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VOLUME X.-NUMBER 1465. CHARLESTON, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER I, 1870. S?X DOLLARS A YKAH. I ROBERT EDMMD lrM THE CAEEEE OE THE\ f^sEAT CAPTAIN. HU Parentage and Ed .^jnioa-Servlces In the Mexican V*Au?.HU Re,lgm tion-Summary ? ^ Hts V lc to r les-Thc Surrender at **i?jp?m?t?|8X_.Hl? julie at Lexington-Ci> ,99tmot ?ls Death-Lut Hours-The r.^meralj _ "BIRTH AND LINEAGE. Robert Fi?mwid Lee was born at Stratford, Westmoreland oounty, VtL.January 1?, 1807, in the TC/om where Richard Henry and Francis Lightfoot Lee were born. Descended from the Lr.-es of Ditchley in England, one or whom mar? ried one of the daughters of Charles ll by the Duchess of Cleveland, hts family has been distin? guished la Virginia for two bnndred years. Two of his grand-uncles were signers of the Declara? tion of Independence. His father was the famous "Llghthorse Harry*' of revolutionary fame, who served terms In the Federal Congress, and as Governor of Virginia, and whose first wire was also a Lee. Robert E. Lee was or the Issue of a second marriage-the second son of Henry Lee and his wife Anne, daughter of Charles Carter, of | Shirley. . AT WEST POINT. . At the age of 12 lils, father died, and he was placed by his mother lu the Military Academy" at West Point, where he-remained four years, grad? uating la 1329, second In a class of eighteen, since remarkable for the brilliancy of their records. The young cadet was at once appointed to a lieu? tenancy In the Corps of Topographical Engineers. In 1832 he was married to Miss Custis, the daugh? ter of George Washington Parke Custis,the adopt? ed son of General Washington, and thus became proprietor of the celebrated Arlington estate. By this marriage he had four sons and three daugh? ters. For years Hrs. Lee has been unable to walk, but bas borne her affliction with a Christian for? titude and patience which wonderfully sustain her nuder her present sore bereavement. .. THE MEXICAN WAH,. . . . Through the uneventful years of military life between his appointment and the Mexican war he rose only to the rank of captain. His singular capacities had Impressed themselves strongly on his superiors, however, and when' General Scott Invaded Mexico, Captain L^e was appointed chief J engineer of the anoy under General Wool. In this branch of the service, General Lee, like the great Bonaparte, won hin first recognition, and General Scott Instantly advanced the young of? ficer, to whose skill he attributed thc reduction of Vera Cruz. He was placed on the general staff, and directed almost exclusively the engineering operations of the army of Invasion. ID every action subsequently fought during the campaign-1 General Scott takes occasion to mention the skin, enterprise and wonderful judgment of his young aid. Lee received two promotions for bia services la the campaign. In 1847 he was brevetted Major m recognition of his brilliant co-operation at Cerro Gordo; and later, at Chapnltepec and Contreras, he was raised to the rank of lieutenant-colonel. T RETURN TO WEST rOIXT. He was furthermore honored with the post of auperintendent at West Point, retaining bis field rank. In this position he remained three years, working energetic reform and augmenting thc I efficiency of the institute by wise measures and | profltable suggestions to Congress. Through hui recommendation, the course or study, which had hitherto covered bat four years, was Increased to five, rendering lt as complete" and rigorous as those in Europe. In the midst of this brilliant a administrative career, Congress authorized the if raising of two cavalry regiments, and of the sec? ond Colonel Lee was appointed lieutenant-colo? nel. The regiment was commanded by Albert Sk"ney Johnston. The regiment, when organized, , la 1355, was sent to Texas, and remained on duty ! on the 2 South western border u a ti 1 1859, i fighting indians and performing -general 1 garrison duty. On the occasion of THE FAMOUS JOHN BROWN RAID at Harper's Ferry, Colonel Lee was assigned to the command of the forces sent to suppress the outbreak. He arrived ibero during the night of October 17,1859, finding Brown and h Ls motley crew of snppcrtere intrenched In the engine-house, andcclosely besieged by Captain Simms and the Maryland militia. Colonel Lee brought with him ninety marines and two pieces of artillery. He took possession of the armory ground, close to the enemj'a position, and put his forces In camp. At 7 o'clock on the following morning, he order: ed an assault upon the engine-house, which was carried by thc Impetuosity of the marines, two of whom, however, were wounded, and one- Lnsu gent shot. Frown was struck in the face with a sabre, and afterward bayoneted; but survived to expiate his crime npon the gallows. SECESSION*-BIS RESIGNATION. . In 1861 Colonel Lee rejoined his regiment, at San Antonio, Texas, and remained there until the firing on Sumter.' On the 20th or April, 18filr| Colonel Lee, after a service or twenty-five year?; resigned his position la the United States Army, sending his letter of resignation to General Scott, at Washington. Ic was in the following terms : ARLINGTON, VA?, April 20,1861. General-since my interview with you on the 18th Instant, I bave felt that I onght not longer to retain my commission m the army. I therefore tender my resignation, which I request you will recommend for acceptance, lt .would have been presented at OB ce, but for the straggle lt has cost me to separate myaelf from a service to which I have devoted all the best years of my life, and all toe ability I possessed. During the whole of thai time-more than a . quarter of a century-I have experienced nothing ? but kindness from my superiors, and the most cordial friendship from my comrades. To no one, General, have I been as much Indebted as to yourself for nnlform kindness and consideration, and lt has always been my ardent desire to meet your approbation. I shall carry to the grave the most grateful recollections of your kind consider? ation, and your name and fame will always be dear to me. sa ve in defence of my nativo State. I never de? sire again to draw my sword. Be pleased to ac? cept my m?st earnest wishes for the continuance of yonr happiness and prosperity, and belie ve me most truly, yours, R. E. LEE. To his sister, the wife of a United States officer, he wrote: My Dear sister-i am grieved at my inability to see you. lhave been walting for a* more "convenient season*' which has brought to many before me deep ?-nd. lasting re? gret. We are- now tn a state of .r which will yield to nothing. The whote Sonia ls la a state of j revolution, Into which Virginia, after a long struggle, bas been drawn; and though I recog? nize no necessity for this state of things, and would have forborne and pleaded to the end for redress or grievances, real or supposed, yet in my own person 1 had to meet the question whet lier I should take part against my native State. With all my devotion to the Union, and the feeling or loyalty and duty of aa American citizen, 1 have not been able to make up my mind to raise my hand against my relatives, my children, my home. I have, therefore, resigned my commis? sion in the army, and aa ve in defence of my na? tive State-with the sincere hope that my poor services may never be needed-I hope I may never be called upon to draw my sword. IN THE CONFEDERATE SERVICE. This was the only "deOnltion" of his position ever given by him. His resignation was instantly accepted, and he at once took up his residence In Richmond, as commander or the forces in Vir? ginia, with the rank or major-general, to which he had been appointed by Governor Letcher. He remained In ula State, and set to work to organ? ize the State troops, declining any command that took him into the general service or the Confed? eracy. At this time Montgomery was the Con? federate capital, and the Virginia troops were vir? tually independent; but, soon after the assump? tion of command.by General Lee, the seat of gov? ernment was transferred to Richmond, and he was formaUy recognized as one or the Confeder? ate chiefs, receiving the rank-hitherto unknown in this Hjonntry-of full general. He was. thus placed-tnn-d on^he list of the army roster. Cooper, and AlberrSldney Johnston only outranking him In priority'?! appointment. He was assigned to' commAd the forces in Western Virginia, to op P ose -tr?ne rais McClellan and Rosecranz. Tl federate campaign in t n? quarter WM re eb; ly managed, and unsuccessful. General L recalled, and, on account of his great s?ll engineer, he was sent to examine the u cf eu the Atlantic coast. For several months, thus engaged, Ka headquarters wer? in C ton or its vicinity. HI3 G F.I! AT VICTORIES. In May, 1862, McClellan marched np the pe lar. The battle of Seven Pine- ' toole ph which General'Joseph E. Johnston was woi and General Lee was put lu his stead lo con of the Confederate forces. Soon folio wei great bat. les before Ric ti mond, from Meei vLle to Malvern Hil', in which General Lee's became famous the world over. In these ' more than 10,000 prisoners were taken-flt: pieces or artillery and upwards of 35,000 st: small arius: . From this time forth all the of the people or the South were centered In ral Lee. The. whole army was placed ! hands. He it was that ordered all its mo vet and waa. entitled to the credit for the tegy employed. He o rd e; ed the meats which resulted in the famous ti of the following August-Cedar Mom Second Man assay, Ac On the 3d ol tember his army crossed the Potomac, a the 17th was fought the grand battle of St burg. General Lee always claimed this as tory. His army, however, returned to'Vii at once. On the 13th of December, 1862, occ the battle of Fredericksburg, one of the complete successes of the war. In 1863, Mi the battle of the Wilderness was fought, success here tod, was complete, but Jackson Here,'too, General Lee showed the great m bis heart m that celebrated letter to the it chieftain, in which he said that for his coan sake lie could wish It had been himself inste Jackson' that bau been wounded. ; On the i May the battle was renewed, and resulted 1 defeater the Federal army anU its retreat,?* lass ot 17,'ooo killed, wounded and priso fourteen pieces of artillery, and. 30,000 s of arms. ? This was caned the battle of C cellorsvllte. Genera! Lee again marched m wards, "o He went tn Pennsylvania with hts army, and.there on the 2d and 64 of July, fought the bloody battles which, thoagh ra drawn battles than victories for either side, r more seriously damaged that army whose K could not be repaired. In May, 1864, occurrei battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvanla C( house, Ac, Ac. General Grant was constantl poised, but as conatantly renewed his fi movement until he landed upon the banks ol James. There were many battles of more or importance dnring 1S64 and the beginning of ] April 2d, 1S65, occurred the evacuation of B mond; and began the retreat of General L army from Petersburg. April 0, he surrend? a skeleton of an army to overwhelming numb And this ended his military career. <- ? FAREWELL TO HIS TROOPS. . The next day General Lee took formal leavi his army In the folio-.-lng address: HEADQUARTERS, AHM Y OF NORTHERS VA., April 10.1865. After four years of arduous service, marked unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Arm; Northern Virginia has been compelled to viele overwhelming numbera and resources. I need not tell the survivors of so many ha fought battles, who .have remained steadfasi the last, that 1 have consented to this result fi no distrust of them, but feeling that, valor and votina conld accomplish nothing that could ct pensate for the loss that would have attained continuation of the contest. I have < eterrnli to avoid' the useless sacrifice of those whose p services have endeared them tb their count men. By the terms of agreement, officers and ni can return to their homes, and remain there i til exchanged. You will take with yon the satlsf tlon that proceeds from consciousness of du faithfully performed, and I earnestly pray tha merciful God will extend to you bis blessing a protection. With an unceasing admiration your constancy and devotion to your cou at and a grateful remembrance of your kind a generous consideration for myself, I bid you affectionate farewell. R. E. LBS, General IK A NEW POSITION. In Angnst, 1865, General Lee was made prc dent of Washington College. His name and rai Boon made that a popular institution. In tl position he has since remained, closely conflnl himself to the duties lt imposed until driven lt spring by railing health to seek recuperation travel. The Jaunt he then took, tor the first til Bince the termination or the war, through tl country he had so heroically defended, If lt w characterized by a series or ovations which 1 found lt impossible wholly to avoid, can hard be looked upon as a violation or his selMmposi pledge to avoid snch demonstrations. CAUSE OF HIS LAST ILLNESS. The remote and real cause of his death, (accon Lng to bis physicians, Dis: Barton and Madison was the long continuance or depressing li Qnences Incident to the crushing responslbllitk which were upon him during the last year or th war, the disastrous termination of tnestrugg tor the cause he so dearly loved, and the amii tiens of his native Sonth since the surrender. A he saw his Utile army gradually melt away befor tue countless hosts opposed to .them, and con: peUed to yield at last to overwhelming number: and resources; as he witnessed the sufferings o his "poor boys," as he was accustomed to cal them, and thought of the condition of their faml lies and of the Sonth; as bis malls have been ever; day since flooded with most piteous letteis fron maimed soldiers or from the widows and orphan nf the noble men who rollo wed aim, he has borne c calm exterior, and struggled tor the good of hi: State and the South with a heroism surpassing any which he ever displayed on the field of bat tlc' But the very fibres of his great heart have been gradually wearing away, until they have at last broken and the vital spark has fled. Both ol his eminent physicians concur In the opinion that General Lee has died rather from moral than physical causes; that his physical development was well nigh perfect, and ?bat there was no merely physical reason why he might not have lived tor years>to come. The Immediate cause ol his death was, lu the opinion of his physicians, "mental and physical fatigue, inducing Tenons congestion of thc brain, winch, however, never pro? ceeded as far os apoplexy or paralysis, but grad? ually caused cerebral exhaustion and death." HIS LAST HOURS. On Wednesday, September 28th, he was more than usually busy. After attending chapel service, as he always did, he spent the whole mora'tig attending to various matters con? nect?.', with the Interests or the college. At 4 o'clock P. M. he went to a meeting of the vestry of his church, over which he presided. Matters or great Importance to thc Interests of the church were under consid?r?t iou, and the meeting was protracted tor three hours. Returning home just la time for tea, he was sitting at the table with his family when he was suddenly attacked and became apparently speechless and Incapable of motion. The next morning he rallied, and as there were no decisive Indications or paralysis or or apoplexy, lt was hoped that the attack would prove nothing more serious than a temporary nervous prostration. AU or the Indications seemed favorable to his recovery nntll last Monday. He spoke but little, and that only in answer to ques? tions concerning his physical condition. But this showed that he had recovered the power of speeoh. His Intellect seemed entirely clear, and he gave most unmistakable evidences that while he lay tor the most part in a stupor to which the medicines given him no doubt largely contributed, be was, when aroused, entirely con? scious. He seemed so much better on Saturday that Dr. Madison playtolly said to him: "General, you must make haste and get up from this bed. 'Traveler' is' getting lazy, and you must make haste and give him the exercise he needs." The General fixed his eyes steadily upon him and shook his head very emphatically, as ir to Indi? cate that he did not expect to ride 'Traveller" again. On Monday he became suddenly wone, and despite the best efforts of as fine medical skill as the country a nord?, and the fervent prayers or anxious hearts, he gradually sunk until Wednes? day morning at .9>i o'clock, when he breathed his last. The nature or lils Illness was such that there was no opportunity for protracted conter sation with him, and he uttered i no word which can be seized on for sensational reports of his lasf hours. He waa stricken atthe po9t of duty. He fell with the harness on, and his calm, quiet death ls a flt termination of his noble life. . ' THE OBSEQUIES ON SATURDAY. Dispatches received on Saturday night from all of the principal cities and towns of the South re? port that the people everywhere have united in the most marked public demonstration of sorrow at the death of General Lee. Business on Satur? day seems to have been universally suspended. Our space precludes a notice of these observances in detail; but in Atlanta the obsequies seems to have been especially imposing. General Gordon delivered a most Impressive address. The follow? ing brief dlspatctrfrom Lexington tells the simple story of the burial-of the great Virginian : * LEXINGTON, VA., October 15^..': "General Len was burled to-day. The weather was clear and pleasant. Every house in the city was draped IE mourning. The State dignitaries and many distinguished persons were present. Olli eera and soldiers of tho late Confederate army acted as a gnard of honor. The Episcopal burial service was read, but the sermon was omitted in accordance with' General Lee's request." THE OR ASO EB URO LAND COMMIS? SION. ' > BRANCHVILLE, S. C., October 18. TO THE EDITOR OF THE'NEWS: Will Judge Andrews condescend to ansWer the following queries tor. the information of the voters of Orangeburg County? How feit that he "never was an agent of the land com? mission," when this trade with Collier was negotiated solely through him for the State ? Collier says that be Bigned a title io the land in question, in favor of the State, for $1230, and Andrews's name does not appear once in the transaction. What right bad he to sell tins tract of land "to a company of colored men,' when the title was in Ute State, and not in him? self F Why did be attempt, .In bis first card, to create the impression that he did, tri good faiths pay Collier $1200 for the land, and when this falsehood was proven,-did be chaoge rua? bas ? and attempt to defend himself with th? assertion of sucb a tnnstn as that be had "as mnch right to buy and sell land as any man io South Carolina ?" This, Mr. Editor, must close my connec? tion with the Andre w.-Coi!iex land transaction. I think I fully redeemed, in my last communi? cation, my promise "lo prove" the correctness of the icionnatioa I.tarnished yon in reference to this case, aDd it was only the glaiing in? consistencies in Jodee Andrews8 second com mnmcatiou that induced me to submit the foregoing questions. Yours, respectfully, B. G. JAMISON. * The Elections. CMOS. The Radicals in Union are whipping and wounding the blacks ia all directions, laying the whole blame en the Reformers. Another scheme is to get up a riot on election day, so that the election may be set aside.. KORRY. On Wednesday a senator will be elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Hon. Hy. Buck. ORANGEBURG. The 2fews ls sold out to the Orangeburg News Publishing Company, and runs up the names of Scott and Ransler. This is too late to do Scott any good or Reform any harm. GEORGETOWN. The Times ls hard at work for Reform. It says: "We trust on next Wednesday every man who can possibly find his way to the polls will go and deposit his vote for the restoration of his State to decent and honest government. We have a larger white vote than at first sight would appear. Surely every man will do hla duty on Wednesday next, for it is all the more Important that the lower districts should do their utmost to overcome disparity in numbers by a united effort for the general result." CHESTER. The meeting of the Reform party held on the Gth was a complete succer-s. Judge Carpenter was warmly received and heard by a large au? dience, without Interruption. General.Young, from North Carolina, delivered a forcible speech In favor of Reform. .A rousing meeting was also heid cn Satur? day last at Mc Al ?ley's mills, In the same coun? ty. Both parties spoke, and a remarkable fea? ture was a conciliatory speech from Wimbush. Whlla advocating the Republican doctrines, lie counselled a peaceful election and a free ballot. YORK. A Radical meeting, announced to be held at Coates's Tavern, York County, on the 5th, was attended by none but the speakers. COLUMBIA. A public meeting was held on Thursday evening, at Columbia, in front of the Columbia Hotel. Colonel McMuster presided, and an address was made by M. P. O'Connor, Esq., which was replied to by Sam Dickerson. EDOE'TIXD. Edward McNairy, colored, who was nomin? ated on the Reform ticket, In Edgefleld, for the Legislature, has declined, and Henry Raiford has been substituted. RICHLAND. Aa arrangement has beca patched up ia Columbia, ia accordance with the programme as agreed upon by the Republican and Reform parties. They will be at the polls from the time they opea aatil they close, and place themselves in such position as to see all the voters, and challenge those whom they think are not entitled to vote; see that our tickets are within reach of ail, and make a special oote ol eseryj Illegal act; take oames of those guilty, and those who vote un 1er chall?age. ALL ABOUT THE STATE. Berry Laney, an escaped convict, was recap? tured near Camden on Monday night, after along chase. The barn of Zack Cantey, Esq., of Kershaw County, Was burned on Monday, before day, de? stroying a quantity of corn abd fodder. It was clearly the work or an incendiary. One night during last week a party of scoun? drels visited the house or Mrs. James C. Cheek, a widow lady, living some ten miles west or Lau? rens ville village. On approaching the house they aroused her, and warned her to leave the house with her little children. The lady declined at first; but the Heads commenced Dring into the house, when she lett with her little children; the robbers then entered the house and carried away $80 la money, a watch and other valuables. No arrests have been made. The Edgefleld Advertiser slates that on last Tuesday morning a shooting affray took place on the public squuarc. Arthur A. Glov? er, Esq., having had some conversation with a mulatto man, named Addison Forrest, one or the jail guard, concerning money due the Termer by the latter, turned away to leave the spot. As he turned, Forrest drew a pistol and shot.at him, missing him. Mr. Glover hereupon turned and (Ired upon his antagonist three times, wounding him severely in the wrist, in the hand, and In the side. Mr. Glover was subsequently ar? rested, and gave ball. -The New York Trlbuae says that the Crys? tal Palace Association has purchased 22 J acres of land, used uow for cattle-yards, and lying Immediately above the Yorkvllle Tunael, be tweea Third and Fourth aveaues, as a site for the lmmease structure of glass aad iroa which they proposed building for a permanent World's Fair. The proposed palace will be 3600 feet long aad 150 feet deep, with a central area of eleven acres, ornamented with flowers, fountains and statuary. The association has a capital of $7,000,000. THE STRUGGLE ll FIA! REPORTED ESCAPE OE BAZA1 . . AEMT FEO St METZ.. A Brilliant and Successful Sortie Paris by Trocha Claimed by French, h nt Denied by the Pr n SK I Garibaldi in the Field-Fall of ?on?-More Eiroris for Peace.. . LONDON, Octobe By a balloon that left Paris on the 10th In advices have been received which state, tba city ls amply supplied with provisions,thens enough on hand to last three months. Aa c decree has been published, postponing ta< ment of rent.for three months. Od?n has bee verted Into a powder magazine. The grand house ia full of arms. ?.The fire from Fort Valerian makes dreadful havoc among the alans, continually breaking their circle. A deserter from Metz says that, while brea saltare entirely exhausted, there isanapp plenty of other provisions. The Prussians occupy the heights at Soli which they have rortlfled. The town ls mas gallant defence. The Prussians are Infor Menny. Prussian reserves are moving north from the vicinity of Breisach and Schlestadt Gambetta has issued a proclamation o: gratnlatlon to the people, citing the new evia of courage Just given by the Parisians, wh dally demanding to be led In a sortie again s enemy. The formal siege or Solssons and Verderj commenced. Both fortification.!: are well piled with artillery and experienced gun General Debeyer, the Baden Minister, has appointed to the command or the Baden co gent. . .. . .' The Prussian earthworks before Mont Val? are Irksome to the French garrison, whose fl Incessant.. The Germana are geierally pas and will remain so until-all preparations roi bombardment are completed. The sorties ol French at Paris have all.been successfully repe A heavy siege train ' has Josi arrived before I from Germany. A recent Paris letter says, ?there is no i ness, no lack of food or cour ige, on my hon The Prussian minister at Brussels demand: punishment of the Independence Beige for pi sanshlp and untruthfulness. ' .* Mazzini has been excluded from the amn proclaimed at Rome. The German Democrats continue their pro! aga inst Jacoby's detention. .* The Emperor convokes the. Austrian and ? garlan delegations November 21st. at Pesth. j A special dlspotqh from The Hague says great agitation preva'ls upon the discovery 1 the King was ab o at to declare war with Rue Thiers was received by the Freach legation Florence on Thursday. French Report!. TOURS, October 1 There was sharp fighting near Orleans yes day, but nothing official to-day. A Paris letter of Tuesday says the Prussl are moving southerly, the mobiles foUowJ Troops are sent In other directions as a prec tlonary measure. Several deserters have b sentenced to death. There was no balloon day, the wind being unfavorable. Eleven wage containing fresh vegetables, were captured fi the Prussians. The Francs-tlrcnrs attacked the Wnrtembi cavalry In the forest or Fontainbleau and kil many, capturing a large amount or stores. Gi baldl ls near Besancon. New Breisach Is bo barded constantly, and answers vigorously. Burnside bas returned to Versailles, and ls pected back to-morrow. It lt said that peace go nations are progressing. The people ol Pa seem determined to oppose any peace based the cession or territory. Steel guns to carry n i thousand metres are being manafactired. Much importance ls attached to Prussian lm tlvlty. The Parisians desire an attack from 1 Prussians. The following ls official: "A rec< nolaaance to Laferte drove off the Prussian ram at Sondlllon.? -The Orleans Princes have been enrolled In t army now forming at Rouen. The Freien i bently sent np two balloons from Paris to preve suspicion. One of which they allowed to be ci tured had a number of circulars lu the Genni language, and proclamations lately Issued by t government. The Arc de Triumphs, at Paris, to be Iron-clad, and walls constructed around thus making it a formidable fortress, armed wi enormous steel cannon now making. A park artillery stands In the rear of Notre Dome for u In case or a Prussian attaok on the side to wa: Berey. Heavy cannon will also be stationed < the Island or St. Louts, which is already st.ong fortlfled. Keratry, who lert Paris Ina balloonyesterdt morning, descended safely at Bar le Due, bavin escaped the pursuit of the enemy, but was slight wounded by a sudden tall or the balloon. On the 13th, a splendid fight took pince at Ba; neux and Chatillon, from whence the enemy wei dislodged. During thereconnoissance or our fora the enemy sustained considerable losses, th mobiles having behaved handsomely. Genen Damplerre, commanding the Aube mobiles, wa killed at the head of bis command. The Prussia batteries were dismounted. At dusk our troop withdrew in order. The sailors In Fort de Moi tranga Handsomely covered the retreat with cannonade. The chateau of St. Cloud was d< stroyed by fire. Paris ls more patriotic and detei mined than ever. The mobiles disperse groups or people arount the Hotel de ville. A new political club has beei formed; among Its members are noted Journa lats and lawyers. The first session was held oi Monday night, when an organization was effeel ed. Military movements among both Prussian and Parisians Indicate that a great movement l Imminent. Max Polon has answered Pletri's letter, In whlci Pletrl says that Napoleon had no money in th funds. Polon enumerates the investments amounting to over 63,000,ooor., In which Napoleoi was interested, and says he WdS In a position ti know this was true. Gambetta has ordered a cessation of all perse cutlons of the elerey at Lyons and Marseilles. TOURS, October 15-Evening. Rumors from Orleans are startling. It is aa serted that the Prussians there, who are In heavy force, have surrendered to the French with all their artillery. The French rorce ls continually In? creasing. The government has given the public nothing Trom Orleans for a day or two. LAST NIGHT'S DISPATCHES. Efforts for Peace. LONDON, October 18. It is credited here that negotiations are qule tly but actively proceeding with a view to effecting peace. The main obstacle now ls the belligerent temper of the Parisians. A Rouen dispatch, dated Friday night, announces the approach or tte Prussians. The national guards are preparing to resist them. Baznlnc Again Broken Loose. Nsw Your, October 15. A special dispatch to the World, dated Tours, yesterday, says: "Bazaine has escaped from Metz, marching with his entire force to the relief of Verdun." A special dispatch to the Herald, from Tours, says: "A rumor that Orleans has been evacu? ated causes immense excitement." A second dispatch received at 5:25 P. M says: "The rumor ia confirmed. It ls officially announced that Trochu led a brilliant sortie In person. The enemy were repulsed at all points. There ls m?? mense enthusiasm here. Fourteen thousand Springfield rifles amved hythe Lafayette.'' LODDON, October 15. The Standard has a telegram from Tours an? nouncing Bazalne's great victory. Bazaine ap pears to.be free to march upon ThlOnville. Thia report la considered doubtful. . The Frang?an Account . VERSAILLES, October 10, via London. Reports or the French auccesses before Paris are untrue, and bav? been Invented for the pur? pose of reldndilng'thecodrage of the people. The Prussians hold exactly the same positions w*h fen they held on the 19th of September, Two small skirmishes between the outposts,' which took place on Thursday and Friday t were the only en? counters during the week. Solssons, after an ob? stinate defence of four days, capitulated to the German forces. Latest from Toura. Totras, October lo. Ko additional officiai news has been received from Orleans. It is understood that large forces are face to face near Fort St. Anbin. A g?n?ral battle is Imminent. The military authorities' here are hurrying reinforcements forward. Garibaldi has been appointed to the command of the irregu? lar forces in the Vosges, with a brigade of Garde Mobiles attached.,. Gambetta, .in announcing Garibaldi's appointment to General Cambric ts, commanding the Eastern Department, copes he will support Garibaldi. A decree has been Issued subjecting generals, who allow themselves to be surpris"d, to court-martial ? TUE RIS G IS RICULASD. ,'.' How Threats and Bribes are Used to Silence Opposition^ ; [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEWS.] COLUMBIA, October 16. The Rev. David Pickett, the colored candi? date, who has been running on the spilt ticket for senator for Richland Connty in opposition to Beverly Nash, has withdrawn from the contest.. Pickett confessed to Major Selbels that the Scott party had threatened to kin him and to burn his houae ir he did not withdraw, wbli? on trie other hand they offered him money and office if he would clear the track. Rumor says that they gave Pickett no less than five thousand dollars to. withdraw, and have promised, moreover, to make him the next sheriff of Richland Connty. IMPORTANT PROM WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, October 15. Upon an application from citizens of Charles? ton, Judge Bond has appointed aa Federal man? agers of the election In that city, .one from each political party for each voting precinct. These appointments are made under the act- amending the naturalization'laws. Mr. Faller, messenger, with the appointments, leaves to-night. There is now no doubt that the, President has accepted the resignation of Mr. Cox, Secretary of the Interior, to take effect about the lat of No? vember. - The following sergeants In the Signal Corps have been appointed : J. E. Evans, Montgomery, Ala.; J. R. Aden, Augusta, Ga., and D. A. Daboll, Mobile, Ala. THE COTTON MOVEMENT. NEW TOBE, October 16. The week's movements in cotton were heavy, but still behind last year. Receipts at all the ports, 70,704 bales, total since September, 272, 0s3 bales, against 282,071 bales last year. Exports from all parts, 28,462 bales, against 35,240 bales last year; total exports, 73,215 bales, against 83, 614 bales. Stock at all points, 181,165 bales, against 113,004 bales; stock at interior towns, 26,32? bales, against 26,527 bales; stock in Liver? pool, 565,000 bales, against 425,000 bales. Ameri? can cotton afloat, 31,000 bales, against 20,000 bales. Indian cotton has, durlag the week, con? tinued to decline, and wa& devoid or animation. The weather South is favorable, and picking pro? gressing vigorously. A. table of exports of lead? ing articles for the year aggregates 499,000,000 dollars, in which cotton figures at 227,000,000 dollars, or nearly one half. The details or cotton are: Uplands, 224,000,000 dollars; sea island 8,000,000 dollars; manufactured, 4,750,000 dollars! The previous year's table shows: Exports, up? lands, 160,250,000 dollars; Bea Islands, nearly 2,500,000 dollars ; manufactured, over 5,760,000 dollars. The above are dollar values. SPARKS PROM THE WIRES. A cable dispatch announces the failure of | Ridley Sons A Co., of Liverpool. A vessel which arrived at London on the 16th instant reports having passed a dismasted Amer? ican steam frigate off Martinique on tho 12th of j September. There were thirteen deaths from yellow fever In New Orleans in the past two days. The United States marshal at Rochester on Sat? urday received the pardon papers of the Fenian prisoners, who were liberated the same evening. Thc race between the Dauntless and the Cambria on Saturday resulted In favor of the Dauntless by fourteen minutes. The yellow fever is dying ont In Kew York. Ko new cases have been reported since the 11th Instant. The St. Laurent, which Balls from Kew York for France to-day, has aboard 60,000 rifles, and as many revolvers, sabres and bayonets, and five mlhion cartridges. Sherwood (Democrat) defeats Armstrong (Re? publican) In the Eighteenth Pennsylvania Dis? trict for Congress. The Blood Horse Association races came off at Nashville on Friday. Morgan Scout won the three mlle heat, beating Irene Sheppard. Time 6:3S >,'. St Leger won the association purse of $500 in three straight heats. BUSINESS NOTICES. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC.-It will be seen by the advertisement In another column, that Mr. A. R. Stillman has just received a fine as? sortment of kid gloves, pl aid H , merin o es, Ac, at No. 281 King street. MESSRS. Furchgott, Benedict & Co., at the southeast corner of King and Calhoun streets, are ' still offering strong inducements to buyers of dry I goods, blanketa, carpeting, Ac, and have a very full stock in all Unes on hand. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, in leather bindings, holding fifty pictures, 75c. and 90c. each, at Ko. 161 King street; also at the Hasel street Bazaar. octio-mtu CUAS. C. RIGHTER & Co. COUNTRY DEALERS can purchase their Al? bums at Kew York prices at the Hasel.street Ba [ zaar. octio-mtu A NEW LOT of mercantile Note Paper, five quires for 60c., at the Hasel street Bazaar and Ko. 161 King atreet. octio-mtu FIFTY PICTURE ALBUMS, lu velvet, 90c. each. Hasel Btreet Bazaar and ici King street, octio-mtu ??p.Y.S." J Only at BLACEWBLL'S, octio No. 121 Meeting street, below Market. HAVE you tried my dollar Tea, Green and Black? WILSON'S GROCERY. Jun8 BILL HEADS printed on fine paper at $3, $4, $5, $6 50 and $8 50 per thousand, according to size, at THE NEWS Job Office. BUSINESS ENVELOPES.-THE NEWS Job Office ls now prepared to furnish good envelopes, with business cards printed thereon, at $4 per thous? and. Bend your orders. Every merchant and business man should have his card printed on his envelopes. ^ THE C?roroAT?, COi?M. TOTE TBE STRAIGHT TICKET. UNION REFORM PASTY, EXECUTIVE COJ^ITTEE ROOKS, October 17, 1870. i The Executive Committee begs to urge upon every member the necessity or voting the entire ticket nominated- by the recent convention. Not only-good 'alta to the-candidates who have ac? cepted the nominations requ]re lt, bot as a matter of expediency it ls necessary. Every name struck from onr ticket Is a vote cast for some member of the opposite party.' In this contest, as , In ail others, union ls Btrength; and we t?nno? afford to injure our excellent prospects of .'a nc ce a s by division among- ourselves.'- We are 'seeking to-' br? ak down a party, backed by all the power1. ot the State Government, wielded by unucrnpnlous. men; and must present at every point an unbro? ken front. Even, the most indifferent of our can? didates, is superior to the best of those of our an? tagonists, and we must not aid them. t i H- E. Youno,. 3 Chairman Executive Committee. THE CONGRESSIONAL SCRUB RACE. A Curd from Mr. H. S. Tharln. : . . .. . . 1.:? . 'rtT.ij- . iiiub The "Thieves' Own," of Friday afternoon,: conspicuously proved the charge of the subscrib? er, that lt ls a "dirty sheet,'' in several character? istic ways: . 1. IL admits that lt .wishes to '-take revenge." 2. lt, therefore, refers to some of my cards, which lt mendaciously says that It "published," whereas lt suppressed., one .entirely, garbled another, and delayed, as long as possible, the third. ''- : >- "' 31. It refers to a card of the degraded Hurley, la which that indescribable creature condenses hut little soul In Jost three words, which prove him to be the falsest and most abandoned villain that the North ever spewed out upon South Caro? lina's desecrated soil. if this is the style of warfare to which we are to be subjected, lt would Indeed be madness to bandy words wU'n such a "rascal crowd." The fact Is that my old enemy. Tim Hurley, who, In presence of Rev. Dr. flick?, said, "The' Scopie be damned-the politicians elect," linda imseir outwitted by the man whose single speech, last Thnrsday night, has turned the tide against tbe carpet-baggers, and has driven them to the lowest tricks to defeat the gentleman they brazenly affect to despise. What the carpet-baggers need IS brains. Any fool can lie ana steal ; bnt what ls to become of his money and of himself without brains ? Down with Tim Hurley, the Idiot I and let ns reform the government, by the Irretrievable de-' feat of the Market street Ring. As to the paper which ls the medium of their "revenge," the day will come when no one will subscribe to It except those who' cannot read. ir I am to be the. instrument, ta the hand- of God, to relieve my native State of a "rascal crowd," whose countrymen North are ashamed of their deeds, then I have not been silent, long suffering and patient In vain. My eves have long been upon the evil in the .land,.and, by'the help of Heaven and the good people whom such as Tim Hurley "damn" and despise, I expect to present to the Congress of'the United States; when elected, a true account of things la oar midst. : -J i The "Thieves' Own," like the kings of old, keeps its "fool." and that "fool" ls the Idiotic "jester" whose jokes always, as now, recoil upon bis keep? er and himself. B, s. TH AWN, . . The People's Candidate for Congress. P. S. As there- wUl be ile upon lie published again Bt me by the Market street King, I decline to bave any further dealings with the debauched concern. As.to Hurley, I would not have now noticed him were, it not to show how powerful mnst have been the blow I dealt on Thursday nlgh't to the hitherto nnterrlfled Ring. R. S. T. HARD FACTS FOB MB. WHITING. Poor Old Ned! TO THE EDITOR OP THE NEWS. In replying to the Card of E. M. Whiting, In your paper or Saturday, our task ls an easy one, inasmuch as lt answers the matter at Issue, and had we not a few more facta to elucidate, would scarcely have troubled you on this occasion. Mr. Wltlting convicts himself of What we have charged bim with- for he admits that he was Tia's deputy-ergo,, a co-partner-for he had a JomtInterest; and of this history, as he calls lt, he saya he ls not ashamed-veil, Ned, that, ls su? perfluity-and concludes his peroration thus : "And m continuing to act, I think 1 have sub? served the best interests of my fellow-citizens, and given satisfaction." The gentleman certainly has forgotten a noble precept : "Self-praise ls no commendation." And now we come to the additional facts we promised. Our first intention waste pot certain Interroga? tories to Mr. Whiting, but as he might defer an? swering them until, too late for our purpose, we thought proper to state what we know, and, in so doing, will have to go a little out of our way. We charge that the forty names that endorsed his card for an Independent nomination were solicit? ed; that Mr. Whiting bad the first intimation of Tim's resignation, and worked like a beaver with the Charleston delegation, for the nomination, from the commencement or Tim's resignation, on the Friday preceding the convention or the 3d, and through all of Saturday, nor did he even remit his labors on the holy Sabbath; that he sub? mitted himself to the convention on Monday morning, sanguine or snccess, and that, on the evening or that day, Mr. Whiting expressed his surprise to several ol his friends on his failing lu receiving the nomination, with thc asseveration, In his own words, that "he had sixty-eight votes pledged," all of which will be substantiated by affidavit If necessary. This does not look, Mr. Edi? tor, as though any one had the advantage of that astute gentleman, as he would have you think, and as he states in his card to Mr. Roche, but goes to substantiate my former premises, that Mr. Whiting is no Reformer, and that his ob? ject ls to distract and divide the Union Reform party of this county, and will accomplish bis aim if not looked after. * . FACTS. To THE VOTERS OP CHARLESTON COUNTY. As the convention of the Union Reform party, which assembled on the 3d or October, was only authorized to nominate condldates for the Senate, the House of Representatives, School Commissioners and County Commissioners, and as the question of the election or coroner did not arise before the primary meetings which elected the delegates to tbat convention, my friends have seen flt to nominate me <*s an old and faithful Incumbent to that office, I have of? fered to Mr. E. L. Roche-who cannot claim a regular nomination for the reasons above given, the following propositions, to wit: That each of ns should select three friends who should be autho? rized to call In an umpire; that they ahold decide upon the question of who should be the candidate for the office, and that both of us should abide by the result. Mr. Roche has seen flt perempto? rily to refuse, and I have no other recourse than to offer myseir as a candidate for the office la which I have been tried and not found wanting, and to solicit the suffrages of my rellow-cltlze ns. octl3-3 E. M. WHITING. FOR CONORESS, R. S. THARIN.-Messrs. Eailors : Please announce R. S. THAKIN as the People's Candidate for Congress for this District, and oblige MAST YOTEBS. octn-8*_ MESSRS. EDITORS-Please announce Louis DCNNEMAN as a candldte for County Commission? er ror Charleston County, and oblige. oct6* MANY VOTERS. FOR CORONER, E. M. WHITING, ESQ,-Messrs. Editors : Believing that this ls no time to remove from office an efficient officer who has long and faithfully served the public, and who, by his en? ergy, courtesy, uniform kindness and considers; Mon, has given universal satisfaction to the entire community, we would respectfully nomi? nate E, M. WHITING, Esq., as a candidate ror the office of Coroner of Charleston County at the en? suing election, octe MANY CITIZENS. MECHANICS' AND L?BORING MEN'? TICEET>."-?: fot?WHrr of trie News': Tori w?i pitta? in noonee in-your columns, for -trie Union: Reform Ticket, in behalf of trie mechanics and laboring;'' men, and oblige . -: in:-if-Vffifr5MaT .'CCJM ta . 'ii ?2?93rTj y? v> ?.j .._r, ?930t. ?u .HON. RB, CAB^OT^ ,?J CJ ^ . i For J .le ute nan t-Gp vernor,.... ?(, =j? . GENERAL M< C. .BUTLER. r??-:ll:.' For State Senator^ ' EDWW-BATS?--==r - . V- VejpreeeiU^tlveihu r-cs FRANZ- MEMBERS} , ABRAM! B?owir, 9 (?^ JOS. EDMONSTONE J, .W._EASTKRLDl(JT CTBDS FENWICK, A. M. JACKSON, B. O'NEILL, : ": ? j.C. SHTjriifR,' W.-H. FRANCIS, GEO. WASHINGTON,- - JNW'K BSitrdN, .- - S, P. SMITH, .:..a E.-'D. ENSTON, .?.Sixoo?aLEni.;:u^AQ RICHARD HOLLO WAT, CABL BERUN,. H C;?? JONAS BYRD, PAOL B. BRAYTON. ' For F robu tt* Jail ge, j . GEO. BOTST. For county Commtealonera, Loins D?NNEM AN, T.J3. BROWNING, . SAMUEL HOLLOWAY. For Behool Commtaatoner, E. MONTAGUE GBIMKE. For County Coroner, octis-?**'- B; &. Warora/-. . ' THE POOR MAN'S TICKET.-To ?ie votera of Colic ton County, of all parties, the following tick? et ls respectfully offered: . -t r <. por Senator. ISAIAH BOX. , Representative?. R. J. LIMBHOUSE, JOS. A. SASTORTAS, colored, THOMAS PEEPLES,, Dr. B. F. BLACK, CHARLES H E APE ; coi 0 red. ' - Probate Judge. .<;:?? r ii ?.;.;..' ALLEN WILLIS. .. . CountyCommtaalonera. Dr. A. E. WILLIAMS; JOHN TITLLY, colored,/' ? Dr. R. LIME HOUSE. "rt'JJ School Comm I as loner. . SCS?S SAX HOWELL. .. .,/ .' : ' Coroner. ' " : ~* ' |? Rev. ANTHONY AIRTON,'colored. " :'"?t 0CU7-3? _ MANY VpnBg?.>f/ ! FELLow-Cr.:izF.S8 OF CHARLESTON COUNTY.' ?s. C.-I hereby beg leave, to state to the pabilo ?the motives which Induce me to ran for the office or County Commissioner of this county. There are a great m as y or my fellow-citizens, both white and colored,' who have solicited my name ;t 0 be used as an independent candidate for said office, knowing my capacity to AU the same. ! I hereby accept th? nomination, and,if 'elected, |WIU do what honor and justice demands.to my? self and my fellow citizens or Charleston County j Yours, Ac, ' ' Lons DUNNMLANN. Charleston, S. C., October. 10,1870. "" oe tn* '"'"'* Shipping. '":"? Np O R LIVERPOOL. The Al British Bark RANGER, Doty, Mas- a* ter,havlng the greater part.of her cargo en-SK gaged, win be promptly loaded for the above port. For balance of Freight, apply, tot B. S. RHETT A SON. octl7-mwf6 _No. 82 East Bay. ?pOR BOSTON-MERCHANTa^ LINE.. FREIGHT ON COTTON~*2 PER BALE. " " The regular Packet Brig JOHN ' FREE MAN, Baker, Master, wants 200 bales to ??SBt up and sall promptly. OCtli-3 WILLIAM ROACH A CO. O R LIVE RP O. O L. The Al. Ship ARRAGAN, la loading. ^AJA and will be promptly dispatched for theSBrfc abov?port. For Freight engagements, apply to GEO. A. jTBENHOLM* SON, . octl3 No. 1 Broad street. jpOR LIVERPOOL. The AI mew) American Bark XENIA, ii* Long, master, having more than one-halfSHt ber cargo engaged and going on board, will be promptly dispatched for the above port. For balance of rrelght room, apply to STREET BROTHERS A CO., : oct7 - No. 74 East Bay. piACLFIO MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPTAS THROUGH LINE TO CALIFORNIA, CHINA AND JAPAN. FARES GREATLY REDUCED. Steamers of the above Une leave Pier No. 43, North River, foot' of.. Canal: street, New York, at 12 o'clock noon,- of the and 20th of every month (except when these" dates faUon Sunday, then the Saturday pieced?, lng. Departure of the 20th connect at Panama with steamers for South Pacific and Central American porta. Those of 4th touch at Manzanillo. Steamship JAPAN leaves San Francisco for Ja? pan and China October 1,1870. No California steamers touch at Havana, bat go direct from New York to AsplnwalL One hundred pounds baggage free to each ada; t. ? Medicine and attendance free. . For Passage Tickets or other , information apply at the COMPANY'S TICKET OFFICE, on the wharf foot of canal street, North River, Hew York. . IF. R. BABY, Agent. Ja)yl6-lyr_ XTTEEKLY LINE TO SAVANAH. :.^" THROUGH BY DAYLIGHT. FOR PACIFIC LANDING, BEAUFORT, HILTON HEAD, SAVANNAH, DARI EN AND BRUNSWICK, GA. The favorite Steamer . . . * T .. ELIZA HANCOXt . , Captain L. W. BURNS, win receive Freight at South Atlan? tic wharf for above points every,_ TUESDAY, and leave on every WEDNESDAY] INO, at 7 o'clock, arriving at Savannah the same evening, and leaving for Darlen, Ac, the follow? ing morning. Returning, will leave Savannah for Charleston every MONDAY MORNING, at 7 o'clock. For Freight or passage, apply to 1RAVEN?L A HOLMES, aepio No. 177 East Bay. F OR F LORIDA, TWICE A WEEK. FOR SAVANNAH, FERNANDINA, JACKSON* VILLE, PI LAT KA AND ALL POINTS ON THE ST. JOHN'S RIVER. The Steamer DICTATOR, Captain _ +rJTmmh. George E. McMillan, will saU from ?aaCgEB Central Wharf for above points every TUESDAY EVENINO, at 8 o'clock, arr i vin g back at Charles? ton every SUNDAY AFTERNOON, at 6 o'clock. The Steamer CITY POINT, Captain D. B. Vin? cent, wUl eall from Central Wharf for above p?tate every FRIDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock, arriving back at Charleston WEdNESDAY AFTERNOON, at ? o'clock. Fare from Charleston to Savannah, including meals and berth, $3. J. D. AIKEN A CO., Agents, oct i ) No. 6 Central Wharf. miME TABLE OF STEAMER "ARGO' JL FOR OCTOBER, 1870. . DAYS OF LEAVING CHANGED TO TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. FOR EDISTO AND ENTERPRISE, VIA JOHN'S ISLAND FERRY, CHURCH FLATS, YOUNG'S ISLAND, BEAR'S BLUFF, Ac The Steamer "ARGO," win re- rwdCZ> celve Freight at Smith Atlantic J^BSHBat Wharf, on MONDAYB and THURSDAYS, and leave as foUows; n CHARLESTON. _ r, . _*?IH3y- . " Tu?, ?fth, ?>i5?i??i? ? Friday ait 2 P M Saturday, 22d/i P M EESir S?, ? A M Wednesday,26tn; SX A M Friday, 2?th, 8X A M Saturday,. 29^.8. A.M. Po^htor^M^^ng^w Sont h At lan tlcWfcarf. N. E.-Freight and wharfage payable on the wharf. .tep?