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RATES OK ADVERTISING. 1 square 3 months $ 4 00 1 square 0 months - C Oil 1 souare 12 months - 10 Oil H squares 3 months ...... o oo 2 squares 6 months - 10 00 li squares 12 months 15 00 y squares 3 months ...... 8 <)0 8 squares 6 months ------ 12 00 8 squares 12 months ------ 20 00 4 squares 3 mouth* -It) 00 4 squares G months - - - - - - 15 00 4 squares 12 months ...... 25 00 o squares 8 mouths - 15 00 fi squares C months ------ 20 00 5 squares 12 months - 80 00 Advertisements inserted for a shorter period .than three months will he eharjred 76 vents per square (12 lines or less) for first insertion nnd 37+ per square for each continuance. jgf" Any one advertising bv annual or semiannual contract can change hi3 advertisement monthly, if ho desires. f/SST Subscribers to the paper who do not pay their subscriptions within the year will be " ' charged $1 50. [April 20, 1855 SPECIAL MEDICAL NOTICE. Cure of Dyspepsia. r I "Villi undersigned is being consulted by let- j JL' <ter from all parts of tlie Union, by those who are suffering from Dystecria and its consequent general weakness, muscular relaxation, afld nervous debility. Having lor the last few yonrs, in his practice of medicine, lurii_ ^ cd his attention entirely to the treatment of this disease he is enabled from his large expe>rience to institute a peculiarity of treatment, that will enable'the patient to *rc, foi, and know, after a day or two's treatment, that liis recovery has already commenced. I Ins he a jlry. tongue, thirst, loss of appetite, constipation.of bowela, nausea and vomiting??is the ekin dry, harsh with unnatural lieai??is lie trouble*! with sleeplessness, starling in his sleep, solcmneney, impaired volition?with palpitation Or "flattering" of the heart, and easily out of breath by quickened exertions? All these,'after one, two, or three day's trcat? ment will eoniineiice to disappear. ' Terms of.Tukatmext.??5 uo, for first consultation. Medicine forwarded by mail, with full and explicit written directions of (lie course i ot treatment, ite., to Ije pursued. Kaeli subsequent consultation ntid medicine forwarded, . - v ?'2 00.' Money remitted in all instances should , be "registered'' at the post. ofliee. All letters to be addressed to the undersigned. WILLIAM W. BLISS, M. D.f 20 Beoknian Street, New Yoik. ^ Jffov. 2, 1805. Cm. S; W. GILLItAND, - (Jj&XERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NEWBERRY, S. C. I>.jfe'PECTFULL^;.offero his sorXj .-.vices to all those who trade,, rit Newborrv, as their General Commission Agent, ft?r the disposal of their Cotton aud oilier-produce. Will give hi* personal attention to JXeceiviiig, Selling, Storing or Shipping of Cotton'and" all kmdu of produce entrusted to ma care. > . Having?niaJc awaiigcmcntv-with different Houses, lie is notf prepared to make liberal advances on Cotton shipped to Charleston.' Will alsopay the higheat market caali prices t on delivery, for all the Wheat, ^'loUr, Corn and other produce that can be brought Jtd this marj: ketfor sale. jy An experience of several years business at this place, in all its various forms, induwealijm ?, to believe that he can promote the interest of %{ planters, and hopes by prompt attention tp merit a liberal share of patronage. "Cjiarcea A.A f?r selling or ^hipping Cotton 25 cents pertyde, Sflfc ' V -all other transactions in accordanqewitli'cTis-, torn.- The beet of references given. ' & ? f ' Until the first of January next, ho'may.be -frviinil ?luv?.4 ,4 *' tnu otorc jioom lgrmcriy. occupied^ . G. & J. P. GJciu 5.27 4- t(] E AND COLUMBIA RAILROAD. en'l surra office, ) G.;<? C. R. R. COMPANY. S Resolution 'waa adopted by eotion of the Company at their reenville on the 22d instant: That until the first .of Japuary nter shipping on the RailroKd onu ? of Cotton, of his own produce, or any station above, be allowed ilpet from the market to which it U ree of charge. >? desiring to claim the benefi t* of n Will take the Roeoipt for tbe CoV Igcnt at |he station to wbicib tbe ipped, atm< upon the-surrender of i Return Ticket on the Road; - '> E. R RAWORTH. GenM fWL OECD! *-; 1 ^?TV) ?lt wliom It may concern, notice i? ?<## yM^bV tbat ft Final Settlement of Ih'e jjfc wtll be made before the Ordinary'of __ MISCELLANY. GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE. [conclude d.J With but a few exceptions, I have rej viewed tlio regiments of the first and fifth I military divisions of the State, and the regiments of Charleston and Laurens Districts. I was gratified with the military spirit evinced, and the knowledge of tactics which has been generally acquired. The Adjutant and Inspector General I found always at his post, and it affords me much pleasure to testify to liis zeal and efficiency in the discharge of his duty. It i9 not ticcessry that I should uige upon you the importance of tvCcnimr m\ ? I' VIII jyivovlib IllllliillJ ajsil'lll, Our peculiar condition, and the dangers to which wo arc exposed both from within and without, should preclude the thought of abandoning it. It is not desirable, nor is it practicable, to make regular soldiers of our'citizens, but it is important to teach the:n at least the rudiments of that science upon which every people must rely lor security and defence. The muster field, like the sdiuol house, has its lessons. It inculcates the duty of obedience, the virtue of courage, and the sentiments of patriotism? and without these elements, the standard of character can never be !vgh. The Free School system will receive at Vour hands that eanaifli-rMtion importance demands. Its results have fallen so far short of its object, that it may be pronounced a failure. Its defi.cts have been long felt, and yet nothing has been done I except to double the sum of money to be wasted under a bad system. It requires I thorough and entire reformation. It is j unfortunate that the end which was evidently contemplated by tlie ac.t of 1811 has been abandoned, and that was intended to introduce gradually a general system of common schools has been perverted to the exclusive education of paupers. In my judgment we should return to the policy of 1811, and seek to inaugurate a system which, in its ultimata,development, should X...Z il A* * ? uimg me means 01 euucaiion within the reach of ever}* family in the State. A perfect scheme cannot be matured at once. It is ea*y to d6vise a beautiful and consistent plan, as a thing of speculation, but it eould not so readily be put into operation?partly from the want of means, partly from lack of interest in the benefits of instruction, and especially form the impossibility "of procuring competent teachers. Our incipient measures should look to the double end of creating a popular demand for education, and of furnishing instructors able to supply it. Normal schools, as being too exclusively professional, arc unsuited to the former purpose, and until that is accomplished, nothing is gained by the preparation of teachers. It8?m?lnnifl flint in /.rtnfV. with the principle that knowledge descends, and that the supply creates the demand, the first step' should be to establish a high school in each district in the State, in which pupils could be prepared'for business or the university, and from which a certain number of indigent young men of industry and promise should be sent to college at the expense of the State, upon the condition of devoting themselves to the oflice of teaching for a specified period after their-graduation. The next step"should be to institute. as teachers and pupils could be obtained, interior schools in every portion of the land Uiiiil t|io ' moans of instruction Are made accessible to' all. The high schools," as a preliminary measure, would be a real and efficient "proven ;for popular instruction. Light cariiwt be conj^ned." "*A city .set on arniiiftiaiiioot be'bid " Intelligence is essentiall^iffu8|ye/jind whatever increases learning in pjitf portion of the community, elevates the standard . oMnought in all. The lii^ ^hwls would .at once create a demand for. the' infefi^r,: and furnish the means of providfag'tbem with teachers. If the State, however, should decline to eml>ark in a general system, and should continue to restrict its appropriation to the indigent, ibe principle which at present regulates the distribution of tHI fund should certainly becharfged. By our public* policy, education Is" denied, to one-half of our population. The other half who constitute our political vitality, are unequally distributed over the State-; and it is this portion of our popitfation'whom it is ouf duty and our policy ,to educate..; The distributions-should be in proportion to white population.,;'If the State* undorlakes to raise-#fund to e^a wttexae Apoor/it enouid be Jpentkhereit is most needed. Under iW bresent 'hieui. money1 ia allowed in .one secrfdn (of; the education of five or eix hundredeh&ffen,than in another'for ten or a Eqzen.' a matter of feuch vitfli tlie public will. Superficial knowledge is better tlian no knowledge, for after all, the truths that regulate the relations of life are plain, and lie near the surface. An ignorant people may passively enjoy liberty, but they cannot feel its inspiration, and will bring no sacrifice to its altar. 1 will not on such an occasion enlarge on the necessity and importance of public instruction. All civilized governments recognize the duty, and labor to meet its requirements. The subject addresses itself with peculiar force to a slave-holding community. The world owes its civilization to I slnvurv It n?i?(o 'I' ?- ? ?: - j. ~- vai?u null UO III IU1 UVMTilble and enduring form. 4,It is iho corner stone of our republican edifice," and its strongest defence will be found in tlie education of those entrusted with its preservation. It is, however, impossible that the present system, or any other, can be made to work well without a responsible head/ There must be unity and energy. Allow me to urge upon you, as has often been done, the necessity of appointing a Superintendent of Public Instruction. Select a man suitable for the work. Pay him liberally. Cheap officers usually render cheap service. Make it Ins first duty to visit every neighborhood in the State, and ascertain where schools are needed?where school houses may be conveniently located?where, owing to sparseness of population, tbov r?nnr>t? where those who arc able to educate will unite with the State in the establishment of Academies. In a word, do a* has been done elsewhere?have a survey of the Geld of ignorance, nnu with the map before. you, decide on your system. Make tit least this effort, and it' it results in nothing?if in consequence of insurmountable difficulties in our condition, 116 improvement can bo made on the present system, and the poor of the land are hopelessly doomed to ignorance, poverty, and crime, you will ul least feel conscious of having done your duty, and the public anxiety on the subject will be quieted. The Lunatic Asylum is well managed, and successfully performs its mission of mercy and humanity. I feel relieved from the necessity of making any special recommendation 111 relation to it, as committees) were appointed at your last session to exam- j ine its condition and report on its nesessi-1 i ul's. mier a comparison ot its. results with | Pother institutions, and n careful inspection! of its interior condition, 1 cannot withhold I ho expression of my belief that it is an institution "more sinned ngainst than sinui: g."_- , Not less humane in its object, than the care and treatment of lunatics, is the instruction of tlie deaf, dumb, and blind. The State recognises her obligation to provide for this unfortunate class of her citizens, and lias always genertnsly responded to the appeals whie.fi have been made in their behalf. For many years a sum was annuallv appropriated for the maintainance and education of her poor mutes in Northern Institutions. Parents generally were averse to sending their children abroad, and few VI HIV VJ/J7UUIH|II^ .IIIOS afforded. In 1819, Mr. N. P. Walker was' induced by various considerations to estub* lisli a school for their education at Cedar Springs, within our own State. The motive that prompted: the effort was praiseworthy in the highest degree. His success, considering tb&.difficulties he had to encounter, has heen remarkable, but his means are limited and wholly inadequate to meet the increasing demands of the institution. I recommend to you the propriety of authorizing the commissiohers of the deaf, dutnb, and blind, to purchase the establishinAnf nnrl fn nlunn iinni* i? qiw.K | |*MV* hV J'CMWW ?UVH IW OUVII (lUUIblUiljll conveniences and buildings m will make it efficient fur the number of inmates who are likely to occupy the Battle, and to lease it to Mr. Walker or some other suitable teacher, or to make some other arrangement which they may -deem the best, for toe support and edfic^tion of inmatesT * Ip this way the State may gradually aricl. economically build up an establishment of her own, equal to the wauls of jjfrese otw jecte of h$r sympathy. ( Af.fo&of tha samo scheme, f also recomiwjjpd" that the same commissionersJbe at.thori^ld, to provide fort he recoptfon ,aft& education 'of idiots. Until naponV5-years, n<?,effort 908 been made t$ relieve this most miserable and pitiable class of human sufferers, bepause' tli?ircondition hag always been regarded qs utterly beyond the reach of; human Woftv^lenco. Modern philanthropy, which has achieved swell wonderful conquered the misery of the^bor, neglected, loathed idiot/, It has bdeu djoffOristratedAy actual result thatth^Wipt JifiL'fcuSwe rafSut germ at intellect/' and^ -capablo, under patient culturo, of Soigg^dered comparatively" u*tful, oomfctViabTe jtodhappy. Of Ah interchange of opinion with several of our Judges and distinguished lawyers, lias induced .me, though not a member of the legal profession, to bring to your consideration tho propriety of making a systematic revision of the statutes of the State. I rely with great confidence on the judgement of those who" have made the law the study of their lives, and I trustl shall not be regarded as travelling beyond the sphere of my duty in urging upon you a matter that so deeply concerns every jnember of the commonwealth. 1 will not go into a statement of the many considerations which to my mind render such a work desirable, and I might add necessary, iu the opinion both of the Bench and Bar of the State. During the short sessions of our legislative proceedings, it is vain to expect that any thorough amendment of the law upon even a few subjects can be effected. If the -? 11 1 ouuii njjpuiinuyuur noiiorauie oodles worthy of attention, I beg leave to recommend, that conimissotiera of diligence and ability shall* be charged with the duty of reporting to the legislature for its consideiatiou the general elementary provisions for a revised code of statute law, and some or all of the parts of sueh a code. A mere compilation of statute law as it exists would necessarily be insufficient and unworthy of great effort; but if commissioners entrusted with the necessary powers, should be required to report the nature and reasons of all the changes they might suggest, they would be able to devise a general scheme to which all the parts could be conformed; and their I'emcu.brance of the legislative sanction, which must precede the validity of their suggestions, would restrain sufficiently any disposition on their part to extravagant in novation. I concur in the recommendation of my predecessor as to the propriety of repealing our usury laws. These laws originated in ignorance and prejudice, and, like all government restrictions on trade, are inconsistent with the enlightened policy of the age. They check honest industry* and evaded, as they constantly are, nflbrd inadequate protection to those for whom they were enacted. Unprincipled men occasionally set up the plea to avoid their obligations, but the unfortunate, or the unwary, rarely have the fortitude to\face the public disapprobation with whrli such efforts aie most generally vi.-ited. Restriction on the use of money often deprives industrious men of the means of extricating themselves from embarrassment, and precipitates the ruin which timely aid might have arrested. It hastens, never keeps otf, the levy of the sheriff, wheti hoarded capital, true to its instincts, reHps profits which legalized usury would never exact. The Trade in money should be as free as the trad<#-iy any other commodity. The metal j dug out,of 4lje earth floe* not lose its origi-' nal character by the stamp of government. To ilio miner it is as much the product of his l ibor, as cotton is to the planter. There is as good reason for government to under-1 take to fix the value of the one as of the other. Both are exchangeable commodities,' and their price should be regulated by the law of supply and demand. By virtue of charters, associated capital is permitted to realize eight, ten, and even a larger per ccntage. Why should individual capital be rectciotnd lltirtul* <? nnnnhtt ^ IVVVVI MMUW1 C? I'VIKIIIJ) IU Ot?V?l pel n'lll i If it.be a question of morals, it is difficult to comprehend the code which in the one case stigmatizes the individual who seek* ten per cent for the use of his eapitol, ns an usurer, art'd in the other attempts to dignify the same practice by calling it dealing in exchanges. Competition in money, as in everything else, must operate beneficially to the public at lage. These laws' have been abolished in the country from which we borrowed them, and I thinly the example worthy of imitation. I recommend an alteration of our enclosure laws, as a measure demanded by our interest and necessities as an agricultural people. When timber was abundant, and I but little of our soil brought in|o.cultivation, I these, laws m?y have been prppvr, but the total cbnnge which has taken place in our condition, brings along with it a necessity j for a w>rrespondiqg chancy of our policy. Ljttfl system should now do' reversed, rand instead of compelling the cultivator of the psoil to feinje in his crop, the owner should tbe required to enclose his stock. Tillage ia our meat interest, and.should nolonger-be subjeM&d to a tax so onerous and unnecessary. The time and timber annuhlly consumed in building and repairing fences; (which fairly estimated would amount to an ?nornftqs sum,) is so jnucb capital literally sunk, with no return whatever. The products of the soil will mature as well without a* wUh fences, and the law-, should protect thcmTrntn (K^k<l?ni'Arf>tSnh a# itin We .roigift are pot a Ktooic rtunug is'uod lands would bo increased to nn extent almost inconceivable. On the other hand, it is difficult to estimate the advantages that would result from the proposed change. A stop would be put to the annual custom of burning our forests for pasturage?a practice dangerous in itself and injurious both to the noil and timber. Liability to accidents on our railroads would be lessened, and our courts would be rid of the petty, and I fear, demoralizing litigation growing out of the killing of stock by these roads. The land now taken up by fences, and it is rich, and embraces thousands of ac.es over the State, would be at once brought into cultivation. The time now wasted in the construction and repair of fences would be devoted to the improvement of our farms. The timber that is left in our forests would WVWXIV IKVIIVJI IV Vlll OUCI1 U law would infringe upon no man's right, nor deprive him of a single privilege to which he is properly entitled.. It would impart new iifo to agriculture, give a new direction to its efforts, and add largely to the aggregate wealth of the State. I know that there are portions of the Slate that <lo not, and perhaps may never feel the necessity for this change of our policy, but is it wise or just that the great permanent interest of the State should be sacrificed in mere defence to the mistaken and erroneous notions of our people on the subject of stock raising and its supposed privileges? An application will be made to you for aid, by the Slate Agricultural Society. The Legislature has wisely contributed to the medical association and the mechanics' institute. The basis of llic organization of this society affords reasonable ground to hope that it will be permauent; and 1 am sure you cannot hesiiute to give substantial encouragement to an interest which is the gruui source 01 our wealth, and which, without munnurring, pays two-thirds of ourannual taxes. I recommend that the sum of five thousand dollars be annually contributed to this society so long as it continues to exist. The administration of our laws in relation to our colored population by our courts of magistrates and free holders, as these courts aie at present constituted, calls loudly for reform. Their decisions are rarely in conformity with justice or humanity. I have felt constrained, in a majority of the cases i brought to my notice, either to modify the or sei n asiue Altogether. I recommend, in all cases involving life, that the trial of slaves and free persons of color be held at the court house of the distrct in which the offence is commited?that the clerk, ordinary, and sheriff of the district constitute a court to try such cases, and that while thus employed they be allowed the usual per diem. These officers enjoy the confidence of the community, aud would be free from neighborhood prejudice, which j too often stands in tlie way of impartial justice. The decisions of such a tribunal would give satisfaction to the public, and afford ample protection to the master. It would be a court always at hand, and would possess the requisite intelligence and humanity, qualities indispensable in those armed with the power to pass upon the life and death of a human wliotnvai his condition or complexion. Should you deem it proper to associate free holders, then it might be the duty of the?e officers to name six, from., whom the defendant should have the right to selcct three. Unanimity should be required in the verdict. However you may regard these suggestions, I bring the matter to yaur notice, under the strong conviction, that reform is necessary. The legislation of the State in relation to colored seamen has long been a mal&r of complaint and remonstrance on the part of foreign nations. So strong, indeed, has been the opposition to our laws on the subject, that, at one time formal proceedings were instituted by the British Government to test their validity. That attempt to co vjuo uiu owti? iiiiu a relaxation 01 a policy deemed to be unauthorized and unnecessarily atriugent, was soon found to be an ill-advised movement, and the proceedings were abandoned as formally as they were instituted. The right of the State to enforce, within-her-limits^ such police laws as she may deem essential to the publicsafety, is a right which South Carolina will never submit to the arbitrament of any tribunal on earth. She does not hold this right by virtue of written parchments, and ue Recognizes 110 restraint ib 'its exercise but aUcLjwj* imposed by her own sense d jontige and. propriety. So lohgas this right was questioned, and any disposition manifested to interfer^Vithits eiercise, South darolin*".)wolulely mrtiutained hor ground ; and both the principle and the law stand full7 Vlndw * :m mg and indiscriminate severity, and I have no idea that our cherished institution would be endangered by its modification. If the object of the law is to prevent the introduc- / V ?* tion of an incendiary element among us, then it would not bo difficult to show that in its practical operation it furnishes an easy '-\jJ means for its creation and development. As the law now stands, colored seamen who may visit our ports, cither in pureuitof their lawful avocations, or bo driven into v i them by stress of weather, are seized by the sheriff, conveyed as felons through the public streets, and finally incarcerated in the common jail, to await the departure of their vessel, whether it be immediate or deferred. While in prison they arc brought into contact with our own refuso population. It would bo strange indeed if men thus sum iiicti ny urpiivuu ui iiuuitjr iiuu uuluivtl, without pretence of a' fault committed, did not inveigh against a state of society which thus degrades them, and endeavor to excite . the refractory spirits among whom they are thrown. Viewed in this light, the law certainly fails of its end. The remedy is worse than the disease it seeks to cure, -'i I recommend that the law be so modified as to permit colored seamen, the subjects of foreign nations, to remain on board their. vessels, to be allowed to land whenever the duties of the vessel may require it, upon ,A their receiving a written permit to that effect from the Mayor of the port; and that while on land they be subjected to the ort . >; diriary restrictions applied to the native colored population. Such a modification would , relieve the law of all its harshness, without compromising our right _qr endangering our I domestic quiet. Should c:ir confidence, j which concedes thus much. 4o' those who I seek to cultivate friendly relations with us. be abused, and tlie modified law bo found vf, to work badly, it will always bo under tho control of the Legislature, and can bo as easily repealed as passed. Slavery has fiercer assaults to guard against than any likely to arise from allowing a few colored cooks and stewards to land/on our shores; and wc weaken rather than strengthen the ? ustitution by* attempting to hedge it round with any such feeble props. While white abolitionists are permitted to come and go among us with impunity, we may tolerate the occasional or accidental presence of a * . few free negroes from foreign countries, who have neither the intelligence nor th&.dispo- . si lion to harm or disturb us; The efforts which fanaticism has madO'tp overthrow the institution, have thus far served but to strengthen it in the confidence and affections ?;.< of our people. While we continue to dis; charge our true obligations to our slaves, i their loyalty and fidelity will remain unahai ken. The" colored hireling who way visit I us will see much in their condition to envy. . > lie may realize the important truth that liberty, shorn of all its rights, is but a miserable boon compared with their substantial comforts and happy existence.^-;'; .? > I herewith transmit resolutions from the * States of Rhode Island and Connecticut. I received certain resolutions from the State " . of Massachusetts, which I returned to the ^? {< Governor of that State. Had Massachusetts confined herself to resolutions expressive of her feelings and purposes in relation to .. slavery, impertinent as I may hftve regarded them, I would have received tbetn with indifference, and transmitted them without comment; but I consider t lionets of her -V late Legislature as an outrage upon ev6ry .. member of the Confederacy, who has a' right to demand the ejiforcerifeetof the Fugitive Slave Ach ' S&to whose Legislalure deliberate!}', unblushingly, impiously, violates-lier constitutional obligations, and - ; | whoso peoplo resist the execution of law, ,.< even to the shedding of blood, is not enti- ? tied to comity from us; andl feel that I would .have betrayed the dignity of my trust' had I hesitated to.affix on such conduct Ihe seal of official condemnation., Tho - f intereliange of. civilities witfi a people who ^ feel it to. be no dishonot", to prevent tho ^ recovery of stolen proptety, will bardly reclaim the faithless, and is ioc^riapaU&Te jy with the respect. which hoi*#l? .omm.-to. VyS itself. % The agitatio#1n reU5?oni to tfafytj <jon? Vd? tinues tolnc-r^aae, and,, is rapidly t'endiuK. toitah)oody terminfliionV M^wnres which, ' 1 ft was hoped by 6O*J)0 ^wo^iid gfafc quiet to tlie country, and dignity to -its deliberations, " ' JffsM v '