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Daily Paper S8 a Yeari BY JULIAN A. SELBY. S.,? 'Let our Just Censure Attend the True Event." Tri-Weekly $? a Year > COLUMBIA. S. C., WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 2, 1868. VOLUME IV-NO 2? TJ?Jj] PHONIX. ?BBLiaHED DAILY AND TRI-VF KKK LT. THE GLEANER, KTEBY WEDNESDAY MOnNINQ. BY JULIAN A, SELBY, EDITOB AND PBOF-BIETOB. Office en Main atreet, a few doora above Taylor, (or Pamden) stroot. TERMS-IN ADVANCE. SUHSCIUPTION. Oa~.lv Paper, six months.$4 00 Tri-Weekly, " ?' . 2 50 Weekly, *' . 1 50 AJDVEttTISEMENTS in bert od at 75 cents per eqaaro for tho fir?t insertion, and 50 cents for each subsequent. Weekly 75 cents each insertion. AGENTS. Lexington-B. J. Hayes. Spartanbnrg-Hiram Mitchell. J. B. Allon, Chester. S. P. Kinara, Newberry C. H. Jamos Grant, Union. Julina Poppe, An do ra on C. H. ? Thc State Lcgislutiirr. rrPTH DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. SENATE. MONDAY, November 30, 1868. Pursuant to adjournment, the Senate assembled at 12 M., and was called to order by the President pro tem., Hon. O. W. Montgomery. Tho roll was called, and several additional Senators answered to their names. The Clerk road the journal of Friday lost. Mr. Allen introduced, without pre? vious notice, a bill accepting the do? nation of land to the State of South Carolina for the endowment of agri? cultural colleges, which was read tho first time and ordered for considera? tion to-morrow. Hon. D. T. Corbin took the Chair. Message No. 1 from his Excellency the Governor was announced, and presented to the Senato by Mr. John Heart, Private Secretary. Mr. Montgomery offered the fol' lowing resolution, which waa agreed to: Resolved, That so much of the Mes? sage of his Excellency tho Governor os relates to matters appropriate to the several Standing Committees be referred to the same, and so much thereof as relates to other mattera -not within tho range of tboso Com? mittees, be specially referred. Mr. Hoyt introduced the following resolution, which was agreed to: Resol veil, That five hundred copies of . Message No. 1 of his Excellency the Governor, and two hundred copies of the accompanying docu? ments, be printed for the use of the Senate, and fifty additional copies of the Message and documents bo print? ed for the use of the Executive De? partment. The President, iu reply to a ques? tion by the Senator from Greenville, announced that under the resolution adopted on tho second day of thc present session, the Standing Com? mittees as organized at tho special session were continued, and that any vacanoies to be filled or new commit? tees to be formed would be subject to tho aotion of the Senate?, under mle 19 of the rules adopted by tho Senate, Friday, November 27. Mr. Wright offered tho following preamble and resolutions: Whereas, the Senato has heard, with the most profound sorrow and regret, of tho death of Hon. Benja? min Franklin Randolph, late a Sena? tor from the County of Orangeburg, who, in the prime of manhood and full vigor of intellect, fell, pierced by the bullets of an assassin, on Friday, the 16th day of October, 18G8: Resolved, That in his death tho Se? nate has been deprived of one of its most esteemed and valued members; of one who, in his pri\ato friend? ships, was affectionate and steadfast; and who, as a public man, was ever the ardent, bold and outspoken champion of human liberty and hu? man rights; who, while ever main? taining his own dignity and self-re? spect, never, even in the heat of I debate, forgot tho courtesy that was I duo to an opponent; of ono who, in j his entire career, public and private, was a representative man of his time and tho people. Resolved, That these resolutions be entered upon the Journal of the Se? nate, and that a copy thereof, attest? ed by the President and Clark, and appropriately engrossed, bo forward? ed to the afflicted relatives of lue deceased, with tho exprossion of our sincere Bymyathy and condolonco with them in this terriblo bereave? ment. Eulogies were then pronounced by Messrs, Wright, Corbin, Swails and Hayne, when, on motion, the reso- ! lotions were adopted; and it was BIBO resolved, that as A further tribute of respect to the memory of tho late Hon. B. F. Randolph, the Senate do now adjourn. The Senate adjourned at 1.15 P. M. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The Honso met at 12 M., when the Speaker took the chair, Prayer by Rev. B. Burton. The Sergeant-nt-Arrus announced a message from His Excellency the Governor, which waa read. On the conclusion of the reading of tho message, Mr. Ransier intro? duced tho following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That tho several parts of Me8oago No. 1 of His Excellency tho Governor be referred to the appro? priate Committees; und that so much of the said messngo as refera to the murders of members of this General Assembly be referred to tho Special Committees to whom was referred re? solutions on thesame"snbjeot;and that the said Committees be, and thoy are hereby, instrnctcd to draft and re? port to this House, ns soon as practi? cable, suitable resolutions in refer rence to murders of and other out? rages perpetrated on mcmbsrs of thia House. The Speaker laid before tho Honso a report from tho Secretary of State; \vhif?h wnn ordered to bo v?r?uted. The Speaker announced changes and additions to tho several Standing Committees. Mr. Ransier, from tho Committee on Privileges and Elections, reported on the result of the election in Lex? ington, but asked that further infor? mation bo required from tho Secre? tary of State, beforo deciding whe? ther Mr. F. S. Lewie was entitled to the seat. Mr. Moore introduced a bill to iu creaso tho lieu of magistrates' exe? cutions. Read tho first time, aud re? ferred to the Committee on the Judi? ciary. Mr. Smalls introduced a bill to alter and amend au Act entitled "Au Act to provide for tho government of the South Carolina Penitentiary." Mr. Tomliusou introduced a bill accepting the donation of ianda to tho State of Soutn Carolina for thc endowment of agricultural colleges. Read and referred to tho Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. A. Smith introduced a r?solu tion making it unlawful for an}' man ufacturing company to carry on bu si ness without having first obtained t charter from thc Legislature, which on motion of Mr. De Large, was post poned until January 1, 1879. Mr. DeLargo presented the peti tion of the German Fire Engine Com pany, of Charleston, for an Act o ro-charter. Refered to Committee on Incorporations. Also, the accoun of Jacob Levin, of Charleston, fo fuol. Referred to thc Auditing Com mit tee. Mr. Boswell presented tho repor of tho County Commissioners o Kershaw County. Laid over for re ferenco to proper Committee. Mr. Wilder presented tho account of Mrs. Mary L. Doycr, of Richland for tuition. Laid over for referenc to the Committee on Claims. The Speaker appointed Messrs. G Lee and W. H. Jones on the Com mitteo on Railroads, vice Messrs Brown and Mobloy. 500 copies of the Governor's Mei sago were ordered to be printed fo the uso of members. Adjourned. ? ? ? ? SIXTH DAY'S PBOCEEDINOS. SENATE. TUESDAY, December 1.-Tho S< nato assembled at 12 M. Hon. John Lunney, Senator ele< from Darlington, in place of Hou. 1 F. Whittemoro, appeared at tho Pri sident's desk, was sworn, and too his seat. Mr. Allen presented the account < Dr. R. W. Jones, for medical se vices. Mr. Biemaa presented the petitic of tho German Fire Engino Compai of Charleston, for un Act of incorp ration. Bills to provide for drawing juro in Williamsburg, und for juries tho State, wero read and referred the Judiciary Committee. The President announced fMessi J. Iv. Jilleon, Joseph A. Greene ai R. J. Donaldson, as the Committ ou Engrossed Bills. On motion of Mr. Jillson, tho hi I nato took up, out of its order, foi second reading, a bill accepting t donation of land to the State of Sou Carolina for tho endowment ot ag cultural cullcgen, and after Indi amendments, ordered to a third ren The House seut to the Sonata concurrent resolution to print 1,0 copies of the Aots of the special si sion of the General Assembly, a 1,000 copies of the Constitution, wi marginal notes, to be printed a bound with, the Act?; whioh, on n tion of Mr._Allon, was referred to t Committee on Printing. A bill to incorporate the Ash; Fire Engine Company of Chariest* was read a second time and consid ed by sections, and after slit amendments, was ordered to be en? grossed for a third reading. A bill to incorporate certain fire engino companies, of tho city of Charleston, was read tho first time. A bill to establish a publio ferry in York County, was read by its title, and referred to the Committee on Incorporations. Tho report ot tho Committee on Finance, on tho petition of John Caldwell, was recommitted to the Committee. A bill to incorporate tho Lake Swamp Navigation Company was read a second time, considered b3' specious, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. Senate adjourned at 1.55 P. M. HOUSE OPgREPRESENTATINES. ^ Tho House met at 12 M. Addi? tional members, who had not previ? ously attended, answered to their I names. Prayer by Rev. W. Perrin. Mr. C. D. Hayno introduced tho following concurrent resolution, I which was agreed to, and sent to the I Senate: I Resolved, by the House of Repre I sentatives, tho Senate concurring. I That tho printer is hereby instructed to print ono thousand copies of the Acts of tho special session, for the benefit of tho members and county officers; also, ono thousand copies of the Constitution, with marginal notes, nnd bound with the Acts. Mr. Tomlinson introduced tho fol? lowing concurrent resolution, which was referred to tho Committeo on Officers and Offices: Resolved, by tho House of Repre? sentatives, tho Senate concurring, That tho County Commissioners of tho several counties in tho State, be required to report forthwith to thc Attorney-General,who shall immedi? ately transmit the same to this Gene? ral Assembly: 1st. Whether the pro? visions of sections ll and 12 of au Act entitled "'An Act to define thc jurisdiction and duties of County Commissioners," passed Septembci 28,18(58, have been carried into effeel by them. 2d. If said provisions ol said Act have not been carried inte effect, then .said Commissioners shal report tho reasons for tho delay Ol neglect so to do. 3d. How man; days they have been in sensiou as i Board, aud how many days thc" have performed duty for which tho" claim per diem. Resolved, That tho Attorney-Gene ral bo instructed to take all necessur; steps to obtain the reports bereit called for. Resolved, That the Committee oi County ,Oflicers be, and aro hereby instructed to prepare, at tho earlies possible moment, a bill defining th amount of foes to bo 'collected b Justices of the Peaco in this Statt with a view to secure proper con pensatiou to said Justices of th Peace for the performance of th duties entailed upon them under tl) oporatiou of the new Cor .joitution. Mr. Whipper, from the Committc on the Judiciary, reportod favorable on a bill accepting the donation t lands to tho State of South Carolic for tho oudowmeut of agricnltun colleges. Mr. Whipper, from tho Specii Committeo to whom was referred tl resolutions in reference to tho demi: of Hon. James Martin, Ropreseut tivo from Abbevillo County, ar Hon. B. P. Randolph, Senator froi Orangeburg County, reported tl following preamble and resolutions Whereas, information has roache this House of tho death of M Jame? Martin, a Representative fro Abbevillo County, who was delih rately murdered ou the public i oa while traveling to his home fro Abbevillo Court House, on tho otb October; and whereas there can I no doubt that Mr. M?rtir, was mu dcred solely because of his politic associations; therefore, be it Resol md, That in thc death of M James Martin, member from Abl villo County, this House loses o who, though quiet and utiobtrusn was always faithful and diligent tho performance of his duties, a that wo sincerely mourn his loss. Resolved, That, regretting as we i tho loss of a member so gentle, i obtrusive and intelligent as was X Martin, wo cannot but regret far nu tho existence in any part of ourSti of a spirit whicn would seek to BOI party purposes by violence and m der; and that the existence of sud spirit is still more to be deplored a deprecated, and assumed a more p tentons appearance when it select as its viotim one who, under no c enmstances, could have given pro cation tli:?t would justify or even p liate the conduct of those who m dered him. Resolved, That while we wonld i willingly believe that the intelligei and respectability of this State, of any portion of it, does now gi or has at any time given, its sanot j to the outrages of whioh the murder of Mr. Martin, and the equally atro j cious and unjustifiable murder of the Hon. B. F. Randolph, Senator from Orangoburg, are exam pies, wocaunot blind ourselves to the fact that, as yet, the citizens in whose supposed interest these outrages have been perpetrated, have done little or no? thing towards bringing to justice those who committed them, but that, on the contrary, the attempts made by the Executive of tho State to ar l rest tho guilty parties, have been de? nounced in the communities where the crimes were committed, as an ar i bitrary exercise of power not justified [hy the circumstances; and that, in some instances, the officers of the law have been threatened and treated with violence. Resolved, That we would fain be? lieve, now that the excitement of a bitter political contest is over, that tho people of our State will settle imo a quiet obedience to law and respect for tho rights of all; and that however much wo may regret what has transpired as members of the General Assembly of South Carolina, we can cherish no feelings of bitter? ness or revenge, but that wo will in tho futuro as in the past, address ourselves to the task of making such laws and adopting suoh measures as will secure equal and exact justice to all classes, and prosperity to thc State. Resolved, That these resolutions bc entered upon tho journal of thc House, aud a copy of them bo sent to the family of Mr. Martin, witl the expression of our sincere sympa thy and condolence in theiraflliction, and that the Speaker's desk bo draped with mourning for thirty days, ant" that this House do now adjourn ir respect to his memory. ' The resolutions were seconded bj Mr. Hausier. Appropriate eulogies were deliver ed by Messrs. Tomlinson, Ransier Feriter, Whipper, Bosemon, Ellio and DeLarge. Messrs. Moore am Turner also spoke iu reference to tin resolutions. Mr. Elliott offered the follwiu( arneudraent which was agreed to: Jlcsulred, That the members of thi House do wear the usual badge o mourning for thirty days, and that i blank page of the journal be inscrib ed to tho memory of the deceasei Representativo, James Martin. Tho following papers were present eil, to be entered mp thc journal: The underssgued, Democrats members of tho House of Represen tatives_of South Carolina, fcariu their affirmative vote on the anieml ment to tho resolutions in relation t tho death of Mr. Martin, of Abbi ville, should bo misunderstood, be leave to state that they voted for th amendment because they considere it to be proper, and desired to slur a disposition to "-stain any reasons bio resolutions of honor and conde lenee they contained, while they ha expressly agreed, prior to the von that they could nut sustain such < tho resolutions as attributed h murder to political sentiments, an directly or indirectly fixed it on tl Democratic party. Wu object to tho last clause of tl preamble, and the second and tIiii resolutions, and feel it a duty we ox ourselves aud constituents, iu cons quenco of tho explanatory remar! made by some of our friends, to eut this statement upon thc journal. Signed) W. W. FIELD, W. C. KEITH, J. BRYANT, li. F. SLOAN, SAMU'L LIT1LEJOH The undersigned, having cast tin votes in the negativo, with regard tho preamble and resolutionscoucei ing the assassination of the late Ji Martin, member of the Houso frc Abbeville County, lest some false i pression might be oonvej'cd by s; vote, beg leave to state that, wh they are ready and willing to susti ! any appropriate action on tho part this House, iu respect to the death any of its members, an I while til |do heartily co-operate in denounci any man, or set of men, who wot ! render the law inseenro by taking I into their own hands, and perpetr J iug crimes that should be condemn by all good citizens, acvorthele solemnly protest against the layi of tho charge of tho assassination Mr. Martin, either directly or in rectly, to tho Democratic party South Carolina, of which they ; representatives. (Signed) CLAUDE C. TURNI JOHN B. MOORE, JOHN WILSON, W. G. STEWART, O. M. DOYLE, R. M. SMITH, W. W. WALLER The House adjourned until to-m row, at 12 M. SPECIAL NOTICES. Let not Prejudice Usurp Your Henson. It is a fact that, in the minds of many persons, a prejudice existB against what aro called patent modioinos; but why should this prevent you resorting to an article that has such an array of testimo? ny to support it as HOSTETTER'S STOM? ACH BITTERS? Physicians prescribo it; why should you discard it? Judges, usu? ally considered mon of talent, have nsod and do use it in their families; why should you reject it? Let not your prejudice ? usurp your reason to tho everlasting inju ! ry of your health. If you are Hick, and reqniro a medicine, try thcBO Bitters. When tho bodily energies aro worn out by anxiety and need a stimulant, this is the best that can be taken. It is tempered and modified by hygienic herbs and roots, which prevent it from fevering tho blood; and boneo it does not produco amore tem? porary excitement, to no followed by 'nju rioua reaction, but communicates a perma? nent potency to tho entiro vital organiza? tion. Somo of its liberal constituents aro slightly soporific, so that in casos where sleeplessness is ono of tho accompani? ments of nervous disease, ? dose of it taken towards bed-time will tend to pro dnco quiet and refreshing slumber. For palpitation of heart, tremors, hysterics, fainting fits, general restlessness and tho causelosB fears and distressing fancies to which ladies aro especially subject, under certaiu morbid conditions of mind and body peculiar to their sex, tho Bitters will bo found tho most agreeable and certaiu of all counter-irritants. Thc constitutionally nervous may readi? ly keep their infirmity in constant cheok by the daily uso of this healthful vegeta? ble tonic; und those who have "shattered their nerves," as the phrase is, either by imprudent indulgence or undoo physical or intellectual labor, will find in this vital? izing elixir a prompt restorative Doc 2 jG_ ?MANHOOD."-Another Now Medical Pamphlet from tho pen of Dr. Curtis. The Medical Times says of this work: "This valuable treatise on tho causo and cure of prematuro decline shows how health is impaired through secret abuses of youth and manhood, and how easily regained. It gives a clear synopsis of the impediments to marriage, the cause and effects of ner? vous debility, and tho remedies therefor." A pocket edition of thc abovo will be for? warded on receipt of 25 Cent?, by ad? dressing Dr. Curtis. No. ?S North Charles utreet, Baltimore, Md. May 27 ly Wanted to Rent. A.SMALL neatly-furnished HOUSE, suitable for the accommodation of a family of four. For such a place, central? ly located, a liberal rent will be paid by an approved tenant. Address L. H., at this MMCe._Nov 28 Cottages to Rent. MONE containing ten rooms, with bath-room,water, gus and other ne? cessary appendages, situated ono block from Inc po-jt office and one from Law Range. ALSO, A Cottage House, with four rooms, on tho Arsenal Hill. Apply to Nov 2fl 1 JOSEPH TAYLOR. Family Flour. 1 TA BAGS Knoxville Family FLOUR, XOVJ tor sale low. E. .V (i. !'". ?I< (L*K. BBB Mackerel.? ?7 ?rr KITS No. 1 Bav and Shoal MACK / D EREL, 00 libia., Halves and Quarters. Nos. 1, 2. and :!, for sale by K. ,V (1. I). HOPE. Bank Bill and Land Agency. IT NDEB Act of Assembly, of Septem J ber. 1868, all bills of the Punk of the Stute of South Carolina, of ?1 or over, and dated prior to the 20th December, 1800. will be FUNDED in Bonds of the State of South Carolina, boariug G per cont interest per annum, from l?t January, lsd;), if pre? sented previous to this dale; otherwise, they will bo debarred the privilege. Sums to be tundod niuM be in even hundreds. 1 will als., buy or sell LANDS or City Lots in any part of the State. Parties wishing to sell Lands or Lots will give mo particu? lar description nf their property. Those desiring to purchase will receive immediate answers to inquiries by enclosing apost? ase stamp. Terme moderate. J. FISHER, Former President "f Branch Bank, at Columbia. S. C. Nov 24 :mo Flour, Flour, -fl (\f\BBLS. Extra Family FLOUR, JLvJl/ just received anil for sale by Nov Sj_J. A- T. H. AGNEW. Cottee, Cottee. /"?/~\ DAGS, consisting of Rio, Laguyra, Oil Java und Mocha COFFEES, ou hand and for sah-, at reduced prices, bv Nov -J4 J. * T. K. AGNEW. Light, Light. 1 S\ BBLS. Prime White KEROSENE JA " OIL, 110 fire test, on hand and for sale, at roduco? prices, bv tho barn ! and at retail, by J. .t T. lt. AGNEW. Nov 24 Wines and Liquors. STOCK frill and prices to snit tho times. Lowest in price and finest in quality. For sale by GEO. SYMMEKS. Nov 21_ - At Swygert & Senn's. FRESH Buckwheat FLOUR, Primo North Carolina Mullets, some? thing rare, Golden Drip Syrup, Choice Goshen Butter, Cheese, &c. ALSO, , ? Choice FAMILY SUPPLIES, received daily? at SWYGEBT A SENN'S. Nov 8_lmo Fore Leaf Lard. F? Nov'o bJ FISHER A LOWRANCE. CLOTHING AND Ghent's Furnishing Goods. THE undersigned having purchased the entire stock of QOODS In the above Uno, formerly belonging to Mr. It. O. Anderson, will continuo the business nt the old stand, and will dispose of the pre sent stock at Now York cost. Nov 29 0 WM. J. HOKE. A BARGAIN. A SPLENDID SAW-MILL, Engine, (Ty l\_ lor's make,) good belting, largo smoke-stack, extensivo copper piping and all necessary'fixtures, at Godar Fond, in Lexington District, thirteen miles from the Augusta and Oolumbia Railroad-pan easily bo moved and located on said road. Tho Engine is thirty horse power, In com Sleto running order-Mill and Engine cost 3,G0O, and never been injured by use-can be bought for $1,500. W. 0. Anderson, Esq., is on the place and will take pleasure in snowing the mill to any who wish to see. It may also be said that Mr. Anderson is ono of the best machinists in the State, whoso services (if applied for soon) can bo procured in moving, putting up and run? ning said mill. Apply to Cochran Nor? wood, at Cok??bUrj, Ox E. Vt* ?in be ri ? , ?t Aiken, 8. C._Nov 29 12? C. F JACKSON * . ?pp WILL soil his stock of DRESS SILKS at much reduced prices, for tho next six days. ALSO, His stock of EMPRESS CLOTHS, and other DRESS GOODS, will bo offered at low prices. Remember, bargains for tho next six days._ _ Nov 22 NEW STOCK OF DRESS TRIMMINGS just in at C. F. JACKSON'S: SILK GIMPS, all styles. Silk Velvet Ribbons, all colors. Satin Ribbons, all colors. ALSO, Another lot of BLACK CLOTH CLOAKS. AISO, Another lot of WORSTED GOODS, Nubias, Hoods, Cap?, Shawls, Scarfs, icc. Nov 22 DR. THOMAS T. MOORE, OFFERS great inducements to his Pa? tients, and the public, in tho way of OOOD WORK and VERY MODERATE PRICES. Teeth extracted without pain, or any subsequent ill effects, by uso of Nitrous Oxidier Laughing Gas. Office on Main street, over Gregg's China store. Oct 15___ DR. D. L. BOOZER, " HAVING obtained from tho different patentees of tho profession, office rights of tho latest improvement in DEN? TISTRY, is prepared to do all kinds of DENTAL WORK with neatness, durability and despatch, at tho very lowest rates. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Office oa Main etroet, Columbia. S. C., three door? North of Agnew's. Vulcanized Rubber Plates inserted at $25. May1 2 ly ~B7& W. C. S WAPFIELD , SELL The Best Made, The Most Durable, The Most Fashionable, The Cheapest, CLOTHING 1\- THE STATE. NEW STYLE HATS, JUST ?ny'KlYKlK FRENCH AND ENGLISH CASSIMERES, FOR FINE CUSTOM WORK. We sell tho best-fitting SHIRTS AND COLLARS, And keep all the latest styles of FURNISHING GOODS. It. A W. C. S W AF KI El? D. October 23 Oranges and Lemons. FLORIDA INDIAN RIVER ORANGES, Malaga Lemons, for sale by Nov 21 GEO. 8YMMF.RS.