VOLUME VT.-NUMBER 940.] CHARLESTON, S. C., THURSDAY MORMNG, SEPTEMBER '?t 1868. EIGHTEEN CENTS A WEEK The Daily New-The Casi? System. When the price of THE DAILY NEWS waa re? duced to six dollars a year, we resolved to in? sist noon the payment of subscriptions in ad? vance. This rule was immediately applied to our mail subscribers, and at thia time we have not a subscriber, outside of Charleston, who bas not paid in advance the price of his sub? scription. We gave no credit, and the paper was invariably stopped when the term tor which payment had been made expired. The experience of the past year has confirmed our belief that the cash system is tho only plan upon which a paper can be conducted with safety and success, and we have therefore de? termined to apply that system unifoimly to our subscribers in Charleston. On the 15th instant, all papers for which the subscription price has not been paid will be stopped without further notice, and from that date no paper will be delivered after the expi? ration of the time for which payment has been made. In order to accommodate persons who may? be unprepared to pay the subscription in ad? vance, we have made arrangements to deliver THE NEWS within the city limits at fifteen cents a week, instead of eighteen cents as heretofore, payment to bs made weekly. This reduction of the weekly rates will go into effect on the 15th inst. Orders from weekly subscribers will be received at this office, or at the bookstore of Mr. C. C. Richter, No. 161 King-street. HY TELEGRAPH. rm: STATE CAEIT.LL. A EEC ESS WITHOUT FAY-THE CHARLESTON MINING AND MANUFACTURE!* COMPANY-WHAT LEGISLATION COST?-THE STATE POLICE * SUPPORT OF THE COLORED ORPHAN ASYLUM A COLORED MILITARY COMPANY ASKS FOR A CHARTER. [SPECIAL TELE??Ali TO THE NEWS.} COLUMBIA, December 10.-The Legislature to-day adopted a resolution to take a recess, without pay, from the 22d instant to the 5th of January. IN THE SENATE, Jillson introduced a bill to ratify, confirm and amend the charter of the Charleston Mining and Manufacturing Com? pany. Hayes introduced a bill making aa appropri? ation of $110,000 in payment of the expenses of the present session. The bill amending the State police law, and increasing the force, was passed and ordered to be engrossed. IN THE HOUSE, Bennett, a member from Beau? fort, resigned, and a new election wns ordered. Bandier introduced a resolution directing the Committee on Education to report a bill providing for the supper; of tho Charleston Colored Orphan Asylum. George Lee presented the petition of S. Bentford and others, for the charter of a color? ed military company in Charleston, which was referred._ EUROPE. MORE VOLCANIC PHENOMENA- ?TNA Di ERUP? TION- TERRIBLE SCENES. VALETTA, December 10.-Mount iEtna is in violent eruption. Torrents of lava have de? vastated the surrounding country, and ashes filled the streets of Messina. At last accounts the mountain was enveloped in smoke, with deafening detonations. THE REVOLUTION IN SPAIN. MADRID, December 10.-The insurgents at Cadiz occupy the Hotel de Ville and the sur? rounding houses. They have erected barri? cades. The troops hive occupied the custom? house and the buildings in the neighborhood of the city gate. All the foreign consuls have taken refuge in the customhouse. The civil governor had fled to San Fernando, and the insurgents are conscripting all able-bodied men. The convicts and the former rural guarda have joined the insurgents. The latter are plentifully supplied with money. The Governor of Saragossa telegraphs that the Republicans there attempted to release and arm the convicts, but the plot faded. FOLICY OF AUSTRIA. VIENNA, December 10.-The Emperor's ad? dress to the army says: "The country wants peace. We must maintain it. Austria and HHDgary are now equally interested in the grandeur and security of the empire." TERRIBLE DISASTER AT SEA. LIVERPOOL, December 10.-The ship John Duncan, of New Brunswick, for Liverpool, cap? sized in the Atlantic The captain, his wife, and nine of the crow, were lost. NEW TELEGRAPHIC ARRANGEMENTS. LONDON, Decembar 8.-New telegraphic ar- ? rangements go into effect on the first of Janu? ary, proximo, in accordance with the agree? ment made at the International Telegraphic Convention?reoently held at Vienna for the modification and equalization of tolls, and for other purposes in connection with the tele? graphic system. The contracting parties were the directors of telegraphs of North Germany, Austria and Hungary, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Norway, Sweden,Baden, Bavaria, Bel? gium, Holland, Denmark, Greece, Portugal, Wurtemburg, Switzerland, Turkey and most of the other European countries where the telegraph linea are controlled by the govern? ment authorities. The French franc was adopted as the monetary unit for all payments and settlements. The minimum of messages was fixed at twenty words. Morse and Hugh cs's instruments were select? ed for use on the various lines. Many other minor regulations were agreed to-such as per? mitting messages to be forwarded in any lan guage, adopting wires of a certain uniform size, prescribing office hours, &o. The tariff schedule for all points was carefully revised. The rate on messages from London to India was fixed at 61* francs-no matter which of the several routes to that country they may take-being a reduction of about one-half from the old r&te. Bates are to be uniform to all points in each of the several countries. Pro? vision was made for "holding'like conventions once every throe years. The next convention is to be h-ld at Florence, Italy, in 1871. FUNERAL OF BEERIER. PARIS, December 8.-The funeral of M. Ber ryer took place yesterday, and was attended by M. Thiers and many other notabilities. Delegations from the English and French legal profession, and from several typographical and carpenters' associations, were present. THE SURVIT OE S OF THE HIBERNIA. FLVREHCB, December 10.-A dispatch re? ceived here announces that a boat, with thc second officer of the Hibernia, had arrived off Donegal Island. With tho officer were two ethers; twenty-five were drowned by the cap? sizing of a boat. TURKEY AND THE OBEEKS. LONDON, December 10.-The Sui lan has sect an ultimatum to Greec? demanding au answer in fi va days. France and England sustain thc WASHINGTON. OOBBUPTION INVESTIGATIONS, AGAIN- BEOBGANI ZATION OF THE COMMITTEES - BOUTWELL DI PLACE OF THAD. 8TEV?NS-THE SENATE AND THE MESSAGE. WASHINGTON, December 1?.--IN THE SENATE, the consideration of the report of the commit? tee to investigate the charge that corrupt in? fluences were usid to procure impeachment votes was renewed. The standing committees w?ro announced. No important changes were made. The motion to add a member to the Pacific Railroad Committee, giving the South a repre" 8entation on the committee, was postponed to to-morrow. Sumner's Georgia bill waa re? ferred to the Judiciary Committee. Drake's bill regarding Generalsand Lieuten? ant-Generals was referred to the Military Committee. The bill restorinp: tho Bureau of Indian Affairs was, after a sharp struggle, referred to ? the Committee on Indian alTaiis. Several senators intimated if the bill went to thc Indian Committee it would never be heard from. Wilson moved the repeal of the law compelling all military orders to paBs through the General of the army, which was referred to the Military Committee. Hill's credentials were referred to the Judiciary Committee, with the paper and memorials in the caso. Rice made an effort to put on its passage his bill arming thc militia, but failed, and it was referred to the Military Committee. Tue conclusion of tho Messago was then road, and the Senate ad? journed to Mioda>. Is THE HOUSE, tho bill authorizing the salo of Harper'd Ferry was passsd; also, for selling the Chattanooga Rolling Mill *o tho Chattanoo? ga Iron Company. The bill for establishing a system of national military education was tabled. The Speaker announced the following addi? tions to the standing committees: On Com? merce, Kellogg, of Alabama; Reconstruction, Norris, ot* Alabama; Military, Dewees, of North Carolina, and Sypher, of Louisiana; Freedmen's Affairs, Bowen, of Sooth Car? olina; Education and Labor, Wbittemore, of 8outh Carolina; Revolutionary Pensions, Jones of North Carolina, Clift of Georgia, and Black? burn of Louisiana ; Revolutionary Claims Dockery of North Carolina, Goss of 8outh Caro? lina, Edwards of Georgia; on Mileage, Young of Georgia; on Engrossed Bills, Colly of Ala? bama; on State Department, Losli of North Carolina, and Tift of Georgia; on Expenditures of the Navy Department, Buckley of Alabama, Gove of Georgia; Expenditures in the Post office Department, Newsham of Louisiana; Expenditures in the Interior Department, Pierce of Alabama, Prince of Georgia; Public Buildings, Houghey of Alabama. The bill relating to the bridging of naviga? ble streams was argued at great length, and was finally referred to the Committee on Roads and Canals. A resolution for a recess from the 23d of December to the 4th of January was adopted. The claim of Joseph Segar, after a great effort to throw it into the Court of Claims, was referred to the Committee on Claims. Tarions bills wero referred, and the House adjourned to Monday. Boutwell, of Massachusetts, a bitter Radi? cal, succeeds Thaddeus Stevens as Chairman of the Reconstruction Committee. Eliot, of Massachusetts, succeeds Wash? burn as Chaira: a of thc Committee ou Com? merce. The expenses of the government for Novem? ber, civil hst, $2,852,000. Interest on the pub? lic debt, $24,250,000; War, $6,500,000; Navy, $1,250,000; Interior, $750,000. The increase in the public debt is eleven millions niue hundred and two thousand. Currency in the treasury eighteen and a quarter millions. Thc Lou of thc Hibernia-Farther Par tic ulan. NEW YOBS, December 10.-Additional partic? ulars have been received of tho loss of the Hi? bernia. The steamship sailed from Now York November 14, for Glasgow, having on board seventeen cabin and sixty-five steerage passen? gers-making, with the crew, one hundred and fifty persons. She sunk November 25, seven hundred miles to tho westward of the Irish coast. The passengers and crow all took to the boats, five in numbor. Two of fi esc boats have been picked up. One is known to have capsized, and all on board were lost. The fate of the people in the remaining two boats is as yet unknown. I: is now certain that fifty-two persona, including the captain of the Hibernia, are saved. Tho first mata was drowned. Intelligence of tho missiug boat is looked for with great anxiety. Thc Cuban Insurrection, HAVANA, December 10_There is compara? tively heavy fighting going on, and t ho troops are withdrawing from the interior. Balmasoda reporta four officers killed and three wounded. The Diario reports another battle at Guanta mo, near Santiago dc Cuba. The rebels were defeated, leaving sixty killed and two hundred wounded. Trade in tho island is dull, and the markets aro ali stagnant. The announcement of the arrival of the Espa?a with one thousand troops was premature. Grant and the Union Lea gue. NEW YOKE, Docembor 10.-Grant and Farra? gut were entertained to-day by the New York Union League. Ia the course of a brief speech Grant said: "I must, however, express my ac? knowledgment! to the Union League of this city, as well as to the Union leagues of other cities, for the great benefit? they conferred on the government during the rebellion through which we have passed of late years. I wiBh to acknowledge their liberality toward myself and toward the soldiers serving against the rebel? lion, and I thank them.f jr it." New Orleans. NEW OBLEANS, December 10.-The Mobile, New Orleans and Chattanooga Railroad have placed on exhibition their maps, profiles, and plans, preparatory to placing their road under contract. The Peruvian monitors have been lying at the Soathvrost Pass since leaving tho city, owing to stress of weather, employing them? selves meantime in completing preparations, exercising and drilling their crews. The steamship Havana, which bas been lying out? side the bar at the Southwest Pass, to-day hoisted tho Peruvian flag, taking the name "Mariano." Tho Spanish war-V03sel Churuc ca is hore, and a second one is reported cruising off the mouth of tho river. A GOOD WOBD.-"I have been accustomed,'" says Rev. J. A. Adams, of Croton, N. Y., "from time to time, to speatt a good word for the Will sox & Gibbs,sewing machine. It ia gloriously simple; au easy matter to loam to uso it; not' easily getting out of repair; and does as nice work as can be done. 1 aui not afraid to have my wile's work on tho Willcox & Gibbs compar? ed with that of any other person doue on any other machine." Ci sale day. in Darlington, the Democrat says: Tho property sold went at low figures. Trade with tho merchante, though tolerable, wap not ae Irbcral a? the eeaeon usually brings JLFFAIRS IX COL UMBIA. The Legislature Settling Down to Work -The Governor's Message in Regard to the Newly Chosen Judges-Details of the Election for Judge of tue First Circuit-Thc Register of Mesne Con? veyance-Disabilities, again-Interest? ing Casca-Town TalK. [FBOM OUB OWN OOBBESPONDENT. I COLOMBIA, S. C., December 9.-The little ex? citement of the election is over. The General Assembly will now probably push through such legislation as may be indispensably neces? sary or pressing, and take a iocess of about two weeks for the holidays. A resolution to adjourn from the 22d instant to the 4th of January, comes up in the Senato to-morrow for consideration. IN THE HOUSE, the following messages from the Governor were received: The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives: SIB-In response to a resolution of the House of Representatives, of tho 7th instant, I have tho honor to state that, while it is known that tho judges for the several circuits, with tho ex cep ion of Hon. D. T. Corbin, since resigned, took the oath of office, there is no official re? cord of the dato on which they wcro qualified in this tlcpartmont. Commissions were issued to them respectively as follows': Hon. Zephaniah Platt, Second Circuit, Au? gust 20. Hon. James M. Rutland, Fourth Circuit, Au? gust 31. Hon. John T. Green, Third Circuit, Septem? ber L Hou. D. T. Corbin. First Circuit, Soptembcr 2. . Hon. T. 0. P. Vernon, Seventh Circuit, Sep? tember 18. - Hon. W. M. Thomas, Sixth Circuit, Septem? ber 30. Hon. Lemuel Rooser, Fifth Circuit, Octo? ber 2. Hon. James L. Orr, Eighth Circuit, Novem? ber 5. No direct information has been receivsd at this department os to whether tho Judges have entered upon the discharge of their du? ties, with the exception ol Judge Platt, of thc Second Circuit, and Judge Booser, of the Fifth Circuit, and I have reison to believe that these are the only circuits in which courts have been held. No explanation has been received from or on behalf of the other judges for the delay or neglect of commencing their official duties. Tho necessity of holding courts is verv great, and the delay is highly detrimental to the pub? lic interests and a grievous wrong to those awaiting trial. Many of the jails are filled to overflowing with prisoners, involving a heavy expense for their subsistence, and jeopardizing their safekeeping. In several instances they have been awaiting their trial for u longer period than would probably have been allotted to them as a punishment had they boen found guilty of the offences imputed to them. The constitution guarantees to every acoused per? son a speedy and public (rial, and that every person injured in b's lands, goads, person or reputation shall have remedy by due course of law, and justice administered without unne? cessary delay. 1, therefore, earnestly invoke your attention to the necessity of such legislative lotion as in yonr opinion the exigency of the caso demands. Very respectfullv, ROBERT K. SCOTT, Governor. On motion of Mr. Ncagle. the message was received as information, aud referred to the Comni'ttee on the Judiciary. Also, thc following : Ute Honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives : Sm-I would respectfully call the attention of tho General Assembly to tho necessity of an appropria'ion for tho salary of tho State" Audi? tor. In this connection, I bog leave lo advort to the inadequacy of the compensation to the Private Secretary of tho Governor, and to ex? press tho hope that it may be t>o increased as to be more commensurate with tho important and onerous duties of the office, which are discharged acceptably to myself, and advan? tageously to tho public. Very respectfullv. ROBERT E. SCOTl", Governor. On motion of Smalls, tho message was received as information and referred to tho Committee on Ways and Moans. A bill accepting tho donation of lands to tho State of South Carolina for tho endowment of agricultural colleges was read tho third timo, passed, the title changed to an act, aud order? ed to be enrolled. Morrison introduced a bill to prescribe cer? tain rules to bo observed in tho government of ferries and bridgea privileged to charge tolls. Read a first time and referred to the Commit? tee on Roads Bridges and Ferries. Boscmon presented a petition of thc Charles? ton Ancient Artillery Society for renewal of charter. Referred to" the Committee on incor? porations. Crews presented tho petition of certain citizens ot Charleston for an a H of incotponc? tion aa South Carolina Phosphate Company. Relerred to the Committee on Incorporations. Crews introducid a bill to incorporate tho South Carolina Phosphate Company. Read the first time, and roierred to tho Committee on Incorporations. Sa8portae presented the petition of the Town Council of Summerville for extension of charter. Referred to tho Committee on Incor? porations. Mr. Turner introduced a concuircnt resolu? tion for a committee to inquire iuto the condi? tion of tho Stito property connected with the Deaf, Dumb and blind Asylum. At the hour of ono P. M., tho two Houses mot in Jomt Assombly to elect a Judge for tho First Circuit and a Register of Mcsnc Convey? ance for Charleston County. Tho Presiacnt pro tem of tho Senate, lion. D. T. Corbin, took thc chair i nd autiounced that the Joint Assombly would proceed to vote, viva voce, for a judge of tho FirBt Circuit, comprising the counties of Char lest ou and Orangeburg. Mr. Hayes nominated Mr. Thomas W. Glover* Mr. Hoyt nominated Mr. W. E. Wording. McKinlay nominated Mr. William Whaley. Mr. Tomlinaon nominated Mr. R. B. Carpen? ter. In the Senate those who voted lor Mr. R. B. Carpenter aro : Hou. D. T. Corbin, President, and Messrs. Arniin, Allen, Barber, Cain, Dick? son, Duncan, Hayno. Jillson, Lunney, Mont? gomery, Nash, Rose, Swails and Wimbush-15. Those who voted for Mr. T. W. Glover aro : Messrs. Buck, Bioman, Foster, Haves and Reid-5. Those who voted fer Mr. W. E. Wording are : Messrs. Greeno and Hoyt-2. Eainey voted for Mr. William Whalcv. Wright voted for R. C. DeLarge. In thc House of Representatives, those who votod for Mr. R. B. Carpenter are : Hon. F. J. Moses, Jr., Speaker, and Messrs. Berry, Brodie, Brown, Burton, Joseph Boston, Boswell, L. Cain, E. J. Cain, Crows, Driffio, Elliott, Fort? ier, Farr, Gardner, Grant, Goodson, Hayes, Humphries, dolliman, Hutson, Henderson, Jenks, H. Johnson, Johnston, S. Johnson, G. Johnson. Jacobs, B. James, H. James, Lomax, S. J. Lee, Mayer, Mickey, McDaniels, Mavs, Mead, Miller, Nuckles, O'Connell, Purvis, Per? no, Prcndegrass, Pettcngill, Richardson, Stoe ber, Stolbrand, Shrewsbury. Scott, B. A. Thompson, S. B. Thompson, Tomlinson, Tins Icy. Wilder, Wooley and Webb-5G. Those who voted for Mr. vf. E. Wording are: Mesare. John Boston, Chestnut, J. N. Hayno, D. J. J. Johnson, Jorvcy, W. H. Jones, J. H. Jone9. Ktih, a. Lee, Lane Morrison, Nash, Neagle, Root, Rush, Rivers, Smalls, Smiley, Thomas and Wliitc-20. I hose who voted for Mr. William Whaley arc: Messis. Bosenion, DeLargo. Ezekiel, Wm. McKinlay, Nelson, Rauaier, A. Smith, Sraytho, Sasportas, Whipper and Wright-ll. Those who voted for Mr. T. W. Glover are: Messrs Bryant, Clyburn, Field. Keith, Little? john, Moore. Stewart. R. M. Smith, Turner, Wilson and Waller-ll. The following was the result : Mr. R. lt. Carpenter received 71 votes; Mr. W. E. Word? ing, 22; Mr. T. W. Glover, 16; Mr. William Wiialey, 12; R. .". DoLargo, 1; whole number of votes given, 122: necessary to a clioico, 62 votes. The Presidont declared Mr. R. B. Carpenter, having icccived a majority of thc whole num? ber of votes given, duly clocted Jud.ro of the First Circuit ot tho State of South Carolina. Tho Joiut Assembly then proceeded to vute, viva voce, for Registrar of Mcsnc Conveyance for Cbarloston iJounty. The following was tin result : W. J. McKin? lay, 71 votes; James 0. Ladd. 17; Henry Tres colt, 17; C. ii. Ollson, 6; A. E. Cohen, 1; P. F. Miller, 1. Whole number ot votes givcu, 115; necessary to a choice, 53 vote .. Toe President declared W. J. McKinlay, hav inc received a majority of the votes Riven, daly elected Registrar of Mesne Conveyance for Charleston County. The Joint Assembly was then dissolved, and (he Senate retired. IN THE 8ENATE, Mr. Jillson, from the Special Committee on thc Removal of Political Disa? bilities, to whom was referred the concurrent resolutions of the House of Representatives requesting: tho Congress of the United States to remove the pelitic.il disabilites of Robert Black, ofColleton County, W. H. Anderson, of Chester County, and Joel Farmer, of Green? ville County, reported back the same, with a recommendation that the Senate do concur in the resolution. Ordered lor consideration to? morrow. Rainey gave notice of a bill to amend an act entitled""An act to reg?late attachments." Mr. Corbin gave notice of a bill to organize school districts, and provide a system of com? mon schools. Montgomery introduced * bill to amend an act entitled "An act to deo? the jurisdiction and regulate the practice of Probate Courts." Thc bill recoivod its firsfcPreading. Also, a bill to incorporate the South Carolina Phosphate Company. The bill waa read a first time, and ordered for consideration to-morrow. An interesting case, upon which Jua:i. Wil? lard is expected to deliver an opinion shortly, is an appeal from thc decree of ono of tho Chancellors in reference to reducing tho amount of a bond or promissory nofo given during tho war, under the provisions of the act of 18G5, allowing actual consideration to bc shown in such cases. The mandamus case of the City of Charles? ton election will be brought up Saturday. Chief Constable Hubbard has arrested a de? faulting postmaster, who has failed to make his returns to the government. Tho party ar? rested, it is said, is of a hiphly respectable family, and the ovont has plunged his wife and daughters in groat distress. Mr. Radcliffe, Chief of Police of this city, has arrested a notorious negro cotton thief, and recovered several bales of cotton which he had carried off. AFFAIRS IX THE STATE. Sumter. An amateur Ibreatrical performance was to have como off in Sumter last evening for the benefit of the poor. Mr. Samuol Brown, son of M. Ervin A. Brown, is now engaged in takine the census of Sum? ter District, provided for in the 8tate Govern? ment, for public school purposes. Mr. Samuel T. Wilson has been appointed and commissioned by Governor Scott, magis? trate for Samter County, and is now in dis? charge of the duties of his office. Bishop ville LodgoNo. 104, A. F. M.. has re? elected tho following officers for the ensuing term : P. H. J. W. Stucky, W. M.; J. L. Coop? er, S. W.; J. J. Josey, J. W.; H. G. Scarbo? rough, Treasurer; D. E. Durant Secretar}'; J. J. Creswell Tyler; J. C. Shaw, S. D.; W. A. James, J. D.; W. H. Croswell, G. W. Durant Stewards. Spartanbarg. A Bpocial session of court was opened at Spartanburg last Monday. Judge Vernon pre? siding. Ibe judge assumed the ermine with becoming dignity. His charge to Lue grand jury was quite appropriate. The solicitor for this circuit, H. I. McGowan, not having re? ceived his commission, or any official notice of his elec'icn. was not in attendance. This office was well fille 1 by lae judge's appoint? ment of John H. Evins. Eiq., who ably repre? sented the State in all causes brought before tho court. Tho whole week will probably bo consumed before the dockets aro cleared. Tho Spartan says: Sovoral dioves of bogs have arrived in town in the last few days, offering to sell at ten coots. But fow buyers. Dr. Wm. H. Coan, a highly respected citizen of Spartanburg District, died on the 24th ult. Newberry. Rev. R. Furman preachod his first discourse as pastor of tho Biptist congregation at New? berry, on Sunday last. Of sa/o day in Newberry, the Horald says : "Notwithstanding that Monday was moat blus? tering and inclement, a largo number of por sons wero in town. Cimmissioner's sales con? sisted of five small lots of tho estate ot Judge O'Neall, of about thiity acres, which brought tho low price of S19G for tho whole; throe lots belonging to the Hunt estate, of twenty acros, $2240; ono tract of four hundrod acres. $1300; and ono tract of eighty-eight acros. $1G10. The sheriff sold ono tract of lour hundred acres for $2000. Tho Nowbcry Herald sa . s : The agent of the Nenborry Society, Mr. Bruggoman, leaves for Now York this week, taking with him orders for immigrants. Tho society has dono much for the district in the intioduction of a thrifty workin? class of laborers, but thoir means are now exhausted, and unless those who wish to socuro Lborera furnish the necessary fuuds, tueuvorders cannot be filled. All who have given their orders aro oarnestly requested to deposit with Mr. R. ?IcCaughrin, the treasu? rer, $18, for each single laborer ordered, and $50 for every family. Darlington. Last Saturday nigh U tho barn of Mr. E. P. Lido, in Springville, was broken open and several hundred pounds of s-jed cotton, tempo? rarily stored there, were stolen. Tho Democrat has tho following items: Julius Fort, a colored boy, having a quarrel with another, Potor Tate, shot and wounded said freedman in thc shoulder. A little negro was killed near the Frost place cnSiturday last, by a tree which was fellod by another. A briHiunt tournament was hold at Floronco on tho 3:1 mst >nt, of which wo learn the par? ticulars fro ii tho Dirlin-'to:- Democrat. The day was fine and ihn attendance larire. At half past seven tho nay Knights, mounted on spirited enamors, appeared upon tho ground and assemblod in froniof tao stand to liston to au appropriate aid stirring address dolivorod hythe King at Arms. Mr. J. Phyor Wilson. Tuc Knights who entered the list wore four? teen in number, viz: G ?orge Fawley-Knight of Florence. W. D. McSwain-Lord Mortimor. J. S. McSwain-Confederate Spy. W. P. Dar? gan-Knight of Bachelor's Sall. William Early-Knight of tho Silver irosa. Flinn Hart-Knight of Chicora. Blackwell Burch Knight of the For??t. Millie Chase-Knight 'T don't think." Charlie Dargan-Knight of the K. K. K. Goddard Knight, -, D. Lewis-Knight of the White Plume. Edwin Bruuson-Knight of Jeffries Creek. James White, -. John Josey-Citizens' Knight. Messrs. James Burch, George Petti? grew and Dr. McPherson acted as judges, and Mr. Charles C. Chato as Master of Horse. Af? ter thc ridinc had ceased the judges an? nounced tho result, tho four Knights bemg de? clared victors in tho ordor m which they ara named. Miss Clara Brunson was selected as Queon of Lovo and Beauty, and Miss Fannie Woodward, Miss Anna Brunson and Miss Dora Morris selected as first, second and third Maids or Honor. 'Tis needless to say that tho fair ones who graced the stand looked extremely lovely. THE VELOCIPEDE MVNIA ia mak.ng tre? mendous Btrides in popularity. Starting in the gay capital of France, it has long einco taken possession of tho provinces, it has gotton a footing ia Germany and Switzerland, and now it has invaded America. Psria, how? ever, is tho head-contre. Xhoro, tho groat ditlioulty is for thc manufacturers thero to supply tho demand. Ono catab'iHhraeut iu Paris employs two hundred and fifty workmen, and turns out twelve a dav, at a cost, of thrco hundred fruuca each. But thc uumbor ot sbupj is increasing daily. A velocipede, well conatriictcd and well-managed, ou a road in I good order, and moderately steep, will inako ten miles an hour. A person can make sixty miles a day with less fatigtue thau ho could walk twenty miles. This wuuld seem to bo ooutrary to tho laws of physics, and contradict tho axiom, that what is gjincd in swiltnesa ia lost in loree, and vice verna. But it ia not so. Different mus? cles are brought into play, which, Dy their ac? tion on the velocipede, produco i-roatcr rt-sullB thar, tho same muscular exortion would do in walking. Thc French havo investigated and reeolvcd tho difference mathematically, and it must bj so. But thc condition is indispensa? ble that tho machino should bo well construct? ed a:.d skilfully minceiivrcd; otherwise, if tbe road is uneven or muddy, you had better dis? mount and walk. Kew York, Boston, Balti? more and Washington have velocipedes flying ^b'jut their streets. Who will bc tho first to in 'reduce them into Chaileelon? OUR AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES. A Plan for the Institutions to be Organ i zed in the South. Tho following extracts are taken from an ad dress to thc fanners and planters of Eastern North Carolina, read before tho Agricultural Convention held at Wilmington, on the 27th ultimo, by Robort K. Bryan, Esq;, which was received by the convention, and ordered to be spread upon the minutes : The time has com3 when agriculture ia enti? tled to take rank with the'Sciences. The far? mer whe cleaves to antiquated notions, regard? less of that progressive spirit which has in our day taken hold of all the pursuits of life, will find himself in the rear of his competitors in the race for wealth. Ho may attempt to throw the blame for his scant harvests on that great scape-goat of poor farmers-the 8eaaons. If, however, ho be fortunate enough to have as a neighbor one who keeps pace with the progress of improvement, he will find, by a comparison of crops, that the latter has dis? covered the secret which renders him, to a groat oxtcnt, independent of tho vicissitudes of the seasons. And if ho be not hopelessly joined to tho dead idols of the past, he will ultimately bo drawn, by the force of example, into the adoption of improved methods of til? lage. These methods are baaed upon prin? ciples discovered by patient and profound searches after truth, and are confirmed by the judgment and experience of practical men. Successive contributions havo enriched tho science of agriculture, and added clearness and certainty to its principles, and it now stands befiro tho world a symmetrical whole worthy of the study of all wno aro interested in tLc cultivation of the soil. There aro scattered throughout our State numbers of you?g mon who aro anxious to be educated, but from lack of means cannot bo. In determining upon itu plan of an agricul? tural school, spocial conaidcration for the wants of this largo class should bo had. If a a portion of tho student's time, say five hours in each day, should be act apart for farm work, it would be fouud that sufficient time would bo left for the study of all necessary branches of learning. The exercise of the body would pro? mote physical and mental health, enable the student to concentrate his attention 0.1 his studies, and thus to accomplish more in a given time than he could undor a system of training where physical exercise ie neglected. Thus the timo spent in out-door work would not be lost if we regard only the intellectual progress of the student. Meantime, by this system, the constitution will become invigorat? ed, and much in a pecuniary point of viow saved. Tho labor of a student diligently per? formed undor intelligent supeiviaion "would constitute a fair set off against all charges for board. In this way thc principal expenses would be gotten rid of by the student, and only those for tuition, books, clothing, &c, would re? main. Thus tho outlay for ? sound agricultu? ral education could ba brought within the means of a numerous class of young men who are nos- wholly unable to meet the expenses of an ordinary boarding school. Thus a large number of intelligent working young farmers could be annually added to tho producing po? pulation of ouV State. The direct result of their labors in increasing our material wealth would be considerable, whilst their influence in elevating and improving the system of farm- 1 ing would be incalculable. The elevation and 1 improvement of our agriculture implies in- i creased production, increased wealth, increased refinement, and, in a word, increased happi? ness. Tho labor of a considerable body of students, giving five hours in each day to larm work, would suffice fur the cultivation of a large farm, which should bo attached to such an in- 1 stitution as we are now describing, and the 1 products of such a farm skilfully cultivated would go towards the support of the proposed college. To this would bo added the tuition fees, both together constituting an amount of resources which would go far towards making the institution soil-supporting. The direct benefits likely to arise from such an institution judiciously located and properly conducted, would no; be confined to the stu donts trained there. Farmers would visit it for the purpose of observing the methods ot culture pursuod there, and tho operation of machines and implements of an improved Idiid. Experiments might here be conducted in au exact and satisfactory manner, and the results published for tho benefit of all concerned. From Buch institutions an influence would radiate, which would bo folt far and wide in building up for our country a system of prac? tical agriculture based on acionco, whose peace? ful glory would not pale in a comparison with the moat heroic achievements of tho past. If tho views herein presented with regard to tho proper plan for an agricultural college be correct, it will be apparent that uo combina? tion of such a plan with the old system of col? legiate education is pracl'cable. Tuc latter is well adapted to the wanta of ttie wealthy classes, but tho plan we proposo is adapted to tho wants of tho great mass of our intelligent agricultural population. We do not under? value tho old systom as a moans of training youth for tho loamed professions, and fer that purpose wo desire to see institutions conduct? ed on that plan flourishing in our midst. But it is much more important that a farmer should lmow how to cure a sick horse, or to pr?vaut the escape of ammonia from his manure heap, than how 11 reader Sophocles into English or explain the mysteries of the parabola. Tho condition of tho great mass ef our people de? manda a system of education which will bear tangible fruit. It demands that their children shall bo instructed in the ways and means by which bodily comfort may be secured. Thia is the most pro3sing want." When woalth flows into our ompty coffers and leiauro is afforded us. wo can then givo attention to the claims of polite literature and that hig.ier education which is altogether admirable, but which is at present, and likely to continuo for some time, a luxury beyond tlio roach of ninety-nine hundredths of our population. A Chapter ou Planchette. A "Reformed Planchettist" makes thc follow? ing revelations in Harper's Magazine : I have little moro to Bay. and surely nothing further to confess. I have truthfully given my experience, and if it be of use to any of my fellows, that kuowledgo is guerdon sufficient. A reformed Flanc?cttist, I eat batter, drink better, and slcop batter than when pursuing my evil practicea. My conscience is more at rest, and I no longer have troubled dreams. Let this encourage those who are still under the dominion of tho destroyer to emancipate themaelvcB. It is useless to tell mo that there is anything in Planchette, or that by its aid every man may bucomo his own medium; I've been there. When you can pat a terrapin on the back and get him to respond in Coptic with his tail, 'twill be time to pereuade me that a block of wood can be "charged" sufficiently to write sentences. Mine was charged (it stands charged against me, I believe, tn this day,) but it would only write when I moved it, and then it wrote precisely what I dictated. That persons write "unconsciously" I do not be? lieve. As well toll mo that a man might pick pockets without knowing it. Nor am I at all prepared to believe the assertions of those who declare that "they do not move the board." I know what operators will do in such cases; I know tho distortion, the disregard of truth, which association with this immoral board super.nduces. I have seen charming young ladies, whoso word I would take on anything else in life (even if they protested they were uot engagod), wiio would not fib if you aaked them if tneir curls were false, or if tho red cf their lips was natu? ral, sit up with both hands on Planchette fortified in falsehood by thc contact-and lie like lawyers. Bring mc any two professors of the art-young ladies, for men aro not to bo believed under ar.y circumstances-not too far gone to bo sensible to aotno mural compunc? tion, who will put one hand on Plauchetto and tho other on tho Bible-CBtabliahing a sort of gaiv.inic connection betwoen thu negative and positive poles ot truth, so to speak- ; nd swear (as Eda says tho custom of resorting to au oath in exticme cases has introduced i to thc laxer sou cf minda thc notion of two kinds ot truth) that they do not write tue messages they promulgate, and I will discuss whothcr they do or not toriously. Until then I do not recant ene single expression, but stand firm by these confessions'. MARRIAGE WITH A Si9TEn-xs-L\\v.-lhose who feel ooncorned in thc question of marriage with a deceased wifo'a sister, which io illegal in England, and often a very great hardship, as in the case of R*r- Mr. Morley Pusbon, will .eel interested in tne ionowmg ui^oinui* :he law of the Roman Church on the point, [t waa recently made to the English Royal Commission on Marriages, by the Catholic irebbishop and bishops of England : 8. With respect to the much dobated ques? tion of marrying a deceased wife's sister, with as the impediment ia diriment of marriage; ?ut urgent cases will arise when the ecclesias? tical authority finds it reasonable to remove the impediment by dispensation. And among the motives for such dispensations are-the preventing of greater evils, the protection or reparation of character, tho difficulty of form ng another marriage, thc consideration of j mddren born, or that may he born, kc. And il though cases of this kind are comparatively -aro, we could wish to see the civil obstacles removed which stand in the way of remedying That may prove to be grave matters of con icicnce. ^Harric?. KELLER-BOYD.-On December 3d, by Rev. T. f. WANAMAKER, Mr. JEFFERSON M. KELLER to Hiss SAUJCE BOYD, first daughter of tho officiating tlergyroan-all of Oranjeburg, 8. C. * GURNEY-ARCHER.-On the evening of tho tth incant, at the honse ot the bride's father, by the lev. J. L. GmARDBAU, Mr. A. W. GURNEY, of I .few York city, to Miss SARAH, second daughter of [ TAMES ABCHER, Esq., of this city. No cards. * RI'MBERT-SANDERS.-On tho 25th November, itMilbrook.by the Rev. SAMUEL FORMAN, Dr. ED? VARD J. REM BERT to Miss PAULINE EUGENIE, roungeet daughter of Mr. MARION SANDERS, all of Sumter District, S. O. f /ntterd Wires. OS" The Relatives, Friends, and Ac [uaintances of Mr. H. H. WTMAN, and ABDIE S. YYMAN (daughter of the late Colonel JOHN D. ED VARDS, of Walterboro'), are respectfully Invited to ittcnd tho Funoral of tbe latter at B?thel Church, Tins Morning, at half-past Ten o'clock. Decemb?r ll * ?bitatmj. CARSON.-Died, in Sumter, on Monday morning, ?ovember30, AN*NIK /ENNINGS, wife of E. SCOTT .'ARSON, in the twenty-third year of her age. Special Uotires. JO" A CARD.-THE OFFICERS AND MEM? BERS of the M ia Steam Fire Engine Company re urn their sincero thanlts to Mrs. MOLONY for rc resbraenU kindly furnished them at the fire on the norning of the 10th inst. J. B. NIXON, Lecemberll 1 Secretary. asr\ CARD.-THE SUBSCRIBERS HERE? BY b.-g to return their thanks to the Fire Depart? ment, aud their friend?, for their sucessful efforts in lavieg their warehouse from the fire on the morning )f the 10th instant. H. F. BAKER k CO. December ll I OS" CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP LAMES ADGER, from New York, are notified that ibo is discharging cargo at Adger's Wharf. Goods remaining on the wuarf at sunset will be stored st the expense and risk of owners. JAMES ADGER k CO., Agents. December ll 1 OW SOLE TRADER'S NOTICE.-I, HAN? NAH GOLDSTEIN, wife of JACOB GOLDSTEIN, formerly Dry Good i Merchant, do hereby give notjeo of my intention to trade as a Sole Trader in ono month from date. HANNAH GOLDSTEIN. November 20 U* OS- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at tilt; meeting nf the Legislature an application will be made for a Charter for tho "DEUTSCHER AR TILLiRlK," Unteratutzungs-Vorein. December 1 tuf 4 flrS-BUY YOUR TEA AND COFFEE FROM KRIETE k CHAPMAN, corner King and Radcliffe strocts, and get a better article for thc same money than at any other establishment in the city. November ll 3mos fl?-BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM.-ESSAYS FOR YOI KG MEN on the Interesting relation of Bridegroom lo Bride in the institution of Marrlass a guide to matrimonial felicity and true happiness. Sent by mall in sealed lotter envelopes free cf charge. Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box P., Phila? delphia, Pa. 3mos September'/] OS" BATCHELORS HAIR DYE.-THIS splendid Han: Dye is the best m the world; the only true and porfect Dye; harmless, reliable, nstantaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous tints; remedies the ill effects or bad dyes; invigo? rates ?ind leaves the hair soft and beautiful black or brown. Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers; and properly applied at Batcholor's Wig Factory, No Boud-ih-eet. New York. lyr January 3 OS" ELEC TRp-CHEMICAL BATHS ARE now ready at No. 70 HASEL-STREST, at the omeo of Dr. HERVEY IL CLEO KLEY, for the cure of all inveterate chronic affections, which have resisted the treatment of all medication. Geutlemen will be accommodated during office hours, from 7 to 10 A. M., from 2 to *, and 7 to 10 P. M. Ladies at auyothor hour, when they will find an experienced Lady to attend them. Dr. CLEOKLEY will he glad to see any of his pro? fessional brethren (who are favorable to medical pro? gression), and will take pleasure m exhibiting the operation of the baths. Certificates ot remarkable cures conld bu funri* li? ed, but it is not requisito. November tl Imo OS- REVOLT IN THE INTERIOR.-WHEN the stomach is rebellious, the liver contumaccoua, tho bowels disordered, the brain confused, and the Derves in a tumult, call in tho aid of H03TETTE R'S SIOMACH BITTERS, If you would restore quiet, regularity and harmony to the action of these impor? tant org ins. A large proportion ot the complaints to which thc human family are subject originate in in? digestion. For thia distressing malady, und parent of innumerable ailments as distressing as itself, tho Bitters are the only article proved by experience to be a universal and unfailing remedy. But although it was as a remedy io.- dyspepsia and biliousness that they nrst obtainer) prestige twenty years ago, it is now well understood, both by Ute public and tho medical profession, that their curative properties take a far wider range. In nervous complaints, spasmodic affections, fever and ague, and every vari? ety of general and local dobilitv, their effect is most salutary; and asa means of preparing tbe system to resist damp, cold, poisonous elcmeuts m the water or the air, privation, csposurc, &c, no medicinal agent at present kuown can bc justly compared with this powerful yet harmless tonic. The feeble and sensitive, ?ho can ill withstand the inclemency of the ?rister season, will lind thc Bitters exactly the a> ticlo they need to fortify and sustain them. December 7 _c_6 OW A YOONG LADY RETURNING IO ber cou?try home, ?>lpr ? sojouni ola lew months (u t - r div, was hardly recognized by her friends, in pb rt- ol a coarse, rar tte, flushed face, she haa a so 1 ruby tor- plexion of almost marble smooth, ness, ?nd m ?ie? o twrnty-threc she really appeared but cyb teen, lt pcs inquiry as to the cause OJ sc irreal a change, she plainly told them that ?ho used the LMRCA- - IAN HALM, ai d considered it an in? valuable acquisition toany lady's toil?. Byitouie any Lady or Gentlemen caa improve their persona) appearance an hundredfold. It ls simple in ita combination, as Natuie herself is limpie, yet unsur [,:is,ed ta Its ciDcary in drawing impurities fro also heating, cleansing and beautifying the thin and complex on. By its direct action on tho cuticle lt draws from itali Mn impurities, kindly bealing th* same, and leaving the surface as Nature intended i .houid he-clear, toft, smooto and beautiful. ITics IL iciit by Mail or Express, on receipt of an order Dy W. L. CLARE k CO., Chemist*, No. 3 Wes'. Fuyette-Bireet, Syn. cns e, N. I. Che oi:ly Amen?t Ae.cnJ* tor the tule .'. *??r?, March Irt *f* FOR LIVERPOOL. THE FINE PAST S AT" IXG AMEEICAN *Ship OWEGO, Tl. I. V Master, having a ?larpe portion of he go engaged, is now ? leodiner at Atlant' . oort. For farther freight engagement?, auply to W. B. SMITH k CO.. December 7 mwf Napier's Range. . FOR LIVERPOOL. TBE FINE Al AMERICAN BARE EGERIA, H. A. STABSTTT Master, being of small capacity, will have immediate dis patch. For engagements of Freight, apply to PATTERSON & STOCK, December 9_South Ailan?o Wharf. FOR LIVERPOOL. THE NEW AND STRICTLY Al AMER? ICAN Clipper Bark LIZZIE H., H. H. M. >Span.a Commander, will be dispatched .for the above port This vessel maures "FIRST CLASS. For freight engagements, apply to STREET IS li OTB ER S k CO., December 8 Na 74 East Bay. FOR LIVERPOOL. CHARLESTON ANITLIVERPOOL STEAM? SHIP LINE. THE FIRST CLASS IRON SCREW STEAMER CAMELLA ia expected to arrive on 9th instant, and being -i of email capacity will meot with quick dispatch. For Freight eng?semelas, apply to ROBERT MURE k CO. The CAMILLA will be followed by the COBDEN. ROXANA and MARMORA. December 8 FAST FREIGHT LINE, EVERY FIFTH DAY. TO AND FROM BALTIMORE, PHILA? DELPHIA. WASHINGTON CITY. WILMINGTON, DEL., CINCINNATI, OBIO. ST. LOUIS. MO., AND OTHER NORTHWESTERN CITIES. THE FAVORITE AND SWIFT S -rew Steamship FALCON, JESSE D. Honssrr, Commander, will sail for Baltimore on Friday, the nth December, at Four o'clock P.M., from Pier No. 1, Union Wharves, making close connections, and de? livering freight to all points in connection promptly and at lom rate*. Through Billa Lading given on Cotton to Boston. Insurance on Cotton, Rice, Domestica and General Merchandise, by the steamships of this hue, \ per cent, to or from Bal ti BI >re or Philadelphia. The steamship CARROLL will follow on regular day. For Freight or passag?, apply to COURTENAY k ?RENHOLM. December 8 4 Union Wharves. NEW YORK A?VJJ CHARLES TON STEAMSHIP LINE. FOR NEW YORK. s&sr-Gbm THE SPLENDID SIDS WU'.T L /i$*^XSSTEAMSHIP MANHATTAN, w0on <ac3. 12 o'clo-.-k noon, of tho 1st 9th 18th and 24th of every month (except when these dat?e fall on Sunday, then the Saturday preceding). Departure of 1st and 24th connect at tam with steamers for south Pacific and Central American ports. Chose of 1st touch at Manzanillo. Departure of 9th ot each month connects with the new steam line from Panama to Australia and New Zealand. Steamship GREAT REPUBLIC leaves San Fran cisco fi r cuit a and Japan January 4. 1869. No California steamers t-mch at Havana, but ge direct from New York to A spin wall. One hundred pounds baggage freo to each adult. Medicine and attendance free. For Passage Tlokets er further information apply at the COMPANY'S TICKET OFFICE, on fha whait foot of Canal-street, North River, New York. March 14_lyr_F. R. BABY, Agent. TRAVKLLKRS PASSING THROUGH CHARLESTON EN ROU CE TO FLORIDA, AIKEN -er*-*,* And other places, should not fal P? to lay tn their supplies of PBOVI8 . if5 IONS, CLARETS, CHAMPAGNES =3- CORDIALS. BRANDIES. WHIS KIES, WINES, CANNED MEATS, SOUPS, ?IC. Pa tc H o? Wild Game and Devilled Ham fer Sand? wiches and Luncheons. sgy-Send for a catalogue. WM. S. CORWIN k 00., No. 275 King-street, Between Wentworth and Beaufatn, Charleston, S. C. Branch of No. 900 Broadway, corner 30th street, New York._October28 FOR BRUNSWICK, GA. THE STEAMER "DICTATOR, ' ' ^ . ...... Captain CBAULKS WILLST, will touch at this point every Wednesday, leaving havannah a Nine A. M., and on her return trip will touch there on Saturday Afternoon, arriving back at Savannah on Sunday Morning. J. D. AIKEN A CO., November 24 Agents. FOR PALATKA. FLORIDA. VIA SAVANNAH, FI-BNANDINA AND JACKSON VTLIE. - ~rT~-J* THE FIR*T-CA*S STEAMER ?aSSaBBC DICTATOR, Captain CHAS. WILLEY, will sail from Charleston ever; luefiay Econing, at Eight o'clock, tor 'he above points. Tho first-class steamer CITY POI"!, Captain Wai. T MONSLTX. will rail from Ch irleston eTery Friday Evening, i< Eight o'clock, tor aoovo points. i'onn-?c?ng-witb th- Outrai Railroad at ?avannah for Habile and Ne-.? Orleans and with tue Florida Railroad at Fernamliu ? for ?v.l.ir K?J?"S. at which. peint sieamers connect with New Orl?ans. Mobile, Pensaeo a. Key Weat and Havana. Through Billi Ladino giveu for Freight to Mobile, Pcuuicoia and New Orleans. Doth steamers will connect with the "Oclawata" -VJ. m.-r- a> Palatka. Ali mogil". 11 -vaille on the wharf. Goods not removed at mulei will hs stored ut ri?k and expense ot ow;,ers. For Freight or Passage en-ageinei t. opply to J. D. UK EN A: 0>" agents, -omli Aiiauiii v.barf. N. B.-No extra charge for Meals aLd --latcroome. November 21 _ \0IVE TRIP A tFbEK.] CHA ULESTOA A A l> SA V A % H \U STEAD PA KEl LTN?, VIA BEAG*ORT. nil TON H EAD eXX- BbVVfTO? STEAMER 1'ILOT BOY. . .Capt. W. A. VACW, STEAMIVK FAN? IE.Caor, (es? Ttcx sr~*?M ON'?OF THE ACOYV ^XEiMElia -~^.*??l-?^?- wili leave t lnr!e-t >:i T uy Miming, at ? o'clock, one -tvaurah . .vcr Tt^: Mo-nma, at " o'- lrck F?r Frewfe or . secare, apx?> ??> ,i fKBGD^OW, ;? ACCCLliCCuatiOli Vijarf.