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THE Convention.

We publish this week fur ther details Of tn c
Convention, including the "Declarstien of
Principles" We may publish the Address
hereafter. The country generally seems to be
well satisfied with the result Although IRE.
marks the Columbia Phanir) some of the res.
olutons might have been very properly omitted d
yet, on the whole, and under existing circum'
stances, the wo.k Of this body will receive the
approval of the people of the South.
We may now safely say that the proceedings
of the Convention, taken in connection with
President Johnson's remarks to the committee
from that body, give us an assurance that the
days Of the radical faction are numbered, and
that the work OF restoration will be speedily
and completely perfected! President johnson
has done much towards this happy consumma.
ton, but there remains much still to be done
In his remarks TO the New Hampshire delcga
CATION, he fully endorses the principles and pol.
icy set tn, and indicated in future, every man
appointed to Office, would be required TO sus.
tain them. We think, then, that he is now
complete master of the position, and with the
aid of the true and patriotic men Of the coun,
try, he will be enabled to steer the ship Of etatc
safely to the barber of peace.
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country. They mar close the Courts, civil and
criminal. (Tbey can't close one eHectaally
without the other.) This would be revolu,
tionary step, but nevertheless it may be donk
And then what followsS The "United States
military huthorities will have cognzance of all
crimes and misd demeanors without regard to
the color Of the parties" (See Gen. Grants
order.) And who can doubt that In the ab'
sence Of all civil authority, the jurisdiction Of
the military will be extended to all cases OF
grievances. upon the principle OF natural jus,
tice and equity, and that debts will be collected
and justice Tor injustice as the case may be) dis.
pensed at the point Of the Federal bayon cts
This is no exaggerated view of wha, this sgi.
tstion, if carried to extremlties, will result in
To the loss Of property, MAY be added con
dition Of dishonor, degradation and sham. and
all by the living energy ana authority Of tha,
dead letter. the Consultation of tho United
States.
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MEssRs. EDIroRs, II is new settled
that neatly all our planters as we'll ~ all
ths non planters Of the District. will have
TO buy their corn, or large patt Of Il,
Tor the cofping year, and bring Il from
abroad. Ia this as in everything else
organisation and concer. will facilitate our
action and Tur,her our interess. I there.
fore propose that Msssrs. r II. Sims,
]. A. Haseltine and James d. McIlw ain,
make an estimate Of the probable arnouht /
OF corn that will be needed, and for which
our people will be able to pay. and take
steps to ASCERTAIN upon ~ha. term; i, cab
be bought and brought ID tie most con.
senisnt Rail road point. I then proposs
that on Monday tho ist day Of Oetobsr,
public meeting be held at the Court
House 10 hear the s,report Of these gsu,ls
men. and to take such fartHer as,ioh al
shall be necessary to purchase nd deliver
.he corn. BY that time our planters will
know two things: lst ho~ much corn
they will reed and End. how much they
will be able to paw for. An agent or
agents can then be appointed to make
the purchase and supsrinteud the delivery
Of the corn, and nv belief is that we will
he able to buy il in Baltimore or Now
York and get il to the depot for very
little over one dollar per bushel-olhsf
wise j, may cost us nearly il not quite
two dollars per bushsl, or perhaP. even
more than that, x. Y. z.
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the soil or within the jurisdiction OF the
United States; and the emancipstsd
slaves in all the States Of the Union should
receive, in common with all their inhnbi.
tan.s, edual protection 10 person and pro.
peity.
9th While We regard as ,ui,,etl, ihysid,
and never to be assumed or made OF bi1d:
ing force, any obligation incurred or un.
dertskeI III making war against the
United States, we hold the deb, OF tho
nation to be sa.red aud inviolxble and
We proclaim odr PURPOSE in discbarging
,6is, as in performing all other national
obligations, to maintain; unimpsired and
an,rh peached, the hohot ard the filth Of
the Republic:
9th. Il is the duty Of The naiioial Gov
ernment Id recognize the services OF the
fedefal Aoldiers aud sailors in the coates
nst closed, by ,nse,isg promptly and
FULLY all their just and rightful claims for
tho services they have rendered the na-
ton, and by extending TO those Of them
who have served. and to the widows snd
orphans Of those who have fallen. the most
generous and considsrats support
10Th. In Andrew johnson, President
Of the United States, who has proved
stesdfast in his devotion to the coustitut
ton, the laws. and the interests Of his
country, unmo'sd by persecution and uo-
deserved reProach. having faith unassaila'
bile in the people and in the principle OF
free Government, we recognize Chief
Magistrate worthy OF the nation, and
equal to the great crisis upon which, bis
lot is cast. And &e tender to him. in
his high and Responsible duties. or pro.
found respect and assurance Of our cordial
and sincere support.
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e ON NJ u N lC A TED.
For the Lane aster Ledger

NEssRs EDIroRs | see that the foh
lowing resolution was passed at NEE,
ing held at Pleasant Hill.
Resolved I'd. Tha, in the present emer
gency, resulting from the action of the
Court Of Errors in declaring the STAY
Law unconstitutional, it is Ire sense Of
his meeting that our Representatives in
form their constituents whether or no,
they favor relief to debtors Z and if so.
how
believing, as | do, in the right Of the
people to Instruct their .s,ives,
and also their right to require an express
ion of opinion on any subj,ct Of public
interest, shall therefore briefly answer,
that l am decidedly in favor of granting
relief TO debtors. The mode is a ditIicul,
question.
The intelligence Of the State has been
at fsul, in dsvising means for their relief,
the Stay law passed has been pronounced
unconstitutional; and in my opinion the
Legislature is powerless to act. The only
remedy that can conceive Of is to call
Convention and remodel the Constitution.
1t may he said that the altering Of the
Constitution Of .ths State in that respect
would conflict with the Constitution Of
the United States, but the Constitution of
the Uni'ed States as regards South Caro-,
lima, is a dead letter.
JAMES L. REID.
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and Others who are dessi,His And likely
to suffer for the nsesssasies Of life.
Resolved eM. That the Chairman Of
this meeting appoint a Committee of.bree
to memorializs the Legislature on the
subjects embraced in the above resolu.
tiops.
Resolved, That these proceedings be
published in the Ledger.
After appointing the Committees the
meeting adjourned sine die.
JAMES r. MAGILt,.
August Gath, 1865. Secretary.
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The Latest News.
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Aug. IL.
Thad. Stevens has been unanimously
nominated for reelection to Cvngrcss BY
the Convention At Lsncss,er, Pa.
It is probable ,ha, all the members Of
the Cabinet, excepting Harlan aud Stan.
ton. with General Grant and Admiral
Fa'raguh will accompany the Pts.Jeu,
on trip to Chicago.
IL is reported, on good authority. tha,
Gen. Howard. Commissioner Of the Freed.
mems Bureau, intends issuing An order,
within q fs~ days, suspending the di.,ri.
burton Of Government, rnlions to tho des,
titute of ,hs South. thus throwing the
burden ofsuppor,inH the indigen, Of both
races on the local authorities.
WAsnrSoroS, Aug. 81.
Tire President officially announce. to
Gov. Hamilton thai he is relieved from
his position as Pso,isio Governor OF
Te1ss. the affairs Of that State haviay
been rsmit,cd to the constituted au,h6ri.
tie, chosen BY the people thereof.
WAsHISaros. Aug. 20.
The call for a Convention Of soldiers
and sailors who endorse the Presidents
policy. to meet At Cleveland, Ohio, Sen,
tember l7,h. has been issuad. sisne d snd
endorsed by Major General. F. p. Blair,
Ros,eau, Curtis. and McCooa, The Bries,
dier Generals Steednsn, Meredith. Dix,
SI"cum. SickIes, and other general officers
Of the Is,e Federal army. IN al nearly
one hundred, and as many more suoordi.
nate officers.
The address declares it to be the duty
OF each Sts,e. ~ we'll rs thsir right, to .
participation in the Government. That
the siyners Of the call believe the South
10 sincere in her declarations, AID they
are unwilling rha, her people should be
hsd in vasslage. and that they cannot bs
denied representation in Cengrsas With
out = plain violation Of the Copsti,u.
| ton, sNrs!,.,
The address concludes BY saying ~
"When the restoration sf the Onion and
the preservation Of our form Of govern.
ment are in issue, however much We 20.
grst 70 sever cherished political a.."ci..
tions, and co operate with forme, enemies,
We must prefer 10 act with those Who
have Seen wrong and are nos right, 10
those who wsrs right and srs pow
wrong"
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in order to procure the means ot satisfy.
ing all Just clsims against Us.
Whilst reviewing this suhjsct n the
light Of this OH Book, idsas againsl lst
isla,ive interference come to my mind like
the creatures of Noahs ark, by twos sud
by sevens. Any such interference would
be manifest injustice to the creditor. I,
would be inaicting penalty on one OF
the best classes Of the community for
their enlightened and judicious policy
Such legislation would be cruel aud mi
qui,ous. South Carolina cannot afford
to violate tho obligation Of a Contact
She could not barter away her untatnish.
ed reputation for such a miserable t,ess
OF pottage. Although crushed by over
whining numbers and wrilhihg under
the iron heel Of despo,ism her glorious
escutcheon is unsuilied. And she cannot
now won'on'y destroy what her ratt,e.s
foes could no, soil
II the question bs asked, "IIavs YOU
no commissera,ion for the unfortunatei 7
no sympathy for tn. deb,ori N.s, to
the poor orphans and widows of soldiers
they have nv profoundes, sympathies.-
Seeing yos reject the other rsmedie. pro
posed, have yoS a better to offer | have.
and It is sovereign and iniallihle-it i,
'he only true remedy. I, is this : gloves
off and hands to. This 10 the "Philo.o
piers Stone" that will CONVERT enough of
material objects into gold to ex,rica,s you
from pecuniarv smSsrrassmsh,s. An ex.
cellent substitute for reputation and STAY
laws. i. industry, ,netdv and economy
Let these virtues he fully develorsd in
the daily habits. and would no, fear TO
put both nv ears in pledg. tha, the cred.
itor will be prud ent. and not demand th.
sacrifice OF property. There may be. and
there should be mutual understanding.
and arrangemsn,s between deitor. and
creditors which legislators dare not touch.
Muscle and brain properly applied are the
royal highway to liquidation. honor and
competence. Lot this theory be fs..lv
tested before violence is done to those re.
l~,icns and obligations, which that old
Book has estabisha ed between the debtor
and or reditor
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MEssRs. EeToRss At a meeting OF the
citizens Of Pleasant Hill and vicinity, Dr.
K. S. Beckham was called to the Cha il
and J. Il. Mssill requested to act as
Secretary. The object ofthe meeting WAS
briefly explained in few pertinent re
marka by the Chairman. On motion Of
Fl. j. H,ckson, q Committee often wer-
appointed to prepare business fo' the
meeting. ]. Il. Mae'll, w. J. Slower,
|. w. Hunter, II. II. Duncan, Joseph
Clarke, w. F. Rutl.dge, C. L. Duncan,
Jno E. RntIedge, J. B MobIsy and J..
r. TruesIeI, were appointed on said Com
mi,tee. The following preamble and re.
solutions were reported by said Committee
and unanimously adopted by the NEE.
ing, viz:
WHEREAS, Our people are threatened
with famine in addition to their pros
trsted financial condition, we deem il their
duty to exercise the strictes, vigilance in
the selection Of their Represen tstivs. for
our State Legislature, and in ascerl aiming
whether those who have been sel.c,r,i,
and to whom they have confied their
Interests and rights, truly reprssen, those
interests and avocale such principles,
aud favor such legislation as will pro,ec,
their interests and mitigate the evils by
which We are surrounded, ss we'll rs those
which threaten US in the future. Ano.
whereas, our Representatives, have been
called upon for an expression Of their viess Q
on the subj .ct OF "Relisf to Dsbror.," and
have responded to that call. We deem il
our duty to signify our approval Of The
views expressed by them so far a. those
views are consistent with our interests.
and the general welfare OF the people, and
so far as their views are opposed 3" the
general good We deem it our duty to dis
approve, as silence might be construed as
All approval. Therefore
Resolved lst. Tba, We approve the
position taken by Major Clyburn in which
he frankly assures bic constituents OF
fsvoring relief to debtors and promises his
influence to secure tha, relief by lsgisla
tion.
Resoiped 2d. That We disapprove Of The
r,osition taken by w. A. Moore. Esq in
which he appears to ignore the changes
that have taken place in the circumstances.
Of the people and advoes:es no mode OF
present relief TO the debtor but leaves him
entirely to the mercy Of the creditor.
Rssolued Sd Tbs. public me.,,ng. Of
the ci,lzens in the vicinity Of each election
precinct is respectfully suggested az soou
as practicable for the purpose % giving
expression to the views Of each section ol
the District on the subject of relief ,o
debtors "ndd other r,at,srs Of general 10
terest.
| Resoioed 4h. That q COMMITTEES o
three be appointed BY the Chair to dram
a petition 10 be forwarded to Chanceilo,
Lesssne, asking him TO revoke OF u,6dify
HE late order to the Commissions ID,
Equity Of Lancaster, requiring suits On oil
bonds in his office.
| Resolved 5M. That We instruct our
Representatives TO eudssspr 10 procure
State aid for the relief OF soldiers families
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Charlotte Markets.

CHAaLorrE. Aae. -.
A few bales Of cotton was sold today
at 3S} to 27t cents, currency.
New Flonr-sis.oo. Nsrthsrs, ~ so
to I400 per bsrrsi.
Bscsn-is to - cents, per pound.
COM so to i.6S per bssssi. In demand.
Peas IS 10 ico per bsshei.
Msal-i.so 10 2os per busksi.
whsAt-3.00.
Oats-s5 10 10 psr bashet.
Sorghum so per gallon.
Go'd-I.4o. -
Silver-i.35.
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HrenLr GaArrvrIss.--Ths nunssoes
f'issds OF our esteemed fellow ci.isss
Bigssn Aoblsy. Esq- viii be grstiasd 70
lesss ihat dispatch hss bssu received
BY Col. A. II. B'o~r, assesaessg that
the order ssr bic sslssss has Lsss ,ses;,sd
IN Charisstos. The whsle comussisy
~ili rejoice 10 BE libssasios.
CRssssv JStasdarl.
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We understand that the Governors Procla.
nation has been issued, calling for an Extra,
Session OF the Legislature to convene on Tues.
day 4th OF September. We have not seen tie
Proclamation, but have no doubt of the truth
of tho report
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Rev. J. n. Craig, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church OF this place, may be expected to
preach at Taxahaw on the second Sabbath, sth
Septemt er-two sermons.
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New York Markets.

NEw YoEr. Aug. -. /.
Cotton doll; iaoo bales Of M,ddlioss
were sold q, slt 10 sSs.
flsur heavy for Sssshsra; 600 barrels u
i0aQ 10 1900
wheat dull.
Gold. I.49t.
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The communication from Senator Reid in
this papcr was intended for last week, but was
not received until after our paper went to press.
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cen's !!!-Condemnatior Of the or,
der Of Mr. Lesesne. and Mr.. Moore's
ep'nions-The Death Warronf to oil
Credits Sealed-Grat Rejoicing m
de-, DE.
PLEASANT HIT. Aug 25th.
MRssRs EDiToRs; A grand cpnvocs.
ton OF Debtors took place here ve.,srd.v.
The meeting WAS, s usual. largely and
enthusiastically attended, thor. beinp
something less tina" 10000 person. pres.
sn,. The meeting WAS opened -mid the
most remsndou. applause that ever eree,.
cd the ears Of man or hsast, resulting in
almost a young earthquake among these
sand hills; and which ~as the cause Of
great confusion among the critters, jacks.
mules, DC The exritsmen, JUS, thsn WAS
intense ~ Some II tho more srthu.i
sstis mist.k'ng il for the cries OF the
destitute orphans and widows.
A grand demonstration NAV he expect
ed to follow this gres, convoca,ion shorld
the momentous train " events which The '
expsct 10 be iustrumsnlal 10 producing
he successful. SO harmonious Was ,bis
large assemh'age that !, was expected y
mass mss(n),ing would be the esulr some
time this ali-,orch lie'., procession ~.
proposed in caucusi .d"n't think IL will
take. They think they've GO, The bull by
the horns. aud he bssn'; followed vet, 90
they'll hold on ill he nskes 8eh,
Resolutions were passed amidn the
most profound silence. conden,ns,ovv OF
the order Of Mr. Lese.ne, and Of Mr..
Moore for having opinions opposite to
some of his constituents / aud also, favor.
iny tie position assumed Ly our oiher
Representatives, which latter, was adopt.
eh unanimously. tho entire a.semblags
responding sponiansously. sesminel- as
important N Il they had bssn signing =
treaty OF peace or smother declats,ion oi
independents. The feeling manifested a,
this junc,ure was of the mos, ksrmoaiou.
kind among the delegates. All passed
of pleasant.
/. Resolutions were pssssd calling on tho
other sections Of The Dis,rict 20 rouse mp
and show their patriotism and love for
the coun'ry.it 10 presumed coansrs will
be disps,chsd.
| /, is no, my habit to write Tor the pa
psrs, bu, IL you think this worthy aud q
no harm, please give IL place.
Yours eop6dsnislIy,
| sHoRTCAKE
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, Avausr es.h, 1866.

Subscribers finding (X) cross mark on the
margin Of their paper may know that theS
time is about to expire.
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TERMS FOR SUBSCRIPTION.

For one year, in advance, S3 90
For six months, so
For three months, 90
The above prices are in currency. When
paid In specie the prevailing discount at the
time paid, allowed.
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Rsported for the Lanca ster Ledger I
Meeting of Debtors.

A Grand Corpocdfion--Great Der~en.
trahon - Torch Light Procession
The RoTiing and Waiiing of In.oi.
~n'' !!!-Condemnation Of the or,
der ef Mr. Lesesns. and Nr. Moore's
epinions-The Death Warront TO oil
Credits Seaied-Great Rejoicing ~
de-, de.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1866-12-25

ETERNITY.-''Eternity has no grey
hairs - The flowers fade, the heart
withers, man grows old and dies: the
world lies down in the sepulchre of
ages, but time writes no wrinkles on
the brow of eternity Eternity. Stu
pendous thought. The ever present,
unborn, underlying, but undying-
the endless chain, comprising the life
OF God-the golden thread, entwining
the destinies of the universe Earth
has its beauties, but time shrouds them
for the grave; its honors, they are but
as the guided supulchres, its posses
sions, they are but toys of changing
fortune; its pleasures, they are but
bursting bubbles Not so in the I'M
tried bourne. In thee dwelling of the
Almighty, can come no footsteps of
decay. Its days will know no darken-
ing-eternal splendors forbid the ap-
proach Of night. Its foundations will
never fail; they are fresh from the
eternal throne. Its glory will never
wane, for there is the ever present
God. It's harmonies will never cease :;
exhaustless love supplies the song.
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I SPLENDID PAINTING.-We hau
pleasure yesterday evening OF seems
bf the fl est works of art ever cohceiseN
be genius of man, or executed by the
Hers brush. 1t was no less than a copy
iben's celebrated painting, ne ~
1f from the Cross the original OF "hi0n
in the cathedral at Antwerp, belgium
n copy is the work of ProI.
q Eandt, formerly of our city, and "n0'
an absence of several years, has, we aio
Ped to know, returned to our Guy 70
tf' This painting viii be ready lot pun
i0ltion at the City Hall by MONDAY noAs
efal admission fee will be chalsou'
Z Entire proceeds handed to the Mayor ioi
q flhutiOn among the poor of the CITY
III . certainly very considerate, pun r"s
,Jacteristic of Mr.. Weigandt. Tne s'nsu-
/. lerltS of the painting-upon the $50 49,.
III VI which he devoted six montns paOios
lisI land the object for which 1t is 10 oo 80 90
: Ied' cannot fail to attract large nuiiDoA'
Il CRY Hall next week.
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DR.. SAMUEL GILBERT'S
TETER OINTMENT

Is most excellent preparation for the cure of that
class OF maadies usually termed
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.
and which are popularity known as Chronic erup-
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Mllk-crust, Ring worm, etc, etc.
1t will also XIII Itch and other local vermin which
prey upon the skin. 1t sOftens and detaehes the
excrementitiOus matters deposited upon the skin;
heals the cracks blisters, and pmples and renders
the cutaneous surface smooth and pliabe. 1t has
been used by Dr. Gilbert with satisfactory re.
suits for many years. 1t is offered for sale in this
style from the firm conviction that it must necessa-
make use of it.
Full directions for the method of using these rem
edles, plain and accurate description of a number
OF the different varieties of skin diseases and many
valuable suggestions in regard to their cure will be
found printed on circular accompanying each pack
age These suggestions are the fruit of most ample
experience acquired by DR.. Samuel Gilbert during
his extraordinary professional career in the treat
ment of this class of diseases in the cities Mem
phis, New Orleans and New York and will it is
is expected, enable most unproessiOnal persons to
treat their own cases with much greater success
than that which usually falls to the lot of ordinary
physicians.
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DON'T WRITE THERE.-"Don,t write
there,' said one to lad who was writ
lngwith diamond pen on pane of
glass in the window of hotel ..Whv
not?" was the peply. Because you
can't rub it out . There are other
things which men should not do be-
cause they cannot rub them out. A
heart is aching for sympathy, and an
unkind word may make more durable
impression than that of the diamond
glass.