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SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE Tuesday, December 41. SENATE. The Senate met at 12 M.,|iur$uaut to adjournment. Mr. Chesnut presented the petition of the Town Council of Camd n in u-hiticn to th-> closing of a I'llhli -\\ !; <'!: w:t- i t" the Committee on lt-wis ami Buildings. Mr. Witlierspooii presented tlie report of the Special Joint Committee appointed t?? examine the Branch Bank at Camden. J lie report, with a ceoinpnni ing documents, were ordered to lie laid on the tahle, and to he printed. Mr Mordccai ?ds'? gave notice that tu-morrow lie will usK leave to introduce a lull to amend an act, entitled an act to secure the rights of mechanics, handiciaftMinm, and for other purposes therein mentioned. ;Mr. 1 Voter presented the favorable report of the Committee on I'ii\ileges and Klectioiis, on a bill to amend the fuu:th section of the first article of the Constitution of this ?tute, which WJis ordered Tor consideration to morrow. The President nnnoiu.ceu as mo cpocTai voder of the day,the Li!I t<? provide !<?r tiie appoititniviit of K'cctors of President N ice - President,, which \v?s taken t:p for coiisideia-' Mr. Cliesnut ro.-e, ami made llio following remarks: < Mk. Presidkyt: Ilinve n few words to offer as an introduction to the l i.i before \ on, which I have had the honor to oiler. It apt cars ( < me necessary that this Legislature should do something in relation to this ijii?-t!.>n. A* matters now stand there will he confu-iou; here tofore the Jay for casting the vote has lie<-n within the time of the silling of otir Legislature, hut a change having hecn made hv Congress to two weeks cailicr, we must either ./liter our Constitution or convene the Legi>lature at an earlier period, onto in four years. L'nder this state of things, it seems to me, sir there is a ncce^ih f. r some change, I hold, that we cannot continue the meetings hy the call ol the Governor every four year-: 1 sec wliv wo should in a case we clearly foresee? one wliicli is t??<> plain for reasonable doubt or honest construction. We must resort to other means?we must alter the Constitution, and meet two week-' earlier, if it can be practically done; but we would then still he at the mercy of Congress, which may at any time change the time for casting the electoral vote. But, Mr. President, no constitutional change is practicable; we cannot alter tire Constitution *?hile two parties and two section-, exist as at present, and, as practical men when we cannot get the best, we must be satisfied with thenext best. I am not now prepared to cast a vote on giving the election directly to the people, and the same difficulty while one third of this Legislature is against any disruption of the old system. The only plan 1 can conceive as likely to reach the present exigency is that, presented in my bill, and that is likely to ac . complish all that we can effect at this time. In proposing this sir. I do not feel, entitled to , claim the credit of the measure, but I think it meets tire present necessity of the rase. The provision of the bill is simply that the Jtopi o scntatives elected at the recent election, fresh from the people, shall meet on a certain d.i\ at the Capitol and cast the vote of the Stntc rira voce. This is to some extent a departure from our mode but it does not depart from our principle while it prescribes duties for agents it does not interfere with the preservation of indiidunl right; as to individual votes it onb - i -ii i ? 1,..^...,. a,.., requtresthat tneir votes simuiu oc- now... ...... .. may be understood how far they have responded to the confidence ofcontituents. Certain things in this hill commend themselves lo the people ?a large portion of the people will be satisfied. We have been often 4ol<d, and thero is some weight in the objection, that the Electoral College of South Carolina is not chosen in reference t > this election and the constitutional objection to the CovomoPs called sessions is also to he considered. By this bill the compromises of the Constitution uce iwKiered to, while it somewhat lessens the power of the pain-lies. It still preserves principles in the State and preserves the weight and power of the electors. When members from parishes see the necessity of I movement in this matter, and it is agreeable to | themsalves., and a system can be adopted preserving the compromises, sectional difti- j cultics will be prevented. When there are two jrreat^partiee-, tine claiming the general system i for its unity, the other Ibr the protection of the .minority, this seems likely to protect hot h?to j preserve unity and prevent a dangerous stiug- j gle. I think, Mr. President, that gentlemen j may meet on this bill as suitable to the exigencies of the times. With tle-.se few remarks I submit the bill reserving ( > myself the right of a reply should I deem it n?e<-ssary. After some time spent ia di-rus-ioii, on motion of .Mr Mazyek, the Special < h.l-r was discharged and the same >nhj<-ct was made the ftpeela! Order for to ui'-Tiow, ;.t half past two p. m. A b'H to increase the j> n.iltv for - tting fire to the woods, which had been reported by tire Committee 0:1 the Judiciary, received the second readitrg, was agreed to and was nub-red to be sent to the House of |{( .rerentatives. Mr. Chesnut presented tie t-lurn of the Commissioners of I'ree .*?chnn!?j for Kershaw District for the year 18D"?; which wasivf-rn-d to the Committee on the (.'ollce,!] ju-.-tion and licligimi. A bill to i openl the laws against usury, being before the .Senate, on t're second read tii Mr. Allen moved that the hill do lie on thimble which quo-tion was ordered t<? by decided by yeas and nays, which were taken. Yea8, nays ill. The motion was therefore lost, and the hi'.] was ordered to a second reading. Mr Porter moved to strike out ali in the first section after the enacting clause, |br the purpose of inset tine the following: ' 'flint front ant' alter the pasting oft his act no hill of exchange or promissory note, made paynl 'o at or ivuhiu ninety days after date, or not having more than ninety days to run, shall by reason of any interest taken ihereolT. or secured thereby, be subject to the provi>ious of any law of this State, for (he pievciition ol usury; nor shall any persons drawing, or accept ing,-endorsing signing or negotia ng, any such hifl or note orienting or advancing any money or taking more than the present rate of |??r;i| intrc.st for the loan of money, on any such bill orn<-te he subject to any penal ties ?>r forfeitures wider anv law relating to usury, or any other penalty or forfeiture ' Mr. Mazyck moved that tlie am-iidiuctit d< I >j on the b?ble; which question was ordered tr ho decided by yeas and tinys. Yeas 20; nays 11. HOUSE OK REPRESENTATIVES. The House met pursuant lo adjournment. Mr. Kershaw presented the return of the Commissioners of Free Schools for Kershaw I | Patriot i'nr 1855. Refer:ed to tin Commit-] t; j Mm a! in!,. Mr. Kershaw j re-enled the report of the , Special Ifiint Committee appointed to examiue ! i the hordes of the Branch Bank in Camden Pursuant to notice, Mr. Wilkes introduced a i j hill to alter and amend the attachment laws of] ] this Stale. Bead the Inst time and referred to J j the Committee on the Judiciary. Hcdncsday, uorciuuor i>. si: natl:. The Senate ant ni 12 Meridian pursuant : l'. adjournment Fuisir.nl l<? n? tic** ami with leave of the Se j hale. Mr. Mordecai ii<l'Ofliicc-d u bill to am! . ixhrti act, entitled an act to secure the just ! ol mechanics handicraftsmen and for j other purposes therein mentioned. The hill received the first reading and was committed to the Committee on the Judiciary and ordered j to he pi inter). At the hour designated, the Senate proceedj c-d to the Special Older of Hie day for 1 p. m. ! the report of the Committeeon the College, Education and Reilgion, on the subject of Free, | School.*; aiid a hill, leported by the Committee I Ingram to the did'emit Hoards of Commission i ers of Free Schools the power to levy usnckss ! meats lor educational purpose. The Senate proceeded to the General Oodcrs j of the day and proceeded with a second r??a | iling ol a oil Jo repeal me laws against usury, > I the debate upon which had been adjourned j yesterday. Mr. I'mter offered the f? >1 low in jj amendment j t?> strike out all after the etmetinp clause, in ' the first section and insert the following: 1. That all acts or parts of acts lieictofore J enacted' providing penalties and forfeitures for receiving or contracting to receive, by way of inlere-t for the loan or for- forbeaiing nrgiving day of payment of money ,jor any other commodity, a now the sum of seven per centum per annum, or which hi any way piohihit or interfere w ith the con- tracts of parties relating to the loan or use of money, be and the same are hereby, repealed. 2. That hereafter, every person lending or advancing money or other commodity, upon interest shall be allowed b? recover at law, in all cases whatsoever, the amount or value actually lent and advanced, with interest after the rale of seven per centum per annum, and : that the principal sum, amount or value so lent or advanced, with interest as aforesaid, shall j be deemed and taken by the Courts to be the true legal debt, or measure of all damages to till intents. r\ .i .. _c : ,i.:? ...,i L/ll OIL* l]Uesil"II Ul ilijl I'l'lllg iu 111 a <iinviiu* [ incut, the yeas and nays were ordered to be j taken. \eas2-1; nays 19. The amendment was therefore agreed to and the title of the hill was changed so as to read a bill concerning interests and usury. On the question of agieeing to the bill, the question Was ordered to he decid'-d by yeas ami nays, Yeas nays 22. The hill was therefore, lost. 'l'h General Orders were suspended. The. Senate pro ceded to the Special Order, for this hour, and proceeded willi the second reading of a hiii to provide lor the appointment of Electors of President and Vice President of I the United States; and after some time spent ' therein, on motion yf Mr. Allen, the Special! I Order was discharged, and the same Mibj?et j was made the Speiul Order for half-past 2. P. j M. to morrow. { i HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. j The House met at 12 in. j The Senate sent to the House a bill to! amend the charter of the Rink of the Stale of j I South Carolina; read the first time and refer- ! I red to the Committee on the Judiciary. .Mr, Hammond introduced the following, resolution which was ordered for consideration j \ to-morrow. I Jiesolrctf, That this House adjourns sine die j ! Wednesday, the 1 illh. at 4 o'clock p. m. The next Special Order?a bill to improve! the Five School system in this State ? was on motion of Mr. Tucker, called up. Mr. Tucker advocated the passage of the [ bill, when, on motion of Mr. T. Y. Simons, jr. j the order was discharged, and made the Spe [ nI- li?i? l-'riibiv lie V t 111 2 f, Thursday December 6. SEN A l l-:. The Senate met at 12 in., pursuant to H'ljiiiniMiieiit. Mr, .Moses presented tin* repoit of the (,'om j mil tec on the Judicinrv on a liill to di-eoiitiu* i no the o;anliii<r of \ acant hmd which was orj deled lor consideration to morrow. And also lint report >! the Saroe C-'lomille on : hill to I punish factors, eouniiis ion merchants and ' warehouse keepers f-r tV.indii'eiit!v ?-n?v?-.11 .o to tlieir own use any fottoin eo-n, lire, when', j or other pioduee, an 1 for otu.-r purposes; | which Hie otdn lor consideration t?? morrow. Mr. Marshall presented the unf.v orable re'port ot lie ('ommitu-e on Miiitan an I fen j si??n a lei! to ;il;? r and anieiul the Militia : I.hw-i of the .State; whieh was ordered for eon' suleralioii to morrow. IK U SE OF REPRESENTATIVES. '1 lie I louse met at 12 M. M o w. .. t>I r. l/r 04U%MJU*. in?aai iaai \/inaiMiaim? *Mt i the Judician reported l?v hill on so much of* I the Message No. I of his Ivxcedeacy the Gori (111 r us referred in tin* usury laws. JJe; id tin* iiisl tinto, and ordered for consideration to tlior I low Mr. W. l?. W i's tp, fiotn llie same Committee repotted on a hill to regulate the future grunts j of hit (I; u|s?? a lull to discontinue tie* grants j of I ind in future; Ordered for Consideration i to morrow. Mr. Sullivan, from the Conniiiiteeoil Kduca! tioii, reported hv hill on a hill to estalhish I common schools and academies in this State; : j read the first time and ordered for a second i reading to morrrw. Mr. I'ead, from the Committee on Colored i Copulation, reported on so much of the pre seiiton iit ol tlie (2 rand .1 urv of (icorgetown, I ns referred to tin* inspectors of vessels trading ineertaiu ports; ordered f>>r consideration toi morrow. !M. liiee offered the following resolution: j ]{rsnlreil Tlnit it he refered to the Committee > of Wavs and Means to inquire into and report > open the expediency of taxing howie 'olives and pistols; immediate consideration was ordered and the rosolution was agreed to. Mr. Spain offered a resolution referring it to the Committee on Roads, Uridgs and Ferries to inquire into the expediency of allowing compensation to land ov.ners for all lands converted to public uses, and that the Committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise: imnit(iiale consideration was ordered, and the resolution was agreed to. Firday, Decernbeir 7, 1855. SENATE. The Senate met at 12 M., pursuauit to adjournment. Mr. Cliesnut presented the reported of the Committee on Federal delations on certain matters in the Governor's Message relating to the return of papers to the Governor of Massachusetts; wldch was ordered for consideration to morrow, and to be printed. 1 lit Senate proceeded to the General Orders of the day, and considered on the second reading a bill to secure to married women a sepeslate iu property to. which they may be entitled at, the lime of marriage, or to arrte whichthey may becoina entitled afterwards,, and after some time spent therein, the Senateat the hour designated proceeded to the Spe, cial Order of the day for I -P. M., a bill con cerning interest and usury On the question of agreeing to the Bill, the question was ordered to be decided by yeas and na\ s. Yeas 25; nays 18. The Bill was therefore agreed to, and was ordered to be .1 TT I'll t Sim11 to me mnisc oi ucpreseiiuuives. The Senate thereupon proceeded to the Special Order for 2 o'clock p. m. The report of the Committee on the College, Education and Religion on the Free Schools; and a Bill (reported by the same Committee) to grant to the different Boards of Commissioners of Free Schools the power to make assessments for educational purpose. On the queston of agreeing to the Bill, the question was ordered to be decided by years and nays. Yeas 20; nays 12. The Bill was therefore agreed to, and ordered to he sent te the ili'U -e of Representatives. 'Mr. (iist offered the following resolution; which was ordered for consideration to morrow to wit: Resolved, That his Exe< llency the Governor, in returning the resolutions of the Legislature, of Massachusetts, has oxeicised a proper discretion; and that his course in relation to this matter meets the unqualified n| probation or the L?';?i>lature of the people of the State. CIif (Itnrakn llirchlu Jonrnnt. TitiMlay, iDt'ct ntber 11, 1855. THO. J. WARREN, Editor. Our Cotton Market. We quote Cotton at 7 to 8 J cts. Resignation of Prof. Lieber. At the last meeting of the Hoard of Trustees of the South Carolina College, Prof Lieber gave notice (in aeonrftomv. wi?'. tv. rean:<"'!"n of tlie Collcec laws) of his resignation, to take effect in Ilccetnber m-xt. Comptroller General. We omitted in our Inst issue to notice the re-election of Col. J. D. Ashmore. to the responsible ami important office of Comptroller General of our Slate. Col Ashmore is an able and efficient officer, and his ro election is an evidence that our Legislature knows how to appreciate his services. Having some business with him officially during the first week of the Session, we can bear witness to the polito and nflable manner in which lie treats those who thus visit him. *** Thanksgiving Day. By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that His Excellency Gov. Adains, has set apart the last day of the year as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to God. for the benefits and mercies of the past year; the day is somewhat unusual, (ailing as it does, on Monday, but we presume bis Kxeellency thinks it will be as good a time as any for those who have jus1 enjoyed the festivities of Christmas, in a rational and proper manner, to take a retrospective view of their past lives, as well as those who usually spend that season in revel lings aud riot, to reflect upon their past offences, and resolve to live a new life fcr the time to come It has been too much the practice to make this a day of frolic, instead yf using it as tho Authorities intend it should be used. Tho present is truly Hn en. lightened age?science and arts are advancing to perfection; how sad the thought that religion and good morals are not equally advancing?the more knowledge the greater the responsibility; this is worthy o' reflection. *** OUR BOOK TABLE. The Home Magazine, for January 1850, is to hand with its usual variety of Reading and Pictures- Mr, Arthur has the peculiar faculty of blending instruction with amusement, and his writings griierivlv pos !?c?h a high m?ral tone, which must render them pocttliarly ucccp'ahlo as well as desirable in the family.? I'liblislied by T, S. Artl ur .t Co. 10H Walnut Street' Philadelphia, at $2.0:) per nnmim in advance. I'KTEUSOX'S Maga/.INK. for January 18.'>C. is tu hand, and displays a rust- rarely equalled in Magazines; the Fashion Plate we eomtnrtid t<> our lady readers, who are the best judges of such matters. The Frontis. piece?the Morning 15 ill.," is a lovely picture of mat I-run I duty ; and the " departure of Rebecca" is a picture which will retain 1 tt?o readers of Scripture of Isaac's mission in search of a wife, ami the success ho met with For further particulars inquire within (the Magazine). Price $2.00 per annum. Published by CIius. J. Peterson, Philadelphia. Soulli Carolina. Conference. This ecclesiastical body met at Mm inn C. II., on Wednesday last, and will probably adjourn this morning. The Session was very harmonious, and the report frmn all parts of the work within the bounds of the Cntilereiu e are very satisfactory- The Missionary Ueporis especially, are vary eiicom aging, ami thi-? noble enterprise among the negroes is bringing forth abundant fruits. The South Carolina Annual Conference has always been the banner cuilcrcoce in regit id to the amount contributed for ilte missionary cause, but this ycrr il bus on (snipped itself, having raised the magnificent stun of Uvenyt-six thousand dollars! This is the largest kiiiii, we understand, ever raised b_v any Annua! Confer oticc ill tlie United Slate*. The collection in church alone, nr.Saturday evening last, for ilic ' missionary cause, amounted to within a fraction of sixteen ImIwired dollars! The session of the Coiifcrenre was rendered very interesting, by the atteiiilanee of some i eminent minltterR of other States. The Rov. !)r Sclion, Secretary of Missions, Rev. Dr. Hamilton, Agent of the Tract gociety, and Rev* Mr. I McFen-in, of Tennessee, editor of the Nashville Christain Advocate, were in attendance j and delivered discourses at the various churches I which were aJteueed by immense congrega11ions Hut l lie sermon of the session was one delivered by Rev. Dr. \\ ightrnau, on Saturday eve ! ning, by the appointment of Conference, at its j last session. The subject was on the duties of the ministry, and never was a subject handled in a more masterly manner. We presume this ?!ito flnnnmnfit %i?5ll Ivn rtitKIiwVwwl At tlwi olnen i of the pulpit services, on Sunday evening, there j was a deep feeling manifested among the large ; congregation,and the religious exercises were j continued to a late hour. There was quite a | revival, and among n large number who seemj ed awakened under the influences of the scr vices, some six or eight, we learn, professed conversion and joined the church. The report of the Committee 011 Education was highly satisfactory. Among the reports from the various institutions of learning, was an interesiing one from the Trustees of the Columbia Female College, stating that the sum of j $32.00 had been subscribed for the erection of the buildings, that an architect (.Vlr. Walker) had been appointed, and that the work would probably be commenced by the 1st January next. Th? Conference, we understand' has acceded to the request of the Trustees for the continuance of the agent, Rev. :Mr. Murrlii son. Dr. Charles Taylor, formerly Missionary to China, has been appointed Professor in the Spartanburg Female College, atid Rev. Dr. Whitefoord Smith, a Professor in WulTord College. The li>t of appointments for the present Conference years have not vet been received, l>ut we understand that there will probably be no change in the Columbia Churches.? South Carolinian. Appointment* Of the preachers in the South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, for 165G. CHAKLKSTOS DISTRICT, Hugh A. C. Walker, I*. E. Charleston, Cumberland St: Wnr P. Mou zon. Trinity : Joseph Cross. Bethel: John T. Wightmnn St. James: William E. Boone. Cooper River eiicuit: Win. W. Jones, II. M. Ogbnrn Cooper River .Mission: George W. Moure* St. Amliews: To bo supplied. St. George,s i-irnit: Paul A. .M. Williams. Cypress circuit: William H. Cawton, St George's & St. Paul s mission: A brum Net ties. Waltoiboro circuit: Alexander W. Walker, Win. A. lleminiiigwny. Pill I I'nii \l Usiilli! Willi.-ltil (5. IvilkliOld. Asltcpoo and Combahee mission. 1'. G. Bow man, P. A. Pi ice. Prince, William mission Willam Ilultn. Black Swamp circuit: Samuel Lcnrd. Allendale riicuit: A. G. Stacy. Savanna!) River mission: John D. \V. Crook, L>. A o?mnit. Okntio mission: 'i'o he supplied. Beaufort i tissioii: John R. Cohurn. Kdisto ant! Jelmssc mission : Charles Wilson. Benjamin Jenkins, missionary to China. IJEOHOETOWN UlSTIilCT. Charles Belts. 1': E. ^ Georgetown: Thos. Mitchell, J. W. Niller sup. 8antee mission: Joseph Parker, R. W. BurSainpit mission: .Marcus A. .)lcKihhen. Black River and PecDee mission: John A. Mcod.C. E. "Wiggins. Black liivc-r: M. 8. Banks Black Mingo mission : Joshua P. Dubose. Lvnchhurg circuit : Lewis A. Johnson. Darlington circuit: A. MeCorqoodale, Lewis M. II imcr. Clieraw : Bond English. Benettsville circuit: Hcnrv A. Wood, John W, Crider. Society Hit misssion : Israel P. Hughes. Marion C. 11: Claudius II. Piitchard. 1 .Marion circuit : Lewis M. Little, Randolph li. Pcgues. Liberty Chapel mission: John A. Minniek. Conwayboro circuit: E. I) Boy den, G. R. Andrews. Waccamaw missions : Win. Carson, G. WStokes. Albert M. Sbipp. Professor in the University /.r i 'a? /?!in ? \i? 4i"i III vm uniio. COLt'MUl I DISTHICT William Crook, I'. E. Columbia: Washington St. W. A. Gamewell. Marion St: F. A. Mood, WhiU'ford Smith, sup. Congarce mUshm: N. Talley Columbia err nil: J. 1>. Ervin. Richland 1\ rk mission : A. S. Smith. Barnwell circuit II J. Meviiardic. Orangeburg circuit : 1). J. Simmons, W. W. Mood. Lexington circuit : Frederick Uusli Sanlec circuit : David W. Seale. Upper Snntev mission : A. 1*. Avant, one to be supplied. Suintei villi-: \\ illium II. Fleming. ! Sumter circuit: Julius J. Fleming, .las. 1\ Mm,(Is. Fnirlicid circuit: Archibald B. McGilvinv Slip. I Chcstervillc circuit: John II. Ilohinson. J. M. Glint*: Winiishoro ci mil: Cornelius MeLeod. Colin .Miircliisun, Agent for Cohiiiihia Female College. j Samuel M. TowuM-nd Agent for the Smith Carolina l i:ii'I r>oeierv, roKKSItt'AliV 1)I?TK l('T, R. J. I {>>.yd. r- ! :. (Jokesbury cir.-uit: II. H. On ran r, G. W. M. Grciglito i. Kdgefield circuit: John II. Zimmerman, Jesse S. Nelson. Graniloville aid Aliken:. J<>liu A. Porter. .1. 8. Conner. Newberry: William A. McSwain. Newberry circ iif : M. Pocket. I). I). R\ ars. Union circuit: Win. Martin. .1. S. I lib Ti?er River and Knorco misson ; John Finger, Laurens circuit: Titos. Razor, A. J*. Martin, Greenville; I', Milton Kennedy. Greenville circuit: M. Faddy, A. IF Ste plums. Anderson <ircnit: A. M. Clirit/.berg. Mount Tryon mission : 11 i I Hard J. Glenn. I'ickens circuit; To be supplied. 0 Jocassee mission : Lewis Scarborough. J. T. Wightman : Teacher in Cokesbury School. CHARLOTTE DISTRICT. Hiliard C. Parsons, P. E. Charlotte: John 11. Picket. Charlotte circuit: John Watts, J. W. Murray I Albermarle : Basil G. Jones. I Wadesboro : Osgood A. Darby. ! Wadesboro circuit : S. II. Brown: A. J. Evans. Chesterfield circuit: Simpson Jones. Camden: James Stacy. Wnterec mission : A. J. Cauthen, A. II. liarman i Lancaster circuit: James H. Ward, i Catawba mission; W. A. Clarke, i Pleasant Grove: G. W. Ivey. i Tracy 11. Walsh. President of Carolina Female College. SIJELftV DISTRICTJohn W. Kelly, P. E. Spartanburg : Samuel B. Jones. Spartanburg circuit: D. May, Eugene W. Tompson. ! Yorkville: Archibald H Lester. Yorkville circuit: J. W. North. Lincolnton: Landy Wood, W. J. Black. Shelby : James T. Kilgo. Rutherford : Paul F. Ristler. Catawba circuit: J. W. Puelt. Lenox : Aimer Ervin. Morgant'?n : R. P. Franks McDowell : M. A. Connelly. South Mountain Mission : W. B. Currie. Win. M. Wightman, President of Wofford College. Charles Taylor, Professor in Spartanburg Fo male College. | Charles S. Walker, Agent for WofTord College. Daniel McDonald, transferred to the Mississippi Conference. The next session of the Conference is to be held at York vibe, S. C., on November 25lh, 185<b Tun Judiciary Dill.?It will be s en, by rcferei.c: to the proceedings of the House of Repre-e.itati\es, that on Saturday, this important meisiitc was lost by 'our votes- We undersign 1 there is likely to he a reconsideration, when its friends hope, after some modification, that it will stiil pa-s.? Carolinian 10th innt. The Editors and Proprietors of the Press in Memphis, Terni., Iia'vc been complimented by a supper from the Printers of that city. Cadet Appointments. The Board of Visitors of the Stale Military Academies lias made 'lie Cadet appointments for the next \ ear, and we invite the attention of those interested to the subjoined ollicial list of the same which we copy fioin the Columbia Carolina^. It will be perceived that the:C are S? appointments. We learn that there were more than 120 applications. Abbeville.?J. K. Cane, J. D. Creswe'l. 1?. Perryman, J. (iiilam. Anderson.? 1). I!. Sloan, (?. II. Sy mines, 11. >i. minis, j. ii.h i is. Ham well.? R. C. Ashley, 11. II. Hallon.piisl E. A. Erwin, W. Y.Alison. II. A. Hart. Beaufort.?(J. Davant. J. E. Yi rigli, II. Dan iels. Charleston. ? S. W. Ram-ay, J, II. Harleston; C.J. TeiMieiit, T. L Ilev ward, 12, J- R. Fiipp, W. I). Coteluti, J. R.'.Miiebeth. G. N. Reynolds, W. If. Parker, 'K. Strolieeker, \Y, II. Green, W. 1'. Ri.-sel, G. K. Ilazelliurst, L5. J. Yardell, J. 1?. Barton, J I). Palmer, F. A. Burrows, G. W. Cannon, Tims. Russell. Chester.? I*. W. Crawioid, W. F. Lewis, W. R. Bagsdatc, J. Mills. Colleton. Liiiinii, I). II. IT.-iin:11on, B. \Y, Jenkins, B. (.'. W el li. \V G. \\ ilxm, Duel in ft ton. ? J. A. I.avv. S. S. Kirby. Kd(jefield? M, Waul, F. R. Bari.et, A.J, i .\orri-, J. F. Banks. Fairfield. ? Henry Hunter, J. F. Hall, A. S, Gaiilard,?Coleman, j Georgetown. - J, A. Verien, A. G. Jleriot, R, I Nesliitt, J. S, Snow. Kerslaiw.?1\ Klley, D. Mella, W . IIolP anil. Laurens.?U.S. Farley, A. Huteliiuson. Lancaster.?J. M. Saddler ( Lexington.?J. \V. Meelz. Marion.? F. N..Monroe Orangeburg.?A. 11. Darliy, J. W, Cruill j \V. ]). Connor Rich lull*/.? J. G. I'M wards, \V. M. Scarhor ou^h, \V. Black, R. P. .Mayrant \V. II. Single ton R.T. lNiryear, J. II. GooJwyn, J. Sos j nowski, J. II. Stevens, i Sumter.?J. T. II a in say. Union,?W. II. Tucker, K. II. Hobo, J. P Jeter. WillhmsbHwj.? \V. M. II. Ilasehlen, lv. II | Erwin. Tor/-. White, J. S. Stewart, A. S. Sit ' greaves. I B I . ^ TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE, I.alei' From llnrojx*. II vi.iivxv. (N. S.) D.-eiialici f>,--Tho Ilrit i-li am) N oi tli A tin i lean Rural .Mail Steam ship Allien ariiveil at lhi> p ut la-t night, from Liver (Mini, with advices to the "Jllh ultimo There is nothing important in her news rela live to the war question, with the exception ol Illinois nl a probability ol peace being made w liii h, Imwi ver, are of generally crerlitetl. CoilllllCITiitl IlllctlitfCIICC. TlIK I.l\KICIMol. ( OITON .M Al(KKT.?'Th< ! ('ii eular ol' M-ssrs, loown :ind Shipley, of tlu f tiili I ultimo, quotes Cotton duli with lit tic ' speculative dem oid. ami states that Fail ipi.di'es have declined Irom l -ldaJJ-Nd, an< Lower qualities 1 .'M per lb. I he sales durinj, the week, ending the iltid ultimo, comprise I i Ufr.Ot'O bales of which speculators look lf>00 and exporters ;">('()() bales, leaving '2S .">000 bale: 1 of all ilcsci iptioiis to the trade. Fair Orlo-.iit i was ipioted at (? o 8d; Middling Orleans at f> IMd; 1'nir 1 plamlsat i> 7 N.|; an.I Middling, I plaints at f? l-'Jd I lie Mock of Americai i Cotton in port anioiinls lo *2'>0,0l>0 Idles. 'I'll K J 0 VKISI'Oul. II|( ka OS IT I TS MaISKKT.? Tlie Circular o| Messrs, Uiclianhoii, Speiicc vV Co.. i|ii"tc> Urcadsilitis as having sliylith declined, end having; einspil dull in oonscqncnci j ? (* tho weather having; proved favorable lo ngrienltiiral purposes. Wheat lisul declines '2d per 70 Mis. and Flour lid per ldd. Wester: i Canal Floijr coiiiniandt d from 42s. fid. a 43s I per hot ol Ifili Hi*. Mixed I orn closed ?.]u11 ai i Iroio Ifis. a Ills oil. |i< r 4SO ihs. Tin: I?ivkiii'oi'i, 1'novismx Maukkt wa j generally unchanged, hut steady. Lud lia< . ii i??? had advanced, prices being stiffer, although H not generally quotea higher. H The London Money Market was more I stringent, but Consols had advanced in conse- 9 quenccof ihe rumors that peace was likely to 9 take place. Consols for money closed at from 9 88 3-4 a 88 7-3. 9 General Intelligence. H It is rumored that Canrobert has concluded H at treaty with Sweden, to the effect that she 9 shall join the Western powers by land and sea, I in the soring, on condition ot Finland beim? D O# ? o restored to her. It is rumored, also, that Denmark will follow the course of Sweden. It is likewise stated, that the Prussian Envoy met the Czar at NicolaiefT, and extracted from him authority for Prussia to inform the Western Powers that he was willing to treat for peace. All peace rumors, however, are considered very doubtful. The only intelligence of interest from the Crimea is, that the Allies intend commencing a grand bombardment against the North side of Sebastopol. The difficulty between the Uhited States and Greece has been settled. SONS OF TEMPERANCE. WATBEEB DIVISION NO. 9. TniireguIarmeetingofthisDivision willbe heldon Thursday evening, at 7 o'clock. By order of the W. P. J. W. McDOWALL, R. g Cadets of Temperance. KERSHAW SECTION, No. 4. THE regular'weckly meeting of this Section will H JL ue neiu at tncir nan on rnaay evening as i o'clock. By order of the W. P, 48- J. S. HUGHSON.'Sect'y. We are authorized to announce Rev. JOHN R. JOY, as a Candidate for re-election to the office of Ordinary for Kershaw District at the ensuing election. gST The friends of KENNETH McKASKILL, Jr. announce him as a Candidate for Ordinary of Kershaw District at the ensuing cfeetion. PLEASE NOTICE. Those who do not receive the Paper after the fibst of January, will understand that it hoe been discontinued for non-paj-ment of dues. "We shall be forced to discontinue the Bubscriptior? of many who are personal friends, and who-, under other circumstances we would be glad to-feirnish with the paper, but situated as we are at present, necessity compels us to adopt the most rigid and economical system in the management of our business affairs. We have a sufficient tiumbei?with a fine advertising patronage?to sustain our paper, independently of those who pay very occasionally, and in justice to those friends who have always sustained us, and ourselves, we must lop off the the dead branches as speedily as possible. HAVANA PLAN LOTTERY. JASPER COUNTY ACADEMY LOTTERY [/>y Authority of the State of Georgia.j twjb msa-jm*.* rpHIS LOTTERY is conducted on the plan of tbet 1 Royal Lottery of Havana, of single numbers? i and drawn at Concert Hall, Macon, Ga, under the sworn superintendence of Col. Gkq. M. Log ax, and J as. A ^ isukt Esq. .(C CLASS I. Grand Scheme for January 15, 1856. "When Prizes amounting to ^><S09000 Will be distributed as follows: 1 Prize of - $15,000 is .... $15,000 1 ... 5,000 is .... 6,000 1 ... 4.000 is - - . 4,000 1 '* - - : 3,000 is - 3,000 1 " ... 2.000 is .... 2,000 . 1 " ... 1,500 is - - -/ 1,500 1 " - 1,100 is 1,100 . 5 " - . 1,000 is .... 5,000 ' 10 " ... 500 is ... - 5,000 (10 " ... 2O0 is -.. - 2,000 10 ' ... 120 is .... 1,200 25 " ... lOOis .... 2,600 70 " .... . 50 is 3,500 j 330 " ... 25 is 8,400 ' ! 23 Approximation Prizes 800 I 301 Prizes amounting to $60,000 ONLY 10,000 NUMBERS. Every Prize drawn at each drawing, and paid, when due, in" full, without deduction. Orders strictly confidential. Drawings sent to orders. Registered letters at my risk. Bills on all solvent Banks at par. Tickets $10; Halves $5; Quarters $2.50. Address J AS. F. WINTER, 11 ?f \fnonn H tl. | 1/CL. 1 i ?H. MI?VVIM w? Stationery. J UST opened, at the Post Office, an assortment of STATIONERY, consisting of Note, Letter, and ; Foolscap Papers, Plain and Fancy Envelopes, Steel : Pens, Pen Holders, Red and Black Inks, Wafers, Fan' j cy Sealing Wax, Lead Pencils, Ac.; Ac., which will be sold very cheap for cash. Dec. ll-?-tf. Spelling Books, I) RIMERS, Tor Books, Slates, Pencils, Copy Books, Ac Formic At THE POST OFFICE, 1856. | MILLER'S ALMANAC. . I?OR sale by the doien or single one, at THE POST OFFICE. ELECTION " " FOR KEEPER OF TEE POOR HOUSE. VN election will be held for Keeper of the.Poor House. on Saturday the 29th Inst. ! All applications must he made in writing and baud?-d to the Secretary, previous to that day. . i Bv order of the Board. , j Dec. II,?tf. *W. E. HCGHSON, Scot1)', i ' COUNCIL CHAMBER, f~ Dec. 6th, 1855. ) , "IV EBB CLARK made application for License Na f T t 8, Tavern License, to Retail Spirituous Liquors at the Camden Hotel. Securities, C. Matheson, and ' James Dunlap. Recommended by James I. Yillepigue, George Allien, and Robert Latta. The above application was ordered to be published , in the Camden Journal. l;. M. I'avjs, Dee. 11.?2t. Town Recorder. / Administrator's Sale. r I > V order of (lie Court of Ordinary will bo sold oi I IJ Friday, the 2Sth day of December, in9t., at the late residence of Joel Phillips, deed., at 12 o'clock M.t J all the personal property of said deceased, consisting of Corn. Fodder, I Horse. Cattle, Hops, Plantation l*!riisi!s, Household and Kitchen Furniture. ' . Terms.?All sums under live dollars, cash, over that ' 1 amount a credit until the first of November next, 5 (lS.'iC.l notes with approved security, interest Iron* 1 : dav of sale. \VM. R. PHILIPS, Adm'r r Dev. II. GO td. 1 j Notice. I 01 IN R. JOY, F.sq., is legally authorized to act as my Agent duiing my temporary absence from tlio ! State. He is also my true *nd lawful deputy to trans act my Ollleial business. ? Suoli persons as have made application for Bounty Land, through my agerey, will be informed upon their I r arrival bv him. M. NAUDIN. ' Doc. 11. 50 3t. j . | Wanted to Hire, I rpKX OR TWKLVK able bodied Negro Fellows, I 1 by the year, for which liberal wages will be paid. Apply immediately ?.o JO-*. M. GAYLK. s , At \V. Undersoil's Store. J; Dec. 11, Ot) ' ' if,