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When you hear q radical talking
about the people of the South wanting
to renew the war, just ask him what
Gen. Grant meant when he wrote
this to the President:
81 am satisfied that the mass of
thinking men of the South accept
the present situation of affairs in
good faith. The questions which
have heretofore divided the senti-
ments of the people of the two sec
tions-slavery and State rights, or
the right of States to secede from the
Union-they regard as having been
settled forever by, the highest tribu-
nal-arms-that man can resort to. +"
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$50 REWARD.

~ STOLEN out of my Stable, on
TS1aA the night of the 23d September, a
KID DARK CREAM MARE, four years
old last March; black name and tail, right
hip lower than the other, tolerable low in
order. Supposed to be stolen by white
man, dark Completed and badly knock
kneed. 1t is thought that he has gone TO-
wards Columbia.
WILLIAM S. MINIS,
Georges Station, South Carolina II. R.
Sept % 6
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.TRNT-LEaIsLaTUaE.

PROCEEDINGS OF sEyENTIFTH DAY.
OF REPRES ESENTATIVES.
, goruMBIA, September 20 The
following bills were read q second
timeand passed: "a
A bill to regulate ARRESTS.
a. bill to regulate the practice Of
Circuit Courts. ss55,FlSSfi s W.
A,bill to prescribe the manner of
drawing juries. sa2'S!s, ,ff7s.Sss sS
III Al bilF'to amend On Act IN relation
to the inspection Of flour, was read a
third time.
g Messages were received from the
Governor, announcing the approval
of the following-Acts: :----- go ---,''-'. -
& An Act. to repeal the charter Of the
town of Hamburg '
: An Act to amend an Act in relation
to the digging of cellars in incorpo-
rated towns on the sea- coast.
An Act to provide for the appoint
ment of temporary magistrates.
r. An Act to provide for the payment
of the per diem of members of the
General Assembly. 81
An Act to supply q temporary
vacancy in the office of Governor.
Whipper offered o resolution pro-
viding for the punishment, by fine
and imprisonment, of any person who
might try to collect or make suit for
any debt contracted for the purchase
of slaves.
Also, resolution to stay all sales
of property under execution until
the regular session of the General
Assembly. 3y
I, Both of these resolutions were
ordered for consideration tomorrow.
SENATE.
The resignation of B. F. White
more, as Senator from Darlington,
was read and accepted.
The bill to provide for the relief of
the transient poor of the State was
passed, after having been amended
SO as to reduce the appropriation to
$4,000.
The militia bill came up for its
second reading and was objected to,
under the rules, by one of the Demo
cratic Senators. This defers its
second reading until tomorrow,
" liuuJ,J duu uS duObueT RUE 0NlSuS
which prohibits the third reading Of
bill on the last day of session, and
Saturday has already been fixed for
the adjournment, the bill fails for
this session.
The same is true as to the bill pro-
posing to authorize the Governor to
release from the IPenitentiary all pri-
soners now under sentence for petit
larceny, land confined for terms of
less than six months.
A bill to regulate the practice of
Circuit Courts, and bill TO allow the
Governor to leave the State, under
certain circumstances, were each read
second time and passed. The latter
simply contemplates the probability
of Gov. Scott visiting the North and
West, after the adjournment of the
Legislature, for the purpose of soli-
citing, personally, subscriptions to
the Blue Ridge Railroad.
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Agents Wanted.

A SPLENDID Campaign Book Agents
"A wanted to sell the best Democratic
Campaign Book in the field. Contains
other leading Democratic statesmen, as
we'll as complete history of the party
Illustrated by portraits. Recommended
by Mr.. Pendleton, Gen. Hancock, and
others, as the most valuable political text
book published. Address
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Sept 25 8 Publishers. New York
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CAN IT BE So?-The Fayetteville
Eagle states, con reliable authority"
that two County Commissionersfrom
Chatham-one of them D Mr.. Sted-
man-recently visited Coy. Holden.
They demonstrated with him about
appointing negro justices of the
peace, &c, in Chatham, for it would
break down the party in spite of all
efforts to the contrary. He replied
that he wanted the negroes to learn
these duties and. have, from expe-
rience, good knowledge of govern
ment. He said the Government
would send the negroes away and
COLOMBO them as soon as reconstruc-
tion was put through, and all the
States on safe loyal footing!
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A WHopPER.-The following very
amusing fabrication appears in a
Washington telegram to the New
York Times: II
k3''A despatch has been received,
from O reliable source, by the Secre-
tary of the Union Congressional
Committee, announcing the arrival
in South Carolina of several thousand
stands of arms, assigned to 'promi-
nent Southern gentlemen in Charles
ton and elsewhere. They consist of
repeating rifles and other arms used
by cavalry and infantry during the
war. The discovery has occasioned
great excitement in Charleston, and
fears are entertained that they will
be used in armed political organiza-
tions. Many of the white citizens of
Charleston, when the recent bogus
conspiracy by the blacks to usurp
control of the city was alleged to
have been discovered, announced
their intention of arming themselves
for defence against the anticipated
attacks. These arms, it is supposed,
have been procured for that pur-
pose"
It would seem from the above, says
the Charleston Ne,cs, that our old
wartime friend, "The Reliable Gen
tleman," is not dead yet. 81
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Smoked Tongues, &c
~ NhoAOool lO
Sept 25

omoked tongues, &C.
lust received, Extra New York Smoked
~ TONGUES,
Fulton Msrket SPICED BEEF,
PiCKLED SALMON,
PIG HAMS, unoanvassed, very fine.
For sale low by GEO. SYMMERS.
Sept 25
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Why is the letter G. like matri-
mony? Because it is the end of
,courtinggrfyts4p5 atrae, ZIP
Gold has been discovered in the
Shan Tung Monntains. China, by an
old Californian. 'r'l
Nets in which to- catch young
hats-brunettes. = - '+a'---
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COLUMBIA.
Friday Morning. September 25, 1858.

The Denaperacy OF Newberry in Mass
Meetings Great ,ss s1Enrnsatness--The
FaiEastd Dem9Sracy Asscmble as
HIonticeiio-succes Demonstra-
.4ion--The Cause Advancing.
On Tuesday, the 22d, the bold,
true and earnest Democracy of New
berry District met in mass meeting.
The manhood and womanhood of the
District were each well represented,
and the tone of the assemblage was
all that could have been desired,
The procession, consisting of the
enrolled members of the several Dis
trict Clubs, was formed near the
court house square by Colonel Nance,
the marshal of the day, and, headed
by the speakers and the officials of
the day, marched to the grove near
the depot. f'P I" go 20 tt' ' Wy"
General Darlington, the President
of the meeting, after some excellent
remarks. by way of introduction,
invited minister of the Gospel pre-
sent to invoke the Divine blessing
upon the cause. Next, General Gar
lington introduced Colonel J. P.
Thomas, as the first speaker. After
Colonel Thomas had concluded,
Colonel Haskell was presented. After
= few Introductory observations, "a
rain having come on, the meeting
adjourned to the spacious court
hoase, where Colonel Haskell con-
'ciuded, his speech Whilst Colonel
Haskell was speaking within, the
outside crowd were entertained by
J. G.. Gibbes, Esq. Next, General
s. MCGOWAN spoke to the assemblage
from the court house steps. This
closed the exercises of the morning.
BY candle-light, the crowd again
assembled, Agrand torch light pro-
cession, with banners and notices
and transparencies, next came off.
Afterwards, the speaking was re-
sumed, and Hon. A. Burt spoke in
the court house. Next, Hon. J. P.
Reed addressed the crowd from the
court house steps, and he was fol-
lowed by Goode, Minor and other
eoiored speakers, who addressed the
colored people present.
On the, next day "Wednesday, the,
23d,) the3 Democratic demonstration
came off at Monticello, in Fairfield
District. This was quite success,
and the liberal barbecue provided
was ample for the wants of the inner
man. A large crowd, of both sexes,
assembled in the shady grove selected
for the occasion, and much interest
and earnestness were exhibited by the
Democracy 1of- this portion of old
Fairfield. About II o'clock a. M,
the exercises began. DR.. John Wal
lace, thechairman of She meeting,
invited o reverend gentleman present
to open the exercises with an appeal
to the Ruler of men and of nations.
Next, he presented to the audience
Colonal j. p. Thomas, who, for one
hour and s. quarter, addressed him
self to the issues. of the canvass, and, ),
speaking in o locality where the prin-
ciples Of the campaign had never
before been fully ventilated, sought
to cover the ground as fully as time
would permit. Our fellow-c citizens,
Colonel f. W. McMaster and j. D.
Tradewell, were the next speakers,
and ably discussed the political
issues now before the people. The
crowd next dispersed for dinner
the ladies ascending the hill and the
aen going below-to the tables pro-
vided for each party. AT this time,
it was noticed that great many
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EooaL .Eteraas.

7 4aSSaI IGeEaA5s
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CAsH, Our termsfor subscription,
advertising. and Job work. are cash.
We hope this win be definitely un-
derstood, and thht parties having
business with the Office will come
prepared to comply with the rnle
The PAosnin aJRsehzv qESttsr sheet
Prices Current and Marked Report
will be issued this (Friday)i afternoon.
Those desiring copies, will hand in
their orders as early as practicable:
? ?, S.T -E1 -
NEVER OoUSr. YOUR CHICKENS De.
FORE THEY ARE HAToHED. AOne of
the sections of the?new Constitution
adopted by the late Convention. pro- !
vided that the General Assembly
should, at its first session, make ar
Engagements for the revision and codi-
fication of the statute laws of the
State. In accordance with this re-
quirement, bill was introduced into
beth Houses, but before IN agree
ment could be made between the
august assemblages as to the mode of
perfecting the commission to be ap-
pointed for this purpose, several of
the great unlawful became fascinated
at the salary of $4,000 year, and
interested their friends to secure the
spoils for them. Amongst these, were
Corbin and Wright in the Senate,
and Whipper in. the House. It trans
pired, however, that in the event
either of the election of these Com
missioners by the General Assembly
or their appointment by the Cover
nor, one of the aspirants would have
to ego to the wall" So Immediately
they severally set to work wire-pull- 3
ing-some to have the bill call for an
election, others for appointment.
This test of parliamentary tactics re-
solved itself finally into q regular case
of Jack Sprat-the House insistingon
one mode and the Senate on another, !;
until Committee of Conference, vas
appointed and failed to agree; and
then Committee of Free Conference,
as the last resort, known to parlia-
mentarians.. This also failed to agree. 4
and SO reported last night. And
thus the whole matter falls to the
ground for this. session., and Corbin,
Wright, ,Whipper and Others mourn
for their $4,000 q year, and refuse
to be comforted, because they are
not. And this is the end of q short
tale in legislative catastrophies.
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS s.-The post
Office open during the week from 81
q. m. to p. m. On Sundays, from
4 to p. m. .o. -,.!,gs tsEU.p !
The Charleston and Western mails
are open for delivery at p. m. and
close at S15 p. m. Charleston night
mail open 8 p a. m., close AZ p. MI
Northern--Open for delivery at
81 a. M, closes at 2.45 p. m. 4 81" -
Greenville-Open for delivery 5
p. M, closes at SO p. m.l Gan.l
New ADVERTISEMENTS Special at
tention is called to the following adj
vertisements, published for the first
time this morning: ,g
VIM. S. Mims-S5O Reward. 4
d. Appleton & Co-Wanted. i-
Geo. Symmers-Tongues, &c. 81
J. & T. r. Agnew-Axes. o
r. @. Shiver-Dry Goods. 5a
| The monotonY of the late long and
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New KIND OF INDIAN WARFARE.-A
band of Indians made a sudden at
tack on detachment of our soldiers
in the mountains. The soldiers had
o mountain howitzer, mounted on q
mule. Not having time to take it off
and get it into position, they backed
up the mule and let drive at the In
dians. The savages, not under
standing that kind of warfare, fed
like deer. Afterward one Of them
was captured, and when asked why
they run so, replied: "AIe big Injun;
not afraid of little guns or big guns,
but when white man load up and
fire q whole jackass at Injun, me
don't know what to do"
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Seymour has no children. Frank
Blair /, has seven. Grant has four.
Colfax has nine.
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The monotony of the late long and
dull season has been broken by the
arrival of large lot of new dry
goods at r. @. Shiver's. which, on
account of their beauty and cheap
ness, are drawing crowds of buyers. ~
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colored people were present. No
doubt as to their adhesion to Demo
cratic meat and bread ghowsser
doRpbtfqql3 sl their 1 ir, adihsfenss I'd the
party. rTfysg- ff''f 49, - s.
After dinner, it had been arranged
for Colonel Rions o aleading gentle.
man in Fairfield, to speak, and many
were anxious to hear from this able
speaker. But the lateness of Ithei
hour and other considerations infu-
enced Colonel Rion to reserve his
remarks for another occasion. How
ard. Showers and Pleasant Goode
spoke to the coiored people present,
and, at alate hour the crowd quiet
'ly broke up.
In this quarter of Fairfield, the
Democracy are resolute, earnest and
well organized, and are resolved to
stand firmly by the party and the
cause. The meeting turned out a
decided success, and much credit is
due to Joseph K. Davis, Esq, and
the gentlemen associated with him
in the management of the affair.
Thus our people turn out en- snasse
in all parts of the State, and rally for
the redemption of the State.
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CAsH-onr termsfor subscription.
advertising and lob work. are cash.
We hope this win be definitely un-
derstood, and that parties having
business with the Office will come
prepared to comply with the rnle.
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The PA@nte aIEssky qEdStter Sheet
Prices Current and Marked Report
will be issued this (Friday)i afternoon.
Those desiring copies, will hand in
their orders as early as praeticnl5le.-ss
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New ADVERTISEMENTS. Special at
tention is called to the following adj
vertisements, published for the first
time this morning: $.
VIM. S. Mims-$5O Reward. a.
d. Appleton & Co-Wanted. i-
Geo. Symmers-Tongues, &c. @
j. & It. r. Agnew-Axes. o..
r. G. Shiver-Dry Goods. sea-
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THE PLATFORM
OF THE
Democratic National Convention

The Democratic party, in National Con-
vention assembled, reposing its trust in
the intelligence, patriotism and discrimi-
mating justice of the people-standing
upon the Constitution as the foundation
and limitation of the powers of the Go
vernment, and the guarantee of the liber-
ties OF the citizen, and recognizing the
questions of slavery and secession as
having been settled, for all time to come,
by the war, or the voluntary action of the
Southern States, in Constitutional Con-
ventions assembled, and never to be re-
newed or re-agitated, do, with the return
of peace, demand:
1st. Immediate restoration Of all the
States to their rights in the Union, un ler
the Constitution, and of civil government
to the American people.
I'd. Amnesty for all past political
offences, and the regulation of the elective
franchise i'll the States by their citizens.
Sd. Payment of the public debt of the
United States as rapidly as practicable;
all moneys drawn from the people by tax
alton, except 30 much as is requisite for
the necessities of the Government, econo-
mically administered, being honestly ap-
piled to such payment; and, where the
oblig atoms of the Government do not
expressly state upon their face, or the
law under which they were issued does
not provide that they shall be paid in
coin, they ought, in right and in justice,
be paid i'll the lawful money of the United
States.
4th. Equal taxation of every species OF
property, according to it's real value, in
Guiding Government bonds and other pub
lie securities.
9Th. One currency for the Government
and the people, the laborer and the Office
holder, the penaioner and the soldier, the
producer and the bond-holder.
9Th. Economy in the administration of
the Government; the reduction of the
standing army and navy; the abolition of
the Freedmen's Bureau, and all political
instrumentalities designed to secure
negro supremacy; simplifcation of the
system and discontinuance of inqusitori-
nal revenue, so that the burden of taxa
tion may be equaliZed and lessened, the
credit Of the Government and the curren-
cy made good; the repeal OF all enact
nents for enrolling the State militia into
national forces in time of peace; and q
tariff for revenue upon foreign imports,
and such equal tax6tion, under the inter-
nal revenue laws, as will afford incidental
protection to domestic manufactures, and
as will, without impairing the revenue,
impose the least burden upon and best
promote and encourage the great indus
trial interests of the country. ae
7th. Reform Of abuses in the administra-
tlon, the expulsion OF corrupt men from
office, the abrogation of useless offices,
the restoration Of rightful authority to
and the Independence of the executive
and judiciary departments of the Govern
inent, the subordination of the military to
the civil power to the end that the
usurpations OF Congress and the deapot.
ism OF the sword may cease. :f
Sth. Equal rights and protection for
naturalized and natiye-boin citizens, at
home and abroad; the assertion or Ameri-
can nationality which shall command the
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The ASSOCIATE REFORMED SYNOD
OF THE SoUTH. This body met in the
First Associate Reformed Church,
REV. @. BETSY of this place, on
Monday, the 21st instant. About
sixty delegates came up from Tennes-
see,, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia,
South Carolina, North Carolina, Vir-
ginia, and the First Presbytery of
Ohio. Most Of the delegates arrived
before the Sabbath, and, by the mi
nisters, the pulpits of the different
churches, including the African, were
occupied. The Synod was opened
byla sermon from Rev. H. T. Sloan,
of Abbeville.
A delegate was present from the
United Presbyterian Church of the
North-Rev. J. 81. Pressly. He was
heard by the Synod, touching his
mission, on Tuesday last, at IL
o'clock. His address was interesting
and kind, and was happily replied to
in the same spirit, by the Moderator,
Rev. J.. E. Pressly. The United
Presbyterian delegate asked, not for
union;of the two bodies, but for an
exchange, Of delegates and for the
opening of O friendly correspond
ence. f''s .
The business common to such
bodies was transacted with harmony
of feeling,
A proposition to divide the Synod
into several Synods failed to be
adopted. g ~
At an extra judicial meeting, an in
teresting discussion took place re-
specting the, supply of men for the
ministry. 1'
The supply was cut off by the war,
and some time must elapse before
men can be educated and set apart to
the work of preaching the Gospel
Erskine College, located at Due
West, in Abbeville District, is under
the care lof the Synod, and, by the
war, has been greatly crippled in its
resources. /, The agent employed to
re-endow the institution reports ia
vorably as to the success of the en-
terprise. b-0f-5t ~
The members of the Synod have
met welcome reception from the
good people of Winnsboro. Let the
richest blessings of Heaven rest on
their heads. r. Winnsboro Ne,os.
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THAT'S So.-The New York World
says that if q negro thief happens to
be caught in Southern hen-roost,
and is punished, or threatened, or
even required to evacuate the pre-
misses without the desired chickens
on his shoulder, all the white and
black radicals cry aloud, "Insurrec-
ton and revolution are threatened
Forty thousand Ku-Kluxes are upon
us! Universal massacre isimminent!
Call out the militia and tho whole
regular army of the country! Sound
all the trumpets and beat all the
drums in the land, and make all
other possible uoises!'
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A. B. Stalnaker. who carried The
mail from Tuscaloosa, Ala, to New
tonville, was shot from his horse on
the 10th instant. His head was badly
torn by bnck.shot. Mail bag was
found cut open and letters destroyed.
He was q wretched loyal Lacquer,
who, tired Of the party, had hinted
his purpose of abandoning it and ex-
posing its rascalities. It Is generally
believed that scallawags and league
negroes murdered him to preventth
divulgement threatened. 49,
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In Vermont, one John Smith was
killed at Manchester, by falling on a
circular saw while in motion. His
intestines were drawn out and wound
round the revolving shaft! TO re-
lease him, the machinery had to be
run back, and his viscefa unwound
as carefully as possible. During
this operation, he was entirely COM
scious, aud remarked, "This is very
hard" he did not long survive.