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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23
SOUTHERN LOYALTY:

/ yGenaral George II. Thomas, Military Com
mandaut, Of the Department of Tennessee, Ken.
tucky, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, hae
recently been before the Congressional Recon-
struotion Committee for the purpose offurnish-
Ing testimony as to the condition of the three
last named States; and gives his opinion that
the public sentiment in those States is not yet
sufficiently loyal, 10 warrant tho removal of
| the troops. He therefore advises against sucl,
a step. lie admits that the people ore willing
| To live under the United States Constitution
md have taken all proper steps to restore the cir
former relations to the Union. but thinks that
| they have not yet manifested such personal
good will to Union men, as to guarantee their
continued attachment to the government.
What more can General Thomas require of
the Southern people, than that they should
| eubmit with dignity, acquiese in good faith
and conform to all the requirements of the Ad-
ministrationi This they have done. All be
yond would be time serving, and hypocritical
compleisanoe. alike inconsistent with all proper
self-respect all honesty of purpose and true
consistency of character 1t is expecting too
much Of human nature to kiss the hand that
smites and to go into ectasies over projects of
confscation and Acknowledgement. Yet, az a
Northern paper we'll remarks, the articles
copied in Southern papers, as evidences of dis
loyalty, are denunciations of Northern extre.
mists. who seek the further punishment and
humiliation Of the Sorth. AS long as we avow
our earnest purpose to obey the Constitution
and laws and to accept the results Of the War,
and conform to these professions, we have fur
nished the only practicable test of loyalty. To
seek more Is to demand impossibilities.
The effect Of the course pursued by the Rad.
icals is to produce the very evils which they
would avowedly prevent. Dis,rust and suspi-
cion must invariably produce alienation and
disloyalty, and according to the testimony of
General Thcmas. there is a growing disloyal
sentiment at the South. If 80 the cause is ap.
parent in the want ofprorer magnanimity, on
the part of the Sictora. A generous and con-
ciliatory policy alone can assunge the burning
animosities of the past, and erase its bitter
memories.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23
THE SITUATION

The proceedings Of Congress during the past
week have been without special interest. and
we have no material change to announce in the
political situation generally.
The Radicals of the House have defeated the
Loan Bill, by vote of 10 to g., thus, con emn-
ing the Secretary Of the Treasury's financial
scheme.
The Republicans have carried the New
Hampshire State elections. but these haye oc.
Cured go early in the contest that they are
without any significance.
The Congressional Reconstruction Commit
tee of fifteen" the Star Chamber" of the
Radicals-as if fdisgusted with the i'll success of
their last Constitutional Amendment have de.
cided to report no more. and have turned their
attention to manufacturing political capital, in
the testimony of various witness examined by
them as to the condition of the South. The
majority of the witnesses, are army officers,
attaches of the Freedmen's Bureau, and others
interested in perpetuating the present order Of
things, and in their testimony give currency to
every idle rumor md base fabrication which
could damage the character Of our citizena
The friends Of the Administration are active.
ly organizing party in lis support The
rupture between the Conservatiove and Radi-
cal Republicans is complete. The Conserva-
tives are combining with the Democrats in
Pennsylvania and elsewhere with every pros
pect of success. The Conservatives are said to
be gaining ground in Congress- The President
as usual is self.re!iant and hopeful-has alb
stained from anything like official pr cription,
which he nffirms to be unnecessary to the sue
cess efhis policy.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

BALL AT TIE MARSHALL UousE-Mr P. 8.
Rutiedge, the Proprietor of tho Marshall House
proposes to give Grand Ball on Tuesday
evening the 9Th inst, and will spare no effort
or expense to give brilhncy and eelat to the
occasion. The entertainment will be of the
most recherche character, and the best of music
will add its attractions TO the festivities. VIM.
Spencer, the famous violinist Of Greenvile, and
other prominent musicians have been engaged.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23
M "A r RRIAaES.

MARRIED, by Rev. V. Young at the resi-
dence of the brides father, near Hodges Depot,
Mr.. Il. 9. ANDERSON to Miss LETITIA Me-
CORD, oil of Abbeville District
~. The notice was accompanied By deli.
cious cake-not slice, but whole cake-pleas.
ant to the eye, aud even more delicious to the
taste The happy pair will please accept our
best thanks for the same, as well as our bsst
wishes for their future welfare
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION INTO rHE CoSplrIoN OF
FREEDNES.-We are gratifed to learn from the
the Newberry and Laurensville Heralds, that
the result of the recent investigations by the
special Commissions appointed for chat pur-
pose present very satisfactory view of the
condition of affairs, in our sister Districts. The
charges OF an unpleasant character, had refer
ence to the close OF the past year. and were not
applicable to the present condition of things.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

"AvEnLr HousE.-We direct the attention
OF our readers to the advertisement of this well
known House, which is now open for the re-,
ception of permanent and transient boarders,
under the management of Mrs A. j. Kennedy
and Mrs. L. A. Rnff. 1t is pleasantly located
IN the Bend of King Street, Charleston, and
presents peculiar attractions to those who de
sire quiet and comfort-the best of fare and
polite attention.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23
For TIE TABBEyILLE PRESS.


REV. SIoI Il. BRowSE-DEAR BRoruKR: our
third il before me. asking" Are these three
| odd members selected from .le nine Churches
according to a.rule which gives IN turn the
several Churches concerned this honor or arc
they taken from two or three Churches all the
time, or oftener- than is 'equalF"
Answer--one-third of this Committee is
elected annually, and thus the ruls SO works
that these odd members are taken in regula,
| turn; this in order that no one Church ehall
hold any advantage in this Committee. There
cannot he on this Committee at any time more
! than proper proportion, except in case oi
death, removal or resignation of some member
whose place is to ba filled at the next meeting
Then you ask for my "opinion" on the fol-
lowing:
Let. "From the membership of which Church
do you (D suppose are the fewest selections for
the biographical literature of the A. 8. 8, Union
From which the mostf Are there some from
eacEf'
As an opinion is all you ask here. and as 1
have really no means Of arriving at anything
like a clear-knowledge on this question, can
not venture IN opinion as to:whioh Church has
"fewest" or "most," but am of the opinion
that there are some geographic al sketches from
| "eaeh."
3D. (which Church do you ~ suppose lIas
the feRest number of authors In the number
who have written tho books of the A. 8. 8.
Unionf Which the mosti Have all sonnet" :.
must say here that no man writes for the
Society. as Methodist Baptist Presbyterian,
Episeopalian, or as belonging to any other
branch Of the Church. As such itas. impossible
for mo to know sufficiently on this s~subjees to
justify ne:ii expressing an opinion as to which
Churct has !" fewast" or :. most" authors who
have written totthe As. 3. Union; .bht / am
of the opinion that oil have "sorne." < s,5s s s.S
8. "Isthers anything 10 the; books published
by the AS. 8. Ubion which is opposed to any
doctrine held by any of the several Churches
which you mention as being represented in the
Committee of Publication p
In answer to this question am prepared "a
say that all eonttoverted points are carefully
guarded. Ifhsye. However, hesrd thsss books
charged with teaching Galvinism, butI have
not 90 read them myself and I think Il rem Ain,
to be shown that any book of the. Union sconss
In contact with the sdoetrinea af any one Of ths
Churches: Bot We do mot all see alike. Some
man may see feature of doctrine where j
would passit over unnoticsd many times iThil
charge wss, boldly ,nsde once 10 my presenes
and asked for The book. It was brought out
and; proved to be = book pnGIishaas by tbs
American Tract Society. faathis sSSay;Ists.
tlieyef efsemosnshsasss tionsi kasS kAe4 mSdSssd
~ Iii
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

Ras" The friends of -. W. COCHRAN, an
lnounce him Candidate for Sheriff at the next
election.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

'VID CRAWFORD. candidate for Tax Col
leetor at the ensuing election.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

sB T. P. SLIDER, Esq, of the Mills House
our authorised Agent in the city of Charles.
on. for soliciting advertisements, and receiv.
ing monies for the same.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23
PASSION WEEK

PASSION WEEK.
In accordance with immemorial usage Re-
1igious Services will be held next week, daily
at ii o'clock, in the Episcopal Church of this
town. A Series Of Discourses the Suffer.
.ings and Death Of the Sarior will be delivered
Christians generally and the public are affec.
tionate]y invited to unite with US in Prayer. and
Meditation during this solemn season.
B. JOHNSON,
Rector.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

EDrToR PRvss Please announce MILTON
7. HUTCHINSON as candidate for Sheriff at
the NEXT election. MANY FRIENDS.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

New MILLrsrRY Gooph-We direct the special
attention of our lady readers to the advertise.
ment of Mrs. J. Schwarz who 10 about orening a
full Stock of the latest Spring fashions, q: the old
stand ofMr. A.A. Williams. The goode have
heen selected by Mrs. J.. schwarz herself with
great care in the New York market, and will be
found to embrace a varied and choice selection
of'the latest and best styles. In connection
with her Establishment che has secured The ser
vices of an experienced Mantua. Maker, aud is
prepared to execute all orders with despatch
The patronage Of hepublio 10 respectfully so
licited. a.. d.
See also. tho advertisement of Mr.. G.
Schwarz who is opening at the ssme location,
and extensive and choice assortment Of Gentle
mems Goods. and feels confident of his ability
TO suit purehasers-bot as to price and quality.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

@eY 81. ,Pasriek's DeN the l7th inst, was
celebrated by, the various Irish Benevolent
Societies Of charleston, with characteristic
srdor and isnthusiasms Our Charleston OK.
changes contain full reports Of the proceedings
Among the speeches made by invited guests,
we observe one from ouf dist;ngui ished towns
man, the Hon. A. Burt In reply to compIi
mentaEy toast. - . -
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

The Due WEST CoLLzsEs.-We are glad to
learn that the Due West Female College is in
Very fiourshiug condition, numbering about
one. hundred and twenty-four pupils Under
the Presidency Of the Rev. j. I. Bonner the In
stItut'on has been steadily growing in public
favor, and bids fair for wide career Of use.
fulness
The Male College is still in operation, but
like other similar institutions of the country is
suffering from The effects of the war, and is not
receiving the patronage which it merits de.
serve
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

RELEAEE OF Hon. 8. R. MALLoay.-The fol-
lowing. from the New York Ntscs of Saturday,
will convey very gratifying information. 10 the
many friends OF. the Secretary Of the Navy of
the late Confed derate States:
We are gratified to state that orders we're
received on Yesterday foI the release on parole
Of the Hon. 8: 4. Mallory from confinement
at Fort Lafayette. We are gratiffed not only
because fellow :countrynian has been deliver.
ed from cruel and unnecessary imprisonment
but because in this act of clemency we find an
additional promise % OF ststesamsnship: m and cor
whose action and policy SO much depends. >.
Mr.. Mallory wac The last Of the peiseners Of
State confined at Fort Lafayette. .His release
removes from that fortress the Characteristic Of
a Bastile and the flag that foats above it's walls
10 nolopger sbamed by the prostitution of the
national structure beneath TO tho uses of .
dungeon. Let Us scoept this as an omen Of tho
speed restoration of f'repub blicanismI the down.
.falI Of military dietatorship Rndths suprepaey
OF the fawe., <, :, II, =
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

~. Our Charleston. exchanges announce
the death efthe Rev. stephen Elliott. the ia
ther ofths late Gen. Elliott ) whA died 10 Beau.
fort on thsslstht March, Iss6, IN the sixty
fourth year of,bis age. from disease eontract-
Cd in accompanying TO she grave the remains
of his con. ,5. .lls ,,s,Sl, = -.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

The PAVILION HOTEL direct attention
to the advertisement of this popular and we'll
known Hotel, which appears in another col
nmu: It has been re.opened, under the man
agement of the old host Mr., II. T.. Butterfield
whose we'll earned reputation in his line of bus.
mess, affords guarantee that the establieh-
ment will lose none of its former popularity.
The Hotel has always been the favorite resort
OF travellers from the interior of our own and
oahe adjacent States. and from its central loca.
tion is admirably adapted to the men of bust :
ness We take pleasure in commencing it to
the patronage of our friends.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-23

The oorToS PRosPEcr.-Professor J. D.. De-
Bow, after an extended Southern; tour, and "A
thorough investigation of existing facts arrives
at the conclusion, that the coming crop wi ill
not exceed 100000 bales. Montfort Wells,
an Intelligent and prominent planter of Rapides
Parish. Louisiana, in recent letter, to the sec-
retary of tho Treasury, takes the same view,
basing his conclusions on tho general defioien
.cy and uncertainty oflabor.- -. 3.
But whether the crop be large or email, it ia
the only true policy of the planter to raise q
full supply of breadstufs; and vhstever:deff-
cheney may thus arise in the cotton supply. W i'll
be compensated by the enhanced value of the
staple. 1t is false economy to raise cotton to
buy provisions.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-14
BROWN & LOSES GALLERY.

Photographs Plain and India Ink
Photographs Finished in Oil Csisr'.
Photographs Finished inW Water Cs'e"
TT AvING PURCHASED AZ "a"
IL MOTH Camera we are now preparea
large work on short notice and ON reAson
terms. Cali and zee. 1894 Main Street
fsboi WHEELING, W. VA
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-14
Commercial Matters.
New York Market.
NEW YORK, May /


rotton-frm. with a fair demand
~ saaS5e for middling. Flour-dull,
;rregnlar and unsettled, and 200 lower;
sales at Sc, 4OaS,OO for Extra State; S9,5O
o1OO O for extra round hoop Ohio; $1,000
a13'25 for trade brands; closing dull.
Whisky-without decided change; S2,26
a2 d for Western. Wheat-opened nom
inally 3a5c higher, S2,l0a3,OO for
prime white Michigan. Rye
active; CSC for western. Barley
unchanged. Barley malt--nomlnal-
Corn-a shade frmer; fair demand; ga
so for unsound; S0aS3 for sound mixed
Western, both ia stere and delivered,
and 7saSOc for new mixed western
delivered Oats-frmer. 49a5lc for ne"
Western; 5eta6lc for old western
Coffee-steady; Java, 25tc. Sugar dull
at Ilal24 for Cuba; Havana lO3al3t. mo,
lasses steady; 4sa50c for Cuba, and aSta
75c for Porto Rico. Petroleum-actlVe'
crude 285c; refined, in bond, 4Sa4 o.
Pork-heavy and lower; at S3l i2taoi 40
for new mess; closing at S3l,37 cash
for old do, S29,5Oa29,0O and 19r
prime. sos ,OOs25, so; also, $3.50 barrels
of new mess, for May. June
and July, buyers and sellers option, $780,.
S7ia31 90 Beef, unchanged, at previous
prices; S2I ,OOa24, so for new extra mess.
Beef Hams-at SAL ,5Oa42,O0. Cut meats
-frmer, at l24al3ic, for shoulders;
l74al9c for hams. Bacon quiet, at
I4ic for Cumberland cut; l6c for short
ribbed. Lard-more quiet and heavy;
sales of go barrels, at l9a224c.
Butter-heavy at 32a55c for Western,
and 3Sa4Sc for State Cheese-dull, at
l6a2lc.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-14
The Peoples Bank.
SWAMI HOUSE,
RURG. VA. CHANG

pARKE RsBURG, VA, CHANG
i ED HANDS On Thursday October 9Th
1863 j. W. Dent, late of the Richmond House.
took possession of the Swami House iof
term Of years. He h0pes by strict sttenuon e
eral patronage conferred upon him when propri'
etor of the Richmond
Every department Is in the Searge OF tne
noat Efficient assistants j. Wh- DEM
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-14
Pacific Mail Steamship Company

Pacific Mail Steamship Compan' .
Tbroyob Line 90 California
u,OUCUsNG At We xICAN POhb.
i and carrying the u. >. Mail. Leave
No ~ N~sn lSiy.E, 100 100 ~ Tit5 and sIrt Of ever
month Except when those dates fall on Sunds
and then on the preceding Saturday for Aspi
wall, connecting, via Panama Railway, with o.
OF the COmpanys Steamships from Panama ~
San Francisco Touching at Acapulco.
FEBRUARY.
lat. HENRY CHAUNCEY, Capt. Gray cor
necung with COLORADO, Capt watEina
10th. ATLANTIC. Capt. Maury, connectifs
with SACRAMENTO Capt. Caverly
2lst. NEW YORK, Capt Horner, connecting
with CONSTITUTION, Capt. FarnswOrtb.
Departures Of LIST and 2lst connect at Panama
with Steamers for South Pacific Ports Tbo''
Of Ist touch At Baazanilly.
THKoUGH PASSAGE RATS IN cURgEScT'
First Cabin, 800 Second Cabin, zoo Steer
age, 800.
A discount Of one-quarter from steamer rate.
allowed 70 second cabin and steerage passenger
with families Also, an allowance Of one qua
ter on through rates toclergymen and their i4 ar
lies, and school teachers; soldiers having Nv"
orable discharges half fare. -.
One Hundred Pounds Baggage allowed eSos
adult. baggage masters accompany p4esI
through, and attend to ladies and children VIZ ~.
out male protectors. Baggage received on on ~,
dock the day before sailing, from stehhUo 80
railroads, and passengers who prefer 70 WV
down early. ,,.,,.i,s
An experienced surgeon on board Aedieih'
and attendance free.
A steamer win be placed on the line Janoa9
LIST. Is66. 70 run from New Orleans TO Aspih
For Passage Tickets or further information
anniv at tbe Company's ticket office. on ne
Xbayf Toot ~ Canal street North River, New
Vol f. w. q. BELLOWS
Sanoas Agent
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-14

GLOVER AND TIMOTHY SEED,
~ For sale by
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-14

300 barrels Washington;
200 do Broadway;
900 do Semper Idem;
100 do st. Louis Family
900 do Good Extra
100 do Extra;
50 do Choice Rye.
jan27 PRYOR HANDLAN a. 20.
hush. ONION SETS,
Id At PRYOR, BOYD & CO
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-14
New York Money Market.
New YORK, May II

Money-easy and steady; 4a5 per cent.
Sterling Exchange steady at lO94.
Gold frmer; opening at 1894; closing
at 1919.
Government stocks steady.
Freights to Liverpool dull.
Stocks-steady.
Total experts ofspecie to-day Sl,075,-
400
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-14
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, May r.
Flour-dull Wheat-lower, at l64c
No |, and 124c for No. 2. Corn-active;
sales at, 46a47c for No l, and 42a44c
for No. =. Oats-declined; Ha29c for
No. |. Provisions-quiet Pork-S25
25a25,75. Lard--l74alS4c.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-14
Oswego Market.

OswEGo, May IL.
F1our-unchanged, with a good de-
mand, and increased supply, at $3.50
9,75 tor No l spring; Sl1;50 for red win
ter; $500 for white; Sl4 for double
extra. Wheat-opened steady, but
closed nominal sales at 90 for No. !
Milwaukee Club Corn--quiet, nominal
and lower; No. l Indiana held at zoe.
Oats-steady.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-14

Who have injured themselves by a certain prac
tice INDUCED in when alone, habit frequently
learned from evil companions or at school, the
effects OF which are nightly felt even when
asleep, and II not cured renders marriage impos
| sible, and destroys both mind and body, should
apply Immediately.
What pity that youngman, the hope oihis
country, the darling OF his parents should BE-
snatched from all prospects and enjoyments O.!
| life by the consequence OF deviating from The
| path of nature and indulging in certain secret
| ting
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RIVER NEWS.

THE RIVER is still falling, with five
feet water. Wheeling may now be
termed the "Aead of navigation" as the
bars above here are rapidly coming to
surface, and in many places the NINA
ture deserts are becoming visible to the
naked eye. Business on the leyee was
dull on Saturday, and the arrivals and
departures were confined to the local
markets.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-08-22

PRoFITs ON TEA.-In the report of the revenue
+, commission we find the following facts about the
profits on tea: oil
3 The original price of good tea is about IS cents
per pound This is the {" ship-of' price. The
7 Chinese producer does not get this. There is the
export duty tolls levied at the various stations on
the way to port, expense of packing, and the two
or three profits accruing before the tea reaches
the hands of the exporting merchants. Adding
his profit, the price at a Chinese port Of shipment
is stated about Is cents per pound Tor good tea
Staple grades of black 0olong tea are laid down
inzNew York at about 80 cents per pound, free Of
duty-that is to say 'in bond.n This includes
all charges, selling commission, freight insurance,
etc., all over this price being profit.
The commission state that the profits of the tea
trade, after leaving the Importers hands, and be-
fore reaching the consumer, have been enormous
They add, that the profit paid by the consumer
not more than one fourth reaches the original inn
porter Three-fourths Of it stops n.the pockets
OF the jObber and the retailer.
Et The commission tested this by the the following
ease: pound of 0olopg tea was purchased ?t
q each of two different and respectable groeers in
New York, on the same day, at 81 so per pound.
This tea was Immediately taken to one of the
leading " tea brokers, , and valued by him at a
market price OF ninety cents for one Of the sam
pies, and n1ety'three cents for the other. The
market for tea at the time was steady, and been
so for months, gold also being steady at LAG to
l47. The brokers' valuation returned to the COM
mission on the samples submitted to him was the
price RtWhieh the tea would have been sold by
the importer. The tea in question cost say about
eighty cents in currency, laid down in New York,
duties aud all charges paid The Importers profit
ranged from ten to thirteen cents per pound while
the balance OF the cost to the consumer. amount
ing to Hftyeight cents, or seventy -twoper cent.
upon the cost to- the importer is cribbed by the
JohDgEsaAQ tue retainer. The commission saw: -
condition of trade that admits of such ziad1it5US
profit TO be made out of the consumer, certainly
needs reformation"
The consumption Of tea ia the United States is
estimated at 8OQQ0,OQ0 pounds annually