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guinitv, within such degree as may ran be prescribed by law, or in which he ; (lis may have been counsel, or have pre- j pu vided in any inferior court, except : tin by consent of all the parties. In case j na all or any of the Judges of the Su- of prcme Court shall be thus disquali- | T1 fied from presiding on any^causc or ri? causes, the court, or judges thereof, shall certify the same to the Gover- he uor of the State, and be shall imme- ju: diately commission, especially, the tai requisite number of men learned in no the law for the trial and detejmina- all tion thereof. The same course shall an he pursued in the Circuit and Inferior nu Courts, as is prescrtbed in this sec- sh tion for cases of the Supreme Court, toi Sec. 7. There shall be appointed th by the Judges of the Supreme Court, a .reporter and clerk of said court, ju who shall hold their offices for two sh years, and whose duties and compen- qi sation shall be prescribed, by law. im Sec. 8. When a judgment or de- m: cree is reversed or affirmed by the ce Supreme "Court, every point made su and distinctly stated in writing in the T1 cause, and fairly arising" upon the or record of the case, shall be consid- ar ernrt ar>fl nn<1 rpJISOTlS CC therefor shall be concisely and briefly stated irf writing, and preserved with di the records of the case. jo Sec. 0. The Judges of the Supreme bl Court and Circuit Courts shall, at ju stated times, receive a compensation ar for their services, to be fixed by law, ac which shall not be diminished during fo their continuance in office. They dc shall not be allowed any fees or per- di quisites of office, nor shall they hole? ac any other office of trust or profit un- cl der this State, the United States^ ,ec or any other power. ot Sec. 10. No person shall be eligi- pi ble to the office of Judge of the Su preme Court or Circuit Courts who is ar not at the time of his election a citia -' tt . i rt. . _ti zcn ot tne c nitea states, ana nas not p< attained the age of thirty years, and to been a resident of this State for five A years next preceding his election, or In from the adoption of this Constitu- p* tion. fc Sec. 11. All vacancies in the Su- p< preme Court or other inferior tribu- sc nals, shall be filled by election, as herein prescribed: Provided, That if b< the unexpired term does not exceed te one year, such vacancy may be filled bi by executive appointment. All Judges P by virtue of their office, shall be con- tl 6ervators of the peace throughout the ci State. pi Sec. 12. In all cases decided by ai the Supreme Court, a concurrence of la , two of the Judges shall be necessary to a decision. C Sec. 13. The State shall be divi- tl ^ ded into convenient circuits, and for c< each circuit, a Judge shall be elected tl by joint ballot of the General Assem- ti bly, who shall "hold his office for a term of four years, and during his ji continuance in office he shall reside bi in the circuit of which' he is Judge, cl Sec. 14. Judges of the Circuit Court shall interchange circuits with ei each other in such manner as may be oi determined by law. P XSec. 15. The Courts of Common te Pleas shall have exclusive jurisdiction oi in all cases of divorce, and exclusive si original jurisdiction in all civil cases ol and actions ex delicto, which shall th not be cognizable before Justices of m the Peace, and appellate jurisdiction of in all such cases provided by law.? fo They shall have power to issue writs rc of mandamus, prohibition, scire fa- oi cias, and all other writs which may di be necessary for carrying their pow- si er fully into effect. sc Sec. 16. The Court of Common si Pleas shall sit in each Judicial Dis- in trict in this State,, -at least twice in b; each year, at such stated times ajad ?laces as may be appointed by law. n< t shall have jurisdiction in all matters p< of equity, but the courts heretofore sc established for that purpose shall b; continue as now organized until the fc first dav of January, one thousand rc eight hundred and sixty nine, for the si disposition of causes now pending therein, unless otherwise provided by tc law. ei Sec. 17. The General Assembly ci shall provide by law for the preser- tc * vation of the records o(fche Courts of fc Equity, and also for the transfer to si the Court of Common Pleas and w Probate Courts for final deci- ai sion of all causes that may remain ci - 1 T. ..T?11 U_ 1.. uuui-icruiiueu. xi snail uu ine uuijf "< of the Judges of the Supreme and p Circuit Courts to filo their decisions 4 within sixty days from the last day ea of the term of court at which the a causes were heard. ar Sec. 18. The Court of General Sea- ai sions shall have exclusive jurisdiction th over all criminal cases which shall co not be otherwise provided for by law. fo It shall sit in each* County in the a[ *S'tate at least three times in each year, in at such stated times and places as the vi General Assembly may direct. Sec. 19. The qualified eleciors of each fih County shall elect three persons for be the term of two years who shall con- S\ stitute a Board of County Commit- sh sioners, which shall have jurisdiction over roads^Jbighways, ferries, bridges, ar ( * v I d in all matter relating to taxes, sbursements of money lor County rposes, and in every other case at may be necessary to the inter1 improvement and local concerns the respective Counties Provided, lat in all cases there shall be the 'lit of appeal to the ^tate Courts. >S'ec. 20. A court of probate shall, established in each County with risdiction in all matters testamenry and of administration, in busies appertaining to minors and the lotmcntof dower in cases of idiotcy <1 Itin.icu niirl TK>r?;r>ti<5 Dirt) miDVOX .. 1 - r-zntis. The judge of said court all be elected by the qualified eleers of the respective Counties for e term of two years. Sec. 21. A competent number of stices of the peace and constables all bq chosen in each County by the lalified electors thereof, in such inner us the General Assembly ay direct; they shall hold.th^r offis for a term of two yearslin Atheir ccessors are elected and qurmned. hey shall reside in the County, city beat, for which they are elected, id the justiscs of the peace shall be an missioned by the Governor. Sec. 22. Justices of the Peace, invidually, or two or more of them intly, as the General Assem* y may direct, shall have original risdiction in all cases of bastardy. Ml in all matters ot contract, arm itions for the recovery of fines and rfeitures where the amount claimed >es not exceed $100, and such jurisction as may be provided by law in ttions ex delicto, where the damages aimed do not exceed $100 and prosutions for assault and battery and her penal offences less than felony Inishable by fines only. Sec. 2-3. Thqy may also sit as exnining courts, and commit discharge recognize (except in capital cases) jrsons charged with offences, subject i such regulations as the General ssembly may provide; they shall ive power to bind over to keep the Mice or for good behavior. For the iregoing purposes, they shall have iwer to issue all necessary proces'S. f - - oi - ? Ot'U. it.-i/verj ucuuji tuguiAuuic ?fore Justices of the Peace, institud by summons or warrant, shall he "ought before some Justice of the eace in the County or city where ie defendent resides, and in all such iuscs tried toy them, the right of apeal shall be secured under such rules rid regulations as may be provided by lw. Sec. 25. The Judges ofPVobate, ounty ^Commissioners, Justices of le Peace, and Constables, shall rejivc such compensation and fees as le General Assembly may from me to time by law direct. Sec. 26. Judges shall not charge iries in respect to matters of fact, ut may state the testimony and deare the law. Sec. 27. There shall bfc elected in Lch County, by the electors thereof, ne clerk for the Court of Common leas, who shall hold his office for the inn offouryearsanduntilhissuccess shall be elected and qualified. He lall by virtue of his office, be clerk :* all other courts of record held lercin; but the General Assembly av provide bv law for the election ' a clerk, with a lik 1 term of office r each or any other of the courts of scord and may authorize the Judge * the Probate Court to perform the iities of clerk for his court, under ich regulations as the General Assmbly may direct. Clerks of courts lall be removable for such cause and i such manner as shall be prescribed y law. Sec. 28. There shall be an Attorsv-General for the State, who shall jrform 6uch duties as may be pre:ribed by law. He shall be elected y the qualified electors of the State ?r the term of four years, and shall jeeive for his services such compenition as shall be fixed by law. Sec. 29. There shall be one solici>r for each circuit who shall be elect1 by the qualified electors of the cirjit, who shall hold his office for the 'rm of four years, and shall receive ?r his services such compensation as tall be fixed by law. In all cases here an attorney for the State, of r?3 circuit, fails to attend andprosclte according to law, the court shall ive power to appoint an attorney <-o tempore. Sec. 30. The qualified electors of ich County shall elect a sheriff and coroner, for the term of four years, id until their successors are elected id qualified; they shall, reside in ieir respective Counties during their mtinuancein oticeand be disqualified r tlic office a second time, if it should )pcar that they or either of them arc default for moneys collected by rtue of their rcspccti re offices. See. 31. All writs and processes tall run, and all prosecutions shall 5 conducted, in the name of the tate of A'outh Carolina; all writs iall he attested by the clerk of the iurt from which they shall be issued; id all indictments shall conclude, * v * 1 against the peace and dignity of th< /State. /Sec. 32. The General Assembly shall provide by law for the speed} publication of the decisions of the /Su preme Court made under this Con stitution. /S'ec. 33. That all contracts, wh'eth er under seal or not, theconsidcratioi of which was the purchase of slaves are hereby declared null and von arid of no effect; and no suit, cithci at law or in equity, shall be coin mcnccd or prosecuted for the^n forcement of such contracts; auMl proceedings to enforce satisfaction o entered upon such contracts in a*r court of this /State; arc hereby pro hibitcd, and all orders heretofore mad in any courts of this *b'tate in rciatioi to such contracts, whereby propert; is hold subject to decision as to tli validity of such contracts, arc here by declared null and void and of n effect. THE JOI KXAL Thursday, April 9, 1SC8^ The Case of Owens. Wo understand that the Mil;taT Commission have rendered their dec sion in the case of Isaac Owens. The pronounce him guilty of manslaughte and sentence him to five years impiii onment in Fort Macon. The sentenc - . ~ ~ It has been approved by lien, uakbtj' Registration. The Board Board of Begistration ft the first Precinct of Kershaw Disixic y completed their labors on Tuesday a ternoon last. The following is the ri suit: , Whites "13 Blacks 37 ^^Total 50 Republican Ncm nations. We understand the Union League this District made the following non inntious at a meeting held in this pla< on Saturday last: A Foh Sbnatou?J. K. Jillson, offMn 8achusetts. Fou Bkpkesevtativks?Jno. A. Che mif nnil T/vnna ^Inch t\f l^niri/Ion The two last are colored. Tha Meeting on Monday. We have been exceedingly gratifie at the tone, -temper and policy exhil ted by the district meotings held : this town during the past two Week never have we seen exhibited a mo: marked confidence and trust than cha acterized the proceedings of the uteri bers when in consultation, either the meetings or in the committees Every one seemed impressed with tl importance of the principles whir they professed and the vast importam of the quostions involved. There wi not shown the first instance of se seeking, and every gentleman who r ceived a nomination for office, while e idenily appreciating a compliment basr upon merit, character and positio accepted the nomination promptly ar cheerfully, yet with a consciousness i great sacrafice, and only as a high di ty. This exhibition caused in us deep aspiration for a day and gover: meut where citizens shall hold offic not because they desire it, but beoau the good of the Republic demands it. The action of the meetings mec our hearty approval. The Freedir.c have been assured by geutlemen who they well know would not deceive, who records are as clear as a sunbear that we desire touvoid impending evi which are as destructive to them as us, that we fully accord to them c the legitimate results of emancipate and the civil rights which flow from that wo further award to them all p litical privileges consistent with the welfare and ours, for they can ho ha py and prosperous only in a count: governed by men of intelligence ar character, and they have been invite to share with us the high duty ar honor of saving the country. Tin have been assured that the turning tl country over to the ignorant, dishone adventurer must result in utter destru tion to his race and the character , the men who tell them ihis, couple with three years of mal-aclministratio a vk/1 i fa nnnuon iiAn ^ waoiiHo nf n?nn f C JJ.VX Ito WUilJOV^UDUU IVOUitO ? uu 1-, . having its influence among inte.'ligei freedmen, and the day is coming, if has not dawned when they will spe from thoir mouths the scum which tl trace of revolution lias floated in, whi it drowned and sunk ovory living pri:i ciple of right. The character and position of tl gentlemen nominated for the varioi offices is a guaranty of thoir fidelity 1 the principles announced, and w: car?y conviction to the minds of intell gent freed men?of course those wfc belong to the League* and are obliged I ? tote da their matters, who have 110 interest in them, excopt what they . can ! f make out of them, tell them to vote, d r are not yet froe, hut slaves to a most a ejecting task master. . - ^ The space devoted to its proceedings c and other matters of interest prevents t 1 our noticing the proceed'ngs of the c Convention in Columbia further than ^ 1 to endorse and approve most cordially ; r its actions, and we close this hurried f - article with most urgent entreaty to j * every man in th s district, white or , ^ freedman, disfranchised or enfran- g r chised, who would have peace and ^ plenty abound, good order and quiet c prevnil in a country fit to live in, to ( (I hearken to the counsels of intelligence i j and patriotism and hasten to join , e "the Democratic Association of Ker- ( shaw District" which invites within its , 0 sheltering folds all the free, honest and j patriotic men of tlie district. * ( Democrat ic Meeting. Pursuant to notice, an adjourned meeting of the citizens of Kershaw District was held at the Court Houso on Monday, the fith inst., to hear the re-. * i. .r a, 4. j purl ui nit' uiuegutuo ujijjuiuiru atmuiy mer meeting, to attend the Convention ? to be held at Columbia, and also, to hear r, t 3_ the report of the committee appointed to draft ft constitution for a' Democratic Association of the citizens of this District, and to make nominations of officers for said Association. Dr. L. H. >r Dkas, tho Chairman, resumed his seat t, and ? apt. W. II. R. Workman, was ref quested to act as Secretary, t/'apt. James 3- M. Dwis, one of the delegates to the Convention then arose and in a cleur and concise mannor gave an account of the proceedings of the convention at Columbia, Capt. W. L. DePass added a few spirited remarks to those of Mr Davison The committee appointed to dralt a a? constitution and make nominations of ,.e officers for the Association, then being called upon, submitted their rejiort 8_ through Col. Wm. M. Shannon, their chariman, which report was accepted a- and adoptod. The officers recommended and chosen are as follows: President?Joseph B. Kershaw. Senior Vice-President? James Ches'd nut. ?i- Vice-Presidents?Edward M Boykin, in Lynch II Deas, L W B Blair, John D g Kennedy, W M Shannon, James Team, T II Clark, Thomas L Boykin, Stephen M Boykin, Dr B S Lucas, John K r" Shaw, Dove Segnrs, Craddick Mosely, Q- John J Trantham, Samuel H Brewer, in L J Patterson and \V E Johnson Jr. ? Corresponding Secretaries?W H 11 ie Workman and James M Davis. ^ Recording Secretary?Dr A A Moore. Treasurer?Joseph D Duulap. Ce On motion of J D Kennedy, it was 38 ? ^ resolved tlmt a committee of fifteen be appointed by the Chair to take into e" consideration the propriety and expeV^v diency of nominating candidates to represent the Democratic Party in the n' next Legislature of tlie State and for various District officers, if they should deem it proper to do so, thon to nuiko ll" said nominations. a Said committee was appointed, of a" which J D pennedy was chairman. The committee retired and after conse sulfation, reported as follows: Resolved Unanimously, That we select 3 suitable gentlemen to fill the various ;n offices, ut the approaching election, and m that we nominate, so Fou Senator?Gen'l J. B. Kershaw, n, Fou Kkpk kskntativks?Col W. M. :i Shannon, Dr E. M. lioykin and Capt. W. L. DePass. 0 Fou Sheriff - E. E. Sill. M JuDtlE of PllOBATK?J. D. Duillap. )n Clerk?Wm. Clyburn. Tax-Collector?D. L. DeSaussure. CI 1 "II . a! ... _ x A o- ouiu rvepon;, on lauuon was uccepieu sir and adopted. p. Col. W M Shannon thon offered the ry fullowiug resolutions, which being seKl conded and discussed, were submitted 3d to a vot j of the meeting and adopted, id viz: gy llesolced, That this meeting fully 10 ; recognize all tho rights of the colored j people of this State, as resulting from their emancipation and invest them with' civil rignts. 2nd, That by association of generaid tious, we are the true friends oi the col,n ored people, no loss by indentity of interests in the future than by memories of the past, and cheerfully assent to! 1 their being endowed witji such political principles us are consistent with their w welfare and ours. to 3d, That wo invite such colored felly low citizens as are disposed to confide a in well known citizens of established character and repute tion, who ure iden tided with them iu interest rather than 10 in self seeking adventurers, to enrol is themselves with us is members of this jq association. [11 The meeting the:i adjourned until [j. the 1st Monday in Ik [ay, next, at 12 M. l0 L. H. DEAS, Ch'mn, to W. H. R. WoKKM.iir, Sec'y. j To the People of Kershaw District. i Having been nominated as a caodi-, 3 ate to represent you in the State Sen. 1 te under the new constitution, should 1 hat instrument go into effect and beiome the law of the land, I deem it 1 I ay duty to announce to you my aceptonce of the said nomination, upon he principles laid down by the conservative party of the State and District, is they have been represented to me >y friends who have visited me during ny recent (and to some extent, still ubsisting) illness The constitution proposed for your ac;eptance, contains many fatal and funlamental errors of principle and policy Without any reference to the so urce whence it came, which, ll it were otherwise such as met our approval, would not prejudice it in wiy eyes, it cannot, n many of its provisions, be rendered icceptable to the well informed people :>f South Carolina, nor could it be to iny community of enlightened men, in any part of the world, because it is utterly violative of the conclusions of human experionco and wisdom, derived from history, sacred and profane.? Believing this, it becomes my sacred duty, as I believe it is yours, to oppose its ratification by all peaceful and lawful measures, without violence, without bitterness, without prejudice, but, with the sober earnestness of sons of the soil, conscientiously striving to avert danger and evil from your beloved country, upon whoso proper government all her children depend for prosperity and happiness. It is true, there is no great probability of defeating this constitution at the polls, but it is not the less due to the cause of truth, that every individual who is opposed to it should by his vote, record his solemn protest against a measure, fraught as wo believe, with very great mischief to all the interests of tho State. Let no consideration of temporary convenience, no disgust or indifference begotten of past failures, no base fear ofpossiblo personal consequences, no hasty and mconsiderate resolution heretofore taken, prevent any of you, from the discharge of this duty, to which Manhood, Truth and Patriotism invite you. The object of this movement is to secure peace and harmony among all our people, without whieh^there can be no prosperity to the State? We propose to bury our prejudices in one common grave To recognize the truth as revealed in the Sacred Word, that God made of one blood, all the nations of earth. That though it has pleased Him to appoint some unto honor, and some unto dishonor, yet we shall not_stand in the way of any safe and sober elevation of any of His j>eople, whom He would advance to new and higher political conditions; but on the contrary, as it is our duty, so it is our pleasure, within these proper limits of safety and propriety to advance to the free exercise of the franchise with all just correlative advantages, every son of the soil who can be considered qualified for its judicious exercise, either by an interest in the body politic or by so much learning as may enable him to vote for the man of iiis choice, without the assistance 01 another. This, which is the hrond pledge laid down by the conservatives in Columbia, is entirely consistent with the views which I have long entertained on this subject, and I am prepared now, and at all times, to maintain it as just, reasonable and liberal, and resting upon the purest and soundest principles of the philosophy of popular gov? eminent. It must be ovidont to the comprehension of the dullest mind, if ic be but honest, lliat the man tcho has neither a substantial interest in the soil, nor learning enough to read his oicn ballot, ought not to be trusted with the right to govern the State either in whole or in part. This platform is so wido, so liberal that it < pons the door to every man in the State if he has capacity and will exert it. Ifaccopted, it will soon harmonize all conflict, and b iry all prejudice, and we shall learn the mutual dependence of a common citizenship of a common wealth. If it is rejected, and continues so, instead of peace and harmony, ? 1 1' - - Ml l wnat is now merely prejudice, win, niter a time, ripen under constant irritations, into hatred, and hatred, in due time, will beget blood. But let us be j patient, forbearing, hopeful, thoughtful and above all, prayerful. "There is a Divinity that shapes our ends, rough hew them as we may." Let us seek His guidance, and fcilow the indications of His clear providence suffering selfish and merely temporary emotions, and all will yet be well. If time and strength permitted, it would give me pleasure here, to poiot out in detail, the feaiures of the proposed constitution which I deem so rad-' I Really and fatally wrong, but a baiW reading of tlie document will shock any candid and intelligent mind by some of its novelties,- while others' ' would require patient inquiry to' discover the subtle pdisons they contain, and I shall be obliged to leave v the subject to your own intelligent consideration. It is due to candor, to say, that many of the provisions of this constitution, are in my judgment wise and liberal, and such as in principle, will ever command my support and appro-' val when forming apart of a proper A system. The compulsory education of % the children of the^ State, under her own fostering care, I have long considororl n miWifl rlnfv in tho nroaflnf onrt. > dition of our society, it is a necessity. In conclusion, permit me to say, I have accepted this position as one of duty. If I know my heart, I have but one feeling in this matter, and that is* the < arnest desire to promote the weJ* fare of all our people?the peace, happiness an> I prosperity of the whole State ?the cause of truth, justice and right, without reservation, exception or exclusion. In this great work, I stretch forth my'feeble hands in'the spirit of brotherhood, to all good men, and in- . vite their aid and co-operation. Very Respectfully, Your servant and i ellow counryman, J. B. KERSHAW. Camden, S. 0., April 7, 1868. *' Rally I Rally! , Go to thn polls every white and' colored voter I Rally one and all atroaiid the conservative nomination?vote Ibr na'ive born citizens, who have every body's interest at heart. Let nothing keep you away. Your liberty, your property, the present and the future demand it! Reason with your colored friends?lot them see you are their friends?expose to them in living colors tho tr< achery and designing conning of the mean, contemptible white men, who only court their votes for their own , selfish purposes. The nominee for J State Senator by the League is a tray- I elling, carpet-bag fellow, who love* * * them for office and office sake alone.? He has no identitv of interest with them. He is a political scavenger.? Of Dili, what shall ?we say! He wa? the most blatant black man hater during and just after the wn.""He league man only for office.' He is ft crafty, designing, unprincipled traitor. Come out all men, of all classes, and vote for honest, respectable native citizens, who are now your friends- * VOTES. To the Colored. Cithers of Kershaw District./. . ,r. . The Convention which asssmbled at Columbia on Thursday last invites you to unite with thcui in.defeating a constitution devisedby itsframers for the purpose of consolidating their political power, that they may secure to themselves the spoils of office, excluding your race from all participation therein, save a few, of a temporaaud limited character, by which they think to lull you to sleep, for their own ends, and unlawful purposes.? We submit facts to you, that you may see and judge for yourselves. Are not all the Senators and Members of ; Congress, the Governor, the Adjutant and Inspector General, the Superintendent of Education, to be filled by white men ? Why ? Is it not. because they have attached to them, large salaries? and yet, too, they are. to be filled by men who are actually the inferiors in respectability, to many of your own race and color. Is there not a seiiVuness in all this that must forcibly strike you in contrast with their pretfcndcd zeal and concern for your welfare? To secure these offices are they not stirring up your feelings against the very men who furnish you the employment by which you gain your bread ? Is that man your enemy who enables you to support yourselves and families ? Is he your friend who, having no interest here at stake, who tomorrow may be gOQC, is always calling upon yQi\ ,for this collection, for that small aura,% who is actually picking your pock-, eta of your hard earnings for the. support of himself only until he can, by professed friendship and contin-. ued deception, the hetter to secure his own interest gull you into supporting him for a lucrative office? D,id you ever know any of these pretended friends, who are so clamorous for your YQtes, to help you out. of