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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-04-26


Congress Daelliny. The bill to pro-
hibii the giving or eceiying of a challenge
to fight duel in the District of Columbia
was passed by the Senate on the 9th inst.
with but one dissenting yote--that Of Mr..
Sewer Of Arkansas
The following, we extract from the Bau-
gor Whig;- g
Mr. EDITOR BY law Of the last ses-
sion Of the Legislature, passed on recon-
mend;tion Of Gov. keni,it is made the ini-
peraiive duty of the Governor to appoint
Commissioners to survey, mark and locate
the line Of 'e3" on our North Eastern
boundary, unless the same shall be done by
hir Van buren, pursuance Of the resove
OF Congress, before the first day of Sep
TENDER.
The Provincial Government of New
brunswick have appropriated the sum of
forty thousand dollars to meet contingent en-
pfnSes, or in other words to prevent the
running of the line One Thousand troops
have been ordered 10 the frontier. 1t may
be the Intention of the British authorities
10 prevent the Commissioners from running
the line, but il is the determination of Gov.
Kent TO run the line at all hazards. Seri-
Gus apprehensions are entertanedthat blood
will be split. 1t may be the destiny of
Maine "solitary and alone" TO set ball iii
motion which will extinguish British tyran-
ny in Moth America.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-04-26
LINCOLN TELEGRAPH.
B Al H M e:
THURSDAY MORNING. April
The Democracy Of numbers" still Irius'-
phdnt
IN RHODE ISLAND!!!

The Tories have been Boosting, after
all their defeats, which they have sustain
ed during the year past, that "the neat cleo
ton" would show different aspect; in a
particular manner, was this the case, when
Rhode Island first declared in favor of the
Wings. "We'Il put you down next Spring"
was the general shout Of the whole loco
foco party. But in regard to Rhode Island,
what has 'sthe nert election" shown? 1t has
shown most conclusively, that revolutions
do not 90 backwards. 1t has shown that
the people of that State, are determined to
govern themselves, and no longer submit to
the dictation of the Tory loco focos.
In relation to this election, we copy the
following details from the Atlas Of the 18th
inst: The annual election of Governor and
State officers took place yesterday through
ou, the State of Rhode Island The can
didates for Governor were, William
Sptague, (Whig) ard John Brown Fran
els, Loco Focol Mr.. Francis has been
Governor Of the State for the last five years,
He consented to be again candidate in
the vain hope of ovei,hrowing the Wing
party, and giving Mr.. Dntee j. Pearce a
seat in the Senate of the u States FOR the
term of six years from the 9TH Of March
next, in the place of the Hon Asher Rob
sbins. But the Tories have been signally
disappointed in their expectations. 1t is
with the highest satisfaction, that we an
nounce to our Wing friends this morning
that the loco foco supporters of The admin
istration in Rhode Island have been again
defeated by an overwhelming majority
Their rout is complete, and hardly II YES
tage of Van Burenism is left in Rhode Is
land. We have gained,
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IRON the Calais Gaz. and adv. /

s'More reactions" Robbinstop has elect
ed wing town officers. Last year the locos
had majority ofsixteeh.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-12-06

$2O,22s,74e Os
In addition to the above security to the
community, the Stockholders OF the Banks
(other than tho Bank of the State) are
hound in their individual property, Sl5,-
994, 4,36U Oh.
The care Of the State militia includes
large share Of the duties of your Execu-
tive. have therefore held il, throug hont
the term of service, in especial regard, and
watched with much solicitude the opera
tioh Of the several provisions you have
made for tho improvement OF this inpor-
tant arm Of Defence. have reviewed
every regiment Of infantry IN the State (46
in number, and six out Of the seven resi-
ments Of cavalry.
To the much wit and sarcasm that i'll
genuity has arrayed aeains, the militia SER
vice, it would be quite out of place here
to answer. The soldier OF twelve days in
the year, will hardly he compared in skill
or discipline, with the soldier by profession
and by the practice. Of life time. But If
the best militia are only very imperfect
soldiers, what would you expect from the
worst! Aud let it be remembered that,
good or bad, ignorant or intelligent. spirit
cd or without spirit, as your wise or care
less legislation may a!fecr them, your mi
litia are still your only means of protection.
In the appeal 10 force. which every State
pretending to the character of indepen-
tlencc must be prepared to meet, they are
your only argument, and you must mike
The most oft. The militia are not unm-
provable. They have improved and are
improving. In many parts of The coun-
try the militia arc every thing that could
be reasonably desired. This excellence
has generally been the result of the spirited
cxertions Of individual officers, whose zeal
and activity deserve to be encouraged by
tho representatives Of the Stale. When
this species of public service shall be re-
Warded with ITS proper measure Of appro-
baton, the difficulty will at once cease of
maintaining well organized militia.
The system of fEncampmcn,s has wrought
the best effects. Its success has been such
that the Inconvenience still arising from,
defects i'll an experiment c0tnpara,ivclv
new, should only urge us to a diiigcnt en-.
Iulry Tor The means TO obviate them. In
this spirit beg leave TO recommend 10
your consideration, 1st, the purchase of q
suitable parade ground for each brigade:
End, tho issue of rations to officers attend
ing encampmen,s. The first of these
though apparently of little
Importance will be of essential ADVANTAGE
in cfiect. At present the convenience or
caprice of individuals may mt any moment
defeat the orders of tho ComnIander-jn-
chief, and Illustrate the intentions of the
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SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. %,

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 1888.
The Senate met pursuant to adjourn
men'. and the Clerk read the Journal of
yesterday.
Nh Patterson presented the petition of
sundry Ladies of Barnwci District. OF, the
subject of vending, and the incorporate
use Of arden' spirits; referred to the Com
mite on the Judiciary.
Also, the memorial of sundry citizens
OF Bnrnwel District. praying an appropri-
alton Tor the opening Of the navigation of
Upper Tn C Runs; referred to Committee
on Internal Improvements.
Also, the petition of sundry citizens of
Barnwell. IN relation to the repeal of tho
Act OF 1917. To regulate the licensing of
rhyslclans; referred to Committee on
Grievances.
MIR. English presented the petition of
sundry ci'zcns Of Sumter, in relation TO
the practice ofihe Thompsonian system of
medicine, referred to Committee on Griev
ances.
Mr., Aston announced the death of the
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making these remarks, l am but conform
ing to the presentments Of Grand Juries,
aud TO the indications of public opinion, in
every part OF the State.
Another subject TO which would invite
your attention, while engaged III the con-
sidcration OF the criminal laws. is the trial
.of slaves especially III capita! cases. These
trials are frequently conducted in obscure
quarters OF the country, remote from OBJ
-servatinn, by isnorant men, frequently ex-
cited by iiMIrdIty, or iminUderate rcsciil-
ment. The consequence Is, that there is
more demand for Executive InterpositiOu
in this class OF cases, tnan in any other;
and probably there are many Instances oi
gross cruelty ami injustice, which are never
heard of out Oi Their ncigaboriIUOd. Ihi,
evil might perhaps be re,ncdied IN part, by
requiring all trials uf this character To be
held ut the COurt House in each district,
respectively. AT any rate humanity re-
qulres that something should be done.
Nltha view 10 elicit information which
might DO useful To the Legislature 1 have
5ObtaIued from tho Shertls and Clerks of
the Courts Sof each district, their several
opinions III regard 10 the existing detects Of
thcu Offices, besides Il list oil the Indict-
ments, convlctions, &c, which have oc-
CURED I'D tho last Two wears, oi Which Il
condensed report is submitted.
The tribe of Cutawba Indians, holding
reserve OF fifteen miles miles square ol
land Oh the Catuwba River, IN York dis
trict, among the most fertile in the State,
is daily diminishing, and is already reduced
to the number oi sixty Or eighty. The
revenue derived by the Indians from the
lease Oi their lands, Is received III Il form,
to be of very litllc advantage TO them;
while at lhc same time, the titles of The
whites are unsettled, and The state is dc
rivinS no revenue from u productive sec
ton ot her territory. This subject appears
10 demand investigation, ana Is Introduced
to your notice at the solicitation oi par
ties interested in its adjustment. recon-
mend therefore, the appointment of Il
commission 10 ascertain aud report upon
the facts. The conduct of our State to.
wards the Indians has from the beginning
been a pleasing feature In her history; and
humanity unitcs with an honorable pride,
; III deinanding that tull Justice should he Sc
cured 10 this last remnant of the original
holders of the soil.
Such are the suggestions arising on, oi
an earnest use OF those facilities oi obscr-
yat'on afforded by my official poslion.-
They are submitted 10 your superior wis
dom with my full confidence that. however
our opinions may chance 10 diiicr upon
"DETAILS, we arc cordially agreed 10 the
spirit ot mutual assistance 10 promote the
great end ot our political organization, the
prosperity OF the Stale OF South Carolina.
T.. Nj. BUTLER.
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Fello,o Citizens Of the Senate,
and House Of Representatives.

anu Rouse 81 A6P'eSe"1oItCeS'
Since your last meeting, we have had
reason to be grateful for many blessings Of
q kind Providence. With one unf0rtu-
nate exception, every quarter Of the State
has been favored with an unusual share
Of health; aud the industry of her citizens
i'll tho culture of the soil is rewarded, il not
with all overflowinS harvest. with enough
at least to satisfy theirreasonabc desires. In
the distress and embarrassments of,he past,
it is to be hoped they have learned lesson
offrugality and prudenceafor the future
10 husband with cconomy and enjoy will,
moderation. iSthe best return we can nuke
TO tho dispenser of good for the favours
which his wisdom has conferred.
When we were lately convened under
these walls, the hand of aiIliction was heavy
upon us. Enterprise was palsied commerce
was Frustrated, the circulation, the life
blood Of commerce, was tainted with i'll
security and disorder. Our agricultural
interests felt deeply the general distraction;
its products were deprecated to u degree
that left to the dispiritcd planter n bare
remuneration for his toll. l am happy
now to Join with you in rejoicing at the
commencement Of better state of things.
We have weatllered the gale ant! the sun
shines again: cheerfulncss and confidence
are restorcd: credit is again re-esiablishcd:
tue banks have resumed The fuilment Of
their obligations: Trade has returned with
life aud vigor to its wonted channels-and
our crops reinstated in value, are again be-
come fund Of prosperity and wealth.
:. The Bank of the State, we'll and judi
ciously conducted, conlinucs,as heretofore,
to be an advantage 10 the people, and
profit and convenience to the country
For full and detailed statement of the ar-
fairs of this institution beg leave to re-
for you to the Presidents report, which is
herewith submitted. The nett profits of
last year are one hundred aud nine,y-six
thousand five hundred and thirty dollars,
(l96,53U. A great impeachment TO the
freedom of its operations, has been renov-
ed, by The general resumption Of specie
payments.
For the condition Of the finances Of the
State, and Of the Surplus Revenue rcceiv-
ed from the General Government, you are
respectfully referred 10 the report of tho
Comptroller General.
Ofthe affairs of the State Banks gcner-
ally, have obtained returns, the substance
of which is presented to your consider
alton in condensed report. The result
is that they are prosperous and safe: well
entitled to your approval and to the conf
dencc of the community.
The total amount Of banking capital in the
State is 80, 9,l53, ,49A 4S
The liabilities Of the Banks consists Of
Notes in circulation, $4,066, ,327- 62
Deduct amount Of each others
notes, held by the Banks, and not
in circulation, 5G6025 10
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

WEDNESDAY,, 18th Nov. 1888.
The House met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
On motion Of Mr.. Bellinger, Resolved
that II be referred 10 a Committee consist.
ing ot three Members Of the Charleston
Delegation, TO be namcd by the Speaker.
to enquire into, ascertain and report the
facts aud law as To the eligibility or non
eligibility OF MIR. Finley,returned as elected
Member "i the House; all questions ari-
sinS from the sad facts 10 be reserved for
the discu,sIon OF the House.
The folio" ms gentlemen were appointed
on the curinitlee, Messrs,, IF rost, Magrath
and SchnIerlc.
On motion ol MIR. Frost, the committee
was permitted 10 sill during the sitting Of
the House. y
Mt, Jonn Doug las, presented Petition
from suntiry officers and others of the 9th
brigade 5. Z, Militia, praying an alterna-
ton IN The miliIa law.
lhe House comcurred in and returned TO
the senate the report of the JOINT Com
inIttec on Printing.
MIR. Carol presented the petition of
the Stockholders oi the new Bridge over
The savannah klver, praying tor Char
ter OF Incorporation, Also, Petition of
sundry CibLems OF Edgefcld District, on
the same SUBJECT.
MIR. Scrlven presented the Memorial Of
.he' bea,at'zalAssGs sGs'rniturai Society, pray
ing Tor the aid of the Legislature in i'm
proving the agriculture ol the State.
Mr.. W hlIhc!h brought forward a Reso.
luton, thai SPECIAL Committee be ap
pointed To act with similar Committee
ul .iie Sc"ate. TO lake into consideration
the propriely OF removing the Seat OF Gov
ernnent from Columbia to Charleston.-
Ordered tor consideration tO-u,orrow
MIR. BcllinSer moved that the Resolu-
ton be printed.
On motion of MIR. Douglass, House then
adjourned.
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Hon. tra2cis I. Simmons, late member
nf the Senate, nnd offered The following pre-
amblc and resolution, which was adopted:
Nhereas II has pleased Almighty God
to remove from among US the Honorable
Francis ioung Simmons, OF ST. Paurs
Parish late useful and honorable .mcm-
Der OF this body.
fcSclred unanimously, That in token of
our regard for tile high character of the
deceased, and III testimony of our respect
to his memory, the members of the Senatc
will wear Grape OH the left arm during the
session.
Vr. Vcrdicr gave notice that on Fridav
he will Introduce II Bill to define and reo,i.
late the duties OF AucliOneers and Brokers.
and to make them responsible in CERTAIN
particulars.
MIR. Aston submitted the following Re.
solution.
fesolced' That---be appointed
and constituted commission 10 examine
and revise the Free School system of this
State, and to report to the Legislature at
their next session, such amendments and
alterations as shall be suggested by expe-
rIcnce; consulting freely The best sources of
information within their reach; referred
to tho committee on Schools.
MIR. Jetcr presented the petition Of Alb.
ner f4Iatlcy, praying Tor a charter of
Ferry over Savannah River; referred to
committee on Roads, Bridges and Ferries.
he House sent for concurrence the re-
port of the joint committee on Printing:
ordered to lie on the table.
MIR. Evan, presented the memorial of
sundry citiZens Of Marion District in refer
ence to the culture Of the Mulberry and
OF Sugar; referred To the committee on As-
ricullurc.
MIR. Gregg submitted the report of the
COMMITTEE appointed to draft Rules, for
the Government OF the Senate; which was
read, agreed to, and ordered 10 be printed.
Senate adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
'Tt-rrn.v Nn,. OS,I, 1870

The House met pursuant to adjourn
menI of yesterday.
The Clerk called the roll aud read the
proceedings of the previous day.
The Speaker informed the House that
owing to The absence Of members, the
standing committees would no, be anuouu-
ccd this day.
4 Message was received from his Ex-
ccllcncy the Governor, and read by Mr..
Cheves, his private Secretary. On motion
ot MIR. Vixen the message and accom-
panyinS documents. were laid on the ia
bile, io00 copies ordcredto be printed. and
that 1t he male the special order of the
day Tor Thursday next. and on motion of
Mr.. Fillmore, ordered that 900 copies of
the letter Of Maj. Mcneil; be also printed
for the use of the House.
On motion of Mr.. Desaussurc,
Resoircd, That the State Temperance
Society of South Carolina be allowed he
use ofrhe Hail OF the House of Rcpresen-
t'vcs on Thursday evening next.
Mr.. DeSaussurc, from'thc Joint commit
tee Oh Public Printing, Submitted n re-
por which " was- az .H4is :s,utien iconsiderod
ngreed to, and ordered to tt 'cnatc for
con ncurrrnce.
Nr. MrmmIn"Cr presented the petition
of VIM. NracS Smith for ail in publ, ,h-
ing The Southern Review; referred to the
committee on Education.
Mr.. Carr gave nolice that he will to
morrow introduce a Bill to provide for the
better security ofthc Public Records in the
Office of Register of Mcsnc Conveyance
for Georgetown District. and for other pur-
poses.
MIR. Seymour presented the memorial of
The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons
OF Sonth Carolina, for the renew | of n
grant to raise money drawing lottery;
rcferrcdIo the committee of Ways and
Means,
MIR. Martin. presented the Prcscntmcnts
of the Grand Jury for Bcaufnr, in regard
TO the viva vocc system Of voting: referred
to the Committee on Privileges aud Elec-
iions.
Mr.J. \, Calhoun presented The petition
oi certain citizens of Grccnwomi in Abbc-
vile District. praying 10 he relieved from
mi!tcc "f Ways and Means.
MIR. David presented the petition of the
Commissioners of Free Schools for Marl-
borough, tnran appropriation: referred to
the Committee OH Education.
MIR. EcliinS"r gave notice that he would
on Thursday, introduce Bill directing n
census 10 he taken Of the free white inhabi-
tanlS of lhis State; and also, resolution, in
relation to the appointment Of ii committee
I" nominate suitable persons to take the
census: and fix the amount to he appro-
pria1ed for that purpose.
Mr. Henderson presented the petition of
sahdry cit'%ens OF ST, 'arthOlomews. pray
ing an appropriation for connecting Edislo
aud Ashley Rivers; referred to the Com.
mlttcc on Internal improvements
On motion of Mr.. Drsaussure, ordered
that when the House adjourn it do stand
adjourned to II O'clock Tomorrow.
Adjourned.
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IN SENATE.


SATURDAY December l. 1888,
The Senate then went into balIot for
Commissioners IN Equity, for the several
vacant Districts, the Secretary OF State,
anu ;hc Surveyor General
MIR. Daw wson presented the Report of
Inc committee appointed to coun, the votes
i"i secretary of State; aud stated that nei-
ther OIL The candidates had a majority.
on motion OF MIR Jeler, a message was
sent 10 the House. proposing 10 20 into
ahothcr ballot for Secretary OF State and
Il message was returned from the House,
concurIlnS with the Senate.
Mr.. DcFrcville, from the committee
appointed 10 count The votes, on the part
oi the Senate, for Surveyor General, re-
ported that Is. II. Saxon had majority Of
the votes given, and was duly elected.
Mr Evans, from the committee appoin-
tcd TO count The votes. on the part Of the
senate, Tor Secretary Of State. reported
that vi. l-abordc had received majority
OF the whole number Of votes given, and
was duly elected.
On motion Of Mr. Veldier. the Senate
adjourned till 10 o'clock on Monday next.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Senate returned u message. agree
ing TO go nt O'Clock to-day, into The cleo
ton Of Commissioners in Equity, for Abb
bevillc, Union. Chester, Richland, New
berry, Georgetown, and Barnwell, and for
Secretary of State, and Surveyor General:
also, proposing to 90 at the same time into
the election of Commissioner in EQUIV for
Cheraw; concurrcd in, and message nc.
cordingly ordered.
The Senate attended, and ballo,ted for
Commissioners in Equity for the several
districts Of Abbeville, Union. Chester
Richland, Newberry, Georgetown, Barn
well and Cheraw. Aicssrs. Elfe, Elliot,
and w. Evans, were appointed on the
part of the House, 10 count the votes.
Also. for Secretary of State; Messrs.
Fillmore. Gage, and Garvin, were appoin-
ted the committee Of the House TO count
the votes; and for Surveyor General, tho
committee to Count the votes OH the mart
OF the House, were Messrs. Griffin, Hane.
and iicyward.
MIR. Fulmore, from the committee ap.
pointed to count the votes for Secretary
OF State. reported tla, there had been no
election.
message from the Senate, proposin,
to go Immediately into a second ballot for
Secretary of State, was concurred in, and
message of concurrence returned.
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ger, Adjourned TO meet at half past eleven
O'Clock this day.
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$9,N,2,aO ~

Total, $9,9o2, ,22U ~
To meet which, they have
Specie, 1000, l40 81
Real Estate, :'65, ,7Su 03
Stocks, 1,09U.93G 81
Balances due by
Bank, 1893, ,S61 65
----4, $50, ,7a7 GO
Foreign and domestic exchange, 99S, 800 rs
Notes discounted and bonds, l4,379, 10 80
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SENATE.
TUESDAY, Nov. 9th. i

TUESDAY, Nov. 9th. 1888.
The senate met pursuant TO adjournment.
A Message was received from the House,
informing the Scnatc that that body had or
ganiscd and proceeded 10 business.
Prescuimrut, of Grand Jurics were pre-
scnted by MIR. English, for the Spring and
Fall Terms OF Sumter, aud so much as re-
icrrcd to public buildings was referred to
The Committee on Roads, Bridges, and
Ferries; and SD much as relates to retailing
OF spirituous liquors TO the Judiciary Com
miItce.
Mr.. Massey presented The Prcscntment
Of The Grand Jury Of Lancaster District
Fall Term; so much as relates 20 Schools
was referred 10 Committee on Schools, and
so much rs relates to concealed weapons,
To the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nr Jcter presented the petition Of sun
dry citizens Of Ed.etield District, praying
that Rocky Greek Church be Incorporated;
referred to Committee on interpretations
Mr. Bennett presented the memorial of
me City Council Of Charleston, praying
Tor reimbursement for monies expended
Tor relief of transient sufferers from the late
epidemic in the temporary hospital in this
city, referred 10 the Committee on Finance,
Mr. Bennett presented the following
resolution:
ReS0ircd, That the President of the
senate he requested to assign n place with
III 'lic bar of this house, 10 Mr.. J. II. Cole
man, as reporter for The Charleston Cou-
ricr' or such other papers as may require
those services.
Ills Excellcncy Gov. Buffers annual
Message was received and read: and, on
motI'n of MIR. Patterson. was made the
| order ol'hc day for to- morrow, at | o'clock
MIR. Rhcu presented the repor, of the
Joint Committee on Printing, recommen-
| ding that contract be made with Mcssrs.
a. I'll. Il w. r. Pcmherton, for the print
| ing oi both Houses, which was adopted,
and sent to the House for concurrence.
On motion Of MIR, Cauohman, the Sen
atc adjourned until tomorrow at IL o'clock