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VOLUME VI.-NUMBER 751.] CHARLESTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 15, 1868. [EIGHTEEN CENTS 1 WEEK BY TELEGKAPH Our European Otspmtcl.ee. [BS ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.] NAPOLEON AND THE KINO OP PBUSSIA-THE FE? NIAN PLANS-THE BOMAN QUESTION-HABKET3, ETC. LONDON, January 14.-The Moniteur says that Naples is tranquil. On New Year's day, King William of|Prus siasent Napoleon a cordial autograph note, which was answered m the same conciliatory spirit. Mach better fooling has prevailed since publicity has been given to'.his intelli? gence, and nowhere was it better received than on the Bourse. General Napier has arrived in Abyssinia. Papers found ou a prisoner named Lemon expose- the Fenian plans in Ireland. The steamer Chicago went ashore in a thick fog near Cork; the passengers, crew and specie were saved. The .'French commander in Italy asks Napo? leon to allow the French troops to return to Rome, on account of the crowded state of the barraclca at Oivita Vecchia and Viturbo. This causes distrust. The "City of London" has arrived at Queens? town. LONDON, January 14-Noon-Consols 92J to 92$; Bonds 71 ? to 711 LIVERPOOL, January 14-Noon.-Cotton quiet and unchanged; sales 10,000 bales. Bread stuffs firm. Others unaltered. Newa from trie Pacific Coast. SAM FRANCISCO, January 14.-The steamer China has sailed for Yokohama, with a half million in treasure. The British bark Oliver Cutts has been wrecked. General Fredi Steele, late commander of the District of Columbia, died of apoplexy. The heaviest snow storm since 1847 took place here last night. Our Washington Dispatches. STANTON REINSTATED BI THE SENATE-HE OCCU? PIES THE WAB DEPARTMENT-SPECTTLATIONB ABOUT THE PRESIDENT'S COURSE-CONGRES? SIONAL NEWS, ETC. WASHINGTON, January- IL-Certified copies of the Senate's resolution regarding Secretary Stanton's suspension were furnished to the President, Gen. Grant and Mr. Stanton last night. Gen. Grant and Stanton had a conference late last night and met again this morning at the War Office. Grant left tho office afterwards and Stanton remained. Stanton received calls from various officers of the Department, but up to noon had not formally commenced busi? ness. Up to noon the President had taken no action In the premises. LATES-EVENING.-Stanton issued an order this afternoon, informing the employees of Ihe War Office that he had again taken possession of the portfolio of war. He drew nearly $3000 from the pay officer, being his salary during his suspension. It is understood that the President in no way recognize? Stanton, and it is confidentially stated that a charge of insubordination hangs ovor Grant. Nothing definite is known, but the feeling is quite feverish. Judge Thurman has been elected United States Senator, from Ohio. The.Commercial Bank of Memphis has sus? pended. The revenue receipts amount to 1276,000. Pope has been assigned to the command of the Department of the Lakes. Headquarters will be at Detroit. PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. WASHINGTON, January 14.-IN THE SENATE, petitions were presented for an appropriation to charter a vessel and buy provisions for the suffering poor in Sweden. Resolutions gradual? ly reducing the army, a bill removing the political disabilities from Governor Patton, of Alabama, a bi U amending an act for the safety of travellers by steam vessels, a bill reducing the number of Major and Brigadier-Generals, and a bul restoring confiscated lands in the States lately in rebellion, were read. Mr. Davis' amendment to the constitution, provid? ing a tribunal to determino constitutional questions, was discussed, when the considera? tion of the anti-contraction policy was resumed and discussed to the adjournment. IN THE HOUSE, the Committee of Ways and Means reported the cotton tax bill as amended by the Senate with a resolution of non-concur? rence, which was adopted. The Secretary of the Treasury was called upon lor a statement of the expense of furnish? ing the national banks with a circulating medium. A bill was reported by the Appropriation Committee in payment of the claims on ac? count .pf seizure or damage to vessels, cars, wagons, or for lauds occupied tor fortifications during the war, which was laid over. The Reconstruction Committee bill was then re? sumed. The Speaker then read a communication from General Grant, covering the following from General Meade: "Unless the pending bill in Congress directing the military to fill the offices in their departments, rescinds the test oath in the provision to select other quali? fied voters, I am informed that its execution in this department is entire impracticable." The House then adjourned. Virginia Convention. RICHMOND, January 14.-In the convention an article in the constitution was adopted, de? claring that Virginia Bhall forever remain in the Union, and pledging her to resist all efforts to break it up. An article was adopted that slavery in the State ia forever abolished. A resolution from the Republican side, in? viting General Butler to address the conven? tion, was adopted. Another from tho Conser? vatives, inviting General Wise to speak, was offered. At this point, a Republican moved to reconsider the resolution inviting General But? ler. Pending the discussion, and amid mo? tions to adjourn, Butler entered the door, and shortly after the Conservative members left the hall in a body, with, one or. two Republicans who had opposed the resolution of invitation. Butler in bis speech said there should ho as few changes in the constitution, and as few disfranchisements, and as few test oaths ag possible. With reference to disfranchisement, he thought it should apply to presidents of railroads, corporations, etc The legislature should have power to remove these disabilities on evidence of loyalty. The tax on education should he laid ou portions of the people only, but other taxes should be borne by persons and property alike. Ho urged tho convention to be diligent, and to get through their work promptly. Suffrage could uot be taken from a man after it had. been granted; but the legisla? ture hereafter, &B an incentive to education, should confer it only upon those who can read and write. The convention voted thanks to -General Butler, and adjourned. It had been snowing all day. AfTairs In Georgia. THE MTLITABY APPOINTEES LEAVE FOB IHK1R KEW SPHERES-OOVEBNOB JENKINS BU SPENDS THE COLLECTION OF TAXES-THE DELEGATES ANXIOUS FOB THEES FEB DIEU. ATLANTA, January 14.-The army officers de? tailed by General Meade to act a 3 Governor and Treasurer of Georgia, left tl is morning for Milledgeville. There are no funds in the State Treasury, all having been removed in new of such a seizure as the present. An order dated the 10th appears from Gover? nor Jenkins suspending the collection of all State taxes up to Maj next. The old law au? thorized such suspensions, and the convention, by resolution adopted in December last, re? quested him to use his power for t rat purpose. The effect of this suspension will be to forbid any collection of the tax impos?e, by the con? vention for payment of its exponaos. In the Convention to-day rose lutions were introduced 'to draw sixty thouiaud dollars from the State Treasury for per Hem, and to recommend Congress to donate public lands to negroes, and thus give give them an opportu? nity to demonstrate any capacity for self-gov? ernment they may have. A resolution com? mendatory of General Hancock wa s indefinitely postponed by a vote of one hundred and twenty-three to thirteen. The following was adopted after the loss of a motion to postpone: Resolved, That in the opinion of the conven? tion it is unwise and inexpedient directly or indirectly to interfere with the legislation of I the General Assembly authorizing the issue of [ bonds for the purpose of paying the indebted? ness of thc State. A motion was made to add: "And we hereby recommend such bonds as binding on the State," but could rind no second. The article on the franchise as reported gives negroes the right to hold o See, and dis? franchises, up to January first, 1869, all dis? franchised by the fourteenth amtmdment, and all unable to register under the Roeonstruction aots._ Vorth Carolina Convention. RALEIGH, January 14.-The State Conven? tion met, agreeably to General Ganny's order, to-day, in the Commons Hall. Eighty-five delegates answered to their cames. A tempo? rary organization was effected, calling B. W. King, of Lenoir, to the chair, and J. P. An? drews, of Raleigh, as Secretary. Market Report*. KEW YOBE, January 14.-Colton a shade easier; sales 3000 bales, at 16jc. Flour more active; prices unchanged. Wheat dull and heavy. Southern White Corn $l.i]5al.85. Mess Pork drooping; old $21.10a22.10. Lard firmer atlSalSjc. Groceries quiet and steady. Tur? pentine 53a54c better. Rosin steady. Freights firmer; on Cotton, by sail, 5-llld.; by steam, 7-16d. Money unchanged. Sterling 9j to 9JL Gold more active at 41jja4LJ. '62 Coupons 109J. BALTZHOBE, January 14.-Cet ton dull and Dominai. Flour-some demand for shipment. Wheat scarce; prime to choice Southern $2.75a 2.85. Com quiet; White deohxed 2c; Yellow steady. Oats dull. Bye-nothing doing. Ba? con active; Shoulders Ile.; Bulk Shoulders 9a9jc. AUGUSTA, January 14.-Cotton opened active but closed heavy. Sales 1050 bales. Receipts 607. Middlings 14jal5. SAVANNAH, January 14.-Cot .on opened ac? tive but closed quiet at 4 decline. Sales 3000; receipts 2000. WILMINGTON, January 14.-Turpentine ad? vanced 2?c., firm and active at 49a50c. Rosin | steady at $212} for No. 2. Tai: tl 85. Cotton advanced; Middlings 14}. Marine Kc poi ts. NEW YOEE, January 14.-The etea nship Man? hattan has arrived from Charl is ton. Things In Washington. THE JDHNSON-STANTON CASE-THE OON8EBVATTVE PRESIDENTIAL CONTENTION-FEED. DCUGLAS' CHANCES FOB THE VICE-PRESIDENCY. A Washington letter of Sunday to the Balti? more; Gazette says: . .It ?3 understood the Se?alo yesterday had under consideration the case of Stanton, it having gone into secret session upon the mo? tion of Mr. Howard, who has that matter in special charge. I learn that the reasons as? signed by the President for .'Stanton's suspen? sion will be declared unsatisfactory, and that a resolution will be adopted a [finning Ms right to resume the functions cf Secretary of War. I have already stated what would be the action of General Grant in the premises in this con? tingency. Tho President is -eticent as to bis course. Tfee country will see in due time the disorganizing practical working of the uncon? stitutional Tenure of Office a ;t. If the Execu? tive shall permit Stanton ts take possession of the War Office, the ano ia al ly will be pre? sented of a most important. Department in a state,of isolation, if not of I ourly hostility, to the rest of the governmmt. Everything tends to national eonfusior and disruption. . Conferences have been held lately here by prominent conservatives frc m all parts of the country in reference to the j. roper time for the assemblage of their Presic.ential convention. It seems to be generally agre ed that, inasmuch as-the Radical hand is already exposed-that Grant's nomination by. th sm is a foregone conclusion-there can be no conceivable reason for delay on the part ot their opponents, espe? cially as thorough organization at the earliest possible moment, is the one thing needful above all others, on the side of the constitu? tional party. The time will be fixed on the 22d day of next month at the furthest-and it is probable the convention will be invited to as? semble at least as early as about the middle of ApriL It is seriously contemplited, I can assure you, by a considerable portion of the Radical party to strengthen the Grant ticket by placing the name of Fred. Douglas upon it as a candi? date for the Vice-Presidency. This is deemed ahsolntely necessary to apjiease Wendell Phil? lips, Garrison, Butler, Greoley, and others of lite proclivities. VOTE ON THE NEW RECOS?ITBUCTION MEASURE IN COMMITTEE-TTS PROBABLE FATE IN CON? GRESS. A dispatch of the same di .te to tho Baltimore Sun says : The Reconstruction Committee yesterday re? moved the injunction of secrecy as to its pro? ceedings, and its members are permitted to .give publicity to any or til of their proceed? ings. Upon taking a vote on tho new Dill pro? posing Provisional Governors, giving General Grant power to appoint military commanders, etc., it was found that the Republican mem? bers were not all satisfied irith it. Mr. Stevens voted against the bill bees uso it did not go far enough. Mr. Brooks, Democrat, of course, voted against it, boing opposed to the bid in toto. It is believed the measure will pae s in the House with some modification, but the Senate is not expected to favor it, especially that section giving to the General-in-Chief j power to remove military commanders. This is objected to by some Republican Senators as of doubtful constitutionality. The bill is to be reported to-morrow. GENERAL POPE AND THE PRESIDENT. General Pope called upon the Presiden ty es terdiy to pay his respecte. The interview was cordial and respectful. General Popo facelioua ly thanked the Presider t for relieving him from arduous and thankless labors, anet the latter in the 6ame spirit, expressed his great satisfaction that he had aeen instrumental in doing the General a great favor. R. A. Thompson, Esq., has retired from all editorial and proprietary connection with the Keowee Courier, published at Fiskens, C. H., leaving bia late partner, Mr. Robert Young, sole proprietor of the paper. THE CONTENTION. CONVENTION HELD BY AUTHORITY OF THE RECONSTRUCTION LAWS OF CONGRESS, TO FRAME A STATE CONSTITUTION FOR 80UTH CAROLINA. The old citizen of Charleston who yesterday lounged in the vicinity of what was once cele? brated as the Charleston Club House, enjoyed the luxury of a new sensation, for there must have been brought home to his mind and heart evidonces of the great change wrought by war, more startling than any event that has yet oc? curred. With grief and misfortune-with ruined homesteads and desolated fields-with a people once proud and happy, now suffering from a lack of even the necessaries of Ufe-with military domination, and the excesses of a population invested with privileges the use of which, so far, has not been rightly learned-with all these he was familiar; but for the first time in his life, there came home to him yesterday the terrible truth that South Carolina-the State of his birth and the home of his fathers-has passed into other hands, and that strangers have usurped the places of her statesmen. THE PLACE OF MEETING. The classic edifice where in times gone by so many were wont to assemble in the interchange of that rare hospitality for which Charleston was famous, the handsome grounds and orna? mental shrubbery alone remain to remind us of j tho honored associations connected with the spot. Hundreds of those who frequented its spacious halls have "gone down to graves in bloody shrouds," and the trees on a hundred battlefields sing their requiem. The building itself has passed into other bauds, and is now owned by J. P. M. Epping, the United States Marshal for the District of South Carolina, by whom it was rented to the military authorities for the uso of the convention for the sum of one thousand dollars. To adapt it to the exi? gencies of the occasion, the large hall on tho second floor has been divided in twain by a wooden rail. Outside of this, and connected with the main entrance, are arranged benches for the hoi polio i, capable of accommodating say two hundred and fifty spectators. Inside of j the rail are comfortable chairs for the accom? modation of the delegates. The platform is a temporary structure say twelve feet square, surmounted by s plain pine desk, the whole unpainted, and in unique contrast with a broad strip of dark blue cambric which hides the space between the platform and the floor. This portion of the divided apartment is accessible by a side door, to which delegates only are ad? mitted. Wo should add that tables and proper accommodations have been courteously provid? ed for the press by tho janitor of the building. THE CEOWD IN ATTENDANCE. ] Fully an hour before the meeting of tho convention, negroes began to gather from all sections of the city, to look upon the novel spectacle. They lined the sidewalk opposite, loafing lazily in the sunshine. They rambled idly through the handsome grounds, and talk? ed of politics and equal rights. Finally tboy thronged into the hall and packed tho place devoted to their convenience until it resembled a .gigantic box of sardines. With not a little interest did they criticise the delegates of both colors, os one by one these dropped in preparatory to commencing the business of ] the day, and the amount of respect bestowed upon these representatives of their people, especially such as were attired in the most elegant style of the tailor's art, was not more manifested by admiring looks than a general silence and good order in proper consonance with the solemnity of the OCCOS?OD. 1 In this motley crowd probably not more than a half | a dozen white'men were to be seen. THE PERSONNEL OF THE CONVENTION. Of the one hundred and twenty delegates elected, only ninety-two were present. A good? ly proportion of these wore whites; a large number mulattoes; many, pure negroes. And it ie a noteworthy fact, that, with but few ex? ceptions, the intelligence indicated physiog? nomic ally, was distributed quite as generously, among the colored representatives, as among? their pale-faced colleagues. All had evidently been provided by the Union Leagues, or from some other source, with means to mako a pre? sentable appearance, and in point of raiment the convention is a respectable looking body and, certainly, iu striking contrast to the crowd of spectators, who looked very muoh as if they had been emptied from a stupendous rag-bag. The leaders of tho convention, that* is to Bay, the "talking" men-the politicians-thoso who have been on the stump or in the Bu? reau-the wire-pullers of the party-the "pro? gressive men" of the day, have been so often referred to in the daily press that their names are familiar to most o'f its readers. Brought face to face with them, however, it is proper to give a brief sketch of their personal appear? ance, and introduce thom to the public, whose "obedient servants" they are at the present moment. Dr. A. G. Mackey.-As the Collector of the Port of Charleston, as a prominent member of { the Masonic Fraternity, and author of many valuable Masonic works, this gentleman is al? ready well known. He is said to possess a better knowledge of the parliamentary law than any person on the floor, and hence his name has been brought prominently forward in con? nection with the office of President. He is about fifty-five years of age, tall, straight, and would be picked out by a phrenologist as one of tho shrewdest looking men in the conven? tion. B. F. Randolph, colored.-This is tho some? what famous preacher and teacher from Buf? falo, N. Y. He came to South Carolina as aa agent of the Freedmen's Bureau, and has travelled over the State more extensively than any other man of his class. He is a ready speaker, and since ho has become moro fa? miliar with the wants and condition of tho col? ored rooe, his public addresses have improved ia their pacific tone and tendency. His great hobby is the education of tho negro. B. F. Whittemore (white), now from Darling? ton, originally from Massachusetts.-A short, stout man, with a long black beard, little black eyes, and voico that sounds as if it was pro? pelled by a pair of blacksmith's bellows in his boots. A minister by profession, and expects soon to be an M. C. from his section of the State. Beverly Nash (colored), from Columbia. Beverly is a character--a boru politician. As the saying goos "he is as smart as they make 'om." Possessed of ready wit and fluent speech, although with a frightful disregard as to tho manner in which it comes out, ho has become a power among his people. Ho was appointed a magistrate by General Sickles, but certain incendiary language which it is al? leged he has used has recently got him into trouble with the military authorities. He is about forty, and was formerly a first-rate hotel servant. Now, if ho had his way, he would make a first class demagogue Beverly is a clever fellow, useful in his way, a wheol-horso in the way of working, and evidently cut his eye teeth before he left the maternal lap. E. W. Mackey is a son of Dr. Macke has lived in Charleston nearly all hie li recently moved to Orangeburg, where sided for twenty-four hoars. Daring th some extraordinary freak of good lac] took him and ho was elected a member convention, whereupon he returned to b domicile here. He is young and inexpert a hard student of Cushing's Manual, ai . pared to vote "early and often." W. G. Whipper (colored), from Bet educated as a lawyer, is a clear, sharp, fe speaker, and has an abundance of ca sense. Is not rabid, and will give troc any man, white or black, in the conti who crosses foils with him in debate. H Northern man, and has been in South Ca only since the war. CoL T. J. Robertson, from Columbia. is the richest man in the convention; sa be worth $400,000, made and saved darin since the war. He is not a speaker, bu the cofldence of the negroes on account < "faith and good works," and his chane election to Congress from Biehland Di are favorable. Charles M. Wilder, colored, md a colle of the last named delegate, it United S Deputy Marshal, appointed through Mr. M. Epping.-He is a quiet, unassuming respected colored man, and hal done not to ?xoite the prejudices of th? oommunii which he resides, as has been the case .others who aspire to do the thinking and ing^fbr the multitude. Timothy Hurley, of Charleston, is a y Northern man.-He was the owner of the & Carolina Leader, a colored man's paper.; lished in Charleston; and is the most rest and uneasy soul in the convention. He up, sits down, and moves off as spasmodn as if a spiral spring were fixed in each jc His part in the body will doubUess be to members to order, move the previous quest and make funny speeches. Another "fanny man" will be J. J. Wrij a colored lawyer, of Beaufort nomim from the North actually.-Hs has one your high philanthropic-shaped heads, the H. Greeley-ouB style, and as an ag of the Bureau is said to hive done m good in relieving the wants of his people, is a ready, off-hand speaker, and woe unto delegate from the rural districts who gota i his hands. He talks on the high press principle, forty-pounds to the square inch, i is a perfect elocutionary steam engine. We must defer these sketches of "men i manners," however, until another occasi our limited space, and the necessity of fnrni ing a report of the proceeiinrs, together w the press of other equally important matl forbidding the completion of tac task of int ducing, in further detail, .these representati to the public at this time. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ?ONVENTIOli FEE8T DAV. At ten minutes past tweiveo'clock, Timot Hurley (white), delegate from Berkeley D trict, mounted the rostrum, aid in the folio ing language called the con'ention to ordi "All persons who are not menbers of the cc vention will please retire beb od the bar. I not mean the spiritual bar bat the wood bar, with tho exception of. members of t press, who have pressed themselves in hen On motion of Mr. James M. Rutland, Wnmsboro', Colonel T. J. Robertson, of Ric land, was electedtemporaryChairman, and taking the Chair addressed the convention follows: Gentlemen of the Conoen?on : We, the de, gates of the loyal people of South Carolina, a assembled here for the parp?se of reston: our State to proper relations in the Fedei Union. It becomes us to frame a constituir both just and liberal, wheb will guarani equal righto to all, regardless of race, color, previous condition, and vhich will comp with, the Reconstruction tots ol Congres thereby ensuring our speedy admission in tl Union. Gentlemen, I trust tbere viii be no class lei lslation. I want this bod; to act prompt! harmoniously and judiciously, and in such manner as will reflect creut upon itself, ai secure the confidence of the (tato it represent and I hope, by your kind as?stance, to speed ly organize this convention. W. J. McKinley, of Onugeburg (colored was chosen temporary Secretary. , By direction of the chair the Secretary rea General Orders No. 160, coi vening this bod; and called the roll of delegase. Ninety-two responded to their names, an the chair announced that a quorum bein present, the convention wai ready to prooee to business. B. F. Whit tera ore (whit*), of Dari ing tor moved that a comm itt eo of teven be appointe by the chair to report the.nrmes of the permt nent officers of the convent on. R. C. DeLarge (colored), cf Charleston, SOR gested that tue next thing io be done was ti ascertain who were moruben of the body, an< that a committee on credentals was neoeBsar; to this end. TbB chair stated that a cetifled copy of Gen eral Orders No. 160 was conpetent evidence o election, and proper credentals. B. O. Duncan (white), cf Newberry-I dc not think the convention s prepared to gc into a permanent organization at the presenl time.1 Many of tho delegites are here foi the first time. We don't know each other we don't know who are and rho are not mom' bera of the body, and if w hold a few can cusses we shall become beter acquainted ant be in a better condition tosoleot competent men for the responsiblo offies of the conven? tion. This is an important q;estion, and much depends upon the choice male of a chairman. Commit a fault here, and through an incom? petent presiding officer enure incompetent committees, and these prceedings will be wrong from beginning to encl and our party in the State will be a- failure. , therefore, move as an amendment that we pstpone tho work of permanently organizing be convention un? til Thursday, at 12 o'clock M. L. 8. Langley (colored), ofBeaufort-I think some further action should le taken with ref? erence to the identity of nanua and individuals. Any one in this hall may ins wer for me, and the majority would not knov that he had an? swered falsely. Until we luve been severally examined therefore, and kr>w positively that the right men have answerec to their names, I do not think we should go nto a permanent organization. B. O. Duncan-I would t a;e occasion to add that, in the Georgia Conven ton, a man attend? ed and answered several dav; to the name of an-absent delegate before bewas discovered. T. Hurley-I lise to a poin. of order. There is no motion before the confution. The ques? tion has not been stated by be chair. B. F. Randolph (colored), if Orangeburg-I would inquire whether the amendment is pro? perly before the house. The chair stated that the cuesti?n was upon the amendment of the deleg?e from Newberry to tho motion of the delega ti from Darlington, namely, that the election of )crm anent officers of tho convention be poatpoied until to-mor? row, at 12 o'clock. C. C. Bowen (whitel, of Charleston-I, for ono, think that this conveition should not proceed ono ?top further un? we are satisfied that all the persons preseit have been duly elected, and are present wth tho proper cre? dentials. I would state tint a gentleman is sitting here to-day with he certificate of another individual in his ptssession; so that it is absolutely necessary tint wo shall deter? mine whether all these persons are rightly here or not. To this end I move that thc question concerning the peimanent organiza? tion be laid upon the table until the credentials of delegates can bo examinee. The motion was agreed to. B. O. Duncan-I move thai ft Committee on Credentials be appointed by the chair, to con? sist of five. L. S. Langley (colored)-I move to amend by inserting the words "certificates of elec? tion" in lieu of the word "credentials." The amendment was adoptad. B. F. Whittemore (white)-I would suggest that thcro should be appointed on that com? mittee at least ono delegate from each district . Tho report can then be male promptly. We simply desire the identification of the respec? tive delegates by those who know them; and in those cases where tho certificates of General Canby have been lost or are wanting, they can be easily supplied from headquarters. I am aware that there are some delegates here who hold certificates from the Commissioners in Equity, and I know of no higher authority than such an endorsement of a delegate by a proper official in the district which he represents. There certainly ia no reason for us to be afraid of each other, and let ns settle this matter in the speediest way. C. C. Bowen--? am opposed to these large committees. ? committee of five ie ample enough. If there be doubt concerning a dele? gate, ne can easily be sent for and examined as to his identity. So far as regards the cre? dentials, I contend that no certificate from a judge, or a clerk of any court, or a commis? sioner in equity, is proper evidence here. Only the certified order of General Canby can be re oeived as credentials, and those who have not been supplied, must obtain a copy from the proper authority here. The question being on agreeing to the mo? tion to appoint one delegate from each district ap a Committee on CrodcntialB, it was decided in the affirmative. The chair named the committee, who re? tired, "sent for persons and papers," and re? mained in session for nearly two hours. ID the interim, varions motions were made to adjourn, to take a recesa, to hear brethren from the interior on the situation, ?c., ?to., all of which were voted down. On returning to the hall, B. 0. Duncan,ch air? man, submitted verbally the following report, namely : Th at the committee had examined first each others credentials, then called in delegates from the several districts. That hereafter any delegate shall be admitted to the hall on pre? sentation of the certified order of Gen. Canby, daly endorsed by the chairman and secretary of the committee. The report was adopted. An effort was made to proceed to the or? ganization of a committee for the purpose of nominating permanent officers of the con? vention, but it being evident from the tone of the convention that considerable debate would elapse, B. 0. Duncan moved an adjournment until twelve o'clock to-morrow, which was agreed to, and the convention adjourned. GENERAL MEADE AND THE GEORGIA CONVEN? TION.-General Meade addressed the Georgia State Convention, at Atlanta, last week, and in the course of his remarks said: Yonr duty, gentlemen, which you are called apon to perform is to frame a constitution and civil government for the people of Georgia, and, if accepted by the people of Georgia, then to be submitted to the Congress of the United States. I trust that as Military Com? mander, we shall co-operate as far as may be necessary. I do not soe however, that there is mnch co-operation necessary. Yonr duty is specific, and mine is similar. I do not consid? er that your ordinances, within the limits of the acts necessary for the discharge of the da ties prescribed by Congress, are to be enforced by me pending the adoption of tho constitu? tion; bat I conceive the powers with which I am invested are sufficient to authorize my adoption of any of your act J as my acts, in case in my judgment the well being of the people imperatively reqnire such action on my Sort; and, among such measures, I have on? er consideration the relief laws os prepared by you._ _ _ MARTYRDOM ron RESPECTABILITY.-A late number of tho London Spectator gravely dis? cussed the right of a man to starve himself to death, rather than secure subsistence by ap? plying for rehef to the parish. It appears that a Mr. Pritchard, a scgarmaker, having be? come security for a friend to the amount of three thousand pounds, paid the debt-but, in so doing, ruined himself; and, finally, hav? ing pawned all the articles in his house on which he could raise any money, and tried va? rious ineffectual modes of obtaining a living, starved himself to death and his wife and five children to thc verge of the grave and actual insensibility, rather than apply for relief to the i>arish authorities. He divided the last half oaf of bread among tho children himself-his wife being then too sick to oat. On the next day he suddenly asked for tow', but there wae none for him, and he soon fell forward on his face and died-or, as his daughter described it. "He was praying for mother and for us, and then he fell over on the floor, and has been sleeping there ever since." The mother was found insensible, and the children buddied up in a corner, almost gone. An hour or ' two moro, and relief would have come too late. This waa cleary an affectionate and good fami? ly. Thc few booka left (worthless to pawn) were all religious books. The one thing the poor father seemed unable to do was to ask from the pariah authorities the succor neces? sary for the family for whom he struggled with great affection and tenderness. No man in the parish had better claim to demand auch aid as a right, for be bad for years paid all his taxes for the support of the necessitous. THE ABYSSINIAN EXPEDITION.--The foreign mails bring somo.de tails of the progress, or the lack of progress, of the English expedition to Abyssinia. John Boll seems to have repeated the blunders of the Crimean war. The army has landed at a place where there ia no water except such aa is condenaed from the Bed Sea by the steam transporta. .Horses and mules are dying by thousands, portions of the oom? m and are arriving without the ordinary neces? sities for a campaign, while the climate is trop? ical on the sea coaat and wintry on the moan tains. At Secafo, where headquarters are now established, the thermometer fails to 84 de? grees at night. Of the natives, one writer says that their houses have "bat ono story, and all the inmates seem to bye'amicably together on a perfect footing of equality and dirt. These half-human denominations belong to a tribe of our trusty allies, the Shohoes, though I con? clude the tribe has a mixture of Abyssinian blood in it. as many of its members are. Chris? tians-their Christianity consisting chiefly in a bit of blue riband round the nook, worn to show they are not Mussulmans." THE CHARLESTON NEWS_We direct attention to the prospectus of this enterprising journal for the year 1868, which pr?sents to subscribers all the attractions of a very reliable and enter? taining journal at very reduced rates. The pa? per lias only recently changed its proprietor? ship, and is now conducted with a spirit and ability which most ensure success. To all our friends who desire a City Daily or Iri-weekly, we can commend the NEWS, OB one of the best and cheapest journals in the State. [Abbeo?la Press. The High Church party have met with a severe loss in the death of Bishop Hopkins, of Vermont-a loas, the full extent of which ; they will not be likely to feel until the next ; General Convention, when the Presiding Bishop (according to seniority) will be a pre? late of what is termed "ultra evangelical lean? ings," namely, Bishop Smith of Kentucky. ? Mr. Stanton now declares that when rein? stated by the Senate he shall not resign, but i will hold on to the office at his own pleasure. | IO- ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY.-PRIZES ! CASHED AND INFORMATION FURNISHED. The highest rates paid for DOUBLOONS and all kinds of GOLD AND SILVER. TAYLOR k CO., Bankers, No. 16 Wall street, October ll_lyr_New York. jag-A YOUNG LADY RETURNING TO her country home, after a sojourn of a few months in tLe city, wae hardly recognized by her friends. In place of a coarse, rustic, flushed face, sho bad t soft ruby con plerion ' of almost marble smooth ness, and instead twenty-three she really appeared but eighteen. Upon inquiry as to the cause of sc great a change, she plainly told them that she used the CIRCASSIAN BALM, nu ? considered it an in valuable acquisition to any lady's toilet. By its UB I any Lady or Gentlemen can improve their persons 1 appearance an hundredfold. It is simple In lti combination, as Nature herself ia simple, yet onauv passed m ita efficacy in drawing impurities from, also healing, cleansing and beautifying the skin and complexion. By ita direct action on the cuticle tt draws from it all its impurities, kindly healing th e same, and leaving the surface as Nature Intended it should be-clear, soft, smooth and beautiful. Pric e $1, sent by Mall or Express, on receipt Of an orde ', by W. L. CLARE k CO., Chemists, No. 3 West Fayette-street, Syracuse, N. Y. The only American Agents for the sale of the same. March 30 lyr ALSTDN-GARVIN.-In Savannah, Ga., on the 111th instant, by DAOTXL K. LAIM, Justice of the Peace, 2 tr. WILLIAM ALSTON, of Charleston, South Carolin!, to Mrs. SOPHIA GAHVLN, of Savannah. I No cards.' inner?l Mire. r KB. January 14,1868, in the 73d year of her age, Mrs. JA NB PETIGBU, relict of the Hon. JAKES L. PBTIOB . OT The Relativas, Friands and Ac? quaintances of the deooased, and of her Ute husband, are lnr. ted to attend her Funeral, at St Michael's Churcb, This Afternoon, at Four o'clock. Janu try IS Spend motto. ?THE LADIES LN CHARGE OF THE WidowB' Home, Broad-street gratefully'acknowl? edge U ie donation of a Stove from Messrs. Damon tc Adamf, for their public rooms. Thee respectfully gire notice that alter this day, per sot s holding prize tickets can receive their arti? cles or Tuesday of each weak, from ll till 3 o'olook. January 18_ 1L tg EDITORS DALLY NEWS: IN TEE: NEWS of yesterday I find a card signed C. Du en- j sing, tailing on the public to beware of my imposi? tions. Duenaing is a clerk in the tobacco house of j Marin as A Sayas, and, as he represented, was sent by th? m to purchase some pipes, about two weeks since. I exhibited my samples, when he selected three, varying In price from four dollars and fifty cents to fl> e dollars and fifty cents, including cherry stem ri th amber m on th-piece, refusing the genuine mee rt chanms of the aame style, which coat from ten to Aft -en dollars. I will forbear further comment ] > than that Duenaing is an adept in fata business, and, as such, wss sent by his employers to make pur? chase i for them. Consequently, it ls presumable that le was fully aware ef the value of the articles pnrclased, and so expressed himself at the time. I am informed the pipe was sold by him for eight dol? ?an. Henos the difficulty. "He who lives in a glass house i should be careful how he thrown stones." Efcspectfully, B. D. SCHUR. Jar nary 18th, 1868._1_January 18 jtfrlN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNTIED STATES, FOB THE DISTRICT OF SOU) H CAROLINA.-LN THE MATTER OF WTL 11A 5 C H. PARHAM, Bankrupt, by whom a Petition for A 3j udication of Bankruptcy was flied on the se? cond day of January A. D. 1868, In said Court-In Bani rup toy.-This ia to give notice that, OE the se? cond day of January A. D. 1848, a Warrant In Bank rnpti y was issued ag&tnrt tho Estate cf WILLIAM H. PAR 3 AM, of Bonnettsv?le, in the Dlitrict of Marl? boro igh, and State of South Carolina, who has been adjn Iged a Bankrupt, on his own petition; that the payr lent of .my debts and delivery of any property belo iging to said Bankrupt, to him or for bia use, and ile transfer of any property by him are forbid? den Dy law; that a meeting of the creditors of the .said Bankrupt to prove their debts, and to choose one ir more Assignees of his Estate, wfll be held at a Caurt of Bankruptcy, to be holden at No. 89 Brod-atreet Charleston, S. C., before R. B. CAR? PE! TER, Begister, on the fourth day of February, A. I '. 1868, at 10 o'clock A. M. J. P. M. EPPING, U. 8. Marshal and Messenger. J .unary 15 ws9 I ST IN THE DISTBICT COURT OF THE UN CHED STATES, . FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA-IN THE MATTER OF STEPHEN WALLACE, Bankrupt, by whom a Petition for Adjudication of Bankruptcy was filed on the second day of January, A, D. 1868, in said Court-In Ba lkrnptcy.-This, ls to give notice that on the setond day. of January, A. D. 1868, a Warrant In Bankruptcy was issued again it the estate of STEPHEN WALLACE, of Bennottsville, in the Di i trie t of Marlborough, and State of South Carolina, wi o has boen adjudged a Bankrupt, on his own.pe? tit ion; that the payment of any debts and delivery of any property belonging to said Bankrupt, to him or fa .1 his use, and the transfer of any property by him ar 9 forbidden by law; that a meeting of the creditors of the said Bankrupt, to prove their debts, and to cb ooae one or more Assign?es of his estate, wUl be hi ld at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at No. 6( Broad-a tree t, Charleston, South Carolina, before B B. CARPENTER, Bagster, on the fourth day cf F &ruary, A. D. 1868, at 10 o'clock A, M. J. P. M. EPPING. United States Marah rd aa Messenger. January 16 w3 MST THREE MONTHS AJETES DATE, AP? PLICATION will be made to the Northeastern Rall road Company for renewal ot Scrip No. S3, for Fifty ? hkrea of Capital Stock of that Company. November 16 lamoSmos 49- NEW YORE AND CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP LINE.-The Steamship "CHARLES 10N" is discharging ber cargo at South Adgere Trharf. Goods remaining on the dock at sunset wUl t e stored at risk and expense of Consignees. STREET BROTHERS tz CO., January 14 3 Agents. A3* TO COTTON CLAIMANTS.-PERSONS 1 taring claims for Cotton seised by the United States i Jovsrnment will be interested in knowing that Col. 7. PENN. CLARKE, of the firm of COOLEY St ."LABRE, Attorneys at Law, Washington City, ia low at the Mills House, to take evidence In cases of 'hat character now pending in the Court of Claims. The alienta of the firm, and other persons interest, xl, are requested to call upon him without delay. January 14 ! 7* MGTO F FI C E OF MASTER IN EQUITY, CHARLESTON, 20TH DICSXHZB, 1867.-ROBERT? SON vs. ALSTON.-Elds, in writing, wUl be received at this office until tba 90th of January, 1868, for the rent or purchase of the whole or either of the valu? able RIOS ESTATES, in Georgetown District, known by the names of "Frlendneld," "Miohaud'a Point," "Strawberry Hill," "Marietta" and <.Calala." A Plat of these Lands can be sean at this office. JAMES TUPPER, De-mber 30 mwiO Master in Equity. Atr UNDER DECREE TN EQUITY. LOWNDES vs. WARING.-To Rent for 13 months, from the 1st day of January, 1868, all that Planta? tion in tba Pariah of St. John"s Berkeley, known aa CLAREMONT, containing about 113 acres, of which 74 acres are swamp, and 38 high Land. Abutting to the north and eaat on "Ellwood;" to the south on "Strawberry," and to the weat on Cooper Hirer. Offers will be received by JAMES TUPPER, Januarys_wfm3_Master in Equity. ta- OFFICE CHARLESTON OAS LIGHT COMPANY, JANUARY 7,1868.-Tho Board of Di? rectors of this Company having declared a dividend of FIFTY CENTS PER SHARE on the Capital Stock of this Company, the same will ba paid to Stockhold? ers on and after the 30th instant The .Booka for *ansfer will be closed from date until the 30th instant W. J. HERIOT, January 8 _Secretary and Treasurer. JO-NERVOUS DEBILITY, WITH ITS gloomy attendants, low spirits, depression, in? voluntary emissions, loss of semen, spermatorrhoM, loss of power, dizzy head, loas of memory, and threatened Impotence and imbecility, find a sove? reign cure lu HUMPHREY'S HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. TWENTY-EIGHT. Composed of the most valuable mild and potent curatives, they strike at once the root of the matter, tone up thc system, arrest the discharges, and impart vigor and energy. Ufe and vitality, to the entire man. They have cured thousands of uses. Price t>5 per package of j six boxes and vial, or $1 per single box. Sold by druggists, and seat by mail on receipt ol pnce. Address HUMPHREY'S SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY, No. 863 PROADWAY, NEW YORK. _September 19 THE FLORENCE GAZETTE, PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY, AT FLOR? ENCE, S. C., offers an extent meditim to Merchants and ethers who wish to extend their tanunesT m the Pee Dee section of the Stat?, Bajea of advertising very roeonable. Bsp teme ar 16 FOB BOSTON. , THE Al BB-IQ JANE D KYEE EAUX, CAP JMjl TAIN CLAM, having a large portion of ber 4-R^^orgo engaged, Trents 300 bales of Cotton to For balance of Frei? at engagements, apply to STREET BROS. & CO., January 14 _No. 74 East Bay. FOR LIVERPOOL.. THE FTES r CLASS NORWEGIAN BABX "K JELLESTADT" bas a portion of her cer? co engaged, and Trill have quick dispatch, for the above port. ., For Freight engag ementa apply to January 14 _? R. T. WALKER. .' FOR LIVERPOOL. THE Al AMERICAN BARK AMIE, - ' Captains. E. REED, 1B ready to load, and f.wlu have dispatch. Vor Creight engagements apply to Januarys _BAYE KEL b CO. FOI* HAVRE. THE FIRST-CLASS FAST SAILING ' \ Schooner H/.RTSTENE, Hoax Molter, har- ? - lng two-tbirr ? ot her cargo engaged and go? ing on boar J, will have quick dispatch for the above port \ For Freiiht engagements, apply to . i RISLEY b CREIGHTON, January ll_Noa. 143 and 148 East Bay. .-- - VESSELS WASTED. FOB WIST INDIES, SOUTH AMERI? CA, Enroje, and Northern porta. We- also offer return cargoes from' Cien fuegos, Trinidad de Cuba, St. Jago, Sagua La Grande, Nuevltae md Porto Rico-to Baltimore, - Philadelphia, New York and Boston. , sjo Good rates and dispatch given. . RISLEY 4 CREIGHTON, Ship Brokera I nd Commission Mochaste iiqaiczq Jannrxy 14_Nos. 148 and 148 East Bay; VESSELS WANTED IMJttEDI- ,. r~ GATELY TO LOAD SHINGLES, DRE8S- . . >ED AND DI THE BOUGH, for Northern .Ports. HEihett rates paid. TUCKER b JACKSON, . -. Shipping md Commission Merchants, .IOCUT November 29 No. LU Bast Bay.. .. - BOSTON ANO ? CHARLESTON STEAJJ1 LINE. THE VERY FAST STEAMER PORT AU PRINCE, JACKSOS, will ' - ' -' ha vi Immediate dispatch. . - _Fur balance Freight or Passage ?. apply to WILLIAM ROACH. - ' January 16_.<u ? . ? I FOR NEW YORK. -, r?HK STEAMSHIP8ABAG088A, -r' g Captain M. B. Cnownx, win leave . Vandort?orat Whirf, on Solu -day, Javiuary 18th, 1888, ali 2 o'clock P M, ?BU is Lading for al rn atures mutt be i resented by 12 o'clock on that d>y. RAVEN EL * CO. 1 January 14_ FOR NEW YORK. PEOPLE'S MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. THE STEAMSHIP E. B. SOUDEE, iii 1 Captain H. S. LXBBT, will leave North 5Al?intic Wharf lkursc'ay, January: ,,16t'j, 1888, at 12 o'clocl; A.M. ? - JOHN b THEO. GETTY, Agenta, January 13 _North Atlantic Wharf. NEW YORK AND CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP LINE.-FOB NEW Y?BK. ! v THE SPLENDID SIDE WHEEL ?""* stsamship JAMES ADGER, Captain Lxxwoon, will lei ve Adger*a South Wharf on Wednesday, the 15th mst., at ll oMock A M. preci eely. For outward .'freight engagement* apply to .. . COURTENAY b TBENHOLM, coiner Auger's Wharf and East Bay. For Passage and mattera pertaining to toward Freights, apply t) STREET BROTHERS b CO., No. 74 East Bay. . STREET, BROTHERS & CO., 1 ,",, COUBTltNAY*TBENHOLM,] A*waa Jannary 13_;_3_ FOR PILiTKA, FLORIDA, VIA SAVANNAH, FEEN ANDINA JACKSONVILLE, . AND ALL LANDINGS ON THE ST. JOHN'S BJVEB. . ?lE"^?? ETEAMEBS DICTATOR AND - / MME rpT"v POINT, will leave Charleston every Tuesday a: ld Friday Evenings, at 9 o'clock, for above (laces, ind Savannah every Wednesday and Saturday, at 3 o'clock P. M. Steamer DIGI il OB, Capt L. M. COXSTTKB, aaila .?' Tuesday Evening, Steamer CITY POINT, Capt a Am nora, Balla Fri day Evening. . - ' ? For Freight or Passage apply on board or at office of J. D. AIKEN 4 CO., Agents, Januarys 8onth Atlantic Wharf. THROUGH TICKETS TO FLORIDA, BY CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH STEAM PACKET iaNi-SEMi-WELXLY VIA BEAU- ~ FORT AND HILTON HEAD-WEEKLY VIA BLUFFTON. \ " STEAMER PILOT BOY.Capt W. T. MONKLTT STEAMER FANNIE.Capt F. Pxar. ? .?uff-ONE OF THE ABOVE STEAM- / ~ _?S?^BBSB5? EUS will leave Cfc arleaton every SSn?m^and Thursday Night at 13 o'clock; and Savannah every Wednesday and Saturday MOT*- '?' ing, at 7 o'clock. To, ich mg at Blufiton on Mon- ?j . day, trip from Charlee cn, ana Wednesday, trip from _f Savannah. - AU Way Frelgat, also Blufiton Whaafage, must be pre-paid. For Freight Ot Passage, apply to JOHN FKBGUSON. Accommoda bon Wharf. Jannary 7_1 wa STEAMER UN THE SANTES AND FEE DEE RIVERS. ., . - -tr""** I WISH TO SAY TO ALL PERSONS ^gfcgr on the Santee and Pee Dee Rivers ?nat I have gota STEAMBOAT of light drauAtto- -. ron on these rivers at all seaaona, to carry Naval Stores, Provisions, 4c. A. MORGAN, Jannary 14 . 6. Georgetown, 8. C. i - I -I ? DIE CHARXtESTONEE ?5EITUNO. JOHN A WAGENER, ED non. UK DEB TUE ABOVE HEAD THE UNDER- . ? SIGNED prc pose to publish n German Weekly Paper, to be ie .organ of the German population, and devoted to the interests of this State, in encour? aging Immlgn rion and Industrial Pursuits. ' * Literature,' Agriculture, Commerce, Arts and 3 Trade, will be represented in ita columns, and the news of tbo day will be given. General JOIN A. WAGENER hag kindly consent, ed to undertake the editorial maiagemant for the present Subscriptlcc-$3 for Twelve Months; $1.60 for Six M<njtbs; I': for Three Months. . Advertisements inserted on Uberal term*. C. G. KdOKMANN b CO.. - ' - No. 3 Broad street Charleston, C. 8. . Ji September 96 _ . . _ MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS SIEN , fTTHO DE31BE TO SECURE TRADE FROM VV that rich Cotton country, Southwest Gear- _ gie, would do well to advertise in the iTO?P ? :????>' "DAWSON JOURNAL," - . ,v . An old-established newspaper, published at the . flourishing UtUe city of Lawson, in the heart of thia rich Cotton belt Having the largest circulation of any paper in this section, it offers extra induce? ments to advertisers. anrJKbtttoed weakly at S3 per annum. Adver? tising rates moderate. . EL AM CHRISTIAN, December II " Dawson, Ga. . ? -1-?---r-r. ... , THE HERALD IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT HEWBEBBY C. 3., '.?4 at $8 per annum, and, having a large circu- - - latlon through all the upper and lower Districts of-.. the State, anords great advantagee to advertisers. Bates for advertising very reasonable-for which . apply lo our Agent Mr. T. P. SLIDER, ai the Milla House, THOS, F. b B. H. GRENEKEB, .January 3 _ Edltore and Proprietors. . . THE B:SNNETTSVI?LE JOURNAL IB PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING at BenDertav?Te,-8. C., in the eastern portion of the Statt-, by STUBBS b LITTLE, Proprietors, and offer superior inducements to Merchants and all others w So wish to eitend their busmess m this section of the Pee Dee country. We respectfully solicit the ]?tronage ol our Charleston mends. Terms-Jil per annum, invariably to advance. *a- , vertlsementi Inserted at very reasonable rates. July 8_ 1868-THE BAPTIST BANNER, AU GUSTA. GEORGIA. ._ 0. , THE FLV.ST NUMBER OF TILE SEVENTH VOL UME of thi* Religious and Family Journal will appear cmti e first Saturday* January, 1888. . lboBanr.er will be issued regularly every Satur, dav nrin to Iwith new type and on fine paper. Tho resident Editor. Mr. JAMES N. ELLS. Will be aided by the pena of some of the most diatin- ? guiflhed writers of the denomtoiben <n this and the adjoining States. A limited number of advertisement* (At mitante character) will be received at tho usual rates. Subscription price THREE DC LL A BS par runum. Address, BADI 181 BANNER. December 33_Augusta. Ga. JTUE TRI-WEKHJLY NEWS* PUBLISHED IN WTNNSBOBO' S. C., AFFORDS S e profitable medium tor the advertising pub? lic ot Charleston. * ' , _. We respectfully solicit their patronago for oar .ca mBtU* KU DES PO Bl "ES b WILLIAMS, ' Novemb?rl5