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UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
The WoOd-Newcomb Case.
Rafora Com m iocionar Oah0rn

Tie United States Abner r. Neaccon.6 This long
contested resumed yesterday. Dow the prin-
cpal witness for the prosecution, called for the
Defence and in answer TO counsel SAID that since his
giving evidence the Colonel Wood had prom
him that the charge against him In Maine and upon
which he was held, would be dismissed. The next and
principal witness for the defence United
States Marshal Robert Murray, who detailed at
length all the circumstances connected with the
various charges that had been brought against
Newcomb in the course Of this examination.
The Narshal's testimony was very clearly and
succnctly given, covering, 1t did great many
ver.ations charges, alleged offences and interviews
with noted conterfees burglars robbers and others
with whom, in his official capacity, no Is necessarily
brought in contact. The testimony all favorable to
the accused The stands adjourned till Saturday,
when the Commissioner viii finally dispose Of 1t.
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SUPREME C0uRT-cHaMSEas.

That New Issue of Stock-Attuchncnt for
Contempt.
Before Judge Cardozo.
Fisk Bslasn G al the Chicago Rock Island and
Pacific Raitfoad Compdrg a al This is the suit IN
which injunction Issued by this court. few
days since enjoining tho defendants from selling or In
any way negotiating the issue Of 40 600 shares OF
the capital stock OF the company.
Yesterday tho President Of the company, John +.
Tracy and the Secretary, Francis H. Dows taken
before this court attachment Issued against them
animation. The Court discharged them upon the per-
sonai responsibility OF their counsel VIM. i. Tracy for
their future appearance.
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fomn,IssIoncr. Of EnIrrntiou,

stated meeting OF this Commission was held yssterS
day afternoon at 14e Broadway, at which thos were
present Commissioners WiDA.on, LoutroI, BosSngsr.
Kapp Smith aud oGorman.
Nothing Of public interest trsnspred during tho ees.
sion OF the Commission and tho time chiefly occu>
pied with the reading OF the semi report OF the
superintendent Of the Labor Exchange from which 10
appears that out OF 20 appncatons only 473 received
employment
TIE arrivals Of emigrnn,s during the weck ending
January g. nst amounts 10 i,305 and during tho sane
period OF 1897 the arrivals 1874, showing o des
crease OF 669 In tho pnst week. Al
on the st instant there In bank the credit OF
The Commissioners sos $50 added to which tho roceptg
Of the week ending January s. si,s15, gives total
balance % $40 a75
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fsAs FUNERAL PROCESSION N pHuAurlpsa.
LFton the Evening Telegram Of yesterday.

PHiIADgtrHIA, Jan. 5, 1868
Afnnera In respect 10 the memory Of o Dren, Alien
and iarkin TOOK place to-day, aud was Of q most in
posing character The various circles, beneficial socic
ties and citizens generally turned out in strength,
together With many visitors from other cities.
st. raals Beneficial Association also participated
About hitcen thousand wero 10 the line.
Flags were drapod and the bands PLAYED fune.
raj dr2es Among the cmbiemato fhgs was
one teerng tbs inscription, "Amefica, the
cxlles' homc.1 The funeral was witnessed ny tens or
tholsands Of spectators most of whon uncovered as
the three ho8rsas passed An IRISH iaunng car which
was ln tho procession, attracted much attention. Tha
procesHou was threa.quartors Of an hour passing
givan p0t. some % the banners Ia limo bora tue IN
scrpaon We swear 70 ayonge tnem.n
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fINE N Ru[EALl-LlSs ial.lla.

From the Evening gram OF ysstcrdpy.l
BuvpAro, Jan. s. 1868.
Tho cabinet manufactory OF Hersey q Zimmerman,
Elm street. was burned down this morning. Loss
5000 only partially insured The are IL supposed "
have been set W an incondiarys
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SOUTH AMERICA.
Obstinacy Of the Rebels in
Peru.
DlscRDERED STATE OF SOCIETY.
! tcHllEan FINANCIAL BlvRDEHs.

The steamer Santiago do Cuba Captain Smith, from
Aspnwal December So arrived Al this port yesterday
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Board Of Comncilmen.

The newly elected Board Of Counclmen seems deter
mined carry the between themselves and The
old Board, aud the officers elect busy engaged In
perfectpg the work Of organizaton and they have
taoished their headquarters temporarily in the City
Library rooms
private caucus OF the new Board was held yestsr.
day afternoon at Which the leading lights present.
Il Is stated that they have determined TO Nelson
j. Waterbury counsel TO institute proceedings against
old Board TO the latter II possible from the
positions which they now hold and TO procure In.
junction restraining tho Comptroller from paying any
money ordered by or to thu old Board until the matter
Is settled.
APPOINTMENTS.
John Doran has been appointed engrossing clerk 10
tho old Board; John A. Towe, deputy clerk 70 the
Board, d and Richard A. EErght sergeant at-arm5 to
botn Boards
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Common Council Clerks once.

The following appointments have been made by Clerk
Shannon Francis J. Twomey, deputy clerk, reap-
pointed; Isaac j. Drake first assistant clerk reapponed;
Archibald J. Fullerton, second assistant clerk vice
James Dunphy; George W. Belts, third assistant clerk
vice Patrick Ezsimmons George Bouscien, fourth
sstant, vice Edward Fox John Cox. tth assistant,
appointed; John II. hum, messenger, reapponted;
Brucks; James Barclay, librarian, vics Gus-
tavus A. Valentine; James A. Clark,
crossing clerk, reappointed; Edmund kennedys
messenger to librarian vice George W. Belts, pro.
moted; Cornelius Cassidy, doorkeeper, reapponted;
John Thompson janor, vice c. {. Balch William
MCGUIRE reader, vice John W. Early.
The reappolntmenis have been made for the most
goes on very smoothly
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THE Foreign Consuis Omciaiiy Notified Of tb'
Intended Bombnrdment-Notice Given 1,
Remove Non-Combntants from the City
Tae siege About to Close.

Intended Isomburdment-Notice Given TO
Remove Nom -Combatants from the City
The siege About to Close.
HEADQUARTERS PERUVIAN Amy,
AFEQugpA, Dec. 10. 1861
The British Consul Mr. Birnie, to-day received the
following communication from headquarters giving no.
tice foreign residents and non-conbatanis OF the
approaching bombardment:-
CpSrR.r fxApcusErFRs,
ARaGuiPA. Dec 10, 1851,
TO &c DrAs o Me Foreign Consular Corps redsn, 10 this
stsor-us r4ceeney direct. me 10 lay before you the
two ooieal bulletins herewith ,ransfaitiet u which are
De1 Sansecp ehti y hs forces ot tnc rcbeon Ayuns
HIN g surrender ~ arns upon .hs basis ?. general an
from which eomiaenees tbs term allowed for he M
Tie character q osn6anss ,ae ofss u peace having oee
Have he goodness transmit enclosed copy Of hls
comuneeAoa and lsQ each one 81 the accompanying oq
wth this ohJee have tie honor TO subscribe myself
MARiASo LIMO coRSEJo
The 1rt of tho bulletins retorrcd to ia gwen my
e1lef o yesiefily. The decree ~ a. follows.--
OFFICIAL nvLtsrS EXTRAORDINARY. -.
IAstASo Iesac,o Piano Constitutional President u he
Iepe9lc CHARGED van .s Caiei Command Of tao Amy
Arcpenian f9fcr, IA which general amnesty geper.
9ssy o4crsd or tno saEfener d tne afias en- ne de
uc cutnpant thar ~. drlsc to tns second vice
10 dsaaa. f u ESao EaSa 4Sa ana 1ss ss' l'ie o ss
purpose u avoiding he rase of It 4 deereeI that
te term ~ three days allowed for the surrender of the
pk Gni ne departure ~ peaceful aud inoaase persons
VIII commence VIII be dse OF she publication " tAs ds
Uft ln thr oicial p1tcllM 9f thu army.
hfhs6
G.yon hesdl laafers 10 Afssurs ih- is.h y December
Issi M4NIAND 4 FrkUO.
hARtAao ftEo C0RNEao.
From THO above Il appears thot tbe bombArdmsnt viii
tsko place within the next lew days. As tue mails or
the JniCd states leave to.mOrf0w AMI ther8 viii 70
otLgr mail untB thU 2J1 tie whole kalr viii probably
ts over iy lbs Mo ol The departure e neKt Aosnef
There every reason 20 deDaud upon the capture of me
c u but The 1ghssg wli bs ami may lass many
d1ts
Io.n.ht perfect qHet prevails ~ nrng has bs-n
suspgAatd by eIaeE IRON bead quarters
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-02-03
l.ixernool cotton n1arket.

LIVERPOOL, January 17-corroN.-(From the Bro
kers's lar.)-Cotton has been In good demand
throu hout the week, an on Monday the business
was very extensive inhueuced by adv1ces from New
York of reduced receipts, aud most descriptions ad-
van ed Nd. per lb. aince Tuesday the market has
been less animated. but to-day has again become
strong aad closes with general advance upon the
quotations OF last week. OF Sea Island the choice is
now amrle and buyers obtain slight advan tage IL
price: tie demand, however continues coed. In
American the busin SO has been large to the trade,
q we'll So exporters and spectators. and 10 atoms
are raised I'd. to Nd rib New York sdvices TO the
16t INST quote Mddling 1910, costing to sell IN
Liverpool 6-16d. per sailing vessel or steamer.
Brazil has been in very good demand. at IN ad-
vance of full I'D. per lb. In Egyptln an e1ten.
siye business has been done, quotations OF tue
current qualities closing I'd to "a per 10 dearer.
The sales Of East India having been large, prices
have in many instances risen "a per b closing with
some degree offrmusss at this advance. In Cotton
to arrive the transactions ave been unusually large
particularly on Monday and to-day. The ntnst quo
tations are: American, basis OF middhng, nom Sa-
yannsh, ship named, 7Ad and S-16d; good ordina'
~, ship named and shipping or shipped, 9-l6d;
ship named, 6d; basis OF ,dling, from New York,
bales, at sea- Ad. Mobile, ship named, 7i4d and
Sl6d; by steamer from New York 7Ed New. Or
leans, January shipment, I'D; ship named 79d, and
nearly due TSd. TeIas, ship named, from New
York, 7%d. DholIe.ah fair merchants. December or
January shipment, I5kd. oomrawuttee, fir new
merchants january February Shipment. SID per ID.
The sales OF the week amount to 81 790 bales nclul
ing 9l3O on speculation aud 45U declared for ex
port leaving H. h2i0 bales to the trade. Friday, Janu
ary 1.-THE sales to-day ann united to 2O,OOO bales,
including 6J0O ON speculation and for export prices
generally I'd dearer.
..,rs OF corroN FOR WEEK ENDING JANUARY 16
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Passengers.

Per steamship Champion. from New York-Mrs
Eaton D Stewart, W Ropes, W Weston,
g Adams, R Purvis, W Ardley, Miss Laura Stetson'
Madame Delaux, q R Thorndike, W Gray, Tznon.
Miss Mitchell, Miss Clark, J W Clark, L Grant,
Harrington, Miss DANA W Dana and servant, and -
In steerage.
Per steamer Dictator, from Palatka. via Jackson
vile, Fernandlna and Savannah-Mrs Bense chill
dren and servant Mrs W Lyons, q Topham, ]
Crandall, Col W L Bowen, Perry, Brown, D
DeJarnett J,Templeton, c Stewart, Cane. F Con-
ley q West, Thomas and vito, BerRan and
wife, Clifford and wife, Miss Alice Vane. Miss 1sa-
bel Vane, Mrs Cherry and son. Bigelow, Mrs
Lidy aud daughter. E ] Lidy, Capt Neil, Capt I
johnson, W Malone W B Guerard. and 20 deck
Per steamer Fannie, from savannah vim Beaufort,
Blufton, &c-L Ahrens, nrs Ftnney, NJ Strauss A
Alderman J Drexler, ] W Keip, w Ross,
Roach, Pickett, Albers, Albers. d Muir
dock, III Trollinger, Gen Gile, Col Judd, Mrs Mat
thiessen, J D Stubs, and others.
Per steamer st Helena. from Edisto and Rockville
DR. Mikel, Read W Sesbrook, W Hanahan,
G Wilson, Bates Mary E Johnson, Lieut. John.
son. Chamberlain, j Sesbrook, s Legare, X
Jenkins Mary jenkins, D LaRoche, Dr. Hart,
Chisolm, K Paulding, Lemon. Easterby,
Kinsbury and lady, Steele and lady, Miss Col
Inns, W Whaley, T Hanahan, W Hanaban, hey
L Cuthbert and lady, a Vincent, W Gregg, and Il
deck.
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Boston Market.

BOSTON, January 29.-CoTToN. has been
considerable excitement in the Cotton market the
past week. and prices have been steadily tending up
ward, with good demand for export and consump-
tion The sales have been 7as000 bales, mostly to
arrive and we quote Ordinary at 15Hal6c; Good Or
dnary 16a17c; Low AIiddling 17a1Sc; and Midding
lsa10c per pound Including Upands Is. and and Gull a
IN advance Of Xa1sc per pound on these prices is
asked.
DoMEsr1cs-The upward tendency of Cotton and
the comparatively low price of Goods has led to con,
niderabe activity the past week. and the sales OF all
standard Cottons have been larger than any previous
week for o long time past. Besides an active de-
mand from the trade there has been considerable
export inquiry, and better feeling generally pre-,
walls. The sales of standard makes OF Brown and
chs slug freely in anticipation Of higher prices, and
desirable makes have been sold ahead Of production
Drills have been in fair demand. and Denims Stripes
and Ticks are firm and moro inquired for Prints have
been In fair demand and the stock ofdarS and medium
styles has been considerably reduced The sales have
been principally from 12isa13Hc. New spring styles
are not opened but good demand fer them Is
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expected and higher range of prices than is now cur
rent Delaines are selling at previous prices WOOL
lens have been comparatively quiet as yet Clothiers
are purchasing moderately, and general trade is ra
ther inactive yet Desirable styles OF Of S4ssmores Assn
GUNsY BAos-1here is moderate demand for
Gunny Bags, and the article is held firm. put the the
sales are only in small lots. We quote sales OF Soo
bales here and in New York, at l9a1S15c-the latter
price for small lot Of heavy.
GUNNY CLoTH-There is no demand Tor Sunny
Cloth, and the ice of this article Is quite nominal
NAVAL sTonEs-The transactions in Spirits Iur, i:
pentine have been con lined to small lots at prices
RANGING from 52,a57c 2 gal, and now held ct 58a57c
q gal In Tar the sales ha' been small but o. " net
ter prices, ranging from IS 26aS so e Dbl kosn
has been in fair demand. and the market is steady
The sales have been 800 bbls common sraneo hosn
at So 12; 100 bbls low No at s. 62h and lou Dds
good No at 81 q bbl In Pitch the sales have oeen
small at So rs q Dbl for Southern. go =
RrcEPrces have advanced with better SasG ss as
mand and small start the sales a nave eTen ogo1 or
Carolina, as to quality.
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are themselves in 8 situation equally embar-
RAISING, because, with all their landed possess
sions, they have not the funds neo sssary TOR
the payment Of remunerativo wages 10 the
laborer, and thus develope the capacities ana
resources of these possessions, and there Is
not capital sufficient in all these Southern
States to buy the lands and to put them into
successful cultivation by means CT bred Tree
labor.
Il is, therefore, for the General Government
to step in, and besides afording its protection
to the one class, lend its material aid to the
other, in order that existing difficulties may be
overcome.
Hence the proposition is now made, that
Congress, in the amplitude of it's power, fur
nish limited amount of capital, not to lndl-
viduals, but to the States in the shape OF q
loan, for the benefit Of the two classes referred
to.
A sum equal to the amount collected from
holding States in one year, in the way OF taxes
on cotton, would, it is believed, be sufnclent
for this purpose.
There are, for instance, in the State OF South
Clrolina between twenty and thirty Thousand
persons who own plantations OF five hundred
acres and upwards, and who could spare very
readily from one-fourth to one-thlrd OF tne
same.
With such fund as has been described, put
into the hands Of the Governor ofthe State and
managed by a Board possessing supervisory
powers, consisting of the Governor, chiefagent
Of the Freedmeu's Bureau, and one or two
other authorized commissioners, these sur
plus lands may be purchased at q very mode
rate rate, and sold and transferred to such
heedmen on ere lit, as formerly belonged to
the respective plantations, or any others
upon which they desire to locate, and the
State give to the purchaser q cheap and per
feet title which is very seldom and even diff
cult to obtain now in this State, where lands
are purchased from individuals.
Enough land would thus come into the pos
session of the freedmen to give each home
stead, at q moderate price, while the planter
making such disposition would receive
money enough to pay cash wages to his en-
ployees, and carry forward his yearly labor to
the satisfaction of all.
The present prccarious system Of working
by contract for share OF the crop, has been
cause of great confusion and distress since
the cessation of hostiities, and ought, for the
welfare of the community, to be avoided II
the future; but the plan now proposed, it in
thought, will supply the capital necessary for
the payment of cash wages, and likewise se'
cure permanent homes tor the freedmen.
Respectfully submitted.
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The Land and Labor Question.

The following is the plan submitted to the
convention, by United States Marshall, j. p.
n. Epping, for the settlement of the land and
labor question. 1t is an interesting paper but at
the time Of it's presentation we were unfortu-
nately only able to publish aketch Of its
principal recommendations:
To The President and Members Of The Consti-
t,nional Convention Of Souh Carolina:
GKNT1KMEN-rhe undersigned respectfully
subnlit The following plan for the settlement Of
the land and labor question to the convention,
with the suggestion that Congress be memori-
allied by resolution OF the convention, to
grant the boon herein prayed for, and it is
promptly granted, in view OF providing homes
Tor the freedmen throughout the South, and
Of relieving the prevalent general distress for
want OF q sufficient circulation Of ready capl-
tai.
Particularly would the now dominant great
Republican party, it is thought, gladly aVall
itself Of the opportunity Of showing. it's kind
ness and interest, in the welfare Of the South
ern States, and thereby secure The everlasting
gratitude and goodsEW OF all races and colors
alike.
It is well known fact in political economy
that for State or community to flourish,
three elements are requisite: First ls land,
second labor, third capital or money; Through
ont the Southern States lands are plenty, labor
is abundant, but the capital is wanting.
A disorganization Of society, and an utter
absence Of remunerative industry is ,conse-
sssSea sSeRsS owes the
try to take proper care of their wards, the
freedmen, who have been turned loose upon
the world. 1t owes it not only to itself and
the freedmen, but to the entire Union, to set
in motion the now obstructed wheels OF COM
merceagriculture and manufactures through
Two of the elements named already exist
here. ththird only is wanting, and vel. can easi-
The freedmen are in q manner Like children
turned out of doors by their parents. They
the state of slavery, and consequently have
neither the knowledge, ability nor means to
establish themselves independently OF tnelr
ormer masters and owners, while the latter
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OFFICIAL.
HEADQUARTERS. % MILITARY DISTRICT,
CHARLESTON, 8. c., January 81, 1858.

HEADQUARTERS. ID MILITARY DISTRICT,
CHARLESTON, 8. c.. January 81, 1883.
General Orders No. 13.
I. At any sale Of personal property by virtue
Of execution issued upon any judgment OF any
court Of the State of South Carolina, rendered
prior to the 18th day of December, 1860, CT
subsequent to the 18th day Of April, 1855, upon
any cause Of action arising on any contract en-
tered into prior to tho 10Th day OF Decem6ei,
1860, if the highest amount offered or bid ct
such sale for such property shall be less than
two-thirds Of the fair cash value OF such prop
erty, which value shall have been ascertalned d
and fixed on or before the day OF sale, by thre
appraisers, one OF whom shall be named ty
the defendant, one by the plaintiff, and tta
third by these two, and minute OF whose ap-
praisement shall be certified on the process by
the officer holding the same-then, and IN
every such case, it shall be the duty OF tie
sheriff or other officer conducting said sale, 1T
the request of either or any party to the re-
cord, then and there to adjourn and postpone
such sale for the period Of three calendar
months.
II. At any sale of real estate by virtue Of
execution upon any Judgment, OF by virtue 9f
any decree OF any court OF the State OF SouSh
Carolina, rendered prior to the 18th day OF
December, 1860, or subsequent 10 the 18th dry
of April, 1865, upon any cause OF action arising
on any contract entered into prior to the 18th
day Of December, 1860, if the highest amount
offered or bid at such sale for such real estate
shall be less than two-thirds of the amount OF
the valuation Of such real estate, as assess 30
in the last preceding assessment for State
taxes, and minute Of which assessed valra-
ton shall be certified on the process by The
officer holding the same,-then, and in every
such case, it shall be the duty OF the sheriff,
master or other officer conducting such sale,
at the request of either or any party to the re-
cord, then and there to ado I'm and postRf "a
such sale for the period Of three 1--eee calendar
months. -..----- -,
uIcThe provisions of this order shall not
apply to Executions for the collection OF over
due taxes, nor to any process for the enforce
ment of any len for labor or material recog-
nized and guaranteed by the laws Of the State,
or by military orders.
By command of Brevet Msjor-General Ed.
r. s. CANDY.
LOUIS v. CAZLARC, Aide-de- Camp,
Act'g Asst Adj't General.
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