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? -M , li ? y ; ---;? . ..; griflay Motmlng, Deogmbcr 9,1870. r Io ttxe HcTdlFoun??-Leon OombsUo. Tho London Spectator paja a splendid tributo to ibo 'French Minister, Leon Gambetta, whom it regards the moving spirit and master mind of France since the tall of the ' empire. The virtual d io - tater of Franco outside of Parie, to Gam? betta) described "as a stoutish Marseil? laise advocate of thirty-five, with the look of . a traffic manager," the Spectator ae oribea tho great work dono in France in two ?hort months. Leaving Paris in a balloon'and reaching Tours, it says that the Fronob Minister began at once, like ano tb or Gar hot, to organize victory. Announcing that he was invested with fall powers to defend France, he pro? ceeded at once to work. Men saw that he meant brave, earnest work-intent upon the great business of saving France. He filled an empty treasury and empty arsenals, and made contracts and con? tracted loans. He repressed internal fends. He called armies into existence, and introduced discipline, though no soldier himself. He worked and talked, and infused into France something of his own active, resolute, hopeful spirit. Such a man is Leon Gambetta, and such ii the work he has done, according to the London Spectator. This is high praise. Certain it is that much has been done in France since the Sedan disaster. If the credit of this prompt re-organiza? tion justly beltings to Gambetta, os al? leged, then is the hero of the French discovered, and tho young lawyer will take his plaoe in history. He who de? spairs not of his country in the hour of her calamity-he who breathes into a people the spirit to do or die-he has the elements of greatness. Presentment ot the Grand Jury lu tile United States Circuit Court-Response or tile Jad ge-Oar Comment*. We were present in the Court room on yesterday, when the Grand Jury mado their presentment in open Court. We shall publish it in onr next issue. In the meantime, we desire to express our conoorreooe in the general views ex? pressed. The points made were well pat, and as a majority of the Jury were of the Radical party in politics, tho viona expressed cannot be ascribed to partisan feeling. The Grand Jury pre? sented: 1. Tho present election laws, as unfair and unequal, and calculated to open tho door to fraud and to breed strife. They recommend that they ba amended. 2. The employment of the military to superintend civil elections is pronounced a fruitful source of mischief. 8. The constabulary force in the State is presented as an evil of great magni? tude. 4. With respect to the late disturbance of the public peace in Laurens, the Jury attribute this to the violent and incen? diary speeches of certain parties. The Judge, in reply, expressed his assent to much that was contained in the presentment. Doubtless the elec? tion laws, to which tho Jury had re? ferred, could be improved, but after all, he desired to impress upon the commu? nity the fact that no laws, however good or fair, could, of themselves, produce harmony of feeling and action in South Carolina. Where two differing races are brought together, as in South Caro? lina, there could be peace and good understanding only upon the basis of mutual forbearance and justice, The white raee, being of superior in? telligence, should set the example, and in a spirit of magnanimity, deal with the vexed problem of race. The colored man, too suspicious of the ex-slavc holder, moat divest his mind of unrea? sonable prejudices. Upon the ground of mutual justino, and by the cultivation of a kindly feeling, he thought it possi? ble for the races to live in harmony, and provide together for the public good. As for himself, he had always tried to hold tho scales of justice in impartial hands. He desired not to introduce politics in the Court room, but he regarded it a favorable time to suggest that no laws, however wise, oould avail aught, unless underlying all, was the spirit in the people to be fair, jost and kindly. We have stated that tho viows of the jury are, in our judgment, correct. Wc may add, that above all things, do we concur with tho Grand Jury, iu that portion of their presentment which re? fers to tho UBe of tho military in civil matters. Tbis is a comparatively recent abuse. It is, wo hold, a subject of great moment-ouo that is now addressing itself to ibo calm and sagacious minda of tho land. It is a practice which, born of war, we deem viaious in charac ter, destructivo of the rights of tho citizen, and subversive of our freo insti? tutions. For several years past tho em? ployment o! the army in civil affairs has been a growing habit on the part of the Federal Government. Nor has this new army practice been confined to one sec ?on of the coon try. It han j prevailed both in tho North and the South. We have seen the groat util at habeas corpus trampled under foot, ?nd too often the gleam Of the soldier's bayonet has flashed-before tho eyes of hereditary freemen. ' ? . Tn tho North, tb? army has boen em? ployed in popular eleetious. Moro espe? cially has it been used to aid the internal revenue officers, and upon high authority it may be added that, under existing regulations, the reveuuo officer is the sole judge of the need of military aid I In tho Sonth, the army, oven iu the reoonBtruoted States-that is, in the States formally restored by law to their Constitution al privileges, has boen freely employed in affairs purely civil, upon the ground of alleged disorders, riots, or interference with the eleotion laws of Congress-and this before civil processes have oven been attempted, not to say ex hausted. We cannot but hold these new prac? tices to bo inconsistent with tho public security, the public peaoo, and the pub? lic liberties. If, in times of war, LAWS are silent amid ABMS, surely, in times of pence, ABMS should bo silent amid LAWS at least, onght the military not to be in? voked until all civil means are fully ex? hausted. We candidly admit that tho spirit of justice should he unfettered, but at the same time, we are not un? mindful of the fact that the substance of civil liberty is tho property of the Ame? rican citizen. As far baok as 150 years ago, in Eng? land, whence we derive our free institu? tions, the line of distinction between tho civil and militnry departments of thc Govornmeut was clearly drawn and jealously guarded against infringement. We refer in proof to the legislative enact? ments of that period. For instance, the warrant of King George, dated Septem? ber 20, 1717, evon when tho statute ex? pressly authorizes aid to the customs officers, only allows tho civil magistrates to decide when the use of troops is need? ed. And in the earlier days of our own Republic, we ore very well satisfied that the publio sentiment of the country would not have been slow to rebuke that habit of military interference in civil matters which of late has grown to be a serious evil. As a matter of course, we desire to have the law obeyed and the peace pre? served. We recognize the obligation of tho Executive department of the Go? vernment, by constitutional methods, to protect the citizen in his life, liberty and property. This is, indeed, the vory end of all government. But wo submit, that before the power of the sword is in? voked, in a land of liberty regulated by law, it is duo to tho citizen and thc go nius of our free institutions that civil remedies should be exhausted before tho door is opened to the perpetration of militari/ wrongs. Wo desire to guard against any such misconstruction of our views as would tend to weaken the forco of tho argu? ment that we have employed. Wo do not seek to cast any unjust or unwar? rantable reflections upon tho military de? partment of the Federal Government. We appreciate the dignity and the utility of arms. But it is our desire to repeat, that tho limits which divide tho military from the civil branch of tho Government should bo rigidly observed, aud, in con? clusion, to add, that it will, in our judg? ment, bo an evil day for tho groat Ame? rican Republic when its regular army, no longer standing with a proud reservo upon its constitutional ground, shall he made a machine to subserve party ends, or Lu gratify private revenge, or to de? spoil tho citizen of his time-honored and blood-bought rights and immunities. - THE DEMANDS OF GERMANY ON FRANCE. -The Berlin correspondent, November 1G, of tho Allgemeine Zeitung, remarks that tho German territorial demands on Franco will not bo extended by the prolongation of tho war, as Germauy does not want to bo burdened with real Frenchmen, but will only insist on Alsace aud a part of Lorraino. Tho pecuniary indemnity, ou tho othor hand, will bo swelled from day to day, and whereas, amnesties havo been stipulated for in former treaties, in this instance, as tho war was wantonly entered upon hy tho French, its authors must bo oxemplarily punished. The serious pun? ishment of the ministers who declared war munt bo stipulated for, as also of the writers and othor persons like MM. Simon and Girardin, who instigated it. They will bo tried by a jury named by neutrals. Only the Temps and tho Si?cle admonish tho pcopie to reflect. M. Girardin, in tho Liberta, talked of driving tho Prussians, who would refuse to walk, over tho Rhine with tho butt end of tho musket, and of seizing tho left bank. "Tho proceedings in Paris lost July," says the writer, "though already pressed into tho back-ground hy tho rapid march of events, are not for? gotten by us." A fire occurred in tho fruit store of Messrs. C. Bart & Co., In Market street, Charleston, on the 7th, which partially destroyed the building aud contents. Z.EGIBIi&T|^? PAOOBBntSrCHr.. THTJBSDAY^ Docombor 8p 1870. The tenate met at I* m. ' $ Mr. Noah'preso n tea tho pa ti tioo of tho Trastees o? the Columbia Female Col? lege, for exemption from payment of taxes. Mr. Smalls introduced a bill to mroviob for tbe keeping in repair of publie high? ways. Mr. Hayne introduced a bill to provide for the payment of a salary of $2,000 to the Li eu ton ant-Go ve ru or. Mr. Wimbush introduced a bill to re? peal "An Act to provide for a sinking fund." The Commiltoo on Incorporations re? ported a bill to amend tho charter of the Columbia Bridge Company, so as to en? able them to build a new bridge. Also, a bill to extend tho limits of the town of Camdon. Also, a bill to umeud tho char? ter of tho town of Greonvillo. Mr. Oreen introduced a bill to amcud "An Act to regulato tho fees of Probate Judges, etc.," so that Trial Justices shall receive only $3 for criminal trials, inclu? sivo of all fees. Mr. Whittomoro introduced a bill to provide for the protection of persons und property and public peaoe, and to tax property for the same. Also, gave notice of a bill to amend "An Act to define jurisdiction and regulato practico of Pro? bate Courts." Also, a bill to repeal tho lien law. Mr. Wilson gave notice of a bill to do fine tho law in relation to certain ease? ments. The Committee on Elections reported on a resolution of iuqniry, whether the seats of Senators from Abbeville, Charles? ton and Georgetown aro vacant; that it appears that vacancies do exist from the Counties of Abbevillo aud Georgetown, and ask further time for consideration of the case of Charleston. A joint resolution authorizing the State Treasurer to purchase a safe for tho Attorney-General's office, was passed and sent to tho llouso. A bill to amend and renew the charter of tho town of Abbeville, received a se? cond rending and ordered for a third. A bill to charter the town of Yorkvillo, was read tho sccoud time and ordered for a third. A resolution to fix the number of Standing Committees, was taken up. A motion was made to indefinitely post? pone its consideration, and the whole matter was laid on the table. A bill to make appropriations for tho paymeut of the mileage and per diem of the members of tue General Assembly, tho salaries of the subardinate officers and other expenses incidental thereto, was read tho second time and ordered for a third. Tho Senate adjourned at 2.80 p. m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 12 m. Mr. O'Connell moved that a message bo sent to the Senate, informing thom that tho journal of the House is incor? rect, BO far ns it records his nnmo at voting for T. J. Robertson, as ho voted for F. J. Moses, and asking them tc correct their journal accordingly. Adopt cd. Mr. Wilkes gave notice of various bills referred to Judiciary Committee at the last Hessian. Mr. Tolbert gHve notice of a bill tc make it felony to make falso titles, Ac. to real or personal property. Mr. Ford gave notice of a bill tc repeal tho charter of tho Goose Creel Bridge Company, and to make saic bridge n public highway. Also, a bil to enforce the feuce laws. Mr. Davis introduced u bill to amuuc "An Act to establish a system of frei common schools." Received first read iug and referred to tho Committee oi Education. Mr. Hurley iutroduced bills to incor porato the South Carolina Land auc Improvement Company, the Uuitec Staten Manufacturing Company, th< American Cotton and Wool Company Read first time and referred to tho Com mittco on Incorporations. Mr. Levy iutroduced a bill to ronev tho charter of tho town of Williston, ii Barnwell County. Recoived first read ing and referred to the Committee oi Incorporations. Mr. Hurley presented the petition o J. H. Risley and Risley & Crnyton, fo loavo to withdraw certain papers. Also gave notico of a bill to fund so much o tho city debt of Charleston as is neccs sary for railroad purposes. Also, a bil to amend the charter of the city o Charleston. Also, a bill for tho electioi of a Board cf Commissioners of Stato ii certain Railroads. Also, a bill to amen "An Act to provide for a sinking fund. Mr. Hedges gave uotico of a bill t authorize tho Land Commissioner t purchase certain lands on Wndmnlai Island. Mr. Tarleton gave notice of a bill t provide for tho protection of tho poor. Mr. Leo introduced a bill to ompowc the County Commissioners to levy a ta for building school houses. Receive first reading and roferred to Committe on Ways and Means. Mr. Smart gavo notice of n bill t reconstruct tho Judicial Circuits of th Stato. Mr. Williams introduced a bill to r( new tho charter of tho Trustees of Fail field Church. Received first roadie and referred to Committee on Incorpc rations. Mr. Sell?is asked leavo of absence fe Mr. Miles, for four days. Granted Also, presented tho presentment of Gran Jury of Marion, for Juno term, 1870. Mr. Boston asked leave of absence ft three days. Granted. Mr. Doyle offered a joint resolution to authorize the payment of a pensio to Abel Robbin?, of Oconee. Rend fin timo aud referred to the Committee o Ways and Means. Mr. TIagood gave notice of a bill t define tho law in relation to certain oas? ments. - Mr. Duncan introduced a bill to rene ohortor of the town of Spartanbarj Road first time and referred to Commit? tee on Incorporation o. v^-Mr. Smith presented petition of Mrs. Eva M. Pool, for payment for cervices aa teacher of a public school. , ! Mr. Nuoklea gave notice of a bill to levy taxes on certain Counties. Mr. Oconnell asked leave of absence ??t Hr. u riggs for five days. Granted. Mr. Whipper introduced a claim of J. W. Glover. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Myers presented account of L. S. Langley. Referred to Committee on Claims. Senate sent to House a joint resolu? tion, to authorize the purchase of a safe for the Attoruey-Genoral's office. Read first time and referred to Commit? tee ou Ways and Means. Chair submitted accompanying docu? ments to the Governor's message. Mr. Whipper moved that 5?? copies be printed. Adopted. Also, a concur? rent resolution from the Senate, that the chief of eaoh department bo requested to submit to the Goneral Assembly a copy of his roport, without further de? lny. Amended by substituting require for request, and by Monday, 13th, for without further delay. The resolution was adopted as amended. Mr. Mooro presented tho petition of tho Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church, praying an act of incorporation. Re? ferred to Committee on Incorporations. Chair announced tho names of tho members appointed on tho Committco on Lubor. Senate seut to the House a message, that they concur in thc resolution of the Houso to correct the journal in reference to tho natue of O'Connell. Mr. Bosotnan introduced a bill to pre? scribe the mode of election of Aldermen in Charleston. Read first timo and re? ferred to the Committee on Privileges uud Elections. ' Chair announced the appointments ou the Committee on tho Removal of Po? litical Disabilities. Tho Committoe on Legislative Library reported bnck n joint resolution to au? thorize tho Librarian to causo to be pre? pared au index to volume 14th of tho statutes, and recommended that it do pass. Tho resolution was passed to a third reading. Mr. C. D. Hayue gave notice of a bill to incorporate tho town of Midway. At 1 o'clock, tho H.uso proceeded to tho consideration of the special order for that hour, whioh was the resolution (by Mr. Hurley) to appoint a standing committco on contingent accounts. Adopted. Mr. Whipper moved that tho voto bo rescinded which made a bill to vest tho title of the State to a lot of land in the village of Oraugeburg, in the purchaser or purchasers who shall pay for the pre? mises under a sale by decree of tho Pro? bate Court of Charleston County, and to direct the application of tho proceeds of salo the special order for 2 o'clock, and that tho bill bo taken up now. Adopted. Tho bill waa passed to a third reading. On motion of Mr. Goodson, the House then adjourned at 1.15 p. m. To THE HON. TIMOTHY HURLEY : As you aro one of the acknowledged leaders of the present Honso of Representatives of tho South Carolina Legislature, and very probably as familiar with its workings and doings as any other member of that body, we ask the privilege of propound? ing a few inquiries to you, or rather to tho Legislature through you, and re? spectfully usk your attention to tho same. 1. Is the commission for the "revision and consolidation of the statute laws of the State of South Carolina," still in operation? 2. If so, ia W. J. Whipper, a member of the Houso of Representatives from tho County of Beaufort, still ono of the commissioners and receiving a salary for tho same? o. If these inquiries aro auswered in tho affirmative, how, then, is he eligible to the seat ho now occupies in the Le? gislature? By reference to our State Constitution, Article II, Section 28, which, by tho way, Mr. Whipper helped to mako, it will be found most clearly and unmistakably that "no person shall be eligible to a seat iu tho General Assembly whilst ho holds any office of profit or trust under this State, tho United States of America, or any of them, or under any other power, except officers in the militia, Magistrates, or Justices of Inferior Courts, whilo BUCII Justices receive no salary. Aud if any member shall accept or exercise any of the said disqualifying offices, ho shall vacate his seat: Provided, That this prohibition shall not extend to members of the first General Assembly." Tho "first Goneral Assembly" has un? questionably expired, and Mr. Whipper is now a member of tho second General Assembly since the adoption of tho fore? going provision of tho Constitution. How, thou, can ho bo ono of tho codi? fiers and a member of the present Le? gislature at tho samo time? If ho is both, ho is cortaiuly oconpyiug his sent in tho General Assembly in violation of that Constitution which ho has sworn to observo and obey. Surely thorois some ono in tho House of Representatives with manhood and intelligence enough to have this matter investigated and exposed. Won't you doit, Mr. Hurloy? It is a right which belongs to, and is demanded, by THE PEOPLE. THE BKIONOLI-MOCULLOCH MAIIKIAOE. The marriage of these musical artists, which took placo, (says the New York Herald,) in Canada, last summer, was celebrated by the customary reception of friends, a few days ago, at the residence of tho bride-groom, in Eighty-fourth street. It would haw ooourred earlier, but for the fact that the Signor was ful? filling an engagement with the Nillsou Company. XL* o o alite ? . POST OPFIOK Ho uns.-Northern mail often?4.80 P. M.; close? ll A. M. Charleston and Greenville, open 4.80 P. M.; close 5.80 A. M. y We?tern, opens' 12.80 P. M.; closes n AH Tr. A.-XO ST. JU. Charleston, evening, opens 8 A. M. ; doses 6 P. M. Office open Sundays from half-past 4 o'clock to half-past 5. SERENADE TO SENATOR RODERTSON. The Firemen's Band serenaded Colonel Robertson, la.it night. Af ter several airs had been performed, tho re-oleoted Senator appeared aud delivored a short address, in which ho emphatically de? clared that he intended to do his duty to tho people of the State, irrespective of raco or color. Ho loaves for Wash? ington in a day or two. HABEAS Conrus.-Judge Vernon has issued a writ of habeas corpus, in the case of the Laurens prisoners, (which was served upon ?heriff Frazee, yester? day,) returnable before him at Laurens. Mosers. H. L. Farley, J. Y. H. Williams, A. D. Carlington, Jos. Copeland and T. F. Richardson are the prisoners re? ferred to. Wo learn that Sheriff Frasco, unmindful of tho terribly exaggerated statements of Ku Klux and other out? rages in that District, proposes to ac? company tho prisoners without a guard. Col. Moseley, N. S. Harris, Henry Suber and Sheriff Jones, who were released on hail, a few days ngo, wore re-arrested yesterday, on a charge of murder. Where and when will these outrageous arresto cease? PH?ENIXIANA.-The price of singlo copies of the PHONIX is five cents. If carriers charge moro it. is simply a swin? dle. They can be obtained at that prico at the office. Our readers will bear in mind that we publish evert/ day reading matter on every pago of tho PHOENIX. Messrs. Bryan Sc McCarter have pre? sented us with a oopy of the January number of Godei/'s Lady's Book. At a regular communication of True Brotherhood Lodge, No. 84, held on Tuesday evening, December 6, the fol? lowing named officers were elected for the ensuing Masonic year: W. M., Rev. J. L. Reynolds, D. D.; S. W., G. E. Mecnen; J. W., J. D. Caldwell; Trea? surer, S. L. Loaphart; Secretary, G. M. Walker. Nine thousand pairs of wooden heels aro made weekly by one factory in Lynn, and these will soon, it is expected, en? tirely snpercedo leather heels. We sup? pose this is proper. Heels rs. heads bas heeu a motto for many years, and why should not tho heels bo made of tho ma? terial that constitutes so many heads? We aro reliably informed that the Greenville and Columbia Railroad is do? ing an extraordinary amount of business -one-third more, at least, than ever be? fore. Freights aro delivered promptly. Mr. J. O. Meredith has been supercedod as Master Machinist by Mr. T. J. Price. The difference between a country and a city greenhorn is that ono would like to know everything, and the other thinks ho can tell him. UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT-Thurs? day, December 8,1870.-Tho Court was opened at 10 o'clock a. m., Hon. George S. Bryan.? D. J., presiding. The jurors answered to their names as on previous days. Tho Grund Jury returned into Court, and through ono of their number had their presentment read. Tho Judge re? ceived tho presentment and addressed tho jury on tho subjects presented. Tho presentment held by the Judge till to? morrow, when tho Grand Jury will again be present in Court. Tho United States vs. Wilson Edwards -Illegal voting. The witnesses for tho prosecution having failed to appear in tho above case, on motion of tho Dis? trict Atiornoy, ordered that the defend? ant bo discharged and his recognizance cancelled. The United States rs. Adam Riser. This case was under consideration ovidenco closed, and Mr. Pope heard for defence Tho further hearing was con? tinued till to-morrow, at 10 o'clock a. m., to which timo tho Court was adjourned. DISTRICT COURT.-In re John B. Rus? sell. Appointment of Daniel J. Winsi as assignee. Approved. Ex parte James J. Novillo, of Charles? ton. Petition for final discharge. M. P. O'Connor pro pet. Petition roforred to Julius C. Carpenter, Register, and final hearing for 28th Decomhor, at Charleston, S. C. A Washington despatch of Sunday to tho New York World says: "Mr. J, H. Rainoy, of South Carolina, the nogro who was selocted by tho Radicals of the First District ol that Stato in Whitto moro's place, will tako his seat iu the Houso of Representatives to-morrow, his fellow-Republicans finding no loop? hole for objecting to him and sacrificing him, as they did tho Louisiana negro Inst session. Tho little enthusiasm which the Radicals brought into play when Revels was sworn in as Seuator from Mississippi has been effectually dissi? pated, and the appearance of a negro Congressman cannot now be said to give them speoial canso for mutual congratu? lations." HOTED AE20V.&I3. Deaomber 8. Nickerap'n JEfowap-J. A. Jarbor, 8. A. Williamson, Baltimore; Mrs. W. Robin? son, Mrs. W. R. Robinaon, G. B. Koiu, Richmond; H. D. Cardwell, Tennessee; W. H. Trowbridge, Danville; T. Jordan, Win ii ob oro; E. C. Lvonn. Philadelphia; if. W. Pittey, Texas; Mn. O. A. Mays, Abbeville; 3. G. Link, Chester; Joseph H. Gay, Delaware; W. Kline, Charlotte; J. B. Carwile, Newberry; J, A. Bethany, N. C.; J. P. B. Wikes, Colleton; J. D. Ethridgo, J. Ethridge, Oliver Derrick, Leesville. Columbia Hotel.-Vf. S. Floyd, Balti? more; W. Gregg, H. C. Mazyck, Charles? ton; J. W. Evans, Marion; S. Fair, New? berry; P. Dnffie, Chariest on ; T. N. Emm? ie t, N. Y.; W. P. Hill, Due West; J. If. Nathan, Charleston; E. C. Williams, W. H. Woodco3k, N. Y. ; W. S. King, Charles? ton; C. B. Yongno, Fairfield; A. Parker, N. Y. LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. D. C. Poixotto & Son-Auctions. Race on Saturday at Congaree Course. Important to Printers and Publishers. To Rent-Apply at Telegraph Offioe. Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co.-Cathartio Pills. CARPET-BAGGERS.-Tho New York Journal of Commerce, of a recent date, has an article on "the approaching down? fall of carpct-bag?8in," in which it says: Carpot-bagism at tho South has seeu its best days. From this time on, we look for tho gradual banishment of the genus carpet-bagger from places of public trust in tho Southern Stntes. Since tho war, these mon have had a good time of it. They have filled nearly all the offices, and loaded up their cavernous carpet? bags with the spoils. Turn sud turn about is fair play, and they have no rea? son to complain if tho Southerners choose to como into their own again, and send back tho soldiers cf fortune who have so long fattened upon them to their Northern homes. The Journal of Commerce continues: It is their cuo and their poliey to keep up the old unfriendly feelings between North and South, to prevent amnesty from doing its perfect work of reconcilia? tion, and thus, with n minority of car? pet-baggers like themselves and Radical negro voters, to maintain their hold on power. The coming downfall of carpet bagism in the South means a complete restoration of fraternal sympathies be? tween tho two sections, which it is the appointed mission of carpet-baggers to stave off by every possible means. HORRIBLE MTJBDEB IN MASSACHUSETTS. -Benjamin Howard, aged eighty-two years, was found murdered on Saturday morning, near his dwelling, three miles from Westport. He was. shot through the body, and his head and right leg cut off with an axe. He lived alone. An attempt had been made apparently to bury the body, which was found in the woods. There is no clue to the mur? derer. DEATH OF MA JOB JOHN FI ARDLEE. Major John Harllee, an old citizen of Marion District, died at Argyle, Robeson County, N. C., on the 30th ultimo, aged about eighty-one years. Major Harllee was of au old and distinguished family in South Carolina. He was a Lieutenant under General Jackson, in the war of 1812, and distinguished himself by his gallantry at Point Petre. It is stated in an exchange that Judge R. C. Downs, while holding court in Madison Parish, Louisiana, on Thursday of last week, was stabbed and killed, without any known provocation, by W. H. Neeley. Tho Judge and Neeley shook hands, whon tho knife was plunged into the Judge's body. He exclaimed, "lam dead!" and falling, expired instantly. Thomas Young Simons, son of Col. Thomas Y. SimouB, was buried in Charleston, on Wednesday. His death was caused, wo ard informed, by the ac? cidental discharyo of a weapon in his own hands. A mun who was lost on the plains, and who had lived several weeks on raw fish, desiring to vary his bill of fare, says he pursued a toad for two days, but without success. Mrs. M. M. O'Neil, of Greenville, fell dead, on Thursday last. Cause, heart disease. Two mon were severely burned and twenty-four mules destroyed by a fire in Baltimore, Monday. Wm. M. DeLormo, Esq.. ono of the oldest and most respectable citizens of Sum tor, died on tho 6th instant. Pimples andi brown spots on the face. Eruptions, Blotches, Scrofulous Diseases, and all sores arising from impure blood, are cured by Dr. Pierce's ALT. EXT. or GOLDEN MEDICAL DWCOYEBY. AS an anti-bilious or liver medi? cine, and for habitual constipatien of tho bowels, it works wonderful eurea. Sold by druggists. Pamphlet on tho above dibeaaos sont freo. Address Dr. R. V. Piorce, BnfTalo, New York. D41T+3 Don't uso any other tonio than the OLD CAROLINA BITTERS; it ia tho host in the mar? ket. D4i3 CERTIFICATE Ol' AN EMINENT CUEmiST.- I have mado i. careful chemical analysis of tho Eoz?poNT, from an impartial sampio purobas ed by mc personally, from a leading drug house of this city, but nothing of an injuri? ous or object iouablc character has boon found in its composition. JAMES G. rOHLE, M. D., Analytical Chemist, 183 Broadway, New lort. Lato Dr. James R. Chilton A Co. D 4 t3 To THE RESCUE, Roi-Gentlemen and ladios, who have had their heads contaminated with nauseating and unctuous hair dyes, aro in? vited to try Phalon's now discovery, VITALIA, on SALVATION ron TBK HAIH-clear and sweet smelling, without sediment. Sold bv all druggists and fancy goods doab ors. ~ _^ ?.. "It's mity curia," said Mrs. Partington to Ike, while rocding about tho impending war in Europe, "that tho Bollerhorn creates such an ado in Yurrup, whon it's sich a common diseaso among tho cattle in Araoriky." The old lady, having delivered herself of the above, took a doso of LIPPMAN'S GHKAT GER? MAN BITTERS to cheer her depressed spirits, and resumed her knitting. Lippman's Bitters are for sale by all drug? gists and dealers. Dopot in Columbia, S. G., at ciKiuKR Si McGnnoon's, Druggists. S IB