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Wednesday Mornmg^MaichST., 5?? All papers discontinued .at the expiration 6f tb> time lor -which they have been prid. JJ@* ."N'o name entered iipon the hooks unless tho inoney" accompanies the order. figy- A cioss-mark mdicates^that the Bubscripr tion is about to expire. . # J?^* Specimen copies always sent, upon- appli? cation. _ ])EMOBESr3 MO?TEHLY. The advertisement of this popular .magazine of fashion appears in our columns this-week. The .?xalted"reputation of this periodical is a guarantee of its standard of usefulness and excellence. We % will fundsh this magazine to our subscribers' at ? '!:$2.50 pcL* annum. ' -??-? STEW SPEHtG GOODS. The advertisement of CA. Keed & Donfiixs .-. ha e-appeared for two weeks past,f announcing tho arrival of spring supp?cs. We have given their stock a hasty examination, but can readily vouch for the taste and discrimination displayed In the > selection. The public, and especially the ladies, ^iH be charmed with an inspection* ''v. _ ^_??? . DBUG" HOUSE TS CHABLESTOH', The card "of Dr. N. A. Pratt announces that he bag purchased the Btock of his predecessors, and is prepared to accommodate all who may favor him ?with their patronage, lie has secured the services of Dr. F. Olin Dannelly, who will be pleased to - extend a welopme to his numerous friends through Out tu% State visiting the city. A BABE CHA?CE TO INVEST. Thji Proprietor of ..the Daily South Carolinian, it Columbia, S. C., announce that, desiring to bo, in.part? relieved from the severe labors ef the pro? fession, be'wi shes a thoroughly practical Editorial >' i'?o-3>artner, -who wiil assume entire control of the - large buainesi}.interest of the paper, or the paper ?will bo leased, entire. -?' "?'?-?^? ' BU8CBI3EB8 TO.THE APPEAL. TFe^eg:leave to remind those whose names wer"e" trans'ierred from the "Anderson Appeal that manyi . of their [subscriptions expire next Monday, aad it irould be an^excellent opportunity for renewal by calling at oar office on that day. We ire rigidly '^.-'and impartially enforoing the inlejof discontin I-.. - nance -when tho tinre expires, aad every subscriber must keep watch for the inevitable cross-mark. *?! V . ?ODErS LADY'S BOOK". The April number of this favorite periodical has j^v'been. received;, and its contents duly observed. The weightof years ia >o wise diminishes the ardor of its veteran publisher, and to-day Godet stands tmrivalled~iri his peenliar sphere. ' May he live ?5 ' long to -ftirnhihthe thousands of out fair country? women ?frith tin acceptable companion. and_choice ? -0.rrayoffa3hj.eas. ? :"-*?<*?- - TH35 DI8TEICT C0H21ANDEB. '. ' ' ' Maj. {Jen. Siciiis, commanding" officer of the BeCond .Mnitary District,, arrived in Charleston . laHtweekTfrom Baltimore.. Headquarters are as? signed to Colombia, and we presume that General lliamJX irill ?shortly reach that city and issue a j ? ."'jjeaarai order respecting his command. We are jjwtinedl at the assurance from influential, qnar ters thai; the presentjregime of civil authority will "- continue. V:-: .-* JLAfONIC-ABDICATION, llasons and others interested will be pleased to learn that Barne't Lodge intends to afford an op .portaniity for the public to' witness the dedication <5f that Lodge on Thursday, 25th of April. The boundless hospitality of the brethren and friends in the vicinity of Piercetown was tested satisfacto? rily on a similar occasion last summer, and we are confident that the proposed entertainment will de Yelope like evidences of their generous qualities. The Masonic ceremonies will be imposing and in? vesting, aad we trust the day wi? be profitably "jjpijnt and fully enjoyed. ' .-?-! BEATS 01 COL. B. 8. TAYLOB. We have tio record this morning the "death of another old citizen of Pendletou. On Friday last, Col. David S. Tayior departed'thislife, in the 60th year of his age, after a brief illness, of apopiexy. / .'His summorra was short, although premonitory uymptoms of the disease had been, apparent for aeveral years. Col. Taylor had accumulated a largo fortune before the war, and was regarded one of bur wealthiest citizens. He had recently ac? cepted the appoihtmenlof Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue, and was at this place in the ac? tive discharge of his dQties but a few days previous iohia death. ?-?*?:-1 EABLYS VALLEY CAMPAIGN. We have received ? prospectus of **Gen. Eablt's ' Valley Campaign in Virginia during the year 18u4," published by Gso. E. W. Nxlson, of Augusta, Geo., and-which will be ready for delivery about the 1st . cf April- proximo- It wHl contain 14G pages, printed on fine whits paper and clear type, and . eno-half the profits of publication are to be given to the "Memorial Association" for decoration of the graye8 of Confederate soldiers. Price, $1 per copy, or S9 per dozen. Apart from the intrinsic . nvertts of the work, prepared by tho distinguished leader of the Confederate force:* during that re markaol? campaign, the charitable direction of the . . proceeds appeals strongly to the sympathies and support of our people. We predict an oxtensive circulation for this littlo work. THE BECENT FLOOD. Since the days of Noah, the oldest inhabitant ; fails to remember a more disastrous freshet than occurred recently in some sections. The citizens ? ef Chattanooga*seem to have been the greatest suf? ferers,-although in other localities there was ter t?Sq destruction; At the plaoo named the lives of " more than fifty persona were lost, and the destitu? tion has been very great, in oonsequence of the "loss of provisions and supplies generally. On the Ohio river, the scene beggars description. Im? mense quantities of grain have been swept away, and the small towns along the river proport ionately destroyed. Altogether, the recent flood has been the moot disastrous within tho recollection of the eldest persons. TO ABMiraSTSATOBS AND OTHEEfl. An advertisement with this caption has appeared in. our" columns fcr several weeks, but tho parties addressed- have given little or no heed to its fair and timely wamiug. We are compelled to adopt other means for collecting th? small amounts due u* in this way, and insist that offence is not in? tended thereby. Money is the object and is a prime necessity with us, in order to live long enough to fulfill pressing obliguticns^ Therefore, if any of these parlies, indebted for advertising as aforosaid, are compelled by law to pay up, they must not blame the poor editor, but berate his creditors. However, it is well enough to an? nounce that we have engaged the sorviocs of an experienced, double-fiated fighting man o::pressly ftr ttw wasion. J THE DUTY OF THE PEOPLE. Every journal, North and South, devotes con? siderable space to the discussion of the subject im? plied by our heading. The people of the South are admonished and entreated, coaxed and threat? ened, according to the political views of tbe vari" 0U3 writers. We propose briefly to set forth the real and apparent duties, according to our judg? ment, imposed by the recent enactmcnts of Con? gress, and without dictation or assumption, en? deavor to direct the minds of our people to an earnest inquiry after the true course to be pur? sued by them in this crisis of public affairs. It is reatfily conceded, upon all sides, that ne. gro suffrage has been forced exclusively upon tbe South, and for political purposes. The extremest members of the Radical party do not disguise the fact that this measure is intended to further the ends of their party. This being the caBe, and the South being powerless to prevent its consumma? tion, is it the part of wisdom to join with that party, and assist to perpetuate the wrong and in? justice? We cannot obviate the present difficul? ties of tbe situation, but then is neither common sense nor pa:riotism in assisting to forge the chains which now bind us to the acceptance of the issue. We cannot view matters in that light, and will not give counsel to others against Our own convictions. But we are compelled to accept negro suCrage as a fixed fact in the political reorganization of the State. It would be worse than folly not to admit this proposition in its full force. Congress, the gov I erning power of the land, has decreed that all male negroes, over twenty-one years of age, are entitled to the elective franchise in all future elections, and has instituted a military despotism in the South to enforce this decree. We accept this declaration in all its conclusions. But w"e" do not welcome its coming nor hail with joy the future of a country guided by the ignorance, prejudice at;d low in stiDcts of the negro race. They may become quali? fied for intelligent suffrage in the course of several generations; they are not now qualified, and will not be during the present century. These are Belf-evident truths, known to every man acquainted with the characteristics of the race. Why, then, ahonld Southern men seek with avidity to endorse the action of Congress? Why stultify ourselves before the world in an eagerness to catch the popu? lar current, and coincide with the teachings, ideas and prejudices of the Iladical party ? We may ad? mit their actions and declarations to be potent and influential. We may concede that these extremest measures are binding and must be observed. We may accept, in good faith, ibo terms imposed by Con? gress, and execute their demands fully and faith? fully. But, for. the sake of munhood, forever discard the idea of adopting the Radical creed by cheerfully acquiescing in their demands. The sycophant and hypocrite may yield to this modern Mogul the homage and obsequieousness necessary to win favor, but be will be despised hereafter, and when power is taken away from thai party, he will bend before the ehrintf of another. The supplemental bill has settled the question of calling a Convention. This bill will become a law, and then Congress will adjourn, having pre? sented its plan of reconstruction. The people must accept this plan, in a particula r sense. They can? not avoid its requirements, and. there is no wisdom in rejecting ifs advantages. They are required to register their names, nnd in order to defeat the new element of political strength, and prevent the negro race from being at once foisted as rulers over the State, the entire population must vote. If the white race keeps aloof, the result in easily foreseen. The controlling element will be either ihe negro or designing white men placing themselves on an absolute equality with that race. Shall this be al o wed ? The path of duty here is plainly indicated. If we wish to prevent an immediate transfer of the body politic to the Africanized element in our midst, then the people must participate in these elections. Negro suffrage is forced upon us, be it remembered, and unless an effort is roarte to defeat rits strength, we submit without o struggle. - Another duty of every good citizen la to accept, I j in the broadest sense, the establishment of military rule. We cannot too often reflect upon the con? sequences of resisting the laws and enuctmentii of! the dominant party. The officers of the afmy,- who have been placed over us, are in our miidst to exe cuto their demands and enforce their measures. Without compromising the honor or dignity of our ! position aa a people submitting patiently to the | yoke of the conqueror, we may fully recognize the supremacy of military rule and g?v?rn our actions accordingly. Resistance will only aggravate and embitter the present, and intensify the future woe of our people. -o BELIEF FOE THIS DESTITUTE", We learn from the Charleston News that General Tylik, Chief Quartermaster of the Department of the South, has been placed in charge of a full cargo of corn, received per steamer Memphis, from the Southern Relief Association of New York. After ascertaining Trherc the greatest dostvtrrtion pre? vailed in . this State, that officer hrfs directed tbe distribution of six thousand four hundred bushels in the different Districts. Wo are glad to know that Anderson District is placed among the list of recipients, and that eight hunbred bushels of corn will shortly arrive to supply the destitute in our ; midst.. Mr. j. B. McGis*, at this place, aacP Wm. Holkes, at Helton, have been selected as the agents for distribution, and four hundred bushels consigned to either of them. This is timely assis? tance, and will be appreciated by those in want and suffering. The corn will bo distributed without reference to color, and only to the most needy and indigent. The gentlemen assigned to tins duty will gladly avail themselves of an opportunity to render so much service in this benevolent under? taking. We will give prompt notice of the arrival of the corn, and any other necessary information. - TEXAS HEWUPAPEE8. Through the poThcneHS of un AndcrsoniaTF now ia Texas, M. W. Wallace, Esq., we have received copies of two newspapers issued at Jefferson, Texas, a thriving young city, where our friend Wallace is located in the practice of the law. The Commer? cial Bulletin is a neat and prosperous weekly, nnd bears evidence of the growth and influence of its section. The other is stylei the Semi- Weekly Jim plecute, and is unmistakeabl'y a lively and ener? getic sheet. But, oh ! horrors, what a name ! It outrivals the pseudonym of Joe McGse's corner, Hunkidonk. Nevertheless, we wish it success, and hope that the proprietors will adopt nn euphoni? ous name for their bantling, when we all get re? constructed. Brother Wallace will accept thanks for the favor conferred. From the ancient city of San Augustine, (and from another Andcrsonvillian.) comes the ?South East Texan, edited by Gen. S. B. Bkwlev-, relative of our townsman of that name, and a Confederate officor of some noto. The paper ie forwarded by Ben. Carpenter, lately nn employee in this office, who hnB strayed off into the wilds of Texas, and from whom wo hope to hear favorable accounts_ We will "exchange" with pleasure. ?-o Tho Court adjourned at Pickens on Friday, we believe. The Sessions presented a barren aspect. Only one true bill was found. Tylor, oharged with uor&Q stealing, plead guilty. THE FREEDMEN EN MASSE. ? Since Uic frcedmen have become Invested with political privileges, there seems to be a prevalent desire td imitate the doings of the white race in times cnle bellum. Immense crowds are easily congregated to receive instruction in the difficult science of political economy, and the gaping crowd is harangued according to the complexion, politi? cally speaking, of the speakers always selected for the occasion. The new era has dawned softly and almost unconsciously upon the Southern horizon, and the commingling of races upon terms of po? litical equality is among the wonders of the nine? teenth century. Not that therb is enmity or jeal? ousy existing betwcetl them in ahy part of the South, but that the masters of the lately emanci? pated slaves should becomingly accept the issue forced upon them, and by their magnanimity and generosity of sentiment display to the world an earnest desire to acUCde to circumstances beyond their control, when their own Bcc.ion and their own persons are reviled and misrepresented almost past endurance. The spectacle is sublime indeed, and exhibits a moral courage and fortitude only equalled by the heroic valor of this people through the fiery ordeal of war. The freedmcn of Columbia ??scmblcd in large numbers on the 19th iust., and by ?rrah'g'ements Of their own, were addressed by General Wadic Hampton, Hon. W. F. DeSaussurb, and other prominent gentlemen, and also by Bev. David Pickett and Wro. Beverly Nash, the former a preacher from the North, we believe, and the bit? ter the well-known "Beverly," of excellent noto? riety in connection with Hunt's Hotel in former days. Gert. Hampton and the other white speak? ers impressed upon their hearers an important truth, in duelling that there was no conflict of interest bet irecn the two races in the South, but on tho contrary a common welfare and prosperity awaiting each race. The colored men respouded to tiliis sentiment, and reiterated the importance of keeping this fact steadily in view. Beverly Nash declared the purpose of his people to petition Con? gress in behalf of the disfranchised whites. The meeting patised off without disturbance of any sort whatever, and is destined to have an extensive in? fluence all over the country. Our Northern ex? changes teem with comrhendations of Gen. Hamp? ton and his coadjutors. The frcedmen of Charleston met on Thursday night last, and were presided over by a white man, H. Judge Moore, not very favorably known to many of our readers. The meeting was for the purpose of adopting ttio "platform of the Union Republican party in South Carolina." The spirit displayed in the proceedings indicates strong radi? cal proclivities- among the few white men engi? neering the scheme. Everything was "cut and dried" by these gentry, and one of the number at? tempting on interruption of the programme was summarily bottled up by the previous question. A Committee was appointed to initiate a call for a Star.e Convention. Ja Savanhan, on the l?th* inst., a similar meet? ing was held to the one just described, although the tone and temper of the resolutions are not so violent in their, character. Several thousand were present, and the meeting was addressed by differ? ent white and colored speakers. Of course, only loyal persons comprised the assemblage". The in? fluence of the Savannah and Charleston darkies cannot extend into the interior/ -4P ACTION. There seems to be an unusual desire among newspaper correspondents and others to deride the people in fnvor of "making haste slowly," and loud appeals are constantly made for action ! In the name of common sense, what kind of accelerated movement will please these impatient Individuals ? The masses have quietly accepted the enforcement of railitary rule and negro suffrage, and now they arc persistently importuned to make rapid strides and prompt efforts at reconstruction! These wouW-be leaders frown vigorously upon any at? tempt to thwart their intentions, and complacently insist thai: unless the South is swiftly transferred to an endorsement of the Radical measures that the worst is not yet come. We are in favor of action when the proper time arrives, but not that sort of action which "spits upon dignity" and tramples under foct every vestige of riprtblicon liberty. It is surely enough that the South obeys with alac? rity,, and docs not wish to welcome tho onerous and opp ressive chains forged for her limbs. When the officer commanding this military district shall order a registration of voters*, it is the duty of every m?.n entitled to a voice in the future conduct of 8.ffair8 to place bis name upon the record; at the election for members, the best material left to the country should be selected, and on all occasions harmony and conciliation between the races should distinguish the notions of the white citizens. Fur? ther than this, and prior to the events just referred to, there is no necessity for action, and he that counsels otherwise is led astray by false lights and is rapidly tending to an unfortunate extreme.? Conservatism, in its fullest meaning, should be the characteristic traits of the Southern people at this time, for there is imminent danger, when if e' are deprived of the counsel and wisdom of experienced men, that public opinion may be too hastily moulded and the drift of events bear Us far a\fny to the shores of Radicalism. Calm thought and decisive action cannot beget harm, and more than ever should a conservative element reign throughout this section of the country. -^-_ S?IBII OF THE SOUTHERN PRESS. We have observed ueverul of our exchanges pre? senting a summary of the opinions expressed by Southern journals on fhe situation of political af? fairs. This is eminently proper, provided that both sides obtain a hearing. But we regret to notice that this rule is not observed in many res? pects, and the opinions of journals desiring- the people to act thonghfully and calmly are either ignored or garbled to such an extent that respec? table journalists arc missreprescnted. We deem thin matter of sufficient importance to frankly con? demn any such one-sided proceeding. The press is the only available means of ascertaining public opinion at this time, and the reasons for and against should be impartially presented, if given at all. In thin catagory, wo are deeply pained to place the Charleston News, the columns of which recently bore a striking illustration of the practice alluded to. Tho reputation of that! journal for fairness and upright conduct is scarcely enhanced by an exhibition1 of this character. By all means, let the people have an unobstructed view. -o The Fairfield Herald chronicles the death of James Cloud, a little boy, who was killed by light? ning on the 3l8t inst. It was during the exercises of school, while the pupil was walking up- to' tho teacher with slate in hand, that he received the fatal- blow. Several other pupils received severe shocks, but the most remarkable fact is thai the teacher was badly stunned, the fiery fluid burning her breast, and melting one of her ear-rings. -? The Pickens Courier learns that tho barn of Mor? gan Harbin, near Fair Play, in that District, was struck by lightning on the night of tho 13th inst., andl destroyed by fire in conscquonco. A portion of tlto contents only saved. OLD T?AD. ON THE KAMPAGE. There is no single article in our columns to-day that will receive a inorc extensive reading lhan the Confiscation Bill proposed by the immaculate Thaddeus, or perhaps better known as "Old Iron Works." The people are frightened with hideous images of confiscation, and Him?r is busy unfold? ing the plans inaugurated or predicting the possi? ble event wherciii general confiscation will take place. We have never believed that this measure will 6uceeed, and with the present lights before us, arc confident that such will not be the case. How? ever, the matter is postponed by Congress until December next, and we may have F?asorl to change or strengthen this opinion. At any rate, wo shall keep our readers posted regarding the aentiment of the controlling party on this vital subject. Let it suffice now that we present a short extract from the speech of Stevens, on presenting die bill, on which occasion he was go much exhausted by con? tinued illness as to make a failure in the reading, and necessitated to seek the aid of the Clerk.? Here is the extract, defining the right of such pro? cedure : But I will briefly review some of the arguments in favor of the right. Wc are treating these' bel? ligerents simply as enemies, and their property as enemies' property now in the possession and power of the cbnrjucrdr'. By the law of nations in its most stringent provision all the property, liberty, and lives of a conquered enemy who has waged an un? just war are at the disposal of the victor. Modern civilixation will seldom justify the excroisc of the extreme right. The lives, the liberty, and, in most eases, the real property cf the vanquished are left untouoHed. The property, however, of vanquished is held in some shape liable io pay the expenses and damages sustained by the injured party. If peace is brought about by treaty, it is usually Stipulated that the expenses and damages shall be paid by the defeated belligerent. As auch remuneration must be levied as taxes on the sub? jects, it does subject all their property to this bur? den. Where there is no government capable of making terms of peace, the law-making power of the conqueror must fix the terms. This gives them sufficient right to take just such property as it may deem proper. Where the subdued belligerent is composed of traitors, their personal crimes aggra? vate their belligerent offence and justify severer treatment, just as a tribe of savages are treated with more rigor than civilized foes. We might make the property of the enemy pay the $4,000,000,000 which we havo expended, ns well as the damages inflicted on loyal men by con? fiscation and invasion, which might reach $1,000, 000,000 moro. This bill is merciful, asking less than one-tenth of our just ?lnima. We could be further justified in inflicting severe penalties upon this whole hostile peopl e as "a fierce ond savage people," as an "obstinate enemy,'' whom it is a duty tctarae and punish. Our future safety requires stern justice What more "savage or fierce people" than they who deliberately starved to death sixty thousand prisoners of war; who shot or. reduced to bondage all captive soldiers of the colored race; who sought to burn ?ar cities through scoret ?genta; who sent infected materials into our most populous towns' to destroy non-combatants, old men, women nnd children, by the most loathsonio and fatal diseas? es; and who consummated titelt' barbarism by the assassination of the mildest of mien and tho best of men ? If this is not a "fibres and savage ene? my" whom we have a right to reduce to absolute submission rmd dependence, point me out one to which the language of Vuttel will apply: You would do great injustice to those'mild savages who owed us no allegiance by pointing to those who perpetrated the mnssacre ol:" Wyoming; or to the Cauiuncues or the wild Indians of Ihe West, or the fierce tribes of the Oronoco?andj yet yott seize their lands and expel them from their native country. But it matters not what yon-may-think of the efficiency of the Act of July 17, 1862. The lows of war authorize us to take this property by our sovereign power ; by a law now to be passed. We have a subdued enemy in our power: wc have all their property and live* at our disposal. No peace has been formed. No terms of peace or of recon? ciliation have bec? yet proclaimed, unless the pro? clamation of the President can make peace and war. The Constitution denies him any power in either case. Then, unless Andrew Johnson be king, the fcTrrrs of peace are yet to bo proclaimed. Among those terms, as tf'c have shown, wc have a right to impose confiscation of all their property ; to "impoverish" them, as Andrew Johnson has told us ; to "divide their large farms, and sell them to industrious men." This is strict law and good common sense. Mow, then, without reference to any former Act, wo hare the right to seize the property named in this Bill, and ten times more. You behold at your feet a conquered foe, an atro? cious enemy. Tell him on what, terms he may arise and 4epnrrt or remain loyal. But do not crobrac? him too hastily. Be sure first Qttt there is no dagger in Ida girdle. C0HGB.ESSI0HAL I BOCEEDIWJf*. Washington, March 23. In the House, the supplemental bill passed?the veto notwithstanding?114 to 25. The House failed to fix a day of adjournment. In the Senate, the supplemental bill passed?40 to 7. A concurrent resolution to adjourn on Tues? day to the first Monday in December passed. The President returned the snpplemental bill, with his objections. The bill provides" for elec? tions in ten States, for the purpose of making a constitution ; but all elections, whix the original bill remains in force, come with'in its restrictions. Preliminary to election, comes registration, and tho unregistered cannot vote';' prenmrnttry to re? gistration, a vague oath thai, tho applicant is not disfranchised by participation in the rebellion ; it is required that the applicant for registration must decide this for hinrsclf. This ira fearful respon? sibility ; for thoHgh the hill don't assign perjury, nor fix the penalty for mistaken swearing, we must not forget that martial law prevails, and that one nnd all are responsible to military commissions, without previous present ir*m. by grand juries.? The military commander determines what is an of? fence and proscribes the puniuhtnenl. Tho fourth section provides that tho military commander shall appoint all ncccssary boards of rcgistrators?each consisting of three loyal persons?who may be military ufficci4s, oitizens of a State, or strangers exercising important functions, and vested with unlimited discretion. They decide questions and make returns ; whatever crrortror frauds they com? mit, pass unquestioned. By suoh measures, con? ventions of delegates arc to be constituted-. These delegates are to speak for the people. Common1 justice rcqurics (bat they should have authority from the people. No convention so constituted will, in--any sense; represent the wishes of the people ; for under it all embracing the exceptions and un? certainty which the disfranchisenent clause leaves I open, the great body of the people maybe excluded from the polls; and he deems it unnecessary to in? vestigate further the details of the bill. No con? sideration could induce him to approve such an election lair for any purpose, eupecially for the purpose of forming a constitution for r. State. Th Presidenl argues the question at some length, il lu?Uating that the formation of republican Gov? ernments, according to Congressional ideas, may as well commence in Ohio or Pennsylvania as North Carolina, and concludes as follows: I confidently believe that the time will come when these States will again occupy their true position in the Union. The barriers which now'seem obstinate must yield to the force of enlightened and just public opinion, sooner or later, and unconstitutional and oppres? sive legislation will be effaced from the statute books. "When this shall have been Consummated, I pray God that the errors of the past may be for gotten, and that once more we shall be happy, united and prosperous people, and that at i?st, after the bitter arid eventful experience through which we have passed, we shall all come to know our only safety is in the preservation of the Fed? eral Constitution, and in according to every Ame? rican citizen and every State the rights whicb that Constitution secures. STATE NEWS, The immediate wants of a few sufferers in the vicinity of Columbia have been relieved by the United States officers at that post, distributing rations among them. B. Rush Campbell, Grand Lecturer of South Caro Una, is now in the eastern portion of the State, for the purpose of instructing the various Masonic Lodges, and in order to cause a uniformity Of work. The Yorkville Enquirer says that thefe' are pro? bably no peaches and cream for us this summer" and goes off into rhapsodical style on the recent weather. "The snow-covered ground, the pink blossoms of the peach trees, and the green leaves of the earlier budding trees, formed a landscape not often witnessed." Very true; tful we yet hope to enjoy some of the delicious fruit id this region, unless all the cows "go dryi" The Edgcficld Advertiser records the death of | John S. Smyly, Esq., an honorable, amiable and generous citizen of that District, well known to an extensive circle of acquaintances. Few men leave behind them so many warmly attached friends. Six cases of homicide were tried at the recent session of the Superior Court in Edgefield dad dis? posed of in less than three days. The Greenville Mountaineer says that Capt. D. R. Gaige, Assistant Aseessor of the Internal Revenue' whose control extended over the upper regiment Of that District, has been arrested and imprisoned on a charge comprehending olficial misconduct. Return day for Fairficld District summed up not less than one thousand coses. MARUIED, on Monday afternoon. March 25th; by the Rev. Wallace II. Stratton, Corporal Henry J. Acklky, Co. I., 8th U. S. Infantry, and Miss Amelia Pauker, of Anderson village. DEDICATION or BARNETT LODGE, NO. 106, A. F.M. The brethren of Barnett Lodge, No. 10G, A. F. My cordially extend an invitation to all Masons in good standing to unite with them in the dedica? tion of the Lodge and installation of officers, on Thursday, 25th of April next, at 10 o'clock, a. m. Hon. J. L. Oan, Grand Master of South Carolina, is expected to be present, ami officiate at the cere? monies. Bro. W. E. Earlj;, of Greenville, aud Bro. James A. Hoyt, of Auderson, have been so licitcd to deliver addresses en thf occasion. The public generally are invited to attend. J. BAYLIS SMITH, Sec. March 20, 1867 40 f> HIRAM LODGE, No. 08,- A.\ M.\ A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, April 1st; 1867, at half-past seven o'clock. Brethren will take due notice ami govern themselves accordingly. By order of the W.-. M.-. T. B. BURR ISS, Secretary. March 6, 1867 38 t' New Advertisements. ONE HUNDRED BUSHELS OF CORN. For sale by J. B. McGEE, Northwest Corner Public Square. March 27,1867 41 1 ~9'tf RAYED OK STOLEN, FROM the subscriber, on the 20th, one COW, red and white spotted, with large horns. Any person finding the same will be thankfully rewarded by the owner. . M. D. KENNEDY. March 27,1667 41 1 Administrator's Notice. PERSONS having demands against the Estate of C. W. Clement, deceased, will present them' to the unlcrsigncd, properly attested, and all those in? debted to the Estate are required to make prompt payment of their indebtedness, m order that the Estate may be settled. J. J. CLEMENT, Adnvr. March 27, 1867 41 4 IF YOTT WANT ANY LUMBER, APPLY TO Gi A* Mc'Gr^E, ?n Blue Ridge Eailroad. March 27, 1807 41 4* THE STATE OE SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Syrewc Knaff has applied to me for Letters of Administration on the Estate of Wm. J. Knauff, deceased r Thesc arc therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred'and creditors of said deceased to be and apoeirr at my office orV flic >0th- of April nest,- to'Show CMrsc, if any they can', why said Ad? ministration should not be granted-/ . ROBERT JUNK-IN, o.a.d. March 26, 1867 41 2 Demopest's Monthly Magazine, UNIVERSALLY acknowledged the Model Par? lor Magazine of America; devoted to Original Stories'; Poems' Sketches, Architecture and Model Cottages, Household' MlUcV Gws of Thought. Personal and Literary Gossip, (including special departments on Fnshions), Instructions on Health, Gymnastic, Equestrian Exercises, Music, Amuse? ments, etc.; all by the best authors, and profuse? ly and artistically illustrated with costly Engra? vings, (full size), useful and reliable Patterns, EmlH-oiacrics, Jewelry, and a constant succession of artistic novelties, witb other useful and enter? taining literature. . No person of refinement', economical housewife, cT lady of taste, can afford to do without tho Model Monthly. Single copies, 30 cents; back numbers, as specimens, 10 cents; eitlicr mailed free. Year? ly, $3, with a valuable premium; two copies, SA.?0;-three copies, if 7.60 ; five copies, ?12, and splendid premiums for clubs at S3 each, with the first premiums to each subscriber. Address W. JENNINGS DEMOREST, No. 473 Broadway, Ntw York. Demorest's Monthly and Young America, to? gether, ?4, with the premiums for each. Maroh-27, 1807 41 Tax Notice. I WILL be at the following places at the time' specified for the purpose of Assessing and Receiv? ing the State Taj; for 1866: At Orrville, Monday, 8th April; White Plains; 9th ; Long's Store, 10th ; McCann's, 11th; Wilson & Carpenter's Tan Yard, 12th; Brown's Muster Ground, Monday, 15th; Townville, 16th; Pendle tor,17th; Eaton's, 18th?eveninc|it Craig'o; Cefl^ treville, 19th?evening at Shearer's; Maj. Gil mer's, Monday, 22d; McClinton's, 23rd; Holland's Store, 24th ; Moffattsville, 25th ; Tucker's, 26th ; Storeville, 27th ; after which time I will be at An? derson C. H. until 15th May, when the Books will be closed. AU Real Estate is taxed 30c. on every $100 worth. All buggies, carriages, gold and silver plate, watches, Jewelry and pianos, on hand first January, 1867, $1 on every $100 worth; On arti; cles manufactured for sale, bar'tfer'. ?r exchange, ? $1 on every $100 worth. On-gross incomes' frofli employments, faculties and prdfesSions, from 1st January, 1866, to 1st January, 1867, $2 on every " $100. On sales of goods, wares ariii merchandize from 1st January, 1866, to 1st January, 1867, 60o. on every $100 worth. On gross income from sal? aries, rents, dividends and monies at interest, $1 on every $100. On gross income from saw, flour' and grist mills, and cotton ginned on toll, from 1st Ja?iiary; 1006; to 1st January; 1867, $2 on every $100. On hotels, restaurants atid fating hoiusesV from 1st January, 1865, to 1st January, 1067, $10 on every $100. On gross income from barrooms', $10 on every $100. Capitation Tax, on males be? tween 21 and 50 years, resident in the State on 1st February, 1807, $1 each. On dogs in the State, on 1st January, 1867, except one dog for each plantation/ and one for each inhabited lot in Town and Village, $1 ea'.ib. Every employer shall iriake return's of tfie' names of all persons, liable to tax?tia'ri that are employed by him. AH persons selling goods or spirituous liquors' are required to make quarterly returns of sales, and pay the taxes thereon for 1867; the returns for the first quarter are required to be made by the 6th April. Payments for Taxes will b"C received in Gold oY Silver, ?. S. Legal Tender Notes, dr Notes' of Na? tional Banks, Bills Receivable of the Strife est South Carolina, Or Pay Certificates of Jurors and Constablesi 6. E. MOORE, T. C. March 27, i867 41 DR. N. A. PRATT, (successor t? pbatt ft wilson beos:) WHOLESALE DRUGGIST* Analytical and Consulting Chemist, ISO. S3 HAYNE STREE^j CHARLESTON, & '& dealeb ix Drugs, Chemicals, Pakts, ?lass^ ABD ; ? druggists' sundeiiis. Analysis of Ores,- Soils,- Fertilizers,- Susi, made with greatest care arid accuracy. Chemical ad? vice given in all branches of the science, on mode? rate terms. de. f. olin dannelly, {Late a CkieJ Surgeon in C. S. Army,) Takes pleasure in announcing to his numerous* friends and acquaintances, that he has becorad connected with the large Wholsesale Dm; House'.. of Dr. N.- A, Pratt. No. 23 Hayne Street, Charles-, ton, S. C, and solicits foe him an extension of trade in South Carolina. March 27, 1867 41 MEW PBUa .8T0te~ CATER & WALTERS,' Anciersoii, C EC., S. C, rrnoLtsALt Aim betau, odaibbs t* DKUGS* MEDICINES, Patent Medicines, Faints, OILS, GLASS, PUTTY* ffA-h-ot mw% etc, ggy* Orders of Physicians and Country Mer? chants promptly filled on reasonable terms; March 27,1867 41 Assignee's Notice/ WHEREAS, Hudsos B. Datexpout, of Anderson District, S. C, has conveyed to mo by regular Deed of Assignment, which deed bears date tho 11th day of March, 1867, all his interest and right of redemption of, in and to all that tract of Larwtv whereon he now resides, in said Distric?;. re^ctfre'r' with all effects of every description arid kind to hfrVr belonging,- f'5'r the benefit of his Creditors;, agreeable to the Acts of the General Assembly of this State in such case made arid provided. Now, therefore, I," George W. Cox; Assignee of the said Hudson' B: Davenport, der hereby notify all the Creditors of said Assignor, to present their demands to me, at Belton, Anderson District. S. C-, on or before the Tuesday after the second Monday in May next, j And the said Creditors are firrther notified that they are required to nfeel me at B'el : fori, on the same day aforesaid, to' appoint an Agent 6r Agents,- to; act iri the premise as th? law directs; GEORGE W. COX, Assignee. Belton, S. C, March 24, 1867 41 Notice to Creditors and Debtors; ; Those indebted to the Estates of E. W. Brea '? z'ca-hji deceased, nnd P. M. Gambrcll, deceased,* are hereby requested fo meet the undersigned at Belton, on Thursday; the 4th day of April, for the j purpose of arranging their, indebtedness, arid set ' ding the said Estates'. All'having demands against cither Estate are also notified to be present on that day, and render in their claims, duly attested. Persons having demands against the Estates of Thomas Cox, deceased, and W. H. Cox, deceased; are likewise requested to present their claims afr the lime specified. GEO. W. COX, Adm'r. i Mtirch '20, 1867 4tt 9 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ANDERSON DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Nelsv n Guthre has applied fo me for Letters of Administration on the Estate of Alexander Abcrnethy, deceased : These are therefore to cite and-ndribritsti all and' singular the kindred and-creditors of said deceased' ro be and appear at my office on Wednesday, tho 27th of March next, to show cause, if any they can, why said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, and the seal of the Court of Ordinary, this 14th day of March, A. D. 1867. ROBERT JUN'KIN, o.a.d; March 15,1867 40 2 estate notice. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Solomon King, deceased, will settle the same immediately, nnd ail persons having claims against the same, will render them to me, legally attested. WILL LAM P. KING, Adm'r, March 20, 1867 40 2* "notice. 7? PERSONS having claims against the Firms of Ev B. Benson & Son, and T. B. Benson & Co., will' please present them at once, to the undersigned. WEITNER & WHITNER, Afye. March 6,, 186T- 18 f