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VOLUME IX.-NUMBER 1360. CHARLESTON, MONDAY MORNING, MAY 2, 1870. SIX DOLLARS A YEAR. WASHINGTON. THE PRESIDENT ARD THE PE? RI ARS. [FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.] WASHINGTON, May 24. The President has issued a proclamation set? ting forth that it has come to his knowledge that sundry illegal military enterprises and ex? peditions are on foot within the United States, with a view to carryon the same against the people and district ol Canada,"within the do? minion of Queen Victosja, with whom the United States are "at peace. The President therefore admonishes all good citizens of the United States, and all persons <-within the jurisdiction of the same, against aiding, coun ? tenancing, abetting, or taking parr lu such unlawful proceedings, sud warns all persons that by committing sucn illegal acts they for? feit all rights to the protection of this govern? ment, or to its interference In their behalf, to iffeue them from the consequences of their own act; and he enjoins all officers of the a United States to employ all lawful authority and power to prevent and defeat the aforesaid unlawful proceedings, and to arrest and bring to Justice all persons who may be engaged therein. SENATE. Ferry asked leave to present a memori al from citizens of the Dominican Republic, pro? testing against annexation, Pomeroy objected, and permission was refused on the ground that petitions, except by unanimous consent, can ' be read only from citizens ol the United States. Harlan delivered a speech In support of the bill to sell Osage Indian lands in Kansas, and defending the settlers on those lands from ac? cusations of Morrill, of Maine, that they were robbers and marauders. The Legislative Appropriation bill was re? sumed, and an amendment to prohibit the ad? mission ol any pardon or amnesty as evidence in the Court of Claims lu support of loyalty was debated. HOUSE. lu the House, the closing debate was on Lynch's bill promoting American commerce. Mr. Peters, of Maine, proceeded to speak iu support of the measure. Mr. Coburn opposed the bill, as being in favor of the shipbuilding interest at the expense of commerce and navi? gation. Mr. Brooks argued that if a reduction of duties:, was. made lor the shipbuilders, other mechanical and agricultural interests should recave the same benefits. Mr. Banks then briefly addressed the House In favor of the bill. 'Mr. Lynch then allowed a number ol amendments to be offered, and the bill then went over unde* the rule, until to-morrow. The Appropriation bill was resumed. It was moved to strike out the appropriation for the Consulate at St. Jago de Cuba. A general de? bate then ensued, in which a number of mem? bers participated. General Logan said no government ever Bat so quiet as the pres? ent administration while a struggle was going on between oppression and liberty. Thc de r bate continued up to adjournment. Gerce' 1 Banks said the Committee on For- ' eign A> iain would bring the whole question before the House In a few days. ........ The committee of - conierence on the bill en? forcing the Fifteenth amendment, agreed upon a report, w?ch was signed by Senators Stewart * and Edmonds, Representatives Bingham and Davis-Senator Stockton and Representa? tive Kerr declining to sigh. The principal amendments are on the fifteenth and twenty first sections, and they do not alter the gene? ral sense of the bill, but make it more explicit. That portion of the Thirteenth amendment authorizes the President to employ the land and naval forcee oi.the.United:States to prevent - violation or enforce the execution of the act, ls amended so as to authorize the use of such - forces to aid the judiciary authorities in en? forcing the act. The phraseology of the twenty-first section is somewhat changed, but the general Intention of the original sectiO? renflfcns. This section pertains to the juris? diction of the courts in relation to writs of quo warranto. A new section bas been added explanatory of and to simplify the bill. THE TERIAR8 IR XOTIOR. An Invasion of Canada Imminent Indications that the Blow ls to Vail te tlie Eastward-The Frontier Lined with Bien. WASHINGTON, May 24. Reports from Sault St Marie, Montpelier and Buffalo, report the presence and activity of strangers, supposed to be Fenians. BUFFALO, May 24. There ls some activity among the Fenian leaders. Men are quietly concentrating at the rendezvous here. It is Impossible to say, at this time, where the invasion will be made. The point first attempted may be a blind. It is thought the frontier is lined with men. The United States steamer Michigan, it is report? ed, has taken up a position at Port Colborne, Canada, in the harbor, to protect the Welland Canal. BOSTON, May 24. Three hundred red men, supposed to be Fenians, left on the Northern trains yesterday afternoon and evening. ROCHESTER, May 24. A car load of Fenians passed North last ment. - HOW TO DEAL WITH THE SOUTH. i Senator Sawyer's Views and Feelings. Senator Sawyer, having been twitted on the floor of the Senate, the other day, with an "ardor and zeal of friendship for the late rebels," replied in a speech marked by dignity, force a ad independence. In the course of his remarks, he said :. In our practical relations with the masses of white men in the States lately in rebellion, we must look at them as they now stand, and by the light of present events, rather than by the terribie glare of the fires of the great struggle through which we have newsed. We must, in brief, "let by-gones be by-gones." I would never for a moment forget, tte misery caused by the rebellion. I would never for a moment i cease to discriminate between the patriotism which led mighty hosts to oner up their lives i to the cause of the Union and the disloyalty ; which led other hosts to wage war against i that Union. Let the honors of the Republic ever follow those brave and loyal men who < saved the nation; let our children and child- '. len's children learn to speak the praises of the patriots who in fie hall? of legislation, on a i thousand battle-fields on river, lake and ocean, i Eave their minds, their energies and their ves to the holy cause of national integrity. But, Mr. President, the question on which I wasvpeaking is a question of how to deal with a great practical subject of statesmanships how vre shall best reincorporate into practical and harmonious relationa'wlth the Federal Govern? ment the masses of the white men of the South;^s>w soonest we shall make them enter 1 Into and share our own faith in thc bencfi- : cence of this government; how soonest to i weaken the strength of their attachment to a "lost canse:" how, in the most complete way, to imbue them with a conviction that the United States is their country as well as ours, and that to it they must look as their chief ob? ject of loyalty rather than to the section whose cause was lost On this question it is ray misfortune to differ with my distinguished friend from Michigan as to what ls the true policy. On this question I do not seek a guide for my steps in the bitter? ness, the acrimony, the hatreds begotten by the rebellion. No senator on this floor has less cause to be personally favorable to rebels, as such, than myself. I come here by no rebel support. The vote of no man who took part In the rebellion was cast for me. Though for more than eleven years a citizen of South Car? olina, there have never been open to me the doors of a dozen men who were implicated in the rebellion. No bribe of social favor among men who were rebels has ever tempted me to show the "ardor and zeal of friendship" for the enemies ?1 my country. But as a senator from South Carolina, when I allow personal considerations of tbis character to control or determine my conduct, I shall have forgotten the principles which have governed my life. I am unfortunate in having made the im? pression upon the mind ot the senator from Michigan that I took the position against the test oath, and against the continuance of the disabilities imposed by the Fourteenth amend? ment from "the ardor and zeal of my friend? ship for the late rebels." I have carefully read the remarks I made on the subject, and I am at a loss to see what sentence, what linc, what word contained therein indicates any such mo? tive. I am a friend, I trust, to all the people ot thc State which has honored me with a seat in this body; but, Mr. President, I am not a friend to them as "rebels" or "late rebels." I am a friend to them, as I would do the offices of true friendship; and I rejoice that when I take the position of an advocate of the repeal of the test "oath I am acting as a friend to the whole people of my State, because I am open? ing np a way ofstrengtheaing the Republican party, and acting also as a friend to the loyal people offne country by doing something to destroy the wall of partition which has so Tong existed between the hearts ol Northern ana Southern men. And permit me to add that I see no logical connection between the removal of disabilities and the return of Jefferson Davis or Robert Toombs to their old places of honor and trust in thia government. If the public sentiment of Mississippi or Georgia is so thoroughly dis? loyal as to render the election of men like these probable, then our reconstruction Isa failure, and time only will relieve us from the evils legislation hos sought In vain to care. But if, as I believe, the vast majority of the Kiple of those States care little for Jefferson vis or Robert Toombs, or any other rebel leader, except as they are compelled to think of them as under the ban ol ineligibility to public office, when you remove from them the badge of distinction which they wear and parade they will sink into that insignificance which is the common fate of the defeated leaders of a lost cause. But, Mr. President, however necessary lt may be thought to except from a bill of relief from polMbal disabilities such marked cases as those of Davis, Lee, Toombs and others, certainly it is not wise or necessary to shut out from all opportunity for participation in national affairs the great number of those who are affected by the provisions of tho Fourteenth amendment and ot the fest act. XELIQIOVS. The Methodist General Conference. The question of the election of two addition? al bishops occupied the attention of the Meth? odist Episcopal Conference ia Memphis on Saturday. An extended debate arose on resolutions offered by Dr. Hamilton, of Mobile, proposing to elect two additional bishops. Dre. Monroe, of Missouri, Marshall, of Mis? sissippi, and Bigley, of Texas, spoke ia favor of the resolution, the latter intimating that unless lt were adopted, Texas and the West would secede. Drsi^EvanB, ot Georgia, Windfall, of Arkau sas, and Andrews, of Alabama, opposed it. The latter said that this was a move ta the direc? tion of diocesaa territories. Bishop Paine, ia behalf of the bishops, ex? plained their views on the subject. He said they had clone their duty, but, la view of the fact that five new conferences had been added, they would agree to aa additional bishop, but would acquiesce ia the action of the confer? ence if two were asked. Under the operation of the previous ques? tion a substitute providing for one bishop was adopted by 110 to 102. On motion of Dr. Anderson, the order of b usine S3 was suspended, and the conference, at noon proceeded to vote by ballot for a bishop wl'h the following result: J. C. Keeoe, of Lou isiaoa; 57; J. A. Duncan, of Virginia, 50; J. B. McFerriu, ot Tennessee, 77; scattering, 89. No choice. MEMPHIS, May 24. The report on tho action of Mr. Smithson, treasurer ol the Foreigu Board, in laves Hug fundB in Erie stock and wild Wall street specu? lations, elicited a long debate without action. The Presbyterian Assemblies. NORTHERN ASSEMBLY. The report of the Committee ou Reconstruc tlon occupied Hie attention of the Presbyteri? an General Assembly In Philadelphia on Satur? day. The report fixes the boundaries of various 8yoods by States and counties. It is recom? mended that the Assembly reconstruct the bouodarles of the different presbyteries ac cordiog to the following priuciples: That each presbytery be defiued by geographical boun? daries; that the presbyteries be enlarged, and the formation of small ones be discouraged, none hereafter to be formed to consist of less than five ministers; that ia the present distribution, or la the future formation of syoods, no presbytery shall constst of less than tea, except la mission? ary districts; that each large city con? stante ooe presbytery; that churches la differ eat geographical localities having one minis? ter shall belong to the presbytery of the minis? ter so long as he continues pastor; that minis? ters without cha.rges shall belong to the presbjtfery within the limits of which they or? dinarily reside; that the present synods and presbyteries ou reorganizing shad be coa sidered as continuing their succession in that synod or presbytery which now includes the largest Dortlon of the body RS is existing to? day. A chauge ia represen latloa to the synods and assembly is not recommended at present. The report was placed upon the docket anti made a special order for Monday. * SOUTHERN ASSEMBLY. The Geaeral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, at Louisville, on Saturday, was co gaged maialy with preparatory subjects ot details as to church management. Rev. Dr. Wilson read a report on the subject of aland for the beaeflt of the widows and or? phans of deceased ministers, which was re? ceived aod referred to special committees, consisting ol' oue member of each synod. The plaa proposed ls, with some modificatioas, the same a3 that which was laid before the last General Assembly. The annual report on publications shows that the number of volumes printed during the year was44,500. of which number 12,035 are still unbound or at the bindery; catechisms 27,500; books ot the church ordered 2000; tracts of various sizes 159,700; catalogues 3000; syste? matic benevolent envelopes 156,250; whole Dumber of pages of printed matter 12,900,100. The order of the day was the consideration of the scheme for the founding of a great Pres byterlau ualversity. Rev. Dr. Lyons, of Mississippi,.made an able speech ia favor of lt, after which the whole subject was referred toa committee, of which Rev. Dr. Palmer, of New Orleans, is chairmao, to digest the subject and present it in a tangi? ble form for the consideration of the body. LOUISVILLE, May 24. Huntsville, Ala., is chosen as the next place of meeting of the General Conference. Dele? gates from the Associate Reformed Church and the Presbyterian Chnrch have been fra? ternally received. EUROPE. Spain. MADRTD, May 24. El Tiempo newspaper says the Duke de Montpensier ls annoyed at the course his ad? herents had taken. The Duke demands that his candidature be passed upon openly by the Cortes, otherwise he will withdraw and pub? lish a manifesto making a complete exposition of the acts of those parties who made over? tures to him. It ls now said that Espartero has agreed to accept the Crown if the Cortes will elect him. Fatal Explosion. LIVERPOOL, May 24. An explosion occurred on the bark Astoria, off Lands End, killing thc captain and a sailor, and nearly destroying the vessel. Italy. FLORENCE, May 24. i>ffhe Chambers voted the Budget by a large majority. It is estimated thc expenses will be over seven hundred millions livres. A Mysterious Murder. LONDON, May 24. A family of Ave persons have been murdered a few miles from the city. A lady of the family was to have been married to-day, and is sup? posed to have some connection with the affair. There is ao clue to the murder. THE EZOT AGAINST NAPOLEON. Popular S usp i ( ions-The Emperor a Ne? cessity for France-Expulsion of Cer nuschi-Spain-The First Napoleon The Month of May-Fashion, ?bc., die. [FROM OOR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] PARIS, May 7. The hardest worked public servants at the present moment are thc detectives and law officers of the crown. In the dally casting of their net the police catch exactly what they want. By this time there ought not to be a conspirator in Parla. Brutus is at large-the Gracchi la Leicester square, but the would-be Casca is in the Mazasprlson. There is a good deal of thc gamin In thc Parisian character, and much of the blageur. Here is the infernal plot, revealed by thc confessions of the conspi? rators themselves, and supported by documen? tary proof, and yet several look upon the whole thing as the work of the police. The police are thus weU employed, organizing plots and then repressing them. It is natural, per? haps, after all. Whenan accomplice "blows" on his companions, he is called a mouchard, as pickpockets, when closely pursued, cry "stop thief,"'to distract a crowd. Considering the excitement to which many weak minds have 'been subjected to by incendiary orators and writers, the wonder rather would be that there was no conspiracy. Thc Opposition jouruals taunted ministers with having no evidence of a plot. The offi? cial Journal supplies the evidences of three or four, and convokes thc High Court to try them. Yet the same journals blame the Cabi? net lor its sage conduct in satisfying a gene? ral demand to know "where are we now." The case for the prosecution is stated-there can bc no doubt of the plots; judgment must be suspenSetfttttthe-accused explain. In all thc conspiracies which have taken place un? der the Second Empire, they bave bceD marked by a great simplicity. Some discontented men rreet- plan assassinations - without ever thinking what government ls to succeed, un? til one of thc party, having fears about his head, visits the minister of police. In the case of Flourcns, he ls a man well educated, and yet he addresses the deserter, Beaudry, as his dear Harmodius. as he would Mon cher Louvel or RavalUac, and signs "Gustave." However, In all criminal trials there are traces of Impru? dence that a child of three years old would not commit. It is his visiting card, whereon bc wrote. "Starting for England," and sent it to the chief of police as a piece of malice at not being able to arrest bim for his playing at insurrection In February last; that will identify his letter of Instructions to Beaudry to kill Na? poleon. The life of Napoleon ls still a necessity for France. If the congratulations received by bim on his escapo from the plots in question have not been very demonstrative, they do not the less heartily exls . France does not under? stand the utility of "Indignation meetings" as yet. This latest outrage proves the revolu? tionary party to be utterly demoralized. There can be no hesitation in taking sides, where politics rest upon the dagger, the revolver and bombs. I yesterday stopped to look ut, in a shop window, a collection of the Red heroes of 171)3 and 1870, and was struck by a common expression of wildness and determined reck? lessness among them all. One paper gives a ! series of articles, popularizing the preparation of eira-cotton, Greek tire, shells and Buch fire? works for the use of patriots; another pub? lishes Hie autograph letters of eminent exiles, Ac, on the situation. As usual, Victor Hugo ls amusing and Garibaldi absurd. In all these turmoils of excitement, the poor Plebiscite is likely to be torgotten, or so tortur? ed and twisted as not to be understood. The issue is simply, not will you have the empire, but will you have it as it was in 1852, or as it is in 1870. Some papers give a thousand rea? sons for saying "no," but wind up by recom? mending to vote "yes;" and many leading men are like coquettes, "off and oiling," but will not state their opinion. The expulsion of the Italian Cernuschi has caused aa expression of much regret, not only among the well-wishers of the goverumeut for the severity of the measure, but among that gentlemaa's circle of frieads. He was a Repub? lican, but not a socialist. In giving 200,000 francs to the Irreconcilable camp, to carry ou the negative vote, his fault was not likely to be cootaglous, living as we do io a world of mil? lionaires. The bc3t proof is, that no ooe has imitated it. He ought to be allowed to return, on condition that he would not give away a like sum, before the mass vote was taken. "On Hie morning of his departure, he wrote to the Home Minister thal he wis leaving, as order? ed, Frnace, but that he had a little dog, in? capable ol' bearing long and sudden journeys ol'new climates, and begged the minister to give "Tato" the bonetil or naturalization, ex? tended to French dogs-by placing him in the . ?Jardin d'Acclimation. Fortunately, continental politics arc not ex? citing. Thc next move is generally expected from Spain, where the mutism ol' Prim is the subject ol' general observation, lt is generally believed he ls going lo make a dash for being i a "Saviour of Society." Political lampooning is carried on to a great extent, very publicly too, and at the marshal's expense, at Madrid. The doos may laugh, but by and by he will make them like Cardinal Mazarin and the Freach, pay for the music. Apart from the shoal of political pamphlets, the only new event lu literature is a "live journal" brought out in the Japanese language, not by the natives resident here, but by the professor of that language in the College of France, lt will not have thc "widest circula? tion in the world." The 5th iostant being thc forty-ninth anni? versary of the death of the First Napoleoo, in memoriam masses were celebrated in Beveral chapels, notably at the Tuileries, in presence of the Imperial family. There was a time when this epoch served also to display the national hate against the great man's "jailer"-Sir Hud soo Low-whose name became the synonym for pereecutloa, and whose "cruelties," real or imagined found expression ina moving dra? ma or a screaming farce. In England, Sir Hudsou was accused ol' the Lilliputian amuse? ment ol "- sticking plus Anil needles in the great man's breeches."' Five days before his death Napoleon was seized with a shivering fit, ami nothing could restore the natural warmth of the body. The English doctors were honored by being con? sulted, but were not allowed to seethe patient, whoso Jast words were, "Head, army." lo accordance with his wish the autopsy was made to ascertain the cause of death with the view of preventing the same disease, if it ex? isted, in his son- The father died of a stomach complaint; Napoleon the Second of consump? tion. The lather's heart, bequeathed to his wife, Maria Louisa, was deposited in a silver urn. On his coffin were placed his sword and the celebrated cloak he wore at Marengo, and now in possession of the present Emperor. The French clo not forget the testimony borne by nature to his greatness at the moment he expired-a frightful hurricane shook the isle from its propriety. "When beggars die there are no comets seen: The heavens themselves blaze rorth the death of princes." Although in these latter days the revolution? ?r}- party attack the fame of "the glorious des? pot," the nation whl never forget Austerlitz and Marengo. For ages to come Napoleon will be a name to conjure with. The month of May Is anything but merry this year. It is the month of flowers-on this occasion it is the month ol bombes. The weath? er is warra, but harsh. It is also the "month of Marv." and when the rites pf the church re? lax their severity. The altars of the various chapels are piled with the choicest flov/ers, and from the palace to the porter's lodge, pri? vate altars, decorated with flowers, are raised to the Virgin-the patron saint of purity and innocence-and before which every visitor is supposed to recite a pater nosjer. Beside thc household altar, is a box for offerings-the con? tents, when not handed over to charity, are devoted to purchase some souvenir for the children. It is at this period young-France is confirmed. It is regarded by parents as an event, a fete, with a dash of solemnity. I en? tered a chapel a few days ago, to hear the ex? hortations addressed to the prospective com? municants. A venerable priest, whose once manly voice had "turned again to the childish treble," was addressing his listeners as a "dy? ing man to dying men." He told his flock, that Napoleon the First ever regarded his con? firmation as his premier jour de bonheur. Every effort is made, even by the poorest of mothers, to dress out her children for the rite of confirmation. The girls are decked like brides, where wreaths of white lilac or lily of the valley take the place of the orange blos? soms, and tulle and lace modestly drape thc young innocent. After the ceremony a certifi? cate of the rite .is given, and this is framed and glazed and hung on the wall amidst the humble gallery of chromo-llthogrnphs of saints, sinners, love-scenes and battle pieces. I have never yet observed the same religious charter so preserved for the boys. The latter attend confirmation in gala dress also-white vest and trousers, black coat, kids, patent boots a lighted taper-missal, and a five-franc piece in a Bpeclal purse for the priest. Thanks to the accommodating industry of France, the dresses for these occasions can be hired out as brides do their veils, robes and orange flow? ers; grief, its sable black; pleasure, its masks and costumes; and actresses, their wardrobes and diamonds. Paris speaks a little of picrate of potash, Greek fire and fulminating shells; but the fair sex are not much disturbed, Cor the milliner's shops are not mined, und the warehouses, lull of spring novelties, are bomb-proof. The aristocratic Faubourg of St. Germain has adopted a new mourning hood, in memory of, and called after the Duchess of Berry-just as formerly, when the Porte St. Martin Theatre was burned, the ladies patronized veils of coiner de fm ; and the fair aristocrats, after praying for the repose of the Duchess' soul, step out for home "like an Andalusian girl from mass retyuraing," protected by "Jeames," but fol? lowed by tiie eyes and sighs ol' the male sex. An attempt has been made to supersede knots ol' waist ribbons by buckles, but has failed, and I swear by Mahomet, long robes have not be? come shorter by an inch, and panniers are as full as ever they were. The Paris season is drawinc to a close, but some Jolly scrap par? ties can be found, and, despite the vol? canoes, dancing goes on livefy. Vivier is the most magical of horn-blowers. With his Instrument he transports us Into fairy land, widere we can hear the breeze rustling among the leaves, and the rain- dropping on the flowers-the hunter slgtursfe he bids his love adieu-the storms that rends tile oak? the plaintive cry of the dying stag. He is a marvellous artiste to thus make ns forget the everlasting Plebiscite, the lists of the prose? cuted, and the plans for blowing up the capi? tal. Politics have invaded even the green? room. Patti is declared to have gone in for the Radical ticket, while her husband sub? scribes to the Imperial platform. Mme. Ples sis is a Bonapartist to the tips of her fingers, but Mlle. Nilsson has not yet declared her sen? timents. As the Emperor has presented her with a magnilicent bracelet, perhaps lt may melt her Icy temperament, if she be not squeamish abouti imeo Da?aos et dona ferentes. Faure, the prince of tenors, has met with a real proof of fraternity. In having the mud taken off bis boots lately he offered payment to the shoe-black. The latter refused, alleging that between confreres nothing Is taken for services rendered. "You. Monsieur, play the kings at the opera, I act the monsters.'' The Germans assure us that May is the month when the powers of the intellect and imagination are most developed, and the exhi? bition of the works of living artists in the Pal? ace of Industry supplies the occasion for testing the accuracy ol the assertion. All such dis? plays ought to be visited at two distinct peri? ods. In the morning when there is no crowd, and the atmosphere cool and enjoyable to ap? preciate the exhibits-which in thc present case are more numerous titan really meritori? ous. There are many pictures to be liked,rather than warmly admired-landscapes without end, portraits all smiles in massive gilt frames. This year there is no salon of "honor," nor ol "refusals." Strange, there is not a portrait of their Majesties, and but one, rather stiff, of the "Prince Imperial in the Camp of Chalons." The sculpture gallery is full, but not rich, and thc distribution of busts and statues among flowers, fountains and shrubs, ls a marve! of excellent taste. The second period for visiting is in the afternoon, when seated on a divan, with eyes and cars open, yon can see all that le illustrious in song or story pass by-a magic lantern of the fashionable and intellectual world-a meli-melo. amusing and instructive. The increase in the deaths from smallpox ls becoming truly alarming-134 last week. The plague hos found many of its victims in the highest families. Another fact remarkable ls, tiie number of young gentlemen from the United States, who have added to the general death rate. It ls sad to think that the ma ority are victims to a fast Paris life. The overs of Paris beer have been alarmed at the great prevalence also ol' lock-jaw among the votaries of bocks, and a high authority in: or ms us that Hie cause is to be found in thc adulter? ation ol thc beer with picric acid. Among the latest interesting statistics pub? lished is, that the Queen of Spain, since sepa? rated from her husband, saves eighty francs per day, in house expenses. A wine shop advertises "anti-plebiscitary wine"-those who will vote "No" will be al? lowed credit-but "Yes" electors must pay on delivery. A dressmaker announces "Oui" and "Non" toilettes-and the violent harseillaiie journal augurs bad for thc Emperor, because his name furnishes the "Non"-"N-ap-O-leo-N." Rut the newspapers overlook that his Christ ian name supplies the better coincidence ol a "YCS"- "L-OUI-S." The row in the University ol' Medicine may? be considered over-at least for a time. Dr. Tardien was not able to give his lecture amidst cheers and a dozen hisses. All stran? gers were excluded. STROD OF THE REFORMED CHURCH In thc General Synod ol the Reformed Pres? byterian Church, at- Cincinnati, thc Committee on the Signs of the Times detail many indica? tions that call for the mourning ol' the people. Among them touching on the question of the Council at Rome and the subjects of the Bible, the Sabbath, the doctrine of the church, the marriage relations, and venality, corruption, aod extravagance in the government and among the people. The committee recommended that the first Thursday in June be observed as a day ol fasting. On the other hand, the committee recognized the tendency ol' things to break up the crust of mere human authority, and bring Christians and men generally to a better understanding and a better union in Christ. The report was accepted. The subject of a union with the United Pres? byterian Church is the special order for Mon? day. _ _ _ -Messrs. Hooper, Harris & Co., of New York city, have suspended on their "short" cotton contracts. There are reports ol' other | suspensions, bat they cannot be verified, WHO SIGNED THE BOND SAMPSON A.ND THE PHILISTINES. Disinterested Intervention of Scott ?n Behalf of a Criminal. STRAW BAIL AND LEG BAIL. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEW8.] COLUMBIA, TUESDAY, May 24. It will be remembered that the proofs against Sampson, the chief clerk, of Treasurer Par? ker, were in themselves tantamount to posi? tive, and that the accused upon his arrest was induced by some means to make the case a stronger one by a confession of his guilt. At least, such a confession was paraded abroad by the trumpeters of the Ring, for the purpose of slaving off suspicion from other parties. The amount involved was over $40,000, taking the minimum estimate. Did either the amount involved or the high character of the crime alleged against the prisoner warrant a small bond tor bail ? The bail was allowed, however, and the bond fixed at $5000. Who signs this bond ? Such a bond ls a public record; and yet al' information of lt has been kept from the pub? lic witli singular caution. Is there any reason for this caution? Despite all cautions and evasions of parties using them, it hos trans? pired that the'bondsmen in this case are Gov? ernor Scott and General Stoibrand. Governor Scott and General Stoibrand have a right, ir, ls presumed, to sign the bond; and Sampson's friends have a right to get his ball for five dollars, provided the officer fixing the amount deems it sufficient. Since my last reference to this case, Samp? son has left Columbia. He has a right to do so, no doubt. Will he return ? Governor Scott and Gene? ral Stoibrand seem to have no doubt ol it. They think him sufficiently honest, sufficiently truthful, to do so. He has proved himself worthy of Parker's confidence, and is, of course, to be trusted. CORSAIR. BICHLAND FOE REt OHM. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEWS.] COLUMBIA, May 24. A call will appear in both of the city papers to-morrow for township meetings throughout Richland County, on the 28th Instant., to choose delegates to the county meeting to be held on the Cth of June, which will elect delegates to the State Convention. Two volunteer negro companies paraded to? day, with banners and music, and fully armed and equipped. Olotrjing ano .tfnrnishmg 0>oobs. g PRING CLOTHING. No. 2 1 il KING STREET. CORNER OF WENTWORTH. An extensive supply of SPRING CLOTHING, made up expressly for the trade of this city, ls now offered at LOW PRICES, the Goods having been bought since the decline in gold. Thc as? sortment consists of all New Fabrics for men's wear, and made np eqcal to custom work. This house will continue to deserve the wide reputa? tion it has enjoyed for many years of "selling the best made Clothing In the city." In the stock will be found the following: SCOTCH CHEVIOT WALKING COAT SUITS Scotch Cheviot Sack Coat Suits French Batiste Walking Coat Suits French Coating Walking Coat Suits English and American Melton Coat Snits Silk Mixed Coat Suits Plaid Casslmere Coat Suits Blue Flannel Coat Suits French, Blue and Black Tricot Coat Suits Oakes' Casslmere (all Wool) Coat Snits, at $15 60. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING. The largest and best assortment in the city, viz: Walking Coat SUITS, Sack Coat Suits, and Fancy Knickerbocker Suits, for ages from 5 to 17 years, of Melton?, Silk Mixed, Blue Flannels, Mixed Cas? hmere, Black Cloths, Ac, of ali c^alities. FURNISHING GOODS. In this department will be found every style of Under-Garments for men's wear, such as: Gauze, Merino, Lisle Thread, Silk, Cotton and Per kale Undershirts Jeans and Linen Drawers^ Silk Ties and Bows, Colored Silk Cravats and Scarfs French Kid Gloves, Beaver Gauntlets, Silk and Thread Gloves Patent Shoulder Suspenders, Braces, Ac. Also, THE CELEBRATED STAR SHIRTS AND COLLARS, Introduced by me in this "i:y twenty-five years ago, and since then Belling them to the satisfac? tion of al! purchasers, jay Prices as advertised in Card. TAILORING DEPARTMENT ls supplied with French, English and American COATINGS, Meltons, Batiste, Scotch Cheviot, Silk Mixed and Cloths, of a variety of shades. CASSIMERESsof the most eeiect patterns of the season, Plaids.. Stripes and Plain, which Goods will be made up to order, in the well known good style always displayed a: thia Bonne, and at mod erate prices. WHITE TURKISH HAREM VESTS, A new and elegant Garment. HST Purchasers are invttedKO call and make their selections. WILLIAM MATTHIESSEN. Captain B. W. McTUREOUS, Superintendent. may2-imo QOZZENS'S WEST POINT HOTEL, On the Hudson River, New York, now open. Terms reasonable. Address S. T. C?ZZENS, West Pola tj New York, . moyi9-imp Nero ?Jnblirations. HE GREAT SOUTHERN FAMILY PAPER ! SOUTHERN FAMILY PAPER ! SOUTHERN FAMILY PAPER ! 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SEND FOR A SPECIMEN COPY. SEND FOR A SPECIMEN COPY. SEND FOR A SPECIMEN COPY. SEND FOR A SPECIMEN COPY. SUBSCRIPTION TWO DOLLARS A YEAR, ALWAYS IN ADVANCE!. CLUBS OF TEN SUPPLIED AT $1 50 EACH. CLUBS OF TEN SUPPLIED AT $1 PO EACH. CLUBS OF TEN SUPPLIED AT $1 50 EACH. CLUBS OF TEN SUPPLIED AT $1 50 EACH. CLUBS OF TEN SUPPLIED AT $1 50 EACH. CLUBS OF TEN SUPPLIED AT $1 50 EACH. MAKE UP YOUR CLUBS ! es- Address; (enclosing money la Registered Letter,) RIORDAN, DAWSON & CO., CHARLESTON, S. G, Shipping. jp O R LIVERPOOL. The First Class British Brig "JOHN L. S&? PYE," of amall capacliv. ?Bfc For Freight engagements appy to J. A. ENSLOW A CO., Agents, may25_No. 141 East Bay. MERCHANTS LINE-NEW YORK SAILING PACKETS. The regular line Schooner N. W. SMITH, ft* William A. Tooker, Master, having thefiOt bulk of her Cargo engaged,. will take what light freight may offer, and sail forthwith. Apply to WILLIAM ROACH A CO., may24-3_Agents. JpOR FORT SUMTER. The safe, fast sailing and comfortably ap- fla pointed Yacht "ELEANOR" will make twoSflfc trips dally to Fort Sumterand the other points of historic Interest In the harbor, leaving South Commercial Wharf at io A. M. and 3 P. M. The Yacht can also be chartered for private parties on reasonable terms. For passage or charter apply next door south or tue Mills House, or to the Captain on board. mayl4 R PALATKA, FLORIDA, .po (ONCE A WEEK,) VIA SAVANNAH, FERNANDINA, JACKSON? VILLE AND LANDINGS.ON THE ST. JOHN'S RIVER. The Steamer CITY POINT, Captain Fenn Peck, will sail for above points. every FRIDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock, uat notice. Fare between Savannah and Charleston $3, in? cluding Berth and Meals. J. D. AIKEN A CO., Agents, - may25~l_South Atlantic Wharf.r VESSELS SUPPLIED WITH CABIN AND MESS STORES ON SHORT NOTICE. Captains and Stewards are respect, felly invited to call and examine the^ quality and prices of our GOODS. Fa guaranteed. Delivered free of expense. WM. 8. CORWIN A CO., No. 276 King street, opposite Hasel, Charleston, s. C. mr Branch of No. 900 Broadway, New York. r&n24 JpOR BEAUFORT, VIA EDISTO, ROCK? VILLE AND PACIFIC LANDING. Steamer PILOT BOT, Captain 0. ? . Caron White, will sali from Charles-jaQBHC ton for above places every TUESDAY MORNING, at 8 o'clock. Returning, the PILOT BOY will leave Beaufort early WEDNESDAY MORNING, touching at ali the above named Landings on her ronte to Charleston. J. D. AIKEN A CO. mch24_ JpOR SAVANNAH, (INLAND ROUTET) VIA PACIFIC LANDING AND BEAUFORT. The Bteamer PILOT BOY, Captain C. Carroll White, will leave Charles-_ ^_ ton every THURSDAY MORNING, at 8 o'clock, for above places. RETURNING: The PILOT BOY will leave Savannah every FRIDAY AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, touching at Beaufort and Pacific Landing, and connecting at Charleston with SATURDAY'S Steamships for New York The PILOT BOY will touch at Bull's Island Wharf every fortnight, going to and returning from Savannah. . J. D. AIKEN A 00. apis pOR GARDNER'S BLUFF, AND ALL INTERMEDIATE LANDINGS ON PEE? DEE RIVER, VIA GEORGETOWN, S. 0. The steamer GENERAL MANI- _ _?JT??w G A ULT, Captain H.S. Cordes, ls nowi?2??g5? receiving Freight at Sooth Atlantic wharf, ana will leave as above on FRIDAY MORNING, 27th May. SHACKELFORD A KELLY, may25-2 Ajrents, No. 1 Boyce's Wharf. F OR EDISTO AND ENTERPRISE, VIA CHURCH FLATS, YOUNG'S ISLAND, BEAR'S BLUFF, Ac, GOING AND COMING INLAND ALL THE WAY. Hie Steamer "ARGO," Captain D. . ^?T^t^ Boyle, will receive Freight at Ac-dOBBflC cornmodatlon Wharf, THIS AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock, and leave as above TO-MORKOW, 2Sth in? stant, at 12 o'clock noon. Returning, will leave Edlsto on FRIDAY, the 27th, at the same hour, (12 noon.) For passage or freight apply on board, or to DOUGLAS NISBET. Agent, Accommodation wharf. N. B.-Freight and Wharfage payable here. may25-l_ ?jpOR EDISTO, ROCKVILLE, ENTER? PRISE AND WAY LANDINGS. The Steamer ST. HELENA, Capt. p . "ff^-h. W. H. Gannon. wlH ?eave as above, JHEMPSE TO-MORROW MORNING, 28th instant, at 3 o'clock, from Market wharf. Returning, will leave Edlsto SATURDAY MORNING at 3 o'clock. For Freight or Passage, apply on board, or to JNO. H. MURRAY, Agent, Market Wharf. may26-1?_ FISHING EXCURSION TO THE BLACK FISH BANKS. The popular Steamer "SAMSON" _ -*E*>? will leave Boyce A Co.'s Wharf OD?2??????j3? WEDNESDAY MORNING, May 26, at 9 o'clock, for a DAY'S FISHING, returning in the evening. Bait will be provided. Fare for the trip $1 60. TULLY will be In atten dance to famish Re? freshments. Tickets can be obtained at A. 0. STONE'S Store, East Bav, also TORCK'S "Our House," J. C. H. CLAUSSEN'S and STENHOUSE A CO.'S, and at the Office of HENRY CARD, Agent, may20 Accommodation Wharf. S ifliiliiurrj, .fanes ?cods, &t> PRING OPENING, ' AT No. 304 KING STREET. MRS. M. J. ZERNOW Having recently returned from New York, will open THIS DAY a Choice Assortment of MILLI? NERY GOODS, Including all the LATEST PARISI? AN NOVELTIES. DRESSMAKING, In all Its Branches, attended to as usual. DRESS TRIMMINGS and PAPER PATTERNS kept on hand. Country Orders solicited and promptly attended to. aprl 5-fmw3moe ?J^J- AD. LUZIER, (DE PARIS,) m FRENCH DRE SS?-MAKER No. 214 KING STREET, , CORNER OF MARKBT STREET. DRESSES AND MANTLES made in the latest Parisian styl" Patterns cot and sold, may 18 HE HOT SPRINGS, BATH COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Professor J. L. CABELL, M. D., of the University of Virginia, Resident Physician. This renowned Watering Place will be open to visitors June 1st, under the management or J AS. A. McCLUNG. Noexpense or effort has been, or will be spared to make these SPRINGS attractive to both the invalid and the pleasure seeker. The BATHS vary In temperature from 86 to 100 degrees farenhelt. The value of these Thermal Waters ls not excelled hy aD; waters on the slobs. Descriptive pamphlets, containing a full account of these Springs, and certificates of numerous cases cered, or relieved, can be had on applica? tion to the Manager, at the Springs, or to S. 0. TARDY A CO., Richmond, Virginia.. Telegraph Office In the Hotel. S. C. TARDY, 1 Owners, THOS. R. PRICE A CO., J Richmond, Vx msy23-imo