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Seto SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM VOLUME VII.-NUMBER 1046 BY TELEGRAPH TEE REPOSTED TROUBLES ZN AN? DERSON. [tnciAX DISPATCH zo not raws | .CoLtritBiA, August 26.-Nothing is known hero of any trouble tn Anderson County. Gentlemen who came down on the can to-day report that everything is quiet in the up-coun? try. The Baches! rumor that a disturbance was apprehended in Anderson, wa? doubtless ? intended as an excuse for sending anns or militia to that county. ROBBERT AXD FORGERY. A BREST OT THE POST Sf AT EB AT LAN CASTE COURTHOUSE. The Portsuiur Committed to Jsvll on J tate Charge of Forgery-tils Brother Effects Isis Keif tts e-T h O Krtqoont Hobbcry ot the MsUi-?hc Proof* of | ?hallt. M? ? ? ' [STXCLLL. DISPATCH TO THE ?SWS. ] IiABOABTXB COTJBXHOUSZ, AogUSt 28.-J. H. W. Consaxt, the postmaster at thiB p'ace, was arrested on last Thunda? night tthe 19th in ?tant) on s charge of forgery, preferred against kim by Strait A Daria, druggies of this place. The case was heard before Magistrat? B. J. Witherspoon, and the evideoct elicited was as follows: On July Slat, Strait A Davis mailed a letter eontaining taro checks on the United Btates Treasury at Charleston, and aa order on O. W. Wilhams ? Co., payable at sight, td Dewie A j % Moise, of Charleston. The checks were ab* j stracted and the letter, it is supposed, was des- j troyed. On the 13th i ne tan t, a letter was writ to$aad mailed iq Columbia, directing Djwie A Moise to nay to cae ''James Smith" the order drawn on G. W. Williame A Co., already men? tioned, the forged signs turo of Strait A Davis being attached to the letter. The guilty parties, it is supposed, intended to send this letter to G. W. Williams A Co., but sent it by mistake to Dowie A Moise, whiob. led to the discovery of the crimin?is. Dowie A Moise returned the letter to Strait A Daria with an inquiry as to its meaning, and Strait * Davis were not long in ferret tin g oat the forger. All the encamsLances throw the suspicion of guilt upon J. H. W. Cousart, the postmaster at Lancaster Courthouse, with scarcely a doubt of its truth. Cousart was in Columbia at the time the letter to j Dowie A Moise was mailed at that place, though it purported to come from Lancaster. 2e letter was dated July 80, but the post ? was August 18. This told the talo. The letter was also identified as being in the hand? writing of Cousart, which established his gailt. After an unBuooessful attempt to obtain bai*, Cousart was committed to jail. His brother, B. W. Cousart, who ia a magistrate, and one of the greatest scamps unhung, fearful of shouldering the' res pons ibility of releasing . him, persuaded a negro magistrate to sign a release fur Postmaster Cousart at a late hour of the night, without satisfying the bond. Postmaster Cousart has not been seen here since his release, and is supposed to be in Co? lumbia seeking the friendly protection of the craven officers, or making bis way Northward. Th? frequent visits of Cousart to Columbia since hie appointment lead to tho conclusion that he has an accomplice at that place. I learn that one of the Oonsarts confesses that registered and other letters were robbed by this Postmaster Cousart. J. F. O. Jfitiag, the principal scalawag in this county, who used his, influence to secure to the Radical party the control of the mails, desert ed his friend when appealed to, and re? fused to go on his bond. Waowemocbof our trouble to the Consarts, but, in low cunning, Mittag cannot be excelled. J. NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. ' Waimrsoro??, Augnst?G. -Francis Key Shoaff, youngest son bf Arthur anet Mary Forsyth ?ho&fi, died of thirst os the Forty-five mile desert, Arizona Territory. * SsTbe British Minister Th oro ton has returned arum a summer vacation. Applications for small notes and fractional currency is becoming overwhelming. Supervisor Barbour has* been assigned to the Southern Ohio District, Con kl in to Michi? gan and Wisconsin District, Toong to Arkansas. The doctors hope that Bawhns will be able to. attend to business in s few dajsv Delano declines any arrangement by whiob sugar makers may take the leaf home and make the cigars ; all must be made at the factory. Rawlings arrived last night. He has had severe hemorrhage. Boms capitalists from the North have pur? chased the Thornton estate in Fairfax County, Ya., for one hundred and arty thousand dol? lars. Customs receipts from 14th to 20th inclusive are over four and a quarter millions. This is WMua^ terge. _ The iag ship of South Atlantic Squadron, which has been detained several weeks at Nor? folk for want of seamen, was commissioned tc? day and will proceed shottly for B ami. 1 I s* ' * ' ... EUROPE. Lomos, August 26.-Betting ie still two to . one in favor of (Mords. The police commis? sioner bas detailed <?ight hundred men to main? tain order along the bank during the race. Pams, August 28-The committee have re? ported to the Senate the municipal modifica? tions. The Senate may reject the bill without giving reasone. Continued fine weather has a depressing effect on breadstuff*, and sellers throughout the country are asking prices above the views of boyera. PARIS, August 26.-The increase of specie in the Bank of France is fire million francs. The Empresa will remain a week at Constan? tinople. She has abandoned the journey to Jerusalem. MADRID, August 26.-Topete officiates during the Regent's absence. Six thousand troops go to Cuba within the next two weeks. The Car list Palo and his secretary, recently captured, have been sentenced to death. Several other Car lists have been condemned to death. CALIFORNIA.. SAX FBASCIBOO, August 26.-Two miles of snow sheds on the Pao i flo Central Bailroad have been burned. Many cross-ties were bumed and rails warped by heat. y General Stoneman has forbidden the use of beef by the garrison at Wilmington, California, on account of the cattle disease. -Btes horses sometimes have queer names. England bas a "Pig Poisoner." This country once had "Cruel Oysters," and England for >?neriy contained "Salt Fish," whose owner, when questioned why he gave the horse auch a c ame, replied because it was good for a "fast THE CUBAIT VOLCANO. A DESCENT INTO THE CRATER, AND WHAT WAS SEEN. A well Organised Government, with a Large Army well Equipped -A Full Treasury-The Patriota Casting their own Cannon-Solferina; for Wanto** Clothing- The Feeling far the United States-A Splendid Chance Ar the Cab. inet To-Day - Interview with tale Bro? tTaer of Senoras Q,uesada. The arrival of Colonel Rafael Qaesada, brother of the illustrious Cuban who is at tbe head of the liberating- at my, direct from tbe the seat of the republican government of the island, bas caused a greater sensation than anything known of Cuban affairs since tbe stoppage and fritteriog away of the Ryan ex? pedition. The Colonel arrived on the Arizona from Aspinwall last Saturday. He was met at th? wharf by a member of the Coban Junta, and conducted to the Junta rooms st No. 71 Broadway. In the course of the day Colonel Qnesada had a conversation with a reporter of the New Tot k Sun. From the printed report we make these extracts: rare CUBAN CAPITA!? Reporter. When did yon leave President Colonel Qnesada. On the 18th of Jul>-- I toot leave of our President a od his Cabinet at Sa vanilla, the present seat of government. Reporter. How long* has the seat of govern ment br ea located at Savanah"*, and why was that town selected as temporary capital? Colonel Qnesada. President C?spedes and Cabinet have been there since the 12th of Jone. Tbe placo was selected for its convenions of location, and because it is considered impreg? nable. A small arrry could defend it against a large force. - TBS CUBANS CASTING TURIN OWN CANNON. Reporter. What was the situation of affairs m the immediate neighborhood of the seat of government when you left ? ? Colonel Qnesada. The government has a foundry in the Sierras, near by. which is now turning ont first-class cannon of six, ten, six? teen, and twenty-four pounds calibre. There is a well-appointed printing establishment there, at which are printed the Bolet?n official of the government and apol?tica] paper called the Cubano Libre. There are from 9000 to 10,000 troops m the town and the immediate neghborhood. The number of the command is sometimes varied according to the opera? tions going on at surrounding points. * THE PATBI0T8 TfOX ABMED ARD EQUIPPED Reporter. What is the condition of the corn man'1 and their discipline ? . Colonel Qnesada. 1 must tell you frankly that oar troops are well armed and disciplined, these of that department I mean who are under my brothel's command. Of them only can I speak from personal observation. The men have good arms, abondance of ammuni? tion, but are much in need of clothing and shoes. ecABcrry or CLOTHI.NO. Reporter. Yon do not mean to say that Gene? ral Qaesada's command is in absolute need ot clothing and shoes, do you, Colonel? Colonel Quesada. I must say that no people ever needed thoee articles more. What I can tell y u ?8 that there are camps of our brave troops which ladies cannot visit because the mao are so scantily dressed, and also there are* near Sa vanilla full twenty-five hundred Cuban ladies who are as naked as some of our men. They are there with their children, preferring to share ever> privation in the field to remaining in :heir elegant town homes away from their hus Dan ds, fathers, sons and brothers and be subjected to the insults and oppression of tbe officers and men of the army of Spain. They have pleanty to eat, and money also, but there ia a great want of clothing ' since our men, as well as their families, have in moat instances had to flee their homes with the Bingle snit on their backs. Reporter, ls tin same scarcity prevalent in General Qaesada's and Oeneral Jordan's de pari ment? - Colonel Qaesada. No, it is not. It was expected that Bolguin would fall in ! o our pos? session by tbe 25th ultimo,- from where sap plies of olothiog and shoes could be obtained. [Hclguin bas since been taken.-ED.] The men Dear it cheerfully, and are ever on the alert and anxious to meet their Spanish foes. THE PATRIOT FOSOS. - Reporter. About what number of patriots are now under arras ? Colonel Quesada. There are from 40,000 to 45,000 men who are regularly supplied with modem arms, mostly faom the United States. These belong to our regular army. Then there are about 8000 men in separate com? mands of various sizes, who are but indiffer? ently armed with shot guns, revolvers, and tmcftetes, a sort of knife between a batcher's meat axe and a huge bowie knife. ASKS LANDED IN SAFETY. Reporter. Have any arms been landed on tbe island recently ? Colonel Quesada. Two schooners made a Unding near Tana River,on or about the 16th ult. They brought the arms now in the hands of Oeneral Cavada's force near Villa Clara. They also brought twelve pieces of artillery. A vessel was daily expected when I left with a dozen siege pieces, which were more needed than any other arm. DESERTIONS FBOM TBS SPANISH BANKS. - Reporter. Are there many desertions from the enemy's ranks ? Colonel Quesada. I assure voa that at the rate deserters como into our cimpa and lay down their arms, we will be able to drive Spanish authority from the island within six months. They come singly, by squads, and by companies. Two colonels and several cap tains and lieutenants came over to us while I was at Savanilla. I refer to Spanish officers. There is not a day bat what we receive desert? ers ft om the volunteer forces at Nuevitas, Puerto Principe and Trinidad. The same re? port is made from all other commanders. PLENTY or PROVISIONS- 8ECUBIT Y FOB CUBAN BONDS. Reporter. And provisions for your troops, have you abundance ? Colonel Quesada. les, and in great excess of all our wanta. Reporter. Have you any products of the is land m store in the interior ? Colonel Quesada. lin re are millions of dol? lars' worth of sugar, tobacco and wax ready for exportation and exchange, which will be sent abroad for supplies at the first opportu? nity. Reporter. Are your means of communica? tion with Oeneral Jordin and other generals kept open ? Colonel Qnesada. President C?spedes, as also my brother, have daily reports from both Oeneral Jordan and Oeneral Cavada, the t vo department commanders. SUCCESS Or THE CUBAN FLAN OF CAMPAIGN. Reporter. Was there any engagement of note between your forces anl the bpaoiards while you were on the island ? Colonel Quesada. There were engagements without number, but the only battle of especial note was that of Guaimaro on the 1 Ito of last month, when General Goyencbe was sent from Trinidad to pursue a bo ly of our men who were on a reconnoitering expedition. We took his whole command prisoners. He saved himself by flight aud the superiority of his Arabian horse over our animals. Goyencbe was four diys reaching Trinidad after the defeat. Our plan has been a systematic torment of the enemy without risking any general engage? ment. We hold some eight hundred prisoners, or did when I left. It was proposed to begin a system of retaliation on our shameless enemy. I learn since my arrival here that President C?spedes had finally declared hie intention to retaliate. FBEE CUBA.. Reporter. What about slavery? Colonel Quesada. Slavery is dead in Cuba. There are thousands of nesroes who have been voluntarily freed by our people and govern? ment, and other thousands who bave escaped from Spanish masters on different parts of the island. If we had arms for them all, there would not be a vestige of Spanish authority forty-eight hours after they bad the use of them. THE PATRIOT BE3EBVE. Reporter. Then, Colonel, counting yonr freed slaves and all, bow mauy men could you depend apon at an early date if you had the arms ? Colonel Qaesada. I think 140,000 men at least, roany thousands more than we requi gain our freedom. THE COTTB8E 07 Q EN EB AX GEANT. Reporter. What did your people say ove seizure of yonr men by oor authorities? Colonel Quesada. Many at a time ' greatly disappointed and saddened, and t were quite bitter. But it only nerved tbe bolder and braver deeds. I think when learn of the gunboat seizure all the old fe< will return. Reporter. What would be the probable e should th eoe guoboate be allowed to sro toi Colonel Quesada. It will be looked upc the signal for desperate fighting on our pa prolongation of our straggle which is speedily closing, and as a direct injury 1 the hands of the administration of Gen Grant. I do not wish to be understood tt say that it would be a blow to our cause I the administration of this government, bc it would be considered, for our people all k perfectly we'i that the masses in the Do States are with us. The press they know with ns and our cause, and if the strugg unnecessarily prolongea, I may safely that the great majority of patriotic Cul will lay at the door of your Preeidentand administration the loss of Cuban independ? from a tyrant's yoke. CUBA EOT FOB BALE. By this lime the company had nearly all their adios to tbeir heroic countrymen. Sun reporter, not wishing to detain him longer, said he had bat one more question, that was whether C?spedes had offered authorized any second party to offer, purchase tbe island from Spain. Colonel Quesada replied, with more wan than he had before exhibited, that Cub were buying tbeir rightful inherit ance with precious blood of ber children, and whoo alleged that C?spedes, or bis governmi mi Disteis, generals or soldiers are willing rid the island of Spanish authority by pure hr did BO either through total ignorance or mal "The idea is absurd, ridioulons, and luuat said the Colonel, and we believe be knows w be says on that as upon all other subjects ] taining to Cuban affairs. FOREIGN GOSSIP. -Tbe offer made to Spain by Mr. Forbes the purchase of Cuba for the United Statei reported to be $100,000.000, or about a years' purchase. -Emigration on a largo scale is being ganized from England to Brazil, and vest will carry emigrants from tbe porte of Liv pool, London and Newcastle, free of charge. -In Brussels boxes have been put np in rions parte of the city for the reception of n graph letters, which are daly stamped and c lected at frequent intervals, taken to the s rion, and telegraphed off. - A. thermometer which has been kept : seventy-five years ia the vaults of the Pa Observatory, ata depth of ninety-one foot t low the earfaoe, bas not varied more than bi a degree during tho entire interval. -A vast lyrical theatre is to be construct on one of tho finest boulevards in Paris, a rill contain 4000 spectators. In order to ma it a success, the prie3 of admission will be I certain parts of tbe boase only one franc. Tl inauguration will take place on January 1,18' -The summer drawing of the Russian Gc ernment lottery took place at Mt. Petersbu on the 13tb ult. The fortunate winner of t ?28,000 prize on this occasion is a subordina clerk in ono of the bulking establishments the capital, who became possessed almost a ci dentally of the successful ticket. -The mortality in the Austrian army greater than that of any other European foic excepting the Russian, which, on account the immense extent of the Muscovite Empir and the severo elimos to whioh tho soldiers a exposed, is considerable above the continent overage. - In tho Austrian service, of eve 1000 men, 280 die annually, or nearly donb (he number of deaths that take place amor English troops within the same period, viz: 1 per 1000. The military hospital* system is very defective one, and is to undergo a th rough and searching reform. -The students of Leipzig are agitating tl question of abolishing the academic pra?ti of duelling. For sometime past the numb of duels bas been very large in that oity, ai in one week even two pistols duels were fougb in one of which yoong H. von Goblenz, tl only son of his parents, were killed. At general meeting of tho students, which wi held a short time since, it was resolved! abolish the dael, and substitute in its place court of honor. Tho so-called corps student) however, are intent on maintaining the due which, they say, will steel the personal con agc of young men. -AU the great railway companies in FTRDI have organized for tbeir mimerons employe* funds for assistance in''time of sickness ax superauualion," and nearly all these compas? vote to those fonds an amount equal to thi subscribed by their servante. On several lina depots for the sala of food and clothing h tn been established, where the servants of a eon pony can supply themselves at prices from te to fifty per cent, lower than the ordinary ratei and at the principal centres of railway tran! plaies of refreshment have boen establisuoc where the laborers and their families may ol t tin food ready for them at extremely low pr i cc i -In Paris five*sixtbs of tbe tailors work a home; and the men, working either by the da or piece, earn from three to sn francs a da: though some of the more skilful earn fret eight to ten franca. The women earn fror two to three francs a day, and a few from in? to six francs. The tailors and clothiers i Poris do no business to the amount of mor than 150 000,000 francs per annum. The us of the sewing machine is rapidly increasing i France. In making clothing for women i: Paris, men oan earn five francs a day, and wc men an average of two francs twenty-flvi centimes. Why is there such a difference be tween the wages of men and women ? -A religious festival was recently being cele brated at Irani, Italy, and a large ornamen of wool, covered with gauze and lighted wit 1 thousands of tapers, had been erected in th centre of the nave. In the middle of th service the drapery caught fire, and tbo fiamei in a moment mounted to the top of the st ruc ture. A cry '*the roof is falling in 1" wai raised, when a general rush to the doors wai made, and in the confusion a number of men women and children were thrown down ant trampled ou. When order was restored, six teen dead bodies were iouud on the ground with a great number of persons seriously in jared. The fire, which had been the first cause of this calamity, was eventually got under. -The official criminal statistics of Great Britain show that for several years post crime bas steadily decreased in Ireland. Thus, in 1856 the number of committals was 7099, while last year it was only 4127; the convictions in 1856 were 4024, and in 1868,2394. The English statisticians, puzzling over this, attribute the decrease in crime to imigration; and it isa fact that the popnlation of Ireland has de? creased 429,566 in the past thirteen years. Bat em gration, the New York Post remarks, is hardly a sufficient cause for the decrease in crime, for, as a rule, the emigrants are not from the class who are prone to become crimi? nals, bat are industrious, thrifty persons, who have saved money enough to pay their passa? ges, and who leave home to find a better field for their labor and better opportunities to earn tbe honest living which they strive for. UNITED STATES COUBT. Proceeding* of the ? ni tod Stat oe Dtctrl.t Court for the Welters District of Sooth C?rollnn-Angnit Terna, 1869. [raoif OUR own COBBBBPDKDENT.] TETBTEEMH DAl'S PI10CEEDLNG8. G BEES VILLE, S. C., Tuesday, August 24. Court opened at 10 o'clock, A. 21, HOD. George S. Bryan, presiding. Tbe grand and petit and pleas jurors an? swered to their names as on yesterday. United States vs. Marion Hammett. Viola? tion internal reva ue laws-distilling without paying special tax. Sections 6 and 6, act Jnly 20,1868. The defendant plead guilty, and was sentenced to a fine of one thousand dollars and six m >ntbs' imprisonment. The grand jury returned into court with the following bills and findings, to wit : True Bills.-United States vs. B. J. W. Hitt. Peddler of distilled spirits without paving tax. United States vs. John Chapman. Distilling without paying tax. United States vs. Andrew J. Patterson. Re? moving distilled spirits contrary to law. Sec? tions 8 and 6, act 1868. United States vs. John Chapman. Distilling without paying tax. United States vs. R. J. W. Hitt. Peddler of I distilled spirits without paying special tax. True bills having been found in the above cases, oi dared that bench warrants do issue for arrest of defendants. In Bankruptcy.-Ex parte W. P. Bedding, of Charleston. Petition tor final discharge. B. Chi sol m pro pet. Referred to J. C. Carpen? ter, Registrar, aDd final hearing ordered to take placo before the court at Charleston, on the fourth day of October next. Ex parte Wm. ?. Hall, or Abbeville. Peti? tion for final discbarge. 8 McGowan pro pet. Ex parte John R. Moore, of Abbeville. Pe? tition for final discharge. T. C. Perrin pro pet. ?x parte Jeptha G winn, of York. Petition for final discharge. Hart, pro pet. Registrar Clawson reporting favorably in eacb of tho above cases, tbe Judge, on mo? tion, signed certificates and orders of dis? charge, i Ex parte Dennis Gainnis, of Newberry. Pe? tition tor final discharge. 8. W. Melton pro pet. Registrar C. G. Jaeger reported in favor of j discharge (on the report of the Ute Begittrar Summer,) was read, and the court, on motion ot 8. W. Melton, signed, under seal, the cer? tificate and order of discharge. In our reports heretofore published, where tbe fines in cases of illegal distillation were stated to be eleven dollars, it should bave been eleven hundred dollars. THE CIVIL DOCKET. United States District Court-Western District ot South Carolina-August Term, 1869-Hon. Geo. S. Bryan. D. J., presiding-Greenville, August 24, 1869. His Honor, after consultation with the Uni? ted States District Attorney as to tbe time he might give notice when the civil dockets would be called, was informed that he could notify the bar of the State that tbe criminal business would not interfere with said call, on and after Monday, 80th ?ugust; whereupon the Judge gave n? ice to the bar that tbe common law casca would be called on Monday, 30th inst., and after tbey were disposed of, tbe equity cases would be called. THE COTTON SUPPLY. A writer in the Boston Post, of August tho 21th, bas the following speculation on the re? sult of tbe cotton crop at present growing in this country. Like all outside parties who speak on tbe cotton growth of this section, ho expects the South to reach tbe antebellum pro? duct quite too rapidly. But as we may have a substantial increase of the yield of the staple during tbe present season, his reasoning will be read with interest: Oar own crop eau.iot be folly estimated until its g row.h shall be completed. He mu-t have good information, guided by good judg? ment, who can then estimate the out-tarn witb an approach to the actual result. Bat proposi? tions of what may be from what bas been, are useful in timcB of undue excitement for their prudential suggestions. 'Jho cotton season of 1859. jost ten years ago, was singularly like the present one. so far. Late in planting, back? ward in its start; good weather and "even-ing np" by rapid growth in June and July; stories of injury by winn?, (caterpillar) drought, wet, rust, ?c., only m spots, not general, along thioogb August. Tba*, year and this were alike, also, in making and securing a good bot? tom crop, which ensures early sapplies in mar? ket. So tar the parallel. That year the good autumn waa followed by a late and fine matur? ing season, and the crop actually saved exceed? ed 4 800.000 bales, (or 4 675,000 bales besides the Southern consumption.) The laboring force was able to save so mach by reason of tbe large picking to the haud wbich jsauid be done early. Already we bave tho same reports this year from all tbe cotton States. It remains to be soen bow tar the likeness between tbe two seasons shall be continued, and if throughout, it will remain to compare the area planted, and tbe product per aero under the chancre in labor, then and now. The only guide we have as to the present ca? pacity of laoor is its attainment stuce tbe war in each section. In every seotion of tbe cotton country tbe people on the spot believe they will exceed, not only in the aggregate, but in the yield per aero, any crop since 1861. Tbe Shipping List crop statement for 1867-8 set down tho receipt?: Virgin's.bales 187,487 North Caroliua. ?8,687 Sooth cir,Ima.240.225 Gforg'o.495 OuS Florida. 34 630 Alabama.366 193 Total.1.362,127 Virginia, of coarse, ?Deluded some cotton re? ceived overland from the West. This entire section taken together is estimated, by its own people and press, to have tbia year an increase of 12 to 20 per cent, in average, aDd, owing to tbe ase of fertilizers and tbe late favorable changes in the prospects, they estimate a pro? duct per acre exceeding the capacity to save it and beyond any ever made, except in the small localities where injury bas been done by rast, Ac. Allow for both increase of actes and ot yield only 20 per cent, upon the above product of 1867, ?.362 127 plus 272 425 -1 634 552 bales. The product of the Mississippi Valley, wbicb formerly found market at New Orleans only, is now divide!, and a considerable portion is forwarded by overland routes to tho Northern ports or to tho mills, taken together that product for the year now closing, as stated in the tables, will be about 1 150.000 bales, ?be common and aim >at universal report from those States now is. "our crop will be limited only by the capacity to pies it." Last year the pick? ing began fate, for there was no bottom crop worth picking separately, and ceased on nianv fields in October because the caterpillar had de? stroyed tbe top crop. Ibis year the bottom er ip is mace aDd iu process nt gathering, and tho danger of any destruction of tho top crop seems to be postponed to the advent of a black ft oat. A guio of three weeks at ODO and five weeks at the other end of a picking season enlarges the lab ir power widely; and when the larger applies to a crop opening witb uniformi? ty in each field as contrasted with a scattered opening, i he difference is practically fifty if not one hundred per cent, ia the capacity of tbe same labor, lt therefore remains to ba seen if the crop really is so large that under these favorable circumstances, and the stimulus of bigh prices, it cannot all be saved. To be moderate, allow an increase of 25 per cent, only, 1150.000 plus 287,503-1,437,500 bales for tbo valley crop. The people of Texas say their cr >p is mada, and safe beyond the reach ol enemies. Its measure is stated and perhaps with more truth than in the other case, to be the limit of the labor that can be employed to save it. Nooe are willing to set down the receipts at Galveston below 200 000. Dor the crop of the State below 300,000 bales. For this hypothesis call it for tho State $250,000 bales. To sum np we bave: The crop of 8tatea. Virginia to Alabama, as in 1867-68.1,362,127 Adi 20 per cent. 272,425 - 1,634,652 The Mississippi Valley crop, 1868-4?.1,160,000 Add 25 per cent. 2?7,600 - 1.437,603 Texas, estimated aa safe. 3(0.000 say 250,000 Total.3,322,052 Any one who will make comparison of the product of 1809 in eitber or tnese sections or either State with the foregoing and a like comparison of the acres planted and the labor available with the attending circumstances, then and now, a work for whioh we bave not space, will find abundant reason to regard o be foregoing hypothesis as very moderate in its sugg* stions. and to takes cheerful view of j the future of this great industry. For let the South and all other cotton producing coun? tries do their best, they cannot this year ex? ceed the want of the world for consumption and a reasonable addition to its reserve. NEGBO JDBOES ur MISSISSIPPI_An impor? tant point bas been settled at tbe present term of the Circuit Court of Lowndes County, Mississippi. We abridge from the Southern Sentinel as follows: Ia the case of Armstead Munger, freedman, indicted for the murder of anotber freedman, when the special venire was called by tbe sheriff, only one white and three negro jurors took their Beats in the jnry box. The venire consisted of five white men land forty-five freed? men. The sheriff announced to the conrt tbat hehad only been able to summon seven out ol the fifty required-the nesroes generally deny? ing their names. Colonel 8. M. Meek made a motion to quash the venire. The points of the motion wet? numerous, but the most im? portant wis, that the negroes were not re? cognised as jurors by the constitution and laws of the State; and the military orders not having been complied with by tbe assessor, in relation to the return of the lists of names, the negroes summoned were not competent jurors. Af:er arguing thia point at some length, the District Attorney not resisting the motion, the comt decided that the poiot was well taken, and the panel was quashed There were two other negroes indicted for murder, and the point made in Manger's case being sustained, upon same motion, the other venires were quashed, and the three cases con? tinued until next term. Strange as it may seem, all three of these negroes deaire to be tried by white jurors, and" were indignant at the idea of being tried by tbeir own color. TBS MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.-The Democratic State Convention, which met at Woreestar on the 24th instant, nominated the following ticket: For Governor, j J. Q. Adams, of Quincy; for Lieutenant-Gover? nor, 8. C. Lamb, of Greenfield; tor Secretary of State, John K Tarbox, ot Lawrence; for Treas? urer, Mr. Heywood, of Gardiner; for Attorney General, J. G. Abbott, of Boston; for Auditor, Phineas Allen, of Pittsfield. Resolutions were adopted denouncing the prohibitory law; condemning the Legislature for not granting charters to certain labor or? ganizations; calling for economy in the public expenditure?; recognizing the duty of acqui? escing in resolte already arrived at in national affairs, and expressing confidence in the ulti? mate success of tbe party, &c. The.convention was harmonious. Colonel Adams, m accepting the nomination, made a, speech which was mnch commended, both by Democrats and Republicans. He criticised the tariff system, and endeavored to support his argument in favor of free trade by quota? tions from Commissioner Welles' report. In speaking of the prohibition law, he recom? mended that an invitation be extended to Re? publicans to join the parly and defeat the law. /antral Hatterts. Sj- The Friends and Acquaintances ol Mr. and Mrs. EDWABD B. COHBKTT are invited to attend the Funeral of their youngest son, LOSAN EUGENE, from their residence. Pitt-street, near Duncan, at Eight o'clock lars Monm.vo, without further invitation. * Au just 27 iRarrtc?. MARTIN-0'3ULLIV*N.-On the evening of tho 23d. by tbe Rev. Dr. RACHUA?, Mr. W. T. MARTIN, Jr., of Virginia, to Miss L'ZZl", only daughter of the late Mr. T F. O'SULLIVAN, of this city. No e iris. QDbttnarn. CARBON.-Died, at Griffin, Ga. Anguet 17th, af? ter a lingering illness, in tbe 18th year of her age, ?ARAH GCt-.ftRY, only daughter of the late DAVTD A. t'ABSON. Special Witts. SS-IT HAS NO EQUAL, EXCLAIMED A lady who, after u=lng MILE OF VIOLEIS a short time, pronounced it the only article of tho kind real? ly perfect for producing a mott beautiful complex? ion. Sold by all druggiils and fancy goods dealers. V. W. BBINCEBBHOEF, Agent ter United Slates. august 98_1 ?.NOTICE. - PROPOSALS WILL BE BE CEIVEl) for the purchase of tbe following STEAM? ERS-. PILO I BOT.-Low pressure engine; 26 inch cylin? der, 8 feet F trike; capacity 110 tons; length 112 feet; beam 22 feet ; deptb of hold 8 feet FANNIE.-Low pressure engine, 21 inch cylinder, 6 feet strok .. ; cap iel ty 140 tons; length 142 feet; beam 22 feet: depth of hold 7 feet. PLANTEO.-Light draft; 2 high pressure on gtaeS|20Inch cylinder, G feet s'ro'ie; opacity 12)0 bales cotton; length 160 feet; beam 28 feet; depth of holde feet MAKION^r-Light draft; high pressure engine, 16 inch cylinder. 6 feet stroke; capacity 120 tona; length 120 feet; beam 25 feet; deptb of hold 5 feet. S AM-OS.-Low pres ure engine, 34X inch cylin? der, 10 feet stroke; capacity 220 tons; length 142 feet; beam 25 tee! ; depth of hold 9 feet. BF LI I-F.-High pressure engine, 20 Inch cylinder, 20 Inch .-trokc; capacity 85 tons; length 66 feet; beam IC feet; depib of hold 7 tcet. Also, Pilot Boat TO0NG AMERICA, as she now Ue3 at Palmetto Wharf Alfo one LIUDTKRof 140 lons capacity. One LIGHTER of 80 tens capacity. WM. P. HOLMES, ISAAC BROWN, August 20 Executors Ertate John Ferguson. mW NOT1CE.-NO BILLS WHATEVER for Seamen's wagea or otherwise, against Yacht ELEANOR, will be paid unless contracted by my order. -A. A. GOLDSMITH. August 16 mimo Owner. SW SOUTH CAROLINA, COLLETON DI8 TRIOT-IN 7HE COMMON PLEAS.-JEFFERSON STOKES vs. JOSEPH TUCKER-ATTACHMENT. Whereas, tho Plaintiff did on the 24th day of August, 1868, file his declaration against the Defendant, who (as Ula said) is absent from ind without the limits of this State and has neither wife nor attorney known within thc same upon whom a copy of the said Dec? laration might be served : It is therefore ordered, that the said Defendant do appear and plead to the said Declaration on or before the twenty-fifth day of Augus', which will be In the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine, otherwise final and abso? lute judgment will be given and awarded against him. J. E. LINDER, C. C. P. Clerk's Office, Colleton District. August 29 le3molyr SO- FLOUR, CORN, HAY, &c-MESSRS. JOHN CAMPEEN A CO. have opened a Branch to their Market-street Flouring Mills at the corner of East Bay and North Atlantic Wharf. Thc Store is large and commodious, an! having secured a full stock of the various cereals, they are prepared to tur nisb their customers with Grains at the lowest mar ket rate?. 3, eow24 September 24 MW OFFICE COMMISSIONERS PILOT? AGE-CHARLESTON, AUOOSr 9, 1869.-NO HOE TO PILL) i s AND OTHERS.-That from and after the rxasT OAT OF SEPTEMBER. 1869, no ene but State Pilots, or those holding State licenses, will be per? mitted or allowed to pilot within the borders of this btate. By order of the Board. G. B. STODDARD, Angu't 10 tu4 Chairman Board. MW NOTICE.-ALL PERSONS HAVING demands against the estate of Captain JOHN FER' GUSON, late of Charleston, deceased, will presen! the same, properly attested, to Mesera. BBOWH a MIKE ix, Attorneyh-at-Lew, and those indebted alli make payment to either cf the undersigned. WM. P. HOLMES, \ AniUSo^ ISAAC BROWN, 'J QMUfled Executors. Aug ut 12 ttmC Sjjfnei ?alters. AW NOTICE_D?RING MT ABSL_.CE from the City, Mr. W. S. GIBBES will act aa my ATTORN?.7. B. T. WALKB. August 27_2_ AfiTCONSIGN EE'S PEB BBIO CYCLONE are hereby notified that abe ia THIS DAT discharging Cargo at Adget'B North Wharf. All good, not called for before sunset will he stored at their risk and expense. No claims allowed after goods leave the wharf. August 27 1 WM. F OA CH _c CO, NOTICE.-I, THERESA SONNTAG, WIFE OF OTTO SONNTAG, Dyer and Scourer, residing at No. Ul Market-street, south ?ide, do hereby gire notice that I will car J y on b mineas as a Sole Trader in one month from the date hereof. Augustas Imo THEBF8ASONNTAG. AWNOriCE-APPLICATION WILL BE made to the General Assembly of South Carolina, on the fourth Monday In November next, for a Charter lor THE PROVIDENT MUTUAL LIFE AND TON? TINE A8S?BAN0B COMPANY of the Sooth, now forming in the City of Charleston, 8. C. COMMITTEE ON CH AKTER. August 88_mtul8. sept 13, oct ll, nov 8 AST THE NEATEST, THE QUICKEST AND TEE CHEAPEST.-THE NZWS JOB OFFICE, No. 149 EAST BAY, haring replenished ita Stock with a new and largs assortment ol material of the finest quality and latest styles, ls prepared to execnts, at the shortest notice and ba the best manner, JOB PRINTING of every description. Call and examine the scale of prices befare giving your orders elsewhere. ?WA CABD-SOU IHEBN LIFE INSUR? ANCE COMPANY, ATLANTA DEFABTMENT. To the People of South Carolina: The above Company was organ zed In 1866, In consequence of the wholesale forfeiture of Southern policies by Northern compa??as. The unparalleled success of the enterprise hu forced several of these companies to restore their Soot'ern policies, iron? ice fact that they could not operate in our midst without the appearance of honesty. We keep all our money at home to balld np our impoverished country-every dollar of premium being safely invested in the Mate from which it is de? rived. The institution is purely Southern, and hence shou'd appeal with great force to the patriotism and and sympathy of ?vary Southern heart 'Tis not our purpose to make war on other com? panies, but to eihlbit the special advantages offered by this purely Southern Company-founded on patriotism and solid wealth. Its ratio of assets to _iab;lities-the true test of a company's strength-ls second to none OB this continent, being nearly $390 to $100. Whenever and wherever we have presented the claims of this Company, it bas not only enlisted the sympathies of our people, but has also secured their j hearty co-operation. We have secured 600 policies in South Carolina since the loth of February. We number among oar Directors General Wade Hamp? ton and Colonel Wm. Johnson, gentlemen well known to every citizen of South Carolina. We ap? peal personally to the people of South Carolina to BBsiat in poshing forward this deservedly popular Southern institution. J. H. MILLER, General Agent Southern Life Insurance Company, No. 23 Broedstreet, Augusta. Ga. .? S. Y. TUPPER, Agent, Charleston, 8. C. H. W. DE . AUSaURE, M. D" Medical Examiner. We cheerf olly recommend the above Company to the patronage of the citizens of South Carolina. Columbia, S C_J. S. Preston, J. P. Carroll, C. D. Melton. 8. W. Melton, J. D. Pope. Camden.-J. B. Kershaw, Wm. M. Shannon, W. E. Johnson. Sumter.-John b. Moore. Winnsboro'.-W. K Robertson, J. B. McCants, James H Rion. York vii le.- W. B. W.lson, A. Coward, James Ma von, I. D. Witherspoon, J. B. Bratten, J. T. Lowry, R. G. McCaw. Anderson.-J. L. Orr. Barnwell.-Jos. A. Lawton, James Patterson, John? son H a go cd Clarendon.-Jno. L. Manning, T. C. Bichardsoa, Browne Manning. BITXBJtltCZS IK CBABLBSTOM. General JAME ) CONNER, Messrs. PELZ EB, BODGEBS k CO , JAMES H. \. ELSON, Esq., GEO. H. WALTER, Esq., LEWIS D. MOWRY, Esq. August 19 2mos ?SS-M ARE NGO.-F EVER AND AGUE CURE, TONIO, FEVER PREVENTIVE.-This val? uable preparation has keen in private uss for many years, and through the persuasion of friends, who have used it with the most beneficial resolta, the proprietor bas been induced to offer lt to the pub? lic. It is warranted to cure CHILLS AND FEVER of bowevei long standing, removing the cause and entirely eradicating its effects from the system. It will PURIFY TBE BLOOD, strengthen the diges? tive organs, induce an appetite, and restore the patient to perfect health. It ls a purely VBOBTABLB preparation, and so harmless that children of all ages may toke it with safety. As a tonic MAKENGO baa no superior, and for debility arising from the effects ol fever, or from other cause, ia invaluable. A few doses ls sufficient to satisfy tbs most in? credulous sufferer ol' its virtue snd worth. AU who try one bottle of MARENGO will be so much pleased with its effect, that they will readily en? dorse it, NO HUMBUG. For evidence ol its effi? cacy and value, refer to MARENGO circulars, which contain certificates of well known and respectable Citizen?. MAKENGO ia a genuine Southern preparation, the proprietor and manufacturer being a native and resident of Charles;OB, and it is fully guaran'- ed ic give complete and universal satisfaction. NO HUMBUG. TRY IT. For sale by all Druggists, and by DOVrTE & MOISE, corner Meeting snd Hase! streets; GOOD RICH, WIN EM A S k CO., Hayne-street. and G. J. LUHN, Druggist, Agent of Proprietor, corner ol King and Job* teeta, Charleston, ?. C. June 8 nae Smo esr PRE ri Y WOMEN.-A COMPARATIVE? LY few ladles monopolize the beauty os well ss tbs attention of society. This ought not to be so, but it is, and will be while men are foolish and single out pretty laces tor companions. This can all be changed by using HAGAN'S MAG' NOLIA BALM, which glvea the bloom of youth and a refined sparkling beauty to the complexion, pleas? ing, powerful and natura1. No lady need complain of a red, tanned, freckled or rustic complexion who will invest 76 cents in Ha? gan's Magnolia Balm. Its effects are truly wonder? ful. To preserve and dress the Hair use Lyon's Ka thairon. nae wfmlmo August 25 AW PHILOSOPHY OFMARRIAGE.-A NEW COURSE OF LECTURES, ss delivered at the Now York Museum of Anatomy, embracing the sub \ jects : How to Live and What to Live for ; Youth, Maturity and Uld Age ; Manhood genera1' r review? ed ; the Cause of Indigestion ; Flatulence and Ner? vous Dise, ses acccuoted Tor ; Marriage Philosophi? cally Considered, Ac. These Lectures will be for? warded on receipt of four stamps, by addressing : SECRETARY BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ANATO? MY, No. 74 We-t Baitirnore-Btreer, Baltimore, Md. April 19_mwflyr .j-BATCHELORS HAIR DYE.-THK splendid Hair Dye is the bast in th? world; the only true and perfect Dye; harmless, reliable, imtar.ta. neout ; no disappointment; no ridiculoua tints; rem? edies the ill effects of bad dyes; invigorates an. leaves the bair soft and beautiful black or brown Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers; and properly applied at Batchelors Wig Factory, No. - Bond street, New York, lyr May 16 * ?i>UIA>flttg* FUR ABHBPOu ARD COMB A HEB. THE --LOOP MARY GOODRICH WILL 'receive Freight tm SATOXDAY for Albepoo ?and Cora babe?, at South Atianfc Wharf. .Apply on board to August 27 3? F. ROBERTS, Captain, EXCURSIONS TO ALL POINT? OF I TEBEST ABOUND THE HaBJiOB. THE YACHT ELEANOR WTX NOW BE "SDME her trips to all points i i the harbor Apply to A.A. GOLD.1 M ITH, c At M. Goldsmith A Son's. Vendue Range. Or to THOMAS YOUNG, Captain, ott board. Ausust10 EXCURSIONS: EXCUHSIOSS: THE UNE FAST SATLINO YACHT ELLA ANNA, the Champion of the South? , is now ready and prepared to make regalar i hips, thus affording an opportunltv to ah who mar wish to visit points of interest in our beam oral tarbor. .. For passage, apply to the Captain on Union Wharf. June 21 BALTIMORE ANO CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP LINE. THE STEAMSHIP SEA G?LL*?; ' Captain N. P. DUTTON, will sail for Baltimore on FBTDAY, 27th of August, i at half.pxst 9 o'clock A. M., rrom Pier Ne. 1, Union Wharves. MW Through Bins Lading signed for all classes of Freight to BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA. WILMING? TON, DEL., WASHINGTON CITY, and the NOBTH WEsr. * For Freight or passage, apply to COUBTENAY A TBENHOLM, August 24_4_Union Whams, NEW TURK AlSO CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP LINE. FOR N E W YORK. CABIN PASSAGE m THK SPLENDID 6IDE-WBERL [STEAMSHIP MANHATTAN, WOODHULL. Commander, will sal from A curer's Mouth Wharf on SAT cnn AI, August 28th, at 10 o'clock. MW An extra charge of 16 made for Ticket* pur? chased on board after sailing. . MW No Billa of Lading signed after the steamer leaves. ?MW Thro ash Bins Lading given for Cotton to Boston and Providence. R. L MW Through Bills ot Lading given to Liverpool. MW Maruie Insurance by this Une % per cent. . $W The steamers of this Une are first class ia every respect, and their Tablea are tupoiied with al the delicacies of the New York and Charleston mar? kets. For Freight or Passage, apply to JAMES ADOS* A CO.. Agents, Corner Adder's Wharf and East Bay (Up-cUlra.) MW The CHAMPION will follow on SATUXDAT, September 4. at - o'clock._August 28 PACIFIC HAIL STEAMSHIP COMFY S THROUGH LIM TO CALIFORNIA, CHINA AND JAPAN. CHANOS OF SAILING DATS I STEAMERS OF THE ABOV line leave Pier No. 42, North Bl vex, foot of Canal-street, New York, at 12 o'clock noon, of the lat, 11th and .1st of every mouth (except when these date* tall, en Sunday, then the Saturday preceding). ' ** Departure of 1st and 91st connect at Panama with .teamers for South Paclflo and Central A m erl cae porte.* Those ol 1st touch st Manzanillo. Departure of 11th ot each month connecta with the new steam line from Panama to Australia ar?* New Zealand. Steemshtp CHINA leaves San Fraici?co for China and Japan October 4. 1869. No California steamers touch at Havana, but go direct from New York to AsplnwalL One hundred pounds baggage free to each adah? Medicine and attendance free. For PassHgeTickets or farther information apply at the COMPANY'S TICKET OFFICE, on tha wharf foot of Canal-street, North River, New York. March 12 lyr F. R. BABY, Agent. FOR GARDNER'S BLUFF AND ALL LANDINGS ON PEEDEE RIVER, VIA GEORGETOWN, 8. C. _ jp?), THE STEAMER GENERAL MANI .MSSTJeCOAliLT. Captain H. S. COUDES, will receive freight THIS DAT and SAXDBDAT, tor the above pointe, at Boyce's Wharf. SHACEfcLPOBD A KELLY, Ansuat27 2 Agents. Special flatters. JW SOLOMON? BITTERS.-THIS PRE? PARATION, compounded by one of our oldest orra most esteemed diugglsts, bas, oaring the short Usas in which it has been offered to the public, attained a reputation which has almost entirely driven out of market the varions tooles and stimulants which, for a few m on'hu. by exorbitant puffing and heavy ad? vertising, succeeded in building a profitable busi? ness for their pxpjectorr. solomon*s Bitters are not of the flashy style, de? pending upon large advertising, bought puffs and fictitious recommendations for a sale to a gullible public. Their composition ia well known to and ap? proved by many of our beat physicians, and the pro? prietors depend upon the intrinsic merita of thek medicine to make lt aa popalar as lt is curative. They do net pretend to offer a medicinal prepara? tion that will cure all the ins that flesh is herr to, but they do contend that the judicious use of these Ritters will greatly alleviate human suffering, ' and bring very many to a state of comparative health who have long been strangers to that great blessing. One good genuine recommendation of any pro? fessed curative is worth dozens or hundreds of bought certificates, and the Messrs. SOLOMONS have only published a few out of the hundreds of un? solicited testimonies which the have received. We this morning give a copy of a letter from Hon. ALEX. H. STEPHENS, whose peculiarly enfeebled condition for the past six months has been known to the whole country. His few earnest words will go much fur? ther to confirm the good opinion already existing as to the beneficial qualities of this medicine (han wonld columns of stereotyped recommend! tiona from unknown parlies: Dm en TI HALL, \ CBAWrJBDSVIIXE. GA , August 14. 1839.1 Meurt, A.A. Solomons d Co, Druggist*, Savannah, Ga.: GENTLEMEN-Piesse send me half a dozen bottles of your Bitters. I have been using them lately upon the recommendation of a friend, with decided benefit, in giving tone to the digestive organs and general strength to my cystem. Send by Express, with value endorsed, C. O. D. Yours respectfully, (signed) ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS. August 24_Imo 4SrPATNTjE88 DIQESnON.-"NO MAN," says Sir Astley Cooper, "ourht to know by his sen aations that he has a stomach." In cth?r words, when digestion ia perfect there is neither pain nor uneasiness in the region where it takea place. Nau? sea, waot of appetite, flatulency, oppression after eating, shooting patn9 in the epigastrium, a flush, lng of the face at meal tune?, and a furred tongue in the morning, are among the direct symptoms of in? digestion. Constipation, biliousness, headache, ner? vous irritability, physical weakness, and low spirits, are its almost invariable accompaniments. AU these indications of dyspepsia, whether immediate or secondary, are usually aggravated by bot weather. The cloie of summer is, therefore, the season when tbe victim of dyspepsia most urgently needs i tonic and regulating medicine. Of coane, every invalid has many advisers. One friend recom? mends one drug, another another; butin a multi' tude of counsellors there ls not always safety. The standard remedy of the present age for indigestion, in all ita stages, is HOSTELER'S STOMACH BIT? TERS. Time, that proves all thing?, has eitaUahed its reputation on an impregnable foundation-the spontaneous testimony of millions of intelligent witnesses. Ne acrid oil or acid defiles ita stimula? ting principle; its tonic constituents are the finest that botanical re search bas yet discovered; it com? bines the properties of a gentle ?vacuant, a blood d?purent, andan anti-biliou9 medicine, with invigo? rating qualities of the highest order, and ia admit? ted both by the publi: and the profession to be the* surest protection against all diseases that are pro? duced or propagated by pestiferous slr or unwhole? some water, that his ever been used either in the United States or tropical America. In cases of eonsbpaiion resulting from a want of muscular tone lathe intestines, tbs effect of the BITTERS l? perfectly marvellous; and without she dangerous sequences of mercury, lt restores the. disordered liver to a normal condition. Augnat 21 D*c ft -J