma; think proper to protect the rights and iii terests ot the public thereon. Adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The Clerk called the roll, the Speako took the Chair, and the proceedings wer opened with prayer by Re-v. William Martin The Speaker announced the followinj Standing Committees : Privileges and Elections- Messrs. Wa goner, Campbell, Suber, Sheridan, Presslej Leittier, Bad, Butler, Sessions, Tow. Ways and Means.-Messrs. Bonham Read, Ryan, Richardson, Cannon, Weat herly, Aiken, Scott, Porcher. Federal Relations-Messrs. Mullins, Sn ber, Tresco:, Hntson, Butler,Carlisle, Wa] ?ace, Barker, Alston. Judiciary-Messrs. Dawkins, Cainubeii Fair, Simonton, Talley, Hntson. Warley Walker, Richardson, Jr. Colored Population-Messrs.Read. Evan; Mullians, Easley, Martin, springs, Cu! breath, Benbow, Flowers. Military- Messrs. Carlington, Presslej Caver, Graham, Talbert, Warley, Wallace Barker, Norton. Engrossed Acts Mi ssrs. l air. Bacbmar Moore, stoke*. Duncan. Mr. J. fl. Hough, Senator eitel fror Chesterfield, appeared and tool? ld- seat. Mr. Janies 1!. Aiken prei ented tin.- peti tions of sundry citizens < ?f Fairfield Dint rici praying tba* tie- election precinct, knowi as "Jackson's Creek," may !>?? abolished. Mr. Perry presented thc petition of B. I Posev. in reference to tin- state road ove the Saluda Mountain. Mr. Walsh ?ire- ??ted tb? petition < Hugh J. Flovd, relativ* to charter o GalKvant's Ferry, oe- -.- Little Pee I>. ? m ?CXJ Mr. Moore presented the petition of thc Commissioners of Public Buildings for Lancaster District, for an appropriation for rebuilding the jail, and for other pur? poses. Mr. Gilbert introduced the following reso? lution, which was agreed to: Resolved, That it be referred to the Com? mittee on the Military, to inquire and report as to the best means of immediately re? organizing and equipping the militia of the State of South Carolina. Mr. Walsh introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, that it be referred to^he Judiciary Committee to inquire and report whether or not any legislation is necessary in relation to the office of Tax Collector in those Election Districts formerly consist of separate Parishes, each having its col? lector. Mr. Wagener introduced a resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Incorporations, that in consideration of the late war. and thc suspension of many newspapers in this State, thc joint resolu? tion, requiring notice of three mouths to be given of an application for any renewal or extension of the sanie, be suspended for this session. LAW IN FAVOB OF " NEGBO TESTI? MONY IN TENNESSEE--IT PASSES THE SENATE.-A special despatch to tho New York WorM. dated Nashville, Oc? tober, 10, says: Tho bill in favor of allowing negro testimony before the court of this State passed tho Senate to-day, ono majority. Tho following is n copy of the bill : Be if exacted hy Hie General As? sembly of (his Stale, that persons of African or Indian descent aro hereby declared to bo competent witnesses in all tho courts of this State, in as full a manner as such persons are by an Act of Congress competent witnesses in all the courts of the United States; and all laws and parts of laws of the State excluding said persons from competency are hereby repealed. SUFFERING AMONG THE NEGROES IN LOUISIANA.-There is a vast amount of suffering and want among the blacks ; some arc dj-ing. and many crimes, apparently growing out of poverty and wretchedness, are com? mitted. Many of the more sensible blacks say that a great blunder has been committed by the Government. Two or the black children were found dead a day or two since in the city, and a negro woman fell dead whilst walking the street in the vicinity of the place. She was very much swol? len, and was supposed to be poisoned. [Shreveport News. Connecticut was spread over with abolition speeches, in favor of negro suffrage, franked by Sumner and Ames, of Massachusetts. They were "thicker than toads after a shower," but do not seem to have had a very remarkable effect on the public mind. New Haven Register. An altar was consecrated, last Sun? day, with imposing ceremonies, in the Jesuit Church of the " Holy Fa? mily," at Chicago, said to be the finest specimen of church architecture in this country. Governor Morton, cf Indiana, has had a relapse and is now lying very It is said that General Palmer has noti? fied Governor Bramlette, of Kentucky, that he is prepared to turn over to tho civil courts all prisoners now confined in prisons in that department, who do not stand charged with such crimes as will justify a military court to try their cases. It is stated that a new paper is to bc started in Now York, under the auspices of the National Bankers' Express Company, on the plan of thc London Times. The patronage of all the National banks in the country ls said to be alreadv secured, and a capital of $2,000,000 to bo "invested. Mr. Morris B. Reagan, brother of Hon. J. H. Reagan, just realeased from Fort Warren, died at Austin, Texas, recently, from injuries received from falling from a second-story window. He was a talented and energetic man, in the prime of life. We learn that the friends of the Due West Telescope, are making an efTort to have the publication of that useful and in? structive paper resumed. This paper is the organ of the Associate Reformed Church. Thc Petersburg Index, of Monday, under? stands that the gentlemen recently ap ?iointed to fill tho vacancies in the Coustom louse of that city, will be unable to quali? fy, on account of their inability to take the oath required. Of tho imprisonment of John Mitchell, the Boston T?-av?ler says : John Mitchell's friends are trying hard to get him out of quod--bu* the prison house keeps him as ve*. He's hardly worth the cost of his keep. Rev. Dr. William T. Dwight, long re? garded as tine ot' the ablest Congregation? alist clergymi n in New England, died at Andover, on the 27th, aged 71 years. On the ttl: instant, the i ars mn through from New Orleans to Canton, Mississippi, for tba first time since April, 1862. Gov. Pierpoint returned to Richmond on Saturday evening, fr? ?rn Washington. Ile is quite sick. The Fre;:. h troops have already been withdrawn from Frosindac and YcUctiv in thc Papal State.-;. The King and Queen of Portugal has ar? rived at Biarritz on n visit to thc Emperor and Empress of thc French. The Paul: of France, on the 0th m?t. ad? vanced its rat?* from four to five percent. John Mitchel has not been released from Local Items. Anything and everything in the grocery line can bc obtained at the establishment of Mr. C. fit. Baldwin, corner Main and Washington streets. Gooda fresh anil prices low. Give him a call. CASH.-We wish it distinctly nndersteod that our terms for subscription, advertising and job work are cash. The money mast in every ease accompany orders,or tltey neill not be attended to. This rule applies to ab. JUST PUBLISHED.-The Sack and Destruc? tion of thc City of Columbia, originally published in thc Columbia Phttnix. A pamphlet edition of the above has just been issued and is for sale ar this office price ri a copy. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Attention call? ed to the following advertisements, which are published for the lirst time this morn? ing: Organization of African M. J".. Church. Calnan & Krendcr Fresh Supplies. " - -Wrapping Paper. " " -Groceries. '. ': -Bacon. " t: -Svrup, Chees?. At-. " .'. -Kerosene Oil. " " -Crackers. Dr. Miot's Drug Store-House for Si : N. Bern ghi A Co.-Restaurant: Nomination of Dr. Talley for May >r: J. G. Gibbes-Insurance Agency, Mrs. s. J. Cotchett-New Goods. Jacob Lievbi- -Cottage at Auction. Durbec A Walter--Furnitur-1. Ac Jo-. Gruber-Water to be Shut Od', Manahan A Warley-Board and Lodging. " " - Dwelling to bent. -Peas. -Hats. l; " -Ladies' Shoes. " " -Sugar-house Syrup COMMERCIAL. LIVERPOOL, October 14.-The sales of cotton to-day amounted to 25,000 bales, including 12,000 to speculators and ex? porters. The market closed buoyant, a; an advance of jii/Ad. LONDOX, October 14.-Consols closed at 88J@89 for money. United states five twenties 67*^68. NEW YOBK, October 26.-Flour has de? clined ldc- -sates of 0,500 bbls. State at $7.75iT/.$8.50; Ohio, $8.70@$15.50; Southern, $!).70r'f.$10.2">. Wheat firm-sales of 36,000 bushels, at$1.75@$2.35. Corn has advanced l@2c. Sales of 115,000 bushels, at 87@89c. Pork dull-sales of 7,000 bbls. Cotton buov ant-sales 3,00? bales, at 59?C0. Sugar quiet. Muscovado 14tf?l4.4C Naval stores poet. Gold 145;. CHICAGO, October 25.-Flour dull. Wheat dull. No. 1 opened at $1.394, closed at 1.37A; No. 2 at $1.124. Corn quiet, at 46i@ 44L" Oats dull, at 25Ac. RICHMOND, October 20.-There has been an advance of 2c. in the price of gold in this market since our last quotations. Yesterday, our brokers were offering to buy at i.45, and sell at $1.47. There is little danger of gold getting above 50 until after the meeting of Congress, if then. It will most probably continue to fluctuate, as it has done during the last three months, between $1.45 and $1.50. PRICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA BANK NOEES. RICHMOND, October 27.-Bank of Camden, 25c. ; Charleston, 18c. ; Chester, 20c. ; George? town, 18 c; Hamburg, 2t)c; Newberry, 25c; South Carolina, 18c; State of South Caro? lina, 20c; Commercial Bank, Columbia, 15c; Exchange Bank, Columbia, 15c: Farm? ers' and Exchange, 10c; Merchants', Che raw, 20c; People's Bank, 50c; Planters', 17c: Planters' and Mechanics, 20c; South? western Railroad, 25; State, 10; Union, 60. OBITUARY, Died, at Laurens C. H., S. C., October 4 18fi5, at tho residence of her son-in-law, G. T. Mason, after a lingering illness, Mrs. S. B. NIXON, in the sixty-fifth year of her age. Having been for many years a cousis tent member of the Baptist Church, she bore her last sufferings with the fortitude and resignation of a true Christian, and left to her bereaved and sorrowing children and friends the precious legacy of a pure and usefui life, and the consolations of a calm and peaceful death. "To depart and be with Christ is far better." B. Funeral Invitation. The friends and acquaintances of Capt. and Mrs. JOHN FRIPP, of Beaufort, S. C., aro invited to attend the funeral services of tho former, at Trinity Church, at 4 o'clock p. m., THIS DAY. MESSRS. EDITORS: As thc administration of our government, both State and municipal, will soon bc entirely restored to the civil authorities, the position of Mayor of this city will become one oi no small responsi? bility, for upon the proper discharge of the duties of that office will depend in a great measure the welfare of our community. The Mayor should possess not only ability, but energy, decision of character and firm? ness of purpose. The many friends of Dr. A. N. TALLEY, b< licving that he combines these qualifications in a high degree, re? spcctfully nominate him as a candidate foi the Mayoralty at the ensuing election, hi April next. CITIZENS. Oct 31 2* THE WATER -TTTTLL be SHUT OFF of Lumber stn et, >> West of Main, THIS MORNING, at s i.'clock, for a few hours. JOS. GRUBER. Oct 31 1 Engineer and Supj WANTED, 1>V two members of the Legislature, > BOARD and LODGING during tin session, in a private family. They prefei to bc n.-ar the Coll< gc. Applv to Od 31 2 MANAHAN A' WARLEY.