Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-01-09

Hermcs," of the Charleston Mercury,
writes, from Washington: The opinion gains
ground that Wade, Foster L Co. are touring it in
the South for purpose beyond that of Christ
mas frolic. If the gritty and cantankerous Wade
returns with the report that he had been mistaken
in the feeling of tho South, fuc opening will be
made FOR widening tho doors of Congress. " Ro-
construction" is cucd for urgently in Wall street,
and here is chance for an excuse for it.
rss- The Congressional party have returned to
| Washington They speak in exalted terms OF the
attentions and hospitalities everywhere received,
and represent great revolution as taking place in
the Southern mind In favor Of the Constitutional
amendment.
nsy- The Paris correspondent of the London
Times auhounces rhat there is Sreus activity Mt
Toulon in preparing the vessels which are TO
take tho French troops away from Mexico lie
adds that, from the magnitude of these Prcpara-
tions, the French Government seems determined
to bring homo its entire Mexican contingent at
single journey Of the fleet.
nss- The President. reception on New Years
Day, Notwithstanding the very inclement ,tate OF
the weather, was brilliant affair. The members
of the diplomatic corps, the Supreme Court, the
army and navy were largely represented Sew
eral Senators and Representatives were also pres
ent colorel man called and was courtcouslJ re-
ccived by President Johnson.
eg An act has been passed by the Georgia
Legislature, and signed by the Governor, prcvi-
ding that all property of the wife ut the time of
her mrrriagc, whether real or personal, or choses
in action, shall be and remain her separate pro-
pc,ty and that all property given to, inherited
or acquired by the wife during coverturc, shall
vest in and belong to her, and shall not be liable
for the payment of any debt, default, or contract
of the husband.
&9- Capt. r. NJ. Paysingcr was, on Tuesday,
elected Sheriff of Newberry District.
Ms- The latest adyices from Mexico convey
tho intelligence that Napoleon gave orders to the
French commander to MD Macmillan to the ut
most Of his power. This does not look much like
q speedy evacuation by the French troops.
@~ A widow lady, formerly of high social
position, attempted to commit suicide in Rich
mond one night last week. Her daughter discov-
cred her condition and called in u physician in
time to save her life. She had formerly been
wealthy, but lost all by the war, and since then
she and her daughter have been eking out a mis-
erabe existence Ly the labor of their hands. on
Christmas day they atc the last morscl Of bread
they hnd in the house, and driven to despair, the
mother attempted to end her life on the next by
suicido.
sEr Baltimore is maintaining its unenvisible
reputation for rowdyism. That city at present is
terribly afflicted with gangs Of thieves and pick
pocks.s, who are committing their deprsd"tiOnS
das and night to an extent never before known.
In some instances they have attacked ladies in
broad daylight and robbed them Of their port
monnies.
@s- The Treasury Department has suspended
the payment of moneys duo before the COM
mencement of the war to certain parties who cub
scquenty arraycd themselves against the United
States Government. Tie reason for this is tho
Joint resolution before Congress to prohibit such
settlements at present, though the vouchers CT
drafts may be in proper legal form.
Sr Tho Montgomery papers state that no
difficulty is experienced by planters in contracting
for labor for the next year, the negroes eripeing
willingness to enter into equitable agreements
ns- resolution ratifying on behalf of tho
State Of Ohio the proposed amendment to the
Constitution OF the United States, has passed the
Senate and House of Representatives.
ase- special to the n. Y. Times, from Wash
in ston, says the only foundation for the impcach
ment story is Ashley'' private announcement that
Monday next ho intends to press through his
resolution, raising select committee to inquire
into tho conduct of tho President, in hope Of
finding something that will warrant articles of
impeachment 1t may lie that majority in tho
House really mean to press this matter to culni-
nation, but in that case it is not all likely to be
done under the crnzy leadership Of Ashley. He
could make nothing Of it but n malicious and
vindictive partisan crusade.
G1 Two Government detectives are in Mon:
treal, Canada East, hunting up evidence against
surratt and Booth, in relation to their connection
with the assassination of President Lincoln. Sew
eral prominent Southerners have offered to go to
Washington to testify in regard to their move
ments Whils In Cansda.