Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Sy -x-oxe?crap?3L. Indittmcat? for TrtMon. KNOXVILLE, TENN., November 29.-The United States District Court, Judge Con? nelly N. Trigg, presiding, began its session to-day. The streets and hotels are crowded with citizens. Thc Grand Jury have found indictments numbering 1,900, for treason and giving aid and com? fort to thc enemy. Parties will have con? testing cases, who, two years ago to-day, were in the destructive assault on Fort Sauders. The court will continue for some months. Imperial SafCtwei Claimed. NEW ORLEANS, November 29.-The San Antonio Herald, of the 15th instant, says a number of Liberal officers there from Mexico consider tho Liberal cause so desperate in their country that they have been compelled to abandon it. The Mexican Times, of the 14th ultimo, fives a favorable account of emigration to l?xico. It also publishes a list of ex Confederates now settled near Cordovia. Tk* "Writ ?r Habeas Corpa*. WASHTNOTON, November 30.-The Presi? dent has issued a proclamation rc;ator:r.g the writ of habeas corpus in the States and Territories of the United States, excepting Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mis? sissippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas, the District of Columbia, and tho Territories of New Mexico and Arizona. Convention ot Colored People. BOSTON, December I.-A convention of tho colored people of New England is in session here, for the purpose of having the Federal Constitution altered, so as to fix the qualification of voters in ail tho States, and to promote their material and political interest? generally. From Washington. WASHINGTON, December L-There is no doubt that the House of Representatives will be organized without difficulty. The credentials of seven Virginia members, and all of the Tennessee representatives, have been received. None others have come to hand from the South. About one hundred members have arrived. Judge Warmoth is here, claiming ad? mission as a delegate from Louisiana, on thc ground that by the act of secession, that State reverted to a territorial condi? tion. Ile was irregularly voted for by blacks and whites. The Government has no present appre? hension of difficulties with France or Maxi? milian. Gen. Grant speaks for himself. In perhaps the best and highest quarters here, where friendship exists for the South, the advice is to refrain from pressing claims to yeats in Congress. Such a course, it is considered, will challenge the magnanimity of Northern representatives, if it does not excite a sense of the great responsibility resting upon them in pro? posing to let the South go unrepresented and her people disfranchised. I believe that Mr. McPherson will not nut on the roll of thu House tho names of any mem? bers from Tennessee. WASHINGTON, November 29. -The indica? tions are strong that Mr. Colfax spoke without the book for his party. Colonel Forney's approximate silence in reference to the admission of Southern members, with that of the New York Tribune, taken in conjunction with the article in the New York Times of to-day, would seem to give affairs a favorable aspect. Secretaries Seward and Stanton, with Senator Doolittle, had a long interview with the President to-day. After the first two named left, Mr. Doolittle remained for a considerable time. He has been openly and strongly for the President's policy. Mr. Thaddeus Stevens saw tue President to-day, also Senator Turnbull. The Radicals, from deference lo the Pre? sident, neem willing to admit that Tennes? see is in the Union. [Special despatch to Baltimore Sun. LETTER FROM BEVERLY TUCKER TO SECRE? TARY SEWARD.-The Toronto Treader pub? lishes a long letter from Beverly Tucker to Secretary Seward, dated August 29th, remonstrating against the continuance of thc reward for his apprehension on account of alleged complicity in the assassination of President Lincoln. Ho states that he had no knowledge of the plot, and never heard Booth's name until after the deed has been committed. He insists that the lengthy conspiracy trial at Washington failed to elicit a particle ot evidence against him, and in conclusion, Mr. Tucker appeals I to Secretary Seward's sense of justice to withdraw the stigma cast upon his | (Tuker's) name bv the retention of his i name in the list o? persons for whose ar? rest a reward is offered. As an order from the War Department ? already published withdrawn the offer of a ' reward for the apprehension of Tucker | and thc rest of the Canadian refugees, tho present correspondence ir. only interesting as a portion of the history of thc times. TELEGRAPHING A I.ONO STRETCH.-The Memphis Bulletin, of 26th, says: "Last night, for the first time in ten years, telegraphic communication was held bc- ! tween New York and New Orleans direct, j The first mussage transmitted from New , York to New Orleans was: 'Weather clear j and pleasant-8.55;' when thc answer re? turned was: ' Weather clear and cool - . time, 7.50.' Another despatch from Nev j York was followed by thirty-one messages ; from New Orleans to New York, occupying i about forty minutes. Each message averaged twenty words. This lenglh of | line bas been worked only once before, and that was between San Francisco and New ! York, a few months, the only success at- ? tending which was thc transmission of a ' few words. This leaves thc credit to the ! stretch of line between New Orleans and ! New York, of being the largest over which ! any business has ever been done in this j country." A recent decision the Massachusetts Superior Court, in Norfolk County, has " (plashed " tho liquor law in that State. 8rnTJ? AOATWKT COS ? JC.UEH ATE OlTICEHB. Daring the war, Robert Stoner, of Bath County, a Major in the service of the "so called " Confederate States, entered Flem ingsburg and seized a large number of horses belonging to private citizens and in no way connected with the armv of the United States. A civil suit was entered in the Fleming County Court, against Stoner by the owner of these horses for damages equal to tke value, and Stoner, in answer, plead that he was acting under the orders of his superiors requiring him to press horses for the Confederate service, and claimod that his act in oboying his orders was in accordance with the law and usages of war, giving to the belligerents the right to take property of public enemies for military service, whenever an exigency mav require it. Wo understand his Honor Judge Andrews sustained the plea of Stoner, affirming that the Confederate armies were entitled to beUigerent rights, that to take the property of thc citizens of the opposing partv, wheu thc necessity ol the case demands it, is one of those rights, and instructed the jury, if they believed that Stoner WSB acting iinder the orders of superior and competent authority, to find for him.-Maysviue (Ky.) Eagle.' The Roman correspondent of thc Daily Netos writes: Archbishop Manning has left Rome for England. It is generally be? lieved that tho Pope has determined upon creating another archbishop in England, and that Dr. Ullathorne, now Bishop of Birmingham, will be the row archbishop, and be made titular prima "e nf the North of England. The two prelates will most likely receive tho cardinal's hat together next summer, when there is to be an im? mense assemblage of Bishops from all parts of the world in Rome. FREEDMEN IN NOUTHC.UIOI.INA.-Official returns received at the Freedmen's Bureau show that of tho 10,000 negroes sent down Cape Fear River, in March, 18G5. to Wil? mington, by Cen. Sherman, '2,IRK) died from 17th March to 31st of May, for the want of medical attention, which it was impossible to afford them at the time. Since the establishment of the Medical Dvparttnicnt of tho Freedmen's Bureau in North Carolina, the mortality among tho freedmen has greatly decreased. The people down in Madawaska, Maine, arc in a row. They say the United States revsiiue officers have been among them, levying taxes upon their wagons at an un? reasonable rate. Wagons, worth not more than twenty dollars, have been taxed to that amount, according to their story, but upon remonstrance, twenty dollar taxes have been reduced to two dollars. That, certainly, is obliging. With the exception of the Daily News and the Star, the London papers generally approve of the prompt, stern manner adopted for the suppression of thc Jamaica rebellion. The Tunes remarks that "im? m?diate justice is thc best mercy in thc long run." HORRIBLE MTUDEU OF AN ENTIBE FAXII.Y. On Monday night, thc family of Daniel Walrath, of Manhim, Herkimer County, New York-himself, wife and a daughter, twelve years old-were murdered by v partv unknown. Walrath was shot hi the head, and his wife's head was mashed in, and the child's throat cut. George S. Houston and LewisL. Parsons have benn elected United States Senators from Alabama. Mr. Honston was formerly a member ai the House of Representa? tives. Mr. Parsons is the Provisional Governor of the State, and both are Union men. Rio Janeiro advices stato that Colonel Wood and party, who went to Brazil to negotiate for lands for some six hundred Southern planters, had met with au en? thusiastic reception, the Emperor promis? ing all his aid in furtherance of tho project. The schooner Viola, from New York, with a cargo of railroad iron for tho Wilming? ton and Weldon Railroad, arrived at Wil? mington, on Tuesday. This is the tirsi cargo of railroad iron that has arrived at that place since the resumption of trade. According to txe Louisville Journal, John Bell's position during the late war has been misunderstood and misrepre? sented, and he is about to write a letter to the President of the United States, which will attract great attraction. Against 128 marriage licenses issued from the Probate Court, in Cleveland, in October, there are G5 divorce suits to bo tried in the Common Pleas Court, in No? vember. A number of Indians in canoes passed down the Missouri river opposite Lexing? ton last week. They are going to Wash? ington to see the President, and prefer canoes to steamboats as a mode of convey? ance. In New York, on Friday, nearly 2,000 bales of Mobile, Orleans and Florida cot? ton were auctioned by the Government, bringing from 40 to 50 cents. It is said by Havana correspondents that the arms ami ammunition used by tho Ja? maica negroes, in the lato insurrection, were furnished from New England. The proceedings of Spain against Chili continue the subject of strong denuncia? tion and tho joint remonstrances of the powers is urged. In the Supreme Court of the city of New York, tho jurors, it is said, only receive one shilling for each ease, no matter how long it may hist. A gentleman complaining of the various imposts and taxes, says he cannor put on his boots in the morning without a stamp. The New York papers are rejoicing over the discontinuance' of provost marshals and their offices in that city and Brooklyn. Bishop Lynch has returned to Charles? ton. Th? Western express train which left Harrisburg un the 1st, ran into a coal train on the New York Central, killing seven persons, and wounding several others. Coal declined in price at the last auction sales in New York, from one to two dollars per ton. Ward, tho Republican candidate for Go? vernor of Now Jersey, was elected by 2,789 majority. John l?. A. Fillius, of New Orleans, claims to be the author of President John? son's plan of restoration. Wirz's ghost is a regular attendant at the spiritual sessions in New York State. . i_ _ _ _ - COMMERCIAL. Nrw YORK, December 1.-Flour has de? clined 5@20c. Wheat declined lc. Cotton has a declining tendency-sales 1.300 bales, at 5fKf?51c. Sugar firm. Whiskey steady. Gold 48. Ru 'iiMosn, November 30.-The price of ' gold romains unchanged. Brokers are offering 45, and selling at 47. SOUTH CAROLINA BANE NOTES.- Bank of Camden, 30c.; Charleston, 20c.: Chester, 25c.; Georgetown, 20c.; Hamburg, 20c; Newberry, 25c ; South Carolina, 20c.; State of South Carolina, 22c; Commercial Bank, I Columbia, 20c; Exchange Bank, Columbia, ! 20c; Farmers' and Exchange, 12c; Mer- I chants', Cheraw, 20c.; People's Rank, 50c; Plantera' Bank, 20c; Planters' and Mo ch anica' Bank, 25c; South-western Rail? road Bank, 30c; State Bank. 12c; Union Bank, 70c LIVERPOOL, November 18. -The. Brokers' Circular says the cotton market was active on Friday, at advanced prices, but upon advices per Scotia of increased estimates of supplies, it became dull, and business has since been limited at declining rates, but closes with rather less pressure to sell. Sea Island has been freely offered-thc common qualities at ld. lower, while tine descriptions command extreme rates. Ame- | rican is in steady request, but, after some j advance in the beginning of the week, j closed at a decline of kOi.ld. per pound, j The demand for Brazil Tias been limited, ! and prices have given away from l@lid. per pound. Egyptian recovered ld. per < pound, but has since been in limited de- ! maud, and being freclv offered is now ! quoted iV@ld. below last week. East j Indian has shown mind: irregularity, and | the market is freely supplied at a decline j of A?ld. per pound. The sales of the i week were estimated at 45,720 bales, in- . ?duding 3,300 on speculation and 11.070 bales for export. The ??notations were as follows: i Fair Orleans, 22id. ; middling Orleans. 20d.; : middling Mobile, 19|d. The sales vesterday i (Friday) were 8,000 bales, of which 8,000 were for speculation and export. Market ! rather firmer. The stock on hand was ' estimated at 294,1:10 bales, of which 75,990 ? were American. MANCHESTER TRADE.-Increased inquiry i has produced a steadier feeling, but there is very little* actual business going on, and that is chiefly confined to thc bi tter quali- , ties both of yarn and cloth. LONDON MONEY MARKET.-Money was in good demand; the bank rate remained at 7per cent. Consols closed on tho 17th at I 89@89i for money, and 87|t*3l88 ex. for 1 account. The discount market on the 17th ; was tighter, and the rate fully equal t<> thc j bank minimum, much caution being dis playcd by all parties. Thc st?>ek market | was extremely dull for all securities, and most foreign stocks experienced a further decline. j AMERICAN SECURITIES.-Messrs. Bari..g Bros. report a fair amount of business in ? United States rive-twenty bonds, which j were quoted at 63j}?64; Erie shares at 53j(/<i : 54, ami in Illinois sliar?is at 81?(<?814,. Bu? siness has been done in Virginia dollar bonds at 41@43, and in Pennsylvania se- : cond mortgage bombs at 85. Other stocks quiet. The now Erie debenture scrip, par : to i premium. American eagles, 7C. NEW YOR::, November 30.-G?hl opened i this morning at 48, and went np to 48?. but declined from that quotation. The | apprehension of warlike troubles with Franco on the Mexican question has been the sole cause of this rise in price. The exp?>rts, (exclusive of specie,) for the week ending November 27, ami since the begin? ning ?>f the vear, compare as follows: 1864. 18<;5. For the week.$ 1,880.303 $ 3,840,220 Pre v. reported . . .196,023,566" 146,965,558 Since January 1.. .$198,503,86'.) $150,800,778 The imports are as follows: 1864. 1865. Drv goods.$ 270,344 $3,589,996 Gen. merchandize. .1,797,990 3,203,225 Total for week.$ 2,068.334 $ 6,793,221 Prov, reported ... 194,330,022 183,595,475 Since January 1...$196,398,356 $190,388,690 DRTGOODS MARKET.-NEW YORK, Novem? ber 29.-Brown sheetings Atlantic A, 321c.; Atlantic V,28Jc; Atlantic ('. 27i?-.; Mcdford, 30c; Boot H, 22c; Boot E, 24c; Boot S, 26c Bleached shirtings Williams? ville, 40c; Langdon, 32Jc.; Kill, 33'c.; Ma sonvillc, 37ic; James, 4-4, 30c; James, 3-4, 35c. Delaines-Pacific, 31c.; Manches? ter, 29c; Lowell, 27c. brown Drills -Stand? ard, 33c; Maesaberic, 30c. Prints-M?'rri mack W, 29c; Merrimack I), 20c; Coehus, 24ic; Spraguc, 23.Jc; Pacific, 23Jc; Allen, 21c.; Victory. 20c. Ticks-York, 32-inch, 65c; Hamilton, 52jc. Stripes-Haymaker, 40c; Easton, 30c Denims Haymaker, 45c; Manchester, 37J-c. Canton Flannels Nashau, 32 J c.; Pemberton, 35c. The New York Journal of Commerce thinks that though all ?lasses of ?Irv goods show a decline, "it does not follow from any known facts that staple goods may not be as high in the spring as they have been this fall. Producers will crowtl their looms, and a dull opening may create a panic in prices; but the causes which have stimulated and sustained the specu? lations of tho last two years, are by no means removed or in process of removal." On the same subject, the Financial Chronicle says: "doods ?.>t all kind arc rapidly accumulating, very much against tho wishes of holders. Tho bottom is nol y*t reached, but a further reduction of ? >>r7 per cent, will brine about a reaction, and th? trade which will surely follow thai reduction will soon clear thc market of the present accumulation. Prices are not yet down to those of the last week in August, at which tim* +rade commenced so briskly. The long period of dullness which ha* followed the unwarranted ?d vanee.-of September and October, will sug? gest more cautiousness should trade again spring up." The Cincinnati Price Current, of the 2d instant, says that during the present sea? son, so far. Cl,923 hogs hare been received there, against 56,344 for the corresponding time last year, and adds that the market is dull. It further remarks that there has been a fair jobbing demand for the pro? duct, and packers were disposed to do enough to meet it, and prices of hogs war? consequently fully sustained. The sales were made at $10.60@$11.50 gross, the latter an extreme rate for largo, suitable for butcher's use, and at $13.60@il4 net. It is very clear that a most important change must take pi.-i.ee in the sentiment of packers of pork, or they will not operate to any extent ut the present prices. They are fully determined not to take the re? sponsibility of holding a stock of pork at these prices during the next three months, and hence it is that there is nothing doing for the future worth naming. "Want ? cl, PT f\(\ DOZ. Porter and Ale BOTTLES OUU pints. SPECK A POLLOCK. Doc 5 * 2_ NOTICE. THE PEWS of thc Marion Street Church will bc rented THIS MORNING, at ll o'clock. All who are interested will please attend, or send their names, if they wish to secure pews. Dec 5 1* Piano Wanted. WANTED to purchase, a good second? hand PIANO. Applv at the Book? store of Mr. R. NORTH." TO-MORROW, (Wednesday.) thc 6th inst., between the hours of 10 a. m. and 12 m. Dee 5 1 w anted, 4 SITUATION as TUTOR, in a family r\ of five, six or eight children. AU the English Branches and Latin and Greek (if desired) taught. Apply at this office, stating salary. References given, if re? quired. Dec r> IS SITUATION WANTED. AGRADUATE of thc South Carolina ("(diego, and a teacher of twelve years' experience, desires a correspondence with reference to a SITUATION for the ensuing vear. Address '"X, Y, Z," Columbia, S. C. References -Prof. M. LaBorde, C. P. Pel? ham, Esq., Columbia: Gen. J. T. Bratten, Winnsboro; Rev. I. S. K. Legare, Orange bnrg. Dec 6 3* SITUATION WANTED, BY a Southern Ladv, of ten vears' expe? rience, as GOVERNESS or'TEACHER; gives instruction in Music (Piano Forte) and English. Best of references given. Will accept small salarv. with pleasant situation. Address "S. J*. P.." car.- E. H. Pooser, Gadsden or Columbia S. C. Dec 5 ' 3* Office of General Superintendent SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD, CHARLESTON, Dec. 2, lSf>5. PROPOSALS are invited for tho trans? portation of Passengers and Freight between the present terminus-Midway and Johnson's T. O.-in connection with the regular trains. Bids must state the rate per mile to he charged and the minimum capacity of tho parties proposing, and must be left ut this office previous to the ?Uh inst. The amount of security required for tho faithful performance of the work, and all Jnrther particulars, can be ascertained upon application to HENRY T. PEAKE, Dec 5 1 General Superintendent. Plants for Sale. MRS. T. LEARMONT begs to inform the citizens of Columbia and persons visiting the city, that the last of her fine stock of EVERGREENS and other PLANTS will be disposed of at prices suited to the circumstances ?f the times, either for cash or provisions. Apply corner of Lady and Pickens streets. Dec 5 6* ^LITTLE & MARSHALL, AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE, 173 EAST BAY, CHARLESTON, S. C. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, of all kinds, of the latest and most approved patterns, consisting of: Plows, Harrows, Hay Cutters, Cora shell erB, Cultivators, Cotton Urns, Horse Pow? ers, Threshing Machines and Separators, Saw and Corn Mills, Plantation CarU Hand-barrows, with Plow Castings of all kinds. ALSO. Improved Hand-power Portable Cotton Presses. For sale, for cash, at New York prices. Dec 5 Imo Fresh Goods. 10 HHDS. prime BACON. *.-^"^"3\ 2 tierces new HAMS. i " choice old HAMS. 5 " pure LEAF LARD. 1 tierce BACON STRIPS. 1 " SMOKED BEEF. 20 bbls. extra Peach-blow POTATOES. 25 extra CUTTING CHEESE. Bbls., half bbls. and kits MACKEREL. 30 doz. WOOD BUCKETS. 20 " BROOMS, assorted. 100 reams WRAPPING PAPER, loo keys "PARKER" NAILS. Shovels, Forks, Spades, Garden Rakes, tc. Received to-day and offered at FAIR PRICES by C. H. BALDWIN, Dec 5 3 Old stand of Allen A Dial. Axiotioxk. Sales. Furniture, Sewing Macliine, Stove?, Books, Horse, Cow, dc. By A. E. Phillips. THIS (TUESDAY) MORNING, at 10$ o'clock, I will sell, at my auction mart. Davis' ARey, near Hop-son A Sutphen'a saddlerv store, ) A variety of FURNITURE, Ac, consist? ing of : Sofas, Hair and Cane-seat Rocking Cbairs, Wood-seat Chairs, Bedsteads, Tables, handsome Rosewood Arm Chairs, What-Nots. Card Tables. 1 pair large Globe?, suitable for a college. 1 Brussels Carpet. 1 Grover A Baknr'a Sowing Machino parlor style-in good order. S Office* Stoves, with Pipe. 1 Cooking Stove. Lot China and Glassware. 30 volumes Books-amongst ihen* aro many valuable works. ALSO, 1 good Draft Horse, six years old. 1 Milch Cow. Dec 5 N. B.-Unlimited articles received until 10 o'clock on morning of sale. Horses and Males. WILL be sold. TO-MORROW (Wednesday) MORNING, at the Coilege Campus, An unusually linc stock of HORSES and MULES, including a pair of DRAUGHT PONIES. Terms cash. EDGAR McMULLEN. Aas't Special Ajrent Treasurv Dep't. Dec 5 _2 Catalogue Sole <>f Cargoes Ships Anxelia awl Florence Chipman, direct from Eng? land. BY WILBUR & SON. ON WEDNESDAY, December 5, ai our sales-rooms, corner State and Chalmer!* streets, Charleston, S. C., at half-past 10 o'clock, will bc sold, by catalogue, 160 crates Fancy Assorted Earthenware and Crockery, just imported direct from the potteries in England. 4i~ Catalogues may 1 >e had. said samples of ware examined, at our office. Conditions cash. Dec :> :i JOHN1 STORK-, DEALER IN CHOICE WINES ANO LIQUORS, /COFFEE, SUGAR, TEA. \\j BUTTER, LAUD, Ac. A splendid assortment of LADIES" and GENT'S SHOES and GAITERS. tv' Store on Assembly street, bet ween Market and Lady streets.Dec 5 1 D. PAUL & CO, HAVING resumed business at their old stand. No.-17 broad street, Charles? ton, beg leave to call the attention of the public to the following Hst of goods, which they offer for sal.- at MODERATE lt ATES Scotch Whiskey, Sec. Half pipes COGNAC BRANDY -Otard. Dupuv A Co. Quarter casks COGNAC BRANDY-L Ilenessv; vcrv old. Puncheons "ISLAY WHISKEY and OLD JAMAICA RUM. Pipe HOLLAND GIN-"Anchor Brand." Barrels DOMESTIC WHISKIES-well matured. Cases WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS and BUR? NETT'S "OLD TOM-' GIN. MADEIRA WINE, &C. Quarter casks Blackburn's MADEIRA. " Armatillado Pule Sherry. " " Duff Gordon A Co.'s do. .. Old Port Wine. Baskets Piper Heidsick Champagne. HYSON HAD BLACK TEA, ?, Half chests Movune HYSON and GUN? POWDER TEA. Half chests Souchong and Super Oolong Tea. Bags Old Government, Java and Mara? caibo Coffee. CANDLES, SPEBM OIL, Boxes GERMAN WAX CANDLES. Cases Patent Sperm Caudles, in fane j boxes. Barre!? Winter-strained Sperm Oil. ANO Winchester's Extra No. 1 Soaps-whole and half boxes. With a general assortment of GROCE? RIES, MUSTARD, PICKLES, SAUCES, Ac. Dee 5 trrTi THE Underwriters' Agency OF NEW YORK, CASH ASSETS, Three Million Dollars Issue Policies of FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE Made payable in Gold or Currency. Negotiable and Bankable CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE Are issued by this Association. H. E. NICHOLS, Agent, Corner Assembly and \N anhington Sta., Dec 5 1 no Columbia, S. C.