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? I J* ,} . J* \ Fiona the Columbia l'liaais. i To t\e People of South Carolina? the Campaipa in.-tho8tato.xHie sipnstur* to the following article will be readily recognis< il. Col nel Tlioinm has made many and extended trips through the middle and up| #r Districts. and is, therefore, thoroughly posted at lo the state of aflf.tirs ; and Ira suggestions are well worthy of thoughtful conridera'inn: Tb? eleelion of Seymonr and Blair, In | November next, may be regarded a fixed ' faet. All the Indications in the political : field point to this great result. Whether or not. South Carolina la carried for the Denyoei atie nominees, the State will be redeemed and the Union restored. Rut. fel low cUifDN 1*1 UA resolve to carry this Stale for (he National Democracy. If ?cv to mill, it can it don*. ) et every District ia South Carolina do. its part?let every Oarolininn do his part?aud the victory will be ours. Let the lower Districts of the State imitate the apirit and action Of the upper Districts, and we ore sure to carry South Carolina for Seymour and Blair. Since the last State Convention, the writer has already addressed at least 12,000 or his fellow citizen*, and everywhere the people are thoroughly aroused and fu 1 of hope, and energy, hud spirit. They have resolved to crush out the rule of the " carpet bagger " and " scalawag," to take the reins of government from the inexperienced freeduiao, and to redeem the State to peace prosperity and themselves. This they expect (o do with the oh! of the National Demoorsey. God willing and . we resolving, soon will intelligence, and virtue, and wealth Control this land, just as theee elements havo controllei political communities ever sinoe the formation of nationalities, upon the basis of a true re publieanism. What, now, is the practical programme! 1. Organize more thoroughly your D< m ocratic Clubs. Let every white men and eveiy good conservative colored man join the olub in his locality. 2. Let yonr olubs meet as often as con. veuieul to exchange views; to receive new members; to keep the fires of enthusiasm burning. 3. Address yourselves kindly and truthfully to the freed man who will vote in the pnminf* nlnnf inn Qoob # /v 1* ? **1 1 of the prejudices and falsehoods instilled into it hy his false teachers, black or wldle Tell him that whilst wo are not ready to let him rule the country, or to holJ office, yet we mean him no hnrtu?that we propose to protect him, equally with the white mant in " life, liberty and the pursuit of liappii.ess"?that we dcwfe to promote liia tneu tal,*moral and bodily welfare?to live at peace with him .In fine, suggest to hiin that, looking to hi* ultimate interests, to his weakness as a rare, to the strength of the while element, to Northern prejudice, to Fouthern determination, it would be well for him to accept the bone of Dfinoo racy in preference to tbe shadow of Itadi calism. Tell hint that, ns to this vexed question of race, wo are willing?doing justice to him, aud demanding it for our. selvi' -to leave the solution of the problem to lime and experience?to the logic of in xorablo events and the ethics of lleaven. And tell him, ton, that between this and the Presidential election, it is for the color ed man to decide whether he will come down, to the plain of Democracy and lire, or keep the heights of radicalism, aud under the injhi enee of inexorable lawn of philosophical ar rangetneut, pant axcay an a race. 4. Let every Democrat woik for the cause, and exert all the influence he has in its behalf, from th>a time until the election in November, Aa Mr. Burt lias suggested, let every man make himself n Democratic canvasser, and every family resolve itself into a Democratic club. . 5. Let every man regislor; lot every man vote; and when the time comes to vole, let nsught but insuperable difficulties prevent n voter from depositing his Democrat ic ballot. Let every man vote himself, and induce oa many as lie can to vole for the Democratic nominees. And if the colored man feels tint he cannot vote f >r the Democratic candidates, and yet cannot, and will not, vote against his Southern friends, whose interest* are the some as his own, then tell him to stay at lioui*, hoe his corn and potat< es, atid not vote at all. This, fellow-oitirens, is (he way to vie tory- Let this programme ha faithfully adopted, from the mountains to the sea. board, and we will carry the Stale for the . Democracy. Make a grand effort to win.? Use every legitimate means to do thia. No greater cause evet demanded your energiea The questions involved reach the hearthstone and include the intercati^Mpoace and propei ty. In South CnrolilflNPwe want pein e for the hem fit of rac-a. We want all the induatrica^oflHViStnte t<> reviv.-; we want wealtfiBM^'^ed capital; w?- rtouire immicrratwuPBffl il.ti" 'o rou'h Carolina once more rejoicing in n ? hv numious population, in tlie rule of intel ] g. nee nnd virtue, in an aia of plenty and ^io>)>erity. But tliia great result, this indust ial and peaceful r?-g?-nei ation of I lie State, is utterly isiposvible under the preaent rtgitn?, and can be consummated, and consummated alone, under the auspices of the National Democratic party. Party triumph must precede the enJ? we s<-ek, and i we can accomplish the rescue and redemp- , lien of our Htate And our oountry only l-y passing over tho victorious fields of the Na % , tioiial Democracy in November ne*:. L<"t every true Carolinian, therefore, rally : around the flag of that time honored fiarty, higher in its tone and purer in its piineiides uow I Had ever before, and resolve to [ make it triumphant, even in the uuirpinl contest that we wage in South Carolina. Let tho people of Boulll Cuio'ira, so loi g ' * in the vale of despair, be now of g??"?l cheer* { Jivej^ r.ow the hal"> of success play* Pb : TUB around the advancing columns of the (rend nujr'of the Dttttoaruy, and the light of victory gilds its eoow white banners In our own Suite, abundant crops of corn promise to reward the energies of labor and the advances of oapltel. Heaven seem* to smite upon a hitherto, chastened people, tried in the horrors of war end tried in tlir greater lior'ors of *o called peace; and with corn filling up the farmer's barn, end cotton whitening bis firlda, end Democracy triumpuant, HI8 l<J?? uf next November will secure to us the fruits of s peaceful victory, sod the promise of purer sod better days for the State and the country. J. P. T. ?jjt #ont(icrtt Cnttrjriflf. GREENVILLE, S> C. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1868. The Extension of a Railroad from OreenvUle to Aaheville.-? Let tar fTom Judgs Merri man. It will be r? nu mbered that some years ago a charter was granted bj both North Carolina and South Carolina for a railroad f-om Greenville to Aslievlllev North Caro lina insetted a proviao that tha gauge of the road after it reached tlte line of that State should correspond with all the o? her North Carolina roads, which are different in this respect from the other roads in the United Slates. This* restriction line been now removed, and the road may be extended of the same gauge as ours to AsheviMe, where it will meet a simitar gauge I from the Wrs^. Wc invite the attention of the people o' til* State, especially of Charleston and a!' connected with the interest that the Greenville and Columbia Railroad is calculated to promote, to the important letter of Judge MsnntMAX. of North Carolina, addressed to Gov. D. F. Pkrrt, (which wc hnva been obligingly permitted 16 publish,) relatifig, as it does, to a crreal ntihliu work il.n po.-tance of which has never been properly appreciated liy those in this S'ate who would bo benefitted by ll?nnd that is the whole of South Carolina. An a connecting link witii the great Wert, it is more important than even the B'ue Ridge Road, and the difficulty or cost, of completing it, as well as distance, hut than half of that road It is about CO miles from Greenville to Ashcville. This Slate, and Charleston es peeialjv, ought to consider that this road from Greenville to Asheville not only connects the great W. stern States with that | port, but also the fruitful and important re gion of Western North Carolin", which would hu almost tot illy misetd by the Blue Ridge route, which runs in the extreme westc-n point of the State, and mostly among barren mountains. Why not eon centiale the efforts of the State, now, iui this promising connexion, and leave lite fur more expensive and difficult Blue Ridge for a future time T This we say in no spirit of hostility to the Blue Ridge, although wc have always thought it by no means the best location?far from it Bui we are satisfied liiis 60 miles from Green ville to Ashevi'.le could be so much more easily constructed by wise and united effort, and accomplish greater and more rpcetly result?. The following is the letter of Judge Mr.a? him.in : Ram toil, Aug. 24th, 1868 J I on B. F. Verrg, Greenville, S. C ? Dear'Sir; I Imk lo inform you that the Legislature of t hi* Plate has pe.sso t an Aet removing the restrictions as to gauge in I lie Charier of I lie Greenville mid French Broad Rtilrond Company ; couiinning the Charter in force. ?to., and auihorizing the company to fix the northern terminus of the lload at Asheville, N C. This last provision was ins rlO'i in vi?w of the completion of the Weetcrn North Carolina Railroad lo Paid Rock via Ashevillt. I need not tell you that this is a matter of first rale importance to the peopla of your State, and innnediato locality, as well as to the people of the Freneh Itioad valley, in North Carolina, and I .venture to trust that you wi'l give it such attention as its merits niid importance dcinnnd. I hope the Company will at once accept the amend menl to the Charter, and take immediate steps towards placing the work under contract. I do not enter into nnv discussion of the meiitsof this pr< ject in view of thi* new Legislature, for you are quite as familiar with them, I douht rot, as myself. The We?tenn North Carolina Railroad is now ttt.der contract to the French Ilroad, and the road is located to the Paint Rock and a g>eat number of hands are at work as far West as the snmmit of Ibe Blue Ridge. The line of road necessary to put vmm lesion ana your s:?te in communion lion with '.he Mi-isissippi Valley via (lie French Broad Valley in tliia State, U only 60 miles In length?ay from Greenville lo A.-heville. Surely Ihin can aud will he built at once. May 1 hope that yon will give this great matter and enterpiise, the beiu fit of your Influence ?nd talents 7 I am, die., air, your ol e iimt eervar.t, A. J. MERK1MAN. Democratic Meeting at Willlamaton. On Friday, the lltli inst., a Democratic mas* meeting is called to meet at William*ton, in Andereon District. We are nullimized )>y llie committee to announce ilia' Gen, UaurToa, Hob. B F. Pr.aav, Gen. S. McOowaxr and Mveral other didinguiahed gentlemen are expected to addreae the meeting. Ladle* are especially invited to coma and to eonlrinnt* to the auceeec of the occasion. The Williamalon meeting promiae* to be one of the flncat we have had. fl><4 pleasant VilLge and mineral waters in ihsNeaWr*, will attract no ainail number. IW The weather haa boeu somewluit rainy this past week. 89 TH IBM The OiMt Damomtio Meeting and PionJo at George's Creek, Plcgens District ?8600 PeopleITeeent. > On Thursday last, 27th of August, theirs , was an immense gathering of the Domoc- , oraoy, at George's Creek Church, in. Pick- ( ens District, about nine miles from Greenville Court House, and eleven from new Pickens C. D. The day was tgir and beautlfal, and the assembly of ladies corresponded rfUh the weather. The sterner sex were there in great forces, and the earnestness and enthweiarm ef the multitude was such as befit a people determined to bs free, and te save themselves from me degradation of Kldictl and negro rule by every oonstituticnal means. The greatest op* poitunity to do whieh is now offcrded in tbe approaching Presidential election, when, Ly tho election of Seymour and Blair, tbe liberties ol tbe Country, tbe honor of tbe people, and tbe common prosperity and happiuess of all olaases may be secured, so (tr as human means can araii for these great purposes. At 11 o'clock, John Bowen, Esq., Chairman of the meeting, with a number of gentlemen rpedlally invited, took the stand. John R. Gossett, Esq., was requested to act as Secretary. Ocn. W. K. Eaaley, in a few appropriate words, introduced lion. B. F. Perry, tho first speaker. Qor. Perry rose and made a strong and effective speech of about two and a half hoars'length, in whieh be covered all the most important topios connected with our present condition as a poople, and he urged, with telling power, the support and eleetion of Seymour and Biair, as the great remedy .'or ' present and futnre threatened political ills.? I Gov. Perry gavo tho inn ft cheering account of tbe prospect of success. The Northern States aloue, he eonteuded, will clcet Seymour, and he was also convinced that he wouldget the votes of several Southern States. Gov. Perry had been requested by the Committee of Arrangements to occupy considerable time In bis address, as some of tho other speakora expected bad not arrived when he cummenced. We will not attempt any sketch of Uor. P's. speech, lie was listened to with great attention, and scattered broadcast facts and argutucuts that must oxert influence on the publie la'n^* - ..w T. Q. Donaldson, Eoq., was introduced by Gen. Easiey, as the next speaker. Mr. Donaldson was limited in time by tbe approaching dinner hour; nevertheless, ho made good use of tne twenty or thirty minutes loft, and ably and forcibly urged the causo of Dctnoc ra?y, and the unspeakable importance of putting down Radicnl rule, that is ruining th0 Country with taxation, negro degradation, and every measure that cburaetcriaca tyrants and usurpers. Mr. Donaldson's speech wns well received, and patiently heard, notwithstanding the hour was growing late. When the speaking was concluded, tbo Marshals of the day, Col. U. E. Dowen, John It' tlossctt, Esq., and Calvin McMahan, arranged the procession. The ladies were first conducted by tho Committee of Arrangements to one side of the table. The Marshals then conducted the tneu and hoys to the picnic, orators of toe day, ministers of Religion present, and visiting Democratic Clubs heading tho procession. The uhundnnt and choice nnd nicolv prepared feast spread on tho table, fiOD feet in length, exceeds our limited space lor description. The variety of meats, poultry, Ac., Ac., the fino breads, tho unstinted supply of delicacies, cakes, pies, fruits, etc., etc., would require an adept in such things properly to describe them. Wo can say of the pionio dinner, as we did of the one at Charles', aud with the same appropriateness, that it wns tnoro like n fine wedding supper than a public dinner for a promiscuous multitude. All feasted to their full content; and tho colored people present were called up likewise, to partako after tho ladies aad white pcnplo left the table; they also were feasted to their satisfaction, and there was a large surplus over after tho dinner was ended. Tho picnic reflects great credit on tho liberality and good taste of the worthy families of the neighborhood, and np on the Commiltvc of Arruugcmonts, and at' Iwdo contributed to it. It wns expected that the speaking at the | at and would bo resumed after dinner, buttvrrjr l>od> wea so well satisfied with whet they hud already beurd, that a general diapoaition to go home prevailed. The orowd dispersed in the afternoon in the eitine good order and quiet that had distinguished the whole day'a proceeding; all feeling that the good eauae waa atronger for the occasion, and that Pickens would upproach unanimity for the Democracy in the next election. The Committee of Arrangements embraced a large number of the respectable and influ' ential gentlemen of tho surrounding country, some fifty in number. The Committee of Correspondence and Invitation consisted of John It. tloss**11, Esq., K. li. liolconabo, Esq., R. Lonbardt and Q. W. McMakau. Got Scott's Message on the Bine Bidge Railroad. Gov. flcoTT last week sent to the Leglsla- I ture a very able Message, on the subject of the | llhie Ridge Railroad. The Governor seems aangnine that Congress will aid in tire ronetruction of tho work, as a national measure. He also recommends that the Btete eball endorse bonds to the etnount of one million of dollers, and repeal all such ects as throw any ' difficulty in tb? way of the road. The aucros* of th? Bine Ridge Road is very I important to the interests of thi? State, and of all the railroada in it. The Read, we are satiafled, can be built on Go v. Scott'* plan, but we aro at the same lime of tbe opinion that the road from Oroenvilla to Aahavilto eould be built for half the auto, and do more good to the Stato and supura more trad* from tbe Went and Western North Carolina train, the Blue Rldga Road, important aa tbe latter rertaiuly Democratic Meetings. The meeting at Abbeville Coart H?oae waa a great aoooeaa; <1.000 persons present, and first rate speaking. The numerous mee'ings ot the Democracy all over the State, make a vast volume of interesting matter. We rogret our inability to furnish mora particulars. tr The regular monthly meeting of Ilia { Orrenville Literary Club, for September will l>e held at the residence of Rev. W. D Tn<>ma". on Friday evening, Sept. 4th. A subject f< r diseuesion will be introduced. ""TfTfTi I'raltaot o> J MS. W? notlead Col, Mou-a's bwi is eonneo Ion with the manufacture of s fruit can, -ometlm i since, without his?knowledge sod sonwnl, believing that we were doing t lervic? to the pubtle. lie aiys (hat while letting up a can lor his own nee, lie had onus made f?v stle, hut did not advertise them, because he was deceived in their manufacture They are not as pvrfoetfy gli<x<sd as he intend'd thev should be,and eomo of thena leak at the bott?>m. lie has, however, had them varnished on the hot torn, and bel.eves that, iinpsrfaet as they are, they furnish the bast means of saving fruit, unless the preserving fluid may b? preferred, end with that fluid, they are at ill prof-cable to any other vessels, at theh cover present* a perfect means of keeplni air from the fruit, when its lower edge it immersed in oil, which is don* by pouring i little into the cavity around the mouth o the can. Mr. MoasS expects to perfeot Ihi manufacture ot the can, and that, in a very few yesre, preserved fruit will become I considerable source of revenue to this por tion of thtf State, as it is in msny parts o the North, where the climate is not es we) adapted to its cultivation a* this, lie t using his. cans; but after sealing, turn them bottom up, ss the varnish will reai* the action of tho atmosphere, while It migh not reeiet the action and preaaure of th< fluid of the fruit. " ' The Southern Baptist Theologioal 8em1 nary. The annual session of the Seminary be gan yesterday. We learn that there is i prospect of a larger number of student* at tending than in any previous year; am that a larger number have already appear ed, than ever attended hitherto at the ojien of tta Seminary. Rtv, Wis. Williams D. I); one of tit Profeeaora, delivered an Address to the stu dent*, on Tuesd ?y morning, in the basemen of the Baptist Chnruh, which we had th pleasure of hearing. It was worthy lit* reputation of thai learned' and able llieolo ginn, and calculated to make a profouni nnd wholesome impression on the youi>| gentlemen to whom it was addressed ; six wns instructive and deeply interesting t a'l wh.> heard it. The Seminary is f.rtui> ate in possessing a corps ? I teachers of sucl high order of talents and attainments, an< we see no reason why it may not coutinu to attract more and more students frori umuDg the young men who are preparinj for the greatest of all callings? the Sicr.*> ministry. New Oath. We are indebted to Co). 3. D. Gooolrt for a certified copy of the oath required ?i persona Inking ofT.c \ whore " political dim hUitie*" have hoen removed l>y Act, o Congress. It is a* follow*: " I, A. B? do solemnly swear (or affirm t'mt I will support and drfea I the Const; lotion of the United Slates against all ene mic*, foreign and domestic; that I will bra true faith and alli-gimreto the same ; I ha I take this obligation freely, without an mental reservation or pU'pose of evasion and thai 1 will'writ and faithfully dim-harg the duties of the office on which 1 am aboil to enter. So help me Ood. Approved July II. 18G8. a Chester White Pigs. A g ntlrinaii wlio han a pair of these Piiri showed litem to ?t?, the other" day. The were only about three month* old, an a ere truly handsome, weighing eight pound* each. The owner informed us tlm tliev were gaining one pound per day, an thought that alien six months old won) increase in .a right much faster. II* ei peet* to breed from the** IMgs, therrb much improving hit stock. Our frien mak'-s ?o great peta of hia " Cheats Whiles" that some of hi* friend* cliarg him with thinking inorts of then than h doea of hia ha by. A wiiter in the June number,of th Southern Cultivator speaks in high term* ? Ik. .. Ol.. " kl. -I" - ins vntfirr >1 " etipennriiy inrmtl ing ment iu * shoit lime, on a email allow ance. We think our larmera should m*k n change from the '* apikenoee" ilojk t s mil tiling heller and more thriving. A Fine "Watermelon?A Large Crop.* The prevent year kiaa been an excellent on for tlio Watermelon crop, aa we believe nearl all of onr farntera have been abundantly au< ce*afal in tbclr cultivation. Nearly crcr wagon and eart that, cornea to town ia Alio with tbcm, aud thoy can be bad for a aong. Happening at a friend'e houee, a day or I I ago, a few miles in tbe country, we had tb | pleasure of helping to cut aa nice and eweot ! ofte aa wc ever taated. It waa railed froi I aeed brought from the coast during tbe wa and waa superior to the varietioa oommonl I net Off for Market. Our frienda, Maj. T. B. Ferocsok, of tb | firm of Wmitmirk A Fanorson ; Mr. Wit mam lloi.i.ARtt, of the firm of II. Bcattik Co., and Mr. Obkhiaii A. Picki.b. of the flri of Picki.b a Pooaa, took their leave on yet terrtsy for Golbean, for lh? purpose <>f renew ing their depleted stock* of goods, Mid tipei to be absent from Oreenrille twenty or twentj Are daye. We with them ploaeant trip, an hope that they uxiy be able to lay in )ar| uppliea with email ainotyite of money. Xitra Coplea. We send a mimbfk of extra copies of tii Kuterpri** this week t > our triend and tbt staunch Democrat. Jolts R. Ooesarr, Esq and respectfully ask liim tc distribute thei gratuitously among hie friends in the vleii it y of George's Creek, Pickens County, wh are not regular readers of '.lie paper- W ought to hare twice as many subscriber* t we do in that locality. * jy Dr. Smith's Lecture before the Li erery Club heving been postponed lei evening, oa account of the implement wsatl cr, will be* delivered this (Wednesday evening, in the Court House. 0 p it ass i. Deowonwr la Uw North-weak. A friend traveling in the dletaot Bute of Michigan, eende ue a Prmoeretfo paper 'rom Kaletnasoo, la tbe< 8l*U, end some campaign Joeumenu gotten up by the par - ? ty in ine same region. it is ve.,7 ?????" that lb? greatest mthn^iuni exiill in b^hulf of Skymcvu nnd Hl.mr in the West. ha?e accounts ?( nnftieruus meeting*, p?i*1 and prospective; the formation of Demo, era! iu el aha; the coining over of Republt- . cane to the aide of our platform; are the roo?t unmistakable Indicatlous tbat the Democrau are gaiaing ground io all dirce ? : tioa*. i Amongst the d?eumants we hava recelv I ad. la a atip containing sveral campaign ' lougt which were written by a prominent ( official of Shmmam's army. They are wall i adapted to produce an impreeaion on 4jie k popular mind. They aing out the Radical I ahnsea of ^>owcr, their enormoua taxation, s and their general delinquencies. .They alr a* sing the pral?ee of Sstmous and Blaik: i "They are statcmfii tried and true. And they'll root the rotten crew f That would put aa on a level with I A nigger." i T.tera aeems to he a fervor and animation > in tlie North and We?t with the Democratt io part)*, that cannot fail to carry the elec t tio'i. Even the New York Tribune admits b that there la not only great daager of dafeat to ihn Radicals, but certain defeat, il they do not exart themselves mure than they have dona. , That party have almost exhausted themselves of their strength, in K the violent and vehement falsehood* that lhay hays promulgated against the South, ] since the close of the war/ The Northern people are turning against -them. Well may Ouki.lt and his crew tremble for thair safety. Bailey a Varieties. This popular troupe has been in Town for tha past tw? or three days, during which timt ane exhibition has been made, Monday-night, to a crowded house of ladicj and gentlemen. In consonance of the 11 ruin th'-rf wits no performance lull night * The BaIicts ar? too well known In Oreenvjile to require any recommendation from ' ua. They continue to he very popular, and * will get crowded houece ns long as they r*? J main. They show to-night. Olve them a visit, and give yourself an Opportunity of 0 enjoying a genuine and hearty laugh. Tho popular drama of 8-n Boll together 1 with a laughable tsree, songs and dancea, will he a part of the programme for thia evening. J am ae Tri'PEit, Esq., formerly Master in r Equity for Charleston District, died in Sum'' uiervillu on the 29th August. The death of 1 Mr. Turi-Kit will be heard with profound ref gret by the citisens of this State, and wboraver he la known, lie was a man dlstiuguishi) ed for remarkable business talents and powers . of oratory, and to him belonged tho highest character of man, that of the Christian gentlcr uiau. Ilia will he enrolled among many of I the bright names that adorn the liiatory of y South Carolina.* ' Governor Scott Vetoea the Act Lately ? Passed. Amending the Charter of the I City of Ch&rleaton. This Act, which provided for a speedy election of Mayur and Counoilmen of Charleston, ; and gave every straggler in the City a right to vote who might be brought into it only a thirty days before the election, has been most v properly vetoed by Gov. Scorr. The reasons (j he assigns are conclusive, and show a regard y for justice and right. I Democratic Badges. j The Enltrpriit force is indobtcd to Drs. Harrisom A Marsiiai.l, through our obliging friend, Mr. W. L. Mauloik, for Dem^ ocrstic badges. Each one bss on it a pieture of Sktmour and Bi.air. Others, of the seme r kind, are kept fur sale by the donors. , . -<?>? ?? * Tournament and Costume Ball. The Managers hnvo kindly inrited us to be ? present at a Tournament and Costume Ball, >f to be held at Clinton, in Laurens County, on [ Thursday, 3d Inst., for which we make our ' acknowledgements, a n ftA The article of " k Mechanic" is respectfully declined. Personalities reflecting upon any one are not admitted In onr paper unless paid for at advertising rates, and not even then without the author's name is furnished us, to hold responsible, which the wri7 !er has not done. y JVBr- Read advertisement of Fostbb k d Hunt a a. Messrs. FoSTaa and HiLLnoosa always have a warm greeting for their friends 10 and cuetowors. tr I'ereona writing for the Press, should a nevrr write ou both sides of the paper ? rt Commnnieatione have frtquenlly to be dt7 vided, according to length, between two or more compositor*, which een not be done if both sides are uaed. ie A A ftueiiT breeae wee etirred np in the n Senate, (so-called) *>*terday. A colored man?Wright, of Beaufort?during the abi, tenet of Pieaidmt Booaer, OMiipial the st Chair. Thia wan mora than noma of tha f. white members could trend, and thrj in. d | dignantly retired. The Senator from p Greenville opened on *the Senator from Barnwell, in Ilia erreet. and threatened to administer a eaetiyalion to him. Juat then a colored member eaine up and proponed to >c " go through " the Uarnwallite; when tha kt latter, flourishing hia Itnifa in tha air*, tbraat '' ened to " slip" the contraband. A aerlodn ,n difficulty eat, for a time, anticipated, but it 1 blew orer. The Senate finally adjmroed, ? a quorum not baing present. " [rAomi*, S1W ult. " ?? emao- ? Tan WnaraRa Ann ran Caere.?Abundant raina bare fallaa In tbe paat lew day a, and I" than la apprebeaaion that eotton will ba InJ a red (>y patting on too marh weed. * ! Fodder ia being eeenred, end the corn crop r) ' is more thaa an ararage throughout tHb Diej trlct.?LaurmtvilU tJtrmtd. X- ; im . irn t i'? . s nt ma fpvraaui uTiinii*. > Buena Viata Yo*flg Xqa'c Cktistian Association Mff"+ Editor*?In eof*t)illnnc? with prcviop* arri?f.g?*m#nt, fh* Butna Vit*.a Vmini* M??V ru>lal l?n A#an?>}Nt(on heM their ttrst anniversary ?w??-i W.g at El>rar?er Churchy on ?*n'?rd?y last A goad eonHouraa of prop/a seera present, ? Jearn lOiOotlifng So regard to tM* argaisizalfon, wbien ki ??tir*ty In llh?t W>?aWj; Thw dUUogntk.'^d divlna wkw Wad bean anpoonetd atfS* >h? oeeaefan, wan no leaa a? aUrao.*'0" to lb? Ttia exercises emWoeeO >? I*?dJ*g ?< .?Wr/Jon illation o' th? tWA>. r'Tort of ,b* ^ retary and Treasurer, tap01"' Pte^ I dent, and an address from Jba JUv. Dr. Bum. l W? learnt from the aompleta report of ( the Praaidant, Mr. A. M. PruBirvr, tb*t lew ptoua jonng man, feeling iiw gran* lack of regular Sabbath preaching, and de|>r<eating tha unprofitable manner la nrhinh moat of thair Sabbaths wara apenfc, * proposed thia Society aa a maana of promol'.ig a friendly interchange of feallng end Christian advancement. Tha report further ehcw.d that Sabbath afternoona wera now epant in the consideration of va rioua raligioua (opto* in the reading of use. fid books and religioua papers, and in the dissemination of traols and Biblea among the poor ol the neighborhood. , The report vindicated the wisdom of those who originated, the Sooiety, by the shiliit of a noble Christian woik, done during tha past year. JStto ptrptlua. The address of the Her. Dr. Bvibt was in admirable Christian spirit, and its very instructive thoughts, mada a fine impression upon the audience, and afforded the Aasoci elation both pleasure and encouragement Let the example of ihe young men of Buena Vista be followed in other localities. A. VISITOR. Who is Governor Soottf The following letter, addressed to a eitlzen of Columbia, is from the pen of a die- " linguiehed Democrat, who resides in the adopted home ol Governor Scott. It ex- j plains itself, and will be pat used with interest. Coming as it d res, from a life lot g political opponent ol Governor ScoU, it is entitled to great consideration : Napolbox, Ohio, August 19. Columbia, 8. O.: Dear Sir?Your'letter of, the lOili lustaofc | has been received, making curtain enquiries [ in relation to the former history of Gov| ernor It. K. Scott, of South Carolina. You say that there is a report in circala- * | iron that he waa a "defaulter wuile practicing law in Philadelphia, Pa.** lite receipt of such a letter occasioned very great surprise, I assure you, and what could give rise to such a i spelt is slhlmoie surprising. There is not the slightest foundation in the world for such s charge. Governor Scott is not, snd never was a lawyer, and never lived in Philadelphia. Us was born in Armstrong County, Pa., and came to Ohio with hie parents when lie was about eighteen years,old, snd re. sided in Columbus until he finiehed his medical education, afie* which ha took up hit residence in this (llenry) oouoty, and commenced the preetice of raedicin* Ha was engaged in the practice of medicine in thte county from the year 1852, until aHftut the lime the war liruliA out wli?? t'- J Uio army as an officer of the ?8lh regiment, Ohio infantry, and continued in the service uotil lie was elected Governor of BouUi Carolina. 1 have heen intimately acquainted with Governot Seetl for about sixteen veara and ^ know hiin to be a high minded, honorable gentleman, at all tim? a one ol our first and respected oilixeos. I will also state that he is deservedly one of the most popular men in our State. Governor Fcotl owns a large amount of real estate and other property iu this county, u, considered one of oar wealthiest men, and otves no man one dollar, here or else, where, to my knowledge. Allow me to sey, In eonelueion. thai I do not agree with Governor Scott ?a politic*, but make the above statement cheerfully, because truth and justice require me to do so. Hoping that this letter may contribute to pot to reet the gross' slender you refer to, 1 remain, yours truly, JAMES O. IIALV. A Carpbt-baoobb Makes a ConssavATiva Spbbcb.?In New Orleans, recently, a white Radical, hitherto regarded as the personifiestien of All that Is most objectionable to the Southern whites, and recently a dalegata from dissatisfied Republicans to Washington, was invited to address them, and his speech fraa , in substance as follnwft ? Mr. Friendr: I am a carpet-baggar. I admit it. I have been nnfung you for turn* time, and have never ceased to advocate your cause in the press of the North?She three leading Republican newspapers of Xsw York, Washington and Philadelphia. But I ain going to leaVa you. Ws are all going to leave you. and you will noon bo alone. Sly ndrW to yon is to unito yourselves to those wbooo favor It, ia your intereat to aeeure.. Bo guided by thoao who alone (t| Aim tab you with work aad tod? and clothing. Jain yourself to the people of the South. We are gulag; we cannot god yon work to aupport you. Your intereat lien with tboae who can. A N'tvfAiaofea OtiruAon.?We learn that on laat Wednesday night aba roaldeoae of Dr. O. linrron, at Crota Key a, Southampton county, waiani-rounded by an armed nob ef supposed " lull leeguers,"?nd tar two houra or more tike preaniaet were aonatently Ired open with pisr tola, ahot gnoa and rifle*, by the murderous,. blood-seeking devila, and perforated In erery direction. Twenty nine rifle halla peered, through the parlor wiudowa of Uta residency, and eon now be eonnted imbedded In (he walla, ot the building. It wea with the greatest tfifAeulty that the bttwntef, eenapueed ef aetata nd obildren, wet a prevented front being s^tot, deed. The circumstance, when it been roe known, reined great eaeltameut la the neighboAxid, aad a white aana by the name ef Fuller, who la strongly tut pee ted el baring be?o the Inrtlgator end leader of the mob in their attack on Dr. B'a preraieee,' baa the eyue of tbe entire oeiamunity Aaod apon btaa an the mieerable wretch who alone desired, and so atToeittraly Bought the deatrneUon of this family?.Yer/W* (.V. C.) Jvmr?t, i*f. 1K1,