Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Of *11 lite amusements of the mind Proan log is down to fishing, Thare ia not one that yon ean find 80 very eh?ap no wtohtng j" A very choice diversion, too, If yon bnt rightly use It, And not, we nre apt to d % Pervert U and abase It. I wish?a common wleh indeed? My purge waa something fatter; That I might cheer the child of need. And not my pride to flatter, That I might make oppression reel da fold ean only aaake it. And break the tyrant'* rod of *teel A* gold can only break it, I wish?that sympathy and lore. And every human pi>ad?n That baa tla origin whore. Would mnd keep In fashion; That Morn ?nd jesloaey and hit*, And dvery lms? ?motion, Weiw hurled fifty fitliom drop beneath the wares of ocean. 1 wish?that friends were always trtta, And motives alvrsye pure; 1 wish tlrt good were not so few, t wteh the tad were fewer; I wWi that parsons nvv?r forgot To hted their ptous teaching; I wish that practicing -war not So different from preaching. 1 wish?that modeet worth might he Appraised with truth and candor; I wish that innocents were free From treachery and slander ; I wish that men their vows would mind) That women neVr were roVdsj I wish that wives were alwaye kind, And huabauds always lovers. I Wish ?in flne^-that )dy and tlilrtli; Atid BTBt-y good ideal, May eomb erewhils throughotlt ths earth To ba a gloriotls real; Till Ood shall avery drfcattito bleat With his supremest blessing And hope be lost in happiness, And wishing be possessing. From the Columbia Phoenix. L?tUr fron Governor Ferry. Onr.nKVU.LX, 8. C.j July ST, 1808. Cvl. J. P. Thomat, Ckairmtt* of Eretntir* OHMiiHM, d'f. ify /M*r STr f I regret deeply (hat it will Wot bo in Miy power to participate with you Mad tit* people of Columbia ia your brilliant and enthusiastic ratification meeting to-ttior* tow eroning. I know that it will bo brilliant, from the preparation you bar# made, and tho distinguished gcnllettx-a who are to addreaa yon. 1 feel a si u red it bill be enthuaiaatie, from the well-known Democratic feeling* and principlea of the people of Colombia. In the selection of Horatio Seymour and Frank P. Blair, by the Democratic Con veil dnh . In New York, aa tkeir atandard-bearera in thia great contest between civil and constitutional liberty, on the one aide, and military despot iam, on the other, they have shown grant wisdom and good judgment. Mr. 8eymour ia i gentleman of the highest and purest charaoter, at profound statesman, and a consistent, devoted Democrat throughout bis whole life.-? lie to now ia the prime of hla manly intellect, with grant experience aa aa administrative officer, having twice filled, with signal ability, the Executive Department of the great Emwire State of thia republic. Hla miod U highly cultivated and enriched with all the stores M toarnlug sad practical experience. In debate, he to able and eloquent. Hie manners Wee those of n polished gentleman, warm, cordial and sincere. In personal appearance, he la strikingly pfepotSMllhg and engaging.? Ilia manly form and expressive features are stamps d with the true nobility of Batata. tn werpoee, he to firm sad self reliant. As a gallant leader and standard-bearer of the great Democratic party of these United States, be uaaaet be surpassed. He aid not seek the nomination, but it sought him, amongst nil the distinguished Democrats who were before the Conception. After balloting two or three deyvwUhoat swoeses, his name was presented to the Convention by the great State of Ohio, imisat hla wishes and remonstrances, and re m<v?d the iduIboii rote of every State of tbU Union on the flrtthelloC The high honor UiM twdefed, he eonld not reform, end reluctantly accepted, for the harmoe^ end euece^i of the Cowventloe end Pemeoratie perty. Oenerml Frenk P. Blair U e eitUen of MUrourl, horn in Kentucky, end the eon of Prank P. Bleir, Sr., who wee the intimate end heeem friend of Oeneral Andrew Jaekooa, end the editor of hta politioel organ in the oity of Washington. Genera) Bleir wee e gallant offteer In the Pederal army, end fought, througheel the wer, to preterm the Union. When it etoeed, hie minion wee at en end, end, like e brave hetdter end true patriot, be exerted ell hta great kataenee toward* en immediate restoration o( the Union, with the right* of the Cl?fn unimpaired, under the Federal ConatilaHan. Fed throe yean pe*t, hie exertion* hare beta aareeetttad in opposition to all the tyranny npd oppres*len of the radical Government, He he* labored manfully, everywhere, end la almost every. State of the Union, to erneh eat military despot tern and mtantU.? Them ta ee treer OWad af republican principles and eoerUtntionel llhevtyweow living, than General Blair. He ta a man of high character and neat ability, with indomitable eoereg*, idhein aad lnd?p?ndie*?. la a ward, he ta a trae type of the Jaekeoa eberaetor end eeboelle politics, as ta shewn in hta reseat lettsg and past Hfo. He wee the choice of J,9H of the fedefai mbj utBrrr*, hi* compeer* <?011 LREFLE *?**? ?-I'.'i . I L ! L '?i . - < '? Ik U .1 xr.^. V..-L- ,1..~1... I m HI lur| IN VVHIVUMVU M VT ? VIM| {M titling of the Democratic Convention, and bit notbladtion vat unanimously tuade by all the States bn the first ballot. Tb(a shoWsthe btgh appreciation of (lonural Blair bf thb Federal army and the national DtlKdclte).? Wlar the Bontbern States wtfe balled in contention to nominate a candidate for Vico-President, It vat a plensutg and gratifying rfgbt to tee toeh men as General Hampton, General Potrett, General Gordon, and other distinguished Coftfcdefafe Gebbfuls, re.?hriitdhfg for their respeMite Stales In favor or Frank P. Blair, whom they had met on many a bloody Hold of battle, and (ought like bruro soldiers. The war vat over, end they now united In honoring a brave and gsflant foe. With such men as Horatio Seymour stiff Frank P- Blair as our standard-bem-eis, standing on the trno, patriotic and aohnd Dcuiocratio platform, adopted by the Saw Yolk Convention, we must, and will, bo successful In tba coming Presidential election. This Was th* unanimous opinion of every member of the Convention. The Connecticut delegation said to that of South Carolina, on leaving Tammany Hall; "Set us down in Connecticut (or a Democratic majority of 5,000 certain." The Ohio delegation pledged that State for a majority of 50,000. Hew York etty ulone promisee t Democratic majority of 75,000 votoJ. Pennsylvania and Indiana seemed confident of giving Seymour and Blair a handsome majority. The States of Maryland, Hew Jersey, Kentucky, California and Oregon are certain beyond all contingency. The deleg.-itoa from Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Louisiana were confident of carrying those States. There oan be no doubt of Virginia and Texas, if they are allowed to vote. Arkanres and Tennessee are equrlly certain, if the olections are conducted fairly and honestly. There was great confidence expressed, too, on the part of North Carolina. And we will not despair of South Carolina and Florida. There is hope, l. U-t.o. ....1 rilSe.^1. .?,! 1 n|L.. WVf III P1BIUQ MIU llllU'MO, !?"'? OV1 Vllfl IMUVI North-western SUUt. Indeed, it did seem, from nil thnt we heard and could lenrn in the New York Ceneeution, thnt the tyranny, oppression and misrule of the radical party had thoroughly disgusted the thinking and reflect1iug uiassei erery where all orer the republie. If there in one feeling in the American heart stronger than that of all others, it ia a lore of constitutional liberty and Republican principles. They lore the Federal Union iu the North, Kaet end Wost, borauee they ?i'icerely helicte, with Washington, that it is the palladium of liberty and independence- It was this feeling which made tin ui fight f>.r the Union, and the same feeling will prompt thorn to drire the radicals front power and office in tbo ensuing Presidential e'ection. There Is no hope of any change with the radical Isadora, hut the radical mat sum are beginning to compere the condition of the country, at present, With what it was years ago. They are beginning to feel the iron hand of thoir party in tbo eaoratous taxes which they hare to pay, and in the prostration of their commerce and manufactures. No country was orer So happy and prosperous as these United States.'for the last thirty or forty years, prior to l8fl0, whon they were under Democratic rule. The radicals came into botocr eight years since, by an unfortunate division of the Deisocratle party, aud how changed baa been ererything since. Uy their determination to tnake no compromise with the 8outh, a bloody war ramrod, in whicb 1.000,OfM of American ltreS Were sacrificed and $3.* 000,000,00b or $4,000,b0D,0b0 of ihoney madly pent. When tbo wAr due over, instead of restoring the Union, they hare kept it disunited, and excluded all the Southern Statis from the councils of the nation. Tbey hare Irani M sfaml in /* a em , tea lima r.f naaaa mi a expense <5f 9l00l0tH),t)00a to eletato tlie begm above ibo White nan. Tbfcy have inertas* ad the bnrdsb of taxation until it haa become intolerable. They betablUhed the Frco hnun's Burenil ht tin elpcbfe of many million*, fur the purpose of establishing radical rule throughout the Southern State*. They hex b established a military despotism over ten Statea, suspending the writ of A????? corpus, and suspending the civil court, with military commissions fur the trial of civil dntl criminal laita. Thbr have usurped the p<tw*r of the Executive Department and stripped the President of his most important constitutional prerogative*. They have encroached ou the rights of the Judiciary, and manifested a dctarthinitidb tu give Congress nl! the powers of all the other departments of tho iJovurnmont. Uuder thl? syitcm of tyranny and oppression, usurpation aud despotism, tkoy have destroyed the prosperity, the peace and happiness ot the countnr, civil liberty, alt constitutional rights and Republican principles. They have boldly set the FodcMl Constitution, which tboy were sworn to support, protect and defend, at defianca j and claim to be acting outside of that sacred charter. In order to perpetuate their party and tbeif tyranny, they have nominated lor the Presidency the genefa! commanding their armies. In order to s * cure the election of this military commander, they have pasaed an Aet of CoDgross.-autboristng that body to rbfufe the electoral vote of any Sottthern State, unless the voU is given for the radical candidate for the Presidency. Because the present virtuous and patriotic Chief Magistrate would net sanction their gross and palpable VlulaMbtn of the Federal Constitution, they have impeached him of high crimes and inisdemeauors. In order to prevent the Judiciary from declaring their illegal and unconstitutional legislation null ami void, they have passed laws repealing the utArin? OT CmmmM DtiOrii ino oupreuie vwvrfc uv tba United States. They have expelled members from both Houses of Congrets simply l>ectsM they war* opposed to the majority in polities. They have disfranchised hundred* of thousand! of the ttiost Intelligent and patriotle eitisens, and enfranchised *00,t>oi) or 600,000 negroes, for the purpose of placing tan Southern States under negro rule. I* U surprising that a party whos* history Is thus marked with such infamy, oppression and tyranny, should bo abandoned by a people whose love of liberty and Republican principles is the strongest foeling of their nature ? It would be strange, indeed, if the Northern people did not rise up in the majesty of their strength and hnrl such State criminal* and pcriured traitors from office and power. Tbey will drive them with scorn and contempt from Congress and plaes a mark on tbem which will never be effaced. Tbey will brand.them as traitors to the Constitution, traitors to libc-w ty and Republican principles, traitors to their raee and country. The platform of tba Democratic party, adopted in New York, is a glorious one, embodying the true principle* of the American Government, as handed down to a* from our Revolutionary father*. It declares Immediate restoration of all the State* to their rights in the Union, under tba Constitution. Amnesty for all past political offences, and tba regulation of tha elective franchise in the Staiea by their eitisen*. Payment of th* public debt as stlpulatad, and In all other eaaee in lawful meaey of th* Unitad States. Equal tain.ion of every specie* of property. Oae currency for the Government and the people, Jfor the bond holder and tha laborer. Economy in the administration of the Government, reduetinr of tba .landing army and navy, abolition ol the Froadman's Bureau, and all political In stramentalltlee designed to seeare aegro su prsmacy. Reform of abuses iu tha Ad mini* tration, and tha *apu'?ion of corrupt met trees e??*. R^ual a^jht* and protection fei * * * . - ?" - ? ? ?? ? ?-w- ^ OF PC GREENVILL& cJOUT battfraltxed and uaiire born citizens, at homo and abroad. The platform declare* tbe Keeonatruction Acta of Congress to be unscrupulous aad unconstitutional, revolutionary and told. There are f#o fefffttea In tlaia platform,* which will give victory to the Democratic party throughout the North-west. One la the payment of the bond* in lawful money of the United States, when they do aot eall for payment In gold or silver. Tbe other is oppoaisitlon to universal negro suffrage in tbe several Btaten, North anil Booth. 80 strong ia pah* lie sentiment thrlrttghont the Northwestern States on these eobJcotM, that the radical party has to disguise tfaelf pfltielples, und express their sentiment# lu laagnage, which might be interpreted otre way to the bond-bolder and alivocnte of negro suffrage, and another way to tbe laborer and opponent of negro suffrage. They have declared that the honds shall he (laid according to tbe spirit and letter of tbe Act, and tbal negro suffrage shall exist in tho Sobtbehi State*) bat dot iu the Northern States ft n less adopted by them. Tho Net* Tbrk Convention wo* harmonious in its action throughout its session. There was no difference of opinion on any suhjeet between Northern and Southern delegates.? Tfaoy were Halted as a band of patriots, whose sole object was to rescue their UoVernment froin usurpers, tyrants and oppressor*! and restore tho Constitution nud tho Rupublio, iu all their original parity and freedom, to the American people. The Soalbern delegates determined to bo reticent in tbe Convention, * 'id take no prominent part in its proceedings whilst tbe Northern delegates asid to tbcm, "on the subject of your peculiar grievances and oppressions, draw your own platform, 'ind make it as strong as you please, we will ?n> dorso it." There are good men and bad men in all countries, and in all sections of every ; country; and I take this occasion to say, that | I hare never met a more disinterested, genrr* uu* Him |inm<i(io owij ui mrn, uutu mo ienu* ?ng Democrats of the North. K;i?? an<l West. They have flood tip manfully for tbo South, and defended our rights, in and out of Congress, with a seal, ability and firmness worthy of all commendation. We should cherish them aa friends and patriots, for our on!/ hope of salvation is in their bauds. We have to look to them for protection against the Judas Isoariots of their race in the South, whoae baseness and infatny far exceeds that of tho vilest Northern radicals. The isrno now before the American people, In the ensuing Presidential election, is ouo of liberty and despotism. If the radicals succeed. our Republican system of Government is gono forever. A military despotism will he established ail over this continent, or a civil war will ensue, more bloody and desolating than any which has ever decimated the earth, it behooves every one, then, to he up and doing. All should be active iu the canvass, and leave no stoue ui.turned which may contribute to success. Let a Convention be called for the purpose of nominating Presidential electors, lluve aide, active, cnorgetio and bold men nominated in every section of the Stute?one in each Oongreaeional District, and two for the Stato at large?whose duty it stroll be to address the people aud stir them up to a sense of the impending danger. Iu doing so. they should appeal to the colored people of the 8tate, and show tbcni that tb.-tr true interests are identified with that of to white race, and that they should i- /<:r place themselves as political slaves - lb- lend of unprincipled carpet baggers and uthern renegades, who are using tbciu only as tools for their own selfish aggrandisement. They should also be told, that whilst they continue to act with those bad men, in oppressing and disfranchising the Democrats, tbey will n->t bo employed or favored by the Dtmocrney of South Carolina. The scalluwags and radicals cannot employ them or assist them, and they should be taught to know who their true friends arv. If tee white people of South Carolina are prosperous and happy, the colored people niuct participate ib that prosperity and happiness. On the other hand, if the white ruie aro oppressed and kept in poverty, that oppression and poverty will have to ho shared by '.he eolored race. It Is against reason and nature to suppose that any one will clutho and feed and give employment to others who are his oppressors and destroyers. I bare spoken of Mr. Seymour as a profound statesman of great experience and high administrative talent. Can any ono attribute these qualities to General Grant, the radical candidate for the Presidency, lie ia a mere General, who has been successful by overwhelming fbrcea under hta command. He has no pretentions to statesmanship, and must necessarily he a mere tool, or Instrument of others, in tho administration of tbo Government. Bat the Democracy of ibe United 8tates do not ask for success on account of their candidate, or his great superiority ovar that of the radical party. We ask for tho support of the American people, for our cuuso, for our principles, and for the poace and happiness of our country. We ask for their support, In order to preserve the Kepublie and perpetuate our once free and republican institutions. And I feel an assurance within me, that this support will not be denied in. the eotning Presidential election. If it is, tho American people Will have shown that they have ceased to rtsgard republican prlneiplea, constitutional liberty, and their own rights as citiscns of this great Republic. B. f. PBRRY. Til* Hravb.?" Why,*4 sitys Osslan, "ehould'at thou build thy ball, son of the winged days !?Thou lookeat from the tower to day; yet a f?w years, and the blast of the desert eoroec?it howls in the empty Court, and Whistles around the half worn shield P* Then why should man look forth,as he fondly hopes, upon the sunny future with the eye of fancy, and lay upon the golden visions which hare passed like sunbeams in his pilgrimage, in the hope of brighter ones ? I to come, when to morrow the cl ah, may be heaped on bis coffin, and above bis dust the sepulchral yews tremble in the wind 1 Alas ! If there is aught on earth which should subdue pride? , which should make man feel, that the rich and poor meet together, and that the Lord is maker of them all?it is the Oravt / It is there resentment dies?revenge and ambition are satisfied. It is there, above ibe urn of sor row, man most learn tbat " Life it a torrid day. Parched by tbs wind and sun. And death, tbs calm, eool night, t Whan the Wsarj day it gone." A Little ftve jear old. who was hungry one night recently just at Led lima, but didn't wish to ask direct foi something to eatrput the proposition in . this way: '' Mamma are little children who starve to death happy after they ' die!'* A good big slice of bread and r butter wm the answer. ? i Aft i )PDLA11 _ i ii r H CAROLINAi august ORIGINAL. For the Southern Enterprise. Messrs. Editors?On Ratmday, the 25th uli., we Marled fur the mouulainH. at <1 as it is ueual to ffive an account of our trip, I would request a small por tion of your paper for the purpose. It is useless to say anything of the grand and soul alining scenery, as all who go on such excursions generally give their friends an inkling of such ; I am compelled, and admit myself bsffl-d in every attempt to do Justice to the views o?, and around Table Hock.? Even while tiding or walking along the mountain roade the eye is Teaetod } and aa the sun is declining towards the West, we futget the hard feelings enter tained against old Sol for (he severe heat of tnid day, in admiring the beautiful tints cast upon the mountain tops, as he is retiring below the horizon ; then tlie moon peeping through the clouds, changing the golden tint to st.f. and ?i!berv mellow light. Moonlight nights in the mountains is apt to make the young get O melancholy nnd thoughtful, and the mind tuns upon sentimental song* and soft talk. Not being gifted with either accompli; h ment, I uiado no headway, but my ft tends, L>. and F., made rapid strides towards the consummation of maltimo nial plans, with beautiful and aecnm plished mountain girls. L. added much to the enjoyment of the party with his violin, while eon.e enjoyed the sweet music discoursed; others wore pleased to havo their voices 6rowued by atrc!i harmonious sound*. It is im possible to imagine v. hat p 'Messed our accommodating ftiendbon the other side of the river, A. Mi rind 9. 8, offering voting ladies bacon as a substitute for quinine, nnd dead shot for camphor The Major professed to have n good supply of Batemaris drops on hand. After being treated in such an unceremonious manner, we all agreed 'twas time to be moving, and with glad Heart* anu merry songs we were on the road, and proceeded without accident until one o clock, when we stopped at Cedar Rock fi>r lunch, where are beautiful views, delightful shade, and icy Cold spiing*. 'Twaa here we nil became acquainted, and spent a pleasant hour with pipe and conversation. We were introduced to Mr. Day and family, and are compelled to mention their present of fruit to the ladies which was highly appreciated. Cedar Rock well deserves the name, being nothing but a baru rock, with apparently no soil, thickly covered with cedars. Fiom Cedar Rock we proceeded on our road to the residence of Major James Ambler, of I'ickens. llavs ing no occasion to stop, except for an occasional raid on the oiChards of friendly planters, whose possession* lay adjacent to the road, and the small cnej of " catch thief" were too weak to stop the ready fingers of vx Con fed soldiers; and the laughs ami jokes on the detected ones, fiom the unfortunate planters, and their repented invitations to do so again, tirade us to understand thai there was no danger of our being called up before " twelve disinterested men." Onr next stop was made at the Sulphur Spring, situated on Maj, A's place, one mile from his ' 1 r i;.i. ?.? M?,.n r i'phii'mx. iiitninm inning uic iiiuhu tains would consult their health bv imbibing some of this healthful water.?* M>?j A. has placed a sign bbard up for the direction of travelers. In due titnti we Rrrived at Mr?j. Ambler's, and after changing our wet clothes and partaking or an excellent supper, we spent the evening with sing ing and plays, forgetting our fatigue for a time, but were shortly compelled to suCCtinih, and yield to " tired nature'* aweet restoreri" In the morning we were kepi too busy, prepating for our mountain trip, to indulge in any untune meat, and the whole party went off in high sfnrits. This did not last long, for after tumbling over rocks, and getting in and out of the wagon a few times, I doubt not, if some of the pnr ty did not wish themselves with the *' old folks at home." but't is " a long lane that has no turn," and after about five hours' jolting In the wagon, and Walking over rocky roiirfc, we arrived at the hotel, situated at the foot of the mountain. *Twas here the Major'* military education was called into re quisition, and (lie gentlemen were di vlded Into pioneer corps and cooking detad preparatory to tire serious under taking of reaching Ctesar'a Head, the roaoa being in very bad condition ? Oapt. L>., of the corps, felled lire trees; and the captain of the cooking detail built the lire. Hie ladiea (bless 'cm) called us very soon to supper, which was excellent, the coflee particularly so, and reliedcd credit upon the makei of it. Afier woikin; hard all day and walking many milts over a rough road i 'twas natural we should want sleep I and after "bobbing a brother "of th< ? party, to the amusement of the ladiea 1 we retired to our wagon, leaving tlx | ladies in possession of the hotel. 1r I spite of fatigue and weaiiness, aorno o the gentlemen went on a coon bunt EVENTS 12. 1808. 1 " the unfortunate animal whs tak>-n in without ? show of ti^ht. In tlie morning, after breakfast, we weDt up t?> Table Koi k. I feel it would be egotistic*! to attempt a description ..r e i: > vi ii. uiu my leering* were alien ; i mini make dome effort. Standing upon the lofty platform. of rock, you see befoie you mul around y?ui, a scene, to trace a faint image of which, baffles mv feeble pen. Whose but the painter's or poet's genius and glowing imagination, could blend ihe auh.iloaud biilliaut colois, which would tiutbfully recreate a picture of (be sweet beauty and coin maiidiug sublimity, that here meets your vision ? Wherever youi eye tests it perceives the emanations of powor and sublimity. Stan dug. as you do, your high position removes from the view before you, nil that is common place, or could mar the harmonious effect. Every where in nature, which heio deck* herself with her tuo?l showy rubes to delight and plea-e man, reigns profound peace; a delicious softness wiaps the soul in half wak< ful, ha f d earning contemplation. \\ hen, at last, you tear yourself away, and your mind lakes to the prosaic necessity of a reiiiin to the hotel, a la?t glance around and above, makes yon wonder how all this could be reality, and not rather the citation of an eiichah'e:. After seeing all that was to be seen at the Ivock, we jweked up an.l started for C'*?sarV Ilead. A slow travel, over exceedingly rough roads, brought us within ihree riilcs of the hotel, wheie we camped. The ladiee| with our cov ei?;d wagons, weie made as comfortable as possible, while the centlemci&-4jpi>k the tiua army atv l?-?the earth mjpMjfa bed, a log for a pillow, and the heavens foi out pavilion. At early dawn, we llinewed nor tu.iicli mint in u short time, at the hotel on Cic>arV Head, whero we found h laigo paily of sight-seers and pleasure seeker*. It being cloudy, rg that we could not cn joy ? view, out- May wa# sborl, and the next morning found us on the road again, hnincwaid bound. [I had al most forgotten to mention we v t re am ply npaid for our vi*il to the lb a I. bt a magnificent sunset view from Hull Rock ] Without accident or delay, we armed at Major Ambler's, where the remainder of our time was spent in te pairing lorn dresses, and mending har ne*s, piepaialory to our journey home. Now, a few words about our host and hi* excellent family. Kvery year, after the crops are laid by, Major A. (after giving notice) comes to U re en ville, and returns with a party of friends to rusticate for a week or two in the rv.ountainr, and after the wear and taie of tho tiip, all return to his residence, where they are entertained with true Southern hospitality. We are pleased to remember his gar and hearty laugh, kit poetry, his jokes, and contented happy countenance. It is useless to ask what's the Major's politics, after being in hU house live minutes. His two sons?llob Lee and Heat) regard, are sure to bo cutting up ?ome queer I aiiiin a it W tKuii* ttui /).* / U. tol* I I ........ ...... ...... ,... .. fj, ....v.. . v?< eroy," and lo find the n?*vv*. you are compelled to rend the Iai Crosse /Jim- i ocrat, or the District paper. Mm. A. won the hearts of all by h?r kindlier, and unremitting attentions to the wants and pleasure of the party. Wo will long remember our mountain dip, and continually think of out kind ft ieuds in the State of I'ickent. 1 must not clo>e without making mention of the action of the Democrat* of Pickens, they are alive and working. I attended one < f their meetings, and was astonished at the activity and t?*al displayed by all, old and young. Even the boys ate at work, and the de niocracv of Pickens are confident, aud gaining every day. Eight new names were taken down at the meeting 1 attended. A notorious character, (Radical leader and tory.) Austin J. Lfeasley. was permitted to reply to some remarks that were made. Mr. Fields, of Pick ens, handled the fellow so roughly he was compelled lo decamp, ami hi* inot ley crew followed him. The Esta'oe Deroocials are Democrats in cart t-t. P. II. R. Thk Bankrupt T tW.?The hul amending '.he Bankrupt law hits passed Loth Ilon.'c* of 1 Congress. Tbo principal section is ns follows : > " Bo it enacted Ac., That the provision of tho iocou'1 clause of the thirty-third flection of said act shall not apply to tho rases of proceedings in bankruptcy commenced prior to the first day of January, eighteen hundred i and sixty-niuc, an<l the time during which the operation of the provisions of said dome is postponed shell be extended until said first day of January, eighteen hundred und sixtynine. And fa'd clause is hereby so amended | as fo read aa lotions: fn all proceedings in bankruptcy commenced after tho first day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, no , discharge shull ho granted to a dobtoi whose . assets shall not be eipial to lifty per centum I of tho claims proved against his estate upon ' which ho shall bo liable as the principal dobt, or, unless The assent in writing of a majority in nnmlior and value of bis creditors to whom ' he shall have heeomu lialdo as principal debt' or, and who shall Lave pVovnd their claims, he , filed in tho case at or befoiv the time of the , hearing ol tho applieson for discharge. ' "Oh. for ft ihouanit'l hn^iice F' its ' the urchin said, when he ctttwlet) into ? ^llie bugar hogshead. \ .1 i NO. 12. Tre Tax Bill. Tho President yesterday affixed his *l>cniituro to tUo tax bill. White the machine of tbo bill id ponderous, its leading features may bo Sfobght within a brief space. The first section taxes every proof gallon of distilled spirits fifty cents, to be paid before rvunFYHi iron mo uistiucry or ware-uouse, which tax la a Tien until paid upon the projajrty ond apparatus. Pcctihim 2, H and 4 provide for method* of testing quality and taking measurement*. Secliou 5 provides that diatillers shall register with tho assessors of tho respective districts, within sixty days from the timo tho bill tukes effect. Section 6 provides f ir the manner of making registry. Seetlot)j 7 and 8 provide for tie distiller'^ bin l nnd securities. Sections U to 12, inclusive, dcrignato tho plan of the distillery, nnd provide lor surveys and location of buildings. Soctton Id imposes n tax of two dollars on every twenty bushels of graiii converted into spirits. Section 14 to 55, inclusive, provide for tho general management of distilleries, the relative duties of assessors und distillers, for cheeks against fraud, for drawbacks, means of obtaining purity, and affix penalties for all violations of the law. Sections 50 to 58, inclusive, rcguluto deposits in boudod ware-houses. So-t on 69 imposes a special tax of $100 annually upon every MRh barrels of spirit* manufactured, and also provides for license* of $4 00 for every $25,000 worth sold, nnd ten dollte* Increase for every $1,000 increase of sul-%. fDealers in tobacco, soiling not exceeding $10,000 worth annually, pay a tax of twentyfive dollars, nnd two dollars extra for every $1,000 worth sold. Kaisers arc not taxed for sales of their own .production. Dculers, sell-, ing between $100 and $1,000 worth, are taxed five dollars; those above $1,000, two dollu> extra for every additional $1,000 worth sold. Manufacturers of tobacco puy ten dollars, and two dollars additional for every $1,000 their bond i* iu excess of $.">.000. Manufacturer* of sogers pay ten dollars where their sales do not exceed $5,000 annually, and two dollars additional for every $1,000 in excess of tliat amount. AM snuff nnd chewing tobac Jgy is taxed thirty-two cents per pound ; smuk*ing tobacco sixteen cents jar pound. Sect! n (12 provides for the packing of tobacco and snufl" so as to facilitate the collection of the tax thereon. Suctions 08 to 80 provide for tho manner of collecting the tax, lor penalties, stamping, and the general duties of tho assessor and manufacturer or dealer. Manufacturer- of sugars must pay five dollar* tor every, thousand made, without regard to quality, and *>u all cigarettes, it they weigh less tliuu three pound* to tho thousand, ouo dollar and a half; it over that weight, fivo doll..is. . - t lit nmo In wliich the bill goes into effect, is Cxc lj<y Vtell'in?. A? / if it furthet fnartcl, That ali provisiuns o! litis Act which rojuiro tbu use of stamps shall tnkh effect, at the end of nixty days frotn the pOssugo of this Act; provided, thnt If nt nny time prior to thn expiration ol the said Sixty days, it shall be shown i to the laiitlMliun of tho Hccrotuiy oi il.o.1 Trensiiry that a longer delay is necessary for the preparation and due de.ivory of any such stamps, lie vital! he authorized U: fix a day, not later than tho first ..day of December next, for putting stud provisions relative to the use of either of such stamps into operation, nuit shall give publio notice of the day so tixc<l and determined upon, which day shall then ho held and taken to he the time when that por| tion of this Act which requires tho use of . stamps shall Inivu effect. [ Those portions <,f the enactment not included in the above scctlou take cll'cct itntu. dmtcly on its passage, which, of course, w as ycsteidayj The Courier. We present the Courier litis morning to our renders in an entire new die**. This improvement wo have made at a heavy cost, and in tho face of an unusual stagnation in business of every department. We are determined to maintain tho character of the Cornier, both iu matter and appearance, as a first-class journal, and trust the change will afford to our readers as much satisfaction as it has to us to have been enabled, by h liberal support, thus to present our journal to tbe public. Fur nearly thieo-quartera of a century lite Courier has been a regular visitor to ihe counting room, places of business anil family circle of thousands of our citizens. Its name has hecoruo a very "household word." During nil this period neither pains or expense have been spared to make its columns a truthful record of tho events of the day, an intelligent expositor of public affairs, and a welcome visitor to all clas* ses of readers. It is a source of gratification to know that our efforts have been appreciated. Of this we desire no better evidence than the liberal response which has hem made by the public, arrd to the get e'oua support wo have ever received at their handr. Tho present, it is true, is a time of great public trial and anxiety. We have, however, strong hope* of the fu[ ture, and will relax no exertion to preserve the reputation of the Courier as a fh?t class commercial and family newspaper. To this end our best energies will he devo! I. in the sincere hope that djeCotiriqr will everywhere p?ove a* wTrcltine a visitor in the future a- it ba* in the pi-t. This is tire highest reward for many labors and self denial*. Our future is indtVolubly connected with our beloved Sta?e. and of the Southern State* and people. \N e urn linker! 10 thwir hope*,- KrpirH:.iuo?, and destinies Tl.o Courier again renewt its cotirso as> a " Map of f?nsy L'fe," and an Mich *e solicit I*>r ii the benizon* hi d good wishes of ilio public.? 6'uuriir, 3c/ inst. If yon would not be forgotten a? >oon at- you h?j dead and rotten, eiilor write something wo.-tb reading, or do i -ornr'l.ii g ?Oi i Ii read ng, r r do some* ^tiling worth writing i.lou'.