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Thun?&y Morning, Hov* SI. 1887, TIM Fortieth Congress. As an adjourned session of ibis body commenoes to-day, a few faota concerning it and its special settings for special party purposes, may not be uninteresting to oar readers. The first session of this body waa, by special Act, hejd on the fourth of March last, for if this had not been done, there could have been no ses? sion until the 4th of December next, the day appointed for the regular sessions of Congress. The March session adjourned over until July, when Congress ro-assembled, it was . understood, for the express purpose of impeaching tho President This movement failed, when, after many disagreements between the two houses, they agreed to adjourn until the 21et of November, when they were to meet for the avowed purpose to receive and consider the report of the Judiciary Committee, on the sub? ject of impeachment ' This session can only last nine days, and we presume no legislation of a general character will take place. Should the majority of the Judiciary Committee refuse to present articles Of impeachment, it is thought the father ol the proposed onslaught on the Executive, Mr. Ashley, Mr. Bout well and others, will attempt to force it upon the House, independent of the Committee. The debate on such a proposition would necessarily con? sume the whole time of this short session, and nothing whatever would be accomplished by this nine days' sitting, at a large expense to the country, It is stated in some qa ar? ters, that if the soheme of actual im? peachment should fail, a resolution of censure upon the President will be proposed, as a substitute for that ex? treme measure; but even if this should be passed and go upon the records of both Houses, it could be "expunged" from the journals at any subsequent session of Congress. The President, as the National In? telligencer has authoritatively an? nounced, will not communicate his annual message to this adjourned ses? sion. He sent no message in July, for tho session was not held for any Constitutional objects, nor under any law or usage. The present session is likely to be devoted to oaucussing and mancauvering, and discussing the best mode of future action in view of the results of the late elections iu the North and West; probably resulting in the concoctions of some new party schemes. The standing committees of the House were not filled at thc preceding session, and, of course, until this is dono, no general legisla? tion can be perfected. Even if the Speaker were directed to fill the com? mittees, . tho work would consume nearly the allotted duration of the session. ' In addition to thc3o obstructions to impeachment and general legislation, the National Intelligencer says that it is well understood that Mr. Wilson, of Iowa, tho Chairman of the Judi? ciary Committee, persists in the sound legal opinion that the United States Courts have no criminal com? mon jurisdiction, and tho United States Sennto, as a court of impeach? ment, has noue. In addition to this opinion of tho Chairman of the Committee, there is the fact that there is no stated law giving thc Senate a court jurisdiction over alleged high crimes and misdemean? ors. Congress cannot now pass an ex post /ario law which would apply to their present purposes against the President. It is, therefore, very likely that the majority of tho Judiciary Committee will be opposed to presenting articles of impeach? ment. Snoh are some of the facts connect? ed with the history of this body. Under existing oiioouislauoos, with thc general condemnation they have received at the hands of their con? stituents, and with their party dis? tracted and divided, what their fu? ture action will be, time alone can devolop._ A marvelous sleeping car has just been launched from tho Chattanooga Rai In jad shops. It has velvet carpet, black walnut casings, gold and silver plated ornaments, heaters, gorgeous lamps and mirrors, and afine Burdett organ. ELiorDrurrx OF NEGROES.-The New Tork Herald quotes the "Federal Con? stitution to "Vhow that no person ia eligible to a seat in the lower house of Congross unless he has been a citi? zen of ttys United States for seven years, or to the Senate- unless he has been a citizen for.ten years. Assum? ing that, according to the decision in the Dred Scott case, negroes we're not citizens, at least until Mr. Lin? coln's proclamation in 1862, it con? cludes that they are not now eligible to seats in Congress. Bnt what mat? ters it what the Constitution says? The Constitution is only right when it agrees with radical ideas, and alto? gether wrong and not at all to bo considered when it ? ? sc prcsumptu ons as to differ from the unwritten supreme law of radical authority! MEXICO.-The Two Republics, pub? lished in the capital of Mexico, takes a gloomy view of the state of affairs in that country. It says: "Everything is as stagnant as the dead sea. There is no confidence; credit is gone; commerce is languish? ing, and seems to be on its last legs; all other enterprises are timid; tbe people are vascillating between the thousand and one surmises, and tho imaginary chances of misfortune. A i seeming overshadowing presentment of coming trouble is everywhere pre? valent." There is, however, ono hopeful sign. At the recent dinner to Col. Qucvodo, the Bolivian Minister to Mexico, Altimirano addressed Presi? dent Jnarez with these words: "We have opposed you, but our opposition has been constitutional and legitimate. Now that the contes* is over, wo are here to oboy. But in whatever we think you moy err, wo shall still oppose-but always consti? tutionally. We shall oppose in the press and at the tribune, but no where else, and in no other manner. Not a soldier shall raise a musket; not a soldier shall draw a sword against the constitutional Govern? ment. We are bound to obey the authorities; and though wo oppose conscientiously and constitutionally, wo obey the Government, we love the President, and we adore t'^e republic faithfully aud unohangea. ." When a Mexican leador, who finds himself in the minority, uses such language as this, it looks as if they might have tranquility for a while, at least. MASONIC.-We extract tho follow? ing paragraphs from the annual ad? dress of Grand Master Cfft: "Tho ravages of war, and the dis? asters to tho crops of tho last year, brought moro or less suffering to the doors of many who had just claims upon the order for assistanco. lu this emergency, the lodges of the State havo provided as liberally as their scant mcaus would allow for the relief of tho sufferers, while private charity has accomplished much in the alleviation of the prevailing dis? tress. From abroad, wo have had the most tangible evidences of the generosity of our brethren, in the largo donations made through the Grand Masters or their associate officers. From New York, we have received two donations-oue of $500, another of &150. Illinois and Mis? souri have likewise remembered us, and rendered aid. Minnesota, far up iu tho Nonth-west, with a compa? ratively young organization, has con? tributed tho handsome sum of S;>00; while from tho Montezuma Lodgo ol New Mexico, the hardy, generous pioneers of the plains havo sent to their brethren of South Carolina $300-thus beautifully exemplifying the length and breadth of that uoblt charity which underlies and sustains our order. "Thc entire amount thus received byrne from various lodges is $1,780. Of this sum, 1 placed $1,730 in thc hands of the Grand Secretary, thc Deputy Grand Master, and Brothel William Gilmore Simms, requesting them to tuko charge of tho distribu? tion of tho funds, and after making proper inquiry of tho various lodge; in the State, us to the extent of thc suffering in each, to carry out tho in? structions and intentions of tho ge nerous donors. A circular was ad dressed to all of tho lodges, aud thei; reports will show that tM fund hal been faithfully and fairly dispensed. "Brother Joseph I tusky departei this lifo near Columbia, in Januar] last, leaving his last will and testa mont, by which he devises his entiri estate, rpal and personal, in this Stall and Florida, to the Grand Lodgo o South Carolina, in trust for tho us< and benefit of deceased Master Ma sons within this jurisdiotion; and hi designates tho Grand Master as exe cuter. Inasmuch os that officer ?un; be changed at each annual corunnun cation, and cease thereafter to stunt in such relation to the brethren, ] determined to renounoe the executor ship and bring the matter before tin Grand Lodgo for ita consideration." Judy asks what is the difference between a watch-maker and a jailor and when yon give it up, answers that one sells watchea and the ethe watches cells. ' .. i . n i . i M ? .; : THE LUTHZIUM SYNOD. -Thia eccle? siastical body has adjourned. We make the following extracts from the last doy's proceedings: Ber. Prot Smeltzer, Chairman of the committee appointed at the last session of the Synod to make propo 1 sals to the General Synod in refer? ence to the location of a Theological Seminary, reported that "in accord? ance with instructions, the following plan had been presented to the Ge? neral Synod at Staunton, Virginia:" 1. Each Synod shall be represented in a Board of Directors. 2. The General Synod shall take under it? supervision, as its own Theological Seminary, the Seminary of the Synod of South Carolina, known formerly as the Lexington Seminary, but more recently as the Theological Seminary ci Newberry, South Carolina. 3. The Synod of South Carolina shall release all claims to tho afore? said Seminary and bestow it gratuit? ously on the General Synod. 4. The General Synod shall have power to chango tho location and alter the name, provided the individu? ality of the Theological Seminary of South Carolina be perpetuated, und tho Alumni not deprived of their Alma Mater. 5. The Synod of South Carolina will assure, the General Synod that she will support a Professor in the institution, and support him from her own funds. This plan was presented to the Ge ueral Synod and accepted by that body. It now remains for tho Synod here to sanction tho actiou of the committee. The following resolutions were then adopted: Resolved, That the Synod of South Carolina sanctions and confirms tho above mentioned plan presorted by the Committee to tho General Synod, at its lost Conventon, in Stauuton, Virginia. Resolved, That in view of locating tho Theological Seminary within the bounds of the Synod, and as a bid for the location of the Seminary, the Synod of South Carolina offers tho North wing of Newberry College, built expressly for a Theological Seminary. An election for members of the Board of Directors of Newberry Col lego was then held, with tho follow? ing result: Clerical Members-Rev. Dr. Bach man, Honorary President; Rovs. E. Caugbman, S. Bouknight, T. S. Boi nest, J. Hawkins, W. S. Bowman and A. R. Rude. Lay Members-Capt. G. S. Hacker, Captain J. H. Steinmeyer, Jr., Capt. W. K. Bachmau, Maj. G. Leapheart, J. N. Hoffman, Major H. Summer, Col. S. Fair, Capt. J. P. Aull, Majoi P. E. Wise, W. Laugford, N. A. Hunter and Dr. H. M. Folk. The following resolution, proposed by Rev. T. S. Boiuest, was adopted Whereas, tho Scholarship system nuder which Newberry College wat inaugurated, and up to this time ba> been carried on, has proved a failure, and rendered it impossible for thc Board to meet tho salaries of thc Professors; therefore, be it Resolved, That it is the sense ol this Synod that the Board of Direc? tors of Newberry College should make un appeal to thu holders of Scholar ships, whether paid for in full or ic part, to relinquish said Scholarship.' voluntarily to tho Board. -;-?-??-. The broad riots in Englaud may bc but the precursors of similar out breaks on tho continent of Europe. Everywhere tho poor are suffering foi want of employment. Crops arc short, except in Russia aud thc United States; and, in England and France, the rising market for articlet of food is already seriously felt. Thc wealth of England comes from thc masses who live from hand to mouth iu Franco, tho Government tries tc regulate by force tho price of a loaf o bread. England might escape witl a riot-Franco would fear a r?volu tion. Men caro not for life whei hunger pinches them; and if they asl for bread and are given lead, throne: tremble, and the boundaries of na tious change. Muon ADO.-Suppose tho cottoi tax be repealed; suppose cotton thereupon, decline two and a bal cents per pound, will not all tho fus about tho tax be much ado abou nothing? The best way to repeal tb cotton tax is to stop plauting th cotton. It's a very poor business, a times go, and as they promise to go Boston is suffering from a lack o dwelling houses, and a Boston pape says that so great is the demand, tha whon a wheel-borrow of bricks passe along the streets, the progress of th vehicle is checked until a ourion crowd has elicited from the proprie tor thereof, where tho house is to b built, and its probable rent. A Providence boy killed his oom panion the other day, because he rc fused tc "knnoklo uuwn" in playiu, marbles. LEOA?TY OF THE PSESENT SESSION. The Washington, correspondent ol the New York Herald writes, under date o? tho 17th instant: "Considerable controversy has arisen on the subject of the legality of the additional session of the for? tieth Congress. On the 4th of March last, the thirty-ninth Congress ex Eired by constitutional limitation, a view of the absence of any neces? sity of calling together the fortieth Congress, Which power is vested alone in the President, Congress, without any authority, either in law or usage, upon their sole action, ordered an immediate opening of a new session. The Constitution is clear ou this point. Congress shall meet at least once in every year, designating the first Monday in De? cember as tho time, unless they by law appoint a different day. By the law authorizing the assembling of the irregular session, which came toge? ther upon the expiration by limita? tion of tho preceding session, a dif? ferent day was not appointed. While recognizing tho continuance of the customary auuual meeting, a now and extraordinary session, not recognized by the Constitution, was inaugurated with the fortieth Congress and made a portion of each succeeding session, designating tho 4th day of March as the day upon which it should begin. By acknowlv'ging tho continuance of the original system, it is asserted by good constitutional lawyers here that the session which assembled on the 4th day of March last was in direct violation of a very explicit clauso of the Constitution. Congress did not appoiut a different day, but estab? lished an extra session. There was, it was argued, no uationol calamity nor prospect of immedioto trouble requiring tho President to call a meeting. Congress, to accomplish party ends, met on u law of their own, determined to undertake the impeachment of tho President. The meetings which have been held siuce the 4th day of March have been, it is said, at variance with tho terms of the Constitution, aud the coming to? gether of Congress on tho 21st inst, is no less illegal. Since tho publica? tion of the late opiuiou attributed to the Attorney-General, members of the Senate and House have disco? vered some doubts as to the legiti? macy of tho extra sessions. The subject is now being pretty generally canvassed. A number of members of both houses now admit the uncon? stitutionality of their meetings. Al? though this fact is acknowledged, it is believed no opposition will be made to tho approaching meeting. By u flourish of trumpets, it is ex? pected Congress will endeavor to divert tho public attention from a questiou of such vital importance and so emphatically subversive of the political piety the radicals aro con? tinually preaching. Respect i ; g the legality of tho organization of the House, thc question is put whether Mr. Colfax is really the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or chairman of a self-constituted legis? lative tribunal." The negroes in tho vicinity of Sa? vannah have now .> regular military organization. On tho Chatham County side of tho Ogeccheo River, there arc five companies, commanded by a negro named Fairy, who is sa? luted and hailed as "General." The privates are armed with muskets, and tho officers havo swords. Ammuni? tion, drums and flags uro plentiful. Accoutrements aud uniforms have not been noticed; but drills take place every night, and discipline is pre? served by a system of lines which are rigidly enforced. This attempt to establish a power which might be used for any bad purpose by Bradley and his compeers, has been watched from the commencemcut; and tho military authorities havo been peti? tioned to order tho dispersion of this would-be army. SETTLING A VOTEK.-Ono of tho en? franchised, who was not used to the wiles of the world, accosted a gentle? man in the street yesterday, with the modest request that ho would buy his ticket. Some surprise being ex? pressed at this novel demand, ho was requested to explain, and thus un? bosomed himself : "You soo, boss, I stays on John Island, nn a man gi m me too tickot an tell me to put one in de box, an to sell do oder in Charles? ton. Iso bin all ober de place, and dey all has dore own tickets, an I'll soil dis iiow for a ?oat o' bread." It was not considered advisable to open the eyes of the wandering voter; but he was politely informed that his ticket was not saleable in that quarter. Cuffeo opened bis eyes, gave a de? sponding grnnt, and went on his weary way hunting a bid for his tickot.-Charleston News. BISHOP GREOO.-Rt. Rov. Alexan? der Grogg, Bishop of Texas, has re? turned from Europe, in improved health, and is now on a visit to his relations in Cheraw. The Bishop bas published in London and New York the history whioh ho has been long preparing, ot the "Cheraw Ti ibes and Precinct." laooal Xti?jnti?S THE LKCTURM THIS EvottHG.-Our I readers are reminded of the lecture, ibis evening, at 7 o'clock, in the Chapel of the University, by Prof. Joseph Le Con te. THU PANORAMA.-AU of our citi? zens who have not visited Calisthenic Hall, should embrace tho opportunity at once, as the exhibition closes this evening. Scenes that were once familiar, are again brought before I the eye, and although not unmixed with pain, it is pleasant to forget, for a time, tho present desolated appear? ance of Columbia, and behold it ?s it once was. There will bo a matinee this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, aud tho painting will again be unrolled this evening, at half-past 7. THE BALLOT "FOR" AND "AGAINST" CONVENTION. -RICHLAND- Columbia. Thero was very little excitement ma? nifested yesterday, and the colored folks had it pretty much their own way-as there wero only eight white voters. There were about 385 votes polled. Tho following candidates will certainly be elected in Richland District, as thero is no opposition: Beverly Nosh, Charles Wilder, S. Thompson, (colored,) and Thomas J. Robertson, (white.) Camp Ground.-Total vote 147-of which only two wero white. 144 were for Convention, 2 against, and 1 for political catechism. NEWRERRY C. H.- First Day.-502 votes-all colored aud all for Con? vention. GREENVILLE C. H.-First Day. Total vote 321-white 20, colored 301. 319 for Convention; 2 against. VALUARLE WORK.-We aro indebt? ed to the publishers-Harper &. Brothers, New York-through J. J. McCarter, Esq., for several numbers of u valuable illustrated publication, relative to tho war, entitled "Har? per's Pictorial History of the Gi-eat Rebellion.' The work is gotten up in large twenty-four page uumbors, hnudsoim ly printed, and contains mups and illustrations of every eveut of consequence, besides portraits ol all tho principal Federal officers. Very many of tho scenes-for in? stance, Lookout Mountain, Chancel? lorsville, Gettysburg, Germania Ford, etc. -are recognized by ex-Couiede rates; and if tho printed history is at correct in its representotions, as thc illustrations, it will be perused witL avidity. The following extract fron the preface to tho work, will give ti fe ir idea of what the reader is to ex? pect: "In a war between two nations, each may be so far in tho right, thal uo mau can level tho balance betweer them. Who, for example, will ven turo to say that in the late struggle between Prussia and Austria, the out was wholly right and the other wholly wr< mg? The historian of such a wai has a comparatively easy task. H( has only to asccrtaiu actual facts, anc narrate them impartially. Ho cai praise deeds of heroism and Pelf-sacri lice, or reprobate acts of cowardice o baseness on either side, without regan to the cause. "In a civil war, iuvolving an up rising against constituted authority and established law, tho case is dil feront. One party must be essential ly wrong, and tho other essentially right. Either tho Government wo so unjust and oppressive as to hav< forfeited its former rightful authority or those who arrayed themselves ii arms against it, did so wrongfully No mau competent to write the his tory of such a war, can fail to have ; clear conviction as to which was ii tho wrong aud which in the right aud this conviction, if he aspires ti be moro than a mero annalist, wil manifest itself in his works. Th writers of this history frankly avo\ that in their conviction, the Unioi was absolutely in tho right, the Con federacy absolutely iu tho wronp But they believe olso that thei primary allegiance as historians is t tho truth. They acknowledge that man may honestly strivo for a cans which thoy bolievo to be wrong: tba r. man may oct basely in support of causo which they Loliove to bo righi They hove purposed to malign n mon because bo strove for what tho hold to be wrong; to undly praise n man because he strove for what the believe to bo right. They have en deavored, as far as in them lay, t anticipate the sure verdict of aftc ages upon the great events which i hos fallen to thom to relate." JOD WORK.-Every description c book and job printing-pamphlet; bill hoads, circulars, labels, posten programmes, business, wedding an invitation cards, raihead receipt; checks, drafts, ?to., promptly oxeen ed at the lowest rates. DEMOBEST'S PTJBWOATTOKB.-We publish in another columu, notices of "Demoresi'* Monthly Magazine" o?d "DemoreeVs Yoting America" tho one a valuable monthly for grown folks, and the other for the little ones. They are worthy of extensive patronage. THE ADDRESS.-We ure not sorry, Messrs. Editors, that the address of Gen. Preston was postponed. Thero are many, no doubt, beyond the pre? cincts of our city who will be glad of an opportunity to hear once more our distinguished fellow-citizen, who, on many occasions, in former d?y?f en? tranced ns by his thrilling eloquence. Tho object in behalf of which the General is to speak is a purely chari? table one, and commends itself to every benevolent heart; but, aside from this, admiration for the orator must attract many to .Tanney's Hall ou Tuesday evening next. S. An ingenious Frenchman has pa? tented an illuminating cane for those who return homo late at night. It is . to be nsed exclusively by bachelors. There are some persons in our city who return home "late at night" light-hearted-not "exclusively bache? lors." MATD ARRANGEMENTS.-The post offico open during the week f. >m a. m. to 6 p. m. On Sundays, from 1% to 2% p. m. The Charlestou and.Western mails aro open for delivery at 2 p. m., and close at 9 a. m. Northern-Open for delivery at 10*.< a. m., closes at 1 p. m. Greenville-Open for delivery at 3 p. m., closes at 8 p. m. FIVE CENTS.-The price of single copies of the Phoenix is five cents, and purchasers are requested to pay no more for them. We aro informed that some of tho news-boys charge ten. This is an imposition. There are supposed to be sixteen scruples to a drachm, but how many do yon have before taking oue? NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. -Attention ia call? ed io thc following advortieumontsj pub? lished ihm morning for Wu- urtu timo: Last Exhibition of Panorama. G. P. Jackson-Great Fall in Dry Gooda. W. J. ii eau ire nt-Juvenile Magazine, Ac. J. K. Campbell-Just Received. E. A G. D. Hope-Fresh Supplies. Low PRICKS OF DRY Goons.-O. F. JACK? SON ia adding to his block of goods every week, and hiB customers get the advan? tage of tho decline in prices. Tho goods received this week arc lower than ever. EDWARD A. POLLARD.-The attend? ing physician of Edward A. Pollard, who was shot last Thursday, in Balti? more, by Johu S. Wise, considers that his arm will not require amputa? tion, but the bone is so much injured that the arm will probably always be nearly useless. Tho largest price ever paid for any book was given for a copy of Bocca cio's "Decameron" by tho Marquis of Blaudford. Ho poid for it ?2,260, at a book sale in 1812. When the Mar? quis' library was sold in 1859, the samo book was sold for $918.15. "Do you seo that fellow lounging thore doing nothing?" said Owens to Jenkins. "How does he live? by his wits?" "O, no, he's u cannibal. "A cannibal?" "Yes, a cannibal! He lives on othor people." Au old man, in Southern Ohio, was entombed whilo in a trauce, kicked opeu bis coffin, and returned to tho upper world, only to be shot as a ghost. A wretch who, at a social party, said that a young lady playing a piano forto was like au ape, becauso her fingers were among-koys, has been arrested. Sixty-five years ago, a lady planted her riding whip, a slip of grape-vine, at Montecito, California. Now it covers a space 4,050 feet. Thero is an old Scotchman, ou the island of Arrau, who has slept with Robert Burns, and bas lived 100 yours to tell of it. A monster cheese, weighing seven thousand pounds, broke dowu a truck in Now York, ou Friday. That was a heavy fall in cheese. But one of the co-operative stores projected in New YnrV this year ro? mains. Catastrophards is a now and horri? ble word, supposed to mean alarm? ists. Tho excess of births ovor deaths in England is now moro than a thousand a day. Two actresses in Paris have begun suits against an editor, who pub? lished a statement of their ages. From lively to severe-coming home from a dinner late to ono's wife. Representation of minorities-pho? tographs of children. Whet herbs arc tho mos? desirable in the weather? Ans.--Sub urbe. HOD FELLOWS.-Bricklayers' la? borers.