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|M??5i(il? ??tcH?|?Kfft', Wednesday Morning, June IO. jggf All papers discontinued at the expiration pt the time for which they hare been paid. JEST* No name entered' upon tho boots unless the money accompanies the order. * ' " Jgjr* A cross-mark indicates thai the subscript : tion is about to .expire. Jg^* Specimen, copies always sent, upon appli> tttion. CLUB RATES. - Ten eopiea for one year, - - . $22:50 ' Twenty" " " " -. - - 40.00 For ?very club of twenty and upwards, the getter op of tho club will'be entitled to either of the fol Ibwing agricultural-journals for one year as a pre? mium, Viz : "Southern Cultivator," "American Agriculturist," or "Farm and Garden." The mon oy most always accompany the order. on??^k???i???o? DEPARTURE OF THE GARRISON. The troops sent here two weeks ago took their departure on Thursday morning last. They were orderly and well-behaved during their Btay in our midst. The officer in command, Maj. Lazelle, is an old army officer, and doubtless a good discipli? narian. We were much pleased in an interview with him, and are satisfied that he is disposed.to act fairly and with justice to all. parties. The comm ac ? returned ta.Coln-mbia from this place. "SSS, SUMTER NEWS. This excellent journal has just entered upon the third year of its existet.ee, under hopeful auspices. A lady friend has kindly remembered the occasion " by sending strawberries and cream to the proprie . tors, and another generous.- friend has presented . them with a beautiful Silver Goblet. Verily, the fraternity aro made to rejoice at these encouraging omens. Wa.beg to add our good wishes for tho prosperity, of the IVews, -? PAINTING AND GLAZING. In these times, when tho signs around us are . favorable; and the gloom of the past is being dis ? ? palled, even though slowly, it may be that our "j people are thinking of adornments and improve? ments upon their h om ea toads. The card of E. F. 31 mt uah announces- that he has resumed his for . mer business, and will attend promptly to all work . entrusted to him. We take pleasure in directing -attention to tho fact that persons wanting aoy thin j in tho line of painting or glazing can uecure * his services on application. RESIGNER ? '^fle learn that Maj". Fl C. v. Borstel has re - signed the position of United States Deputy Mar - chr.l at this plaee. His successor has not yet been named. This resignation was tendered several *: weeks ago. but was accepted on the 25th ult. We < make this statement in justice tc Maj. Borstel, '. ' tmd to prevent any misunderstanding that might ariae from certain revelations bit ely made, in ref? erence to malicious charges preferred again;1 him as a registered voter. As a further act of justice -" to Maj. B., and to correct an erroneous impres '- ' sion, wo will state that the iron-clad oath was not . ' quired ia bis case as Deputy Marshal. , . ?? VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY. - As advertisement from the Commissioners ap ? pointed to locate tho Court House for Gconoe >. County appears ia another column, by which it will bo seen that they have located the same in 'Walhalla, and have procurrcd the titles to 100 ?'' acres oMand within that town. This land will be mid off into suitable and convenient lots, which ."'will be offered to the highest bidder on Thursday, the 6th of August next. This is an- excellent op? portunity for capitalist? to invest their surplus. Out neighboring village is destined to be an im? portant town, and real estate will, appreciate in ??_ value- accordingly. THE COLUMBIA CONVENTION! We presume that not over half a dozen Districts J '.-.will "be represented in the Convention called to -: meet in Columbia on Monday last At least, bo far as "we civ a judge at this Trrit?ng, (Tuesday morning,) delegates have not beeu appointed from . more than six Districts. If, then, the April Con \ vention, where twenty Districts had a voice, did : .not represent the State, it will be grossly improper mr a less number to send forth their views as em bodyingvtbe exnressed<wilLof the Democratic par? ty of South Carolina. We hope that moderation ., and conciliation will prevail, and that harmouy skid unity will result from their action* instead of j discord and divisi?n. We cannot afford to divide " *l ocn strength, and must not allow petty jealousies or sectional rancor to como between our party and final success. If the Charleston movement prove unsuccessful, why not unite upon the April plat? form, which will seem to have the acquiescence of j c majority ! DEMOCRACY AGAIN TRIUMPHANT. Notwithstanding the trickery resorted to by the desperate leaders of the defunct Radical party in tais-District, and the assistance rendered them by ' weak-kneed- brethren in the Democratic fold, tho . straight conservative- nomination for the several District offices-has been, successful by a large vote. The majority is between six and seven hundred, in - & total vote of less than twenty-three hundred ! ? This result is encouraging to- every lover of good order, sm d' especially gratifying to all interested itt the foiure of our section. It speaks plainly the Intentions and purposes of the white people, who are determined to adhere faithfully to the nomi? nees of their own party, under any and every cir - cumstnnce. Its thunder-tones will not fall upon listlesM ears, when Radical office-seekers view the : flgureti, and reflect that they have reckoned with? out their host, and that so far as this District is concerned their power is gone forever ! "THE. ULTRA EU KLUX." Our readers will aementher, perhaps, that some ' time ago wo made mention, of a paper in Texas bearing the title of Jimplecule. This delectable same is now excelled by another in the same town, to wit, The Ultra Ku Klux, published at Jefferson, . Texas, at $3 per annum.. In order to show the tone, style and tempor of this- new candidate for public favor, wo will append tho following from its prospectus : ?. Until thepresent illiberal and proscriptive policy cf the unemies of our country is reversed, defeated, rebuked and abandoned, this paper will bear the title above, after which happy event it will assume its name of dignity?OU.ro. The Ku Klux is designed as a campaign paper and intends to criticise without stint or mercy tho ??vagabond rabble" who would degrade the white below the negro race. This io ? dirty work but somebody most do it, and the Ultra Ku Klux being well impressed that forbearance was never a virtue, and that truth and error are extremes, will abuse the carpet-baggers and Bealla wa gs up to the hub for the money. This paper will advocate the D?mocratie theory of our government, and will heartily co-operate with Vbite mea and Democrats throughout the length fad breadth of the land. ^ 'RADICAL LYING AND MISREPEESENTATIO: We intimated our belief last week that the troc recently sent Lere were ordered to thia place consequence of "Radical lying and misrepreseni tion about the former (April) election." Tl declaration was verified substantially by fa< coming to light almost simultaneously with t publication of last week's Intelligencer. And as t public may feel interested in the matter, wo pi pose-to furnish some of the particulars. It will be remembered that the members ek from this District tc- the next Legislature wcro n announced in General Order No. 79, giving the i suit of tho election throughout the Slate. Mai reasons were conjectured for this singular omi sion, as the result was fairly Democratic, but pu lie opinion settled down into tho belief that "Rac cal lying and misrepresentation" were at tho bc tom of the whole affair. On Tuesday last, 2d insi Maj. Lazelle, commanding the troops then at th place, notified Messrs. H. 0. Herrick and Z. ' Taylor^ managcus of election- for this precinc that certain. oharge3 had been preferred again them for fraudulent conduct at the April eleclio: and indicated G o'clock that afternoon as a conv nient time to mako known to theso gentlemen tl particular charges of fraud and corruption allege This being agreed upon, the mealing took pla< accordingly in tho office of Mr. Herrick. Tl charges were contained in a certificate frcm one i the defeated candidates of the Radical party ft the Legislature, to which was added eight or te affidavits from as many colored individuals, I most of whom these managers had spoken wit reference to the aspirant for Senatorial honors, ? unworthy their confidence, and in fact emphaticall denouncing the aforesaid individual.. We may ri gard this as the principal charge, but there wei others, having less foundation in truth, such s tampering with ballots after they had been d< posited, changing tickets illegally, &c, none < which wore supported by sufficient" evidence t merit serious consideration. In addition to thi certificate und affidavits, there was anothor doci ment of significant character, giving a short bic graphical sketch of various gentlemen in this vi cinity, who are now registered voters, and whos right to exercise the privilege of voting is serious! questioned by the Radical candidate aforesaid This is the sum and substance of the objection made by that party, and which influenced th military authority to hold in abeyance the rcsul of the April election. But the strangest part c the story remains to bo told.. Thc affidavits c these colored men?some of whom have bcon con victed, since the war, of larceny?were made befor their Radical leader, who has never yet been hon ored with any offico of responsibility or trust, an< ?whose exercise of magisterial functions is wholl; , without authority or precedent. His alleged rea son for this assumption is decidedly rich. Accord ing to his certificate, annexed to one of the affida vite, he was fearful that not only his own life, bu that of the affiant, would bo in danger if tho pub lie became aware of the existence of such papers and he was not willing to tniBtany magistrate will these important secrets, because an affidavit madi not long since at hm instance was made public Such is the flimsy pretext for this unwarrantec action. Now, we will venture tho assertion that thu despicable conduct has produced no other feeling than contempt for a man who has endeavored tc traduce good men by tho pretended oath3 of ne groes, and among the number those who stand con victed of larceny. Contrary to their expectations, the public is now acquainted with the contents o: these extraordinary papers, and we have yet tc learn that tho lives of any of these affiants ore it peril. This dread of danger can only be accounted for on the principle enunciated long ago, that "con? science makes cowards of us all." Messrs. Herrick and Taylor were allowed sev? eral days to-collect evidenee to meet thc charges preferred against them, and on Monday las! started for Charleston, fully prepared to sustain themselves against this attack, anil also to venti? late the record of their Radical friends ! We learn that a delegation from the League left on yester? day morning, and it may be presumed that the question will be finally settled in a few days as to whom thc military will accord the privilege of rep? resenting Anderson in the next Legislature. At a future time, wo expect to lay before our readers full particulars of this delectable affair. -<?> THE COUNTY ELECTION. We are highly gratified to state that the Demo? crats have made large gains in almost every Dis? trict, especially in the up-country. The following items are gathered from exchanges and private in? formation : In Laurens District, the Democrats carried the day by 554 majority?the entire ticket elected. The Herald crows lustily, and well it may, for its talented editor contributed much to bring about the victory. In Union, the Democrats are successful by 1,200 majority, with a full radical ticket in the field. In Spartanburg, the Democratic majority is 1,300, which still proclaims that noble old District as the standard-bearer of Democracy. In Marion, the entire Democratic ticket elected, excepting one county commissioner. *[n Lancaster, the conservatives have a majority of 200. The registered white majority is about 100, showing that the negroes are voting with their former masters. In York, the probable majority of tho conserv? atives is more than 200. Full returns not yet re? ceived. In Greenville, there is an aggregate Demooratic majority of more than SOO. In Abbeville, as far as heard from, the Demo? crats have a majority of 148. This is glorious work, for tho negroes outnumber the whites near? ly three to one. In Newberry, there was a combination ticket, voted for by both parties, but composed for the most part of conservatives. In Oconct, thc Democrats are again successful, and by an increased majority, probably 600. En? tire Democratic ticket elected. In Pickens, the result is doubtful, but may be attributed to so many voters calling themselves Democrats remaining away from the polls. From these figures, we are inclined to think South Carolina will vote Democratic next Novem? ber. -o FATAL ACCIDENT. The Abbeville Banner of last Wednesday gives the following account of a melancholy occurrence in that village The young man was known in this community, as an agent for sewing machines : Mr. R. J. Martin, a native of Greenville, as we are informed, who came to our town a few days ago as the agent of a sewing machine manufactu? rer, met with a fatal accident on Monday last. In the afternoon, about 4 o'clock, ho called upon a citizen of this place, whose residence is accessible only by a long flight of stairs. Having transact? ed his business, he attempted to descend, and being under the influence of liquor, he lost his balance, and fell over the railing to the ground, a distance of about twenty feet, his head striking a stone, which produced congestion of tho brain.? Medical assistance was at once rendered, and every effort made to alleviate his sufferings. He lingered in great pain until yesterday morning, ?bout 2 o'oiock, wheo ho died. A POLITICAL FUNERAL. A Washington correspondent of mora than usual sagacity, gives the following view of the sit? uation of the Radical party.: Sufficient time has now elapsed since the Chica? go Convention to speak of the effect of the nomi? nations made there, and the polhical prospect as viewed from this central point. The ticket has fallen fiat and produced no im? pression whatever. There are various reasons for this fact, but thc main one is the identification of General Grant with the Radical wing of the party, and his full acceptance of all their policy, inclu? ding impeachment, which he advocated openly and even violently, as is well known here, and as Gen. Logan and Mr. Judd, of Illinois, emphatically de? clared at Chicago. General Grant went over to the Radicals and abandoned his. previous conservative tendencies last October, at which time Washburne came to Washington-to arrange the programme, and Gen. Rawlings wassent West to make a speech reveal? ing his chief's conversion to the doctrines of Thad Stevens and the "Mountain." Ever since that time he has been losing ground, and now is even weaker than the party, because it is admitted that he brings no outside strength and excites no interior enthusiasm, while old. and straight-laced Republicans will bolt his nomination as an abandonment of principle. It is absurd to suppose that Colfax adds a par? ticle of influence to thc concern. Any ward poli tioian would bc equally strong, and he is of the same dimensions of a ward politician, only raised in the country. There are tens of thousands of the same class and genus scattered over the Union, many of whom are vastly superior to the individ? ual whose smirking mediocrity occupies the chair, once filled by Henry Clay. The Radicals relied upon the success of impeach* ment as their last and only hop<j of carrying the Presidential election. That defeated, they sub? stantially admit'the game to be lost. Their plan was for Stanton to organize the whole South into a compact Radical column, to declare martial law in Kentucky and Maryland under some fabricated pretest, in order to exclude their votes, and then by coercion and corruption to secure enough of the East and West to count themselves into power, 'ibis scheme required the aid of Wade to make it a success. With Johnson in the White nouse it falls to thc ground, and with it all the hopes of thc revolutionists,, Disguiso it as they may, Wade men are intense? ly indignant, and will do little to help the ticket. Their cheif has given no such indorsement as is pretended by the Radical organs. On the contra? ry, ho swears like "our army in Flanders," and says that ho was sold out.. Lt is notorious that the Southern delegates, who were pledged to him, were bought by thc New York jobbers at various rates, and many of them as cheap as their hotel bills. This open bargain and eale is now urged here as a reason against the admission of those States by many extremists, and if their votes wer? not counted upon in November, they would not be allowed to come in at nih. It is now conceded by leading and competent Radicals that Pennsylvania is lost by a large ma? jority?first, because of the failure of impeach? ment : second, because the convention did not ex? pressly and by name excommunicate the seven Senators who secured acquittal ; and, thirdly, be? cause of thc insulting and intentional omission of any reference to protection or "home industry."? That State is now demanding an increase of tho tariff, and the foremost politicians have written here, that without it there is no usc of attempting a canvass. But as Congress has no idea of touch? ing the tariff, finance or any other large question at this session, Pennsylvania is gone "hook and line." A post mortem examination of the remains of the late Radical party will be held at the Cupitol this evening, when measures will be taken for thc interment. Wade, Wilson, Fenton, Hamlin, Stan? ton and Curtin are announced as pall-bearers, to? gether with Grant and Colfax as chief mourners. --o-; ALABAMA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION? Tho Alabama Democratic State Convention ad? journed on the 4th inst. The Convention adopted a resolution in favor of sending delegates to the National Democratic Convention to be held In New York on the 4th of July, under the foUowing re? striction: Resolved, That not representing any recognized vote in the Electoral College, it. is the deliberate senso of this Convention, with the present lights before it, that our delegates to that Convention should not vote on thc choice of candidates, but, having full confidence in their prudence? patriot? ism and judgment, this Convention leave them un? trammelled by instructions. Four delegates for the State at largo and twelve delegates from tho Congressional Districts were then selected. The nomination of an electoral ticket is left in the hands of thc State Executive Committee, of which Gen J. IL Claxton is thc chairman. Tho following resolutions were adopted, with but one or two dissenting voices: Resolved, That, having entire confidence in the principles and the patriotism of the Democratic party, we hereby pledge ourselves to the support of thc candidates of that party for President and Vice President of the United States, to be nomina? ted at the coming Convention in tho City of New York on the 4th of July next. Resolved, That, slavery having been prohibited in tho Stute of Alahama by a Convention of the people thereof, held in September, 18?5, wo here? by again proclaim our faithful adherence to that ordinance ; and we assure the people of the United States that there are no laws in force in this State, en.'.cled by our authority, which made any distinc? tion in the protection which they give to the per? son and property of both races; and wc horeby declare our solemn purpose that these laws shall bo faithfully and impartially administered as soon as the military are withdrawn, and we are permit? ted to manage our own affairs. Resolved, That tho thanks of the Southern peo? ple, as well as all friends of free government, are eminently due to Andrew Johnson for the unflinch? ing courage and unsurpassed ability with which he has acquitted himself of his official oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Uuited States ; that this Convention pays to him its respect and admiration, both as a patriot and a man, being incorruptible in both capacities, as proven by the ordeal through which he has just triumphantly passed. -o THE VOTE OF THANKS TO STANTON. Tho Washington correspondent of thc Baltimore Gazette gives tho following interesting stnteincut concerning the action of the Senate upon thejoint resolution of thanks to thc late Honorable (?) Sec? retary of War : Tho Scnat9, after a protracted discussion, pass? ed the joint resolution voting the thanks of Con? gress to Edwin M. Stanton, late Secretary of War. ! This may prove to be a sop of comfort to thc con? tumacious War Minister for having "stuck" when ordered lo do so by Souator Sutnuer, but he might well exclaim "save me from my friends," in view of the discussion which the resolution provoked.? Senators Hendricks and Buckalow reviewed tho course which had been pursued by Stanton, and for which Congress was called on to give him a vote of thanks, and they muda it plain that the resolution was but a political trick, and was so un? derstood by its author. They showed that all Stanton had a right to expect was thc charity of silence, and in this view several Republican Sena? tors did not hesitate to concur. Henderson, of Missouri, who has established a character for hon? esty and independence well worthy the successor of "Old Bullion," rasped tho friends of tho resolu? tion by inquiring why it was the ihirty-fivo im? peachers hud to have a vote every day to Btiffeu them up?why they kept up such a whistling as they passed the graveyard. On the confirmation of General Schofield they had lugged in without precedent a preamble declaring Stanton still Sec? retary of War, and immediately on the heels of that comes a resolution of thanks also without precodent. Henderson was very emphatic in words, but. his manner, during the debate to-day, was the telling part of his speech. The resolution will no doubt be put through tho House under thc operation of thc previous question, which cuts off all debate, but it will uot be Biiffioiently poteut to arrest the verdict of the whole country on his con? tumacious and disgraceful conduct in attempting to held a Cabinet offico after his Exeoutive Chief had requested him to vacate. The resolutions of thanks is a political trick intenclod to bridge over the odium which attaches to the whole Radical party in consequence of Stanton's having "stuck" until ho was smoked out and forced to "relinquish" the War Department. The time has been when to re? ceive a vote of thanks from Congress was esteemed a high compliment, but now it is a compliment of a most questionable-character. So it formerly was with "brevets" in the military service, but after Stanton had all the mules in the service breveted horses, a brevet ceased to be regarded as compli? mentary. -? CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE ON THE SITUATION. Washington, June 2, 1868. Tho opinions and political status of no public man in the country are of euch importance at this time as are those of the Chief Justice, both on ac? count of his high character and position, and in view of the Presidential campaign and its compli? cations, and the very possible evont of his close connection therewith. Mr. Chase comments freely on men and measures ; so freely, in fact, that no less a personage than the General of our armies, as late as Saturday, sharply criticised the remarks that the Chief Justice thought fit to make on the course of the Republican party, and in re? gard to the nominee for the Presidency. Through a friend who enjoys intimate relations with Mr. Chase, I am enabled to present through tho Herald 8omo of his views, which, it will bo observed, are of striking originality and of extraordinary impor? tance. Thc Chief Justice declares that he is not a can? didate for the Presidential*nominatton ; he does not seek it, and. docs not want it. He is grateful to his friends and the people for their recent mani? festations of respect and confidence in the use of his name for that high office, but his position and inclinations would not admit of his accepting it excepting the nation was in the utmost peril. And under no circumstances would he assume such a a responsibility at tho sacrifice of his honest con? victions. Tho Chief Justice frankly admits that the Radi oal party and himself differ widely in their views ; and as parties are now organized, he is for the Democratic party. Ho differs from them upon only one point?that of universal manhood suffrage. He is agreed with them on all other of the great issues. Incidentally ho remarked, if he were eloclcd by that party to the Presidency, while he would certainly carry out their policy faithfully, he would labor to make the party one of perma? nent usefulness. In the opinion of tho Chief Justice, the deplora? ble condition of the Southern States demands not only the proper consideration of Congress, but also material aid from the Goneral Government. The war has been ended for three years, and those States should be in practical relations with the Government. There is no constitutional authority to hold them in subjugation, and if there were, it would be alike unwise'and unjust. He favored the enfranchisement of every whito man in the South, and removing the political disabilities of every man in tho nation. He thinks freedom and manhood suffrage should be an unquestioned right, but he controverts the idea that any other power than tho States themselves can confer it. Ile bolds that the General Government has no con? trol over the question, and that the power rests in the Slates, where alone it should reside. The Chief Justice would remove the political disabilities imposed on the people of the South by j the fourteenth amendment. But as those States as now organized will undoubtedly ratify it, ho proposes a general amnesty as a mode of relief, and also as an act which would tend towards the reconciliation of the two sections. Furthermore, he regards this as absolutely necessary, as tho povisions of that amendment exclude thousands from office, both under the Government and the States, and this will lead to complications which should be avoided. Mr. Chase urges that the most liberal aid should be extended to thc South in improving their rail? road eysrom, and also their navigable rivers. He thinks aid should be given to repair the levees on the Mississippi, build new ones wherever they are required, even from Cairo to the Gulf. That the millions of acres of land which would be reclaimed in the valley of the Mississippi by a judicious levee system would quadruplo the producing powers of that section, and add corre-poudingly to the wealth and prosperity of the country. Mr. Chase strenuously urges the early return to specie payments. He believes it could be done without damage to any interests, and in a com? paratively short period of time it would not matter whether the bonds wero paid in greenbacks or gold, as the public credit would be re-established, and greenbacks be worth par value. Mr. Chase condemned in strong terms the trial of citizens by military commissions in time of peace. Ile regards it as an arrogant assumption of power most dangerous to the country, and thinks it should not bc tolerated. The Chief Jus? tice made no reference whatever to the McArdle case, but his opinion, as recorded in the celebrated Milligan case, admits of no doubts as to what they are. * Mr. Chase expressed the hope that if Mr. John? son should reorganize his Cubinet he would appoint aproper proportion of its members from the South? ern States. In thc course of his conversation lie deprecated the course of Congress, especially of thc House of Representatives. He considers their assaults on the judiciary and other legislative acts unwise, and calculated to arouse thc distrust and embitter the animosities between the different sections. In reply to a question, Mr. Chase said the par? doning power was certainly a constitutional perog ative of the President, and Congress had no power to abridge it.?Cor. New York Herald. TRIAL OF JEFFERSON DAVIS. Richmond, June 3, 1868. The United States Court met this morning, Chief Justice Ch*se and Judge Underwood presi? ding. The Chief Justice called the case of Mr. Davis, when Mr. Anderson, of Mississippi, one of the counsel for defenco, read the agreement for post? ponement till October, signed by Evarts and O'Connor. The Chief Justice then asked if the counsel were ready for trial independent of this stipula? tion. Governor Wells, for the prosecution, re? plied that in view of thc absence of the District Attorney, whoso wife is in a dying condition, the absence of the prisoner, caused by this stipula? tion, and the absence of Mr. Evarts, who stood in position of more directly representing the Attor? ney General, the case could not well be gone on with. He suggested some day of this term in October when tho Chief Justice could attend. Tho counsel for tho defence moved for a postponement till next term, which the Chief Justice- granted, saying, at the same lime, that had the trial taken place a year ago, or last Fall, or now, it would have been more convenient for him, as he was ready to try the case. He would, however, attend next terra if possible, in view of hts other duties. Witnesses, including Gen. R. E. Lee, were re? cognized to appear on tho fourth Monday in No? vember, and the prisoner's bail-bond was ronewed. CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE. This State is a part of the jurisdiction of the circuit jurisdiction of the Chief Justice of thc United Statos. Since the war none of the Supremo Jndges have presidod within its limits. We are pleased to learn, says the Charleston Courier, that the Chief Justice is expected to preside among us some time in the middle of this month. We trust this may prove to be so. The impartial and digni? fied course of tho Chief Justice at a time of groat peril to the Government, to thc laws and to the Constitution itsalf, has commended him to the judgment of the country. He will find a people who, although in allegiance to the Government, aro yet held without warrant of law in subjection, and treated as strangers and aliens upon their own soil. -o-. ELECTION IN OREGON. Tho election held in Oregon on tho 1st instant resulted in a complete and decisive triumph for the Democratic party. The Democratic candidate for Congress is elected by 2,000 majority, while the legislative and county offices are nearly all Demo? crats. Tho Chicago nomination is, therefore, re? jected by a State hitherto Republican. -^_ fgj* Cotton quoted in New York on the 6th in otant ot S0? cents. ? FUNERAL OF EX-PRESIDENT BUCHANAN. ' A despatch from Lancaster, Penn., dated last Friday, says that tho funeral of Mr. Buchanan yery imposing. There Were many delegations from abroad. Thc Masons assisted throughout, and their funeral ceremonies accompanied the re? ligious rites. On Saturday, previous to his de? cease, Vfhile giving directions to his executor re? garding his funeral, Mr. Buchanan said : "The principles of the Christian religion were instilled into my mind from my youth, and from all I have observed and experienced in the long life that Providence has vouchsafed to me, I have only be? come moro strengthened in my conviction of the divine character of the Saviour and the power of atonement through His redeeming grace and mercy." Responding to th? expressed hope that he might live to seo the country fully restored, Mr. Buchanan said : "I have no fear of the future. Posterity will do me fall justice. I have always felt, and still feel, that I discharged every public duty imposed upon me conscientiously. I have no regret for any public act of my life, and history will vindicate my memory from every unjust as? persion." His last words were: "Oh, God Al? mighty, as thoa wilt." President Johnson iBsued the following order on the 2d instant: The President, with deep regret, announces to tho people of the United States the decease, at Wheatland, Pennsylvania, on the first instant, of his honored predecessor, James Buchanan. This event will occasion mourning in the nation for the loss of an eminent citizen and honored public ser? vant. As a mark of respect for his memory it is ordered that the Executive Department be imme? diately placed in mourning, and all business be suspended on the day of the funeral. It is further ordered that the War and Navy Departments cause suitable military and naval honors to be paid on this occasion to the memory of the illustrious dead. ?t?tuaxy. DEATH OF GEN. MILLEE. Gen. Axdrew Miller died at the residence of his son, Judge John C. Miller, in Henderson, Rusk county, Texas, at 20 minutes past 9 o'clock, on 17th April, from general debility, arising from ex? treme old age, in his 89th year. Gen. Miller was born in Abbeville District, S. C., May 28, 1789, commencing life with the second year of the United States Government. He lived to see it subjected to many trials and revolutions ; and leakes it in a very different condition from that which marked its early history. His public life commenced in 1S19 (fifty four years ago) as Lieutenant in the army of the war of 1812. In 1816 ho was elected to thc Legislature from Pendleton, S. C. He served ten years in that body, distin? guishing himself as a man of great energy and ready comprehension in legislative malters. Cal? houn was then in his prime?he and Gen. Miller were friends and compeers. In 1^20 Gen. Miller removed to Georgia?was elected to the State Scu ate in 1823, and remained a member of that body, with tho exception of one year, till 1830. Ile wielded a large influence in thc Legislature. In 1827 he accepted the position of Major General in the Georgia Militia, which beheld for many years. With the close of the Presidential campaign of 1840, he dated thc close of his political course. During this campaign he filled the position of Elec? tor, for thc State at large, on the Houston ticket, with much honor to himself and to the Whig Party. In the Spring of 1844 he removed to-Texus, settled in Hush county, directing his attention chiefly to agricultural pursuits. Though often solicited he would never run for office in Texas. Gen. Miller was a man of superior intellect, and retained the vigor of his mind lo the last. He was all his life a student?was a profound politician I ?an accurate historian?thoroughly versed in all agricultural subjects, and one of thc best Biblical scholars. He touk great interest in the natural resources of the country. Gen. Mille?, aftur his removal to Texas, gave much attention to domestic matters?to the making of his home pleasaut and inviting. He planted, and successfully grew, the first apple orchard m Rusk county ; demonstrating that this fruit could bo successfully grown in this climate?the prevail? ing opinion to the contrary notwithstanding. His orchard still remains in a flourishing condition?a monument to his enterprise and good taste. lu the death of Gen. Milleu, a great and good man has been removed. "Peace be to his ashes." Specht ftotiecs. Belton Lo?gc, No. ?, A.\ F.\ fr?yU. D. A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF BELTON LODGK will bc held in the Loitze Room at Belton, S. C., on THURSDAY, July 4th, 1808, at 10 o'clock A. M. Brethren will tako due-notice and govern themselves accordingly. j By order of the W.-. M.*. WARREN D. WILKES. Sec. i June 10, 1868 51 4 HIRAM LODGE, No. 68, A.*. F.\ M.\ A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF HIRAM LODGE will bc held in the Lodge Room ou MON? DAY NIGHT, July 13, 1S68, at eight o'clock. Brethren will take due notice aua govern them? selves accordingly. By order of the W.-. M.-. GEORGE W. FANT, Sec. June 10, 1868 61?4 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, July 6, 1868, at seven o'clock Companions will assemble with? out further notice. By order of the M.-.E.-.II.-.P.. GEORGE MUNRO, Seo. June 10, 1868 51 4 Information. Information guaranteed to produce a luxuriant growth of hair upon a bald head or beardles? face, also a recipe for the removal of Pimples, Blotches. Eruptions, etc., on the skin, leaving the same soft, olear, and beautiful, can bc obtained without charge by addressing THOS. F. CHAPMAN, Chemist, 823 Broadway, New York. Sept. 18, 18G7. 14-_ To Consumptives. Tho Rev. Edward A. Wilson will send (free of charge) to all who desire it, the prescription with the directions for making and using the simple remedy by which he was cured of a lung affection, and that dread disease Consumption. His only object is to benefit the afflicted, and he hopes every sufferer will try this prescription, as it will cost them nothing, and may prove a blessing. Pleaao address Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON, No. 1G5 South Second St, Williamsburg, N. Y. Sept. 18, 1867. 14? ERRORS OF YOUTH. A Gentleman who suffered for years from Ner? vous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects of youthful indiscretion, will, for tho sako of suf? fering humanity, send free to all who need it, the recipe and directions for making the simple reme? dy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertiser's experience, can do so by addressing, in perfect confidence, JOHN B. OGDEN, 42 Cedar Street, New York. June 19,1867 1 ly ^ EDITORIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Gen. S. B. Bte kn he, known to fame as a gallant Confederate soldier, has become associated witts the Louisville Daily Courier in ito editorial de? partment. This is one of the most popular jour? nals published in the country, and Gen. Rucknib will doubtless tend to increase that popularity. From his salutatory, we make tho following ex? tract : It is needless to say that my connection with tho Courier will in no respect change its advocacy of those principles of free government whiohr were in? herited from our fathers, and which are so seri? ously endangered by a revolution still in progress. While justly diffident of my ability to discharge" with satisfaction to the public the duties imposed! upon ?in editor, I expect and ask no exemption from their just criticism. In that position, af us every other in life, men's acts must ever be con? sidered by the public as the measure of their merit. Judged by this rule I can confidently cfeinr, whatever may be my deficiencies in other respecter, that my past acts have at least given- proof of my sincerity, and have shown that motives of patriot? ism were not subordinated to a feeling of seli-in> terest. Claiming then, from the public no further in? dulgence than that which is willingly accorded t? sincerity and fidelity, I propose to contribute a* fully as I can to the advocacy of those principles1 of civil liberty, the maintenance of which so deeply affects the welfare of every citizen and ihhabitanS of the country. New Advertisements. Estate USTotice. ALL persons having demands against the Es? tate of the late Wm. F. Clinkscalea, dee'd,. will please apply to Messrs. Reed & Brown- for pag? inent. BERRY CLINKSCALES, Ex'r. June 10, 1863 51 2 Bacon Sides, Shoulders, Flour and Molasses; BACON Sides at 20 cents, Shoulders at 18 cents, Extra Family Flour, ?6.00 per sack, N. 0. Syrup,-fresh and extra, Call in at WATSON & C?'S. June, 5, 1868 7 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAEOID?A^ ANDERSON DISTRICT. To Whom it may Concern? s BY mutual consent the Firm of Hawthorne & Agnew have this day dissolved copartnership. All persons indebted will please come forward and? settle their accounts by note oe coeh. D. W. HAWTHORNE,. WILLIAM AGNEW. June 10, 1868 51 3 United States Internal Revenue* Deputy Collector s Offico, 3d District, S. C., Pickens C. H., S. C., June 10, 18C8, Revenue Tax. THE Monthly and Annual Taxos for Andersen District for 1SGS, have been returned to me by the Collector. All persons who have been assessed are uotified to make payment to me within ten days,, otherwise the penalty will be enforced. J. W. COBB, Dep. Col. June 10, 1868 51 2 SHERIFFS SALE. BY virtue of writs of Fiera Facias to me directed, I will expose lo sale on Saleday next, at Anderson C. H., within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit : One Tract of Land, situated in Anderson Dis? trict, on waters of Broadway creek, containing ?100 acres, more or less, adjoining lauds of Enoch Vandivcr, T. W. Martin and others, levied on as the property of J. A. Major, at thc suit of Joseph B. McGee, late Sheriff, for J. W. Norris. One Tract of Land, containing 37 acres, moro or less, near the village of Pendleton, bounded by hinds ol' Wm. Simpson, J. E. Adger and others, levied on as the property of E. M. Cobb, at the suit of John B. Earle. Five Lots in thc town of Belton, viz: Lot No. 1, containing 2 acres, moro or less, ad? joining lots of Maslin Cobb, South Street and oth? ers, levied on as the property of W. T, Eskew, at the suit of W. C. Brown. Lot No. 2, containing 2 acres, more or Ichs, ad? joining lots of Maslin Cobb, South Street and oth? ers, levied on ns the property of W. T. Eskew, at the snit of W. C. Brown. Lot No. 8, containing 2 acres, moro or less, bounded by lots of Mrs. Tolin, Miistin Cobb and others, levied on as the property of W. T. Eskew, at the suit of W. C. Brown. Lot No. 4, containing 2 acres, more or less, bounded by lots of Mastin Cobb, Academy lotand otiicrs, levied on as the property of W. T. Eskow, at the snit of W. C. Brown. Lot No. 5, containing \ acre, moro or less, bounded by lots of Mastin Cobb, South Street and others, levied on as the property of W. T. Eskew, at the suit of W. C. Brown. In tract No. 1, the exemptions allowed by Mili? tary Order will be reserved. Terms cash, purchasers to pay for titles and stamps. WM. McGUKIN, s.a.D. June 8, 1868 51 SALE OF VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY. THE Commissioners appointed to select a site for tho Court House and Jail for the District of Oco nec, having located the same in tho Town of Wal-* halla, and procured the titles of One Hundred Acres of Land within said Town, will, at 10. o'clock, a. m., on On Thursday* August 6,1868* After having first laid off the said land into suita? ble and convenient LOTS, proceed to seU the said lots to the highest bidder. This location is within the beautiful and thriv? ing Town of Walhalla, at the foot of the Blue Ridge, and possesses advantages in point of trade, education, kc, unsurpassed by any other place ia the State. Terms of Sale: One-fourth cash?the balance payable in threo equal instalments, in three, six and nine months, secured by note willi approved security. Titles to? be executed, but not delivered, until purchase money is paid in full. And in case of failure on the part of purchaser to meet the payments when due, the property to be forthwith sold at his risk. Purchasers to pay extra for stamp and titles. WESLEY PITCHFORD, 1 W. E. HOLCOMBE, BRY FRETWELL, i Comm'rii. M. F. MITCHELL, O. M. DOYLE. W. E. HOLCOMBE, Sec. and Treas., WalhaUa? Sv C June 10,1868 51 6 HURLEY'S STOMACH BITTERS ! FOR Debility. Loss of Appetite, Weakness, In? digestion, Dyspepsia, Want of Action of the 'Liv? er, or disordered Stomach. There are no Bitters that can compare with thee? in removing these distressing complaints. Tiy them and judge for yourslf. For sale by CATER & WALJERSv June 10, 1868 51 4.