Br ?.xii-The Charm Broken.
If a statement we find in the Free?
man's Journal, an able Catholic news?
paper, is correct, say? the Richmond
Whig, those of our Southern fellow
citizens who are revolving schemes of
emigration to that country, are reck?
oning without their host. The cli?
mate of portions of Brazil is all that
could be desired; indeed, that coun?
try, in the main, presents the most
alluring attractions in its almost in?
comparable advantages of climate and
soil. The Emperor, if Professor
Agassiz, now on a visit to Brazil, may
be credited, is both gentleman and
a scholar. Such, indeed are his
scientific attainments that Professor
Agassiz, after spending a day with
him in the Royal Observatory in
making observations of an eclipse,
declared that he was the first monarch
he had seen, after enjoying interviews
with those of Europe, for whose
scientific attainments he felt a sincere
respect. The inducements held out
by this cultivated monarch to emi?
grants are very attractive. But there
is one great difficulty, according to
the Freeman's Journal, which pro?
fesses to derive its information from
credible sources in Brazil, and which
is thus stated by that journal: "Are
they (the proposed Southern emi?
grant?) aware that the cabinet, or
ministry, of the Emperor, is chiefly
composed of negroes? Do they know
it sometimes happens that there is
not one man of pure white blood in
the ministry under the Emperor? Do
they know that the judges that pre?
side in the courts, before which they
will have to appear, in civilor crimi?
nal suits, are as often, or oftener,
negroes, as white men?"
These are surprising facts, if true,
and are known, we presume, to but
few, if any, of those who contem?
plate emigrating to Brazil, iu conse?
quence of their attachment to the
institution of slavery. There is one
more important fact which such per?
sons should well consider. While it
is true that African slavery is a law of
that Empire, there are causes now at
work that will, no doubt, accomplish
the downfall of that institution, cer?
tainly within a life-time. The Em?
peror is, himself, an advocate of
emancipation.
With these facts established, there
will be, we opine, an end put to these
Southern schemes of emigration-to
Brazil, at least. Instead of white
emigrants to Brazil, there should be
a strong tide of negro emigration to
that country. The climate certainly
suits the negro, and the political and
social advantages of which the Free?
man's Journal speaks, would place
them in that position there which
their leaders so much covet, but can
never gain, in this country-that of
equality with the whites.
The New York correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial, says that at
Mrs. John Wood's theatre they have
actually gotten up, and are perform?
ing, a burlesque melange of over an
hour in length, devoted to Bennett, of
the Herald, the great black mailer.
One scene is laid in purgatory-the
other in James Gordon's editorial
sanctum. In one appears the devil
and his imps-in the other the editor
of thc Herald, with goggles on, and
his imps. The pith and point of the
whole thing seems to be, that the
prince of darkness and his cohorts are
taxing their ingenuity to devise some
plan by which they can gather Ben?
nett within their fold. They feel that
he is too wary for them, and, indeed,
he does baffle their efforts for some
time, and goes ou in his career of
wickedness, but finally is circumvent?
ed, and falls into the hands of Satan,
who, amidst a glare of red lights,
hastens him down to the infernal
regions, and thus he expires in a blaze
of saltpetre ! Here the curtain drops,
and a streamer is displayed across the
stage, with the words : " This estab?
lishment does not advertise in the
New York Herald."
PISTOLS AND COFFEE PO? TWO.
In his report of the disastrous Red
River expedition of April, 1SG4, (ion.
Banks says:
"I feel it a solemn duty to say, in
this formal and official manner, that
Admiral Porter's official, published
statements, relating to the Red River
campaign, are at variance with truth,
of which there are many thousand
witnesses, and do foul injustice to
the officers and men of the army,
living and dead."
Hotel keeping in New York appears
to be profitable. A short time since,
a man from Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
obtained an interest in the St. Nicho?
las, auu tiie afternoon of the same
day was offered $25,000 for his partial
proprietorship, which he accepted,
and retired, having made that sum by
keeping hotel just five hours.
Nelson's Ferry ; which was referred to the Committee on Roads, Bridges
and Ferries. Also,
Presented a petition for discontinuance of Haynie's precinct ; which
was referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections.
Mr. CRAYTON presented the petition of citizens of Berkeley for privi?
lege of constructing gates across some public roads ; which was referred
to the Committee on Roads, Bridges and Ferries.
Mr. WAGENER presented the memorial of the City Council of Charles?
ton, praying that it be allowed to fix the price of licenses to retail spiritu?
ous liquors in tho city ; which was referred to the Committee on the Ju?
diciary.
Mr. LORD presented the petition of Henry Kessler, executor of Han?
nah Thompson, for renewal of certificate No. 7, State six per cent, stock ;
which was referred to the Corninittee on Ways and Means.
Mr. HANCKEL presented the petition of the stockholders of the Edisto
and Ashley Canal Company for increase of capital ; which was referred to
the Committee on Incorporations.
Mr. GAVIN presented tho petition )f sundry citizens of Colleton Dis?
trict, praying that the election precinct known as Wimberly's be discon?
tinued, and in lieu thereof one be established at Indian Field muster ground ;
which was referred to tho Committee on Privileges and Elections.
Mr. FARMER presented a petition for tho renewal of the charter of the
town of Walterboro ; which was referred to the Committee on Incorpora?
tions.
Mr. J. R. AIKEN presented the accounts of J. E. Britton for public
printing ; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. P?RRY presented the petition of Mrs. Susan E. Porcher, praying
that a renewal of certificate of six per cent, stock, destroyed, may issue to
the estate of the late Dr. F. Y. Porcher ; which was referred to the Com?
mittee of Ways and Means.
Mr. WALSH presented the accounts of Jas. F. Harrell, M. D., for
post mortem examination ; which was referred to the Medical Committee.
Mr. SALLEY presented the petition of Paul A. McMichael to be enabled
to qualify as Ordinary of Orangeburg District ; which was referred to tho
Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. BARTON presented the petition of C. M. Michael and others,
praying tho discontinuance of Moody Hill poll ; which was referred to the
Committee on Privileges and Elections.
Mr. NORTON presented the petition of sundry citizens for the estab?
lishment of a precinct at John Ross', in Pickens District, to be called
Hickory Land ; which was referred to the Committee on Privileges and
Elections.
Mr. BACHMAN presented the account of James Windsor for lumber,
Ac., furnished the State ; which was referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr. CARLISLE presented the claim of W. W. Harris for house rent
for the use of State officers ; which was referred to the Committee on
Claims.
Mr. TALLEY presented tho account of Dr. John H. Boatwright foi
post mortem examination ; which was referred to the Medical Committee.
The SPEAKER called for bills, resolutions and motions, in the order of
Judicial Districts, commencing with Abbevilla District.
Mr. CRAYTON offered the following resolution ; which was ordered foi
consideration to-morrow :
Resolved, That Messrs. E. P. Lake. Daniel Brown and Geo. F. Townes
be appointed proxies to represent the stock belonging to the State of South
Carolina in the Greenville and Columbia Railroad Company, at all meet
ings of the stockholders thereof, to be held during the ensuing twelv*
months.
Mr. HTJTSON gave notice that to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce
A Bill to provide for the admission in evidence of wills made in execu?
tion of a power.
Mr. T. P. MIKELL gave notice that to-morrow ho will ask leavo tc
introduce
A Bill to provide for the elections of Governor and Lieutenant-Gov?
ernor.
Pursuant to notice and by leave of the House, Mr. SIMONTOS
introduced
A Bill to organize the Executive Department of this State ; which wa;
read the first time, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Also, introduced
A Bill to repeal the fourth section of an Act entitled "An Act to re
charter the Planters' and Mechanics' Bank of South Carolina, the TJnioi
Bank of South Carolina, the Commercial Bank of Columbia, S. C., and t
incorporate the Exchange Bank of Columbia, the Farmers' and Exchang.
Bank, and the People's Bank of Charleston, the Bank of Newberry, th
Bank of Chester, the Bank of Summerville, and the Western Bank of Sont'
Carolina, at Anderson ;" which was read the first time, and was referred t
the Committee on Incorporations.
Mr. LORD gave notice that to-morrow he will ask leave to introduce
A Bill to amend an Act entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "A
Act to increase the fees of Sheriffs for dieting persons confined in Jail."
Pursuant to notice and bj- leave of the House, Mr. LORD introduced
A Bill to amend the charter of the Charleston Gas Light Company
which was rea 1 the first time, and was referred to the Committee on Ii
i corporations.
j Mr. HANCKEL gave notice that to-morrow he will ask leave to min
duce
A Bill for the amendment of the charter of the Edisto and Ashley Cam
Company.
Mr. WALLEY introduced the following resolution ; which was conan
ered immediately, and was agreed to :
Resolved, That the ladies be allowed the privilege of the floor duriu
the ceremonies of the inauguration this day.
Mr. READ introduced the following resolution ; which was considere
immediately, and was agreed to :
Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee on the State House ar
Grounds to inquire and report whether or not the Speaker's robe of offii
was preserved on the evacuation of Columbia by our forces, and if so, 1
make the necessary arrangements to have it returned to Columbia ai
made use of by the present Speaker whilst presiding over this body.
Mr. Dr.PASS gave notice that to-morrow he will ask leave to introdu
A Bill to appoint Commissioners of Kirkwood, and for other purpose.1
Mr. DAWKINS gave notice that to-morrow he will ask leave to introdu
A Bill to afford relief to the Spartanburg and Union Railroad Compan
Mr. GARLINGTON gave notice that to-morrow he will ask leave
introduce
A Bill to amend the insolvent debtors Act of this Sbite.
Mr. MULLINS, from the Special Joint Committee to wait on Ho
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.Lill?-.-! Aj. Ktrr, V.iC.uiu ClCCb, liO lilU'i".. ..nix Ol au nuil, ?mvi USC*
tain when it will suit his convenience to qualify, made a report ; whi<
was considered immediately, and was agreed to.
Mr. WATiT Ei. introduced the following resolution ; which was consi
ered immediately, and was agreed to :
Resolved, That the Messenger of this House be instructed to mail i
matters left with him, and to take from thu office all mail matter for mei
hers, and to distribute the same.
The SPEAKER called for report of the Standing Committees.
Mr. BONHAM, from the Committee of Ways and Means, made a rope
on resolution in relation to affording aid to the citizens of this Stat
which was ordered for consideration to-morrow.
Mr. RYAN, from the Committee on Offices and Officers, made a i
j port, reporting certain offices vacant ; which was considered immediate]
i and was agreed to. Also,
Made a report, reporting the office of Associate Justice of the Court
Appeals, and the office of Register of Mesne Conveyance of Chariest
District, vacant, which was considered immediately, and was agreed U
I Mr. LORD introduced the following resolution ; which was consider
j immediately, and was agreed to :
Resolved, That a message be sent to the Senate proposing to that body
to go into an election for Register of Equity for Charleston District, on
Thursday, the 30th instant, at 1 o'clock P. M., and immediately there?
after for Commissioners in Equity for the several Districts ia which the
said offices are reported as vacant, and also for Master in Equity for
Charleston District.
SPECIAL ORDER.
On motion of Mr. DAWKINS, the House proceeded to the considera?
tion of
A Bill to establish District Courts ; also,
A Bill to amend the Criminal Law ; which had been made the Special
Order of the Day for this day at 12 o'clock M.
On motion of Mr. DAWKINS, the Special Order was discharged, and
the same was made the Special Ordor of the Day for to-morrow at half
past 12 o'clock P. M.
Mr. BARKER introduced the following resolution ; which was consid?
ered immediately, and was agreed to :
Resolved, That a message be sent to the Senate proposing to that body
to unite with the House to-morrow, at 12o'clock M., in an election of two
Associate Justices of the Court of Appeals ; and in case there should be
no election, on the first voting, of either or both of said Justices, that the
two Houses immediately proceed to vote a second time for the said officer
or officers.
Mr. LORD introduced the following resolution ; which was considered
immediately, and was agreed to :
Resolved, That a message be sent to the Senate proposing to that body
to enter into an election for Register of Mcsue Conveyances for Charleston
District, on Thursday, the 30th instant, immediately after the election for
Master in Equity for Charleston District.
Mr. DAWKINS introduced the following resolution ; which was con?
sidered immediately, and was agreed to :
Resolved, That General Wade Hampton be invited to a scat on the floor
of this House.
SPECIAL ORDER.
Inauguration of the Governor.
The Senate attended in the hall of the House of Representatives, and
immediately after. Hon. James L. Orr, Governor elect, attended by his
Excellency B. F. Perry, Provisional Governor, and the Joint Committee
of Arrangements, entered the hall.
The Provisional Governor then addressed the Members of tho General
Assembly, as follows :
Senators and Members of lite House of Representatives :
I have come here to-day to bid you farewell, as Provisional Governor of
South Carolina, and to congratulate you on the restoration of tho State,
once more, to self-government and independence, as a member of the Fed?
eral Union. Like the leader of God's chosen people of old, I have had the
honor of conducting you through the wilderness, within sight of the
promised land, but am not permitted to enter it. That great boon has
been reserved for my distinguished friend, who is now about to be inau?
gurated as the first Chief Magistrate of the State ever elected by the sove?
reign people. If not within "three days, " he will within a very short time be
able to pass you over the confusion and military rule, under which you
have so long lived, to that happy state in whicb you will be able to govern
yourselves, and enjoy all the rights and privileges of a free and enlightened
people. Under his wise and able administration, I hope to see the good
old State revive, prosper, and be once more happy.
I am sure, gentlemen, that I may say with perfect propriety, as the
representative of the Federal Government in South Carolina, that the
State has done enough to entitle her to be received back as a member of
the Federal Union, with all of her Constitutional rights fullv restored.
?hO WU-S roreillUSl iu ?vc^jumln?; til G j?....* -?--*-..?- . * ?. ..
and in her appo? to arms in defence of what she honestly believed to bo
her reserved rights as a State. Gallantly and nobly her sons fought
I through the war, pouring out their blood and sacrificing their lives on
almost every battle-field throughout the Southern States. When con?
quered by "overwhelming numbers, seeing their towns and villages nothing
but smouldering ruins, their beloved State a wide-spread desolation, their
wives, aud sisters, and little children, and aged parents at the point of ?
starvation, like brave men they accepted the decrees of God, and sub?
mitted themselves to the dire fortunes of war. Sad and silent, with
manly fortitude and firmness, they awaited the terms of the conqueror.
When those terms were made known, they were first, with a generous
pride and high chivalry, to assume the humiliation which their State had
been foremost in bringing on our common country.
As soon as the President's Proclamation was issued, the people of South
Carolina went cheerfully forward, and took the amnesty oath. They
promptly assembled in Convention, under the order of the Provisional
Governor, and reformed their State Constitution, as was desired by the
President. They abolished slavery, and free.y gave up their two hundred
millions invested in slaves. When advised to adopt the Congressional
amendment to the Constitution of the United States abolishing slavery,
South Carolina was the first Southern State which ratified the same, and
set an example for lier sister States to follow. She has been first, also, in
preparing a wiso and humane code of laws for the protection of tho
freedmen in all their rights of personal property, and allowing them to
give testimony in her Courts of Justice. She has now elected her Repre?
sentatives in both Houses of Congress, and commissioned them to take
their seats in that body. She has organized a perfect State Government,
with Legislative, Executive ami Judiciary Departments, all republican in
their character, and the members of each swearing to support the Consti?
tution of the United States. Her Ordinances of secession have bei n re?
pealed, and she now pledges herself to stand by the Union in good faith,
and with all sincerity.
Having done all this, you and your State have done your duty, grace?
fully and faithfully, as becomes a gallant and generous people, who are
never afraid to assume any position where honor and patriotism prompt.
I know the President desires to relieve you of military rule, and see your
Representatives once mon? scated in the councils of the nation. 1 cannot
believe that Congress will exclude them, by a test oath, which does not
apply to members of Congress, for they are not officers of the Federal
Government, as was early decided in the history of our Government.
Nor has Congress any power to impose on its members any other oath
than that prescribed in the Constitution. To admit a contrary doctrine,
would enable thc majority in Congress to exclude the. minority, because
they were Democrats, or States Rights' men, or professed any other prin?
ciples r?pugnant to the creed of the majority. Tho Constitutional oath
was wisely ordained, and excludes ali other oaths, The powers of Con?
gress are delegated and specific, and they hare no others. The reason for
the passage of this test oath has passed away, and if not repealed, no ono
in South Carolina can fill a Federal office tilla new generation has sprung
up, for all now living, men, women and children, did, in some way, coun?
tenance the war.
It is known to yon, gentlemen, that I was opposed to the secession of
South Carolina. No mah in America regretted more deeply than I did
this fatal movement, for I thought I foresaw all the evil consequences
which have resulted from it. But, when the issue was made, my feelir j?
in sympathy were all with my native State. And yet, I conscientiously
believed that even the success of the Southern States would be disastrous
The jealousies and errors of the Grecian States were constantly in my
mind. Disintegration once commenced in a confederation of republics,
no one could foresee where it would end, except in petty tyrannies, or a
consolidated military despotism.
Henceforth, no one will repudiate the fareA/ell advice of Washington, as
to the importance and perp ituity of the Federal Union. It has shown a
power and strength, moral and physical, which defy dissolution, till some
extraordinary change has taken place in the condition of the people. The