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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09
Proceedings Of the General Conference Of the Geth-
olist Eo;sc9pal Church South.

The Committee on Changes Of Economy sub
.rnitted report on the subject Of bringing into
more intimate relations Laymcn in the CouHciiS
of the church. This report provides Tor DIS,
triet Conference, to be composed OF an eQ"aI
number OF Laymen and Cicrgymen. Also, pro-
viding for the election Of toHr Laymcn Oy '.c
District Conference to represent the ChurcA III
the Annual Conference, and the elecli0h VI Ill
equal number Of Laymcn by the annual CohleF,
cnce to represent the Church III the General
Conference This is the plan OF lay representa-
ton, which will in substance De "!oP'eu' ma
ioritv fayoiing the policy. The minority Of this
Tommittce asked leave to submit coGnter re-
port to morrow morning.
4 memorial relating to the ordination Of local
preachers, was read and referred to the Commit
tee on RevisalS.
. A resolution instructing the Board Of Foreign
Missions to establish post in California for the
Chinese, was read and referred to the Committee
on Missions.
I'm reporting the appeal case from the Virginia
Annual Conference the wrong name was inserted
Instead of David S Doggett, one Of the most EN-
inent divines Of the Church, 1t Is George /. Dog
cett between whom there Is, we understand, not
even distant relationship. The attention OF
the Conference was called to this mistake pubic
~ this morning, and the correction made.}
structing the Bishop to appoint no preacher in
charge of a station or circuit who has not travel
ed at least one year under the care OF an expe-
rienced minister The statistics presented by the
mover Of the resolution showed that large num-
Der of men are Annually appointed in charge who
are totally disqualified. Read and referred to
Committee on RevisalS.
Rev. Mr. Evans called up Report No. . Of the
Committee ,cR Religious Interests of the Coored
People. The report substitutes chapter in the
Book of Discipline. The plan is TO create sepa-
rate Church jurisdiction for them in traternal
union with the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South.
The discussion necessarily ensuing on q1es
tion of such peculiar Importance evidenced a
breadth of view, in remarkable contrast with the
narrow conceptions commonly attributed to South
ern men, The Acknowledgements Of the fidelity
of tie coIored people to their masters during the
war, and their Quctneos during the transition,
was handsomely paid and cordially endorsed.
The question came up on the adoption of the
report as a whole
Adopted with entiri unanimity.
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-GREENVILLE & COLUMBIA RAILRoAD.-Th" Stock
holders of this Company are now IN session at
Columbia, and we trust that their deliberations
may conduct in some way to an improvement in
the affairs of the Road. Much complaint is made
by merchants in regard to the delay in the trans
portaton of freight, and we are aware Of the fact
that small lot Of goods shipped from Columbia
on Thursday oath ult, has failed to come to hand
up to the present time, while a package shipped
from Charleston by Express, on the 18th uIt.,
has been at hand several days. Now, we think
if the express Company can get their packages
through from Charleston in two or three days,
tie Railroad Company, having control of the
road, should certainly transport goods from Co.
luulbia to Grceenville in less time than ten
DAYS. Other instances than the above could be
cited if necessary for improvement. We know
that the Company has suffered much in the des-
truction Of some of their rolling stock and road
way; but we do not think there is sufficient cause
for the troublesome and expensive delays alluded
to, Sundry reforms in regard to the passenger
trains might reasonably be suggested here; but
We defer them for the present.
EGreenviNe NountGineer, Sd inst.
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Contracts.

We would advise the planters of our District,
who have not yet made contracts, or those who
have contracts that have not been approved, to
have this matter attended to at the earliest mo-
ment. Lieut.. Ziegler the Act. Sub. Asst Com.
3. R. +. and A L., is always in his Office during
business hours. We understand that he purposes
visiting each plantation in the District as soon
as business will permit, for the purpose Of ex,
planing,.( Ito the freedmen, the nature of con,
tract, and the duty of all parties living up to it.
Every planter in this District who has not yet
contracted, or had his contract approved, should
do so within the next ten days, as we think it
highly important, for all parties concerned, that
the above named officer should make his tour at
the earliest possible moment. Now is the time to
secure, and have your labor guaranteed, To a
wise man this will suffice.
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The AbbeyilIe Press records the death Of B. P
Hughes, ESQ, highly estceme3 citizen Of that
town. Mr. 4. is a native of Anderson. Also
that of Mr.. John Spcer, an honored citizen Of
Lowndesville vicinity. In crossing the tord at
Rocky River, in buggy, portion Of the har-
ness gave way, and in adjusting it, he fell into
the swollen stream and was drowned before as
siStance could be rendered. He had attained the
extreme limit Of four-score ard ten yerrS> and
bis honorable and useful life was crowned with all
,-"Wh;ch should accompany cid age,
As honor, love, obedience, troops Of friends"
We regret to learn that the smallpox is on the
increase in Edgefeld. Mr.. White, Young
and respected citizen, died last week The Ad-
yertiser also chronicles the death OF Rev. Arthur
Wigfali.
The Laurensville Herald announces the death
of Mr.. John Darlington, an aged and honored
citizen.
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The American Hotel.

The opening of this house, as seen by card in
another column, on the European plan, is decd-
edly feature in Charleston hotel keeping, and
great convenience The visitor rents his room
and sleeps there, but eats wherever it suits him
lest. For the accommodation however, Of those
who prefer it, restaurant is attached, where at
all times can be had any kind Of dish that the
appetite fancies The proprietor is accommodate
ing and the visitor is assured of every attention.
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THE THREATENED IxpEAcHNENr.-The Rich

THE THREATENED I3PEACHNENT.-The Rich
mond Times says:
The radical press Of the Northwest are boldly
urging the impeachment of President johnson.
At Washington, the matter is freely discussed in
high radical Republican circles, and will doubtless
be attempted, If their leaders dare. We fear
they are bold enough to try it. But Andrew
SSohnson is wise, sagacious and brave man, and
ready to meet such an emergency. The pro-
gramme, if such thing is attempted, will doubt
less be TO present the articles of impeachment,
in the House, pass them without discussion, and
simultaneously carry through a resolution decar
rag the Presidential functions suspending pending
trial, and directing the proper officers to be re-
sponsiole for the person Of the president. Then
the blow is struck. But will such action be legal
constitutional? Eleven sovereign States are
sprepresented in Congress, and a third Of that
body, therefore, absent. Could it, then, in ac-
cordance with the Constitution, present legal ar
ticles Of impeachment against the President? :?
We think not.
Mr.. Jefferson insisted that each branch Of the
Government was the sole judge of the constitu-
tionality of all Acts or laws which affected it, and
in the case of Marbury VS.. Madison, acted on
that theory, and disregarded the decree Of the
Supreme Court, (see bis letter on Spencer J.
Roane.) Such possible issue now presents an
Interesting question, but we doubt not President
johnson is ready to meet it.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

CoMMEYDABLE LIBERALITY.-MessrS. WILLIS 4
CuIsoLN, Agents in this city of the Baltimore
Steam Ship Company, received on yesterday bills
of lading for large amount Of goods contribute d
by the ladies of Baltimore, aud purchased out Of
the proceeds Of the great Fair recently he'd in
that city for the benefit Of the poor Of the South.
Shese goods are the first instalmcnt Of the quota
Of this State, which aggregates fifteen thousand
dollars, and are to be Consigned, for Distribution
to Dr.. ,TouN FISHER, of Columbia. MeSsrs. Pen
rERaAsT,. FENNIcK & c., the owners OF the
steam ship line referred to, have nobly declined
TO receive any charges Of freight for the trans
portation Of the goods.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

Go1UMBl4 ITENs.-A FIRE occurred in Columbia
On Tuesday night, destroying the store Of fMeSSrs.
Shelton, Calvo & Walsh, and three or four small
er buildings adjacent thereto, and occupied by
freedmen. TIE loss exceeds six thousand dol
lars. Insurance partial. On Sunday night lasJ,
Private Andrew J. Hawkins, a member Of Com
pany A. 25th Regiment Ohio Veteran Volunteers,
was attacked by George Windsor and james
Windsor, citizens, and very severely cut and
wounded in the abdomen, hands and face. He
is lying in precarious condition. James Wind
sorand his wife charged with aiding and abetting
the assault. the provocation for which has not
tEanspired, have been arrested. The other Wind
sor is still at large.
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For tie Herald.

TOT LNc IleTut%
Mr.. EDITOR :-During very pleasant and de-
lightful communion meeting at the Presbyterian
Church, in the hospitabe town Of Florence, III
Darlington District, s. c., on the morning Of Sat
urday, the 2Sth April, after Sc. mon by Rev.
J. J. Long, the Rev D. E. Frierson, was invited
to take the chair, who explained the object Of the
meeting, when was requested to organize the
Florence Bible Society, which by a vote of the
Sodiety, including all denominations, was made
an auxiliary of the American Bible Society, for
the distribution Of lhe Bible, "without note or
comment" The occasion was one of much in
terest. A good supply of Bibles and Testaments
were ordered by the officers from the House Of
the Anseric N Bible Society, for distribution
among all readers alike. Officers: Rev. J. D. A.
Brown, President; J. L. James, Esq, Vice Presi-
dent; jerome P. Chase, Secretary and Treasurer;
Executive Committee-Capt. John Wiley, J. A.
Pettigrew, Esq, W. B. Pettigrcw, Esq, Mandc-
vile Rogers, ESQ, Jerome P. Chase, Esq, John
J. mes, Esq, Dr.. J. J. Ellis.
Closing prayer and Bencdiction by Rev. J. D.
4. Brown. Yours truly,
f. A. BOLLES,
Agent American Bible Society for So ca.
Co.umba, S. T., NAY 81, 1856.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

THE LAST RoBDERY-The Augusta papers last
week reported case ofrobbery thatior coolneSS,
ingenuity and success, equals any thing we ever
read Of business house vas entered in the
usual manner from the rear, the iron safe taken
out, placed on draY provided for the purpose,
conveyed to the river bank, deliberately forced
open, and its contents, consisting of a fine gold
watch, $500 in greenbacks, and other Ta?uablcs,
distracted and up to this date no cline has been
discovered to lead to the detection Of the actors.
This, as gentcel business operation, is worthy
Of Gotham.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

The "Anderson Inteligencer," of May Sd,
complains of outragesby the military in that vii.
lage and district. In announcing another change.
Of garrison, 1t says:
The seperate districts arc again eonsoidatedsf
and the Judicial District of GreeavIle, PiekeES,
Anderson and Abbeve henceforth comprise ..
Military Posi- with headquarters at this place.
Lieut.. Col. B. B. Murray, of the 18th Maine, as
sutnes command Of this Post with sixrcompanie'
of bis own regiment, and Co. 'L.," 9TH Regular
Cavalry, as tue troops comprising the garrison:
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

IScoNs1srENcY.-Rcfering to the admission of
Colorado and tie exclusion Of the Southern
States. the \. \. Ucr"ld says
''What adds to the inconsistency and injustice
Of the distinction is the fact that the cotton fur
niShcd from the excluded Southern States since
the close Of the war, for the markets Of the
world, foots upon sum equal to the hundred
millions in gold, for the relief Of the national
credit, the national currency, and the Federal
tax payers Of the United States, from one end Of
the Union to tie otE:cr whilst in all probability
as large an amount may be secured this year by
admitting the South to Congress, which would
re-establiSh there the confidence, activity and
systematic industry necessary to the full devel-
open1ent even Of the crops that have been plan,
o5
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

Calhoun, is the name Of a new District, pro-
posed for South Carolina. The Courier, pub
fishes an Interesting report, on the climate, soil
resources capacities, and natural and acquired
advantages. This report has been prepared by
a committee of the most intelligent citizens Of
Aiken, S c. Calhoun will be formed, (ii at all,)
out of the corners of Barn"el, Edgefeld and
Orangeburg
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

Tile Charleston DaiLy So~h Caroiinion.-This
excellent journal comes to US ROW as an evening
paper-enlargcd and improved every way. a
happy idea of the editors. Charleston naeded
we'll, ll,conducted evening sheet. May its success
BE- III that is desired
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

Mr. A. N. Riser will accept our thanks for his
nice present of a mess Of Black fish fresh from
the waters of Charleston har6or. 1t is his in
tcation to keep up supply Of very many choice
and seasonab!e dclicacies which we hope will be
appreciated by the public The Rsh we aluae
to come packed carefully in ice and are per-
fectly fre sh.
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The Committee appointed by the Texas Con-
rention formally delivered coy Of the Ordi-
nance passed by that body to the President, who
expressed hope that Texas, together with all
the other States recently in rebellion, would
soon lie restored TO their normal condition, and
that their citizens would be admitted 10 full pn-
ticpation in the blessings an protection Of Co..
stitutiorol Government.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

REV. MoFFArT GnEER.-It was our good pleas
urc to hear this young minister last Sunday
morning at the Associate Reformed Church. We
would like to attempt an extended notice of his
discourse, but fear that NE would not dohim JUS
ticc. Suffice it, that he is an earnest, eloquent
and mpassioned speaker. Lofty iii conception,
cogcnt in reasoning, pure in style, simple yet
dignifed in manner, and just ornate enough to
fascnate the mind while he impresses the heart.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

Observation-Disclosures Carr and McCann,
with their Co K, 18th Maine Vols, left our
town for Abbeville last week. Lieuts. 0rcutt and
Owen Of Co. c., supersedc them. The retiring
garrison we're courteous, finely behaved men:
We wish them pleasant time at Abbeville We
trust the new garrison may have pleasant and
agreeable sojoern in our community -
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NEWBERRY, S. C.
Wednesday Morning, Iay 8, 1865.

Mr TnoMAs P. SLIDER, of Charleston, is the
authorized agent Of this paper, to procure ad-
vertisements and RECEPTION monies due.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

PRoBsT TCoNvICTED.-ProbSt, the murderer Of
the Deering family, was convicted Of murder i'll
the first degree. The jury were out thirty nil
utes.
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MEAT SToLES-Col J. R. L., of our town, had
ali his meat stolen short time ago. He is on
the trail. If the party who took it would save
their bacon-it ha1 better be returned, soon.
We think they ought to have left the Col: half,
or one or two middlings at least. Give him back
his meat, and maybe he'll forgive you. -.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

General G. I. Bcauregard was elected Pres-
dent Of the New Orleans and jackson Ra road
Ua the 10th inst
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

WHERE'S SMIrU.-If there is man by the
name Of john Smith in the United States, he is
hereby informed ;th;.t there is a letter for
him in the post of!icc.-Ba}timore SIN.
The last we heard of Mr.. Smith, he was living
in higan.-I0!clo CO., BLg:Se
That's a mistake John Smith has been ar
rested and sent to Sing Sing for participa ing in
Coppcrhead Convention at A!5any.-Br0ome Re
pHbiicaa.
Oh, pslaw John Smith i. over here editing
the Alta Ca':tonsian, and experimenting the
construction ola whrligig to grind smoke.-San
Francisco Flag.
Mistake somewhere Smith was in Nark!cvillc
all summer with wheclbarrow wheeling sunshine
down in q cellar to drye buckwheat-Al pine
Chronicle.
TNe Identical John Smith above referred to re-
Gently appeared in the city Of AtchiSon, and is
running a snake-and-monkey-sho at the corner
of Fourth and Commercial strcets.-AtcAisom
Free Press.
Beg your pardon-hut that Smith has been in
this city all winter acting as assistant tutor in
political gvmnasium.--L -Lcaacnrorth Bulletin.
All wrong Gentlemen. John Smith is neither
constructing a whirligig 10 grind smoke, nor
wheeling sunshine down aOcel!ar to dry buck
wheat brt is an honorcd representative in the
present Lcgis tturc here and answers to his name
at roll call with as much nonchAlance as ifit were
simply Jones or Brown.-IbDekn Len}cr.
You are all wrong. Smith has turned "abo-
litioncr" and at last accounts was running mig
ger machine" at Junction City, Kansas. We
CLEAN from the Union OF the 18th ult.-HanSas
Uelancret.
Not muchly, says Artemus, the Geritabc John
P. Smith is my travelling agent.
You are all badly posted for ne wSpaper editors.
John Smith was blown up by steamboat on the
Tombigbce few weeks ago, and has not come
down yet.-N O. Trnc DeAa.
Why, what q mistake, He has come down,
and has been reconstructed and harmonized, and
is now supposed to be engaged in making mar
bic top and looking-2lasS for the Freedmen's
Bureau. When lie gets through with that job
some other paper can ''pass him around.-A"-
gtG$tG P:eSS
On a cold trail every one Of you, Smith has
not been out Of the eQuanimitv Of this range since
the conlederacy went up. We rejoice in being
able satisfactorily to settle all doubts, and beg
the Post master at Baltimore to forward the let
ter Immediately, to care Of this Office. For the
information Of his friends we state that our friend
John Smith employs his idle moments, when not
running his Engine, in arranging the prelimina-
ries for opening ii SniIery and for the success Of
which one requisite is only lackng-nature's best
gift to man-upon which to hang a duplex cleptic
skirt-Ne1r5erry HcruIL
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Tha Charleston Board Of Trade.

The rcrDlar monthly meeting o! the Board was
Lold IT t6r Climb Room of the Charleston Hotel
,r'T nv Tro.Iay ~ d., cysninr. Nav !.
III, r,crtirr WAS called to order BIZ the Prcsi-
dem. ". $. iiaslic, ESQ.
The Minutes Of an adjourned meeting of the
BOARD for the election OF an Executive Commit
tcc and Of th:ce subsequent meetings Of the
Fxecr.iye Committee, were read BY the Secreta
w 7 y. Steele, Esq., and confirmed.
Comm;ttee On Coastwisc Navication: Commit
too m Nails TrI,rrooh and Exrross Con,naD;cs:
Comnittcc on Enconraremeut Of En,irration
Committee on CORRESPONDENCE Committee Oh
Inland Transportation; Committee on Foreign
and Direct Trade: Committee on Foreign and
Domestic Exchan~c: Committee on Insurance
and Finance; Committee on Hall, Reading Room
and Library Committee on Grievances
Thc Chairman nominated the following Com
mittees, which were affirmed:
H&|!, HcH"!"g Loom an" L'1fHTH'-N: H.
:HG1Sr, y C,i ,i.n!' ,1!.n A. ,,L' "'S' l.
Cooxt,,;xe N,ri0si;ou,-Wm. Gurncv, Chair
man; W. T. Barge, T. Willis, &. II. MoEe:t, II.
Bscho!f
The chairman announced the !oHo"l"S COn'-
Ca,mj,r. -, Torn;-, onJ Do,,csjc Er.Bn,ao
F1xa..re a,G Iuxuro,.cc.-G. W. Williams Chair
man; 4. Slm0NaS, y. Ii. ColOI!h, Il. D. O"Nes'
L. ~ A''9 W.,
P.TonnI CL,;r,,,n. p Taft D + FIcmnr
c. Froncberger, F. Patt.
ComH5ttec on Encouragement OF En!2g'dt!on.w- w
~ ~ C.>v,.o" w G'.1i' VI ''. ~. 0'''"''
(n,n,n;i,Is ~ Eors;uu c,d Direct Tradc.-T.
D. Waener. Chairman; Z. ". Marshall, E. Viii
, lis, James NJ. Wilson, 4. Il. Hayden
C"""M"'tss IL on u|IF|"yTSN m w I"oSF |''a
II y Thoo,nson
The Chairman apno,nted the following Com.
mittce, which were approved
ComMittSt on Eftce CN'Tenf&.--E. ms,
Cn"ttIn"tt w ~ u: :o"r'' r. ~
Icon
Tho Roard roos to vorl, with hcrculeaD effort,
It won't be LONG before Charleston viii! arise in
the nIcnitudc Of her beauty and commercial
STRENGTH
The Board IS DISTINGUISHED for libcral;tv, cour-
tesy and industry, and un Ter its fostering care
Charleston must flourish ard extend her limits.
She is destined, we think, in the next decade of
Years 10 have poDulation of lot less than 100
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-09

UynEMrHY.-E Everybody's businesS is unforau-
natcly generally found to be the business of no.
body Everybody secs the necessity Of clean
lincss, and proper hygiene in our town, but
strange to say there it rests. It is certainly
misfortune, and a great one, that our town is left
to take care of itself Its orphaned condition
calls for an expression of pity. What may or
will be the consequence, this summer, if the va
rious sagnant pools about and around our devo-
ted town remain undrained? sickness, pestilence,
DEATH 1t behooves then that somebody consider
it and adopt some way of ridding US Of not only
nuisance, but future dread. Now is the time
too, before the hot suns of this month ana next
do their unhealthy work
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Notice.. II. CHRISTIAN, will be happy to
see his old friends at the Tupper House, where
everything good in the litsc Of beverages may be
had at all times. Also ale, porter, pickles, oys'
ters, &c.
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LOCAL ITEMS.

Observation-Disclosures the unla7orable
condition of the weather the streets pres enred
the usual attraction of crowds Of visitors from
the country, from number of whom we hear
the, at present, common complaint of too much
rain and cool weather, so much so thai fears are
entertained Of rust taking the wheat. Never was
there better prospect for an abundant crop and
We trust still that no serious result viii ensue to
cut it short. AS to the general crops, their fu-
ture success or yield, not much can be said,
owing to the unreliabiltty of labor; time alone
will prove the problem, whether the laborer will
work to the end.
A lively clash, not of arms, but words, between
our respectable and rival auctioneers, kept the
ncighborhood of Court House Square in COCA
humor during the morning, there being no less
than three of them, and all crying at once. One
Offering supcrannuatcd wagon and harness, an
other patriarchal horse of doubtful age, sup
posed to be under 90, and the other a dog cart
and harness, eah tmtlots of ofattracting the great
est attention, determined to run mp the aforesaid
valuable property to the highest figure We Left
before either had knocked down tother to ary for:
tunate individual, the cries furiously sounding Of
"nine ard q quarter, did hear" from one; ''go;-
ing at thirty-seven and halt" from second, and
'forty FIVE, are you all done, torty-fve," from
the other; while We were going, going, gone.
This was not all the property offered or sold,
however, as nsm6ef5 of individuals will testify
who were relieved Of their greenbacks.
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Messrs Wiskcman & Wilbur have placed us
under obligation by the present of foot or two
of real old Bologna Sausage, o rarity not often
seen in these parts.