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.; 'Wejinesday Morning, "-:-:-*-1- . . 52T All papers discontinued nt the expiration of thc'time for which they have been prid. BQj- No name entered upon the boots unless the Cjnoney. accqrapatiies the order. " :> lb. A cross-inark indicates that the subscnp .tion is-about to expire. - . jr^^' Specimen copies always sent, upon appli ' ^cation." ' . .-'.-?. . n:sed the south se^ alaemed t" ~ The e:::raordiiwry situation in which ten States arc placed , at-the present moment induces much ?'. ocrious'thought, and evokes a variety of specula? tion from cy cry qunrt er. The sweeping legisla _' tion- of Congress has -"upheaved; former 'relations; . .and new 'combinations-arc to he-made for the un? seen future. - An ignorant nnd pliable population ; has been invested with the solemn responsibilities '".of the citizen,-and must f?rtn' an important elc jacnt ? of political, strength hereafter. The white . .population submits to the terms imposed by the lyconquerer; accepts the'situation from which they -rare powerless to extricate- themselves, and acqui ;.-esces in the new order of things, whereby their '/ lately servile miuions.are placed-on an equal foot-. King with theniselv.es as citizens of this great re? public.' In this anomalous conditiou of"affairs, wh?re all" parties arc free to enter the -lists for .'; permanent advancement, it. is scarcely idle-to jpec nlaACr'for'a nromont upon the probable consequences ' of thi? singular phenomenon. - The history'of this nation proves the tendency of the AmericaiLpcople to be carried away with - party issues and party strife. From the founda? tion of the goverument, separate--political orgnni .rations have divided tho country and distracted the ?'?insnds of the people from more, enduring objects It is. safe to predict that the future will bringabout just-sueh combiniuious, in which there will be dis? played equal activity- and enterprise. This sec ? tion of the- Union has' been exempt, .from, much of | the party intrigue and management in the past, but there is every prospect that the new element "/af political strength before alluded to will increase '- .'noch efforts in our midst, and make this sunny ;^;t&ttdvthe .theatre of operations before which the ';-palmips't' days- of -bargain and corruption-will "pale their ineffectual-fires:" And we are free to de . elaxe that'ihere; is no permanent goad presaged in ' this view of the future. The industrial interests of the"country must be neglected in proportion- to LhVabsbrbingjthought of. her people upon the'sue ? ce3S of tin's' or 'that particular party. Neverthe? less, the drift_of, events ..seems steadily ia the di ? section indicated,' and for tins reason, that'the re .~peutly".cnfnuichised portion of "the people are in -?DHssf?i.jgnonince. for the most part, of the merits of'thebooii conferred upon them, and demagogues .^?V.ill'.'ncrbe* wanting to .take'every advantage of _ their stupidity-to secure personal and .political ? preferment. ? . . Assuming, then, that the disintegrated elements in the Souih arc to" be/solidified.into political par ".Tiesr;mayjiwe net properly inquire.iiilo<: the proba? ble status of. the white race? In order .to clearly /understand the question, adequate reference must . be had to existing parties in ths United; States, or atleast'to the large and influential organization ithich^bas achieved such, important results within > the paat few years a? to set aside the organic law of the land, as understood and expounded for - more than half a century. Tho Radicals, or rather rffie tteotib4:<Mu partyvropresentcd by the extreme, men ui*organization, laid the foundation of their suecvssfoi crusade-in politics upon an antag ."^jjism. to African slavery. For nearly thirty years iaere wasagitatiou upon this subject, more or less, DJuLthe Northern States finally adopted its leading - idea by the .elevation of its representative to the highest office of the nation. War ensued, and a four yeara* strife closed withthe supremacy of this fa? natical idea. The adherents of: slavery were con? quered aud'subdued, and compelled to relinquish cvery^ title to their property. But the agitation must not cease, yet. The slaves having been emancipated, the Republican leaders were at no .loss.-to-furnish other demands from the vanquished. ...-^rviL.pghl? having been freely"-oc(?rdcd.- .political privileges wore next in order. Upon this issue the Republican party chqse to go before tho country, and in the fall-elections triumphed. The well 'drilled.r?nk and file seemed to acquiesce in this ".new demand for the emancipated race, and legisla . tion boldly decUred tlieir purpose. This demand, fcnforced by. the powcr of a military despotism, is conceded by the South, anil the Republicans assert it to be i. finality; ' Nothing further can be asked for the people to grant, except a surrender of the . territory, and this would not effect, for the politi? cians any great.advantage. Having thus fulfilled " 'its' nTissioti as a party, the Republican organiza? tion must become extinct in the shortest possible tiinennless a new impetus is given in.aomc way. The question of slavery or frcedmcn's rights can notvbo prolific of enough fruit to reach the dignity of discussion hereafter, and. this is readily foreseen by the more astute and -cunning of their leaders. . Fret theyare equally loth, to surrender the flesh "pots, and would.fain.etnp.loy some new agency to briug about, a-continuance of their power in the hind.. TheL-l'reedmcn ' furnish neither the brains nor. the l.nfluenco.accessary to secure this end, and ? the-blandest possible .inducements ore offered to cntrapl.be> unwary and fasten this political abor? tion'uppu the country. An insinuating and plau? sible pioneer is sent to explore the country, ant ascertain the possible chances for the rehabilitation of some defunct party under the attractive guise of Republicanism. T'>e Natick cobbler is duly armed with the credentials of a missionary in this pious work,- while flattering speeches and honeyed phrase-i are ths waplo productions of immaculate New England. The villainous outrages almost daily perpetrated by the blood thirsty rebels are no more heard of, and the columns of Hie leading organs are barren of such horrid details. Insteud thereot, the accommodating editors furmsh nappy 'illustrations of the progress of reconstruction, nnd are los: iu ecst*aci?s over the glorious privilege en? joyed hy Rev. Sa.mro or Senator Glib in enlight? ening the heathen'from rebel strorigholde. Such is 'the picture presented to-day. Any decided op? position to their programme' will change the cur? rent of their-thought*, and bring .down invective ?andabuse upou the timorous assailants. How does all this affect the minds.of the South ..crn people?- We very much fear that the potion thus teiadfcrly? administered has produced decided effects. Already "we hear of men who arc by no means sure that the Republicans are enemies to tJieir>ptospcrity. and material advancement. 0no fciepis succeeded by another, and a brief period may-witness jtrauge sights in the horizon. The eecessicni/t of yesterday may become the Radical of to-morrow, and that unconsciously, too. The people are adrift. and unless their thoughts are properly, directed, tlie .necessities of the hour may b<; ? ii rno-t siajuhir,issue.' In an humble way, we ' ?. . ? ; ? I -igaitiHt ihr; ground-swells' of pro diiecfiou. Wh;^ever is required of u?r Lutuituijj poiiorm; the most disagreeable duty should not be slighted, nor the .Interests of the fu- j thro neglected for a single moment. Bat, then, it i is worth remembering that the action o f our people ' now is constrained and enforced by the point of I the bayonet. These' measurer are intended to re construct the Union, end this event must trans? pire, sooner or later. In all probability, it will not take place until after the next Presidential election, unlis's- tJie- South aids the. Republican party. But. we arc destined to become an integral part of the Union/ and one day or another be allowed the in? estimable privilege of deciding every question for ourselves. When that event transpires, it will ap? pear rather awkward for the hot-blooded South? erner to have outvied the Puritan stock in the achievements of Radicalism during the progress of reconstruction. "Tell it not in Bath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon." . ,-o HYMEN'S INVASION". The sanctum' is invaded ; the witchery of Cupid .hath entranced the bachelor editor; the accustomed haunts are forsaken, while the senior is left alone in his glory. In short, our business partner, whom we courteously term "the junior," has been spirit? ed away from the labors of the sanctum, and has recently been inducted into the mysterious realm ?of ?matrimony. He has gone, poor fellow; no more will be heard .plaintive sighs and nervons ejacula? tions, indicative of the perturbed state of mind pe? culiar to absent lovers. Amid a happy throng of sympathizing friends, this victim of Hymen's watchfulness bade farewell to the miseries of single life, and embraced the sweet joys of connubial hap? piness. May the flowery season in which their young lives are thus united be emblematic of the experience to follow in after years, and with time's ever-changing hues, may their happiness be blended in all that is good, and true, anc'l beautiful! j ; MARRIED, at the residence of the bride's father, on Tuesday evening, April 23d, 1867, by tho Rev. A. Rice, Rev. Wir.tUM ?. Waltebs, editor of the South Carolina Baptitt, and Miss Anna M. Mill fobd, eldest daughter of Dr. W. J. Millford?all of Anderson District, S. C. . -:' ' ' ?'.??+-J? " ' A QUEER DOCUMEIIfT. 5 We are in receipt of a pamphlet bearing the au? tograph of B. F. Bctleb, M. C. . Upon examina? tion we*find that'its pages disclose thci discussion between the hero of Fort Fisher, Big Bethel, Dutch Gap, &c, and Judge Bing ham, of Ohio. Having perused this debate some weeks ago, wo are at a los:i to know the intention of the immaculate B. in forwarding us a copy. He must surely bo aware of the fact that every man in the South invariably reads ?lLthe paragraphs appearing in regard to their distinguished friend, and more especially whatever is likely to enhance their opinions re? specting either his courage, fidelity or integrity as a soldier and gentleman I Yes, Benjamin, your kindness is misplaced in this" instance. Wc read your speeches regularly, and carefully peruse the replies also; but, if you want to send us some tangible evidence of your high appreciation of the Southern people, let the present partake of the na? ture of spoons, or other variety of valuable relics of the rebellion. We will then send a letter of thanks, sign our own name, and convince oil Yan keedom'of our inestimable friendship and > good *iihV ? ? ' "? ? ' ? "?? ' ? ' -o MiMTART.?General Orders No. 12 announce the division of this Military-District into Posts, from which it will be seen that tho Military Post of An? derson, embracing Greenville, Pickens and Ander? son Districts, is commanded by Lieut. Ool. II. W. Sat;tu, with headquarters at this place. Wo are gratified to observe this announcement, and take pleasure in according to Col. Smith the highest praise for impartiality, urbanity and justice, in the discharge of the delicate duties which arise from this important position. May the pleasant rela? tions existing between himself and the citizens of this portiou of the "territory" never be disturbed by aught of ill feeling or unkindness -o THE INJUNCTION CASE. Washington, April 26.?The Supreme bench is full; many distinguished lawyers are present. Stnnbury opened, promising that he would treat the question in its legal aspect. The political ques? tions dividing the country arc no.', to be discussed here; but for the better understanding of :he sub? ject, it is necessary to know what the Acts of Con. gross are of which the States complain as working excessive injury, and depriving them of their con? stitutional rights. Ho explained the reconstruc? tion "laws, remarking that tho States lately in re? bellion have no republican government. Congress made u provisional form of government, capable of Congressional representation, narrating the re? straint demanded by the complainants, stopping Grant, Stauton and other high officers. He main? tained that this vras no cbsc provided for by the Constitution to come before this court. Contro? versy was not with those men as citizens, but as high officials, and it was not within the jurisdiction of this Court, cither with reason or the spirit of i he Constitution. He dwelt upon the damaging consequence of the veto by the judicial tribunal selected for life, and beyond the people's control. The injuries set forthiin the complaint were only contingent and might never happen. In con eiusiou, he argued that it was a political case, curable only by political remedies. O'Conor followed. The idea of the complaint, was to show that what was ordered, was done by Congress, and was, in its length and breadth, un? constitutional and void ; therefore, the Court ought to order an injunction in general terms. The Georgia of 1776 was to be wiped out and a new Georgia substituted. Georgia, occupied the posi? tion of a body politic and corporate, and'the court of equity, could prevent, and restrain any attempt; to divert it from the purposes of its corporation or a violation of its charter. He took issue with Stanborry's.assertion that the mischiefs complain? ed of were contingent,, and might never huppcn. Partics named in .the complaint had already taken steps-for enforcing.the laws complained of is un? constitutional. A further hearing was postponed until next Fri? day, when Walker will plead in behalf of Missis? sippi and Stanbcrry close. ? Wo learn that the first criminals sent to the State Penitentiary were thus punished for an of? fence against a freedman. Williamsburg District sent two white men to this plnc:s of penance for the offence of stealing bacon from a freedman. Will Harper's Weekly please make a note? We may add also, that this district, which has been caluraniously represented as a scene of lawless? ness, has a record with which thu.t of few popula? tions of tho same size can compare. But three capital effences have required thti sentence of- the Courts m session there, during the last sixty years. They were committed, by one white man and. two. negroes respectively. ?-o Tiio- Gbeat Henry S. Footeagain comes totht I Surface.?H. 6. Foote states that a Southern mem j ber of the late Congress, from tho State of Ahu i bama, informed iiiin "that when the first rccon I struction bill was pending in Congress, President Johnson formally advised him and other members \ from; the South to return to their respective homes and did in causing tho constitutional amendment I to.be rejected, promising that in the event of thoir success in attaining this objcot he would voto the military bill, and if even it should bo passed over his head he Yfc-uld rcfuso to exocu'to it.'' - 'V-... t. - . v.. ?? Editorial Pennings and Clippings. Reconstruction of the Sooth. Certain editors affect a great deal of surprise at' the action of the Southern .people with reference to tho question of!reconstruction under the recent acts of Congress; and some of them pretend to see in that actionrurvital ;afid-fundamental change in Southern sentiment. - Not one . of these blatant journalists believes, however, that any real change has been affected in the Southern mind as to the justice, constitutionality or propriety of the Congressional legislation to which we refer, and their affecting to do so is most gross and ar rant hypocrisy. When the bills establishing a military despotism over ten States were first enacted, there was a uni? versal expression of condemnation on the part of the people immediately affected by their provis? ions. They saw in such legislation a culmination of the oppressive aud vindictive policy which has governed the conduct of the dominant party ever since the close of the war; hut being in'no condi? tion to offer resistance to any measures which the ungenerous victors might choose to enforce-against them, the first and general disposition was to re? main entirely passive, taking no part whatever in public affairs. They knew the whole thing to be not only unwise and ungenerous, but a palpable usurpation, and an outrageous violation of the very principles lying at the foundation of the old Gov? ernment'; and in their despair and indignation they naturally exclaimed, "Let fhern work out their own pleasure, for we have no part in it!" This was natural, and under any other circumstances would have continued the settled purpose of the oppressed people of the-South. But upon a calm review of the situation, it struck some of the leading minds of the South that this passive sufferance was precisely what the enemies of the South expected and desired; and they con? tended that if the policy of inaction prevailed, the Jacobins would not only have everything their own way, in the formation of the conventions pro? vided for by the reconstruction bills, but the very failure of those not disfranchised to take any-part in reorganization would be construed into an evi? dence of contumacy, and made the pretext for im? posing terms 6till more severe. It was therefore urged that such as were accorded the privilege of participancy, should exercise it freely in order to mitigate the evil as far as possible. Whether this view of the case was the correct one or not, it has been very generally adopted by the people of the South, and certainly purity and unselfishness of motive must bo accorded to the gentlemen insisting upon it. They have, without exception, given in the past the most unmistakea blc proofs of devotion to the welfare of the people; and it is worthy of remark, that they are them? selves banned and proscribed by tho arrangements in which they propose their friends shall partici? pate The people of the South do not "accept" the terms contained in the military bills. They have no option in the case. By taking a part in the action under these bills they are merely trying to make the best of a bad business. Many of those who expect to assist in the selection of delegates were at one time or another during tho war in? mates of Northern prisons. Then when," as was too often (be case, guards threw the scanty and miserable rations at them with an oath, they did not disdain to receive and make the most of it, for it was necessary to-life; Now that the Jacobins of Congress have cast at these same room, an odious and tyrannical method of reconstruction, in which they are permitted a limited participation, they propose to avail themselves of it. In the one case they by no means indorsed the inhumanity and brutal conduct of their keepers ; in the other they are just as far from indorsing usurpation and ty? ranny of Congress.?Louisville Courier. A Republican Party South. Referring to the statement made by the Jackson (Miss.) Clarion, that the Republican party "is rapidly extending its ramifications throughout the Southern States," the New York Times says*: "In some of the States, it is true, the movement has not yet attained to very formidable propor? tions. In others?as in North Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas?it is sufficiently strong to be aggressive. And wherever it is demonstra? tive, it is of (he Radical type. The men who man? age it arc not content with the submission of the South to the law. They insist thar, the South shall applaud the magnanimity and wisdom of the law? makers. It follows, necessarily, thata'party or? ganization originating under these auspices and controlled by theso influences will range itself on the side of tho Radicals in Congress, and will be repellant to the great body of the Southern people. We require them to respect and obey tho statute, unpalatable as it is; we have no right to ask them to abase themselves by singing to the glory of its authors, or by declaring themselves delighted with the military rule to which they are subjected." The rebuke embraced in the foregoing,-..conung as it does from an influential Republican press, is well timed, and merited by those Southern men who affect to be delighted with the military rule to which the South iis subjected, aiad with those re? cent congressional enactments which have pro? duced that result. Such men, in the main, are not sincere, but have "axes of their own- to grind," and will not deceive the military authorities under whose direction these congressional enactments are tobe enforced. The great body "of "fliVSbat hern people?nincty-ninc out of everyhundrcd of them ?accept the "political situation." in good faith, not that they rejoice at itr or are "ihjlighted" with it, but because it is the result of terms dictated by the conqueror to the conquered, which they may not reject, lest military rule and still further re? strictions, affecting their civil rights, be imposed upon them by the law-making power. It is this view of the "political situation" that induces us and the great body of the Southern people in whose veins flows the unadulterated blood of the Cauca? sian race, to submit to the terms prescribed by the conqueror, and, in goad faith, abide results. In submitting to these terms, wc would not add to that act the humiliation and degradation of even seeming to applaud them, or the "magnanimity and wisdom of the law-makers.." Wc respect and obey the statute. We respect and shall obey the military authorities placed over us. We shall be' no obstacle in the way of the proposed reconstruc? tion, of tho Southern. Stales, but we cannot fing pecans of glory to tho authors of measures which have brought upon tho Southern States their great tribulation; nor, we feel assnrctl, is Jhis humilia? tion expected by the considerote and magnani? mous, be they civilians or in the military service of the government.?Atlanta Intelligencer. Senator Wilson and his Stamping Exhibition. In the following the Now York Tribune tolls us all we care to know of Senator Wilson except what amount of money ho is to be paid by tho Central Republican Convention for haranguing the negroes of tho South in the interest of the Republican party. That's what we would, like to know. Wil? son is a practical Yankee, "born to poverty," and no one is silly enough to think that he is doing his preseat hard Tforkftur nothing. How much does ^ . i he gei; ? Thti Senate having adjourned, Henry Wilson has resumed the canvass which ho commenced at Pe? tersburg, the last great citadel of the rebellion, and will journey through the Southern States, epeak ing once or more in each State as opportunity may be presented. General Wilson was an earnest, avowed opponent of s^very long before the lle publican.parfy was formed,- as ho hns since been one of that party's foremost champions. Born to poverty, he has preserved that inheritance unim? paired; inured from childhood to labor and fru? gality, his education is that of the common people, but is such as only New England and the commu? nities sprung from her loins have hitherto proffer? ed to the children of the poor. In his history, his character anu his convictions, General Wilson fair? ly represents and embodies that great party which has raised four millions of our countrymen from brute chattlehood and law-guarded ignorance to the dignity of free manhood and the rights of American citizenship. His journey southward is designed to commend the fundamental truths where? on the Republican party is based to the under? standings of those who have hitherto heard of them only through the prejudiced misrepresenta? tions of the party's enemies, and to the acccp-. tance of all who would have true and lasting con? cord between the North and the South based on universal justice and impartial freedom. Letter of Gov. Throckmorton, of Texas. Governor Throckmorton, of Texas, has recently addressed a letter to Colonel Smith, of Houston, in which he advises a prompt acceptance of the terms of the Military Reconstruction bill. He says: "It is neither wise nor patriotic to be sullen and indifferent, to invite add itional trouble, and to con? tribute by such acts to induce the further confu? sion and disaster that will surely follow by delay. On the other hand, there is every incentive to ac? tion. Peace, with her many attendants of pros? perity, happiness and good-will, invito it. Fra i ternal accord, with the renewal of respect and esteem among countrymen, suggest it. The per? petuity of the Government, of our fathers, disen? thralled from sectional animosities, and unembar? rassed by fanaticism, demand it. The genius of the founders of American liberty, implores it.? The renewal of national greatness upon an endur? ing basis, requires it. The sad condition of thou? sands of onr suffering, starving country-women and orphan children and disabled heroes, plead for it. Our own po'werlesj and helpless condition dictates iL Then let u? not hesitate, but march boldly to the work before us. By compliance with the terms of Congress, vc no more express our ap? proval of the law than we did when we complied with the terms of the President's proclamation by abolishing slavery and repudiating our public debt. We had lost the prize for which we fought. We made that sacrifice as an earnest for our desire to be restored to our right s ia the Union. There was no sacrifice of honor involved then?there is noue now. When we were called upon voluntarily to adopt the constitutional amendment, it was dif? ferent. The manner of submitting that proposi? tion by Congress indicated thatthc Constitution, was to be amended iu accordance with the spirit that created it, and that the States were to act free and untrammelled, unbiased by the prospect of power or gain, and uninfluenced by fear. Wendell Phillips. This ultra Radical again comes forward to afford a pleasing view of the iusue now pending. From a late number of the Anti-Slav fry Standard is ex? tracted the following summary of his views upon reconstruction. Will the benevolent old gentleman ever become.satisfied with the progress cade by the people of the South, or will he continue to in? vent other and direst modes of obstruction?? The following contains the pith of his remarks: "Without counting, therefore, much on the vir tnc or intelligence of Congress, I look for constant progress in the right direction. Lord John Russell, you remember, talked of the Reform Bill of 1831 as a 'finality.' So some men seem to fancy the .Mili? tary Bill a 'finality.' It is only a half-way house on the Congressional road from Lincoln to Stevens. The train stops there to wood and water, gets rid of some passengers and a large amount of baggage, to go forward at an increased speed. All our duty is to press constantly on the nation the absolute need of three things: 1. The exercise of tho whole police power of the Government to hold the South uuict while the seeds of Republicanism get planted. 2. The Constitutional amendment, securing uni? versal suffrage in spite of all State legislation. 3. A Constitutional amendment authorizingCon grcss to establish common schools in any State des? titute of them, at tho State's expense. For these measures we must educate the public mind. These are the soils in which the seeds of good government and equal rights can alone be trusted." LATEST.BY TELEGRAPH. Tabis, April 2G.?After the business hours, there were rumors of a j:eacc congress, though discredited. . The Paris Journal assnres the public that there will be no war about Luxem burg, as a peaceful so? lution of the difficulty was about to be found. The Etendar says it was not to be effected by the neu ? tralization of the Grand Duchy, as such a proposi? tion would not be accepted on either side of the Rhine. On the other hand, foreign correspondents to London journals say, that though war may bo avoided for the ruemcnt, it is certain to come. It is said Bismarck is anxious for peace, and Conn* Moltke prefers immediate war, as Prussia is quite prepared,'and has three chances (o one over France. Washington, April 27.?Thad. Stevens has written a letter for publication, commenting upon the remarks in Senator Wilson's late speech .at Hampton Roads, in which he said, there would be no impediment to Southern Representatives in Congress, if they elected Union men, etc. Stevens, in his letter, says no man should make promises for the party. By what authority docs any one say that by the election of loyal delegates, they will be admitted ? By what authority say that Virginia will elect two loyal Senators, when there is no Virginia. He concludes as follows: Who is authorized to travel the country and peddle out amnesty? I would say to the most guilty, expect punishment and then quietude; bnt first, a mild bonliscation, to pay those who have been robbed by disloyal men. These are my wishes, and mine only perhaps. Augusta, April 27.?Gov. Brown addressed a lurge meeting of citizens, ot the Court House, this evening. He took the same ground as in his At? lanta and Savannah speeches ; advised the people to accede to the terms of Congress, as being the best and only hope of Southern restoration. Per? sistent opposition will exasperate the Northern? people, and may lead to confiscation. On tho other hand, speedy acceptance of the terms offered will lend to speedy restoration. Tho addross was received favorably. Chableston, April 27.?The annual pnrado of tho Charleston Fire Department occurred to-day. There was some feeling occasioned by a military order forbidding Hie procession moving unless 4 \ headed by ibo national flag; but the order was complied with. The parade was very imposing, attracting thousands of spectators. THE PRETEXT FOE THE WAS BETWEEN FEANCE AND PBUSSJA. The latest European intelligence confirms the opinion expressed by this paper a few days since that a war bet ween France and Prussia may be re? garded as inevitable, although many suppose that in summoning the whole world to his great indus? trial exhibition, Napoleon has placed himself under bonds to keep.the peace. The diplomatists, the bankers and the speculators of Europe, however? arc of a different opinion, and in response to the prompt challenge of Bismarck, of his warlike pre? parations, Napoleon at once strengthens those points near the confines of Prussia which are most exposed. The Prussians arc rapidly arming and preparing for the inevitable struggle. The ablest Field Mar? shal of the Emperor of France has been recalled from Algeria, all furloughs to officers have been re? scinded, and the work of drilling heavy reserves of fresh troops has commenced with great activity. French agents, it is said, are also buying up nil the breach-loading arms which they can find in this country and in England. The many failures of the Emperor in 1806 arc said to have exasperated tho French, .and to make them anxious for a war with Prussia. It is very clear that Bismarck and Napoleon arc both prepar? ing for a bloody solution of the impending difficul? ties. Both are preparing for war with an earnest? ness and rapidity that are very significant and alarming to all Europe. France is said already to have solicited in vain the help of Italy, and Aus? tria has avowed a policy of strict neutrality. We have collected these facts with reference to the sit? uation from foreign journals of the highest respect? ability. If our readers shall ask upon what pretext will these two great nations go to war, we answer that they have the readiest and most appropriate reason cut and dried as an excuse to Christendom for the proposed war. The Luxembourg question is to be the casus belli. The danger lies not in the impor? tance of this question, but in the temper of the claimants. Like the war of last year, that of 1867 is to be waged upon a pretext known to both par tics to be a sham. Luxembourg will serve the pur? pose of two great powers in a fighting mood as well as the Elbe Duchies. Luxembourg, an insignificant district, lying on the left bank of the Moselle, between the French, Belgian, Prussian and Dutch dominions, has a capital of its own name, which is one of the twelve strongest fortresses in Europe, and has been re? peatedly taken and held by all the powers that have contended in the Low Countries from the six? teenth century to the present day, It belonged to Austria down to the French revolutionary war. From 1795 to 1814 it was held by France, but in that year it w:is taken from France and became an appavage of the house of Orange?Nassau. The population of the Duchy being German, it was thought proper, on the foundation of the now de? funct Bund, to include the district within the Fed? eral Uuion of 1815. Previous, however, to the completion of the .Confederate scheme,.that is, be? fore the signature of the treiity in 1815, a private arrangement between Prussia and King William liadjjgarrisoncd the Luxembourg stronghold with Prussian troops, and this occupation has continued to this day. In 1831) Luxembourg, urged by reli? gious sympathies, joiucd Belgium in its revolt, and it ceased to be a portion of the dominions of the House of Orange until 1839, when the London Conference arrauged the basis of peace between Holland and its neighbors. By this settlcrocut Luxembourg was divided, the Dutch King received back part and again entered the German Federation. In 1866, under Austrian influence, Luxembourg declared war upon Prussia, but the war was merely formal and the necessity for all active military operations in that Duchey was obviated by agreement with Bismarck. But when Austria was defeated, Luxembourg fell as a matter of course, and by the law of war became subject to the will of Prussia. But Frussia, it seems, has failed to press this claim, being in actuaj military possession. But while matters were smoothly progressing, the Dutch King, notoriously hard pressed for money, has suddenly reported to have sold Luxem? bourg to the Emperor of France for the sum of four millions of pounds sterling. This report has been officially contradicted in Holland, but so guardedly as to leave a strong impression, that ne? gotiations vf the kind haire proceeded very far in? deed, even towards conclusion. It is evict en t that Bismarck believes that Napo? leon has entered on negotiations respecting Lux? embourg. It is asserted that a secret purchase lias already beeu consummated, in disregard of the claims of Prussia. Many of the French journals have openly proclaimed and dilated upon the ad? vantages of the purchase. It is not very difficult to see that Prussia, or rather Germany, will not consent to the surrender of Luxembourg. A Ger? man diplomatist has declared that, "if France at? tempts to hinder the work of reconstruction, we will show her that Germany is united." These words Bismarck has declared "patriotic,- though not diplomatic." We have, wc fear, wearied our readers with these details, but tbey arc indispensable to a right understanding of a question, the decision of which will decide the question of peace or war. If, as all declare, the French people are clamorous for war, the Emperor can gratify them to their heart's content. H he shall disregard the claims of Prus? sia, and purchase Luxembourg, there will be one of the rooes terrible and sanguinary wars of modern times.?Richmond Times. -o The Ricumoxd Bazaar?The success attending the opening of the Hollywood Cemetery Bazaar, in Richmond, for improvi ng and preserving the ceme? tery of the Confederate dead, was quite equal to the expectations of its most sanguine friends. All the Southern States arc represented by tables, and the quantity of goods and the beauty of the deco? rations of each gave evidence alike of the industry twid taste of the fair managers. The Richmond papers, of Friday, speaking of the previous day, say the Bazaar was crowded from 12 m. until the hour of closing at night. The Times says, of the South Carolina table: Mrs. Spocwood Wclford and Mrs. H. Coulter Cable, in charge of the South Carolina table, ac? knowledged contributions f a nnmber of large boxes of fancy articles, sent from South Carolina, and several fancy articles from Mrs. Gilmore, of Liverpool, England. Auction! Auction!! Auction!!! [ON CONSIGNMENT.] I will sell at HUNK A DORA CORNER, on Sttleday next, a fine lot of ASSORTED LOT. CASB?CAS3! J. B. McGEE. May 1, 186T. 46 HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A.\ F.\ E> A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM LODGE will be held in the Lodge Room on MON? DAY NIGHT, May Cth, 18GT, at hulf-past seven o'clock. Brethren will take due notice anu govern themselves accordingly. By order of the W.-. M.\ T. B. BURRISS, Secretary. Burning Bush Chapter, No. 7, R.\A.\M.\ A REGULAR CONVOCATION OF BURNING BUSH CHAPTER will "be held in the Chapter - Room on MONDAY NIGHT, May 13th, 1807, at half-past seven o'clock. Companions will assem? ble without further notice. By order of the M.-.E.-.H.-.P.. T. B. BURRISS, Secretary. New Advertisements. Revenue Collector's Sale* BY virtue of a Warrant, of Destraint, in favor of the Uuitcd States, I will expose to sale, at the resi? dence of Alexander Campbell, on Saturday, the 11th day of May next, the following property, to wit: One tract of land, containing four hundred acres, more or less, known as the home place; one tract, containing two hundred acres, more or less, known as the Elisha Webb place, one mule, two sixty gal ha stills, twelve stands, one sow and four shoats, ten head stock hogs, one buggy and harness,, four whisky barrels, five head sheep, threei.cowsi and calves, one brown colt, one large wagon j sold as the property of Alexander Campbell, ac the suit of the United States, for payment of tax. Terms cash. NATHAN McALISTER, May 1, 1867. 46?2 Collector. In Equity?Anderson. Wm. T. Ward and Wife, \ Hannah E. Ward, J Bill for Account, Relief, vs. 1 tJ-c- ' Guyton Guyton, et. al. j IT appearing to my satisfaction that Guyton Gpy ton, James M. Carpenter, and wife, Margaret A. Carpenter, and Francis M. Smith, Defendants in the above stated case, reside without the limits of this'State. On motion of Reed & Brown- Comp. Sols., Ordered. Thft said Defendants do appear and - plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint within forty days from the publication hereof, or the same will be taken pro confesso against them. W. W.'HUMPHREYS, c.E.A.n. Commissioner's Office, April 29, 1867. . 46 6 - In Equity?Anderson. Norris O. Craft and wife, 1 Mary R. Craft, J Bill for Account, Re? vs. \ lief, $c. Guyton Guyton, et. al.. J IT appearing to my satisfaction that Gnyton Gay ton, James M. Carpenter and wife, Margaret A. Carpenter, and Francis M. Smith. Defendants in the above stated case reside without the limits of this State. On motion of Reed & Brown, Comp. Sols., Ordered, That said Defendants do appear and plead, nnstrcr or demur to said Bill of Complaint within forty days from the publication hereof, or the same will be taken pro confesso against them. W. W. HUMPHREYS, c?.A.r. Commissioner's Office, vnril 29, 1367 46 6 Positive Sale of Property,. ON THURSDAY, 14m MAY, will be sold for CASH, to the IlifiTliest bidder', the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. of Col, Vf. . A. HAYNE, at his residence, near Fcudletcn, co bracing ? ? f Bedsteads*, "Beddingf, I?x-esse*%s, &C? also, . ; . V. Drawing-Room Fuinitiare, CARPETS, CHAIRS, &e>, also/ Kitchen Utensils, Cooking Stove, &c.; also, ; One SPRING WAGON, one scrvicnble- HORSE*, BUGGY and HARNESS, five good MILCH COWS, four STOCK SOWS, and twenty PIGS, one lot of ? SIIOATS, and about?lbs of BACON and- HAMS, CHINA, &<r. - Sale to commence at 10 o'elock. May 1, 1867, 46 "'2';; Cheap Printing Paper | TO EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS:."? Letter from W. G. Clark, Esq., President of the Southern Press Association. Atlanta, Ga., April 19, 1367'. J. S. Thrasher, Esq., De ah Sin: it affords me" tench pleasure fo com" municatc to you the following resolution of the1 Southern Press Association: Resolved, "That as a testimonial of our appreci-'V ation for the'zealous, faithful, and effective service" of John S. Thrasher, Esq., as Superintendent of this Association in years past: We hereby tender him the thanks of fhiis Asso? ciation, and confer ?pos him the complimentary." position of Agent of the- Soiuhern Press Associa? tion in the city of New York." The terms of commendation employed in tber above resolution, do no more than justice to your"' important services during your superintendency?t services which noue had better opportunity to - know, and none can more highly appreciate than; myself Should ocaasion require, I shall be glad to avail myself of the aid provided for by the reso? lution. Very respectfully, your' obedient servant, W. G. CLARK, President, NOTICE. I would respectfully request every dwIy,trP weekly, semi-weekly, weekly, and monthly journaf^ South"of the Potomac and Ohio river?, snd" the 35 deg. 30 min. parallel of latitude West of nhe-Mhr-' sissippi, to publish tin's advertisement twice,- and send to mc at New i'ork each time, a copy of tire' paper containing it, postpaid, with bill for same. It is desirable in my combinations to procurer cheaper printing paper for our Southern journals', that I shatl lVa'Ve'?he fullest hrformarion regarding the sizes of the paper used by the several publics- ' tions, and I can procure it in no other way than by requesting particular attention to the need of sending copy of the publication with the bill. " I desire ii sent twice to provide against mail fair-." ures, and that they be postpaid to-secure' post officer delivery. J. S. THRASHER; Box 5,939 New York, N. Y. May 1, 1867 46 '2. NOTICE, TO THOSE CONCERNED, WHEREAS the United States requires me to- pay a tax on all the Leather I tan: therefore, I shall require those for whom I tan on halves, to pay me t^e tax on their half when tanned and d?lLveredi 'April 15, 1867. 44?St T.. HARPER.. Notice to Debtors. I HAVE placed roy Notes and Account^ in the* hands of J. S. Murray, Esq., for collection.. I am forced to pay my old debts, and alt persons indcbU ed to me will save costs by calling an Mr. Murray and settling at an early day. WM. M. OSBC'RNJEL. April 10. 1863 43 S