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? zy' mt VCLUME IX.-NUMBER 1967 CHARLESTON WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 1, 1872. EIGHT DOLLARS A YEAR. THE RELIGIOUS WORLD. EPISCOPAL DIOCESAN CONVENTION. First Day'a Prue etd! n gs. The eighty-second annual convention of the Diocese of South Carolina assembled yester? day morning at ten o'clock-, In St. Philip's Chnrcb. The exercises of the convention were precoded by Divine service, in which morning prayer was said by Rev. Ellison Capers and Rev. B. F. D. Perry, the ante commnnlon service by Rev. C. C. Pinckney, Bev. Jno. Johnson reading the epistle. An eloquent sermon was then preached by the Bev. P. F. Stevens, from Ada, xv. ll.! This was followed by a communion service, in which the Bight Bev. Bishop W. B. W". J Howe, D. D., acted as celebrant, and was as-1 slated in the various parts of the office by the Bev. Dre. Waiker, Marshall and Shand, and R,- v. Messrs. Capers and E. B. Miles. ( The congregation was then dismissed with a benediction, and the convention- was called to order by the bishop, Bev. J. D. McCullough -acting as secretary. The roll of clergy was I called by the secretary, and the following answered to their names: Bight Bev. W. B. W.^Bowe, Bev. Messrs. E. E. Bellinger, W. H. Campbell, E. Capers, J. H. Cornish, F. B. Davis, J. G. Drayton, J. H. Elliott, E. C. L Edgerton, W. B. Fuller, T. F. Gadsden, J. M. j" Green, W. H. Hanckel, P. D. Hay, B. P. John? son, E. C. Logan, A. W. Marshall, J. D. Mc? Cullough, D. MoElberan, S. Mellichamp, 3.1 W. Memmlnger, E. B. Miles, A. Moore, J. W. Motte, B. F. D. Perry, C. C. Pinckney, W. 0. Prentiss, J. J. Sams, P. J. Shand, P. F. 8tevens, B. 8.-Trapler, J. B. Walker, J. V. j Welsh, John Johnson. .The list of clergy was then referred to a eommitt.ee, consisting of Bav. C. C. Pinckney, j P. J. Shand. D. D., and E. Capers. The roll of parishes and churches was called, and thirty-four answered. The certificates of the deputies were then presented and referred to a committee consisting ot Messrs. C. G. Memmlnger, J. J. Pringle Smith and J. B. Kershaw, who soon after reported that there were thirty-eight, ohurches represented, out of fifty-seven in the State, and a quorum of both orders being present, the convention I was declared duly organized. I < The election of secretary and treasurer was I j then proceeded with, and both the present In- I, -c?mbente, Bev. J. D. McCullough and Mr. E. I uorry Frost, were re-elected by a viva voce vote. The president then announced the I following standing committees for the enan-1 ( inp; year : On Admission of Parishes-Bev. P. J. Shand, I 1 D. D., andr Messrs. John Hanckel and C. G. Memmlnger. 11 On Constitution and Cations-Bevs. C. C. Pinckney, J. D. McCullough and Jae. H. Elli-11 ?ott, and Messrs. Edward McC:adv and R. W. I Sharla. I < On the State of the Church-Bevs. Ellison Capers, E. B. Miles and T. F. Gadsden, and M Messrs. J, B. Kershaw and B. H. Wilson. 11 On Unfinished Business-Rev. E. E. Bellin- I : ger, and Messrs. James Davis and W. C. Courtney. ll On Finance-Messrs. John Hanckel, J. L. ' Monning and Wm. H. Parker. 11 The president also appointed Bev. A. Toomer I I Porter preacher to the next convention, and 14 Bev. W. O. Prentiss alternate. 11 The standing committee presented their 11 annual report, which showed that they had, 11 during the year, given their consent to the j t consecration of Bev. M. A. Howe, D. D., as I ' bishop of the Diocese of Central Pennsybra-1 f nla; that they have recommended the Bev. W. I ( H. Campbell, deacon, to the bishop for priest's 11 orders, and Mr. Wm. H. Johnson for deacon's I * orders. The death of Bight Bev. Bishop Da- h via is recorded, as also that of the Bev. C. P. t Gadsden, with a copy of the resolutions adopt-1B ed by the committee on those occasions. The last portion of the report is aa follows: 11 ? The committee close their Bad record with 11 one grave fact. They have not* received one. I ? candidate for orders during the past year/1 i They commend this solem fact to the con-1 c science of the church. C. C. PINOENKT, President. I The treasurer ot the bishops permanent j * fund read hi* report, which was relerred to I f the committee on finance, leave being given 11 to add to the account any amounts that might I f be received before its publication. ' ( On motion of Mr. J. J. Pringle Smith, the 11 confmittee on4>nance were requested ?to,re-11 port whether toe full quota of this diocese towards the exp' nses of the general conven- I ' tlon had been paid, and then, upon motion of I Bev. Dr. Shand, thefonventlon adjourned on-1 Ul this morning at; ten o'clock,.when the anni-1 versary sermon before the P. E. Society for the advancement of Christianity in this Dio-11 cese, will be preached by the Bev. Edward I [ Mites. . La The anniversary business meeting of the I I society will be held this evening, at St. Ste? phen's Church. A Diocesan Insurance League. I * Immediately after, the adjournment of the e convention yesterday, the lay deputies from \ the various parishes met in the vestry room j of St. Philip's Church lo take preliminary steps for the organization of an association to secure the payment of'a sum of money, upon \ the decease of any clergyman of the diocese, 11 to his family. The general plan proposed was ' (hat a league or brotherhood should be organ- [ lzed, with as little machinery as would be ef- i fectlve in carry lng out its objects, the mern-11 bers of which should undertake, upon the I \ death ol any minister, to contribute tbe sum I ? of two dollars each toward a.fund to be pre-1 < sente* to bis family. This plan was discussed 1j and heartily approved by all the deputies at I ? the preliminary meeting yesterday, and a 11 committee was appointed to arrange for a more general meeting of laymen, to be held I to-morrow'afternoon, at which lt is expected I that the organization will be effected. . I . A Pleasant Kennion. I j Last evening, in accordance with a cordial , invitation extended to them by Bishop Eo-e, th? members ot tbe convention called upon the bishop at his residence on Church street, near Broad, and were very courteously enter-1 talned. Most of the deputies to the conven? tion, both lay and clerical, attended this reunion, and the evening was very pleasantly I spent in an informal, conversational manner. It was a graceful social Introduction of the bishop to the representative men of the diocese, upon the occasion of the first conven? tion that has occurred since his election to the i episcopate, and it was with evident and . mutual pleasure that the meeting took place. There were no set speeches and Indeed no formal meeting, but the guests, after partak? ing of a charming collation, dispersed about the ample apartments of the bishop's resi? dence, or enjoyed the evening breeze on the broad piazza and indulged in friendly and instructive Interchanges of opinion, formed new acquaintances, or revived old friendships, discussed the affairs of their respective par? ishes, and altogether enjoyed* one of those agreeable and profitable reunion-, milich tar? nish a large share of the attractiveness to the -annual assembling of the Diocesan Conven s^lton^l THE LUTHERAN SYNOD. First Doy's Proceedings. The Lutheran Synod for the Southern Slates convened yesterday morning at ten o'clock, at the St. John's Lutheran Church, in Arch? dale street. The Synod ls composed of cleri? cal and lay delegates from the various synods In the Southern States, these synods being al? lowed a representation of one delegate to the general synod for every six of their members. The Synod was opened with the usual ser? vices, partaking of the communion, &c, after which the following delegates reported'them? selves to the convention: South Carolina Synod-Revs. W. Berlv, J. A. Sllgh, J. D. Shlrey, P. Derrick and Dr. A. R. Rude. Lay Delegates-W. W. Houseal, J. H. Honour, M. D., J L. Derrick, W. Halli wan? ger. Virginia Synod-Revs. T. W. Dosh, D. M. Gilbert, D. M. Hlnfcel, J. H. Cupp. Lay Dele? gate-Mr. G. M. Beltzhoover. West Virginia Synod-Rsvs. P. Shlckel and S. A. Repase. Georgia Synod-Revs. L. Bedenbaugh and J. Austin. Lay Delegate-J. D. Groover. The report of the president was then read by the Rev. T. W. Dosh, and wa9 received and held under consideration for further action. An election was next held lor permanent officers for the synod, which resulted as fol? lows: Rev. S. A. Repas?, chairman: G. M. rBellzhoover, secretary; Wm. Halliwanger, treasurer. The meeting, after prayer by the Rev. J. D. Shlrey, adjourned until ten o'clock this morn? ing. THE NORTHERN METHODISTS. NEW YORK, May 9. Numerous memorials were received at the General Conference to-day on secret societies, avarest insidious distinctions of race or color In electing to office, and various other sub? jects. Judge Caldwell proposed a delegation of six to convey fraternal greetings to the Methodist Episcopal Church, of the South to meet in 1874, and endeavor to effect and or? ganize a union with that body. The latter clause was withdrawn and the motion pre? vailed. THE DOCTORS ON WHISKEY. PHILADELPHIA, May 9. In the medical association a resolution was offered by Dr. Horner, of Virginia, that the members of the association should discourage :h? use of alcoholic stimulants in their reme? lles- Adopted. JOTTINGS ABOUT THE STATE. -Captain James Witherspoon, of Sumter, lied In Salem on April 27. -Last Saturday was the dullest ever known ,n Sumter. -A Sumter small-boy has slabbed another smal'.-boy. * -The Edgefleld town council ore improv? ing the roads. -Colonel D. Wyatt Aiken lectures at Drangeburg on the 22d. -Mr. Michael Stnck, one of the earliest Bet? ters In the Dutch Fork, died on the 3d ins' an c. Bis age is supposed to be about ninety-three {rears. -The Catholic ladies In Edgefleld have a jail co ball and hoi supper this month, to put .he church organ lu order j and the Baptist adles have a fruit and flower festival, to paint their church. -The postoffice at Windsor ha* been dis? continued for a short time. Mall matter for .hat point should, until further notice, be di? rected to Willistoni -The Langley Manufacturing Company In? end, througn their superintendent, Mr. Pos? er, contributing the larger portion of a sum ?eeded to build a church at Langley. -It ls stated that every cent paid into the reasury, on account of licenses and the del 1 n 1 nent tax sales, will be absorbed by the pay nent ot legislative pay cert ; acates, t aere being 300.000 worth reported issued. -J. T. Stone, a respectable mechanic, resid ng In Sumter, had a Hftie child severely bit en by rat?, on the irfgth of the 1st of May, and igaln on Thursday night, his baby was badly >ltteo. % -There was hardly a baker's dozen of couc ry people In Newberry on Monday last. The ?apld and easy manner In which a citizen ls gobbled up and sent to jail under the l,En orcement," and the difficulty of getting out, leter? people Irom going to towo. -The friends of Rev. H. M. Mood will be >lea8ed to learn that be ls slowly convales :lng (rom the results of his recent painful ac slde?t. by ^rtlch be was thrown from bis bag ry, suffering the dislocation of his shoulder ilade. -The Newberry Herald reports the follow ngarrests for the week: J. McM. Calmes, Wm. talmas. Sullivan Herbert, Dr. Thoma* Brown, 'at. Hargrove, John Monigomery and James tacker. The following were admitted to bail ast week: Captatn J. Y Mc Fail, Malcolm Johnstone, Sim Malone and Hilliard Bishop. THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS. ^ Lexington. Tho Dispatch says: "Many ot the planters lu his section, on account of the favorable weath ir for the past week, have marla up for lost I me. The wheat and oat crop present a fine ippearance and a good prospect forabountl ul harvest." Alke... The ?Journal says: "Farmers throughout he county now are having a flue chance to :et their crops worked, and are straining ?very nerve to take advantage ol the beautllul veal her. The nice showers of last Wednes lay night extended, we believe, throughout he whole county. Sumter. The Watchman pays: "The season, thus iar, ias not been propitious to the planting Infer? iste generally. The emrth Is generally too dry. o bring up cotton, and when lt ls out ot tue rround, the (for the date) very cool nights give t a sickly and dying appearance Invest? ments in commercial lertllizers have been ?eavy again, aud the acreage of cotton lu ?rea.sed conslderab'y over the last crop. We >ar the result of all this. When these large imoonts for fertilizers have been paid, together vi th the terrible tax that must come from i bis crop, we very much fear lhere will be but little noney lett-especially should cotton fall In >rice, which, wa thiuk, ls of likely occur? rence." THE WEATHER THIS DAY. WASHINGTON, May 9. Cloudy and threatening weather, with prob? ably rain, will prevail over the Southern ?tates ou Friday, and possibly over the north? west. Dangerous winds are not anticipated. Vsaterday's Weather Reporta ot the Signal Service, U. S. A.-4.4T P. M., Lue al Time. Place of Observation. S - 5 5 : ? is CD CS Angu-ta, Ga.... Baltimore.. Boston. Charleston. Ohle i go, DI Cincinnati. Sal veston. Tex.. Key West. Knoxville, Teon. Memp: ls. Tenn. Ur. Washington New orleans.... New York. Norfolk. Philadelphia .... Portland. Me_ stvannsh. st. Louis..'.. wa-hington .... wiimloBton.N.u. 3)1.18 ?9.97 -?9.79 tt.1V 29.91 30 Ol SO.04 0.0? 30.11 ?O.06 :9.9 10. i 29. SS ??.Ol 29 93 29.76 3(1.211 9 89 29.0 130.14 851W SW S sw fr w BF, B sw MSW 47 W 77 SE 82 .< 9 SW 82 SW 48 B 82 S 81 S 87 Calm. 88 SW Light. Gentle. Fresh. Fresh. Brisk. Ficsh. Fresh. Brisk Denlo. Pre h. Gale. Fresh. Brisk. Fresn. Fie^h. ni ntle. Light. Gentle. Brisk. Cloudy. Cloudy. Cloudy. Clear. ..'air. Fal'. Cloudy. Fair. Th'rng. Fair. Fair. Cloudy. Cloudy. Cloudy. Cloudy. Cluady. Cloudy. Fair. Fair. Fair. NOTE.-The. weather report dated 7.47 o'clock this morning, will be posted in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce at K? O'clock A. M., and, together with the weather chart/ may (by the courtesy of the Chamber) be examined (by ship? masters at any time during the day. GREELEY AND GRATZ. THE FEEZING IN SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST RA TIFICA TION MEETING. A Large Meeting at Greenwood-The People, Without UUtlncllcn of Color, Ratify the Cincinnati Nominations. The Abbeville papers print the ratification meetiDg held in Greenwood: An unusually large assembly of white and colored citizens met on tbe campus ground in Greenwood, Monday night last, to ratify the nominations of the Cincinnati Convention. The impatient crowd manifested so much feel? ing and eagerness on the subject that lt was almost impossible to call the meeting to order. Mr. James Butler, colored, however, at the top of his voice, finally succeeded in arresting the attention ot the audience, and, upon motion, called Dr. E. R. Calhoun to the chair. The doctor was conducted upon the rostrum by a special committee of excel? lent gentlemen. By motion. Mr. S. P. Boozer was requested to act as secretary, aided by two assistants. 'Perhaps more enthusiasm was never manifested by so larges mixed con? clave of white and coloreo). Our esteemed chairman on this occasion made the happiest effort of bis whole life. His stirring address will forever ring In the ears and settle on the brains of those who heard bim. Ho reviewed the lile of the Hon. Horace Greeley to the de? light of the full audience. After discussing bis merits asa great, consistent and truly loyal man, he presented the abolition doctrines of the Hon. Horace Greeley. He claimed for Mr. Greeley that the emaBcipatlon ot the slaves was due him. and that be organized the eman? cipationists before Grant was known, where? upon the Immense mass of men shouted with uproarious applauses, and the chairman took his seat amid deafening yells for Greeley and Brown. Several other gentlemen were called upon, who did themselves no ordinary credIL One of the colored speakers claimed that Mr. Greeley, unlike General Grant, the warrior, would, If elected, carry his sword lorse In ItB sheath. The amendments, he con? sidered a sufficient guarantee to civil and re? ligious liberty, ana that no man was more ready to enforce them than Horace Greeley. [Shouts and cheers.] Mr. David Owens, colored, offered the fol? lowing preamble and resolutions, which passed : Whereas, Mr. Greeley, from boyhood to old age, bas been the unrelenting champion ol emancipation, the bestower ot civil and re? ligious liberty upon all mankind, and the Im? partial advocate of Justice, without regard to race or color; therelore, be lt Resolved, That" we heartily endorse the nominations of the Cincinnati Convention will do all that In us lies to sustain the platform adopted, and In extending general amnesty will receive the provisions of the late amend? ments, passed by the majority. Resolved. That we extend our thanks to the chairman and secretaries of this meeting, and proceedings be published in the Columbia aud Abbeville papers. TONE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS Tho Only Hope for the South. [From the Winnsboro* News.] We have before us now the candidates and platform of the Liberal Republicans, and It rests with Democrats to say whether or not they shall triumph. We are free to say that we purpose giving to the Liberal cause our whole support, because In IIB success alone can we discern any hope of relief for the South from military oppression and carpet? bag thieving and corruption. Two Strong Men. [From the Marlon Star.] Taking into consideration that there are now but two political parties in the United States, the Republican and Democratic, the latter of which ls powerless at this moment, we think the selection of Greeley and Brown augurs favorably tor the restoration of con si lau io nul government-the restoration of a violated constitution. We don't believe that the convention could possibly have selected two other men who would have been so strong with the masses of the people. A. tiaaiiflcd Approval. [From the Klngatree Star.] If the race is narrowed down to Greeley against-Grant, we shall support Mr. Greeley. We do not know what course the national Democracy will pursue, but we shall no* bu led from our Individual Judgment merely upon a party name unless lhere is hope of success. We shall endeavor to lake a practical survey ol the field when the forces are marshalled, and support the one which ls less objectiona? ble and most likely to defeat those who have been tried and proved faithless. -. Let Passlvlsm Prevail. . [From the Marlon Crescent.] We regarded the New Hampshire and Con? necticut elections- aa fr d?monstration of the utter Impossibility of electing a Democrat,-and we thought commqn sense and common saga? city would induce our party to refrain from a contest which could bring nothing but defeat; and taking advantaged the rising dissensions springing up in Republican ranks, that we would by our votes defeat and thus break down the inlamous corruption which now threatens the financial ruin of oar country and the destruction of personal liberty. We can defeat Gran;, tbe embodiment, the head and front of this corruption, only by supporting the Cincinnati nominees. We do not know what will be done at the Democratic Conven? tion, but we hope the passive policy will pre? vail. It lt does not, we will havelost our best opportunity to effect real good to our country; for by 1(6 behest the great mass of voters will be governed, and so must we. The Democracy Cannot Hesitate. [From the Abbeville Press ] The candidates are both men who have a strong hold upon the popular heart, and who will unite a strong support from the East and Weet. But without the aid of the Northern Democracy we suppose that success is impos? sible. Wnether that aid will be given cannot be determined before the meeting of the Democratic Convention which will soon be called. We trust that these men will rise above the allurements of party success, and act solely with a view to the public good. With such a principle to control they cannot hesitate long. The Dictates ol Prudence and Common Sense. [From the Sumter News.] No better selection of candidates could have been made. They will undoubtedly be elect? ed too, If the Democrats fuse with the new party, as prudence and common sense dictate to them to do. Instead ol their making another nomina<lon. We believe that the Democratic Convention will endorse the Cincinnati nomi? nation, and that the Democracy will merge Itself in the new party. Let the Democrats Sastaln Greeley. ' (Prom the Newberry Herald.] We think Xhat the nomination ot Mr. Gree? ley will give general satisfaction. His course bas been unvaryingly consistent, and his sym? pathies have been largely exercised in behalf o: the oppressed South. AR the nominee of the Cinclunatl Convention we hope that the Democratic'pany will sustain him, and to? gether with Liberal Republicans and Conser? vatives all unite heartily in placing him In the Executive chair. Country Btfore Parly. [From the ColumblaSouth Onro;inlan.] It Is vain to re-lstthe conclusion that the nomination.at Cincinnati bas produced a pro? found impression from one end o? the country to the other. North, East, South and West, the response has been more or less sym? pathetic. It remains to be seen whether t he Northern Democracy will unite upon Gree? ley and Brown,* or try the hazard of an Inde? pendent nomination. In the consideration of this quertlon, we hope that country will be allowed to rise above party. Whenever the decision has beeu made, .we hope to find the National Democracy prepared lo make what? ever sacrifices i hat a patriotic regard for the public good shall demand. A Powerful Nomination. (From th? Oracgeburg Times.] That the-nominal lon is a very powerful one nobody can deny, nor could they have chosen two meu who are more calculated to induce that spirit or concession on the part ol the Souther.i white men, which Is to work that harmony of purpose, not only to the good of the national, but also domestic politic . There Ils no man North or South who can say aught atlast Greeley's unswerving bnoesty of pur? pose and tbe masterly courage with which he "goes for" dishonesty or tyranny, no matter how high the circle In which he may see it. No man North can doust his Republicanism, and no.man South has aught to say against ; him, who was fearless In his onset, honest In bis victory, and our friend In adversity against tyranny. A Nan of Peace. [From the Edgefleld Advertiser.] As regards Mr. Greeley, the South bas much to hate him for, but still more, we honestly believe, to love him for. While he bas un? doubtedly been the leader and the strongest man in breaking down the Democratic party, still, on the other hand, he has proved him? self an honest man, an Independent man. a consistent mao; and, beyond alt cavil, has proved himself, ever since the close of the war, to be actuated by a spirit of conciliation and peace. And he is also an able man. and a workingman-beginning Hie as a practical printer. For this latter reason- though lt may seem foreign to political matters-the press of the country should be favorably dis? posed to him. As yet no printer or news? paper man bas filled the Presidential chair. To see one attain this, high position, would certainly both please and dignify the cratt. Since the men and the measures proposed at Cincinnati promise us so much of good, let us hope that the Democracy, when they meet la National Convention, will bid these men and measures God-speed. THE PORT ROYAL RAILROAD. The Endoistment ot Ita Bonds* by the Georgia Railroad Sanctioned hy the Stockholders. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEWS.] AUGUSTA, May 9. The stockholders o( the Georgia Railroad to-day voted to remand the question of the endorsement bf one million dollars m bonds o? the Port Rcyal Railroad to the president and directors. There being no change by the election in the board, this action Is equivalent | to a sanction of the endorsement. GEORGIA. O OS SIP IN THE STATE CAPITAL. The Extra Session-A Stir Among the Financial Lights-Awful Hitch In the Blue Ridge Scheme-Court Mattera. [SrBCIAX T?LEGR-AM TO THE NBWB.] COLUMBIA. Thursday Night, May 9. The. senators who are In this city declare that the caucus-call will result in an extra session. . The operations In State securities were un? usually active to-day. It ls whispered that whatever money ls received in the State treas ury is spirited away to New York as fast as lt comes In. There ls weeping and walling and gnashing of teeth Just now among the hungry bangers on of the Blue Ridge Biog, on account of a very serious hitch that bas occurred in th? long expected issue of Blue Ridge scrip. It seems that ah Injunction has been obtained by aa attorney tearing the appropriate name of Bang, who represents parties holding one mil? lion of the four million first mortgage bonds of the road, endorsed by the State. These bonds not having been paid, as provided -by the law, the holders have obtained the injunc? tion against the lssueoL-tfte scrip, which they . claim should be-paitTto them. As to what will | , be the result of this unexpected procedure there ls said to be a wide difference of opinion between the State financiers In New York and those Identified with the passage of the last Blue Ridge bill. A case was heard In the Supreme Court to? day involving directly the question of the legality of Investments by trustees in Confed? erate States securities. The opinion of the court ls under consideration. The peniten? tiary mandamus will be argued to-morrow. Wm. Lucas, colored, has been convicted of murder In the first degree. Wooten is boeing tried for the murder of his wife. > SALUDA. WHAT CONGRESS IS DOING. . ' . ~~~~~ . WASHINGTON, Thursday. May 9. In the Senate the discussion ol amnesty and social equality occupied the day. ' Sumner's civil.rights bill, as a substitute for amnesty, was defeated, but adopted as an amendment, by Colfax's casting vote. Tbe bill, as amend? ed, finally failed, and this brought the House bill again before the Senate, when Sumner again moved his amendment, Colfax again voting aye. Morton renewed his .amendment requiring persons applying for amnesty lo swear they were not Ku-Klux or a member of such associations. Adopted 29 to 17. The bill, requiring two-thirds, was flnally*rejected. In the House. Wallace, from South Carolina, was confirmed In his Beat, the contestant be? ing allowed $2154 -a good business. A bill ad? mitting Japs toWeBt Point was tabled, 78.to 65. The tariff was resumed,- with a long fight over salt and leather. COTTON CASES DECIDED. WASHINGTON, May 9. The Court of Claims yesterday decided six? teen colton cases, aggregating awards to the amount of $353,739. GLIMPSES OF GOTHAM. NEW YORE, May 9. Bingham's Paper Mill was burned last night. There was one case ot sunstroke here yes? terday. The warehouse of Samuel D. Tompkins, filled with cotton, caught fire this morning, and ls still burning. The loss will be heavy. The death of Buchanan Reade ls hourly ap? prehended. Hiram Livingston, a retired merchant, ls dead, aged seventy-nine. Judge Plerrepont Isham 1B dead, aged seventy. THE SPANISH TROUBLE ENDED. MADRID. May 9. General Morlones, who defeated the ?orces under Don Carlos at Oroquleta, bas been ga? zetted lieutenant-general. The insurrection In Navarre ls now believed to be over. Thirty-five hundred insurgents in that province have come In and surrendered to the loyal lorces. News from all other points where there are baods of Carlista is favorable for the speedy restoration of the au? thority ot the government. COLFAX ON COLOR. WASHINGTON, May 9. At a meeting to night. Fred Douglass pre? siding, the following irom the vice-President was read: VICE-PBESIDEST'S CHAMBER, | WASHINGTON, May 7,1S72. j Bear Sir-Having voted recently in the Senate on the question of civil rights, to which you refer, I need not make an extended state? ment, as to my views upon lt, ior actions always speak more loudly than mere words, but if that vote needed justification, as it does not, the travelling experience o? your dele? gates to the National Colored Convention, at New Orleans, as detailed by Frederick Doug? lass, Sr., In the National Era, would be Its fullest vindication. If orderly, sober citizens of the United States, re elected by Its constitution to equality under the law, cannot obtain lood and lodgings at public ho? tels like the rest of mankind, or even accom? modations on railroad trains alter paying first-class fares, we shonld either acknowledge that the constitution ls a nullity, or should In? sist on that obedience to lt by all, and protec? tion under lt to all, which are alike the right and Lhe duty of the humblest as well as the most Influential throughout the land. Respectfully yours, SCHUYLER COLFAX. To Messrs. T. S. Atkinson, G. T. Downing, F. Douglass, Jr., J. W. LeBarnes and F. S. Barbadoes, committee. ASPECTS OF THE 0ANVASS. --? *? ? 9 HOW THE CHANCES ARE VIEWED IN WASHINGTON. Greeley Looming Up-Thc Great Ele? ments of His Strength- The Ku-Kloi Cases, ?cc. [FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WASHD?OTON, May 7. When on the afternoon of tbe 3d ID et ant the telegraph announced to the country the nomi? nation of Horace Greeley for President by the Cincinnati Convention, the Grant administra? tion Indulged itself in a supercilious laugh. The Grant administration has got over Its mlrlh. It has ceased to laugh, and Its face ex? presses anxiety. It bas discovered that not? withstanding the laugh, the people in many sections of the country have taken the nomi? nation In sober earnest, and mean to support lt; and now the administration sees the New fork Tribune with Horace Greeley loemlng up [Q the not remote distance, and fells "that the nan who was bold enough to take a Journey LoBichmond and become ball for Jefferson Davis, who bas never,slnce the war, ceased to idvocate the doctrine of general amnesty for the South, who has cried "go hgme, carpet? baggers," through the columns of the ?Tribune ever since Grant began to exercise his military genius upon the South, in place of the civil lunctlons proper to be called in requisi? tion In time* of profound peace, ls an opponent not to be underrated, when the question of Southern votes ls considered. The administration also remem? bers that Greeley has a record which will carry great Influence for him in the North and West. His tariff principles have for years made him especially acceptable to the great State of Pennsylvania; his personal populari? ty as a genial, warm-hearted, honest gentle? man, and olear-headed politician and states? man, have won for-him hosts of well-wishers and supporters in New York Stale, and his exalted position as editor ol a* most Influen? tial Journal-the very fact of hts connection with the newspaper press-give him a fellow? ship with the best newspaper men of the American Continent, which ls no mean ele? ment in a contest such as that to engage In which he has been put forward by a powerful convention, composed of some of the most vigorous material In the country. A.candi? date with so many points In his favor is not exactly to be laughed at, and the ' tone of the Conservative and a considerable portion of the Democratic press of the country Indicate it the present time that the coming Presiden? tial campaign will not be likely to be so pleasant for Grant as he and his friends, and advisors, have hitherto sup? posed. Under all these circumstances, Ihe great question arises of what ls the Democracy going to do about it? Several prominent and influential Democratic polltl .lanshere from the South are enthusiastic Gree ey men, and express the hope that the Dem jcratlc Convention will endorse the nominees )f the Cincinnati meeting. Sundry Western Democrats oppose the idea of the great organ? ization running the risk of loosing Its Identity by a coalition with the soreheads at Cincin? nati. Northern Democrats are not so tree to express au opinion, which may be attributed :o their habitual caution. On the whole, as aras an expression of opinion can be obtained 1?re, lt looks as though there ls a strong feei? ng In Democratic circles to swallow Mr. Greeley, and ask the great Democracy of the [Jnlted Slates to assist-the object to be ob lained by thlsKourse being too valuable to the wintry to be overlooked, namely, the defeat sf Grant at all hazards. As foreshadowed In my last telegram, the Supreme Court adjourned over, yesterday, to Dctober next, without making a decision In 'he case of T. Jefferson Greer. The impres? i?n prevails in government circles that the :ourt was equally divided In opinion. N. WA S HING TON OPINIONS. The Administration Laughter'Subslded -Tbe Nominations Considered "Dan? gerous"-New Slates Proposed ror Phil? adelphia. A Washington telegram, dated Monday light, to the New York Tribune says: Now that three days have elapsed since the ruminations were made at Cincinnati, and the leople have had time to recover from the sur? prise and excitement occasioned by the innouncement of the action of the conven ;loo, the views of public men and of expe? rienced politicians begin to have some value is Indications or the drift of opinion. Even n three short days there are Important manges lo note, and new phases of opinion expressed that are worth chronicling, and not .he least Important ls that few people can be ound outcide of the White House who laugh it the Cincinnati ticket. There they are ?aid to be quite Jolly over itt from .he President down to the doorkeeper, ind the President is reported to have declared .hat no nomination could have been made ?vhich would have injured him so little; and hat In a month the whole thing would be for? gotten, and nobody would admit that he had tone to Cincinnati. Bur, even before yester iav evening, the administration supporters in he Senate and House: had ceased to talk of .he action of the convention as a "capital4 oke,"or an "absurd fiasco." * They were as lolemn as owls, and when they referred to the natter at a'l. which was not often, lt wa.; in iuch terras as-these: "A dangerous nomina ?lon," "Formidable movement," "Sure to spilt ;he party," "Looks as if we were going to the levll," and like phrases uttered In dismal .ones to each other. The most melancholy nan In the Senate dh Saturday was Conkllng, who was not seen to smile once during the whole day, except while reading the Dews of lisaffectlon of a portion of the Cincinnati Lib? erals. The friends ot Conkling say that he takes a gloomy view of the situation, and an? ticipates nothing but political ruin to himself ia the result of the Liberal movement, The President's most hopeful view is under? stood to be owing to bis belief that Democrats will not touch the Cincinnati ticket, but will nominate candidates of their own, and that in consequence Greeley and Brown will disap? pear from the field, leaving him a square tight LO make with the Democrats, with the Repub? lican party at his back, as solid as lt was In 1868. Few of the politicians'of either parly take this view to-day. Most administration men say that the Greeley movement will have gained such an impetus by the time the Dem? ocratic Convention meets, that if lt ls not endorsed bv the convention, lt will not be possible to switch it on to the Grant track. One of two things they argue will happen, either the movement will break down com? pletely in a fortnight, of which they admit Lhere is little probability, or lt will have gained ?uoh a numerous and determined following before the Democratic Convention meets, that it wlil be no longer a faction but a great party, not to be transferred to Grant to avert the danger of election ol a Democrat. Strange to say, there ls already some talk of abandon? ing Grant and nominating some other man at Philadelphia to save the party, and it is whis? pered about that if matters come to this pass, Colfax would be the mun to pacify the troubled elements and bring back the disaffected Libe? rals. Nothing so well shows the strength o? the Liberal ticket as these suzgestions of the possible necefslty of throwing Grant over? board, which one. hears b fore most of the men who were at. Cincinnati-have had time to get back to their homes. Tue Democrats are much more circumspect In their utterances than they were when th? news of Greeley's success was received. It is seldom that one eau be found to declare posl tlvely that the Democratic Convention will not indorse tbe Cincinnati ticket, whereas on Friday there were numbers who were out? spoken In this opinion. Almost all now ex presea w! ill agness to support Greeley, if their convention desired to take? b 1 m cp. There ls,' however, a belief generally -entertained that' bis nomination has Increased the chances of success for a Democratic candidate, if lt shall be thought judicious'to put one In the Held. It Is admitted, however, by leading Democrats; that there are strong reasons for not nominat? ing a Democrat-chiefly, what they call Mr. Greeley's great popularity in the South, and the certainty of his carrying New York and Pennsylvania. Ihe Liberal Republicans are entirely satisfied with the nominations, and their confidence in the strength of the ticket has hourly increased from the moment lt was announce]]. This confidence is derived not only from comparison of views among them? selves, and from the response' that has come from the country, but from the obvious alarm of i he administration mea. Tole evening all sorts of wild rumors fill the air; the talk among Administration men of the possibility of dropping Grant at Philadel? phia Increases, and ft has even gone so far that suggestions are made of candidates who would be available In case it becomes neces? sary to make a new slate. One of these tickets is Elihu B. Waehburne, of Illinois, for President, and James G. Blane; another ls James F. Wilson, of Iowa, for President, and General Hawley, ot' Connecticut, for vice President, f. -i Will Grant Withdraw from the Presi? dential Canvass. A Washington telegram, of Monday night, to the New York Herald, says : It Is useless to deny the very evident fact that the Greeley-Brown ticket is growing'ip' favor. As the impulse on the part of the Dem? ocrats 1n support of the .proposition for a reg? ular ticket, dies away, as lt certainly is dying away? the feeling In favor of another candi? date at Philadelphia than-General Grant finds an Increase of friends. The proposition, or supposition, that Grant would withdraw, orig-' i nally looked at as preposterous, ls now a mat? ter of serious consideration. Whispered 'sug? gestions that either Blaine or Bootwell would make a better ruo-against Greeley than Grant have growneln strength of utterance, until now they are. talked aloud in the, de? partments and at the Capitol. The number of Democrats wbo have retreated from their first declarations of opposition to the Cincinnati nominations ls jrreatei to-day than lt was yes* terday, and will be still greater to-morrow. In fact, lt ls now among the probabilities, -as well as the possibilities, of the future that Mr. Greeley will receive the Democratic endorse? ment. Republicans who up to a recent date have been acknowledged Grant mea aow ad? mit that Grant is the only stumbling block In the way pf a reorganization of the old party tn all its strength and purposes. "Why, then," they say, "shall we not put up some other man, like Blaine or Boutwell, In whose favor Mr. Greeley cannot fall to withdraw, and thereby reduce the canvass to an old-fashion? ed contest between Democrats and Repub? licans ?" GOSSIP ABOUT THE XOXTSEES. Interest in the opening Presidential cam? paign Increases aa the discussion of the Cin? cinnati nominations extends among press and people, and we continue to give the current gossip from our exchanges:. . Congratulations to Honest Horace. PA p. is, KT., May 6.1872. To Horace Greeley--Your nominad on was I not expected, but is most acceptable. .You combine more elements of strength than any other mao. The Kentucky friends of Henry Clay will rally to tbe standard of his life-long supporter, and its Democracy to the earliest advocate of universal amnesty. And, as the nominee ls also the unquestioned advocate of an honest and economical administration of the government, they will lock tbeir shields, and upon them bear you to the seat of power. GARRETT DAVIS. EDGEWOOD, May 4, 1872. My Dear Mr. Greeley-I congratulate you most cordially upon your nomination by the Cincinnati Convention. The country has re? cognized emphatically yonr worthiness and ability, and public services, and I am person allv gratified that the choice of the conven? tion fell upon one to whom I am BO much Indebted, and with whom I am in such thor? ough agreement upon the great questions of amnesty and currency. Cordially your friend, S. P. CHASE. LEXINGTON, Er., May 6, 1872, To Horace Greeley-The Irlends of Henry Clay remember his old advocate and the first man to favor-universal amnesty. The place you wanted Clay to fill you shall fill yourself. LESLIE COOMBS. CINCINNATI, May 3, 1872. To Horace Greeley-I am authorized by tbe Hon. Frank Blair, the Hon. James C. Robin? son, Colooel Morrison, of Illinois, and Colonel alvord, chairman of Indiana D?mocrate State Committee, to say that they heartily endorse Mr. Greeley, and express tne opinion that the Democracy ot the West will do so. Promi? nent Southern Democrats here aleo say so. JOHN D. DEFRKBB. CHICAOO, May 6, 1872. To Horace Greeley-You will have the sup? port of Germans, who will not forget your po? sition in the German-Franco war. RICHARD MICHOELIZ, Editor Dally Freie Presse. , READING, MICH., May 4. ' Before I vote for you, a question or two in , in relation to presents: Are you loud ot bull ( pups ? Would you accept a residence here ? It so, would you keep a cIMce selection of fast horses-provided they were given you ? . A. R. FITZS IM MONS. BURLINGTON? IOWA, May 6, 1872. Wi? expect to fuse all opposition to Grant in ; Iowa, and carry our ticket. . FITZ HENRY WARRE*. Greeley Endorsed by the National De? moe rad. , NEW YORK, May 7. The National Democratic Associai lon, a po? litical organization recently formed under the auspices ol Ben. Wood, passed a r?solu: 1 m to-night endorsing Greeley and Brown. Dur- 1 lng tne meeting Wood stated he had had an Interview with Greeley and bad asked bim whether, and In what event, it was possible he 1 would withdraw as a candidate. Greeley, lp 1 reply, assured him that he would remain In 1 the field, no matter whom the Republican Con- 1 vention at Philadelphia might nominale, but I that his withdrawal was possible should the Democratic National Convention make an In- i dependent nomination. ? Hoisting the Flag. SYRACUSE, N. Y., May 7. The Courier (Democratic) puts the name of Greeley and Brown at the bead of its columns, , subject to the approval of the National Demo? cratic Convention. Consultation of Radical llebublicans Campaign Policy Discussed- General Grant's Hdpe In the Democracy, Ac: WASHINGTON, May 7. An important consultation of Administration 1 Republicans was held to-day in the marble room of the Senate chamber, to discuss the ? course to be pursued towards the Republicans who had Joined the Cincinnati movement. Oue or two senators like Chandler and Etfmunris favored a war-io-the knif< policy, and de- : nounced them as traitors to the Republican i party. Other senator^ lududlng Mr. Wilson, favored a peace policy for the present, with the muire hope that the Democrats would nominate a straight ticket, and that the Liberal Republicans would thereupon all return to the fold. It was lutlmated that the President held that view, and so far as this conference could bind anybody, it was agreed to pursue a leni- 1 eut course. A proposition that Grant should withdraw and let the Republicans unit? was seriously discussed. '. What Senator Trumbull Says. Senator Trumbull, according to the Wash? ington correspondent of tue Philadelphia Bulletin, (administration,) after saying that he would support tne Lloeral ticket, added bis belief that Mr. Greeley Viould be a popular candidate and make a successful canvass. From conversation with leadtnsr Democrats, he believed that tbe Democratic Convention would, endorse the Cincinnati ticket or split the party. The Southern Democrats are united in favor of Greeley, and they will Insist upon thc convention endorsing the nomteaffori or break the party to pieces. Mr. Trumbull f nrthersaald that Mr. Greeley's nomination would loree the Philadelphia Convention to nominate some person other than Grant, and that the coming Presidential canvass would be the mostexclting ever known in ti?lrl8 tory of the country. In cone J u st o n. Hr. Tram bull said he h oped, that all Liberal Republi? cans would rally to the support of Greeley, and bury their personal prefereDceB. What General Donn 'Finit (hfaki of. -.'Hwfne?i-' -t [From the 6fno?nn'att:^^u1mT"~ ? -"' A "Bural Writer," who;^fc?'Grfint;difcaa 3 in the Interior of Ohio, yesterday enconn- : to red D. P. on Fonrth street.- and frave him the Grand Hailing Sign of Radical Distress, aa ?. thns: ".-;",?;''..' "Colonel, we shall have rare sport now*/ ' The convention was the broadest Joke, the most roaring farce of the season. Why, I fear we snail all laugh ourselves to death. - Greeley ls an educated idiot-a rael0g lunatic- ' honest, perhaps, but Intolerably?tnp?d.V- JJ > Whereupon D. P. said; *1B may oe a -Joke, slr, bnt It ls one at which the administration cannot laugh. Th? ticket nominated to day will be elected. The man who can look Into the tace of Grant, and afterward acense Horace * Greeley of lack of sense, must himself possess unlimited capacity for stupidity. Grant is the most Inconceivable Idiot, and the m emt cold? blooded, infamous, heartless hog. that. God j Almighty ever Betonend. Even his toola In Washington, who obey bis behests and do his - dirty work, loathe abd abhor him. A man not accustomed to meet him frequently doe?? not appreciate, neither can-he conceive the depth and .degradation of his meanness. If, as you Bay, Greeley ls a lunatic and'an ldiot^he will of course receive the support of alt the idiots 3 and lunatics in the country-a tai they are by no means Inconsiderable in number. He wit get the votes of all the negroes In the corio- ? try and all the whites of the South. We know - him to be h6nest,'and he wi 1 get th? votes of all honest men. i In short, slr-,'be will get the ; rotes of everybody except the. office-holders and the editors of county printing*, arid, un? less I am very much deceived, they will be ' howling for bim in less than three, months. The very alleged absurdity ot his nomination , will be a strong point in his favor, for yon see the Americans are a Very absurd people. So * his election-is inevitable." And the Donn passed on. , . ..; LATEST POLITICAL NOTES. ? ??-. . ? . . .> .i jr; : t Illinois Moving Into Line. \ ' ' CHTCATO, May 9. At a meeting of Democratic editora, repre Bentlng eighteen Journals,, lt was resolved to M await the action ol the Democratic Conven? tion, when, If Cincinnati was endorsed, lt will receive the hearty BUpport of Democratic minois. . ri '.. t..t ;L . :. .r ' . Trie Poittlon or Hendricks. INDIANAPOLIS, May 9. It ia authoritatively announced that Hen? dricks la not committed to Cincinnati, and will be governed by the Bal timbre Conven Hon.- iaic[ -, . -.>\ Action of the D?mocratie Committee. 1 ! ..".. j, >S:.tv.$ljKToiXTHiyA.; In the executive committee a motion to In definitely postpone the National Democratic - Convention waa lost. Bald more i wah selected - aa the place of meeting by a vote of three to < one. Cincinnati, St. Louis ?and' Lo ids villa were the contesting cities; .11 *. A Sensible Virginia Republican^, ? [.'!' c.- /'Bl^?feilrtyT- '5 Lewis McKenzie, a Republican delegate at - large for Virginia to the Philadelphia Conven-,, tlon, has returned his credentials and decline* attending that convention, and has pro? nounced for Greeley and Brown. . . - to Instr acted far Grant. . J - : ~ rs-D?lntiim* May 9.? ?? The Republican Convention have instructed - their delegates to vote for Grant and Colfax. . Ditto. ' ? . MINNEAPOLIS, MINK., May 9. 3 The Republican Convention requested the? delegates to Philadelphia to vote for Granta and colfax. Alabama Awake. MONTGOMERY, May 9. 1 The Democratic Convention will meet ia - June. . j _ _ ? _ -: . ' 1 TROUBLE BEE WIN O WITH SPAIN. * Getting, the ff aval Forcea Ready for | Active Service. WASHINGTON, May 9. Relations with Spain are of such a charco-' ter aa to suggest preparations not looking to war, but to the protection of the rights of citizens of the united Stater. It la known that our minister to Madrid will soon be with? drawn, and no successor appointed until, as was recently said by a high executive officer, Spain shall be more disposed than she la now to act with justice ana according to treaty obligations. - Although war ls not regarded as even probable, there la an Increasing desire that our. navy shall be placed In an efficient condi- ' tlon, and, therefore, the authorities here may before long issue Orders to several navy yards, to place all our available vessels In seagoing condition. The united Spanish dalma com? mission, although organized more than atc. months ago, have aa yet decided no cases, there being delays In consequence of difficul? ty la procuring proofs. The United-States proposed that mode of settling the claims of - citizens ot the United States growing ont'of the rebellion in Cuba. There can be no dla-' agreement on this point, but there are other questions, Including tuat pertaining to Dr Howard, which may cause further Irritation and give occasion for a more determined poli? cy towards Spain. . A MODERN CLAUDE DUVAL. [From the Edgefleld Advertiser.] Captain C. V. Hamilton, whose name is so notorious in Edgefleld, and who married Into one of the best families on Saluda,. waa tried ten days ago, at Thomson, Ga., found guilty, and sentenced to ten years in the State/ penitentiary. The public will remember his arrest, and that of hla accomplices, some two months back. It seems he was the head of a regular band of banditti, who robbed and pil? laged and murdered without mercy and with? out restraint. His two leading accomplices, Willis and Long, pleaded guilty, and each waa sentenced to Ave years lo the peniten? tiary. Willis told the whole tale straight out from beginning to end. 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