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Wednesday Morning, July 10th. ??2?* All papers discontinued at the expiration of tlra-tinre'for- which they have been paid. t&* No name entered upon-th? hooks unless the money accompanies the order, A cross-mark indicate* that the subscrip? tion is about to expire. 8?* Specimen copies always sent, upon appli? cation. AIT- UinPOETDTTAlE STRANGES, We are informed- that,, seme ten days ago, a man named McI?waine was found lying at the gate, near the residence of Rev. J.B. flliXHOUSE, on the Peadleton Road", evidently poor an$ in a distressed condition.' He was quite AT, and was taken into the house and cared for by Mr. HnxnousE and family.- On Sunday night las*, the unfortunate man fell from an up? stairs window,, and dreadfully broke and mangled his thigh, and consequently great? er attention is requisite than before-. Be? ing entirely destitute of money and cloth? ing; andrelieving that the burden should not fall altogether upon- the genero?? and estimable .gentleman: who has thus far con? tributed to Tris necessities, one of our citi? zens started a subscription paper yesterday morning for the relief ot the unfortunate stranger, and we are gratified to state that a handsome amount was readily obtained for his assistance. But, in all probability^ several weeks will elapse before he is re? stored to health, and we take the liberty of suggesting that any further contributions will be entirely acceptable. Money left at this office, or at the store of Shaepe, Fant & Blecexey,. will be thankfully re? ceived, and promptly handed over for the benefit of this charitable object.. . -:-?-: DIST2ICT COURT. ^ ? The third quarterly session of the Dis? trict Court began on Monday last, Judge Mubray presiding. Quite a number of parties and' witnesses have been in atten dance,.and considterabfe interest manifested in the progress of business. In addition to: the local bar, Gcd. McGowan is pres? ent, and as usual engaged in important cases. In the absence of the Solicitor, CoL J. N". Brown is the prosecuting attorney, and is diligent and faithful to the trust. A colored individual by the name of . Fb&nk. Sherabd, indicted- for stealing thirty-seven and a half cents worth of rawhide, was found guilty of petit lar? ceny, and awaits the sentence of the Court. John B. Earle, indicted for obstruct? ing the. high way, namely, the ford across Seneca River, known as Shallow Ford, was acquitted. This case occupied nearly all the time on Monday, and excited unu? sual interest. As we go to press, the Court is engaged in a case of bastardy, wherein more than forty witnesses have been examined. The testimony applies, for the most part, to the character of the prosecutrix, and that of the defendant. -??-; THE FOURTH OF JULY Iff ANDERSON. The gathering crowdoffreedmen, early in the morning.-gave indication of inter? est, upon their part, in the political ques? tions of the day, and a desire for a general consultation, as to the course to be adopted in the new state of things into which they have been ushered. At an early hour, an immense concourse Bad assembled in the grove near the depot, at a stand prepared for the occasion, to listen-to the addresses, from their selected orators. When the audience had become somewhat quiet, and" the Committee of Ar- J rasgements announced their readiness for the exercises to begin, Dr. Alex. Evens made-a few appropriate remarks, at the conclusion of which he introduced to the auditory Maj. John B. Moore, one of the speakers of the occasion. Maj. Moore, after, briefly, yet clearly explaining the rights-and; privileges of white and colored, under the reeent reconstruction acts of Congress, took unusual pains to show the the identity of interests between the two races in this country; the absolute impos? sibility, at least, for a long series of years, of a' separation between them; and the consequent importance of cultivating the most friendly relations between the two, with a full and free consultation upon everything whieh affects the interest and prosperity of the country. CoL Warben D. Wilkes was next in? troduced, and made a lengthy and forcible speech, embracing every question arising, as to the interests of the colored people, ?under the new order of things, showing that whatever legislation was burthen some to the one race would also be oner? ous to the other, and the necessity of free consultation and concert of action. Although the speakers had had but lit? tle time to prepare, they made clear, forci? ble and practical speeches, admirably cal? culated to enlighten all who really felt any anxious interest in seeking after informa? tion. After these addresses, five colored men also addressed the meeting, some of them making veryscnsible remarks, while others ' showed evidences of a decided leaning to the party now in power in the nation. Tho whole thing passed off quietly, all behaving unusually well, and conducting themselves with a decorum, not usually seen in such a gathering. The military foroes stationed here fired the salutes usual on the day, and thus passed the fourth of July in Anderson. J ANOTHER INSTALMENT. Ex- Gov. Perry continues to ventilate his abuse of those favoring the propriety of voting for a Convention. He seems to forget tjha? there-ever existed any patriot? ism in those who differed from his-policy, and hurls anathemas at them for their te? merity in opposing him at this time. The reader will "find upon our first page anoth I er letter?the fifth of the series?from the Ex-Governor, and we frankly confess that he has exceeded himself in this extraordi? nary effort. Along with this torrent of abuse and venomous tirade, we give a calm and dispassionate argument from the Columbia Phcsnix, and we earnestly re? commend a careful perusal of both articles, without prejudice and without partisan feeling. The Ex-Governor strikingly illustrates, in the opening sentences of this letter, a remarkable trait of our Southern people, and one that has.beeu made apparent far too- oftea since the cessation of hostilities. We allude to- his nervously grasping after the opinion of the Attorney-General, and his declaration that this document com? pletely demolishes the Radical power. If there be one line of conduct more than an? other, calculated to augment our woes and suffering, it has been this same eager? ness to seize upon every manifesto of a powerless minority, and endeavoring to re? new the contest upon a different and less dangerous field. The mere enunciation of the Attorney-General's opinion, instead of wresting power from the military com? manders,, brought about an extra session of Congress, and the consequent evil effects of tampering with this subject of reconstruction again. What, then, be? comes of the declaration of Gov. Perry that the military commanders "arc no longer to make laws for us, and remove, at will, our public officers ?" Has Con- j gross acknowledged the fact ? Is not the Ex-Governor rather too hasty in his de? clarations, or else why does Sickles leave his "code of laws" unrepealed? There are facts staring the people in the face to? day, directly to the contrary of Gov. Perry's assumptions, and unless these are removed, it is asking too much of our cre? dulity to believe in his conclusions. "En? durance, patience and long suffering" are admirable qualities, but even these become doubtful virtues, unless their exercise will bring its reward.. The Democratic party and re-action at the North have been sounded into our ears, until the tones are monotonous, and we would welcome "a gleam of sunshine" from auy other source as heartily. The latter portion of "Gov. Perry's let. ter is commendable in the extreme, and we cordially endorse his urgent appeals for registration, None should neglect his counsels in this particular, and though we very much fear that he has indoctrinated many with pernicious ideas, and already convinced them by passionate declamation that they have no interest in the subject, nevertheless, we sincerely hope that his timely reference to their duties will prompt his followers to heed the admonition. LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT. The citizens of this village will be (To lighted to learn that Miss Bates, of Charleston, will give one of her attrac? tive readings in the Court House on to? morrow (Thursday) evening, at 8 o'clock. The subject, ''Eight Days in Scotland," will prove interesting to the public gene? rally, and we are confident that the ac? complished lad$* will find her efforts ap? preciated on this occasion. Her attain? ments and vast research into the dusty j tomes of the past, and personal observa. tion while on a recent visit to Scotland, I will render a description of that country at ouee graphic, entertaining and instruc? tive. Besides, the proceeds are to be do? nated for the benefit of the poor in An? derson, and we presnme that this charita? ble disposition will augment the receipts of the evening. Admission, Fifty Cents. -c>-:? EXCHANGES. The Square and Compass, a weekly Masonic and Literary Journal, published at Raleigh, N. C , has been received. It is published by J. G. Hester Sc. Co., at $2.50 per annum. j The Aiken Press, published weekly by R. H. & J H. D. Machen, Aiken, S. Cr at $3.00 per annum, bos made its appearance, and the first number is upon our table. H. W. Ravenel, Esq., is the edi? tor, and the initial number gives evidence of his industry and ability. We welcome him to the fra? ternity. The Southern Planter, published at Richmoud, Ya., by Chas. B. Williams, Editor and Proprie? tor, is ono of the ablest agricultural journals iu this country. Tbc July number is replete with souud and scnsiblo articles upon agriculture, horticul? ture, and the mining, mechanic and household arts. Terms, $3.00 u year. The Christian Neighbor will be the title of a pa? per hereafter to be issued, at a time and placo to be determined upon, by Rev. Sim H. Browne, of the South Carolina Conference. It will advocate "Christianity as opposed to war, either offensive or defensive." Address the editor, at Marion C. II., S. C -o MAIL ROUTE RE-ESTABLISHED. The mail route between this place and Athons, Gco., has been rc-cstablisbed, and semi-weekly trips are now made. Persons dosing to visit any point, on tho route can be accommodated with a seat, on application at the Post Office, ADMITTED TO PRACTICE. In the United States Court, now in session in Charleston, on the 2d instant, Messrs. Joseph J. Norton and James II. Whit.ner wero admitted to practice in the U. S. Courts for South Carolina. ?-? REGISTRATION. Monday next is tho day appointed for registra? tion to begin in this State. Wo have not heard the names of those comprising the Boards in this Piefrict. COLUMBIA?FOUETH OF JULY?THE PENITEN? TIARY, &C. Recently we paid a hurried visit to Columbia, our once beautiful capital, and will endeavor to in? terest the reader with a brief sketch of what we saw and heard while there. It is nearly two years and a half since the fire-fiend swept away the toil and accumulation of more than half a century, and the inhabitants were driven from happy homes into Ihe depths of poverty and desolation. This inter? val has been marked by an unprecedented prostra? tion in business generally, and the owners of real CBtatc have gained scarcely any assistance from abroad. Yet, amid this disheartening aspect of affairs, there has been activity and enterprise, sug? gesting a spirit of perseverance that actuated the people in by-gone days to improve and bcantify their beloved city. The magnificent buildings on Main Street are not inferior to the most attractive blocks in other places, and indeed there are a few surpassing any of the architecture to be seen in the interior towns of the South. A condition of prosperity will undoubtedly restore the capital to her former position of importance in the State, while the energy of her citizens will be directed to increasing the commercial interests. Such will be the future of Columbia, when the dawn of peace* begins. Politically, the capital is invested at this time with a high degree of interest, especially to those desirous of mingling in the present complexion of affairs. Reconstruction seems to engage the atten? tion of one and all, but the greatest devotees to politics are the intelligent "American citizens of African descent." Their unusual devotion and loy? alty had full vent on the glorious Fourth, when they assembled by thousands to testify their appre? ciation of the liberties bequeathed by the patriotic ancestry of their former masters! This unimpor? tant item, though, escaped notice, and the "loyal clement" participated in the joyous notes of praise to our forefathers, with commendable promptness and industry, even though their historical inter? est in the occasion has been overlooked. But the day must be celebrated, in pursuance of orders, and it is scarcely appropriate for the down-trodden descendants of those patriots and statesmen to sing pecans of glory to the hand that smites thorn. I The frecdmen of Columbia and vicinity were ad? dressed in the morning by Col. R. B. Caupentkr, formerly of Covington, Ky., but now Register in Bankruptcy for Charleston District. lie is said to be a fine orator, and his published speech indicates that he is a fair-minded man and thorough Union? ist. While there is much not to our liking, we can heartily commend him whenever he {lays the tribute of a generous foe upon the graves of our comrades, and seeks to inculcate the doctrine of forgiveucss and forgetfulness. His speech was well received by the vast concourse of newly-made citizens, and frequently applauded at tho outbursts of patriotic sentiment! He was followed, we be? lieve, by other white and colored gentlemen. What these speakers Baid, has not been recorded, but we were informed that there was evident antagonism to Southern white men throughout their har? angues. Another feature of "the day wc celebrate" was inaugurated by the colored gentry. In the aflcr noon, one of the most grotesque and motley proces? sions wc ever witnessed, paraded through the streets. It was dry, hot and sultry, but the hun? dreds of big and little frecdmen heeded not the one or the other. With shouts and yells, accompanied by a burlesque on music, this surging throng pass? ed up one streH and down another, until the shades of evening brought their hilarity to a con? clusion. But, for fear the reader will suppose that the day was monopolized by the colored population, wc will remark that the Marion Street Methodist Sun dny School celebrated its nineteenth anniversary? an occasion of deep and abiding interest to the children. The young men of Columbia enjoyed the exciting scenes of the tournament, while a few indulged in horse-racing, cock-fighting, and sport? ing generally. Only one accident occurred to mar the pleasures of the day, and it is worthy of remark that a simi? lar occurrence transpired in Raleigh about the same hour. The platform erected by the frecdmen gave way, precipitating some to the ground, and f crushing others severely. In neither instance, ! fortunately, were, any lives lost, but it isaremark [ able coincidence that the caaital of both the Caro? linas witnessed the downfall of tho platform upon I which stood the representatives of the Republican party ! Wc were told that some of the negroes re? garded the descent as an evil omen ! In company with a friend, we paid a visit to the South Carolina Penitentiary, and was warmly re? ceived by its courteous officers. The Superintend? ent, Maj. Tnos. B. Lnc, kindly showed us over the grsunds and about Ihe structure, which is des? tined to become one of the most substantial and elegant works of the State. The building is made of native granite from a quarry in that vicini? ty, and the material is transported by the canal. At the boat landing, an inclined plane is made to place the cars upon, and the huge rocks are un? loaded for the first time, at the exact spot upon which the work is progressing. There arc up? wards of fifty convicts now in the Penitentiary, nnd accommodations for another score have been pre? pared. When completed, more than five hundred can find lodging and employment. Maj. Lee de? sires to reduce the system of labor to the most per? fect economy, and consequently, wherever convict labor can be obtained, he employs none other. He is certainly an excellent oflicer, aud the State will be indebted to him for practical sagacity in the judicious management of this experimental prison. We would recommend a visit to the Penitentiary, if it is voluntary, and will guarantee both profit ami pleasure from an iiour'a sojourn within the en? closure. But, at the same time, wo cannot too earnestly advise against a permanent resilience! Neither will it bo pleasant or soothing to the nerves, if the visitor happens to possess an ugly or forbid? ding countenance, as the proper officer begins to search for descriptive books and convict clothing upon the entrance of persons answering to this de? scription. Fortunately, wc were with a gentleman of good repute, who had a slight acquaintance with the officials, and explained that wc were not in his custody. The convicts wear "striped pants," of material manufactured at Rock Island, N. C. The Btripc "goes around the leg, instead of the usual way. They arc likewi?o furnished with two blankets each, from tho same manufactory, while their underclothing is branded, "South Carolina Peni? tentiary." They arc not allowed to talk among thcmsclvoH, except when necessary, and visitors are prohibited from holding any conversation with them. Their food is wholesome and adequate, and after ten hours' labor, they usually enjoy the liber? al rations. Wc saw them at. supper, and were gratified to observo that they relished the food be? fore them. Altogether, we were convinced that tho system was thorough, humane and enlightened, and that there were- no harsher means employed 1 than would be absolutely necessary to maintain 1 order. Tho punishments inflicted arc identical 1 with those authorizced by army and navy regula- j tions. j Another interesting item of our sojourn in Co? lumbia proceeds from an invitation extended by Col. William Johnston, President of the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad, to visit the work? shops of that flourishing corporation. It will be remembered that all the buildipgs belonging to this company were destroyed, and the road met with serious loss in the destruction of its track for more thau forty miles. Notwithstanding these cm bar rasn en Is, the entire line has long since been reconstructed, including one of the longest and costliest bridges in the State. Added to this, su? perior buildings have been erected, the latest im? proved machinery purchased, and the shops put in thorough condition to manufacture and repair whatever is necessary to keep the Road in excellent order. The energy, perseverance and financial ability of Col. Johnston has contributed to this result in a great measure. His life lias been devo? ted to internal improvements, and he can talk about railronds from "early morn to dewy eve," unless he has a business engagement, and these are uever neglected. Such men are always successful, and prosperity seems to follow in their footsteps. While on this subject, we wish to direct the atten? tion of the traveling public to a striking illustra? tion of practical common sense. The Charlotte Road endeavors to meet the wants of every portion of the State by arranging a schedule to connect with the Greenville Road, as well as others. This fact doubtless militates against the prosperity of Charlccton, but the enterprising President, who recognizes its importance, cannot be censured justly for his sagacity and practical foresight. We regret that there should be found any one who will undertake to depreciate him, because others arc too narrow-minded to take advantage of the same circumstances. WATCHES, PHOTOGP.APHS AND LAND AGENCY. In these exceedingly dull times, and with an earnest desire to "turn an honest penny," our watchful friend, Maj. F. C v. Bohstgi,, appears before the public in an unique advertisement. He is ready to repair your Watches, take your Photo? graphs, or sell your Land. The two former he will charge you for at reasonable rates, while the latter service is gratuitous. .-**? COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. The annual exercises in Erskinc College will take place to-d;iy, (Wednesday,) according to an? nouncement. The commencement in the Due West Female College will come off to-morrow. Inter? esting addresses will be delivered on both days, and the occasion promises to afford unusual at? tractions to the numerous friends of these institu? tions. -o COTTON BLOOMS. On tho 1st and 3d insts. we were shown cotton blooms from the farms of gentlemen in this vicini? ty. This is as early as last year, if our memory serves us right. PERSONAL. I?6 Excellency the Governor arrived home on Saturday last, in good health. He has been ou a visit to Columbia and Charleston. For the Anderson Intelligencer. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. Wir.LtAMSTON Lodge, No. 24, A. F. M. June 20, A. D. 18G7. The Committee to whom were referred the duty of preparing a suitable Preamble and Reso utions commemorative of the death of Bro. C. Monroe Taylor, beg leave to submit the following: Whereas, it has pleased the Great Architect, of the Universe in His inscrutable wisdom, has seen proper to remove from .'iris earthly career, to a higher and nobler work in the Great Temble above. Bro. C Monroe Taylor, who died at his mother's residence iu Pickcns District, on Monday, the 17th instant, after a long and protracted illness of con? sumption, in the 35th year of his age: and, where? as, Bro. Taylor has long been an esteemed and worthy member of Williamston Lodge, No. 24, A. F. M. Be it therefore Resolved, That we recognize in the death of Bro. Taylor the loss of a worthy Mason, a patriotic cit? izen, and an humble Christian. Resolucd, That as a tribute of respect to the memory of our deceased brother, a blank page in the Record Book be inscribed with his name, age, and the date of his death. Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympa? thies to the bereaved mother, and other kindred of our deceased brother. Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be forwarded to his mother, and a copy published in the Intelligencer. A true extract from the Minutes. D. II. RUSSELL, Chm'n. Wakbkn D. Wii.kes, Sec. --* For the Anderson Intelligencer. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. Wili.iamston Lodge, No. 24, A. F. M., June 20, A. D. 1SG7. The Committee appointed to prepare and sub? mit a minute relative to the death of Hugh Wilson, a member of this Lodge, beg leave to offer the fol 'owing preamble and resolutions : Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Arbiter of the Universe to remove from among us our brother, HUGH WILSON, we feel that we have truly lost one of our most energetic and useful members, and are desirous that, bis labors und sacrifices in behalf of the Lodge, should be duly acknowledged by all of its members, therefore. Resolved, That we tender to the family of the de? ceased our heartfelt sympathies, and though we mourn with them the loss ot our friend and Mason? ic Brother, wc recoguize in this afflictive dispensa? tion, only the accomplishment of the design of our Creator, and bow with uncomplaining submission to the will of llim who doeth nil things well. Resolved, That a blank page in the R-ccord Book be dedicated to the memory of our deceased broth? er, and a copy of these proceedings be published in the Anderson Intelligencer, and one to the family of the deceased. J. W. CHYMES. 1 J. J. ACKER, \ Committee. C. E. HORTON, J A true extract from the minutes, WARREN D. WILKES, Secretary. ?-? ? "A distressed mother" writes to the Allen town (Pa.) Democrat for advice, which ehe gets, thusly : "The only way to cure your son of staying out "late o' nights' is to break his legs, or else gut the 'calico' he runs after to do your housework." ? Begging has been reduced to a science in St. Louis. Tho latest application was from a little girl ou the street corner* who earnestly pleaded for a "chaw o' tcrbaccer for her sick and dying mother." ? The Richmond Ezamintr predicts "material regeneration at the South through tho instrumen? tality of her crops immediately % after the present harvest." ? A Mississippi paper says there is not enter? prise enough in some of the towns of that Stale to roll a wheelbarrow down hill on a plank road. ? There is not a copy of the Bible in tho State Library of Connecticut, nor in any of the depart? ments of the State house. Editorial. Pennings and Clippings, Maximilian and Hia Career Iii ?exicfi, It has been announced, flCrai-officially, that the Liberals executed Maximilian on the 19fh ultimo. The following brief synopsis of his career in Mex? ico, and the events leading to hia tragic end, will be found interesting: "It was exactly three years before the fall of Querctaro that Maximilian lauded at Vera Cruz. The original object of the first English, French and Spanish expedition against Mexico was to block? ade the Mexican ports, and sequestrate the customs revenue for the satisfaction of outstanding claims. The expedition was preceded by a body of troops from Spain, which, on the 17th of December, 1861. landed at Vera Cruz without resistance, and being reinforced by other troops of the allies to 25,000 men, soon held the chief towns in the most popu? lous States. Negotiations, however, took place by which England and Spain withdrew their forces from the country, while France continued single handed to prosecute military operations. In Octo? ber, 1863, Maximilian replied to a Mexican depu? tation asking him to accept the crown of Mexico, that he would do so if it were tendered to him by the hands of the Mexican nation. Six months after, a second Mexican deputation repaired to the palace of Maximilian, in Austria, and an? nounced to him that an imperial crown had been conferred upon him by a vote of the Mexican nota? bles, ratified by an immense majority of the peo? ple. Maximilian made a speech in reply, announc? ing that, in fulfillment of the ' promise he lu.d made six months before, he would accept the crown which the nation tendered to him. On the same day a convention between France and Mexico was signed by their representatives, and on the 13th of June following, Maximilian, with his consort, the Empress Carlotta, entered the gates of the Mexican capital, amidst the enthusiastic welcome of the people. The only discontent from the new order of things, was the faction, headed by the so-colled constitutional President, Juarez, who promptly re? jected friendly overtures which were made to him .by Maximilian, informing the Emperor that the offer of the Empire to htm at Miramar, so far from being the voice of the nation, was "a ridiculous farce, unworthy to be considered." If it was a "farce" the usual order of theatrical performances are reversed, and the farce preceded the tragedy. The Emperor at once made propositions to organ? ize a Mexican army of one hundred thousand men, besides an auxiliary force of fifteen thousaud Eu? ropeans. The Imperialists were generally success? ful in battle, but their victories were barren of practical results, and were purchased at an ex? pense, up to 1866, of 5135,000,000, and a loss to the French army of eleven thousand men. The finaucial necessities of Maximilian's government helped to produce its downfall, which event was hastened by the desertion of the French Emperor, but lor whusc influence and promise;., Maximilian would never have goue to Mexico." The Extra Session of Congress. The Louisville Courier, assuming that Congress would assemble in extra session, aud that the members would be ready for impeachment, confis? cation, or any other wild and wicked measure against the interests of the country, pitches into that body in the following original manner. Al? though this picture was drawn in advance of the meeting of Congress, the reader will recognize the promiucni featured aud keenly appreciate the ar? tist's skill: -* As wc write, we can almost fancy that wc are witnessing the assembling of this loyal Congress at its heated term. In our mind s eye we behold that august and indignant assembly gathered in the capitol, sweltering with rage and perspiration. Among the familiar faces there we miss Sherman, for he is hobuobhiug with Bismarck, far across the briny deep, in blissful ignorance of the peril that hangs over his beloved bill. We miss the virtuous and patriotic Morton, for moxa having failed to prove a perfect success, he is bathing his chaste limbs in the Hot Springs of Arkansas. We miss, too, from the purlieus of the capitot the incorrup? tible lladical leader and editor of "two papers, both uaily," for he is brightening Bl ight's ideas on reform in rusty Old England. But though those worthies are absent, others are there of scarce in? ferior note. Even as we look upon thcmThad. Stevens rises, and. with mien and presence attest? ing the influence of Sirius, launches out into such tierce and disinterested invective as only a man could give utterance to whose iron-works had been burned by the rebels during the war; curses and confiscation fall from his lips so fast and furious as almost to make one commit the grave error of mistaking this loyal saint for the foul fiend him? self, especially when a glimpse is now and then revealed of his cloven foot. Rutler, too, is there, by his eulogies of Sheridan at New Orleans, and the associations clustering around him, reminding one strongly of the age of silver. Aye, and Wade is on hand, talking glibly of reconstruction, of his late trip among the red Indians and of a division of property. Ashley, too?we must not overlook him : and if wc would wc^ptild not, for none other froths and foams, and anathematizes the President, and grows red hot with impeachment rhetoric as he. But we can go no further. Dog-days and these Radical congressmen at the same time are too much for us?as wc much fear they will be for the country. "Chickens Coming Home to Boost." In his speech at Lawrence, Kansas, Senator Wade said that Ihe shadow of another struggle was over us; that Congress, which has done so much for the slave, caunot qoietly regard the terrible distinction which exists between the laborer and employer. Property is not so fairly divided, and a more equal distribution must be wrought out. This agrarian proposition, it will be seen, does not apply to the South alone, but. to the North as well; and thus regarded, how Will it set upon the stomachs of the milliouaries and properly holders of the North, who have aided in foisting upon the country the ruling and irresponsible faction which now proposes to turn upon its friends and destroy them. The file leaders, Wade aud Butler, have both declared that sonic plan must be devised by the Radical party by which the property of the rich shall be distributed among the poor. The merchant princes, the Radical holders of two thou? sand millions of Federal debt, and of other debts State, city and county?now have achanccto carry out the "fair division of property" recommended by their own Radical leaders. It is apparent that agrarianism iff on tho eve of having a wider application than was originally in? tended, and as the Baltimore Sun remarks, the seeds of this pernicious doctrine, so profusely sown over the Southern soil, have already been wafted to a different latitude than that for which they were intended. The ball has been put in mo? tion ; where it will stop, time alone can tell. -??*? ? The New Orleans Crescent states that a mag? nificent century plant is in full bloom at the Lake House, lake end of the new shell road. Parties i who find it inconvenient to visit this natural cu I rio8ity now, will have another opportunity of Bec ' ing it afforded them in the summer of 1067. , CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. ' Washington, July 3. There is a quorum in both houses; In the Sen ale, thirty-four members answered. Four bills ex? planatory of reconstruction were introduced. Sen? ator Wilson's provides that all offices held uodef authority of the rebel St8te Governments be de? clared vacant within thirty days after the passage of this Act. Commanding gerferals may then fill them by continuance of those in office, or the ap? pointment of others, or may order election. The' boards of registration shall have power to' reject permission to register to those suspected of wishing to evade the requirement, to examine Applicants, take testimony, and, within twenty days after the completion of registration, may erase names wrongfully registered. Frelinghuysen's author? izes commanders to suspend or remove State offi? cers, and fill vacancy, and validates acts, done heretofore in accordance with the above. Ed? munds' is similar, except that district commanders' acts are subject to the approval of the General of the Armies. Drake's consists of twelve seeiioW. Sumner introduced some characteristic bills; and, after appointing a committee to wait on the Prcsi-' dent, the Senate adjoarned till Friday. In the House, 120 members answered to their" names. The Speaker announced that the firat bu? siness was to swear :.n new members. The Ken? tucky delegation approached the Speaker's stand. The proceedings were interrupted by protests from several members, contesting the elections in Ken* tucky, when Gen. Logan offered the following: Whereas there is good reason to believe that in the election recently held in the State of Kentucky to the fortieth Congress, the legal and local Toters in several districts of said State have been over? awed and prevented from a true expression of their will and choice at the polls by those who have sympathized with or actually participated in the late rebellion, and that such elections were carried by votes of such disloyal and returned rebels; and whereas it is alleged that several of the represen? tatives elect from that State arc disloyal; thcrc^ fore, Resolved, That the credentials of all the members elect from the State of Kentucky shall be referred to the Committee on Elections, to report at as early a day as practicable; and that, pending the report of said committee, none of said members shall be allowed to take the oath of office and be admitted to scats as such. After a long debate, and excepting Mr. Adams, of the Seventh District, from the action of the resolution, it was passed, thus killing eight Demo? cratic votes A committee of nine was appointed, to consider what further legislation is necessary on reconstruction. Adjourned to Friday. Washington, July 5. Tt will require a two-thirds vote to suspend the rule adopted by the House on Wednesday, con? fining legislation to perfecting and strengthening the military reconstruction bill?pending the adoption of motions to adjourn by the extremists, which failed. The President has sent a message to Congress", announcing the acceptance of the mediation of the United States in the Spanish war, with modifica? tions. In the House, the Speaker announced that the Committee on Reconstruction, provided by resolu? tion last Wednesday, is as follows: Messrs. Ste? phens, Boutwell, Bingham, Farnsworth, Hubbard, (of New York.) Beamun, Paine. Pike and Brooks. In the Senate, a resolution was submitted, that legislation be confined to reconstruction and bills in relation to it bo the only ones acted upon. A lung debate ensued, during which it trauspircd that thirteen Senators, in caucus, voted in favor of universal suffrage. The resolution restricting leg? islation finally passed?yeas 19; nays 9, viz: Messrs. BLckalew, Drake. Fowler, Howe, Rosa, Sumner, Thaycr, Upton and Wade. Mr. Wilson stated, in the course of the debate, that Mr. Stan ton wanted no legiulation regarding the judiciary, but needed money to support reconstruction. The Senate adjourned until Monday. In the House, the Speaker presented a Memorial from Green M. Adams against the admission of Beck from Kentucky ; referred to Committee oh Elections. Mr. Paine moved to suspend the rulcsf so that he might introduce a joint resolution ten? dering the thanks of Congress to Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan for the able and faithful performance of his duty as commander of the Military District of Texas and Louisiana. The rules were supended by a vote of 110 against IS, and the resolution passed. An additional paper regarding the Ken? tucky delegation, and a protest from the members whose scats are not contested, were referred to tho Committee on Elections. A joint resolution of thauks to Generals Sickles, Pope and Schoficldwos adopted. Mr. Schenck offered a resolution of thanks to Petroleum V. Nasby and Attorney Gen? eral Stanbery for maintaining the President's policy. Pending the question of its reception, the House adjourned to Monday. The resolution of thanks to District Commanders was adopted by a strict party vote. Brooks is the only Democrat on the Reconstruction Committee. In the Senate, Mr. Tipton argued in favor of s reward from the Government for Indian scalps. NEWS ITEMS. ? The press generally expresses the severest: censure of the Mexican Government (so-called) for the murder of Maximilian. The New York Times calls the execution a murder, and says it "hard to believe that men capable of such a crime are capa? ble of self-government, or fit to be trusted with authority." The World considers the execution as a "lasting stain upon the honor and humazrity" of the Mexican nation. ? The Rev. George T. Williams, of Suffolk, has been houorably acquitted of the charge of picking a woman's pocket in New York. The indictment agaiust him was quashed on the ground of the ia* sufficiency of the evidence. ? Henry Dodge, formerly Govornor of Wiscon? sin, and afterward United States Senator,- died at the residence of his son, A. C. Dodge, at Burlingj ton, Iowa, on the evening of the 19th inst,, at tho ag<? of 85 years. ? Gen. J- B. Hood is about to remove to Gal veston, Toxas, and become a member of a mercan? tile house in that city. He will still retain his connection with tho Now Orleans house. ? Mr. Scddon, the ex-Confederate Secretary of War, is working his fine farm in Goochland county, Va. He does not meddle with public affairs, and says he is out of the political ring. ? General Sheridan, in accordance with in? structions from the President, has extended the time for registration in Louisiana until further or? ders. ? Juarez, tho President of Mexico, lived in New Orleans a few years ago, and carried on the business of manufacturing cigars. He was at that time a political refugee. ? Browulow has disfranchised, by proclama? tion, Giles county, making the thirteenth county disfranchised since the eighteenth of April. ? Tho Cholera has broken out with considera? ble violence in Memphis.