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... VOLUME YI.-NUMBER 739.3t CHARLESTON, S. C., WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 1, 1868. [EIGHTEEN CENTS A WEEK. BY TELEGRAPH Our European Dispatches. [BY ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.] IMPORTANT FENIAN DEVELOPMENTS-TALK OF A PARTIAL AHNEST Y-ABYSSINIAN ADVICES T TRTTR4TJ MOVEMENTS TN FRANCE-END OF THE CRETAN VC AB-MARKETS, ETC. LONDON, March 17.-Recent developments lead to the belief that the Fenians in Ireland, England ana Scotland are tampering with the regular soldiers. There is evidence of alarm? ing disaffection in gome of the Irish regi? ments. In the House of Commons the consideration ? of Magnire's resolutions in relation to Irish re? forms was resumed. Disraeli opposed, and Maguire withdrew them. The Prince of Wales will visit Ireland during the Easter holidays. It is intimated that his visit will he signalized by a royal proclamation granting partial amne?ty to political offenders. Dispatches from Abyssinia say that General Kapier was about to send a reconnoitering par? ty to Laie Ashangee, in the Tigre district. The Psha of Egypt showed no disposition to with? draw his forces. The Egyptians in camp at Maesowah had received considerable reinforce? ments. PARIS, March 17.-The Corps L?gislatif waB engaged last week in discuseing a new law in relation io holding publio meetings. Impor? tant and comprehensive amendments to the bill have been offered by liberal members. It proposes to remove all restrictions from the -right of the people to meet in public assemblies when and where they please. "VIENNA, March 17.-Dispatches from the South announce that the Grand Vizier had re? turned to Constantinople from Crete. He re? ports to the Turkish Government that the war between the Turks and Cretan insurgents had at length ended. A few Spahkiolean guerillas are still operating in the mountain districts. They were hardly a bundled strong, and no fears of any fresh outbreak are entertained. LONDON, March 17.-Evening.-COBBOIB 98. Bonds 72. LIVERPOOL, March 17.-;Noon.-Cotton dull and inactive; sales 8000 balee. Breadstuffs dull. LIVERPOOL, March 17.-Afternoon.-Cotton dull and easier; Uplands, on the spot, 10?d; afloat, lOJd; Orleans lOgd. Corn 41s 9d. Pork 78s. Others unchanged. LIVERPOOL, March 17.-Evening.-Cotton f~ closed dull; sales 8000 bales; Uplands, on the spot and afloat. 10?d; Orleans 10j;d. Tallow 44s. Our Washington Dispatcher. THE PRESIDENT ON THE TENNESSEE DIFFICULTIES -THAD. STEVENS ON THE ADMISSION OF ALA? BAMA-DISCUSSION ON THE LOYALTY OF GOV? ERNOR ORB-HTS CONVENTION SPEECH AND PHILADELPHIA SPEECH COMPARED, ETC. "WASHINGTON, March 17.-The President's endorsement on the Grant-Thomas corres? pondence says that the State authorities having made no constitutional application, the Fede? ral interference would be unauthorized. The EJuxlux Elan, which produced a 6care, are the SOLS of Malta under a new name. The second mayoralty contest in Portland, Maine, resulted'in no choice. Republican vote, twenty-six hundred and ninety-four, In? dependent, two hundred and sixty-seven, Dem? ocrat, two thousand five hundred and sixty three. Alexander H. Stephens bas departed for Crawfordsville, Georgia. John Hancock bas bees, nominated as Col? lector of the Internal Revenue at New Orleans. General Hancock's visit here bas no general political significance. Tbe President merely desiree to consult bim personally regarding the possibility of rebeving him from his pres? ent post. Commander Riddle's sword, valued at ten thousand dollars, bas been stolen from the pa? tent office. Revenue to-day $362,000. *- It has transpired that Stevens ali along has o] posed Alabama's admission under the re? en: election, and that he is struggling for suf? rago tobe only restricted by a conviction of crime. The Supreme Court granted leave to file the new Georgia bill, notwithstanding Carpenter's objection, that Jenkins was not Governor. CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. Jencks, Chairman of tbe Retrenchment Com? mittee, denounces Van Wyck's recent whiskey fraud report as the unauthorized worK of an individual member of the committee, made without the consent or knowledge or approval of the other members. The Secretary pf the Treasury was asked how fraude are prevented and detected in printing bonds. Wilson desired to make an explanation re? garding the clandestine judiciary amendment. Wood objected, unless the Democrats were allowed a reply. The bill removing political disabilities was resumed. Bingham amended-he relieves from the disabilities by both the constitution ?nd the laws. An amendment inserting Gil mer's name was withdrawn. Amendments adding other names to the original list were rejected. Miller said that Longstreet's name should be omitted. Bingham said "Oh, no." A dozen suggestions were offered. Bingham begged them not to load the bill. W. W. Hol? den would be the next Governor of North Caro? lina, and could not act unless the bill was pass? ed. Logan questioned Governor Orr's evi? dence of loyalty. Bingham said that Orr had made an encouraging speech to the South Caro? lina Convention. Logan wanted to know about Orr'6 Philadelphia speech. Bingham declined going into particulars, but thought who had influence enough to beat Wade Hamp? ton ought to be encouraged to use that influence in favor of the Reconstruction laws. Scbenck propceed a month's postpone? ment to obtain facts. Boutwell favored taking the responsibility. Logan wanted fruits meet for repentance. Farnsworth repeated what Sickles said of Orr, adding that Orr's course at Philadelphia was no worse than Raymond's, and Raymond was afterwards admitted to the Radical caucus. Logan denounced Governor Brown, of Georgia. Kelly eaid that Brown worked gloriously and ought to be forgiven. Mullins wanted to know how long Adam had to be ont before God gave him a chance by the birth of a Saviour to repent. [Laughter.l Farns? worth intimated that some plan must oe de? vised to relieve white men. otherwise there would be two parties South based on color, when the black man's party would go to dust. The bill was recommitted. The Bureen continuation bill tvas2gain post? poned. The consideration of Alabama's admission was resumed. Stevens said tbs: "siter a fulj examination of the returns, I am satisfied that to force a vote on this bill and admit the State against our own law, whilo there is c difference ol' twenty odd thousand against it, would no; be dointr such justice in legislation as would be expected by the people. Ihat being the case, I move that the bili be recommitted. ' which was carried, A protest from the Sooth Carolina Conven? tion was presented against a repeal of the tariff on rice, after which the House adjourned. IN THE SENATE, numerous important peti? tions and memorials were presented. Ed? munds characterised Tan Wyck's whiskey tax report as unauthorized. The bill changing the time of District and Circuit Courts in Tennes? see was passed. Ibe consideration of the Tax bill waa resumed. An amendment was adopt? ed which leaves the tax on wholesale dealers of one-fifth of one per cent, on amounts over ten thousand. Other 8- .dments were pro? posed, after which the Senate adjourned. The Reconstruction Conventions. NOF.TH CAE01TSA. RALEIGH, March 17.-The constitutional con? vention adjourned to-day. The closing scenes last night and to-day were very dis?recbtable. After the ceremony of signing the constitution was gone through with, the Conservatives, having refused io sign it, retired from the hail. The capitol bell was ordered .to be nmg in honer of the event, the floor was cleared, and the black and white Radicals joined hands, forming . a circle, and commenced a port of I cornfield dance, singing such songs as "Old John Erown'a 6oul is marching on,'' "Hang Jeff. Davis on a sour apple tree.-' "While this lat? ter song was being sung, a young rebel looking on shouted, "Thre echeers for Jeff. Davie," which were given with a will by a few in the* lob? by and galleries. This occasioned a momentary jar, but the convention hilarity went on till it was exhausted. To-day, after passing several un? important ordinances, ts the hour of adjourn? ment had not arrived, outsiders were called on for a speech. Among them was one General Littlefield, connected with the Wall-street Brokers of Kew York, and who, it is under? stood, had quite a hand in manipulating the financial schemes of the convention. General Littlefield among others made quite a glorifica? tion speech to the convention, and closed by calling on the body to aid bim in singing "Old John Brown's soul is marching home," which was done. Other speeches and songs were given of the eame character, and the ex? hibition closed at twelve o'clock, subject to the call of the President. VTEOTKIA. RICHMOND, March 17.-In the convention the committee reported an ordinance to levy a special Ux of two cents in the hundred dollars to raise sixty-five thousend dollars to meet convention expenses. In the ordinance rela? tive to city and county judges it was resolved by a vote of forty-two to thirty to make both elective by the legislature instead of the people. _ Great Movement of the Iee. BELLEVILLE, CANADA, March 17_A gorge swept away the iron bridge end inundated the town. It was the worst flood experienced here. ALB ANT, N. JJ., March 17-The whole body of ice for twenty miles 6onth is moving, but is Btill firm at Schenectady. The Hudson River road is submerged at Castleton, and the water is high throughout the Central Road. LANSTNGBUBG, N. Y., March 17.-The aque? duct at Crescent, with thirty canal boats, the bridges at Schenectady and Waterford were washed away. LOUISVILLE, Ey., March 17.-The Wabash Valley is Hooded. Accident to a Railroad Train. CINCINNATI, March 17.-A train on the In? dianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad was thrown off the track and wrecked. AU on board were injured, but none seriously. Mari ne Ve*vn. NEW YOBS, March 17.-The steamship Sara? gossa has arrived from Charleston. Market Reports. NEW YOEE, March 17-Noon_Gold 39?. Sterling 9s. Bonds 110$. Flour drooping. Wheat nominally lower. Corn lc lower. Pork $24 45a24 50. Lard quiet. Cotton nominal at 25a25*c. Freights dull. Turpentine ouiet and drooping, at 66c. Rosin dull; common $3 20; No. 2 S337a3 5C; No. 1 $3 75a5. EVENING.-Cotton, which opened dull and nominal, closed heavy and lower; eales 1900 bales, at 25c. Flour dull, and oalOc lower. Wheat declining. Corn dui!; white Southern $119al 22; yellow $127al 30. Mess Pork ?24 GO. Lard dull, a: MJalCc. Sugar fairly active; Muscovado lOaLMc. Other Groceries quiet. Turpentine foaCOc. Rosin S31Ca7. Freights dull; on Cotton, by sail, 5-16?. Governments weak. '62 coupons 1104. Gold SS,1. Ster? ling 9;. BALTTMOBE, March 17.-Cotton dull and nom? inal at 24*8250. Flour steady. Wheat dull but firm; choice Southern $2 90. White Corn $110 al ll; Yellow $117al 18. OatB quiet at 79aW2c. Rye firm at 90c. Provisions firm. Bacon Shoul? ders 12,c; Bulk lOklOjJc. WTLM?NGTON, March 17.-Spirits Turpentine closed firm at 60c. Rosin quiet; No. 2 $2 40. Cotton steady; Low Middling 224c.; Middling 23c. Tar firm at $2 30. AUGUSTA, March 17.-Market very dull and nominal; Bales 170 tales. Receipts, 400. Mid? dling 24}. SAVANNAH, March 17.-Cotton dull, but nominally unchanged; eales 200 bales. Re? ceipts, 2669; exportu, 5548. MOBILE, March 17.-Sales 200 bales; martel dull and almost nominal; Middling 24a24*. Receipts, 333; export ?, 7271. NEW OBLEANS, March 17.-Cotton quiet but steady; eales to-day 5000 bales; Middlings 24a 24i. Receipts, 2949; exports, 4195. Sight Ex? change on New York l&i premium. Sterling bank and commercial 150?al52. The United Statis troops at Fort Lyon are out fighting horse thieves, two hundred and fiftv of whom are fortified twelve miles below Trinidad, and def:? the world. They are in a strong house, thirty by eighty, with a two-foot wall, which is surrounded by a strong corral. The people are going to work" in earnest to put down the thieves, but it ha3 been ascertained that some of the leading men ol that section are in sympathy with them. The New York papers are laughing at the recent donation by Congress of $10,000 to the widow of the late General Robert Anderson, the deiender of Fort Sumter. The gentleman in question is of course naturally indignant at being so summarily murdered, and the bio? graphical writers who, pen in hand, had sud? denly recalled hie existence and were plunging into the records of Lis life, cannot find words to express their disgust at the Congressional blunder. Dickens has alwavs inclined toward the actor's art. When he" was in America, m 1S42, he acted atihe Theatre Rovr.1, Montreal on tte 28th of March-Highflyer, in "A Roland for an Oliver ;" Snobbington, in "Two o'clock np the morning;" and Philip, in "High Life Be.ow Stairs." The other parts in tbeee'pieees were sustained iv "distinguished Garrison Amateurs." "New Jersey ia rich bv reison of her much decned swamps. lu 18G7, one hundred thou? sand bushels of cranberries were stn: to mar? get trono the swamps of Burlington and C'cean counties elote. ??"Earrie: Beecher Stowe rai=ed $1000 worth of cranes las: year cn her estate in Florida. THE CONVENTION. TTFTV-TTTTTiTi AND LAST DAY. The CONTENTION Has ADJOTTBSED! In the affecting language of Artemus Ward, "Adoo adoo !" lu a blaze of Republican glory, amid the waving of hate, the tears of the candi? dates, the cheers of hoi polloi, and to the love? ly melody of "John Brown's eouTs a marchin' on," at precisely high noon yesterday, the Re? publican Reconstruction Constitutional Con? vention of Scnth Carolina bade its fond fare? well to mundane scenes and glided, spectre like, into the great oblivion of the Past. Those who have played their brief parts on the stage will linger for awhile in the halo they have created, but the mass is now dissolved, and its atoms will sink once more to their resting place am:d the "dust of ages." The hall of the old Club House will now rest awhile in peace. The nightmare among its sun? ny memories bas faded away, and if it had a voice, it too would doubtless be heard utter? ing its plaintive "adoo-adoo." "Adoo" to Eyas, with his interminable sentences, which reminded one of Webster's Dictionary suffer? ing from a severe attack of delirium tremens. "Adoo" to 8imeon Corley, with his patent ma? chine for grinding out resolutions and written speeches. "Adoo" to Leslie and his ear tickling, stomach-moving fun; to the stento? rian bass of Whittemore, the sharp treble of Moses, the baritone of Wright, and the stac? cato movements of DeLarge. "Adoo" to Cain, with his dreams of land; to Rutland, with his brittling law points, and Cardoza, with his compulsory process for mi6cegenating the two races in the public sohools. "Adoo," in short, to everything and everybody, and especially to eleven dollars a day, wherewith the delegates for two blessed months lived, moved, had their being and bought good clothes. The convention assembled at the usual hour. The President read the following extract from a letter received "from a distinguished gentle? man in Washington," to whom parts of the the constitution had been from time to time transmitted as they were adopted : "I have shown your constitution and bill of rights to many of the leading Republicans, who pronounce them eminently fit for the cor? ner-stone of the new temple of liberty that you are engaged in erecting. The conven? tion bas indeed done square work." (Ap? plause.) On motion of B. By as (colored), the fol? lowing resolution was unanimously adopted : In order that this convention may sustain its dignity against all charges made against ita members, Resolved, That the President of this coaven tion do appoint a committee of three to inves? tigate the charge or charges made against one Dogac, a member ot this body, which charges appeared in the public journals of this city this morning. Resolved, That the committee be instructed to make their report within one hour. The President appointed B. Byos, W. H. W. Gray, and M. F. Becker as the committee. Mr. D. H. Chamberlain called up the pream? ble and resolutions relating to the endorsement ; bv the State of the bonds of the Blue Ridge Railroad, but gave way to Mr. B. F. Whitte? more ior the introduction of a r?solution. Owing to the rush of business and the rapid | approach ol the hour of final adjournment, the \ subject was not again reached, but we learn ! that every member of the convention save two pledged himself to the support of the mea? sure, when approached for the purpose of Dr. N.J. Newell and other friends of the road. Mr. B. F. Whittemore offered the following < resolutions, which were unanimously adopted with great cheering : Resolved, That the thanks of the convention are due to Bro vet Major-General ?. R. 8. Can bv, commanding Second Military District, and ail officers in this department who have co- , operated with this body in the framing of the ? constitution under the provisions of the Re- : construction acts of Congress for the future , government of South Carolina. Resolved, That this convention will ever re member with gratitude the harmonious rela? tions which have existed between the military authorities, under the command of General Canby, and its members, and that, in this ex? pression of the appreciation of such a pleasant ' fact, we recognize how feeble words are to convey the true sentiment of the heart. Resolved, That a certified copy of these reso? lutions be furnished by the President of this convention to Brevet Major-General E. R. S. Canby, commanding Second Military District. On motion of E. W. M. Mackey, thesergeant at-arms was continued in office for five days to adjust the unsettled accounts of the conven? tion. On motion of R. C. DeLarge, the thanks of the convention were tendered to "the noble mmded peopie of the North who have aided the cante of education in South Carolina,*' and assisted the people in the establishment of schools. Mr. B. F. Whitemore offered the following, which was also adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this convention are due to the city government of Charleston fer the abie and efficient police force placed under charge of the President of this conven? tion. Resolved, That a certified copy of the fore? going resolution be sent to the Mayor of this city by the President of the convention. L. S. Langley moved that the convention do not adjourn sine die until the Committee on Review and Consolidation have completed their work. The motion was not agreed to. The President stated that the convention having paesed a resolution specifying the time to adjourn, any other resolution,* except to re? scind its action would be out of order. The President stated that he held in his band an mstrument consisting of fifteen articles and two hundred and thirteen sections, each of which had been read three times and passed by tbe convention. They have from time to time been reviewed by the house and properly arranged, and now purport to be tue Constitu? tion of the State of South Carolina. The ques? tion before the convention is whether, having passed these sections, after three several read? ings., they will be adopted by the convention as a whole. Shall this constitution be adopt? ed? R. C. DeLarge-I do not desire to vote on that instrument as a whole until it has been determined by the solicitor and the appropri? ate committee that its several sections do not conflict with each other, and that the consti? tution is in a proper shape to be submitted to the people. ? G. "ff. S. Dill wanted to vote now. He waB satisfied with the work, and didn't wish to hear any more argument on the subject. F. L. "Cardoza moved to rescind the resolu? tion whereby the convention agreed to adjourn at 12 M., and adjourn at 6 P. M. The President stated that he would be reluct? ant to interfere with the expressed wish of the convention, but if such a resolution was adopt? ed, it would be the first time in the history of Sarhamentary proceedings that such a thing ad been done. Ii the motion should prevail; it would do injustice to those who were'absent;', and it would excite grave doubts as to the le? gality or constitutionality of any action which the convention might take after 12 o'clock M. It would be strange, indeed, if within three quarters of an hour before the convention has agreed to adjourn sine die, the members of the body ehould show themselves so utterly unfa? miliar with parliamentary law and practice, so much unacquainted with the condition of their busmesB as to demand an extension of the session. The work of the convention has al? ready been accomplished, and if there be any remaining labors to be performed by the Com? mittee on Revision and Consolidation, the chair will detain that committee for the purpose. B. F. Randolph-I desire to ask whether, if the convention has not completed its work, it would be consistent for U6 to adjourn, I claim that we haye not finished our labors and ought not to adjourn. J. J. Wright-I wish to ask ir it is not in von power to call this convention together after 12 o'clock to-day, for the resumption of business. The President-Certainly it is. [Much :-onfusion in the hall.] J. J. Wright- Then I hope gentlemen will keep still. R. C. DeLarge-Whatever may be the senti? ments of others cn this subject, I deem it best to have this matter fixed definitely, and therefore offer the following resolution : Reet ced, That the President of the con? vection is hereby directed to call this con vention to assemble at 3 o'clock this al noon. The President-The chair is in a very agreeable position; but th? convention willi ceive that under its own nile and action, he hut one way in which to proceed, and thal (looking at his watch), when the hour o? o'clock arrives to declare tie convention adj ot ed sine die. If the President is now empowe by resolution to again convene the body, be do so; but it must be apparent that the c way in which it can be done is to send a BI mons to every member of the conventi some of whom have already left the city their homes. It would not be just, fair, le or constitutional to summon one portion i not the other, and the time required for t proceeding can be easily determined. E. W. M. Mackey-I would like to kn whether the subject matter before the hot is not the adoption of the constitution a. whole. The President-Certainly. E. W. SI. Mackey-Then I hope that mot: will prevail, for I cannot, for the life of me, i any necessity or waiting npon the Commit: on'Revision and Consolidation. We have ready acted as a committee of the whole this subject. The constitution bas b:-en ca: fully revised and its several parts adjust? ana there is no nee whatever in our ri ski the chances of being declared to bave unce stitntionaJJy acted by delaying the adjoni ment sine die % single hoar. I therefore mo the previous question. The call for the previous question was i sustained by a vote on division of the house forty-three yeas and forty-five noes. TYery great confusion.] B. F. Randolph-I now move that the co vention rescind the resolution by which ?greed to adjourn at 12 o'clock to-day. The President-If the convention pursu this course, and, by a system of parliamenta tactics, to protract proceedings, the conetit rion is not adopted as a whole by twel o'clock, disagreeable as the dury may be himself, when that hour arrives hewilladjoui tbe convention sine die; and the constitutif not being adopted he will be compelled convene the body twenty days hence to coi plete its labors. It is the first time I have hi occasion to appeal to the bouse, and I auMrx the convention not to throw away the result i its labors by this unnecessary action. Time rapidly passing, and one minute after tweh o'clock ibis body will have no legal en'steno B. F. Randolph-I would not have made U motion bad you not, a few minutes ago, state that it would be in order to make such motion. The President-Many things are in ord? which are unconstitutional. I believe that tb result of this motion, if decided affirmatively would be illegal, and it would malte this coi vention an illegal body. B. F. Randolph-I do it with the best mc tives in the world. The President-I believe I shall be sustainei by any parliamentary lawyer that when th house has agreed to adjourn at a certain pe nod, and when that period arrives, it is not ii the power of the house to change its decree Some of the members have retired; they can not form a portion of the prolonged sessioi without much delay, and may reasonably pro test against its subsequent action. In the bes light, therefore, in which tile subject can bi examined, such a course would place the con vention in a doubtful position. At present yoi are a body whose legality ana constitutionality cannot be questioned, and it is my fervent wist that you shall so remain to the end. Several voices-I move that the question hi indefinitely postponed. The question was decided in the affirmative with a tumultuous shout, amid which the sharp voice of Langley lifted itself above the wave ol broken sound, crying out: ' ".lot ready, Mr. President; I ajn't ready. I want my vote re? corded "No!" It was now twenty minutes to twelve. The question recurred on the adoption of the constitution as a whole. The President-Are you ready for the ques? tion? Profound silence, amid which the vote waa taken and announced in the affirmative with? out diesent, amid enthusiastic applause. The President (as soon as order was restor? ed)-I now announce that this instrument, containing fifteen articles and two hundred and thirteen sections, has been duly read three times and adopted by this convention as the organic law and constitution of the State, and is now subject to the ratification of the people of South Carolina; and may God in His infinite wisdom grant that it may work good to our whole country. The excitement of the convention at this juncture broke through all bounds. They cheered, hollered, cried, waved their handker? chiefs and threw np their hate; Leslie seized tbe arm of a member and revolved it in a man? ner that threatened dislocation; and the big delegation of outside colored spectators chim? ed in with a vociferousness that wae not out? done by those within tbe bar. As soon as order was restored, on motion of T. J. Roberteon, T. J. Coghlan, of Sumter, was called to the chair, when Mr. Robertson offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Besomed, That for the very able and impar? tial discharge of the responsible and arduous duties gratuitously performed while presiding over the deliberations of this body, and for the uniform kindness and forbearance shown at ail times towards all of its members, the thanks of ti:is convention be tendered to Hon. A. G. Mackey, our President. The President responded as follows: Gentlemen of the Contention: After an ardu? ous labor of two months, we are, at last, about to part, and the time bas arrived which ad? monishes us that, having accomplished to the best of our abilities the duty which bad been imposed upon us by our constituents, nothing is left for us to do but affectionately to bid each other farewell. I look back, as I trust you all do, with much self-gratulation upon the hours that we have spent together. There are with us no unplea? sant reminiscences of those acrimonious bick? erings which, in all deliberative assemblies, are too often incidental to the excitement of de? bate and the attrition of antagonistic minds. Engaged in the consideration of topics of the highest importance, differences of opinion have necessarily existed; but those differences, although always boldly expressed and sturdily maintained, have never been characterized by the petulance of personal retort. Indeed, I am sure that the history of parliamentary bodies has never presented a more uninterrupted ex? ample of the capacity of men to differ widely on certain subjects, and yet with friendly for? bearance to agree to differ. The members of this convention, on all occasions where there has not been unanimity, may have been oppo? nents in opinion, but have always been friends in counsel. For myself, I do not know that I have ever Baid one word to wound the feelings of a dele? gate. If I bave done so, the fault has been unintentional, and has escaped my recollec? tion. I am sure that no word has been utter? ed by any one of the members to me, which the most exacting man would have wished un? said. To me, as their presiding officer, the delegates of this convention have ever been most kind, considerate and respectful, and for these demonstrations of vour good will I am moit profoundly grateful. * In my own couiBe I have endeavored to be thoroughly impartial. Whatever have been my private opinions on any of the 6ubiecte under deliberation, I have sought, and Inope successfully, to forget them while I controlled debate, and have tried to rule on every ques? tion, not as my predilections might have led me, but as the law of parliament and the rules of the house required. And I feel proud as well as grateful that the house has evinced its confidence in my honesty as a presiding officer in thie, that no "decision I have made has ever been overruled. The work which we were sent here to do was most momentous to the commonwealth which we represent, and the members ol this conven? tion are, I think, worthy of much commenda? tion for tbe improvements they h.we made in the organic law, when their Lhors are compar? ed with those of their predecessors. We here present to our constituents a constitution in which, for the first time in the political histo? ry of this State, the great doctrine cf manhood suffrage is distinctly recognized, and all the rights are secured to every citizen to which nature and nature's God have entitled him. Here have we stricken every vestige of serf? dom from our institutions, and that, too, in so emphatic and unambiguous a way, that no doubt can be entertained of our determination that this relic of barbarism shall never again in any form pollute our soil. Here we have made" every needful arrangement for the free education of oat people, so that if future legis? lators shall carry.' ont in good faith the previ? sions which we" have ordained on this vital subject, in a few year?, the stain of ignorance which now pollutee our history will be forever obliterated, and the happy period will have arrived when no t en or daughter cf South Caro lina will be unable to read and write. Thus have we broadly sown the seeds ol public edu cation, and thus shall we, in no distant time, reap the rich harvest of public vii tue. Crime and ignorance are inseparable companions. We have stricken a heavy blow at both, and may look for the natural and inevitable result in the elevation of all our people to a soc ial, political and religious eminence, to which, under the former constitution and laws of tba State, they had never attained. Here, too. we have obliteratedircm our politi? cal system, that most pernicious nuresy or State sovereignty-a heresy which, for :iearly half a century, taught by our leaders had, like an igni8jului3, led the people of South Carolina on more than one occasion to the brink of re? bellion, until there arose at length, as a neces? sary result of this doctrine, one of the most fratricidal wars that the world ever saw. The theory of a divided allegiance, and of a sov? ereignty within a sovereignty, ali ie incongru? ous with all the principles of political science, and with the system of national powers estab? lished by our fathers, has received from you a death blow. No longer, if the cossti tntion you have adopted should be ratified by the people, will there be any danger of a future rebellion, in which the glorious dag of cur common country-a flag which has so ofter "braved the battle and the breeze"-shall be treated by a portion of the nation with insult, and for it an ensign be substituted, consecratod by no na? tional traditions, and simply the novel insignia of a ditiruptured Confederacy. Iii establishing this principle of a permanent al h gi ance to the national government, you have tl rown a pro? tection around the national life fir the future, and you have justified the acts of those Union men who, in the midst of a wide-spread and threatening rebellion, nobly stood by the doc? trine you have announced, and would not ac? knowledge that the State, however much they loved it as their home, could supplant in their affections the nation rom which they received protection. I speak not of these as parts of the results of our labors in any spirit of acrimony towards those who have heretofore neglected these great duties of legislators; for I would desire to bury the past in that oblivion which beet befits it, or to hold it only as a beacon light to warn us from its follies and ite perils in the future; but because ae stewards of a great trust, we have a right to show to our constitu? ents how we have discharged the duties of the stewardship which they had coniided to us. To the people of South Carol na we submit the constitution which we were instructed to frame, in the confident expectation that its manifest superiority over all ether constitu? tions by which this Commonwealth has hith? erto been governed will secure fcritatriumph Emt ratification. We do not claim for ourselves i pre-eminence of wisdom or virtue, but we do :lnim that we have followed m tl ie progressive advancement of the age, that we have been bold enough, and honest enongh, and wise enough to trample obsolete and in worthy pre? judices under foot and thus have been enabled ivith impartial legislation to provide for the civil and political interests of all men of every rank, station or race within the borders of our beloved State. But the painful moment of separation has irrived, and that word which Iriends always tread to hear has to be pronounced. Asso? l?tes. I bid you an affectionate farewell, and .fishing you all a safe and happy return to pour respective homes, I now, m accordance ?vith the resolution of the hou se, declare the Constitutional Convention of South Carolina to je adjourned tine die. The New German T reaty. NTERESTTNG INFORMATION TO]'. TBE GERMAN'S ES AMERICA-THE GUARANTEED RIGHTS OF NATURALIZED CITIZENS-FUL1 ? TEXT OF THE NEW TREATS. The following is the exact text of the new reaty signed on the 22d of february hythe .epresentativea of the United States and Prus ia, on behalf of the German Confederation, n relation to the rights of 1 Ritualized Ger nans in America: The President of the United States and his dajeety the King of Prussia in the nome of he North German Confedera u'on, led by the vish to regulate the citizens!] ip of those per ions who emigrate from the North German Confederation to the United S totes of America, ind from the United States cf America to the erritory of the North Germai Confederation, lave resolved to treat on this subject, and lave for that purpose appointed plenipoten? tiaries to conclude a convention ; that is to , lay, the President of the T knited 8tates of imerica-George Bancroft, 'Envoy Extraordi- J ?ary and Minister Plenipotentiary from said 1 States near the King of Pnissi i and the North berman Confederation, and Hie Majesty the < ling af Prussia-Bernhard K?nig, Privy , Counsellor of Legation, who have agreed to ind signed the following artic! ;? : Art. L Citizens of the North German Con- 1 federation who hare become naturalized citi- < sens of the United States of America, and i ihall have resided uninterruptedly within the ? United States five years, shad be held by the S?rth German Confederation to be American ' citizens, and shall be treated ts such. Recip- 3 rocally, citizens of the United States of Amer- 1 .ca who become naturalized citizens of the i North German Confederatioi., and shall have ? resided uninterruptedly within North Germa? ny five years, shall be hel 3 by the United l States to be North German c: tizens, and shall be treated as such. The declaration of an in- j tention to become a citizen of the one cr the other country has not for eitber party the ef? fect of naturalization. An. 2. A naturalized citizen of the one par? ty cn return to the territory of the other party, remains liable to trial and punishment for an iction punishable by the laira of bis original ' country and committed before his emigration, : saving always the limitation established by - the laws of his original country. Art. 3. The convention for the mutual deliv? ery of criminals and fugitives from justice in 1 certain cases, concluded bel ween the. United States on the one part and Prussia and other States of Germany on the other part, the 16th Jay of June, 1852, is hereby extended to all the States o? the North German Confedera? tion. Art. 4. If a German, naturalized in America renews his residence in Nocrth Germany with the intent to return to Am erica, he shall be beld to have renounced bin naturalization in the United States. Reciprocally, if an Ameri? can, naturalized in North Germany, renews Iiis residence in the United states without the intent to r eturn to North Germany, he shall be held to have renounced hie naturalization in North Germany. The intent not to return may be held to exist when the person natur? alized in one country resides inore than two years m the other country. Art. 5. The present convection shall go into effect immediately on the ex change of ratifica? tions and shall continue in force for ten years ; if neither party shall have given to the other sis months, previous notic e of its intention then to te; ruinate same, i ; shall further re main in force until the end of twelve moDtns after either of the contra; ting parties shall have given notice to the o :her of such inten? tion. Art. 6. The present conve nticn shall be rati? fied by the Pr?sidant, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate of the United States, and by His Majesty the liing of Proeeia, in the name of the North Gen ian Confederation, and the ratifications shall be exchanged at Berlin within aix months fi om the date here? of. In faith whereof the plenipotentiaries have eigned and sealed this coavention at Eerlin, the 22d day of February, 18-38. GEORGE BANCROFT. BERNHARD K?NIG. The convention, which, as will be seen, is with the North German Confederation, instead of with Prussia, is the most important act of the new Bund. It is so de ir and conciEe in its tarma that it is scarcely possible for any mis? conception of them to occur. The right of emigration is conceded, and the North German is freed from all obligation i to his native coun? try from the time o? his en?gration. The con? cessions cn the part of tl e United States are designed to preven: a fr indulent transfer of allegiance, in which Amen ea is as much inter? ested as Nonb Germany. The principle in? volved in article four has fer some time been maintained by the Government of the United States, and although the intention o? a perma? nent residence in the original country may te presumed alter a continued residence thereof mere than two years, according to the last paragraph of the artie'e, the provis ion is dis? cretionary and not peremptory, (Pbt?iiari). SFJXA8.-Died, at Charleston, S. C., on Saturday, March 14,1863, FANNY, dpughter of HE.TBIETTA D. SETXAS and the late D. C. SVJXAS, aged 12 years and 8 months. Bptci?i Hu?tres. ts-A CARD.-AT AN IMPROMPTU MEET? ING of the MARION FIRE ENGINE COMPANY, held after the fire of the 16th, the thanks of the Com? pany were tendered to Mr. HENRY H. BOLGER, for refreshment kindly furnished them at the Are. GEO. A. CALDER, March 18_1_Secretary M. F. E. Co. ?SP NEW YORK AND CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP LINE_Consignees per steamship MANHATTAN, from New York, are notified of her cargo being This Day discharged at Adger's South Wharf. All goods remaining on the dock at sunset will be stored at Consignees' risk and expense. March 17 2_JAMES ADGEB A CO. ?TNOTICE.-FOR THE ACCOMMODATION of Correspondents, an authorized Postoffice messen? ger, will, until further notice, be found daily (except Sunday p^t the hours given below, at the office of the City Railroad, corner of Bast Bay and Broad Streets, to receive and convey to the Postofflce letters and pa? pers intended for the mails, viz : . For the South Carolina Railroad Malls-Augusta, Savannah, and Western, from 8 A. M., to 9 A M. For the South Carolina Railroad Mails-Columbia and Greenville, from 3 P. M., to 4P. M. For the South Carolina Railroad Mails-Augusta and Western, from 5 P. M., to 6 P. M. For the Early Morning Mails-from 7 P. M. to 8 P. M. STANLEY G. TROTT, P. M. March 16 _ josrTAKE NOTICE.-TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE PALMETTO STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPANY-Gentlemen; You will please accept my sincere thanks for your kind treat* ment in assisting my family in saving a portion of | my household furniture sud clothing from the late Ore on Warren-street, corner of King-street. You will please accept my well wishes. THOMAS E. DALWICK. Charleston, S. C., March 17, 1867, March 18_1 ter CIRCULA B.-THE EXTENT TO which the adulteration of Liquors is carried on in this country mases it the duty of the purchaser to investigate the merits of the article offered for sale, lt is a weU known fact that many of the Brandies, (Vines, Ac. are manufactured from French extracts, essential oils and alcohol, which is poisonous, there? by causing many injurious effects. The public is justly suspicions of nearly every? thing put up for sale under the name of Liquors and the trade has been brought into disrepute, and in :rder to insure to those who desire a Pure 'Article, it ls only necessary for us to say that we Import Direct ul Brandies, Wines and Gins, and warrant them per? fectly pure, ss originally imported. WM. S. CORWIN A CO., No. 275 King'Btreet, Charleston, S. C. March IC Branch ot No. 900 Broadway, N. Y. ?3-A FALLACY.-SOME PEOPLE THINK that Chronic Dyspepsia may be cured by exercise 1 md diet alone. This is a mistake. The Stomach must be stimulated and regulated, and the liver and the discharging organs put in good working order be? fore a cure can be effected. Such is the operation of J KOSTETTER'S BITTERS. "They tone the stomach, set the liver right, And put the stomach in such a healthful plight, That good digestion waits on appetite." Many persons fancy that Fever and Ague can be avoided by adopting unusual precautions against damp and cola. Never was there a greater fal. lacy. There is no absolute safeguard against ma- j larioui maladies, except HOSTETTEB'S BITTERS. "To brace the frame and make it ague-proof, To keep the causes of disease aloof," Enere is nothing like this genial vegetable in vigor- j Int. So, too, in caaes where there is a predisposition to biliousness ; the constitutional tendency is com? mited and held in check by the alterative action pf he BITTERS. Diet and regimen are powerful allies of judicious j nedical treatment when the preservation of health n insalubrious localities is the object m view. But hey will not answer the desired end alone. Bee them aa aids to the BITTERS, but do not rely upon he efficacy of any formula that does not include tbi admirable tome. The BITTERS consist of an unadulterated vege able essence (unrivalled among stimulants), medi? tated solely with herbs and roots of acknowledged virtue as tonics. It is agreeable to the taste and per? fectly harmless. Even to children of delicate con? futations it may be given with perfect impunity, [n fact, with these, as with those of older growth, its .vondertul r?cup?rant properties are at once appa? rent. 6 March 16 t(S- ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY. -PRIZES : ASHED AND INFORMATION FURNISHED. The highest rates paid for DOUBLOONS and all kinds ot GOLD AND SILVER. TAYLOR t CO., Bankers, No. 16 Wall street, October 19_lyr_New York. A3-IN WASHINGTON, D. C., MORE THAN THREE THOUSAND BOTTLES of the celebrated PALMETTO HAIR RENEWER waa sold at retail in December last, and the cry is still for more. ABO Restorer and Dressing it has no equal. Try lt once and be convinced. For sale by all Druggists. DO WIE A MOISE, General Agenta, Charleston. S. C. March 9_mwf 12 ta- BREAST MTLK.-COMSTOCE'S RA? TIONAL FOOD ia by analysis the same in its chemi al elements as healthy mother's milk, and ie the easi? est of digestion and assimilation of all nourishments for huants, invalids and dyspeptics. Samples to Physicians grads. Bold by Druggists and Grocers. G. W. COMSTOCK. No. 57 Courtland street, New York. DOW1E A MOISE, General Southern Agents, March ll wfml2_Charleston. 8. C. j?-P. H. H.-ARE SYNONYMOUS WITH Health, Strength and Vigor. The secret will be re? vealed by investing in s bottle of PANKNTN'fl HE? PATIC B1TTER8. For sale by all Druggists. v US- N O TIC E.-I, JOHANNAH LEYIN SHON, wife of JACOB LEVTKEHOS, residing at No. 10 Beaufain-Btreet, hereby give notice that one month after date I shall carry on bneinesB as a FREE DEALER. Charleston, February 28,1468. February 29_sw8 j?-NEW MARRIAGE GUIDE.-AN ESSAY for Young Men, on Physiological Errors, Abuses and Diseases, incident to You tl. and Early Manhood, which create impediments to MARRIAGE, with sure means of relief. Sent in sealed letter envelopes free of charge. Address Dr. J. iiKLLLIN HOUGHTON, Howard A ss: ci atoo, Philadelphia, Pa. January 31_3mos S3- THE GREAT PRESERVER OF HEALTH. - TARRANTS EFFERVESCENT SELT? ZER APERIENT can always be relied upon as a pleasant, mild, speedy and positive cure in all cases of Costiveness, Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Sick Head ache, Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Liver Complaint. Biliousness, Flatulency, Fullness of Blood, and all Infiamatory Complaints where a gentle cooling ca? thartic is required; so says the Chemist, so says the Physician, so says the great American Public cf the Nineteenth Century. Heed ye them, and be net without a bottle in the house. Eefore life ie imperilled, deal judiciously with the symptoms; remember that the slight internal disorders of to-day may become an obstinate incura? ble disease to-morrow. Manufactured only by the sole proprietors, TAR? RANT A CO., Wholesale Druggists, No. 278 Green? wich and No. 100 Warren streets New York. ' Sold by j?] Irn??:its, 309 February 22 FOR LIVERPOOL, THE FLBST-CLAS8 SHIP HATH TROOP, CBOCXXX Matter, having portions of her cargo engaged, will be dlapatcht-d. For Freight engagements apply to WILLIS k CH180LM, March 4_ws_Attan?o 'Whait. FOR LI VERPOOL, THE FIRST-CLASS BRITISH SHIP SEDBERGH, WM. ESKALE Maeter, wiH have dispatch. For Frerght engagements apply to th? Captain on board, or to PATTERSON k STOCK, March S_Sonth Atlantic Wharf., FOR LIVERPOOL. THE NEW BABE "SOTLA," TBOHF VBOS Master, is now receiving cargo and >wili be promptly dispatched for above ?port. For freight engagements apply to RISLEY & CREIGHTON, March 2_Noe. MS and Ut East Bary. FOR LIVERPOOL. THREE-FOURTHS OF CAROO ENGAGED. THE NEW Al AMERICAN SHIP "JAMES A. WRIGHT," Captain Monea, is rapidly filling np, and will be dispatched at an early day. For balance ofFreight room apply to STREET BROTHERS A CO, Marcha_No. 74 East Bay.' FOR LIVERPOOL. THE AMERICAN SHIP "GRAHAM'S POLLES," CRABLES BUBO ESS Master, having the hugest portion of her cargo engaged and going on board, will meet with qnick dispatch. For Freight engagements, apply to the Captain on board, or to PATTERSON k STOCK, February 29_Bouth Atlantic Wharf. FOR LIVERPOOL. THF FINE AMERICAN ?F?t? E. 0. WINTHROP, J. H. STEW ABT Hatter, ha*, lng thc largest part of her cargo on board, will meet with dispatch. Fer freight of 500 or 600 bales, apply to the Captain on board, or to PATTERSON at STOCK. February 29 South Atlantic Wharf. is KW YORK ?un nwAm^Tnl STEAMSHIP UNE.-FOR HEW TOBI. THE ELEGANT SIDE WHEEL STEAMSHIP "CHAMPION," Captain Locrwoon, will leave Adger'a South Wharf, *itft,t atoro port on Wednesday,Tluarch 18, at half-pail 3 o'clock P. M. For Freight or Passage, apply to JAMES ADO EE k CO., Corner East Bay and Adger's South Whait March 16_3 _Up Statu. FOR SEW YORK. PEOPLE'S MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. /f^^t^tc-* THE STEAMSHIP E. B. SOUDER, Captain Lrarrr, will lea ve North At ^qMIaafln tenoo Wharf, on Wedruisdey, March ? mhrmHiLmiS, at - o'clock. JOHN k THEO. GETTY, Agents, March 16_North Atlantic Wharf. , FOR NEW YORK. PEOPLE'S UAH. STEAMSHIP COMPANY. THE STEAMSHIP MONERA, 'Captain SHACBTOED, win leave North 1 Atlantic Whart Friday, March 30, ' i at -o'clock. JOHN k THEO. GETTY, Agenta, March 16_North Atlantic Wharf. * PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPT'S THROUGH USE TO CALIFORNIA. CHINA AND JAPAN. FREIGHT AND PASSAGE AT GREATLY RE? DUCED RATES I \.t' STEAMERS OF THE ABOVE ' line leave Pier No. 12, North Elver, . foot of Canal-eireet, New York, at 12 o'clock noon, of the lat. 11th s and 21st of every month (except when these datea , faU cn Sunday, then the Saturday preceding). Departure of 1st and 21st connect at Panama with steamers for South Pacific and Central American porta. Those of 1st touch at M"?*?""1*, Departure of 11th ot each month connects with the new steam line from Panama to Australia-and New Zealand. No California steamers touch at Havana, nut go . direct from Ne? York to AiplnwalL One hundred pounds baggage tree to each adult Medicine and attendance free. For Passage Ticket* or further information apply at the COMPANY'S TICKET OFFICE, on the wnart foot of Canal-street, North River, Kew York. March 1*_lyr P. R, BABY, Agent STEAM TO LIVERPOOL. CALLING AT QUEENSTOWN. THE LUMAN LINE, SAILING ' SEMI-WEEKLY, earning the ?. S. Mails, consisting of the following steamers: CITY OF PARIS, CITY OP BALTIMORE, CITY OF WASHINGTON, CITY OF BOSTON. . Sailing every Saturday and every alternate Monday, at 1 P.M., from Pier No. 45 North River, New York. RATES OF PASSAGE, BT THE MAE. ST EA MEM BAELTHO EVEBY aATUBSAT. Payable in Gold. I Payable in Currency. 1st Cabin.$100 i Steerage.$30 let Cabin to London.. 105 Steerage to London... 35 lat Cabin to Paris... .115 | Steerage to Paris.45 Passage by the Monday s tenn era-First Cabin $90, gold; Steerage $30; payable In U. 8. currency. Rates of passage from New York to Halifax; Cabin. $20, Steerage, $10; payable in gold. Passengers also forwarded to Havre, Hamburg, Bremen, tc, at moderate rates. Steerage pasease from Liverpool and Queenstown, $40 currency. Tickets can be bought here by per? sons sending for their friends'. For farther information apply at the Company's offices. JOHN G. DALE, Agent, No. 16 Broadway, New York. February 20 Brno INLAND ROUTE TO BEAUFORT AND HILTON HEAD, VIA ROCKVILLE, NORTH EDISTO, AND ALL INTERMEDIATE LAND? INGS. THE FINE STEAMER FANNIE, _ ! Captain FEW Prc E. win leave far the ove pointe on Thursday, the 1Mb instant at 1 o'clock, P. M. \. Be turning, win leave Hilton Head Friday After? noon, Beaufort Friday Night, Rockville Sunday, at 2 A.M., and North Edisto at 3 A M. Freight received daily, and stored free of charge. For Freight engagements, apply to JOHN FERGUSON, March 17 3_Accommodation wharf. THROUGH TICKETS TO FLORIDA, BY CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH STEAM PACKET LINE, VIA BEAUFORT, HILTON HEAD AND BLUFFTON. _ _?tr*-? THE STEAMER "PILOT BOY," JaBBBkss Captain W. T. MCNELTY, will leave cTir:eaton everv Monday Night, at 12 o'clock, and Savannah every Thurtday Morning, at T o'clock. AB Way Freight also Brauton Wharfage, must be pre-paid. For Freight or Passage, apply to JOHN FERGUSON, Accommodation Wharf. Marchs_ FOR PALATE!A, FLORIDA, VIA SAVANNAH, FERNANDINA JACKSONVILLE, AND ALL LANDINGS ON THE ST. JOHN'S LIVER. . -^ff"^hi STEAMERS DICTATOR AND jtaHsCciTY POINT, will leave Charleston ' tvtTjIuttaay and Friday Evenings, at 9 o'clock, for above places, and Savannah every Wednesday and Saturday, at 3 o'clock P. M. Steamer DICTATOR, Capt L. M. COXETTEB, safte Tuesday Evening. Steamer CITY POINT, Capt. S. Ancras, sails irv day Evenwg. For Freight or Passage apply on board or at offloo of J. D. AIKEN 4 CO., Agente, january 3 South ?tteana Wharf. ?"NERVO ?8 DEBmiTT, WITH ITS gloomy attendant?, low spirits, depression, in? voluntary emissions, loss of semen, spermatorrhoea, loi s of power, dizzy head, lou 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 curativas, they strike at once the root of the matter, tone up the ?vitent, arrest the discharges, and impart vigor and energy, life and vi tah ty, to the entire man. They have cured thousands of cases. Price $5 per package of six boxes and vial, or $1 per single box. Bold by druggists, and sent by mail on receipt ol pnce. Address HUMPHREY'S SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY, No. 562 BROADWAY, NEW TOBE. September 19 SS- BATCHELOR S HATJB DYE_THIS splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world; the only true and perfect Dye; barmtet?, reliable, instantaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous tints; remedies the ul effects of bad dyes; invigo? rates and leaves the hair soft and beautiful black or brown. Sold by an Druggists and Perfumers; and properly applied at Batcheter'B Wig Factory, No. IC Bond-street, New York. lyr January ll