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<Sht?U?t?ti t VOLUME V.....NO. 729 CHARLESTON, S. C., FRIDAY MORNING-, DECEMBER 20, 1867. PRICE FIVE CENTS BY TELEGRAPH. Oar Kn rope an Dispatches. [BY ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.] LONDON, December 19.-An attempt to blow np Milbank jail failed by defect in thc fuse. No arresta have been made. LONDON, December 1?-Nu. n.-Consols 92 9-16 ; Bonds 72 1-16. LONDON, December 19-2 P. M.-Bonds 72?. LONDON, December 19-Evening.-Tho bullion in the Bank of England has increased ?277,000. Consols 92J. Bonds 72. LIVEBPOOL, December 19-Noon.-Cotton quiet ; sales 80?0; quotations unaltered. Breadstuff's dull. Others unchanged. LIVERPOOL, December 19-2 P. M.-Cotton more doing ; sales 10,000. LIVEBPOOL, December 19--Evening.--Cotton quiet; Uplands 7jc; to arrive, 6.?..; sales 10,000 bales. Pix visions and Breadstuffs quiet. FRANKFORT, December 19.-Bonds 7G 13-16. Our Washington Dispatches. COALITION OF '."HE PRESBYTERIANS TN PENNSYLVANLV. WASHINGTON , December 19.-In response to a letter proposing that the educational list should be adopted after 1871, Senator Wilson, in antago? nism, said that it was too soon, and, if adopted would apply only to those who attained tbeir ma? jority after 1871. The Old and New School Presbyterians of Sus? quehanna and Luserne Counties, Penn., have united on tho basis adopted by the Presbyterian National Convention. The boiler of the tug Unit exploded at New ?'ork. killing one and wounding three persons. Congressional. SENATE. WASHINGTON, December 19.-The bill passed yes? terday by the Hons?.-, supplementary to tho Recon? struction acts, was read twice and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Several memorials regarding the rights of Amer? ican citizens abroad were presented ; speeches were made, urging immediate and rigorous action, to which Mr. Sumner, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations, replied that the committee could not be driven into party action by temporary pressure. Tho memorials were referred. The Deficiency bill from the House came up, and was debated at length, with calls for the ayes and nays on minor amendments, evidently with the view of staving off the cotton tax and anti-con? traction bills until after the holidays. Three amendments are pending on the cotton tax, and action to-morrow ia hopeless. Doubts are ex? pressed whether a quorum will be present to-mor? row. A letter was read from tho Secretary of the Treas? ury, stating that the pubbc exigencies would pre? vent contraction during this and the next month, and assuring the Senate that no further contrac? tion would be made until Congress expressed its views. The S?iate then adjourned. HOUSE. In the House, after unimportant business, Mr. Bayez offered a joint resolution thanking General Hancock for his support of civil law. The Clerk was not permitted to conclude reading, when a storm of objections arose from the Republican side, and the regular order of business was insisted on. The bill for the relief of deserters came up, when an amendment was offered depriving deserters to the enemy of its benefits. Thc discussion devel? oped the fact that 250,000 deserters were on tho rolls. The call for the previous question failed and the bill was recommitted. Mr. Stokes presented a resolution guaranteeing the claim s of loyalists for losses incurred during the war. it was referred to :he Committee on Claims. A resolution was adopted directing further do lay in selling the government interest in the Dis? mal Swamp Canal. The House went into the committee of tin whole on the Deficiency and Reconstruction ac!?. Mr. Boyer asked if it was now in order to move thanks to General Hancock for doing all in his power to abrogate military governments and thus reduce expenses. The chair ruled it out of order. Mr. Butler said that General Ord had expended more than Popo, Canby and Schofield together. The negro character was discussed at length, General Bntler maintaining that be was a kind, amiable person, who would protect himself wher, he had the ballot. Mr. Laurence movod an amendment that the conventions South do levy taxes to refund the re? construction expenses, which the Chairman rulad out of order. The committee rose, and tbe bill passed by a vote of ninety-seven to thirty-five, when the House adjourned. The President sent a message to the Honse covering a report of H. J. Sharp sent to Europe last January to investigate whether tho citizens of the United Stales implicated in Lincoln's assassina? tion were in Europe. Sharp reports that there arc no legal or reasonable proof to warrant tho action of government against any persons now in Eu? rope. The Virginia Convention. RICHMOND, December 19.-In the convention tho Judiciary Committee reported adversely to declar? ing void debts contracted since 1860 for the pur? chase of slaves, on the ground that the conven? tion has not power to impair the obligations of debt, bat cases must be decided by the civil courts. The report was tabled. The report of the Committee on Printing, giv? ing the convention- printing to the New Nation, was adopted. The following resolutions of inquiry were adopt? ed : Of establishing houses of correction in cities of over 10,000 inhabitants; of establishing primary schools in districts where fifty children can attend, and grammar schools whert two hundred can at? tend; of clothing the governor with power to remove political disabilities when ho panions a criminal ; of requiring all voting to be dono by ballot. I j A resolutioi. requesting General Schofield to abolish distinctions on account of color in public conveyances, and a petition asking the same of the convention, was referred. A resolution to require the legislature to im? pose a capitation tar of two dollars on all over six? teen years of agf, for educational purposes, was tabled. A resolution that the jonvention bavo no grouud for apprehension that the liabilities of the State will not be met, was referred. After some debate relative to drawing pay up to the recess, the convor tion adjourned. A committee of threo members of the convention, appointed by a Republican caucas, proceeded to Washington to-day, io see aboui reconstruction, including the matter of forming a new State Go? vernment. conservative Meeting lu Alabama- The Constitution Denou ticed. MONTGOMERY, December 19.-A Conservative meeting at the theatre to-night, was addressed by Henry C. Sample, James H. Clanton, James Hodg? son and others, all strongly opposing the rai ifiea tion of the new constitution. Letters were read from Daniel Pratt, Pionesr Cotton Manufacture and capitalist of Aulanga County, and Samuel Reid, urging the defeat ol the constitution and denouncing the convention. [.The Georgia Convention. ATLANTA, December 19.-At a caucus of the members of the Georgia Convention last night, it was resolved to support Chase for the Presidency. Tho convention to-day recommended the ap? pointment of R. B. Bulloch, ol Richmond, as Pro? visional Governor of Georgia, and passed several measures in regard to per diem and mileage of delegates. Fire in Vicksburg, Ai. NEW OBLEANS, December 19.-Two more iii es occurred in Vicksburg last night, one accidental and the loss trifling, the other was the act of au incendiary. Loss $18,000. The bank of New Orleans has discontinued bu sineas on account of tho depression in trade. Terrible Railroad Accident. BUFFALO. December 19.-The express train .rn the Lake Shore Rai'road, when near Angota, ran off tho track, tho rear cai went over sixty feet em? bankment, and forty-eight pa sengen wei . burnt to death. No Southerners anions them. Market Reports. NEW YOBK, December 19. -Cotton stead\ ; sales 2400 bales, at 15$aloc. Flour dull, State $8 50a 10 75; Southern $11 50al4 50. Wheat dull. Corn steady. Pok $20 85. Lard heavy. Groceriss quiet ?uid dull. :.,urp*ntiae 51a52c. Rosin $2 55a7 00. Freights steady. Money very easy; supply large and increasing; call, 6; exceptions at special dis counts 7a9. Gold firm, 33J BALTIMORE, December 19.-Cotton steady. Flou very dull and unchanged. Wheat scarce, with but litt le or no demand; declined 5c.; choice Southern red $2 75. Corn active and scarce; prime dry White $1 25; Yellow $1 26al 27. Oats firm at 75a 77c. Rye scarce aud unchanged. Provisions quiet; bulk Shoulders 9a9Ac.; Bacon Shoulders ll j al2c. CINCINNATI. December 19.-Floor dull and un? changed. Corn steady, at 86a87c. Mess Pork, old, $20; new, $21. Bacon dull. ST. LOUIS, December 19.-Bacon shoulders 10$c. ; clear sides 13jc. Lard ll|c. Whiskey firm, S2 25. ArausTA, December 19.-Cotton firm. Sales 775 bales. Roceipts 1150 bales. New York Middlings 14c. Sales of the week 4525 bides. Receipts 7956 bales. SAVANNAH, December 19.-Cotton quiet but firm. Middlings 14j. Sales 1000 balei. Receipts 1500 bales. Exports 5305 bales. Receipts for the week 22,330. Exports samo time, to Liverpool, 3973 bales* France, 4152 bales; coastwise, 7488 bales. Stock, 50,649 bales. MOBILE, December 19.-Sales ot Cotton 3700 bales. Middlings 14.J. Receipts 4429 bales. NEW ORLEANS, December 19.-Cotton active. Orleans Middling ML Sales 5300 bales. Receipts ."^448 bales. Exports 369 bales. Sugar in fair de? mand. Common 9.J; Fully Fair 12al2j; Prime to Choice 12ial3.j. Molasses in fair demand. Com? mon 50; Prime to Choice 70a75. Sterling nominal at 43a47. Sight Exchange on New York ? per cent, discount. Gold 33a33A. WILMINGTON, December 19.-Turpentine steady at 45c. Rosin advanced; 51 90 for No. 2; S2 50 for No. 1. Tar 21. Cotton steady at 13Jc. SOI TH CAROLINA CONFERENCE. i FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) SIXTH DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. MOBGANTON, N. C., December 17.-Conference was opened with religious services by Rev. Alex. W. Walker, Bishop Doggett in the chair. The Committee on the Bible Cause and on Sun? day Schools made their report. The Presiding Elders of Charleston District and preachers stationed in the city, were appointed a committee to superintend tho publication of tho minutes. The report of thc committoe on the religious in? terests of the colored people was laid on the table, but tho following resolutions, submittod by them, were adopted : 1. That wo will continue to serve, as heretofore, the colored people who have remained under our care, or who may return to their former church relations. 2. That when they so desire, and the number will jnstify it, we will serve them separately, in place or time. 3. That in accordance with the regulations of the last General Conference, we will license suit? able colored persons to preach, and servo colored churches, by appointing preachers, white or color? ed, as may be judged proper by the appointing power. 4. Ttiat we aro ready to render them any ser? vice, even m their new church relations, which mayibe desired, and which may consist with other claims upon us. A communication was received from a commit? tee of tho African Church in Morganton, request? ing this Conference to supply them with a pastor the ensuing year. ? They were invited in, whon the Bishop, on behalf of Conference, assured them that an effort would bc made to comply with their rcqnest. One of the committeo was recognized by Rev. J. W. Kelly as a man he had once met in California, digging gold for his master as a faith? ful slave, and extending his hand, mado one of thc most pathetic speeches of his lif<\ Tho Committee on Education submitted their rcpoit. Tho institutions of learning under the patronage of Conference are : Wofford College, Carolina Female College, Davenport Female Col? lege, Cokesbury School for boys and young men, Spartanburg Femalo Collego, and Mecklonbuig Female College. All are reported under way, but suffering from the stringency of tho times-able to hold on. Columbia Female College is yet sus? pended. Adjourned to meet at 3J o'clock. AFTERNOON SESSION. Rev. William Martin in the Chair-religious ser? vices by Rev. W. T. Capers. There have b?en 1569 white and 516 colored in? fants baptized during tho year. Eighteen hundred and ninety-two dollars and ten cents have been col? lected for missions. Only $1369.40 havo been col? lected to meetja claim of ?8540 for superannuated preachers and widows and orphaus. There are 472 Sunday Schoois, with 2686 officers and teachers, and 17^? white, and 1814 colored scholars in tho Conference. A resolution of thanks to thc hy delegation for their attendance and counsel at tbs prosent ses? sion was offered by J. W. Puctt, aud passed by tho ministry with a rising vote. On motion, it was Resolved, That our Bishops bc requested to hold Dur annual sessions not later than Wednesday be? fore tho fourth Sabbath in November. A Sunday School Board was organized under thc Presidency of Rev. W. T. Capers. Tho Financial Board fir the ensuing yeal *as constituted as follows :-Clergy-James Sta^v, Samuel Leard, Landy Wc od, F. M. Mood, W. C. Power, S. A. Webber, J. T. Kilgo, Samuel Lander, and J. W. Eder. Laity-G. W. Wilhams, t?. M. Stevenson, W. J. T. Miller, G. W. Mure, A. S. Sally, E. I. Rembert, T. A. Carlisle, W. M. Con? nors, and J. M. Richardson. Rev. F. M. Kennedy was elected to preach the ?ext Conference sermon. Adjourned to meet at seven o'clock. EVENING SE8SION. The Bishop called for the report ol' the Commit . tee on Missions. Btforo rocoiving it the body joined in singing the hymn commenciug "What though the conquering arm ol' death." Only three members of the body have died du? ring the year-Rev. W. A. Hemmingway, Row T. iL Walsh, and Rev. Wm. Crook. The reading of the report was attended with groat solemnity. The memoirs will be published iu the Minutes of tho Conference. After an appropriate aud feeling address from the Bishop, the appointments were announced as follows: CHARLESTON DLSTRICT.-A. M. Chreitzburg, Pre? siding Elder. Charleston-Trinity-F. A. Mooik Charleston Cumberland Charleston-Bothel-J. T. Wightman. Charleston-Spring-street- To be supplied. Cooper River-D. I). Bvers. Summerville-H. M. Mood. Cypress-To be supplied. St. George's-J. L. Sifley. St. George's Mission-To be supplied. Branchville-Thomas Ravsor. Eastern Orange-W. W. .tones. Orangeburg- W. G. Connor. Providence-J. S. Connor. St. Matthew's-Wm. Hutto. Upper St. Matthew's-To be supplied. Lexington-J. E. Penny. Lexington Mission To be supplied. BAMBKHU DISTRICT.-D. J. Simmons, Presiding Elder. Bamberg Circuit-Charles Wilson. Blackville-William Carson. Upper Orange -To be supplied. Aiken-Alex. W. Walker. Granitevnio-J. R. Pickett. Barnwell-Abraham Nettles. Allendale-A. J. Stokes. St. Bartholomew's- Landy Wood. Waltcrboro'-J. W. McRae. Black Swamp- T. J. Clyde. Hardeeville-J. IL Coburn. MARION DLSTRICT.-R. J. Royd, Presiding Elder. Mar': n Station-G. H. W?lls. Marion Circuit-L. M. Little. Brownsville-W. C. Power. Buck Swamp-J. B. Platt. Libcrtv Chapel-D. W. Seale. Darlington- J. P. Morris. Darlington circuit-S. Jones. S. M. Davis. Georgetown-J. A. Porter. Black Uiver Circuit and Mission J. A. Stohl. Kingstree-W. W. Mood. Conway boro' -J. C. H. McKinney. Conwayboro' Circuit-Lewis Scarborough. Wacoamaw Circuit and Mission-C. P. H. Elwell. Lynchburg-D. J. McMillan. COLUMBIA DISTRICT.-C. H. Pritchard, Presiding Elder. Columbia-Washington-strnet-Wm. Martin. Columbia- Marion-street-ii. H. Browne. Columbia Curait-Joseph Parker. Bucky Moun /. L. shuford. Sandy River-G. W. M. Creighton. Chester-J. E. Wa ison. Richland Fork-Manning Brown. Fairfield-A. J. Cauthon. one to be supplied. Camden-Christopher Thomasson. Sumter Station-Jaine? Stacw Sumter Circuit-J. W. Mnrrav. Bishopville-P. P. Kistler. Manning-S. J. Hill. Santee-J. B. Campbell, J OOKBSBOin DISTRICT-W. H. Flemming, Presiding s Elder. Cokesbury Station-W. ?. Capers. Cokosbury Circuit-J. T. Kilgo. Greenwood Colored Circuit-- Io bo supplied. Abbeville-W. P. Mouzou. Abbeville Colored Circuit-To be supplied. Saluda River Mission-W. H. Lawton, Supernume? rary. Mapleton-J. B. Traywick. Edgcfiold-P. L. Harmon. Savannah River Mission-T. S. Daniel. Butler-W. A. Clark. Newberry-W. S. Black. Newberry Circuit-J. H. Zimmerman, R. W. Har? rison. Laurens-J. W. Kelly, ono io bc supplied. Clinton-J. Attaway. Reedy River-Frederick Auld. Orphr.r's Home Mission-T. H. Edwards. GREENVILLE DISTKTCT-A. B. Stevens, Presiding Elder. Greenville Station-Robort LTarper. Greenville Circuit-J. J. Workman. Reiuville-Wm. Bowman. PickeiiBville-J. M. Carlisle. Keowce-J. L. Stoudcmire. Walhalla-To be supplied. Seneca and Tugaloo-R. R. Dagnall. Anderson-8. A. Webber. Anderson Circuit-W. A. Hodges. Pendleton-G. F. Round. SPARTAXH?BO DISTRICT- R. P. Franks, Presiding Elder. Spartanburg Station-W. A. Garnewell. Spartauburg Circuit-J. D. Carpenter. Unionvillo and Crano Creek-0. A. Darby. Rich Hill-J. L. Irvine, r'acolet and Fair Forest-J. L . Marsabeau. Belmont-A. N. Wells. Goshen Hill-E. G. Gage. Columbus-J. A. Wood. Rutherford-V. A. Sharp. Cherrv Mouut Mission-To bo supplied. Marion-J. R. Griffith. McDowell-H. J. Morgan. Agent for Sunday Schools. Books, &c-S. Leard. Wofford College-A. M. Shipp, W. Smith, A. H. Lester. SHELBY DISTBICT-J. W. North, Presiding E'der. Shelby Station-.T. W. Humbert. Shelby Circuit-A. P. Avant. Lincolnton-AugUBtino \Y. Walkor. Rock Spring-John Finger. Dallas-C. E. Land. York-J. S. Nelson, M. E. novle. Pinoville-N. K. Melton. j Charlotto -E. J. Meynardie. ( Calvary Mission-Tri bo supplied. North Charlotte Circuit-J. J. Prather, and one to be supplied. Newtan-B. G. Jones. South Fork-.lohn Watts. Lenoir-G. W. Ivev. Happv Homo-J. C. Hartsell. Morganton-P. G. Bowman. Davenport Female College-S. Lauder. Mecklenburg College-A. G. Stacy. WADESBOBO' DISTBICT-F. M. Kennedy, Presiding Eldor. Wadesboro' Circuit-E. W. Thompson, W. L. Pe? gues. Cheraw-A. J. Stafford. Bennottsville- M. L. Banks, and ono to bo sup? plied. An8onvillc-T. A. Boone. Albemarle-J. W. Puett. Concord-R. R. Pogues. Mt. Pleasant- E. A. Lemiuond. Lancaster-J. W. Crider. Haning Rock-R. L. Duffy. Chesterfield-Olive- Eady." Monroe-J. it. Little. Monroe Circuit-J. W. Abernathy. Pleasant Grove-J. C. Crisp. South Charlotte Circuit-J. M. Cline. Thompson's Creek Mission-J. W. Coward. Carolina Female College-F. A. Mood. M. A. McKibben transferred to the Southorn Georgia Conference. Next Conference to be held at Abbeville Court? house, S. C. TIIK COTTON TAX. Highly Interesting Debate In thc I'nited statis Senate. In tho United States Senate on Monday, the bill to exempt raw cotton grown after 1867, being un? der consideration, au exceedingly interesting de? bate sprang up, of which wo subjoin an abstract : Mr. Morrill, of Vermont, moved to amend by providing that after April 1, 18f>8, all cotton im ported from foreign countries shall bo exempted from duty. He said this amendment should bo incorpor ttod. Tho Chairman of tho Committee (Mr. Sherman) and the Souator from Massachu? setts (Mr. Wilson) he behoved had promised that the tax should bo repealed, and thc idea seemed to have generally gone forth. Ho thereforo did not expect to be "able to retard thc repeal. He dui nu d that there was as much necessity for tho repeal of taxes North, East, West and So'uth. Ho cited the woollen interest aud tho pork interest us requiring quite as much relief as cotton. But if millions of taxes carno out of tho pcoplo of the United States, mid the romaindcr of the whole tax out of foreign couutries, this entiro roliof from taxation was solely in regard to rebels. Ho did not understand it* He waa not iu favor of op? pressive measures towards tho South, but if cot? ton was to bo relieved from tax for all time, it would present tho people Ibero as imbecile in in? dustrial pursuits us they had always been. It was wrong for the North to monopolizo manufacturing, grain-growing, ?ec, entirely. Tho grain-growing portion of the couutry, already limited, would sometime bo exhausted. It this tax was al? lowed to remain, and tho country should rc ceivo tho drawback on manufactured poods, great good would result, and tho imponding ovil would bo arrested. Cotton was really a king, and uowhero could it bo so economi? cally produced as in thc Uuitod States. Ho combatted thc opinion of thc Comminsioner of In? ternal Revenuo, donying his conclusion. A great? er difference existed between tho prices of Englidh and American cotton to-day than seven years ugo. Ho retid from the reoort for 18?? in regard to the extent ol' ?and employed in cotton culture. Why not, ho said, make the whole of tho South add to the productions of thc country ? Referring to Ken? tucky, ho said that, like the gooso io the old story, that "having its nest ou the bank of a stream when the stream roso and swopt tba eggs away, still sat on thc Sircam over thu place whore tho eggs had been, that noble State still paddles over slavery long aero gone out. Ho read further from the vari? ous reports from the London Economist to show that the dtffcrcnco between the prices of English and American cotton was greater than over, lt was impossible for other countries to compete with tho United States in thc production of cotton. Tho amount contributed hy tho East Indies had fallen oil" very largely during the last year, while tho amount exported from thc United StateBhad latge ly increased. Ho argued that it was inadvisable to simulate this crop at thoexponseof all tho others, submitting statistics to show that moro was uni? formly received for small crops in tho aggregate, than for large ones, though the expenses of tho production of Ute latter were much larger. The crop of Brazil, Egypt and India was decreasing and must decn aso, while those cf China and Japan had almost entirely ceased. Our chief danger was from ourselves in increasing the crop. Mr. Shenna" wu? of opinion that this tax could not longer be sustained without injury to the country. Hu quoted the latest prices to which ho said cut Um had lullen, although tho tax had last year been greatly reduced, lt still amounted to "about twenty-five per cont, of the value. He point? ed cut the i'll lacy of the claim that "Cotton was King," as advanced hy the South at the outbreak of tho war, and referred to the fact that tho wholo course of cotton production had boen changed during the war. if this tax were not removed American cotton would never regain its former advantageous position. He read lettors from sovoral gentlemen in the South in support of his views. Tho United States had entered into the competition under a dilloront stnto of affairs, in view of tho changed circumstances or labor, Mr. lomeroy thought the argument ot Mr. Mor? rill proved too much, if it proved anything, name? ly : That because no oxeoss of cotton was to be feared from other countries, therefore v.o should not stimulate our own production. That formed a reason for increasing it. Mr. Fessenden thought thia matter should ho considered when the whole subject of taxation wns before thom, lio did not see why thu tax should bo removed at once. Ho hold, with ti verv distin? guished statesman, thal at thc en 1 of all rebel? lions there should bc clemency, but ho was not in fa? vor cl exempting a whole suction from the support of the government. Ho deprecated this party ac? tion without due consideration. Be stud it had been claimed that the negroes would vole against thom if they did not repeal this '.ax. This, how? ever, was not a political question but ono ot p h tival economy, lie wished to build up manufacto? ries herc, and not to abandon what had long been the policy of the country. He denied that the low price of cotton was caused by the tax; it was pro? bably in part caused by the large quantities on hand. Waa there not the same fall m India cot ton V that being the caso, what argument could hu educed from the fall of cur cotton ? He doniO'J thc hypothesis of .Mr. .Sherman that thc price of cotton would Le enhanced hy free labor, when slavery was churned tu be a mossing. The argu? ment fiad been conclusivo that tree labor was moro economical and thrifty. He was opposed to striking off so suddenly this tax. Let them sus? pend it. if necessary, for a time, or, at all events, wait until it was seon whm effect the repeal would bave on other articles. He teared tho Commis? sioner of Internal Revenue, whom ho highly rc speeted, was too much influenced by outside talk by the last speaker he beard. Hu honed the Sen? ate would not act with precipitation. Mr. Horton gave notice that al thc proper tune hu should move an amendment to taxall cotton grown after 1807 on" cuni per pound. Ho thought the present rato onerous, bm before removing tho en? tire tax at tho South; they should consider wkat should he done tor the relief of the whole nation Mr. Wilson advocated the bill at length, claim, ing tho tax oucotton was imposed by Congress iu the belief thal th?' price would continue at a high rate, mid that since it had taih ? so low, the tax should be removed. He read letters Irom tho South asserting thal tho industry of the South will he illili'd ir thejtax is not repealed. Mr. Williams gave notiCi that ho would move to amoud byprovidiug "that no colton remaining uusold shall he taxed; also, that, no tax ou cotton, heretofore collected, shalt ever be refunded." Hi said it was otu- manifest policy to legislate for tho material benefit of tho South. Tito people who had been o tgagod in the cultivation ot cotton in? vested their capital expecting lo roalizo a largo profit; but after paying high for wages and sup? plies', cotton had lallen one-half, and no.y would j not pay tho cost of production, It would doubt- [ loss 1)0 difficult to diatinguiali between the cotton rcmaiMUg in the hands ot' the producers and what had boot) sold; but ho believed that a very large proportion still remained on their hnnds. That some persona would bo inordinately benefitted by the repeal or could commit frauds, waa no argu? ment against the repeal. It waa just to thc pro? ducer to removo the tax. and he contended that iminodiato action should be had in order to enable thebo producers to meet their obligations. Mr. Frelinghuyeen said ho had received letters from tho South and from his own State concurring in tho view of tho Chairman of tho Finance Com? mittee, Mr. Sbcrman. A tax on cotton boro waa a premium on cotton in India. Cotton was sold for all purpoaes of exportation. This tax of one-fourth of thc valuo effects the black as well as thc white, the West and East as well as tho South; bocauso it disabled tho cotton grower from meeting his obli? gations. The objection to the Husponsion of tho tax was the uncertainty to which it gave rise. It would tako away tho capital required for tho next crops. He doubted whether any conclusion cou! 1 be drawn from statistics of cotton for four or five years back, in tho uneasy atato of tho markets du? ring that time. Air. Morrill, of Vermont, took the floor again, but argued that if tho crop were unduly stimulated, tho exporter would have to pay tue tax, while oth? erwise tho importer paid it; instancing coffee .iud other articles as some upon which thc importer paid the tax. It would bc ?triking a blow nt thc south to repeal tho tax. Ho denied that specula? tors should be remunerated for their ignorance or inexperience in removing tho tax from cotton re? maining unsold. Mr. Johnson, aitcr referring to thc past action of Congress upon tho subject, said he had believed at first that the tax was unconstitutional, alluding to tho prohibition in the Constitution from taxing imports. Since the war, with the immense bur? dens it entailed, it was ucccssary to consider how to make those burdens as light its po-a i ole. Tho cotton tax was ruinous. Tho universal testimony was that cotton could not bo grown under such a tax under tho present system of paid labor. If it was important to reinstate cotter, into its former condition, then it was the poli? cy of thc government not to discourage it, but rather to give a bounty for its production. Tho negro laborers generally were paid in shares, and tho intelligent among thom knew that 25 per cont, of their wages went into tho United States Treasurv. They wero dissatisfied, and as anxious for tho repeal as wero thoso whom Senators called "rebels of the South." He thought it would be best to remove tbo tax altogeth? er. Ho warmly seconded the desire of Mr. Frc linghuy8en to "see tho South i liutntcd in every? thing "except slavery. They should not impose upon one portion of" human labor a tax, not laid upon another. Tho various votes hero and in thc other House proved that the tax should bc rcpoal od. Ho had moved to amond by including tho crop v.f 1867 in thc provisions of thc bill. Many opposed this that would not object to removing the tax from cotton in tbe hands of producers, mid ho would modify his amendment accordingly. One portion of tho" amendment offered by Mr. Wil? liams had no practical effect in his opinion. If tho tax was unconstitutional tlioy could not prevent claims from being paid. Mr. Conkling moved to so amend tho bill aa to mako it applicable only to the year 1868. On motion of Mr. Connees the Senate then held a short Executive session and soon after ad? journed. Things in Washington. THE REMOVALS OF STANTON [AND SHERIDAN -OENE RAL GRANT'S LETTER "MARKED PRIVATE '-COM? ME NICATION TO OONORE83. WASHLNQTON, Decombor 17.-General Grant sent to-day, in compliance with a resolution of tho House ofRepresontativps, adopted No .era ber 20'. the correspondence in relation to the removal of Secretary of War Stanton, Major-Generals Sheri? dan and'Sickles, tho ntato of affairs in tho recon? structed States, and in relation to the Baltimore police difficulties. Tho correspondence covers something over a hundred pages manuscript, but has mostly been (riven to thc public already. Tho following is the private letter from General Grant to the Prcpi dent respecting whiMi so much has been said, and tho publication of which lias been so anxiously ox pectod: Hindquarters Annies of thc Untied Stairs, Wash? ington, D. C., August 1, 18?7.-[Private.]-His Excellency A. Johnson, President of tho United States-Sir: I take tho liberty cf addressing you pnvatolv on thc subject of tho conversation wo lind thia morning, feeling aa 1 do the great dan? ger to tho w lfare of the country should you carry out tho designs then expressed. First. On the subject of tho displacement of tho Secretar}' of War. His removal cannot bc effected against his will without tho consent of the Senate. It is but a short time since tho United States Sen? ate was in sossion, and why not then have askod for his removal if it was "desired ? It certainly was thc intention of tho legislativo branch of the government to place cabinet ministers hoyond the power nf Executive removal, aud it is pretty well understood that so far as cabinet ministers arc affected hy tho tcnure-of-ofiico bill it was intended specially to protect the Secretary of War, whom the country felt groat confidence in. Tho mean? ing rf tho law may bo explained away by nu astute lawyer, but common aenao and tho views of loyal people will givo to it tho effect intended by its tramcrs. Second. On the subject of the removal of tho very able commander of the fifth military district, let mo ask you to considor tho oll'oet it would have apon thc public. Ho ia unusually and descry div oeloved hy the people who sustained this govern? ment through ?ts trials, und feared hy tho.-.c who would still bo encniioa of thc government. It fell to the lot of but few men to do na much against un armod enemy as General Sheridan did [luring tho rebellion, and it ia within thc acopo of tho ability ot few in this tir othor countries to do ivhat ho has. His civil administration has given equal satisfaction. He has had difficulties to con? tend with which no other district commander has encountered. Almost, if not quito, from the day ho was appointed district commander to tho pres? ent time, thc presa has givon out that ho was to bc removed, that thc administration wits dissat isfied with him, .Vc. This baa omboldoncd thc opponents to thc Iowa of Congrus? within hia command lo oppose him in every way in their power, and hna rendered neces? sary "mo-mures which othcrwiso may nover have been necc.saary. In conclusion, allow mo to tay, aa a friend de? siring peace and quiet, thc welfare of tho whole country, North and South, thf.t it is, in my opin? ion, more titan the loyal people of this coun? try (I moan thoso who supported thc Government during the great rebellion) will quietly submit to BOC, tho very men of all othcra who they have expressed confidence in, removed. I would not IIRVO token tho liberty of addressing tho Executive of tho United Slates thus, hut ior tho conversation ou tuc subject alluded to in this letter, and from a sense of duty, feeling that 1 know I am right in this matter." With great re? spect, vour obedient servant, U. S. GRANT, General. Under date of January 25th, 1807. ia a report from Gcnorul Sheridan, giving a gloomy account of the condition of Union men and freedmen in various parts of tho State, which he describes as "truly horrible." He says : "The government is denounced, tho freedmen aro bhot and Union men aro persecuted ir they havo the temerity to express their opinions." On this is General Grant's endorsement, as fol? lows : Headquarters Armies of the Untied States, Wash? ington, D. C.. January 20,1867.-[Respectfully for? warded to thu Secretary of War.]-Attention "is in? vited to that portion ot tho within communication which refera to the condition of Union men anti freedmen in Texas, and to thc powerlessness of the military, in the present state of affairs, to af? ford them protection. Even thc moral effect of tho pro jon co of troops ia passing away, and a few clays ago a Bqnad of soldiers on duty in Browns? ville was tlrod on by citizens. In roy*opinion, the great number ol' murders of Union men and freed? men in Texas -not only us a nile unpunished, hut uuinv' stigated--constitute practically;! ?tate of in suirectioti; and believing it to be tho province and duty of every good govornmen! to afford protec? tion to thc lives, liberty ?ind property of her citi? zens, T would recommend the declaration of mar? tial law in Texas, to secure theseende. Tho ne? cessity tor governing any portion ol' our territory hy m?t ia] law is to be deplored, if resorted to it should bo limited in its anthoritv, and should leave ali local authorities und civil tribunals freo and unobstructed until they proved their inefficio i cy or unwillingness to pcrlonn their duties. Mar? tial law would give security, or comparatively so, to all cl.ioscri of eitizciid, without regard to race, color or political opinion, and could bo continued until society was capable of protecting itself, or until tho State is returned to its lui! relation with the Union. The application ol' martial law to one of these States would be a warning to all, and. if necessary, COUld bc extended to otlicrs l.t. H. GRANT, General. A note to the above,byGonoral Graut,says: ..No action was had hy the civil authorities upon the foregoing recommendation." Thing? in New York. nu: DEMOCRATIC WIIIE-PULUNO-QBANT IN DEMAND HY BOTH PA UTILS-THE TENEMf.NT-llOUSE CATAS? TROPHE- ECONOMY OF BISHOP POTTER -DICKENS ariLi. THE RAQE. The New Voi k correspondent of tim I liiladeiphia Inquirer, writing under dato of the 13th instant, says : As ainattcr of news of general interest, thc tact may he stated that Some of tbe moro prominent Democrats lure .ire urging thc National Executive Committee to kaue thc call for thc Democrati< Convention to nominate candidates for President ?ndVicc-Prc:drlcnt, so a? tn make it precede that pf the Republicans at Chicago; and from what I karu to-day, it is safe lo suv dat thu request will be taken into favorable consideration. Such a proceeding, it is though! by those who favor ii. would be a good stroke ofiwlicv espccial ly.it tho convention should nominate 'Grant, in that case it is argued tho wind would bo complcte ly taken out of thc Republican sails, as that pari v would then have n i available candidate ol' their own to tall huck upon. Bat, just here, thc question arises, would Gi nnt accept a D?mocratie nominal ion 'miler (?use cir? cumstances? Persons who arc on th-; most inti? mate social relationship with tho General sr. they aro not permitted to have any doubts on that bead, provided thc platform bo broad enough to permit all to stand upon it, without any other test than that of fidelity to thc Constitution und tin futon. Il I were at liberty tu publish thc names of these gentlemen, this statement would receive additional weight. Aa your correspondent is not in thc Democratic, nor tue Republican, nor any other "ring," he is not. aware that ho is violatin/r any rule of secrecy in divulging tins project. The duty of a faithful correspondent is to publish facts, and net to keep secrets, especially if, as in this case, the facts aro of thc first importance to tho public. As soon as the enterprise reaches a further stage of develop? ment, expect a full bill of particulars. Meanwhile tho Republican brethren are at liberty to calculate the chances of this flank movement on thc part of thoir opponents, proving a success. They would do well to seo Grant about it. Tho Episcopalians are having a good laugh (somo of them on tho wrong sido of their cheeks) over,', lotter which Bishop Potter has sent to tho newspapers, addressed to the clergy and laity. It seems that the lato Diocosan Convention voted to let the Bishop have a private secrotary, his salary to bo taken.out of the Diocesan fund. Now, it appears that tho Diocesan fund is so burdened with other expenses that the Bishop does not see how it can bear any additional drafts upon it, and so ho cives notice that he shall renard tho act of the convention a nullity, adding that he hopes tho diocese will givo itself no anxiety about tho mat? ter. "I shall try," says the Bishop, "to take care that tho business of "tho diocese is promptly at? tended to, and as fe r thc labor and {rouble, that is my vocation." Thc horror of the day is the awful death of nino persons, from suffocation, in ono of tho east-side tenement houses this morning. There is a law prescribing sever.) penalties for noglect to provide proper fire escapes in such houses, but it is never enforced. Possibly tho deep feeling which this sad calamity has excited may create a public opinion, which will no longer tolorato this cruel and criminal trifling witL the lives of tho poor. The registry of porsons who aro anxious to purchase tickets for Dickons' readings commenced at .steinway Hall this morning. Tho line wi>s a very long "ono, and for good positions in it, two dollars aud six dollars were not unfrequently offered. England and thc Alabama Claims. EIQHTS IN THE BECOGNITION OF BELLIGERENTS. The cable dispatches of December 4 announced that a second instalment: of tho correspondence upon the Alabama claims, between the British and United States Governments, had been laid before Parliament, among which was a dispatch from Lord St uley to Mr^Fore";, British Charge de Af? faires in Washington, in which Lord Stanley is represented as saying that England wiU nover consent to submit to the arbitration of a foreign power claims involving her right to recognize bel? ligerents. This somewhat obscure statement is made clear by thc dispatches as published in full in the London papers, received by the steamer City of Boston. The purport of Lord Stanley's dis? patch is that ho cannot accept the proposition of Mr. Seward to refer to any tribunal tho policy of ber Majesty's Government in recognizing the Con? federate States as a belligerent power. In any re? ference to thc Alabama claims to arbitration it must be assumed that an actual state of war exist? ed between tho Government of the United States and thc Confederate States. That point hoing con? ceded, it would bo for the arbiter to determine whether there had been any such failure on the part of the Eritish Government with duties as a neutral as could bo deemed to involvo a moral re sponsibUity on tho part of tho British Government to make good losses of American citizens caused by thc Alabama and other vessels of the samo class. Lord Stanley, in the following paragraphs of his letter, which bear date Novombor IC, whilo agree? ing to a limited reference of tho Alabama claims distinctly announces that England cannot consent to submit to any tribunal her policy >n recognizing tho Confederate States as a belligerent power : "Tho language thus used by Mr. Seward appears to her Majesty's Government to bo opon to the construction that it is tho desire of the United States Government that any tribunal to bo agreed upon in dealing either with thc so-called Alabama claims or with tho 'general olaims,' might enter into tho question whether tho act of policy of her Maji sty's Government in recognizing the Confed? erate States as a belligerent power was or was not suitable to tho circumstances of ihc time when tbo recognition was made-a construction which, altor thc distinct and repeated avowal of her Majesty's Government that they could not consent to arefor onco of such a question, her Majesty's Government can hardly supposo that it was intended by Slr. Seward that the paeuago in his dispatch should bear. "But to prevent any misapprehension on this subject, her Majesty's Government think it neces? sary distinctly to say, beth as royar?s the so-call? ed Alabama claims bi ot ght forward by tho citi? zens of the United States and as regards the gen? eral claims, that i hey cannot depart, directly or in? directly, from their refusal to 'reter toa foreign power to dotcrmino whether the policy of recog? nizing tho Confederate States tis a belligerent power was or was not suitable to thc Circo DIS tan? ces of tho time when the negotiations was mado.' "As regards the so-called Alabama claims, the only point which hor Majesty's Government can consent to refer lo tho decision d' un arbiter is thc question of tho moral responsibility of hor Majes? ty's Government, on tho ussumplion that an itci nal stn te of war existed betwoen the Gov? ernment of thc United States and thc Con? federate States, and on that assumption it woultl bo for thc arbiter to dctcrmiue whether there had been any Mich failuro on tho part of tho British Government, os a neutral in tlie observance, legally or morally, of any duties or relations towards tho Government of the Unit? ed States, as could DO doomed to involve a moral responsibility on the part of the Br.tish Govern? ment to make good los.os of American citizens caused by the Alabama and other vessels of the same class. "As regards the goners! claims, tho question of moral responsibility on tho part of her Majesty's Government does not, aud c innot, como into dis? puto at ?til." From Washington city, last night, wo received thc following, which shows the close of the ques? tion iu diplomatic form : Mr. Adams, United Staten minister at London, writes, on tho 1th of November, to Mr. Soward that, in view of Lord Stanley's reply, "it seems plain that nothing mero can bo expected from this negotiation," and advising the Secretary of State that hereafter he (Mr. Adams) would give it out as SJ understood. On tho 29th November Mr. Soward writos to Mr. Adams as follows : "Sir: Mr. Ford has given mo a copy of a lottor which Lord Stanley wrote to him on the 16th of November instant, concerning the question of ar? bitration upon the so-called Alabama claims. I hnvo submitted Lord Stanley's remarks to the President and have received his directions there? upon. Tho Government of t ie United Statos ad? heres to the views concerning the proposed arbi? tration which I have horutotorc had occasion to make known, through your legation, to Lord Stan? ley. Wo arc not distinctly informed by Lord Stan? ley's letter that tho limited reference of tho so called Alabama claims which Lord stanley propos? es is tendered upon tho condition that tho United States shall waive before tho arbitrator tho posi? tion thoy have constantly maintained from the be? ginning, namely: that the Queon's proclamation of ldGl, which accorded belligerent rights to insur? gents against tho authority of tho United States, . u.i-< not justified on any grounds either of necessi? ty or moral right, and therefore was an act of wrongful intervention, a departure from tho obli? gation of existing treaties, ami without tho sanc? tion (d'the law ot nations. Hie condition being inadmisiable, tho proposed limited reference is therefore declined.'' This letter, Ur, Seward subsequently informs Mr. Adams-date December 2d, instant-that ho is expected to give to Lord Stanley. -, ? ? "Bus driver (to conductor of opposition bus) "Pvc snowed vor ever sine) vi-u' was born. I Snowed vcr poor mother; she bad two on ycr thal time. Ono was a worry nice little boy, Cottier was half a h idiot-a sort o: brown paper feller. Thc werry nico liltlo hov died werry young, he ' did," * "My hsir is not so thick ns when you cut it last,' says :t lady to a htitr-dresscr in Punch. ".?Voll, ma'am I must say it is not so voluminous as it was; luit, really, one can improvise it so well DOW, that original material is not of much conse? quence. Lord Chesterfield happened to bo at a rout in France whore Voltaire was one of tho guests. Chesterfield seemed to be gazing about the bril- , liant cirelo of ladies, when Voltaire tims accosted him: "Uv Lord, I know you aro a judge; which are more beautiful, tho English or French ladies V "Upon my word," replied his lordship, with his usual presence ot mind, "I am no connoisseur in paintings." Punch makes it frugal housewife address a botcher, "Ob, Mr. Stickings, I sec by the daily pa? pers that the price of meat has fallen two pence a pound. 1 think you ought to make some reduc? tion in your charges." And tho butcher, "Worry sorry, mum. but wo dont't take iu no daily papers, num." A Cough, a Cold, or ii Sore Thront. Requires immediate attention, and should be checked. If allowed to continuel Irritation ot* thc Langs, a Permanent Throat Disease, or Con urination, is Often thc result. mmn BROMUL TROCHES Ifcviug a direct influence to the parta, give Immediate relict. Por ?"i nm mt K Asthma, Catarrh, Consumptive and Throat Distase*, Troches ' ur . used with always good neceas. Singers anti Pnbllc Speakers ase them to ? clear and streuRibcn tho voice. 'Obtain only "Boowx's BBOKCHUI, TBCCHES," and ?lo Dot take any ol the Worthiest Imitations that may bc of- 1 Icrcd. Fer sale by l'OWTK ?i MOISK, 1 No. 131 MEETING STREET, Opposite Charleston Botei October 2d mwfimo MARRIED. GILBERT-WALKER.-On tho 11th inst, by the Rev. W. S. BOWMAN, S. C. GILBERT, of Charleston, S. C., to Miss MAR y WALKER, of Mgecomb County, N. C. " SPECIAL NOTICES. JO" CONSIGNEES PER SCHOONER MARY FLETCHER, from Kow York, are hereby notified that ehe is This Day discharging at Brown's wharf. All goods remaining on tho wharf at sunset will be stored at expense and risk of owners. T. TUPPER A SONS. December 20 1 JO" AT AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE WORSHIPPING MEMBERS of the First and Second Congregational Churches, interested in the Ephrath Cemetery, iia Calhcun-atreet, held on the 17th inst, at the residence of Henry W. Mathewos, Bose Lane, the following named persons were regularly and constitutionally elected Trustees, to act with HENRY W. MATHEWES solo surviving Trustee : TH03. R. SMALL. JULIUS A. BIRNEY. S. B. COCHRAN. HENRY W. MATH EWE?, Chairman of Meeting. _THQ8. 1>. SMALL, Secretary. 1* December 20 ?ff- ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY.-PRIZES CASHED AND INFORMATION FURNISHED. The highe=t rates paid for DOUBLOONS and all kinds of GOLD AND SILVER. TAYLOR k CO., Bankers, No. 16 Wall street, October 19_lyr_New York. ??-NOTICE TO MARINERS.-C A P ? A IN ? AND PILOTS wishing to anchor their vessel* In Asuley River, are requested not to do so anywhere within direci range of tho heads ol the SAVANNAH SAILBOAT. WHARVES, on the Charleston and St Andrew's side c! tho Ashley River; by which precaution, ?ontact with the Submarine Telegraph Cable will be avoided. 8. 0. TURNER, H. M. Harbor Master's Offlae, Charleston, February 6, 1868. February 7 SS- MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY, AND THE HAPPINESS OF TRUE MANHUOD.-An Essay for Young Men on tho Crime of Solitude, and the Physio? logical Errors, Abuses and Diseases which create Im? pediments to MARRIAGE, with sure means of Relief. Sent in sealed letter envelopes, frc? of charge. Address Da. J. S KILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa. 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Tho only American Agents for the sale of the same. Msrcu 30 lyr , CLOTHING. SPECIAL NOTICE! WE ARE OUR OWN MANUFACTURERS. HAVING DETERMINED TO CLOSE OUT OUR STOCK OF HEAVY CLOTHING before January 1st, we shall offer '.lie same fer TWENTY-FIVE DATS, COMMENCING DECEMBER 7TH, AT j Less than the Cost to Manufacture, Ind lower than the same quality of Clothing was ever sold in this city. All garments made by ourselves j warranted equal to ordered work. FOR SIX DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS, A Blcrk Suit-Sack and Pants. FOB -NINE DOLLARS A Mixed Suit-Sack, Pants and Vost. FOR FIFTEEN DOLLARS A Ribbed Catilmere Suit-Sack. Panta-4jnd Vest. FOR TEN DOLIARS EACH .1 Lot of Cashmere sacks, late'y sold at S12 to $20. FOR TWELVE DOLLARS. A Sooteh Cassimere Sack, lately sold at $20 and $26. FOR TWENTY-TWO DOLLARS K Brown Mixed Cassimere Suit-Sack, Pants and Vest, lately sold at $40. FOR THIRTY DOLLARS \ Fine Dark Suit-Sack, Pants and Vest, lately sold at $37. Over Sack? at prices from $7 to $40. Custoui-madc ilnglish Frocks Cu tom-niade English Walking Coats Side Band Pacts, large and small leg?. FURNISHING GOODS. White Shirts, Merino and Shaker Elannel Shirts and Drewers. Hosiery, Cloves, Ties, Bows, Ax., vc, all at Reduced Prices. FOR ONE DOLLAR EACH \ lot of Undershirts and Drawers, lately sold at $2.00 each. FOR SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS EACH K lot of Undershirts and Drawers, lately sold at $1.50 each. ONE PRICE. MACOLLAR, WILLIAMS ? PARO, CORNI:ii or HASEL STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. December " CUB RAW ADVERTISER. DEVOTED TO LITERATURE. SCIENCE. ART, AGRICULTURE, and MISCELLANEOUS NEWS Uneraw, S. C. Published weekly, Ly PuWELL tt R'OB LEY. 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THROUGH TICKETS TO FLORIDA, BY CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH STEAM-PACKET LINE-SEMI-WEEKLY VIA BEAUFORT AND HIL? TON HEAD-WEEKLY VIA BLUFFTON. STEAMER PILOT BOY.Capt W. T. MONKLTX STEAMER FANNIE..Capt F. PICT. ONE OF THE ABOVE STEAMERS will leave Charleston every Monday and A '"day Horning at 7 o'clock; and Sa? vannah every Wtndetday and Satur day Morning, at 1 o'clock. Toiicbing at BlmTton on Mor.day, trip from Charlesi, and Wednesday, trip fron Savannah. AU Way Freight, also Bluffton Wharfage, must be pre? paid. For Freight or Passage, apply to JOHN FERGUSON, Accommodation Wharf. October 1 FUN FOR ALLI FULL INSTRUCTIONS BY WHICH ANY PERSON, mole or female, can master the great art of Ven? triloquism by a few hours' practice, making a world ot fun, and after becoming experts themselves, can teach others, thereby making lit "source of income.- Full In] Btructlons sent by mall ter 60 cents. Satisfaction gnar. an teed. Address P. O. Drawer 21, Troy, N. Y. Wav 13 ITT DER CHARL28TONER ZEIT UNO. JOHN A. WAGENER, EDITOR. US DER THE ABOVE HEAD THE UNDERSIGNED prc pose to publish a German Weekly Paper, to be tho organ of the U erm an population, and devoted to the interests of this State, in encouraging Immigration and Industrial Pursuits. Literature, Agriculture, Commerce, Arts and Trade, will bo represented in its columns, and the news of the day will be given. General JOHN A WAGENER has kindly consented to ui dertake the editorial management for the present Subscription-$3 for Twelve Months; $1.50 for Six Months; ?1 for Three Months. Advertisements Inserted on liberal terms. " C. G. ?,.tCKMANN ft CO.. September 25 Na 3 Broad street, Charleston, S. O THE HERALT XS PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT NEWBEFEY 0. HI, AT $3 per annum, and, having a large eire al arion through ali the upper and lower Districts of the-State, affords great advantages to advertisers. Rates for advertising very reasonable-for which apply lo our Agent, Mr T. P. SLIDER,.et the Mills House. .13108. fa ? li, H. G8ENEKER. Nov?mb#r Kdttowiatid p-onrifinm THE BENNETTS VILLE JOURNAL IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING AT Bennettav?le, S. C., in the eastern portion of the State, by STUBBS ft LITTLE, Proprietors, and offer superior inducements to Merchants and all others who wish to extend their business In this section of the Pee Doe country. We respectfully solicit the patronage ot our Charleston friends. Terms-$3 per annum, invariably in advance. Adj tisements Inserted at very reasonable rates. Jj' THE LANCASTER LEDGES: CONNORS SE CARTER,, PRoyaraTORs. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING AT Lancaster C. H., S. C, Haying a large subscription hst, it offers a favorable medium to Merchants and all advertisers who desire to extend their business In tbs upper Districts of tho State. Bates of advertising^ bb* et 1. specimen copy of paper seat on application. nUSTUSt -39 THE ORANGEBURG NEWS, PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING, AT Oraugeburg, 3. C. Terms $2 per annum, in ad? vance. During the spring and fall seasons extra copies of tba o it AN G icu uno Nzws will be circulated for the benefit ut our advertising patrons. Contract Advertisements inserted on the mott liberal terms. Address SAMUEL DIBBLE, Edltor Orangeburg Newa, February Vt Oraneebnra. S ? BARNWELL SENTINEL W-S AN EXCELLENT ADVERTISING MEDIUM. LET it Merchants and business men try lt lora few months. No risk no gain." Send on your cards and lncreasu your trade this fall. There's nothing to equal Printer'* Ink-it has made many a fortune. Terms for the paper-$3 per annrori, in advance. Advertisements inserted at the rate of $1 per square ot twelve Unes or less for each insertion. Cards of ten Unes or lesa, at the rate of $10 for three months. Contracts by the year or for six months, allowing pri i liege of changing- on moro favorable terms. Address EDWARD A. BRONSON, NovembTljl Pni>i ?n^i M.I . rr.f?". n-r MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN WHO DESIRE TO SECURE TRADE FROM THAT rich Cotton country, Southwest Georgia, would do weU to advertise m the "DAWSON JOURNAL," An old-established newspaper, published at the flourish? ing little city of Lawson, in the heart of this rich Cotton belt. Having the largest circulation of any paper in this section, it onere extra inducements to advertisers. ZS-Published weekly at li per annum. Advertising rates moderate. ELAM CHBISIIAN, December ll Dawson, Ga. V THE IRISH CITIZEN :" NEW WEEKLY NEWSPAPER. rilOFRJETOK AND EDITOR, JOHN MITCHEL. FIRST NUMBER TO * PPEAR ON SATURDAY, 1HE lath ot October, 1867. Bernis by the year.$3.00 Terms lor half year. 1.50 'Berms foi four months. 1.00 Clubs of lu In the usual propu.~on. Advertisements to bo lorwarded Immediately, so as to bc duly classified. Address, JOHN MITCHEL, Office ol thc Irish Citizen, No. 31 Barclay street, New Yotk. Feptomber no THE CELEBRATED "CRAIG MICROS? COPE" combmes instruction with amusement, and lasts lorcver. Beet, simplest, cheapest and most power? ful Microscope in tho warld; magnifies 10,000 times, or equi>l to other Microscopes costing $20; made on an en? tirely new plan, requiring no focal adjustment there lore it can be reodaly used bv every one-even by children. A beautiful gift to old or young; adapted to thc family circle as weU ns scientific use; shows the adulterations in food, thousands of animals in a singta drop of water, eels in vinegar, globules in milk, blood and other fluids, tubular structure of hair, claws on u liv's foot, also the celebrated "trichina splralls" or pork worm, which is causing so many deaths among pork: caters; and in tact the objects which msy be examined in this wonderful Microscope are without number. AU are invited to call and see its great magnifying power. It took the first premium at the Ohio State Fair. Libe? ral discount to Agenta, Schools and Dealt rs. Price $2.50. Packed in a ne.t box and sent prepaid to any address on receipt of $2.75. Money can be sent by mall at our risk Address GEORGE MEADE Drawer No. SO, Racine. Wis ronsim_November 13 STEVENS HOUSE, Nos. SO. 23, 545 AND 27 Broadway N T.. opposite Bowling Green-cn fha Euro?^-TOT^VENS JROreE ls well and widely known to the travelling public. The location is ea. peeiaUy suitable to merchants and business men; it U io clo<=e nroximitv to the business part of the dry-ia ca tRabiffhway or Southern and Western travel-and adja . toa]] the principal Railroad and steamboat depot-'. Tho STEVENS HOUSE his liberal accommoaadot tor ever 300 gui sis-il '? well furnished, and possesres evetv modern improvement lor the ?.omfort and entertain niece of ?tc Inmates. The rooms are spacious and wcB venti? lated-provided with gas and wan*?-the attendance is prompt and rcspecuXil-and the table it generously pio. vided ?uh every delicacy of the seasonal modia-ate rates. TUc rooms having boen refurnished raid remodeled, wa are enal HIIO oller extra facilities fox the comlort and pleasure >-f our guest*. GEO. K. CHASE ft CO., Msy 28 Proprietors,