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Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-03-01
The Gazette & Gotuet
WEALTHY FREEDMEN.-The Mo
bile Register of the 18th says:


bile Register of the 18th says:
Notwithstanding the general i'm
preston prevailing as to the pecuni
airy condition OF the freedmen, it is
n well established fact that there is
more wealth among them than most
persons would suppose. For instance,
we are most reliably informed that
one freedmen in Mobile is possessed
of 100000 in specie, and that sew
eral others are worth from $4,000
to $4,000. And we have further
knowledge that on Friday last, four
freedmen purchased the valuable
property on the corner of Royal and
st. Anthony streets for the sum of
$4,000, and received a deed for it.
Two others recently purchased real
estate to the amount of $4,000, and
the deed is on record. It is hoped
that these examples will stimulate
the race to increased industry and
economy.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-03-01

Will be sold at the same rates.
NOW is YOUR TIM E
Come and convince yourself that ths articles
above Enumerated will really be sold st the prices
specified zy.6n.a j. KUHN, ~
/, dec5 f,gf.y Third st. opposite the Bank.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-03-01
cfOr Sale-.-fOr airut, Gte.
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Plantation for Sale.
61O ACRES OF LAND,
30 HEAD OF CATTLE--aeore or less.
f so HEAD OF HOGS--zsoye or Teas.

The above tract of LAND, situated about fifteen
miles from the city Of Baton Rouge, on the Comite
Road, two miles this side of Gresnwel Springs.
The stock are running at large in the neighbor-
hood Of the plantation. The marks and brand
will also be included in tbs sale There are about
fifty acres cleared and mostly under fence
There Is good spring on the place, which has
never been known to go dry. TitleA guaranteed
Price, $1,000, cash Possession given immediately
For particulars, apply to ED. CoUsINARD,
ian2k1d6 -'. #.EEl Sheriff.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-03-01
CHEAP COAL OIL.

DLANTERs, Family, and the trade generally.
&c are respectfully invited to call and exam inc
my stock Of Goal OH and prices Quality Of OIL
guaranteed equal to any sold In the market
prices lower than the lowest-give me call.
feb2O JOSHUA BEAL.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-03-01

FOR SALE.
80 acres-50 cleared, one mile from town
5OO acres--all woods six miles from town.
I'D acres on Main street, opposite the Cstho-
lie Cemetery.
SL4 acres-half eleare ed, one mile South of Clin-
ton, handsome dwelling, good out. houses,
. stables, &c.
Dwelling House on Laurel street, nearly
new, handsome and every way convenient
for a large family.
i Small Dwelling, near the Court House.
Large p" Saw mill.
Several Town Lots, by .-s.-z-
w. W. W. MoMAIN 4 SON,
jan30 Corner Third and Laurel streets
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27

ly promising, and must undoubtedly turn
out most favorably. The grain crop, par.
ticularly the wheat, is spoken Of as one of
the best ever made.
- The Richmond (Va.) Whig Says
The President and his friends are show.
ing no signs of intimidation. His own
speeches are as bold and as confident as
ever. The New York HeraMs detection
is the chief adverse sign; but people are
suspecting that, after all, it is only a matter
of money-some $4,000 or 100000 out
of the pockets of the radicals and into the
pocket of James G.. The Republican gain
in Maine, which was the sign under which
Bennett surrendered, turns out to be less
than the Republican loss in Vermont-not
to speak of the indications favorable to the
Administration in various local elections.
The question which is the subject Of the
contest, is primarily question for the
North. 1t is question whether solemn
declarations, pledges of honor, amicable
invitations and explicit agreements, made
in the heat of the late war, and to aid in
bringing it to successful close, shall be
observed afterwards the word of
honor is to be kept with the vauquished-
whether Punic faith and savage ferocity are
to mark the course of the Government
whether oaths to support the Constitu-
tion are to be treated as idle words.
These are the points to be decided by
the North and for the North, in the pending
struggle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27
THE CAMPAIGN.

The election campaign in the Northern
and Western States, has opened with a
venom never before exhibited between
parties in this country. Upon the result
of these elections are staked radical power
against constitutional right, and the peace
of the country.
The signs thus far, are not auspicious.
The New York Neaos and Herald have been
bought over to the Radicals, and what ever
influence they may posses, will hereafter be
exerted against the President and the
Conservative party. Libel, SANDER, carl
cature and falsehood, are busy in iuaaming
the already misguided passions of the peo-
pie. In many places violence, it is feared,
will be resorted to, where other measures
fail to carry the ballot box. The fate of
the country hangs upon tottering prop,
that may crumble into hopeless ruin in
the fall elections. If so, peace and tran-
guilty are probably as remote as ever.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27
THE LEGISLATURE.

The Legislature adjourned its extra ses.
sion, on Friday, the 2lst instant, after per-
fecting many measures of useful legislation.
The List of Acts published in another COL
umn, shows that the two Houses have
worked energetically during their brief sit.
ting.
One of the most important Acts passed,
was that for organizing the District Courts,
The "Code", as it is usually termed, has
been so amended, we understand, as to OBJ
literate all distinctions between castles
hence the rights and responsibilities of white
and colored are hereafter the same so far as
the laws of this State are concerned. This
legislation is intended to conform the State
laws to the requirements of the Civil Rights
Act passed by the last Congress.
The Governor has directed that the Dis
trict Judges elected at the last session, be
Immediately commissioned, in order that
the ends of justice may not be delayed
We presume that an understanding has
been had with the Military Commandant of
the State, so far as the jurisdiction of these
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27
"THE LAND WE LOVE-"

ah iAND " II hSN Is
The September number of this periodical
reached us last week. Itcontains health
ful and entertaining collection of reading
matter, and, in this particular, is fully up to
the high standard reached in previous num-
bers. The "Haversack" an appendage
almost as interesting in the magazine, as it
once was in the camp-is filled with racy
tit, bits as digestible as if just replenished
from some unfortunate Suffers wagon
The more substantial class of reading mat
ter is highly creditable to the taste, energy
and intellect of editors and contributors.
We regret, however, to observe in this
number, carelessness in mechanical exc
cution that requires correction. In the
minds of certain readers, there is an impor.
tance attached to careful composition and
neat Typography, not very far below the
character of reading matter. As repre-
sentative journal, position to which it as.
pires, and is clearly entitled. we feel deep
interest in its success and would be glad TO
see these blunders in Typography less fre-
quent Our structures are given in spirit
of friendly candor, that we hope will not be
construed into unjust censure.
We are authorized to state that j. f.
WALLACE, Esq, Clerk of the Court, is au-
thorized to receive subscriptions, as agent
for this District. We know of no monthly
better calculated to fill vacant seat at the
winter freside than this; and cbeerfully
commend it to the Southern public.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27

now organized, as revolutionary and uncon-
stitutional body. 1t is believed by many
that upon its re.assemblage, in December,
he will decline to communicate with it, as
the authorized Legislative body Of the
country This will be rendered exceeding
ly probable in case a sufficient number of
Conservative members assemble, who to-
gether with the Southern delegations, may
constitute majority of the two Houses.
Should he have the boldness to resort to a
coup d. etat of this character, the result is
civil war, bitter, implacable and sanguinary.
The history Of the past five years will be
repeating itself with a change of sides
The South and conservative North, with
the army and navy of the United States,
will be fighting to sustain the Union, while
the North will be in rebellion against it.
Such conclusions are not at all incompati.
BILE with the premises which raise them.
The Republican party is determined upon
holding the power of the country in its
own hands. Every proposition in Congress
or elsewhere, as well as proposed amend
ments to the Constitution, look not to jus.
tice or reason, but to the lien upon the
patronage and control of the Government,
which may thereby be afforded it
Hence the contention in favor of forcing
negro suffrage upon the South the attempt
ed exclusion of Southern men from the
ballot box; the disfranchising amendments
to the Constitution, and the continued ex-
clusion of the Southern members from
either House of Congress. Power at the
risk of civil war, to the jeopardy of the
prosperity and happiness of the people
power is the motto Of that party, against
which reason and justice have to contend.
We cannot look upon the disclosures Of
the past few weeks, but with feelings Of
alarm. The details of the plan of the
Radicals, and the ansmus with which fhey
are carrying it into execution, in many of
the States, forbids the hopes of peace the
South would SO gladly entertain. The
olive branch is not for US yet; and it may
be that we had better prepare for times to
which the terrible days of the late war
were as sun shine to cloud.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27

date, without the proper stamps, may be
presented to the Collector by the parties,
or any persons interested, in order to have
the requisite stamps affixed and cancelled.
Such an instrument issued at time when,
and in place where no Collection District
was established, may be stamped by the
party who issued it, or by any party having
an interest therein, at any time prior to
January LIST, 1867. When originals are
lost the necessary stamps may be affixed to
copies duly proven. Very respectfully,
E. A. ROLLINS, Commissioner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27

who may be debating with themselves the
painful and embarrassing question of their
ability to pay the expenses of course at
the University. We hope that our words
may reach some who may be induced to
make trial of our plan. We sympashise
to the depths Of our heart with the young
and aspiring mind that glows with the no
bic enthusiasm of youth and hope-with the
youth whose heart is aglow with the gener.
GUS ambition to excel - and above all do
We sympathise with the young heart in
which must b. waged that cruel war be-
tween the God-like ambition of Intellect,
and the CALLING fetters of unmerited poverty.
We should rejoice could We, BY any words
Of ours, gladden. and make stronger one such
young and untried heart.
Were our young men to come thus for
ward, sacrificing everything else for the
sake of education, South Carolina would,
in short, time prove the conqueror of her
conquerors, in spite of the mad rule Of
Radicalism, and in spite of the bard lot that
seems to hang 30 gloomily over our unbap-
py and now blighted homeland. Were our
people to come forward in this way - in
educating themselves, We mean lin the
course of time it would result that our smit.
ten and crushed, though still noble old
State, would burl back upon her desolators
the waves of humiliation and the clouds Of
dependency, that are submergiug and over
shadowing her now in her bitterness. This
is one Independence now left us, Look
we'll to it. ...a. .... ..-.....:.t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27
MERE.MENTTON.

The Grand Division of the Sons of Tenn.
perance, is to meet at Lincolntou, on the
18th of October. .........The American Pa.
trios, newspaper of Columbia, has suspen-
ded publication. Cause, hard times. ..'.'
Parsou Brownlow stated in New York and
in Faneuil Hall that he had made arrange
ments for arms and men for the avowed
purpose of resisting any political demoustra:
ton that may be made in the State of Ten-
nessee. ....."..On his return to Washington
the President said that during his journey
he had shaken hands with man who had
shaken hands with General Washington.
.........The New York Nea0s sold for $780,,
900. .........Mr. Punch calls Napoleon, the
European Umpire and Commission Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27

Courts is concerned, and that the garrisons
will be withdrawn whenever they go into
operation.
The Act to alter the time of the sitting Of
the Circuit Courts of this State, provides
that the usual Fall Term of the Court be
held for the trial of crimes and misdemean-
ors; but no civil suit is to be tried. Cases
sued to the Fall Term are made returnable
to the Spring Term, which will be regular
ly held, unless the Legislature decides to
allow farther time for debtors to make ar
rangements with their creditors. The pas
sage of this measure met with stern opposi-
ton, especially in the Senate; and much
time was occupied by the two Houses in
endeavoring to compromise upon some &C.
ton agreeable to the opinions of both.
We cannot see that suspension of the
Courts of Justice is likely to promote the
welfare of the State, and believe that the
Legislature has mistaken the remedy needed.
A suspension of the Courts, in our humble
opinion, is merely postponing the difficulties
involved in the debt question. Those diff
ficulties must be met in different way,
before the energy and industry of the State
is restored; and the sooner met, the better
for the interests of all concerned. Post
poning the matter does not relieve the bur-
den to any appreciable extent; for very
few debtors are able even to pay the inter-
est on their indebtedness. When this is
the case, delay only augments embarrass-
ment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27
Return Day.

The number of cases that have passed
through the Sheriff's hands since the
Spring Term, including every class Of
suits, footed up eight hundred and twelve,
on Saturday night Of those large mum.
Der have since been settled. The return
does not far exceed that of previous years,
and in the language Of venerable patriot
in this State, we believe that elf the ques-
tion of debtors and creditors were not agi-
tated by the Legislature, they would have
met each other on living terms" The
number of confessions of judgment record
ed since last Term, amounts to one hun
dred and twenty; of which number sixteen
only are in the process jurisdiction, being
for sums under one hundred dollars.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27
EDITORIAL INKLINGS.

- Mr.. ASHER, of the firm of HOMES.
LEY & ASHER, who has just returned from
the North, has kindly presented us, as a
curiosity, with one of the new five cent
pieces authorized by the last Congress. In
size, it is between a ten and twenty-five
cent piece, and is composed of copper and
nickle, with small quantity of silver: Ap
exchange thus describes it:
"Ou the diverse of this remarkable coin,
the first thing that attracts the attention is
very elaborate and highly ornamented
gridiron, the clumsy handle of which ap.
pears to be broken from the body, thus rem
dering this culinary utensil almost useless.
The upper part and sides of this gridiron
are hung with leaves of some sort, strongly
reminding one of the savory punches Of
herbs displayed iu market house in Au-
tumn, or a green grocer's sign in buckle.
berry time. Perhaps the same accident
that severed the handle of the gridiron, al
so fractured the lower part, for we notice
that it is there skewered by two arrows,
pointing in opposite directions The mot.
to, sin God We trust" is very opportuue,
for the inventor of this coin may rest assur-
ed that the devil will never forgive him for
such an abortion"
Our specimen is Oh exhibition at the
ENQUIRER Office.
"A meeting was held in Raleigh, N.
G., on Thursday last, composed of self.styled
Union men, at which W. W. HOLDEN, was
selected as Chairman Gen. ALFRED
DooKERY, of Richmond County, was nom
mated as candidate for Governor, in op-
position to Governor WORTH. The meet
ing recommended the adoption by North
Carolina, of the Constitutional amendment
proposed by the last Congress, and appoint
ed Committee of fifteen "to promote the
Union cause in the State"
- The Charleston Courier publishes
the following special communication con-
cerning matter in which thousand of par
ties in this and adjoining States are inter
ested, who are holders of or otherwise par.
ties to deeds, the records of which have
been destroyed during the war. 1t will
be observed that deeds executed before
October first, 1862, require 90 stamps
This has been frequently published, but
want of Information respecting it is still
the cause of trouble and expense:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE, ,
WASHINGTON, September 8, 1866. }
Sir Il reply to your letter Of the 4th
instant, that the first Internal Revenue Act
took effect, so far as related to stamp duties,
October 1st, 1862. Instruments executed
aud delivered prior to that date, though
they may be recorded afterwards, are not
chargeable with stamp duties. .-
ANY instrument issued after the above
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27

List Of Acts Passed by the Legislature.
An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act
to make appropriations for the year com.
mencing in October, 1865. -' $500
An Act giving authority to the City
Council of Charleston to proceed in the
matter of Fire Loan, with view to aid
in building up the city anew. .ea.! -
An Act Ito amend an Act entitled an
Act to lend the credit of the State to secure
certain bonds to be issued by the South Car.
olina Railroad Company. oa-"'
An Act to provide for the drawing Of
juries for the next term of the Court Of
Common Pleas and General Sessions for
Darlington District -,. aa>T
An Act to make parties, plaintiffs and
defendants, competent to give testimony
in such cases irr like manner as other wit.
nesses. .... .rt...ar'. .", s. ~ ssls.
An Act to incorporate the Planters and
Farmers Relief Association. g.- .ssn
An Act to declare valid the recent cleo.
tiou for Iutendant and Wardens of the town
of Darlington. @2 -g.ts
An Act to incorporate the Phenix Fire
Engine Company of Darlington. s.asE'
An Act to legalize the elections of NUM-
cipal officers of the towns of Moultrieville
and Mt. Pleasant. --. e. -
An Act to provide for the establishment
of Penitentiary. e.. ..-e no
An Act to provide for the funding of the
interest and principal. of certain stocks and
bonds of the State past due. .. .. mfa
Al Act to.iucorporate the Peoples Mail
Steamship Company. .t =as
An Act to alter and fix the times for hold
ing the Courts of Common Pleas in this
State. .-.,....
An Act to declare the. rights of persons
lately known as slaves and as free persons
of color ...
An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act
to establish District Courts. -r-..7.
An Act to require the Commissioners of
Public Buildings for Greenville and Pick.
ems Districts to pay over funds to the Com
missioners of the Poor Of said Districts, re-
spectively. &c.,. ..... ..~.
An Act to incorporate the Stonewall Fire
Engine Company of Charleston. a
An Act to secure advances for agricultu.
raj purposes. .-.- as;
An Act to amend the law in relation to
the bonds required Of public officers.
An Act to amend and extend the opera
tion of an Act entitled an Act to provide
mode by which to perpetuate testimony IN
relation to deeds, wills, chooses in action,
and other papers and records destroyed or
lost during the recent war.
An Act to provide for the redemption Of
bills receivable issued by this State.
An Act to vest in the city Of Columbia
the right and title of the State in certain
lots. ....
An Act to make appropriations to meet
certain DEFICIENCIES in the appropriations for
the year commencing on the LIST of October,
A. D. 1865 $50. ...- -f
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-27
Suspension of the Courts.

The following is the Bill passed by the
Legislature to change the time of holding
the Courts of Common Pleas. Reported
from the Senate, it was amended in the
House by substitute, but failed on being
sent back for concurrence. A Committee
of Conference being likewise unable to a.
gree, the original Bill came up before the
House and was adopted by the vote which
we give below:
"a Bill to alter and fix the times Of
holding the Courts of Common Pleas in this
State"
SEC. l. That from and after the rati6ca.
cation of this Act, the Judges of the Supe-
rior Courts of Law in this State shall hold
the first and next sitting of the Court of
Common Pleas for the trial of civil cases,
on the several Circuits now established by
law in this State, in the ensuing Spring, at
the times and places in each District al.
ready fixed by Law . a.a ..,-.. a..o
SEC. g. That all suits and other process
of said Courts, maesne and final, now made
returnsble to the Fall Terms heretofore
established, shall be .returnable to the
Spring Terms of the Court, ID the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
sixty-seven, the same as if already directed,
and that the same rules of Importance, and
the same order of proceedings now existing,
shall apply to the Courts as established by
the first section of this Act. .- ...
SEC g. That all Acts and parts of Acts
of the General Assembly of this State, in
conflict with the provisions of this Act, be
and the same are hereby repealed.
The House voted as follows, and the Bill
became an Act Yeas 43-nays 80.
YEAS Aiken, J. R., Alston, Anderson,
Ball, Black, Bowen, Brown, Browning,
Butler, Clyburn, Crayton, Culbreath, Dur
yea, Elkin, Farmer, Flowers, Darlington,
Gayer, Gilbert, Goodwin, Hammett,
Hough, Jones, Keels, Keith, Keitt, Lam
drum, Lipsey, McKewn, Milling, Mullins,