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?SE?JBUING OF -COLUMBIA. 'Thefdllowing well written letter, addressed by "General Wade Hampton, to the lion. Reverdy Johnson, in relatioi to the burning 01 Columbia, South Carolina, was read by the latter in the Sen? ate *<m Tuesday: Wim Woods, Miss., April -21, I860. Ta the Son. -Reverdy Johnson, United States Senate: ] Sin: A few days ago, I saw in the published - proceedings of Congress that a petition from Ben-. jjamin Bawls, of Columbia, S. C, at king compen? sation for the destruction of his home try 'the Fed? eral army in February, 1865, -had been presented to the Senate, accompanied 'by a letter frein Major ^General Sherman. Jmab? letter General Sherman ?used the following "language: ?"Bb^p," ithe citizens of Columbia, "set fire to (thousands of bales of cotton rolled out into the .?streets, and which woro burning when I entered 'Columbia. I myself was in the oity as early as 9 o'clock, and-saw these fires, and ibsew that efforts ; bad been made to extinguish them, but a nigh and stormy wind kept them alive. I gave no -orders for the burning of your ?c?ty., but, en ihe contrary, thi roreroe, and I believe the conflagration result? ed from the great imprudence of cutting the cotton bales, whereby Use contents wore spread to the winds, bo iittcL it became am impossibility i? arrest ifafecL "f saw in j-eor Columbia newspapers tho print *4<o*der of General Wade Hampton, that en Ahe approach of the Yankee army all the cotton ebonld be burned, and, from what I saw myself, I hare \ He hesitation in saying that he was the cause of tho destruction of yosr oily." ^fbis grave charge made against me by Gen. S., having been brought bofore (he Senate of the Uni-. i?d State?, I am naturally most solicitous to vindi? cate myself before the same tribunal. But my State has ho reprosentalire in that city. Thoso who a*o*ld be there are debarred the right of en? trance In ties* halls, there are none to apeak in the South?*oae to participate In the legiela-1 tfea wUeb jorents her?acne to impose the taxes aho is called on to pay?and Bone to defend her or to vindicate her sons from misrepresentation, in ? Jaotiee -or slander. Under these circumstances^ I I appeal to you, in the confident hope that you win* *u? every effort to sco that justice is done in this matter. I deny most emphatically that any cotton was fired in Columbia by my order?I deny that her citiiens sot fire to thousands of bales rolled out ? into the streets?I deny that any cotton was on fire when the Federal troops entered the oity. And I most respectfully ask of Congress to ap > point a ofT'uaitteo charged with the duty of ascer? taining and reporting all the facts connected with \ the destruction of Columbia, and thus fixing upon . the propei- author of that enormous crime tho in l famy that he deserves. I am willing to submit tho case to any honest tribunal. Before any such, I pledge myself to prove my positive order, by direction of Genoral Scaurogard, that no cotton should be fired?that not one bale was on firo whon Sherman's troops took possession of tho oity?that ho positively promised protection to tho city?and that, in spile - of this solemn promise, his soldiers burned it to the ground deliberately, systematically, atrocious - ly. I, therefore, most earnestly request that Con? gress may take prompt and efficient measures to investjguro this matter fully. Notonly ia this due to themselves and to the United States army, but to justice and to truth. Trusting that you will pardon me for troubling yon, I am, &o. WADE HAMPTON. ThVfolTowing are the proceedings of the Senate upon the reception of the above letter: ' Mr. Sherman said he could not allow this charge of this most impudent rebel, against the whole ar? my, to be entered upon the minutes without some answer. The charge of Gen. Sherman in relation to the burning of Columbia, was in an official re? port, and was fully sustained by reports from oth? er officers. 'Sen. Sherman did not charge that Wade Hampton gave an explicit order on tho sub? ject, but simply that his provious order in relation to the burning of cotton, etc:, led to that result. Mr. Sherman read from various official reports to confirm the charge against Gen. Hampton. Mr. Fesscnden objected to tho practice of ta? king up the time of the Sonate in reading letters addressed, not to tho Senate, but to individual Senatcro, and especially on matters pertaining to private controversies between persons not mem biers of the Senate. Mr. Johnson moved tho reference of General Hampton's letter to the Committee on Military jLffsjrs, or he was willing to have it lie on the ta? ble. Mr. Fetsenden hoped that it would not be re? ferred or ordered to lie on tho table, but that tho Senate would refuse to receive it. Mr. Couness said that a man who would attempt to destroy the Government of the United States would certainly not hesitate to burn a city. Ho hoped the letter of Wade Hampton would not bo rsceived or considered at all by the Senate. Mr. Johnson then withdrew the letter of Gene mi Hampton. The- New York New?, commenting upon the letter and proceedings, speaks in tho following decided manner: Tho most interesting incident in the proceedings of the Senate, on Tuesday last, was tho reading,' ? by Mr. Reverdy Johnson, of a letter from General Wade Hampton in regard to tho burning of Co Inmbla, South Carolina, on tho eighteenth of Feb? ruary, IS65. In this letter, which the Radical press style a most impudent production, General Hampton flatly oohtradlots the statement, made by General Sherman, that tho destruction of tho beautiful capital of (South; Carolina resulted from the burning of large quantities of cotton, in tho streets, by General Hampton's order, and invitos an investigation of the matter. The letter having provokod some bitter expressions from Messrs, Conness, Sherman and others, was withdrawn by the Maryland Senator; but the object for which it was written has been accomplished. The solemn denial, by the Carolina General, of the foul and slanderous accusation brought against him, and the retorting of the charge upon Sherman himself, are now first published in a form that will com? mand public attention, and it'will be for the ooun try to decide the issue of veracity thus raised. What the ultimate decision will be, .cannot bo doubted. The high breeding, the elevated social position, the nica and delicate sense of honor of General Hampton, no lcsj than tho great qualities of head and heart which havo made him famous, wHl lend to his assertions a dignity, force and weight, not among his own people, but everywhere, wfcioh will scarcely be accorded to thoso of tho ferocious chieftain whose tra:k was marked by a devastation as wanton, as it was cruel and unspar? ing. It is natural that General Sherman, or his friends for him, should seek to rid himself of some portion of the obloquy that will forever attach it eelf to his name. There are deeds that even Alya would blush to- own; but, unhappily for Sherman, his acts-stand out in the lurid light of the confla grationahe raised with a ghastfy conspicuousness which renders disavowal as fruitless, as conceal mtftt? impossible. Official documents will avail liiui nothing ; they have long since ceased to'be accepted as trustworthy evidence of anything, except in the conventional hypocrisies of ?diplo? mat io intercourse. To lie like a bulletin, ;rs a comparison as just on this side of -the 'water as on the other; and when history comes to make up its verdict on this, as on other questions of the war, it icnot m the ???Story of tho Great March," or tho official bulletins, that it will search for its facts. Anfl'?tese are too notorious and too well estab? lished to requiro the aid of even Hampton's testi? mony. Thousands of people in Columbia knew? for the soldiers told them so?that their city was to bo burned and sacked ; that Qenoral Shonaaa had promised twenty-four hours' loot to his sol? diers ; and that three reoketa, thrown up from tho heights on the west bank of tho Congaree, would be the signal for oommonoing the work of pillage and destruction. Thoy rcmembor how, at the con cortod signal, all the devils In hell seemed to haTc been turned Iooee in their midst, and how, after twenty-four hours of untold and unutterable hor? rors, the repetition of the some signal heralded the return of comparative order. They know, and their countrymen know, and the world will ono day know, that-William T. Sherman is alone re? sponsible for the burning ?nd sacking of Colum? bia, and all its attondant atrocities; and if his aame lives in history, tho infamy of the deed will cling to it forever. The memory "? the spirit of cold-blooded cruelty and unrelenting /erooity in which bo oonduoted his campaign will outlive the recollection of the success whioh attonded it; his morits as a soldier will but serve to point the mor? al of his cruoltios as a man ; and he can hope, at best, but /or tho fame of a Sylla or an Alva. -* STATS FEWS. Th? Abbevillo Banner of lask woek states that the dwelling of Mr. H. T. Tasten, three miles from the village, has been totally destroyed by ire. The same paper records the death of Benjamin P. Hughes, Esq., a nativa of Anders?, bot for 26 yearn a citizen of Abbeville District, and as op* right gentleman and consistent ohristian. H? lad boen in fooble health for twolve months. The Greenville Mouniainetr gives the gratifying information that tho State Works at that plaoo have beon finally restored to the State by an order from tho Secretary of tho Treasury, the Govern? ment reserving all the ammunition and arms, fin? ished and unfinished, found upon tho premises, of which there is but a small amount. The Fnionvillo Times announces tho rolarn of Mr. Jos. S. Sims, of that District, from Columbia, where ho has boen before a Military Commission, for tho killing of a negro, of which he was acquit ted. The Yorkville Enquirer mentions a severe hail? storm ia that District, on Sunday before last, which-resulted in damage to fencing and growing crops. The track of the storm was narrow but the damago done severe The Spartanburg Spartan says the garrison at that plaoo, under Captain Walker, has boen re? moved and sent to Anderson. The troops aro com? plimented for their behavior, and a proferenco ex? pressed for them, if Spartanburg is to have a garrison at all. The Spartan also learns that tho services; of Mr. M. Niocly have been secured for i the superintendence of the reconstruction of the Spartanburg and Union Railroad, and oxpresses the hope of an early completion of that Road under tho experienced and skilful management of Mr. Nicely. Wo can recommend this gentleman to our Spartanburg friends for his industry, enter? prise and reliability. Tho Sumter Watchman chronicles the departure of the garrison from that place, under command of Col. F. II. Whitticr, of the 80th Mass. Reg't. This detachment has boen on duty there since- July lost, and receives a commendation from the Watch? man for their good conduct Tho Edgoficld A deer (der "notices tho death of Rev. Arthur Wigfall, of the Episcopal Church, in that District. He was a native of* Edgefleld, but for many years past rector of different ohurohss in the low country. During the war he was a rofu geo from Beaufort, and taught school at Liberty Hill, where he breathed his last on tho 27th ult. The same paper states that Mr. Julius Day, ar? rested some weeks since by tho Federals and lodgcti! in Charleston jail, has returned homo on in? definite parole. The Laurensvillc Herald chronicles the death of John Garlington, Esq., of that village, at tho ad? vanced ago of eighty-two years. Mr. Garlington was a nativo of Virginia, but came to this 8tato at an early ago. He settled in Laurcns village about the year 1801, and in 1805 was appointed Clerk of the Court of General Sessions and Common Pleas, at the same time acting as Commissioner in Equity and Postmaster. Ho held tho position of Clerk to the day of his death, just sixty years, and was tho last of the Clerks appointed for lifo under the old law. During this long term of service, he was not absent from his post for a singlo term of Court, until the last, whon ho was prostrato upon his death-bed. Mr. Garlington had been a member of tho Methodist Church for many years, and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Tho Herald learns that tho young ladles of the Laurensville Fomale College have invited Hon. Charles H. Smith, of Rom?, Gco., better known as "Bill Arp," to deliver the Annual Address before that institution acxt month. The invitation has , not yot been accepted. f 7103 WASaHTGTO*. Washikotojt, May 5. Sbwath.?The bill to establish telegraphic com? munication with Cuba, reported from tho Commit? tee of Conference, was passed, and now awaits the siguaturo of tho President. Other proceedings generally umimporiant. House.?Mr. 8tevens, of Pennsylvania, offorod a resolution tendering the congratulations of tho American Congress to tho Emperor of Russia and to tho Russian sorfs on tho occasion of tho recent escape of the Emporor from assassination. Mr. Ross, of Hlinois, insisted upon the refer? ence of the resolution to tho Commit too on For? eign Affairs ; whereupon Mr. Stevens withdrew it. Tho bill for tho admission of Colorado was ta? ken up and passed. Washington, May C. A negotiation of considerable magnitude has just been concluded with the Mexican Minister hero, which involves tho cession to certain leading American capitalists of nearly the entiro Peninsu? la of lower California. The failure of tho Merchant's National Bank of this city, which took place on Friday, has caused considerable excitement. Several of the citizens aro heavy losers. The Government also loser to about 5600,000. Washington, May 7. The Senate was occupied with the question of reconsidering the" vote by which the amendment to the Post Office appropriation bill, restricting the President from removals from office, was passed. A number of speeches were made on both Bides, when a vote was taken, and the amendment re? considered ; after which the Senate adjourned. The House considered the new tax bill. Also, resolved to hold evening sessions in future. The report of fhe reconstruction committee comes up to-morrow. 'TSE BITTE RIDGE RAILROAD. 'George A. Trenholm, Esq., on invitation'o'f tho 'Charleston Board of Trade, addressed that body on the subject of the Blue Ridgt Railroad. As this is one of the most important enterprises in which our people have engaged, vre append Mr. Trenholm's remarks as reported by theCharicSton Courier: Mb. P&isidbst A3D Okktlxubx : I 'desire to avail myself of the .present occasion to call your attention to the importance of a project which, bofore the oommenoemeirt of the lato war, had, in a great degree, engaged the attention of the peo? ple of this State, and in which a largo amount of capital has been invested that is now lying idle and unproductive. In January, 1851, the State of North Carolina, at the instance of a few spirited, enlightened and enterprising citizens of that State, granted a char? ter for a oompany to construct a railroad from the point where the line of the State of Tennessee crossed the Tennessee River to the point whero the Georgia line crossed the same river, near the village of Franklin, in North Carolina, a distance of about seventy-throe miles. The importance of that grant was perhaps not thoroughly understood, except by the few who had boon actively ?ngnged in obtaining it. It was a departure from the cherished policy of North Carolina, which bad been consistently and firmly opposed to every project for tho conslmotion of a railroad aoross the State in a direotion to bring trade and traffic beyond its bordors in the direction of che seaport of South Carolina. It had bcon opposod to carry? ing tho traffio and trade of that State either to South Carolina or Virginia. They had not only boon opposod to granting privileges to accomplish these objects, but they threw every obstacle in tho way of existing railroads being made to oonducc to those ends by requiring that the North Carolina railroads should have a guage different from both those of Virginia aad South Carolina, and by re? fusing, as the gentlemen her? all know, for a long Ihne to permit connection to be made between Charlotte and Danville, which is a part of that pelicy. This road began at no place and tormina ted *t no plaoe. It brought nothing from any? where. It carried nothing in the direction of any important place. But those who projected the en? terprise saw olearly that the people of Cincinnati and the great commcroiAl and manufacturing in? terests of tho intervening country of Tennessee and Kentucky, would, in tho progress of time, in? evitably seek an outlet to our own Atlantic coast; and looking at the outlet with an eye of intelli? gence, forecast and judgment, for which they were entitled to great credit, they foresaw what had been conceived and counted upon. It was that 03 tho Mississippi River made a deflection towards the sea at New Madrid bend and the borders of the State of Tennessee, making n largo indenture towards tho Atlantic coast, and the Atlantic coast, on the other hand, deflecting from Cape Ilattcras, taking from thence a Sonth-wcstcrn direction, with a straight lino drawn from tho Mississippi River, mado the shortest railroad route that could be made from the Mississippi River to any point on tho Atlantic coast. In other words, that a rail? road oommencing at Cincinnati, and from thenco passing through Nashville, Knoxville, or any in? terior points, seeking an outlet on the Atlantic coast, would be shorter by several hundred miles to Charleston than to Boston, Philadelphia or Norfolk.. This railroad in North Carolinn, which I bavo spoken of, was intended to form the link in that direction, and tho construction of it is inevitablo. It is a question merely of time. It was interrupted, boforo the war, by circumstances over whioh the few who woro interested in the project, could exer oiso no control. It was postponed indefinitely by tho war. But we have now reached a period of progress when the great political, social and com? mercial and industrial changes whioh are about to take place- absolutely demand and enforce tho con? struction of this road. South Carolina granted a charter for the road in 1851. Thoso who had boon actively engaged in obtaining the charter found that the session of tho Legislature had passed away, and that nothing further could be obtained at that time. In the succeeding year, they moved upon the Legislature of Georgia?so wise, prudent, jealous in everything that portains to tho interest of that State?and ob? tained tho passage of an Act authorizing tho con? struction of a road from the terminus of tho North Carolina Railroad to intersect, the-South Carolina Railroad, passing through Clayton, Georgia, in Rabun County to Anderson, in South Carolina. Thcra were thon two oharters granted for two links in this road. In February, 1862, tho Stalo of Tennessee, through its Legislature, granted n liboral charter for a company tc construct a road from Knoxville, in that Stale, to unite with the North Carolina Railroad, at the North Carolina line, endowing it with tho largest Privileges ; conferring upon it all tho privileges which it had conferred upon any I railroad in tho State of Tonnessco, and giving them tho power and facilities of connecting with those other railroads. Finally, followed tho action of our own Legisla? ture, whioh, in December, 18G2, passed tho Act incorporating the Blue Ridgo Railroad in South Carolina, and authorizing its oonncction and con? solidation with tho other roads. This was render? ed essential by tho charter granted by tho Stato of Georgia, one of tho requirements being that the road would intersect with the railroad in South Carolina at Anderson, a prlvilogo and franchise whioh the State of Georgia vat incompetent to, confor. By subsequent legislation, the State agreed to ] eubsoribo $1,310,000 to tho capital Block; the city of Charleston had previously subscribed Si, -, 050,000, which, together with privato subsorip tions and the sale of 5200,000 of mortage bonls, produoed an aggregate sum of $3,000,000; all of which has been paid up and actually expended upon the substantial work of tho road, such as ex? cavation, tunneling, embankments, excavution of rocks, masonry for bridges, and other expensive works that have cost a vast amount of money. Recent examinations show that tho work thus accomplished is in a good state of preservation, having suffered very little from the lapse of time. Tho wholo cost of construction and running stock is estimated at ?0,500,000. The sum already ex? pended leaves about ?4,500,000 to be provided ; $2,000,000 to 52,500,000 should be raised by sub? scription to tho capital stock, and ?2,303,000 from the unexpended remainder of the first mort? gage bonds. The mortgage provides for $2,500, 000, and only about S200,000 has been sold. In order to carry out this noble work, wc must ascertain whether the people of Cincinnati and Kentucky, who are now actively engaged in com? pleting the connection between Cincinnati, Chat? tanooga and Knoxville, will consent to como into and assist an enterprise possessing bo many ad? vantages, and which has already secured so large a portion of the capital. In order to give them the fullest information about tho condition of the work, and the manner in which they may co-op? erate with the people of South Carolina in making their subscriptions, ho thought it would be wise in the people of Charleston to send a delegation to the j people of Cincinnati. I ?GLEANCTGS ERO-M OUR EXCHANGES. [ ? General Mcadcis reported lo:bc seriously all at Eaatport. ? Tbe scacoast ;ploTUatrions df'Georgia are being Toatored ?toHShoiT 'owners. ? Madison, Wisconsin, is receiving tbe benefit of a large number of American citizens of African descent. ? Tbe Radical 'editor of T.'h? lia'faye'Cte (Indiana^ Journal Las been removed from the postoffice aft that place by President Johnson. ? The handsome residence of ?Colcnel William ?Johnston, was burnt at 'Charlotte on Friday night last by an incendiary. ? A disorderly negro iomonstratron occurred at Halifax -county, North Carolina, last woek,< which was fortunately quieted by the offioera -of the Freedmen's Bureau. ? John Robinson, of cirons Notoriety, tfltot by guerillas at Cr-ittendon, Ky., April 33, died on the 30tb. ? Gen. Finnegan has located at Fcrandina, Fla., and is devoting himself to developing the future metropolis of that-State ? Dr. Daily, Postoffice Agent, says Louisiana is :t>hre best reconstructed State in the South. ? Colonel R. V. Montague, late collector of the pert of Mobile, died last week. ? AH the Republican members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in tho Houso of Representa? tives, except General Banks, voted for the report endorsing the Mexican loan of the Juarez rebellion. ? It is rnmercd that Mrs. Stover, President Johnson's daughter is shortly to be married to the Hon. Edward Cooper, member of Congress from Tennessee. ? Edward A. Swain, of New Orleans, baptured whilst an officer of the Confederate -States navy, on tho high soos, and charged with privateering, has boen released from imprisonment by the President. ? Captain T. W. Greenwood, ?. 8. A., is on trial before a court martial, at Mobile, for receiv? ing property stolen bj soldiers at Blade* Springs, Alabama, knowing it to be stolen, and screening the thieves. % ? Since the passage of tho Civil Rights bill, the demand for manufactured perfumes has become very great in Washington, and prices havo risen. ? Tho Texas pspora refer to the exception, made in the President's proclamation in the case of that State, under the caption: "Texas still the lone star." ? We see it stated that Lieutenant Andrew Campbell, of the 13th Tennessee Volunteers, who killed Gen. John H. Morgan, after ho had surren? dered, has received an appointment, upon the re? commendation of Judge Patterson, Senator elect from Tennessee. ? Mrs. Ball, of Warren county, North Caro? lina, who was ordered to bo sent to the peniten? tiary a short time since by a military commission at Raleigh, she having killed a negro in self-de I fence, has been released by President Johnson. ? A raid was made last week on live or six of the heaviest lottery policy doalcrs in New York, at the instance of a victim who alleges that he has lost over $42,000 by their fraudulent and illegal I transactions. ? Tho Henderson, Texas, times, advances the best argument yet given for the division of that State. It says: "One advantago at least would be gained?we would not have so many fools to? gether?in two separate bodies thoy would per? haps be less able to do roisohicf." ? When tho romains of Gcnoral Robert Hatton, late of tho Confederate army, were being borne through tho streets of Nashville tho other day, a group of United States officers, who happened to be near the lino of the procession, raised thoir hats and Btood uncovered until tho funeral cortege had passed. ? The editor of the New Bedford (Massachu? setts) Mercury has had an interview with Judge Clifford since his return from Washington, and says if the trial of Jefferson Davis takes place, it will probably bo in Norfolk, Virginia, and adds, "we feel confident that it wiil not be entered upon unless tho object which the Government has in view can be attained by it." ? At a recent mass meeting of tho Johnson party at St. Louis, a letter from Major-General F. P. Blair, Jr., was rend, in which ho claims that England or Franco would be proud to accept as oqual citizens all men who had acted so nobly and gallantly as tho Southern people. He says that those nations would be happy to claim as thoir own men like Leo and Johnston; and then he asks: "would they fail to honor and cherish, as part of thoir own glory, tho memory of that illus? trious throng of the dead led by 'Stonewall' Jack? son ?" Mr. Blair docs himself honor by such sentiments. ? Ev-Scnator Wigfall, of Texas, who succeeded in escaping from tho South nt tho end of the war, has been tho subject of many surmisos and in? quiries by the Press of the country. These aro now sot at rest by the London correspondent of a Boston paper. According to this authority, Wig fall reached tho English capital some time in March, since which he and his wife have rooeived many civilities from aristocratic sympathizers with the cause of secession. ? Tho Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel says the recent troubles in Northern Georgia, have been greatly overrated and that the measures adopted will apocdily bring them to an end. It has the best authority for saying that these aota of law? lessness havo bcou exclusively confined to tho few counties which lio on the Tennessee border, and that tho parties chiefly Implicated aro outlaws from oar sister State. ? Dr. Gwin, lately a Mexican duko, is confined in Fort Jackson, New Orleans, and in front of his casemate is stationed a negro sentinel with orders to prevent any attempt to escape. The other day a gust of wind carried out of tho embrasure a sheet of papor on which the prisoner was writing, and without a moment of reflection he jumped out after it. The soldier outside levelled his musket and pulled the trigger, and only the failure of the cap saved the Doctor's life. ? The theatrical managers in Boston have com? bined to keep colored people out of the places of amusement, notwithstanding the recont law on tho subject. As only a nominal fine is imposed for breaking the law, and their licenses are not effect? ed by the exclusion, they think they can success? fully resist the law. ? Judge Dusslaner, of New Orleans, has decided that notes payable in Confederate money are worth? less ; and also mortgages given for Confederate money during the war. -?>_ THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATION. We arc requested to plate that the Sunday School Colebration, which v,as to have taken place on last Sabbath at tho Brptist Church in this place, but which was unavoidably postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather, will (D. V.,) be held on Sunday next, May 13th. The Sunday School scholars of our different Churches, with the teachers, and all interested in these Schools, aro cordially and earnestly invited to assemble at the Baptist Church ou the day specified, at 4 o'clock P. M. Rev. II. T. Spacldixo, Gen. Capkks, and others, will deliver addresses suitable to the occa? sion. * TERMS: TWO DOLLARS AlfD A HALF FES ANN?TC, iw ck1ted states cckbkkoy. Liberal deductions made to clubs of ten 'or more. - Thursday M'orniirg, May 10th, 1866. ggf We are requested to State that a special i communication of Hiram Lodge, No. 68, A. F. M., will be held in the Lodge Room "this evening.? Members will be punctual in attendance. -o DEATH OF AN ESTIMABLE CITIZEW. We regret to learn that Mr. Joux Wakefield, an old and highly esteemed citizen, died at his res? idence in the lower parfof this District on Sunday morning last. His remains were interred on Mon? day. Thro card of Messrs. ShaWe & Mays, Pcndleton, informs tho publio that they havo now on hand a complete assortment of Drugs and Medi? cines, with all other artioles in their "fine of busi? ness. These gentlemen merit a full share of | patronage, and we are Bure that their energy and enterprise wfli secure it. The reader is referred to their advertisement. Mr. Samuel E. Moore, the gentlemanly and efficient Tax Collector, has made several ap? pointments for the accommodation of the tax? payers in various portions of the District* Tho usual route is omitted this time, owing to the un? certain condition of the country and the probablo hazard of traveling with large amounts ot.' money. The appointments are, therefore, made with a view to safe plaocs of deposit. See advertisement. - SALEBAt. There was an unusually large attendance of cit | Sena on Monday. Few articles of value changed proprietorship, and there was an evident scarcity of monoy among the people. Farmers reported rust in the wheat, and predicted suffering and want in consequence. Undoubtedly, if the wheat crop fails in this section, many will bo brought to tho door of starvation. Wo hope for better things-. FATAL ACCIDENT* The train on the Blue Ridge Railroad, on Mon? day morning last, ran over two women named Chast-ain and Lawson, Who had fallen asleep on the track. One of them had a log broken, with other injuries, from tho offsets of which she has sinco died, and the other was badly bruised. Thoy had been in town for several days, and left on Sunday night, according to their statement, and not know? ing that the train came down on Monday before day, they fell asleep on the track and met this hor? rible fate. EDUCATIONAL. Under this caption will be found an advertise? ment elsewhere of Mies M. F. Jabvis, who pro? poses to take a few pupils for instruction in tho English branches and upon the Piano. This ac? complished and amiable young lady is from Vir? ginia, and has been engaged for sometime as Tu* torcss in the family of Dr. T. L. Lewis, near Pcrryvillo, in Pickcns District, where letters may be addressed for information. We take especial pleasure in recommending Miss Jaxvis' School to tho patronage of our friends, and will guarantee that pupils will receive thorough instruction and careful attention. HOT SUPPER AJTD STRAWBERRY FEAST. The ladies of the Presbyterian congregation in this plnco will give a not Supper and Strawberry Feast on to-morrow (Friday) evening, at tho Ma? sonic Hall, for the purpose of raising money to make necessary repairs in and around the Church-. Tho object is laudable and praiseworthy, and from our knowlodgo of tho accomplish (id and estimable ladies who have the entcrmainmont in charge, we aro not loih to say that the supper will be ele? gant, temp.ing and variod, and will amply recom? pense the publio for a generous attendance and liberal contribution of their moans. The most delicate dishes aro being prepared, while substan? tial material is not neglected, and luscious Straw? berries will be offered in abundanco and at reasona? ble prices. We hope to see a general assemblage of tho citizens,?old and young, grave and gay,? blushing maidens, gallant youths, sedate matrons und dignified seniors. In a word, all aro cordially invited to attend. -o-? MILITARY COMMISSIONS. The days of these arbritary and merciless tri? bunals havo ended. No longer arc peaceful citi? zens to be arraigned for trivial offences, or charg? ed with high crimes and misdemeanors by unrelia? ble classes, to be dragged from their homes in a ruthless manner, and convicted upon questionable testimony. Such things havo been of ordinary occurrence, and we regret to say that thero have been found officers of the United States army who disgraced their uniform by an over-weaning de? sire to make our peoplo suffer. But, it is simple justice to add, that in most instances these men belonged to a class which nevor met an enemy up* on the field of honorable warfare, and only Bought tho service of their country when the notes of war were fast dying opt. As a genera. rule, wo be? Here, those men who endured faithful service un? der the flag of the Union have been loth to op? press and tyrannize over a fallen but not dishon? ored people. If their manly instincts did not prompt them to such a course, there was a respect, engendered by combat on bloody fields with South? ern men, which forbid thorn taking part in the dirty work of bringing our people to degradation and despair. By direction of the President, tho Secretary of War has ' 'Ordered, That hereafter, whonever offences committed by civilians are to be tried where civil tribunals are in existence which can try them, their cases arc not authorised to be, and will not be, brought before military courts-martial or com? missions, but will be committed to tho proper civil authorities.'' This is the text of the order, and can leave no doubt as to its moaning. Officers commanding the various departments must respect this authorita? tive declaration, which abolishes au anomalous tribunal wherein the passions and prejudices' of men too often controlled, and justice was seldom administorcd. Tho people of the South, over whom these odious Courts reigned in terror, and whose liberty of thought never dared expression through fcur of summary dealing, can never suffi? ciently praise the magnanimity and fearlessness of Andbew Joiisson in this matter. His entire course has been tempered with a desire to allevi? ate the sufferings of the South, while maintaining the dignity and respect of tho Constitution he is sworn to protect, but it has taken time for him to accomplish that policy which is being brought now to full fruition. In his trials and difficulties, the South accords him hearty support and a faithful allegiance to ancient landmarks. THE STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. Tho Stockholders of the 'Gr?e'n'Vil'le and'Coi?'?r bia Railroad hold the:ir annual mfcetftig fo'Comitr bia on Thursday and Friday last, 'xbts y*8, .per? haps, tho most important convention ever 'held Vy the stockholders, and radical changes wore nffectea which will either bring prosperity and success te the enterprise or absolute failure. Assuredly, the experiments now introduced cannot allow the Roaa to remain in a 'passive condition, and we earnestly hope that an infusion 'of activity and t&tcr^rif? will henceforth characterize its management, ani ultimately plaoe it on a footing with tho wost szttr cessful Roads fn the country. The Stockholders mot oft Thursday at Nicker* son's Hotel. Tue ?ayor of Coiutobia, Maj. TheO" doBe Stark, was called to the Chair, and C. V-, Cakiungto.v, Esq., requested to act as Secretary-. The meeting was largely attended, we learn, ani great interest manifested in the proceedings. Among other inrportamt measures, it was decided to change t*/e location'of the Road from the East to t&e West side of Broad River, that is to-say, Urft Road will be run from Alston, on the wester? tidge beside the Rivw, ?etil it reaches a point op? posite Columbia, VrrcTe a substantial bridge Will oft bftilt to oross over to the city. This change -wilt greatly enhance the permanency of the Road whsft once built, and indicates a spirit of enterprise ana improvement which augurs Well for the future. A resolution was adopted which provides thai whenever a vacancy occurs among the officers and employees of the Road, te be supplied by the Presl* I dent and Directors, (preference shall always bo given te worthy and needy Confederate soldiers, other qualifications being equal. This resolution was introduced by Gen. J. Wv Habbtsox, of this village, and deserves commendation. ! The following aro the offioera elated by the Convention to serve tho ensuing year: President.?Hxxkt P. Uakmjctt, of Greenvfilo. Direetort.?Smxon Faib and R. Stzwabt, of Newberry; T. C. Pesriw and J? W. W. MabshaxB) of Abbeville; Alkx. McBee, J. P. Botox and B. T? Pebbt, of Greenville; Jaxbs L. Obb, J. P. Rbbd, and Daniel Bbowx, of Anderson,- L. 0. Childs, of Columbia, and H. Fabmeb, of North Carolina. The new President of the Road is unknown to the public generally, but brings to his distinguished position a fair reputation for industry, sagacity and enterprise We wish him a pleasant career in so difficult an office. After the adoption of a resolution, tendering complimentary life tiokets to Hon. T. C. PxbbjS and Mr. Damies Blake, as a testimonial of their services on the Road, the mooting adjourned. -M MATRIMONIAL. "Alas! poor Yorfck> We knew him well. A fellow Of infinite jest and most excellent fancy.'* Tho immortal Shakespeare penned some linei of* similar import to the above, and we have adop? ted the sentiment to give expression to our feel' ings at the demise?no, the alliance of an invete? rate admirer of tho fair sex with on* of Naturs'a sweetest daughtors. Tho subject of this brief no* tice?hang it, wo are bound to write an obituary; we mean, the lucky ohap in this instance is a mem? ber of the typographical fraternity, and was be? loved and respected by all who knew him. (Just look at that?another blunder?) He is an esti mablo and praiseworthy young man) and leaves behind a large circle of sympathising frionds, who will lament his . departure from their midst.) (There it is Again. Somehow tho impression with us is that he's gone, and henoe these cruai mis* takes.) In the last issue of tho Laurensvill* "Her* aid, wc find the following, which explains itself t MARRIED, in the Methodist Church in this vil? lage, by the Rev. J. R. Little, Mr. Julia* W, Cavis, Foreman of this Office, and Miss Ella L. A.nuebsok, all of this Village. May the Sight of years bring naught but bliss and lovo to the hearts of tho joyous couple t EDUCATIONAL. MISS M. F. JARVIS, having engaged as Tutor? ess in tho family of Dr. Thomas L. Lewis, propo? ses to take a few additional pupils. Thorough in? struction will bo given in the English branches usually taught, and music on Piano. Particular attention will be paid to the deportment, and every effort made to interest and advance the pupils who may be entrusted to her care. TERMS?$15 per session of fire months. Music, ?15 m May 10, 1866 47 POCKET BOOK LOST. LOST, on tho night of tho 2nd of April, at my plantation near Craytonville, or at A.- J. Shaw's, one mile from there, or between the two places, a small POCKET BOOK, containing about Twenty five Dollars in gold, silver und greenbacks, and several Notes?ono on J. R. Cocbrau for $19.00, and one on Alex. McMahaii for $12.50, with a credit of $4.00 sometime in October lart. All per? sons are forbid against trading for the above men? tioned Notes. I will give a reward of FIFTEEN DOLLARS for tho recovery of the Pocket Book and contonts. Capt. J. BURRISS, Dark Corner, Anderson District* May 10, 186G 47 1 DRUGS ! DK?GS ! SHARPE & MAYS have on hand and are receiv? ing a supply of DRUGS, PAINTS and DYEST?TFS, at the Stoso formerly occupied by Jones & Sea? born in Pendleton, and which they are offering Cheap for Cash. Persons desiring anything in our lino will do well to give us a call before p?rohasing elsewhere, as our Drugs, &c, have been selected in the best markets by one of the firm. May 10, 18C6 47 2? Tax Notice* TAX PAYERS arc hereby notified that my book* will bo opened for the purpose of rccoiving Taxe?! at the following time and places : At Anderson C. H. until the llth of June ; Honea Path, on the llth and 12th " " Williamston, 13th and 14th " ?? Bclton 15th and 16th " ? Pendleton, 18th, 19th and 20th ?? After which I will return to Anderson, and held tbe books open until the 1st Monday in July, after which they will close. On real property, 15 cents on the ono hundred dollars wcrth. Capitation Tax?On males between 21 and OQ years of age $2.00, (including Froedmen.) Tax on Factorage Employments, Faculties and Professions?50 conts per $100 worth. _. Tax on Dogs?SI.00 each. Tax on Sales of Goods, Warjs and Merchan? dize, by residents, 20 cents per ?100. Tax on Articles Manufactured in the State $1.00 per $100. Tax on Spirtuous Liquors manufactured in the State $20 per $100. The same on liquors brought into the State. Tax on sales of Cotton (from tho 1st of Moy to 1st October)?51.00 per $100. Gold and Silver Coin, U. S. Treasury notes, de? clared to be a legal tender by the United States Government, State Treasury notes, pay certificate* of Jurors, Constables, bearers of votos for Gover? nor and Lt. Govornor, and pay certificates of mem? bers of this session of the Legislature, are receiv? able for Taxes. Road Tax?25 per cent on tho General tax. Poor Tax?20 per cent on the General tax, S. E. MOORE, Tax Collcc'**. May 10,1806 J7