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?fri __t_mm ?miv W?tk VOLUME II_No. 311.] CHARLESTON, S. C, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 25, 1866. [PRICE PiVTT. nn XTTia BY TELEGRAPH. ... Attempt to Destroy the 'tatement of Gens. Stccdman and Knllerton. Washington, Mny 24.?It ia stated that ? dele gation haB arrived hero from Nowborn, N. O, on a mission to break tho effort of exposure made by Genorala Fullkoton and Ktkedman as to tho man agement of tho Freerimon'u Bareau alTaira in that State. Affidavits reflecting upon the private con duct of ono of tho President's Commission, while at Nowborn, have already beon forwardod, and its publication anxiously looked fur. It ia believed no etono will bo loft untamed to crush the men who havo beon instrumental in exposing the nefarious* transactions of the Kroodmou's Bureau agents. Congreulonal Wo-avs. Washington, May 24?The Constitutional Amendment in tho 8onato, and tho Froedmen's Bureau Bill in the Huauo, waa tho business under consideration to-day. Tho speeches, and business otherwise, woro unimportant. Trial of Jeff. Davli. Washinoton, May 24? Tho New York Times ?ays tho trial of jKirEaaoN Davis will commence in Richmond, Va , in two (2) weeks. Ho has as counsel Chas. O'Conob, James T. Bbady, Gf.obgf. Sheany, Wii. B. Rbad, of Philadolphia, Brown, of BAi/rraionF., Puoh, of Ohio. I Mrs. Dnvl, In Wnxlilntfton. Washinoton, May 24.?Mrs. Jeffebson Davis is in this city, and ia a guest at the Ebbitt House. Th? National Banks. Washington, May 21.?In default of aotion by Congress, providing for the prompt redemption of the ourroncy by tho National Banks, the Heoro tary of the Treasury contemplates establishing at the Treasury Department a system of sorting and forwarding to Banks for redemption their National Bank issues. Senator Wright not Dead. Washington, May 24. ?Tho death of Senator Wright, of New Jjsreoy, is contradicted. Capture* Tby Confederate Privateers. Washington, May 24?From a report prepared by the Chamber of Commerce, it appears that the total of vosselB captured by Confederate priva teers was 283? thoir tonnage being 182,807. The estimated value of the vessels and cargoes was , 426,546,000. Some of these were bonded and re leased, leaving $20,088,000 as the wine of proper ty actually destroyed. , Toe President and Cabinet, Washington, May 24.?Speeches, ?ko., lately made by the Cabinet, elicit comment. Mc Oullooh, WKLL.EH and Denwison cordially endorse ?r tho President. Stanton considered the recon struction section in the Congressional bill which disqualified Southerners as deplorable, and with out jnstice or wisdom. Speed and Hablan declin ed to speak, their letters being respectfully dis courteous. Forney in the Chronicle denounces McCulloch's speech as brutal, and tho endorse ment of a tyrant by a auperoilious official. Change In the Department off the South. Washington, May 24.?By direction of the Pres ident, the departments of North and South Caro lina, Georgia and Alabama, are discontinued. The Carolina? are to form one department, and Gen erals Hioki.es and Whitilmey have been relieved. Generals Rdgbb and R. K. Scott to remain in charge of Freedmen'a Bareau. Georgia and Alabama to form another depart ment, commanded by General C. R. Woods. Gen erals Tilson and Swaixx to remain in charge of the bureaus. . ' . OOL. JOHN PHOxrps appointed ?ibtbict attobnet FOB SOUTH OABOLINA. Colonel John Phillips has been confirmed as United States Distriot Attorney for South Car olina. Meeting off Fenians in San Francisco. San Fbancisco', May 17.?Fifteen thousand Fe nians assembled here to express their devotion to the oanse of Ireland, and use their influence to allay discontent among the Fenian Brotherhood. Speeches were made by Jno. Hansel, State Cen tre, Col. Walsh, Gen. Swbenb?. and others. ? French Coolie ship had been seized by a num ber of them who wore on board as passengers. When the vessel was taken from them sbo waB found to be covered with blood and dead. A Coolie tight took place on vessel in the Ma oao trade, and one hundred Chinamen were killed. ^~m~~ Hew York Markets. New Yobs, May 24.?Cotton active and advanc ing; Middling 40 to 42o. Gold 88} to 88,. LATHS. New Yobk, May 24.?Cotton firm, with sales of 4600 bales at 40 to 42o. Flour 10 to !2o. higher; sales 18,000 barrels; State 7.20 to $9.66; Ohio 9.80 to $14; Western 7-20 to $9.60; Southern Armor. Wheat has an advanolng tendency, and is from S to 5c. higher. Salea of 98,000 bushels of new Mil waukee Club at 2.12 to $2.20; old Milwaukee Club at $1.90 for No. 2; Chioago aprin. 1.70 to $1.76. Corn has an advancing tendenoy, and is 2 to 4o. higher; sales 96,000 bushels at 8Sto89o. Beef steady. Pork heavy; mess $S0.25. Lard Arm. Whiskey dull. Bice firm. Sugar buoyant. Coffee Steady. Naval Stores quiet and Arm. Freights dull. Gold 189J. the latest. New YoitK, May 24.?Flour bas advanced 10 to 16c; Southorn 10.70 to $16.76. Wheat 2 to 4c. higher. Mess Pork $30.87. . Mobile Cotton Market. Mobile, May 24.?Sales to-day fourteen hundred (1400) bales. Middling 36 to 80 cents. An activo demand prevails, and factors are very Arm at quotations. New Orleans Market. New Oble ans, May 23.?Cotton buoyant, with ?ales of 2800 bales. Middling 89 to 40 cents. Gold 42}. Sterling 654. (The English floanoial orisia produoes muoh ex citomont. Many bills are. expected to be re turned. ;. _,_. r ':_. Hers Flood? an? Crevasses? Arrival off Go v. -*Jkark*y. Naw Obleans, Key 41.?All the Bed Rlvor vjuntry la flooded; el?o, Jefferson County, Toras. Otavaiae? bava oaotured on tbo &a Fourche Tbomas A, Adam?, Chief of Police, wm ?as* <! . - ; \ r pended for fifteen days for rofusing to arrest poacoablo citizens carrying arms daring tho dis organization of tho Police. Gov. ?harkoy, o? Mississippi, bas arrived hero direct from Washington, and oxprcsses his confi dence in the President. Mining Stocks?bate from Australia. San Fbanoisco, May 19.?Tho bark Yokohama, Oapt. Oomperins, from Batavia, has arrivod, briuging 749,500 ponndB of sugar and 21-1G baga of ooffoo. Stephen Maxwell, second mato of tbo whale ship Josoph Max well, of Now Bedford, was drown ed at sea April 19. The steamer Golden City Cant. Watkins, has sailed for Panama, carrying $1,224,571 in troauuro, of which $949,906 ?h for Now York. Tho dry goods markot is unsettled. Wheat drooping. Provisions, with the excoption of bacon, are dull. The tendency of Mining StockB is down ward. Han Francisco, May 20.?Dates from Australia to March 3, say that the wool market is depressed. The ship Saltana has arrivod at Hervey's Bay with 588 British Govornmont emigrants. Daring the voyago 77 deaths occurred, and most of tbo remaining passengers wero lying ill. Five thousand bushels of wheat were sold at Melbourne for eight shillings per cental. An extensive gold field had been diaooverod fifty miles west of Cleveland Bay, Queensland. l?tate markets. OiNonrNATi, May 21.?Flour nominal. Wheat 6o higher. Wnlakov unchanged. MeBS pork dull at $30 SO. Lard dull at 28X0 Gold 130. Chicago, May 21.?Flour active; sales at $8 76 to $10 for good to choioe spring extras. Wheat active at an advance of 4c: sales oponing at $1 68 to $1 60, and Closing at $1.60X ,?r N?- 1 and at $1 02 to $110 for So. 2, according to location. Corn active and ?ivancod 1 to i Xo: sales at SIX to ?lXo for Ho 1. and 47 to 47,'0o for No. 2. Oats firm at an advance of 1 to 1 xo; sales at 82 to 32Xo. Hlghwines Arm; sales at $2 22. Provisions active. Mess pork?sales at-$30. Freights active; corn lOo to Buffalo. Becelptc?6600 Obis flour, 35,000 bushol. wheat, 224.000 bushels Corn, 77,000 bushels oats. Ship ments?670crx>bls flour, '?4,(00 bushels wheat, 328,000 bushels corn, 61 000 bushels oats. St. Louis, May 21.?Cotton firm; salea at Slo. Flour dull and market favors buyers; ?aies Spring extra at $7 26; Fall extra at $8 U0@$8 60: double extra at $9 25? $11 60. Wheat unsettled snd lowor; sales at $1 48? SI 78 for Spring; $1 77?$! 82 for extra olub; $2 26? $2 40 for fair to good Fall; $2 60 for prime; $2 ?6@$2 76 for choice Corn declining; salos at 66@71o. Oats heavy, at 42@45o. Pork drooping; sales at $31. Bacon nomi nally unchanged. Whiskey quid at $219. Pamai klfhia, May 21?Petroleum unchanged. Flour dull, ?Un a declining tendency; sales unimportant. Wheat dull: red $2 40@2 60. Corn firm; sales 18,000 busbols ye'iow at Bio, and 26,000 bushels whits at 82c. Cotton nrm at 38@39o for middling. Sugar and Ooffeo unobanged. Flax seed wanted at $8. Whiskey dull; Pennaylva la at $2 24?2 26; Ohio at $2 27. New OiiLXANs, May 21.?Cotton.? Salea to-day 1800 bales at M to 86c T -day's receipts 844 bales. Low middling 84 to 86o. Sugar?fair to fully fair 14 to 14Xo. Gold 141. Sterling oxohange 42. Hew Fork sight drafts %a premium. Mobixk, May 23.?Cotton.?Sales to-day 660 bales. Mtddllug 34 Fair demand. Market very firm. Be ceipts to-day 1667 bales. '? ;. FfiOtl WASHINGTON. PBOOBXDDfOB IN CONGRESS ON THE 2lBT. In the Senate, Mr. Wilson, from the Military Committee, reported the bill to create the grade of General in the army. Mr. Williams offered a resolution directing the Judiciary Committco to inquire Into and report opon the expediency of providing for a uniform and effeotual modo of elec tion of United States Senators by the Legislatures of the roBDsetivo States. The resolution was adop'od. At the request of Mr. Feasehden, the consideration of the Reconstruction resolutions was postponed until Wednesday. Mr. Hendrioks asked that the Colorado Bid and the President's veto be taken op. The Senate decided to make thorn the special order for Tuesday next. The Fortification Appropriation Bill was taken up and ?aseed. The bill incorporating the Academy of [ubio in Washington was passed!. In the House, Mr. Lawrence, of Ohio, introduc ed bills to protect the right of action of loyal citi zens, to defino and punish orimes, and to amend the aot to establish tbo Judicial Courts of the United States. Mr. Davis offered a resolution, which was adopted, direoting the Committee on Banking and Currency to inquire into the ex pediency of exoopting the currency of State bonds, outstanding on the let of July, from the tax of 10 per cent., now provided by law, until the 1st day of July. 1867, to some day previous thereto. Tho resolution offered by Mr. MoOlurg, in Fobruary, proposing to levy contributions on tho seceding States, to defray the expenses incurred in pro tecting loyal citizens and maintaining tbo au thority of the Government in those Statos, was taken up and passed. The House also agreed to the resolutions offerod by Mr. Heudorson, sus taining the President in executing tho laws of the United 8tates upon a snffloient number of leading rebols in each of tbo States lately in insurrection, to vindicate tbo majesty of tho law, to sustain the confidence of the loyal poople, and to warn the re fractory for all time to come. Tho Tax Bill was then taken up. PBOPEBTY CAPTURED DUiTtNO THE WAB. [From the Neto York Time*' Washington correspondence, dattd 21it.] By the acts of July and August, 1801, all prop erty of the citizens of insurrectionary States, found therein, and all vessels bolonging to insur gents, wero required, when captured, to be for feited, and the prooooda of sale paid into the Treasury, for tbo use of tho United States. The proceeds of large, captaros of such property, amounting to several millions of dollars, are claimed by military and naval officers, and they are accordingly taking measures, through the Admiralty Courts, to have the property con domnod and adjudged to their own nee and that of the Naval Pension Fund. Tho question ia now pending before the Superior Court, whether ouoh property, so capture*, should be for feited to the United States, or for the benefit of the oaptora. In view of these facts, the House of Bepresentatives not long' ago direct ed the Seoretary of the Treasury to withhold a distribution of proceeds until the judlolal question shall be determined, and requested him to take ouoh means, as in his judgment might seem pro? per, to have the claims of the United States, in such oases, fully heard. Tho Seoretary, in re sponse, says: "It does not appear by the files of the Treasury Department that the receipts of any such property as described in the Hooso resolution have boen claimed by offioors of tho army, nor doos It distinctly appear how much, if any, has beon claimed by oilicors of the navy. Six hundred and oighty-sevon prizo casos have been deoreed, amounting to nearly $23,000,000, which amount, deducting, say, one-half oroditod to tho Navy Pen sion Fund, has been paid as follows: Amount paid officers of tho navy, $4,702,000; and to enlisted men of tho navy, $6,841,000; or a total o? $10,103,000. Tho flies of the Department do not furnish satisfactory means of determining what proportion of these amounts consists of tho proceeds of property oomprohended in tho soopo of the aots of July and August, 1801, inas much as that faot is not distinctly shown by the oortiQoates of distribution, and oan bo ascertain ed only by eiamlnation of the records of the sev eral oasos on the files of the rospeotive courts. The lfw of June, 1804, expressly providea that tho net amount decreed for distribution to tho United Htatou, or to vessels of the navy, shall bo ordered by the court to be paid into the Treasury, to be distributed aooordlng to the decree of tho Court, which the Seoretary Bays in this rospoot Beams to leavo no dlsorotion to tbo Department. It further appears that thirty-two oasos remain pendln? in the United St atoo Supreme Court, and two hun dred and sixty-eight caaes in the Circuit or Dia triofc Coarta?in all three hundred oases?all of them nominally oaeea of prize of war, but moro or. lesa of which may be canea of reronu? forfeit ore, under the aots of July and August. The amount in liquidation is equal to $9,500,000. The Seoretary has takon steps to investigate tho char acter of all these oases. '?a? A child died, poisoned, a. few days trinco, in Paris, by the application of tobacco Juioo, mixed with lard, to if? hoad. It should no vor dg for fto.ton that tho oss&ntlal principio of tobaooo is nlcotino, one of the meet deadly poisons known, i Tlie Confederate Dead. Mr. Editor: Ploaao allow mo spaco in your valu able journal to make sumo further suggestions relativo to tho decorating of the graves and com memorating tho names of our onco bravo but now departod soldiors. In tho Aret placo, I bog to disclaim all idoa or intention of saying one word in my formor articlo that would in tho least inAuenco tho cold shoulder against the patriotic movo that the Ladios' Asso ciation is now making. No, no ! My wish waB and is now to show them a "more excellent way" than that contemplated in thoir resolutions. I admit that it may bo greatly beneficial for us to often viBit tho receptacles of tho doad, and shed the toar of affectionate memory over tho hallowed spot, which sometimes actb as a soothing balm to tho widowed heart. It is there that we can behold oureolvcB as mortal beings, and that there, too, is a place appointed for ua all. We well know that, by an irrevocable decree of the Great Makor and Disposer of evonts, these mortal remains, when thus deposited, must return to tho dust from whonco they como, and oannot return to us oh earth again; therefore, they nood not our caro. But the living, the destltuto widow and orphan, wo havo with us, and aro now in want?hence, if we dosiro to decorate tho graves, and ever re member the doad, let us throw tho arm of protec tion around tho distressed widow, which will bo ornamenting tho grave of nor departed husband with Aowera whose fragranoo will be more sweet .than the Otto of Roses. Do wo desire to perpetuate the names of our onoe brave and distinguished Johnson?the high toned and invinciblo Stevens? (he gallant Elli ott, and a host of others, their compatriots in arms,- who, as brave and gallant privates in the ranks of our army, went forth to do battle and now All a patriot's grave ? then let us look up thoir onco loved little ones, now homeless orphans, and so educate and cultivate their minds that in them we can havo restored to us those high toned principles and shining intellects that en larged the hearts and swellod the bosom of their fathers. Thus, ladies, you will in the most lasting man ner commemorate tho deceased braves in the adorned minds of those children, which will be a monument that will rofleot with transcendent splendor your benevolent and devoted love for them. In conclusion, allow me to say that, however in oignificant my pen may bo, the object is super latively grand, and I have endeavored to dis charge my duty, except to contribute as Gpd in his Providenoo may enable me to do, towards its consummation, I beg most respectfully to suggest that when the ladies' association meet on the memorable day, and at tho sacred spot whore they have resolved to meet, and shall have com pleted the object contemplated in their resolution, that they then and there resolve themselves into an aeaooiatioD, and recommend the ladies In the several districts of the State to ronn similar asso ciations (auxiliary to the Ladies' Association of Charleston, if you please), whose object it shall be to thus care for the before-named widows and orphans, whereby the timo shall come when "their children's children shall rise np and call yon blessed." Fear not, the want of money which may be ne cessary for your success. You have only to put forth your united influence, whioh will act upon those who havo the means like the "rushing of a mighty wind," and so touoh their hearts that they will exclaim, Ladies, "what shall wo do" to aid you in your noble undertaking ? and in the end, a monument will have been oompleted that will con tinue to riso higher and higher, and shine both here and in eternity with resplendent grandeur. PHLLO-PR?1DON. . Fcnlaniam and Mr. Stephens. Editor Daily News : Sib?Your short editorial in this morning's isauo of your journal on Mr. Stephens cannot fail, and I am Bure will not, to increase tho popularity of your journal not only amongst Irishmen, but also among all honorable and impartial men. It is in striking contrast with the writings and sayings of thoBe miserable croakers and bigots who utter the bitterest denunciations against Fenians, because they do not adopt their plan of action. Forsooth, they would want to make one beliovo they we"" infallible, though they' have repeatedly proved tbemsolv?s as liable to err as other mortals. I take this opportunity of making it known to the numerous readers of your journal, who sym pathize with suffering Ireland, that the Charles ton Fenians are not at all despondent. We have ample proof that the Irish people were never more disaffected towards tha government than at present; the more severe the repressive measures the more this feeling la intensified. Consols down to 85; think ofthat Napoleon says he despises the treaty of 1815. Great commercial failures. England must take part likely in the pending continental war, or lose her prestige. The sym pathy of all friends of Ireland the world over for Irishmen in their struggle. Though divided un fortunatoly in this country, wo should not be dis couraged, for we know both parties mean fight, though they oannot agree as to the time and place to strike the blow; but as soon as aotivo measures on either side of the Atlantic is commenced, we need anticipate no great difficulty, for though a few may and will letter, the hearts of the mighty mass are in the right placo, and they will not bo found wanting in the hour of trial. If you bave space to insert this, you will muoh oblii/o yours, rosnootfully, CHARLESTON FENIAN. Chartas ton, May 24. '8 a ? ? . Beauties or Mexican Life.?Tho disorganized social condition in tho neighborhood of the Rio Orando ia well illustrated by tho following con versation in a coffee house, at Brownsville, the other day : A gay looking Mexican pleasantly ?ddressos a Fronohman, who understood the langnage, say ing, "Excuso mo, my friond, but it seems to me wo'vo met Bomo'f horo." "I oan't ever remember having met you anywhere," replied the other. "That's strango," said the Mexioan; "I was suro I had met yon; but now are your right sure that yon never met me anywhere ?" The Frenchman, laiing a good look at him, said, "I am very cer tain I novcr met yon bo foro in my life." "Well, then, I am mistaken in tho man, that's all. and I I bog your pardon. Will yon take a drink with mo, my friend?" Tho Frenchman accepted, and they drank and separated. Tho oream of this inter view consisted in the fact that the two had met, and that tho Fronohman know the Mexioan the moment he saw him. The Mexioan was one of a gang of robbers who recently pillaged tho steamer Montezuma. The Frenchman waa en board at tho time, and it waa this very robber who had stripped him of his watch and ocote, and. clothes. even to his last shirt. The Fronohman declined recognizing him or having him arrested, because if ho did so, h? felt rare of Lo:ng spotted and FROM EUROPE. Particulars Concerning the Financial Panic. By the steamship Cuba, from Liverpool 12th, wo have important news, ; tho gonoral points by which, havo boon given in our tolograme. Tho following, howevor, givos tho particulars in refer onco to tho financial panic : OREAT BRITAIN. Terrible Pinunclal Panic. Tho financial panic commencod late on Thurs day afternoon of the 10th, in tho suspension of Overeud, Gurnoy & Co. Tho business was con verted in August last into a limited liability com pany, with a nominal capital of five million ster ling, of which a million aud a half was paid up. Tho liabilities aro statod at from ten to twelve million pounds sterling. Tho break-down is at tributed to heavy speculative sales of shares which forced them down from ten premium to a discount. Depositors then began to get alarmed, and tho drain on tho 10th was vory sovoro. Ap plication for assistance was made at the Bank of England, but tho governors doolinod to give any, on tho ground that it would be vain in a crisis liko tho present to assist one establishment un less they were prepared to help other applications* as well. It was too late to make a call on the shareholders, or take any othor stop. The doors of the establishment wore consequently olosod. The failure does not compromise the Gurnoy Bank at Norwich. On the following morning (Friday tho 11th) in tense excitement prevailed iu tho financial circles of London, Liverpool, and other contres, and bu siness was almost suspended. The Times of the 12th, in its city article, says: "Tho Bank of England yostorday raised the rate of discount from 8 to 9 per cent., and charge for special advances to 10. Tho prossnre even at these terms was enormous; and it was only on unoxceptionablo bills that an accommodation could be obtained. Meanwhilo additional and most sorious disasters wore hourly announced. The first was that of a comparatively small bank, tho English Joint Stock, for ?81)0,000 sterling; then came that of Petto & Betts for four millions ster ling; then that of W. Shrimpton, railway contrac tor, for ?200,000* and finally it was understood that the Imperial Mercantile Credit Association, whose paid-up capital is half a million sterling, and tho Consolidated Discount Company with a ?iaid-up capital of a quarter of a million of stor ing, must, with oxtremely* heavy commitments,. fiass into liquidation. During the day the most ntenso anxiety was manifested to ascertain if any step had been taken by leading merchants and bankers to ropresont to the Government the extent of the orisis, and a f :1bo notification in the Stock Exchango to the effect that an extra issue of bank notes to the extent of ten millions had been authorized caused at one time a general re bound in prices." Later in the evening it transpired that the Gov ernment had resolved to suspend the Bank Char ter Aot. Tho assets of Peto & Betts, even under the most depressed oircumstanoes, are estimated at five millions sterling, and it is confidently assumed that in a short time a proposition for the adjust ment of all olaima can be submitted. Every one will hope that this may be the case, for Sir Morton Peto and his partner rank promi nently among thoso who have carried the fame of English enterprise to all parts of the-globe, while they havo commanded high personal regard in all sections among their countrymen; "y * It la ah i:tulj liuuiiii lU.k oovo.ol f.ilurco aiuu|| dealers will be announced in connection with the approaching half-monthly settlement on the Stock Exchange. A large number of country bankers were in London to confer with their London agents to provide against all danger from local runs. Rumors were circulated in the course of the day of a severe run on the bank of Barnett's BOON s, Honbury A Co., but they were entirely without foundation. There was a run upon two or three other banks, and being well met, soon sub sided. Both in London and in the country ample preparations were very generally made for auch contingencies. In the Liverpool cotton market there was an in creased panic at the commencement on Friday, but less unsteadiness at the dose. At Manchester there was a complete pause. At Glasgow the iron brokers resolved to suspend business till Monday. In the produce markets at London prices were almost wholly nominal. Taking into account the depreciation that has simultaneously occurred in English funds, railway and foreign securities, Ac, the limitation in the market value of this property sin co tho beginning of tho year mny be considered to reach one hundred and thirty millions sterling, to say nothing of the losses on cotton, cotton goods, iron and other articles. TUB aotion of the govebnmbnt. The aotion of the Government was announced in the House of Commons on Friday at midnight, by Gladstone, who had been engaged all the eve ning in consultation with bankers and others, who represented to him that the panic in the city was without parallel in the financial history of the country. Mr. Gladstone said he had addressed a letter to ?he Bank of England to the effect that if they should find occasion to afford relief to the wants of legitimate commerce, and make suoh advances as would require the issue of notes beyond the amonnt allowed by the Aot, the Government recommended them not to hesitate in doing so, and undertook, in the event of that contingency, to make imm?diate application to Parliament for an aot of indemnity. The Timofl.in an editorial, says : "If anything can juatify the suspension of the Bank Charter Act, the panic which swayed the city to and fro on Fridav may excuse the step, although we be lieved the rein of terror was approaching its end, and Would, have speedily ceased had no infraction of the bank law been permitted. Even now it ill probable the license allowed to the bank will not be used. It oannot, however, be denied that about midday yesterday, the tumult becamo a route. The doors of the most reepeotsble banking houses were besieged, more perhaps by a mob, actuated by a strange sympa thy, wbiob makes and keops a mob together* than by the creditors of banks, and throngs heaving and tumbling abont Lombard-street made that narrow thoroughfare impassable. Such excite ment on all aides has not boon witnessed since the great orisis of 1825. K ach man exaggerated the suspicions of his neighbor, and until a report, at that time unfounded, was circulated in the after noon, that the Government had anthorized tho bank directors to issue five millions additional in notes, it seemed as if the fear and distrust of the commaroial world had suddenly became bound less. The statement was baaoless at the timo, but served to allay tho panic whioh had no solid foundation. Even the announcement of Poto's suspension did not revivo the panto in ita first in tensity, and tho statemont of other stoppages produced little effeot." The Times adds: "We need to be persnaded that liad the Government stood firm the panio would have subsided itself, and if, as we are to oxpeot, confidence will be speedily restored, we shall attribute it to natural oanaes rather than to the interference of tho Exeoutive Government." The Daily Nows applauds the wise and prompt aotion of the Government. It says: ''During Fri day tho Bank extended its loans and discounts, until the amount exceeded four millions sterling. The offoot was to reduoe the Bank reserve by nearly three millions. This diminution and the prevailing distrust justified tho Government in tervention." ... COTTON SEED. 9^11 BJ^S^? OBOIOE FBDPP SKA ISLAND O0\3 00TT0N8EKD. For Bale t>r A. OHILYDB h OO., Mav 4 No, 108 Kart Bay-streoc Ohavtaetoa, a O. Konofc rfora grjBaoRiBxs HAvraa Bmrmtsxo tow? A? ?SB WS^?^?J!W^ ???sh ... ; r-? 1.S .-* *? ?ah ... ' : > ??ai .':' ??IAHHIKI?, On Tuesday evening, May 22d, 1866, at Citadel Square Baptist Church, by Rev. L. Oothbeht, JOHN H. TOWN8END, of John's Island, to 8AULL1EO., daugh ter of T. L. Bissau., 8r., of this city. OBITUARY. DIED. In Spartanburg, 8. 0., on tho 11th of May, 1866. GEORGE H. MOORE, Clerk in the Quartor master's Dopartmont; brotbor of the late ?aptutn Jons H. MOORE, A. Q. M., U. & A., both of 8t. Louis, Mo. -0 DIED, at Orangeburg O. H., May 23, JAME8 M. 8TOGKER, of this city, aged 66 years and 9 months. 63-Tlte Relatives, Krlendi, and Acquaint ances of the family are invited to attend his Funeral from the Depot of tho 8outh Carolina Railroad, at Five O'clock This Afternoon. . * May 25 SPEOIAL NOTICES. ?"TO THE PUBLIC?THE UNDER8IQNED having had a disagreement with Mr. E. 80MMEB8, of this city, about tho printing of certain cards for him, and apon the refusal of the said E. BomrKBs to recoW* the same, did distribute some of said cards through the city, on the back of which wsss> noto derogatory to the cbaraoter and standing of Mr. ( OMusna, hereby revokos the same, and is sorry for having published them. May 26 _1*_AUGUBTINE FORD. ?-NOTICE TO CON8IONEE8.?CON BIG1NEE8 per schoonor "A. G. BENTLEY," from Balti more, are notified that tho Schooner Is This Bay dis charging at North Atlaatlo Wharf. All Goods remain ing on the Wharf at Bunso twill be stored st risk and expense of owners. WILLIS A OHISOLM. May 26 ' ?T OON8IQNEE8 PEB MERCHANTS* LINE schooner WENONAH are notified that she will com mence discharging cargo This Day, at Brown's South Wh vrf. All goods not called for at sunset will be stored at owners' risk and expense. May 25 1 STREET BROTHERS A 00. 49-ME8SR8. E DIT O R 8 :?PLEASE AN NOUNCE J. DRAYTON FORD, Esq., as a candidate for Alderman of Ward No. 4, vico A. Cameron, Eeq., re signed, and oblige MANY CITIZENS. May 24_ ear MESS 118. EDITORS-PLEASE announce BENJ. G. HERIOT, Esq., asa Candidate for Alderman of Ward No. 4, to fill tho vacancy caused by the resig nation of A. CAanuoK, Esq. MANY FRIENDS. May ?14 49"F0R ALDERMAN, WARD NO. 1.?PLEASE announce Dr. W. T. WBAOG as a candidate for Alder man in Ward No. 1, in placo of J. B. Maodbth, rs signed. _ M?y 23 ?-FOR ALDERMAN, WARD NO. 4.?PLEASE announce JOHN F. O'NRIL as a candidate for Alder man for Ward No. 4, In placo of A. Cahbbon, resigned. May 23 _ 49- STATE TAX OFFICE, FIRE PROOF BUILDING.?This office ' 111 opon or tho receipt the state TAX. and will continue open until tho 8th day of Juno, prox.1 noiuslve. *lj;KTWOOD LANNEAU May M Tax Collector St. Philip and 8t. Michael. 49" EXEOUTOB'S NOTICE?ALL PERSONS having olalms against the Batato of Mrs. REBECCA D. FlNUnnEV, WDl proseos mean. paro,..!?. aattaaSaW?, a?a*a those indebted will make payment to ARTHUR P. LUTING, Attorney at Law, No. 49 Broad-street, 8. J. MAGWOOD, Qualified Executor. April 2?_av 80?may ?-. 16. 26 49" THE LADIES OF TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Intend holding a FAIR, In aidot its mnds,at Hibernian Hall on WEDNESDAY EVENING. May 29. The ollowiog gentlemen, members o<; be congr?gation, aro requestod to act as a Committee)!1 Arrangements: OEOBflrC W. WILLIAMS, LEUNA.8D CHAP?N, WIiEYT. BUBGE, L GaMBREU W. J. MILDUSTON, R. M. BUTLER, W. H. fMITH, H. a 8TOLU EDWIN PLATT. JAS. COPES O. A GRASSES, a A. NELSON, DR. H. BARR, DR. J. R. MOOD, E. OOM8TOUK BBTT8, W. H. JEFFMR8, J. 8. May 16 WM. WALTON SMITH, r. o. d* fontaine, M. W CROSS. DR. T. S BEMMINGWAY B. W. WARREN, WM. M. SAJE, Oapt T. J. LOOKWOOD, L. T. POTTES, W. B. MOOllH, G. CHAMBERLAIN, J. ?. MaRTIM, W. R. MORRIS. WM. W. PBMBERTON, LaWRKNOE MTE1N, G. HENRY WHhELER, ,W. MaSTKRMAN. HY-ER. CHIEF QrtARTERStABTER'S OFFIOB. ) Depabtmlht or South ? aboljna. \ Ch?JILK8TOK,3. , Majl 9 1868. TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS WILL BE PAID by be nnderslgnedto any person who will de liver to him the OFFICIAL RECORDS OF INTER MENTS OF TUB UNION' BISONEBS AT FLORENCE. 8. C W. THOMAS, May Brer. Lieut.-Col. and Chief Q. M. CHIB QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, ) DSPABTM KNT OS SOOTH OaHOMMA, S OHaBwrov, S. C. May 24,1866. ) SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE BUOEIVED AT this office until 12 o'clock M. on the 1st day of Jnns next, at which time they will bo opened, for trans porting within the olty limits all the stores for which the Quartermaster's Department may be required to furnish tranaportaUon. The oontraot to remain in foros lb? three months. Bidders will state the prioe per load for which they will famish transportation. The average dally number of loads hauled in tho last three weeks has been two hundred aad fifty. Bids deem- d unreasonable will be rejooted, Proposals mast bo addressed to the undsrsigned. and endorsod "Proposals for furnishing Transportation.'' ' O. W. THOMAS, Brevet Lieut Col. and Chief Quartermaster. May? 6 CHIEF QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, ) Depabtmkmt Booth Cabouna, J Charleston. 8. C, May 16, 1868. 1 SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE BEOEIVED AT THIS Offioe until 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 6th day 'of June, 1866, at which time they will be opened, for famishing the Quartermaster's Department in this City with OAK AN.? PINE WOOD, until January 1st, 1867. Deliveries to b? made oi South Commercial Wharf, a such tlu.es, and in suon quantities, as may be required by the Depot Quartermaster. Tho quantity r< nuirod monthly will probably be abou One Hundred Coras of Oak, and One Hundred and Fifty OordR of PIdo. Bidders will state tho prioe per cord of tho kind o Wood that they propose to furnish. Two good sureties in the anm of Ono Thousand Do Urs ?ach, to bo named in tbo bid, will be required for tho faithful performance of the oontraot. Bids deemed unreasonable will ba rejected. Proposals must be addressed to the undersigned, and marked, ''Proposals for Famishing Wood." O. W. THOMA8, Brevet Lisat Col. and Chief Quartermaster, May 16 _18 DBS. LUUliL & L?NM ANNOUNCE TO THEIR FRIENDS AND THE PUB LIC that they have established themselves as APOTHS 0AB 8 and ?BUOGISTSe. thoHOBTHffKST OOtt ?nffiOFaUNOANDMABKaTrSTB?aTa. Thelraioek has been oarefaUy ?eleotsd by one of the firm, In per son, aad obtained chiefly Crem SOHIEFFLBN A DR08., and Dr. E. R. 8QUIBB, MaaVtflwtoaror 61 IfpeolelUee. They Offer a oholoo variety Off P?BFUHEBY, FAN O? ARTICLES, and FBSNOH PROPRIBTABY REKEDIE8. fpsnial attention will be pala to tho PUTTING UP Of. PBESCSLPTIONS ; officiant clerks having beoa seoarad ? aad one of tho Orm will always be la attead aace. Dr?. RAOUL A LYltAH will ah? attend to ?heir tjkmmW^smm *%*?* fresa this ?ore. klaj 4 ..> . . '. , . ... . ; ?.'"J ja. ^r?. EXCHANGE ON ENGLAND "POR SALE BY ?wmma^imm* May 36 J0HN FKA8EB It 00. 910.000 TO $18,000. PSA?l?fotaS?S 0NLY? A ?? PATIN? For partlcmara addroa? ?13lllu? to aeU. M?y8_**>**? No, lO^?barfeston. THE LIVERPOOL Ai LONDON -A.isrr> GLOBE INSUKANCE COMPANY. Assetts, $16,000,000 in ?old. $1,500,000 Invested in tliis Country. THE BOOKS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO The Edisto and Ashley Canal Company ABE NOW OPEN AT THE OFFIOE OF ME88RB. JNO. 8. BIQOfl b 00., cornor Broad and East Day. SHARES, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS EAOH, payabla In monthly Instalments of FIVE DOLLAH8 FER SHARK. Apply to J. RAVENEL MAOBETH, April la_8ooretary and Treasurer. The World's Opinion of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Touching the Bitter? tbla grand fact a clear, Their fame flUs all tho Western Hemisphere, Known In all lands, washed by its oceans twain, Health, hope, and vigor follow In thtlr train. ' AVOID COUNTERFEITS. HOBTETTER'8 BIT1EB8 sharo the oommon fate Of ail things good?Impostors Imitate. Of those beware?discreetly use your oyea_ From honest houses purchaao your supplies OAOTION. s THE GOVERNMENT ISDOB8EMKNT. In order to guard against dangorous impositions, the) public are requested to take espacial note of the beauti ful engraTod proprietary stamp, through which the Gov ernment of the United States ofilolally authenticates every bottle of HOSTETTER'S WTTEItS. This ahlolcX thrown by the Government over tho proprletora and tho public for thelrj olnt protection, Is placed conspicuously acrosa the cork and over the nook of each bottle, and? can not fall to strike tho eye of the most casual observer* Nothing that purports to be Boatotter's Bitters can ba gennine unless the stamp s there. It Is also proper to state that (he Bitters are sold ex clusively in glass, and nover under any circumstance* by the gallon or tho barrel. Imposters and Imitator? are abroad, and the only safeguard the pnblic baa against them Is to see that the Il K tora thoy bny bear the engrav ed label and note of Messrs. Hostetter b Smith, and the) a. stamp above mentioned. 0 May 31 MRS. WINSLOW, AuoA|nnii>u..4 >r_A ?,,,i ifaniula Ph vulr.lnn? Presenta to the attention of Mothers her Soothing Syrup, FOR CHILDREN TEETHING, Which greatly facilitates the process of Teething, by softening the gums, reducing all Inflammations, wfJB allay ALL PAIN and spaamodlo action, and Is SURE TO REGULATE TEE BOWELS. Depend upon It, mothers, It will give rest to yourselves? and Relief and Health to Yonr Infants? we have put up and sold this article for over thirty yean, and can say In confidence and troth of it what WO have never been ablo to say of a*1 other medicine? NEVER HAS IT FAILED IN A BMOLE ?NSTANOS TO EFFECT A OURE, when timely used. Never did!?* know of an instance of dissatisfaction by any one whO used It. On the contrary, aU are delighted with its ope rations, and speak In terms of commendation of its} magical effects and medical virtuos. We speak In this matter "what we do know," after thirty years' expo? rlenoe, and PLEDGE OURSELVES FOB THE FULFIL MENT OF WHAT WE HERE DBULARE. In almost every Instance where the infant Is suffering from palflj and exhaustion, relief will be found in fifteen or twenty minutes after the syrup Is administered. Full directions for using will accompany i ach beide? Rone gennine unless the fac simile of OUBTIS b PER KINS, New York, is on the outside wrapper. Sold by all druggists throughout the world. Price only 35 Cents per Bottle* lte""tobf KING & CASSIDEY, gebrnarvaa__y__Charleston. AMERICAN DEODORIZER AND DISINFECTANT. MANUFACTURED BY THE BALTIMORE OOMP ANT? FORBES aft CO., BAETriNORK, MD. IT IS UNEXCELLED IN PURIFYING AND SWEETEN ING the atmosphere In 8IOK ROOMS, HOSPITALS? VESSELS, SINKS, OE88POOL8. PRIVIBd, 4c, &C A liberal discount allowed to tho trado. Your attention to rcspccttully requested to tho follow ing testimonials : Bar/rnroBB, Feb. 8th, 1830. For an efficient and reliable Deodorizer and Disin fectant always ready for use, and not liable to any chango, equally valuable in tho sick room, and In tho foul sink, It has In my opinion no equal. William b. a. aikin, Professor of Obemletry University of Maryland. Dr. W. O, VAN BIBBER, who made the report upon "Disinfectants" to tho National Sanitary and Quarantine? Convention of 18?Q, pays of tht? article : "It Is tho beit deodorant of ?rhloh I have any knowl edge 1st. It evidently answers the purpose. 2d. It is odorless Itself. 3d. It is eaaily kopt and managod. i th. It Is comparatively cheap. It is a mixture of the beat simple deodorlaors known to scionoe, and the experi ments made with it provo the proportional combination to be a good one to effect tbe purpose intended." For other distinguished testimonial? see circular. For sale by PEATT & WILSON BROS., Wholesale Agents for tbe State, No. 938 King-threat Ibarleston, 8. 0., and at all Drug Stereo. May ai_ v mwflmo VIC?0EIA HOTEL. F. OPDEBEECK, Proprietor., rlU BOTH. IB NOW OPENED ON THE EUROPBAR PLAN. It has been remodelled and refurnish?*, hrougbout. The travelling pu olio, transient visitor?, ce Hhera, will find in it eU the luxuries of a FIPST-OLABa ?lAHTiTBHMRHT, combined With the comforts o? Vita location is on? o? the moet airy and pleasant ft* rummtr. A Billiard 8aloon for tbe lover? of tola iMaltkfal exercise to attached. No ualna or expeaa* ifj^totlToenttreMtUfaotlott. ?MVMMW Vjkf ia ;, F, OPDBBBBOK.