.. > . -.. .. . . ..... .: ... . .. _ I,1."_li_,_LJ COLUjMIBlA. Sunday Morning, Deo. 17. 1865. Gold. On the 5th instant, gold, in New York, advanced to 148J, under the impression that the President's message would be threatening in relation to Mexico, tho Monroe doctrine and the ravages of rebel ermsers fitted out from English ports; but tho message having been published, and being construed to mean peace, gold de? clined to 144$, which is the last quotation we have received from the North. In Richmond, (says thc limes,) brokers, guided of course by the Now York market, ?re offering 14-1, and offering to sell at 145 to 146. Tho question of war or peace now mainly affects the price of gold, and with good reason, for a war with one of the great powers, at any time within the next year or two, must necessitate the issue of moro greenbacks to me?t the increased expenses of tho Government, and with their increase in volume they would dopreciato in value. And a foreign war, while yet tho Southern States arc debarred reconstruction, by thc radicals in Congess, would further in? finitely enhance the value of gold by shaking public confidence. The nation going into war as a unit, with all its States and Territories represented in Congress, and unanimous against a common enemy, and with all its States recovering their in? dustrial wealth, under restored political privileges, must enjoy a far different and higher credit at home and abroad than the same nation with a third of its States ard population excluded from tho national councils and groaning in hopeless poverty. It might bo worth the consideration of those at Washington, whether tho con? dition in which thc Union is kept by the exclusion of the Southern States from their rights and privileges under the Con? stitution, will not embolden Franco and England in their bearing towards tho United States. But there arc other lesser but real eauses for thc present fall in gold, in ad? dition to the present supposed peaceful aspect of tho national horizon. The Go? vernment, on the 15th instant, was to pay out $11,000,000 in gold, the semi-annual interest on 300,000,000 of seven-thirty notes. Thc Treasury is, there being no prospect of war, master of the gold market, through tho large suma now paid for duties on imports and the new system of gold certificates, whereby a gold cur? rency to an amount of the gold deposits, ?nd one-fifth over is, in effect, obtained; tho belief now general that Congress will not (always supposing there is peace) au? thorize any further expansion of tho cur? rency; and lastly, but we do not know that ft is the least potent cause, thc report repeated simultaneously in New York and throughout the Union, that the President is unequivocally in favor of the immediate admission of Southern Senators and Rep? resentativo* to their seats in Congress. Our foreign Relut ion.-;. There can bo no doubt but that the diplomatic relations between tho United Status, England and France aro becoming more and more complicated, and nothing bnt the most cautions and sagacious statesmanship can prevent us from being plunged into a bitter war with one or both of our trans-Atlantic cousins at no very distant day. The Northern papers are freely discussing the probabilities and results of a contest, and thc administra? tion journals S >uth do not deny that great danger exists. JVith tho Wilmington Jo-tm t\ ir - trust that these apprehensions maybe unfound? ed, for the South is in no condition to bear her share of the burdens that such a war will entail upon tho country. We have been utterly drained of our resources, and our soil is yet white with tho bones of our bravest and our best. We would be wil? ling to make almost any temporary sacri? fice that does not involve our honor and Belf-respecl to avoid a foreign contest at this juncture, but if all our prayers aro unavailing, and it must conic, then let it some, in God's name, and leave Him to defend the right. CLOSISO or MAILS. The Charleston mafi closes daily at 4 o'clock p. m.; Ch aries to? way mail, 3 o'clock p. m.; Northern mail, 4 o'clock p. m.; Greenville and Columbia Railroad mail, Sunday, Tuesday and Thurs? day, at 4 o'clock p. m. TH? BORNIKO or COLUMBIA.-An inter? esting account of tho "Sack and Destrne tion of tho City of Columbia, S. C.," ha? just been issued, in pamphlet form, from the Phernix steam power pres?. Order? ean be filled to any extent. :*??.?*'-w . ?..'. ? R&dlc?U*?i ?. 0?ni?tTatUm. Radicalism, the An gus ta Sehtin? truth rally remarks, has: been thc cause of the most frightful evita that h ave beset mon in the pathway of lifo." From it, war and all its attendant evils spring. The late un? happy strugglo owes its origin to the poli? ticians of tho North and South. All its woos arc to be laid to their charge. War with all ts horrors, has rushed across Our land liko a hurricane; desolation marked its pathway, and mourning followed in its train. Demoralization, frightful depravity, and grief wcro its attendants. Wherover you turn your eyes, they-are met by ruin. Amid all these gloomy evidences of tho schism and ignorance of radical politi? cians, they yet clamor to rulo and seek popular favor with no other claim, than that they have been consistent in wrong. Consistency in politicians is more proof of obstinate ignorance, than wise statesman? ship. Political ideas must bo tempered to the times. Measures that wore wisc in the eleventh century, arc foolish in this. Principles that were suited to tho exigency of the country ten years since, would be inexpedient now. Wise statesmen adopt measures fitted for the emergency. The simple seize hold of a theory without regard to its practicability, and cling to it to thc last. Tho action of some of our State Conven? tions furnishes the most striking illus? tration of thc latter class. Assembled in the most eventful period of tho history of thc States, at a time when all tho talent and power of the Conventions should have been used to provide for the future; amid all this responsibility, they ignored the public good to preserve a record of con? sistency. Instead of doing all in their power to assist President Johnson in his great work of reconstruction, and at thc same time assist themselves, they acted in direct op? position to tho policy he had determined to adopt, and which, with their support, he might carry out; and so conducted in many respects as to strengthen the radi? cals in the North-and give aid and com? fort to men who have been for years their enemies, and who would now continue their oppression had the}' the power to do so. Is it not strango to see the extreme Southron marching under the banner of the ultras of the North? Conservatism will yet rule thc country. It is the life-blood of a Republic; while radicalism is its greatest fee. The people are the power, and they will soon arouse themselves and rebuke radicalism in an j unmistakable manner. They will not ? suffer themselves made fuel to warm into i life dead issues. The policy of President Johnson is a ; conservative policy, and shows that ho is a ! friend of the people. The South should ? exert herself to tho utmost in supporting j him. LegislatureJSojrth Carolina. Frida;', December 15, 1805. i "SENATE. The Senate met at half-past 10 a. m. Messrs. Homphill, Sullivan, Thompson : and Arthur submitted reports of coni I mittees. The President laid before the Senate a communication from tho Hon. H. D. Le : sesne, accepting the office of Chancellor. Mr. havant presented the account of J. P. Thomas, for salary as Superintendent of the Arsenal Academy: also, the accounts : of J. B. Patrick, for corn furnished to the South Carolina Military Academy, and for bis salary and expenses as Secretary and Treasurer of tho Board of Visitors of the same. Mr. Davant, from the Committee on Ac? counts, Vacant Offices and Printing, re? ported that the term had expired for which tho Trustees of the South Carolina College bad been elected, and offered a resolution providing for the appointment of a com? mittee of nomination-inviting the House to join the Senate in tho appointment; which was agreed to. Adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The Clerk called the roll, the Speaker took the Chair, and the proceedings were opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Pringle. Messrs. Stackhouso, Barton, Weatherly. Walsh and Warley submitted reports of committees. Mr. Butler introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, and ordered to be sent to the Senat;', that a special com? mission, consisting of two members of tho Senate and ono member from each Con? gressional District in the House, be ap? pointed to investigate and report to ibis ' General Assembly at its next regular ses? sion, the complaints made of excessive and unequal charges by the different railroad companies of this State, and to inquire and report if, and in what manner, they have violated their respectivo charters; that tho said commission have power to ; summon such witnesses, and require the ; production of such books and papers as may be necessary; and also to impure and I report what charters aro subject to ameud ' mont, and in those eases whero attend 1 ments are practicable, what changes should be made to protect the interests of tho public. Tho appropriation bdl was discussed and amended. On motion of Mr. Lucas, the courtesies of the House woro extended to Right. Rev. Bishop Lynch, and ho was invited to a .eat on tho floor of the lieus*. Adjourned. Vorcifa. ??>vrs. Wo extract the following from the mails by the Asia: ACTION Or THE EBEN CB GOVERNMENT. Representations have certainly left tbe French Toreicm Office for the French Minister nt Madrid, concerning the block ade of the Chilean ports by a Spanish squadron. As far as I can learn, from mr limited sources of information, the French Government, in a spirit of reconciliation, draws attention to thc injury done to French commerce by disputes between the republic and Spain, which it thinks may bc removed if negotiations were opened by somo friendly mediating powors. Tho French despatch may be leas decided in tone than that of England on the same subject, but no doubt the views of the Governments of England and Franco are identical. It is believed here that the Chilean diflScutly may be settled by media? tion eventually.-Paris (Not. 23) Cor rsspondenoc London Post. ME. BIGELOW'S INTERVIEW WITH TUE CHILEAN ENVOY. The usual weekly sitting of Ministers in Council take* place to-day at Compiogne, under thc Emperor's presidency, and it is understood that a very resolute attitude is to be taken towards Spain, should there be no immediate countermand issued to tho Spanish blockading squadron. Thc Ameri? can Ministar, Mr. bigelow, had yesterday a long and serious interview with tho Envoy from Chile, that republic hiing as? sured fruin every quarter that Washing? ton will not allow it t-> bo bullied. The. previous attach of Spain on Peru found the United States in the throne of anew birth, elseit would have called forth prompt and vigorous repression. Never was there such a general hue and cry raised in both hemispheres against the reckless aggres? sions of an insolent power.-Paris (Nov. 23) Correspondence London (Hobe. SPANISH FEARS OF AMERICAN E?TEBVEN TtON. War between Spain and Oula is now therefore a fact, since tho blockade; of the ports constitutes a measuro of this class. We nevertheless entertain the hope that the mediation of the- foreign diplomatic body will have prevented a conflict be? tween the Spanish squadron and the Chilean forces, as well aB the announced bombardment of the ports. It is to be desired that matters do sot go so far as to render pacific means useless or impossi? ble. The expedition to th? Pacific and the energetic course pursued by Spain towards tho Peruvian Government amply suffice to give strength and prestige to the Spanish flag in those regions. It is certain that tho determination of the Chilean Govern? ment denying access to or dopartuaro from its ports of vessels supplying provisions to our squadron was not boiltting a neutral nation, and afforded ground for the de? mands presented by Admiral Pareja. Nevertheless, it is noteverj act of indirect hostility that should produce a war, parti? cularly vhen ono has mst beeu terminated with honor. In tho presentbtate of things in America, and in view of acknow? ledge at last that Isabel II, had bben suf? fering, not from cold merely, but from some nervous complaint, from which a little bleeding had afforded her relief. Tho cause of her Majesty's indisposition has been very confidently ascribed by persons who are looked upon as well informed io seme indiscreet overture on the part of the ministers as to tho expediency of her resigning tho Crown in favor of her son, allowing thus room for the formation of that regency to'which Marshal O'Donnell is said to aspire, and which it is easy to conjecture could hardly be attained by him without becoming an apple, of conten? tion for every ambitious soldier of fortune. However, tho fever of passion into which, according to report, the Queen was thrown by the bare mention of abdication, (a hint to that effect has been very rashly thrown :W couts .10r pound. At T, ... A. ,^'V?*?"S, on Main street, lilli Cp"trfty old Brick Range. Wanted--5& OOO. IHAVE the above amow nn h ...i Would like to engage as^?fn ^ne good mercantile establishment;***, aVUw to future partnership. Address ' ~ J- w- NEWTON Dec 17 3?_Columbia, 8.'c. LATE ARRIVALS OF TRUSSES, COXE'S GELATINE Cooper's Isinglass, American *inrL.as' ?(for clearing coffee,) Chevalier's Life for j tho Hair, Burnett's Cocoaine, Sozodont, English Honey and Glycerine Soap, Patent India Rubber Enema Pipes, and ? general assortment of pure Drugs and Caemicals. DR. C. H MIOT, Corner Lady ?nd Picken? streets. ... .. CA.8ii.~Onr terms" for .subscription, ad vortisingfand job work are cash. ". Wo hopo All parties will boar this in mind. No KoRTHExra MAIL. -WC are again without any Northern mail, thc stage from Charlotte not having arrived at a late hour on yesterday afternoon. We understand that the schedule on this road has bean changed. WnoLESAnr. GROCERY STORE IS CIIARLES TOK.-As will be seen hy reference to our advertising columns, Mr. Philip Fogarty has opened a wholesale grocery store in Charleston. He is an ?dd hand at tho bel? lows, and we have no doubt will givo per? fect satisfaction to hi* patrons. AT COST. - Our readers will notice, with regret, i:-. our advertising columns, that Dr. P. Melvin Cohen intends returning to Charleston, and offers his stock, for on? week, at retail, "at and below cost." The Doctor, by his urbane and court eons man? ners, has made numerous friends hore, whose best wishes will accompany him on his return to the home of his nativity. All should take advani.-igc of the present op? portunity of laying in their supplies at tho reduced rates. Nr.w ADVETITISEMF.NTS.-Attention incan? ted to the fellowing advertisements, which are published th-? morning for th* Ant time: Levin A PoixottO- Clothing, Ac. -ltice. Francis II. Div -Tinner's Tools. Philip Fogarty A Co - Wholesale Grocers. " -Groceries. J. W. Newton- -$4.000 Wanted. Dr. C. II. Miot-Trasses, Ac Richard Caldwell-English Dairy Cheese. " " - -En glish Pickles, Ac. P. B. Glass -Gold Pens, Ac. " -Cartes for Albums, Ac' " -New York Daily Papers. " -Furnished Booms to Rent. .? -Toy Books. JAS. W. Davidson-Classical Sch>ol. J. D. Frost-Mules Stolen. E. Pollard-Crackers. " -Bacon and Hains. ,: -Cheese. Scott A Heriot-Toys, Fire Works, Ac. Dr. T. Melvin Cohen-Selling Below Cost. FOB, CHRISTMAS. TOY BOOKS, in great variety, at Deo 17 3 P. B. GLASS^Bookstore. _ ENGLISH DAIRY CHEESE! QA BOXES prime ENGLISH DAIRY OU CHEESE. AND English PALE ALE, in jugs. EXTRA STOUT, in bottles. American Croton Cream Ale, in bottles. For sale at tho old Upper Ration House by Dec 17 1* ^RICHARD CALDWELL. ENGLISH PICKLES, in pints, viz: Chow-Chow, Picollily and assorted American Pickles-quarts. TOMATO CATSUP. COVE and SPICED OYSTERS. For salo bv RICHARD CALDWELL. "Dec 17 1* Philip Fogarty & Co., WHOLESALE GBOCEftS And Commission Merchants, Corner Atlantic Wharf and East Bay, CHARLESTON, S. C., KEEl* constantly on hand a full stock of choice GROCERIES, WINES, LI QUORS. Ac. Dec 17 Imo Groceries! Groceries! BACON SIDES and SHOULDERS. PIG M AMS. BREAKFAST BACON. BUTTER, CHEESE, LARD, FLOUR. TEA, SUGAR, COFFEE, BISCUITS. Candy, Pickles, Soap, Starch. Candles, Sweet Oil, Herrings. Codfish, Mackerel, Salmon. aV?sins, Potatoes. Liverpool Salt. Whiskey, Brandy, Gin. Port, Madeira aiid Sherry Wine. And a general assortment of Grcccrie?, Ac., for sale low for cash bv PHILIP FOGARTY A CO., Corner Atlantic Wharf and Fast Bay, Dee 17 Imo Charleston, S. C. Engine, etc., for Sale. AFTVE-HORSE ENGINE, in running >rder, with pnllcvs, etc., for sale low. Apply at this office. * Dec 12 FOE SALE OR RENT, MA DWELLING HOUSE, containing eight rooms, situated two miles from Columbia, on the Camden Road. On the premises arc a carriage home, stable, barn and all necessary out-houses. Th# lot contains 180 acres, wooded, \pply to BEN J. T. DENT, Doc 13 At tho Market. "SOUTH ITAROIJNX COLLEGE. fTvilK Trustees of the South Carolina Col -1- \go are hereby Bummoned to meet at tho Eli-cutive Parlor, at Nickerson's Hotel, on MONDAY next, ?th inst., at ?y.B, A punctual ?^tendance is earnestly "desired, as bdbuioss *kf importance i? to bo brought before Ch? Boara. By order t>f the I? resident of the Board. tv. " ? " BlTOCE WALKER, Dee 16 0 Rec. yro (cin B T g Q Q