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am not exceedingly misinformed, the Italian
Government, in declaring its readiness to
forward the great ends of international
justice, has iutimated that, even in the
event of its giving up Surratt, alias Watson,
it will stipulate that his life be spared.
A despatch, dated at Alexandra, Egypt,
December 5, says that Surratt, is now in
the custody of Mr.. Hall, the American
consul at that place
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Arrest of John n. Surratt.

ATTEST Ol JOuu H. SufTdIIs
A despatch was published last week, an.
nouncing the arrest in Italy, of John H
Surratt, one of the persons charged with
completely in the murder of Abraham Lin
coin. A correspondent of the London
Post, writing from Florence, Italy, gives
the subjoined information on the subject
1t is stated that j. e. Surratt has been
serving for some time past in the Papa
zouaves, his company being quartered al
Veroli, one of the frontier towns of the
Apprentices, near Frosinon. He had assum.
ed and was known in his regiment By the
name of John Watson. Information Of
this fact having been communicated tc
General Rufus King, the Minister Of tho
United States at Rome, no time was lost by
him in transmitting the news to bis Gov
ernment, which straightway instructed the
General to take such measures as light
lead to the securing of Surratt, alias Wat
son.
In compliance with his instructions,
General King repaired to the Vatican, re-
quested an audience of Cardinal Antonelli,
and asked his Eminence whether, in the
event of his proving the identity of Surratt,
the Papal Government would hand him
over to that of the United States. The
Cardinal Secretary promised the General
all the facilities in his power. A few days
after, on returning to the Vatican, Gen.
King was made acquainted by Cardinal
Antonelli with the measures he had taken.
These we're contained in series of tele-
graphic instructions sent from Rome with
the corresponding teegraphic replies from
the local authorities at Veroli aud Veletri.
They recorded the order to arrest Surratt,
alias Watson; the successive steps taken in
compliance with the order; the actual ar.
rest; the conveyance to prison; the re-
moval from prison under a guard Of five
soldiers Of his company; but the series
closed with the announcement that when
thus led out, Surratt, alias Watson, made a
sudden dash from his guards, jumped over
q precipice more than one hundred feet
high, and, though hotly pursued by fifty
Zouaves, was enabled, from the fact of
their preferring more circuitous route, to
get clear across the frontier into the Italian
territory.
The existing relations between the Italian
and Papal States on all, and more especial
ly extradition matters, are VIGOROUSLY Of
such character tina. it is not likely Cardi-
nal Antonelli has addressed any very urgent
communication 20 the Government of Flor
ance to assist in capturing the Individual
who evadcd the vigilance of his own
Zouavee; but of course General King lost
no time in communicating the facts to his
colegue at Florence, where the American
Government is most honorably and efficient
.ly represented by Mr.. George P. Marsh,
the phiIologist, to whom the present gene
ration of English youth owe large debt of
gratitude.
In consequence of the representations
just made by Mr.. Marsh to the Italian
Government, telegraphic instructions have
been forwarded to the towns on the Papal
frontier, and to all the seaports of Italy, to
recapture Watson, alias Surratt; but, if l
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THE BETHEL TOURNAMENT.


A friend from the neighborhood of Beth.
ell, has kindly furnished US with the particu-
lars of the Tournament which came off there
on the 9th instant.
Early in the morning of the appointed
day, a gay assemblage of aye gallante
knightes and faire ladies" convoked at the
grounds where the feats of prowess we're to
be enacted by the champions of the stirrup.
The knights, formed in martial array by
DR.. J. BLAIR HUNTER, their chief, appear
ed on the ground mounted, at 10 a. m. !;
and after the usual gallant compliments to
the softer sex, proceeded to contest for the
prize, at the head and ring. The gay Co.'S
tunes, the fearless horsemauship and expert
handling of the rein and sabre, elected
many smiles aud compliments from the
spectators that througed the reserved space.
Three heads were arranged in line at a
suitable distance apart, and the contest was
first for the championship with the sabre, at
these. Each knight was allowed three pass
es at these objects. Then came the exer-
cises with the lance at the ring After a
display of fine horsemanship and much ex-
pertDess in the use of their weapons, the
knights were assembled at the judges stand
and the championships awarded.
NIB. CAMPBELL, Knight of the "South-
ern Cross" was declared the victor, and on
him devolved the privilege of crowning the
queen of the Day. The gallant Knight
worthily bestowed the crown upon Miss
MAGGIE WALLACE. J. A. CAMPBELL
Knight of the "Sunny South" being de-
clared the next successful competitor,
crowned, Miss MAGGIE ARMSTRONG, as
first Maid of Honor. W. S. ADAMS,
knight of "Sobieski," the third competitor,
selected Miss Lou. LAWRENCE as second
Maid of Honor. J. w. BARNETT, fourth
on the list of the gallants, selected Miss
VIRGINIA CAMPBELL, as third Maid of
Honor.
Those pleasant exercises being performed
with taste and gallantry highly creditable
to the occasion, the assemblage soon after
adjourned to the hospitable residence of Dr.
J. BLAIR HUNTER, where the slight fantas.
tic toe" was tripped until the soft hours Of
the night, called the guests to another en-.
tertaiument-the banquet. Of this we car
speak from the record, as we were kindly
furnished with bountiful supply of the
good things on hand, and We venture to say
that never did the old hills of Bethel yielc
a better display Of edibles, than on thi'
occasion. And full justice was meted t
the luxuries by those whose fortune it wa'
to be there.
After this agreeable performance wa
over, tho dancing nall again resounded t.
the tread of the dancers, and long into th'
small hours Of the morning, the dance wa
continued.
Loug will those who were present, re
member the Tournament at Bethel; anc
many gallant knight, we trow, won there
not merely the chaplet of an hour, but 1
"crown of beauty to wear through life"
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LOCAL MATTERS.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENrs.

Arthur, Melton MeIton-Anoneys at Law, Columbia.
F. C. Harris, o. Y. D.-Ctaton-Dr. X. l.. Love, App
cant-Julius Witherspoon, (freedman) deceased.
F. e. Harris, q. Y D.-Ctation-A. Williford Applican
Samuel Mcdowell, deceased.
James Mason, g. Y D.-ordlnay's Sale of Land to make
partition among the heirs at-law of Henry Ratteree
deceased.
James Mason, s. Y D-Ordinay's Sale Of Land to make
partition among the helrs-atlaw Of James Ratteree
ST., deceased.
James F. Hart and A. Sale, at Auc
ton.
T. s. Jeffeys, Sccretary-Masonic Meeting
James F. Hart and J. A. Mclean, Assignees-Postve
Notice.
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was adopted by vote of yeas lO7; nays

was adopted by vote of yeas lO7; nays
81:
Resolued, That the Committee on Terri.
tories be instructed to inquire into the ex-
pediency of reporting bill providing
territorial governments for the several
districts of country within the jurisdiction
of the United States, formerly occupied by
the once existing States of Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas,
Texas, and giving to all adult male inhabi.
tants born within the limits of the United
States, or duly naturalized and not partici-
pants in the late rebellion, full, equal
political rights in such territorial govern.
ments. ...s
- Within the last ten days number
of persons have visited ex-President Davis,
at Fortress Monroe. All ACCOUNTS agree in
announcing a great improvement in his
health: '. -
Messrs. Hillyer and Lowry, commission.
ed by the Legislature of Mississippi to in.
tercede with President johnson for the pa
role and pardon of Mr.. Davis, have visited
the latter. 1t is understood that thoy give
Mr.. Davis very little encouragement as to
the successful accomplishment Of their mis-
sion. Their special object in visiting him,
is to see Mr.. Davis, and satisfy themselves
from personal observation as to the condition
of his health and his treatment as prison.
er, so as to make report upon the same to
the Mississippi Legislature.
Regarding the health of Mr. Davis, both
express themselves surprised, as we'll as
be is-his spirits still bright and elastic,
and his hopes in the future still buoyant
and unfailiDg, Notwithstanding his protraot.
ed imprisonment and successive disappoint.
ments and discouragements on the subject
of his trial. As to bis present treatment
they have not word of fault to find, and
frankly acknowledge its clemency and hu-
mauity.
- Notwithstanding Greeley's monoma-
mia on the subject of universal suffrage, his
mind still has its lucid invervals, as shown
in the following extract from the Tribune
of 30th ultimo:
81 am for universal amnesty-so far as
immunity from fear of punishment or con.
6scation is concerned-even though impair
tial suffrage should for the present be
resisted and defeated. I did think it
desirable that Jefferson Davis should be
arraigned and tried for treason; and it still
seems to me that this might properly have
been done many months ago. But it was
not done then and now l believe it would
result in far more evil than good. 1t would
rekindle passions that have nearly burned
out or been hushed to sleep; it would fear
fully convulse and agitate the South; it
would arrest the progress of reconciliation
and kindly feeling there; it would cost
large sum, directly and far larger indirect
ly; and-unless the jury we're scaudalously
packed-it would result in non agreement
or no verdict. I can imagine no good end
to be subserved BY such trial-aud,
holding Davis no better nor worse than
thousands of others-would have him treat.
ed as they are"
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DAVIDSON COLLEGE.

We have been requested to state that the
exercises of the above Institution, will be
resumed on the 4th day of January next
The President and new Professors will com.
mence their duties at that time. We are
pleased to learn that the faculty is an able
one, and that the prospects of the College
are promising. y
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Sketch Of Rev. r. Y. Russell.

We have received for publication, an in
teresting Biographical Sketch of the late
Rev. R. Y. RUSSELL. 1t will be publish
ed 10 the first issue of the ENQUIRER, for
January. Persons who may desire copies
of the paper containing the sketch, will
please advise US of the fact at an early day.
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Pork |!

The best evidence we have yet seen OF
reconstruction was witnessed by us on Fri
day last A drove of Tennessee hogs ar
rived in this town, on that day, and remain
ed over night. The owner demanded, in
specie, 81 cents per pound, gross. We
have not heard, that any sales were effect
ed
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equal terms with the children of other
States in the great race for happiness, pros.
perity and progress; and, whereas, the
common school system of South Carolina
has been entirely disorganized in conse.
quence of the late war, and besides, that
our white children are growing up in igno-
rance, it is now, under the altered condi-
tions of our social institutions, equally our
duty to provide for the education of the
colored race:
Be 1t resolued By the Senate and House
of Representatives, That his Excellency,
the Governor, be and he is hereby instruct
ed to appoint Commission of three per-
sons to prepare aud report to the General
Assembly system of common schools suit
able to our altered circumstances and the
requirements of the times. "sa"r r.e
Resolved, That the Committees on Edu-
cation of both Houses report at an early day
upon reviving our former schools, with ad-
ditional provisions for the teaching of our
colorod people, until the above report of the
Commission can be had. 'f'. ..- ,.-..
Mr.. Black gave notice that, tomorrow,
be will ask leave to introduce Bill to pro-
hibit the partition by sale Of the real estate
of persous dying intestate and leaving mi.
nor heirs entitled to the same, except for the
payment of debts. . .-e. .' ...' .. ~
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SATURDAY, December s, 1866.

In THE SENATE, bill to protect the
property Of married women from the debts,
contracts and liabilities of the husband, and
to secure their separate estates in the same,
was indefinitely postponed r ..,s:r,-
In THE House, Mr.. Rswlinson present,
ed the petition Of j. R Bratton, to have
refunded tax twice paid which was re-
ferred to the Committee of Ways and Means.
Mr.. Farmer, from the Committee on In.
corporations, made report on the petition
of T S. Jeferys and others, for renewal
and amendment of charter of the Yorkgile
Fire Engine Company; and reported a Bill
to change the name and renew and amend
the charter of the Yorkville Fire Engine
Company; which was read the first time,
and was ordered to be read the second time
on Monday next ss.as 1a5. .a! -c.,.-.r
Mr.. Mullins, from the Special Commit.
tee on Relief, made report on resolution
10 relation to the relief of the people; and
reported q Bill to increase the amount Of
property exempt from levy and sale !; and a
Bill to alter and fix the times of holding
the Courts of Sessions and Common Pleas
iu this State which were severally read
the first time, aud we're made the Special
Order of the Day for Tuesday next, at IL
o'clock, NJ. r.s;s5 .-.s -:y. = ~ -. .. IL.
Mr.. Russell gave notice that be would
ask leave to introduce Bill to increase the
jurisdiction of Ordinaries, and to reduce
their fees 10 certain cases. . $50.
A Bill to amend the charter of the town
York7ille, was read the second time and re-
turned to the Senate. ... .....
The petition of sundry citizens Of York
District, praying abolition of District Courts
and the establishment of annual sittings of
the Court of Common Pleas; and the peti.
ton of W. A. Easte.liu and T. B. Boyd,
asking permission of the Legislature to dis
pose of certain lands by lottery, were laid
on the table. -~- -
A resolution ia reference to the enforce.
ment of tax exeoutionsin the Sheriff hands
against all persons equally, was agreed to
and sent to the Senate for concurrence.
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Courts and for the es>blishmen. Of souuai
sessions Of the Court o. e,mmon Pleas.
FRIDAY, DecembA7 1866.

FRIDAY, Decembe> 1866.
In THE SENATE, Mr.. Tillma6Sintrodu.
ced resolution to adjourn sine die - the
18th instant; which was agreed to, and sest
to the House. \
In THE HOUSE, the Speaker read a com.
muuica.ion from Hon. Jno. L. Manning,
rendering his resignation as United States
| Senator, which was referred to the Commit
tee on Offices and Officers.
Mr.. Russell presented the petition Of
citizens of Anderson District, praying that
bankrupt law be passed aud an annual
court established for the collection of debts.
The Speaker announced that Mr.. ]. P.
Reed, having received majority of votes
on the fourth ballot, is duly elected Sogeitor
of the Western Circuit
Mr.. Barker introduced resolutf :.
which was referred to the Committe8Pn
Edpcation-that the General AssembHof
this State recommended to teachers through
out the State, for adoption in all scBools
and academies, the Southern University
Series, prepared under the supervision OF
Prof. Geo. f. Holmes, ILL., D., of the Uni.
versity of Virginia.
Mr.. Gayer introduced bill top'incorpo.
rate the South Carolina Lottery and Loan
Association; which was read the first time,
and was referred to the Committee on In
corporations. ~ 81 .Hj oraa!
The following Acts were duly ratified:
An Act to authorize the issue of bonds or
stock to pay amount due the contractors for
marble work of new State House. mi
An Act to repeal the usury laws of this
State 60 ~ -.' .- rnJ~ -: 90 .asss1.
An Act to incorporate the Young Ameri-
ca Fire Engine Company of Charleston. u
An Act to alter and amend an Act, enti.
tied "Au Acl to alter aud amend the law
in relation to the method of counting votes
in all elections BY the Baople. -. sai =.
- An Act to provide for the admission Of
wills made in the execution of power. 81
An Act to alter and amend an Act, en-.
titled "An Act to amend the charter of the
Calhoun Insurance Company of Charles
ton" --~a. as I -. 81 raa .sagg-aj
The Committee on interpretations report
ed Bill to amend the Charter of the town
of Yorkville p. rr.~ :asG.s. .f. "a ;sgso
g Mr. Marley, from the Special COMMITTEES
on Relief, made an uufavorable report on
the Bill Of Mr.'McElwee, to relieve the iu-
debteduess of all debtors. - s-a..ga&.-sa
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THE TORY'S NIECE."-A Story of l776.
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/ ADDREssEs On The DEATH OF Hon. jacob
| CoLLANER delivered in the Senate and House
of representatives, Dec. I4th, 1865. We
are indebted to Senator Foot for published
copy Of the addresses, made on the occa-
sion of the official announcement in Congress
Of the death Of Jacob Collamer, in eonnec-
ton with the resolutions Of respect intro
duced in the Senate by Hon. solomon Foot
and in the House by Hon. J. S. Morrill,.
The addresses are fourteen in number; by
Senator's Foot Of Vt, Harris Of N. Y, John
son Of Nd, Fesscnden of Me-, Dixon Of
Con. Riddle of Del, Sumner of Mass ard
Poland of Vt, aud by Messrs. Morrill, fVt,
Woodbridge Of Vt, Raymond of n. T.,
Gridcr OF Ky, Alley Of Mass, and Went
worth Of H. Some Of these addresses. or
parts Of them, appeared in our columns soon
after their delivery. We have read with
interest the whole Of them as here brought
together and published IN suitable form,
and are struck with their variety and the
discrimination, good sense, and earnest
feeling which they severally display, and
tie ielicitous language in which the senti-
ments sre given. The man and statesman
OF whom they SO feelingly spoktwas worthy,
in every respect, Of all they said Of him.
Patriots and Christians Of this State and Of
the nati1a at large acknowledge his greas
merits and still deplore his death.