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Secretary stanton's Position.

The Philadelphia papers arc get
ting notorious for ''cano7'cIs," as the
French papers call them in their own
language. The Philadelphia Ltqyire7'
published an article relative 10 the
resignation of Secretary Stanton, and
the NAional LatcNigencer, of Satur-
day, In short article, authoritatiyely
criticises it:
''lf you are assured that the whole
Of the above statement in reference
to Mr.. Stanton i, u pure fabrication,
and that no such arrangement has
ever been suggested or invited by
him, and that the theory Of his resign
ing his seat in the Cabinet is at war
with his own repeated declarations
and intentions, You may wonder what
sort of spirit it is that puts in circu-
latlon such charges against a states
man whose entire career has been one
unselfish and heroic tribute to his
country. 1t is to be regretted that
even the Ledger, after it's recent So
we're experience, should also lend
itself to the circulation Of this state
ment. That paper not only copies
the telegraphic despatch, but has, to-
day, an editorial reference to it!
What has Mr.. Stanton done that he
should be thus persistently and bit
terly assailed? Are the men who
traduce him aware how much good he
is doing in his present position, or do
they desire an inefficient and corrupt
man to succeed him?''
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COLUMBIA, c.. WEDNESDAY MORNING. OCTOBER "a. 1866

cal equality with the white race alone,
or they VIII pass us by and seek for
homes in other communities, where
the prepondcrance Of negro popula-
ton will not affect or retard them or
their posterity in their progress to
wealth, happiness and civilization.
He draws a gloomy picture of the
condition of the State:
From every portion of our State,
appeals have been received for imme-
diate relief from the burdens that
Cypress all classes of our citizens
The desolation and ruin of our for
tunes-tne heavy Indebtedness, both
foreign snl domestic, of our peo-
plc-thc scarcity of the necessaries
Of life-the want of means to pro
cure them-and the uncertainty of
our future treatment by the Federal
Government-has sunk the public
mind III gloom and dependency, and
renders the task OF meeting the ne
cessities and demands OF the people
difficult one indeed. Painful appre-
tensions exist that the Federal tax on
the only production of our labor, and
the suits now on the appearance and
issue dockets of our courts, will turn
thousands from their homes in want
and destitution. From Federal taxa
ton there is no relief
OF the numerous private suits
pressing upon impoverished debtors,
he says, i'll closing:
Ny faith is not i'll ''stay laws.
Temporary relief from debt often
tends only to additional embarr;ss-
ment&. Patient industry, strict eco
nomy and ''long suffering" are row
our destiny and our duty, and the
only means of restoring our lost for
tunes and rc-establishing our pros
perity and happiness.
May Almighty God, whose chas-
tening hand manifcsts his love, in
spirc us all with wisdom, and guide
us through TIE black night that
shrouds our distracted country in
gloom, dependency and uncertainty.
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PALMETTO iron WORKS,
COLUMBIA, s. C.
WIN. GLAZE & co.

HAVING rebuilt our works and fur
III nished them with new machinery, we
are prepared to manufacture all kinds Of
SAW and GRAIN MILL MACHINERY to
order; Sugar Mills and Boilers Gearing for
Cotton Gins, Of different sizes, and all
kinds Of castings for plantation purposes,
furnished at short notice; Iron Railings for
dwellings and cemeteries cast and put up
as desired. Engines of any size built to
order.
FOR SALE,
One 4C-horse ENGINE, with Locomotive
Boiler; has G3 3-inch flues, with pump, pip
ing and smoke-stack. Saw Mill complete;
length of carriage so feet, and will cut
5000 feet Of lumber per day. One 30-horse
Engine, with Boiler. One 15-horse Engine,
with Boiler.
The above will be sold low, and pnt mp,
il desired. Call and see us:
VIM. GLAZE. G. A. SHIELDS.
Oct 16 1mo
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4 NEW AND GRAND EPOCH IN MEDICINE
DR.. Maggiel is the founder Of a new medi-
cal system! The quantitarians, whose vast
internal doses enfeeble the stomach and
paralyze the bowels, must give precedence
to the man who restores health and appe-
tite, wi.h from one to two Of his extraordi-
nary Pills, and cures the most virulent
sores with box or 80 of his wonderful and
all-heal. G Salve. These two great speci-
fics OF the Doctor are fast superseding all
the stcreotyped nostrums Of the day. Ex-
traordinary cures by Maggiei's Pills and
S-ive have opened the eyes Of the publicto
the inefficiency of the (so-called) remedies
of others, and upon which people have so
long blindly depended. Maggiel's Pills are
not of the class that are swallowed by the
dozen, and Of which every box full taken
creates an absolute necessity for another.
One or two of Maggiel's Pills suffices to
place the bowels il perfect order, tone the
stomach, create an appetite and render the
spirits light and buoyant. There is no
gripping and no reaction in the form Of con-
stipation. II the liver is affected, its func-
tons are restored; and if the nervous sys-
TEN is feeble, it is invigorated. This last
quality makes the medicines very desirable
for the wants of delicate females. Ulcerous
and cruptive diseases are literally extin-
gnished by the disinfectant power of Mag
giels Salve. In fact, it is here announced
that Moggieps Bilious, Dyspeptic and Di1r-
7.Ra Pills cure where ali others fail. While
for burns, scaids, chilblains, cuts and all
abrasions Of the skin Maggiers Salre is in
fallible. Sold by ). Maggiel, II Pine street,
New York, and all druggists, at 25 cents
per box. July % 1y
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CoLGATE's HONEY SOAP.

This celebrated Toilet Soap, in such
universal demand, is made from the
choicest materials, is mild and cznol-
iicns in it's nature, frasrnntly scented,
and extremely beAeficinl in it's action
upon the skin. For sale by all Druggists
and Fancy Goods Dealers. March % 1y
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MARRIAGE AND CEL1BACX-A

Essay of Warming and instruction for
Young Men. Also, Diseases and Abuses
which PROSTATE the vital powers. with sure
means OF relief. Sent free of charge in
sealed letter envelopes. Address DR.. ].
SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Associa-
ton, Philadelphia, Pa. Aug Is 3mo
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BACHELORS HAIR DYE.

The Original and Best in the World.
The only true and perfect HAIR DYE.
Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous.
Produces Immediately splendid Black or
natural Brown, without injuring the hair
or skin. Remedies the i'll effects Of bad
dyes. Sold by all Druggists. The genuine
is signed William A. Batchclor. Also, RE-
GENERATING EXTRACT OF MILE
FLEURS, for Restoring and Beautifying
the Hair. CHARLES BATCHELOR.
Oct 25 ly New York.
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State South Carolina--Ricnland Dist

By Jacob Bel, Ordinary Of said District.
WHEREAS Mrs. L. NJ. McCully hath
w applied to me for letters of admins
tratiou, de Gonis non, on all and singular
the goods and chattels. rights and credits
Of Susan Harenden, late of the District
aforesaid deceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said deceased, to be and appear be-
fore nc, at our next Ordinary's Court for
the sa id District, to be holden at Columbia
on Friday, the twenty-sixth day of Octo-
Der instant, at ten o'clock a. M, to show
cause, if any, why the said administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal Of the Court.
this twelfth day of October, in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and siXty-siX, and in the ninety-iirst
year Of American independence.
JACOB BELL,
Oct II W. Ordinary Richland Dist.
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THE GRAND SECRET.-The grand secret
in medication is to help nature. Sustain
and rcgulate-thesc are the Alpha and
Omega of the only theory Of cure that has
common sense for its basis. If the nerv-
Gus system is shattered, the muscles weak,
and the mind, like the body, in q state of
partial collapse-what is it best to do?
Reason teaches as the answer:
Build Up YOUR MAN
Brace him up as You would brace !. tottcr-
ing editice. The pabulum he needs is
tonic Alternative. Bring him up out of the
depths of debility and dependency
WITH HosTETrER's BITTERs.
They cannot injure. A child may take
them i'll doses suited to its years, without
the possibility of harm. The enfeebled
vital powers are as sure to respond ener-
gctically to their action as tio wiltcd grass
Is to erect it5 blades under the vivifying
and refreshing rain. In all cases OF de-
billty, the Bitters are absolutely required.
There is no substitute or succcedaneum
that will fill their place. Resort to this
most wonderful of modern tonics,
AND ALL WILL BE WE'LL
Bear in mind that in dyspepsia, intermit-
tent fovers, bilious disorders and affections
of the nerves, no other medicine will pro-
duce ono title Of the good effect that in
variably follows the use OF this excellent
invgorator and corrective. Sold every
whcre.-Neeo IorE Tribune, oct. 81, 1865.
Oct 10 t6
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CONGAREE Iron WORKS I!
COLOMBIA, S. c.
JOHN ALEXANDER, Proprietor.

NNHE above Works can furnish all kinds
L OF IRON and BRASS CASTINGS. MA
CHINERY, GRIST and SAW MILL IRONS.
GIN WHEELS, OF different sizes, &c, at
short notice and on reasonable terms.
A new, large Foundry having just been
finished, the proprietor is prepared to cast
HOUSE FRONTS and any other CASTING,
of every description and dimension, and
will guarantee satisfaction.
A Portable and Stationary 25 and 80
horse power Engine for sale for cash, at q
reasonable price.
II. McDOUGALL, Attorney,
Oct IL Superintendent.
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Grain Cradles, Grain Fans, &c.
At TIE Sign Of tie Golden Pat Lock-
A FULL supply of GRAIN CRADLES,
IN Grain Fans, Scythe Blades, Scythe
Stones, Fan Wire, Riddles, &c, in store
and for sale low for cash.
May &c JOHN q. DIAL.
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ARTIFICIAL EYES.

ARTIFICIAL EYES.-ARTIFICIA
HUMAN EYES made to order and inserted
by Drs. L. BAUCH and p. GOUGELMANN,
formerly employed by Roissonneau, of
Paris,) No. 399 Broadway, New York.
Oct II 1y
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SWEET OPoPoNA1I Ladies, in their morn
ing calls, carry JOY. and gladness, when
perfumed with Sweet Opoponax.
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SWEET OPoPoNAx! The only elegant Per-
fume. Is found on all toilets, and never
stains the handkerchief
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SWEET OPoPoNAxl New Perfume from
Mexico. The only fashionable Perfume
and ladies' delight.
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SWEET OPoPoNAx! Is the sweetest Ex-
tract ever made. Supcrsedes all Others
Try it once; will use no other.
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Will exhibit at CHESTER, on FRIDAY,
October 26. Grecnvile, Monday, October
%. Anderson, Tuesday, October 30 Alb
bevil!e, Wednesday, October 81. Green
wood, Thursday, November /. Newberry,
Friday, November 2 Oct 16 12
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SWEET OPoPoNAX FROM MEXICO! New,
very rare, rich and fashionable perfume.
The finest ever imported or manufactured
in United States. Try it and be convinced.
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BURNELL RTNNELL.

The embodiment of grace and style, with
his two pretty and gifted boys, render a
pleasing series of living pictures, which,
for ease, excellence and elegance, have
never before been witnessed III America
This young Southerner and his two little
in the principal theatres, hippoaromes and
circuses in the old world. Papers praised
them. Journalists endorsed them. People
pronounce them great.
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DAN GASTELLO'S GREAT SHOW.
AT COLUMBIA,
81 I,LLR RD1L OCI-D U ZIP OF 1920

BE- Admission rs cents; Children under
II years OF age 80 cents; separate seats for
colored persons, 80 cents.
Tho Manager, i'll announcing the COM
mencement of the second annual Southern
tour of DAN CASTELLO'S GREATSHOW,
If. pleased to be enabled to present an array
OF artistic names comprising the very best
talent in the world
Dan CASTILLO, the original Conversations
allst, will appear at each entertainment,
and introduce the only thoroughly trained
horse in the universe.
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A New PERFUME! Called Sweet Opoponax
from Mexico, manufactured by E. L. Smith
& Co., New York, is making a sensation
wherever it is known. Is very delicate,
and its fragrance remains on the handker-
chief for days.-Phddd'a Eueni,ag Bulletin.
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Aapairv In oesrsesswu.

'foaoxsv.-Joaa N. yeaee, o cceose& -
want, wa< arrested by o@cer white FOG toeg,a<
ire name ar a. NJ Curtis 90 uoses, aad oot&in =
ing Nc oney with them from j. 5. Hays. goes.
Was employed ~ the hotel whees ocrI.s
boarded in Deeenoer. iSsS, and ~ tnah ome
perpetrated tbs fosgery. IL vas not discoveeee
tsi q few days gro, when messrs- Osrsn eAa
HAYS had q sestieneat OF their money trAssac-
lions. and the ao<es were brought an and ~
fused by Curtis. Justice Buckley hesd Joscs
% bail for coart Ia two cases OF forgery.
ARREST or IIeTrRRr fEsDkRs IA eseeroay.
Sergeant Essex. with ofRcers Boarmaa ane
Harper. Finley and warwick, arrested oserEs
M. Taylor, George Dyer, and VIM Obrien.
upen The complaint OF John Thesker. whe
charges them with violating the law prohib-
iting the sale Of lottery tickets IN the District
Of columose. Taylor and O'Briea were held
70 bail IN Sf.be0. and John Dyer IN $500 for
their appearance at the Criminal Court ~
.lusttce Buckley. .H
PoRT or observation-disclosures Scar
Clyde, Gage master, from Boston. SteAnee
May Flower, Robinson, from New Yort-
Cfeared-Schr. Providence. Coombs, for Port
LAND: u.
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THE NATIONAL INDEBTEDNESS.

Secretary McCulloch presents to the coun-
Try In his statement Of the public debt az Il ap-
peared on the books Of the Treasury on the
nrst day OF this month, 3 far more more graft
Tying report of the National finances than any
he has hitherto made. Prom this statement
we find that the debt Of the United States Ia ;
actually decreased during the month Of March
fifteen millions, nine hundred and fifty.six
thousand. six hundred and seventy-three dol
lars and twenty-three cents, which will be
seen by comparing he last statement with that
issued on the LIST of April. g.
The debt bearing interest in coin mas in
creased s5,S56.5oO, and the debt bearing cur
rency interest has increased -, LOG, ss2a6, max
ing an increase Of the debt of 1856, GS3s6, but
the matnred debt not presented for payment
has been diminished In the same time s52,95O
and the debt bearing no interest has diminished
p ,O2s. lOS.fs, making total decrease of $500
OSe.4s, which Is excess OF sin Oo5 - over the
increase. . ..
The amount OF cash in the Treasury is sLj,-
S39,6is.01 more than the amount ON hand as
exhibited in the statement for April LIST, and
the liabilities of the Government on the LIST OF
May, S2,s27 $40, COZ less the assets, (Sly.
C2es9) are S2,6s9, 6s9. $40 &c, or q less
than the public debt as stated on the LIST of
April, 1c66. |'r.f.
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DRoPOsALs FOE MAIL BAGS.
PosT OFFICE DEeAaTwxNf,

PosT OFFICE Dt.AsTxrsf,
SEALED I e ii ). .ss ss ss
PHT on gHs eset M ss' .sTss ~
July 1855 such aasntities e the foiIovns kind q
and ordered, to Wit:
JU1E CANVAS MAIL SACKS,
OF size No. l. IS inches in length and g. inches 10
sud Is inches in eireumfersnee: Of size Ne. ). n
ipches In length and ssfnches in circumference.
we've. 70 g s.: s. S
ounce 70 the yard. OF slk flchee In width; The
Ss,p E: e ;sS q
the hiilss or wsft Il not Ike those Of the warp to
Thesacks Of Size No are 10 be made OF juts
ys.s g e.. .in ioss:. .Ssh the warp and ven to b
The socks Of ct.s No. are to be made Of thieses
: 81 % s; .s. .s ss. and
81. fnoss o. ss1es No ] and No are 70 made WITH
which sucisns nnnsssP Of S sys S no,~ss issss
ten 70 the former and eight to the laftsrare % BE-
ana s. ssss s.Ss e J; :S
We . men EN- tnoroughly and strongly. Uaess seaa.
each siih two 81 : :..ins al .s. ;: ~
ins,ds and outside United States Mail, in large
Any proposed i'm provement that may be desirable
IN the quality Of materials, whether Of yste nex.
eonsideied relatively to price in dsciSiss the low
No propossi viii be eonsidersd IL not accompanied
.ith .peeinen: showing the oosstruction AID ausi.
~ 81 materials and workmsnship Of each size OF
the a. snress
S Snes mat Ss certified x ,hs o. The
spOnsisIs on .uiciens bend for e the due perform
snes Of the contract in csse such proposal be 40
fbs sacks contracted for are to be delivered Ct
ins 81 .sa Ss.
~ -; T.; IN such Quantities and such tones Is may
Tha ssfj,n.t>a or.nt;tv r..r,r~a I'm ,~cA.n,-
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RUnEAu OF ORDNANCE,

WASHINGTON CRY, April %. 1856.
Sealed Proposals, endorsed |" Proposals for the
erection OF new Naval Magazine Buildings &C
washington. ID q viii be received st the once Of
the Commander Of the Ordnance Yard in this city,
until noon Of eATURDAY, the FIFTH % jday Of May.
1850; At which hour the opening Of the bids will be
azfpe on the right bank Of the Anacestia river.
upon the site Of the present cid building which Is
20 be taken down and the materials used in
tending the wal of the enclosure for removing the
present keeperS house and building one in
another place; for the repair ef one brick store
house; and Tor the necessary fencing and grading
The york 10 % Be commsncsd on Thursday, the
completed within ninety (SoD days thereafter
Plans and pecihcadsns fer the work will be I'm
resdipese at the Once Of the Inspector Of Ord uanc
commanding the Ordinance Yard, for the ex Ami "A,
ssn OF parties desiring 90 make preposals on I'm
Gay, the 18th instant, and where every informs ON
VIII be given with regard 90 the eetsils and bid
ders will be required 20 state che anoun ts for
which they viii furnish all the materials and com
pIets each portion OF the above specified work &C.
Zach bid must be accompanied BY good and suf-
pclent guarantors, approves by an officer of the
government known to this Dep srtment, that the
ofdoer WILL II his offer be accepted enter into con
tract to perform tho work bid fer and the Depart
ment reserves the night to accept reject any or
All OF the bids - the interest Of the Govsrument
may require. =
Perspns desiring to bid necessarily visit the
meeenne GROUNDS and examine the condition o.
facilities for doing viii be afforded By the oosr
commanding the Ordnance Yard.
ap y eotd Chief of Bureou.
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Fer. y. Bates movsato reconsider; whieh
Was agreeaso ~
bred by Rev. Mr.. Whitneid, which was adopt
ed. The rules as amended were then adopted.
Rev. DIR. Merrsy moved a reconsideration;
Wb in was agreed co.
SBev. ID ". Bates moved the adoption Of the
rules as am enoed. but before the question was
put, the order OF the dsy-the report OF the
committee on iournals-was announced.
Rev. John Paris addressed the Ton
on the practice of the North Carolina Confer
ence an reference to the motion referred 60, sRd
opposed the adoption Of the report
An interesting discussion ensHed, in W hich
Rev. J. @. Whitfield, OF Ma. DR.. Bate heior,
cf N. G., and Rev. John Roberts, Of Nd, par
ticipated. ss'sss7
The hour for recess having arrived, the Pres
ident announced Rev =. L. Ii. Shaver to
preach tonight n; g O'Clock; ana the Con fer
ence adjourned. ca.
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CELEBRATION OF 22D OF FEBRUARY AT
HONG KONG

commanding the United States East India
Squadron, to the Navy DepaI tment, dated
February 27th, 1885, states that the 22d of Feb
ruary was celebrated at Hong Kong by the fir
ing Of the usual salute from his flagship, the
Hartford, and salutes of twenty -one guns from
in the harbor dressed their mastheads in Brit
ish ensigns, and Vice Admiral George s King,
commanding the British squadron, DISPLAYED
the ensign Of the United States at the main Of
his flag ship during the day. Acting Rear AID.
miral Bell announced to the Governor OF the
colony, agreeably to the regulations Of the
Navy, his intention Of celebrating the day, and
invited him to unite in doing the honors Of the
occasion, which resulted in a shore battery
joining in the salute and firing twenty-one
guns, which Is considered an unusual express
sion of friendliness towards the United States
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THIRD DAY-THURsDAY.
After the morning hour had been spent IN
devotional exercises, conducted by Rev J. K
Nichols, the President, Rev. w. III. Wills, took
the chair and resumed the regular business.
Rev. j. q. Whitfield, OF Virginia, from the
Committee ON journals, reported that the com
mittee finds upon the journal OF the North
Carolina District the following motion :-ssThax
unconyerted persons are not entitled 70 u,eua :
bership in the NJ p. Church." which we
believe TO be Unconstitutional. (Sse art q,
sec. L. s1 rHe'L seg1 "a. - ~ TFf !. sas - =
ION motion OF DR.. Bachelor, Il was INSIDE the
order of the dAy for n O'Clock. "a ata'1 u
Dr. Bachelor, Of N. g., offered the following
where's there are ten or more Conference,
belonging to the Methodist Protestant Church,
and only three OF them $50 AR as we arc "a :
vised or KNOW are clothed, with CON ventional
poWers: therefore Be IL ~ n s.eEl tsFH ~,
Resolved, That this General Ooassrsnce Is NOS
clothed with con ventional powers. 2 H7353fI
Mr.. o. W. Button, OF Va, moycd to lay iton
REV: 3 y gs.ss moved y r.fsrses Asju-
Key Or Murray moved 70 ~ tas valsie
subjoot On the eaeae: agrusdto.l , cent SeeI Ls
! Rev. g. Wnsedei6 moved to amendthe 6th
rpie, % - totnciade among the questions and
calls excepted from the reqWrrne0tsoSe Uftef
Ten. 10 motion to lay Oh ~ table. and the cali
,sr ~ 1 RFsylsaSs $50; ss &c ysss ana
The chair decided that the rule cAanot bs
anecded without RECONSIDER alton OF the vote
by which Il was adopted.
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THE BOMBARBMENT OF VALPARAISO


The bombardment Of the defenceless town Of
Valparaiso by the Spanish fleet has aroused
the generous sympathies of the American peo-
pie. and many are disposed to find fault with
Commodore Rodgers for not interfering with
his big guns in behalf of the Chilians. But
however our sympathies may run, the fact
must be admitted that Spain, by the
laws of war, had a right to com.
nit this deed, barbarous and unnecessary
as it was, and resulting in no benefit to Spain
All that Commodore Rodgers, or our Minister
to Chilli, could do properly, as representatives
of a neutral power. was to enter q protest and
to exert themselves to avert the catastrophe.
which they did. Commodore Rodgers seems
to have been much inclined to test the powers
Of his vessel against the Spanish fleet, but such
s course could hardly have won the approval
Of this Government. and il would have afford
ed decidedly an awkward precedent for refer
ence IN case we should ever have occasion to
lombard anything. 'E