The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-21

sntee which was destroyed by Hardee in his retreat
from Charleston. gmains today IN the same cnsouc
and Cheraw TO Charleston are compelled 70 risk their
lives crossing the Santee in contemptibe and very
unsafe fatboa aud then ride the remainder Of the dis
lance, about fifty miles. in Close crowded and not
clean baggage cars me only good cars and SER
vceabe locomotives are on ibis sue o. the nver ana
cannot at present, owing to the want OF bridge, be
carried across When 10 borne IN mind how often the
railroad bridge at Harpers Ferry has been destroyed,
and with what rapidly ana economy !" mas eacn Time
mn been allowed FOR so long a time to
"v~ an obstacle Of two and sometimes four, hours
Duration 10 travel between here and Charleston bril-
has haen offered these Southern roads by the Whining
s Charlotte and Rutherford road in North Carolina
. wne'" omn.nv are Continuing their proposed extern
sav Another feature, and very Objectionable
one connected with these South Carolina roads,
Sraoht Short of money, they seemed determined TO
sFa nm their deficiencies now, when the people
last .hle IN meet their demands Tho result will be
W ioas 10 the railroads in the carving trade
a. Inc greater and more remunerative part Of Il will be
transferred TO light draught steamers on the Pedse and
Stao rvas An these roads will be in the Northern
market seeking loans and IL will be much moro import
ant for them TO show largo receipts than will be TO
S,ov their means of doing SO by their present over
cSsrgcs - - 4 -I7 ,1I 4 ~ M ,N7
roLSrloAL sEsInaEH1s or THE People 70 d
1t has my endeavor TO ind Out a. fully ss possible
IN the present political aspect Of aairs was not pos
sihc IN convinced do this By listening 70 theiv
in the Offices Of provost arshas and other
s,hmities Despite the chivarous reputation
hav have been endcavOring 70 spread abroad felt
vnod thew would refrain from expressing their real
whore IL WAS possiDe thes sucn
".nt 70 doubt whose word in the past death-make
one statement TO O provost marshal, and within few
;ruts and in other company tell their story in 30 diff
feren manner that would almost imagine the other
side had taken the stand 40 not mean. however. 70
met for have known some few to still give utter
ance boldly and publicly, at all times and In all places,
to tho same sentiments they upheld throughout the war
whatever they may say, out Of policy, to the military
donabo fact tina. the great mass Of the planters here
hate the Ola ohon WIN - , s az = 49,
They take the oaths required Oh tnem Wsnous
but among tneseS no S r%r~ "' Not one If them
that have met put ms a. 70 SUI
remain loyal 70 his saie anu se ever sees ~ 70 70
tune all oaths TO the contrary Notwithstanding have
spent great dea OF umo wl'n .eSs sent'ceu au. oo
tray no confidence In ~ TOT
represented In the HERALD Mnas .nsy lear ana wnas
they wish 70 combat s misrepresentation. nave no
knowledge know that these are the present views OF
large and influential portion o. .ne vo'es .. mus oa,o
views Of nearly Of the voters They do not
yet, Ia many instances give up .ne dea OF slavery
They believe the enumeration hiega, ana propose
the required votes Of the States as AZ amendment
to the constitution, 70 get up some KIM an aango
mcnt by which they WI. nave SaV, noins u S ,%e
name Legislation may NIX somo uon.na s a,'n as ,'e
remuneration for labor ana allow tne master use wnat
coercive means he may thnk necessary 'oe compelling
'''N' '~N'' ruB OATH.
To show exactly the view the most ine',sens on the
take o. ,nS to give the
he take ocntad,ctory oath rrs you make ,S us
second clause require as 70 recognize ana me
OF the presoe1t "nstion Won haye
We Consider as violations Q. Inc 10 xny man
who will bind himself by az Ga!9 ~ issas.s
cannot Of course be expected TO be very Particular in It's
observance oorr vHsxrp
The illicit manufacture of corn whskey has finally
reached startling proportions but s the demand mas not
by anv means supplied The consumption q always
up with the manufacture and poesble would surpass
IT, II taste that may possibly have been curbed
ncTe Eo have the appetite Whatever Be the
reason for this extraordinary demand OF alcoholic stImu
lants certain II s that Colonel Murray, Provost Mar
sha OF the district Is compelled TO DO constantly on the
q, vive keep the obnoxious liquid out OF the hands OF
the troops AS TO the Inhabitants has not been deemed
r. doubtful whether any efforts In that direction would
prove anything like successful or satisfactory.
- SALES DAY.
One Of the institutions OF this place, and imagine,
also Of all the towns OF this character In the State tho
setting apart Of the first Monday in every month for bar
tering purposes the town. From all parts OF the dis
trct eeople ocked TO the Court House, the negro
mounted the block, and, after all his good qualities
had been chearcd BY the auconeer was knocked down
traded without end while the female portion Of the as
scmbage made their purchases OF dry goods and house
hold implements aud the children bought their candles
and toys Cock lights were not unknown, and occasion
ally horse race drew on the sghtsceS Although the
people now have nothing 70 Duy Win ana vcy te 70
SELL since they persist In holding their cotton YET last
Monday was crowded day In town. Oid haoit, per.
haps. was too strong to resist, and, g In otd
and better days. they crowded 70 Mo pace
where everybody was sure OF seeing everybody
else at least twelve times year The most noticeable
feature OF ths essemblage on Monday was the won
derful variety fvehicles OF all kinds and descriptions
that crowded ID from all directions, heavily laden with
occupants From IN the morning until noon were
constantly arriving in front OF the Court House horses
mules and cows attached to every conceivable convey
from two wheeled country cart TO an antiquated
old family coach. HOrsemen, mulemcn, and even cow
men, momontarily dismounting from saddles OF all
shapes and Sizes Tho crowd lasted as long az the day
and old secesh and young secesh chivary, and white
tash in pairs and groups gathered on the corners and
walked up and down. discussing the all momentous
question-what would General Beal do about Governor
Perrys proclamation And they went away as wise as
they came Unfortunately General Bea cannot act with
out orders from his superior officers He had no discre
ton In the matter His duty was TO do as he had been