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?eto VOT TTME VT.-NTTMRER 812]. CHARLESTON, S. C., THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 26, 1868. [EIGHTEEN CENTS A WEEK BY TELEGRAPH. Oar European Dispatches. TBT ATLANTIC CABLE.] LONDON, March 25.-The House of Commons has passed the bill abolishing the church rates. {This has been the story for the last twenty years. The bill as asnal will be lost in the House of Lords. J VIENNA, March 25.-It is stated that the visit .of the Prince Napoleon to Berlin is intended to prevent the absorption of Poland by Russia. LON DON , March 25-Noon-Consols 93?a93? Bonds 724. APTEBNOON.-Securities unchanged. LTVEBPOOL, March 25-Noon.-Cotton firmer, estimated sales 11,000 bales ; quotations un? changed. The rate of interest at the Bank of Holland is 2J per cent. AFTEBNOON.-Cotton and breadstuffe un? changed. Lard quieter; 62s. Bacon advanced; 42s. fid. Tallow weaker; 44s. Sd.. Cotton ship? ments from Bombay for fortnight ending March 14, 29,000 bales. EVENING_Cotton closed active. Sales 12,000 bales. Uplands, in port, 10jd.; afloat lOjalOjd.; Orleans lOJd._ ."The President's Veto of the Supreme Court Bill. WASHINGTON, March 25.-The President, in bis message vetoing the Supreme Court bill, says that the reasons which led him to ap? prove the first section of the bill compelled his disapproval-of the second. The first section protects the right of property against errone? ous decisions by inferior tribunals, and pro? vides for uniformity by Appeals to the Supreme Court. The second section removes this pro? tection heretofore enjoyed in questions in? volving liberty and life. He cannot assent to a measure which proposes to deprive any per? son restrained of his or her liberty in violation of the constitution, or of any treaty or law of the United States, of the right of appeal to the highest judicial authority known to our gov? ernment . To secure the bl es i inge of fiber ty to ourselves and our posterity is one of the de? clared objects of the Federal Constitution. The President objects strongly to the retro? active features of the second section, main? taining its inharmoniousness with the spirit and intention of the constitution. He speaks of the Supreme Court as combining wisdom and impartiality to a greater degree than any other authority known under the constitution. Any act which may be construed into an at? tempt to prevent or evade its decisions will be held by a large portion of the people as an ad? mission* of the nnconstitntionality of the act in regard to which judgment may be forbidden or forestalled, and will check the willing ac? quiescence so necessary to a harmonious exe? cution of the law. The President apologizes for the brevity of his message, which was caused by want of time. Our Washington Dispatches. TEN THOUSAND GEB MAN TM Ml GEANTS FOE THE SOUTH-CANADA CLAIMS FENIAN DAMAGES-AN OFFSET TO THE ATACAMA BUSINESS-THE TAX BELL-BE VENUE-IMPOBTANT DECISION. WASHINGTON, March 25-About fifty German immigrants of both sexes, brought by the new Bremen line, passed through to-day on their way to their new homes in Tirgmia. They are to be followed by some ten thousand, who will seek homes in the South. The Canadian Government wi J *pply through England for damages, including loss of life, caused by Fenian raids. This movement com? plicates the Alabama claims. The House amendment to the tax bill con? tains very stringent penalties for illicit distil? lation. It makes sales below the tax price prima facie evidence Of fraud, and directs prompt proceedings, including suspension of revenue officers. The Republican Executive Congressional Committee ie in session discussing the South? ern perplexities. The revenue receipts to-day is $319,000. In the Supreme Court, the case of the Arm? strong Foundry os. the United States, and that of the St. Louis Foundry rs. the United States, both from New Orleans. Judgments were re? served and new trials ordered. These are cases in which machinery was condemned for having been used in making Confederate war material._ Congressional. A NEW ?T ??AW> BELL-THE LAST MOVE-PAS? SAGE OF THE TAX BELL-THE VETO. WASHINGTON, March 25.-IN THE SENATE, Mr. Stewart- introduoed a bill creating a provisional government for Alabama. It declares the Montgomery Constitution to be the fundamen? tal law of the State, except where it is in con? flict with the Federal Constitution, and author? izes State officers elected at the constitutional election to qualify and discharge their duties as provided in the Montgomery Constitution on the first of May. It provides for convening the legislature a^i resubmitting the constitu? tion, which a n aj rity vote shall ratify. The legislature is required to ratify at once the fourteenth constitutional amendment, and the district commander is directed to furnish all necessary aid for the enforcement of this act. The President's veto of the Supreme Court bill was read, and the vote will be taken to? morrow. IN THE HOUSE, the tax bill was discussed at great length, and finally passed. It now goes back to the Senate for concurrence. Virginia Convention. RICHMOND, March 25.-It is proposed in convention to inquire into the conduct of Judge Underwood, who is said to have said that Sen? ator Sprague would give the Virginia Radicals one hundred thousand dollars for their sup? port of Judge Chase for the Presidency, and that two men in the State would give one thou? sand dollars each for nominations to Congress. D?ring the debate on disfranchisement letters were read from Thad Stevens, Sumner, Wilson, Washburne, Kelly, of Penn., and other promi? nent Radicals, advising against any further disfranchisement than that contained in the Reconstruction acts. Los? of a Yacht. PHILADELPHIA, March 25.-The yacht Gipsey from Charleston for New York, was totally lost near the Deleware Breakwater. Marine .News. PETLADELFHU, March 25.-The steamship Prometheus has arrived from Charleston. She sustained much damage in the late gale. Market Reports. NEW YOEE, March 25.-'62 Coupons 109$. Gold 88$. Sterling 9$. Flour steady. Wheat quiet. Corn lc better. Pork lower; Mess $24 56. lard quiet. Cotton a shade finner, at 24$a25c. Turpentine 63AaC3;ic. Rosin dull, at$Sa512?. EVENING.-Cotton more active, and ?c bet? ter; sales 4500 bale?, tit 25c. Flour firmer; State <9all; Southern $9 35al4 75. Wheat quiet. Corn dec lining; Southern white $1 20a 125; yellow $125al 80. Pork heavy at $24 62 Groceries quiet anti firm. Na . . ? . ; ii >. Freights firmer; on Cotton 4a5-16c. '62 Cou? pons \)}. Gold38?}. Sterling 9?. BALTTMOEE, March 25.-Cotton firmer at 24Jc. Flour firm and little doing; stocks scarce; How? ard-street superfine S9 75al0 50. Wheat stea? dy; Southern red 70a85c. Corn firm; white $1 Hal 13; yellow $118al 19. Bye $1 75al 78. Pork firm. Bacon Shoulders Hie; in bulk 114 allic. WrxsusoTON, March 25.-Spirits Turpentine firm at 60c. Bosins active and advanced; strained, $215; No. 2, $2 20; low pale $4 50. Cotton weaker; Middling 22ic. Tar $2. ST. LOUIS, March 25.- Pork $25. Bacon dull and weak; Shoulders Hie; Clear Sides 15c. Lard 16?c. AUGUSTA, March 25.-Cotton market firmer. Srvles 460 bales; receipts 225 bales; Middlings 24c. SAVANNAH, March 25.-Cotton firm and more doing; Middling 24$c: eales 802 bales; receipts 465 bales. MOBILE, March 25.-Saies 1000 bales; demand limited and the market closed quiet and furn; Middlings 244c. ; receipts 312 bales. NEW ORLEANS, March 25.-Cotton quiet; buy? ers demand a concession, which holders refuse; sales 1200 bales; Middlings 24a24Je; receipts 2409 bales; exports 9922 bales. Gold 39*. Ster? ling, bank, 52?52?; commercial, 50a5L New York Sight Exchange ? premium. POLITICS IV THE STATE. GREENVILLE. Our correspondent informs ns that a meeting of the "Loyal Leaguers" was held at Mountain Creek, on the 20th, for the purpose of nomi? nating State officers under the Beconstructioo Constitution. The following nominations were made: Stale Senator-J. M. Allen (white). Representatives-'Samuel Tinsley (white), Wylie Bishop (white), John Hyde (white), and Wilson Cook (colored). All these are Radicals of the strictest sect. The nominations for district officers were post? poned to % subsequent meeting. RICHLAND. A.masa meeting will be held in Columbia on Thursday next to form a District Democratic Association. A correspondent of the Pheonix urges the calling of a convention of conservative men, who shan nominate conservative candidates forj Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, ?ic, and determine on the policy to be adopted in re? gard to the negroes. Another correspondent, Dr. E. S. Hayes for State Senator. SUMTER. It has been suggested by some of the promi? nent citizens of this District, that a meeting should bo called on next sale day for the pur? pose of forming a Democratic association, and appointing delegates to attend a convention to meet in Charleston or Columbia. The Sumter Watchman makes a warm appeal in favor of the formation of a Democratic asso? ciation. It says: "Fellow-citizens of Sumter District, arouse from your lethargy. Think of yow wives and children, Let your iove for them stimulate yon to immediate action. Let the prominent citizens of the district call a meeting At an early day, and organize a Demo? cratic club to co-operate with the organizations already formed in the State." LETTER FRO?1 WASHINGTON. SOME EN" ."EUES'ilS G BERNIS CEN CES CONCERNING TEE TEN ?BE OE OFFICE BILL-GEN. HOWARD OR AMALGAMATION-THE CABE OF ALABAMA PROBABLE BES ULT OF THE IMPEACHMENT, ETC. I FROM OUR OWX OORBSSPOHDEXT.] WASHINGTON, March 22. AB the trial of the President of the United States, under articles of impeachment, predi? cated mainly on an alleged violation of the Tenure of Office law, is about to take place, it may not be uninteresting to your readers to revive 6ome facts and circumstances relative to the enactment of that law, and to show what leading Badical senators thought of it at the time of its passage. It was originally in? troduced in the Senate in the winter of 1867 by Mr. Trumbull, of Illinois, from the Committee on the Judiciary. It protected ail officers con? firmed by the Senate, except Cabinet ministers, from removal without the consent of the Sen? ate; and in that shape it was adopted and sent to the House. The latter body, however, amended it by including Cabinet officers, and returned it to the Senate, so amen Jed. The Senate refused to concur in the amendment, and asked a Committee of Conference, which was ordered by the two houses. But the com? mittee failed to adjust the disagreement, each house adhering to its former vote. On the 13th cf February, '67, another Committee of Conference was ordered, and that committee agreed to accept the House amendment, with an amendment as follows: "Provided, That the Secretaries of State, of the Ti easury, of War, of the Navy, of the In? terior, the Postmaster-General and the Attor ney-GoDeral, shall hold their offices respec? tively, for and during the term of the Presi? dent by whom they may have been appointed, and for .one month thereafter, subject to re? moval, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate." The House agreed to this amendment by a strict parry vote, and it came up in the Senate on the evening of February 18, 1867, Messrs. Sherman, Williams and Buckalow, managers of the Conference Committee were present. Mr. Buckalow, not having concurred in the report, stated his reasons for opposing the measure, and was followed by Mr. Williams (Badical), who, after explaining the object of the amend? ment and its effect said : I have from the beginning of this contro? versy (referring to the struggle betweea the two Houses on the amendment ) regarded this as quite an immaterial matter, notwithstanding thc fact that the two Houses have been very tenacious in the respective positions they have taken; for I have no doubt that any Cabinet Minister who has a particle of self-respect and we can hardly suppose that any man would occupy so respoDsible an office without haviog that leeling-would decline to remain in the Cabinet after the President had signified to him that his presence was no longer needed. I presume that whenever the President sees proper to rid himself of an offensive or dis? agreeable Cabinet Minister, be will only have to signify that desire and the minister will re? tire, and a new appomtmeot be made. Mr. Sherman then said: I agreed to the re? port of the Conference Conunittee with a great deal of reluctance. The Senate had, by two de? liberate votes, declared its purpose not to make the duration of the Cabinet officers fixed by any time, but that they should held their of? ficer at the pleasure of the President, and that was the original design in the creation of their offices; but the general purpose of this bill ie BO very important, it estabfiehee so salutary a re? form that I thought it ought not te be endan? gered by a dispute ou a collateral qutBtioD. Thc House conferees and the House by two votes were very tenacious upon the subject, and there seemed to be a probability tha bill would be lost upon a question that wat lateral and unimportant. I take it that no can arise, or is likely to arise, where a Cal Minister will attempt to hold on to bis < after his chief desires his removal. I scarcely conceive of such a case. I think no gentleman-no man with any BPDS honor-would hold a position as a Cabine fleer after his chief desired his removal; therefore, the slightest intimation on the of the President would always secure resignation of a Cabinet officer. For this son I do not wish to jeopard this bill by ai important and collateral question. Mr. Hendricks, alter commenting on previous action of the Senate concerning provision inserted by the Conference Com tee, 6aid: There are two objections to the le lation; the first is, that this seems to es lieh a now proposition, and a mean person ing into the Cabinet would say, if the Pi dent desired him to leave, "Congress has I may stay; therefore, I will stay." The i person who ought to be turned out is very person who will stay in. A gentlei of course would not, but a man who wc have purposes to accomplish. independen the good of the country would stay. He is very person that would. Mr. Williams as Mr. Hendricks if the Senate would not CODE to the removal of such a man. Mr. Hendricks replied, that would depi on circumstances. It ie a question of dot A decent man, a gentleman, would not v till he was turned out, but a dirty fellow ^ had DO respect for himself, or the high off would hold on under this bill. After farther debate, the report of the Cc mittee of Conference was concurred in by t following vote : Teas-Messrs. Anthony, Brown, Chandl Cen neas, Fogg, Fowler, Henderson, H o wk Howe, Lane, Morgao, ?aorriU, Ramsey, Bo Sherman, Stewart, SnmDsr, Trumbull, Wai Wilhams, Wilson and Yates-22. Nays-Messrs. Buckalow, Davis, Dixon, D< little, Hendricks, Johnson, McDougall, Patt son. Van Winkle and Willey-10. Absent-Messrs. Catteli, COWED, Crae Creswell, Edmunds, FesBendeo, Foster, F linghuysen, Grimes, Guthrie, Harris, Eil wood, Nesmith, Norton, Nye, Poland, Pon roy, Riddle, Saulsburv and Sprague- 20. Congressional Globe, Part 3. Second Setsi 39i7i Congress, pp. 1515 lo 1518. THE AMALGAMATION PAETT. During the debate in the House last week i the bill to continue the Freedmen's Bureau operation a year longer, vMr. Eliot, of Mass chusetts, read a letter from General Ho war Commissioner of the Bureau, denying that ] (Howard) had ever favored amalgamation b tween the wbite and black races. This lett was written in reply to certain aUegatioi made by members of the Coogregation Church ot this city (to which Howard belongs to the effect that he (Howard) had, on moi than one occasion, in the presence of the coi gregation of said church, declared himself a amalgamationist, aod stated, at the Han time, "that he didn't care who knew it." Hov ard now denieB that fae ever made ?ny sue declaration, but unfortunately for him, it ca be verified by several persons who heard ii and who have freely imparted it to others. I addition to this, it may be stated that a coi respondent of one of the leading Badict papers of the West, learning that Genera Howard had been charged with uttering th sentiment above quoted, undertook to den; the correctness thereof. Whereupon he re ceived a letter signed by Howard himself, re qnestiog, as a favor, not to commit him (How ard) on the subject, thus leaving thi correspondent to infer that he was dissatie?et with the contradiction of the report; that thi Chief of the Freedmen's Bureau was ai amalgamationist. Thus much for Howard'i denial. The charge is true, and not withs t and ing the attempt of certain Radical politician! to keep it quiet, it is too notorious now to b< successfully contradicted. THE ALABAMA BILL. It was stated r correspondence of th? 15th instant, u**i the Badical party in Con gr?es intended to pees the bill for the admis sion of the State of Alabama notwithstanding the rejection of the so-called constitution After the date of that letter, Mr. Stevens, ap pareotly dissatisfied with the bill, had it re' committed to the BecooetiuctioD Committee wher? it remained for a day or two, when Mr Farnsworth brought it back io the House, anc endeavored to report it for actioo, but at th? time failed to obtain leave to do BO. The fact, however, that it was brought back from the committee at all indicates very plainly that thc statement made in this correspondence a weeli ago was correct, and that the intention of the majority is to pass the bill as soon as a vote can be reached thereoo. Horace Greeley wai here the other day looking after it, as well as urging forward the impeachment con? spiracy. He considers both schemes essen? tial to the success of the Badical party in the approaching Presidential contest, and told his political friends that they must take no back step in either. IMPEACHMENT-THE TRIAL. Badical politicians here, who are posted in the designe of their associates in Congress, Bay the impeachment trial will be fairly under way ere the expiration of another week. The counsel of the President will file his ans wer to the articles to-morrow, and the House manag? ers will put io their replication by Wedoesday. The President's counsel may then show cause why the case should be continued for two oi three weeks, but the probability ie that the majority of the Senate will refuse to grant a contiouance. ID that event there is oothiDg to prevent the trial from commencing this week, although it may possibly be deferred until Mon? day, the 30th inst. The President's answer will no doubt be con? clusive to every fair ininded man, but the Sen? ate, it must be remembered, are not going to try him for aDy real offeDce, but simply to re? move him from office, because he is opposed to the Badical party, and therefore it will make but fattie difference, BO far as that body is con? cerned, how strong a case he may present. The object is to remove him from the Presiden? tial office, Dot to acquit him, even though he shall be found entirely innocent (os he unques? tionably is), of the charges preferred against him. RUMOR8, ?C., 4C. Among the rumors current here just DOW, is one to the effect that General Hancock, who i8 at present in the city, will be assigned to command of the Dew "Departmeot of the At? lantic," embracing tbe Department of Wash? ington as well as the Department of the East, with headquarters in this city. It is also re? ported that General Gillern will be permitted to remain in command of the Fourth Military District, and General McDowell will be assign? ed to the Fifth or Louisiana District, in place of Hancock. The "loyal" Jacobins, both in and ont of Congress, believe these rumors, aod think they have a very deep significance. They are apprehensive that Hancock will obey the Pres? ident's orders, whether given verbally or in writing through Grant, aod, therefore, they conclude that hie presence here at this time indicates a disposition on the part of the Exec? utive to prepare for an emergency that may possibly arise during the progress of the im? peachment trial. Grant and Stanton are rapidly filling up the depleted ranks of the garrison in this vicinity, by ordering recruits to be sent on as fast as mustered in. THE CONNECTICUT ELECTION. The annual State election in Connecticut takes place on Monday, April 6, two weeks from to-morrow. The Democrats carried the State last year by nine hundred and eighty-seven majority; but the Republicans managed to se? cure a majority in the legislature. According to the most reb'ab?e information attainable at present, Governor Engb'sh, the Democratic candidate for re-election, will carry the State next month by an increased majority. The great struggle is with the legislature, which has the election of a United 8tates Senator to suc? ceed Mr. Dixon (Conservative), whose term expires on the 4th of March, 1869. The Dem? ocrats and Conservative Republicans are work? ing hard to obtain a majority of tbe legisla? ture, so as to retain their representation in tho Senate. From present indications they will probably succeed, although their opponents j are making tremendous efforts to prevent it. THINGS IN WASHINGTON. THE SUPREME COURT AND THE M'CAEDLE CASE. The following, from a Washington letter in the Baltimore Sun, gives Borne farther par? ticulars in regard to the conclusion arrived at by the judges of the Supreme Court in tbe McCardle case : At a consultation of the judges of the United States Supreme Court Saturday, the McCardle case came up in regular order for determina? tion. A proposition was made to postpone further action upon the case until after the legislation now pending before Congrega to J regulate appeals in such casen shall have been concluded. This was objected to by two of the j ridges on the ground that the court is not charged with official knowledge of the mere pendency of Bach legislation, and that the coull could take no judicial notice of legis? lative action until Congress baa finally passed a bill and the same has become a law fa due form. A vote was taken upon the proposition to postpone, and six judges voled for post? ponement and two against it. So the case goes over until after the President's prospective veto shall have been acted upon in Congress. It appears the court is divided upon the question whether or not it is in the power of the legislative branch to wrest a cause from the court after jurisdiction has been acquired, a portion of the court holding that whilst tbe legislature cannot take away a right already acquired under an existing law, it bas the power to change the remedy by which the right ifl to be maintained or adjudicated, that the pending bill, if it shall become a law. will abobeh the remedy by which McCardle seeks to obtain judgment, and therefore the court could not eu ter a decree upon tbe case aa now pre? sented upon the pleadings. Other judges bold that this remedy is a part of the right that has accrued by existing laws, and cannot by act of Congress 'be taken from the party in court. The case comes up in open court to-morrow, when it ie expected that an announcement of tbe result above eet forth will be made. THE HOUSE MANAGERS AND THE PEESTDENT'8 COUNSEL CONTRASTED BT A RADICAL. "Agate,"the Radical correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette, writes to that paper as fol? lows: Mr. Bingham bas certain faults, very well understood, and very commonly criticised in the House, of which ne bas long been held a leading ornament. These were well kept un? der in the opening of the case; and bis bear? ing and language were fully np to the height of the great occasion-a compliment which can be paid to no other one of the six gentlemen who addressed the Senate for the prosecution or defence. Mr. Bingham bas wonderful facili? ty pod elegance of expression-a memory ot precedents, and, indeed, of whatever it is need? ful tor him to remember, little short of mar? vellous-and a vehement earnestness in what - ever he undertakes, that goeB fax toward se? curing the conviction of bis bearers. It may be considered certain that be will make the great speech of the trial. Next to bim will be Boutwell, who, as yet, has not Bpoken at ali. Butler made strong pointe on last Friday, but his manner was very much againt bim, and it is bis misfortune that much ol wbat he does falls in with the popular idea that be is a demagogue. Wilson's little speech was plain aud solid, like the man. He w?l indulge in no flights of oratory, and is really likely to have less weight in the trial than'hia abilities would warrant. Williams bas not yet spoken. He ie an able lawyer, alter a certain pragmatical fashion of bis own, And an orator of no mean powers. He is probably the best legal scholar on the board of managers. Logan is worthless, save for dumb show; and poor old Thad. Stevens, save for moral effect. It is undeniable that tbe weight of legal rep? utation is against tbe managers, and in favor of the President's counsel. No lawyer in the United States can be named, with the approval of the profession, before Judge Curtis, of Bos? ton. Wm. M. Evarta ranks with Charles O'Conor. Jame T. Brady, and David Dudley Field, the four being held, by common conseut, the foremost lawyers of New York. L?tense, and in some sense just, as are the prejudices against Jar. Black, we cannot in fairness, deny that he stand-) with the foremost, if not him? self the foremost, in Pennsylvania. Of Henry Stanbery'a legal reputation no Ohioan, most of all, no Cincinnatian, needs to be informed. There are no men among the managers-there are even no men in tbe court-tb at can be com? pared with these four for reputation as great lawyers before the country. THE IMPEACHMENT WITNESSES. A Washington telegram, of the 22d instant, to the Northern Associated Press, says : The form of summons issued to witnesses, at the instance of the impeachment managers, is in part as follows : "You,-, are commanded to appear in the Senate chamber on the 23d day of March, 1868, then and there to testify your Knowledge in the cause which is now before the Senate, m which the House of Representatives have impeached Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. Fail not. WitnesB, SALMON P. CHASE, Chief Justice of the United States, and President of the said Senate on the trial of the said impeach? ment." The summonses were prepared yesterday, about twenty-four in number, and each is signed by Major W. J. McDonald, chief clerk for Colonel Forney, the secretary, who was ab? sent from the city. Deputies of the sergeant at-arms of the Senate were engaged last night in serving them. Most, if not all, of these witnesses have been examined by tbe impeach? ment managers, including Brevet Major-Gen? eral Emorv, Adjutant-General Thomas, Colonel Wallace, Samuel Wilkison, Hon. Burt Van Horn and ex-Postmaster General Horatio King. At least seven of them are reporters; part of them have already testified before the mana? gers aB to the President's speech in Washing? ton, on the 18th of August, 1866, in response to the address and resolutions of the Phila? delphia Conservative National Convention, while others testified to the language used in his subsequent speeches at Chicago and St. Louis, alluded to in the articles of im? peachment. Mr. Wiiki8on's testimony before the man? agers detailed the conversation with Adjutant General Thomas, and that of Van Horn, the colloquy between General Thomas and Mr. Stanton, when the former, in the presence of witnesB and other members of Congress, came to the War Department, and, claiming to act under the orders of the President, demanded the surrender of the office. General Thomas, on that occasion, waa ordered by Secretary Stanton to go to his own room, which he did. The testimony of General Emory and Colonel Wallace, relating their separate conversations with tbe President concerning military affairs, baB been published. That of General Emory laving the foundation of one of the articles. Another of the witnesses testified that he de? livered at the President's house a copy of the Senate resolution which declared that under the constitution and laws the President bad no right or power to remove Mr. Stanton and to appoint General Thomas Secretary of War ad interim during the session of the Senate, while another witness, also in the employ of the Senate, testified to having eerved a copy of the same resolution apon Adjutant-General Thomae, who was at i he time, at a late hour of the night, at a masquerade bull, but whose partial disguise did not conceal the stars on bin shoulders, designating his official rank. As far as ascertained, t lese witnesses are called to appear to-morrow x> testify in the Senate as they did before the managers in support of the articles of impeachment. j POLITICAL AMI M1LITAH? OOSSTP. The Washington correspondent of the Bal? timore Sun writes on the 22d inBt.: I Genera] Hancock had interviews with the President and Geneial Grant yesterday. He will doubtless be assigned to the command of | the Department of the East, to succeed Gene? ral Meade-the Department of Washington to be included in the Department of the East, headquarters, probably, in Philadelphia. An order heretofore issued assigns Geueral Mc? Dowell to command the Fourth Military Dis? trict, but it is intended, nothing happening in the meantime to altir the intention, to revoke that order and assigr. General McDowell to the command of the fifth Military District to succeed Hancock, lt will be definitely settled when General McDowell arrives here, and he is now in San Francisco. Mr. Greeley left hore to-night. He has been in conference with leading Republicans upon the proposed nomination of General Grant, and reliable report says he has vainly Bought to get Chief Justice Chase committed to the support of that nomination. It is not a fact that Mr. Greeley han been attempting to in? fluence Judge Chane with reference to im? peachment. The la ter would not permit such propositions to be ajgued to him, and although Mr. Greeley's paper is vehemently urging the conviction of the President, it is known that Mr. Greeley was opposed to the impeachment project. He was in the West delivering lectures when the Tribune took ita stand in favor of impeachment, and il is alleged upon food authority tl at had be been in New ork when the House passed the resolution, the tone of the paper would have been very different from what it has been. Upon reliable information it is stated that Mr. Wade has promised G?n?ral Banks the misBion to 8t. Petersburg when he (Wade) shall take his seat in the White House as the successor of Mr, Jo uison. An effort is being made, with some prospect of success, to persuade the members of the HouBe to reconsider the motion postponing action upon the pro posed appropriation to pay for Alaska according to the treaty ratified by the Senate. It is argued that the postponement of this subject until after tlie date when the purchase money is to be paid, will be construed by for? eign nations as die respectful to the Russian government. (Mauri). DAMON.-Departed thiB life on the 10th February, MARY EVA, only daughter of QUTKCT A. and MABT C. DAMON, aged four months and twenty-threo days. "Of such ia thu Kingdom of Heaven." Special Hatias. J99-CREDIT0RS NOTICE.-THE CREDI? TORS OF Mr. JOSEPH PURCELL are requested to hand in their claims, properly attested and proven, at the efflce of DURTEA k COHEN, before Thurs? day Evening instant, it fi o'clock, at which boura meeting of creditors will be held at the aforesaid office. JAS. B. CAMPBELL, 1 TMRFODO CHARLES H. SIMONTON. ) Tn3Stees J. BARRE!'.' COHEN, ) Committee . BEN. MOBDECAL J of E. W. MAB.' HALL, ) Cr?dito?. March 24_ 3 j?-AUDITOR'S OFFICE, SOUTH CARO? LINA RAILROAD COMPANY, CHARLESTON, S. C., March 21st, 1868.-Holders of the past due Six Per Cent Bonds of this Company, and also of tb ose maturing in October, 1868, are respectfully in? formed that the Company ls prepared to give in ex? change for the same new Bouda bearing interest at the rate of Seven Per Cent, per annum, on' presen? tation at the office of the Auditor, J elm-street, where the exchange will be made. J. B. EMERY, March 21 Auditor. j?*IT IB AMA! UNG THAT THE FEEBLE should totter with incertain steps over the face of the earth, in danger ovary day of falling victims to the morbid influences hy which we are all surrounded, when a tested and proven vegetable tonic, capable of endowing them with the vigor they need, is procura? ble In every etty, town and settlement It might reasonably be thot ght that after the twelve years' expeileuce which toe world haehad of HOSTET TER'S BITTERS, ?IX would know that its effect is to present disease. At this tea eon the atmosphere is surcharged with the seeds of intenn.ttenta, remittent?, rheumatism, pulmonary disorders, bilious complaints and the like. Persons who' e nervous systems are relaxed are the first to succamb to these distempers. Brace up the physical energies then with thia potential vegetable tonic. lt is the most powerful r?cup?rant which the botanic kingdom has ever yielded to pa? tient rcEearch and < xperimc-nt. TBY rr. The blind? est disciple of th( old medical dogmas will at least admit that a tonic ind alterative, compounde l of ap? proved herbs, roeta and barks, can do no harm; while the teatime ny of thousands invites a trial of its virtues. Vigor is the th ing most needed in th( se cases as well as in dyspepsia and nervous affections, and HOSTETTER'3 BITTERS is the aafeet, surest and moet wholesome strengthening preparation that human ufrtu his y it concocted. Hundreds of pttysidane have abandoned all the efflcinal receipts a id prescribed this harmless tonic as a preventive and cure for all cases of Chills and Fever. 6 March 23 JO-NOT10E.-FORTHE ACCOMMODATION ot Correspondent!, an authorized Postofflce messen? ger, will, until further notice, be found daily (except Sundays) at the h mrs given below, at the office of the City WqilwMd, corner of East Bay and Broad Streets, to receive and con vey to the Postofflce letters and pa? pers Intended for the mails, viz : For the South karolina Railroad Mails-Angosta, Savannah, and V?astern, from 8 A. M., to 9 A. M. For the South Carolina Railroad Mails-Columbia and Greenville, fl om S P. M., to 4P. M. For the South Carolina Railroad Mails-Augusta and Western, from S P. M., to G P. M. For the Early Morning Mails-from 7 P. M. to 8 P. M. STANLEY G. TROTT, P. M. March 16 49* CIRCULA R.-THE EXTENT TO which the adulteration of Liquors is carried on in this country mal?es it the duty of the purchaser to investigate the merits of the article offered for sale. It ia a well known fact that many ol the Brandies, (Vines, kc, are taanufactured from French extraen?, essential oils and alcohol, which is poisonous, there? by causing many injurious effects. The public ?E justly suspicious of nearly every? thing put up for sale under the name of Liquors and the trade nae been brought into disrepute, and in order to insure to those who desire a Pure Article, it is only necessary for us to say that we Import Direct all Brandie!', Wi les and Gins, and warrant them per? fectly pure, as o ?iginally imported. WM. S. CORWIN k CO., No. Ti 5 Xing-street, Charleston, S. C. March 16 Branch ol No. 9C0 Broadway, N. Y. 4?" BATCILELOR'S HAIR DYE.-THIS splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world; the only true and perfect Dye; harmless, reliable, instantaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous tints; rem?di?e the ill effects ol bod dyes; invigo? rates and leaver the hair soft and beautiful black or brown. Sold h y all Druggists and Perfumers; an properly appliel at Batchelors Wig Factory, No Bond-street, New York. lyr January 459-EAST INDIAN SECRECY.-A CERTAIN and sure cure for every kind of RHEUMATISM in the shortest tiiae ; compiled from the original re? ceipt. Apply at Nc. 3G MARKET-STREET. March 17 _tuthe-6* ?S- BOYA:: HAVANA LOTTERY.-PRIZES CASHED AND INFORMATION FURNISHED. The highest rotes paid for DOCBLOONb and a".) kinds ci GOLD AND SILVER. TAYLOR k CO., Bankers, No. 16 Wall street, October 19 lyr New York. Special Infices. O* CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP SEA GULL from Baltimore, are hereby notified that abe ia This Day discharging cargo at Pier No. 1 Union Wharves, ill goods not taken* way at sunset will remain on wharf at consignees' risk. MORDECAI & CO., Agents. No deductions will be made by Agents of this Line after goods have left the wharf. 1 March 20 JO" NEW YORK AND CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP LINE-Consignees per steamship CHARLESTON, from New York, are notified of her cargo being This Day discharged at Adger'a Sonth Wharf. All goods remaining on the dock at sunset will be stored at Consignees' risk and expense. March 2C_1_JAMES ADGEB k CO. J8S-PLRE DEPARTAIENT.-FOR THE better government of the Fire Department, the Board of Firemasters have formed THREE FIRE DISTRICTS within the city, which w?l go into ope? ration on the first of April: DISTRICT NO. 1- Wards Nos, 1 and 8.-The follow? ing Engines will do fire duty in these Wards-Steam? ers PALMETTO, YOUNG AMERICA, PHONIX, and Hand-engines VIGILANT and GERMAN. LIETH:CT No. 2- Wards Nos. 2 and 4-Steamers .ETNA, PIONEER; Hand-engines HOPE, STONE? WALL, and CITY ENGINES Nos. 6 and 7. Meeting-street, from Calhoun to Sonth Bay, the dividing line, East md West DISTRICT No. 3- Wards Nos. 5,6,1 and 8-Steamers WASHINGTON. MALTON; Hand-engines EAGLE, and CITY ENGINES Noe. 8 and 9. Calhoun-etreet the dividing line, North and South. HOOK AND LADDER COMPANIES Noa. 1 and ! will run to an fires. The peal of St Michael's will be discontinued and the Wards struck. Ii assistance ia needed from any of the other dis? tricts other than where the fire may be, the Ward will be struck requiring the attention of engines In such Ward. If the fire should be an extended one, and the services of the entire department required, the alarm bells will be struck twelve times. The members of all com pam es are required to re? pair to their respective engine houses, subject to the rules of their companies. Any company violating the above regulations will be subjected to a fine of one hundred dollars. By order of the Board of Fire Masters. M. H. NATHAN, March 20 15_Chief Fire Department JO" WHEATON'S OINTMENT WELL CURE the Itch. WHEATON'S OINTMENT will cure Salt Rheum. WHEATON'S OINTMENT cures Old Sores. WHEATON'S OINTMENT cures all Diseases o? the Skin. Price 50 cents; by mail 60 cents. All druggists B?n it WEEKS k POTTER, Boston, Proprietors. September 16 S8mwfly SS- 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 catee of Costiveness, Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Sick Head? ache, Indigestion, Soar Stomach, Liver Complaint. Biliousness, Flatulency, Fullness of Blood, and all foflamatory Complaints where a gentle cooling ca? thartic is required; so says the Chemist ao says the Physician, so says the great American Public of the Nineteenth Century. Heed ye them, and be not without a bottle In the bouse. Before life is imperilled, deal judiciously with the symptoms; remember that the alight internal disorders of to-day may become an obstinate incura? ble disease to-morrow. Manufactured only by the sole proprietors, TAB BANT k CO., Wholesale Druggists, No. 278 Green? wich and No. 100 Warren streets New York. Sold by all Druggists. 3mo February 22 49* A YOUNG LADY RETURNING TO ber country home, after a sojourn of a few months In tit city, waa hardly recognized by her friends. In place ol a coarse, rustic, flushed lace, she had a soft ruby con plexion of almost marble smooth? ness, and Instead twenty-three abe really appeared but eighteen. Upon inquiry as to the cause of so great a change, abe plainly told them that she used the CIRCASSIAN BALM, st d considered lt an in? valuable acquisition to any lady's toilet. By its use any Lady or Gentlemen eau Improve their personal appearance an hundredfold. It is simple in its combination, as Nature herself is simple, yet ons ur pasted in its efficacy in drawing impurities from, also hea?ng, cleansing and beautifying the skin and complexion. By its direct action on the cuticle lt draws i rom itali ita impurities, kindly healing the same, and leaving the surface as Nature Intended lt should be-clear, soft, smooth and beautiful. Price $1, sent by Mail or Express, on receipt of an order, by W. I. CLARK 4 CO., Chemists, No. 3 West Fayette-street Syracuse, N. Y. The only American Agents for the sale of the same. March 30_lyr 49-NEW MARRIAGE GUIDE.-AN ESSAY for Young Men, on Physiological Errors, Abuses and Diseases, incident to Youth and Early Minhood, which create impediment) to MARRIAGE, with sure means of relief. Sent in sealed letter envelopes free of charge. Address Br. J. SKELLLN HOUGHTON, Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa. January 31 3m os JO- NO CURE NO PAY.-DR. FORREST'S "JUNIPER TAB" is warranted to cure Cough, Croup, Throat and Lung Diseases, of whatever nature, ii not h opelessly bed-ridden, or the price w?l be positively ref anded. INSTANTANEOUS BELIEF PRODUCED. Try it and if not satisfied return the ompty bottles and get your money back. For sale by druggists everywhere. Price per bottle-35 cents. L. CHAPIN k CO., General Agents, No. 20 Hayne-street, Charleston, S. C. February 20 theta 3m os JO- A NOVELTY.-THE LATEST AND most effectual remedy for the cure of debility, loss of appetite, headache, torpor of the llvei,* etc, is PAN KN IN'S HEPATIC BITTERS. For tale by all Druggists. tb REEVES' ^iMBRG'SIA FOR THE HAIR, IMPROVED! It is ac elegant Dressing for the Hair. It causes the Hair to Curl beautifully. It keeps thc Scalp Gean and Healthy. It invigorates the Boots of the Hair. It forces the Hair and Beard to grow luxuriantly. It immediately stops Hair Falling Ont. It keeps the Hair from Changing Color from Age. It restores Grey Hair to its Original Color. It brings out Hair on heeds that have been bald for years. It is composed entirely of simple and purely vege? table substances. It has received over six thousand voluntary testi? monials of ita excellence, many of which are from physicians in high standing. It is so]d in ha'f-ponnd bottles (the name blown in the glass), by Druggist* and Dealers in Fancy Goods everywhere, at One Dollar per Bottle. Wholesale by Demos Berries fe Co. ; F. C. Wells fe Co. ; Schieffelin fe Co., New York. March 12 Ijr FOR LIVERPOOL, sxrv TBE FT5E BBTTZSB BASE "ABBI JffPstW TBATOR," iEwra, Master, having a por ZAi?Ey ?on of her cargo engaged, v/lil meet with ?I 'Ufa dispatch for the above port. For Freight engagements apply ta' March 26_6 ROBERT HUBE k CO. PLANTERS' LIN JE.-FOR JOHJPS ISL? AND FERRY, WADMALAW, NO BTE -ABB SOUTH EDISTO AND ROCKVILLE. A. jg--\ THE FINE SCHOONER "ELVINA,** rlT'flF Captain MAGBATH, is. now receiving 4J?fly Freight at Vanderhorst'3 Whakf, and wilt ^mmmmm leave on Friday Morning, March 27th. For Freight engagements, apply to Captain on board, or to the Agent, *- JOHN TOOMEY, Nor 36 East Bay, - March 25 2 Corner Adger's Sooth Wharf. THE YACHT ELEANOR ' . ? IS NOW PREPARED TO CONVEY PAS ?V SENGERS to all pointa of interest around, /jy^the harbor. To leave Government Dock at? T^rrSlO o'clock, A. M, and 3 P. M., visiting Fort sumter and Morris Island. 1 For Pleasure or Maroon Parties arrangements win be made with CAPTAIN on board. January 28 tnthaSmoa , NEW YORK ABO CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP UNE.-FOB NEW YORE, xfi/fefiwi THE ELEGANT SIDE WHEEL' yy^kmi^^ STEAM9HIP " CHARLESTON, " ^*WOkBUn Captain BEBET, will Ipave rd vmnitLm Adger's South Wharf for the above >ort on Saturday, 28th inst, at - o'clock. For Freight or Passage, apply to JAMES ADGZR k CO., Corner East Bay and Adger's South Wharf, March 36 8_Up Stain. . FOR BR W YORK. REGULAR EVERY SATURDAY, vy-tj?, THE STEAMSHIP SARAGOSSA, ?%?atg|S?? Captain M. B. Cao WELL, will leave C^2My^i^Vandejhorst'8 Wharf, on Saturday, mt mII I Jr**aU? March 28, at - o'clock. Bills Lading, accompanied by Tax Receipts, most ? presented by - o'clock of that day. VT? For Freight and Passage, apply to March 23 RAVEN EL 4 CO., Agents. .., FOR NSW YORK. ? PEOPLE'S MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. .r.rJlMim TBS STEAMSHIP MONERAr I y^Qf&YS, Captain B. B. SHACKPOBD, win leave C?lM^MVT^ Brown's Wharf on Friday, 27th ZjEnfflzlL, inst., at 3 P. M. - . / For Freight or Passage apply to_ JOHN 4 THEO. GETTY, Agents, March 23 North Atlantic Wharf. - FOR BALTIMORE ? sfsftum THE SWIFT SCREW STEAM /f??^Y^L SHIP "SEA GULL," N. P. Dcrrorr i^MT^?fli Commander, will sail for the above . ^T?'r ?^ttk-, porf on Friday Afternoon, 27ih in itant, at 6 o'clock, from Pier Na J. Union Wharvea. ? through Bills Lading issued to Philadelphia, and ime guaranteed. For Freight or Passage, apply to COUB1ENAY k TRENHOLM, March 26 o Union Wharves. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMFY?? TKEOUGH LINE TO CALIFORNIA, CHINA AND JAPAN. FREIGHT AND PASSAGE AT GREATLY RE, DU CED RATES I ^/-inm STEAMERS OF ' TBE ABOVE sZ&ig&tfE 11116 leave Her No> Nortn Elver, &2Mi2mli {ooi of Canal-street, New York, at a?gg * BB?B , 12 o'clock noon, of the 1st 11th ind 21st of every month (except when these dat?e all on Sunday, then the Saturday preceding). Departure of 1st and 21st connect at Panama with rteimers for South Pacific and Central American xxrta. Those or 1st touch at Manzanillo. Departure of 11th of each month connecta with he new steam line from Panama to Australia and Jew Zealand. No California steamers touch at Havana, but go lirect from New York to AsptnwalL \ One hundred pounds baggage free to each'adult. Medicine and attendance tree. For Passage Tickets or further information apply kt the COMPANY'S TICKET OFFICE, on the wharf? 'oct of Canal-street, North River, New York. March 14 lyr_F. B. BABY, Agent STEAM TO LIVERPOOL. CALLEN G AT QUEENSTOWN. ?*vf???m TBE IBM AN LINE, SAILING SEMI-WEEKLY, carryim? the U. ??ffiw?$O? S- Mails, consisting of the following. ITTY OF PARIS, CITY OF BALTIMORE, CITY OF WASHINGTON, CITY OF BOSTON, jailing every Saturday and every alternate Monday,. ttl P.M., from Pier No. 46 North Elver, New York, BATES OF PASSAGE, BX THE MATT. SXXAKXaa 8AJX7JTQ EVZBY BATTJKDAT. Payable In Gold. Payable in Currency. st Cabin.MOO S teen ge-.$30 st Cabin to London. .106 Steerage to London... 38 st Cabin to Paris... .116 Steerage to Paris.45 Passage by the Monday ste tm era-First Cabin $90? [Oldjsteerage $30 ; payable in U. S. currency. . Bates of wasaga from New York to Halifax ; Cabin. 123, Steerage, $10; payable in gold. Passengers also forwarded to Havre, Hamburg, 3remeD,v&c, immoderate rates. Steerage passaoe from Liverpool and Queenstown, '40 currency. Tickets can be bought here hyper? ion* sending for their friends. For further information apply at the Company's jfllces. JOHN G, DALE, Agent No. 16 Broadway, New York, February 20 _6mo COR EDISTO, ROCKVILLE, FEN? WICK'S AND HUTCHINSON'S ISLANDS AND WAY LANDINGS. *r-??w THE STEAMER ST. HELENA, liT^^lWiiii Captain D. BOTLE, will receive trelgntavu?^ay, and leave To-Morrow Morning at 7 3'clock and Edisto Sunday Morning at 7 o'clock. For Freight r,r Passage, apply on board, or to JOHN H. MURKAY,Market WharC The steamer will leave again on Tuesday Morning, it 9 o'clock, and Edisto Wednesday Morning, at 10 o'clock. _I*_March 26 FOR WRIGHT'S BLUFF, AND ALL THE LANDINGS ON 8 AN TEE RIVER. JM. THE 8TEAMEB'"MARION," CAP- . ,^225&?TALN 3- T- FoeiEB, is now receiving FragntatAcccmmodsiion Wharf, and win leave with dispatch. JOHN FERGUSON, Agent March 26_?_._ FOR CHERAW, GEORGETOWN, GARD? NER'S BLUFF, AND ALL INTERMEDIATE LANDINGS ON THE PEE DEE BTVEB. fr*"* ^, THE FINE LIGHT DRAFT STEAM liT^T wfiTTJni ER PLANTER, Captain C. CABBOLL wSS^anow , receiving Freigut for the above points, and will leave To-?ight, 26th Instant All Freights to be prepaid on the wharf. No Freight received aita sunset - For Freight or P^.pjgto FERGUSON, March 26 1_Accommodation Wharf. FOR GEORGETOWN, 8. C. TOUCHING AT SOUTH ISLAND, KFJTHTTELD ABD WAVERLY MILLS. . THE STEAMER "EMILIE," CAPT. .^gfigSgTHiic DAVIS, will receive frtight This Day at South Commercial Wharf, and leave as above To-Momv (Friday) Morning, 27th Inst, at 7 o'clock. Beturntng will leave Georgetown on Monday Morn* ing, 3?th instant, at 6 o'clock. All Freight must be prepaid. No Freight received alter sunset For Freight or Passage apply to SHACKELFORD k KELLY, Agents, No. 1 Boyce's Wharf. S. 8. FRASER, Agent Georgetown, S. C. March 26_1 THROUGH TICKETS TO FLORIDA, BY CHARLESTON ABD SAVANNAH STEAM PACKET LINE, VIA BEAUFORT, HILTON BEAD AND BLUFFTON. , ^irmm. THE STEAMER "PILOT BOY."" ri^-afrgga* Captain W. T. MCNELTY, will leave CbarlesTonevery Monday Night, at 12 o'clock and Savannah every Thursday Morning, at 7 o clock. All Way Freight also Bmftton Wharfage, mast be pre-paid. For Freight or Passage, apply to JOHN FERGUSON, Accommodation Wharf. Marchs"_ FOR PALATKA, FLORIDA, VIA SAVANNAH, FERNANDINA, JACKSONVILLE, AND ALL LANDINGS ON THE ST. JOHN'S RIVER. jp?. STE AM EES DICTATOR ABD r^gg^ClTY POINT, will leave Charleston, "er" Tuesday and Friday Evenings, at 9 o'clock, for above j.lacea, and Savannah every Wednesday md' Saturday, at 3 o'clock P. M. Steamer DI CT Al OB, Capt L. M Co SETTEE, sails Tuesday Evening. Steamer CITY POINT, Capt S. ADKINS,.asila Pru day Ecenxng. For Freight or Passage apply on board or at office of J. D. AIKEN k CO., Agenta, January 3_South Atlantic Wharf. TOWAGE. _rr?w STEAMER "EMILIE," CAPTAIN Jjg?j35gj2ISAAC DAVIS, can be engagea to TOW VESSELS to and from sea on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. for engagements apply to Captai a DAVIS, ou board, at Commercial Wharf, or to bHACKELFOBD k KELLY, February 29 strath Boyce's Wharf.