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COLUMBIA. Sunday Morning, October 29,1865. unnecessary- Apprehension. We understand a rumor is afloat that a gentleman who has recently returned from Washington, brings the news that General Hampton and Governor Pickens will most probably remain unpardoned, and reserved, im companionship with Mr. Davis, foi some terrible fate, such as de? capitation or imprisonment for lifo, for tho crime of having followed the fortunes of their native States. This is the impression which Washington atmosphere has left upon that gentleman's mind. We say Washington atmosphere purposely, fer it is quite unlikely that such a statement could not have been made authoritatively. On the other hand, another gentleman, who must have been at Washington about tho very same time, and who was favored with an interview by President Johnson, has told us that the views expressed by the President, and the moderation which they manifested, did not permit him to partici? pate in tho correctness of the rumor, but that they rather appeared to him to fore? shadow an entirely different policy-that of clemency and oblivion. Wo are very much inclined to believe so, too, and wo hope it will be shown by his future acts, as we think it has already been domonstrated by President Johnson's past policy, that the fears expressed will provo a chimera. The President has, upon every occasion that called for it, stood hitherto as tho only barrier between the South and Northern radicalism. Mistrusted by many Southern men a few months since, through his generous and conciliatory conduct, and the speedy removal of grievances whenever brought to his notice, ho has gained, in an incredible short space of time, the hearty co-operation and the good will of the great mass of the Southern people. Be it mere policy, or something greater-the ambition to gain the highest honors of statesmanship, for the restoration of tho sountry's prosperity alone-ho is successful in each, whatever hie .motivo may bo. For our own part, we believe him when he said, "The only and the dearest wish of my heart is the speedy, political and social regeneration of my country," and we are prepared to say that the support of the South is not all for which ho aims. Incom? patible as this conduct is with resentment and severity, wo should feel as if wo charged President Johnson with insin? cerity, short-sightedness and folly, were we to suppose that ho desired to make a martyr of any man who engaged in the late war. But tho President knows well enough that revolutions are perpetuated and old issues kept bleeding through martyrdom. History proves it upon a thousand pages, and our hearts tell us so. The radicals themselves, after having evidently assailod President Johnson for his clemency, do no longer make the pardoning of rebels a war-cry. Their at? tention is directed to quite other matters, in no way involving the individual status of any Southern man. They aro even farther than that. Tho Washington corres? pondent of a Northern paper repeats lately what he said on a former occasion, "That he felt quite suro President Johnson would not even put Davis on trial, but pardon him unconditionally ;" and this is now the general impression North. When wo seek for grounds, in view of thc Preside nfs past policy, upon which he properly could refuse either pardon or amnesty to Genoral Hampton or Governor Pickens, wo must confess our inability to find any whatsoever that would not apply to overy true Southern man. When the fear is expressed that their pardon would retard tho re-organization of the State, wo say deliberately that nothing could moro promote that object. Both Hampton and Pickens have cordially and sincerely sup? ported tho Administration, and now exert their great influence in overy possiblo way to strengthen the arm of the Execu? tive of tho nation. Wo can cite no better proof of the honesty anil patriotism of General Hampton, than when we call to remembrance that splendid letter to his fellow-soldiers, which has sinco re ceivod high praises North and South, wherein ho advises his companions-in? arms to remain at home and bear their burdens, when, had he been less true to his country and less firm in faith, upon his bidding ono hundred thou? sand Southern youths would have forsaken their country's troubles and sought with him a voluntary exile. Neither Pickens or Hampton wero prominent in bringing on the war; on tho contrary, the former was abroad, and the latter considered rather conservative. But, as true sons, they fol? lowed their State. As to Gov. Pickens, wc think his conduct in tho late Convention has fully proven his anxiety for the resto? ration of his country's prosperity; he has also ondeavorod to heal former dissensions in the State; ho has gainsd friends hero and at the North. Truo to his State during a long life of political usefulness, he will not now turn against her. The entire liberty of bis movements from restraint and molestation by the United States au? thorities, shows the rectitude of his con? duct ?nd thc trust reposed in his character by President Johnson. As to the bitfir feeling said to be against him at the North, we totally deny its existence, and in sup? port cite from the New York Times, of Sep? tember 30, the following words of that journal, when animadverting upon Mr. Aldrich's resolutions in the Convention: "And ex-Governor Pickens, calmly remark? ing that it 'did not become tho people of South Carolina to bluster now,' moved to lay the resolutions on the table, which was promptly carried. If tho action of the Convention throughout is characterized by this spirit, tho oountry will have no reason to complain." This stands in strong con? trast with tho apprehension we have made tho subject of this article. Thc Legislature. On yesterday, but little of interest was transacted. The Senate adopted thc re? port of the Special Committee appointed under Mr. Haskell's resolution, to inquire whether a moro suitable place can be pro? cured for the meeting of the General As? sembly. The committee recommend the Societies' Rooms in the College Campus; and it was resolved that, on and after Mon? day, the Assembly will convene there. Wo hope this is indicative that the Legis? lature intonds to continue the present called session until tho period fixed by the Constitution for the regular session-tho fourth Monday in November. If they work faithfully until that time, the regular ses? sion may be a very short ono-enabling the members to reash home early in De? cember. Public as well as private consi? derations should induce the Senators and members to continue tho present session. Thc constitutional Governor elecfc can then be qualified and ail the Acts duly ratified, in accordance with tho Constitution. COMMERCIAL. LIVERPOOL. COTTON MARKET, October 13.-.| Tho Broker's Circular reports: The sales of the week foot up 112,000 bales, including 54,000 to speculators, and 12.000 bales to exporters. The market opened firm, with an advancing tendency, but subsequently bocame flat, and closed with an advance of only Ad. on American, and Afield, on India and other descriptions. The quotations aro as follows: Fair. M??dlinn. New Orleans.2CAd. 24M. Mobiles. - 24?d. Uplands.2G d. 24?d. LONDON MONEY MARKET.-The appear? ance of the discount market was moro sat? isfactory, and tho demand was quite mo? derate. The hope prevailed that the valuo of money had reached its highest point in touching 7 if? cent. Under this impression the stock markets were recovering from their late depression. CHARLESTON, October 27.-Cotton still continues to come to market in small supply, and the receipts for the past week amount to 16 bales of Sea Island, and 2,505 bales of upland cotton. Tho operations of the week have been very limited, and soon after our last report was published a de? cline commenced, and the market has fallen from our highest quotation about six (6) cents per pound; but tho market yesterday was steady, and tho article may be reported firm. Prices are somewhat ir? regular, but thc small sales that have taken place would indicate about thc following quotations: Ordinary to low middling, 45@ 49; middling, 50({?5'2; strict to good mid? dling, 53tf?54. 1CASE Beck k Berkman's celebrated SMOKING T O B A C C O-"Virginia" brand; a good article, received yesterday. Oct 29 2 C. H_ BALDWIN. Eating House at Hopkins' T. 0. THE undersigned have opened an EAT? ING HOUSE at Hopkins' Turn-Out. whore Refreshments can be obtained at all time s._GILBERT BYNUM & CO. Axemen Wanted. IWILL biro 75 to 100 MEN, white or black, to get out cross-ties for the rail? road, ten miles above Columbia. Full rations and ?10 per month paid. Oct 27 8_J. (L_ GIBBES._ BACON I BACOHI 2f\f\f\ LBS. very superior BACON AH JV/ STRIPS, in four and five lb. pieces, at 37i cents per lb. by the piece. Just received and for sale bv Oct 25 tG*_El POLLARD. LAW NOTICE. SAMUEL R. BLACK has resumed tho practice of law, and can he found at his office, next door to his residence, on Senate street, third house in rear of Mr. Tren hohn's residence, near Stark's Hill, and diagonally opposito to the Misses Stark's garden._Oct 27 3* Treasurer's Office. I)ERSONS having business in my office, will find me, between thc hours of 9 m. and 2 p. m., in thc offico of William R. Huntt, Secretary of State, one door East of the Post Office, in the College Campus. WM. HOOD, Pet 28_Treasurer Upper Division. ENGRAVING^ ENGRAVING! WG. EMBLETON begs to inform the . inhabitants of Columbia that he is prepared to execute ENGRAVING, of every description, with neatness and despatch. Residence near the Fair Grounds. Oct 28 6 Legislature South Carolina. Friday, October ?T. 1865. TSENATE~ TL? Senate met at 13 M.-, pursuant to ad? journment, and the Clerk read tho journal of yesterday. HODS. R. J. Davant, Senator from Beau? fort ; Richard Dozier, Senator from George? town, appeared at the Clerk's desk, and presented their credentials, the oath was administered, and they took their seats. The following message from his Ex? cellency the Provisional Governor was communicaled to the Senate, and was mado tho special order of the day for to-morrow, at 1 P. M. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT SOUTH CAROLINA, October 27, 18C5, To the Honorable the Senate una House of Representatives : GENTLEMEN : I have the honor of trans? mitting to you tho report of the Commis? sion, appointed by order of the Convention, "to propose such legislation as will be necessary and proper in consequence of the alterations made in the fundamental laws, and especially to prepare and submit a code for the regulation of labor and the protection and government of the colored population of the State."' The report embraces "A Bill prelimi? nary to the legislation induced by thc emancipation cf slaves;"' "A Bill to es? tablish and regulate the domestic relations of persons of color, and to amend the law in relation to paupers, vagrancy and bastardy ;'* " A Bill to cstabhsh District Courts;" lia Bill to amend the criminal law." Those bills have been happily conceived and admirably prepared as a perfect sys? tem cf law adapted to our new state of affairs. I would urge on the Legislature the immediate consideration of the code of laws. It is absolutely necessary for thc protection of colored persons and the en? forcement of their labor. Without it, there will be the frreatest confusion, idle? ness and crime at the beginning of the next year. The farmers and planters wish to know, at once, what they may dependen in reguard to the labor of the colored per? sons, in preparing their plantations for thc next year. The peace and quiet and good order of society imperiously demand im? mediate legislation on these subjects. The mere setting free of thc negro, with I out providing, by proper legislation, for the protection of his rights of person and property, will not meet the expectations of the Federal authorities, and they will retain their military forces throughout thc State for the purpose of affording this protection to the freedmen and colored persons. As soon as we pass proper legislation on this subject, and have our State government fully organized, I feel assured the Presi? dent will issue bis proclamation, declaring that South Carolina is no longer in rebel? lion and entitled to her posilion once more as a member of the Federal Urion. Then your Senators and Members of Congress cannot, with any show of propriety, be ex? cluded from their seats. If you have any doubts about the consti? tutionality of your legislation, in the ab? sence of a constitutional Governor, you may consider and pass the bills, and let them be presented to the Governor elect, as soon as he is inaugurated, for his approval. A bill to re-organize the militia is equally urgent and important, and might take thu same course as will as any other legislation vou mav see proper to pass. B. F. PERRY. The President announced the Standing Committees of the Senate as follows : On Privileges and Elections : Messrs. Buist, Tillman, Wilson, Gresham and Mc Duffie. On Federal Relations : Messrs. Manning, Sullivan, Townes, Bratten and Kershaw. On Finance and Banks : Messrs. Hemp hill, Boozer, Winsmith, J. H. WUliams and Shingler. On the Judiciary : Messrs. Thomson, Johnson, G. W. Williams, Buist and Sul? livan. On Accounts, Vacant Offices and Print? ing: Messrs. Davant, beaty and McCutcheo. On ('?aims and Grievances : Messrs. G. W. WiUiams, Dozier, Tracy and Thomson. On the Military and Pensions : Messrs. Kershaw, Bratton, Shingler, McCutchen and J. H. Williams. On Collego, Education and Legislative Library : Messrs. Townsend, Davant and Tracy. On Incorporations and Engrossed Acts : Messrs. Sullivan, Boozer, Hemphill and McQueen. On Agriculture and Internal Improve? ments : Messrs. McQueen, Beaty and Skip? per. On Roads and Buildings : Messrs. Dozier, McDu?io and Henery. On Lunatic Asvhur and Medical Ac? counts : Messrs. Winsaiith, Townes and Gresham. On Commerce, Manufactures and Me? chanic Arts : Hensry, Hemphill, Winsmith. Gn Colored Population: Johnson, Town? send, Manning, Tillman and Wilson. A message was received from the Hoe. so of Representatives ; proposing the ap? pointment of a special committee of three, to inquire whether a more suitable place can be procured for the meeting of tho General Assembly ; aldo, proposing the ap? pointment of a committee of seven to whom shall be rof^rred so much of :he Governor's message as refers to the Con? stitution of tho State, and the embarrass? ments which some of its provisions are sup? posed to throw around thc legislation of this General Assembly, at its present ses? sion ; which were concured in. Mr. Sullivan submitted the following resolutions, which were agreed to : 1. Resolved, That under the provisions o: the new Constitution of the State, all the billa passed by this General Assembly will bo subject to the veto of the Governor elect, who cannot be inaugurated until tho first week of tho regular session in Novem? ber next. 2. Resolved, That inasmuch aa no bill can become a law until first approved 1 tho Governor elected under the Conatitu tion, or Ilia veto has been overcome by a majority of the whole representation" in each branch of the General Assembly, that therefore it would be fruitieas to paaa any billa at this special session. A resolution for th? repair of the Saluda Turnpike Road, was referred to the Com? mittee on Agriculture and Internal Im? provements Mr. Manning presented the petition ol the Board or Commissioni rs of Public Buddings for Sumter District, for an ap pro pri?t ion to build a new jail and for other purposes. Mr. Tracy offered the following resolu? tion, which was agreed to : Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to confer with a similar com? mittee that mar be appointed by the House, and to report tho proper mode of conduct? ing elections by thc General Assembly, under the rica voce system of voting, and that a message bo sent to the House, re? questing the appointment of a similar com? mittee. Mr. Thomson offered tho following roKo lution, which was agreed to : Resolved, In consideration of tba en? hanced price of living in Columbi: , that the President of the Bank of the State of South Carolina be respectfully requested, if practicable, to advance to each of the ofheers of the Senate twenty-five per cent, upon the amount of his salary, estimated at the amount herotofore allowed. Mr. Henery introduced a bill to amend an Act to incorp?ralo the Elmore Mutual Insurance Company, to be located in the City of Charleston. Adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE. The Clerk called the roll, wheu tho Speaker took the Chair, the proceedings were opened with prayer bv Rev. Dr. Howe, and the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read. The following members attended, pro? duced their credentials, were sworn, and took their seats : Berkeley, Johu Y. Pupro Tew Charleston, J. B. Campbell, F. D. Richardson, Benjamin Lucas : Clarendon, H. L. Benbow ; Colleton, B. Stokes ; Horry, F. J. Sessions. Mr. Siegling introduced the petition of the Elmore Mutual Insurance Company, of Charleston, praying amendment of char? ter. Mr. Wagener introduced the petition of John A. V> ilgener, John Campsen and J. C. H. Clausi a, for a charter for the German Immigration and Land Trading Company, of Charleston. Also, petition of the Carolina Mutual Insurance Company, of Charleston, for renewal of the Act of In? corporation. Mr. Gilbert introduced the petition of the Commissioners of Public Buildings for Sumter District, for an appropriation to build a new ?all and other purposes. Message No. 2 was then received from his Excellency the Governor, and was read by his Private Secretary, W. H Perry, Esq. Mr. Easley introduced the following reso? lution ; which was agreod to : Resol ceil. That the Negro Code and the bills accompanying it, be referred to the Judiciary Committee, and that five hun? dred copies ol' Bilis Nos. 1, 2, 3 and -Ibo printed. Mr. Ryan introduced a resolution, which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means, that a Commission, to consist of five persons, be appointed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of this House, to consider and report a plan whereby the faith and credit of the State may be made available for the purpose of affording relief to such citizens of this State who have suf? fered loss of property in the late war. That this Commission report the result of their deliberations to the General Assembly at the regular session, and tho persons composing it be allowed for their attend? ance thereon the same pay and mileage as is allowed Members of the Legislature. Mr. Mall?n introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, that numerous com? plaints, from various portions of the State, that certain officers of the United St.'t' s Army, and Treasury Agents, have forcibly takeu cotton and other private property, without any color of law or authority from the Government of the United State ; and the parties who have boen thus despoiled are, in many cases, without means to incur the expense of preferring charges, and seeking redress ; and as the conductof the President of the United States has inspired us with a confident reliance in his justice and earnest desire to maintain the honor and dignity of the country, it is proper that a Committee be appointed, in each Congressional District, to collect, under oath, al! the evidence rel;1 ting to cases of this kind within their power, and report to the regular session of this Legislature. | Mr. Bachmen introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, that it bo referred to a special committee of three, to inquire and report what legislation may be neces? sary to encourage and induce European immigration to this State. Whereupon, the Speaker appointed Messrs. Bachnian, Wagener and Melcher, of the Committee. Mr. Cannon introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, that it be referred to the Committee of Ways and Means to inquire and report as to the expediency ol issuring Treasury Notes, or bills receiva? ble in all dues to thc State, without interest, to aid the Treasury in its operations, and thereby lighten the burthen of taxation on tho people. Adjourned. THE AMERICAN' LAXD COMPANY Central Office, No. 57 Broadway, N. Y JOHN A. ANDREW, President, ' FRANK E. HOWE, Vice-Pres't, | L. W. WINCHESTER, Treas'r, ! Trustees GEORGE CABOT WARD, I ALFRE ! > < ?AUTHIER, J OFFERS its services in the purchase sale, lease or exchange of CITY 01 COUNTR Y PROPERTY in the South am Weat, or i procuring Workmen, Superin tc: lent* Tenants or Partners from thc v rt' from Europe. Full inforinatioi fin ri ipou inquiry of [.IK lt, SOULE &. CO., Agents. . 4-Stato street, (up-stairs, ) Oct no Charleston, S. C. Hep District of Western S. C ?H SEPARATE BRIGADE, TMiiiA, S. C., October 28, 18<55. 0 h r" ORDERS NO. 23. ET Brig. Gen. WM. P. RICH 1 , > )N, U. S. V.. having been re i., ved duty in this command, in eoni pliancu wuh instructions from Headquar? ters, Department of South Carolina, Capt. J. WHITE, 25th Ohio Vet. Vols., is hereby assigned tr the command of the 1st Sub District of Western South Carolina, and will be obeyed and rospected accordingly. Byordoi of Brevet Major-General A. AMES. CHAS. ? CARLETON-, Ass't. Adj't. Gen'l. Oe* 1 Local Items. RELIGIOUS NOTICE.-We are requested to state that there will be servico in the Bap? tist Church, this morning, at 10J o'clook. Attention is invited to tho insurance card of Mr. Nichols, in another column. Ho is agent for a number of first-class fire and life companies. It will be seen that risks arc taken on cotton in transita. JUST PUBLISHED.-Tbc Sack and Destruc? tion of the City of Columbia, originally published in the Columbia Phoenix. A pamphlet edition of the above has just boen issued and is for sale at this office price $1 a copy. ENSHROUDED PREJUDICES REMOVED.-We have been requested to state that "J. N.," tho "ph?o8opber, orator and satirist," as he is termed, is now in Columbia, and pro? poses to address the citizens of this place, on Wednesday evening next, upon a the? ory of bis own, that "each belligerent party was right, when viewed from its re? spective stand-points." NICKERSON'S HOTEL.- The admirable style in which this hotel is kept, under very dis? advantageous circumstances, elicits tho warmest approbation of all who visit it, or who make it their temporary home. Mr. Nickerson himself, and his efficient aids Mr. Hamilton and Mr. McKee-spare no pains to make their guests comfortable. The table is most abundantly supplied, thc corps of servants well-disciplined and oblig? ing, and in every department thc expe? rienced and watchful eye of the proprietor render Nickerson's Hotel one of the nest in the country. We have heard friends, tra? vellers and temporary sojourners so express themselves, and our knowledge of ita ex? cellent management, warrants us in en? dorsing their high encomiums. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Attention is call? ed to the following advertisements, which aro published for the first time this morn? ing: James Farrow-Card to Voters. S. C. R. R.-Shipment of Furniture. American Band Company and Agency. Jas. Wood Davidson-Classical School. Cen. Ames- General Orders No. 23. Jacob Levin-Tract of Land. Coffin A Ravenel-Cheap Goods. H. E. Nichols-Fire and Life Insurance. J. H. Baldwin-Smoking Tobacco. L. C. Clarke-New Goods. MR. DAVIDSON'S CLASSICAL SCHOOL. THE usual English Branches, the Classics and French are gi taught. Students prepared for ?| tho S. C. College, l or other information, apply to JAS. WOOD DAVIDSON, A. M., Pet 29 1*_At Dr. John Fisher's. Cheap Goods. ? SELECT ASSORTMENT OF CASS1MERES, CALICOES, GINGHAMS, COMBS, NEEDLES, SHIRTING, POPLINS, MERINOES, PLAIDS, BRUSHES, TOOTH BRUSHES, TOWELLING. LADIES' HOSE, LINEN, APRON CHECK, BUTTONS, BUCKLES, Ac, Ac. For sale at COFFIN A RA VENUE'S, Oct 29 3*_Assembly street. MULES! MULES! JUST arrived from North Caro? lina and for sale at C. Logan's lots, _?27 head of fine and well-broke JTJES. Call and examine for yourselves. J. DARK, _ Oct 28 3*_C.LOGAN._ FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE, H. E. NICHOLS, Agent, I^OR the following FIRST CLASS COM ' PA?IES. The "Underwriter's Agency," the -'Inter? nationa' " the "Metropolitan," the "Conti? nental," the "Security," the "Home," the 'Columbia." the "Washington," the "Ful? ton," the "Croton," all of the city of New York; the "Putnam" and the "New Eng? land," of Hartford, Conn.; the "Home," of Now Haven. Conn.; tho "Home" and thc "Southern Insurance and Trust Com? pany," of Savannah. Ga.; the "Albemarle," of \irginia, and the "Gulf State," of Flo? rida. Also, the "Globe Life Insurance Company," of New York; the "New England Mutual," of Boston; the "North Carolina Mutual," of Raleigh, and the '.Accidental,'' of New York, insuring against accide nts of all kinds. Tho wholo possessing an aggre? gate capital of over $25,000,000. Risks taken on Cotton or Merchandize in transitu from any point to any point on reasonable terms. ALL LOSSES PROMPTLY ADJUSTED. Office nt Mr. Hussung's house, corner of Assembly and Washington streets, Coluni bia, S. C._Aug 15 ICm Gen. Sup's Office, S. C. Railroad, fi SUSI CHARLESTON, S. C., Ocr. 25, 18C5. |\N account of the limited number of V7 cars, FURNITURE will not be received at Hopkins' T. O. until further notice H. T. PEAKE, General Sup't. Oct 29 m^b6