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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-02

DEATH OF BRlG ADLER GENERAL ELLlor.-Wc
regret to announce the death Of General Ste.
phcn Elliot the defender Of Fort Sumter, on
the 2lst inst, at Aiken, S. G. lie was the son
of the Rev. Stephen Elliot, Of Beaufort, s. c.,
and was born at that place on the 26th Oct,
1880. Graduating at the South Carolina Col.
lege in the class of 1850, lie became q success
full cotton planter. Successfully as Captain oi
the Beaufort Artillery, rs Major of Artillery
as Colonel of the Holcombe Legion, and as
Brigadier General, he acted, during the late
war with conspicuous gallantry. aud earned a
high reputation. At the close of the war, he
returned to Beaufort and was elected mem.
Der to the Legislature. For some time during
the past year. he supported his family by fish
ing on the coast, but a short time before his
death he had received an appointment on the
South Carolina Railroad.
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SAD ACCIDENT AND SUDDEN DEATH

. The uncertainty Of life and tho mysterious
dispcnsstion of Providence. in removing the
young and vigorous from the sphere of usef
industry. received a striking illustration in the
recent sudden death of Dir. Robert w. Will
son, an esteemed and skilfull millright of our
community. While engaged OH Thursday last
in repairing the mill at Calhouns Mills, his leg
was crushed by large rock, which rendered
amputation necessary. Though receiving every
attention, and the best medical skill, he sank
under Tie shock, and died on Saturday.
The deceased was a member Of the church,
of high moral character, Of steady and indus
trious habits. and by his skill and energy was
making successful progress in life. An affec-
tionate son and brother, lie was the cherished
support Of mother and sisters. whilst his
amiable disposition endeared him to II large
circle Of friends and relatione IIis remains
were Inferred on Sunday last in the Episcopal
grave yard, with Masonic honors.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-02
GOV. PERRY IN WASHINGTON.

Governor Perry returned OH Saturday last
from his visit to Washington City. We are
graufed to learn that he entertains most
hopeful view Of the situation, and ,4apticipai cs
the speedy admission of the Southern members.
In late letter to the editer of the Green.
willie Mo"ntaineer he impar,s much useful in,
formation ns to the condition Of affairs at Wash.
ington, and presents the same cheerful view OF
the situation. He states that whilst President
johnson is coming up to the highest standard
ofpatrio,sm, and boldly meeting the exigen-
cies OF the hour, there il an under current at
work which is gradually undermining the
strength of the Radical party. Tho Governor
had two interviews with the President and
found him, us we'll as the other government
officials, very kind and oblging. Al the in.
stance Of the President he called upon the At
torney General for the purpose Of having the
United States Court for South Carolina organ.
lied. The President promised Governor Perry,
that the State Works at Greenville, and the
Gas Works in Charleston, lately seized by the
Treasury agents of the Government should be
given up.
Since writing the above, we see published in
our exchanges very excellent letter from Gov.
ernor Perry. presenting calm and dispassion-
ate view of the situation and the true position
| of the State in reference TO the General Gov.
ernment
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Mr.. Grinder ohtu ned leave to read the Mi.
nority Report Of tho Committee on Recon-
struetion, declnring that the State of Tennessee
IS entitled 10 Representations
=. Mr. Stevens said it was his earnest disposi.
::on untn yesterday to inquire into the condi.
ton Of the State Of Tennessee and ace whether
that State is entitled to representation. but
since then there has been a change and t. is
entirely out OF the power OF the COMMITTEE m
proceed further without surrendering the
r,ghts OF That body to the usurpation Of an
other power.
Much excitement prevailed during the pro.
ceedings.
Stevens demanded n vote on the proviou.
question. A motion was made to adjourn, in
order to stave off the vote, but failed.
The House will continue its session to night
STILL LATER.-Stevens' resolution to deprive
the Southern States of representation until
declared fit by Congress, passed the House to.
night by vote Of 100 to 40.
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WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

WAsHINaroN February 22-This has been q
gala day in Washington. The departments
and business houses nrc all closed. The mem
orinl ceremonies Of II. Winter Davis attracted
crowd at the capitol early in the day, but
the great mass were assembled in the vicinity
of Growers Theatre, to endorse the President.
The theatre Was packed from pit to dome.
Two stands outside were surrounded with im.
nlense crowds. The whole population turned
out to participate in the movement Numcr.
Gus speeches were made by Republicans and
Democrats. abiuring all partiz4n folly and
promising to sustain the President in his course.
At four o'clock the crowd repaired to the
White House. Johnson's speech was the bold.
est ever made by President lie announced
his policy fully and distinctly; flung defiance
in the face Of his opponents; defounced by
name Thad. Stevens, Charles Sumner and
Wendell Phillips, as rebels and traitors aga inst
| the Government and pledged himself to stand
by the people. the Constitution and the Union
against all such traitors.
The audience was electrified by his boldness
He went into detail. and spoke for an hour
and a half with plainnsss that has not been
used since the days of Jackson. Abiding to
the reception of Southern Representative es, he
insisted they had right to be admitted. His
speech was applauded to the echo by vast
crowd. Many politicians were astonished al
the boldness with which lie made war upon
the radicals. This speech is the "rade naecun,'
of the President. Everything he intends tc
do ia included in it. The issue between hik
and the radicals has been squarely made
Hereafter those who are not with him must be
against him. Some objected to the speech, q,
undignifi ed for a President but no Prssiden,
was ever placed as he is, and the speech wal
to the country, and it was received with i'm
mense applause. ,-r-. .s-.., -: =.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 20-1n the Sen ate, to day
Mr.. Wall offered a resolution proposing 'te
amend the Constitution by rendering person
ineligible to fill the Presidential chair for q
second term. In the oourse Of his speech upor
the subjeethe alluded, in csustic terms, to the
President, whom he said had developed pol.
icy agreeable to every enemy of the country
Mr. Wilson offered . resolution, which vas
adopted, instructing the Committee on Recon
sroction To inquire how far the late rebsllious
States had conformed 10, the sentiments coa:
tanned in the Presidents reconstruction policy.
ment in oppositioi e ths fresJasas Bureau
bill and Sustaining the veto messags Of the
Gr Tarnbuil followed, followed opposing 81 b Ii. veto. %
The vote was taken upon the passage Of the
OIL over tbs. veto and resulted, ayes 3Oc ;paya
IL. So the vote was insufficient to procure tho
passage Of the bill. -
In the House, Mr." Stovons, from the Com
tniAee' on Reconstrustion reported Joint res.
oluton denlaring thst no Senator or Represen:
oongress from any oil; shs late rebsllious Statss
until Congress shall have declared such States
entitied TO representation.
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THE STATUS OF THE SOUTHERN STATES
DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT.

An important decision has recently been
made by the Supreme Court. confirming the
Residents position in relation in relation to
the status Of tho Southern States. The point
rnised was. whether the Supreme Court would
take up cases from those States which had
been set aside during the late war. That
Court, except in. cases affecting ambassadors,
or which State is party, is one entirely
OF appellate jurisdiction. It does not originate
cases, but acts upon the decisions Of the Courts
below. confirming or reversing their decrees-
The decision when made is sent to the Court
from which the appeal is taken. and that Court
officially notifies the parties interested and en-.
forces the decree trough its own proceas. Du-
ring the late war. as there were no United
States Courts held in the Southern States, and
as there could hence DO no enforcement of The
DEGREES OF the Supreme Court, all cases mend
ing from those States, were at an early staoe Of
the war; set aside for the time being, and until
the restoration of civil law would enable the
United States Courts to enforce their DEGREES.
Inc war being now over, the question lately
raised was, whether the Supreme Court would
take up the cases thus set aside, and try them
in their regular order, whenever parties inter.
estedappeared before the Court, npa whether
they would take cognizance of all questions
coming up from the existing Courts in the
Southern States. The decision was in the af-
irmative. and written opinion was delivered
in which all the Justices of the Supreme Court
eopcurred except Chief. Justice Chase. 80 far
then ss the Judicial department Of the General
Government Is concerned, the Southern States
resume thsir farmer relations as members Of The
Union. .Thos; the Chief Executive issustaibsd
blythe highest legal aathority in. the land, in
his position that no act Of Congress is necessa
~ TO- restore the former relations Of the States
to the Union-that. "tbeir Vitality was i'm.
paitsd not extiuguishsd their 9fddhctions sus.
pended nSsaestr6S a" This sdeeree isa Direct
isbuke to The !rss6lGtionsry faction in 3 Con-!
sress'.nd establishes an ippersaHt poins ip bs.
half Of ,ths Presidents policy. dj,a ms ,,.tj
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JuDGE-We learn
IRON our Charleston exchanges. that George S.
Bryan Esq, has been appointed by the Presi-
dent, to the Office of District Judge of the Fed.
eral Judicial District of South Ca rolina. lie is
said to be jurist of fine attninmenta, and nc.
knowledged ability-of profound thought,
amiable disposition. and eminently courteous
aud conscientious. He has been constant and
consistent supporter Of the Government.
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DIED, at his residence in Barlow county.
Ga, Of Consumption, January IL, 1866, JAMES
G. SPROULL, aged 40 years, months and
II days.
The deceased was born and resided in Able
Vile District, So. Ca, until he removed to this
county. Few men enjoyed the respect and
confidence of his fellow citizens, as did this
truly good man. Large minded, in every
sense OF The word. he gave his time, talents
and means. to every enterprise looking to the
good OF the community; while tho afflicted
and distressed found in him ready sympathi.
Ter and friend.
No man had higher appreciation of the
joya of domestic life; or called forth. more
fully, the entire devotion of the family circle,
Than did this Christian husband and father
AS Christian and Ruling Elder, he was rca.
'y IN every good word and work." "given TO
niosplle,itY'' spending and being spent" for
tip building up of Zion. In the full vipor Of
hh manhood, he died; and thus, by the e mvs. -.
terIous providcnce Of God. society is bercft o
bright ornament, the chui ch of an active and
efficient member. and the family of the only
prop and stay Of q home air eady made desc
late by the war.
Death is sad in every earthly point of view.
1t dissipates the brightest and best of human
hopes, and dissolves the tenlerest ties Of hu-
man affection Our whole nature recoils nc its
touch, and shrinks appalled, from the cold, fixed
siIonce OF the grave. But, ahl when we shift
'ne scene, and regard 1t from a spiritual stand
Point-when we behold corruption putting
on 'ncorruption. and mortality putting on i'm
mortality, we can eXcIain "Oh Death.
where is thy sting" For, then. as we consign
the loved and lost ones to the tomb, It's sweet
to remembcr--
"Nor rain. nor grief. nor anxious fear
lnvades thy bounds-no mortal woes
Can reach the peaceful sleeper here,
While angels watch his soft repose"
Let us take comfort, then, in the fnilh which
sustained this dying christian in his last hour
and enabled him to leave The assurance that
God had called him to his rest. The earthly
house is dissolved but his beautiful spirit is
gathered to the mansion high" There may
our every aspiration tend: 80, that, when we,
too, have done with earth and time, and our
hopes attain fruition VIC shall be permitted to
dwell with him in the Heavenly Canaan,
where
"No chilling winds nor pois nous breath,
Can rencE that hcalthful shore;
Sickness and sorrow. pain and death,
Are felt and feared no mora"
A FRIEND.
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eY~ The Land uc Lovc, is the title Of new
monthly to be published at Charlotte, N. c.,
by General d. II. HILL late of the Southern
army. to be devoted to Literature, Agriculture
and General Intelligence, dc. 1t will contain
eixty or eighty pages of the size of BlacAuooods
Magastns, at $500 in advance The ability OF
the editor is guarantee Of the excellence OF
the proposed work. We have received a pros.
Pectus and will be happy to receive saLscrip.
tious
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-02
cE- The Supreme Court of Miss.vs;nn; Loo

eB The Supreme Court of Mississippi has
recently decided against the Cons,i,utionality
of the Stay Law. The qucation of it's cons,i.
tutionality we'll as policy,is ct this time re-.
ce'ving discussion in number of our ex-
changes The Circuit decision of Judge AL.
dr'ch, lately delivered in C4nrIerton, ..ustaius
the Constituti"uality of the law, but as an ap.
peal has been taken the matte, will likely come
up before our Court of Errors at the Spring
Term.
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AMBRoTYPEs AND PHoroaRAPHs.-We direct
attention to the card OF Mr. F. w. Connor, who
has established his Ambrotype nd Ph otograph
Gallery above the store of Messrs Lawson &
Jones, and is now prepared to take approved
pictures in the latest style of the art We
have had the pleasure of inspecting some very
excellent specimens of bis skill, and take pleas.
ure in recommending him to our friends.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-02

e8 We learn from the Washington cores.
pondence of the Columbia Phoenix that Col
G. j.. Elford Of Greenville, has recently OBJ,
tained the signature of die President to four
hundred cases of pardon from this State, which
had been suspended and laid aside
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-02

TIE MILITARY COMMISSION. Our Charleston
exchanges contain the able and elaborate
speeches of the counsel for the defence, the
Hon. A. Burt and Gen. James Connor. The
Judge Advocate Lieut.. Col. Willard will reply
on behalf Of the prosecution.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-02

REV. SIM III. BEowSE-Dedr brother Iuas-
much as my answer to your Original Qucs-
tions" did not "fully satisfy" you, and iuas-
much as you insist on more explicit answer,
will now attempt to give you another all
swer. You will allow me therefore to say be-
fore touch " Your questions, chat the Amer.
lean Sunday School Union is not union Of
Churches but union of individual Christians
This being the case, church, as a church, is
represented IN the Il. S. S. Union, for it is a
National Sunday School Society. The men,
bers OF this Society are annual contributors to
the Society's funds-S3.00 year, or $3O.0 Mt
one time, which constitutes member for life.
These members elect the Board Of Man ayers,
thirty Six" These Managers are elected in
proper proportion" from the several Evan
gellcal Denominations. Then the Managers
elect tho officers Therefore in answer to your
first question
LIST. " Is the A. S. S. Union under the aus
Pices Of any particular Church,"
answer. II is not.
End. Is the a. S. $. Union in any way al
lied to any church more than another? or is t
equally related to several churches2 if so,
which are they3"
answer, II is IL, no aoay allied TO any church
more than another, and that it is equally reln.
ted to several churches in that, that members
Of several churches are members of the Board
of Managers. These several churches are
Methodist, Baptist, Episcopalian, Presbyterian
Lutheran, Congregationalst, Dutch Reform cd
German Reformed, and Morovan-nine in all
81. "What is the comparative represcpta-
| tion Of the several churches concerned in the
Board Of Managers Of the Union I"
Siuee you object to "proper proportion" al
low me to say, that it Id eq7lal and rs there are
nine different denominations as above named,
there are just four Of each persu sion on tn is
Board.
4th "What is the comparative represents
tlon Ut the several churches concerned in the
committee OF Publication, which determines
what books shall be published and what shn III
be The doctrinnl features of the books publish.
edl"
Now in answer, I say, this Committee con-
ssts OF twelve members. There are nine de.
! nominations, and as such, there is one rom eacr
persuation first elected Then, 10 ill the Com
mitlee. three others must he eleeted from The.
different religious persunsionr. But TO tell YOU
which three Of the nine shared this honor in tn.
late election, cannot. But in no case can
nt re than tlr&e members Of this Committee be
long to the snu,e chu, ch
lreInnin, most respectfully and fraternnlly
yours, &c.
nv,
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-02

sR The Hon. a. II. Stephens, has recently
at the request of the General Assembly of the
State of Georgia, delivered an Address be fore
that body, OIL the political situation, charac-
terized by his usual ability. and sage and tenn
perute counsels.
1t will bo recolected that the Hon. A. III,
Stephens and the Hon. Hershell V. johnson
are the United States Senators elect.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-02

The South Carolinian Prices Current ia the
title OF weekly issued from the Office of that
paper. II is prepared with great care and
minutepess, and is invaluable to merchar,s
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w We regret to learn that the ros;dsn.s
OF Mr.. James Baily jr., avsli known citizen of
Greenwood. was burned on Wednesday the
9ssh uit There was no insurance. The for
niture was saved. though, much Injured. No
other buildings were burned. The Gre was ac.
cidentaL, '.> e. .fH 0,.&.. 80. :g'f's :. a..
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Can't, 35tl u. s G.. Ar, r.,

Capt ,35th U. S C. T.. A. A. Adjt. Gen.
The final decision of the matter we suppose
will await the judgment Of the President, who
Ii the proper and authoritative Interpreter of
his own reconstruction policy. aud of the effect
TO lie given to the joint proc:amations of the
Provisional Governor and Gen. Gilmore, then
commanding this department. The genera,
impression was certainly. that the effect of those
proclamationa was to restore civil law. and the
functions of the civil courts in oil cases except
those affecting freedmen. or involving the
rights OF the military. Tn restoration of civil
law is a moekery-"br breaking the word Of
promise to the hope" if the military authori.
Tics arc to supervise the sentences Of the Courts
and determine how far they are to be modified
to meet the spirit of the age. Tie punishment
OF Larceny in this State has always been whip.
ping. and whether or not the law should be
changed, is question for tho Legislative not
the judicial department. The Judge, upon a
conviction under the law had no option but to
impose that penalty.
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D0r We regret 70 ,snnouPcs the death of
the Rev. ohristisn Bsfnes. 4 well known and
esteemed citizen Of our Distfiet.E He sdied iat
his liorac; in the vicinity of Lowndossillss snd
was buried ut Sharon 1CBarsh on;Ftiday lust
Hs'aesves many rslatasss and .frieailato mourn
Rt.. !oss, ~ ;,-c. - ri e., aiss- lag,
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w. II IfhRHnW
Missionary A & & IJn;o,

missionary A. s. s. Union.
+. SIN my former answer intended to
he sufficiently explicit. For had nothing to
conceal and nothing to fear. No " side issue -
was intended. 1t is and shall be my pleasure
to give any Information in my power concern
ing the A. S. S. Union. WIFE
GREENWOOD, Feb. "a, 1866,
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sALE.-1t will be obsaryed by reference to
the advertisement, thu. the sale at Maeshall .
Plantation comes off on Tuesday n next, instead
Of Thursdeya as first nndetitood. ,7ar5 -
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-02

:" ~ We assIrsqusstsd 'tossy that Mr.. J. A
Enslow, Jr., vii issus :Ipsufahes Policies for
Dr.. Isaac Branch during his xbssnss IL Nsv
York. "';a} di5~ y}ei4ii!py.l ~. -, :.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-02

~ Mr.. *; MaYryass will piessise accept
ear thanks ''F la.s Northern = and, and westsrb ps-
HNr "a. ..!.R rA.t..h.1 .,oA..I -,
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slw Governor o.rF's ..r,F head quarters WI, Ss
at Anderson, C. r. uDtf further orasr, - =, ... ~
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HEADQUARTERS
2D BRIGADE S. c. MILITIA.
ApBrvlLIf c. H.. 8. c,
Goth February. 1855
GENERAL ORDERS. NO. !.
H The following Staff Officers have b.ea
III appointed by thu Brigadier General COM
manding.
Mujor J. II. BROOKS, Assistant Ad,u.aut
and Inspector General.
Capt. JOHN c. EDWARDS, ousrt.rm,,-
ter Of Brigade
Capt. CHARLES NJ. cREswELL. Aid de-.
Camp.
Capt. GEO. n. SMITH, Aid de. Camp.
They are hereby dnly auuounerd to tho Com
mand and will be obeyed aud respected accord
ingly.
II. The coLoNELs appointed BY @. o.. No.
L. A. & l. G. o, to command respectively =.
follows:
9th Regiment 8. c. H., Col. GEO. Nc
DUFFlE MILLER.
7th Regiment s. C. NJ. Col. ROBERT
LANHAM
sh Regiment s. c. NJ. COL J.. TONNES
ROBERTSON.
oh Regimen. 8. C. NJ, Col. BENJAMIN
ROPER
10th Regiment S. c. M, Col JAMES
Mitchell
Cavalry, Col. JAMES 8. COTHRAN.
Will proceed 10 organize their commands a
the time and in the manner herein directed.
III. All FREQ white men subject TO Militia duty
under the Law of the State and belonging to
this Brigade, are ordered to assemble At the
meeting places of the companies to which they bs.
long on Saturday, the l7th day Of MARCH, 1866,
and then and there to proceed to elect Company
aud Field Ohoers to fill all Offices in tho CON-
Pan'es and Regiments to which they belo.,.
except the Office of Colonel already filled hv
appointment. ..
~. The Colonel Of each Regiment will at
once appoint two ft persons Of each COMPANY
TO manage tho slections in each Company and
hte managers shall advertise the election. Al too
public places. within the limits of the comp.nv
for at least ten days before tho day Of .l.e,Isu,
and conduct the elections and make the rsturns
IN the manner prescribed by law. except that
the same managers shall conduct at the sam.
time and place, but in separate ballot boxes:
the election for both the Fisld and conapsny
Offices vacant in the Regiment; and ths.n,ans.
gers, or at least one of them from. .essh. plaza Of
election, shall meet q. the Rsgipsusal Mu.ts.
Ground Oh tho second day after the sleetioo.
count over the votes, and forthwith transmit to
the Brigadier General and to the Colonel written
81.
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ofB"Thss Lat wssAssstea sasiees snamnss
that the President IN . public .speashthasds.
bounced Sumner, Stevens and Phillips by
name j. EaiiSrs u tbS Union. W snxions,y
,iS@ hsftast detsist and further develop.
,lWeDte ',,.;:!!
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"a Geo., A. Trenholm, Esq., wi:h his
~shtsd ifbssaiity &.hss pfssantsd the orange
bare Fensls Seminary, Bulldogs as q donation
ca,a 70 tue Episcopal ra's1esi ssmisy Of South l.