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<jThc Hem 6ra. B. F. WHITTEMORE, Editor. TUESDAY MOR.M.YGh AUGUST li, 18G5. Cf I! LL , . ■ ._i.i ■ i mii — Our Agencies. M. M. QUINN & URO., CharUiton, 8. C. j; t. Di’BOIS, Marion>8. C. H. L. WADSWORTH, Fiorenca, 8. C. J. Q. A. JUMPER, Kingatree, 8. C. AARON RICKER, Sumtar. 8. C. Are Persons who have held Office under the Rebel Government Eligible to Office 1 Now at tbis present moment, when there ie so much to be inquired into; when we, our selves, are the subjects, or should be the sub- jeots, of investigation, it is well to ask some questions, that may seem, at first thought, a little presumptive, but which we may find on further consideration relevant to our very need and interest. The relation which the people of the South have held during the past four years to the General Government has brought about a ne- cutity which cannot be controverted. The at titudes that have been assumed, the acts that have been committed, whatever respectability or honor may have been pretended for them, have called forth such legislation and Consti tutional provisions, such proclamations as ex clude many from tk» .r *n. people, ana reuder their eligibility to office doubtful. It is therefore well, while there may be some who would seek the suffrages of a constituency, to inquire how far they are entitled to their expressions of favor. It is fair to presume, that not all, who may entertain aspirations for office will not be accepted. There are tome whose lives, motives, infiuences, declarations, arc as well known as the alphabet of onr lan guage, and upon whom the decision of justice is fixed. He, who, in the past, has been most conspi cuous, most determined in bringing about dis union, disruption, has no rights guaranteed to him under the purposes of the Government in the future. He who gloried in the opportunity of signing his name to the ordinance of aecesaion has, unwittingly, signed away bis birth-right, for less than Esau’s equivalent, and can expect no farther service or patronage from those in whom all power is rested, and who are the source of all governments. They have, so to speak, dispossessed them selves of their “prouder claim* and higher proclivities." It does not yet appear how far tha Government may extend its clemency, but no inconsistency will be exercised in the ad justment of all rights to all parties. The lesser the responsibility will meet with equitable mercy j the graver charge, maturer delibera tion ; the unpardonable with righteous judg ment. A» an index of what is being done in other parts of the lats so-called “Confederacy," we quote an opinion upon this subject from Thos. J. Bowden, Attorney General of the State of Virginia, which was given in answer to a let ter addressed to him by Gov. Piispoint, ask- ing his views as to whether persons having held office under the so-called Confederate Government, or under --- ■!* iWSm— — Government, are eligible to office. He is of the opinion that such persons are not eligible to any Constitutional office, and cites, in that connection the first section of Ar ticle III. of the Constitution: “No person shall vote or hold office under this Constitu tion who has held office under the so-called Confederate Government, or under any rebel lious State Government, or who has been a member of the so-called Confederate Congress or a member of any State Legislature in rebel lion against the authority of the United States excepting therefrom county officers." He further states, in regard to the true in terpretation of the provision, that— There are county offices which are offices under this Constitution. Under the provision cited, all persons embraced therein are prohibi ted from holding constitutional offices. In this prohibition are not included such persons as nave heretofore held mere county offices un der any rebellious State Government. And that the article is mainly employed in describ ing the classes of persons who shall not hold office. And he therefore construed the words “excepting therefrom county officers.” so as to accord with the general intent of the pro vision, not as meaning that persons holding office under the Confederate Government, Ac., could be elected to county offices, but as moan ing that all persons who have been mere county officers msy hold any constitutional office.— And he thinks one of two interpretations must be g iven to the section in question. Also, it was the intention of the framers of the Constitution either, first to limit the eligi bility of all the classes mentioned to mere county offices; or, secondly, to exclude all the classes mentioned, save county officers, from eligibility to any office, and to confer on mere county officers the right to be elected to any position, whether a county office or otherwise. He is clearly of the opinion that the latter was the true intention, and that the contrary con struction of the section would be attended with many anomalies. First. It would permit any officer of the so-called Confederate Govern ment to hold s county office, when by the terms of the article as originally adopted, and as it stood until recen'ly amended, heeould not vote for anothor person for the same office. Second. County officers of merely local and limited ju- rtodtovton wmrtfl be placed under the same ban with the highest officers of the so called Con federate or rebellious State Government. And, again, the seetion In question is mainly employed in describing the classes of persons not eligible to office. This eonstruetion ac cords with the general intent, t. t. it construes the words “excepting therefrom county offi cers,” as 4'tcriptia prrtonarum, and not as in dicating the offices to which the probscribed classes are, notwithstanding their proecription eligible. The opinion he gives, he states, refers mere ly to constitutional offices. As to such offices as are not created by the Constitution, the pro hibition does not apply. Our Charleston Agents. Among onr agencies in South Carolina are Meats*. Quotx^A Bro., the successful dealers in Newspapers, periedicsls, dc.,Charleston. Sub scriptions end advertisements for Tux New Era may be left with them and will meet with prompt •Mention. Abandoned Horses and Voles. We have been referred U> often and inquired of as to the intent of the Federal Government, concerning the horses and mules which have, by a variety of means, come into the possession of the planters and other parties within the District known as the Eastern District of South Carolina. It haul been well known by the military au thorities that a greater or less amount of pro perty in.the shape of cotton, horses, mules, wagons, Ac., Ac., was in the bands of the res idents of this portion of the State, which ori ginally belonged to or was claimed by the so- called “Confederate Government." Tbetgfore the earliest measures were devised and steps taken to obtain such information as should discover in whose hands such property was re tained ; how much and of what character.— Among these measures was General Order No. A, which directed “that all such property, of whatever description, be immediately reported to the nearest Provost Marshal in the District by the person or persons having it in posses sion ; that an exact account be taken of the same for the future disposition of the Govern ment.” All persons who failed to comply with this order were to be arrested and taken before a Sub-District Superior Court for trial. In conneotion with the foreging it waq.un- derstood that there were many horses and mulee which were denominated ‘-abandoned," as having been left behind by the different ar mies, passing through this and other sections of the State, upon the several plantations and in the hands of many poor people, with which the soil was being tilled and livelihoods earned. These also were to be inquired about and report ed upon, with a view of establishing the fact of their abandonment, not displacement. It was not the design of the authorities to deprive any person of that which he came honestly by’, •ither through purchase, gift or otherwise.— The inspection or examination of these eases wherever found was for the purpose of satisfy ing all concerned as to the validity of the claim, and the propriety of the possession. It was to insure the Government that no per son, should, through the name of “abandon ed," reserve to himself the whole or a part of a battery compliment of horses which, by force of circumstances however near or remote, were ‘.discharged the service." It was to prevent the use and ownership of a Quartermaster's “train," who saw fit not to remain long enough in the vicinity of the closing scenes of his de partment to learn the condtitions of surrender. It was to learn whether such horses and mules as Generals Grant and Shebman per mitted officers who were entitled to such ani mals, to retain And teturn home with, were now in their poeeession, or properly disposed of. Nor were the lawful animals, always owned, or those never out of possession of their lawful owners, to be disturbed. In the course of the investigatiou of this matter it was found that some parties had both horses and mules with U. 8. and C. 8. upon their flanks, which exposed their original claimants, and, upon some plantations, there were a larger number than wore necessary for the working of the land, than could be sub stantially proven as belonging thereto. In euch instances, there being a need of both horses and mules in the Quartermaster's de- jM^aweesant nt e> tt, *v fa (ft TO WVU l#* ken ; the whole number throughout this mil itary command, thus appropriated, not exceed ing eight. Two others have been given to poor people who were destitute, and the sum total of animals removed under the order alluded to, will, as seen, amount to ten only. . From a misapprehension of the purposes of the Government many parties, who had picked up abandoned animals, or bought those upon which paroled officers had returned, or hired the same in good faith, feared that they were to lose the only stock they had, upon which they wore to depend in the further cultivation and harvesting of their crops. Under such apprehensions, and relying upon the willingness of the military commandant of the Distriot to assist them in their necessities, in the retention of their honest possessions, Col. Dudley, of Dennettsville, with commend able Interest in the affairs of his neighbors, representing the District of Marlboro', at much trouble and expense, personally presented the following petition to Gen. Beal, who imme diately considered the prayer of the petition ers and submitted the same to Maj. Gen. Gill- more, who fortunately being at Darlington at the time, was enabled to make the mission of Col. D. a happy success. We give the petition and the General'e deci sion in full, which will govern all parallel cases in the future. PETITION. To Gen. Beal, Commanding Eattern Military Du I, S. C. Sir : We, the undersigned, think that we represent the sentiments of the people, gener ally, in submitting the following statements, and requesting that an order may be granted in conformity therewith. The people of Marl boro’ District, where we reside, as a general thing, lost every horse and mule they owned, when Gen. Sherman's army passed through this District. In some instances, a few broken down horses and mules were left beiiiod by that army, and picked up by the planters, and used in making their crops. In other instances, soldiers returning from the army, were allow ed by Generals Grant and Sherman to return to their liomee on horsee or mules, which were sold or hired to the planters in good faith, by all parties, as the property of the soldiers who brought them. In this way the planters have been enabled to make their crops; but, in do ing so, they have honestly paid ont their mo ney for the horses and mules, which they un derstood that the Federal officers had gener ously placed within their reach. The planters are now given to understand, that the Gov. ernment claims all these abandoned mules and hones, as well as those brought back by the paroled soldien, for which the planters have paid their money, out of the wreck of their (brumes. If this be so, we respectfully ask that the matter be re-considered, and that we may be allowed to retain for our uaes, nil the stock which has so come to our possession, which it would be ruinous to ns to take away, and will make tbs government none therieher. At this moment, when we are swearing to return to and support the Unioa, and emanci pate the slaves, we respectfully ask that such measures of peace and cenyRation may be extended towards us, as will tend to invite the fullest confidence of the p^pte, that the Fed eral government will be uqtbts, as in other matters, their friend Signed by many (COPT.) Darlinoton, 8, It is not the attention to deprive the people residi District of. Eastern South the districts of Georgeto- Williamsburg, Sumter, Peri Chesterfiald mm! Kershaw, mules which tkey Jpve whether by purchasi; gift large after being abondoned Gen. Dial is directed ta or titles, to parties barihg. their possession. (Signed) Q. A. . C. Aug. 4th, 1806. of (fie United States in the Military na, comprising orry, Marion, j>n, Marlboro’, the horses and ined honestly, bund running at j either army, ire safe-guards, ch animals in Lllmore. [Gen. Comm’g. Hasten Slowly. We do not blame the p^dgfor their earn est desires to return to tbs# civil positions, pity that they out of their rmitted a few, hem on to acts, png experienced to govern them- immunities and pawer. It ever suffered the sceptre to bands, or rather that they bent on rule or ruin, to lead the results of which are now in the want of their own powi selves. We are not surprised that 1 e office-seeker ehould grasp at the first appal nnce of his re turning functions, or that he 1 ^ the flattering unatiwa to his s6ul that he wsgajain to enact, the whole limit of his authority wherever he could serve a writ or make a capture. In the late proclamation of the Irovigional Governor there was sufficient to delijht the most hope ful of “the held in abeyame,” and the faith of some was so quick and powerful in the le gality of their reinstatement to peace and fa vor, that they imprisoned thfi second sober thought and rushed on to tbs consummation of tbeir devoutly cherished appointments. The return to civil government was no ef fort to them. The past was filled with “glit tering generalities" indeed, tnd they cong-at- ulated themselves on their mrasulous deliver ance from a “stranger rule” by the waving of the Provisional wand of Gov.. Prrbt ; scarcely bad the ink of proclamation dried ere they assumed to command and possess the entire territory of their former reign. The following correspondence will exhibit the proof of the excess of zeakand prudence to which we refer. “Be sure> you arc right then go ahead;” Daw CrockxWI philosophi cal utterance was certainly intended for other days than his own. Hasten sbwly. Headquarters, City or Charleston, \ Charleston, S. C., July 81, 1866. J J. E. Caeiw, Esq : Six—1 have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of this date, in forming me that in compliance with the Proc lamation of Governor Perry, you desire to re sume your duties as Sheriff, and take posses sion of the jail, now in the hands of the United States military authorities. I would respectfully inform yon that any at tempt upon your part to exercise tha functions of Sheriff would directly conflict with my du ties under existing orders as Military Comman dant of this City and Sub-District. The State is at present under martial law, and the Proclamation which appears in the Courier of July 81st, purporting to be issued by Governor Perry, but which msy be, like many newspaper reports, erronious or unnu- ^mi^wfrrrrtiirocTer^ recognize it by my superior officers, under whose immediate orders I am serving. Should the Proclamation referred to above prove gen uine, and its policy sustained at Washington, I have no doubt that the military authorities in this Depnrtmeat. will receive instructions for their guidance in the effort which the Gov ernment is making to restore the State to civil rule. Respectiully, your obedient servant, W. T. RENNET I’, Brevet Brigadier Gsneral, Commanding Post, 1st SubiDistrict. P. 8.—I enclose a copy of an extract of an order issued February 10th 1865, declaring the city under martial law, and which srdcr I nave received no instructions to revoke. W. T. BENNETT, Brevet Brigadier-General Comaanding. Headquarters U. S. Foeuks, 1 Charleston, 8. C., February 19, '66 / [extract.] [General Orders, No. 1.^ * , * * • * * Charleston is declared to be under martial law All functions heretofore exercised by the Mayor, Commonality, Civil and' Criminal Courts, Police authorities and locN Govern ments are now suspended. f ******* A. G. BENN Lieutenant-Colonel 21st U. 8* Commanding City of Charleston. Provost Marshal Northern bit Department of tin Official: First Lieut. N. Y. V General. Official: Charles G^ Chipmax. Cl 'tain 54th Massachusetts Volunteers and A. A, roL “ A. Gene. Candidates Spoken o£ The following gentlemen have heel mention ed as candidates to the Conventioi| of Dele- gates: In Darlington District—D. C. Millit », Caleb Coker. Miy. J. H. Norwood and Dr. J E. Byrd. Sumter District—J. N. Frierson; Dr Wither Exonerated. On the first arrive! of the Federal troops in this District there were remembrances re-called which had a tendency to excite the mind, and call forth harsh expressions, as well as just and cnmmenduble indignatien. The stories of Andersonville, Salisbury and other pht««8 of inhuman torture, starvation and death, where the Yankee prisoners became the victims of barbarities unparalleled, were re counted as the loug lines of stockade pickets were seen, and the soldiers began to compre hend that they were in the long heard of lo cality—Florence. Evary one who seemed a resident was im portuned about the numbers, sufferings ami graves of the unfortunate occupants of the Stockade; and many a tale of misery, cruelty, was told. It was quite natural for the hearts of the listeners to swell with revengeful emo tions. Some one was responsible for “man's inhumanity to man," and the guilty monsters were the recipients of their anathemas. Many were the officiala named in connection with the outrages practised upon the poor, helpless, famishing prisoners, and among them unfortunately was that of our townsman, Ma jor W able v, against whom much feeling was Jireoted, and to whom came alarms that per sonal violence might be expected. It is said that many threats were made that caused sus picions of a design to take, what the unlicen sed call judgment, into their own hands. On account of this order of things, General Beal caused an investigation of the connec tion which Major Wablet bad had with the treatment of Federal prisoners at Florence; and, after a most rigid examination of wit nesses, papers, telegraphs, &c., it was found that in no instance was there the slightest foundation to entertain aught than the most grateful acknowledgements towards the Major, who, at his own private expense, did so much to alleviate the unwarranted sufferings of those who were so unceremoniously thrown upon his charge, - Having been detailed to the command of the prisoners which were then at Charleston, and expected to be removed to Florence, the Major had taken only his initiatory steps to receive them, when it was announced by telegraph that 4000 prisoners were on the way to Flor ence. He had no rations, quarters or the first necessary for their comfort. He had no Quar termaster, Commissary or Surgeon assigned him, and with instant impulse he protested against the sending of further bodies of ema ciated, starving, diseased and dying unfortu nates, who were thus being whirled into his care and proteclion. Although a rebel in political principle he was loyal in his humanity, and he would not suffer, unimpeachcd, such wrongs and outrages io continue. The authorities at Charleston, disregarding his importunities, still transported miserable i thousands, which formed but funeral trains from their starting point to their destination. Death was the conductor of these trains of per secuted soldiers, and the line of the railroad was the grave yard of heroes. The Major revolted at such atrocities; al ready were there more under his command than be could feed or provide for; already had he pressed corn, seised supply trains on their way to the rebel armies in Virginia; appro- t —r'•**— 1 rvrry'Tlvttfgf that oould be found, and that his own purse could pur chase, to ameliorate the sad condition of his charge ; but the bounds of demand were too great. His words and acts of kindness could not W every necessity ; and, no longer being willing to endure a part in such gross cruel ties. he telegraphed to bis superiors at Char leston : “For God's sake do not tend any more pris oners here until preparations are made to re ceive them.” Still they were sent, and he immediately rc. qnested to be relieved from his position, which request was granted, and the notorious Lieut. Col. Ivebson, whose powers were only equal to his will to invent blood-hound tyranny and cruelty, was appointed to the command. Thus was Major Wablet relieved from the responsibility, to whom the Nation, the army, the prisoners have all occasion to feel than'eful even in so unpleasant a province of duty, for his large sympathies, his extended charities and his true manly kindnesses. We know how far this has been proven, and, however great a distance we may have been from each other in our ideas of National poli ty and loyalty, this much we are proud to ac knowledge, that in'Major Wablet, as a pub lic enemy, our poor afflicted soldiers found a personal friend and a good Samaritan. We are glad to make this confession and it is no more than the echo of universal admis sion from lips of every class and color. It will, in addition, be a fact commendable to his honor and his humane heart to say, that in absence of medical supplies at all Florence, none being sent with the prisoners, nor Sur geons; he, having first requested an apotheca ry at the post to furnish them, and being re fused, caused such as were needed to be taken, and again became personally responsible for the expense. spoon. Col. F. J. Moses and Mr. Morqnt. Kershaw District—Z. W. Leitncr, fibl. A. D. Qoodwyn, Col. W. M. Shannon. The Board of Managers in the diffrrent Dis trict* are active in their duties and urge imme diate compliance with the requirement! of the Preaident of the United States. The Rage for Shooting Already there are five cases of the footing of negroes, and the number is being daily ad ded to. Ws have already expressed otw minds upon this unjustifiable practice of settling dis putes or insults with powder and ball. * It is a barbarous usage, an unwarrantable custom, which permits such atrocities. The rage for ahooting, unless checked by thfi strong arm and will of the law, will lead th(fviolent and assumptive to enact such scenes |s shall make life insecure and communities intolerable. The dark ages have passed,*and the lip Van Winkles must wake to a reign of us partial judgmeat. Instead, therefore, of admitting the least of bitterness to approach the threshold of our esteem, those of us who represent the Govern ment, the people, the wronged, the martyed, should extend the sincerest gratitude to him who has been the prisoner's friend. To make conclusion still more conclusive we have been favored with the following decision and exoneration of Msjor Warlet from Lieut. Col. Murray, Provost Marshal of this Dis trict who instituted a research into the whole matter, and thus pronounces upon its merits: Header s. Military Dist., E. 8- C., ] * Third Separatr Brioadr, v Darlington, 8. C., Aug. 7th, 1865. j The accusation against Msjor F. F. War- let. ofi^srlington District, 8. C., of ill-treat ing Federal prisoners-of-war at Florence, S. C., in September last, is not sustained by the evidence produced. But it docs appear (hat he used all the means under his control to alleviate their condition, by the seizure of supplies, purchase of medi cines, and otherwise obtaining things necessary for their use. B. B. MURRAY, JUeut. Col. & P. M. The Bishops find Preaiding BlVUrt. There has been, we learn, an express h'* bjf the Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Chu'rc h, North, that leads some to fear, especially at the South, that a deep humiliating process is to be commenced with those who have been united to the Methodist Church, South. From rumors and accredited letters there come to us avowals which certainly evince a determination on the part of those high in ecclesiastical power to demand of “the erring” of the fold within the late insumetionary States, a complete surrender of their ordained md consecrated officers and rites, as they were jiossessed independent and separate from the National or General Conference. From what we have heard, we should infer that, as the time has come for a universal ad mission of one governmental rule throughout the length and breadth of the land, for a sub mission “to the powers that be,” for a return to allegiance and union, for an adoption of re jected laws and the inauguration of National principles, policies ; the ordained of God, the Bishops of the faithful, have entertained the necessity of a sort of religious amnesty covenant, and already named the intcrdictivc clauses of their proclamation, which sweeps through the whole Church, South, save only the laity, and the members who are to be regarded still in good standing. The most objectionable demand among the requirements of their purpose is, “the Bishops of the Methodist Church, South, must resign," and they would have it understood that the United States Government will support and protect them in their demand. Now we do not know by what authority these demands can be made; we can readily see that the Methodist Episcopal Church can no longer be geographically divided ; that Christian sen timent should pervade the whole body;'that they should love one another as brethren with out dissimulation ; that they should be of the same mind one toward another ; not given to evny or strifes, but as much as possible, that they should live peaceably with all men, pre ferring them in honor; recompencing no man evil for evil. One thing we are assured of, that the Uni ted States Government will not meddle with any of the denominations in any part of her constructed or reconstructed dominions, so A ’ long as the pulpits are not made the places for the utterance of disloyal and unhallowed her ises. Nor will the Administration at Washing ton prompt-or approve a project that will tend to stir up a religious war in the Churches. It appears to us that, when the proper time shall come, the General Conference, with the ministry all assembled, representing the hith erto sectional divisions, can alone impeach, try and condemn the Bishops and Presiding Aiders, who are as “an offence" in the sight of the Fatkcrt. The General Conference to which (by the results of the war) all will be held amenable, ac&rding to the Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is the power, we think, which will decide whether the Southern Bish ops, Ac., must lay by their administrative pre rogatives or not. Too much of sectional bitterness has alrea dy existed among those who claim to have “learned of the Lord,” but who have, by their acts, seemed to have been instructed of the do-rll. “This I say, therefore," in the language of St.,Paul, “and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their minds, for ye have not so learned Christ.” Much will have to be conceded on both sides, and we trust yet to see “the brethren dwelling together in unity.” • 1 — Commissioners of Highways. By General Order No 11, which has been is sued by GeuT. Beal, the former Commission ers of the public highways are called upon to superintend, according to their former usages, all necessary-repairs of the roads within the limits of their authority. We are sure that such an Order as this will be joyfully hailed by all who have the public safety and convenience at heart. Not only have the roads through long neglect become in some places dangerous, but the bridges over the creeks and waterways have also become quite impassable and unsafe. Every military facility will be rendered to further this commendable step toward the im provement of the different thoroughfares that lead out of the town and within the province of the parties empowered to act in the matter. We hope to sec the Commissioners enter up on their duties at once, call out all liable tola- boi*on the roads, and cause their divisions or sub-divisions to execute the work of repairs as speedily as possible. We cannot but congratulate the people upon the prospect of good bridges and highways again. We are under obligations to GenT. Beal for his ready and early movements in such re forms, but we must admit that in the District of Kershaw—where “civil law is in full force and vigor” again;—the Commissioners of Roads are certainly one week in advance of our mili tary authorities. From the Camden Weekly Journal, of the 4th hut, we clip the follow* ing: 7V» tAe Commieeionere o/ Roadt Jar Kerthaw Diitrict. Governor Perry, by bis Proclamation of the 20th July, has declared that all civil officers of South Carolina who were incumbents in May last, are re-instated in their offices; and all such offices are re-established; and that the civil law of the State, as it existed in “ May last” is in full force and vigor, and calls upon all officers of the State to discharge thei^du- ties promptly. In obedience to this Proclamation, the Com missioners of Roads will promptly call out all persons liable to work the Roads, and pnt the same in good repair, and restore all Bridges now in bad order. When the roads in any Di vision are subdivided to the owner of lands, the Commissioner will direct and see to it that those roads are put in repair immediately. The Board will meet in Camden on Monday, the 2d day of October next, when each Com- msssioner will be prepared to report on the state of the Roads and Bridges in his Division. Jno. M. DeSaussure, Chair. Com'rs. Roads K. D. To bo Kutorod Out. Orders have been sent by the Mustering Of ficer at Charleston to Col. Nte, of the 29th Maine Veteran Volunteers, to prepare all the ! D acesoary papers for the muster out of the n0 .q. Veterans in his regiment, who Were not' entitled to » bounty of $300. The cans ' this discharge is this: In the fall of 1863, il' eccordance with special orders from Washington, ^ etc ran regiments were to be raised in the di.T* r *nt States, and permis sion was extended to ."eceive a certain percent age of recruits in the s.'me. There were dis charged soldiers, raisea under the first calls of President Lincoln, who u BerTe< ^ out the full term of their enlistment, an ^ from these it, was intended to form Veteran oi^XL** at *o»e- Maine was to have two—the 29Jh ai.'^ 80th —which were to be created out of the 10th, ft two year’s regiment, and the nine month’s men already at home; and Veterans, or old soldiers, were to receive a bounty of $400, while the recruits were to be paid $100 only. This was the arrangement, the understanding, prior to Oct. 24th. Up to this time quite a number of new men were enlisted. On this date another order was issued giving recruits $300. The officers who ware raising the respective regi ments before named, telegraphed to influential parties at Washington to know whether Gov ernment would allow those recruited previous to Oct. 24th, but not yet mustered- into the service, the larger bounty. ’ From the informa tion attained they felt authorized to believe and declare that the larger bounty would be paid. Under this impression the regiment, fully or ganized, left the State. After the lapse of time it became known that the Pay Department did not recognise the claim of the refiruits alluded to in any excess of bounty promised them at the time of enlistment, and, therefore, General GilEEiore has directed that such men be mus tered out of the service. In accordance with such instructions, near ly one hundred of the rank and file of the 29th Maine, now in this Department, are to proceed under commissioned officers to Charleston, pre paratory tot a “muster out” from the service. ' Thus what is loss to the United States ia gain to the Old Pine Tree State. We send them back over ninety men brave and true.— They have done their country good service.— They have sustained the honor of the Common wealth that sent them forth. They have de fended the Stars and Stripes on many a bloody field. They have endured even to the end like good soldiers, until armed rebellion and trea son foul have been driven from the land. Too much honor cannot be bestowed upon them. TheJ leave us with our strong appre ciation of their merits. Welcomes of the grateful at home await them, for lo! the con quering heroes come. Wade Hampton’s CoonseL Arc there any discontented—discomforted— let them read Wade Hampton's reply to the “legions” that beset him with their importuni ties. Are there any unreconciled, unwilling to accept the new order of events ? Are there any determined to make up faces at destiny, and grumble at the unreturning past ? Are there any that have chronic symptoms of “the let us alone” disease, who won’t acknowledge their malady or suffer a cure to be effected ? Are there any that won’t stay at home, * or go abroad, or emigrate ? Are there any who wouldcolonisc, become Brazilians, Chipansees, Hottentots, anything but American's, let them take counsel with Wad* Hampton in his let ter to the variously afflicted of his numerous friends. Enterprise. This is what will set the wheels of trade, in tercourse, profit, busines of every nature, hum ming; make long faces, mournful looks, change to sun-lit visages and cause the memory of “ruin and desolation” to be filled with bright er prospects. The energetic Merchant is the lever of Mfe, bustle, thrift in every locality. We are alwaye willing to recognize a stirring business man ; he is as necessary as the wants of our exis tence. We don’t care how often we are oblig ed “to get out of the way of his progress.” We admire to see his enterprises running over old foggy institutions and say with the multitude, “he’s a clever fellow.” Such is B. G. Yocom, who has established himself recently at Sumter, and who is bound that none shall exceed him in the variety of his merchandise or his efforts to please. Aa he offers good bargains we see nothing but suc cess awaiting him. Southern Bank Note Table. In our outside columns will be found a table of the valuation of Southern States Bank Notes, which are advertised by the well known bank ers and brokers, Messrs. Manning & DeFor- rest, Wall St., New York. These quotations, as they observe, are lia ble to change; the market price will be fluc tuating, but they will endeavor to keep the correct schedule before the holders wind are ready to negotiate according to their scale ia any sums. To Leave the District The 1st Maine Battalion, now in the Districts of Chesterfield and Marlboro, commanded by Lieut. Col. C. 8. Brown, are to be transferred from the Eastern District of South Carolina, to the Central Distriot of South Carolina, and are to be stationed at Orangeburg. Wo are sorry to part with them, but have long since learned that Orders are the non-respecters of Corps, Divisions and Brigades, and that the first du ty of a soldier ie to obey them. Going Home. From Savannah: The 30th Maine, 12th Conn. 26th Mass., 76th N. Y., 14th Maine, 5th end 18th Indiana Vole. From Charleston: 100 Non-Veterans of the 29th Maine, Veteran Volunteers. Gold" Brokers Board,,New Terk August 2nd. (ft,