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Wednesday- Morning, April 10. All'papers discontinued at the expiration of ibe time for which they have been pdd. jjfej- No name entered upon the books unless Uc money accompanies the order. fgg* A cross-mark iudicatcs that the subscrip? tion is about to. expire. figf- Specimen copies always sent, upon appli? cation. ~lTKrVEESIIY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. . Wo have received a catalogue of this institution, ; .for the current year, issued from the press of W. . W. Bean, Printer. There hive been 108 students "in attendance, us shown by the catalogue, during the past and present sessions. There are eight literary und scientific Professors, with law and ? medical schools attached. Hon. R. W. Babnwell, L. L. I)., is the Chairman, aud Rev. C Bruce ' I Walker, Secretory of the Faculty. The last named ? gentleman will accept our thanks for the catalogue - before us. g ALAltM OF FIRE. ~ - The fearful cry of fire resounded through our : village on Friday evening last, riot long after dark, , and in a few minutes there was a large crowd col? lected on the public square, at the place indicated by the alarm. A foul chimney, in the old Ander . " son Hotel building, had caught fire, and the sparks . ' were issuing thick and fast, falling upon the an ^cientroof with alarming -rapidity^.. Tho. Wl-di - reeled efforts (if several citizens overcome the cause " of the alarm, and in a short time all apprehensions ?-of a destructive fire were allayed, and the crowd . dispersed. The wind was from the west and pretty high, and the older citizens were forcibly reminded of an April night in '45, when the town /was sadly damaged by this destructive element. THE DISTRICT COURT, The -Apri l term-of this Court began on Monday - last, Judge Murray.presiding. . A number of in ? dirtmentB for various offences crowd the criminal docket, and ?everal convictions nave already been obtained. We shall..give a,general summary of the cases dis posed of, in our next issue. The pros? ecuting officer, _G en. Habeison, appears tobe r busily engaged with his duties, and we doubt not - that his temporary; occupation of the important . trust will prove satisfactory to all concerned. Oth . cr cngageriieuis have prevented us from being an observer of the proceedings, except for a few min? utes on yesterday afternoon, but we discerned the - fact that the newly-made citizens attest their deep interest, in judicial proceedings by a large atien dance on. ths sessions of this Court. A goodly number of whites were likewise on hand, as jurors, ^-'witnesses, and in some instances as prosecutors and spectators. ?-?-? . . MATRIMONIAL. INTELLIGEN CE. The reverend gentleman who edits the Associate ] Reformed Presbyterian; Dne West, S. C, (and by the way, he publishes an excellent denominational ? /-organ,) in a receut. issue has fallen into a sctious p mistake, else ire zvi wofully behind the times re . specting a good friend of ours. He charges "our I neighbor of tbe.Edgefield Advertiser' with having . recently treated "his wife" to a cooking 6tove, and . wonders that a gentleman of such good tctte had : not been so provident before. Now, this containsa .;miserable revelation* The gay, dashing, brilliant . .Editor, who goes into Thapsodies over the fair^cx, T.-and who has impliedly promised a slice of cakc.np ' .'Ihis way, has cither been married clandestinely or our reverend friend is mistaken.. Which horn of the dilemma, brother Bacon ? If you arc not mar I ried,.then the A. Ji. Presbyterian, deserves a flagella ? tion for the ?oft impeachment ; and if you arc - miirricd, then we shall bring suit for the recovery /-atIhe missing cake 1 Choose ye betwixt the two DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. We are indebted to a friend for the particulars of j \a fire on Jhc premises of Mr. Pbeston Prciktt, a young man living about seven miles South-easf of this place. It seems that on Sunday last, while Mr. Pbuiett and afriend had walked a short dis? tance from the residence o: the former, and his wife and sister-in-law had gone to the spring near by the dwelling-house took fire by accident, andbc : fore discovery the flames made such progress as to - ^envelope the entire building and insure a complete destruction of all its contents. The kitchen smokehouse and stable were likewise totally des ? troyed, and the family left destitute of provisions, clothing, or any of "the necessaries of life. Cur informant states that there was literally nothing saved from the devouring flames; Mr. P. was left without a coat, being in his shirt-sleeves when the Occident occurred. We sympathize with the un. . fortunate sufferers in this case, and especially when we are reminded lhat they had just began life and met with this sudden misfortuno. - ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. The quiet and repose consequent upon the ad? journment of the Fortieth Congress until July next is strikingly exhibited by the nowspapers, whose dal'.y pabulum consisted in rehashing the proceed? ings and expending their gaseous proclivities there? on. Most alt of our city editors have betaken themselves to the discussiou of abstruse theories or are speculating upon .the dimly chadowed future. Congress adjourned on the 30th ult., only ten days ago, and the enterprising dailies arc totally lacking ia interest or sensational paragraphs. With this dearth before us, the reader must pardon any. in? fectious signs apparent in these columns. But ba'dinagc aside; the people may now go earnestly to work and endeavor to augment the material prosperity of the country. Plant corn and pro? visions of every description suited to the Eoason. -Xabor earnestly to produce soiucihing for the sus tenancc of man und beast. No matter how much cotton you plant, be certain that you make enough and to spare in the way of provisions. For the next few months we are likely to have political quiet, and a corresponding activity in the material elements of prosperity will greatly enhance our condition. % Ink. Home Journal.?The la3t issue of this leading literary.newspaper is much enlarged and improved in typographical appearance. Always a model of excellence and neatness, the llome Journal is not now excelled on this continent. Since the dea th of Mr. Willis, the pool-editor, this idol or his literary life bids fair to become a most enduring monument to his memory. His successors arc young men of talent aud increasing popularily - and' will doubtless faithfully preserve the peculiar excellencies engrafted by his genius upon the .paj|es of this standard weekly. The Southern Planter.?The April number of this excellent periodical, with a rich and varied arrangement of content-*, has been received. The agricultural, horticultural, mechanical find house? hold departments arc conducted with ability, dis? crimination and taste. The editor, C. 1!. Wil? liams, is industrious and-perscvering. and de-icrvos an extensive patronage for his monthly. Nearly eight hundred pages of reading matter per annum Jpr $3. Published at Richmond, Va. COL. TEOKAS J. GLOVER. A write* in the Orangcburg News pays the fol? lowing brief and merited tribute to I lie gallant offi? cer whose name heads this article. Col. GtOVEit was known and admired in this community, and to hundreds of soldiers fiom this section ot the State. AY ell do we remember his chivalric bearing on the field of Manassasj and the enthusiasm cre? ated by his noble example on that eventful day which terminated so brilliant a career. "He tell in frout. of Iiis reginient, in the hottest of the fi;_:ht., rallying his nien to the final charge?with the col? ors in his hands?in the moment of victory." The writer thus narrates the leading incidents in the history of this lamented officer: After thorough preparation, he Cutcrcd the South Carolina College in IS 10, and at once took a prominent stand. His high character, bis excel? lent talents, his winning manners obtained and se? cured for him all offices in the gift of the students. Having been the Captain of the College Cadets aud the President of hi3 Society, he graduated in 18-19 with the honors of his class. Upoa his entrance upon the more activo duties of life, he pursued his hereditary profession of the law, and was duly admitted to the bar. With an ardent love for his profession, with a practice more extens.ve than usually falls to the lot of young men, i ith studious habits and untiring energy, with thorough preparation and ability in all his cases, be produced a decided impression, both on the bench and the bar, and the proudest rewards of bis mo tt honorable calling "were within his*T-rcach. Iiis native district, fully appreciating thcir'grasp or his intellect and tie strong points of hiR"*cLar acter, called him to a seat in the Legislature. A States rights man of the strictest school, at the first outbreak of this revolution he turned his back on the brilliant promises of the future and the treas? ures of his domestic life, arul offered all these a? a sacrifice on the altar of his country. Having been elected lieutenant colonel of the first regiment raised under the call of the Legisla? ture, he devoted the wealth of his talents and of his energy to its preparation for service. As its colonel he led it on the battle field of Manassaj, and before it on the day of trial and of victory he met his fate. Though wounded, yet under a strong sense of duty, which was ever his guiding characteristic, he persisted in remaining on the field, and it was only when ho had received his second and his death-wound that he consented to his removal. In the face of death he calmly pre? pared for his end; sent soothing messages to her who had been the chief joy of his life : expressed his perfect confidence in the merits and atonement of his Saviour; and after a peaceful slumber this Christian ?oldicr passed to his reward. In his death the State has lost a public man who had already given promise of great usefulness in her councils?his district has been deprived of an eminent citizen?the couutry will miss a brave, energetic and accomplished officer?and his fami? ly?who can estimate their loss, or sound the depths of the flood tide of Borrow which overwhelms tiieni! -o?:?;? THE CONNECTICUT ELECTION. The returns from the election held in Connecti? cut on the 1st instant indicate that the Democratic candidate for Governor has been elected by about six hundred majority, and three out of four Demo? crats elected to Congress. Under ordinary circum? stances, this victory over Radicalism would be gratefully received aud warmly applauded through? out the South, but the experience of the past shows conclusively that our people cannot further the aims of patriotism aud the ends of liberty by a voluntary expression of their sentiments. Reti? cence and caution should be obscrvod, and a care? ful avoiiiancc of irritating thems will best subserve our interests now. With few exceptions, the Southern press stands united in a detcrmiua:ion to counsel obedience to the powers that be, and faith? ful compliance with the requirements of the rig? orous laws enacted for the government of this section. . We may not look on with indifference should public sentiment in the North undergo n decided change, but we can and must retain n i dignified reliance respecting past issues, and only consider ?;hc duty of the present hour. -:--<*? JJ~3"* Spring work is coming on in the Field, Or? chard and Garden, and in the"grounds about the House r.s well ns in the House. The best infor? mation about the mos: pleasant and profitable method of performing this work is, of course, to be found in that large, reliable and cheap journal, the American Agriculairi.it. We have received the April number, and it fully carries out the Pub? lishers'promise to always keep on making every number b?tter than the previous one. This, like every other issue thus far this year, has eight large pages extra. This single number contains between fortj- and fifty pleasing uud instructive engravings, one of them a full page, and several others very large aud beautiful. A full three-page calendar of Work to be Done will furnish many useful hints .for the Farm, Garden and Household. A slashing article on Humbugs exposes by name a i::rge num? ber of the swindlers of couutry people. There arc, besides, more than a hundred articles und items full of instruction to every cultivator of a garden pict, or a farm. IJore than l?O.O'lO people now enjoy the advantages offered by the Agriculturalist, and everybody else, tnd his wife (and chil? dren also,) should have it. Its beautiful pictures arc alone worth many times its cost, which is only $1.50 a. year, or four copies for S<3. Take our ad? vice and try the Agriculturalist this year, and we will guarantee satisfaction. Or. a son Jrnu ? Co., 41 Part Row, New York Cii;r, are the publishers. -* Petebsuuhu, Va., April I.?Senator Wilson, or Massachusetts, addressed a vast assemblage, in front of Jarrctt's Hotel, to-night?the colored ele? ment largely predominant, and enthusiastic in their manifestations of approval. The Senator spoke upwards of one hour, proclaiming himself radical, and entirely committed to radical principles. He pronounced slavery to have been the cause of the late war, and said that neither North nor youth were guiltless in the conflict. The negro is now as much a citizen of the United States as the Pre. sident, und entitled to all the privileges of fhe whites. 11c implored the negroes to exercise the right of franchise as a free man. He disclaimed all intention on I he part of Congress and the North to degrade or humiliate the South, but tlie inca sure.? of reconstructiun rather aimed to elevate the lowly and the oppressed. -?. Tun SouTUKtiN CoLTivafon.?The April unrulier of this well known agricultural journal contains ?18 page.--?34 of reading matter, mostly original. It is embellished with n tasteful design and ground plan of a convenient drolling?the first of n series. : David Dicksoll, the most successful planter in 1 Georgia, gives two communications', which, with over thirty other original articles, on topics per? taining to the Farm, Garden and Fireside?.such as Cotton Culture, Manures, Grasses, Sorghum and other crops, Sheep, implements?Grapes, Peaches, Vegetables?a letter (Vom Demes Munro, &c. fully sustain the reputation of this valuable paper, which has been regularly issued for nearly twenty five years. j STATE NE V/S. The Darlington Southerner is informed by the Sheriff thai liiere over fifteen hundred cases rc iurricd to the Spring term in that District. In rc fcninglo this unprecedented sucing. the editor says that an "appeal to the commanding general of the district may cause a stay upon all these cruel proceeding until they can be ratified by the new State government." The Greenville Mountaineer learns that the re? sult of the Ecclesiastical Court convened at that place for the trial of Rev. T. S. Arthur, of the Episcopal Church, charged with unministerial conduct, shows a conviction upon one specification of the charge, for which he is suspended five years from ministerial labor. There were nine specifi? cations to the charge. A raid upon stills and distillers, similar to the reccut onslaught in Pickens District, has been male in Greenville, and a large number of stills confiscated for being used without license. Veri? ly, the ReTenne officers are determined to uproot this evil from the land, and where the law is iu fringed, we commend them heartily in the good work. A public meeting of all those who are in favor of accepting the terms proposed by Congress for restoring the State of South Carolina to her right? ful position in the Union, is called to take place at. Pickens U. H., on Monday next, 15th iu:?t. The Courier endorses the proposed meeting, aud urg^s a full attendance. The Pickens Courier stales that "Messrs. J. B Clayton, Thos. D. Garvin, J. C. C. Parsons and of burs, whose names arc unknown to us, have been arrested by the military authoritiea, carried to Greenville, and required to enter into bond for their appearance at a future <lay. The charge against these gentlemen, as we learn, is the killing of Benson Crane, during the war." The Ncwbcrry Herald complains of the mortifi? cation connected with the necessity for dunning in "our particular business," and says that the editor's "health, never robust, is growing feebler under the effects of the mortification continually experienced, and if it continues, we know not what will come of US?some tragic end, no doubt." Apply the remedy, brother. Adopt the cash sys? tem, and adhere strictly to it. Some few men will become inceused, get into high dudgeon, think they will demolish you by withholding their gen? erous (?) patronage, and threaten to send off to New York or elsewhere for a paper. Be patient with these irate individuals, and allow them to patronize as many Northern journals and first-class humbugs as they choose, but your conditiou will not be worsted, in the least. Their names do not encumber your books, and they are deprived of you:: weekly visits, to their own detriment, and not yours. In the language of the classic orator from Massachusetts, "let 'em slide." The Winnsboro News records the death of Dr. William Carlisle of that District, aged about seven? ty years. He was a man of remarkable talents and information, although of limited education, and had attained singular success in the practice of medicine. He was the father of Pr?f. J. 11. i Carlisle, of WofTord College, W. B. Carlisle, laie editor of the Charleston Courier, and Lieut. John W. Carlisle, a lawyer of some prominence and member of the Legislature from Spartanbnfg. The Spartanburg Express is pained to learn of the demise of Mrs. Morgan, near Woodruffs, in that District, on Sunday, 31st ult. She was over one hundred years of nge. Thus, one by one these monuments of "ye olden time'-pass away. The fullowing resolutions were adopted at a pub? lic meeting in Snniter on the 1st inst. As the reader well knows, wc do not coincide with the views expressed in relation lo past policy, yet we heartily commend the advice offered to stimulate mutual forbearance, compromise and conciliation: Resolved, That it is left, at the present, to the people ami to the people alone, to speak and to acl, and to adopt and pursue such course as in their wisdom and humanity shall be deemed bes: calcu? lated to mitigate present evils aud stay the threat? ened tide of destruction. Resolved, That wc cannot bul regard the failure of the Legislature to enact means of relief for the people, as unfortunate?in :hcir cfl":cts lending to produce demoralization and injury to the public morals, greatly to be deprecated, and sacrifice of property and distress, which must touch every heart. Resolved, That the pressure of debt, at this un? fortunate junction, can but be disastrous to the interests and energies of the country, and indis? criminate suing and sale of property by the Sheriff no less than destructive of public murals, inhu? mane and suicidal. Resolved, That mutual forbearance, compromise and conciliation should now lie practiced by every one. and that wc most earnestly appeal to our fel? low citizens, of all classes, at home and through? out the Stale, to remember the condition of our country, and stay their hands from inflicting deeper injury and distress. Resolved, That in (he sense of (his meeting that much encouragement and present relief would be afforded the people of this District by a contiuu ancc of all actions upon the civil docket of the ap? proaching Spring Term of the Court. Resolved, That we most earnestly appeal to credi? tors to stay proceedings in all such cases, and, in furtherance of this view, request them lo have a motion made to that effect upon the opening of said Court. -O THE DEBT QUESTION. The annexed remarks on this absorbing question arc culled from a recent number of the Cnmdcn Journal, and although the general discussion has somewhat subsided, wc think that there are man}* truths contained therein worthy of consideration at all times. Wc have a suspicion, too, that this ar? ticle emanates from the pen of a gentleman whose record stands for relief, as understood in the late Legislature, and wc are disposed to ventilate his opinions the more readily because the result does not justify the measures himself and others pro posed. Wc wish both debtors and creditors may profit by the suggestions made: "All over the State is heard the cry of the people against the enforcement of the collection of debts in this period of poverty and distress, excited by the unusual number of suits issued in every Dis? trict, to the approaching and pending Spring terms ? the first Conns fully open lo the creditor since 1861. Coming, us the crisis does, upon the heels of emancipation?the exhaustion of a long, bloody and disastrous war?tlie total suppression of trade and commerce for four years?the paralysis of ag? ricultural labor and the less of crops?to I he debtor, whose only means of payment are lands depreciated to n tenth of their value, the prospect is indeed gloomy. It is not surprising that feelings of bit? terness and resentment should be entertained against those who seek to enforce their demands at ibis lime, and thai some of the thoughtless have even counseled resistance to the laws, iu the vain hope of relief. Vet, it must lib! bo forgot, that up lo this time, the debtor has enjoyed the use of the money or properly of his creelilor?that ii is not a fault of the latter, licit the debt Still cxis s?thai many of this class have already suffered in the j past,.and now endure (lie privations, only, as yet, apprehended by their debtors that many cf them arc thenisch'cs debtors or others, whose only means of rcli;f consist in the enforcement of their own credits, while a large class of them are trustees and representatives of the interests of others, and held to the strictest accountability before the law, for failure or neglect, to realize all the assets en? trusted to iheir care and management. Nor must it be forgot that the establishment: of a. debt by the judgment of a Court does not, by any means, ne cessarily lead to the sale of property and the ruin of the debtor. On the contrary, experience teaches us that one having the security of a judgment, is much more ready to indulge, than when his debt was subjected to hazard and doubt. It is not the interest of the creditor to sacrifice the property of the debtor, but the "reverse, and at present prices, we venture to say that but little properly will ever be forced to sale, while there is an effort on the part of the debtor to pay any portion of his debts. '?We must remember too, that this flood of liti? gation will clog the dockets, and iu many cases, delay judgement for year.;, where the parties enter appearances und defend the suits. In York and Lancaster Districts, ut the recent Courts, the entire term was con'tttned in hearing the Summary Pro? cess cases, and hundreds of issues will interpose a regular, legitimate lud coustii utional barrier against judgments at the fall oourt?. Two or three good crops judiciously invested in compromising aud making terms with creditors, political quiet and a restoration of confidence in Southern invest? ments will put a new fr.ee on affairs, and make us smilo at the panic now prevailing." AW OLD QUESTION IN A NEW PHASE. The Southern people are now considering a questicn which b not. unlike on?: that was present? ed to them during the latter part vf the rebellion. When it became evident to discerning men that the rebel military force was insufficient to cope with the numerically superior armies of the North, the idea of employing negro soldiers was suggested.? It. was urged that half a million good negro soldiers could be put into the field, if necessary; and the successful use of that class in the Union armies wns pointed to as evidence of its practicability.? Gen. Lee and other leading military men strongly urged the adoption of this policy. It was contend? ed that the course in question was the only one that could save the rebel cause, and that every consideration of expediency and necessity prompt? ed its adoption. But Jeff. Davis aud other ultra Southern men frowned upon the proposition. It would compromise the honor of the South, they said, and that consideration outweighed all others. The idea of standing upon such a point, under auch circumstance.'', was absurd ?nd ridiculous ; but it prevailed, and the negroes wert not put into the field. When the Confederacy began to crumble and fall, and when all hope was gone, the foolish ultraists saw their mistake, but it was then too late. We do not believe that the rebellion could have succeeded even if the negroes had been used as soldiers: still it cannot be disputed thai it would have been vastly strengthened by that means.? Again the Southern people are called upon to decide whether they will use the r.egro ?9 a means of helping them out of difficulty. The new recon? struction law offers 10 restore them f.o all their former rights and privileges in the Union, on con? dition that they shall accord certain privileges to the negroes. If they fail to accept the offer, they know that something worse will befall them. The point for them to decide, therefore, is practically the same that was submitted to them during the war, and it now remains to be seen whether they will profit by experience; The same class of ul u.v.sts who opposed the employment of negro sol? diers upon the point of honor, arc now opposing the acceptance of negro suffrage upon the same ground. That class have diminished wonderfully, und we are confident that their foolish advice will not this time be taken ; but they talk in the same absurd strain that characterized them before.? There was a time when the Southern people were very sentimental and easily i 111 pressed with absurd ideas, but the mnifer-ot-inci ordeal through which Ihcy have passed lias led them to take more prac? tical and common .'?eiuc views. They begin to understand that it i:* folly to quibble upon senti? mental points, when everything they have is at slake. They sea that it would be as foolish for them to oppose the new plan of reorganization on Sentimental ground:; as it would be tor a drowning man 10 refuse to be saved by the h.iir. Therefore, We expect that they will turn a deaf car to the counsels which are now offered to them, and lisien only to the dictates of reason and common sense. ' ?New York Sit*. -o-? LETTER EP.0I1 GZN. BZAUE~GAED. The following letter is addressed to 1 lie editor of the New Orleans Times, : nd shows conclusively that this distinguished leader accepts the situation with frank and manly decision : Dkau Sir: You have done me the honor to call for my opinion relative to the action of the South under the Military bill. Having seldom taken any part in politics, I do not feel well qualified to ad? vise on so momentous a question ; nevertheless, as the same desire to obtain my views has been mani? fested from various quarters, I shall not shrink from the responsibility of expressing them, in the hope that they may lend to quiel the public mind, SO justly alarmed at this moment. In my humble opinion, we have bnt one or two things to do?resist or submit: the first is inadmis? sible in our painfully exhausted condition. Pour years of a desperate war have taught us that the '.?argument of the sword" can no longer be resorted j to by US to redress our grievances. We must, therefore, submit; but with that calm dignity be? coming our manhood and our lost independence. Having been overpowered in 1 lie late struggle, we can submit to the harsh and ungenerous condi? tions of our conquerors without dishonor, and we must adopt the least of two evils; a futile resis? tance would only cause our rivets to ho driven closer; we must then acquiesce or leave the coun? try. Hut we love u>o dearly the land of our birth 10 abandon it in its hour of severest trial. We should avoid also, bringing it, by interna! dissoii lions, 10 the condition of poor Mexico, and the un forluuntc South American Republics. With regard to the suffrage of the freediiiea however objectionable it may be at present, it is mi element of strength for the future. If properly handled and directed, we shall defeat our adver? saries with their own weapon. The negro is Southern born : with a little educa? tion . '1 some properly qualifications, he can be made jo lalce sufficient interest in the aflair* and prosperity of the South 10 insure an intelligent vole on Iiis part. In our future political cutest with I he North, on protective, (miffs, int.mal improvement*, etc.. I ho rrecdmcn <>l ihc South wilt side with the whites of ihe South and of the West, and I hey will thus contribute to give iis back the iiilliicncc wo former? ly had in the councils of I he nation. ! " Our people should understand that the Radicals i can remain i" power only so long as ihc public ex ' citemeiil i? kept up as with the turbid waters of the I issippi river, the sedimentary panicles are j ko up at the surface only so long ns tho wnlcr are in moiion ; the instant the current is checked those particles fall lo the bottom. Thus it will be with the Radicals, when peace and quiet are re? stored to the country; the Conservatives will then take the reins in their own hands, and constitu? tional laws of the land will once more prevail. FROM WASHINGTON. Washington, April 5. Ia the Supreme Court, to-day, Judge Sharkey gave notice of a motion for a preliminary injunc? tion against Andrew Johnson, President, aud Gen. Ord, Commander of the Military District coin prising Mississippi, aud stated that the motion was founded on a bill of equity which he proposed to 51e, brought by the State of Mississippi, us com plainunt, agaiust the parties named, to restrain them from executing the Acts of Congress recently passed, called the military bill and the supplemen? tal bill. Attorney-General Stanberry suggested that, as it was a case involving the original juris? diction of the Court, the motion, ia the first place, should be for leave to tile the bill. Judge Sharkey acquiesced, and said the counsel for the State of Mississippi would now make ths motion for leave, to file the bill, and were now ready to argue. The Attorncy-Oeneral said he contended that the bill, in so far as it purported to make the President r party defendant, as in effect a suit agaiust the United States, he would, therefore, ob? ject to leave being given by the Court to tile the bill; aud he further stated that he also was ready now to go into argument of the motion. The Chief Justice, after consultation, stated that the motion fur leave to file the bill might be made and put on the motion docket; but in conformity with the rules cf the Court, it would uot be heard until the ucxt regular motion. Th.s motion will, therefore, come up on Friday next. In the Senate, Mr. Sunnier introduced a resolu? tion expelling Senator Snulsbury, cliargin;* biin with.appearing on the floor in a state of intoxica? tion; but its considera.ioa was postponed to Ex? ecutive session. Sharkey and Walker's bill of complaint in behalf of Mississippi is regarded as a masterly document . It covers four columns. Washington, April 6. The Secretary of War bjpe" submitted to the Pre? sident the correspondence between Grant and Sheridan regarding removals. A special despatch to the Baltimore Sun says Gt-n. Griffin recommends the removal of Gov. Throckmortion, of Texas ; Sheridan agress with him, aud suggests the removal of the Governor of Louisiana. Grant, in reply, doubts the General's power to remove Governors, and thinks removals must be made by Congress, or after trial under the Oth section. P-eturns from the Land Office at Tallahassee Fla., show that over 8,IH>C acres of land have been located under the homestead law, which limits entries to sixty acres. The While House was crowded to-day. Attorney General Stansberry and Postmaster-General Ran? dall were among the visitor!". [ In the Senate, the resolution expelling Sauls j bury was indignantly pos .pored. Fancy Geor-s?Messrs. Noutii, Steele & War oell.?One of tho most pleasant and interesting wholesale establishments in Charleston for a stran? ger or dealer in Fancy Goods to visit, is that of Messrs. North, Steels & WaB1>?LL, No. 167 .Meeting street, West side, near liascl. We have heretofore had occasion, on the opening cf this house, to speak of ibs need thai previously existed iu this ci'y cf a wholesale commercial emporium, embracing every varieiv cf article in the fancy goods line of business. That need lias been well filled by the now flourishing establishment of this enterprising linn. All who visit it r.re struck with surprise and admiration :.f the extensive ami com? plete stock of beautiful goods .0* every description that meet the eye. The arrangements of the vari? ous departments, each embracing some special as? sortment of fancy articles; ::re such that the pur? chaser is afforded :he utmost facilities for exami? nation and selection. The establishment is con? stancy receiving new supplies, the third floor be? ing used principally for the storage of goods as fiist a.-; ihey arrive. On the first floor, tastefully arranged, is display? ed a handsome assortment and samples of nearly every article contained in the establishment, com? prising, among other articles, a large and elegant, stock of Fans of the newest and most beautiful styles, and cvtry variety of Combs, English and American Brushes, fancy and plain JJuttons, Beads an 1 other ornaments, Collars. Necklaces, Cravats Handkerchiefs, Head-dresses, Nets, Reticules, L'ortemonies, &c. One speciality is lheir exten? sive lot of Perfumery, foreign and domestic, in? cluding Lubin's aud all the other various celebra? ted Extracts, Low's Windsor Soap, Smith's Sweet .Mexican Opponax, kc. The department for White Goods is on the second floor, and embraces Ladies' Dresses, Trimmings, Embroideries, Dress Goods, Swiss Muslins, Mulls, Silks, Ribbons of every va? riety. Ladies' Collars, Cull's, Handkerchiefs, Lace Goods, and other articles too numerous to mention. This stock has been selected by the oldest and most experienced member of i lie firm; Mr. C. North. who reside:; at New York, and is now ufl'ered at prices which leave the lowest marginal profit. The members of ibis firm, in this city, arc both well known gentlemen, Mr. .1. P.. Steele being the elficienl and indefatigable Secretary of the Board of trade of this city, and Mr. A, W. Wakhell, Jr., a member of the same Board. Their assistants arc young gentlemen, wih whom purchasers al? ways find it a pleasure tn deal, and upon whom they may place the fullest reliance in making their purch as es.?Charleston C'<>u rier. - The National Freemason.?Members of the ancient fraternity of Freemasons cannot invest a small sum to greater advantage than by subscrib? ing to this choice Masonic weekly. Independent of its speciality as an organ of the craf:. this paper is an unexceptional companion for the fireside and family. Terms S4 per year or S:j for six months. Address Ezra L. St?:vk:;s; box 51)03, N. v. City. ~ NOTICE TO TAX PAYEES. NOTICE i- hereby givt-u to all persons concern? ed, that I will attend at Anderson C. H. on Mon? day, the 15th instant, an', days following, for the j collection of the United Slates Revenue Taxes. NATHAN Mc VL1STEU, Deputy Tax Cullector. April ?. 18G7 51 I Notice to Debtors. : T HAVE placed my Notes and Accounts in the hand- of J. S. Murray. Ksq., for collection. I am ' forced to pay my old debts, nud all persons indebt? ed to me will save costs by calling on Mr. Murray j and settling at an early day. WM. M. OSBORNE. ; April 10, 1803 43 '?'> :" FAIR NOTICE] ? ALL persons are hereby warned not to trade for any properly, of any description whatever, in the hands of my son William M. Martin, a minor, and all parlies arc hereby notified that I will not in any way be responsible for the debts which may be incurred by said son on his own account. RODERT MARTIN. I April 2. 1SC7 :*J 8* MAURIED, on Hie 10tIi March, by John Black, Esq., Mr. Caloway Alexander and Miss Janh Wright, both of Anderson District. DEDIOAT ION or BAMETT LODGE, NO. 106, A. F. M. The brethren of Burnett Lodge, No. 106, A. F. M., 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. Oun, Grand Master of South Carolina, is expected to be present, and officiate at the cere? monies. Bro. W. E. E.\nLE, of Greenville, and Bro. Jaxes A. Hoyt, of Anderson, have been so? licited to deliver addresses on the occasion. The public generally are invited to attend. J. BAYLIS SMITH, Sec. March 20, 1867 40 C HIRAM L?DGE7 No. 68, A.\ F.\ M.v A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, May 6;h. 18G7, at h-df-past seven o'clock. Brethren will take due notice anu govern! themselves accordingly. By order of the W.\ M.\ T. B. BURRISS, Secretary. April 3, 1807 42 4 Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7,- ll/.A.\M.\ A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING BUSH CHAPTER w-M be held in the Chapter Room on MONDAY NIGHT, May ICth, 1807, af> half-past seven o'clock. Companions will assem? ble without further notice. By order of the M.-.E.-.H.-.P.. T. B. BURRISS; Secretory. April 3, 18C7 4-2 4 Post Office Notice. THE Office will be opened every day, except Sunday, from 0 a. m. until 12 m. From 1 p. m. until f> p. m., and from 0 p. m. until 7 p. m. The Columbia mail closes every night at 9 p. nv The Greenville mail closes every day at 2.p. m._ All drop letters and letters to be mailed, left at the Post Office without stamps on them, are sent to the Dead Letter Office weekly. E. F.W EBB, P. M.? Jan 17, 1867 31 Auction Saiies for May. SHERIFFS SALE. BY virtue of various writs of Fiera Facias to me directed, I will expose to sale on Saleday in- May' uoxt, before the Court House door at Anderson-, the following property, to wit: One Tract of Land, containing 300 acres, more? or less, o'a waters of Wilson's Greek, adjoining^ lauds of I). L. Hall. Jas. Ashley and others. Le? vied on as the property of J. P. Tucker, at the suit of K. C. Cooley. " One Tract of Land, containing 2S0 acres, more or less, on waters of Beaverdara Creek, adjoining lands of Jeremiah Smith, Wm. Duckworth and others. Levied en 'M thi) property of J. W. Guy ton, at the suit of Charles Irby and others. One Tract of Load.-.containing 110 acres, more or less, i wo miles north of Anderson C. H., ad? joining lauds of Mrs. Hammond, Dr. A. P. Cater aud others. Levied on as the property of Reuben Richey, at the suit of Thos. Harper, assignee, and others. One 1 Acre Let, :n f::o town of Bclton, adjoin? ing lots of Dr. W. Ci Brown and others. Levied on as the property of D. P. Strickland, at the.suit of the State. One Tract of Land, containing 285 acres, more or less, on waters of Three-and-Twent-y Mite: Creek, adjoining lands of Thomas Dickson, Dr.. Jenkins and others. Levied on as the property of T. J. Eickens, at the suit of John B. Rifle. One Tract of Land, conrairn'ug ltJO acres. more or less, known as th? Elkrn Place, adjoining lands- . of Robert Adgcr, Jesse Gray and others. Levied on as the property of George Seaborn, at the suit, of Cmig and .Me Dow. One Tract of Land, containing 70 acres, more or' loss, on waters of Gcnerosice Creek, adjoining lands of Jacob Mouehatt, Mrs. Campbell and oth? ers. Levied on an the property of Thomas Camp? bell, at the suit of h. E. Cochran. One house and lot, in the town of Anderson, known as Benson House.levied on as the property Of C. C. L?ngsten, at the ?uit of Wm. C. Bewlcy and others. Terms Cashv WM-MoGUKIN, s.a.n. April G, 18G7 43 td m EQUITY?AX^DERSOIT. Mrs. Louisa O. Hammond, Adm r. with Wilt an? nexed, m. Guy ton Ouyton, Elias John' Earlc, William L. Hammond.?Bill for sale of Real and Personal property for payment of debts. IT appearing to my satisfaction that W. L. Ham? mond, one of the Defendants in the abnve stated case, resides from and without the limits of this; State. On motion of Harrison & Whitners, it is Ordered, That he do answer, plead or demur to" the complainant's bill of complaint within forty days from the publication of tins rule, or consent will be taken oro confia*? against him. W.W. HUMPHREYS, c.b.a.d. April 10, 1807 43 J. E. HARPER & CO. ARE now receiving a complete assortment of Spring and Summer Goods, coMrnisi.NO ? Fancy Muslins, Mozambiques, Eng. Baragesy Poplins, Antoinett's Crape Maretts, Primed Alpaceas, Plain, Dotted and Plaid Swisses, Jaconet and Nansook Muslins, " Dress Trimmings?large assortment^ Jaconet, and Swiss Edgings, Insert ingsy Jaconet and Dimity Bands & Frilling.s> Ribbons and Gloves, large ass'mt, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hard w.i re, Groceries, i.e., &c. Wo have a variety of Goods not mentioned, and1 will sell as low as they can be bought elsewhere. We respectfully ask an examinat ion of our stock.. J. K HARPER & CO., McCiUly's Corner. April 3. 1807 42 Administrator's Sale. WILL be sold to the highest bidder, on Wednes? day ihe2Jth instant, at the late residence of Mr. L. A. Oshorne, deceased, tho following property: One two-horse Carriage and Harness, One Piano Forte, Household ami Kitchen Furniture, and the entire Personal properly of Hie Estate. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale. J. S. MURRAY. Adm'r. P. R.?All persons having left hides with Mr. Osbornc to tan are notified that, they can obtain their leather by calling at my office on or after the 22d instant. J S M April?, 18G7 4? " "'