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SHE ANDERSON INTELLIGENCER, BY JAMES A. HOYT. TERMS: TWO DOLlASS AND A HALT PE? ANNUM, IS united states currencx-. RATES OF ADVERTISING. Advertisements inserted at the rates of One Dol? lar per square of twelve lines for the first insertion End Fifty Cents for each subsequent insertion. Liberal deductions made to those who advertise by the year. For announcing a candidate, Five Dollars in advance. Obituaries exceeding five lines charged for *t advertising rates. GENS. FORREST AND ST0NE?AN. At tho recent ratification meeting at Memphis, Oen. Forrest presided, and the meeting was ad? dressed by Goa. Stonemax. Upon taking tho chair, Gen. F. made the following appropriate re? marks : *' I thank you for the honor conferred upon me to-night, in selecting me as your presiding officer. You will allow mc to say that I am far more fa sailliar with the stern duties of the soldier than I tern with the art of public speaking. It is known to most of you that my life has been one of ac? tion rather than of words. Nor has it been my habit to take any leading part in the direction of political and public affairs. But the occasion of this evening is ono of no ordinary importance. Yon have assembled to express your approbation or disapprobation of the principles of public poli? cy and constitutional Government declared in the resolutions and address set forth to the American people by the late Philadelphia Convention. If the principles therein enunciated shall be sustain? ed by the American people, and particularly by the majority of the freemen of the Northern States, the people of the South will be speedily re? stored to civil and constitutional liberty. If I know myself, this is the anxious desire of my heart. I have carefully read and considered tho address 8nd the principles of public policy and constitution? al law therein contained, and without regard to the langnage in which they stand expressed, they meet my full, unreserved and cordial approval. When I pledged my word and my honor to the lost cause of the late Confederacy, I supposed that no one who knew mo ever doubted tho honesty and good faith with which they would be redeemed ; and when I now accept tho result of the war as irrevocable, as I have accepted them, and pledge my word and faith to tho support of tho great principles declared to tho world by the Philadel? phia Convention, as I now do, that vow and that faith shall be equally constant and unchangeable. " There is one thing I will say in regard to the ? soldiers of the North and the South?the men who have met euch other in the stern shock of battle, and a conflict of arms that tried their courage and their souls?if these grave matters were referred to them, these States could bo instantly restored to their former relations, their people to the right of representation in Congress, and all sections of the Union to quietude and friendship." In confimation of the closing paragraph of the above truthful and manly effort, we present a brief report of tho speech made by Gen. Stonemax, who was called upon to address the meetiug.? There is a striking contrast exhibited between the tone and temper of these gentlemen and the stay at-homes of both sections: " You have called before you, not a partisan or a politician, but a simple citizen of the Govern? ment of the United States, knowing no North, no South, no East, no West. Tho war in which the people of this greatest of all countries has been engaged during the past eventful years is ended? the issues upon which that war was based are set? tled. If there is anything to forgive, let it be for? given; if there is anything to be forgot, let it be forgotten. Let us all recollect that we have but One oountry and one fiag. The object for which we are all assembled here to-night is, as I under? stand it, reconstruction and re-union. You may force a separated man and wife to live in the same house, lodge in tho same room, but they will never bo re-united as man and wife untill they have first become reconciled. I said the war was ended. Aa we were enemies in war, let us be again friends; and in this sentiment I know that none will join mo more heartily than the gallant and distinguish? ed president of this assemblage. The bravery that was displayed during the past by each one engaged in the war, let it be the common property of all. We soldiers who did the fighting arc re? conciled, and wont peace and harmony, and we call upon you editors and orators of the land to aid ns with your pens and tongues. Preachers of tho Gospel, whose solemn obligation is to preach peace and good will, we ask your prayers and in? vocations, and from you, politicians, we demand that you shall cease your wrangling and allow tho food work to go on until our object is attained. And yon fair maidens and noble matrons, who, daring the fighting, cheered us with your smiles and frightened us with your frowns, lend us the potency of your power in the accomplishment of a work so- laudable and so noble. As I am not a candidate for your suffrages, nor never expect to be, nor ever cast a vote for President in my life, you will not expect me to define my position; but this much I will say: I have been a member of a etub for a quarter of a century, and which was organized three-quarters of a century ago. By the Constitution of that club, its President is elect? ed evcryfoar years. Its first President was Georeg Washington; its present President is Andrew Johnson, whom the people call " our Andy." The Secretary of tue Interior.?The Nation? al Intelligencer, announcing the installation of the now Secretary of the Interior, says- Having, gome weeks ago, given a sketch of this able, honest and enlightened statesman, we have only to add that ha was the life and soul of that great and patriotic gathering of the men of mark from every part of onr country, the Philadelphia Convention ef the 16th of August, whoso action has filled the hearts of the American people with confident hope ?f o restored and perpetual Union. Mr. Brown? ing- brings tc the- ^ministration talents of the first c*d?r in counsel and for business?a character of fidolity and integrity tried and irreproachable, and a disposition- most generous and conciliating. -? ? The Bureau agents have been interfering with the execution of the civil laws in Perry coun? ty, Alabama, and considerable excitement has grown out of the matter. There is a goodly num? ber of well-meaning persons who think the services of the Bureau, might be dispensed with generally ?without any groat injury to the country. .-?*-? ? Pierpont, Governor of Virginia, is threatened with impeachment in consequence of an indiscrim ate use of the pardoning power in behalf of color? ed criminals. No matter what crime a negro may be convicted of?rape, murder or arson_he seems to be at once regarded as a fit subject for his Ex? cellency's clemency. GLEANINGS FROM OUR EXCHANGES. t _Minnesota raises 16,000,000 bushels of wheat this crop. ? A diamond found recently in Georgia sold for ?1,500. __ General Grierson, of the famous Mississippi raid, is a member of the Illinois Legislature. ? lion. D. W. Voorhees, of Indiana, is ill with fever, and will be unable to canvass for several weeks. ? The Mississippi Cotton Growers' Association estimates the entire crop of the country for the current year at 1,200,000 bales. ? A school for girls, to be called the Stone? wall College, is about to be established at Ripley, Mississispi. ? Hon. George Gilman Fogg has been appointed United Stated Senator from New Hampshire, to fill the place of Daniel Clark, resigned. ? Hough, late Revenue Collector at Memphis, has given up the property of Southern absentees bought by him at tax sales. He gives up his office also. ? A petition for the pardon of Dr. Mudd, now confined at the Dry Tortugas, for complicity in the assassination plot, is in circulation in Maryland. ? Governor Jenkins, of Georgia, now at ,Ncw I York, found the credit of his State so good that he disposed of 500,000 Georgia State bonds at ninety cents on the dollar. ? Ex-Vice President Hamlin has written a let? ter to the President, resigning the position of Col? lector of tho port of Boston. ? The Cherokee Georgian says a protracted meeting at Dalton, held by tho Baptist Church, re? sulted in the conversion uf some sixty persons. ? The Selma, (Alabama,) Messenger contains an account of a horrible murder committed in Sel? ma a few nights ago. Tho victim was a store? keeper, named Win. Klater. The murderers rob? bed the store of a considerable amount of money and goods. No arrests have been made. ? Venerable stones, lettered with unmistak? able Hebrew, have turned up in Newark, Licking county Ohio. The savans are puzzled. ? The enthusiasm everywhere created among tho people by the President, and his powerful speeches along the line of his journey to Chicago, is reviving the depressed people of the Soath. ? A great National American bank is to be es? tablished in London. ? Judge Tilden, of Cleveland, Ohio, has decid? ed that *' shaving on Sunday morning before church is a work of necessity." ? The dry goods houses of New York are do? ing an immense business. Boxes of goods arc kept in tho streets all night under watch for want of tranportation. ? Tho call for the Cleveland Convention is sign? ed by 40 Major-Gencrals and 50 Brigadicr-Gcn arals. Trobably two-thirds of all the U. S. offi? cers who took part in tho war will bo represented. ? Florida is tho only one of the Southern States in which no National Bank has been established. ? Major-General John E. Wool has written a letter endorsing tho policy of the President. ? A white woman has been sentenced to be whipped in Prince George county, Virginia, for stealing. ? Suit has been brought against Secretary Stan ton for imprisonment by military commission, and several more such suits are contemplated. ? A fire occurred at Nashville on the night of the 5th which destroyed property to the amount of 5125,000?a portion of which was insured. ? The Commissioner of Agriculture gives no? tice that he has a supply of Mediterranean wheat which he will send free of cost to any one wanting it. ? Hon. A. R. Boteler, of Virginia, who was a member of tho Confederate Congress, has been pardoned by the President. ? It is stated that there arc, at the present time, not less than twenty-five manufactories of ar? tificial legs in tho United States. ? Tho negro Huff, who, a week or two ago, murdered a Mr. Kilpatrick, near Chattanooga, has beon arrested and summarily disposed of by the friends of the deceased. ? Gco. Trusscl, a well known sporting man of Chioago, was shot by his mistress on the evening of the 4th. Three shots wero fired, ono entering his heart and killing him instantly. ? A young man named Henry Porter was ac? cidentally shot in an affray, which he was assist? ing to quell, at Montgomery, on Tuesday evening. His wound is thought to be mortal. ? The late Dean Richmond leaves an estate worth a milllion and a half of dollars. He is rep? resented to have been a man of large generosity, and contributed liberally to charitable objects. ? Hon. Robert Ridgeway, of Yirginin, has writ? ten a letter stating that he has no sympathy with the "Loyal" convention at Philadelphia, and states that his name has been used in connection with it without his authority or consent. ? Tho Huntsviilc, (Ala.) Independent of the 4th inst., says: "R. W. Coltart, Esq., was arrested yesterday on a charge of treason. A bond of S15, 000 was required of him, and given. Mr. Coltart had been pardoned by the President long since. ? Judgo Bullock, presiding Judge of the Coun? ty Court of Natchez, Mississippi, has decided the State law denying colored persons tho right to carry arms to be a violation of tho provision of the State Constitution requiring the Legislature to pass laws for the protection of the persons and property of freedmen, and therefore void. ? The distinguished Virginian, R. M. T, Hun? ter, is living quietly at his place in Essex County, Ya., attending to farming matters with great ener? gy, and striving to retrieve his fortune and repair the losses inflicted by the war. Since the close of the war his family afflictions have been great, and it was but last week that he was called on to fol? low to the grave a beloved sister, the fourth mem? ber of his household in twelve months. -o Undbr Oath.?The following is an extract from the presentments of the Grand Jury of Baldwin county, Georgia :: ** We havo not the gratification nor tho pleasuro to present to your Honor a prosperous, or even en? couraging condition of our community. Emerg? ing, as we have, from a disastrous war?firmly persuaded that we were righU?still believing in tnc justice of our cause?nevertheless, we bow with Christian humility and accept the situation. Oar people have gone to work, and are struggling to make the best out of the present altered and changed condition of affairs. None but an inscru? table eye can look into the future, and who knows in the end it may be a ' Hcsssng in disguise/_ Let us hope, therefore, that tho peoplo will right themselves in due time, and that peace and pros? perity may again bless the land." -o The Greenville Mountaineer says that the South? ern Baptist The -logical Seminary, at that place, has resumed its work undor promising circumstan? ces. Thursday MorniDg, September 13, 1866. OUR CONTRIBUTING EDITOR. It is with feelings of unalloyed satisfaction that Wahres D. Wilkes, Esq., is introduced to our readers this week as Contributing Editor, and we take pleasure in assuring the public that the ready and graceful peu of our estimable friend will fur? nish them regularly hereafter with brief reflec? tions upon every imaginable subject. This arrangement has been made in pursuance of a determination on our part to make the Intelli? gencer worthy, in every respect, of the patronage and support of the people of this section. With a subscription list constantly increasing, and an extensive advertising patronage, we aro enabled to promise further improvements in the conduct of this journal, and whenever necessary to increase its size to meet the demand for a first-class news? paper. By devoting all our time and energy to this sole object, wt have no fear of failure, and shall continue steadfastly in the pursuit of that perfection whioh will render the Intelligencer equal, if not superior, to any of its cotemporaies. In or? der to secure the means to accomplish this de? sign, the patronage and influence of all our read? ers are earnestly Bolioited in this behalf. THE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE. The Message of Gov. Orr will attract general attention. Tho paramount desire of the people seems to be the discovery of a public policy that is intended to mean something tangible and practical. Among the numerous plans set forth, from out the chaos of public sentiment, the Governor has ex? tracted the pith and marrow of discordant and in congrouous conclusions, and has really advanced views which indicate purpose and an earnest de? sire to alleviate the ills now surrounding us. And while we are not prepared to give an emphatic re? sponse to all therein contained, for there is an elomcnt of radical change which goes beyond any pre-conceived ideas of our own, nerertheless the Message receives our cordial approval for the statesman-like manner and elevated tone in which the various measures aro discussed. Tho anomalous condition of tho freedmen is ably presented, and has certainly occupied a prominent share of the Executive consideration. The exten sion of the jurisdiction of Civil Courts over all classes, and the admission of negro testimony in all cases, eubject only to tho established rule to receive evidence for its proper worth, trancends the governing ideas hortoforo to such a degree that we are loth to give unqualified adhesion to the recommendation. Parties to suits in law are not always honest, and instances may arise where the testimony is confined to negroes altogether, and the dishonest white man takes advantages of the occasion to suborn witnesses and pervert the ends of justice. Without designing an argument upon this print, we barely suggest the reasonable conclusion that the admission of negro evidence will not al? ways promote justice and stimulate noncsty. The establishment of a Penitentiary is a fore gono conclusion. In years past, we were not favor? ably disposed to the scheme, but in tho present condition of the country there soems no other al? ternative save to provide an extensive work-house to receive the extraordinary surplus of thieves and scoundrels now preying upon tho State. It will hardly be self-sustaining, but economy and good management produce wonderful results. That part of the Message referring to the Stay Law is commendable in the highest degree, and we are not disposed to cavil for a moment at the endorsement of tho Court of Errors. Their decis? ion is final, and the people of South Carolina know too well the value of upholding tho power ?1 the judioiary for any serious impediment to be offer? ed in this particular. For the reliof of debtors, the Message recom? mends that imprisonment for debt on meme and final process be abolished, except in case of fraud; that no costs whatever be taxed against defend? ants; and that tho bankrupt .'aw be extended so as to discharge the debtor, after assignment of his effects, from further liability to all creditors. These measures, if adopted by tho Legislature, will as surodly prove a relief to tho thousands whoso en? ergies aro now paralyzed by the incubus of debt weighing them to the ground. Other measures are discussed, but involving temporary expediency and not principle. RECONSTRUCTION IN SOUTH CAROLINA. The following is an extract from a letter written by a Northern gentleman (?) connected with the "military department" of South Carolina, dated August 22d, and which we find re-published in tho Carolinian of lost Saturday, with appropriate com? ments : "I do not think that any Northern man could live here in safety after the withdrawal of the troops, unless he should declare himself a seces? sionist. This district is considered "very quiet" by the inhabitants. Nothing has happened lately beyond the murder of a negro, the stealing of a few Government hoTses, the hanging of a poor devil in the woods, and a negro or two burned out of house and home ? "Since my arrival here I have changed to a radi? cal Ecpublican in sentiment. The people are not repentant." We haTe re-produced this precious morceau, and assigned it a conspicuous place, for several rea? sons. The writer evidently lingers hereabouts, and has mixed up a little truth with a vast quan? tity of falsehood to answer his infamous and un? scrupulous purposes. Perhaps the gentleman has "changed to a Radical Republican in sentiment," but we are inclined to believe that the change has occurred only in name I He was always radical enough to believe that the end justified the means, and he has exemplified this statement in the fore? going. The declaration that a Northern man could not live here in safety is passed over with tho contempt 6uch an opinion deservos, and we propose to con? fine our attention to tho items thus detailed for the edification of the righteous Puritans who descant with horror upon such scones at the South, and to? tally overlook similar occurrences in their own midst. The "murder of a negro," referred to, took place in the early part of July, and was unqualifiedly and unanimously condemned by the white citizens of this section, and tho murderer pursued for hun? dreds of miles. The letter-writer know these facts, and hence is the more culpable for his false insin? uations and implications. "The stealing of a few Government horses" doubtless took place in the suburbs of this village, and we have good reason to ?uspect and believe that doscrtcrs from the garrison here obtained the horses to make their way to the North. "Tho hanging of a poor devil in tho woods" was at least promptly condemned by this journal, and the officers of the law were diligent and active in their efforts to arrest the perpetrator or perpetra? tors of the d?ed. The "negro or two burned out of house nnd home" might now be enjoying the comforts of their cabin, if they had not been indulging in hideous orgies and becoming a neighborhood nuisance, and besides had eschewed an association, with unprin? cipled white men, that proved their ruin and the destruction of their palatial residence. Their own confreres furnished this interesting item for the Bureau. When it is declared that these things occurred during the space of two months in three several Districts,?two of them fifty miles apart,?and that circumstances beyond human control brought all of the incidents before the civil and military tribu? nals in Anderson, the reader can judge what credi? bility attaches to the writer of this foul and vil? lainous slander. ''The people are not repentant" enough to allow the disgraced and poisonous car? cass of such a man to intermingle with them in a social point of view, and hence the miraculous change effeeted. Hence the venom and spitcfulncss of this delectable importation. TOWN ELECTION. At an election held in this village on Monday last for Intendant and Wardens of tho town of Anderson to serve the ensuing year, the follow? ing gentlemen were chosen: ? ? Intendant.?j. Scott Murray. Wardens.? 0. H. P. Fant, James A. Hoyt, B. F. Whitner and Thomas M. White. THE LEGISLATURE. A WORD ABOUT THE CODE?THE QUESTION OF A STAY LAW?nOW THE DESTITUTE OF THE STATE ARE TO BE FED, kC. (From our own Correspondent.) COLUMBIA, Sept. 10th, 1866. Pursuant to call the Legislature of this State assembled in Extra Session on Tuesday last, and on Wednesday received tho Message of Gov. Orr, which will probably appear in your paper simul? taneously with the publication of this letter. It has attracted attention in the State for its progres? sive and sagaoions suggestions, and I commend it to your readers. Its effect upon the Legislature has already been perceptibly felt, as its action has proven, and there can be little or no doubt that the bulk of its recommendations will be substantially approved?to some small extent they were antici? pated by the people. The ineffectual schemes adopted last winter for the government of the frcedmen, and the regula? tion of their labor, had prepared the popular mind for thoir radical modification and amendment. The conflict between the enactments of the State and those of Congress had germinated in the destruc? tion of the "code" by military interference, and the absence of tho proper restraints of the civil law had been manifested in the reckless disregard of all obligations on the part of the freedmcn wherever they were living within the jurisdiction of inefficient <uid prejudiced military courts?to placo this class of our population agaiu within the pale of constitutional law, and to remove them from the frequently pernicious encouragement to vagrancy and idleness which were extended by "the Bureau," became a matter of public necessi? ty. This could not bo accomplished, however, un? til the laws of the Stato had been so modified as to abolish tho unjust and impolitic discrimination of classes which they made, and to this end has tho Governor directed his suggestions in the main. Tho experience of the past ten months, and a liberal view of the "new order of things," has pre? pared most of our legislators for the issue, whilst, I am sorry to add, there arc somo in tho General Assembly who arc cither too much attached to the exploded ideas of the post, or so strictly conserva? tive in their views of the present, that they are ut? terly unable to comprehend and grasp it. The latter class are, however, in a very small minority, and there is reason to hopo and believe that the Legislature will succeed in making such provision for the recognition nnd guaranty of the rights of tho freedmen as will relievo u3 from the further in? fliction of military tribunals, and enable us to commence the next year with better arrangements for the regulation of labor. It may be taken for granted that the character of the present "code" will either be very much modified, or that it will be fi! together repealed, and a succinct and more intelligible and practical sub? stitute placed in its stead; but it is difficult to pre? dict, so early in tho session, which alternative will bo chosen. One step has been taken in the right direction by the Senate in passing a Bill which provides that "persons of color shall have the right to make and enforce contracts, to sue, be sued, to be affiants and give evidence, to inherit, to purchase, lease, "sell, hold, convey and assign real and personal property, make wills and testaments, and to have full and equal benefit of the rights of personal se? curity, personal liberty and privato property, and of all remedies and proceedings for the enforce? ment and protection of the same as white persons now have, and shall not be subjected to any other or different punishment, pain or penalty for the commission of any act or offence, than such as arc now prescribed for white persons committing like acts or offences/' The samo Bill contemplates the repeal of all Acts heretofore passed with special reference to negroes or free persons of color. The Stay Law is exciting as much, if not more, attention than the code. Tho recent decision of the Court of Errors, pronouncing against its un constitutionality, is4horoughly endorsed by Gov. Orr, and most of tho legal profession, and it is obvious that some other plan must be devised for the relief of debtors. The clamor for legislation upon this subject is very great, and the issuo can by no possibility be avoided, although more than one effort to procrastinate has been made. But three plans have yet been suggested?tho post? ponement of the Fall Terms of tho Courts until Spring?repudiation, or lastly, and more rational? ly, the passage of a qualified Bankruptcy Law. Tho latter will, I think, finally be adopted. In compliance with the suggestions of the Gov? ernor, steps aro being taken to provide for the al? leviation of tho distress which the failure of the crops of this year is expected to entail upon the peoplo of this State. It will, probably, be accom? plished by the purchase of corn by the State, to be resold, under the supervision of the Boards of Com? missioners of the Poor, to needy individuals at prime cost, in quantities not to exceed thirteen bushels, to each applicant. A Bill has been introduced into the Ltouse of Representatives to provide artificial limbs to the disabled ex-soldiers of the State, and there should be no doubt of ifci passage, unless our finances are more thoroughly crippled than I am willing to know of. Some steps will be taken to institute close scru? tiny into tho freight and passenger charges of the Railroads, with a view to declare a forfeiture of their charters, in the event of their violation of them in respect to the restrictions upon rates of charges, as declared in their charters. The State is likely to avail itself of the benefits of the Act of Congress providing for the establish? ment of Agricultural Colleges. Under its provis? ions, South Carolina will be entitled to scrip, for 180,000 acre* of land, and Governor Orr thinks that its sale will realize at least $150,000. Tho principal condition affixed to the Act, is that the State shall, within five years, establish a College where the Agricultural and Mechanical arts shall be taught, in part, if not altogether. There is little else that has been done, that is worthy of notice. Strong efforts are being made to adjourn the session on Tuesday next, but they will hardly prevail, as there is a sufficiency of work, already carved out, to engage the General Assembly for two full weeks, at least. SCRIBE. -* For the Intelligencer. THE MEDICAL SOCIETY. Mb. Editor : Much has been said and thought in regard to the "Medical Society" of the District, their regulations, Sac. Not being counected with that body in point of membership, and having no desire to meddle or interfere with any position they might see fit to take, I have not kept "posted" I in the regulations of the "Society," and must ap? pear before you for information! Is it one of the rules of the "Society" to exclude from all affilia? tion or privilege of consultation, (a right and privilege that has always been conceded to every I graduate of a recognized Medical Institution,) all who are not connected in point of Membership to their "Society ?" Surely such a disposition to monopoly cannot exisl. Yet there have been re? ported instances which would seem to point to this end. In one instance, I have heard of, a Phy? sician of Anderson, unconnected with the "Socie? ty," called on a Member for consultation, and was refused, on the ground that as he, the first, was not a member of the Society, he could not recog? nize him or consult with him professionally. And again, but very recently, I myself was called to see a patient suffering under a very malignant form of disease, and who had grown worse in my ab? sence, being away from home, and professionally engaged elsewhere, others, members of the "Med? ical Society," were applied to by the family for assistance, and two of them, I am told, refused to go because I, who was not a member of the "So? ciety," had been first chosen as the family Physi? cian; and one sent word if the family would dis? charge me, he would go. These things, Mr. Editor, have been told me as truth; for humanity's sake, I hope they have been exaggerated ; if not, they need no comment, for they speak for themselves. I commenced tho practice of medicine young in experience, but determined by assiduity to suc? ceed, and had laid down for myself a course which I had determined closely to pursue. When the "Society" was formed, I did not join it from pru? dential motives. No feelings of disrespect, or question of right, on their part, to adopt for them? selves such rules as they chose to govern them, (for I had reserved for myself the same privilege.) did or could actuate me, for some of them I have always regarded as personal friends, and many of them I respect as men of high attainment and known professional skill, and for this very reason, among others, I did not consider it prudent, if I desired practice, to connect myself with the "So? ciety," for I had not tha conceit to think that, be? ing governed by the same rules, fees, &c, a per? son, obliged to consult professional aid, would se? lect me in preference to some of so much wider experience. These have been tho reasons that have governed me, and a definition of which I have considered called for by the circumstances that have lately transpired. In adopting this course for myself, I have been guilty of no dishonest or unfair measure, and cer? tainly of no crime. I repeat the interrogation: Is the point in question a recognized rule of the "Society?" SOLUS. STATE NEWS. The Darlington Southerner states that there is a movement on hand among the freedinen of that place, to petition the President for the withdrawal of the military, the abolition of Provost Courts, and the putting a stop to the interference of the Bureau with the affairs of the blacks. Sensible frcedmcn, sure ! Tho Edgcficld Advertiser says that the general sentiment of tho people in that section, as gather? ed from the citizens on Saleday, is that tho Legis? lature should call a Convcution of the people of this State. The Advertiser records a bold and fierce outrage perpetrated on Mr. John Glover, of Beech Island, one night last week, by several ruffi? ans, who dragged him into the piazza and beat him, after firing upon him while asleep and wound? ing him in tho hand. They robbed him of $300 in gold, S-0 in greenbacks, notes and papers worth many thousands, and his watch. Two negro fel? lows, supposed to be of the party, have been lodg? ed in jail, and the notes and papers recovered. Although very low from wouuds and bruises, tho unfortunate man will probably get well. The Newbcrry Herald announces the forthcom? ing of an interesting work entitled "The History of a Brigade of South Carolinians, kuown first as Gregg's, and subsequently as McGowau's Brigade." The author, J. F. J. Caldwell, lately an officer of the 1st Regiment, S. C. V., is a son of tho late Chancellor Caldwell, of Newbcrry, and is a gifted and forcible writer. Tho Spartanburg Spartan contains an account of the speech of Hon. James Farrow, our Repre? sentative to Congress, on Saleday, in accordance with previous notice. Ho gave an interesting and encouraging account of the Philadelphia Conven? tion, and commended highly the urbanity and courtesy exhibited to the Southern members. The Sumtcr News announces the death of Rev. W. W. Wilson, of Bishopville, in that District. Ho was a Presbyterian minister, and held in high es? timation as a Christian gentleman. The Pickens Courier learns that Gen. Hampton will address the meeting to ho held at Walhalla on the 22d inst., for the purpose of organizing a Sol? diers' Association in that District. From the Cou? rier we learn that on Saleday the place belonging to tho estate of James Lay, advertised in our col? umns recently, and containing 1,350 acres, was purchased by Mr. R. G. Smith, of Newberry, at $7,250. The well-known tract, "Oconee Station," brought ?2,000, and was purchased by Mr. J. A. Doyle. Tho Camden Journal has heard within the post few days much complaint of the rust in cotton, and thinks that "it will shorten the crop in this and adjoining Districts." The Chester Standard says that Co. L., 5th U. S. Cavalry, garrisoning that place, has received marching orders for Charleston, and that Colonel Bliss, commanding the post, has been assigned to duty elsewhere. The Standard says that the resi? dence of John Kearney, on Fishing Creek, was en? tered on Saturday night, 1st instant, during the absence of the occupants, and completely gutted, ovcrything portable being removed. On the same night a valuable horse was stolen from the stable of Dr. Hicklin, and a mule from another. The horse thieves were arrested in Shelby, N. C., and are on their return to Chester. The Abbeville Banner regrets to learn that Dr. John Logan, Sr., a well known and highly es? teemed citizen of that District, died at his home in Greenwood a few days ago. THE LEGISLATURE. Pursuant to the proclamation of Gov. Obb, the Legislature of this State convened in extra ses? sion on Tuesday, 4th inst. Hon. John N. Frier son, Senator elect from Sumter, was qualified and took his seat. Messrs. J. Jl Brown, of Barnwell; Ed. Magrath, of Charleston; J. P. Thomas, of Richland, and John A. Keels, of Williamsburg, who had been elected to fill vacancies in the House, were also duly sworn and occupied their seats as members. The organization of both Houses being completed, an adjournment until next day was or? dered. Wednesday, September 5. The Governor's Message occupied the attention of both nouses to-day. The usual notice of the introduction of bills was given for the following : To define the status, and declare the rights of ne? groes ; to provide relief as between debtor and creditor; to assist in rebuilding Charleston and Columbia; and resolutions referring to an early consideration of the financial situation of the Stale ?all of which were considered immediately and appropriately referred. Isaac W. Hayne was elected Reading Clerk and J. S. Nicholson Messenger of the House, former officers having resigned. The death of Hon. J. Harleston Reid, a member of the House from Prince George Winyah, was an? nounced, and after eulogiums were pronounced and resolutions adopted expressive of the senti? ments of thatbody in its loss, the House adjourned. Thursday, Sept, 6. In the Senate, Hon. T. C. Weatherly, Senator elect from Marlboro, appeared and took his seat. The following bills were introduced: To alter and fix tho times for holding the Courts of General Sessions and Common Pleas in this State; to se? cure civil rights to persons of color, j In the House, a resolution was introduced and referred to a special committee, that the General Assembly, during its present special session, con? fine itself to such matters as are recommended in the Governor's message, and all matters pertaining thereto. A resolution to provide for the redemp? tion of the bills receivable was referred to the com? mittee of Ways and Means. Friday, Sept 7. In the Senate a memorial of the citizens of Lan? caster District was presented, in reference to the general indebtedness and destitution of the coun? try, praying legislative interference and aid.? Also, petition of sundry citizens from Chesterfield, praying that there be no further legislation in the matter of the stay law. In the House, bills were introduced amendatory of the Acts passed at last session, known as the Code. Also, bills introduced to extend the time within which certain executions and other final process may be received without notice ; to declare the law in relation to tho Statute of Limitation; to extend the provisions of an Act entitled "An Act to provide a mode by which to perpetuate testi? mony in relation to deeds, wills, choses in action, other papers and records destroyed or lost during the war." The foUowing resolution was introduced by Mr. Russell, of this District, and referred to the Com? mittee on Officers and Offices: Whereas, information has been received that, in somo of the Districts of this State, the officers thereof have been requiring their foes and perqui? sites of office to be paid in coin or its equivalent in currency ; and whereas the present scarcity of money and great distress and poverty of the conn try, the currency at par is deemed amply remun? erative for all costs of said officers; be it, therefore, Resolved, That every officer cf this State, and at? torney and other person entitle 1 to costs under the Act fixing the amount of taxed costs due to Dis? trict and other officers of this State for any and every service, shall only be allowed such costs in United States legal tender notes, or bills recciva blo of the State, at par value, when tendered, any notice by them published to the contrary notwith? standing. . Tho following resolution was introduced and unanimously adopted: Resolved, That this House esteems it a high, though melancholy, privilege to render to the memory of General Stephen Elliott, lately one of its members, every testimony of reverential and affectionate respect in its power; for in him the State mourns one of her bravest soldiers?a faith? ful, true-hearted and devoted son; and this House a beloved, respected and useful member, who, with unselfish zeal, brought all the energiesjof a clear head, a brave heart, a strong will and untiring in? dustry into tho service of his country, and addded to these sterling virtues all the gentler qualities which endear men to their kind. Tender and lov? ing in all the domeitic relations; warm and sincere in friendship ; frank and truthful to all who ap? proached him : and with an earnest, practical, loving faith in his Saviour?he lived and died the model of a Christian hero, and has left behind him a bright example, which we recommend to our children's children, and a memory which, we trust, will never die, while the Sta.c cherishes her old love for purity, worth and courage. Notice to Consignees. HEREAFTER goods will not bo delivered at this Depot until freight is paid. Parties expecting goods to be delivered per order must deposit mon? ey in advance. By order of the Treasurer. 0. H. P. FANT, Agent. Sept 13, 1866 13 AT AUCTION. 150 Bushels Prime White Corn. WILL be sold, on MONDAY NEXT, 17th day of September, at 11 o'clock a. m., at the Depot, An? derson C. H., ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUSH. PRIME WHITE PROVISION CORN, in lots of 6, 12, 18 or 21 bushels, or the whole, as may suit purchasers. Terms Cash on delivery. J. b. M. DOBBINS, Auctioneer. Sept. 13, 1866 13 1 I FINE CHEWING TOBACCO and I EXTRA FINE SMOKING TOBACCO !1 A LOT of Chewing Tobacco, at various prices from 30 cents to Si.00 per lb., by the box, and aa jxtra lot of Smoking Tobacco by tho retail. O. H. P. FANT, At the Depot. Sept 13, 1866 13 ^ Schedule over S. C. Eailroad. GENERAL SUP'TS OFFICE, Charleston, S. C, Aug. 29, 1866. ON and after Sunday, September 2, the Passenger Trains of this road will run the following schedule: augusta train. Leave Charleston, 5.30 a. xa. Arrive at Augusta, 2 pm' Leave Augusta, 20.30 a! m". Arrive at Charleston, 7 p. in. columbia train. Leave Charleston, 10.50 a. m Arrive at Columbia, 7 40 p * Leave Columbia, 4.30 a! m! Arrive at Charleston, 1 30 p m Sept 13, .800 "??^