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mht VOLUME VI.-NUMBER 776.] CHARLESTON, S. C., THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 13, 1868. [EIGHTEEN CENTS A WEEK BY TELEGKAPH. THE NEW IMPEACHMENT SCHEME. WASHINGTON, February 12_The interest in the new impeachment movement continues unabated, but there is less excitement to-day on the subject than there was yesterday and day before. There is not so much mystery either involved in the acts and purposes of the parties who prosecute the scheme. Mr. Bing? ham, who was announced as being committed and outspoken for immediate impeachment, does not appear to have said or done anything to warrant so positive a statement of his posi? tion. Upon inquiry it is found that the so called "stormy discussion" of tho committee last week upon the Johnson-Grant correspond? ence was comparatively mild and dispassion? ate; and it ib suggested that there was in the consideration of this correspondence by tho . committee among the extremo Radicals se cretly as much a desire to show Grant up in an unfavorable light as to hunt up grounds for impeaching/the President. "Hav ing Grant already committed to Badicalism, the prestige of his name is secured to the Ba dical party, and they can now afford to nomi nate some one else of their original f avon ties The fury against Mr. Johnson has to some ex tent moderated. On Monday the sentiments of the extremists was, "Impeachment at all hazards." To-day the same party modify by saying, "We will impeach Johnsc i if we find he has violated any law." Sober, reflective Republicans are undisturbed, and say confi? dently that, in spite of all the existing clamor, there will be no impeachment merely for what bas, up to this time, transpir ?d; that the plan of deposition or suspension of the President immediately upon the adoption of articles of impeachment cannot be carried by a two thirds vote in the Senate, nor can the bill bc passed in that body under two months, on ac? count of latitude allowed in debate, so that the scheme of the impeachers moBt fail, since, in order to perfect their plan, an immediate re? moval or suspension of Mr. Johnson must take place._ Our European Diapatches. [BY ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.] ?ARBAGUT OFFICIOUS-THE KATTJBALIZATION BUSINESS. LONDON, February 12.-The congressional proceedings regarding allegiance and citizen? ship have been commented upon by the press. The tone is generally favorable to American views. Brett succeeds Selwyn as Solicitor General. LIVERPOOL, February 12-Evenirg.-Cotton quiet but firm; Uplands 8id.; Orleans 8}d.; sales 20,000 bales. Naval Stores quiet and un? changed. CONSTANTINOPLE, February 12.-The steamer Ticonderoga is at Crete, under special orders from Farragut. The other vessels of the squadron are expected soon in the Arche peligo. LIVERPOOL, February ll- Evening.-Cotton 11 closed buoyant ; sales 20,000 bales ; Uplands 8}a8?d.; Orleans 8|a|d. LIVERPOOL, February 12-Noon.-Cotton firmer; sales 15,000 bales; Uplands 8?a8$d.; Orleans 8$a8?. Wheat firmer. 2 P. M.-Cotton a shade easier ; quotations unchanged. Lard 54s. and 9d. Tallow 42a. 9d. Naval Stores.fi.-mer ; Common Rosin 6s. 3d.; Turpentine 31s. LONDON, February 12-Noon.-Consols 93?a 93i ; Bonds in demand at 71 j. 2 P. M.-Securities unchanged. PARIS, February 12.-Bourse heavy ; Rentes fiat. t Our Havana Dispatches. [BY COBA TELEGRAPH.] HAVANA, February 12.-President Cabrai, of j St. Domingo, has abandoned the capital. Hun geria has assumed the government. General Baez is momentarily expected at St. Domingo. The fall and fight of General Cabrai aro con? firmed._ Our Washington Dispatches. HANCOCK AND GRANT-HANCOCK WILL NOT SUR? RENDER-A SPECHTEN CONSTITUTION. WASHINGTON, February 12.-The correspond? ent of the Baltimore Sun, who is also an officer in the White House, telegraphs the following : "General Grant has ordered General Hancock to set aside the order of reorganizing the New Orleans City Council. General Hancock res? pectfully takes exception to this, and telegraphs General Grant that unless the latter revokes his order ho (Hancock), must ask to bo relieved from the command of the Fifth Military Dis? trict. The allegation that General Howard favore such social and civil relations between the whites and blacks as approximates to amalga? mation, is seriously discussed by moderate Republicans, who have hitherto been favor? able to a continuance of the Freedmen's Bu? reau. The Tennessee railroads hold several million dollars of the claims which tho Southern rail? road committee propose to zepudiate. Tho Tennessee delegation are making efforts to ex? cept the Tennessee roads from the proposed legislation. General McClellan is mentioned in connec? tion with the mission to the Court of St. James. The noon dispatch regarding the Grant and Hancock correspondence is substantially cor? rect. Further details are inaccessible. Grant and Stanton had a long consultation to-day. The Arkansas constitution enfranchises t?? males and negroes, and makes them compe? tent as jurors. It disfranchises those disfran? chised by the Reconstructi ra acts, and those voting against the constitution. Congressional. WASHINGTON, February 12.-IN TEE HOUSE. General Bonks' Naturalized Citizons' bill was resumed. General Banks refused all amend? ments and substitutes, and moved the previous question, which was not seconded. Several amendments and substitutes were rushed in, and the bill was postponed. The consideration of tho Appropriation bill was resumed, and the House adjourned. IN THE SENATE was discussed the refusal of certain railroads coming into the District of Columbia to srive equal rights to negroes in the cars. Without further business, the Sou ate went into executive session, and adjourned. General Can tty. RALIEGH, February 12.-General Canby and staff, who arrived here yesterday, visited the convention to-day. ? The Reconstruction Conventions. AB KANSAS. MEMPHIS, February 12.-The Arkansas Con? vention has adopted the constitution by a vote of 45 to 21. Nine Radicals bolted. NORTH CAROLINA. RALEIGH, February 12.-In tho convention to-day the proper committee was instructed to introduce a measure abolishing all distinctions between the courts of law and equity. The convention has been in session one month, and has cost over $40,000. No article of the constitution has been perfected. Colonel C. A. Alley, of Caldwell, late of the United States anny, has been recommended for tho vacancy on the Superior Court Bench, caused by the resignation of Judge Fowle. VIBGINIA. RICHMOND, February 12.-Retrenchment was tho order of the daj*. All the committee clerks wore ordered to be discharged, and all stene ographic reporters of debates on Saturday. FLOBIDA. TALLAHASSEE, February 12.-The majority convention is now in session. Only three of tbc minority mrn have taken their seats. The incendiary speaking at the late mass meeting is to bo investigated. GEOBOIA. ATLANTA, February 12.-The negro Bradley was expelled to-day by an unanimous vote for gross insults offered the convention. Hie proposition to disfranchise until Janu? ary 1, 1869, all who cannot register under the Sherman i econBtruction act was defeated by tho adoption of a substitute which distrae- . chiso8 only those "onvicted of treason, embez? zlement of the public fuuds, malfeasance in ofitbo, crimeB punishable by law by impriaon mcnt in the penitentiary, &e, of bribery and idiots and the insane. Yeas one hundred and fourteen, nays sixteen, four-fifths of the ne? groes voting in the affirmative. Reconstruction Bill No. 5-Alabama to go in '.Nolens V ole ny." WASHINGTON, February 12.-The following is tho bill in regard ts the Alabama elections, in? troduced to-day by Senator Sherman, and re? ferred to-day to tho Judiciary Committee: "Whereas, the people of the 8tate of Alabama have, in strict compliance with the fifth section of tho act ot" March 2,1867, entitled 'an act to provide for the more efficient government of tho robel States,' formed a constitution of gov? ernment in conformity with the Constitution of the United States, framed by s convention of delegates in compliance with said act; anc, whereas, the said constitution bas been rati? fied by a majority of the qualified persons voi, ing on the question of ratification, and said constitution contains all tho gu?ranteos re? quired by said act, therefore, be it enacted and declared by the Senate and House of Repre? sentatives of the United States in Congress as? sembled, that the State of Alabama is entitled to representation in Congress, and Senator and Representatives shall be admitted thor j froni ou their taking the oath prescribed by law. Market Reporta. NEW YOBK, February 12-Noon.-Storfing. 9Ja9|. Gold, 41j, Old Bonds, Ul J. Fkvir atcadv. Wheat quiet and vei-y firm. Me3s Pork,"$23 37?. Lard firmer. Cotton firm, Up ands21c. Turpontino, 65a6C. Rosin favors juyers, common strained, $3a8 10. Evening.-Cotton opened very firm, but closed dull and lower; Bales 3000 bales, at 2CAa ile, closing at the first rate. Flour Armor; 3tate $8 30al0 75; Southern $10 75. Wheat firm and moderate. Corn unchanged. Moss Pork $23 50. Lard quiet, 14al5c. Groceries firm and quiet. T-dentine 65a66c. Freights firm; on Cotton, . .,-lGc.; steam, $a$c. Gov? ernments closed steady. Georgia Sixes 68. Gold 41J. Sterling 9?a9|. BALTTMOBE, February 12.-Cotton buoyant; at 20Ja21c. Flour dull, nothing doing. Wheat scarce and unchanged. Corn firmer, and ad? vanced la2c; puro whit o and yellow, $1 20a 1 22. Oats scarce at 78a80. Ryo scarce at $1 GO al 65. Provisions dull and held i higher. Ba? con Shoulders U?ul2; Bulk Shoulders 94. Loose Lard 14jal5. WILMINGTON, February 12.-Turpentine ac? tivo, 59a60c. Rosin firm; strained $2 25; low No. 1 $2 75. Cotton steady; Middlings 184c. Tar $2 35. AUGUSTA, February 12.-Market firm; ?ales ' 720 bales. Receipts 725 bales. Middlings 19c. SAVANNAH, February 12.-Cotton opened firm but closed quiet and steady at a decline of 4c Middlings 19?. Sales 1200 bales. Receipts 2358 bales. _ The War Department. The Washington correspondent of the New York Herald, under date of the 8th inst., writes as follows : Tho excitement occasioned by tho disclosure of thc serious disagreement between tho President aud the General-in-Chief seems tobe on the incroase if anything. No other subject is talked of in public and private circles. The Radicals, of course, applaud the conduct of Geueral Grant, and affect to view tho whole matter as an attempt on the part of the Presi? dent to inveigle Grant into committing himself iu some way in opposition to tho will of Con? gress, and faning in that, has endeavored to injure Grant's reputation. A careful ^loaning of facts from all reliable sources, since the publication of the correspon? dence, shows that tho initiation of the corres? pondence by General Grunt was but a part of a deep laid Bcuomo, arranged by tho Radical fa? miliars of the War Department for a twofold purpose. First, to a fiord General Grant au opportunity of "speaking out," that the Radical party might have such a revelation of Grant's political views as would satisfy tho demands ot mun like Wado, Stunner, Ste veis and Bout ell, and8ccure their heal ty co-operation towprdB Grant's nomination for the Presidency. Second, to beguile tho Presidout into com? mitting to writing something that won d serve as sufficient protext on which to baso articles of impeachment. In both of these objects the Radicals appear to think they have been suc? cessful. Grant has taken a position wholly iu accord with the Radical party, and tho ques? tion of impeachment is agaifl in motion. The endorsement of the President on the back ot Grant's letter, requesting written ordere not to obey Stanton as Secretary of War, is regarded by them as a misdemeanor; and it is expected that ma ay days will not elapse before tho re? cen' legislation regulating cases of impeach? ment wnl be brought into requisition. Tho plot, as far as it bas been developed, seems to have been that Grant should write to the President asking for written orders direct? ing him to refuse obedience to any and all or? ders coming from Mr. Stanton, unless he was satisfied that such orders emanated from the Executive, and should at the samo time give his version of the understanding had between Mr. Johnson aud himself in regard to the course of action he should adopt if tho Sonate failed to agree in the suponsion of Stan? ton, which would afford au excellent opportuni? ty for Grant to get his side of the question be? fore tho public when the correspondence Bhould bo called for. When the President cave the written order requested, another consulta? tion was held, and it was decided tht.t General Grant Bhould refuse to obey the President's written order, on tho ground that Mr. Stanton had not been notified that he should issue no order except directed go to do by tho Execu? tive. If, after receiviug this determination of the General, Mr. Johnson had sent such in? structions to Stanton, addressed to him in any other way than as Secretary of War, tho latter woiild not have received thom; and if addressed to him as Secretary of War, it would have been deemed a full recognition ot biri as such. General Grant then wrote his lei; er, dated February 3, and placed it in tho hands of Mr. Stanton immediately after the rassage of the resolution presented by Mr. Hubbard, of West Virginia, who knew piecisely the time when it should be introduced. Thus Mr. Stanton had possession of Grant's letter before it had reach? ed thc President, and the whole correspondence was hurried off to Mr. Colfax before the Presi? dent could make any reply. South Carolina Railroad. ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS. Second Day. The stockholders of the South Carolina Rail road reassembled yesterday at ll o'clock in the hall of the 'outhwoBtern Railroad Bank. The chairman, Colonel Jno. E. Carew, called the meeting to order. The minutes of the pro? ceedings of the previous day were read and confirmod. Reports from committees being?called for, W. C. Bee, Esq., submitted thc following, .v.:ich was adopted : The committee, to whom was i cferred the Annual Report of the President and Directors of the South Carolina Railroad Company, wit li the a 'companying report of tho General Su? perintendent, and tho finan hi statement of the Auditor, respectfully REPOBT that tney have given to these com? pendiums of the transac ions and experience of tho past year su h careful examination as was consistent with tho hmited period at the disposal of the committee. In the condensed yet lucid form in which these documents are presented to the stock? holders, it must be apparent to every careful peruser of them that mucb bas been dono to? wards restoring this valuable property to the state of offi iency essential to tue development of rosults reasonably anticipated. In the progress of this work thero has beon expended in tho restoration of depots, tho road, locomotives \nd cars: Say in I8(w.$368,537 17 339,620.50 $708,163.67 And in the acquisition of additional property in the shapo of locomo? tives, cars, permanent tools, mate? rial, roil estate, and subscript! ns to steamship Unes between Charleston and Now York, and Cha'leston and Baltimore.$482,227.43 Total.$1,190,391.10 This heavy outlay, almost equivalent to the net earnings of the road during that period, precludes, of course, tho practicability ol a simultaneous payment of dividends to the stockholders. But not only has tte value of their property been enhanced, but tho enhance? ment has boen precisely in tho shape by which alone it can bo rendered productive. While then, in the promotion of tho true in- j terest8 of the company, it should clearly be ' the doty of the President and Directors to carry out the policy wisely inaugurated and j judiciously pursued, in devoting, nnnuaUy, a portion of tho net earnings of tho road to? wards perfecting its efficiency, and thus ena? bling it to compete successfully fur public pa? tronage; yet, now that so mucb in that diroc- i tion han boen accomplished, tho commit toe in- ( dulge the hope that tho attainment of an ob? ject so essential to the interests of tho stock? holders, will not be found incompatible with thc payment of dividends ou tho capital stock-at < first, perhaps, small, but necessarily increasing with ;ho prosperity of the company. lu the indulgence of this hope, tho committee feel as? sured that they are in full accordance with tho I earnest do-ire and intention of tho Board of | Directors. As a summary of their labors, the commit too recommend the adoption by tho stockhold- 1 ere of ihs following resolution. Resolved, That the report of thoProi?dentand , Directora of tho South Carolina Railroad Com- j pany indicates tho laudable intention on tboir \ part to place the road upon a firm andpermanent ? basis of credit and officiency, and that in the j pursuance of thia judiciou i policy, they have | evinced that intelligence and sound judgment, : which is alike creditable to themselves and nc- < ceptable to the stockholders. ] Respectfully submitted. , W. C. BEE. j G. W. WILLIAMS. J. B. SOUTHERN. , W. L. TREN HOLM. ] P. J. PELZE lt. ( Charleston, February 12,1868. t G. W. Williams, Esq., then submitted thc following, which was adopted: ( The committee to whom were referred tho j resolutions in regard to roduction of salarios and the number ot officers and clerks, and tho allowance of a per diem aud mileago to direc? tors for attending meetings of tho board, ( have had the same uudir careful considera- ( tion, and bog leave to REPOBT i;hat, in accordance with tho by-lawB ' of tho company, tho appointment of all officers, i agents and clerks and tho fixing of their sula- ( ries is mado thc duty ol' tho Board of Direc? tors. Tho entire management of tho affairs ' of tho company is necessarily cntrustod to i thom when olectod by tho stockholders. This practice bas obtained in tho manage? ment of the road from its earliest history, and, sofaras your committee uro infoimed, has ! worked well; nndthcy do not now soo any good reason for ita change. Many of tho officers, agents and clerks aro removed from timo to time, as the business aud interest of tho road ' may require. Your committee do not deem it expedient to restrict tho directors, cithor to the number of men to bo employed by tho com? pany, or to tho pay allowed them, but would respectfully recommend that, in view of tho pressing wants of the shareholders, tho strict? est economy be observed in thc future man? agement of tl e road in every department. On inquiry? your committee arc informed tha t tho salaries of the officers wore not in? creased during tho war, uotwithataiiding tho depreciation of tho currency, and that their pay now is the samo as it was when tho currency was equal to specie. In regard to tho payment of a per diem and mileago to directors, your committee aro ui opinion that the actual expenses involved in attending thc meetings of the board should bc pa d by the company, but, from tho iniorina tion they have of tho usage of other roads and corporations, it is not tho praeli o to pay pi r diem or mileago to directors, aud your commit? tee do not recommend it in this instance. Respectful y submitted. G. W. WILLIAMS. W. A. COURT t?NAY. J. P. SOUTHERN. Mr. Holmes moved tho fallowing resolu? tions, which, on motion of Major Qaviu, wero ]aid on tho table: Resolved, That it bo referred to tho direc? tors of tho road to inquire into the expediency of declaring a dividend, payable in "receiva? bles," with power to act on thc subject. Resolved, That it bc referred to ! ?ii! direc? tors to inquire into tho expediency of allowing stockholders freo tickets, iii some ra! ic, pro? portionate to tlioir stock, or to the vutes to which stockholders aro entitled, with power to act on the subject. Mr. Holmes in introducing those resolutions Baid that there was at present a great dis? crimination betwocn stockholders in the coun I try and stockholders residing in Charleston. Tho formor, under a resolution adopted somo years ago, had the privilege, if owning five shares, of bringing their entire families ovor the road to this city at the timo of the annual meet? ing of the company, and of taking them back over the road, wholly free of charge. Thoso in the city, on the other band, although they may hold five hundred shares, have not the privilege of a free pass over thc road oven once a year. This was an improper disciimination. Tho stockholders receive uo dividends, and many of thom have no moans whorcwith to travel. Under tho first resolution now offered, if each holder of half a share roceivod oin dollar, mid of each whole share two dollars, in tho Billy Receivable of tho company, which would only take about $116,000-lena than tho earnings of the road for ono month-thia difficulty would in a measure be obviated, and the stockhold? ers would have thc power to travel ovor the road. If it wero practicable to mako this divi? dend, his second resolution would bo unneces? sary. He would movo, however, that both bc referred to the President and Directors with the power to act on thc subject. Mr. Alonzo J. White opposed tho first reso? lution then before tho meeting. He said that it was nothing moro than a proposition to bor? row money and incur debt. The company was not suffering for want of dividends, but for want of confidence, unless tho affairs of the compa? ny aro worse than they wouid appear lo bc. Economy-judicious economy-was needed; not a mere raising of dollars and cents, but to get valuable consideration at the lowest costs. Why should the company plunge deeper and deeper into difficulties? It would be a course extremely injudicious at this time. Dividends should not be declared until the money is made, and not only made but received. Mr. Holmes defended bis resolution, urging that the matter bs referred to the Board to judge of its expediency, to act upon it if considered judicious, and without limit aa to the ext jnt of tbe dividend. He said he knew persons in Charleston, young ladies among them, who owned hundreds of shares and had uot the means to travel on the road. Mr. Ravenel said that the proposed reference could do no harm; that it would beget con? fidence, and mako the stock more valuable. Major Gavin said that his friend (Mr. Holmes) could out-argue him. He did not think that there was any danger of many coun? try stockholders bringing down their tamilies, because if they did they could not pay their board; and, as to gentlemen who own so much stock, why they ride how all the year for noth ng. [ Major Gavin did not say how this thing was done on the Greenville Road. Indeed, 3trango to say, he did not even once refer to that model institution]. It was moved that the Chair appoint Com? mittees on Proxies and Elections for 1869, which cvae carried. The Chair announced the following as the committees : On Proxies-John Y. Stock, A. W. Burnett, and L. C. Hendricks. On Elections-Theo. Huchot, Francis Lance and N. P. Matheson. Mi-, 'J.. H. Zimmerman, of Orangeburg, of? fered tho following resolutions, which were adopted : 1. That tho Board of Directors bo instructed to have opened at every station where thero is m agent a tickot office, and after due notice being given by the superintendent, passengers not procuring tickets be charged th: ee cents per mile extra fare. 2. That no employee of the road be allowed free passage unless on certificate of the super? intendent that ho is travelling on business of ibo road. On motion of Mr. Jno. Hanckel, tho meeting :ook a recess until 1 P. M. Afternoon Session. Tho mooting carno to order at 4 o'clock, Col inol John E. Carow in the chair. The minutes if the proceedings of the morning wore read ind approved. On motion of Mr. Holmes, the r?solution?, jfforod by Mr. Zimmerman, and adopted in the norning, were reconsidered. Mr. Holmes then moved that tho resolutions bo rcferrod to the direction for i heir discre? tion, which motion was carried. Mr. A. J. White offered the following, which ivas unanimously adopted : Whereas Mr. James G. Holmes is the only survivor of tho first elected directora of the South Carolina Canal and . ailroad Company, tho first constructed railroad in tho Southern States, and when completed the longest rail? road in the world; and whereas, Mr. Holmes is S'-o only survivor ol the three who first made a reconnoisance of the Louisville, Cincinnati and Charleston Railroad Company, and has lways j jeen a consistent and active supporter of thu railroad system, and is largely interested in .his company as a stockholder, therefore ResO' ted, That tho President and Directors )f said company bo requested io present Mr. Sohnes with a freo ticket for lifo on all branch is of thin road, as on acknowledgment of valu iblo services rendered. On motion ot Colonel Purman, the President, ?olonvl Carew, vacated the chair, and Colonel liston waa requested to act aa temporary chair nau. Mr. A. J. White thou moved that tho thanks )f the stockholders bo presented to Colonel Jaiow, for tho ablo and impartial manner with vhich ho has presided over this meeting dur ng the past two days; and that a committeo of mo bc appointed by thc chair to present the jonse of the meeting to Colonel Carow. Unani? mously adopted. Tho chair appointed Mr. White, who immc liatoly proceeded to tho discharge of this pleasant duty. On motion of Mr. H. H. DeL6on, it was re? solved that tho managers '~o authorized to de? clare tho election of directors in the city pa? pers, and that thc meeting adjourn tine die. BOAM) OF nrnEcrons. Tho following pen' lemon were elected yes? terday to sorvo during the proscut year : W. J. MAGRATH. GEO. A. TRENHOLM. F. J. FELZER. L. D. DESA D8SURE. C. M. FCRHAN. JOHN HANCKEL. B. H. RICE. A. J. SIMONS. H. H. DxLKON. ALFRED HUGER. JAMES ROSE. GEO. W. WILLIAMS. W. A. COURTENAY. HENRY OOURDIN. J. S. OIDBES. 01BFCXOBS BOOTHWE3TKBN B&ILBOID BAKE. JAMES ROSE. J. G. HOLMES. P. J. PORCHER. W. J. MAGRAIH. Z. B. OAKI?S. E. H. LOCKE. J. C. COCHRAN. J. F. O'NEILL. U. O'NEILL. J. MoCAREY. W. A. PRINGLE. A. H. ABRAHAMS. DiiESB OF ACTHES3ES.-In the January Ga? laxy, Miss Oliv j Logan treats of "American and Foreign Theatres." Wo quote an inter? esting passage: Tho dress of American actroases is more lux? urious than :ny one who has not seen it would boliove; aa far abovo that of Engliah actresses as a pound ia above a dollar; so extravagant, indeed, that in spite of the largo salaries givon, actresses aro almost invariably required to do so much in tho way of toilet that it is no unu? sual thing for thom to be largely iu dobt at the box office; tho ycariy benefit only sots them ' square''again with the world, leaving them in tho unpleasant predicament of huvinp work? ed hard tho wholo season for nothing but a livelihood. Nor can they ever bo said to reach that point whore what ia technically known us a "wardrobe" boa been purchased, and will now serve thom the rest of their days. Tho American actress must vary her dross with every varying fashion. Modern comedies require modern toilets, and that thoso are ex? pensive every married mau can testify. It is rolatcd of Miss Madeline Henriques, tho last loading lady of Wallack'a, that she said her salary was n;>t much moro than sufficient to keep her in boots and gloves. Her father be? ing a successful merchant, and her benefit re? ceipts being always enormous, enabled her to hold the position with eclat. Tnis extniva?ant system of stage toilet was "inaugurated" by a loading actress known to evory visitor of New York theatres duriug tho past ten years-Mrs. John Hoey, a fortunato lady who made ono of thoso i>pl?ndid matrimonial partis which ac? tresses uro reputed to bo in the habit of mak? ing so froqueully. This lady, whoso husband unselfishly permitted hor to remain on tho stage because she was fond of it, had a mcr chaut-princely income at her disposal, and spent it in a regally artistic manner ot habiting herself. Lady Teazlo-who would "rather be out of thc world than out of the fashion"_was less elegantly attired than her American im? personator. Julia, in the "Hunchback," was going to have "not brooches, rings, and car rings only, but whole nccklacos and stomach? ers "of gems." Mrs. Hooy, who played thc part had all tL*ese. Julia naya "then "will I ahow you lace a foot deep--can purchase it? ' Mis. Hoey bcd purchased it long ago. Nor has thia extravagant system gone out with tho long retirement of Mrs. Hoc v. It is true other actresses cannot boast ot' auch dia? monds and laces as hers; but for silks, v.-lvets satinB, moins, and the countless parapherna? lia of a fashionable woman's toilet, those who succeed her dare not bc far behind. An item copied from Paris papers informs us that Adelina Patti rocently ivore a dress that cost 2000 francs. I do not know why American newspapers should copy this as an extraordi? nary bit of information, for it waB a frequent thing to soo Mrs. Hoey on the stage with a dress which cost twice that amount; and oven now it ia quito a common matter for actresses to wear dresses which cost $200, and oven $300. THE CONVENTION. CONVENTION HELD BY AUTHORITY OF THE RECONSTRUCTION LAWS OF CONGRESS, . TO FRAME A STATE CONSTITUTION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA. The session of yesterday was mainly con? sumed in the discussion of verbal amendments to several sections of the Lill of Bights. "Whittemore, DeLarge, Wright, Langley and Bowen were tho "great guns" of the occasion, though tbere were random shots from every sido of the house. C. P. Leslie explained his views in regard to tho operation of the "pre? vious question" in some facetious remarks, which olicited applauso. The work of tho day was limited to the pas? sage of ten additional sections of the Bill of Bights. Tho members generally were in happy mood,- and smiling faces were tbe in? dices of "lots" of Williams receivable, other? wise known as bills. Quito a number of visitors, both plain and colored, were in attendance during the morn? ing. Among them wore Collector Sawyer. Chaplain French, and Mr. Reuben Tomlinson, Superintendent of Education. PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONTENTION. TWENTY-FOURTH DAT. The convention met at 10? A.M., and was opened with prayer by tho Rev. B. F. Whitto moro. The roll was called, and, a quorum be? ing present, th ) journal was read. Tho Prosidont presented a memorial from tho Constitutional Convention of Georgia, re? garding a loan of thirty million of dollars to be obtainod from Congress for tbe 8outh. It was a preamble and resolution adopted by that convention on February 1st. Mr. Niles G. Parker moved tbat a chairman bo appointed on tho Committe on the Miscel lan?ons Provisions of the Constitution. J. J, Wright objected, and, on motion of E. W. M Mackey, tho motion was tabled. Section 24th of the Bill of Rights was taken up, and, after a variety of motions and amend meals, it was passed to ita third reading, as follows: Sso. 24. All persons have a right to be se? cure from unreasonable searches or seizures of then- persons, houses, papers or posses? sions. All warrants shall be supported by af? firmation or oath, and, if the order, in the warrant, to a ciyil officer, to make search in suspected plac?s, or to arrest one or more suspected persons, or to .seize their property, shall bo accompanied with a special designa? tion of tho persons or objects of search, arrest or ccizure; and no warrant shall be issued but in cases and with tho formalities prescribed by the laws. Section 25 was then discussed, and after some debato was amended and passed to its third reading. SEO. 25. Private property shall not be takon or applied for public use, or for the use of cor? porations, without the consent of the owner, ur a j 11?=+ compensation being, made therefor; ?vi? -J, however, that laws may be made se .uiing to persons or corporations tho right of way over tho lands of either porsons or corpo? rations, and for works of internal improve neut the right to establish depots, stations, turnouts, etc., but a just compensation, in all case-*, shall bo first made to the owner. Sections ?6, 27, 28, 29, 30, 81, 32 and 3 ', were then passed ai follows: SEC. 2G. The power of suspending the laws, or I he execution thoroof, shall never be exer? cised but by tho legislature, or by authority derived therefrom; to be exercised in such par? ticular cases only as the legislature shall ex? pressly provide for. SEC. 27. No person shall, in any case, bo sub? ject to law martial, or to any pains or penal? ties therefrom, by virtue of that law, except those employed in the army or navy, and ox cept tho militia in actual service, but by au? thority of the legislature. After au extended debate, in which a variety of motions and amendments were discussed, Mr. B. 1'. Whittemore offorod tho following, which was adoptod as a substitute lo the 28m section. Tho legislative, oxocutivo and judicial pow? ers of tho government shall bo forever sep? arate and distinct from each otlier, and no person or persons exorcising tho functions of ouo of said departments shill assume or dis? charge the duties ot any other. SEO. 29. Tho legislature ought frequently to assemble for the redress of grievances, aud for making new laws aj tho common good may re? quire. SEC. 30. Tho poople have a right to keep and bear arms lor the common defence. As in timos of penco, armies are dangerous to liberty; they shall uot bc maintained without tho con Bont of tho legislature. Tho military power shall always bo held in exact subordination to tho civil authority, and be governed by it. SEC. 31. In limo of peace uo soldier shall be auartered in any house without the consent of io owner; and, in time of war, such quarters shall not bu made but in a manner prescribed by law. SEC. 32. No person who conscientiously scru plos to bear urms shall b.' compelled to do so. but ho shall pay on equivalent for personal services. SEC. 33. All elections shall bo free aud open, and every inhabitant of this commonwealth possessing tho qualifications provided for in this constitution, shall have an equal right to elect oflicors and to be olected to fill pnblio of? fices. When this section had pasaod its third road ipg tho President announced that the hour of adjournment had arrived, and tho convention was adjourned to 1C? to-day. A POLICE STOBT.-A Paris correspondent writes : "Tho recont death of Nuzilhud, the senior cashier at tho Comptoir d'Escompte, tlirough whoso hands more gold has passed than would buy up un ompiro, reminds mo of tho following story. Nuzihard had always enjoyed tho reptualion of being the moBt clever and al tho samo time most prudent cashier. However, in 1849 ho managed to get robbed of a sum of ?4000 in JD40 notes. Tho director of the Ccrnptoir, although ho had always had thc greate?t confidence in thc ofton-tricd probity of his clerk, still thinking it HlrRiige that he could have had eo lar^-c a packet of notes taken from him without his knowledge, went to tho Prefect of Polico, 31. earlier, and told hiiuall about it. The biter pronounced an opinion favorable to tho honesty of poor Nuzill ard. 'Remember,' uaid the director, 'that a hundred bank nott s make quite a thick packot, and I cannot seo ho v, with Ibis packot on his breast-' 'Nothing for a clover thief,' Inter? rupted M. Carlicr. 'Hore is a nowspaper ; fold it, and button it in youl1 brcast-pockot. Now, I will not promise you it will still be thore when you leave tho Prefecture I* "The director laughed, and. declared it was impossible, while he carefully placed the news? paper at tho side of bis pockot book. The two gentlemen remained some time in conversa? tion, during which the Prefect of Police was receiving peoplo and writing orders. When the director rose to go, M. Carlin-, after shak? ing hands with him, said : 'By tho by, I sup? pose you huvo tho newspaper all right 1 But, lo and behold ! to tho intense stupetaetion of the director, both pocket-book atid paper had dis? appeared, whereupon the prefect rang the bell, and the property was brought back by the amateur thief who had done tho deed on a pen? cil command from his master, and the astonish? ed owner of tho stolen pocket-book then and there declared his complete belief in his cash? ier's innocence." A Cougal, a Cold, or a Sore Throat. Requires imm?diate attention, and should be checked If ".Uowod to continue, Irritation o?' the Lungs, n Permanent Throat Siseado, or Consumption, ts often thc result. BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCUES Having a direct influence to the parts, give imme? diate reliel. For Ki ouch lt ls, Astlima, Ca? tarrh, Co ii s H nipt i ve and Throat Diseases, Troches are used with always good success. Singers and Public Speaker* uso them to clear and strengthen tho voice. Obtain only "Baows's BBONCHIAL TBOCHZS," and do not tuke any of tho Worthless Imitations that may be offered. For sale by HOWIE <?C MOISE, No. 161 MEETING STREET, Opposite Charleston Hotel. October 28 mwftmo WOLFE-SINGLETON-On Thursday, 30th ult., at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. JAKES LANGDON, Mr. E. M. WOLFE to Miss LAURA SINGLETON, ell of Ora lgeburg District, S. C. Specie I Wets. SS- A NOVELTY.-THE LATEST AND most effectual remedy or the cure of debility, loss of appetite, headache, torpor of the liver, eta, is PANKNIN'S HEPATIC BITTERS. For sale by all Druggists._ th ?a- THE TIME HAS NOW COME WHEN the celebrated and wonder-working PALMETTO HAIR RENEWER, which is so popular all through the Southern States, can be obtained at Wholesale and Retail, of the principal Druggists tn South Caro? lina. DOWIE A MOISE, Wholesale Agents, Charleston, S. C. February ll tuthsl2 ?- HOW TO POISON CHILDBEN.-GET a Wet Nurse with some taint or impure blood (re? member, "the sins of the father are visited upon the children unto the fourth generation".) A substitute for healthy Breast-milk, containing, by analysis, all its ingredients, ls COMSTOCK'S RATIONAL FOOD. It ls used by the best physicians. February ll_tnthsia ?-NEB YO US DEBILITY, WITH ITS gloomy attendants, low spirits, depression, in? voluntary emissions, loss of semen, spermatorrhoea, loss of power, dizzy head, loss of memory, and threatened impotence and imbecility, find a sove? reign cure in HUMPHREY'S HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. TWENTY-EIGHT. Composed of the most valuable mild and potent curatives, they strike at once tho root of the matter, tone up tnt system, arrest the discbargee, and Impart vigor and energy, life and vitality, to the entire man. They hav< cured thousands of cases. Price $6 per package of sii boxes and vial, or $1 per single box. Sold by druggists and sent by mail on receipt ot price. Address HUMPHREY'S SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY, No. 662 PROADWAY, NEW YORE._September 19 ?- BATCHELORS HALB DYE.-THIS splendid Hair Dye is tho best In the world; the only true and perfect Dye; harmless, reliable, instantaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous tints; remedies the ill effects of bad dyes; invigo? rates and leaves the hair soft and beautiful black or brown. Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers; and properly applied at Batchelors Wig Factory, No. 16 Bond-street, New York. lyr January 14 ?-MRS.WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYBUP for Children Teething, greatly facilitates the process of teething, by softening the gums, reducing all in? flammation-will allay ALL PAIN and spasmodic ac? tion, and is SURE TO REGULATE THE BOWELS. Depend upon it, mothers, it will give rest to your? selves, sad RELIEF AND HEALTH TO YOUR INFANTS. We have put up and sold this article for years, and can say In confidence and truth of it what we have never been able to say of any other medicine-Never ha s it failed in a single instance to effect a care, when timely used. Nevar did we know an instance of dis? satisfaction hy any one who used it On the contra? ry, all are delighted with its operation, and speak in terms of commendation of its magical effects and medical virtues. We speak in this matter "WHAT WE DO KNOW," after years of experience, and pledge our reputation for the fulfillment of what we here declare. In almost every Instance whezt the infant ls suffering from pain and exhaustion, relief will be found In fifteen or twenty minutes after the syrup ls administered. Full directions for using will accompany each bottle. Be sure and call for "MTta. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP," Having the fae simile of "Cuans A PEBETNB" on the outside wrapper. All others are base imitations. Sold by Druggists throughout the world. Price, only 36 cents per bottle. Offices-No. 216 Fulton-street, New York; No. 205 High Holborn, London, England; No. 441 St Paul street Montreal, Canada. DOWIE A MOISE, Agents, August 27 tuths6mo_Charleston. 3. C. ?" A CARI).-WHAT IS TARRAN I'S EF? FERVESCENT SELTZER APERIENT and what are its effects? These are questions which the great American public.has a right to oak, and it has also a right to expect a candid and satisfactory reply. The preparation ls a mild and gentle saline cathartic, al? terative and tone and is most carefully prepared in the form cf a snow white powder, containing all tho wonderful mee Jeal properties oi the far-famed Selt? zer Springs of Germany. Of its effect-! we would say that those who have tested the prepiratlcn are the best judges, and they declare over their own signatures, that the prepara? tion will promptly relieve indigestion. Regulate the flow of the bile. Cure every specie of headache. Tranqualizo the nervous system. Refresh and in? vigorate the weak. Mitigate the pangs of Rheuma? tism. Neutralize acid in the stomach. Cleanse and tone the bowels. Assist the failing appetite. Cure the heartburn. If you are a sufferer give this remedy one trial, and it will convince you of the above facts. Sold by all Druggists. TARRANT A CO., Sole Proprietors, New York. January 28 23, amos I^OW HICADY i THE BEST POLITICAL AND STATISTICAL MANUAL PUBLISHED. THE DEMOCRATIC ALMANAC For 1866. AMONG-THE CONTENTS WILL BE FOUND 1 A HISTORY OF THE SAN DOMINGO MASSACRE, A countor iai t of which is about being enacted in the Southern states. The Alma lac also con tail! s full and official Returns of all the Elections for this year, compared with pre? vious ones; the most important acts of Congress; President Johnson's Veto Messages and Proclama? tions; Lists of Federal and State Officers and Mem? bers of Congress; Popular and Electoral Vote for Presldeut lu 1860 and 1864; Str tleilcal and other in? formation i adispensable to every politician, planter, farmer, merchant or mechanic. Those pin les wishing to obtain the only Demo? cratic Text Book published, must send on imme? diately, SS ALL 0BDEB8 ABE PILLED ACCORDING TO TUE DATE c p TB sm BECEPTTON. Tho cash must ac? company all orders. TEEMS. Single copies by mail, prepaid.20 cents. Seven coj iles by moil, prepaid.$1 00 Fifteen copies by mail, prepaid. 2 00 One hundred copies by express.12 00 Address VAN EVBIE, HORTON A CO., Publishers, No. 162 Nassau-street, New York #a~For sale by all News Agents. January ll ' THE IRISH CITIZEN." NEW WEEKLY NEWSPAPER. Propricto:.-and Editor.JOHN MITCHEL. FIRST NUMBER TO APPEAR ON SATURDAY, the 12th of October, 1867. Terms by tho year.$3.00 Terms for half year. 1.50 Terms foi four months.LOO Clubs of 10 in the usualpropuihon. Advertsemonti to be forwarded Immediately, so as to be i Inly classified. Address, JOHN MITCHEL, Office of the Irish Citizen, No. 81 Barclay street, New York. Serteriber 30 THE ORANGEBURG NEWS, PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNIN at Orangeburg, S. C. Terms $2 per annu i in advance. Darin g the spring and fall seasons extra copies the OE LNGEBUBO NEWS will be circulated fer benefit ul our advertising patrons. Contract Advertisements Inserted on the most liberal errue. Address SAMUEL DIBBLE, Editor Orangeburg News, Febriary 25 Orangeburg, S, C. Sytcwi muas. ?i- CAROLINA INSURANCE COMPANY. Stockholders of the abore Company are reqneated to present their Certificates at my Office, in ord er tha a list may be made out previous to a Dividend being paid. HENEY COBLA. February 10_ mwftjj JW ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY.-PRIZES 0ASHED AND INFORMATION FURNISHED. The highest rates paid for DOUBLOONS and all kinds of GOLD AND SILVER. TAYLOR A CO., Bankers, No. 16 Wall street, October 19_lyr_New York. jay NEW MARRIAGE GUIDE.-AN ESSAY for Young Men, on Physiological Errors, Abuses and Diseases, incident to Youth and Early Manhood, which create impediments to MARRIAGE, with sure means of relief. Sent in scaled letter envelopes tree of charge. Address Dr. J. bBLLLLN HOUGHTON, Howard Ass relation, Philadelphia, Pa. January 81 Smoe JWFRIGHTF?L PROPHECIES CONCERN? ING THE END OF ALL THINGS-Are made by religious enthuniasts; and, on tho other hsnd, phi? losophers Insist that the centre of the Earth ia a mase of fire-that the pol- B of the Earth will one day be st the Equator, and that the Sun ls gradually fading. Talk like this is very terrible; but, pending such wholesale calamities, it will be ss well for each mem? ber of society to take care of his or her health, and leave the rest to Providence. rj The end comes prematurely to all who neglect the preservation of that inestimable blessing. Suffer liver disease, dyspepsia, chronic constipation or any other ailment to take its course unchecked, and it will assuredly shorten lifo. It cannot be said that the means of protecting the system Against tba pre? disposing causes of disease are withheld. The con? stitutions and physique of the least robust may. be so strengthened and fortified by a corme of HOSTET TER'6 STOMACH BITTERS as to render them all but invulnerable, not only to the attacks of erldemio disorders, but also to the ordinary complaints which prevail in all countries and stall Seesens. If the Im? mense Importance of raoTEozrvz MEDICATION were universally understood, this incomparable vegetable, antidote, which ls already the most popular tonio In the world, would everywhere be classed among the staples of Ufe, aa c. no family would dare to be with? out lt. Tho time ' may arrive when this will be the case, for every year adds hundreds of thousands to the list of those g ho use lt fl February 10 WA YOUNG LADY RETURNING TO her country homo, after a sojourn of a few months in tut etty, was hardly recognised by her fri andi. In place ot a coarse, rustic, flushed face, she Jud a soft ruby cou pleziou of almost marble smooth? ness, and instead twenty-three, she really appeared but eighteen. Upon inquiry ss to the cense of so great a chance, she plan.ly told them that she used the CIRCADIAN BALM, an- considered lt an In? valuable acquisition to any lady's tc i lei. By (ts use any Lady or Gentlemen can Improve their pei ional appearance aa hundredfold. It is simple fn its combination, as Nature Herself ls simple, yet onsur patted in its efficacy in drawing impurities lrom, also healing, cl eau (lng and beautifying the skin and complexion. By its direct action on the cuticle lt draws from it all Its impurities, kindly healing the same, and leaving tho surface as Nature intended it should be-clear, soft, smoott and beautiful. Price $1, sent by Mall or Express, on receipt of an order, by W. L. CLARE A CO., Chemist?, No. 8 West Faycttc-street, Syracuse, N. Y. The only American Agents for the sale of the seise. March 30 lyr Sapping. FOR LIVERPOOL.. THE FINE Al 8aTP "CALCUTTA," JJ. G. Mosas Master, having part of .cargo ^engaged will have dispatch. For Freight engagements apply to ' PATTERSON & STOCK, February 13 South Atlantic Wharf. VESSELS WASTED. GOOD RATES AND QUICK DISPATCH GTVilN. ADDI} t? RISLEY A CREIGHTON, Shipping and Commission Merchante, January 35_Nos. Ii3 and 146 East Bay. THE YACHT ELEANOR IS NOW PREPARED TO CONVEY.PAS 1 SENGEES to all points, of interest around .the harbor. To leave Government Dock at .10 o'clock, A. M., and 3 P. M., visiting Fort Sumter and Morris Island. For Pleasure or Maroon Parlies arrangements will be made with CAPTAIN on board. January 28 tuthsimos FOR NEW YORK. REGULAR EVERY SATURDAY. . THE STEAMSHIP SARAGOSSA, Captain M. B. Cao WILL, will leave Vanderhorst Wh'rf, on Satu day, February 18th, 1888, at half-pest 13 o'clock, P. M. Bills Lading must positively be presented by 10 o'clock of that day. For Freight or Passage apply to . February 13_RAVEN LL A CO., Agenta FOR NEW VOU K. PEOPLE'S MALL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. a THE STEAMSHIP EMILY B. iJg SOUDEB, Captain LXBBT, win leave r* North Atlantic Wharf, Friday, Feb ?. mary Ii, at 10 o'clc ck. JOHN ?riHEO. GETTY, Agents, February 13_North Atlantic Wharf. FOR GEORGETOWN, S. O. TOUCHING AT SOUTH ISLAND, SMITHFIELD AND WAVERLY MILLS. r -^?T*-h? THE FINE STEAMER KMT. ??TIT?J?FWV UE- Capttln IS*AC DAVIS, will rc ceive Freight Thit Day, I3th inst, at booth Com? mercial Wbirf, and leave as above on To-Night, 18th inst., at 9 o'clock. Returning, will leavo Georgetown on Munday Morning, 17th inst, at 6 o'clock. All Freight roust bo prepaid. No Freight received alter bUusct For Freight or Passage, apply to SDACKELFO RD A KELLY, Agents. No. 1 Boyce's Wharf. S. P. FRAZER, Agent at Georgetown, a C. February 13 I FOR EDISTO, ROCKVILLE, HUT C.3 la? so VS AND FENWICK'3 ISLANDS. THE STEAMER St. HELENA, JBC Captain D. BOTLZ, wUl reoeive __ght TKi* Day, and leave To-Morrow Morning, at 7X o'clock, and Edin to Sunday Morn t,g st 8 o'clock. For Freight or Passage, apply on board, or to JUHN H. MURRAY, Market Wharf. February 18 = 1? THROUGH TICKETS TO FLORIDA, BY CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH STEAM PACKET LINE.-SEMI-WEEKLY VIA BEAU? FORT AND HILTON BEAD-WEEKLY VIA BLUFFTON. STEAMER PILOT BOT.Capt W. T. MCNSXTT STEAMER FANNIE.Capt F. Pxcx r^sfiT"*^ ONE OF THE ABO VB STEAM ?irennisa?75i? Eli- leave Charleston every Monday una Thursday Might at 12 o'clock; and Savannah every Wednesday aid Saturday Morn? ing, at f o'clock, lo.icbing at Bluflton on Mer. day, trip from Charle? i. i, and Wednesday, trip from Savannas. All Way Freight, also Bluflton Wharfage, must be pre-paid. For Freight or Paisase, apply to JOHN FEBUt'SON, Accommodation Wbarr. january 16 EOK PALATE A, FLORIDA, VIA SAVANNAH, FERNANDINA JACKSONVILLE, AND ALL LANDINGS ON THE ST. JOHN'S RIVER. STEAMERS DICTATOR AND __?CITY POINT, will leave Charleston every Tuesday and Friday Evenings, st 9 o'clr<cJt. for above j. laces, and S ava ruh every Wednesday and Saturday, at 3 o'clock P. M. Steamer DICTATOR, Capt L. M. CoxxMta. sails Tuesday Evening. Ste >mer CITY POINT, Capt. S. ADKINS, sails Fn day Evenir.g. For Freight or Passage apply on board or at office of J. D. AIKEN A CO., Agents, January 3 South Atlantic Wharf,