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BALTIMORE, June

IALIIMUhE, JuHE o.
The State Convention Of the unconditional
Union party of Marylsdd, assembled at noon
al the Fourth street theater There was a
large attendance and great enthusiasm.
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GEN. En-. HATCH and family are at Musca-
tine. He is now permanently located there
SO says the Journal
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-06-07

MONDAYS report from the quarantine at
New York showed FIVE new cases Of cholera
and ten deaths.
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The Chicago 7ritunes Washington special
says:
The House is not endeavorins to make
rapid progress with the Reconstruction En-
abhng Act, but on the contrary. is holding
back for the Senate to finish the constitution
al amendment. Il was under consideration
TO-DAY leus enough to cradle Juage Wilson.
Of Iowa, 70 deliver one of the best speeches
OF the session. He took strong ground in "a
vor Of impartial suffrage.
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coLoRED woman was badly gored by q
COW at Burlington, on Monday
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II is proposed 10 organize ths Indian Ter.
sisoey int ~ Territory Of Lnsola.
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- HAIIrAx, Juns 8.
The steamer African, fpm Liverpool, 26th
Va Queenstowa 2tA, arrived.
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MoSDAy's Chicago Tribune special Wash

"The Union Senators held brief caucus
this afternoon. 1t is proposed TO throw the
fourth and fifth sections of the pending Con-
sttutional amendments out, and to consider
erably change the phraseology, though not the
idea, OF what now stands as the fourth Mr.
Fessenden has drawn up the new section, aud
it was submitted to the caucus, and referred
after debate TO the same committee that pre-
pared tue original report"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-06-07

THADDEUs STEVENS is dangerously sick.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-06-07
Madame Louise TOurnair.

Preeminent among this unrivaisd Troupe stands ths
beautiful and graceful French lady,
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Worlds Only Bareback Rider.

In her superb Manage" she has rival. TO uss the
language the celebrated Gown Wallet: she 10 the
only living LADY thai do it. either In Europs
America Ali others are but feeble imitatorS."
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The following resolution, offered by Mr..
Williams of Pennsylvania, was adopted by
the House on Monday. 1t was preceded by
lengthy preamble:
Resolred. That the President be requested
to inform this House whether the military or
civil employees of this Government. within
the State of Georgia, or any of the other
rebel States, have in any way eountenanced
or assisted the rendition of public honors TO
any of the traitors, either living or dead, who
have been waging war against the Govern
ment. in commemoration of their great crime
either by closing their office on such ocea-
sions or making other favorable public dem
onstrahon IN connection Herewith: aud,
further. whether the privilege of doing hike
honors at the graves of the Union soldiers
who have perished far from their homes and
kindred. has been in any instance obstructed
or derided by the rebel authorities, with the
concurrence of the officers of this Govern.
ment.
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Master Willie Dutton

The yo1ag graceful and dashinE Equestrian whose
performances during the last @nter York city
and the West Indies for him the reputation Of the
most accomplished Somersaut Rider OF tne age.
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VOL. l3.

ering their reasonable purposes isa crime
against the State Hence the country need
not be dissatisfied at delay in reconstruction.
Insurrectionists should be pardoned when de.
feated and repentant. They should not be
given power while still insurrectionists. Let
then Congress carefully ascertain the animus
of the South. Safe and wise reconstruction
demands this. The radicalism of English
Republicans built up the Tory party and re-
established the STUART dynasty; the conser
vatism of the English Tories established tha :
dynasty without demanding guarantees for
freedom, and made necessary, as a conse-
quence. second revolution in order to save
the government and the liberties of the peo-
pie from overthrow. English parties have
lived through two centuries. There is no
reason why the Republican party which saved
this country should not so endure 1t is the
party of feedom, of progressive Democracy.
1t will SO endure if it avoids the conservatism
which barters away right for the sake of quiet
on the one hand, and the violence which dis
turbs constantly the foundations of social or
der, on the other. Let it be true to the spirit
of Liberty and Human Rights in this emer.
gency let it likewise avoid tho violence and
revolutionary ultraism, which exacts the ex-
tremest penalties of its enemy and SO in the
end defeats ITSELF
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whose daring feAts upon her bareback stssd have
justly given her the title Of the
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ELNYRA, n. r., june 6.

A company of Fenians, numbering 66, left
this city to-day for Buffalo to Join Tho Fsniani
army Of invasion. Six or seven hundred men
have passed through here within tho past two
days from other places = rosts to the bor-
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JUDICIAL CONyENTIoN.

JOSHUA TRACY. Chairman.
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Soldiers and Sailors Convention.

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 1e.-The Convcn-
ton Adjourned last night. General Gordon
Granger was President. Resolutions were
adopted by acclamation, endorsing the Phil.
adclphia Convention, Of August IA, and do
claring that the object of the soldiers in tax.
ing up arms to suppress tho lato rebellion
was to defend and maintain tho supremacy
Of tho Constitution, and to preserve the
Union with all its dignity and equality, and
the right Of the several States unimpaired
and not in any spirit of oppression or for
any purpose Of conquest and subjugation ;
and that whenever there shall be.any armed
Resistance to the lawfully constituted au.
thority of our national Union. either in the
South or in the North, in the East or in the
West. they will take up arms to maintain
the Union. A despatch from Memphis,
signed by General Forrest aud other ex.
Confederate Ulcers. was read expressing
their sympathy with the purposes of the
Convention, and declaring that the Confcd.
eratc soldiers are entirely willing to leave
the determination oftheir rights as citizens
of States and of the United States to the
soldiers Of the Union; and on our part, we
pledge the security of life, person, property
and freedom Of speech and opinion to all.
suitable answer was returned.
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From Mexico.

NEw YonK, Sept. 23.-vera Cruz
Intelligence to the 18th has been re,
ccived.
The French are erecting fortifica-
tions on the land side of tho city,
which is seriously threatened by the
Liberals.
The Esta6e says, Gen. Urwan will
proceed to Europe OH mission and
accompany the Empress back to Mcxi.
co.
The new commander from Franco tc
succeed Bazine has not yet arrived.
The French will attempt to retake
Matamoras.
The Mexican Minister Romero has
advices stating that Juarez and Cabi-
net are about to remove from Chihua.
hua to Monterey, to occupy it as the
capital.
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Foreign NeWs-Per Cable.

VIENNA, September l3.--We are on the
verge Of another war which threatens Ia
equal Ia extent that just ended. Hl4
Austria shows bad faith with Italy, and
make unreasonable demands which Italy
will not submit to. Austria has ovorcharg-
ed the debt Of Venetia, and withholds the
Venetian property which she was to have
transferred.
BERLIN, Sept 14.-Prussia emphaticaliy y
notifies Austria that she will not suffer Italy
her ally, to be insulted and defrauded, and
war must follow.
PRAGUE, September lathe l1omeward
march Of tho Prussian troops has been per.
emptorily arrested and the decentralization
of the army stopped.
DRESDEN, September 14.--Everything
looks warlike. There is no reply to the no.
tifcation of Prussia. 1t Is now but ques
tion of hours whether troops be not again
put in motion.
HAMBURG, September 1.-THE sohles.
wigers have resolved to incorporate that
Duohy with Prussia. !,
SOUTHAMPTON, September 1.-THE mail
steamer from Rio Janeiro brings important
intelligence that the allies had been defeated
by the Paraguayans.
BERLIN, September 16.--It Is announced
that Prussia will not allow The King of Sax.
ony to take part in tho formation of the
North German Confederation.
FLoRENCs,. September l6.-Advices from
Prussia say q difficulty in the way Of the
signature Of the treaty Of paace between
Austria and Italy havo been raised by Aus.
tria In relation TO the debt Of yenetia. The
position taken by Austria placed the exeou.
tion OF the treaty Of peace signed at Prague
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Soldiers! and Sailors Convention.

CLEVELAND, September 18.-The Soldiers,
and Sailors Convention organized yester.
day, General Wool as temporary chairman
In the course Of his reifarks on assuming
the chair ho said: "The sooner Congress
admitted the Southern Representatives, tho
sooner will be allayed the apprehensions OF
the people of the dangers which menaoo the
country nnd the perpetuity Of the AUnio n,
The purpose Of the Radicals is to plunge
the country againsinto civil war If negro
suffrage is not conceded in tho South, and
leave the country howling wilderness. fo,
want Of more victims to crafty their spirit
Of revenge But the war would not be con
fined to the South, but extend over the
whole North, and only end with the over.
throw Of the Government" He said Presi
dent johnson was patriot, and that the
brave are always !meroiful md generous
with the President. he too said, awe have
had war enough; let us have peace"
These sentiments met with particular en-.
thusiasm. The Convention is largely at.
tended between three aud four thousand
delegates being present. The pavilion was
crowded to Its utmost capacity, and the
proceedings harmonious.
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, September 22.-The
President has decided that in conse.
qrencc of the pressure of public business
he will hereafter be obliged to decline
receiving any committee or delegations
whose principle object is to present pro.
grammes for removals aud appointments.
to Office. All such business must ueces!'
sarily be referred to the appropriate de-
partments Of the Government for atterl.
ton.
By General Order No. n from the
War Department, tho headquarters Of
the Department of Tennessee is transfer
red FROM Nashville, Tennessee, to Louis
vile, Kentucky. Brevet Major General
Robinson, commanding the Department
of North Carolina, having been granted
leave ofabsence, has transferred the
command temporarily to Brevet Briga
der General N. Goff, Colonel 37tl,
Regiment United States Colored Troops.
James r Hood, formerly OF the Chata-
nooga Gazette, has been appointed Sec
retary to Colorado Territory.
The difficulty between the United
States, Brazil and Argentine Republic,
in reference to Mr.. Washburn, our
Minister to Paraguay, passing through
the military linoe of the allied army,
has been adjusted.
The United States Government noti-
sed them if they persisted in their refia.
sal it would be regarded as violation
If information cuslof. and courtesy.
these representations had the desire
fleet, and Washburn was allowed to
proceed.
A large number Of prominent support.
SSrs of the Presidents policy from Maine
nd New Hampshire are here, urging
ne President to remove certain Gov.
rnment officers in those States who are
Utterly opposed to his administration
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The French peasants were discussing
the continental war, when ono attompt-
ed to explain to the other the nature Of
the telegraph. After repeatedly failing
he was struck with brilliant notion,
and exclaimed: Imagine that the tele
graph is an immense long dog, so long
that its head is at Vienna and it's tail at
Paris. Well tread on its tail. which is
at Paris, and it will bark at Vienna
Do you understand now, stupid, what
the telegraph is like2 "Oh, yes |" re-.
piled the other, "I have an idea now
what telegraph must be-"
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SEpTEMBEa.--When the year began, In
March, this was the seventh of its months
consequently, was properly termed Septemm.
ber. By the commencement of the year two
monthsearlier. the name ir now become in
appropriate, as is likewise tho case with It ]
three followers, October, November, Deoem-
Der. When Julius Cesar reformed the oai-
ender. he gave this month 32d day, which
Augustus subsequently, took from 1t and so
1t has since remained. Our Saxon ancestors
called it "derst monat," or barley month,
oeoouse they then realized this crop one Of
unusual Importance TO them on account Of
the favorite beverage which they brewed
from It,
On the 28d, the sun enters the constella.
Lybra, and posses to tho southwark of the
equator, TINS producing the autumnal eaui.
nox; a period usually followed by course
ofatormy weather.
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PLANTERS. HOTEL,
CORNER QUEEN AND CHURCH srREEre.
CHARLESTON, S. O.,
C. W. & ]. B. DENNIS, Propristors.

THIS splendid nOTBL will bo opened on
l. tho lst of October, on tho European
system. II has been romodelled and refur.
nished. throughout. This Hotel contains
oyor one hundred rooms, which will be ro.
served chiefly for tho uso of travellers and
transient guests. Competent assistants
have been secured in every department, and
fort to their customers. The sleeping
roQms are airy md clean. The roslurant
will be supplied with the best fare the mar
ket affords. Porters will always be ready
to attend eaoh arrival and departure Of
trslns. The travelling public, transient
visitors and others, will find in 1t oil the
Injuries Of o first-class house, combined
with the comforts Of home. The location is
finely adapted for business men and travel
lers, No pains or expense will bo spared
TO give entire satisfaction.
sept 1S@2m t# IT,
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An incident which occurred yesterday
on the boat as the President was cross,
ing the OHIO from Covington TO Cipci1,
natti, affords an additional illustration oi
the faithful. attachment of the Grant fam
lly to President Johnson. The father ol
Gen. Grant was presented to the Prees.
ident, and assured him of his cordial ap-
probation of the Presidents phlicy, and
expressed earnest wishes for its success.
There can beno doubt that Gen. Grant
himself cherishes the same views and
wishes, although his sense of the proprie
ties of his position keeps him studiously
aloof from party politios.-Ncw York
World.
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[cITArloN.]
State of South Carolina,
FAIRFIELD DISTRICT.
lm tIic Court of Ordinary.

By James Johnston, Esquirc, Ordinary Of
Fdirfeld District.
WllEREAS ii a. Gaillard, Commission
W erin Equity, has applied to mo for
LETTERS or DEMONSTRATIONS On all
and singular tho goods and chaucls rights
and credits Of j. Z. IIutchesop, lutc Of the
District aforesaid deceased:
These arc therefore to cite aud admonish
all and singular, thea kindred and creditors
of the said deceased to be and appear bc fore
me, at our next Ordinnry's Court, for tho
said District, TO be holden at Fairfield Court
House, on the 2eth day Of September next,
to shew cansc if any, why the said admin
istraion should not 'bc granted
Given under my hand and Seal, this 18th
day OF august, in tho year of our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-six, and
in The ninety first ycarof American lndepcn-
dence. JAMES JOHNSTON, TO. + III
aug 2lfl7xG
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From Washington.

wAsuISGroN, September l7.-At thrco
o'clock this afternoon heads Of Bureaus of
the Treasury Department called in body
upon the President to tender him their res
poets and their congratulations upon his
safe return from his Western tour.
Mr.. Seward is easier but not entirely out
Of danger. His disease was genuine ohole
ra, and is believed to have been contracted
in st. Louis.
Tho Secretary of the Treasury anticipates
that there will be e'seventy five millions OF
gold in the Treasury by the first Of October,
exclusive Of certificates.
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1866.

A VOICE FROM TIE FAR WEST.
Speaking Of "CosTAn's" Rat, Roach. Ant
Nc, observation-disclosures grain and pro
visions arc destroyed annually in Grnn
County by vermin, than would pny for ton
of this mt and Insect Killer. Lancaster
Wis, UeraH.
.peA.. SEQ "CosTAn'B" adyertlscrcnt above
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Fire in New York Loss of Life,

New YoRK, Sept. 24.-A four
story tenement house, corner Avenue
A and 18th street, was destroyed by
fire yesterday. Cornelius Rittcnger,
his wife AND three children perlshcd.
Two men who lcapcd from the fourth
story window not expected to live.
Three others jumped down but were
caught Oh beds and escaped serious
injury. The fire is supposed to have
been the work of an inccndiary.
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MORE STEALING At WAsHINGToN.-
The Washington correspondent of the
Herald. under date Of September 9;
says: !.
can Extensive robbery of United
States bonds has just been discovered in
this city, and one Of the alleged prinoi.
pals arrested. The bonds-S25, 900 in
value--were the property Of Miss Lucy
Rives, daughter, of tho late John G.
R!ves, and were on deposit in Messrs.
Riggs u Co.'s banking house. The
robbery was committed some time be-
tween December Is, 1865, and June Is,
1866, the former being the last date a,
which they were seen and handled,
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1866.

IOUSEKEEPERS troubled with vcrmin
need he so no longer, If they usc.' CosTAn's"
ENtcrminator Wchnvc used il TO our sntis.
faction; and i'm box COS, $5, we would hnvo
il. We hnvo tried roisons, but they effect cd
nothing; but "Costnr's" article knocks tho
breath out Of Rats, Mice, Reaches, Ants,
and Bed Bugs. quicker than wo can writcit.
1T is in great demand all over the country.
-Mcadina, Ohio, Gazette. N rin',f
DEsa. SEQ "CosTAR's" advertisement above
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Rains in tho West.

CIScINNArI, September 2l.--Thcre has
en- great rains in all parts Of the West,
I'd much damage done. The canal en-
,nkment at Dayton, Ohio, broke and con.
terable part of the town Is under water,
III much destruction Of property. The
'ole country in that section is under wa
=. II has been raining oil day here, at
Louis, Louisville and Chicago.
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'[o,rArloN.
State Of South Carolina.
FAIRFIELD DISTRICT.
IL. tl,c Court Of Ordinary.


By james Johnston, Esquire, Ordinary O,
FairfeH District
WHEREAS II. a. Gaillard, Commissioner
" in Equity, has applied to me for
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATORS, OH all
and singular tho goods and ohattcls, rights
and credits OF Drury Goza, dc Bonis non,
late of the District aforesaid deceased
These arc therefore TO cic and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors
Of the said deceased, TO be and appear be-
forc me, at our next Ord;nary's Court, for
the said District. to be holden at Fairfield
Court llouse, on the 2sth day, of scpteGDer
next, to show cause, if any why the said ad
ministration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this 18th
day Of August in tho year Of our Lord,
one thousand eight hundred and sixty six,
and in the ninety y-irst year of American
Independence.
JAMES JOHNSTON, 70. F. d.
aug 21-fl7xG
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Notice.,

iTHE BOOKS q JOHN CRENlER s Co,
l. Cremcr Co., and j Smith Phillips,
nave been placed in my hands and an carly
settlement is required il ,hosc indcotod
WISH 10 save costs. The accounts arc ggn.
orally small and it is hoped that those ow-
ing thcm Will call in my office and pay them,
without further notice. If they are not
paid soon, am instructed TO sue upon them.
a. S. DOUGLASS.
sept l6-N2t1
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ForeingENews Per Cable.

PARIS, September II Tho French Cirou.
lar says the recent ohanges are favorable
FRANCE, Prussia and Italy are drawn neare,
in Interest and ideas
Austria has now no hostile intont,
Convention of Rome will be loyalty car
ried out"
Second.class navies are assured of the
liberty of the Baltic and Mediterranean.
The note justifes the Emperor's media.
tion, and hints at the annexation of people
of the same language and interests, whore
it shows necessity for perfect defence and
military organization-not, however, as a
threat and expresses belief in lasting
peace in Europe.
1t is said that the Emperor refuses to al.
low officers of tho French army to hold office
in Mexico, owing to the protest Of the Uni.
ted States
ST: PErEnssuno, September 1.-THE
Russian who attempted to murder the Gear
has been executed. Joy was expressed in
consequence of the punishment awarded the
assassin. and demonstrations of respect tc
the Car at the same time,
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European News.

DRESDEN, Sept. 2l.--peace was con-
eluded between Prussia and Saxony at
Vienna on Friday.
Austria has sent Charge d. Affairs
to Berlin.
BERLIN, Sept. 2l.-Thc King has
issued decree of amnesty for sundry
offences.
PARIS, Sept. 2l.-Napoleon has
gone to Barritz.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-09-26

BRAVE CLERGY.-Since the cholera
began in London nearly all the East
End Church Clergy who usually take
their holidays at this season Of the year,
together with their curates, have remain
ed at their posts, working mantully and
well.
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From Canada.

TORONTO, September 2l.--It ia announced
that the Bank of British North America
will present letters Of credit from English
Bankers on the Bank of Upper Canada.
The Directors Of the Bank of Upper Canada
have not decided what course to pursue, but
it is thought'the institution will be wound
up by assigneos. The bills Of the suspend
ed bank are selling at thirty to forty per
cent discount
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-09-26
From Washington,

WAsHINdToN, September Is. General
Baird has been formally relieved from com.
.mand Of the Department Of tho Gulf, and
assigned to duty in the Department Of the
Lakes, and ordered to report to General
Hooker
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1866.

"COSTAR'S" RAT EXTERMINATOR is
simple, safe and suro-the most perfect
hAT-itication meeting wo have ever attend,
od' Every Rat hat can get it. properly
prepared, Will eat 1t, and every ono that
eats il will dio, generally at somo place a q
distant MS possible from wero it was taken.
-Lnke Shore, Mich Mirror.
BsaS" Sec "CosTAn's" advertisement ob owe
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Lumber, Lumber, Lumber.

fNliE subscriber bcgs to informs his fyiosds
l. and former patrons that he has rcsum.
cd the "LUMBER BUSINESS" at Ridge.
way, s. c., II miles south of Winnsboro,
and immediately on the g. & s. G.. II. r.,
and having fine lot of sawn timber Oh the
yard, solicis their orders.
G. =. HOFFMAN.
sept d-x3m t2w