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8B8Hp^E?Hprib^egal$tV of teeof the Slates in-the ratification of Fedarnl Consti| BSBFs$kiii?hJHfalatery forever within United Sta'M, sfrfi aadBjficftoaiIy <excludes tbena from tiie iF 'HRpV*? If thii assumption of the Bill ' 1>e eorreot, their concurrence cannot be considered as having been legally given, and the important fact is made to appear that toe consent of three fourths of the 8tates?the requisite number? has not been constitutionally obtained to the ratification of tbat amendment, thus leaving the question of slavery where it stood before the amendment ?u officially declared to have become a part of the Constitution. That the measure proposed by this Bill does violate the Constitution in the particulars mentioned, and in many other ways which I forbear to eoumer ate, is too clear to admit of the least doubt. It only remains to consider whether the injunctions of that instru, meot ought to be obeyed or not. I think they ought to be obeyed for rea| sons which I will proceed to give as briefly as possible. In the first place, it is the only system of free government which we can hope to have as a nation. When it ceases to be the rule of our conduct, wq may prehaps take our choice between complete anarchy, a consolidated despotism, and a total dissolution of the Union ; but national liberty, regulated by law, will have pasaod beyond our reach. y It is tho best framo of government the world ever saw. No other is or can I be so well adapted to the genius, hab its, or wants of the American people. Combining the strength of a great empire with unspeakable blessings of local self government?having a central power to defend the general interests, and recognizing the authority of the States as the guardians of industrial rights, it is " the sheet anchor of our safety abroad and our peace at home." It was ordained " to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, promote the general welfare, k provide for the common defence, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and to our posterity. These great en/Is ItavA Konti allaino/l liArAtnfitra an/1 will be again, by faithful obedience to it, but they are certain to be lost if we treat with disregard its sacred obliga lions. It was to punish tho gross crime of t defying tho Constitution, and to vindi cafe its supreme authority, that we carried on a bloody war of four years' duration. Shall we now acknowledge that we sacrificed a million of lives and f expended billions of treasure to enforce a Constitution which is not worthy of respect and preservation 1 Those who advocated tho right of se cession alleged in their own justificajr lion that we had no regard for law, and that their right of property, life, and liberty would not be safe under the Con hm, atitution, as administered by us. If we now verify the assertion, we prove tbat they were in truth and in fact fighting for their liberty, and instead of branding their leaders with the dishonoring name of traitors against a righteous and B legal Government, we elevate them in history to the rank of self-sacrificing patriots, consecrate them to the admi-j ration of the world, and place them by the side of Washington, Hampden and Sydney. No, let us leave them to the infamy they deserve, punish them as tbey should be punched, according to law, and take upon ourselves no share WL. of the odium which they should bear] otna. fit is * part of our public history which Can never be forgotten that both Houses of Congress in July, 1861, declared in the form of a solemn resolution that the war was and should not be carried on for purpose of subjugation, but solely to enforce the Constitution and laws; and that when this was yielded by the partie* in rebellion, the contest should cease, with the constitutional rights of the S'ates and of individuals unimpaired. This resolution was adopted and sent forth to the world unanimously by the Senate, and with only two dissenting voices in the House. It was ao cepted by the friends of the Union in the Soutn, as welt as in the North, as expressing honestly and truly the object of the war. On the faith of it, many thousands of persons in both sections gave their lives and their fortunes to the cause. To repndiate it now by refusing to the Stales and to the individuals within them the rights which the Constitution and laws of the Union would secure to them is a breach of oar plighted honor for which lean imagine no excuse, and to which I cannot voluntarily become a party. . . Tbeovils which spring from the unsettle# state of our Government will be ? -1?Ko all HAmmArrStl in. RVftllUf *? ... tercourse Is impeded, capital is in con* tant peril, public securities fluctuate in value, peace itself is nut secure, and the ease Of moral and political duty is im paired. To avert these calamities from 90 eodHtrv, it is imperatively required kfcat we should immediately decide upon some coime of administration which cat be steadfastly adhered to. . I am thoroughly convinced that any settle scent, or compromice, or plan of action which is inconsistent with the princi pies of the Constitution, will not onlj be unavailing, but mischievous ; that ii will but multiply tbe present evils, in stead of removing them- The Consti lUlion, in its vrhvlo integrity aud vigor m 9 jflBlSMMpsffi- - NpSfebout the length ^ bS ol Bl lud, is tb? best of all compromises. oar duty does not. Id any judgment, leave at a choice between that and any other. I believe thai It eon Ulna the remedy that it to much need* ed, and that if the co-ordinate branches of the Government wonld unite upon its* provisions, they would be founJ broad enough and atrong enough to sustain in time of peace the natioo which they bore safely through the ordeal of a protracted civil war. Among the raoet sacred guarantiee of that instrument are those which declare that" each State shall have at least one Represent stirs," and that " no State without Its content snail be deprived or it* equal suffrage in tbe Senate." Each House it made the " judge of the elections, re tarns, and qualifications of its own members," and taay, " with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member." Thus, as heretofore urged,44 in tbe admthsion of Senators and Representatives from any and all tbe State*, there can be no just ground of apprehension that person* who are disloyal will be clothed | with the powers ef legislation ; for this ! could not happen when the Constitution and the laws are enforced by a vigilant and faithful Congress." When a Senator or Representative presents bis certificate of election, he may at once be admitted or rejected ; or, should tbore be any question as to his eligibility, his credentials may be referred for investigation to the appropriate Committee.? If admitted to a seat, it must be upon evidence satisfactory to the House of which he thus becomes a membor that he possesses the requisite constitutional and legal qualifications. If refused admission as a member for want of due allegiance to the Government, and returned to his constituents, tbey are admonished that none hut persons loyal to the United Slates will be allowed a voice in the legislative councils of the nation, and the political power and moral influence of Congress are thus effectively exerted in the interests of loyalty to the Government and fidelity to the Union." And is it not far better that the work of restoration should be accomplished by simple compliance with the plain requirements of the Constitution than by a recourse to measures which in effect destroy the Slates, and threaten the subversion of the General Government f All that is necessary to settle this simple but important question, without further agitation or delay, is a willingness on the part of all to suatain the Constitution and catv its pro visions into practical operation. If to morrow either bianch of Congress would declare that, upon the presents* tion of their credentials, members constitutionally elected and loyal to the General Government would be admitted to seats in Congress, while all others would be excluded, and their places remain vacant until the selection by the people of loyal and qualified persons; and if, at the same time, assurrance were given that this policy would be continued until all the Statee were represented in Congress, it would send a thrill of joy throughout the entire land. m indicating the inauguration of a system which must speedilv bring tran. quility to the public mind. While we are legislating upon sub-i jects which are of great importance to the whole people, and which must affect all parts of the country, not only during the life of the present genera tion, but for ages to come, we should remember that all men are entitled at least to a hearing in the councils which decide upon the destiny of themselves and their children. At present ten Staes are denied representation, and when the Fortieth Congress assembles on the fourth day of the present month, sixteen States will be without a voice in the House of Representatives. This grave fact, with the important questions before us, should induce us to pause in a course of legislation which, looking solely to the attainment of political ends, win* iu r-oiiMuwr mu rigru* u iran^^rpii ?es, the law it violates, or the institutions which it imperils. . ANDREW JOnNSON. Washington, March 2, 1867. Commuted.?Governor Orr has commuted the sentence of Wright Sullivan, fieedman, condemned to be bung in Laurens, March 1, for highway robbery, to hard labor for fifteen years in the penitentiary. A lady teacher in an Indiana school punished one of her pupils by making her stand on the floor with her hands tied behind her back and a stick placed in her mouth in such a manner as to keep it open, so that she could not close it for some time afterward. A bill has passed the United States House of Representatives providing for the payment to Commodore Winslow and the officers and crew of the Kearsage, the sum of $190,000 for services pAn?4Aro/1 in /I as li>/>Ptnrv f K A nrisataAi d ? *-#va iu uvavii/i ?uu |ri ivwivci Alabama. Tub New Orleans Picayune say# thai Carme, the French billiard player, aftei nearly two years residence in this conn try, ha* learned two worde of the Eng lish language. They are ** scratch 1 and " cocktail." ^ Flakk'b Oalvebton Bcllbtiw i* in formed that about aiiteen thousan* freed men have returned to Louisiana from Northern Texas, the law* and pot 1 lie sentiment being more favorable t> them in Louisiana. i This is bath to have been thegayes winter New York has known for yean It has been bliss to tbe milliners am , raantuamakers. a The Right RevTlttshojS L*yw|> fcss.i* sued the following regoletioM^WSwi Id tb? diocese of Charleston. Ash Wednesday, the day of Lent, falls on the 6th of March. 1. All the faithful, who have completed their twenty-first year, are, unless legitimately dispensed, bound to observe the Fast of Lent. 2. They are to make cnly one meal a day, excepting Sundays. - 8. The meal allowed on fast day is not to be taken till abodt noon. ?. ai toai meai, u on any day perminion should be granted for eating flesh, both flesh ana fisb are not to be need at the same time, even by way of seasoning. 5. A small refreshment, commonly called collation, is allowed in the even* ing ; no general rule as to the quantity of food permitted at this time is or can be raide. But the practice of the most regular Christian is never to let it exceed the fourth part of an ordinary meal. 6. The quality of food allowed at a collation is, in this diocese, bread, butter, cheese, all kinds of frnits, salads, vegetables and fisb. Milk and eggs are prohibited. 7.- General usage has made it lawful to drink in the morning some warm liquid, as tea, coffee, or thin chocolate, made with water. 8. Necessity and custom have author ized the use of bog's lard, instead of butter, in preparing n?h, vegetables, <bc. 9. The following persons are exempted from the obligations of fasting: Young persons under twenty one years of age, the sick, nursing women, those who are obliged to do hard labor, all who through weakness cannot fast without great prejudice to their health. 10. By dispensation the use of flesh meat will be allowed at any time on Sundays, and once a day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with the exception of Holy Thursday, and the second and last Saturdays of Lent. 11. Persons dispensed from the obligation of fasting, on account of tender or advanced age, or bard labor, are not bound by the restriction of using meat only at one meal on days on wbicb its use is granted by dispensation. Others dispensed from the fast for other causes, as wen as mose wno are obliged to last, are pencilled lo use meat only al one meal. Tnoufti-c ArrRrnr.xnEn In IxniA.?The London correspondent of the New York Times writes that there are in England apprehensions of more troubles in India.? Seventy thousand British bayonets watch oVer the safety of that vast and populous realm, but such a force is a'hiavy dm in upon England for men, and a eause of eon* stantly increasing taxation in India. The Knst Indians are becoming every year mors educated with respect to European affairs, and the correspondent says there is little doubt that either France or Russia, if at war with England, could stir up a revolt in India which the entire British forceeouM not quell. It is a matter of great difficulty to govern so large a country by mere brute force, and without any pretence of sympathy or loyalty. The Indians, in fact, hate their conqueror^ their plunderers and tl?-ir oppressors, aliens in religion and raes. Ma houtmedans and Pagans, they alike detest their European and Christian rotors. Every means taken to educate and improve the condition of the Hindoos makes them the more dangerous. A country like India, in such a condition, is a mine that needs but a spark to explode it. Mr. youatt, a famous veterinary ?urgeon, who has been bitten eight or ten times by rabid aniraala, relates lhat crystals of nitrate of silver rubbed into the wound will positively prevent hy drophobia in the bitten. ? i w I An occasional contribution for the Portland sufferers is still received and acknowledged. The latest statement makes the grand total 561,996?a no ble contribution. Six tons of elementary school books were purchased in New York the other day for use among the freedinen.? What a deluge of learning. Death ok B. F. Pats* ?We regret to announce that Mr. B. F. Payne, so seriously injured in body in the affray of which we gave an account some weeks ago, died on the 14th inst., of his wounds. [Edgefield Advert'uer. SCHEDULE OVER S. C.R.R am maaasa aami 'jCffl. TwtWfS WJWV Greenville & Columbia R R. GENERAL 8UPT3 OFFICE, \ fotDHsM. Bspt si, isee. ) PASSENGER TRAINS will run daily (Snndays excepted) aa follows: Leave Columbia at 1, IS A. If. ? Alston at...., 0.0# -'* " Newberry at 10.2# ? Arrive at Abbeville at. 3.13 P. M. 1 M at Andereon at 6 10 " " at Greenville at 5.40 " Leave Greenville at 5.00 A. M. " Anderson at......... 6.80 " ." Abbeville at . 8.36 ' '* Newberry St........ 1.20 P.M. Arrive at Alaion at....... .. 3 46 " M .f JI..I. .1 . JA " " J. iV L^ffALLE, L General Superintendent, r Hot 15 U5 t/ GENERAL 8CPT'S OFFICE. Cbarlrrtak 8. C., Not. 8, 1886, l"hN and after WKDNE8DA. November 1 U 1884, the PASSENGER TRAINS wl ran aa follow*, via. i , 9 Leare Charleston ......8.40 A. M, . Arrire at Columbia. .?.?.........4.M.P. M. 1 Leave Columbia.... ..........8.50 A. M. 4 Arrire at Charleaton ?4.00 P. M. I. T?MC?1 U All. THAI if. Leave Augusta ,... P. M. ? 'Arrive at Kingavlile ......1.85 A. M. Arrive at Colombia. ?8.08 A. M. ieave Columbia........ ?1 40 P. If. rrlve at Kingsrille ........*.40 P. M. . Arrire at Augw*ta...:...^ lt.00 nigh '* ?. T. PKARK. 3 | General Suptrintendent. V?T U - U ' ? HP wiMmlMil A Large Fill & TIH ?? GROCERIES, FAMILY oommrmQ, nILKS I POPLINS MOHAIR A SCOTCH PLAIDS ALPACCAS, Striped A Plain PRINTED DELAINS GINGHAMS CALICOES BOMBAZINES The above Articles we can fumu PERFUMERIES HAIR OILS SOAPS TOOTH BRUSHES EDGINGS A INSERTINQS CRAVATS COLLARS Gents Buck GLOVES Ladies GLOVES RICE * ? . Brown and Crushed SUGARS MADDER INDIGO SULPHUR COPERAS STARcn . Colgate's No.l SOAP Mw Give them a call before making be determined to please ycu. GRADY, Fl Greenville, S. C., Nov. 15, 1886. SWAIN'S FOR the sure and speedy cure of 8crofula or King's Evil, White Swelling, Ulcerous Sores, Rheumatism, Oeneral Debility. and all diseases arising from impure blood. This Medicine has acquired * very extended and established celebrity in most parts of the world, both in hospitals and private .practice, which its efficacy alone bos sustained for nearly thirty years. . waw ^ fr-Sohl by WALTER A WESTMORELAND, . if A .V.SVO.V HOUSE BUIL1) ISO. January 3 32 tf WOOD'S Hair Restorative. , ^ESU For sale by WALTER A WESTMORELAND, if A SSI ON HOUSE BUILD ISO. January 3 32 , tf 111 Ulin Hill IKflllL MRS. ALLEN'S 2 Y LORAL SAM. >5?, For sole by . WALTER A WESTMORELAND, ilAXSIOS HOUSE BUILI)ISO. January 3 32 tf llSfcilil, FOR THE HAIR. I ^fU For sale by WALTER ft WESTMORELAND, MANSION HOUSE BUILDING. January 333 tf BARRY'S TRICOPHEROUS, LYON'S KATHAIRON. iSft, For sale by WALTER A WESTMORELAND. MANSION HOUSE BUILDING. January 3 - > 82 tf IRILUAKT PETROLEUM* OR KEROSENEIOIL, TUST REC1EVED and ALWAY8 to be tf found at WALTER ft WESTMORELAND'S, Mansion House Building, Den tO . " 90 * tf "j KEROSENE LAMPS, OF VARIOUS Slws and 8tVles. AUo, OLD LA MI'S Mended and Re fitted at WALTER ft WESTMORELAND'S, Mansion House Buildloo. Dec 20 , 30 . jtf ' TO THE ruBLia l The Pavilion Hotel, " CHARLESTON, 9. 0, ? AO I/1SG end ?M? eondarted by the late BL L. HjwH BUTTER ft ELI), will at ill be kept open (or the aeeommodatton of ihe traveling puhiie. And Its former friend* and patron* will find the ' utual aeenmioodationa and attention* be towed on them a* formerly, and the puhlie favor*, air ally eo well rutabHuhH a* THE U HOTEL of the TRAVELING MERCHANT* of the South, will, by earnest efforts, be 'faithfully preaarte<T Get Id ' %% ' If ? \ j/'Uii . ..V<v *: : ^f.*s??v 1\/,'>' - . v*#! Stock of THRC001S. iran,, SUPPLIES, &C,? M , mP&RY, OP BR0ADCL0TH8 CASSIMERES 8ATINETS SHAKER FLANNEL , OPERA FLANNEL CANJTUN FLANNEL 4 4"1 SHEETINGS 8 4 SHIRTINGS. . \h in Variety and in Quantities. * RTRBONS BELTS BUTTONS " J v J THREAD HOSIERY . . CORSETS CREWEL ' : , Cotton A Silk HAND- t KERCHIEFS, AC., AC. FIG BLUE ? Chewing nod Smoking TOBACCO J Carolina Bell SNUFF PKPPBR. t GINGER - ? sricE NUTMEGS . j CLOVES, AC. , your purchases elsewhere, and they will I ERGUSON Sc MILLER. . 25?tf - s AND MEDICINES. f? Sf TIIE subscriber has received and keep* constantly on hand, the above. < TOGItmn WITH A VAKIKO STOCK OV Fancy Articles, ( Among which may be found, GOLD PENS, Pencils and Pointa WINES?Sherry, Maderia and Sweet Fine nunlitv of FRENCH BRANDY Linseed Oil, Train Oil Keroaene Oil?both Burning and Lu < bricating Sweet Oil - , SPIRITS TURPENTINE While Lead , PAINTS?All colors, dry and in Oil CONGRESS WATER ' MEDICINE CHESTS GLASS and PUTTY BRUSHES, of all kinds COMBS, POCKET BOOKS LOOKING GLASS PLATES I Ladies' Purses, of finest styles KEROSENE LAMPS, with Chimneys and extra Burners Mustard, Cayenne Pepper TOBACCO, of superior qualities Spice, Fancy Soaps Transparent Slates, for Drawing FISII HOOKS, Fiddle Strings PERFUMERY INK ": " Superior article of Ladies' Traveling VALISES Pocket Flasks, various sizes LAUNDRESS'SOAP, superior article' , Fine SPONGES. PATENT MEDICINES of all kinds All of the above Article* can be had at lo$r down rttes for cash. Give me a call at my old stand. or Persons sending Orders, must send the money ? CREDIT CANNOT BE Ori'EN. M. B. EARLE. ; Dec ? ' 28 . tf Walter 6c Westmoreland, Druggists and Apothecaries, MANSION HOUSE BUILDXHO. GREENVII.LB, 8. 0. t CONSTANTLY on hsnd a - general Assortment of MEDICINES . ' CHEMICALS . PAINTS, OILS DYE STUFFS \ - . BRUSHES GLASSWARE PERFUMERY and FANCY ARTICLES. Together with every Article comprising the Stock of a Druggist or Physician. WALTER A WESTMORELAND. Dee 20 88 if * 4 . 1 , , 1 OH GAltS. * >??* UnnmA OIL J. UU 100 tlals/No. 1 Tunm' OIL & Bbit. Kerosene OIL 100.Onto. No. 1 Lubricating OIL. 1MO, J A Urg? stork of Window and 8how-e*M GL\H8, of all gises. Just received and for aalo low, at WALTER A WESTMORELAND'S, . MANSION HtPVSK BUUtilSG. January 8 83 ? tf ' ? Retpontible perrons in attendance to r#- ^ ^ S eiee Checkt and Baggage. T. 9. NICKERftOAT,. riorutm, Ang23 14 tf rTATK OF SOUTH CAROLINA, OREKNTILLK DISTRICT. as? Bill for Sale of Land to pay Debt*, die.? Jamks P. Moork, Administrator ? AbaMtNTA T. WsATPtBUS ?t Bl. TlIE following paragraph from the Decretal Order of Cnancellor Johnson is he obove ease it published for the inform*ion of .those interested. " It is further ordered that the Commieloner of this Court do forlhtrith publish * tile, reqnlwtg all the creditors o? the said DAVID O. WESTFIELD deceased, to come n within nine months from the publication if said rule and establish by proper proof, he nature and amount of their elaims igainst raid deecased. J. P. MOORE, 0. E. O. D. CommisMoners Office, Sept. 24, I960. Sep 27 17 4111 Sullivan, Stokes & Stokes. GREENVILLE, S. O. WILL practice in the Conrta of law and Equity. Office on the Pubfio All business intrusted to their car a will . receive prompt, attention. - - . L'jiaklks P. Sullivan, JonN W. Stoke* Edward F. StokM. , July 10 ? ; 17 If . f Piano For Sale. " J V " D . i' A GOOD second hand PIANO FORTE Ynay be bad on very reasonable term*. Apply to JULIUS 0. SMITH. Auctioneer, ?mce near the old Court House, Greenville a C Nov 17 Ifr-tf ? - it*x . -. T. W.DAYIS, ' WATCH MAKER. CO WOULD Respectfully /p^hDform the people of Greenville (f?' 42ft ?nd the surrounding country, iiiinw''t'*t*? ' n.K3]?JKO'WS3M? "e From hia OLD STAND in the Goodlett House, to a more CONVENIENT oue, throe doors North of the Man* ilon House, next di?or to Piehle A Poor, on ? Main Street, where he Is prepared to do ill work in his line of business, at short neLice, in a workman Uka manner, and on reasonable terms. Aug 50 II ? tf J. & % R. A6NBW, IllPOKTUa AKD DUUtM IX __ Hardware, Cutlery, GUNS, PISTOLS, mn, STEEL, WIWARE, GROCERIES, PAINTS. OILS; wuhid? w ?iLASS r ctoo. COLUMBIA, 8. C. /Oil* AGNBW, COLUMBIA, *. O. 4 . , T. *. ACNKW, XXW TOBC. ^ s Deo ?7 81 8m NEW BOOK STORE, MASON & JONES, in a In 81., If car the Post Office, C olumbia, 8* C-, . TTAVB ON HAND A FINK STOCK OF ' - . xl SCHOOL, JLA W, H EPICAL AMD N ISC ELL ANEOUS HOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, ENVELOPES, WRITING PAPER, OOLD PENS, AMD -OTHER STATIONERY, . . Pocket Cutlery anl Fancy Articles; - . * ALSO BIBLES, HYMN'BOOKS, - . PR A YEU, BOOKS, MUSIC, - ' , ? * AT LdW'SftXCSf. ' nh All Order, Prornntlv AIImiIwI Ia. gepti7 't 7 -ft' r- / 9 LAW CARD. GOOD LETT & THOMAS, Attorneys at Law, AJfp SOLICITORS IV EQUIT7, HAVK thU iUy formed * Copartner hip u the ptMiiM*f law ud EQUITY on tha W??n CiMmtt Office It U>? old Ooort Uooaa Bonding. ' ?. D. OOODLBIT, ' - mL M TBOMA*. Dm SO ' ,* SO /k tf ' ' ' Notice. WE raapactfalty Invite *11 pappose owl** a, to potea forward and pay up. X W<" word to tba wIm (a raflclont to lava coat*.? V? tu to found at tba old Latiaaar HateL Coma and aottla foan, or yoai will bava *poata to pay. A. J. VANDKRGRITT A CO. Ital ^ ?f I