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Rights of Corporasors and Reporters

We are indebted to the publisher for neatly
printed pamphlet of 90 pages, containing an
elaborate report of the case of r. w. Gibbcs,
Editor of the Caroiinian, VS.. Arthur and Bur-
dell. tried recently before Judge Withers at
Columbia and reported by J. L. Hatch, one Of
the editors of the Charleston Courier.
The case decides the right of corporator,
70 attend unchallenged the public meetings Of
his municipal Legislature and to report their
proceedings; and this publication will be found
interesting to the profession and the public gen.
orally, as we'll on account Of the principles
decided as the able arguments of counsel, and
the interesting examination of the witnesses
DR.. -Gibbes deserves great credit. for the zeal
and public spirit. which he has manifested in
the conduct of this case and merits tho thanks
of the Press, for this vindication of their cher.
ished rights.
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DR.. Palmer,s Letter.

The Columbia papers publish m interesting
letter from DIR. Palmer of New Orleans in
reply to certain complimentary resolutions,
accompanying m elegant service of silver,
presented by his late congregation in Columbia
The letter is mode! of its kind, and alludes
most happily to those emotions which the re-
ceipts Of such present could not fail to ava
ken in sensitive mind. In the following par
agraphs. he thus beautifully refers to the many
pleasant associations which bind him to the
city Of his early ministry, all to that vile
sphere Of usefulness in New Orleans, which
induced him to forego these at the call of duty ::
1t is idle. perhaps: for me to speak of my ut
tachment TO Columbia and its people-to my
co.Presbyters there with whom have so long
been affectionatcly and intimately associated
to the Seminary and its pious pupils-and
above all, to the church and congregation to
whom have 80 long preached, .'testifying re-
pentance toward God and faith toward our
Lord Jesus Christ" ! can never hope 10 form
exactly such attachments again to any other
place, or to any other people for shall nev.
er be connected with any other community BY
exactly such bo nds. / shall never 90 to anoth
er church in the greenness of my youth and
be nourished by them through q period of in
experience to the attainment Of q solid growth
can never again be bound by domestic ties
to such circle of friends and kindred as I
have left behind in Carolina; and shall nev.
er pass through another youth, expending the
strength of a first love upon place which is
surrounded with all the associations of open.
ing manhood. If it should so please God, wher-
ever else may labor | would choose to re-
turn to my own dear Corolina at least to die,
and to lie down till the Resurrection Morn in
your own quiet Church yard, beneath the
sound Of your Sabbath bell
1t IL proper, however, that should state in
this co1nexion, do not regret the Providence
which has removed me to this great city.
hnd here warm Christian hearts, which have
extended TO me a most cordial reception
There is vast work to be done in this city
alone for the extension of Chrises Kingdom, and
have convincing proof that the people whom
Inow serve will fully sustsu me in earnest ef-
forts to plant the foundations of the Church,
wherever footing can be had. preach to
very large and soIemiit assemblies, with COM
forting evidencesthat the word of God is not
bound, but is daily producing fruit in many
hearts, and promises at no distant large and
precious harvest I am thrice happy in being
.sestered to Pastoral work, and feel an un.
.sps4kable satisfaction in sustaining once more
this, ,e6dearing relation. Should God spare my
hfelfew years longer, see .spreading- before
me . career ofipeslcpiable influences and use-
fulns1s !? far transcending ip its reach and in
ttS degree Sny thatI could rcss6nably expect
TO compass in C4rSlips: In Vfe& Of all this,
i Am very hspeS inmy work here, haxever
painfuily'f may feel separation from old and
,trfsd Ciristian friends asd though my 'heart
an nhsersoy the scene ofmy earlier man.
fooT -; y
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The MAHoMET OF UTAu.-Nr. Brigham
Young's prospects are by no means fiattering.
His hot-bed of infamy and corruption is at
last to be overhauled. The false prophet,
who, with reckless daring. has brnved all hint )
at determination. stands an uncon,monly good
chance Of finding his power suddenly vanish
ing, his followers flying in wild CONSERVATION,
and his temples dashed to earth. An order
has recently issued from the War Department
withdrawing Gen. Harney from the scene of the
Indian war in Florida, and directing him to
proceed to Fort Leavenworth, there to await
special instructions. The Governor has deter
mined on grand concerted sally on Brigham
Young and his nest of pollution. Gen. IIar-
ney is the man for the emergency He has
given convincing proof of his iron will and in
domitable energy and boldness and is a lion
whom Brigham Young will find it rather dan.
gerous to benrd. The immense and fearful de-
luson of Mornonism has spread with u rapid.
ity well calculated to awaken most serious an
prehensions. Utah is foul blot on the face OF
our country. reproach to our soil. There is
an absurd and fallaoious idea embraced by
certain persons, that great .,evils if left to
themselves and entirely unmolested, will die
out aud disappear in time. All history de.
clares to the contrary. We may not perceive
the damning doctrines of the wild Govern.
or Of Utah. but no lesssursIy and silently are
tho apostles of this mad delusion sowing the
seed which may expand into q harvest of
blighting fruit We sincerely trust that Gen.
HsPney's instructions may be Of no very pac.
ifie charaeter.-Philadelphia Journal
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The Cotton Trade from 1925 to 1850.

The New York Day Book, presents a very
interesting summary of facts respecting the
supply and consumption of cotton for the past
25 years.. taken from late valuable pmblica-
tion on the cotton culture by ]. A. Turner, Esq,
of Georgia. We present the leading state.
ments of the article.
The United States is not only the largest
producer, but the largest consumer of cotton.
in production, she has distanced all competi.
tion, whilst the cotton goods worn by the peo-
pie, exceed the amount consumed in Great
Britain, and all her dependencies; and the de-
mands of her manufactories have increased
more rapidly than those of any other country.
In twenty years. our average crop, has in
creased from $4,000 bales to 2,357,o 900, or
nearly 800 per cent. In the same time, the pro-
duction of all other countries has only risen
from $50, 900 to 100000 bales having. absolutely
declined in the past years over ls per cent
As or bags have increased tooSin weight and
are now much larger than those of other conn.
tries, our advance has been greater than the
above figures would'indieate. II
In the same period of twenty years, the con-
sumption of our usanufact9ries, haa. advanced
3a5 per cent viz: from 127500O, bales to $685.
600, whilst the advance of Great Britain, has
been only 1875 per cent Wig: from 65S, 200 10
l,4720oo. Though the absolute consumption
by qur manufactures 10 far below that Of the
Epglbh, yet in the five. years preceding; 1850
ouf increase hasbeen i7s,oo0 bales, ana theirs
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The Citadel Academy.

The semi-annual examinations of the Cadets
of the Citadel Academy have been in progress
this week. and rs whatever concerns this institu-
tion is not only of interest but Of importance to
our State, We present our readers oil outline of
what has been done, and the results that have
been arrived at
Monday and Tuesday were occupied with
the examination of the third or lowest class in
the Citadel. The subjects of the examinations
on the two days, were plain Geometry, Univer-
sal History and French new feature was
noticeable in the examination in History, which
was for the first time conducted l.y tho Assist
ant Professor, Cadet Davis. Both the class and
the young Professor, acquitted themselves hand
somely. The examination in French, too, by
Professor Stevens, was also 9 marked portion
Of the exercises This was conducted entirely
in the polite tongue-both the questioning Of
the Professor and the answering of the Cadets.
The false orthography, etylnology, syntax and
were corrected, and the reasons for the eorrso.
tions given in French, thing not easy to do
without something more than q smattering. of
the language-rhe examination in Geometry
was under the charge Of Professor White. and
was in every respect ereditabls and satisfac-
tory.
On Wednesday the Second Glass was examin-
ed in Shades and Shadows by Professor White.
and 10 Rhetoric, by Professor Stevens They
were also presented" in Logic, but their ex.
animation wascnet gone into. Professor Hume.
also had the Glass ON Natural Philosophy, but
time had not admitted of their preparation for
this test, -and'the, axauaination.i wa thefetSrs
postponed till, Novsmbes {. Everything nus
sed off very much to tie oreait and hosor ofall
concerned. .g.c
Yesterday came the tafp Of sths frat or seni
or ClssA-'Ehey We're exana:nsd by the Supetx
intendSSt Major Capers, in Bartleft's Mechsisfss
end BY Prof SfsSeAs' In Mental PhiIssoohy.
Thess examinations wers- adiniraAaS and t6e
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The Battalion Review at Bradlev,s.

The lower Battalion of the 9th Regiment
was reviewed at Bradley's. on last Saturday.
by Col. H. II. Harper and his well appointed
staff. The Battalion was commanded by Mai
w. A. Rogers. and the various evolutions were
we'll performed and reflected credit upon the
officers. Gen. NJ. L. Bonham was present and
made an appropriate speech which was we'll
received. He announced that c. p. Sullivan,
Esq, and himself were the only candidates in
the field. for the vacant seat in Congress.
The Battalion Reviews at McCaw's and
brakes, come off on Saturday.
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us was invited tola "inti,nate' party at
Cambridge House. He was seated at the
side of the engaging Viscountess at table,
aud after dinner he won at lottery pair
OF slippers which Calypso confessed she had
embroidered with her own noble hands.
inexperienced Telemachus, who looked at
first as demure rs if butter would not melt
in his mouth, was an easy prey, indeed, and
is now most useful servant, the more So,
because he keeps up show of Indepen-
dence. Without his good genius, Lord
Palmerston would already be recorded
among the political relics of Great Britain.
Col. OKn.-We see it stated in South
Carolina journals, that Col. James L. Orr,
member of Congress from Spartanburg
district, declines re election. We are sor-
ry to hear this. Col. Orr is gentleman
of brilliant as we'll as atniable qualities, and
has been one Of the very foremost in the
House of Representatives. He was the
leading member of the corruption commit
tee" of last session, and has been generally
looked to as the probable Democratic no,ni-
nee for speaker Of the next House. If Con-
gress could be made up Of men like Col.
o''' " "ou.' oe sucu u oouy us thc "or'u
never saw before. lie cannot be spared
from the councils of the nation; and we
join with the Georgia Constltutionalist, in
expressing the hope that he will reconsider
his determination, and continue to adorn
the capitol with his noble presence.
Springfield argus.
Col. Orr is one Of those strong and tai
cnted men. whose good sense, and sound
national sentiments, have endearcd him to
He is exactly the kind of man that is want
ed in Congress, and the whole country
would hail his reelection with pleasure,
and as good omen.
Ncw Haven REGISTER
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President FrLLMonE's MORMON PoLtuY.-The
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser explains and de.
fends the policy pursued by President Fillmore
in regard TO the Mormons. As t6sy had gone to
Utah and estabIished . separate government for
the express purpose Of getting beyond the reach
OF Gentle intermeddling." il wss deemed pro:
ton. md with this objeotin view the Governor
and one Of the three Judges we're selected from
the Mofmons, the aseretary, treasurer and two
othst Jndgss being sent tiither from, the States,
Brigham Young vas appointed Govs.nor npon
the personal indorsernent- and rsconm sudstfon
OF Col Thomas L Kane, Of Philaaslpt;s, who had
sPentsome time In the Territory, .nd certified
and t6ssMormods gsnsri IA 30 80 quite - NOR.
ct and Upright as The ,ge9pfs Of the Eastern
Etatee 'ThcsdisclesprS OF tlSir Theory. and
psletice ofpolyga1S, issis elaifDsd, wa!e not
mad de until aeipe tiiae. sfSsf3ards. 80. -
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"Excitcment" at the University Of Vir.
pinia.

'6Scltcment" at the University OF Vir.
ginia.
"a Student" writes the following 10 the
flchmoned Despatch, under dato of the
10th instant.
Our quiet University, and the community
about it, have been thrown into great excite
ihent by tho reckless use of firearms. 1t ap-
pears that two students, whose names need
not mention, called at Mannoni's, in Char
lottcsville, at a late hour last night, TO get a
might cap" "a drink of liquor,) and fintling
that he had closed his store for the night.
commenced Knocking, Which suppose dis :
turbed his slumbers, whereupon Mannoni
rushed to the window and fired upon them,
the load taking effect in their faces. The
doctor has examined the wounds and ex-
tractcd therefrom some half dozen shot. lie
thinks the shot in the ear may prove fatal.
This morning the students collected in
large numbers around Mannoni's store, and
after some deiberation, forced the door open
aud made a general search, but did not sue
ceed i'll finding tho object of their search.
Konowing that Mannoni had a brother living
in Charlottesville, they were about to pro-
coed thither, when some one coming across
Il negro, living near them, bribcd him to in
form on the Mannoni family, which he did.
lie informed them that he was concealed in
Hcushaw's house, just iu the rear of Manno-
mis- house.
This man (Mahnoni) has been pirate and
fought in tie Crimea in the late Russian
war. lie was found in the above mentioned
house, and after severe struggle they Sue
cecded in tying him. There was a great
tumult just then-some were for lynching
him. others for taring and featherng him
DC, but the majority were in favor of cas-.
tigating him. But here we met with more
serious obstacle. He was taken off some
distance from the college, Notwithstanding
the mud and rain, and tied to tree, ION the
opposite hill another party had Mannonis
brother tied in a like manncr.) Itwas here
that DIR Maupin appeared and made very
effectual appeal to the students, advising
them to let the law have its course he in
sisted strenuously that Lynch law should not
be enforced in Virginia, and especially at
the University After much deliberation
and discussion, it was agreed to let the "law
have its course" and that Mannoni and
brother, which latter seems to have been
somehow implicated, be carried TO Jail.
The Major and police met them at the
edge of town, expecting that they would
deliver tie prisoner into their hands, but
found themselves lahorng under mistake,
for the students insisted upon taking care of
the gentleman themselves, and did not re-
lease their hold until within the prison walls.
They also imprisoned two of his brothers.
His trial will come off tomorrow. at three
o'clock.
One Of the Mannoni's got ride on
rail between the University and town.
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The Thespians.

BY reference to their advertisement it will
be seen that the Thespians are preparing an
other of their attractive entertainments for
Monday night. A months respite whilst it
has shnrpened the dramatic appetite, has enn-
bled them the better to satisfy it. We wish
them q crowded house.
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The Young Mems sChristian Association.
The regular meeting of this Association will
be held OH next Tuesday night when an Essay
will be delivered by james C. Calhoun, Esq,
on The Age Of the Earth as indicated by Geolo-
gy. The subject is an interesting one, and we
hope to see full attendance.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-01

We were particularly struck with the orators
picturesque sketch of the return Of tho Jews
from Captivity and the rebuilding of the sec
ond Temple; and to the forcible illustration
which he presented of the power of symbols in
nwaking all the emotions of our nature. Mr..
Jacobs is n fluent and pleasing speaker, and
has impressed us ull with high opinion of
his cloquencc aud ability.
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The Congressional Election.

Our readers will remember that next Mon
day and Tuesday, the 4tl, and 9Th instant, are
the days appointed for the Congressional elec-
ton in the 4th District. The withdrawal of
the various nominees. leave Gen. NJ L. Bon.
ham and G. P. Sullivan. ESQ, the sole compel
itors for the vacant post
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The Southern QUARTERLY Revfew.

The Carolina Times states that the fourth
number of this able Quarterly, will he pub
lished during the ensuing week, and that it
Will DC more than usually attractive in the
richness and variety of it's contents and
appeals 10 all subscribers who are in arrears
to forward the amount of their subscriptions
If this were done the publisher would feel
himself encouraged to continue the publication,
and to rely upon the libcrality of the people
of the South to support the work. We trust
that his appeal will meet with a proper res
ponsc, and that liberal support will be
promptly extended. The RcrirD in literary
ability is equal to any published on the Cont
nent, and it addresses itself peculiarly to our
support, innsmueh as it is the champion OF
Southern interests and as it develops the lite
rary element among us, and reflects honor
upon our character and institutions We up.
pend the following statement of the income
and expenditures of the publication
In order to prove to our friends, our desire
to sustain the work, we think it not improper
to state that we have paid out and incurred q
debt in its publication during the past year.
amounting to $9,343 81
Ofthis amount we have Paid in cash sI,l73 20
Liabilities yet to be paid ALTO "a
Total expenses $6,3i3 "a
OF this sum we have received 1919 90
Excess paid out, over receipts SI,423 81
On examining our books we find the
amount due 5,20n6G
Profit after paying expenses S77S 80
If the above amount could he collected we
would be able to pay off all liabilities aud
realize profit of SITS 80. And when it is
known that So per page is the price for arti-
clcs published in the Review, the reader must
see that the work can be easily sustained if
those who receive it will forward their dues
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FEMALE llERoIsM.-Amoag the incidents of
the late fire at Georgetown, we find the follow
ing related by the Evening Star:
1--WE understand that while the fire was rag.
ing on Wednesday afternoon, several indivilu-
als. representing themselves as fremcn, insis-
ted upon entering the dwelling Of n respected
clergyman situated in the same block rs the
burning buildings. The articles in the house
having been prepared for removal by the fam
lily, 1t was not considered advisable to admit
strangers, and young daughter fthe minis
ter took her position at the front door, and
gave the parties notice that they would not DC
allowed to enter. Previous to taking her stand,
while packing up the various articles, want
discovered n revolver in bureau drawer, and
for fear of accident, handed it to the Young la
dy, who deposited it in her dress pocket for
safety. Upon her arrival at the front door the
parties, not satisfied with her refusal, signifed
their intention, in rough, rowdyish manner, to
enter when last resort, assured that
everything depended upon her determination.
the little heroine. stepping back. presented the
revolver. and informed her unccouth visitors
that the first man that attempted to pass her
would be dead man. 1t is needless to sav
that the individuals retired. The weapon in
question was purchased some years since by
the reverend gentleman for self preservation in
foreign lnnd, and since his return has been
laid aside unloaded.
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The Palmetto Association.

We have been requested to state that the
Anniversary Celebration of this Association is
fixed for the 14th instant (thc proper dnte,)
instead Of the sth, rs has been enormously
published.
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EXCITING ScENE.-1n the course Of the
trial of the Dalton divorce case. yesterday
morning, the counsel for Mrs. Dalton sub
jccted Mr.. Cohurn to most severe cross
examination, Mr.. Durant giving as rca-
son that he did so for the sake OF establish
ing the character of the witness's moral prin-
ciple, with view Of showing what his tes-
timony was worth. The question "did
sou steal $1,7oO.2' was repeated again
and again the witness evidently was
wrought up to a high degree Of excitement,
and being thus compelled to expose his own
acts and the motives which led to it, before
acrowded court and at least hafing per-
mission to make an explanation, he. SEEM
ed to, nerve himself for the admission his
face was flushed, lis eyes sparkled and
with vehement tone and voice fuil'o emo
tion, he brought his hand down upon the
bar as lesaid: II did take $l,7OO." Du-
ring the merciless and business.like attempt
ofsthe talented counsel to obtain this an
swer, the feelings Of all present had become
intensely: excited, and the sister Of Mr.. Cob
urn, who had sat in the witness box, weep.
ing, threw himself into the arms of her
neiglbor in m agony of1grief, and it was
found Necessary to lead her from the room.
AS she passed her brother lie partly stepped
down from the. stand, and her arms were in
a<moment wreathed around bis neck as he
assisted in taking her out. He soon re.
tprned, and quiet was restored, but it was
sometime before proper attention could be
paid to the. proceedings by the interested
spectators.--sBoston Telegraph, Saturday.
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From Europe.

We find the following items Of news,
brought by the America at Halifax, addi-
tional to what has been already published
in our paper. We have received New
York papers containing telcgraphic notice
OF the arrival Of the America, but owing to
the storm in the East of that city, the wires
would not work, so that her advice could
come through. The tclegraphic cable, for
the laying Of which, it will be remembered,
England furnished three steamers, will be
completed in June, and laid in July. In
regard to the correspondence which is said
to have been taken place between England,
France and Spain, it is added that the lat
ter hopes to obtain the moral support Of
those powers, and in-case the question goes
beyond war with Mexico and Spain, :heir
material aid ALSO Berlin papers confirm
the statement that Russia has disagreed
to tile claims of Denmark being referred to
the arbitration of the European powers.
The Danish Diet unanimously approve of
the abolition of the Sound Dues, and the
treaty concluded by the foreign powers.
The Austrian Circular states that, respect
ing the Austrian aud Sardinian rupture,
the meditation ofFrance and England should
he unsuccessful, Austria will seek measures
for her own protection. The authenticity
of the Circular is doubted in Italy by the
Austrian Embassador at Naples. The Ot-
toman ambassador at Teheran had reauir-
ed the execution of the treaty made for the
restitution of several towns in Turkey. Ad-
vices from Bushire to the 25th Of February
state that General Outram's expedition for
the capture Of Mehamerah, on the Karoon,
was about to start. The cmbarkation Of
troops had commenced. An attack was
expected on the goth of Marcht. The
weatLer in England has been favorable for
crops.