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COLUMBIA. "Friday Morning, Nov. 24,1865. Come On. The Richmond Times says that au opi? nion prevails at the North, in certain quar? ters, and among a certain class of indivi? duals, that immigration to, and residence ?IL, the South-unless in numbers large enough for protection-would be very ha? zardous to the lives and limbs of Northern men. A correspondent of one of the New York papers invites immigration to thc Valley of Virginia; but very amusingly cautions his people "to come in sufficient strength for their safety." Now, all this is Bimply bosh and nonsense. Neither tho people of thc Valley of Virginia, nor of any other portion of tho South, are such fools and savages as these idle and vicious rep? resentations would imply. There was a time when it was the interest and wish of the Southern people to exclude Northern? ers. This was when slaver}- existed, and when every Northerner was regarded as an Abolitionist, and many of thom as John Browns in disguise. But slavery no longer exists, and with it has departed that ne? cessity, which, as an instinct of Belf-preser Tation, imposed a jealousy and distrust of Northern men. Thc South now needs and desires nothing more than immigration to supply her with capital and labor, and to develop her re? sources. It would be both foolish and suicidal, in any portion of her people, to pursue a course that would doter immigra? tion, or make it unsafe. Whatever may have been the former prejudices of our people, they must and will yield to consi? derations of personal interest and general welfare. Whoever brings labor and capi? tal to the South now-no matter whore from-will be welcome, if he is honest and behaves himself. Nobody from the North need be afraid of being tomahawked, scalped and roasted. We have no canni ?bals amongst us who hunger and thirst after the flesh and blood of Northern men. The thirst is now for greenbacks. So, in spite of all the correspondents to ?whom we alluded, or any one else may say, *o take- pleasure in assuring all persons at the North, who may contemplate immi .jrating to tho South, that it will be equally safe for them to do so, whether they como singly or in companies, provided they are well armed-with currency. We warrant them against being burnt, broiled, hashed er fricasced by thc savages of the coun? try, who have recently acquired a civilized tast? for beef, hog meat and greenbacks, which will be thc salvation of all Northerm immigrants and travelers through the South. Missionaries have been sent among these heathens, who have labored so suc? cessfully that all these barbarous prac? tices have been discontinued. Wien the ?war ended, all desire to kill Yankees visit? ing the South disappeared. During the late "unhappy struggle," be Sore we were all "reconstructed," there was a general homicidal propensity which was indulged in upon several memorable occasions, which it is now unnecessary to particularize. It will be not only to thc interest of the Southern man, but of the Northern man also, that thc latter should immigrate to the wasted but still fertile fields of the South. Those who come first and soonest will do best, and will secure those desirable lands which will soon be passing into thc hands of the Swedes, Danes and Scotch, now coming to the South. The farmers are anxious to dispose of their surplus lands, and in every community th"re will be profitable openings for the man who brings Northern capital, labor and the en? terprise and energy which characterizes th* people of thc North. That system of small farms and skillful labor which is so remunerative in New England, will be equally so in Virginia and other Southern States within the same degrees of latitude. To all the interests and purposes of free white labor, the South is a new country, where the settler will not have to battle with the wilderness, nor undergo the labor of felling forests to prepare thc soil for the reception of his seed. AFT p. n v ALi.ANDion AM AoAi.v.-We find the following in the Cincinnati Commercial, of the 16th instant : Mr. C. L. Vallandlghani visited Eaton, Ohio, night before last, to transact some business. As soon as it be? came generally known that he was in the little town, a rumor became prevalent that he was there for the purpose of making a apeoch. It happens that tho people of Eaton are very much opposed to Mr. Val landigham personally, and the idea of his making a speech iii their midst so exas? perated a lot of the youner men of tho place, that at early candle-light they visited ihe place where he was stopping ami made a loud call for his appearance. Under? standing that trouble was in store for him, Mr. Vallandigham made a hasty exit from the house, and pursued his retreat through fields and over fences in the direction of the depot, running at the top of his speed, followed by an angry and excited mob of boys and young men, ono of whom struck him a severe blow and knocked him to the ground while he was getting on the train. j We publish the following circular, aa it contains information of considerable intc ! rest at the present time. I HEADQ'RS ACT. ASS'T COM. BUREAU REFUGEES, FREEDMEN AND ABAN. LANDS, DISTRICT WESTURN SOUTH CAROLINA, COLUMBIA, S. C., November 22, 1865. Circular. In order to avoid the evils that must ne? cessarily fellow a failure on the part of em? ployers and freedmen to enter into con? tracts for the ensuing year, it has been determined to require that contracts be made immediately. The accompanying form has been adopted, and will bc ob? served. It is hoped that the stinulation in this form providing for the continuance of these contracts after the restoration of civil authority, under such rules and r?gula? tions as "may be adopted by the Legislature of this State, will provo satisfactory to all parties. It is recommended that, a's far as practicable, in order not to break up their nomcs for the present, freedmen to bc em? ployed by and make contracts with their former masters, and that care be taken to provide for tho maintenance of the helpless and infirm. This end will bo most easily secured by paying the freedmen for their labor in clothing, food and shelter and medical attendance, and such additional wages in monev as may bc agreed upon. Commanding officers of "Sub-Districts will designate an officer at each court house in the Sub-District to act as agent for the Freedmen's Bureau, and to taite charge of the making of contracts. This officer, asso? ciated with two citizens of the Military Dis? trict, (magistrates, if they can be obtained, ) will constitute a board under the provi? sions of Circular No. 5, from headquarters of the Bureau. In cases where the em? ployer and freedmen cannot agree upon the terms ef the contract, this board, after a careful examination of all the facts, will fix the terms. The two citizens (members of the board) shall be paid three dollars per day for the time actually engaged in the discharge of their duty-the account to bc certified to by the officer associated with them and approved by the Sub-Dis? trict Commander. To defray the necessary expenses of these proceedings, a fee of fifty cents shall bo charged ana collected for each freed? man so employed; in cases where ton or a less number aro employed, if more than ten, twenty-five cents, will be collected for each additional freedman so employed. The entire fee to be paid bv the employer. These fees will be collected by the officer in charge, and accounted for to the Sub Assistant Commissioner. No disburse? ments by him will be allowed, except the per diem of the associate members of thc board, upon approved accounts. A weekly report will be made by him to the Sub Assistant Commissioner, which will be ac? companied by a correct copy of all con? tracts entered into. Sub-Assistant Commissioners will report weekly to these headquarters, the number of contracts made, the number of freed? men contracted with, and every other matter of importance or interest connect? ed with this business. They will UIHO, to thc full oxtent of their power, enforce the faithful performance of the conditions of these contracts. The interests of freedmen will be carefully guarded, and their rights in every respect protected, but, at thc same time, they must be compelled to fultill their agree? ment, and, if idle or vicious, must be punished. No effort should be spared to correct the erroneous impression that prevails among freedmen, in regard to a division of land; that it is not necessary for them lo make contracts, or they will be permitted to leave their present homes, and go in great numbers to any other part of the countrv. RALPH ELY, Brevet Brig. GenT. Acting Ass't. Com'r. COLUMBIA, S. C., Nov. U2, 1865. To Brevet Brigadier-General Ralph Fly, Act'g. Ass't. Con?r. B. K., F. and A. /,. Sin : By authority of thc .Assistant Com? missioner, yon are hereby directed to as? sume charge of the affairs of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen ami Abandoned Lands, f v the District of Western South Carolina, with Headquarters at Columbia, South Carolina. Subordinate Assistant Commissioners within this District will be subject to such general regulations as you may publish ir: accordance with orders from tho Assistant Commissioner for South Carolina ano Georgia. I am, General, very respectfully, vour obedient servant, C. H. HOWARD. Brevet Brig. Gen., Insp'r. (?en.. And Chief of Staff. .>?. . . . - INTERESTING AND IMPORTANT CASE.-.4 casi' was mentioned in the Court of Con? ciliation, on Tuesday, which is likely ti attract much attention, as affecting larg? interests in this anil other cities of tin South, lt seems that Messrs. Stillman Heinricks ft Co.. a wealthy firm in Balti more, deposited with IL T. Foster A Co. at various times in 1W2 and lsija, consider able sums of money in Confederate note; to await orders for investment, or to be rc turned in some kind of currency. Nc orders were given for investment, and, ii 18G-1, Foster A Co., acting as the banks die in similar cases, invested like amounts o Confederate notes in 4 per cent, bonds 0 the Confederate States, in the name am account of Messrs. Stillman, Heinricks Co., having first advertised, as the bank did in like cases, in the Richmond papers that unless depositors withdrew thei deposits, thc same would be invested bc fore the 1st of March, 1864, in 4 per cent Confederate bonds, in order to save taxa tion on the "old issue," proscribed by recent Act of the Confederate Congress And Foster A Co. claim that such invosl ment is a complete exemption of all liabi lity to the plaintiffs. The latter conten that Foster A Co., instead of holding th money as special deposits as they had right to do, elected to con.ert the same t their own use, and made it their own b placing the same to their credit in bani and checking upon tho common fund a their own, and thereby became indebted t the depositors for the value of tho amour deposited, as money had and received. The case is fixed for argument o Wednesday, at 10 o'clock- Mr. John How ard for tho plaintiff, Judge J. W. Crnm for the defendants. Much interest will b felt in tho decision, as there are man cases, and of largo amount, involving th same principles.- Richmond Times. The Jamaica Insurrection. As a mark that tko rebellion in St. Tilo? mas hi th? E?."t ?? /.PIIMI.WI out. I have to mention that the laborers in the river dis? trict, as well as those upon Coley and Half Hoad estates, have turned out actively to work. There can bo no doubt that the salutary examples which have been marte of hundreds of these rebellious negroes, have driven terror into thc minds of the many who are left alive, and forced them to return to their usual avocations. The estates are being visited for thc purpose of identifying those who had boen engaged in this bloody massacre, so that it is not unlikely that even among those who have turned out to work, there may be found many of thc rebel negroes. The court martial, presided over by Lieutenant and Commander brand, re? sumed its sittings on Saturday, at about 3 o'clock. Eleven rebels were tried and con? demned; among these were two women, who took considerable share in tho insur? rection. They woru executed the same evening, at about o'clock. Several were catted and released. One, a notorious villain, after receiving ono hundred lashes without a murmur, was set at liberty. On bis way, ho met a man, to whom he"admi? nistered an oath that he would take up arms and join him against the authorities. Ho forced this man to accompany him, and while pursuing their journey onwards, two loyal subjects appeared. The man whom he* had made to swear allegiance to, called upon thom, in tho Queen's name, to take him into custody. This was immediately done, and the rebel of one hundred lashes was safely re-conducted here. He is now awaiting his trial. His chance of escape is little. Manv such characters have boen catted and released, and tho instance I have just recorded may be taken as a fair example of tho character of some of these rebels, and of what wo might oven now receive here at their hands il we were not protected by the troops. The question is asked here by men and women, "Is there no place to which those rebels who have been catted can bj transported?" lt is indeed heart? rending to see the state of alarm in which the peaceable and loval subjects of Morant Bay are (especially the respectable ladios) caused by the. vorv thought that som? of these released rebels have it yet in their power to do secret injury. The authorities here are not to blame." Can you till the Kingston Penitentiary to overflowing? Where would yon put eight hundred or a thousand rebels? Then the only alterna? tive is to scour their backs well and let them go, in the hope that tho severe casti? gations which they receive (to quote from tho worthy Provost Marshal) "will be a caution to them," and will make thom "wiser and beefer men." On Sunday, at about 2 F. M., the Wol? verine carno off the port, having in tow the schooner Oraclo, reported to have been seized at Port Antonio, with General La mothe and others, and a cargo of gunpow? der on board. After waiting a short time she steamed off for Kingston. At about the same time tho Lily made her appear? ance off the port, and an American schooner, apparently hound for the South side of the island, being in sight, she pro? ceeded in that direction, it was thought foi the purpose of overhauling her, a report being current here that a large cargo ol arms and ammunition was expected tc have left New York for Kingston during tho present month, in furtherance of thr mammoth insurrection that was fixed ir. Kingston for December 2(>. I have beare nothing of her since. The court-martial, presided over by Lieu? tenant and Commander Brand, met at 15 o'clock to-day (Monday.) Sixteen of tin rebels were condemned to death, and om to be flogged-one hundred lashes. Lau in the evening twelve were hanged. Antoni them is the notorious Cowell, of whom j wrote in my last despatch. This fellov pretends to be a Baptist parson, and oftei officiated in Paul Bogle's Chapel at Ston? Cut. He was in an extremely emaciatec condition, and could hardly support him self. He called upon the people to taki warning by him. There is one continual scene of hanging day by day, and it becomes a matter tb consideration, whether the burial of s< many people, "packed," as I heard a Bim Jacket say, "like sardines," iu the town, i not Likely to produce some serious opidemi here -already t he effluvia of the dead bodie; commence to taint the atmosphere. Las night, particularly, disagreeable eftiuvii arising from the graves in which thes> dead bodies are interred, pervaded the en tire town, and it was not without difficult' that one conld avoid getting nauseated This ought to be looked after. It is ; matter of vital importance. THURSDAY, October.'ll. 7.10 o'clock.-W have bad a narrow escape of being buriei in the bowels of the earth. Evidently Goi is pouring out his displeasure upon th land. We have just been visited by ai unusually severe shock of earthquake The undulations were from North to South and lasted between live and six second? The house in which 1 was shook like a aspen leaf, PS if at each shako it would b torn from its foundation. The ve ry grave on the ground rolled together, as if cling ing to each other for protection. I do nc remember having felt so severe a shock. It may not be altogether uninteresting to your readers to know that slightly ove 1,050 reheis iiave been hanged and shot i; the Parish of St. Thomas m the East u to date; and it is not at all unlikely tba ero tho different courts-martial close thei sittings, there will be far over 2.000 wh will have paid the penalty of their vile ni tempt to exterminate the white and colore races of HUH island. It is now a quarte I tn 3 o'clock, and Henrv Bogle, ne sont the late Moses Bogle," toget) with hi mother, Mrs. Mosos Bogle, hr ?'< just hoe brought in. Thc vonng rrb ; i so seven ly wounded that he had to : ;, his fe? being placed in hampers. No doubt thes two notorious insurrectionists will me< the same doom that has ushered Pal Bogle into another world. At 6 o'clor this morning, the fifteen doomed to deat were executed at the usual place. TL rebel prisoners are not kept idle-the I services are turned to account. They ai engaged in cutting down thc rank vegeti tion round and about tho town also ! headquarters, the volunteers' quarter (Belle Vue,) the police station, and oth< places where the troops arc stationed. Morant Iiay (Oct. 30./' Corresponden ' Jamaica Standard. THE LATE REBEL ATTORNEY-GENERAL. The United States suppl}' steamer Mern- I phis, which arrived at this port on the State one George Davis, Attorney-General of the late so-called Confederate States of America. Mr. Davis was arrested by tho United States Marshal at Key West, on the fourth of tho month, and turned over to tho custody of Commissioner G. M. Han? som, senior officer of thc United States naval force at Key West, as will bc seen by tho following order: UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S OFFICE, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORID.*;; KEY WEST, November ti, 1865. Commander G. M. Ransom, Senior Officer, . II. S. Nary, Key West, Florida. SIR: I have arrested Mr. George Davis, (on the islaud,) late the Attorney-General of the so-called Confed?ralo States. I have to request that tli? said Mr. Davis may be forwarded to New York in the United States naval supply steamer Mem? phis, and that tho commander of said steamer bc instructed to telegraph the Hon. Attornev-General at Washington of the arrival of Mr. Davis, until tho pleasure of the Government is known. I have thc honor to be, sir, vonr obedient servant, BE NJ." H. KERR, Deputy United Statt-s Marshal, Southern District of Florida. In pursuance of this order, Mr. Davis was placed on board tho Memphis and brought to New York. The Government at Washington, on being informed of his arrival, directed him to bo transferred to Fort Lafayette, United States Marshal Murray being charged with the execution of the order. The prisoner was sent to the Fort yesterday morning. He was very taciturn, having nothing to say relative to the justness or unjustness of his arrest, and seemed disposed to take matters very coolly until the pleasure of the Government regarding him should be made known. [A>w York Herald, \Hih. THK PUBLIC SECURITY. -It mar gratify many of our readers, especially those living in the more exposed portions of the Stato, to know that tho convention, at its late session, did everything within tho ne? cessarily limited scope of its jurisdiction to provide for tho public security by the arrest of marauders, thc snpprcssal of crime and enforcement of civil authority. \ A resolution-afterward approved by Pre? sident Johnson-was adopted, making it tho duty of the Provisional Governor to order the formation in each county in the State of one or more militia or volunteer military companies, and it is understood His Excellency has declared ho would at once is8uo his proclamation to that effect. Arms, we are informed, will bc furnished where required, and there is every possi? ble indication that before the first of De? cember, there will bo fully organized, ali over tho State, BO strong a homo military force as will entirely prevent, or effectually crush, any attempt by lawless or ill ad? vised persons to endanger the peace of the State, or tho live? or property of its citizens.-Aug usia Co nul il ulionalisl. THE SUITS AGAINST GENERAL WOOL.-It will be remembered that during tho admin? istration of military ami civil matters in this city and State, by Major-General John E. Wool, then commander of thia depart? ment, four well-known Union citizens-A. D. Evans, Thomas R. Rich, Thomas Sewell, Jr., and Thomas H Gardner-were by his orders arrested for openly condemn? ing the course pursued by him towards various persons, residents of Baltimore County, who had previously entertained Harry Gilmor, and others of the rebel army during their raids in 1802. Suits were instituted in the Superior Court, claiming damages to tho amount of $20,000. The cases were removed to tho United States Circuit Court. A few davs ago General Wool appeared in court, but the trial of the case was postponed until the next term. The Hon. Henry Winter Davis, who was counsel of the plaintiffs, has withdrawn from thc eases, and Henry Stockbridge, Esq., now acts as such. [Baltimore American. "THK WARDS or THE NATION."-It is stated by thc Freedmen's Bureau, says the New York 7'os/, that the emancipated slaves in portions of the South will die of starvation this winter unless provided for ? by the Government. The President has, therefore, decided to supply them, and the destitute whites also. In speaking of tho freedmen, the President declared, in an emphatic manner, that they were "tho 1 wards of the nation, ami must be cared 1 for." The Secretary of War added, "Yes, they are wards in chancery." You can't open your lips, ladies, without revealing whether you use the Fragrant Sozodont or not. No occasion for words. Your teeth and breath speakforyou. The lustre and purity imparted to the dental machinery by that peerless fluid, and the fragrance" it gives to the mouth, cannot bo realized by the use of any other article accessible to the human family. t Dr. Janies B. Hambleton, who will bo remembered as thc editor of the Southern Confederacy, published at the beginning of the war, announces himself as a candidate for Congress, in a late number of tho Rome Courier. The order of the Provost Marshal-Gene? ral of Georgia, excluding Mr. L. Cohn, of Augusta, from his department, has been rescinded by General Steadman. The Shipping Gazette nay* that oil springs have, been discovered in England. SHIP IV"EWS. PORT OF CHARLESTON, NOV. 21. ARRIVED YESTERDAY. Steamship Quaker City, West, Now York. WENT TO SF.* YF.STHRDAY. Br. bark Echo, Vibcrt, Liverpool. Brig Iza, Williams, Boston. Fresh Goods. K BBLS. BUCKWHEAT FLOUR. ? 2 " Extra GOLDEN SYRUP. JAVA COFFEE. 10 bbls. Extra C. SUGAR. Choice BITTERS. For sale by Nov 24 2 C. H. BALDWLN. Local Items. Visitors to Columbia, who aro "hunting fm a ?iouio,"" ?lio referred n> the advertise? ment of Mrs. Rawls. A National Bank has boen established in Charleston. When will we have one in Columbia? We are informen by the Chairman of thc Board of Managers that Gen. McGowan's majority over his competitor, Dr. Griffin, in this District, is 145. TUE BURNING OF COLUMBIA.-An inter? esting account of the "Sack and Destruc? tion of thc City of Columbia, S. C.," has just been issued, in pamphlet form, from the Phoenix, steam powor press. Orders can bc filled to any extent. Tersons in search of such articles are in? formed that Messrs. Parker A Fripp (cor? ner Main and Camden streets) keep on hand lime, hair, plastor of Paris and other articles required for building purposes. They also advertise a stock of groceries, ?cc. Call and see them. A CITY CLOCK.-Wo don't know a more universal want than that of a correct time? keeper. A public clock is-almost absolutely necessary, and we hope our city fathers will, at an early day, go to work and have the old tower refitted and a clock put up. If thc lack of funds is the only excuae, we verily believe that the amount necessary could be raised by voluntary subscriptions from the citizens. NEW COTTON FACTORY.-Wc aro gratified to learn that the Kalmia paper and cotton mills have recently enlarged their cash capital to $225,000, and are making prepa? rations to commence work. The paper factory will be erected near Kalmia, and it is stated that tho cotton factory will be es? tablished in the premises .at Columbia, owned, and until tho fall of tho city, oc? cupied by tho printing house of Messrs. Evans 5z Cogswell. GKAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE MASONS OF SOCTHCABOLINA.- This body adjourned yesterday, after a pleasant session of three days. The following is a list of the prin? cipal officers elected : J. L. Orr, M. W. G. M ; J. H. Nash, B. W. Deputy G. M : Dunklin, B. W. Senior G. W ; Paddon, B. W. Junior G. W.; H. W. Schroder, R. W. G. Treasurer; A. G. Mackey, R. W. G. Secretary ; J. L. Roynolds, R. W. G. Chap? lain. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Attention is call? ed to the following advertisements, which are published this morning for tho first time: Proposals for Erecting a Market. E. H. Moise A Co.-Keroaene Oil. Moise A Cohen-Dissolution. Mrs. Jas. S. Rnwls-Boarding. E. L. Kerrison-Rcsidonco for Sale. James G. Gibbes-Groceries, Mules, Ac. " " " -Furniture, Ac. C. n. Baldwin-Fresh Goods. COMMERCIAL. Livr.urooT., November 8-Morning.-Thc cotton market is flat and very irregular, although there is no quotable decline in American descriptions; other kinds gene? rally from 4 to Ad. lower. Sales for the last two da vs have amount? ed to 8,000 bales-2,000 to "speculators and exporters. LIVERPOOL, November 9-Evening.-The sales of cotton for the last ten days amounted to 25,000 bales, tho market being firmer, and with an advance of j to id. ltreadstuffs unsettled. Provisions firm, with an upward tendency. LONOON, November 9.-Consols closed at 89J; 5-20's at C?A to CL MOBILE, November 20.-Sales of cotton hero, this day, have amounted to 900 bales. Middling 49 to 50, with a good demand, and firm. The friends of Dr. A. N. TALLEY nomi? nate him as a candidate for Mayor at the ensuing election in April next. Nov 2 * Atlanta Medical College. THE Course of Lectures in this institu? tion will commence on tho FIRST MON? DAY in November next, and continue four months-the Faculty having changed thc time for the session from summer to thc winter months. _JOHN C.. WESTMORELAND, Dean. T*%^? Kolo MY DESIRABLE BUICK RESI WnT DENCE, corner Henderson and Lau JMUlLrel streets. The house has every con? venience for a respectable family. Posses? sion given about 1st Januarv next. Nov 24 f6?_E. L. "KERRISON. Kerosene Oil! Kerosene Oil! "I f\i\ GALS, clearOdorloss KEROSENE 1UU OIL. ALSO, 1 gross UNION -LAMPS. Just received and for sale by E. H. MOISE & CO., Pickens street, one door below Plain, Nov 21 1 Opp. Nickorson'a Hotel. To Builders and Contractors. PROPOSALS FOR ERECTING ASHED, for a temporary Markot, on Assembly street, will bo received by tho Committee on Markot, on or before the 27th inst. For further particulars, apply te J. M BLAKELY, J. S. OUIGNARD, JOHN STORK. By order cf Couuc?. Nov 24 4