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3 Thursday Morning, Jan. 3,1867. TO DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS. We Lave determined to adhere strictly to the cash system, and hereafter no paper will he sent unless the money accompanies the order. Those *new in arrears for subscription will be ? duly advised of the period their subscriptions ex? pired or began, and unless the arrearages are set? tled oh or before the first day of February next, the .1 paper will be discontinued. In no instance will this rule be deviated from, and fair notice is here "by given to'a'rconccr?ed that their papers will bo ?topped from and aftur the time specified, aDd the accounts placed in the hands of an officer for col? lection. Necessity forces us to make every effort to obtain the amounts d::o to this office, and we trust that none of our friends will compel us to ' tesert to stringent measures to secure these small jaoounts. ] RETIRED. "Prom the annexed card, it will be seen that "Wasrbh D. Wij-kss, Esq., retires from the posi? tion of Contributing Editor, which he has accep- j tably filled on this journal for the past several months. In parting with Col. Wiekes, it is sim? ple truth to aver that the connection has been pleasant and agreeable to the proprietor of the ] Intelligencer, and the kind asssurances of good feol ang expressed below are heartily reciprocated. May prosperity attend him, and may his days be long in the land of the living; Farkwell.?With the closa -of the year, I am Reluctantly compelled to bid friend Hoix, and the ^patronsaf the Intelligencer, farewell. Tbe. pesi- j ' Xion ?f Contributing Editor has been agreeable j And entertaining to me, and I earnestly desire to continue it, but other engagement* forbid. With my attention distracted by the duties of the school? room, and my profession as a lawyer, I am con? scious of many shortoomings in the discharge of | my editorial duties, but as far as time was allowed me, I hare-diligently labored to benefit, entertain ?nd Instruct tho patrons of the Intelligencer. If I ihave come short of their expectations, their gene? rosity will accept the will for the deed. . In looking back over the positions I hare aa nmed upon questions of publio policy, I hare no I - regrets?nothing to retract?nothing that I would alter, if I could. The positions assumed were my deliberate convictions of right and duty, and were ?disoussed without fear, favor or prejudice, and I Still adhere to them. For. friend Horr, I wish that measure of snc ?cess, individually and editorially, which his worth Al t man, his talents as an editor, and his services and sacrifices as a soldier, so richly merit. WARREN D. WILEES. SLOAN'S FERRY. The publio will ba pleased to learn that this old and popular Ferry, on Seneca Biver, has been, re? opened, and travelers in that direction wiii take duo notice and govern themselves accordingly. ?;-? - MASONIC. We learn that B. B. Campbell, Esq., of Lau rens District, Fast Grand Master, has been ap? pointed Grand Lecturer for this State, by Most Worshipful James L. Orb, Grand Master, for the present Masonic year. THE NEW YEAR. We publish in this issue a beautiful poem on the New Year, which must attract attention for its genuine merit and pathos. Those&who read it a - second time will not fail to appreciate the inspira? tion of tho writer. We aro indebted to a gentle? man of tasto and discrimination for the pleasure of j presenting this charming production to our readers. -? HAJ. WILLIS F. JONES. Tho old members of Field's Division, A. N. V., will remember tho gallant officer whose name Loads this article, and who was killed on the Dar? by town Eoad below Kiohmond in the fall of 1864. We learn from Kentucky exchanges that the re? mains of Maj. Jones arrived at Lexington, Ky., on tho 14th ulL, and were buried in the cemetery by his wife the next day. His former chief, Gen. FieEds, was present at the burial. PUBLIC MEETING. We aro roqucsted to state that a public meeting of the citizens of this District will be held on Mon ,doy next (Saleday) in the Court House. The Senators and Members of tho Legislature art invited to attend aud address the meeting on such matters of general interest as were adopted or rejected'by the Legislature at tho last session, I and especially to advise their constituents what course of action, if any, is necessary, under the present gloomy aspeot^f affairs, both national and State. THE HOT BUPPEB Given by the ladies of the Presbyterian congre? gation, on Friday night bofore Christmas, was a decided aud unqualified success. The greatest va? riety of delicacios and substantial graced the nu? merous tables, while the bo witching smiles of the fair vendors of pig and poultry, cakes and cus? tards, egg-nogg and et ceteras, enticed the verdant | youths and doting papas to a liberal expenditure of their national currency. We learn that near $250 found its way into the purses and pockets of the gentle saleswomen, who wero thus amply xe- j paid for all their trouble and oxpense in affording auch a delightful evening's entertainment. ACCEPTABLE PRESENT. ... The kindness and thougUifuluess of Mr. A. B. Towers, of the firm of Towers & Buaaiss, ena? bled us to enjoy a fine relish with the accustomed New Year's turkey, in the ebsipe of English Pic ?Hily, genuine and of tho very best quality. This enterprising firm know how to appreciate an edi? tor, and we ore confident that we are equally capa? ble of fully appreciating suoh an excellent firm. These gentlemen have lately received a fresh Bup ply of articles in the housekeeping line, and iu their "behalf we would urge a cull from every one nseding family supplies. -_ DISTRESSING CASUALTY. One of the-saddest deaths it has ever been our , .duty to record, occurred in tliis village on Friday, ' -21st ultimo. Mrs.'Jake Owen, wife of S. H. Ow x5, and daughter of Mrs. Eliza Robinson, while reposing bofore the fire on the day previous, had her clothing ignited by a spark, and before assis? tance reached'her, the fames had destroyed nearly " .all her garments, leaving the sufferer ia a dying oondition. Patiently enduring, with Christian fortitude, the agoniziug tortures consequent upon , this awful calamity, this estimable lady expired on the afternoon of the 21st. Tho funeral services were performed by Rev. W. H. Stratton, at the Episcopal Church, the following Sunday, amid a ? litrge, concourse of relatives and sympathizing friends. Iuthis afilictivc dispensation- of Divine - Providence, the heartfelt condolence of the entire "oommunitv is with the bereaved husband and sor sowing Hrtle c-uos, i CHRISTMAS TEES AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH. Among the joyous incidents of (ho holidays, none afforded more genuine happiness and pleasure than the beautiful Christmas Tree displayed to public view on Mondoj afternoon, 24th ultimo. At the appointed hour, tlie Church was well-filled with Suuday School teachers and scholars, besides the large attendance of spectators. The bright, eager faces of the little ones peered through the curtains hiding from view the precious receptacle of pres? ents, but ia vain those glances sought to penetrate tho interior. The excr-.isos of the occasion began with 6ongs from the children of-the Sclwol, led by their beloved Superintendent, Rev. Thomas Hall. An impressive and beautiful prayer was then of- ? fered to the "Giver of every good and perfect gift," by Rev. J. Scott Mitkray, after which the Chil? dren sang "Hozauna!" When this Hong was con? cluded, the lamps belonging to tho Church were, turned off, the curtain drawn aside, and there was unfolded to the anxious ga^e of old and young a large Tree, lighted with tapers, ond literally loaded down with presents, both useful and ornamental. The genial-hearted Superintendent, addreseiag himself to the children, made several happy allu? sions to the beautiful scene presented, and when all had feasted their eyes, the distribution com? menced. We cannot pretend to enumerate the many gifts with which the Tree was laden, and muBt be content with tho remark that every scholar and teacher was kindly ^remembered.? More than an hour was occupied in the distribu? tion aloue, and the interest manifested at the out? set continued unabated. Then came the formal presentation of a magnificent. Bible, from the Sun? day School to the Superintendent, who had filled this position tor more than seven years, and whose connection with them now ceased by reason of his removal from our midst. On behalf of the School, Mr. Murray presented the Bible, with a few ap? propriate remarks, to which Mr. Hall responded with deep feeling and earnestness. After this brief ceremonyt in which was mingled affection and interest, the children and friends of Mr. Hall bade him an affectionate farewell. This parting scene brought toars to eyes unused to weeping, and will long be remembered by those present. So passed a few bright hours of innocence and earthly happiness, mingled with sorrowful leave taking, reminding each one that every joy hath its counterpart, until we retch the mansions ef tho bleat beyond the skies. - CHARLESTON KERCH ARTS. The generous support of these gentlemen inducts us to devote some upaee to manipulating tho per? sonnel of ihe various establishments, so far as we can, in order that the merchants of this section may know where to find clever fellows and good business men when in the city. We begin this week with a few firms on Hayne Street, which has so long enjoyed a prosperous trade and patronage,. The mammoth establishment of Gbo. W. Wil? liams & Co. is too well known toTeqnlre comment, but we have singled out one of the firm to recom? mend particularly to all who may chanco to puas that Way. We refer to Dr. Edwin Platt, a junior member of this influential firm, whose generosity and warm-heartedness is only equalled by his prac? tical sense and judgment. Although we made his acquaintance recently, he was properly vouched fort and we. found him iu every respect worthy of the introduction. When you visit Charleston, and have any business on "the corner," don't fail to get a passport to Platt's affections and consideration. He is a Georgian?one of the "rare old stock." - Hqsset's Hat House is an established institution of many years standing. The present proprietor ia a younger brother, but. conducts business on the recoguited principles of his predecessors. He is a gentleman of sterling worth1 and accommodating mien. Associated with this house is the well known Bon. Hcbdabd, (everybody in Charleston calls him "Bob." for short,) whoso "infinite jest and excellent fancy" is widely known and appre? ciated. Of course, when merchants from this sec? tion want to buy hats, they will call upon "Bob.," or send their orders. In the new firm of John S. Faiblt & Co., w? are pleased to recognize an old and valued acquain? tance. Maj. Faiblt sorved bis adoptod ootintry with gallantry and devotion, and deserves a liberal ' share of patronage from -the Southorn country.? I He is located at No. 37 Hayne Street, in the Fancy Goods line, and we pledge our word that in all his dealings thore cannot be found a more perfect gen? tlessan or upright business mau. Wo commend this firm most heartily to all desiring Goods in their lino. -o-? SOLDIERS' AID ASSOCIATION. Anderson, S. C, Jan. 1, 4S68. To lite Officers and Members of the Soldiers' Aid Association of Anderson District: Tho Hlh Section of the Constitution of your Association provides for the first regular quarterly meeting on the first Monday in January. You will be expected, therefore, to assemble at the I Court House, on the ringing of the bell, on Mon? day next, the 7th inst. I earnestly invite all of the members to bo present. The following com? mittees are hereby announced: On Applications.?E. M. Brown, N. K. Sullivan, A. J. Sitton, W. D. Hatton and J. F. Clardy. On Records.?Jas. A. noyt, D. F. Andersen, Joseph N. Brown. B. F. Gantt and C. L. Beatty. On Chanty.?Rer. W. E. Walters, R. M. Pick ens, G. W. Maret, A. J. Stringer and A. E. Rioe. On Employment.?W'. H. Nardin, 8. W. Sherard, John T. Green, R. L. Williams and Johu Lee. I particularly request the members of tho above named committees tb be present, and to come with all the information pertaining to their respective duties which they may be able to' colleot. Truly your obedient servant, ELLISON CAPERS, Prosident. -? MESSRS. SETS, STOWERS AND BYRUtt. The Charleston Courier of Monday last brings the gratifying information that the proposed Con? gressional Inquisition into the case of the above named gentlemen has been abandoned. The roa son assigned by the New York Tribune for this course is, that the charges against our fellow-citi? zens "are not founded in fact." It has required a long time for the "authorities" to arrive at this simple and just conclusion, and we fervently hope that they are satisfied now with their efforts to take the lives of innocent parties, by 'suborning witnesses and using military force to extort false? hood from unsuspecting negroes. When the whole history of this extraordinary case i9 given to the world, there will be promulged much that reflects discredit upon men wearing the insignia of office iu the United States Army. We hope the infor? mation of the Courier will prove correct, that our persecuted friends may now find reBt and security under their "own vine and fig tree." -o S?~ When you want good and pure Medicines, where docs an intelligent person go to purchase them ? Why of course to a reliablo House, and from reliablo persons, who are acquainted with their business and know what they sell. Such a house is the Old Southern Drug Establishment, kept by Goodrich, Winjwan & Co., No. 153 Meet? ing-street, Charleston. You can always find there, genuine articles, that are warranted, and at mod? erate prieea. PASTGRAL CALL. ?"Wehave been informed that Gen. Ellioon Ca? ters, who wn8 a minister of the Episcopal Churob before the-war, and who was recently elected Sec? retary of State of South Carolina, has accepted a call from tho Episcopnl congregation, to supply ChriBt Church at Greenville, which had heon for some time vacant. Tho Rev. Mr. Capkw .will as? sume the duties of the Church in a short time. He is a learned and able minister." The above extract appears in tho Spartanburg Spartan of December 20th. and we take occasion to correct our friend upon several errors into which he has fallen, in regard to tho gallant and accomplished gentleman who is the subject of this paragraph. Gen. Capkrb is not now and has nev? er been an Episcopal minister, but has recently been engaged as a "Lay Reader" at Greenville, and in all probabib'ty vill become pastor of the* church after his ordination, which will not occur before Spring. The General became a candidate for 6acred orders in September, 2864, but his pa? triotism and devotion to the Confederate crubo prevented any diligent pursuit of the high voca? tion, until that cause was irrevocably lost and he bad returned to the peaceful pursuits of life. The laws of the Episcopal Church authorize the Bishop to permit a communicant of the church, in good etandiag, to real the Liturgy and a sermon before the congregation, and under this authority, Gen. Capers entored the reading desk of the Episcopal Church at this place, for the first time, is the Spring of 1866. The congregation here is great? ly diminished by the return of refugees to former homes, and this fact has induced the General to accept the call to occupy a like position at Green? ville, at least until he ;a duly authorise* to preack the Gospel. We truet the Spartan will pi we these facts before its readers. THE CONCERT AND OHARAS KB. Owing to the Jnclcmsnoy of the weather, it was necessary to postpone the Concert and Charades until Thursday night last, at which time, notwith? standing the iotenso cold, a very fair audience assembled in the Court House to witness the per? formances. The Charades selected for the occa? sion were admirably chosen, and the characters arranged in a highly crcditablo manasr. Indeed, tb/s histrionic tendency of several participants was developed in satisfactory style, and brought down the house in rapturous applause. It would be in? vidious to make distinctions, but we oannot refrain from expressing the opinion that a certain friend, of ours mistook his calling when ho embarked in thi sale of pills and nostrums. His talent cer? tainly runs in another direction, namely, to dis? pense food for laughter, and thus do away with the necessity for using villainous restoratives. The musio on this occasion was highly appreci? ated by connoisseurs, and was rendered by the very finest performers in the community. We were especially pleased with a simple quartette, "Evangeline." Others, howeve?, revelled in the notes of more difficult execution. Be this as it may, the entire programme afforded infinite satis? faction to those present, and elicited thanks for the pleasure bestowed by the energetic ladies and gentlemen comprising the corps. -:??, m P00B TRUST IS DEAD I" We are compelled to ohroniolo the demise of an old attache of this office, which occurred suddenly on the first day of this month. He was generally known by the name of Credit, and had such in? sinuating manners that he ingratiated himself deeply in our affections and pockets. But his profligrato habits and wasteful tendencies exaspe? rated us beyond measure, and in an unlucky mo? ment, without the fear of his numerous influential friends before our eyes, wo throttlod him and life became extinct. His remains, consisting of sun? dry and divers small bills, will be forwarded to those who esteomed him in life, and whose affec? tion will bo displayed in paying this list tribute to his memory. Over his innumerable faults, the veil of charity is drawn for awhile, and we fer? vently hope that surviving friends will not compel us to disturb his peaceful slumber by a resort to legal rights and privileges. Inviting all to unite in tho discharge of obligations imposed by his presence amongst us, We bid a long and final fare? well to the aoheu of the deceased. -O Gleanings from our Exchanges. ? Bishop Elliott, the Episcopal Bishop, died suddenly at his home in Savannah, on tho 29th, of disease of the heart. ? A Danville paper nominates General Lee for Govornor of Virginia. This is said to be the only political position be over aspired to. ? Miss Pauline, daughter of Col. J. D. Ashmoro, of Greenville, was burned to death, near Bishop vilie, in Sumter District, on the 22d ultimo. ? Mrs. Sarah Malin, who has died in Philadel? phia at eighty-seven, was one of the girls who cast flowers before Washington on his entry into Tren- j ton. ? Dr. Benj. C. Fishburn, of Georgetown, 8. C, has been appointed Surgeon General of the State, in the place of Dr. R. W. Gibbes, deceased. ? Perry Durham, convicted of tho murder of Thomas B. Miller in Pickens District, and sen? tenced to be executed on the 4th ult., has been re? spited by the Governor until the first Friday in March next. ? The Supreme Court of the U. 8. has decided, unanimously, that trials by military oommission of persons not in the military or naval service of the country, and whore the oivil courts are open, are unconstitutional. ? Hon. E. M< Bruce, of Augusta, Geo., one of the most enterprising business men of that city, died in New York city recently. Mr. B. was a member of the Confederate Congress from Ken? tucky, and was the first member of that body par? doned by the President. ? Gen. Howard estimates in hit official report that ah additional snm of nearly $4,000,000 will be required for his -negro bureau next year. He also coolly recommends that the officers last year dismissed for misconduct should be restored to his bureau that they may vindicate thtiir characters. ? The Republican papeis generally urge that John H. Surratt be offered his pardon on condition that he will tell all he knows, and more too, in re? lation to the assassination of Mr. Linooln. This is simply a tender to Surratt to fix up a tale that will implicate partios who had nothing to do with the matter. ? The great onigma o'f the day, the Mexican question, is still unsolved. Minister Campbell and Gen. Tecumseh Sherman, are still in the coun? try, and, at last advices, so was Maximilian, who seems to be in no hurry about breaking up house? keeping. It begins to look a little like somebody has been badly fooled in that Mexioan business. _It is now asserted in Washington that the Judges of the Supreme Court do not agree in their statements as to the decision of the court on the iron clad test oath, but thero are good reasons for believing that a majority of them have declared it unconstitutional. An opinion has been prepared, but not delivered- The personal Influence of Chief Justice Chase, who sustains the oath, may prevent any iBtme?iafe forum! Ueqhnrf?}. 'EditorialPennings and Clippings. mho Constitutional Amendment* -? ? ? . - . . ? The following, ace the treasons -given by .tho Ar? kansas; Legislature for rejecting tho?Oons.itu?ional Amendment: 1st. Arkansas does not know that the amrad ment was adopted by such a Congress a? the Con? stitution provides for, one-third of the States being inrrepresentod in it. 2d. It was never submitted to the President fer eanction as- the Constitution requires. 3d. The enormous power it seeks to give Congress would virtually abolish all local and domeitic State laws. 4th. It seeks to force negro suffrage on tho States, as shown in the second sec? tion, while the fifth and third sections disfranchise the wisest and best citizens of the State, who, having perfomed all the conditions of surrender and general amnesty, are entitled to restoration to the status they held before the war, and thore are no reasons for believing its adoption would secure restoration. The coiniortlee recommend a quiet and dignified course of endurance, rather than purchase restoration at a sacrifice of the principle of self-respect. Nico State of Affairs at Washington. Tho Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Evening Transcript sends his paper the following in reference to an agreeable phase in. affairs at the capital of the nation. The recent aolion of the radical majority in Congress will multiply the evil complained of: For tome time past the conduct of the negroes who ride in the street cars of this city has been of euoh a nature, and caused so much annoyance to others having occasion to use them, that the aforesaid portion of our populatioa have almost enjoyed a monopoly ia the matter. Ladies have been compelled to stand up for a long distanoe while burly blacks, both male and female, have sat in comfort beside them. This of course is but one of the legitimate fruits of that species of legisla? tion, which now runs riot. An incident occurred ia one of the cars yesterday which tends to illus? trate the point to which matters have advanced.? A lady entered a orowded car at the same time with a negro woman. A member of Congress and an officer of the army who were in company, im? mediately arose to give their seats to the lady, when the negreaa pushed ahead and spreading out her orinoline, occupied all the vacant apace.? Upon the M. C. politely remonstrating with her and asking that the lady should at least be per? mitted to have a share of the seat, she launched at him ft volley of abuse, mingled with oaths.? Upon the conductor ejecting her from the oar, she called ft police officer and ordered him to arrest the member of Congress, upon the charge of steal? ing her watch and purse. The case was heard before one of the police justices, the member and the officer both testifying against the woman, when the justice fined her $10 for disorderly con? duct, which she paid under protest, at the same time threatening vengeance against the two gen? tlemen. Impartial Suffrage. The Louisville Democrat throws out the follow? ing excellent suggestions upon a subject of public interest: We have suggested again and again that the North take her proportion of the American citizens of African descent, and locate them where justice will be done them. Governor Worth of North Carolina, has made the same suggestion. It is the best plan of reconstruction we know of. The interest of this class is the desideratum, and this it the way to secure it. In that case the civil rights bill, impartial suf? frage, or anything else, will do. Such measures will at least operate equally on all tho States. But the main point is, that the American citizen of color will be amongst his equals and his friends, who will take care of him, and thoy can never be satisfied to leave him down amongst these South? ern sinners. They feel that he is unsafe, and must have freedmen's bureaus to take care of him, and spend a great deal of money to do it. Besides, it will be no wrong to the darkies.? They will bo glad to go where they arc more ap? preciated. Indeed, is it not singular that the ne? groes do not go North ? The Radical papers tell ui about outrages that the negroes suffer in the Southern States. These reports keep up a constant excitement in the Radical mind. It is an evil so easily remedied that wo don't see why the policy we suggest is not adopted. If they want tho negro to vote, let him go on North and vote in welcome He can't vote worse than the majority of the white people there. We can't oxpect Democrats North to agree to this; but no matter, if the Radicals agree, they can carry the measure ; and in that way the South will be Baited. They will be loyal on that point. A Financial Crisis Predicted. The New York Sun admonishes Congress and the country of the approach of a financial crisis, and that it will be at hand sooner than almost any one expeots. It says : For months past thero have been indications pointing to a monetary revulsion in this country. Shrewd men have obocrved thom, but the great mass of the people have given them no attention. So far as Congress is concerned, one Would not suppose, from its legislation, that there is a single j ripple upon the surfaco of tho-.financial waters, or I that such a thing is ever likely to occur. The j danger is ahead, however, and both Congress and the people should endeavor to make provision for it. No people ever did, and no people can, long withstand such a pressure of taxation as that which now rests upon the people of the United States. The estimated amount of revenue which the Gov? ernment proposes to raise next year is $505,000, 000?an average of $16 for every man, woman, and child, white or black, in the United States. This, be it remembered, is simply the revenue re? quired for the use of tho General Government.? In order to get at the actual burden of taxation, tho various State, county and other taxes, must bo added to the above sum. Before the war the ex? penses of tho General Government were less than $100,000,000. We now have to make up tho addi? tion with resouroes greatly diminished. Under such circumstances it is plain enough that we must fall unless relief can be had, and the signs of the times admonish us that the danger is drawing near. Ia Alabama a State or a Territory f The question ofthostatus of the Southern States lately in rebellion is about to come before the Uuited States Supreme Court for deoision. A man namod Jordan was recently brought before the fedoral District Court Bitting in Montgomery, Ala., on a charge of felony, and having been found guilty was sentenced by Judge Bustecd to twenty one years' imprisonment. His counsel have de? termined to apply to the 8upreme Court for a writ of habeas corpus, on the ground that Alabama is not a State, but a territory, and as such Judge Bueteed's District Court had no legal status. The motter will thus he brought fairly and squarely before tho learned judges of our highest judicial tribunal, and if they will meet the question openly and render a plain decision we may expect a solu? tion of what is now a very complicated political svbje?ft Cotton and Finance* Wo bolioro, says the Mobile Advertiser, that the statesmen and financiers of the North 4o not doubt that a Cotton crop for export is a very important agent for the adjustment of foreign balances and for bringing back the United States to specie pay iments. Yet, .in place of dovolopiugand stimulating i&ia important resource, they are crushing it with a heary tax and killing it with neglect. The South , cannot preduco a crop in lSt!7 without encourage? ment from the Government and pecuniary aid from the capitalistsof the North. The soil wo have, and the labor question is manageable, but the plantations are mostly waste, tie fences, gin hous? es, buildings, gono by the torch-of invading armies, <hc implements-of agriculture destroyed, and stocks of cattle and work animals greatly depleted. The complete failure of tho present crop has left the planters penniless ; and without money to pay hire and purchase food for the hoods, and implements, horses, and mules, a Cotton crop is an impossible achievement. Our merchants here are flooded with planters' applications for advances for this pur? pose, and our merchants are unable to respond.? The rosoit will be, unless a mire liberal policy is adopted at Washington and in the North, that the crop of 1867 will not equal that of 1-866. It is for the wise tata of the North to deteraine whether a timely assistance is not better than to do without an export crop next year of the gold value of two or three hundred millions of dollars. What Congress Will Do. The Now York Times alludes to the rone and temper of Congress, and expresses the opinion that when it meets again, the business of legislation will be carried on with more reference to the in? terests of the country. It says: On the other question of national scope?that of Southern reconstruction?Congress has acted more disoreelly than was anticipated. There is no hope of the violent schemes of the ultra-Itadioals? schemes of confiscation, disfranchisemeat and deg? radation. The amendment is still held out to the South ; aod oven if it be finally rejected we have reason to look for other plans that will deal fairly with our Southern fellow-citizens as a port of the American people. Congress will have but eight weeks to work in when it re-assemble* in January next. We shall look for it pursuing and completing its great labors not lets creditably than they have been begun. Military Courts. The Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun writee: At the cabinet meeting on Friday last, the sub? ject of trials by military commissions was consid? ered, the case of Dr. Watson, of Virginia, having been brought to the notice of the Government through Governor Letcher, of Virginia, who came | here to obtaia a revocation of the order convening the military commission to try Watson. The Presi? dent and members of the Cabinet, in view of the recent decision of the Supreme Court, determined that no more trials of civilians shall be permitted before military tribunals on any pretence whatever, and the Secretary of War was advised to issue an order to , the military commanders accordingly, with instructions to them, also, that when they make arrests of civilians upon any ground what? ever, they shall report tho matter to the War De? partment instanter, aud await instructions there? from beforo proceeding further. The Secretary of War will issue an order at once conformable to the decision of tho Cabinet. A Dictator. The Cincinnati Commercial, whose radicalism will not be questioned, has tho following para? graph : If Judge Kcllcy's bill, vesting in the Chief Justice the appointment of internal revenue offi? cers, becomes a law, and that of Mr. Ward, of New York, authorizing him to appoin-:. Provisional Gov? ernors of the unrepresented States, goes through, the Chief Justice may as well throw off the judicial ermine, and assume tho imperial purple. The combination of executive aud judicial functions would be complete. If some one can be found (and we would not like to swoar that he cannot) to introduce a bill authorizing him to make the laws, as well as decide upon them, and execute under them, wo shall have the dictator full fledged, and it will not be of the least consequence who is the next President, but it might be of the very first importance to know who is to bo the next Chief Justice. A Faithful Publio Servant* The Legislature of Florida, at its last session, passed an act increasing their per diem. The Comptroller refused to pay their warrants, on the ground thnt there was an cxpross provision iu the Connlitution prohibiting an increase during the term in which such law was passed. The Legisla? ture threatened him with impeachment, but the stern old man held firm to his position, thereby saving tho State some 529,000. All honor to John Beard, who has the courage to do what lie knows to bo right. The people of Florida will remember and honor him wheu the legislators who endeavor? ed to intimidate him havo shrunk back to their na? tive obscurity. The Assassination Conspirators We learn, says the Xationui Utpublkan. of Wash? ington, December 24, that Judge Wayne, of the Supremo Court of the United States, will, under the recent decision of that tribunal against the right of military commissions to try citizens not in the military or naval service, issue a writ by which Dr Mudd, one of the assastiin conspirators, will be removed from confinement at the Dry Tortugas and brought before a civil tribunal for trial.? Similar writs may issue in the cases of Spangler, Arnold and McLaughlin, the other conspirators confined there. Sow to Hire Freedmcn. Tho New Orleans Pickayune, noticing the calls for meetings of planters in Mississippi and else whero to consult as to the bast Bort of contracts to make with freedmcn, makes this stiggostion : We ask them to ts.ke the usual free State plan with men of all colors: I'll bire you by the month or week at so much, feed you alone so long as you stay with mc, and discharge you whenever you fail to do good work; pay you cash down at the end of your month. ? Statistical information at Washington shows a rapid increase in cotton and woolen manufactures in the Southern States, Georgia has now sevonty cight factories, many of them of the first-class, and engaged in manufacturing calico, as^ well as the coascr muslins aud woolen goods. There are also several large establishments in course of erection in Northern Mississippi. ? Tbc Chronicle ? Sentinel learns that two citi? zens of Augusta have been arrested and summoned to Savannah for failure, through ignorance, to com? ply with the rcveuue laws. The paper adds: The laws have not been published, and the only way that our. citizeus can act understanding^, ia by ? going to the revenue officer, and get him to in? struct them. ? The Boston Post says: "If the rebellion of Shays in Massachusetts, and of the Whiskey Peo? ple in Pennsylvania, had been- punished, as it is now proposed to punish the rebels of the South, both Massachusetts and Pennsylvania might now : be mere Territories, in lieu of State*." ftoftcw. HffiAM LODGE, No. 68, A.\ F.\ M.\ A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OP HIRAM DODGE .-will bo held in the Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, January 7th, 1867, at h-ilf-past T o'clock. 'Brethren vf ill take du? notice anu govern themselves accordingly. By order-of the W?% M.-. T. B. BURRISS, Secretary. IDeo.-6,386? 25 4 Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, K.\A.\M.*, A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING BUSH CHAPTER will be held in the Chapter Room en MONDAY NIGHT, Jan. 14th, 1867, at half-past seven o'clock. Companions will assem? ble without further notice. By order of the M.-.E.-.H.-.P.. T. B. BU&RISS, Secretary. Dec 1?, 1866 26 4 New Advertisements. Notice to Creditors. THE Creditors of JonK B. Sloan, deceased, are requested to meet at my office on Thursday, the 17th instant, to consult as to arrangements for the settlement of their claims. J. SCOTT MURRAY", Attorney for Mrs. John B. Sloan, Exut'x. Anderson, Jan. 1, 1867. 28?2 AT AUCTION, ON SALEDAY. A GOOD BUGGY & HARNESS. ALSO, A Cart and Harness, And an Old Cooking Store. Jan 3,1867 29 1 Millinery and Mantua Making. MISS McKAY ANNOUNCES to tho Ladies of Anderson and sur? rounding country that she has removed to the rooms over the store of B, P. Crayton & Sons, on the public square, and is prepared to do all work in Fashionable Millinery and Dress Making. The patronage of die ladies is respectfully solicited. Jan. 3, 1S66 29 LAST NOTICE. THE tfotes and Accounts of England & Bkwlit will positively be placed in the hands of an Attor? ney for collection on or by the first day of Febru? ary, unless parties arrange their indebtedness by that day. The undersigned has heretofore offered liberal compromises to debtors, and in most in? stances these offers have been neglected. Further indulgence cannot be given, as the business of the old firm in ist be settled. W. C. BEWLEY. Jan 3, 1867 29 3 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON DISTRICT. WHEREAS, James B. Moore has applied to me for Letters of .Administration on the Estate of Wra. N. Major, deceased : These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceas? ed to be and appear at my office on Friday, 10th day of January, 1867, to show cause, if any they can, why said Administration should not be granted. ROBERT J?NKIN, o.a.d. Jan. 3, 1867 29 2; The Best Tonic Mw in Use. MANUFACTURED BY C, F. Panknin, Charleston, S. C. Jan. 3, 18C7 29 ]y* Dissolution of Copartnership. HARRISON A WHITNERS, Counsellors at Law, have this day dissolved the partnership heretofore existing between them. Ji W. Harrison retires from tho active practice of the profession. J. H. and B. F. Whitncr will continue the practice uuder the name and style of Whitnee & Whitnke; will mauage and conduct the unfinished business of Harrison & Whitncrs, and will have the assistance of their late associate, J. W. Harrison, when de? sirable. J. W. HARRISON, J. n. WHITNER, B. F. WHITNER. Dec 31, 1866 29 TO RENT. THE PENDLETON HOTEL, At Pendleton, S. C. ALSO, A Store Room Attached APPLY TO J. B. SITTON, Ajjent, Jan 3, 1866 29 Abbeville Male School. EDW. K. MILES, Principal. THE Exercises of this School will be resumed, on 7th JANUARY, 1807. Scholastic year divided into Two Sessions of Six Months each. No Pupil taken for )e3e that, one session. TERMS: Forty Dollars per Session, payable one half in? advance, and one half at close of session. Good Board, with respectable families, can. be* obtained at moderate rates. For further information apply te Principal; Ab., bcville C. H., S. C. Jan 8, 1866 29 2 CREDIT PLAYED OUT!! No Mistake this Time. FROM this date WE MUST POSITIVELY re? fuse to sell any person Goods on time. Our profits on Goods are greatly reduced for Cash or Barter, and we promise to make it to the interest of those wanting Goods to give us a call before buying elsewhere. SHARPE, FANT A BLECKLEY. P. 8.?Those indebted to us by Note or Account are requested to call and settle the same immedi? ately. S.> F. A B: Jan 8, 1867 19