neitber •Itvery nor ioTolooUr^ aervitade,
eicept M • paniitbintnt for enme, where
of the party shall have been duly eon-
1, ahull erer be re-eaUbliahed in this
ARTICLE X.
Section 1. The Central Assembly,
whenever a tax is laid upon land, shall at
the same time impose a capitation tax,
which ahall not U less upon eaeh poll
than one-fourth of the tax laid upon each
hoadred dollars worth of the amassed val
ue of the lead taxed; excepting, however
from the operation of such capitation tax
all such dames of persons, as from disabil-
itv or otherwise, ought, in the judgment
or the General Assembly, to be exempted.
ARTICLE XI. •
Stcnos l The business of tbe Treas
ury shall be conducted by one Treasurer,
whs sbsll hold his office sod reside st tbe
seat of Government-'
' Section 2. The Seerataay of State shell
hold his office aad reside at the east of
ARTICLE XII.
DO Called, unless by the concur-
feaee ef two-thirds of the whole repreeen
tatipn in both braaobes ef the Genera] As
sembly.
Section 2. Eo part of this Cooetitn-
tiso shell be altered unless s Bill to alter
the tame ahall have been read on three
•avacal days, ia the House of Representa
tives, aad on three several days in the
Senate, aad agreed to, st the second and
third readings, by two-thirds of the whole
toprosentation ia each House ot the Gen
and Assembly; neithershallauyalteration
taka efset aatil the Bill, so agreed to,
ahall be pahlished three months previous
to a new election for members of tbe House
ef Representatives; and if tbe alteration
preposed by the preceding General Aa-
•embly shall be agreed toby the new Gen
eral Assembly ia their tret session, by tbe
eoaearrenee of two-thirds of the whole
repreeentetioo ia eaeh House, after the
same shall have been read on three seve
ral daja ia each, then, and not otherwise,
the aaase shall become a part of the Con-
atitecion.
Dene ia Coaveetioa at Colambia, ia the
State of South Carolina, the twenty-
•oveath day of September, in the year
ef ear Lord one thousand eight hun
dred aad sixty-ftve.
D. L. WARDLAW,
President of the Coaventioa.
Attest:
Jobn T. Sloan,
Clerk of the Convention.
®he |ltu; <$ra.
R F. WMTTEMORR, Editor.
TVBtlAT lOBMMt. NT. 10, 180i.
'â– ^fhe lew Era" Abroad aad at Home.
W# art reoeiviag fruui timero time flaUsriag
aoticM of our paper, which we flad is growing
iato a good repute at it goes forth upon iu
â– iMion among readers aad patrons South as
woll as our maay exchanges in the four comers
ef the Union.
The Portland (Me.) JVmwenipf, with a liberal
spirit and appreciation givee us in commenda
tion over a column of its well-filled space, and
obligates us to make our profound acknow
ledgments for such e mark of esteemed faror.
•*« glad to find that our efforts havs been
thus tarly understood and extended ; that our
professions have net been pronounced as empty
aaetunings, but that the discussions of tbe
great matters pertaining to our social, State
aad National peace ia every issue of Tbi Nsw
Uua have proved the tincerity of our adopted
watch-words, “Restoration, Reconstruction
and Union of the States.”
The power of the Pres* has been used ia our
hand*, as it shall ever be, toward the accom-
pliehment of the overthrew ef all aad every
ialueaoe, prejudice and theory which endan-
gare the honored, sacred birth rights of the
Nation; it* ordinances, declarations, iastitu-
Uwm aad prerogatives. We believe in a wAofs
••untry—continental in its proportions—world
wide la Us grandeur of principles, strength of
moral*, superiority of elements that shall make
ua a Republic such aa the Sun, ia the cantu-
rim that have revolved, ha* never shown upon.
We hold to no other doctrine than “the
Union, one and indivisiblewe stand square
on the platfbra of the Unity of the States, aad
â– earn the mind, the heart, that would sever
the bonds of our connection. We set oar face
as lint against open or secret impediments to
• *pmdy return of our “wayward sisters” with
euraelvee, to the enjoyment of that protection
which out of our Restoration shall make ua
equal with any of the great family of States
••rolled under the banner of Uberty.
Whereas we have been first and foremost,
always to the uttermost beat on the diesever-
anaa of our national ties; whereas our voice
to the political arguments and counsels of the
®f tolly has boon rebellious aad ditcor-
laafi; baesuae of the disruptive agencies which
have ham entertained, built ap aad supported
by the maddened policies ef ruinous factions
•«*hia ear borders; we would marshal our on-
argieo, organise and eoauasad every impulse
U make duty Victorians ia the hour of our
1 bo found ia tho van-guard of
urging ourselvoe forward, to our
r peailiuil relations in the glorious await-
Jaffa ef eur exalted Union. We recognise no
f aim, we seek no greater remit, we ask
r guarantee of our hopes aad prosper
ity ia the future.
Tn» New Baa has exhibited ua other sign
tta* that of loyalty and devotion to the car-
luooi-
_ t With a fear lose eapoai
ttM of the WNaff, thajttlRreannUlanaf the
•f mO set has appeared we hah# net flailed to
rpmltthe tiw(h
Aat thuaders wees hsert. • -
We believe that the course we have punned ia
not only that of wisdom, but such as tho re
quirements of “the Ago wa live in 1
mandad. As tho Tramcript justly roeearks,
“everybody knows what a Sooth Carolina (and
we might add Southern) newspaper was before
find daring tho rebellion.” The 'memory of
man or child need not ran back far in thn* to
refresh their recollections upon tho malignity
aad. oat-sided advocacy of tho product ions
found in their pagee, especially upon tho grant
matter* that concerned every eitiien of a com.-
mon country. They wore furious. with- Invec
tive#, partial ia their precumpdoat aad abound
ing with the grosser adjective* of distrust and
bats. They are responsible for much of the
bitterness, bcliggerent incentives and hostile
acts as well as the fearful results, the mourn
ful memoriame of a Confederacy began and
ended in illegality and crime.
It ia time that the Pres* should put an its
true character, fawning not at the feet of “the
would ha’a" nr the have beans of power, but
maintaining an unbiased,
threats ner becoming tongue-tied whan' it haa
truth to utter. North aa well as South, £ast
ae well as Wsat should purge the polluteduess
of tbs organs of Ugkt and intelligenoe find
give dignity to the office-work of
Tbsmlavtaclble powssa—ths Pm aad the Prms."
And the only way to inaugurate such * devout
ly wished-fer period ia, for the people to pa
tronise only such newspapers as shall present
open columns for the discussion or presentation
of all subjects, questions and doctrines iq
which the public, if not directly interested, are
to be universally effected. There should be no
institution, theory or belief, however “divine
its origin,” dignifring its existence, or human
ising iu effects, toleratsd, that will net bear an
argument, submit to a refutation or suffer a
public examination, for when it assumes such
a position it acts tbe tyrant and becomes the
despot, depending only upon ignorance for its
power and rule.
Thank Oon, however, that ths day for mui-
sling the Press, of thought, of expression has
gone by. Rebellion, with all it* interdictive
troop, la conquered. Slavery, with iU gag*
and mufles, is dead, and even the mute have
begun to cry aloud for joy.
In our public aasemUics, in our Constitu
tional Convention lately hold at Columbia, men
dared on South Carolina precincts to declare
the truth* of a war made history; tbe irre
vocable doom of human servitude and the con
sequent requirements of e new translation in
the creeds, policies and government of our
people. The monster outrage of the 10th cen
tury, the infamous ordinance of secession, the
counterfeit declaration of independence, the
ineitor of deads unhallowed and scenes Inhu
man, has, by the Delegates of a faithful, y*
turning and repenting Carolina, been dragged
from its place in the enactments of the past
and consigned to the darkness ftf nHlivl/m wail*
“* u '-•ouaemnatton of over one hundred voices.
That festering canker within the National
heart ; that black cancer upon our conetimtion-
al existence ; that Alaric of the body politic
which, with iu legion* of enormities, has led
us on to diabolisms untold; that pet idol of our
houaehold; colonial in iu deification ; patri
archal in iu worship; cherished with sll its
wrongs sod injustice; even within borders
where it hss boon moot exalted: wbcVe an em
pire was dreamed of to bo founded upon its
tyrenniss snd cruellies: that “chief corner
s»one of a fabric unsightly” Wat ery hssreceiv
ed from more than four score tongues, the sol
emn edict which consigns it to the tomb; yes
tho order for its burial, even in Soff|h Caroli
na, has been heard, sad, in our legislative fu
ture we are to proclaim all men fro#, while “in
good faith” we perpetuate our confessions with
sets of fraternity snd good will toward even
the least of the human brotherhood.
I eri(y the prospects brighten and our hopes
expand with our freer breath, aa wa reach on
to the developments of the future.
The rods of th« t.Traati art mapped a* a reed,
Thv mire of tbe people henceforth la agreed.
Their triaiaph* for trath are the hope and the treat.
Of the fkitnr* we honor, tor iu prooUee it jut.
W# are not offended when we are told that
w* have lent our influence toward the bringing
together of “the truest and best men” in our
District, who have added their names aad their
vote* to the annihilation of a blot upon our
Slat* escutcheons, to compare them with the
signer* of the if nobit ordinance which make
with its infamy to it* proper place.
W* are not unthankful when w* are told by
the most honorable of our eitiseas “that Tna
Ntw Eaa sheds more true light over the country
than nay paper that has been published in the
State for a great many years,” and w# ahall
continue to pursue the plain, unintimidated
manner of our diction, relying upon the impar
tiality of our course, the justice of our intent,
to insure for us the same well accepted repu
tation we have achieved, which shall multiply
our tovora and increase oar acquaintance at
home aad abroad among patrons and friends
as well ae those who might have been once an
enemy
to trath eavarelaksd—right aashackM.
Wa ahall apeak on of men end things ae w*
find them, and such at ahall do injury to the
toir same and fame of our communities may
expect a fitting rebuke, a righteous dealing.—
W* shall study to sank* Tna Nsw Kaa worthy
of iU position among the host of our State
journals, aad shall not at any time regret if
oar attempts to advance tho ooadkion, tho
prospoeu of our people ahall moot with as
gmeroos a notice as oar friend of tho Portland
Trnnttript haa conferred
It will bo romambaroAhf our readers, that,
on the trot tuy of tho 'siting of our State
Cstvontion, aa incendiary teeolotien was offer-
k" ^ U hp Ur. Auraiowt ~ef‘&mmwtu iMstrict,
.marks on ij forcshsdowod the aaomslms posi
tion he occupied before that body and his nsg-
tire condition of mind, nation and expression.
It wss only ths forecoct of the veto which ho,
as ths alphabetical pioneer of tho unropoaling
thru gore when the Ordinance of Secession
wss unordsined by the, tan time* ton and fire.
W* give th* resolution as it was offered, and
the scene that followed lathe descriptive lan
guage of our own correspondent;
‘ “ ‘Retolvtd, That undar the present extraor
dinary circumstances, it b both wisaaad poli
tic to accept tho sonditiqn in .which w* are
plteod; to endure patiently the evils which
w* cannot avert or corroot^nd to await calm
ly the time aad opportunity to effect our deliv
erance from unooustitationfii rule. 1 ”
“Mr. Alosich moved that his resolution be
printed aad made a tpooiaijprder for tho next
This was liks
Ws were among tho number, a few days
since, who wilneesed the spectacle tournament
ef the knights ffm-sonatireal fftatesburg, whore
thf gallant and amulstivo gentlemen of tho
“Sff* of chivalry” met with lane* and spur
aad tilt in generous rivalry for victory ia joust,
for the smiles of beauty mad tho crowning
wreaths of their devoirs.
Ths field selected was admirable ia every
respect for the inspiring scene; the eager
crowd sand# it busy with ia Israel aad prepara
tion; the forest with ito evergreen profusion
had lost ito canopies to the gathered loveUaece
the toir enchanters of the precinct, when, the
knights were drawn up in brilliant array ac
cording to the sise of their respective steeds.
Having been numbered from right to left they
galloped forward in aingle file before the eland,
marshalled by tbe Herald ’mid the flourish of
martial sounds, where
“Fair women smiled on brave men,”
Where ehoiseetaim was their applause to gain,
day. This was liks tfcrtx^aiioa of a bomb- la march and c«untar-march they moved, till,
shell in the fcoHy. Member* looked startled; by command, halting ia front of the assembled
»h. n., r m-P—— • *-■—-j .wwwg- Itoawy; the Herald Thus addressed them:
the printing of the resolution, and “Sir Knight*, the eyes of fair India
tha mpn
oppoood _
moved to lay U ortho table, which was carried
by a large vote. Mr. McOowax, of Abbe
ville, late a Brigadier General in tbe Confed
erate army, made a short but feeling apeoch
ia opposition to the policy of the reeolutiou,
whieh called forth applause from the floor of
the Convention, no well re the galleries. I
will not do him tho injustice to, attempt a re
port of hie remarks, but he said with much
truth and fores that Sonth . Carolina had lost
all but her honor, and that this ahe should keep
bright. He for himself intended to carry out,
in good faith, the obligations he bed taken
upon himself.”
Our oorrespondent also writes of ths “old
man eloquent” of tho political school of “y*
ancients” in South Carolina history:
“When w* had e preliminary skirmish on the
proposed changes in oureeaetitution, the Hon.
Jas. L. Obb lead off in favor of reform. He
said it was often asserted' thajt our constitution
was net Republican, and that he was not pre
pared to maintoin that it was so. This called
to bis feet the venerable Alvesd Hcobb, tbe
octogenarian of the Cbarieatoa delegation, who
in an eloquent speech maintained the affirma
tive of the proposition. Even those who differ
ed from him oould but admire tbe enthusiasm
and fire of the old man iu the “sunset of life.”
He was a fit picture for a painter; toll and
graceful ia meia, like Hskrt Clat, leaning on
hie staff, his snowy looks fsaned by the sultry
breexes, his words well chosen, his actions
dramatic, ths effect of hie speech was electric.
He is a gentleman of the old school of the
Carolina aristooraoy, who dislikes to see his
cherished notions of our State constitution re
lic wa* opposed to Secession sod
Knights, the eyes of fair Indie*
upon yon; tho mniloo of Boouty attend you—
Boaring upon your lances, the colors, soeh of
his lady-lore, inspired by tho mottoes that
adorn and graco them, it will be your aim in
genuine rivalry to atrive to win the “wreath.”
To the successful knight will be awarded the
prise snd triumph of “gentle knighthood,” to
choose from the bright circle of ladies fair his
“Queen of Love and Beauty.”
Such was the inoentive of the gorgeously
arrayed esvaliers, who now returned to the
â– tartiag-point for the exciting tilt before them.
The personations were Gonsslvo, Knight of
Cordova; Rhoderick Dhu; Kenneth MoAlpin;
Count of Valois; Sir Walter Releigh; Bryan
Gilbert; Harry Hotspur, Earl of Percy; The
Duke d’Argyle; Tbe Knight of the Pearl
Croat; The Knight of the Conquored Prov
ince ; The Knight of Utah ; Kosciusko, Knight
of Sarmatia; The Knight of Hobkirk; The
Knight of the Malakoff; The Knight of the
Rhine.
During the running of the tilt there was the
most excellent horsemanship displayed and
Some of ths riders strode chargers thsi the
Knights of tho Crusades might have been
proud to have urged ia their deeds of “honor
snd fams.”
Each had his solicitous cirele of gentle ad
mirers and, if the wishes of their hearts had
been gained, tbe sixteen would have named
eaeh his foncied Queen; but, tbe Knight of
Hobkirk, Mr. Caxtt, of Camden, wa* the suc
cessful champion, having born* off the ring
four out of the five time* in the contest.
Having been by his fellow-knights declared
the honored victor, he was escorted in triumph
to the stand where the Herald bade him, “Ap
preach his lady-love, (elect his Queen, and
won fit (he
Thf Vow Btxtf Constitution.
Through tho Had asm of eoo of our DeW-
gatoo, who has plaood in oar hoods e pamphlet
copy of the Cenfidtotion of tho State of South
Carolina, aa revised, adopted and ratified by
tho Into CoovenUon, wo are able to girt our
readers this important instrument With sll'lts
afiMRSod provisions and its radical changes
tocorporeted. .•
pudiatod,
so stated in his speech. He was the Postmas- __
ter in Charleetoa before and <|qmg 4t* war." present the wreath r? valiantly
_ m « ■ — shrine of Beauty and of loY?”
Our Mails.
«# ahall be rqjoieed when all our mail facil
ities are perfected and wo caa depend upon
ths postal routes for our let ten and packages
forwarded as ia days past. Ndbmg ia more
annoying than the knowledge tf a dalinquent
parcel or a coveted message wiieh ia turned
out of its course or detained ether by neglect
or went of perfeot arrangements in transpor
tation.
Much complaint baa been tmde of late of
“the loos* screw*” in the manigement of our
mails, and we hope the matter nay be correc
ted so that the future will bring our letters
and papers in their regular ord«r and proper
time. We are aware that thereii a most “tar
dy hitch" in the aceommodatioss of the North
Eastern Railroad, and that mach difficulty ia
encouatarod with arery thing that passes over
its insufficient and broken line. But we do
not believe that the fault lies k that fact, for
the mails that pas* over that ifiute are in the
charge of an agent who suffer! no impedimen 1
or obstruction to overcome his duty.
We eannot tell where censure beloage; we
do not with to attach to any ose in particular
our accusations, but somebody, somewhere, is
not ss attentive or energetic ae is expected of
those who are the public's “letter carriers,”
and w* hope, if they are ‘“new in tbe busi
neee,” or have not learned dispatch with their
knowledge of their route*, thaUhey will burry
up their idoss, that w* may no longer diatruat
their interest in our behalf.
We have just received a letter from Colum
bia, which-a member of the Convention mailed
us on the 15th ult., giving an account of tho
oorly operation* of that body, and which would
have been of much interest to our readers then.
But the Convention closed, the member re
turned to his home and notified us of tho eom-
munieation sent days before the document it
self arrived,. r
In our exchanges, too. we haaehad oause to
grumble exceedingly when they have failed to
reach their destination, going ao farther
Charleston.
W* know that thee* irregularities are beyond
the help of our excellent acting postmaster, Mr.
EnwAaoa, end w* appreciate what ho has al
ready don* in striving to find out tho* eanso of
suoh troubles.
We agree with our eotomporsry of the Char
leston AVw*. “in the neoesrity of sH temporary
postmasters at the different stations acting co
operatively in the making up, forwarding and
distribution of tbe maii*,” for they convey the
solace of our heart*, the Ufa of our avocations,
the intelligenoe of onr minds; la fact the na
f«o now of our internal and-universal commu
nication. '
Muck depends, then, aa order is being re
stored in eur postal service, upon individual
exertion and fidelity in miner place*.
Ov
Woht too over boon go
rdod in onr assertions
Etw Onion.
QamarolO^fime Mm EE, rehoing WMutle* of
Prevent Marshals; No. 41, rospoetiag dismis
sal of officer*; Ne. 42,.findinga aad set
of Militory Commission at Qeorietowa.
ST Telegraphic communication* ere now
open with Camden. * '
Mias rwAm.orrs Mcsbav. of Btwtasburg. was
the chosen Queen, who placed on the brow* of
the kneeling knight tbe wreath he had so
proudly won, with the words of fitting encou
ragement—
“ Brave Knight arise,
Receive tbe prise:
'Twas fairly won,
Thy feat* well done,
Be graced with suited ornament.”
The other successful knight* were Rhoderick
Dhu, Duke of Argyle and the Knight of th#
Rhine, Messrs. Richardson and Dickins, of
Sumter, and Mi-beat, of Statesburg, who in
selecting the Maids of Honor, named the Misses
Nannib Bbacvobd and Jvua Fbisbson, of
Statesburg, and Miss Rosa Cannon, of Dar
lington.
We have not space to speak further of this
most animating entertainment, which closed
with the boast of the Herald to his gey Cav
alier*, of
“The prise is won, you've bravely dome,
la open field with lance;
And soon*awhiie, sweet woman's smile
Will greet yon in the dance.”
One of the chief attractions of the dsy was
ths axcelltut music of tho Brigade Band,
which, through the kindness of tke General
Commanding tbe District, was present. We
understand that they furnished also the trip
ping measures for the nimble feet of the vota
ries of Terpiaohore, aad that the Knights with
their fair ladies “were abounding in their grati
tude and attentions, their sumptuous provision*
foe the comfort end hospitality of the movers
•f the dance who played till morn.”
Knighto should bo generous as free as bold.
True to the boner—th* spirit of old.
Homo Police.
The raising of militia companies , *for “home
police” has already begin, and the prelimi
nary step* have been taken toward* the forma-
tioa of such an organisation in this District.
We hope that the peepL* will eneeurec* such
companies, until, having suffieient fores or
“bare organisations,” they will be able te ex
ert euoh "salutary effeeto” or influence* around
them, as sball oause the removal of the present
armed military which are garrisoning the dif
ferent Districts in this Stole. We believe that,
when such a body of men is enrolled, if each
a system of protection ia to be established, the
wisest plan will be, not to bring them under
command of tho present United States officers
and in association with the different veteran
ergaaisations under their control, but to give
them thoir own general officers and th* entire
management of tho internal affaire of the
commonwealth, so that tho Government may
withdraw the Federal troops, aad tho eld sol
dier*, wk* have been doing long service, may
bo seat to their homea. Sooner or later the
South must take care of itself, and if the Pres
ident ia satisfied with its returning allegiance,
why not restore it to th* fullest of its sover-
iffi SPA Mfiinc Roftmeat
1st Lieutenant Aani. G. Rankir, Lewiston,
Capt. Co. F, vie* Ti’Bnxb, resigned; 2d Lient.
Lorbxxo D. Stacit, B. Poena, let Lieute
nant Co. P, tier Rams in promoted ; 1st Sergt.
GbauA* McFadwxx, Lewiston. ?d'lieutenant
Co. B. ric# Stacry promoted.
about affaire happening ia and about our Dis-
triet, and no statements have yet boo* made
•oMereiag the people, th* condition of things,
th* relation of aatagoaiatie classos, tho appear
ance or tout of political sentiment, tho accep-
toneo of tho “logie of events,” loyalty, perti
nacity to allogiaaoo, cruelty, or other elements
of character whieh have been developed, that
h£vt not been conclusive to our own mind and
well proven before w* panned eireomstaaee*
or gave ti«a publicity.
We have bran in position to know much,
that our inform a n*s have not seen fit to com
municate to the pitiiNns at large, especially
those who are so inoirduloue as to doubt all
things that have not the privilege of transpir
ing in their own presence- Wp ha\re on our
table at this moment facts, substantiated by a
number of witnesses, not without shame, die-
honor, enielty in thoir detail, of th* moat rep
rehensible aad revolting nature, whieh we pre
sume the unbelieving, always denying egotists
would gainsay fa toto.
We have incontrovertible evidence of mat
ter* as they exist according to our already pub
lished account in tba “ready, willing and anx
ious to subscribe to the now order of things
District of Lancaster,” which our friend
Brown, of the Soutktmtr, would dwell long
upon in apprehension, loet ho might o* con
firmed in a belief other than tbe door tttp avow
als, however conflictive, which rule the senti
ment, snd make the doctrines of th* eommnn-
ity.
We have seen with our own eyes, what “ths
blind in tksir own eonoeit,” pronounce false ;
we have heard with our own care, what tbe
fosselised in error and willingly duped, declare
impossible; w* have been forced by testimony
to admit much w* would be glad to think to
tho contrary of; w* have epokea of events,
men and all things as we found them. We re
iterate all that we have published occurred even
in the latitudes where our complacent neigh
bor is so inclined to pronounce it improbable ;
and where, he says, speaking of what he has
ransacked the whole range of his vastly ex
tended exchangee for, and sought out of the
four corners of the continent, “dreadful out
rages, the reeital of which is too revolting to
parade before bis TteAM'—- l ourpeofUmrt not
familiar with tur\ tend."
Dots ha know that th* military at this vary
moment hav* especial safe guards placed by
the request of those who have already suffered
from atrocious treatment on th* plantations not
out of his immaculate (bought? Does he know
that wives, if not murdered, stand in fear of
their lives, and that even “gentle, helpless wo
men” are only proteeted from tbe rrualtin ot
their husbands among honorable mm" of
the District, by th* garrison? Could he not, if
be would, find "domeittc" difficulties at home in
more than a family sense ? Or are Lis sense*
Closed to anything at home ? Neighbor, re-
J member th* glas* house adage, where there
are stones, and your prudence will overcome
your valor.
Political Or Rita.
Th* South Carolina Convention adjourned 1
on the 27th ult.
The Alabama Convention adjonrfied on ih*
30th ult.
State Officers are to be elected in South Ca
rolina October 18th, and in Alabama Novem
ber Oth.
Hon. F. J. Mosse, of Sumter, has been rec
ommended for U. 8. District Judge by Hi* Es-
cellency Governor Pirrt, instead of District
Attorney as mentioned in our last.
W* are glad to find that the legal merits of
th* Solon of Sumter are thus honored nod we
trust th* gentleman will receive the ermine,
and grace tke beneh of our national judica
ture.
Gen. J. B. Krrshaw, of Camden, ia to be
a candidate for tho State Senate.
Hon Lxwia M. Aran is announced for Con
gress in the Second District.
Hon. Mr. Tillman snd Gen. Sam. McGow
an are competitors in the Third District.
Hon. James B. Campbell, of Charlstton,
will bo a prominent candidate for tho United
States Senate.
Election of State Officers in Mississippi took
place on tho 2d inet.
Louisians State election coma* off Novenu
her 6th.
Tho members of Congress will be elected ia
this State in November.
W. H. Tnaecorr, of Charleston, has been ap
pointed by Gov. Prbbt, State Agent to repre
sent ito interest* at Washington.
Judge E. 8. Fisnsnis a candidate for Gov
ernor of Miesissippi.
Judge Wabdlaw, ALraan Hcoxa and Col.
Daweini, are to visit Washington in reference
to JnrramsoN Davis, Gov. Maoeatm and Mr.
Tbmmolm.
Gen. John Krnnedt will run for Congress
in the First Congressional District. Chancel
lor J. A. Ikolis is alee a candidate from this
District.
StRtistteRL
The full nnmbor of Oothe and Contract! re
ported since the formation of the Military Dis
trict up to the 1st inst., and tbe number of
Freed men contracted with is as follows:
Mur-
Executive Department 8. C., appoMtng
Special Aid* by His EnodUonoy GoVEraor
FianY. 4 y,. ,
Obovbstsbn ‘k Go} Finn i Forts
turers—Nsw Tork. ’ _
The South Carolina .College.
J. M. McCau R Co;/wbo have
Messrs. Blass A Thompson.
Merchants Hotol—Charleston.
O. G. PaB*LSY R Co; Ce
chants R Importers—Wilmington, N. C., who
receive consignments of Raw Cotton, Cotton
Tarns. Domestics, Tobacco, Naval Stores and
other Country Produce. | i j ' j
Messrs. Rislby R Co; Georgetown, 8. C.,
who advertises arrival from West ladtoeef val
uable cargo of Molasses, Sugar, Coffee, Salt
Re., whieh they will sell "at prices cheap a*
can be offered in New York. Freak goods are
constantly expected, ;
Blaez R Thompson's Notice ef Redemption
of their Scrip.
Messrs. Blossom R Bboo., Wilmington, N,
C., Commission MerebaRts R Forwardm aff
produce to inborn consignments of Cotton, Na
vel Stores, Grain, Tobacco, Taras, Sheetings,
Re., can be made with promise ef earliest W-
tsntion and liberal advance*.
Mis* Rsbbcca Htmbs ; 'Sal* of Homo aad
Lot, Furniture aad Dry Goods.
Messrs. Ravbnil R Co; Leary Line of
Stsamcrs.
Th# foUowing correspondence will apeak far
itself, and will prove a matter of inatruet'oa
to tho plaatePSia general aa wall aa an answer
to tho many questions that are constantly be
ing asked concerning the froedmsn aad them
selves :
Headu'bs 2d Sca-ItasT., X. S. C., \
Darlington, 8. C., Sept. 25th, 1865. /
Stuart M. Taylor, Aut. Adjt. Gen t :
Sin:—Many inquiries have been made di
rectly to myself, end through various Pant
commanders, whether â– tbe Freed men who are
working on shares, can be fad from this yam's
crop. The tonus of the contract according to
mv idea are plain that the-planter shall restore
all he may toko for this purpose, but Planters
complain that in other ports of tho oountry
tho Freedmen are fed from the crop.
I ask youranthonty and opinion m ths mat
ter, because they will b* of-benefit to mo, and
because I presume the AasieUat Commissioner
desires uniformity of action among hie sub
ordinates.
1 am sir, very respectfully,
Your aeoet obedient servant,
John M. Gould.
Coad'g 2d Sub-Diet. K. 8, C-
HiAbq'ns. Asrr. Commisnionsr,
Bvrtuu Rtfugett, Frtfdmn * Ah'd l.andt.
South Carolina and Georgia,
Charleston, S. C-, Oct. 4th, 18»5
Respect fa fly referred to Major John
Gould, Commanding 2d Suh-Di*trict, Fasti
South Carolina. His dermioo fa approv
and it coufonm with th* rate of th* Bureat
By order of
Brevet Maj. Gen R. SAXTON,
Xedstant Commissioner
0. D. KivmaN, A, A
Mt-a
Professor Chfifedldf,
This talented oompesor, leader and dfasioal
director, who has booh so long Wilt ns and
whose inspiring en'ertqinments we have id Of
ten alluded to, haa left ua for his home in
Main*. We give him our beat wishes for the
future. May the charm of hia preaewm Cheer
“the loved ones” at home, at tho kSrtnoni** of
his genius have deKgkwd Ua in tho plaooo
where duty ho* called him.
EUctionof Officers.
At e meeting of the young men of Dorliag-
ion District, hold at Darlington C. II., on tho
2nd inet., for tho purpose of orgnaiang a snil-
tary company ia accordance with the puffin
mation ef Gov. Paaar, th* foilowiag named
gentlemen were unenimeusly elected ottoere:
Captain—Junius A. ‘ Law.
Irt Lieut—B. KAfrn DttnoAW.
2nd “ Edwaed McIntosh.
3rd “ A. H. Wabino.
The company is to not aa mounted infantry.
' m' i i
8®*We call tho attention of our many read
er* to the Announoement of CoL C. W. Dudlbt
of Bennettsville, to the “Voters of th* First
Congressional District,” as to hia Candidacy
for Congress, also the praoeatotiea ef th*
claim* of Jamrs R. Campbell or his friends ia
his behalf for the United States Senate.
fifaU"Major A. G. Salisbury ha* commenced
his dinpensation with “green backs” in this
Military District snd is paying th* Ifilk Maine
Vet. Vola., as well as ofheers *a detatehsd
service.
Oaths. Contracts.
Freedmen.
1st Sub Dist.
2,359 252
8,800
2d “ “
6,084 980
9,672
3d “ “
2,168 1,047
15,015
4th “ “
1,600 1P4
2,761
12,161 2,478
86,248
Exchanges.
We welcome th* following exchange* to our
list; Ths Southern Chrietian Advocate; Tke
Portland Star: The Western Sent inet; The
Herald of GotpA Liberty; Baton Rouge Go-
utte and Comet; Th* Vicksburg Herald; The
Galveston Bulletin.
- Oar Thanks,
Postmaster* H. F. Wardswobth, of Florence
and Edwaed* of Darlington, have our thanks
for continued favors.
8^pW. GiLLMoaa Sime* retires from the
Editorial chair of tho Columbia Phoenix and in
to bo succeeded by W. R. Johnson, Esq.
â–  T
g®“Capt. W. W. Weitmabse, our setivt
and gentlemanlr Provost Marshal goo* North
to day on a abort furlough. •
- Gold.
Now York, Get. 6th, Gold
subsequently fell to 146}.
rose to l,4t, but
Tbe 153d New York Vole. Ml HFfteo Head
en route for New York, Get. 5th, to ho moo-
tered out of service. '
tsr Wa are requested to state that Dr. J.
E. Byrd will not bo a candidate for a seat in
the Next Legislature.
Good Etwa for tho loya.
It ia believed that upon Gen. Grant's return
to this city, which will be soms tfaus this week,
several important military measures are to W
initiated, amongswhiek the withdrawal ef Mar
fa all th* volunteer troops in Ufa South aad
the diaeharge of tho Vatorun Baswve Corps, it
being hold that recruiting for-the regular army
ia brisk enough to-eaable that branch ef the
sortie* to do all tho work nomsssi j to be don*
fa tbM dlrretion.— Wofafayaw Chi nmondmea
Booton Journal, OH. id. -v-
W«. H. Tbrsoott, Esq., passed th.—,.
eity yesterday on hia way to Washington,
ing boon appointed Executive Agent «ff I
-tot*. Persons having business traasaotit
With him vriH iirroi commanieations to ffi
lard's.Hotel. W a! hiBgt«. ;: —CVWtf/ , kWN
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