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COLUMBIA. Vclucavlay Morning, ?MOV. i, 1865. Relations with England. The foreign news by the Hibernia, which rc publish this morning, is of considerable itorcst as regards our relations with Eng nd. In April last, our Minister in Lon km, in anote to Earl Russell, intimates that flCOT Government will hold England respon? sible for the damages inflictod on the com? merce* &f tho United States by thc Alabama -j.ad other=yes8els. On May thc 4th, nearly ? month afterwards, Earl Russell curtly re gbcd that British liability could not be j?ccasurcd by United States loss, and that 3?ho real and only question was. whether t?&c'British Government bad faithfully and ?xmestly-performed their duty as neutrals. Hire same day. Mr. Adams rejoined that the ?nBurgcnt States became belligerents at .-sea solely by reason of vessels furnished *?li?m ;by England, and he charged the *Guatom House officials of Liverpool with Vagrant negUgencc in permitting the Ala toama to escape. .An jnterval of three months elapsed, and '.-5,-1 the end of that time Earl Russell replied: "Thc law officers of the Crown must be laacld to be better interpreten* nf British ^statutes than any foreign Government can Itoe presumed to bo. Her Majesty's Govorn ts&ent must, therefore, decline to make {reparation or compensation for captures anade by the Alabama, or to refer the ques? tion to any foreign State." Arbitration had been proposed by Mr .adams, but was rejected by Earl Russell' <who then proposed a Commission of In? quiry, to which cur Minister replied that ie did not behove this alternative would be acceptable to his Government. Thus tho matter rests at the latest ac saounts. The New York Herald thinks that sthe position of thc United States Govern ?BBent may be gathered from Mr. Seward's accent speech at Auburn, in which he said: ."The discussion of these claims involves Rsrmciples essential to the independence of ?atatos and harmony among the nations. I bnelia-vo that thc President will conduct this jpsxt of our afiairs in such a manner as to ?jseld and recover indemnities justly due, ?M?hout any compromise of the National 'Signify and honor." According to this, Mr. .Seward evidently means to insist upon ar? bitration. Aa tho matter at present stands, ?.portion of the British press openly ex? press their fears of a hostile rupture with iiis country. We are of opinion that there is too much .sod sense among the rulers and people of wth countries, to p?rmit a rupture be? tween them; and that, whilst the honor ??iid interests of this country will be insist ?.od on and maintained, the matter will be ?submitted to the arbitraments of friendly flowers rather than that of war. Since the above was written, we have re i-?jcived the New York World, of Friday last, i-jcntaining the arrival of thc Africa with' LTSPO dayo, later news, from which we make s?me interesting extracts. The New Code. * We have before ns the report ol the Coni xnlttce on tho Code, appointed by Governor ?Perry under the resolution of the Conven? tion. Thc two able gentlemen- Judge War ?Daw and Hon. A. Burt-to whom the ?abject was committed, have performed Sbeir cinty very faithfully, and their report sill aid the Legislature very much in the framing of tho laws, which, tinder thc new ??tier of things in this State, it had become accessary to enact. Thc report is quite voluminous, embrac? ing four bills, viz: "A BUI Preliminary to ?heXegislation Induced by thu Emancipa ilion of Slaves;" "A Lill to Establish and Aic-gulate the Domestic Relations of Fersons tit Color, and to amend the Law in Relation r',oPaupers, Vagrants and Bastardy;" "A SOI to Establish District Courts," and "A Slfll to amend the Criminal Law." These i^d's embrace such legislation, concerning ?EC?orcd people, as the emergency requires, ??LJsd will doubtless receive the carnet1, cou? rtier at ion of the Le gislature. fjub lim report is so lengthy, and as we :-vill publish the bills in the form they may ase?, wc intend, from day to day, to give ?xah a synopsis as will put our readers in ??js.-ess-i.-in of thc most prominent features raf the legislation recommended. Columbia, anti Hamburg Railroad. Wc publisb, this morning, tho very intc .?re?iting report of the President of this road. Cnde.r the disadvantageous circumstances vji which thc company is placed with regard .to obtaining the necessary labor for thc jOismiction of the work, the report is 'nighly encouraging, and we trust that all interested in the speedy completion of this important route will go to work with a will .and earnestness that will secure the o)> .President Johnston brings forward to ?.Jw?, attention of all thc great importance of . aoa?pieting this link on the most desirable trtc for travel and trade in the country, pecuniary condition of the company is encouraging. Vnltett State* Senator. The election of Hon. B. F. Perry to the position of United States Senator, on Mon? day last, with such unanimity, and for the long term, is one of the best evidences of the loyalty of the Legislature and people of the State, that could be given to thc Administration at Washington, and we aro sure it will be so regarded there. It will re-assure and strongthen the hands of Pre? sident Johnson in his great and noble work of reconstruction. It will, moreover, materially aid and strengthen thc conser? vative party at thc North, who arc doing snch good 6orviec in battling against the radicals of New England. As regards the eminent fitness of Gover? nor Perry for this position, there is but one opinion, we arc confident, among our people. Throughout his public career, which has been marked by distinguished abilty, he has been a consistent, conserva? tivo statesman. His appointment as Pro? visional Governor, in the darkest hour of our misfortunes, was hailed by the whole people of the State as an act of wisdom and patriotism on the part of President John? son,, and their representatives have set the seal of their approbation of his Guber? natorial course by electing him to the highest office in their gift. The Vote for Governor. Orr. W. Hampton. Anderson. 696 279 Barnwell. 71 4(50 Berkelev. 61 253 Beaufort. SO 230 Charleston. 785 661 Chester. 681 88 Colleton. 23 502 Darlington. 329 266 Edgefield. 500 G83 Fairfield. 226 41 Greenville. 314 009 Kershaw. 150 7 Lexington. 450 40 Ne wb er rv. 355 360 Picken*.*.. 261 883 Richland. 334 28 Sumter. 220 420 Williamsburg.... 51 264 5,590 5,076 The aggregate majority for Col. Orr, in the Districts of Clarendon, York, Horry, Sparenburg, Laurens, Marlboro, Chester? field and Georgetown, is estimated (by gentlemen from the several Districts) to be 2,100; making his entire vote 7,690. Thc aggregate majority for Gen. Hamp? ton, in the Districts of Union, Orangeburg, Abbeville, Marion and Lancaster, is esti? mated to be 1.100: making his entire vote 7,176. We have been furnished with thc above statement of the election for Governor, by a gentleman, who has taken the trouble to coUect the returns ; from which it appears that Hon. J. L. Orr is elected by about 500 majority, should the estimated majorities in the several Districts approximate cor? rectness. As it is a matter ?ot only of in? terest to this State, but of vast importance to thc Governor elect, that the true result of thc election should be ascertained at an early day, any one who can furnish the vote of any of the last named Districts, is particularly requested to communicate the same to this paper. DEATHS.-The. Greenville Mountaineer announces thc death of B. F. Cleveland and W. N. Moore, two highly respected citizens of that District. The Courier learns that a despatch was received by Governor Perry from President Johnson, announcing the pardon of Gen. Hampton. COMMERCIAL. NEW YORK, October 27.-Flour declined 5@10e. per bbl.-sales of 9,000 bbls. State $7.70@$8.42; Southern ?9.70?$16.26. Wheat advanced l@2c.-sales of 70,000 bushels. Chicago Soring and Milwaukie Club, $1.75? $1.80; Amber Milwaukie, S1.81?$1.82; new Amber State, $2.32?@?2.3G. Corn advanced 2c-sales of 120,000 bushels, at 80?90?c Beef steady. Pork heavv-sales of 10,500 bbls.; mess, $33.25. Lard dull, at 24@28?c. Whiskey steady, at S2.33??$2.35. Cotton quiet-sales of 1,400 bales, at 58@59c. Sugar steady-sales of 1,000 bbls. Coffee firm-sales of 4,000 bags. Bio, 16Je. Naval stores quiet. Freights heavy. WILMINGTON, October 27.-Sales 10 bales middling cotton, at 50c; a small lot good middling, at 51c; and 21 bales on private terms. 62 bbls. of turpentine sold, at $4.30. 82 bbls. tai sold, at $5.60. 36 bbls. common rosin sold, at $5.50. MOBILE, October 28.-Sales of cotton to? day amounted to 700 bales. Middling brought 54c. The sales of the week sum up 3,350 bah s; the receipts 1,234; exports 7,058. Gold 52. NEW YORK, October 28. -Cotton dull. Flour declined 5@10c. Wheat and corn advanced lc. Beef firm. Pork steady, with a heavy demand. Whiskey dull. SHIP NEWS PORT OF CHARLESTON, OCTOBER 31. WENT TO SEA SATTTKDAY. ?dir. J. M. Houston, Gray, Philadelphia. ARRIVED YESTERDAY. Br. Brig John W. Lovitt, Gilliatt, St. John s, N. B. Steamship Emily B. Sonder, New York. Steamship Starlight, New York. Brig Penniman, New York. Schooner Myrover, New York. WENT TO SEA YESTERDAY. Steamship Quaker Citv, West, New York. Steamer Manhattan, W?son, Mobile. Legislature South Carolina. Monday, October 30, 1SG3. SENATE. The Sonate met at 12 m. The following Senators/froni the follow? ing District, appeared at the Clerk's desk, the oath was administered, and they took their seats: Richland-Edward J. Arthur: Lancas? ter-Capt. J. L. Reid. The Senate proceeded to the House of Representatives, and joined in a ballot for United States Senator for the second class, ending March 5, 1871, and Provisional Governor Perry was elected. A ballot was also held for Senator for thc long temi, but no candidate received the necessary vote. Mr. Buist submitted the following reso? lution, which was agreed to, that it be re? ferred to the Committee on thc Judiciary to inquire as to the expediency of so alter? ing the law cf evidence in this State as to make thc parties to suits either in the Courts of Equity or Chancery competent witnesses, and "that thc said" Committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Henery offered ?ho following resolu? tion, which was agreed to, and was ordered to be sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence, That his Excellency the Provisional Governor be respectfully re? quested to take such steps as may be ne? cessary to have the public school buildings of the* citv of Charleston, claimed to be abandoned property, restored to thc pos? session of thc Commissioners of Public Schools, so that the said schools may be immediately organized. Adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. At the hour to which the House was ad? journed, the Clerk called the roil, the Speaker took the Chair, and the proceed? ings were opened with praver by the Rev. P. J. Sh and. Tho following members attended, were sworn and took their seats: Barnwell-.John? son Hagood: Berkeley-J. J. Williams; Charleston-Thomas P. Rvan, J. Lord, jr.: York-W. C. Black. The Speaker announced thc following Standing Committees: Claims-Messrs. Crayton, Green, Seig ling. Talbert. Keitt. Walsh, Wamiamaker, Mitling and Stokes. I Incorporations-Messrs. Youraans, Shaw. Price, Baehman, DePass, Farmer, Brown? ing. Coogan and Clyburne. Roads,' Bridges" and Ferries-Messrs. Green, Evans, Culbreath, Gaillard, Gavin, Goodwyn. Jones, Lipscy and Browning. Railroads -Messrs. Aiken, Porcher, Dc? lass, Eason, Perre, Norton. Pettv and Ellon. Education-Messrs. Simonton, Mikell, Carlisle, Coker, Talky, Haskell, Richard? son, Dozier and Covington. Internal Improvements-Messrs. Stack house, Barton, Lee, Sheridan, Mikell, Howze, Lucas, Russell and Melchers. State Hous>- and Grounds-Messrs. Ri? chardson, Williams, Hammett, Springs, Wright, Wallace, Mulvaney, Stokes and Gavin. Public Buildings-Messrs. Mikell, Milli? gan, Dozier, Goodwyn, Milling, Coogan, Lucas and Todd. Agriculture-Messrs. Anderson, Wago? ner, Rawlinson, Bowen. Copeland, Wrigiit, Moore, Keitt and Alston. Commerce and Manufactures-Messrs. Eason. Graham, Wallace, Keith, Hammett, Gilbert, Barton, Tew and Flowers. Officers and Offices-Messrs. Byan. Ball, Bowen, Coker, Farmer, Duncan," Gaillard, Tetty and Stokes. Lunatic Asylum-Messrs. Hearst, Salley, Thomson, Manigault, Sparkman, Lewis, Landrum, Hayes and DuPre. Accounts-Messrs. Hanckio, Terry, Seig ling, Lipsey, Mikell, Clyburne. Todd, Wan namaker and Woodruff. Medical Committee-Messrs. McKewn, DuPre, Landrum, Hunter, Hayes, Mani? gault, Lewie, Thomson, jr., and Salley. Printing-Messrs. Price, Lee, Leitner, Russell. Melchers, Milligan, Covington and Gilbert. Legislative Library-Messrs. Spann, Gayer, Richardson, Walker and Walsh. Mr. Hagood was added to the Committee on Colored Population and the Military. Mr. Milligan introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, that it be referred to the Committee on tho Judiciary to inquire ami report on the propriety of exempting from levy and sale, or execution for debt, the homestead, or house and lot, and household furniture, of any family bona fiiie citizens of South Carolina; also, the work? ing tools of an artizan or mechanic. Mr. Milligan introduced a resolution, which was ordered for consideration to? morrow, that a special committee of three bc appointed, to confer with a like com? mittee from the Senate, to inquire and re? port on thc expediency of adjourning this General Assembly, on Saturday next, to meet in the city of Charleston, at the regu? lar session, commencing the fourth Monday of November next. Mr. Leitner introduced a resolution, that it bo referred to the Coo mittee on the Judiciary, to take into consideration the fact that numerous anna ot various de? scriptions, and ammunition in considerable quantities, are in possession of tho free negroes of South Carolina, and that said committee be instructed to recommend, if possible, to this House, the adoption of such measures as will secure tho rendition of such arms and ammunition as are now in the hands of the said free negroes to the proper authorities of the State: and of those persons who. in the future, shall barter to or in any wise furnish arms and ammunition to said free negroes; and also, in the future, prevent said free negroes from retaining in their possession arms and ammunition whenever or however ob? tained. Mr. Graham introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, that it be referrad to the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire and report what legislation, if" any, is ne? cessary ns to the drawing of juries for the Supreme Courts of Law of this State, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise. Mr. J. S. Richardson, jr., introduced a resolution as to the condition of tho re? cords in the various public offices of such o? tho Judicial Districts of the State as have been visited by the tire, oV destroyed by the enemy; and upon thc expediency of aboli?hingtho office ot Comptroller-General. Mr. DoPass introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, thp.t it be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary to take into consideration the expediency of ouch legislation as will put a stop to free negroes keeping open shops and other markets of harter traffic ?nu sale, as tend to ecllect numbers of idle negroe s, to the manifest violation of good order, thereby breeding idleness and crime, other than such as are necessary and proper. Adjourned. THE public are reque stcd to take notice that Mr. AINSLEY H. COTCHETT is no longer in the employ ed Messrs. CALNAN Sc EHEUDER. Nov 1 1 Black Cloth! Black Cloth! JUST received and offered for sale. Ex? tra line BLACK CLOTH for Ladies' Cloaks. Empress Eugenie BELTS of all colors, by DAVIS <v CO., At the Store of Lumsden & McGee, cor? ner Ladvand Assembly streets. Nov 1 PURE FRENCH BRANDY! FIT for medical purposes, at Noy i 3 CALNAN A KBEUDEP.'S. I'lnOhvv u nui n UllJLMM 0 ll IUDIU? 11 XXX, XXX and 1840. By the barrel ? or otherwise, at NoV 1 3 CALNAN,& KRETJDER'S. On Consignment, t f\ KEGS nure SUPKR-C \ BRON ATP. of lXf SODA. For sale to thc trade at Charleston prices, cr less, bv C. H. BALDWIN, A: thc old stand of Allen .t Dial. Nov 1 2 Dentistry. |ja DE. D. P. GREGG has arrived ^SSWin Columbia, and is now n ady to re? ceive professional calls from his old patrons or new one.-. He may bc found at Mr. J. H. Kinard's residence, near Nickerson's Hotel._Nov 1 GEXERAL ?l!ll!I$.Sii)\ AGEXTb PB. GLASS has established, in connec . tion with the Book and Stationerv business, a general COMMISSION AGENCY for the purchase and sale of Merchandize of overv description. Bonds, Stocks, Real Estate, Ac. Careful attention given to all business entrusted to him. Office, at pn scnr, on Plain street, near Nickerson's Hotel. Nov i HATS! FOR Gent's and Children, of the very latest styles and reasonable prices, just received Kt GLASS' Gt n'l Commission Agency. Sales-rooms near Nickersou's Hotel* Nov 1 t-J Paper Collars. 4 COMPLETE assortment, and ot very Xl. superior quality, ne w and beautiful all sizes-at GLASS' G' n'l Commission Agency. Sales-rooms Plain street, (between Bull and Pickens.) Nov 1 :t3 South .Carolina-Kichlanrt District. By Jacob Bell, Ordinary of sitid District. XTTHEEEAS Jesse G. Lykes hath ap VV plied to me for letters ol' adminis? tration on all and singular the gooekr and chattels, rights and credits ot George Hipp, late- of the District aforesaid, deceased: These are. there fi 'i-e, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of thc said deceased, to be and appear "b< - fore mc, at our next Ordinary's Court for thc said District, to be holden*at Columbia fen Friday, the tenth day of November next, at 10 o'clock a.m.. to show cause, if any, why the said administration shoulel not be granted. Given under my hand and seal of thc Court, this twenty-fifth dav of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun elred and sixty-five, and in the ninetieth year ol' American indept ndence. JACOB BELL, Nov 1 w2 Ordinary Richland District. Situation as Governess Wanted. AYOUNG LADY is desirous ol'obi1 ming a SITUATION as Governess in .. pri? vate family, to undertake the education of several young children. All the English branches taught. Salary not so much an object as Hie obtainment of a good home. References exchanged. Apply at this office. Oct 27_ ?J0TICE. A LL persons who may have at any time, f\ since Gen. Sherman's army passed through this section, taken any cotton from the plantation of Mr. Robert Adams, will please return the same; or, if used, make arrangement for the payment of it with Mr. JOHN T. ADAMS forthwith, or legal proceedings will be eommence-d against them. A. G. GOODWIN. Oct 28___ ENGRAVING! ENGRAVING XT J G. EMBLETON begs to inform the W . inhabitants of Columbia that bc is prepared to execute ENGRAVING, of every description, with neatness pud despatch. Residence near thc Fair Grounds. _Octj28_6 A Couple of Gentlemen ATTENDING the Legislature, or a Lath? ami Gentleman, or a couple of Young Men, can be- verv comfortably accommo? dated with BOARD and LODG?NG, at West end of Lumber street, four sepiares and a-half from Main street, in thc vicinity of thc Arsenal. For farther particulars, in? quire at the Olfice of thc Plaenix. Oct 28 Peas, Peas. ON hand, 40 bushels of ge>od PEAS. Fe>r sale bv HAN AH AN & WARLEY. Oct 31 2 Local I"to33a.s. "Cotton Blank?" and permite- indiscet ablc to all persons purchasing or shipping Golton-eau be obtained at this office. CASH.-We wish it distinctly understood that our termsforsubscription, advertising and job work are cash. The money must in every case accompany ord< rs, or (hey 'ri!! not bc attended to. This mle applies to ab. We have oeen requested to state that the '.orator, satirist and statesman, J. N.,'" will "lift the veil" and address the mem? bers of the Legislature and others, this evening. No MAILS.-For the first day in some time, we, yesterday, received nc cutsidc exchanges, either from thc North er else? where. Hence our budget of news, this morning, is light. JrsTrriJi.isini?.-The'hick and De struc? tion of the City cf Columbia, originally published in thc Columbia Ph. nix. A pamphlet edition of the above has just been issued and is for sale at this ( ffice price il a copy. MILITARY OUC?ANIZATION.-In Kershaw, Sumter, Fairfield and numerous other Dis? tricts of this State, we learn that volunteer companies have been organized under tho proclamation of Governor reny. What has become of the companies to be organ? ized in Columbia? Wc regret to have occasion to recur to this matter, but, be? lieving that it is of great importance to thc well-being and good order of the commu? nity, we feel it our duty to urge the speedy perfection of tie; organization upon those who have the matter in charge. Grocers and citizens generally visiting New York, would, we feel satisfied, lind it to their advantage to pay a visit tcujtk^ large establishment of Mr. Thos. R. Agnew, corner of Murray anil Greenwich streets, His stock is large, and his prices reilly very low. He is determined to prove, to the entire satisfaction of any doubters, that he fully carrie^ cn: the motto ot' '.quick sales and smail profits." Our old friend, Jc-hn Agnew, Esq., is at present at this establishment, and will give his friends a hearty welcome. ii NEW BOOKS, ETC.-P. B. Glass. Esq., has just opencel quite an extensive and well sc lectetl stock of books, stationery, etc., at his residence on Plain street, near Nickerson's Hotel, and will be pleased to see there all of his cid friends, as well as a reasonable number of new ones. Any one wishing to make an acceptable present-such u.- a pho? tographic album, a bea of fancy colored envelopes, or a pretty book for old or young, can be suited. And, then, it a gen? tleman should desire to tit himseii with the latest style b lt hat, P. B. can accom? modate him. Just look over his advertise? ment in this morning's paper, and then give him a call. NEW AIWEHTISEMENTS.-Auction is cull? ed to '.he following advertisements, which are published for the first time this morn? ing:' J. W. Weston-Artiticial Legs. Jacob Bell-Citation Jesse G. Lyk. r Calnan Kreuder - Whisker. " -Pure French Brandv. " -Personal Notice. Columbia and Hamburg Railroad. P. B. Glass-General Commis'n Agencv. ': " -Hats. " '. -Paper Collars. A. R. Phillips-Furniture, Ac. D. P. Gregg-Dentistrv. C. H. Baldwin-Sup-Carb. Soda. J. G. Gibbes-Horses, Mules, Wagon. Davis A Co.-Black Cloth. J. C. Jauncv-List of Letters. B? two members of thc Legislature, BOARD and LODGING during the session, in a private family. They prefer to be near the College. Apple to Oct 31 2 HANAU AN ?c* WALLEY. To Rent, MA FINE DWELLING HOUSE, con? taining eleven rooms, situated in Sumter street, near Lumber. App'v to HANAHAN A WARLEY. ' Oct 31 4 _Opposite Old -T.il. BanK of Hamburg, S. C. ACONVENTION of the Stockholders of this Bank is called to meet at theil Banking House, in this place, on WED? NESDAY, 22d November next. Attendance either in person or by proxy is earnestly requested, so that the stock mav be fully represented. A. C. DECOTTES, Cashier. Hamburg. S. C., Oct. 20. 1H?5. Oct -27 23 Ladies' Shoes. n ^ -TT'ST opened, QUITE a VJ p?\ RIET'/, among which an t' Lj? \ POLISH J! ALMO L'A & W-^^^ HANAHAN A WARLE?l Oct 31 2_Washington streetN. Stolen, FROM thc subscriber, on thc night of the 9th inst., a brown bay HORSE, very nearly sixteen hands high, has one of his hind feet white, a blemish in the right eye, but not affecting the vision of the eye*. The horse is very stoutly made. A reward of ?50 will be paid for his delivery to the owner, or for such information as "may lead to his recoverv. WM. ROPER. Oct 23 G Barnwell C. H.