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?3xr Telo^rap?i. ?BM?. CongfcsUonal. WASHINGTON, December 3.-Both houses of Congress met to-day. At an early hour, crowds of people were <>n tho way to thc Capitol, and by noon the galleries of both houses were densely crowded. Thorc was a quorure preseut, and punctually at 12 ni. tho presiding officers of both houses ap? peared and called the respective branches to order. The Senate was opened with prayer by its Chaplain, Dr. Grey, and thc House by Mr. Boynton. Thirty-seven Se? nators ? ere presen:, and tho first business was tho presentation of the credentials of Senators Pollard, of Vermont, elected to fill tho unexpired term of Mr. Coilamer; Cattell, of New Jersey, elected to lill the unexpired term of Mr. Stockton; Frceling huysen, of Kew Jersey, elected to lill the unexpired term of the late Senator Wright; Edmunds, of Vermont, to lill thc unex? pired term of Mr. Foot, and Fogg, of New Hampshire, appointed to hil the vacancy occasioned by tho resignation of Mr. Clark. Tho credentials of Messrs. Burnett and Roberts, from Texas, wero laid on the table. Mr. Sumner moved to take up thc bill to establish negro suffrage in thc Dis? trict of Columbia, Haying tho people of thc country demanded its passage, aud would hail it with joy. After a slight discussion, tho Chair decided that tho motion to tako tho bill up was not now in order. Among thc bills introduced, was one by Mr. Chan? dler, requesting thc President to communi? cate to tho Senate whether tho Emperor of thc French had complied with tho stipula? tions entered into with our Government, relative to tho withdrawal of tho French troops from Mexico.' Tito message of the President was communicated about 2, and read by thc Secretary. After tho adoption of tho usual motion to print, adjourned. A resolution was introduced in thc House, by Elliott, of Massachusetts, pro? viding for the appointment of. a Standing Committee, to be designated " Committee on Freedmen." Mr. Boutwellintroduced a bill, calling upon the Secretary of State for ali tho cor re8pondence relative to the arrest of Johr H. Surratt. Mr. Schenck offered a bill to provide tha.t thc regular timo of meeting of tin 40th Congress, and of every subsequen Congress, shall be at 12 noon on 4th o March, and the ensuing session on tho ls January. The bill was maele the specia order for Thursday. . Mr. Kelly introduced a bill to create i department of internal revenue;. It trans fcrs all the powers of tho Secretary of tb Treasury, now exercised with regard t< the internal revenue, to the Commissioner Referred to the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Stevens presented a bill to r?gul?t removals from ?frico. It provieles tiwi upon all cases of appointment, where th consent of tho Senate is necessary, th President shall not, make removals whil the Senate is in session, unless concurre* in by that body under the provisions c this bill. T.itbin ton days after tho Senat assembles; for confirmation. The bill wa marie the speceial order for Friday nox Mr. Boutweli introduced a bill to authoi ize the Secretary of the Treasury to sc? out at public auction, in New York, tw millions in gold, on Monday of each weel in lots not exceeding ten thousand dollar The following measures were also ihtre duced, and referred to appropriate Con mittees: One to provide by general lawfe modes of procoedure in trials for irupeacl ment before the Senate and another cal ing upon tho President for informatic relativo to tho application of Confedera' General Pickett for pardon. Tho day wi consumed entirely with the introeluction i resolutions and bills, until thc arrival < the message, before which Mr. Stevei made an ineffectual motion to adjourn. Tho Postmaster-General's report shov that the liabilities for mail service in tl late Confederate States for tue year endir Juno 30, last, were only $75,383.in excess the net revenues for postage in that se tion. The report of tho Secretar}- of tho Tre Bury is regarded as' likely to have an e tremely favorable effect on tho pub! credit; the opinion expressed by theSeci tary that specie payments should be i sumed July 1,1SGS, is variously diseusse anti the prevailing opinion ia that with that time our 7-30's and compenind not cannot be paid. It is rumored that McCi loch is selling gold, secretly, to depress t premium, but there is no authority for th A reception was given to thc Republic members of Congress in the afternoon, the Eastern portico of tho capitol. T procession which proceedetl thither \v composed of more than one-half of i groes. Speeches were made by Just Carter, Speaker Colfax, Senator Yates a Representative Kelley. Their remar were ultra radical, anti were received w great favor by the mixed assemblage. Mr. Elliott'asked leave, during tho si sion to-day, to introduce a bill to repeal t 13th section of the Act of July 17, 18 which section authorizes the Pj?sidcnt extcnel by proclamation to persons vi may have participated in tho rebellii pardon and amnesty, with such exceptio at such times and on such conditions bc might deem expedient for tho put good. Mr. Finch objected to its introel tion, the rules requiring one elay's noti Upon motiem of Mr. Elliott, the rules w suspended, and the bill passed by a vote lil to 29. Cable Despatches. TRIESTE, December 1.-Advices recci' from Miramar report that the case of ? press Carlotta is said by her consult physicians to bo hopeless. Preparati are being made hero to receive the Em ror Maximilian, who is expected to ari in an Austrian war vessel at an carly th PARIS, December 1.-Tho case of Arm Fits versus the United States, concern the iron-clad vessels built for the Confe rates, through Messrs. Erlanger, Sh and Bullock, which carno up boforo First Tribunal of the Seine, it is thought, will bo settled by arbitration. The King of Prussia has decided tosend Prince Adelbert, lately created an admiral, to tho United States, to study tho Madison improvement in naval construction. Tho naval system of the United States will be adopted as a model in tho formation of tho Prussian service rather than that of Eng? land. PAULS, November 2.-Thc despatch from America announcing tho occupation of Matamoras by United States troops, has caused a marked sensation here. LONDON, November 2.-All the regular troops in this city will be strictly confined to tho precincts of their barracks during thc reform meeting which takes placo hero on Monday. Lieut. Maury, lato Confederate naval commander, has arrived in London. It is quito probable troops will bo sent to Liverpool and.Glasgow, on account of the bad feeling that prevails among thc Irish in those cities. Many arrests of Fenians have been made by the Government officers in Ireland. LONDON, December 3.-Two. regiments will embark from Liverpool to-day, bound for Ireland, BEHLIN, December 3.-Count Bismarck has returned to Berlin. A deputation from Schleswig was about to wait on him. LIVERPOOL, December 3-Noon.-Thc cotton market is steady, with a fair busi? ness. Quotations arc thc samo as last ro port. Sales to-day havo been about 10,00C bales. LONDON*, December 3-Noon. -Consols, for monev, declined to 8SA. Five-twenties 70*. LrvERPPOOL, December 3-Evening. Cotton market closed very firm, at th ii morning's prices; sales 12,000 bales, ol which 3,000 went.to speculators and ex porters. LONDON, December S-Evening.-Th< market closes dull for United States bonds Xtvrs Items. WASHINGTON, December 2.-A caldo de spatch was received at tho War Depart ment to-day, from Mr. Halo, United Sta'.c: Consul-General at Alexandria, Egypt, whicl says: '*Ihave arrested John Surratt, om of President Lincoln's assassins. Theri is no doubt of his identity." Official accounts received hero state tba tho Asiatic cholera has broken out at St . Thomas, Weat Indies. It is said that th yellow fever and small pox is also prevail ing. NEW YORE, December 3.-N. P. Willi was struck with paralysis yesterday, au> was in a very critical condition. A meeting was held last night at Clintoi Hall, by French Canadians residing in th United States, protesting against tho Cn nadian Confederation scheme as hostile t the United States, and declaring in favo of annexation to this Republic. John 1". Cockroft, of the Nassau Bani was robbed of $2,000 while entering th post office. Ono of the accomplices wa arrested. There is but little excitement about th charter election in this city on Tuesda; There aro throe candidatos for Comptroller Richard and Michael Connolly und Wn Kelley. 1,395 additional votes have bec registered, making tho whole mimbi 12S:0OG. It is stated at Fenian headquarters lier that Stephens has not left the countr; having been soon lately at Boston, con ver ing with ship-owners. Largo orders for breech-loading am have been given to manufacturers. Tin aro said to be intended for tho Emperor China. Letters from thc city of Mexico receivt hero, and dated on tho ISth ult., state tl fact that Gen. Bazaine had given arms ai ammunition to_ two Mexican Liberals, ai promised them that they should not i interfered with by tho French forces, pr vided they pronounced for Gen. Ortega ai proclaim him as President of Mexico. BUFFALO, December 2.-Two men, narai Clark and Adams, have been arrested New Jersey, charged with being implicate in tho Hollister bank robbery last Septet ber, when $23,000 worth of Govcrnme bonds.were abstracted from a private rei dence in this city. Indictments have be found against them by the Grand Jury tho Superior Court. TORONTO, December 3 -Tho (Hobe, of 4 lay, says it is tho intention of tho Cover ment to appoint a special commission i tho trial of the remaining prisoners. Ti trials will come off at tho January assizi QUEBEC, December 3.-A cable despat was received to-day from the secretary the relief fund in England, authorizing further draft for ?3,0U0; making tho toi received from that city to dato of ?19,01 OTTOWA, December 3.-Tho discount American invoices for tho ensuing week declared to bo twenty-seven per cent. I Tho weather has' suddenly changed very cold. Navigation on tho upper rivi closed on Saturday. Tho formation of three new battalions volunteers is authorized-one each in t Counties of Frontenac, Hastings and I nox. Several new infantry companies i also authorized at various points. European N'ewt. NEW Youie, December 3.-The steam City of Baltimore and America, from Liv pool on the 21st, havo arrived. Tho cholera has much diminished Loudon. There is much anxiety in Paris about : guarantees to bo given to holders of bentures of two Mexican loans made Franco for Maximilian. Tho South American Republics at * with Spain have accepted Franco and E land as mediators. Troops aro now stationed at thc dir! ent railway strattons throughout Spain, bc ready for any disturbances. Tho United Service Gazette says the < vernment is perfectly cognizant of the ? that tho Fenians, in largo numbers, j arming in Ireland every week. Tho n tary force stationed in Ireland will i therefore, be diminished this year or ni . A great reform meeting has'been hoi Edingburg; about 80,000 persons attenc Tho Districts of Lancashire, Northai tonshiro and Yorkshire are covered *< water. Several lives were lost. Tho da? mage is roughly estimated at about a mil? lion. Tho famino in Bengal is abating. In Bombay, ?20,000 Bad been subscribed in aid of tho sufferers. In lower Bengal, a very good harvest is expected. Market Reports. BALTIMORE, December 3.-Flour heavy sales of Chicago extra at Sll.50@1l.75. Wheat inactive, at $2.80@2.85. Corn steady -new crop 92@95c. for prime. Cotton heavy-middlings 33. Provisions very dull. NEW YORK, December 3-Noon.-Gold 41J. Exchange for GO days 93; sight 10.J; money 5@G. Flour dull and drooping receipts 10,200 bbls. Corn advanced lc. receipts 143,000 bushels. Pork dull and lower-mess $21@21?. Cotton quiet, at 33?@34 for middling uplands. 7 P. M.-Gold 40j@40?. Money some? what moro active, at G percent. Cotton firm-sales of 2,500 bales, at 33i<?i35*. Flour unchanged; eales of G,Gf0 barrels State $7.75@11.20; Western S7.55@11.90; Southern $11.25?1G. Wheat dull andlower; sales of 80,000 bushels, at $2.30; choice $3.50. Corn lc. better; sales G5,000 bushels, at $1.18@1.20. Pork dull and lower-mess $21i@21j. Lard lower, at 12@13|. Groce? ries declining. ST. EOUIS, December 3.--Flour steady common $8.50@9.25; extra $13.25@13.75. Wheat firm-spring $2@2.12A; fall S2.55@ 2.G5. ? Oom heavy and declining-new mixed 78; old white 92. Oats advancing, atG5@G7. Bye $1.05. Pork $21. Hogs 5* @GA gross. THE END N?T YET.-The Richmond Times says: No plan, scheme or suggestion for a "reconstruction" which will restore the Southern States to their rights, which has emanated from tho radical party, is sincere. They are all false and hypocritical. Their ingenuity hes been taxed to tho utmost to in? vent plans which they knew we would reject, in order that tho odium of tho rejection should be cast upon us. But, if wo were to adopt the "amendment" to-morrow, they would reject it, and if we were to offer negro suffrage as the price of our re-admission, they would reject it. That such is tho case, there are ample proofs. Many of their lead? ers, during the last month, have be? come possessed of the idea that there is some probability of our acceding to tho terms which have been pro? posed. These men now insist that the ! Southern States shall not be restored to their rights until the negro has been thoroughly educated and made to understand the value of the right of suffrage. Without this, they declare thal the j right of suffrage is worthless. By j New England school-masters, preach? ers, lecturers and newspapers, the negro must be taught that his inte? rests aro antagonistic to those of his lato master, before Congress should release its hold upon us. AID FOR TUE Soura.-Tho Louis? ville Courier says: Wo understand from our townsman, Mr. J. M. McFadin, of the firm of H. Yerhoeff, Jr., ?.& Co., who has just returned from abusincss trip through the State of Indiana, that the farmers and Merchants generally imKnox and Sullivan Counties are contributing large amounts'of corn, clothing, Sec., and having it stored at Oak Station, on tho Evansville and Crawfordsville railroad. Messrs. G. Bond & Co., millers, are shelling the corn and getting it ready. Bond ?c Polk and Shepherd & Co.| aro storing it, and will ship it to Evansville, from which place the packets j will bring it to the central committee here, who will promptly forward it to its destination South. Other counties in Southern Indiana will no doubt follow tho good example set them by Knox and Sul? livan. THE ALLEGED ILL-TREATMENT OF THE PRISONERS AT THE DRY TORTUGAS. -The War Department h'ive just received a report from General Sheri? dan, who. was sent to investigate the charges of inhumanity said to lee practiced against the prisoners at the Dry Tortugas. He states that tho conduct of tho officers in charge has been grossly and maliciously misrepresented. The charges ema? nated from Colonel GreenfeU, oao of tho prisoners, for selfish purposes, and to secure his release. General Sheridan visited the cells, and all tho poisoners were found to be clean and orderly, showing that care and vigi? lance was exercised by tho command? ing officer for their comfort and well? being. The prisoners receive the same rations as enlisted men. They are neatly and comfortably clothed, and have but light work to perform. The Indians on the Upper Missouri, aro said to bo getting troublesome Several boats have been fired inti, recently, and a number of their pas? sengers killed. The best toast given in New York, in honor of Cyrus Field, was this: "The City of New York-tho front, door of the New World-whoso bell is now on the cliffs of Valentia." Official returns from all tho Coun? ties in New York State, give a ma? jority for Governor Fenton of 13,7-45. The celebration of the 5th Novem? ber-"Guy Fawkes' Day"-is still kept up in England. A cataract in Tonlumne County, Cal., is saia to have a fall of over 2,000 feet. The Virginia Legislature met yes? terday. It is probable that ic will re? ject the constitutional amendment. Three large whales were seen in the harbor off Fortress Monroe, a few days ago. Legislature of South Carolina. Saturday, December 1, 1SGO. SENATE. Thc Se?alo met at 12 m. A message was received from the House, concurring in tho Senate's resolution ask? ing tho appointment of a Committee <>ii the part ot tho House, to confer with tho similar Committee appointed by tho Se? nate, '"to inquire and report what arrange? ments and provisions should bo made tor thc election hereafter ot Senators from this State in tho Congress of tito United States, in view of tho requirements of 'An Act to regulate tho times and manner of holding elections for Senators in Con 1 gross,' approved July 25, 1800. ' The House appointed Messrs. Mullins, Has? kell and Richardson thc Committee. A message was received from thc House, proposing tc the Senate to go into an election for Solicitors of tho Southern, Western and Middle Circuits, respectively, on Tuesday, the 4th instant, at 1 p. m. Mr. McQueen presented tho petition of tho Hoard of Public Puddings of Chester? field District, praying for an appropriation to build a court house and jail. Mr. Winsmith presented tho return of tho Commissioners of Free Schools for Spartanburg District. Mr. Frierson presented the petition of J. S. G. Richardson, State Reporter, in refer? ence to tho publication of equity cases. Mr. Sullivan introduced a bill to provide fer docketing constitutional cases in tho Court of Errors. Mr. Tillman introduced a bill to declaro Horse Crook not a navigable stream abovo a certain point. A message was received from tho House of Representatives, and tho Se?alo re? turned a message of concurrence, asking the Senate to permit a reference of tho fol? lowing resolution to tho Joint Special Com? mittee in relation to election of Senators of tho United States, to wit: '.Whereas this State is at present ex? cluded from tho representation in Con? gress to which sho believes herself consti? tutionally entitled; and whereas at thii time an election would have to bo made ii entire ignorance of the political issues ii which tho State would be interested at tin time when, by any apparent probability she would bo permitted to exercise he: right of representation; therefore, heit m?J?esolced, That, in tho opinion of tin General Assembly of this State, it is inex pedicnt to proceed at this session to elec a Senator for the next Senatorial term o six years, commencing on tho fourth o March next."' A bill to provide for tho admission ii cvidenco of wills made in the execution c a power, received tho third reading, it tille was changed to au Act, and it was re turned to the House of Representatives. Mr. Buist introduced a bill for tho en couragemeut and protection of Europea immigration, and tor the appointment of commissioner and agents, and for otho purposes therein expressed. At half-past 12 o'clock p. m., pursuant t orders previously made, the Senate prt eeeded to tim House of Representative and voted for Secretary.of State and Con missioners in Equity in certain District: which resulted as follows: Secretary < State-(jen. Ellison Capers. Commissioi i rs in Equity-Abbeville, Wm. H. Parke: Eexingt >n, H. A. Meetze;Marlboro, c. 1 Townsend; Diekens, lt. A. Thompsoi Dorry, K. E. Sessions; Newberry, Sil: Johnston; Clarendon, D. W. Cuttiuo; Fai tield, H. A. Gaillard; Sumter, J. ll. Kel dr lek. Mr. Buist presented tho memorial of tl President, Directors and Company of tl Stale Dunk, praying a renewal of certa six per cent, coupon bonds and seven p' cent, stocks of the State of South Cal? lina. Tho House of Representatives sent to tl Senate a r?solution appointing Dr. S. \ Barker a Magistrate for St. John's, Derk ley. Tho President laid before.thc Sonate tl report of thc Comptroller-General, in ob diencc to a resolution of thc Senate, ado;: ed 28th November, 1M;;'.. Mr. Buist offered a resolution, instructh tho Special Joint Committee on tho subje of tho election of United States ScnatOl to inquire and report as io tho cxpedicn of postponing, for this present scssio said election; which was ordered to be se to tho House of Representativos for co currence. Mr. Tracy presented tho petition of t Upper Board of Commissioners of Doads St. George's Parish, praying thc diser tinuanco of an old road, and tho substil tion of another. Messrs. Buist, Thomson, Tracy a Winsmith submitted reports of comm toes. Mr. Thomson introduced a bill relat to legislation induced, by tho emaneipati of slaves. Adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tho Sp laker took tho Chair, and t Clerk called tho ru!!. Rev. Mr. Mar odored up a prayer. Thc Senate returned to tho House a 1 to alter and amend an Act entitled '? Act to amend thc charter of tho Callie Insurance Company of Charleston;" ?vh was read tho third time, an 1 its t changed to an Act. The Senate returned to tho House Act to incorporate tho '"Young Amer Fire Engine Company of Charleston; al an Act to alter and amend an Act entit " An Act to alter and amend tho law in lation to the method of counting votes 1 all elections by tho people;" which w committed to ibo Committee on Engros : Acts. I Mr. McKewn presented the memoria sundry citizens of Berkeley Distr against, any further legislation on tho s ject of fences. Mr. Barker presented the memorial the President, Directors and Compan; the State Dank, praying a renewal of < tain six per cent, coupon bonds and se per cent, stock of tho State of South Ci lina. Mr. Jones presented the petition of T Padgett and D. C. Tompkins, for corni satinn for a slave lost in State service. Mr. Goodwin presented the memoria sundry citizens of Greenville Dist] praying a change in election precinct. Mr. ?Silber presented tho petition of Ja M. Baxter, asking leave to close a pi: road in Newberry District. Mr. Clyburn presented thc roturi Commissioners of Freo Schools for 1 caster, 18oT>. Messrs. J. Ii. Aiken, T. P. Mikol! I others submitted r.-ports of Standing C I mittees. Thc Senate joined tho IIouso in a b for certain officers. Mr. Fair introduced a bill in substitt for thc legislation induced by the emt pation of slaves. Mr. Haskell introduced a bill, to c into effect the donation made by an A Congress to tho several States and Ter ries which may provide colleges for benefit of agriculture and the meei: arts. Mr". D. Wyatt Aiken introduced a b alter and amend tho fifteenth Seetk tho first Article of tho Constitution ol State; also, a bill to alter and amen Act entitled "an Act to lend tho namr .?edit of tho State to tho Greer and Columbia Railroad Company, ii ro-adjustment of their debt; also, a b '???'? in--^-B?wu,Miwiii mu im.ji. ??> authorize tho trausfcr to tho Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company of certain stocks held by thc State, and to authorize thc guarantee by thc State of the bonds of said Company. Mr. Cravton introduced a hill lo rech ar-1 ter thc bridge across Seneca Uiver, in An? derson District; now known, as Charle s' Bridge. Mr.-introduced a bill to establish an additional class of Hour, to be called Family Hour. Mr. Hutson introduced a bill to extend tho time in which to record lost "instru? ments in writing;" also, a bill to provide for docketing Constitutional eases tn the Court of Errors. Mr. Lord introduced a bill to amend tho charter of the Charleston das Light Com? pany. Mr. T. P. Mikel! introducod'a resolution, that a message be sent to the Senate, pro? posing to that body to go into an election for .Solicitors of the Southern, Western and Middle Circuits, on Tuesday, the 4th inst., at 1 o'clock P. M.; which was concurred in. Mr. Lord introduced a bill to incorporate the Carolina Planter's Aid Company. Mr. Milligan introduced a bill to regu? late the measurement and inspection of timber for the market of Charleston, South Carolina; also, a bill to render the tfecount books of mechanics, handicraftsmen and I other artilieres admissible to prove their demands. Mr. Warley introduced a bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act for the rcMftf of prosecutors and witnesses in criminal cases not capital;" Mr. Talbert introduced a resolution, which was ordered tobe sent to the Senate for concurrence, that A. J. Anderson and J. J. Bunch be appointed Commissioners of Roads, Bridges and Ferries, for the Lower Battalion, 7th Regiment, Edgeficld District, S. C., vice W. G. Harris and Seth Butler, resigned. Mr. Hanckel introduced a resolution, which was sent to tho Senate for concur? rence, that accounts of Sheriffs for dieting prisoners shall be audited by the Comp? troller at the rate of fifty cents a day. Messrs. Talley, Carson, Mikell, Brown and others gave notice of the introduction of bills. Mr. Perry introduced ;? bill to further extend thc time allowed to tho Greenville and Columbia Railroad Company to con? struct a branch of their road from some i point on their main trunk, West of Saluda Uiver, to connect with the South Carolina Railroad at or East of Aiken. Mr. Keitt introduced the following reso? lutions; which were referred to tho Com? mittee on Federal Relations: Whereas tho changed condition of our country, produced by the late disastrous war, is so great as to require correspond? ing changes in thc organic law, before the entire system can be worked in harmony; and whereas tho people of South Carolina are anxious that amicable relations should bo restored as early as possible between all parts of the Union, that per.ee, prosper? ity and happiness mav return to the coun? try, Resolved, That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina respectfully in? vites a convocation of ail the States com? posing tho Government 'of the United States, to meet as early as possible in convent ion, at such time and place as the Congress of the United Stator may ap? point, to fully and fairly discuss and pro? pose such changes in the organic law of the republic as the changed condition of the country imperatively requires. Resolved, That his Excellency tho Go? vernor be, and is hereby, requested to transmit certified copies of the foregoing preamble and resolutions to his Excel? lency the President of tho United States, and to thc Governors of the various States comprising the Government of the United ! States. .Mr. Thomas introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, that it be referred to the Committee on tho Military to inquire and report upon the present condition of tin? military academies of this State, and to recommend such action in the premises as to then? may sc. ni proper and expe- | dient. Mr. Gayer introduced bills to renew and extend tlio charter of Hie Methodist Bene? volent Society, of Charleston; io incorpo? rate tho Charleston Commercial College, and to incorporate the. Charleston Loau Association. Mr. Covington introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, and a message scat to the Senate accordingly, thal immedi? ately after the election of Solicitors, on Tuesday, the 4th instant, an election be held to lill tho vacancies reported by the Chairman of Offices and Officers in the oflicc of District Judge. Mr. Mullins introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, and a message or? dered to bc sent to the Senate accordingly, that a message be sent to the Senate ask? ing that body to permit a reference of the [resolution in relation to tho election of [Senators to tho Joint Special Committee lon tho election of Senator of tho United IStates. P Mr. Gilbert introducad a bill to renew and amend tho charter of the town of Sum- ! ter. Mr. Hutson submitted th* report of tho President and Directors of the Bank of the State of South Carolina. Mr. McKewn submitted tho* return of Commissioners of Free Schools for St. James', Goose' Creek Parish, Berkeley District. Mr. Hagood presented the petition of J. B. White, for payment of salary as Arsenal Keeper at Charleston. Adjourned. FLORIDA FREEDMEN.-Tho Florida j Courier, referring to Gen. Howard's i report respecting tho freedmen of that State, and tho conduct of their j employers, says: "There has been no cruelty, no severity, on tho part of the employer. I? there is misery, calamity, or dis? tress-and wo believo it does exist to some extent-it is solely tc be attri? buted to their idleness, want of thrift, and indifference to their own welfare. With few exceptions, they have not been industrious, nor have they made efforts to please their employers. On the contrary, they have neglected their work whenever it suited their pleasure, vithout regard to the con? dition of tho crop or the urgent no cessity of their labor. Thousands of pounds of cotton aro now lying in tho fields, because these 'oppressed' laborers will nek pick it. There is not a farmer in the country that can say his crop was as well cultivated as it might have been with the force he has employed." THE INVENTOR OF THE REI?EL EAMS. _The only person living whe under? stands tho construction of rebel tor? pedo rams is now in this city, to offer all tho information concerning them to our Government. These rams were the most terrible engines of war ever constructed.-Forney's Press. It was recently d?cid?e? in the Sheriff's Court. ' in London, thal printers :vro liable to authors for the return, when required, <>f cony en trusted to them. At the rate of progress we have made for forty years past, the popu? lation of the United States will be over one hundred millions in the ye ir 1900. The hog cholera is prevailing to an alarming extent in Botetourt, Roa? noke, and Craig Counties, Virginia. In Craig, wo learn but very few hogs are left. . The editor of the Chicago Times tiudf that, in tho negro suffrage busi? ness, lie has been dancing a regular break down. GOOD SIT.-It is said that the Co! lector of Custom at New York makes $40,000 a year out of his office. PORT OF CHARLESTON, DEC. 0. A rt RIVED VESTE RDA V. Steamship Granada, Harrison, Now Yoi!;. Steamship Lulu, Childs, Baltimore. Steamship Sea Gull, Dutton, Baltimore. Brig Castiliau, Hardenbrook, Matanzas. WENT TO SEA YESTERDAY. Steamship Saragossa, Cr6w< ll. New York. MARRIED, On tho morning of the loth November, at tho residence of Mr. J. il. Kimmi, ol' this citv, by thc P.ev. W. Berlev, Mr. JOHN ELEAZER, of Spring Hill, to Miss LAVI? NIA M., youngest (laughter of Mr. John ti. Kinard, near foin aria. On Thursday, 2'Jth inst., in this citv, bv Rev. \V. T. Caners, WM. SM I 11!. Esq., of Newberry District, toMARYSUSAN,daugh ter of Dr. P. Cr. McGregor. Tho silken tie that binds two willing hearts. Newberry and Laurens Herald please insert. Funeral Invitation. The friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. NV. B. JOHNSTON, aro respect? fully invited to attend the funeral serviecs of the latter, THIS AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock, at Trinity Church. Furniture, Carpels, Harness, Watches, &c. By A. IL. PHILLIPS. TO-MORROW (Wednesday) MUENTNG, at lo A o'clock, I will sell, at tho new brick building, Washington street, opposite Law Range, A variety of well-kept FURNITURE, con? sisting of; Mahogany Bureaus, Sideboards, Sofas, Chairs, Dining and Card Tables, French and Cottage Bedsteads, Cribs, Extension Dining Table, Centre Tables, :) largo Mirrors, What-Nots, Book-eases, Wi low Chairs, Cane-seat Rocking and Din'g Doom " Wiro Safe, Cupboards, Clothes Presses, Lounges, Sic. 1 large Velvet Carpet, about 18 by 20 feet, 1 Ingrain Carpet. ALSO, 1 sot Double Harness, 2 Gold Detached Lever Watches, 1 English Lever Watch-J. Johnson. Also, a variety of Kitchen Utensils, &c. N. B.-Unlimited articles received on morning of sale. AT PRIVATE SALE, 10 new COTTAGE SUITES, differ.-nt styles and prices. Dec 4 JKS" Carolinian please copy. FRESH ARRIVALS. ORANGES. LEMONS, CURRANTS, RAI? SINS, CITRON. APPLES, *c. Dec 4 JOHN C. SEEGERS ?fc CO. OLD RYE AND CORN WHISKEY GIBSON'S FAMILY NECTAR, Treble A, Old Kentucky Bourbon, Old North Carolina, Corn Whiskey. Old Apple Brandv. Wholesale and re? tail. JOHN C. SEEGERS & CO. Dec 4 COLUMBIA RESTAURANT. FOE LUNCH THIS DAV. CODFISH BABES, OYSTER SOUP. Dec_4_D. McGUINNIS. Snp't. POLLOCK HOUSE. 11HE following will bc served np THIS DAY, at ll o'clock: BROWN SOUP, FORCE MEAT BALLS, FRIED LIVER, with ONIONS. Dec !_ T. M. POLLOCK. HAIR TON?C?7 PEARSON'S CIRCASSIAN HAIR REJU VENATOR, LYON'S KATHAIRON, Burnett's Cocoaine, Barry's Tricopherous, Wood's Hair Restorative. Somo of the above Tonics aro warranted to restoro tho hair to its original luxu? riance and bcautv. For sale by Dee 4 10 E. POLLARD. True Brotherhood Lodge No. 84. A A REGULAR COMMUNICATION >JP^of this Lodge will be held THIS /V\(Tuesilav) EVENING, 4th inst., at Odd Fellows' Hall, at 7 o'clock. As this is tho night for tito < lection of officers, a fuli attendance is desired. By order of tho W. M. Dee 4 1>. I'- MCDONALD. Secretary. IMPORTED Wines and Liquors. OLD HOLLAND GIN, Old COGNAC BRANDY, Stewart's Scotch Whiskey, Old Jamaica Rum, Old Sherry Wine, old Port Wine, Rhino Wine, Claret Wines, Absinth, in cases, French Cherries, in cases, Madame Ve Clicquot ami Poxsardin a Reims Champagne. Wholesale and retail. Dec 4 JOHN C. SEEGERS Si CO. Pipes! Pipes! ALARGE ASSORTMENT, comprising almost every variety of new style ot Plt'ES, inst received at Dec j j9_E. POLLARD'S. For Sale. A MEDIUM-SIZED COOKING? 'S STOVE, nearly new, for sale ?htip, ^5eApply attki?offi??. Nov 2