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COLUMBIA. I W<x -esday Morning, Deo. 27,1818. President Johnson and ?Oti. Grfcnt. We publish, this morning, a mesfeage from the President to Congress, and a re ' port feom Gen. Grant in relation to his re? cent tour through the Southern States. These documents cannot fad to give uni? versal satisfaction to thc people of the South. The President's policy of restora? tion, remitting them, in t#ie language of Secretary Seward, "to the Constitutional authorities chosen by their own people," is thc only efficient means of re-uniting the? people of the two sections lately at war, and stamps Andrew Johnson as a tine statesman and noble patriot. He tells Con? gress thc truth when he says that "the people throughout thc entire South evince a laudable desire to renew their allegiance to the Government, and to repair tho de? vastation of war by :i prompt and cheerful return to peaceful pursuits." And bc ex? presses an "abiding faith that their actions will conform to their propositions." He is equally truthful in speaking of the condition of thc freedmen, when he de? clares that nearly all the Southern States have adopted measures to confer upen them privileges " essential " to their com? fort, protection and security. This is a good hint to the radicals in Congress to stop their intermeddling with the people of the Sont] vu States in their dealings with thc freedmen. ' Let the radicals'talk of impeaching Andrew Johnson; " talk " cannot hurt him, he has not only the physical force of the nation at his com? mand, but he has the hearts of the true and good throughout the land. General Grant's report will not be less acceptable to the people of the South than the message which accompanies it. He declares that he is convinced that the mass of the thinking men of the South "accept the present situation of atfairs in good faith," and that they consider the ques? tion of slavery and the right of secession "settled forever." Ho recommends tho withdrawal of all negro troops from tho Southern States, and says that during his recent extensive tour through these States, he did not meet any one, either officers of the Government or citizens, who think it practicable to withdraw the military from the South at present. He also recommends tho withdrawal of all negro troops.from tho Southern States. These recommendations, emanating from the Lieutenant-General, and addressed to the Commander-in-Chief of thc Army and Navy, indicato the precise policy of the Government witb reference to he military occupation of tho South for tho ensuing year. A few white troops are to bc kept at those points where their presence is deemed, by our own people,4nost essential for their safety and protection, lt is in consonance with our own wishes, and not from the slightest doubt as to our loyalty, that these troops are stationed in our midst. Since the pub1 ?.cation of the message of the President and the report of General Grant, tho continued military occupation of the South assumes a totally different and far more acceptable aspect than it has heretofore done. They arc not here as the radicals would have them, our masters r.nd rulers, but as friends and proteotors. When the presence of the military in otu midst was a perpetual reminder of our de? feat, in common with all who hoped foi .he success of the Confederate causo, wt were annoyed and humiliated by theil presence. -The shoulder-strap and thc bayonet were also perpetual signs of tin want of confidence in cur loyalty and sin cericy. New, however, the two men whosi high military rank dwarfs that of all othor in this country, have declared "tho rebel lion" at an end, and announced their per feet confidence in our integrity and goof faith, we feel that tho Federal soldiers am officers i:i our midst aro here for our ad vantage and benefit. THE OATH or OFFICE.-The Secretary < the Treasury officially acknowledges tba he has appointed officers who have nc subscribed to the test oath, having fade to obtf in those who could be relied on fe the performance of the revenue duties r< quired, as nearly every man in tho South 1 for a revenue officer was at tho same tim either engaged in hostilities against tl Government, or holding State or Coi federate office, either willingly or unwilling ly. The Secretary acted upon the presum] tion that Congress would modify the oai and not subject the South to the hnmili: tion or tho revenue- system to tho odiu which would result from thc employment Northern men as t.ix gatherers. He sn; gesta the necessity of immediate aetic upon the subject. i In a habeas corpus caso in New York. i "isoner was produced before one of tl \ >urts under a guard of soldiers. L THE SOUTHERN STATES. Message or ?*resident Johnson. REP?tftT$FL?kuT;GEN. G&ANT. The following is the message transmitted by President Johns?n? on Tuesday; Decem? ber 19, to the Senate, m answer to a resolu? tion of inquiry of that body. President Johnson says: To TUE SENATE OK TUE UNITED STATES: In reply to the resolution adopted by the Senate," on thc 12th, I have the honor to state that the rebellion waged by a portion of the people against the properly consti? tuted authorities of the Government of the United States has been suppressed; that the United} Statss are in possession of every State in which the insurrection existed, and that, as far -as could be done, tho Courts of the United States have boon re? stored, post offices re-established and steps taken to pat into effective operation the re? venue laws of thc country. As the result of the measures instituted by the Execu? tive, with the view of'inducing a resump? tion of thc functions of the States compre? hended in the inquiry of thc Senate, thi people of North Carolina, South Carolina Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana. Arkansas and Tennessee have recognizer their respective State Governments, am' are yielding obedience to the laws and Go? vernment of the United States with mor< willingness and greater promptitude than under the circumstances, could reasonably have been anticipated. The propos?e amendment to thc Constitution, providing for the abolition of slavery forever withil the limits of the country, has been ratifi?e by each one of those States, with the ex ception of Mississippi, from which no Officia information has been received: and ir nearly all of them measures have beei adopted, or are now pending, to confe: upon freedmen the privileges which an essential to their comfort, protection anc security. In Florida and Texas, the peoph are making commendable progress in re storing their State Governments, and in doubt is entertained that they will, at ai early period, bc in a condition to resunn all of their practical relations with th> Federal Government. In that portion o the Union lately in rebellion, the aspect o affairs is more promising than, hiview o all tho circumstances, could well have beei expected. Tho people throughout tin entire South evince an audible desire t< renew their allegiance to the Government and to repair the devastation of war by ; prompt and cheerful return to peacefu pursuits. An abiding faith is entertainei that their actions will conform to thei propositions, and that, on acknowledginj the supremacy of the Constitution and th laws of thc United States, their loyalt; will be unreservedly given to the Govern ment whose leniency they cannot fail t appreciate, and whose fostering care wi soon restore them to a condition of pros perity. It is true that in some of th States the demoralizing effects of the wa are to be seen in occasional disorders, bu these are local in character, not frequcn in occurrence, and are rapidly disappearin as the authority of civil law is extende and sustained. Perplexing questions wer naturally to be expected from the gres and sudden change in the relations betwee the two races, but systems are graduall developing th? mselves, under which th freedman will receive the protection t which ho is justly entitled, and by meau of his labor make himself a useful and ir dependent member of the community i which he has his homo. From all the' ii formation in my possession, and from tin which I have recently received from th most reliable authority, I am induced t cherish the belief that sectional animosit is surely and rapidly merging itself into 6pirit of nationality; that represcntatioi connected with a properly adjusted systei of taxation, will result in a harmonioi restoration of thc relations of tin; State to the National Union. Thc report of Ca Schurz is herewith transmitted, as ri ?.nested bv the Senate. No reports fro] tue Hon. John Covode have been receive by th?' President. Tile attention of tl Senate is invited to the accompanying r port of Lieutenant-General Grant, who r cently made tour of inspection throng several of the states whose inhabitan participated in thc rebellion. ANDREW JOHNSON. WASHINGTON, D. C.. December 18, IS??. GENERAL GRANT'S REPORT. Hii'ors AR KI ES OF THE UNITED STATES. WASHINGTON, December 18, 1863.-' Hts Excellency A. Johnson, President < the L'n it ed States. Sin: In reply to your note of thc si teenth instant, requesting a report fro mc, giving such information as 1 may 1 possessed of coming within the scope the inquiries made by the Senate of tl United States in their resolution of tl twelfth instant, I have the honor to subu the following: With your approval, ai that of the Honorable Secretary of Ws I loft Washington on the twenty-seven of last mouth, for thc purpose of makii a tour of inspection through some.of t Southern States, or States lately in rein hon, and to see what changes were nccr sarv to be made in the disposition of t military forces of the country; how thc forces could bo reduced and expens curtailed, etc., and to learn, as far as pt sible, thc feelings and intentions of t citizens of these States towards the Gene; Government. Hie State of Virginia, bei so accessible to Washington City, and formation from this quarter, thereto: being readily obtained, 1 hastened thron the State without conversing or meed with any of its '.itizena. In haleigh, Noi Carolina, I spent one day; in Chariest South Carolina, two days; Savannah a Augusta, Georgia, each "one day. Both traveling and whilst stopping I saw um and conversed freely with the citizens those States, as well as with officers of t army who haw; been stationed arno them. The following are tho conclusii coma to hy me: I ?rn satisfied that t mass of thinking men of the South acc< the present situation of affairs in gc faith. The questions which have hero foro divided the sentiments of the peo of tho two sections-slavery and St: Rights, or the right of a State to sec? from thc Union -they regard as havi been settled forever by the highest I basal-arms-that man can resort tu. I was pleased to learn from the leading men whom X met, that they riot only accepted thc decision arrived at a* final, bnt that, now the smoke of battle has cleared away, and tfme his been given for reflection, that this decision has boen a fortunate one for the whole country, theyjri>ceiving the liko benefits from it with; tfeose who opposed them in the field and in . council. Four years of .wax, during winch. law was exe? cuted only mt the point bf the bayonet throughout the States in. Tebell??n. have left the people, possibly, in a condition not to yield that ready obedience to civil au? thority the American people have general? ly been in the habit of yielding. This would render thc presence of small garri? sons throughout those State?, necessary, until Bitch time as labor roturas to its proper channel and civU authority i* fully established. I did not moot any one, either those holding places under the Govern? ment or citizens of thc Southern States, who think it practicable to withdraw thc military from the South at present. Thc white and tho black mutually require the protection of the General Government. There is such universal acquiescence in the authority of the General Government throughout - the portion of the country visiteo by mc, th%t the more presence of a military force, without regard to numbers, is sufficient to maintain order. The good of the country and economy require that the force kept in thc interior, whore there arc more freedmen than elsewhere in the Southern States than at forts upon the sea coast, where no force is necessary, should all bo white troops. Thc reasons for this arc obvious, without mentioning many of them. The presence of black troops, late? ly slaves, demoralize labor both by their advice and by furnishing in their camps a resort for the freedmen for long distances around. White troops generally excito no opposition, and therefore a small number or them can maintain order in a given district. Colored troops must be kept in bodies sufficient to defend themselves. It is not tho thinking men who would use violence towards any class of troops sont among them by the General Government, but tao ignorant in some places might, and the lato slave seems to bc imbued with the idea that the property of his late master should by right oel?ng to him-at least, should hive no protection from tho colored soldier. There is danger of colli? sions being brought on by such causes. My observations lead me to tho conclu? sion that the citizens of the Southern States are anxious to return to self-govern? ment within the Union as soon as possible; that, whilst reconstructing, they want and require protection from the Government; that they think is required by the Govern? ment, not humiliating to them as citizens, and that if such a course was pointed ont, thev would pursue it in good raith. It is to he regretted that there cannot bo a greater commingling at this time between the citizens of the two sections, and particularly of those entrusted with the law-making power. 1 did not give tho operations of?the Freedmen's Bureau that attention I woid/l have done if moro time had been'at mr disposal. Conversations on the subject, however, with officers con? nected with the Bureau, led me to think that in some of tho States its affairs have not been conducted with good judgment or economy, and that the belief widely spread among the freedmen of the South? ern Slates that tho lands of their former owners will, at least in part, be divided among them, has como from the agents of this Bureau. This belief is seriously inter? fering with the willingness of the freed? men to make contracts for the coming year. In some form tho Freedmen's Bu? reau is an absolute necessity, until civil law is established and enforced, securing to the freedmen their rights and full pro? tection. At present, however, it is inde? pendent of tho military establishment of the country, and seems to bo operated by the different agents of the Bureau according to their individual notions. Everywhere General Howard, the able j head of the Bureau, made friends by the just and fair instructions and advice ho gave; but the complaint in South Carolina was, that when he left, things went on as before. Many, perin, tne majority, of tho agents of the Freedmen's Bureau, advise tho freedmen that by their own in? dustry they must expect to live. To this i end they endeavor to secure employment j fur them, and to seo that both contracting i parties comply with their engagements. I In some instances, I am sorry to say, tho ! freedmen's mind does not sc<mi to be disa I bused of the idea that tho freedmen have f the right to livo without cure or provision j for the future. The effect of the belief in ! division of lands is idleness and fcccumn i lation in camps, towns and cities. In such I cases, I think it will be found that vice and disease will tend to the extermination or j great reduction of the colored race. It cannot be oxpected that the opinions held by mon at tho South for years can bo changed in a day, and therefore tho freed? men require for a few years, not only to I protect them, but the fostering care of , those who .viii give them good counsel, I and on whom they rely. Tho Freedmen's j Bureau being separated from the military i establishments of thc country, requires ail I tho expense of a separate organization, i Ono does not necessarily know what tho j other is doing, QT what orders they aro acting under. It seems to nie this could ' be corrected by regarding every officer on j duty with troops in the Southern States as j agents of the Freedmen's Bureau, and then Int re all orders from the head of the j Bureau som through department com I manders. Thia would create a responsi I bility that would secure uniformity of j action throughout the South, wouid insure j tho orders und instructions from the head of t he Bureau being carried out, and would I relieve from duty and pay a large number of employees of tho Government. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, j your obedient servant, U. S. GRANT, Licutenant-Goneral. j Goner* 1 Wade Hamilton was invited to I a seat in the Legislature of Alabama, on the 11th instant, which he most gracefully accepted, in a short, well-timed address, taking the occasion to compliment the ! noble bearing and gallantry of Alabama's ! soldiers during tho late terrible conflict, now happily passed forever. DISTRICT JUDGES.-The following is a list of the Uistrict Judges, elected by the Les?, gislature: ? i S AbfeviBe-D.tf. Jojtes.* .': Atgeraon-S.^Bcott ?urrav. Barnwell - S. J. Ha*. Beaufort-TltOmas E. Seroyen, Jr. :, Be?eley-^-F. B. Ric-bardsoa. - '-Ja Charleston-George \V. Logan. Chester-J. J. McClure. Chesterfield-M. J. Hough. ? Clarendon-M. M. Benbow. CoUeton-C. B. Farmer. Darlington-E. A. Law. ?* Edgefield-J. E. Bacon. Tail-field-W. B. Robertson. Greenville-W. H. Campbell. Georgetown-J. B. Allston. HewT-Joseph T. Walsh. Kershaw-\\. Z. Lcitner. laurens-J. J. Davis. Lancaster- G. M. C. Witherspoon. Lexington-Lemuel Boozer. Marlboro-E. 1'. Erwin. Marion-R. F. Graham. Newberry-Y. J. Pope. Orangeburg-J. F. Izlar. l'ickens-J. Wickliffe. Bichl and -J. S. Green. Spartanburg-J. H. Carlisle. Sumter-T. B Fraser. Union-D. GouOelock. Williamsburg-J. G. Pressloy. York-W. C. Beatty. THE GREAT BREAK-DOWN.-The policy of contraction inaugurated by the Govern? ment is beginning to show in the markets. IneTory part of the country, merchants, in view ol th? fall they know is inevitable, are already marking down their goods and curtailing their purchases, knowing that it is unsafe to hold large stocks purchased at thc late high prices. ; The produce market is also staggering. ; Grain and pork have comedown, andthere ia every indication that they have several steps in the same direction to take yet. The people have but one course to per sue. Buy cautiously and carefully, pay for whatever you buy, avoid debt as a {?estilence, live within your income, apecu ato on nothing, but keep everything ship? shape and in order. Those who do this will sail through the coming trouble tri? umphantly-nine-tenths of those who do not, will go down.-Toledo Blade. The nuptial tie has been described as a knot fixed with tho tongue which the teeth cannot unloose. But the teeth themselves, if beautiful hy the aid of Sozodont, are powerful agents in producing the fascina tioa which leads to marriage. The charm to which this delicious preparation lends to tho breath, too. has a decidedly hyme nial tendency. White teeth and a pure breath! What heart can resist them? t SHIP NEWS. PORT OF CHARLESTON, DEC, 25. ARRIVED SATURDAY. Steamship Alhambra, Bonson, New York. I Br. bark Cumberland, FuUorton, Liverpool. ! WENT TO SEA SATURDAY. Steamship Quaker City, West, New York. ARRIVED YESTERDAY. Steamship Mon?ka, Marshman, N. Y. OT FOR CHARLESTON. Brig Ambrose Light, at Baltimore, Dec. 21. | Brig Richard A Torrey, at Boston, Dec. 19. j Brig Atlas, Mitchell, at New York, Dec. 20. Sehr. N. W. Smith, at New York, Dec. 20. Sour. Siak, Ingalls, at New York, Dec. 20. I Sehr. Mary Mankin, at New York, Dec. 20. j COMMERCIAL. NEW YORK, December 21.-Cotton firm, I with sales of 1,800 bales, at 51^/,52c. Gold ' RICHMOND, December 22.-Cotton firm, I atr>1^52c. Gold 40 ?. The following are the quotations for [ Smith Carolina bank 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, Columbia, 18c.; Exchange Bank, Colombia, 10c; Farmers' and Exchange, 10c; Mer? chants', Chora\v, 20c; People's Bank, 45c; Planters.' Bank, 20c: Planters' and Me- ! chames' Bank, 25c; South-western Bail-j road Bank, 80c; State Bank, 12c: Union Bank, 60c. _ BALTIMORE, December 21.-Flour ir.ac five. Ked wheat inactive; white scarce. Corn finn; demand fair. Oats, 52@53c. Coffee very active; Bio advancing. Whis? key dull. Provisions unchanged. Wanted, ?GOOD COOK, for a small family. Applv at Mr. A. B. Taylor's residence on "tho hill." " Dec 27 3* Manure. 8OR 10 LOADS well-rotted MANURE, to be had for digging out thc pit. Apply at this office. Dec 27 1* School Notice. THE MISSES MARTIN will resumo tho Exercises of their SCHOOL on MON? DAY, January 1, 1866. For terms, Ac, apply at their residence on Blauding street. Dec 27 1 NEW GOODS. OPENED, this day. i? v?r;oiy uf choice FANCY Aii'iiuiliES of French China and Bohemian Glass. Also. Reticule,Lunch and Traveling BASSETS. Dec 27_W. B. STANLEY. To Bent for One Year, A FARM of 25 ACRES, (more or less,) A. with dwelling-house and barn, be? tween the Asylum and Charlotte Railroad. Applv on the premises from ll to 2 o'clock, 27th instant. JOHN RYAN. Dec 27 1* Proprietor. SPIRITS OF TTTflPENTINE. 8BBLS. of the above, in store, and for sale by the bottle or barrel. WINDOW SASHES, Glazed and Un? glazed, always on hand, and for sale at tho Paint and Glass Establishment of JAS.- BROWN, Dec 27 2* Granite front. Main st. Local Xtoxjcxjs. Messrs. Townsend & North have laid on our table a- copy of Harper's Magazine for January. It isfilled leith illustrated matter. TUE HOLIDAY.-Tho freedmen, m this city, on Monday, behaved themselves like citizens-deserving tho respect and esteem of the commuuity. We admire them for their conduct. "THE CODE."-The Phonix, of thc 20th* and 21st of December, containing the en? tire "Code" relative to freedman, can he obtained at this office-price, twenty cents: by mail, twenty-five cents. Dealers sup? plied at a liberal discount. Tho festivities of Christmas were wound up by a very pretty display of fire-works by Messrs. Sulzbaoher.A Co. Their efforts to please the public were duly appreciated, as quite a number of persons were present, both old and young. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.-Christmay-day, on Monday last, passed off very quietly in thc city. The precaution taken by Gen. Ames, and executed by Col. Haughton, Com? mandant of the Post, had a very beneficial influence. There was one case of dis? order, on the afternoon of Monday, which, by tho prompt action of the patrol on duty, was suppressed. NEW PUBLICATIONS.-P. B. Glass, Esq., advertises an assortment of books, sta? tionery, etc., which he has just received. We aro indebted to him for late copies of tho New York daily papers, the New York Weekly and Harper's Montldy for January. Mr. Glass is agent for a number of these publications, and will supply tingle copies, or receive subscriptions for any length of time. His stock of music is large, and is well worth looking at. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Attention is call ted to the following advertisements, which are published this morning for the first time: W. W. Boyce-Attorney-at-Law. Gov. James L. Orr-Proclamation. " -$200 Reward. Col. A. R. Taylor-Good Cook Wanted. John Ryan-Farm to Rent. Applv at this Office- Manure for Sale. The Misses Martin-School Notice. Jas. Brown-Spirits of Turpentine. P. B. Glass-New Books. W. B. Stanley-New Goods. C. H. Baldwin-Oils. H. E. Nichols-Insurance Agent. Jas. Wood Davidson's Classical School. Jacob Boll-Citation Mrs. M. J. McElronc Bugidar Communication Kichland Lodge. Oils ! Oils ! JUST received another supply of Lu? bricating and Burning OILS, as fol? lows, viz: Barrels Winter SPERM OH;. Lard " S tr ail's " .' Neatsfoot " " Tanners' " " Kerosene " And for sale bv tho gallon or barrel, at fair prices, bv ' C. H. BALDWIN, At the old stand of Allen A Dial. Dec 27 3_ Richland Lodge No. 39, A.*. F.\ M.'. A A RECULAR COMMUNICATION ^%fof this Lodge will bo held THIS 7^r\EVENING, (St. John's Dav,) at 7 o'clock, at Odd Fellows' Hall. This beiug the night for the installation of officers, members will take due notice hereof and govern themselves accordingly. Bv order of tho W. M. Dec 27 R. TOZER, Secretary. New Books. OUR MUTUAL FRIEND, hy Charles Dickens, complete Illustrated, paper, $1.00; cloth, $1.75. On Guard, by Annie Thomas, 50 ets. The Lost Will and Tho Diamond Brace? let, by Mrs. Henry Wood, 50 cts. Can Tou Forgive Her, bv Anthony Trol? lope, $1.50. Quito Alone,.by George Augustus Sala, 75 cts. Belial, 50 cts. Mr. Stewart's Intentions, by Frederick William Robinson, 75 cts. Mattie: A Stray, 75 cts. Sir Jasper's Tenant, by Miss Braddon, 75 cts. Theo Leigh, by Annie Thomas, 50 cts. Barbara's History, by Amelia B. Ed? wards, 75 cts. Carry's Confession, 75 ets. The Ladder of Lifo: A Heart History, by Amelia B. Edwards, 50 ets. Miss Carew: A Novel, by same, 50 ets. Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram Haugh, 75 cts. Denis Donne, by Annie Thomas, 50 cts. Miss Mackenzie, by Anthony Trollope, 50 ets. Red Court Farm, by Mr*. Henry Wood, 75 cts. The Earl's Secret, by Miss Pardoe, $1.50. Allworth Abbey, bv Mrs. Southwortb, $1.50. Mv Brother's! Wife, by Amelia B. Ed? wards, 50 ets. Sherman's Grand March, bv Maj. Nich? ols, cloth, 22d edition, $2.00. ALSO, Harper's Magazine, for January. ('odey's Lady's Book, for January, 25cbs. The {-'inger Post, $1.50. Luttrel of Arran, bv Charles Lever, cloth, $1.75. And many other new publications-. Just received bv 1*. B. GLASS, Dec 27 " Old Post Office Range.