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ELECTRICITY AND THE Nervous FLUD.-The
nervous fluid is not identical with the electric
fluid. Electricity propagstes itself in the electric
wires with an inconceivable rapidity; it outstrips
light considerably; it has q velocity twenty mil
ion times as great as the nervous agent. There
exists another capital difference between the two
agents. Every alteration of the structure OF the
nerves stops the propagation of the nervous cur
rent; to bruise them or to burn them is sufficient
to interrupt the transmission of the current; once
cut, they no longer recover their power when the
divided extremities are afterward united. The
metallic wires, on the contrary, conduct electricity
in spite of every damage which can be inflicted on
them. Nevertheless, the celebrated labors OF Pro-
lessor du Bois-Reymond clearly demonstrate that
electricity plays some part in the nervous phe-
nomena. There exist naturally electric currents
in the nerves, ana these currents are modified and
influenced by the actions of the nervous currents.
We may then admit that the nervous phenomena
are the result of a secondary action of electricity
which produces in the substance of the nerves
certain chemical or other changes; they manifest
themselves only at the end of a certain time du-
ring which the acti IN increases in q slow and
Gradual manner until it becomes sensible and pro-
TTokes mechanical effects. This side Of the ques-
ton is still surrounded with an impenetrable OBJ
SECURITY; in it we are reduced to hypothesis more
or less plausible.
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Hancock and Habeas Corpus.

The New Orleans Picayune, describing u case
Of habeas corpus which occurred recently in that
city, says:
In this state of affairs it was probable that the
writ would not be obeyed. 1t appears, however,
that General Hancock learned late last evening OF
the simple fact of the issuance OF q writ by a court
Of competent jurisdiction, and OF the probability,
under the peculiar attendant circumstances, tnat
the writ was not to be respected.
Learning this he at once went in person TO the
Office of the chief Of police, about half after SIX
o'clock, and told tho chief what he had heard.
The writer was accidentally present IN the clllets
Office. -,
the General was attired in citizens dress, with
| cavalry coat on. He is certainly very fine looking,
and has all the bearing Of 4 man Of action.
He stated to Major Williamson that he had
learned that q writ of habeas corpus had been
issued, and that owing to some illegallty 1t was
| probable that it would not be obeyed. That writ,
| Mc. Chief of Police, must be obeyed. l will hold
YOU responsible in this matter. Those prisoners
must be produced. l believe you will produce
| them, but | will myself take the necessary pre-
| caution that they be produced. L have issued an
order that the writ OF hd6eds corpus ID to be Oh
| served, and it shall be.
am here to protect the dignity OF government,
and The rights Of tie people as to life, Liberty, and
| property must be preserved. So long as am IN
hover here, the law shall be respected.
know nothing, Mr.. Chief of Police, about this
case. do not know what these men are charged
With; but it is sufficient for me to know, and you
to know, that a writ OF habeds corpus has been IS
sued, and that writ shall be respected. l will sink
the boat in the middle Of Ehe river with cannon
that takes those men on board, AID intercept any
| train of cara that carries them. III the Law is not
observed. who and what is safe? l NAV be taken
away, YOU may be, any of US may be. Justice must
be nupbeld. / hold you, therefore, Mr.: Chief OF
Police, responsible for the delivery Of these s's;t men
before Judge Theard, in obedience 10 mat VIII,
felt as though We had been listening truly to the
defender OF law and dignity OF governmeut. We
don't remember of ever having witnessed a moro
impressive scene.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Our European Dispatches.
GBY ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH

L4
THE FEN1AN INTERPRETATIONS OF THE GOVERN
MENr-AN ATTEMPT TO BE MADE TO FREE
THE FENIAN PRISONERS.
LONDON, December 25.-The precautions of the
government against apprehended Fenian risings
are continued.
Extensive preparations being made to-day indi-
cate that the authorities are in the possession OF
information proving that q general attempt will
soon be made to rescue the Fenians nov confined
in various parts OF the United Kingdom for COM
plicity in the late outrages. Special constables
are everywhere on duty, and troops are held In
readiness to move to any quarter at any hour OF
the day or night.
The people, generally, are not seriously alarm
ed, and trust to the government to protect them
from any dangerous outbreak. There, is however,
doubtless, good reason for timely and ~judicious
preparations to meet any possible contingency.
THE AByssnIAN wAR-THE TIMES, IN OPPOSITION,
TAKES UP THE oUDaEI.
LONDON, December 25.-The London Times has
an editorial on the Abyssinian war, which, it fears,
will be much longer in duration than was expect
ed. 1t blames General Napier, who commands the
expeditionary forces, for the delay that has already
taken place, and says that nothing Of consequence
will be done during the present season.
A NEW RUSSIAN NorE-A RUMPUs AMONG THE CELEs-
TIALS.
CT. PETERSBURG, December 25.-The Russian
Government has addressed q strong note to
France, in which it protests against Napoleon's
shifting policy upon the Eastern question.
Advices from China report that the rebels have
been successful in late operations against the In
perial forces.
CHRISTMAS DAY IN ENGLAND.
LONDON, December 25.-This being Christmas
Day, ali business is suspended, and the banks and
public Offices are closed throughout the kingdom.
There is no mercantile news of Importance.
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To the Readers OF the Daily News-Ouy
New Terms-The Cash system.

The announcement that on and after the first
OF January the subscription price of THE DAILY
News will be reduced to Six Dollars q year has
been received with many substantial marks of
appreciation by the public, both in the city and
State. But in order to publish a frst-class
paper at that low price, we shall be compelled,
in future, to adhere vigorously to the cash sys-
tenn, and require, invariably, the payment OF
subscriptions in advance. 1t should be gener-
ally understood that everything required for
the publication of q newspaper-compositlon,
paper, press-work, labor, and expenses Of
every description-must unavoidably be paid
for in CASH at the end of every week. If the
credit system is tolerated, and subscribers
neglect to pay promptly, the losses thus in
Cured by publishers in a little while become
intolerably onerous and oppressive.
There are hundreds, however, in our city
who, though anxious to take a live newspaper
and willing to pay for it, can i'll afford, at this
time, even the small outlay of six dollars
To accommodate this class of readers, we
have made arrangements by which, on and
after New Years Day, THE DAILY News will
be delivered, every morning, before seven
o'clock, in all parts of the city, by attentive
and experienced newsmen, at EIGHTEEN CENTS
a WEEK, payable weekly.
The advantages of this plan are evident at a
glance. Those who take their papers upon the
weekly system only pay out their money, week
by week, as their papers are received they
run no risk; they can stop their paper at any
time by giving one weeks notice; when they
leave the city for a few weeks they can suspend
their papers, and be at no expense. The yearly
cost at the weekly rate is more than when the
subscription at our advertised rates is paid IT
advance at our office; but there is every reason
to believe that the new plan will, by its sim
plicity, security, and the smallness of the cash
expense, enable many persons to take a daily
paper who could not become subscribers for as
long a period as six, or even three months. 1t
is our desire to accommodate all cl. sses Of
readers, and those who are not able to pay
their subscriptions in advance can take advan-
tage of the weekly arrangement, which will go
into operation on January l, next.
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A~pprehended Trouble In Alabama.

THE ARREST OF PROMINENT RADICALS AND MOVE
MENTs OF TROOPS.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, December 25.-The negroes
we're out in force to-day, contrary to the munich
pal regulations and military orders. They were
in full uniform and were armed with guns and pis-
tolls. No effort was made at the time to suppress
the demonstration. In the afternoon several
thousand were harangued, and violent and in
cendiary language used by Barber, Brainard and
other prominent Radicals.
Late in the evening both Barber and Brainard
were arrested by the military authorities.
LATER.
Disturbances are reported to have taken place
at Greenville last night, and a military detachment
has been seDG there to restore order.
No particulars have been received, but at last
accounts all was quiet.
The Selma papers report serious disturbances at
DemopoIs and Camden, to which points troops
have been ordered.
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WORTH KNow1NG.-It is stated that a hungry
man who sits down before a pound OF beefsteak;
render. Juicy ard an inch thick. and eats 1t, will
find upon analysis, that s~ixty-6ve per cent. OF his
steak was water; that eighteen per cent. will go to
Give him an aldermanic freshness, and that four
teen per cent. is assigned to warm him, and make
5ormino ingredients, according to DR.. PlayGair,
every One, on an average, requires ninety-two
bounds annually to keep up a proper bodily con-
dition. Lit is not obtained from steaks, then it
must be secured from something else. Cheese is
haer speedily conceals all traces Of unsightly
bones Soru Two ounces of fesh-formers per diem will
t,oon . man alive If he is not forced to labor, but
hard labor requires six, or the body will run short
Of starch and sugar t and gS behind na1ts Of N r dealtf tb ane
sra ts5 rounds Of flesh, but there is nearly double
the amount in the same quantity OF oatmeal.
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from the slip OF paper between his fingers "We1,
General Johnston, what do you propose? You
speak Of obtaining terms. You know of course
that the enomy refuses to treat with US. How do
you propose to obtain terms ?"
81 think the opposing Generals in the field NAV
arrange them
"Do you think Sherman will treat with you ?"
81 have no reason to think otherwise. Such a
course would be in accordance with military usage,
and legitimate"
" can easily try it. sir. If wo can accomplish
any good for the country, Heaven knows I am not
particular as to forms. How will you reach Sher-
man 2"
81 would address him q brief note, proposing an
interview to arrange terms Of surrender and peace,
embracing, of course, q cessation Of hostilities
during the negotiations"
well, sir, YOU can adopt this course, though /
confess [ am not sanguine as to ultimate results. {"
The member of the Cabinet, before referred to
as conversing with General Johnston, and who
was anxious that his views should be promptly
carried out, Immediately seated himself at the
writing table, and, taking up a pen, offered to act
as the General 8 amauuensis. At the request Of
the latter, however, the President dictated the
letter to General Sherman, which was written at
once upon 4 half sheet of letter folded as note
paper: ard signed by General Johnston, who took
il and sad he would send 1t to General Sherman
early in the morning; and in q few minutes the
conference broke up. This note, which was q
brief proposition for q suspension of hostilitics,
and q conference with o view to agreeing upon
terms of peace, has been published with other let
tiers which passed between tie two Generals.
On or about the 10th Of April the President, his
staff and Cabinet, left Greensboro to proceed still
further south, with plans uniformed, cinging to
tine hope that Johnston and Sherman would Sc
cure peace and the quiet OF the country, but still
all doubtful of the result, and still more doubtful
as to consequences of failure.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
@erinan lutheran Sburb.

THE CORNERSTONE OF THE NEW GERMAN
LUTHERAN CHURCH will be laid This Day Thurs
day. the Goth inst. ALI German Associations, the Mill
tary and Civil Authorities of the City OF Charleston, the
Members of the two English Lutheran Congregations
the Clergy of the city, and the public in general, are re-
%spectfully invited to participate in the exercises.
The Procession will form before the German Church,
Hasel-street, precisely at l O'Clock, P. NJ, in tile follow.
ing order
l. Military Brass Band.
2. German Fire Company.
3. German Sunday School.
4. German Friendly Society.
s. German Fusilier Society.
C. Turn verein.
7. Rifle Club.
8. Freundschaftsbund
9. Druderliche B,md.
10. Sengerbund.
II. German Artillery Relief Association.
IL. German Volunteer Relief Association.
Is. Schiller Lodge of. o. G. +.
II. Lodge La Candeur of A. F. NJ.
Is. Walhalla Lodge Of A. F. NJ.
16. Congregations of the German and English Lutheran
Churches.
IT. Civil and Military Officers and Clergy.
Is. vestry of German Lutheran Church.
10. Building Committee.
20. Lutheran Pastors.
The Procession will move precisely at ~ O'Clock
through Hasel and King streets. up to the site Of the
New Building. where the ceremonies Of laying the cor
~ner-stone will begin at 2 o'clock.
All participants are requested to be p%unctual, as the
afternoons are short, and q Christmas Celebration of the
German Sunday School will take place the same evening
By order Of the Building Committee.
L. MULLER. Pastor,
Secretary Of Building Committee.
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SOMETHING New ABOUT THE DELUGE.-The Lon
don Bookseller makes the following announce
mcnt of q literary novelty: 'To be sold by private
contract, the copyright Of 4 work in manuscript,
entitled, THE Tower of Babel discovered and the
Dcluge Explained the substance of which is con-
tanned In about three hundred and fifty foolscap
quarto pages. The author and compiler asserts
that he has made one Of the most important dis
monstrating the identity Of the Great Pyramid Of
Egypt with the ancient Biblical Tower of Babel;
and proving, by conclusive evidence, that the Mo-
sale Delugc was 20 local flood, produced by tho
bursting of an ancient African lake, the remains Of
which ho points out, and also indicates in detail
the cause Of the great CATASTROPHE,
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THE MARION STAR.

EsTABLIsHED NEARLY TWENTY YEARS AGO. IS
Nv published at Marion, s. c., in the central portion
OF tho country, and offers 8 favorable medium to Mer-
chants, Druggists, Machinists, and all classes who deslrd
to extend their business in the Pee Dee country.
For the benefit of our advertising patrons, we shall, in
addition to our subscription list, which is constantly In
creasing, publi,h and distribute gratuitously, copies Of
the TAR during the business season this Fall.
Rates OF Advertising liberal.
WI. McKERALL,
November 20 Editor and Proprietor
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THE ORANGEBURG NEWS.

DUBLIsHED SATURDAY MORNING, AT
Il Orangeburg, S. C. Terms 50 per annum, in adj
vance.
During the spring and fall seasons extra copies Of ths
-ORANGEBURa News will be circulated for the beneft of
our advertising patrons.
Contract Advertisements inserted on the most liberal
terms. Address SAMUEL DIBBLE,
Editor Orangeburg News,
February % OranQeburp, 8
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DIE CHARLEsTONER ZEITUNa.

UODTN q. H1UIINIIJ III "
TTNDER III ABOVE LEAD THE UNDERSIGNED
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the organ of the German population, and devoted to the
interests of this State, in encouraging Immigration and
Industrial Pursuits.
Literature, Agriculture, Commerce, Arts and Trade,
will be represented in its columns, and the news OF the
day will he given.
General JOIN A. WAGNER has kindly consented to
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Subscrpton-S3 for Twelve Months; ST. so for Six
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Advertisements inserted on liberal terms.
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De- MARRIAGE AND CELlBACY, AND THE
HAPPINESS OF RUE M~ANHOoD.-An Essay for
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a0-NOTICE To MARINEkS.-C
n PILOTS wishing to anchor their vessels in ASHLEY
River, arc requested not to do go anywhere within direct
range of the heads OF tho SAVANNAH RAILROAD
wHARvES, on the Charleston and st. Andrews side o.!
the Ashley River; by which precaudoo. contact with the
Submarine Telegraph Cable will be avoided.
S. G. TURNER, q. II.
Harbor Masters Office, Charleston, February 6, 1856.
February
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II

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Rev. J. Z. DUNLOP, Captain G. a. MCINTYRE to EMMA
r., daughter of J. B. YOUNG, Esq, of Marion c. 3. -
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TIE HERALD

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ag-I, MOSES B0RcK, THIS DAY AUTHORIZE
FRANCIS SINGLETON to be my Executor and Collec-
tor. During my absence I give hin my Power OF Attor-
NOV TO act accnrdinolY. a. Dncember u
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THE WONDERS OF N1AaARN REvEALED.-The
great gale of last week produccf\ some curious
effects at Niagara Falls. The strong Sasterly gale
sent tho waters Of Lake Erie westward, Naving the
Niagara river and tributaries lower than never be-
fore. Buffalo Creek was so low that all the YES
sells in it were grounded, and Niagara Falls was a
%rivulot compared with its native grandeur. Xhe
bed Of the American branch was 80 denuded t&t
it was possible to travel in it's rocky bed without
wetting the feet, and mysteries that were novel
before revealed came to light on that day. Rocks
that heretofore wero invisible appeared i'll their
full grown doformlty upon the surface, and great
was tho CONSERVATION among tho finny tribes.
The Three Sisters we're accessible to foot passcn-
gers, and many traversed where human foot had
never trod, with perfect impunity and dry feet.
Below the falls the water was full twenty feet lower
than usual, and the oldest inhabitant gazed in
wonder at the grand transformation. Near Sus-
pension Bridge, tho celebrated rock at Winners
mill, upon which q drowning man caught and was
rescued several years ago, which barely projects
it's head above the water, was laid bare twenty feet
above the surface. When the gale subsidized, the
water returned to its usual course, and Niagara
was herself again."