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VOLUME vi-NUMBER 756J CHARLESTON, S. C., TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 21, 1868. [EIGHTEEN CENTS A WEEK BY TELEGRAPH. Oar Euro pe un Dispatches [PEB ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.] LONDON, January 20.-Mike Marratt, who blew up the Clerkenwell prison, waa arrested at Glasgow and brought to London heavily ironed. A Fenian manifesto was found yester? day morning posted on tho Mansion House. Thia Fenian boldness, notwithstanding the vigorous government measures, excites un? easiness. Qreat pomp attends Maxinullian'a obsequies. LONDON, January 20-Evening.--Consols, 92J. Bonds, 72. LYVEBPOOL, January 20 - ?Noon-Cotton I iura and unchanged; sales probably 15,000 halos. Breadstufls quiet and firm. Com, 45c. Poifc, 76. Common Rosin, 6s. LIVEBPOOL, January 20-Evening.-Cotton quiet; Middling Uplands, on the spot, 7?d; to arrive, 74d. Other articles unchanged. Oar Washington Dispatches. CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS-A CONFEBFNCE COMMITTEE ON THE COTTON TAX-THE COTTON CLAIMS-THE MARDLE CASE, 4(5. WASHINGTON, January 20.- La the Senate to? day a resolution was adopted calling on Secre? tary Seward for information concerning ves sels purchased dorins tho war .ind lost. The Senate refused to recede from its amend? ments to the cotton tax, and V.T%de appointed Sherman, Conkling and Morrill members of a committee of conference on the par1; of the Senate. Tho Senate also refused to recede from its amendments to the anti-contraction bill, and then went into secret session. In the House a bill was introduced to com? pel steamers to carry the newly-invenled fire extinguishers. The debate on reconstruction was resumed. Butler offered an amend nont vacating the State offices and allowing the conventions to fill them. Lost. Without reaching a vote the House ad? journed. The Seretary of the Treasury has sent to the Senate a communication regarding cotton claims. It appears that the Court of Claims denied the power of appeal to the Supreme Court, and that the Secretary, after ascertain? ing, aa nearly aa possible, the net amount due under the judgments of the Court of Claims, paid them. The sickness of Chief Justice Chase delays the progrese of the McArdle trial. Tho trial of Surratt has been set for the 24th of Feb? ruary. Logan, Maynard and Brooks, constitute the House Committee of Conference on the cotton tax. Virginia Reconstruction Convention. RICHMOND, January 20.-In the convention to-day, the 6th section of the Bill of Rights was adopted after the defeat of an amendment de? claring suffrage an inherent right. A resolution was introduced disfranchising ex-members of Congress and all State and city officers, from governors down to policemen. Laid over._ "j The Peabody Pond. RICHMOND, January 20.-Goners! Grant and lady arrived here this afternoon, and are stay? ing with Postmaster Sharp, who is Grant's brother-in-law. * . Among the other trustees of the Peabody Fond who Jjave arrived, are ex-Governor Fish and Samuel Wetmore of Sew York, Wm. A. Graham of North Carolina, John H. Gifford of Massachusetts, George W. Riggs of Washing? ton, and Wm. C. Rives of Virginia. Governor Aiken, of South Carolina, is expected to-mor? row. The meeting of the board of trustees will be held at the Spottswood Hotel. Mark rt Reports. NEW YOBS, January 20.-Cotton steady and less active; sales 2500 bales; Middling 174al7?. Flour, more doing ; market favors buyers; Southern ?9 70al5; t'tatc $8 30al0 30. Wheat favors buyers; Corn-White Southern $1 25a 1 32. Mesa Fork, old, $20 55; new, $21 43. Lard, steady. Bice firm; Carolina lO.jallc. Turpen? tine 54a55c. Rosin $3a7. Freights firm; on Cotton to Liverpool by steam ja|d. Gold 39$. Sterling very dull, with drwnward tendency, 9?. BALTIMORE, January 20.-Cotton firm at 164. Flour quiet. Wheat steady; prime to choice Southern red $2 75a2 85; choice white $3. Corn active but lower; white $1 lOal 13; yellow 115. Oats doll. Bacon active aud steady. CTNCTNNATI, January 20.-Flour dull and un-- 1 changed. Corn in the ear 75; shelled 85. Pro? visions quiet. Mess Pork $20o20 50. Bacon Shoulders 94a9|; clear Sides lljalLj. Lard 12} cents. AUGUSTA. January 20.-Cotton active; sales 1115 balee; receipts 1073 bales; Middling 15ja 15Jc. SAVANNAH, January 20.-Cotton quiet and steady; Middling 16?c.; sales 1000; receipts 2300 bales. MOBILE, January 20.-Cotton quiet; sales 1500 bales; Middling 15jal6c.; receipts 4649 bales. NEW ORLEANS, January 20.-Cotton quiet; Middlings 174 ? holders taking higher prices ; sales 3000 bales. Receipts since Saturday, 6997. Sugar active ; common 9a? , fair ll ia 124 ? prime to choice 134. Molasses active ; common 58a60 ; prime to choice 78a85. Ster? ling 49a52. York Sight Exchange i discount. Gold 384. Marine Reports. SAVANNAH, January 20.-The steamer Lord Lovell, from Havana ioi Se v York, has put in here for coal and water ; reports heavy north? west gales at sea. SOUTHERN RAILROADS.-I; appears from offi? cial data that the financial condition of the Southern railroad companies, during the win? ter of 1865 and 1866,owing to the desolation and impoverished condition of the country through which they pass, did not warrant a rigid enforcement of the terms of purchase on the part of the government. Colonel Hamill, of the United States Military Railroad Depart? ment, says : The material sold under executive orders to the companies had been appraised at rates far more remunerative to tho government than could have been obtained by sale of it at pub he auction. The executive having directed the return of the railroads to tho corporations own? ing them pievious to thb war, the absolute ne? cessity of the sale of the material essential to their operations in possession of the gov? ernment upon credit was obvious. The in? debtedness of Southern railroads on account of all purchases under executive orders amounted to six millions six hundred m? two thousand dollars. Thc amount collected in transportation and lost is two millions four hundred and eleveu thousand dollars. A par? tial statement ia made of the losses sustained by the Southwestern railroads during the late rebellion which amount to more than twenty eight millions of dollars. lu thia total is in? cluded the sum of fifteen m^lion dollars o? Confederate money and securities. Colonel Hamill says : "In the management of the election no effort has been spared to throw around the doDt every security, and to over? throw everv element of opposition to the pay THE CONVENTION. CONVENTION HELD BY AUTHORITY OP THE RECONSTRUCTION LAWS OP CONuRES3, TO FRAME A STATE CONSTITUTION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA. The hall yesterday presented several evi? dences of change. The Secretary was mounted on the platform with the President, whilo his subordinates held position ac an adjacent table on the floor. Large circular exteosion dining tables had been provided for the dele? gates, and, apparently, as if it wore a duty to occupy seats thereat, a very considerable por? tion of mombers sat with their backs to the President. Nor was tho temptation to write muchly more easily resisted, after viewing the ampo provision of pens, ink and paper provid? ed for tho use of tho convention. Some ink? stands wero upset, and one table broken by tho pressure of some unaccustomed hand at the bellows ; but on the whole the convention wore a far more literary aspect than a stranger would have suspected possible had he soon the body on the first day. Below we give several specimens of composi? tion. Little real business was done, bul from the character of the resolutions offered, somo idea may ?e had of the goneral drift the sentiment of the convention, and what may be expe cted in the future. PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION. FIFTH DAT. The convention assembled at 12 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. J. M. Runion, of Greenville. The roll waa called and journal read. The chair announced the following * COilMlTTEES '. ON BILL OF RIGHTS-B. JL Whittome re. of Darlington (white), A. J. Ransier,"B! Ctarles ton (colored), Dr. L. B. Johnson, P.ckens (white), R. B. Elliot, Edgefield (colored), W.I J. McKinlay, Orangeburg (colored), R. J J Donaldson, Chesterfield (white), W. B. Nash, Richland (colored), T. J. Coghlan, Sumter (white), James Henderson (colored). Whites 4; blacks 5. ON LEGISLATIVE PART OF IHT. CONSTTIUTION J. M. Rutland (white), B. O. Duncan (white), Whipper (colored), Mackey (white), William M. Mcl?nlay (colored), Goss (white), Sam. Johnson (colored). Craig (white), W- Cook (colored). Whites 5; blacks 4. ON E:zEccrrv'E PABT OF CONSTITUTION-Moses (white), Rainey (colored), Holmes (white), Wilder (colored), Corley (white)*, Clinton (col-O ored), Runion (white), Gray (colored), Maul-?-' din (colored). White 4; blacks 5. ON THE JUDICIABT-Bowen (white), Wright (colored), Chamberlain (white). Middleton (colored), Newel (white), Wm. E. Johnson (colored), Camp (white), Rivers (colored), Hunter (white). Whites 5; black-? 4. ON FRANCHISE AND ELECTIONS-DoLarge (colored), Bell (white), Leslie (white), Brocl-A inton (colored), Djcksou-(white), Chesnt.t (ool-*\ ored, Webb (colored), Becker (colored', Gen-* ' try (white). Whites 4; blacks 5. ON FINANCE-Parker (white), Rolcrtson (white); Smalls (colored), Olson (whits), Bo? num (colored), Perry (white), Alexander (col? ored), Jackson (white), White (colored). Whites 5; blacks 4. ON EDUCATION-Cardoza (colored), Hilson (whitei, Langley (colored), Neagle OvhiteUJ Havne (colored), Miller (white), rfhre-vsbur^i (colored), Bryce (white), Harris (colored). Whites 4; blacks 5. ON PETITIONS-Rose (white), Sasportiis (col- . ored). Arnim (white), S. B. Thomson (color- , ed), Owens (white), Nance (colored), jenks?* (weite), Thomas tcolored), Edwards (colored). 4 Whites 4; blacks 5. ON RULES AND REGULATIONS-Swails (odor- j ed), Dill (white), Pillsbury (white), Lee (color- li ed), Jenes, of Horry (colored), Wooley (color- Lj od). Collin.', (white), Terry (white), Lomax ] (colored). Whites 4; blacks 5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTI- . TUTION-Boozer (whit*?), Randolph (colored), , Crews (white), Cain, of Charleston (colored), , Wilder, of Beaufort (white), Milford (colored), . Allen (white), Byaa (colored). Whites 4; \ bia-ks 4. , ON REVISION AND CONSOLIDATION OF THE CON? STITUTION AS A WHOLE-Boozer (white;, Whit- 1 temora (white), Cardozo (colored), Moses , (white), DeLarge (colored), Rose (white),Rut land (white), Bowen (white), Swails (olored), : Parker (white). Whites 7; blacks 3. Tho President stated that at the suggestion of the Committee on the Appointment of Com mittees, the last committee had been purpose ly composed of the chairmen of tho others, so : that in the final deliberations upon the meas- | irres to be incorporated in ile Constitution there might bo no difficulty in adjusting any ? differences of opinion os to the mattel's' under \ consideration. , Samuel Boozer (white), of Lexington, read ? from a written manuscript that be highly ap- , preciated the distinction conferred Dy the ? chair in appointing him chairman of two of tho committees of the convention. He iras here ? to contribute his humble services to i he busi- . ness of the convention, and, as far as was in ? his power, would do so. But, under tie pecu? liar circumstances, did not soe how Lo could < effectually discharge the duties expected from him. . The District Court of Lexington would assemble at an early day in February; much . business was to be done; many prisoners were in jail unable to give security for their appear? ance, and his duty imperatively dem:.nd that ho should attend that court as District Judge. 1 Tho term would probably last two veeks, at i the very time when the most important busi? ness of tho convention will be under discussion and progressing to maturity, and ivhen the chairman of a committee should te athis Eost. This would be ont of his power, and bo oped the convention would see the ro:.scnable ncsa of his' request, to be excused from the ser? vice ot chairman of either of these committees. On motion of C. C. Bowen (white), tho ap? plication was mado a special order for 12 o'olock to-morrow. HOURS OF MK El'INO AND ADJOURN! CENT. F. J. Moses, Jr. (white), of Sumter, offered a resolution that until the Committao on Re? view and Consolidation report the form of con? solidation, the convention meet at 12 M., and adjourn at 3 P. M., to afford committees ample time for the investigation of the subjects re? ferred to them. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. B. F. Randolph (colored), of Oruugeburg, asked permission to retiro from the C ommittee on Miscellaneous Affairs. Made a special or? der for 2 o'clock to-morrow. The chairman of the committee apoointed to invite George S. Bryan, Esq., UnileJ States District Jodge, and D. T. Corbin, Esq., United States District Attorney, to occupy seats on the floor of the convention, reported that those gentlemen returned thanks for the lame, and would avail themselves of the invitation at an early day. R. C. DeLarge (colored), of Charleston, from tho Committee on Printing, requested further time. They would probably be ablo to report to-morrow A. M. Granted. E. W. M. Mackey (white), from Committee on Rules, reported a recommendation that the rules and regulations of the House af Repre? sentatives of the United States be adopted for the government of tho officials of the conven? tion, and requested that they might be allowed to call theBe persons before them for instruc? tion. Adopted. ? THE SEBGEANT-AT-ABMS. F. J. Moses (white), from tho committee ap? pointed to recommend a suitable person lor a sergeant-at-arms, reported that the committee recommend the election of Miles M. Johnson, of York District. The chair was about to put the question on the adoption of the report whon L. Boozer (white) suggested that the usual rule in legis? lative bodies was to allow icports to lie over one day. MM President suggested that this course, under the code of rules adopted, was the legit? imate one, and reports would therefore lie over, unless, by unanimous consent, the rule should be suspended for a special purpose On motion of B. F. Whittemoro, the rule was suspended for the purpose of taking up the report. He then offered the report; said he was aware that it was necessary to go into election of sergeant-at-arms; but he was also aware that it was tho desire of members to impose as small a debt upon the State as pos? sible. Economy was evidently i ho order of the day. The election of a chaplain had been opposed on thc gr ,und that delegates them? selves might officiate in this capacity, at tho request of tho President, and thus save e:t pennes. For the samo reason, be would i gest. that the clergymen on the floor shouh respectively called upon in turn to act as geant-at-arms, and that the remainder of convention be responsible for each and st as bis bondsman while officiating in such pacily. F. "J. Moses, Jr., reminded the gentle] that, however funny ho might incline to b< the subject, the question before the con\ tion was on adopting the report bf the c mittee, and not the election of a sergeant arms. Tho President stated that tbe adoutio the report would necessarily elect M. M. Jo son sergeant-at-arms. Various points of order, motions to lay the table, to amend, to recommit, to rec sider, and indefinitely postpose wero m with a view to kill off the report, and as a ( nlcr resort, Langley (colored), from Beauf inquired, "Was Mr. Jobnson loval?" 1 brought out an explanation from tho corni toe, and an endorsement, politically and i soi lally, so sa tis lae tory to the house that Cl of "question" brought the President to feet, tho question was put, and the rep adopced. M. M. Johnson is, therefore, serges at-arras. CONFISCATION. S. R. Randolph (colored), of Orangohu offered the following resolution, which ho s was introduced hko a simular one on Fri< laut, for the purpose] of making an infer: declaration of what ho believed to bo the sei mont of the majority upon the floor: Resolved, That in the opinion of this ci vontion the confiscation of property and cl franchisemont of citizens for disloyalty shoi be left solely to the F?deral Government. Tbe President said that, under the rule, t being a matter of grave importance, involvi the permanent opinion of tho convention, should be referred to the proper committee Randolph did not relish this courso. wanted action now, but the voice of tho ct vention was against bim, and tho resoluti was Bent io the Commute on Franchise a Elections. OOT OF FONDS. J. M. Rutland (white) of Fairfield, offer the following: Resolved, i hat it be referred to the Comm tee on Finance to inquire into the condition the Stale Treasury, and report to this con vc tion at tbe earliest practicable day. (Laughtoi Adopted. A STAY-LAW. F. J. Moses, Jr. (white), of Sumter, inti duced the following: Whereas, Forced sales of property und legal process al the present unpropitious p riod when cotton ia BO much depreciated value, the daily necessaries of lifo are big and the whole country in so unsettled a cona tion-endangers the entiro planting intere and almost every other sofia interest in tl State, depriving planters of the power to coi tiuue preparations for their crops, and near al! of the laborers in tho country of the homes and the means of obtaining provisioi for their daily subsistence. .And whereas, the general destitution thi must inevitably ensue can result in no benefi save to a small class of persons who live li speculating on the ruin of others, thercfoi be it Resolved, That the representativos of tb people of South Carolina, in constitution! convention assembled, do hereby respectfully but earnestly petition Brevet Major-General ? R. S. Canty, commanding tho Second Militai District m order to afford this convention th necesbary time in which to mature prope measures of relief for the people of the State to suspend for three months all sales of proper ty under execution or other legal process uu der any judgment or decree, rendered by th courts ot this State for a debt or debts con traoted prior to tbe 30th day of Juno, 1SG3. Dr. J. C. Noagle (white), of York, mo vee that the rules bo suspendod to allow of thc ?ni mediato adoption of the resolution. Lemuel Boozer (white), considered this on? 91' tue gravest questions that could bc submit Led to the convention. For one he desired thal it should take the usual course of other reso? lutions, and be properly deliberated upon bc biro attempting to rush it wildly through thc body. F. J. Moses naid ho was glad to hear tho gen? tleman acknowledge the questiou a grave one. On tho first Monday in February salo day oc? curs in all of tho districts. A large amount ol property is advertised to bo sold, and unless some action of this kind is adopted, it will be sacrificed under tho hammer of the auctioneer. It is, therefore, time that the question should lc considered, aud without referenco to some committee, of which tbe gentleman himself might be chairman, to bo there retained until too late to effect the bonificent object in view. Ii necessary, said tho speaker, let UB "rush" the. measure through the convention, and Bhow to tho people of the State that we uro ..rilling to rush anything through which is de? manded for their good and welfare. [Applause.] ijries of '"question." C. C. Bowen said he was opposed to the reso? lution in its present shape. Rolief would un? doubtedly be given to the people It was the desire of a large majority of the convention, but he was opposed to anything that savored of class legislation, and tho resolution offered proposed nothing else. J. S. Craig (white), of Colleton-an ox-Fede? ral officer-Favored tho measure, and hoped it would bo passed without reference to a com? mittee, where it might bo laid to rest forever. Tho question was then taken on suspending tho rules, and thc motion of the dolegato from ?ork was not agreed to. The resolutions were referred to the Commit? tee on Legislation. HOMESTEAD LAWS. J. A. Allen (white), of Greenville, offered a long Beries of resolutions embodying his views on tho homestead law, which were referred to the Committee on tho Judiciary. The same delegate submitted tho following, which was disagreed to: Resolved, That tho Judiciary Committoo bc instructed to inquire into thu legality of ex? tending the benefit of any and all exemption or homestead laws passed by this convention to all debts contracted prior to thc passage of such a law, and be empowered to call to their aid ti e best legal talent in thc State if by them considered necessary. [It may be remarkod here, parenthetically, that the disposition of thc convention is evi? dently to have uothing to do with outsiders not identified with them in sympathy and interest, and that a certain way to* kill a "measure is to associate with it tho name of any official in the State.] GEOGRAPHICAL DIVISIONS. L. S. Langley (colored), of Beaufort, sub? mitted au ordinance to chango the name of the election districts of South Carolina into counties, and to divide such counties into townships, said townships to bo not less than live miles, nor more than ten miles square Referred to the Committee on Legislation. BILLS BEOEIVABLE. Dr. J. C. Neaglo offered thc following: Be it ordained, ?tc., That tho President of this convention do place his signature ind offi? cial title, dated at Charleston, January 20, 1868, across the face of $200,000 of tho bills of this State, authorized by act of tho Legislature of this State, passed on the 21st December, 1865, and known as "Bills Receivable." Aud that all such bills bearing said signature shall be "legal tender" for all debts, public or pri? vate, within the jurisdiction of this State, ex? cept in cases whero the Government of the United States is a party. Second. Bed ordained, &e., That the public Treasurer of this State in Charleston is hereby authorized to sell, under the direction and control of His Excellency Jamos L. Orr, Pro? visional Governor of tho State, a Biifncieut amount of the aforesaid bills to raise ton thou? sand dollars in United States currency per week, or so much as may be necessary to pay the delegates of this convention. Third. 6?' il ordimed, ?fcc., That tho bal? ance of the aforesaid bills remain in tho public treasury of the State, to bo expended in de? fraying tho contingent expenses of tho State under tbe appropriation authorized by General Orders. No.-, from the Headquarters, Se? cond Military District, and under tho control of His Excellency Jamos L. Orr, Provisional Governor, or his successor in office. Fourth. Be it ordained, ?tc., That tho Fi? nance Committee aro hereby directed to pre? pare and report?t an carly day an ordinance for the lew and collection" of taxes in accord? ance with the Reconstruction abts of Congress, under which this convention ia convened, that will amount to $200,000, to be collected between the first day ol' September and first day ot De? cember, 1871, which money shall re appropriat? ed to the redemption of nie aforesaid bills on and after tho first of January, 1872, in such manner as this convention may direct. Dr. Neagle moved to refer the ordinance to the Committee on Finance, with instructions to report to-morrow, N. G. Parker (white), chairman of committee, objected to the limited tin lowed; whereupon Dr. Nearie suggested that many of the i gateB, not having paid their board bille neek, wished to know when the fund coming, nnd where they are coming from. The vote that the committee should rc on 'Wcdncsday noon was unanimous. WOBK FOB PBINTEB8. N. G. Parker moved that two hun copies of the rules and regulations be pri and laid upon the tables of merni Agreed to. . A NEW RULE. Benjamin Byas (colored), of Berkeley, off the following: Whereas, The exercise of wisdom and cretion is necessary in the government of body, Resolved, That no article or section, p graph or clause, calculated to be embodiei this constitution, or any petition toort this convention, shall roceivo its final ac tion until the same shall have received at 1 two readings and a lapse of twenty-four h( after tho first reading of the some, and amendments thereto shall be subject to same stipulations. Referred to the Commi on Rules. OLD DEBTS. B. Odell Danen (white), of Newberry, offe the following: WJiereas, The institution of slavery been abolished by the Government of United States, and this action has boen ratii by the State of South Carolina; and wht rt still to recognize the indebtedness or obli tious connected therewith is still to recogn rights in slavery, Thorefore, bo it Resolved, That all debts or obligations any kind, contracted for slaves, are hereby dared null and void, and shall forever bc considered. Be it further Resoloed, That no State Court or State c cial shall hereafter entertain any suit or rec nizo any claims or indebtness or obligat? contracted for slave property. Referred to the Committee, on the Judicia The same delegato offered the following: Whereat, A long-continued and bloody Y has left our State in a most deplorable con tion of poverty and demoralization, and prc erty has depreciated to much less than former value, when debts were contracted; a whereas, .The most vicious management the rebel nuances has loft nearly all our peoi loaded down with old debts contracted pn to the war. Thereforo, be it Resolved, That all debts contracted prior the 80th of Ju >e, 1865, shall be reducod oi half: Provided, however, that nothing iu ti ordinance sholl be so construed as to interfc with any debt outside of the State prior to t date above mentioned, and that it shall n reliove tho State from any of its obligation except those contracted in aid of tho rebollio nor snail it relieve any individual company i corporation of any obligation to the State. Referred to the Committee on the Judicial The same member gave nctice of his inte tion to introduce a petition to Congress so to repeal the tax on cotton so as to cover tl cropiof 1867. A colored delegate moved that tho sergeao kt-arms be instructed to supply each of tl members of the convention with a copy each of the daily papers of tho city. Di agreed to. A soLiorroB DTVITED. P. J. Moses, Jr., introduced tho following : Whereas in all conventions in South Cori lina, heretofore held, it has been a wise ar salutary custom to have the assistance and ai il' the State Solicitors in tho legal proparatio Df ordinances and other papers, and wherec it is tho earnest desire of this Constitution! convention to perform the important dutic intrusted to it in such a manner os will con mend it to tho praise and approval of a aw-abidincr citizens. Thorefore, be it Resolved. That tho nocosary steps shah h ?ken by this convention to secure the legi lervices of Major C. D. Melton, of York Die :rict, and should ho be willing to lend us hi lid in hastening forward the work of recon itruction, a room in this building bo assignei ? his use, and the per diem and mileage c lelcgatcs be allowed him. Referred to th Executive Committee, with instructions to re jort to-morrow. A TETITION TO OONOBESS. The following petition was introduced an< .cad by B. F. Randolph (colored), of Orange jurg, and referred to the Committee on Mis ?eJloneous Affairs : We, the undersigned poople of South Caro ina, in convention assembled, do hereby re sommond that thc Bureau of Refugees, Freed nen ind Abandoned Lands be continued until lie restoration of civil authority; tuat then a iluroau ot Education be established, in ordei hat au cfliciont syst.ni of schools be estab ishod. Your humble sorvants and petitioners vould respectfully reprcsont that tho rearons ?br making this recommendation are: L Tho necessity which first governed tho ex stonoe of a bureau remains tho same, and de? nuda its continuance until the restoration of jivil government. 2. The want of an efficient system of public ichools for the education of thousands who lave been deprived ol such school privileges. 3. Tho greatly impoverished condition of thc State, and tho financial difficulties of thc peo? ple, render tho establishment by tho State gov? ernment of such a system of public schools impossible for sovoral yoars. ANOTHER STAY LAW. J. N. Allen (white), of Greenville, offered the following, which was referred to tho Com? mittee on Legislation: Be it ordained, Ac, That the legislature shall, as soon as possiblo after the first isBcmbling thereof, under the authority of bhis convention, enact such laws as shall securo from lovy and sale on auy judgment or my final process of any court of this State, all thc real or personal property of any debtor, contracted prior to the year I860, and until such action shall have been talton hy tho le? gislature, tno lovy on and salo of such proper? ty is suspanded, "providod it shall not oxtend beyond tho year 1873, and any stay law passed by tho legislature shall not extend beyond the same time. THE PAY OF MESIBERS OF THE CONVENTION. Dr. Neaglc introduced tho following: Be it ordained, &c, That every dologato of this convention shall rccoivo as compensation for his sorvices during his attendance on, and going to and from thia convention, eight dol? lars per diem, and twenty-five cents per mile by tho most direct route from his home to the City of Charleston, each way; providod that auy delegato, living in Ibis city, and represent? ing other districts, shall not receive mileage, only as the delegates of this city. Referred to the'Committee on Finance. DIVISION OF PICKENS DISTBICT. Dr. L. B. Johnson (white), of Pickens, pre? sented a petition from the citizens ofthat dis? trict, praying for its partitiou into two dis? tricts, which was road and referred to a spe cial committee. CONCGKNIXO MINISTERS. A colored delegate introduced the following, which was referred to thc Committee on Le? gislation : Wlvreas, Ministors of tba Gospel ought not to be diverted from tho great duty devolved upon them by their holy profession, therefore, be it Resolved, That no minister of the Gospel, or public preacher of any roligious persuasion, while he continues iu the exercise of his func? tion, shall be eligible to the office of governor, lieutenant-governor, to a seat in the House of ItepresontativuB, or to work upon the public roads or streets, or to do patrol duty. [Laugh? ter.] BUNDEY IlTPBOVEifENTS. Timothy Hurley (white), of Berkeley, intro? duced the following, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary : Resolved, That there shall bo incorporated in the constitution of the State the following sections, to wit: 1. No person shall bc elected or appointed to auy office in this ?state unloss he possesses the qualifications of an elector. 2. No person who shall hereafter tight a duel, assist in the same as a second, accept, or knowingly carry a chaliengo therofor, shall hold any office in this State. 3. Lotteries, and tho salo of any lottery tick? ets, f ir any purpose whatsoever," shall be for? ever prohibited in this State. 4. There shall be no imprisonment for debt, except in caso of fraud, or absconding debtors. A FF.VI US TN THE PENITENTIARY. 5. B. Thompson (colorod), of Richland, in? troduced the following: Whereas, It has been currently reported and believed that tho inmates of the penitentiary arc maltreated in direct violation of its rule's and regulations; and that many aro inearce rated within ita walla that should now be at large; therefore be it Resolved, That a committee of five members be appointed to proceed to Columbia, with power to requeat the presence of such persons and papera as they may deem necessary to a thorough examination of the above report and to lay tho facts before thia body. B. 0. Duncan (white), of Newberry, said he thought thia waa a question too important to be pasBed over hastily. It should be remem? bered that there ia not a caso in that peniten? tiary which haa not paa8ed under the eye of tho military as woll aa civil authoritiea: and it ia to be presumed that tho convicta thero in? carcerated being found guilty by a jury of their countrymen, have boen properly sentenced. J. N. Allon (while), of Greenville, ?D a very violent manner, said ho knew that thero wore aevcral men in the penitentiary who would not be there but fur thc passions and prejudices of meir opponents, and the onemies of this con? vention-men who aro the advocates of Ariol, have advocated the incarceration of some of these priaonefs; and I call on thia convention to ace thia thing investigated. Theao facta aro well known, and proofa can be brought into thia convention if necessary. On m ilion of Bonj. Byaa" (colored), the reso? lution was referred to tho Committee on Mis? cellaneous Affaira, with instructions to report to-morrow. LIBERTE, EGALITE ET FRATERNITE. Beverly Naah (colored), of Richland, intro? duced a resolution that in all schools and col? leges, and in the University ot thia State, which may bo supported in part or whole by revenue arising from taxation, shall be opon for the re? ception of scholars, students anV teachers, without distinction of 1 aco or color-A It shall alao bo tho duty of the legislature, at ita first session, to divido the Stato into school dis theta. Referred to thc Committee on Education. ?"y? George Lee (colored), of Berkeley, offered I tho following, which waa referred to the Com- J mitt ec on Legislation: Resolved, That all persons shall enjoy equal rights and privileges while travelling in this State; and all placea of amusement, entertain? ment or refreshment, or of any public nature whatever, shall be open to all persons alike, flo company, municipality, pariah or corpora? tion shall make any rules or regulations cre? ating any distinction between persons on ac? count of race, color, or previoua condition. j THE POWERS OF THE CONVENTION. E. J. Moaea, Jr. (white), of Sumter, called I np thc resolution offered by him on Friday, for the purpose of substituting another, which covers thc aaroejrround, aa follows: Resolve i,~Tt??Tit bo referred to the Judiciary Committeo to inquiro and report whether or not the Reconstruction acta of Congress con? fer upon this convention authority to legislate ou mattera not involved in the formation of the State constitution. The resolution was adoptad. PROPOSED REMOVAL OF STATE OFFICERS. S. Corley (white), of Lexington, offered the following resolution, which was referred to the Committeo on tho Executive: Whereas, a largo majority of tho people heretofore constituting tho government of the State of South Carolina hav#, by unjustifiable rebellion, forfeited their political lights, and are hostile to every act of Congress for the re? construction of the Stale to the Union, claim? ing, os they do, every political right under the constitution, which proporly doiines their late acts aa treason and authorizes even the penal? ty ol' de ith for crimea thus committed, instead of equal rights with those who love the gov? ernment which thoy so madly attempted to destroy, and Whereas, the officcra of the presont provis? ional government of tho State, from theJi?gh est to the lowest, have generally exercised their influence and used tho emoluments of their offices in a mannei highly prejudicial to the claims of loyal citizens, and in opposition to the Laws of Congress, looking to A speedy re? construction, the only compctont authority we recognize, and are now marshalling their forces to defeat auy constitution, howovor faultless it may be, that thia convention may frame aa the fundamental law of tho State, therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the representatives of the loyal people, havin r accepted in good faith the toma offered by CongreBa for tho restoration of tho Stato to her proper relationa in tho Union, demand for ourselves and our conatituenta, ander tho law and tho constitution, present ind prospective, overy right which theso em? bittered and incorrigible enemies to tho govern? ment claim as exclusively thoir own. Resolved, That the continued efforts of the present disloyal officers of the provisional gov? ernment ol'the State, to continue themselves in power aa auch, while looking to a speedy re? instatement to place in tho Federal positions so lately and contemptuously deport cd by many ? them, and thoir systematic efforts to escape ;be just penalties of violated faith, while their ictivo hostility to the esaentiul principles of republicanism remain, ia substantial and posi? tive proof that tho safoty of tho government ind tho welfare of tho peoplo demand their removal. QUALIFICATIONS OF VOTERS. Timothy Hurley (white), of Berkeley, offered tho following resolution, which waa referred to tho Committee on Franchise and Elections: Resolve:', lu all elections to be niatlo by the peoplo, or of auy part thereof, for civil or poli? tical offices, every person shall bo entitled to vote who hau the following qualifications, to wit: Every male member who LaB attained the ugeof twonty-o loyeara, and ia not a pauper, nor liou-comuiiHBioned officer, nor private aoldicr in thc army, nor a seaman, nor a ma? rine in the Navy of the United States, provided ho shall have, for tho noriod ot ono year next precoding thc day of election, been a citizen 0! this Stato, or tor tho same period au emi? grant from Europe, who has declared bia in tontiona to becomo a citizen of tho United States, according to the constitution and laws of the United States. Thc conventual thoa adjourned until 12 o 'dook ou Tuesday. ? i ii i? ? DUELLING TN NEW JERSEY-A duel took place on Thursday morning, near Paterson, New Jersey, which resulted in ono of the parties receiving a bad wound in his head, fracturing tho skull. Tho New York Sun has tho follow? ing particulars : Tho two principals were C. F. Pemberton, an importing inorchant, and Frederick Debe lioux, a clerk in a banking-house, both of this city. It seems that Pemberton took Misa De? bolieux to a ball ono evening last week at tho Irving Rooina, and, as Bhc alleges, insulted her while on the floor. Her brother, being present al tho time, resented tho same, and a light ensued betweeu them, but not of a seri? ous nature. Debolieux, tho following day, sent a challengo to Pemberton, who immediately acoeptcd it; and on Wednesday night both partios, accompanied by their seconds, left the city and proceeded to Paterson. Early yester? day morning they repaired to thc spot select? ed, about five miles from Paterson, near the villago of Godwinsvillc, and hero the encoun? ter took place. 1 lie friends of both partiea hardly auppoaed that tho affair would amount to anything aeriuua, presa ning that the whole matter would he settled on the ground. In thia they wore, however, mistaken. Debelieux could not be induced to give way, and said he would shoot Pemberton on tho spot if he did not fulfil bis ogre: ment. They finally agreed that only ono shot should be rired, which Debolieux agreed to, saying that he only want? ed one shot. Both mon then took positions, and at the word "lire" both discharged their weapons, the ball from Debelieux'a pistol striking Pemberton in tho lett aide of bis head, injuring I he skull, causing a bad wound. The ball then glanced off and struck a rock near by. Pemherton's hall went about two feet to the right of Debelieux ami lodged in a trco. Pem? berton'a woutid waa soon dressed, and the wholo party quietly returned to thc city, unin? terrupted by any of tho New Jersey authori? ties, who, however, could not havo learned much about thc matter, so quietly waa thc whole affair conduclcd. THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS.-To those who are subscribers to THE NEWS we feel that it ia unncceaaary to say anything aa they doubtlcaa appreciate it sufficiently to induce them to continuo their patronage; but to those who are not eubacribcrB, wo would cheerfully recommend THE NEWS aa an excellent paper, admirably adapted to thc wantB of the reading portion of the public, aud wo sincerely hope ita enterprisicg proprietors will meet the en? couragement aDd aupport they so well deserve. [Clarendon Press. -A Mia3iaaippi negro waa recently found dead in thc wooda by thc body of a stolen hog. On the neuro the "following inacription waa pinned: l,The nigger killed the hog, and the hog killed the nigger, Selah 1" CUBE Y-H] XL AMS.-On tho 9ta of January, by Eov. H. E. DABNALL, Mr. HA H VE Y CUBBY to Mi?? ANN HELLAS?8, Sil of Laurena District, 8. C. _^pt?? Hoto. ?* NEVI ""YORK A^I^ CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP LINE.-The Steamship "MANHAT? TAN" ls discharging her cargo at South Auger's Wharf. Good i remaining on the dock at sunset 'will be stored at ri ik and expense of Consign?es. STREET BROTHERS k CO., January 21 2 Agents. ?NOTICE.-THE STEAMER DICTATOR will not leavo on Tuesday night Shippers of Freight for Florida viii please hold it for steamer CITY POINT, which will sail on Friday Night at usual hom. J. D. AIKEN k CO., January 20 4_Agenta Flotida Line. OW NOT] CE.-L, SARAH LEVIN, WIFE of Harris Le ria, merchant, lately doing business No. 43 King-street, City of Charleston, do hereby give notice of my intention to trade as a sole trader after one mo; .th from date. ' her BABAH X LEVIN, mark Charleston S. C., 7th January, 1868. January 7 tu4* ?NOT]CE.-I, CATHARINE HEISSEN BUTTEL, wire of William Helsaenbuttai, grocer, do" hereby give notice of this my intention to becomo a FBEE DEA LEB , with the consent of my husband) in one monti, from thfs dato. Charleston. January 7th, 1868. tu4 January 7 ? OFFICE CHARLESTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY, JANUARY 7,1868.-The Board of Di? rectors of th is Company baying declared a dividend of FIFTY Cl INT 3 PEE SHARE on the Capital Stock of this Corni any, the samo will be paid to Stockhold? ers on and ai ter the 30th Instant Tho Boolu for Transfer will be closed from date until the 20th instant W. J. HERIOT, January 8 Secretary and Treasurer. ? THi.T CELEBRATED TOILET ARTI? CLE known as PALMETTO HAIR RENEWER, which ls haVng an immense sale in all the Southern States, can now be found at the "WHOLESALE DRUG HOUIIE" OF DOWTE k MOISE, Charleston, by thc gross, dozen, or single bottle. As a restorer of color and - tressing for the hair combined, there is no equal. Only SI a bottle. Try it January ll. thstuG ??HOW TO FEED INFANTS AND IN? VALIDS- COMSTOCK'S RATIONAL FOOD-Pre? scribed by Professor WM. A. HAMMOND, M. D., late Surgeo a-General U. S. A, Professor H. B. SANDS, M. D., and many other eminent Physicians. A substitute for breast-milk for infants, containing all the chemical elements a concentrated and nu? tritious Hea th-Restonng food for Invalids and Dys? peptics, easily digested by stomachs that can bear no other food. DOWTE k MOISE, Meeting-street, Charleston. January 18 tharne ?-TO DOTION CLAIMANTS.-PERSON8 having elaina for Cotton seized by the United States Government will be interested in .'mowing that Col. W. PENN. CLARKE, of the firm of COOLEY k CLARKel, Attorneys at Law, Washington City, ls now at the Mills House, to take evidence in cases of that character now pending in the Court of Claims. Thc clients of the firm, and other persons interest? ed, are requested to call upon him without delay. January 14 7* ?-NERVOUS DEBILITY, WITH ITS gloomy attendants, low spirits, depression, In? voluntary omissions, loss of semen, spermatorrhoea, loss of porer, dizzy head, loss of memory, and threatened impotence and imbecility, find a sove? reign euro m HUMPHREY'S HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. TWENTY-EIGHT. Composed of the most valuable mild and potent curatives, they strike at once th a root of the matter, tone up the system, arrest tho discharges, and impart vigor and energy, life aud vitality, to the entire man. They have cured thou ands afeases. Price $6 per package of | sis boxes und vial, or $1 per single box. Sold by druggists, and sent by mail on receipt ot price. Address HUMPHREY'S SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC .MEDTCIN1 COMPANY, No. 562 PROADWAY, NEW YORK. September lfl ?-A YOUNG LADY RETURNING TO her country home, after a sojourn of a few months tu li e eli;, was hardly recognized by her Rienda, in piare o; a coarse, rustic, flushed face, she had a soft ruby con plcxion of almost marble smooth? ness, and instead tw.-nty-three she really appeared but clghicm. Upon inquiry as to tho cause of BO great a change, she pla;cly told them that she used the CIRCADIAN BALM, an - considered it an in? valuable inquisition to any lady's toilet. By its use any Lady ar Gentlemen can Improve their peisonal appearance an hundredfold. It is simple In Its combination, as Nature herself ls simple, yet uno ur parred in its efficacy in drawing impurities from, also healing, cleansing and beautifying the skin and comploxicn. By its direct action on the cuticle lt draws from it all lia impurities, kindly healing the same, and leaving the surface as Nature intended it should bo-clear, soft, smooth and beautiful. Price $1, sent by Mail or Express, on receipt of an order, by W. L. CLARK k CO., Chemists, Mo. 3 West Fayette-strect Syracuse, N. Y. Ike only American Agents for the sale of the same. March HO _lyr ?MRS.WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for chila:'en Teething, greatly facilitates the process of tcethii g, by softening the gums, reducing all in flammali on-will allay ALL PACT and spasmodic ac? tion, one. ls SUBE TO REGULATE THE BOWELS. Depend upon it mothers, it will give rest to your? selves, (ind BELIEF AND HEALTH TO YOUB INFANTS. We have put up and sold this article for years, and can say la confidence and truth of it what we have nover been ablo to say of any other medicine-Never bas it foil ed m a single instance to effect a cure, when timely used. Never did we know on instance of dis eatisfact: on by any one who used it On the contra? ry, all are delighted with ita operation, and speak in forms cf commendation of its magical effects and medical virtues. We spaak in this matter "WHAT WE DO KNOW," after ye; .rs of experience, and pledge our reputation for the f alflllment of what we here declare. In almost every instance where the infant is suffering from pain anti exhaustion, relief will be found in fifteen or twenty roinutes after the syrup is administered. Full (Urections for using will accompany each bottle. Be sn :e and call for "1?RS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP," Having thc fae simile of "CURTIS k PERKINS" on the onbiido wrapper. All others are base imitations. Sold by Druggists throughout the world. Price, only 35 cents per bottle. Offices-No. 216 Fulton-street, New York; No. 206 High tlolborn. London, England; No. 441 St. lani street, Montreal, Canada. DOWTE k MOISE, Agents, Aust st 27 tuths6mo Charleston, S. C. A Crush, a Cold, or a Sore Throat. Requires immediate attention, and should be checked If allowed to continue, Irritation of the Lunga, a Permanent T.iroat Disease, or Consumption, is often the result. BB?WX'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES Having a direct Influence to the parts, give imme? diate relief. For Bronchitis, Asthmo, ta? tarrlt, Consumptive and Throat Diseases, Troches ire used with always good success. Singer? and Public SpcaKers use them to clear and strengthen the voice. " Obtain only ?.BBOWN'S BBONCHUL TBOCHIS, and do not take any of the Worthlas Imitations that may be offered. ^^&^?MOMB, No. 151 MEETING STREET, Opposite Charleston Botel. October 23 mwfimo FOB LIVE ft POOL. -f-rv THEFIBST-CLA3S NORWEGIAN BARK .?jDg^ "3KJOLD," ALBixrH?ES Master, capaci Ljg?3?& ty 1100 bales, bas part of her cargo en ?MB Haw gaged, and will m jet with la med) ate dis? patch. Apply to GEORGE A. HOPLEY b CO, Jannary 21_1_South Atlantic Wharf. FOR NEW YUK K-MERCHAN 8* LISI E. . THE REGULAR PACKET SCHOONER i??Sk D. B. WARNER, HOETON Master, having 4i3Ey part cargo engaged, will be promptly dls Jamaim patched. WILLIAM ROACH. Jannary 20 POR BO* TON. THE Al BRIG JANE DEVEREAUX, CAP .TVTj TAIN CLAUS, having a larg? portion of her ^^^^ cargo engaged, wanta 800 bales of Cotton to For balance of Freight CD ragemenrs, apply to STREET BROS. b CO., Jannary 14_ No. 74 East Bay. FOR HAVRE. ?. -F> THE FIRST-CLASS PAST SAILING djvra SchoonerHARTSTENE, HOBN Master, har OS^ying two-thirds of h ir cargo engaged and gc ?iiii i inlog on board, will have quick dispatch for the above port For Freight engagements, apply to RISLEY b CREIGHTON, January ll_Nog. 143 and Hg East Buy.. VESSELS WANTED. cvfTv FOB WE8T INDIES, SOUTH AMEEI JgBfK* CA, Europe, and Northern ports. We also offer return cargoes f:om Cieufuegos, Trinidad de Cut?a, St Jago, Bagui La Grande, Nuevitas and Porto Rico-to Baltk:cre, Philadelphia, New York anti Boston. Good rates and dispatch t.'iven. RISLEY b CREIGHTON Ship Brokers and Commission Merchant3, January 14 Nor. 143 and 146 East Biy. FOR NEW YOKE. PEOPLE'S MATT. STEAMSHIP COMPANY. THE HTEAMSHLP MONERA, yy?%r*? ?JK> B. B. SHACDOBD, will leave Ce^?^,W~' North Allai itic Wharf thursday, Jan =?k??- uary 23,1838, at - o'clock. JOHN b THEO. GETTY, Agents, <i January 20_North Atlantic Whijf. FOR NEW TORR. s&tXisrn THE STEAMSHIP MIAMI, yff?HHS Captain M. MCGLADOHUN, wiU leave A?aatlo Wharf on -, at For Freight engagements apply to JOHN b THEO. GETTY, January 20_3 Noi th Atlantic Wharf. FOR NEW TOUR. Ayrt-~*? THE STEAMSHIP PATAPSCO, /^igSpEL KEW, Muster, will leave Atlantlo ^Mii1 Wharf on -, at - o'clock. , JBgHthai For Freight cpply to JOHN b 1 SEO. GETTY, January 20 3_ North Atlantic Wharf. NEW TURK. AND CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP LINE.-FOR NEW YORK. ?'? ??/??io THE ELEGANT SIDE WHEEL j/OMSff?& steams-hip CHAMPION. LOCKWOOD, CtSiSlSbaNm. Commander,will leave for the noora ?aHsHBfci port on Wtdnttday, tho 22d inst., it S o'clock P. M. Outward Freight engouements made with COTJB. TENA Y & TRENHOLM, corner Last Bay and Anger's North Wharf. Por Passage and bus:r ess pertaining to inward Freights, apply to STREET BKOTUEBS b CO., Nc. H hast Bay.. STREET, BROTHERS b CO,,) fl, ??a COURTENAY b IRE N HOLM, J A8entB January 20_ ' FOR EDISTO Af ID ROCKVILLE. r -rlT***. THE STEAMER ST. HELENA, II iT?T,'famji? II Captain 9. BOTLE, will receive Freight Thu Day, and leave To-Morrov Morning, at 3 o'clock, and Edisto Ihurtday Morning, at 1 o'clock. For Freight or Passage, apply on board, or to JOHN H. MURRAY. Market Wharf. . The Steamer has bc;a d*fained for the con? venience of shippers. 1* January Ol FOR GEORGETOWN, S. C. ? . ar?T-^W THE FHE STE AU FE PLANTER, ? liTriti MtTi? Captain C. C. WHUE, is now receiv mg IreiKht for above polat, and will learo T< -Morrow . Night, 22dinet. All Freight must be prepaid on the wharf. J No Freight received after sunset h or Freight or passage apply to JuH> FERGUSON, January 21 2 Accommodation Wharf. FOR CM ER AW, AND ALL INTERMEDIATE LANDINGS ON THE Vi EDE.DRIVER, r -gfP*0?? THE LIGHT DRAUGHT STEAM fflgajaS3 II ER "PLANTER," Captain C. CARROLL WHITE, ls now receiving Freight for the above points, and will leave To-Morrow Night, 22d inst All Freight must be pr ?paid on the wharf. No Frei? ht received af .er Sunset For Freight engagements, apply to JOHN FERGUSON, Jannary 21 2 Accommodation Wharf. FUR WRIGHT'S BLUFF, B.C., BUCKINGHAM POINT, AND ALL IN TERME- i DIATE LANDINGS Ol* THE fe ANTI: E BITER. r .?fT""*?? THE LIGHT DB APT STEAMER jgggjjjgBg MARION, Captain J. T. FOOTIE, is now receiving Freight for tho above points and' will leave To-Night, Mst instant All Freight to be prep dd on the wharf. For Freight engagements apply to JOHN FERGUSON, ? 1 January 21 2 Accommodation Wharf. THROUGH TICKETS TO FLORIDA, ? BY CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH STEAM PACKET LLNE.-8EI1I-WEEELY VIA BEAU? FORT AND BILTON HEAD-WEEKLY VIA BLUFFTON. STEAMER PILOT BOY.Capt W. T. MCNELCT. STEAMER FANNIE.Capt F. PECK, _ j|2k ONE DF THE ABOVE STEAM. J?BBaWfi3? KK;" wU leave Charleston every itonuay ana Thursday Night at 12 o'clock; and Savannah every Wednesday and Saturday Morn' ing, at 7 o'clock, lo iching at Blutlton on Mer day, trip from Charle?, i, and Wednesday, trip from Savamiah. All Way Freight, also blanton Wharfage, must ba pre-|iaid. For Freight or Passate, apply to JOHN FERGUSON, Accommodation Wharf. January 16 FOR PALATE A, FLORIDA, VIA SAVANNAH, FERNANDINA, JACKSONVILLE, AND ALL LANDINGS ON THE ST. JOHN'S RIVER. r -j?H?^fc STEAMERS DICTATOR AND M^ ?fJT^lciTY POINT, will leave Charleston every Tuesday and Friday Evenings, at 9 o'cb>ck, for above i laces, and Savannah every Wednesday tai Saturday, at 3 o'clock P. M. Steamer DICTA! OR, Capt L. M. COXETTER, sails Tues?ay Evening, Ste '.mer CITY POINT, Capt 8. ADKINS, sails Fri? day Evenir, g. Fo? Freight or Passage apply on board or at offlca Of J. D. AIKEN b 00., Agents, January 3 houlh Atlantic Wharf. 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The same facilities which enable this finn to produce a SUPERIOR IN? STRUMENT, also eaabie Wein to offer their PI? ANO-FORTES to tllf public at TWENTY FER CENT. lower than any other FIRST-CLASS manufacturer in the country. , The special attention of Dealers, Teacher.! and other* ?B invited to the examination of these Pianos before maKlng their selection elsewhere. Every In? strument is fully WARRANTED FOE FIVE YE*RS. Descriptive circulan sent to all parta of the country upon appl'cation. Address, JEN?7YS k SONS. Nos. 233 and 236 East 21?t-streeL Between 2d and 3d Avenue?, Nett vork. September 77 _ Irr THE LANCASTER LEDGER. CONNOR:. & CARTFR, PROPRIETORS. PUBLISHED LYERY WEDNESDAY MORNING at Lancaster C. H., S. C. Having a large snb tcription hst. it offers a favorable medium to Mer? chants and all advertisers who desire to extend iheir business In .be ur per Districts of tho state. Bate? oi advertis-ng hbetrl. Specinen copy ol paper sent on application. August 22