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VOLUME IX.-NUMBER 1360. CHARLESTON, MONDAY MORNING, MAY 2, 1870. SIX DOLLARS A YEAR. THE SPECK OF WAR. PRINCE LEOPOLD'8 ACCEPTANCE OT TJBLB SPANISH THRONE. Threatening Attitude and Preparations of France-She will Permit no GeMaan Prince to Occupy the Throne of Chnrlcs the Fifth. .; a 3 -.V* y--" H ?4>.%.7 1 A SSABP NOTE TO PRUSSIA. EXPLANATIONS OF PRIM ASD THE PRUSSIAN GOVERNMENT. REPOSTED ALLIANCE RET WEES FRANCE AND AUSTRIA. ?ann need Kxpwlelewr or-the33p?nlsh Min? ister from Pncls. ....?:. -.7 'vV.^.l ? .:. ??ri '?,' THC EFFECT <?N THfi MARKETS, , AC,; Ac., Ac. . InvIewofthevastlntereBts IQ vol ved in the pending 'ivar crisis In Europe, our readers, we are sure, will thank us fer laying before them, the foll and inte resting cable news bearing en ; the subject, which we 'tad in th? latest North? ern papers, as well es the , telegrams which have reached us . direct. ' An Exciting Debate In the Freadh Chambers-Protests Against War. RURS, Wednesday Evening, Joly's. There was an ?xcJ?ng &cena In the Corps L?gislatif tooday after the declaration made hy the Mink ter of Foreign Aflalre'that the French Government would persist in Its policy'of-neu? trality, -but under mo pretext would it permit a German power-to,place one of its princes on the throne of Oharies the Filth. . ? Deputy Picard demanded further informa? tion for-the Chambers. It was the first duty of the depudeeootto allow France to be engaged in a war without ibo assent' of her representa? tives. .' 1 M. Oemieu-T1 supported the demand, and ad? ded that war now means wai with Europe. He protested'that he and his friends deo med peace imperative unless their own and the dlg ni ty-of France required war. If, Oil ?vier, la reply, said that the declara tlon.of the Duke de Grammont left no doubt thsittie .government ardently desired peace; and die ft It ?me that that declaration would secure peace. The Chamber mnstiknow that the -govern ment sought to attain tts object'in a straightforward manner. Ii lt wanted war lt' would say so. It , would not engage France without consultinsr the Cham be ra The latter should d-?cide. If they had no eonfldemce In theCahinet?fiJ mnst throw lt aside, and cpn fde."the, D^teres^-.p^lfte country, in ptl?rs, .deemed more-worthy of taking careof them. . i)epnty-8t.'.aflalre asked by what right Gen eraLPrin: Dfftrvd the crown to tho * Prince of ?floheajalhirii.. ? ? w >- M M. OllMsr-atid'" he'could not answer the' question of the deputy, as he wa&aot yet in Ibsmed of the details of the negotiations. J Some dei>utie?.eiiWmed that then the Mln ister -of Foreign Afralra.bad been Imprudent In making tis declaration^ MAAra<r> Wished" to speak; bat the president doclared;?edei)a>e..'Olosed. M. Atego replied thac the. ipyerament mo\st be af raider discus? sion. Hii accas?d it.of having raatle a Hoho> - .zollern king anti then declaring war. The prt?s?d?ttl demanded ordered endea rvbred to brlng.-up. the budget as the question for. debate: Bsrthe- deputies re plied with :patriotic'??wOTftb?e'hta?' The Chamber was too -excited to dlsca^ th^fmances, and the sitting waVd^3s?ivedl ' ""* " '" . '. Rumored AlUcnces of the Great Powers ' -The D?iBiteU forthf Rhlnc Vrontkr -: . ; ida- - >( ." " -Fernen, Pathncc ?bout JCxhaoated. PARIS, Thursday, Joly 7-Evening. * It is eald that ?cores of 'telegrams passed ^between Prim and Bismarck before the in .trigue.wo selseaiftcred by the French . Minister at Ber,lkL ' ' - It-ls.oo:; believed that France would agree io a con?? r jrroe of the great. powers -on the question, as she desires to settle directly with. Prussia aiid Spain.--Austria so far maintains a strict - neutrality en the question, though re- ' ports axe current that au alliance has been. i ton?ed-between France and Austria, The rumor that Prim-had abandoned the candi-lata re of the Prince Hohenzollern, in -view Df tte threatening opposition of France, ' is -not conflrmed. Prim wishes to have the de? cision of the Cortee on the question, and in . slsts that &e project is. not hostile to Fiance. The Libert? to-day demands that Prussia be' forcee, by. a^EaropeaaCongress, or by war, to givelmirantfees which-w?l bind her not to in? ter fiara lix the affairs of bother nations. It siso calls cn France to get possession of the Shea lah. Srontlprsolther by diplomacy or war. ; The Oaiirois published a. second edition -to retract itareport that Prim had given, way. Tbe.CkvfdcteB?toiea that he still maintains the Wn&ia?urkq?tiiePrinces Hohenzollern, lui that- ti?e Spanis? Minister here has telegraphed to Madrid Chat the project must be abandoned, or there will be-svar. - The .Constitute cn ne!, a sezal-officlal Journal, j in its issue of this morning, contains a parri- ' otic article; earnestly upholding the dignity of France, and denouncing the attempts to de? grade her honor. The Constltutlcnnel enthusiastically ap? plauds the Duke de Grammont"? speech in the Chambers, lost night, for its dignified and firm tone. It declares, that the address truly expresses the anani meus sense of the French people, and ls a dignified reply to intrigue, insult and menace. The article continues: "Ia this matter, Prussia seems to have labored under the imagination -thai'-the patience of France was tverlasting, and incapable of - exhaustion." Prim, by his ambitious, intriguing course, hoped to play with France as with a puppet. The Constitutionnel learns from a reliable correspondent that the majority of the emi? nent Spanish Liberals disavow any connection whatever with Prim's manoeuvres. The Constitutionnel hopes and believes that the dlf 3cui ty will be solved and order restored through tile spontaneous rejection by th? Span ii m people of Prince Leopold's nomination. An Evasive Reply .Crom Prassln-The Czar Asked to Join In. PARIS,'July 7-Midnight. A-no te is said to have been-Teoelved here from Prussia, the substance of which is as follows: The Pr lr ce bf Hohenzollern ' is not & member ot the royal family; Prussia, did notfr jjgg to procure tb?-offer of tho Spanish crown for him; the consent of the King of Prnssi Its acceptance will be given definitely only ? the vote of the Cortes; and, lt the latter sh< elect a Hohenzollern, Prussia will support 1 Dispatches have been sent to St Petersl to obtain the advice of Russia on the cand ture of the Prince of Hohenzollern. An important dispatch was sent by the 1 ister of Foreign Affairs to Regent 8erranc day. A rumor prevails tbat Spain concluded, ; terday. anew treaty alliance with Prussia The Frenen Senate propose to increase military contingent from 90,000 to 100,000 The report is ?current to-night that Se Olozaga, the Spanish Minister, will receive pasports4f the reply of Spain to the Pre dispatch sent to Madrid to-day is not favora John Boll ?s a Special Policeman-1 Tone of the Press* LONDON, Thursday, July The.tone of the English press to-day, dealing with the question, ls conciliatory. The Times article denies that England fat the pretensions of Prince Leopold of Hoi eoQern. lt denounces the action of Prim, and ho th at the good sense of Prussia and Prince I poid will Induce a withdrawal of the latt Domination. The Standard does net anticipate that a will ensue between France and Prussia, ; cause the attitude of France will prove si i ciently imposing, to compel the recall of name of Leopold. The Telegraph believes that war will < tainly ensue if Prussia maintains h er stand i refuses to yield to the demands of France. Silence oft he Prussian Press. BERLIN, Thursday, July ' All the semi-official Journals here are all on the Spanish embroglio, with the except of the North German Gazette. This paper p lesses to have learned for the first time, fr the declaration of the Duke. , de Gramme that any Prince ot the House of. Hohenzell had accepted General Prim's offer of the Sp? tsh Crown; and it fails to understand the t about war indulged in by M. OUivieryestert in the French Chamber. The Tone of the Spanish Papers-1 Spanish Decision to 'be. Sent to ( Great Powers* MADRID, Thursday, July 1 The Tiempo ?nd Epoca:(which support I Alfonso) and other Journals Join in the out against a Prussian alliance. The partisans General Prim press it as a last resort for Sps ' lt is reported on good .authority that Spanish Government has resolved to corni r?cate officially to the foreign powers its cisi?n with regard to the candidature for i throne. The hopes of the Cachets on the Span frontier are reviving In consequence of : com pli cation a-ef the PruEBlan intrigue. The Oflie I al Announcement-Indlgn tton in Madrid. MADRID, Thursday, July 7-Midnight The Spanish Government to-day forma announced to the European powers the can dature ol Prince Leopold, of Hohenzolier and his acceptance. of the nomination to t throne ot Spain. The Spanish press are unanimous in thi denunciation Of French -interference with t affairs ?f Spain. The Ambassadors In Connell-Actli Preparations for War-flaw Leopo Became the Candidate-Wrath y Ta pf the Spanish Papers. .PARIS, Friday, July S. .The Constitutionnel. Imperial organ, a nounee* to-day that Senor Olozaga, Spanl Minister, has received instructions lrom Spa to give official notice to the French G o ver ment of the candidature of Prince Leopold; Hohenzollern. The Constitutionnel adds th when France becomes convinced of the pt sistence of. Spain in this matter, she will t< m?nate diplomat!} relations with her. In the Senate interpellations have been sc milted on the Hohenzollern affair, and tl 15th been fixed as the day for their disoussio Nothing definite has been heard to-day frc Prussia. .Olozaga, the Spanish Ambassade goes Io Madrid .to-night to endeavor to mal arrangement!) which will satisfy all parties. The Ambassadors of England, Austria ai Italy bad a conference to-day with the Dui de Granamon!. They seem to be favorable Franee. The Russian minister was recelv< to-day by Gmmmont. The Emperor held conference this morning with the Ministers War. the Navy and Justice. VMilitary m<asures are already montlonei Two corps d' ir mee are to be made ready f? immediate movement. Marshal Bazlne w command ono; General Cobran the other. Ma shal McMahon will have.au army, and Gener Leboeoi be entrusted with an Important con mand, while Count Pallkas will take com mar of the troopn which are to operate again Spain. Activa .preparations are going on t the seaports. One of .the nany reporta in circulation aboi Prince Leopold says be refused Prim's offer < the crown twice, but his sister, the Duchess < Flanders, induced him finally to accept it v is feared, if this is proved true, Belgium wi be drawn lord the conflict. A report hs reached here from Sadr?a chat the Duke ? Montpensler has ordered his adherents not t oppose the Prince of Hohenzollern. The press of Madrid ls divided on tbe quee tlon of Princ? Leopold's candidacy for th throne. The Epoca opposes hi? elevation, but at th ?ame time complains of France because sh acts as if the Cortes was In no way engagei to take care of tte dignify and interests c Spain. The Pueblo warns the country that the can dldacy may serve as a pretext for war betweei France and Prussia, in which event .Spain wli be the victim. The Iberia fully approves General Prim's policy. ' The Correspondencia announces, by au thority, that tile Cortes wiU meet on the 20tt . of tbe present month. . ? . The Tiempo gives notice that a demonstra tion will be mide on Sunday against all foreigr candidates for the Crown. ' Austritt will uot Participate. VIENNA, Friday, July 8. The official journals contradict all reports o. interference by Austria in thc pending diffi? culty between France, Prussia and Spain, and they declare that Austria will not, under anj .circumstances, participate in the controversy. The Attitude of Prussia-A Reaction in London. LONDOK, Friday, July 8. There was much informal comment in the House of Commons to-night on the delay ol Prussia in responding definitely to the note of France. .The opinion was frequently expressed that this indicated a spirit of mischief, if not a more dangerous purpose on the part ol Prussia. The'exc'temeut here has been intense over the condition of affairs on the Continent, bot there is a reaction of sentiment to-day In con? s?quence of a conviction which bas sprung up that war will be avoided. The panic and the reaction are probably equally unreasonable. A Financial Criais in Paris-Return of the Troops from Algeria-The Hum of Preparation-France's Ultimatum. PARIS Saturday, July 9. Paris is considerably excited to-day by ru? mors that Prussia is actively moving ber anny in ail the Baltic ports. The corps d'armee now operating against the rebels ii Algeria, under General Wimpfen, has been recalled. The Gazette de France says : " The Duke de Grammont's declaration in the Corps L?gislatif recently, is equivalent to the French ultima? tum. The present situation is the result of Bismarck's intrigues." ? The Journal des Debate, of Parla, says the policy of the French Government on the Span? ish question threatens to make all Spaniards unite on the Prince of Hohenzollern. Prime Minister Ollivier yesterday assured the French Senate that the offer of tbe crown to a Prussian was the -'act of General Prim, and was not binding on the Spanish Govern? ment. The French Minister of War bas Issued an order to ali generals commanding, requiring them to report to the War Office immediately the condition of troops, arsenals, ammuniton, Ac., in their respective departments. France has received reassuring dispatches from most of the great powers. Two French corps d'armee are ready for movement Naval preparations are active. The Bourse is very much excited and rentes are declining; last sales at 69f. 50c, or 75c. be? low opening, and ?7c. lower than any figures made during the crisis here, and the lowest point for many years. Activity at the French Ports-The Na. tiona! Guard and Guard Mobile on a War Footing. PARIS, Saturday, July 9. There ls great acti vity at Toulon and other French ports on the Mediterranean, and a large number of transports are being fitted out to bring home the entire French army now in Algeria. Circulars have been issued recalling to their commands all officers and soldiers absent on furlough. Large quantities of powder and war stores of all kinds are being conveyed to strongholds on tho eastern frontier. The government authorities of France have in their possession plans of all forts, roads, canals and other public works in Prussia. The government has taken measures to put the Guarde Nationale and the Guarde Mobile on a war footing. Agents of the French Gov? ernment are now in Hungary purchasing horses and hay for cavalry service. The Bourse is still excited, but closes at three P. H. a shade firmer. Rentes cor. 62c. Tbe Answer of Prussia-Prance is not Satisfied, and will not Give Way-Her Demanda Increasing. PARIS, Saturday, July 9-6 P. M. There seems to be no doubt that the gov? ernment ls in receipt of the long expected answer from the Prussian Government on the subject of the Spanish throne difficulty.' it is intimated in well informed circles that in answer Prussia makes the following points : First Disclaiming all participation in the can? didature of the Prince of Hohenzollern. Se? cond. That Prince Hohenzollern is not even a relation of the Boyal family of Prussia. Third. That General Prim negotiated with the Prince of Hohenzollern, and he must be responsible, not Prussia. It is almost certain that this answer is not satisfactory to France, and that the Duke of Grammont has forwarded another dispatch to Berlin. At a diplomatic meeting in Paris, De Gram? mont said France bad determined not to de? part from the line of conduct traced at first The Moniteur, Ministerial Journal, says the abandonment of tho Hohenzollern project is not enough now. France wants a full fulfil? ment of the treaty of Prague. Tbs Epoca, of Madrid, says the dignity of Spain is still safe. The Cabinet alone is re? sponsible. Uneasiness in the English Markets Austria Patting on the Gloves-A Par? liamentary View. LONDON, Saturday, July u. The question at Issue between France and Prussia relative to the Spanish Crown creates some uneasiness ia thc English markets, both here and. in Liverpool. Breads tu (Ts and cotton arc uncertain In tone and prices irregular, al? together due to a possible continental war. The same influence is operating at Manchester. In the market, for cotton goods and yarns gen? eral excitement does not seem to have abated. The threatened rupture still forms a topic for new-paper commentand ordinary conver? sation among the people throughout Europe, while the .better opinion ?Mema to be that war will be at last avoided. Dispatchesrieceived from some quarters of the movements of troops, strengthening of garrisons and departure of fleets are well cal? culated to excite the gravest apprehensions. To-day the Austrian Government is preparing to form a pecmanent camp near the Prussian frontier. She hos had this plan In contempla? tion for along time. Prussia Peela Comfortable, but Sends Her Generals to Quarters. BERLIN, Saturday, July 9. Baron Werther, Minister from Prussia to France, is not recalled. In official circles here thc situation is thought free .from', danger. Bismarck is unimplicated in the Hohenzollern affair. Napoleon's Attempt to heid him re? sponsible is regarded as a pretext. General officers of the Prussian army are ordered io rejoin their corps. italy Sustains Fran/e, FLORENCE, Satur?oy,.July 9. The press of Italy, official and national, back France in the cuesti?n af issue with Prussia. Austria as a Mediator. VIENNA, July 9. The Presse, semi-official organ, has an edi? torial imploring Spain to reflect before precipi? tating war. Apstrian Journals say Austria will not inter? fere In the Franco-Prussian complications. Reactionary Movements In Spain MADRID, Saturday, July 9. Montpeneler opposes Hohenzollern. A demonstration will be made in Madrid, on Sunday, against all foreign candidates. The Very Latest. PARIS, Sunday, July 10,1 P. M. Up to this hour there have been no new developments. -There are seventeen Paris correspondents la Madrid, nine German correspondents, seven English correspondents, and ten American correspondents. NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, July 9 The Senate discussed the Chinese. Sumner and Howard advocated their rights. The Pa? cific senators urged a law forbidding their landing. Howard, Hamilton and Thurman are. the committee on the part of the Senate on the Georgia bill. During a debate on Mrs. lincoln's pension, Yates Impeached Mrs. Lincoln's loyalty. ' The army appropriation bill passed in session to-night The Senate confirmed John D. Pope attor? ney for the District of Georgia, vice Aker man; G. P. Peck, collector of internal revenue of tbe Second North Carolina District; W. B. Bichar?s, collector third North Carolina Dis? trict; N. P. Trist, postmaster at Alexandria, Va.; A. P. Treach, postmaster at Demo polis, Ala.: L. P. Gambia, postmaster at San Anto? nio, Texas, and Commodores Selfridge, Schenck. Melancton Smith and^Boggs, to be rear admirals. The naturalization treaty with England has been ratified. ? Senator Norton, of Minnesota, is hopelessly sick. The Senate Commerce Committee will report favorably on the New York nomina? tions. HOUSE. In the House, the tax bill, as amended by the Senate, was concurred in as regards in? come. Allowing metallic tobacco packages; al? lowing articles transported from ports of entry to other points In bond; reducing duty on steel rails; and non-concurred In the amendments regarding oranges, lemons, prunes and other tropical fruits; also, the amendment regarding sugars; also spices, wines and brandies; also, taxing cotton bagging. Tbe bill goes to the committee of conference.. In the legislative appropriation bill a provi? sion has been inserted prohibiting the Court of Claims from entertaining suits brought against the government by residents of the Southern States, even though they can plead a restora? tion to ah civil rights by amnesty of pardon. They muet show affirmatively that they were always loyal, or they must go to Congress for relief. INFALLIBILITY. Thc Proclamation of the Dogma-Pro* posed Ceremonials-Processions, Salvos of Cannon and Peals ot Bells. BOMB, July 8. The dogma of Infallibility will be proclaimed on the 17th inst Preparations are being made fora magnificent celebration of the event. I The ceremonials attending the publication of the dogma will be held In the Church ol Leo the Fourth. The Pope will occupy the veri? table chair ol St. Peter. The Cardinals, Arch? bishops and Bishops will attend In full canoni? cals, and the various religious orders will go to church In procession. The conclusion of the religious ceremonies will be heralded to thc populace with salvos of cannon and peals of belle. - ry jj i PAMS, July Bf Correspondence from Borne, dated 5th, rep? resents that the orators on both Bides of the in? fallibility question, in the (Ecumenical Coun? cil, having renounced- their intention of speak? ing, on tbe condition that tbe manuscript of their speeches be submitted to the Deputation on Faith. It is probable that the schema will be - voted on-before the 15th. On Tuesday chapter ni was adopted, and the vote on the last chapter-that which deals exclusively with the dogma of infallibility-will Boon follow.. The partisans of the dogma believe the original formula will be maintained by tbe Council, and will be promulgated on the 17th Instant by the Pope, with extraordinary solemnity and re? joicing. LONDON, July 8. According to late advices received here from Borne, the sittings of the Council have been suspended for some days, pending the prepar? ation of amendments to the chapter on Infalli? bility. Several American prelates have pro? tested against the abrupt close of the discus? sion of chapter ISL VIRGINIA. RICHMOND, Joly 9. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to-day purchased from the State the Blue Ridge tun? nel on that road, paying the State six hundred thousand dollars In State bonds. The Conservative members of the Legisla? ture, in caucus, this evening, appointed a State Central Committee, and chose Raleigh T. Daniel, of Richmond, as chairman. Some opposition was made lo Mr. Daniel on account of hie supposed ultra-Democratic views. Among the members of the committee are Colonel Albert Ordway, ex-Federal colonel, Hon. John B. Baldwin, of Augusta, and Hon. JameB Neeson, of Bichmond. The Legisla? ture will adjourn on Monday to October I. NORTH CAROLINA. RALEIGH, July 9. Governor Holden has declared Casswell 'County in a state of Insurrection. His pro cla mation, published this morning, sets forth no reason for BO doing. No outrages have been ?reported, that thc public knows, since the death of Stevens, two months since. .CROPS ON EBUSTO ISLAND. [FKOil OUR OW.V C0RRB3POK0ENT. ] EDISTO ISLAND, July 8. AB you may like to hear about the present condition of the crops, I will state what I can ascertain regarding them. The long cotton crop of this Island looks very well to a casual observer, but the constant rains and cloudy weather hos made the plants run up much to weed, and the growth is rank. Wo have had entirely too much rain. What we want at this season is dry weather and "hot suns. There have been reports ol' caterpillar;} in Florida, so I was told, and near Charleston, but I have not seen any bere yet-, but this igjust the kind of weather to produee them, and, if they come, they will do great injury among the ten? der rank growth of tte cotton. Last year they were not discovered before about the 25th of July. There is not near eo much sea island cotton planted this year as last I have planted only about half as much, and the aver? age of these parts will be about two-thirds as much. Corn is growing splendidly, and I never saw any finer on this Island, at this'sea? son. W. J. li. -A New York letter of Thursday says : .''It ls rumored In certain manufacturing circles that a number of our manufacturers have Just made a contract for the importation of one thousand Chinese, and will Introduce them in this city in a few month?. Efforts are made to keep the affair quiet, and no one was to know anything about it; but tbe affair bas leaked ont" THE GOOD WORK. HOW THE FEE88 TA LKS. THE SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLT1. Thc Evils of Discord. [From tue Lancaster Ledger.] With but two or three dissenting voices the the Conservative press or the State endorse the action or the Reform Convention, and pledge their support to its candidates. It isa matter for regret that these few dissenting ones have taken the stand they have, thereby throwing obstacles in the way, and jeopar? dizing the success .of the movement. And In fact, Tn a great measure, by their uncalled for and injudicious opposition, encouraging the Radical party. Of course, these Journals have a right to think as they please; but at this Juncture, of affairs, when the Issue is between honesty and dishonesty, the State needs the assistance and the hearty co-operation of every citizen who opposes Radicalism and cor? ruption^ Do-Nothing Ism. [From the Lancaster Ledger.] We do not believe in the: "do nothing" policy advocated by two or three of the Demo? cratic papers. We think that it ls not only a duty we owe to the State, but to the weirare of posterity, that we put forth every exertion; that we strain every muscle; that we know no sleep, until the banner of the Reform party shall wave from the citadel of the enemy. Can we Win f [From the Orangeburg News.] The chances in the present campaign are.at present doubtful for the success of the Union Reform party. We say doitbtml expressly to startle our people into an energy of action. With this we may win. Energy of purpose, a complete batial of prejudice, a putting away of sickly sentimental. reluctance to put ourselves entirely in a posltlou to reach the colored man. Heaven has appointed the means. If,we use lt He will secure the result TUB CHARLESTON NEWS urges organization in every county. Reform clubs must be started In every, township. We urge this matter upon our people. Which le Right ? [From the Colombia Phoenix.] The Rev. Jonas Byrd is a colored man, long a resident of Charleston. He claims to be true to his race, and Is represented as a God-fearing man. He advocates reform and harmony with the native whites of Sooth Carolina, W. Beverly Nash ls also a colored man, boru and reared in South Carolina. He has taken his part against the native whites of the State, and preaches to his people the doctrine of dis? trust. If not of hate for the whites. He wants no reform-ls satisfied, doubtless, with that state of things which has enabled him to thrive, and to be senator, magistrate and col nel. But who ls the wiser? Byrd or Nash. We think time will show that Byrd Is the wiser and the truer friend to his rac?. But this ls a matter for the colored man to settle. He is wise lt he hearkens to the Byrds and throws the Noshes overboard, or commits them to the companionship of those fleeting shadoios called "carpet-baggers." Thu* Far and no Farther. [From the Columbia Phoenix.] The Reform movement now In progress we deem the second effort for the redemption of South Carolina-the second effort to restore to our Stale what has well beeu called "cheerful, wholesome self-government." In our Judg? ment, it deserves the united support of all the citizens of the State in favor of a fair, honest. Just and economical administration of our pub? lic affairs. It ls a movement that seeks to sub? vert no one's rights and privileges. It is a movement in the direction of the public good -in the direction ol that good feeling between the two races in the State which ls promotive ol tbe prosperity of each. It is a movement thal seeks to foster that spirit of material develop? ment which 1B the great need of the State, i But especially do we hold that it ls significant in an? other point of view. In the Reform movement, the whites of South Carolina-we mean the genuine white people of South Carolina-have gone as far as they intended to go in the direc? tion of a conciliatory policy ns respects the colored people in the State. We have reached the "Ultima Thule" of concessions. Thus fal have we cone, and no father shall we go. It ls well for this to be clearly understood. It le well lor this point to be pondered overby.all concerned. Hereafter, lt the lines shall bc drawn deep and wide between the two peo pies that inhabit South Carolina, the respon? sibility will not rest upon the men who, in the Union Reform programme, have taken a for ward step, In order, if possible, to bring all good citizens upon a common platform of goot and decent government A Hearty Defence of Jndgc Carpenter. [From the Barnwell Sentinel.] The convention, in selecting a standard-bear er, chose Judge Carpenter, not because h< was a Republican, but because he had dis charged the high duties of a Judge with ern! nent ability, strict impartiality, and perfect fairness. He knew no suitor in his court, ex cept as a citizen seeking Justice, and lt wa: administered without regard to pol?tica opinion. No sooner is Judge Carpenter nominated than the Radical press and the Radical leaden discover that he ls a very bad man, that he ha been engaged in ugly Jobs In Kentucky, an< since his removal to South Carolina. We asl these papers and leaders if they did not know all about Judge Carpenter when they electei him to the Bench ? In that position he ha recommended himself to the country by hi virtuous administration of the high office ti which these very Radicals elevated him. Is i to be wondered at, that having thus commende? himself, the good men of all parties turn t< him, as a fit man to expose the fraud and cor ruptlon ol' the bad men who now honor hin with their abuse. It does not lie in the monti of Governor Scott, or any other Radical, tosa; Judge Carpenter ls a corrupt man, because, I this be true, they knew it when they modi him a Judge. GOOD NEWBJ The Work of Reform Begins Well ii .Marlboro'. The Bennett8ville Journal reports the doing! of the "Fifteenth Amendment" organization.' on the ever-glorious Fourth : Mr. J. F. Green was the first to speak. Hi? speech was tempered with unusually moderate language for the occasion. At tbe concluslot of it. Captain C. P. Townsend, the Union Re? form candidate for the House, was called oui by several colored men. Captain Townsend mounted the stand, and addressed the assem? bled crowd In an eloquent and impressive man? ner. His speech was exceedingly conciliator) throughout, and was listened to with unusual attention. We learn that his speech was well received, and made a lasting impression upon the minds of the enemies of Reform, Infavoi of a change of government. At the conclusion of his address, the sheriff, Joel L. Easterllng, white Radical, took the stand, and made one ofthe most inflammatory speeches that we have ever heard. It cau? tioned the negroes from going Into any meas? ure tending to the reconciliation ol' the white and colored rares, and advised them to keep aloof from all Reform movements. In the course of his speech, thc sheriff said that, "ii he were a negro woman, and had a husband or sons who voted the Democratic ticket, he would cut their throatefrora ear to ear;" thus instigating the negro by the use of (his and other like inflammatory language in his speech, to keep up a spirit of animosity against the whites. H. J. Maxwell followed his noble colleague, and made an incendiary speech about two hours long. His languoge was bitter against the white people, and he was unwilling to unite with them in any Reform movement unless ll was done according to his own notions. In the Radical party, viz : by re-electing the ex? pelled Whitemore and the whole "Scott Ring" into office again. This is what he calls Reform. The Journal further says : Others spoke during the day, but wc noticed thal the colored people were disposed to har? monize matters and avoid any movement thal might tend to disturb the peace and quiet ol the day. And it may be truly said, to the credit of thc colored people, that perfect good ordei prevailed throughout the day, notwithstanding the inflammatory and incendiary harangue! that were poured into their ears by some o: their leaders. TH ly O S IN CI AH END ON. Religions Meeting-The Weather ?nd Crops. [PK01I OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] MANNING, S. C., July 7. Your correspondent hos Just returned from a trip to Lynchburg, in Sumter County, distant thirty-five miles from this place. The crops along the roads between these two points are generally good, where they belong entirely or In part to white persons; but those in which negroes possess the entire Interest look badly, and need work. A district meeting of the Methodist Church for Marion District convened at Lynchburg on Wednesday, the 29th ult, on which occasion ? number of ministers representing various churches within the limits of the district were in attendance. Bishop Wightman was present and presided. Conspicuous amone; the minis? ters we noticed Rev. J. W. Kellv, presiding elder of the district; Be v. Charles Betts, a ven? erable and aged servant In the1 vineyard of his Master; Rev. J. A. Porter, Rev. D. J. McMil? lan, the efficient and loved pastor, of the Lynchbunr Church. Besides these, there wer? some thirteen other able and zealous advo? cates of Methodism present. . . The business of the meeting was disposed of on Saturday last, and on Sunday, after ? pow? erful sermon by Bishop Wightman, the sacra? ment of tbe Lord's Supper was administered. Although the day was Intensely bot, the con? gregation was sufficiently large to fill the main floor of tbe church and gallery-the number of communicants being proportionately large. A lew of the preachers having remained, the meeting has been protracted and ls still In pro? gress.- A number of persons have joined tbe church and several professed religion. There seemed to be prospects of a drought In this (Lynchburg) portion of the country, but on Sunday night last the rain poured down in torrents, and a considerable quantity bas since fallen, and all apprehensions of a drought have, for' the present, passed away. The rain on Sunday night was accompanied by heavy thunder and vivid flashes of light? ning. Several trees in the vicinity of Lynch? burg were struck, and one of them rent into a hundred or more fragments, some of which were thrown over a hundred yards from the tree, but no harm resulted therefrom to any one. FRANZ. WELL DONE, II OJIE y ! A RATIFICATION MEETING. The Honest Whites and Honest Colored Men Join Hands, At Conwayboro', the county seat of Horry, there was a celebration of the glorious Fourth. Mr. J. T. Walsh, one ol the delegates to the Reform Convention, explained its objects and result. He was followed by Mr. Beatty, of the Horry News, who gave theciowd the whole truth. Tho Horry News says: . Mr. Augustus Thompson (colored) then rose, and for nearly one hour held the audience iii deep and earnest attention. He went back to the days of slavery; spoke In kindly terms of bis owners, but rejoiced that be was now a free man. Referred, in touching terms, to the days when he left the old home, and gave the true reason why so many thousands of his race be? came embittered against their former owners, viz: That, yielding to the passions and preju ' dices of the period, their masters had driven them out, houseless, homeless, to starve and - perish. That his race bad also, in many ways, yielded to prejudice and passion, but that now ' the day had come when we could see our er .'. ron, and that he was ready to strike hands in 1 union and fraternity with tbe (white race ol h ls native State. That he was now determined ; to think and act for himself, and was evei ; ready to support the cause of truth, Justice and ' honesty. I He was followed by Rev. H. Jones, also col ? ored, (and we will here remark that both ol . these colored speakers were members of the . State Convention of 1868.) This speaker be , gan his remarks by adverting to the test in ?j the case of King Solomon, and the two , mothers of new-born infants, who dwelt in one .house, and one of the Infants having died, * both claimed the living one. He said the true test was now upon us; he was waiting to see its results. The true sons of Carolina will be >" ready to give up any dear object, crush out all i prejudices, and sacrifice all mere party affini? ties, rather than the good old snip of State should be reft asunder, or delivered over to 1 certain destruction. He nobly acknowledged that the chasm be - tween the races, once so wide, but now, thank: i to God, gradually narrowing, was made bj - both parties, the former master and his slave - in yielding to the evil instincts of humar : nature, and he added with striking truth, thal - the party which possessed the greater lights s ot education and civilization bad sinned tht I most. He was tor Union, too, on the grane principles of Honesty, Truth and Justice, ano closed his speech with a solemn Invocation o God's blessing in BUCII a cause. The following resolutions were then offeree and unanimously adopted: Whereas, The citizens of Horry County, oi every race and color, have become satisfied that we have been guilty of grievous mistakes which have kept us asunder, and prevented united effort for our common good and for thc general welfare of our native State. Be it Resolved, That having seen our errors, w< will bury the past and will hereafter strive to getber In the cause of honesty and truth. Resolved, That wc heartily approve ot th< principles set forth m the platform adopted b; the Convention at Columbia on 15th June last and declare that they should be supported b] every true son of South Carolina. On the adoption ot these resolutions, tin meeting adjourned amidst loud applause, am a hearty striking of hands together on tb? pledge thus made. Never before, not even ii the clays of I860, have we seen such eames feeling and real enthusiasm displayed ata pub lie meeting of tbe citizens of this county. Maj none prove faithless to the declaration am pledge of union for right. THE COLORED CADET. His Hardships at West Point.. The following letter from J. W. Smith, th? ! colored cadet at West Point,- to his hom? folks, at Hartford, Conn., certainly makes oui pretty hard times for that young pioneer: WEST POINT, N. Y., June 29, 1870. Your kind letter should bave been answered long ere this, but realiy I have been so harass ed with examination and the insults and ill treatment of these cadets that I could nol write or do anything else scarcely. I pass?e examination ull right, and got in, but mj oompanlon, Howarel, failed, and was rejectee!, Since lie went away, I have been lonely in deed, and now these fellows appear to be try? ing their utmost to run rae off, and I fear they will succeed If they continue as they have be gun. We went into camp yesterday, and not a moment has passed since then but some one ot them has been cursing and abusing me. All night they were around my tent, cursing and swearing at mc so that I did not sleep two hours all night. It ls just the same at the table, and what I get to eat I must snatch for like ? dog. I don't wish to resign If I can get along at all; but I don't think ic will be best for me to stay and take all the abuses and insults that are heaped upon me. The examiuation was very hard this year-harder than ever before-and since I have been successful in getting in, I will sta j as long as I possibly can. One of the cadets refused to drill the squad because I was In lt, and they reduced him from a corporal to a private for disobedience of orders, and they are all mad about that. The one who drills the squad now is tbe meanest specimen of hu? manity I ever saw. After marching us ont te the drill ground this morning, he said to me. "Stand off one side from the line, you d-d blacli son of ab-h. You are too near that white man. I want you to remember you are not on an equal footing with the white men in youi class, and what you learn here you will have to pick up, for 1 won't teach you a d-d thing.' And thus he kept me standing until the cap tain came around inspecting, when be pre? tended that he put me there to teach me a movement which I had never practiced be Tore. Ana I ' coma say norning UL un, w i would bare been locked op for disobedience of orders or disrespect to "superior off!cern" Ifit ever happens again I Ehall deny it to his face and then resign. ? ?-,?? If I complain or their condqct to the com? mandant TmuBt prove the charges of ndthfng can be done; and where am I to find' one ffdm so nany to testily in my behalf ? 'If thlsaftar noon'e drill is conducted as this morning's was, you need not be astonished athearfng that I have resigned. I have borne insult upon In? sul t until I am completely worn out. I have written a plenty of bad newsj'andi wish Thad some good news for yon,'Ddt alas Mt seems'to be getting worse and worse; .. I- forgot*to tell yon, that out of ilinety-oae appointees, five failed physically, forty-seven tailed mentally, leaving thirty-nine admitted. They had pre? pared lt to fix the colored candldates,'but'lt proved most disastrous to the whites: 7 n tl ..:??> J. W. Bm . ; --. m II <?.??.?, ? ? . : ? it . M ATT ESS TIT O-JSOSOIA. The boll worm has made its appearance In Bibb County; ill wan ?. ti Mil - u Rev. Posey N. Maddox, an eminent Baptist divine, died in Pike County on the 4th Instant, aged 69 years. The contract for the building of the Geo; Infirmary at Savannah, for. the benefit of f gent colored persona, has been . a* Adam Short, for the sum of ?10,200. coi ,<.ul Rev. Dr.. Joseph Cross, . of B?llalo, New York, has accepted the call of BU Stephen's Episcopal Church, of Atlanta, as rector of'that church. W0Uk The Columbus Son has complaints- from planters in the eastern portion of Mnapngeo County of the ravages of the boll worm ou for? ward lowland cotton. Even forms before, .they reach the blooming state have been destroyed bythis Insect. V: ' ' 1:1 The Dalton Citizen Bays ff the present favor? able weather continues, farmers anticipate an abundant corn crop. We have- heard many reniiark that lithe season iqndnnes go?d Jfce eeld will be beyond any that has ever been io wn in Cherokee Georgia, The Covington, Georgia, Enterprise, says : OB Sunday last, July 3, Mr. D. M. Smith,. familiarly called Doc Smith, was shot near Pitt's old mill, about two miles from Newborn, Newton County, by Wm. McCart. vMa i Smith ' had, -struck Mrs. McCart, mother of William McCart, in a difficulty about her children's absence from their work on his farm, (the mother and children being in his employ,) a week before the shooting.' "William .went to talk to Mr. Smith about tbe affair, cn the ratal . morning, and found him in his cow pen. Mr. 8. said he did strike'Mrs.' McCerC, and asked' if he took u? the quarrel. Upon receiving an affirmative reply. Mr. Smith moved as if to ap? proach William, who then drew a revolving pistol and fired, the first ball striking a cow, and the second wounding Mr. S. in the arm and breast, causing his death in a few hours. McCart then fled, and has not yet been ar? rested. Shipping. J10R PHILADELPHIA. The Al American Tern WM. S. HILLES. Burgess, Master, Having a large uart or herjHkm cargo engaged, will sall with dispatch for the above-named port. For Freight engagements apply to J. A. ENSLOW A CO., jolyn Nb. 141 East Bay. jp O R PHILADELPHIA;. THE REGULAR STEAM LINE-WEEKLY.. The Screw Steamship JW. EVE RM AN ^MS?L Hinckley, Commander, will sal) SMHE adelphla direct, on FRIDAY, July 16th, ni half-past - 10 o'olocK A. M., from Brown's South Wharf. 83- Insurance by the steamers of thlSLlne'% per cent. . < . ic' For Freight engagements, or Passage (cabla $16,) apply to WM. A. COURTENAY, A*eat, ,,. Jnlyii-mtnthf4_No. l Union Wharves., -piQR NEW YORK-ON.WEDNESDAY. The fast screw Steamship "CATHE- M KINE WHITING," Howes, Commander,;_ will sall for New York: on WBDKXSDAT, Jnly lath, at 6 o'clock. P. M., from Post No. 2, UNION WHARVES. 1 The CATHERINE WHITING will- connect-with this Liverpool Steamship WISCONSIN, of Messrs. WILLIAMS A GUION'S LINE, sailing July 20. Insurance by tue Steamships or this line per cent. , r The Steamship ASHLAND, CrowelLCommarider, will sail on the following WEDNESDAY,' Joly 20, ,ate o'clock P. M. . , , . . For Freight engagements or Passage, having a limited amount of Cabin accommodations, apply to WAGNER, HUGER A CO., No. 26 Broad street, or to WM. A. COURTENAY, No. 1 Union Wharves. Julys .." Jjl O R FLORIDA,.. ' (ONCE A WEEK,) ' K VIA SAVANNAH, FERNANDINA^ ; jAfJKSO? VILLE, PILATKA AND ALL POINTS ON ? ST. JOHN'S RIVER. " The Steamer DICTATOR will .sall on and after the 6th July for above. _ places every TUESDAY EVENING, at s O'CLOCK. Fare from Charleston to Savannah, including meals and berth. $3. ' ,,. -, jolyl T7ESSELS SUPPLIED WITH CABIN AND V MESS STORES ON SHORT NOTICE. ! Captains and Stewards are respect? fully la vi ted to call and examine the2__ quality and prices of our GOODS. Full we guaranteed. Delivered free of expense. WM. 8. CORWIN A CO., No. 276 King street, opposite Hasel, - U Charleston, S. C. SO* Branch of No. ooo Broadway.N?-'w Yorfc Jan24_ ).' : .jpOR SAVANNAH, BEAUFORT AND PACIFIC LANDING, EDISTO AND ROCKVILLE. ~ [t : jil y :?V -"M Steamer PILOT BOY, Captain c.. C. White, will sail for the above, places as follows: : ??? TUESDAY MORNING, at 8 o'clook, JOT, Ed la to. Rockville, PaclBc Landing and Beaufort. 1 THURSDAY MORNING, at 8 o'clock,- Tor -Pactno Landing, Beaufort and Savannah. , Freigut to Edisto reduced 60 per cent J. D. AIKEN A CO.. - junlT South Atlantic Wharf. jpOR GEORGETOWN, S. C. The Steamer EMILIE, Captain D. _ .^ff*^^ B. Vincent, will receive Freight TBlB?g?S3g?? DAY at Sonth Commercial Wharf, ana leave as above on TUESDAY MORNING, July 12th, at 6 o'clock Returning, win leave Georgetown'on WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, Joly i3tb, at 6 o'clook. S HACKELFORD A KELLY, Agents. No. 1 Boyce's Wharf. N. B. The Steamer EMILIE leaves every Tuss DAY MORNING. Jnlyli-i jyjOONLIGHT EXCURSION. The steamer PL-ANTE*, Captain " .gff^w J. T. Foster, will leave Accommoda- ??3Smm3m non wiiarr, at 8 o'clock on TUESDAY AIOHT, tue 12th instant, for an Excursion around the Har? bor. Music and refreshments on board. Fare-Upper Dect 60 cents; Lower Deck 26 cents._ Julyll-2 J^XCURSION OF THE FREUND SCHAFSTBUND. The membre of the Freandsbaft bund are hereby notified that there,_,_ will be a Moonlight Excursion, by the Society, on the steamer EMILIE, TO-NIGHT, weather permitt mg. The steamer will leave Accommodation Wharf at 8 o'clock c-reclsely. No Tickets will b? sold on the Wharf." julyll-1 i . , ,- - J^OONLIGHT EXCURSION ! The Steamer POCOSIN, Captain D. Sinclair, Jr., will make an Excur-,_ sion around the harbor MONDAYN?OHT, nth inst leaving Marli? Wharr, at 8 :o?clook, touching a t Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island going an d returning. ' Music on board. Fare Mc. Deck 25c. J. H. MURRAY, juiy9-2? Agent? JJOMOOPATHIC REMEDIE8? " A FULL ASSORTMENT just received by DB. H. BARR , jul y 5 No. 131 Meeting street.