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COLUMBIA. Wednesday Morning:, Jan. 3, 1867. ("minn Against ti?c Government. Thc Constitution of the United States says "that private property shall not be taken for public use .without just compensation." The Government of the United States owes to its citizens a largo debt for property used and destroyed by its armies in the prosecution of the late civil war. "Debt" moana a just claim, and we trust that such a Go? vernment as ours, with au immense revenue, will not repudiate any just claims, especially from its own citi? zens, whose property may have been taken or destroyed, under tho trite appellation of a "military necessity." It is the imperative duty of the Go? vernment to pay all just claims. This is made as positive hy the Constitution as it is obligatory in morals; when pro? perly proved and authenticated, they cannot be rejected and repudiated without doing great injustice to indi? viduals, and tarnishing the country's financial honor. Tho rule for allow? ing shouldjbe stringent, but tho rule for their payment should bo absolute, and its execution prompt. This much we assume to be indisputably true, and that it will be so recognized by eTery fair-dealing mau who under? stands the simplest business transac? tion. But, as the Nashville Union and American, which paper has brought this matter to our notice, says, the late proceedings of Congress give little hope to Southern claimants. "Wo think, li- wever, that claimants who may bo ai .io to prove that thej did not participate in the rebellion (so-called) will have their claims con? sidered and paid. The following bil' and joint resolution will probably hi the law on the subject: "Be il enacted by ike Senate ant House of Representatives of the Unitei States of America, in Congress assent bled, That the provisions of chaptei 240 of tho Acts of the thirty-eight! Congress, first session, approved Jub 4, 18?4, shall not be construed t< authorize the settlement of any chun for supplies or stores taken or fur? nished for the use of. or used by, tin armies of the United States, uo for the occupation of or injury ti real estate, nor for the consnmp lion, appropriation or destruc tion of, or damage to, personal prc porty, by the military authorities o troops of the United States, wher suc-li claim originated'during the wa for the suppression of the Souther rebellion, in a State declared in it surrection by a proclamation of th Irre ident of the United .Si ates, or i ' a Slate which, by au ordinance c secession, attempted to vrithdnr from the United Slates Governnieir Provided, That nothing herein coi tained shall repeal or modify th effect of the joint resolution of. Cor gross passed July 28, 1S66, extendin tile provisions of the said Act of Jul 4, 1864, to the loyal citizens of th Slate of Tennessee. Resolved, by the Senate and Hous of Representatives of the Unite States of America, iu Congress a. sembled, That, until otherwise o: dered, it shall be unlawful for an officer of the United States Goveri meut to pay any account, claim c demand against said Governnien wbich accrued or existed prior to tl 13th of April, 1861, in favor of au person who promoted, encourage! or in any manner sustained the lal rebellion, or in favor of any perse who, during the said rebellion, wi not known to be opposed thereto ar distinctly in favor of its suppression and that no pardon heretofore gran ed, or hereafter to be granted, shu authorize the payment of such a count, claim or demand, until th resolution is modified or repealed. The people of this State, and esp cially of this city, were heavy lose by the destruction and by the ca ture of private property. The mc sures of the radicals, as proposed, a in defiance of the express langua of the Constitution, and wo believ from the two recent decisions of t Supremo Court, that these attcmj to defraud citizens of just claims, violation of tho Constitution, w utterly fail, when brought befe that tribunal. Tho majority of tl august body have already declar several acts of the rump Congr? unconstitutional, and we are cc vinced that claimants, whose claii aro proven to be just, will find f redress at its banda. Capt. T. M. Paysinger was, Tuesday, elected Sheriff of Newbei District, as wo learn from an ex' issued by the Herald. -!-? * ? It iij stated that a nienaber of i Tennessee Legislature, who is i satisfied with his pay, has adda tritio to his income, by beeomin? waiter in a Nashville restaurant. Circular of the HollyvrooU Mnnorlal Bazaar Association. Thc ladies of tho Hollywood Memo? rial Association propose holding a baxaar, in Bichmond, Va., in Febru? ary next, for the purpose of raising funds to enable them to carry out their plans in care of the Confederate dead. It is their wish that each of the lato Confederate States, with Maryland, should bo represented in this bazaar, as thc Association is in? terested equally in all the deceased soldiers of the South, from whatever State they may have come, who are buried at Hollywood. An agent or agents will be appoint? ed in each State, who will notify the public of that State of their readiness to receive contributions of money, or of articles that may be disposed of at the bazaar. It is hoped that in this undertaking, which appeals so touchingly to the ladies of the South, and those who sympathize with them, there will bo manifested a becoming enthusiasm, and that the bazaar will illustrate how nobly these States can emulate each other in love and good works on this occasion of so much interest to ah. Tho following named 'ladies have been appointed officers and an execu? tive committee. All money and Articles of value from Virginia should be transmitted to them; contributions from other States should bo reported to the State agents for their directions. An efficient committee of gentle? men will act in concert with tho ladies in tho careful management of the funds. President-Mrs. Lewis N. Webb. vice-Presidents-Mrs. L. D. Cren shaw, Mrs. James Lyons, Mrs. Dr. Hanall, Mrs. Robert Ould. Secreta? ry-Mrs. William Brown. Treasurer -Mrs. C. Gen net. Executive Com? mittee-Mrs. Dr. C. G. Barney, Mrs. Jefferson Archer, Mrs. Lucy Walker, Mrs. Wm. Bell, Mrs. W. M. Elliott, Mrs. E. F. Semmes, Miss R. Myers, Miss Isabella Webb, Mrs. Welling? ton Goddin, Mrs. Thomas H. Ellis, Mrs. T. W. Doswell, Mrs. Dr. Hig? ginbotham, Mrs. Alfred Harris, Mrs. Benjamin Smith, Mrs. R A. Mayo, Miss Mary Sherbard. Miss Lizzie Nicholas,. Mrs. Nannie Bruce, Mrs. T. Broekeubrougb, Mrs. Charles Mc Gruder, Mrs. J. B. McMurdo, Mrs. John Purcell, Mrs. Wm. Jenkins. Mrs. J. S. Wellford, Mrs, Thomas H. Wynne, Miss Jennie Ritchie, Miss A.*E. Pellett. MESSRS. EDITORS: It is surely un? necessary to add ono word to the above circular. It is well known that on'the sacred soil which these women of Virginia are endeavoring to preserve as hallowed ground, rests the dust of our brothers from ovar.y State in the South. Thc graves of over 1,500 Carolinians call to us not to neglect the last resting place of those who have toiled, fought sad died for us, and we cannot believe thai anything moro than the an? nouncement that the" ladies of the bazaar ask assistance from South Ca? rolina is needed to elicit a liberal re? sponse from our people. All articles sent from South Carolina will bo ap? propriated to the "South Carolina Table." Contributions , in money, fancy articles or refreshments will be received up to the 1st of February, directed to the Agent of the Holly? wood Memorial Bazaar, care of Rev. Wm. Martin, Columbia, S. C. Papers in the State favorable to the enterprise will please copy. -?? m /Hie New York Express thinks it not improbable that some of the ! journals of Europe are correct in their prediction, that, . before thc j close of the present year, war will rage on the continent. In such a contest will be France, Austria and Italy, upon the one side, against Prussia, who might be assisted In the Czar, did that Potentate not feai that his design on Constautinojdc would excite tho interference ol England. One fact is assured, that, if the war is inaugurated, the millior and a half of French soldiers, tin troops of Italy, and the legions o: Austria, will give M. Bismarck mon trouble than was occasioned him bj "Proclamation" Benedek. Hon. J. McCaleb Wiley, Congres? sional representativo elect from thc Montgomery (Alabama) District, ha! just returned from Washington, ant oxpresscs the conviction that Alabare: and other unrepresented States woulc bo restored to tho Union on th? adoption of the Constitutiona amendment, and that a liberal policy would be pursued in referenco t< those of our people who labor unde: political disabilities. On tho 28th ult., London was en voloped in such a dense fog tba several persons were run over in tin street?, and one young mau walket into tho river and was drowned. Tho tobacco crop in Missouri thi? year is estimated at from twelve t< l'fteen thousand hogsheads. Acts Paned by the Legislature. AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITIOUS MODE OF EJECTING XliEKSPASSEES. That if auy person Miall have gone i into or shall hereafter go into posses? sion of any lands or tenements of another, without Jiis consent, or without warrant of law, it shall be lawful for the owner of the land so trespassed upon to apply to any ma? gistrate to serve a notice on such trespasser to quit the promises: and if, after the expiration of live days from personal service of : i li notice, such trespasser refuses or neglects to quit, it shall then be the duty of such magistrate to issue bis warrant to any sheriff or constable, requiring him forthwith to eject such trespasser, using such force as maybe necessary; provided, however, thal if the person in possession, before thc expiration of the said five days, appears before such magistrate and satisfies him that he ha? a color of claim to tho posses? sion of such premises, and enters into bond to the person claiming the land with good and sufficient security, to be approved by the magistrate, con? ditioned for the payment of all such costs and expenses as the person claiming to bo the owner of the land may incur in the successful establish? ment of his claim hy any of the modes . of proceeding now provided by law, the said magistrate shall not issue Iiis warrant as aforesaid. That tho ma? gistrate shall be entitled to demand and receive from tho person applying for such warrant a fee of five dollars before issuing the same; and thc she? riff or constable shall, in like manner, bc entitled to demand and receive a fee of five dollars and. mileage before I executing such warrant, from the per I ?on applying for thc same. AN ACT FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT ANO I PROTECTION OF EUROPEAN IMMIGRA? TION. i That for the purpose of encourag? ing, promoting and protecting Euro? pean immigration to and in this State, tho sum of ten thousand dollars be appropriated from the contingent fund, to be expended under the direc? tion of the Governor, for the purpose hereinafter provided. The Governor, bj and with the ad? vice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint a Commissioner of Immigra? tion, who shall open an office in the Fire Proof Building in Charleston, to perform such duties as may apper? tain to his office, and shall be paid for his services tho salary of ii freon hundred dollars per annum out of the fund aforesaid, in quarterly pay? ments. It shall be the duty of said Com? missioner of Immigration to adver? tise in all the gazettes of the State for lands for sale, to cause such lands, after having been duly laid off, platted and described st the ex? pense of the owuer or owners, to be appraised by three disinterested per? sons, and their titles to be examined by thu Attorney-General or Solicitors of the State, and endorsed by them, to open a book or books for the regis? try of the same, together with the price demanded and the conditions of payment. And in case stich lands be selected by any immigrant, to super? intend the transfer of title and other necessary instruments and proceeding i >f conveyance. The said Commissioner shall peri? odically publish, and cause to be dis? tributed in the Northern and Europe? an ports and States, descriptive lists of snell lands as have been registered and offered for sale, together with this Act, and a statement of such ad? vantages as this State offers in soil, climate, productions, soc'al improve? ments, etc., to tho industrious, order? ly and frugal European immigrant. The said Commissioner shall be specially charged with the protection of the immigrant, in tho proper se? lection of their lands; in the pro? curement of their transportation, in the guarding of them against fraud, chicanery and peculation; in theil temporary location in proper and reasonable places of board and lodg? ing on their arrival, and in makin p all such regulations and provisions a? may be in any manucr necessary ot conducive to their wc'* rc. And al officers of the State are hereby re? quired and commanded tc aid ant assist him in. the objects aforesaid, whenever requested. The Commissioner shall keep t separate book, wherein he shall rc gister all applications from citizen; free of charge, for immigrant arti zans, mechanics, or male or fem al < help of tiny kind, together with tin kind of service demanded and tin compensation offered; and anothe: book, wherein he shall record tin names, crafts and qualifications o immigrants that are looking for em ploymeut ; and ho shall make memo randa of such contracts as shall bc made in consequence hereof. AN ACT TO PROVIDE ARTIFICIAL LEG FOR ALL CITIZENS OF TIIE STATE Will HAYE LOST THEIR LEGS DURING Til: RECENT WAR. The Governor is hereby authorize? to furnish all citizens of this Stat who have lost their legs during th recent war, in the service of til country, with artificial legs: and th sum ol' twenty thousand dollars, if S' .much is necessary to pay for th same, is hereby appropriated for tba purpose, and all other purposes nc cessary to carry out tho provisions o this Act, and that all railroad comps I nies in this Stato bo requested t transport to and from Columbia, o i any other place that may bo dosig natcd by thc Governor, free c charge, all citizen of this State eilt: tied to artificia! legs under the fore going section of this Act. A Reformed Radical. Wc extract tho following from a lotter in tho New York Express, dated Columbia, December 10: According to promise, I address you from this place of desolation. During my ?business tour through the Sovrth, I had the opportunity of learning and witnessing much that is taking place in these States. While the clouds are dark and threatening. Ido not believe there ever was in the world's history a people who bear their afflictions with mort; philosophy and Christian-fortitude, than these unfortunate people. They know tho dangers, and their wrongs. Yet, amidst it all, they are cheerful. If any one had tobi me what J have seen, since I last wrote you, I would not have believed it. I have seen many little orphans, whose fathers fell in what they thought a good cause, but what wc know to have been a very mistaken one; whoso widows, some of whom aro young and beautiful, but a close observer .will see care and suffering depicted in their countenances. Many are penniless now who were nursed in the lap of luxury. They toil day by day to support these little ones, who have committed no sin, who are the sufferers for other's rrrors. As a radi? cal, I alwuys lent a willing ear to all stories of Southern barbarity. With a feeling of hate I took delight in circulatin 5 all kinds of absurd false? hoods about these people, and thought I was doing God service. I acknowledge my error, and am determined hereafter that no hypo? critical preacher, no political dema? gogue shall ever lead me again by the nose; and unless the Northern masseB arouse themselves, these same madmen who are now ruling in Con? gress, will not only make this, but the whole North a hell, worse than any revolution the world has ever seen. Political preachers have always been, and always will be, a curso to any country, wherever they reside. Instead of preaching Christ, they preach the Devil; but how can anything else be expected, when Divine grace, with all its beauty and holiness, is far away from their hearts? During my tour I have not heard one disloyal word from any Southern man, nor have I been treated in any other than a respectful manner. It is all a falsehood about Northern men being persecuted, as thousands of honest men from tho North will testify. Such lies are gotten up td prevent tho reconstruction of these States, and t<> hold them under mili tary rule; but while they are injuring the South, they are doing tho same tc their own section. Governor Worth, of North Caroli? na, has recommended, in order tc settle the negro question, and to give them justice and equal rights, to im? migrate all who are willing to go, tc New England. Why should these saints (d)ject ? Why, to be consist? ent, they should gladly aid in this enterprise, in order to give the pool freedmen equality, bring this sub j oct before tho poople, and ask Nev England to do these people the goot" she has promised. I will let you heal from me again. In liaste, tours, respectfully, A NORTHERN MAN. i'. S.-I am glad to see in the gai lant little State of Connecticut tin conservatives and Democrats an moving for a great Convention, t< inaugurate a movement by which ? National Convention of all the thirty six States shall take place to conside: what is best to bo done. Kentucky is following in the great movemen also. It must take plac . If such 1 Convention is postpoxi.:! mau; months, all is lost. It will bo toi late. -< _<;. <v ?-' NATIONAL COK^ESTIOX.-Governo: Worth, in his inaugural, thinks tin best hope for the country is in 1 national convention. In the Suprein Court he however puts much reliance "Besides the protection to our Con stitutional rights which the Executiv may give ns, I trust and believe th Supremo Court of the United State the ultimate arbiter of such questions arising under th? Constitution, a can be brought under its jurisdiction may be relied on for an intelligen and fair discharge of its high fuuc tions, and I do ' not entirely despai that Congress may become better ad vised, and cease to engender dislik to tho Government by unfounded suspicions of our loyalty. "I do not deem it necessary to ad anything to my recent recommends tions as to our State affairs. All th information I have been able to ol tain tends strongly to confirm m recommendation that we shoul promptly erect a penitentiary; an that every citizen of the State, b precept and example, should oncou] ago domestic manufactures; and t carry ont this recommendation as fa as I can by example, I appear liefer you to-day clothed in tho handiwor of North Carolina manufactures, au made up by North Carolina m< chanics." -<-*?-. The Path/ Telegraph, ol Montrea says that there has boen so far almo: a complete failure of justice in tli Fenian trials nt Swe?tsburg, that tli proceedings havo been eminent! suitable to Sweetsburg, and one no' recognizes the wisdom of the tria being transferred to that locality. Sixteen people have been kicke out of the Paris Bourse for failure t pay debts. A freedwomnrl, thc mother of some eight or ten children, lind a breach of promise case filed in the District Court of Austin n few days since. She complains that one Spencer, a poudrons speeiinan of the image in ebony, has trifled with her affections to the tune of $5,000. A Boston minister has been preach? ing against tilting hoops. Ile says he can't shut his eyes to the abomi? nation any longer. A ten days' widow in Petersburg bought a new wedding treassau for herself and a tomb-stone for her scarcely cold ie ?ge at the same time. OBITUARY. HENRI LESTER NORTH, second SOM of Rial mid Marv s. North, died in Colum? bia, S. C., November 13, I860, aged eight years, seven months and twenty-one days. ITis lamented father had gone only seven ?laya before him to tin; tomb, and both bodies rest in the Hame grave. "The Lord reigneth;" "God is love;" "Jesus .-.nd the resurrection;" "immor? tality;" "Heaven." What else, but thoughts like these, eau sustain the fainting hearts of the bereaved motlier of four helpless little children, and her afflicted, sorrowing parent, herself, onlyafow mouths before, left in lonely and disabled widowhood? Thc husband and son-in-law, tie- < ? illy manly arm on which they leaned for support and comfort, and the dear little boy, the dar? ling ami the pet of the once so happy cir? cle, both reinovod so suddenly, no more, no more to return! Little LESTER was a sprightly, intelli? gent, obedient, affectionate, handsome child. He was gifted with an uncommon talent for music, and he ?Mig a great deal, and admirably well. He was of an exce?d ingly obliging find accommodating dispo? sition, ?nd he was loving, tender and sym? pathetic in his nature, to a degree remarkable and extreme. When .lie saw any of tho family very sick, or suffering severely, his feelings would become so intensely enlisted as to affect his own physical health. His little sister had con? vulsions, and he, thereupon, took a chill. His attachment to his father, as also that of his fathor to him, was inexpressibly ardent, and the death of thc parent ia very confidently assigned aa the exciting cause of the fatal disease of '.ho child. It is noticeable that, HO closely bound together here, they should BO nearly together pass away to tho spirit lund. We cannot doubt that the pious father and the harmless child, sanctified and redeemed bj the same atoning blood, aro together now-united beyond the boundaries of death's dark domain-united, no mor? to part! Darling little LESTER] His shining face - his childish sports-thc countless ques? tions of his waking curiosity-his silvery Toice--the lire-side prattle-the merry laugh-the cheerful song-all these will bo remembered still! Let the utile shoes bo put .-.way now, for the feet that once filled them are now walk? ing tho streets of the Heavenly Jerusalem! Tiie ball, tho marbles, the top, tho knife go lay them aside, and remember that the dear little hands which used to hold them aro now holding a ?olden harp, and aro sweeping its harmonious striuga in song? of everlasting deliverance. That bed. on which he used to sleep, and on which he waa lying when tho Angela came for him, he will not need any more, for ho is gone now. to occupy a glorious throne of light and love and joy! The mother need no more visit h's little couch, through thc cold winter night, to see that he is well covered, and to take notice of bia breath? ing, for he now rests sweetly in tho bosom of Jesus, forever safe ?rom all barm and danger! Neither need there now be any more solicitude about his m ?ral and intel? lectual training, or anxious fears indulged for his prospective youth and manhood; he is secure no w from all temptation and sin; he is an inhabitant ofthat land where knowledge, holiness and happiness arc en? joyed in unobstructed fullness and forever, .ila*' and "grand-ma " look no more for his bright face to meet you at the door, after your hour's absence, with cager tongue to tell you what had happened in the house and yard during your short stay, bul look for him with his fond father and with the porter-angel, to meet you ?t the gateway of the celestial city, to introduce you to tho abode bf never-ending union, puritv, love and happiness. A. H. LESTER. SPARTANBURG, S. (.'., December 2S, 18G6. The Committee appointed, at a meeting of tho merchants of Columbia, to ascer? tain the value of Slate Billa Receivable, report, for information of all concerned, that these billa can be converted into greenbacks by th? Charleston brokers at 10 per cent, discount, which will be tho present rate for receiving it by the. mer? chants of Columbia. Jan 3 1 POCKEI DIARIES FOR 1867. AN ASSORTMENT, of all sizes, for Ladies and Gentlemen-some \uth Almanacs and Private Cash Tablea, Stamp Duties, A-e. For sale at McCARTER'S BOOK-STORE, Washington street, opposite Court House. Jan 3 _R. L. BRYAN. WOOD. TTUm SALE, 75 CORDS of DRY OAK and PINE WOOD; at yard, or deli? vered. Apply to RICHARD O'NEALE A SON. Jan 3 p\ ._ _ ON BLAND. ACONSIGNMENT of FIRST-RATE N. C. BUCKWHEAT, which wo offer, by the ba?, at $0 per 100 pounds, or, by the quantity, at lower rates. RICHARD O'NEALE & SON. Jan 3 JG CITY MALE FREE SCHOOL. THE e.xcrciaos of this School will be resumed on MONDAY, January 7. Pupils will be ad? mitted on application at tho School Rooms, on Assembly street. Jan 3 W. HUTSON WIGG, Teacher. NOTICE. THE COPARTNERSHIP heretofore ex? isting between C. H. BALDWIN and M. B. OREEN, under the name and stylo of C. II. BALDWIN ?v CO., ia dissolved bv mutual consent, dating from November 1,1866. C. IL BALDWIN has sold his interest in said copartnership to M. B. GREEN and F. W. GREEN, who will continue tho business under tho name and stylo of M. B. GREEN A CG. Both partners will uso the firm name only in liquidation. C. IL BALDWIN. M. P.. GREEN. Columbia, S. C., January 1, 1S67. Jan 3 tl CABBAGE! CABBAGE! ! ONE crate prime CABBAGE, for sale low, at JU1IN C. SEEGERS A CO.'S. Dec 2a Local Ito?xis. . Thc Pheeniz office is un Main street, J?J fow doors above Taylor (or Camdon) street. Ont RK.VDI.NO ROOM.-Our friends ar? invited to visit the Phoenix reading room, where they will find on tile papers and periodicals from every seel Lon of the Union. The building ia open day and night. ACKNOVTLEIXSMENT.- We ?ire indebted to Mr. Robert McDougall for a copy of the Ayr Advertiser, of the Cth instant. Tho Advertiser is a fine specimen of a Scottish journal. Such favors are always accepta? ble. HISTORICAL.- The future historian wiM be anxious to glean tho most correct in? formation cona ming t lie desolat i ng marola of Sherman; and especially will hu look f<>r a truthful record of tho *ack and de? struction of Columbia. Tho only true and full statement of the terrible event? of tit? night of tho 17th February, 1865, will ba found in the parnphlot issued fru?a thin office. THE DISTUIOT COURTS. Tuc Act of tho last Legislature amending the District Court Act passed in Septet..ber last, toge? ther with the Act amending tho Criminal Law, are being prepared by Mr. Wm. lt. Huntt, Secretary of State, in -order to perfect tb?; compilation already publisliod by him. With this addition, the compila? tion will be complete, and every District Judge and lawyer who intends practicing in these courts should procuro a copy at once. ODD FELLOWSHIP.-Tho following Ls tho list of officers of the respective bodies for the ensuing semi-annual term: Palmetto Lodge No. C.-Brother John McIntosh, N. G.; brother C. D. Lbcrhardt, V. G.; Brother F. W. Tape, Secretary; .Brother John Stork, Treasurer. Congaree Lodge No. 29.-Brother F. W. Purse, N. G.; Brother Charles Barnum, V. G. j'Brother D. P. McDonald, Secretary; Brother P. S. Jacobs, Treasurer. Eutaw Encampment No. 2.-Patriarch W. LasSalle, C. 1'. : Patriarch W. W. Deane, H. P.; Patriarch C. D. Lbcrhardt, S. W.; Patriarch John McCammon, Scribe; Patri? arch F. W. Purse, Treasurer, Patriarch V. A. Muller, J. _ ^ THE CrnuKNCY.-We publish, in another column, a card purporting o como from "t,ho merchants of Columbi?." Wounder stand, however, that th re ??rea number of merchants who wil tako the State money at par. Wo cannot but regret this action of a portion of the merchants of Columbia. The credit of the Stato must bo sustained, and whatever may bo thc exigency of tho times, any action affecting it by our own people is to be deplored, and giving it pub? licity is.deeply to be regretted, lt cannot do any good, and is pregnant of evil re? sults. If it requires a premium to convert the Sta.e bills receivable into nxtionaleur rency. it would be much better for mer? chants to-add the premium to tho prices of goods than to attempt to depreciate tho Stato currency. Miss BCIE'S INSTITUTION.-We publish with pleasure the subjoined card from' Miss Buic, and trust that her enterprise will bc successful. Wo learn frein a pri? vate communication that some of tho prominent citizens of New York have ox pressed great kindness towards thc enter? prise, and some have already shown great liberality. Messrs. C. B. Richardson A Co., a prominent publishing house, in New York city, have proffered to give all tho books that may be needed, and others in that city are taking a deep interest in the? movement. Miss Buic learns that Gen. Grant ba expressed himself aa highly gratified to learn that efforts were being made to edu? cate the Southern soldiers' children, and that he said Gen. Hampton's example was doing much in building up tho South; and that, if he had to unite tlic two sections by one man to do it, he would select Gen. Hampton. This is a just tribute to honor and bravery from a brave man. We would request our exchanges gene? rally to copy tho subjoined card. The pur? pose is to purchaso Barhamvillo, that well known institution of learning, for tho pur? pose of educating the orphans of.thosa i who have died in defence of the "lost cause." If any inducement could open tho purse-strings of .tho people, depleted though they be, this noble object ought to do it: To THE PUBLIC.-MisiM. A. Bole is di? rected by Mr. D. L. McKay, tho treasurer of the fund for tho institute to be located in tho vicinity of Columbia, to ask all tho agents to communicate to Mr. McKay and herself, at Charleston, the amount pro? mised for the same. All subscribers will seo a due acknowledgment of tho same. Every person that has subscribed tiny amount is requested to report it to Mr. McKay, if they have not seen his acknow? ledgement for the same. MARY ANN BUIE. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Attention is call? ed to the following advertisements, which aro published this morning for the firat time: W. Hutson Wigg-City Free School. R. O'Nealo A .Sou-Wood and Buckwheat. C. H. Baldwin A Co.-Dissolution. John Taylor-Shot (inn Stolen. R. L. Bryan -College Test-Books, etc. Card of Merchants. COLLEGE TEXT-BOOKS. A LSO, a large stock of SCHOOLBOOKS, ?\_ in English, Latin, Grce!- and th? Modern Languages. For sale at M( CARTER'S LOOK-STORE, Opposite Court House, Columbia. Jan .">_K. L. Blt YAN. STOLEN. IT^ROM my house, on Granby Plantation, 1 on 30th instant, a DOUBLE-BAR I BELLED SHO'I GUN, marked, on locks, I "W. Richards." Stock new and unvar? nished; mountings of steel, except ???eco of brass where ramrod enters stock; guard mended in front of triggers, at screw. A j liberal reward will bo paid ior it, or any information leading to its recovery. I Jan 3 2* JOHN TAYLOR.