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The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-06-13
THE ORANGEBURG NEWS.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1868.

l|hi3c ice rescrce to onrselrcs Mc right ot1ef-
ning oar own pohiical position by n,eans Of ou,'
editorial coiumns, acc mW beplcuscd to publish
contributions from oar ./cllom-cii=cns upon The
Craze questions ~hich "o~ ayitntc the pubic
mind, whcthcr their opinions coincide ,oM ours
or not. Il district ne'cspapcr, zee consider,
sho"a bc an imlcr Of the ra,lious shades Of Pep
"htr sentiment IN the section IF comnt,y IN mhich
1t c''c"hutcs. Our columns are o1rn, Mc,rtorc
tar any communications property ,eritten, accom-
p"nca ly a responsible name, not personal IN
Mcir character, nor absolutely inynrious IN Mcii'
tendency.
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The election at Galcna, Illinois, Grants
home, went Democratic by $50 majority. The
Democrats also carried Racine, Wisconsin.
y man who earns $3.50 week and refuses
to support his wife, is "idlc and disordcrly,"
according to English law But how could ho
work imp disabilities
The Boston free public bathing houses have
been opened for the season. The city has
fourtcenl of these establishment, some of them
devoted exclusively to women aud girls.
Rev. Dr. Barnas Sears, agent Of the Pea
body educational fund, while in Mississippi
lately, expressed the hope to make tour Of
the South with Mr.. Peabody next winter
y call has been issued for Convention of
Conservative Union soldiers and sailors, to
meet in New York on the 4th of July next,
delegates to be appointed from each State
a report from England says that the Bishop
of London has ordered that the President of
the United States shall be prayed for along
with the Queen and the Parliament.
The Massachusetts Senate has refused to
pass the bill iorbddng the application of cor
porca punishment in the public shoos to fe-
males.
The Troy Press puts at the head of its col
uinns the names of Chase and Hancock as
Democratic candidates for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency.
Seeing there is same doubt as to Grants
real name, the New Orleans Picayunc suggests
that he be styled the 'so-calcd" U. S. Grant.
In European court circles hard stories are
told concerning the growing intcmpcrancc Of
the Emperor of Russia.
| There is an increase Of six hundred and
sixty-cight German Dcmocratic) votes in
Richmond, Virginia, since last election.
| A neat thing in earrings comes from Paris,
in the shape of n pair of enormous, hairy, spot
ted spiders, with fly caught in their feclcrs
Somebody charactorizcs tho Chicago rcsolu-
tions as "somi Radical-d don 't-daret to-speak-
out because there a-niggcr.in-thc fence plat
iosn."
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OF them did notgo: since the influence OF an
additional number of conservative members
might have been aninfucnco for good we
feel perfectly assured that theaotion Of those
of our delegates, who did attend, was. clarac
teriscd by that degree of conservatism which
truly represents the sentiments Of tho Demo
cratic Party in this District
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Book Notices, &c.

TIE AMERICAN SrocK JOURNAL. fol. juno
is at hand. The cntcrprising Publshcfs. of
this valuable Monthly, offer to send Sample
Copies free. Each number contains 32 large
double column pages, devoted to Farlping,
Stock Breeding and Disease of Domestic Ami
mails, illustrated with numerous engrnvingS.
Address N. T. Boyer & Co., Publishers,
Parkcsburg, Chester Co., Pa I
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and an amendment restoring Alabama to- Tho
list was discussed all day, and Without vote
| the Senate adjournen.
In the House. The Judiciary COMMITTEES
were directed to inquire why the Davis trial
was delayed
a Dill appropriating money for the capture.
OF Mr. Davis was referred to the appropriation
Committee.
a bill for inauguratipg Southern State
ofhccrs, and colyaiiins the Ley islatures MAS
referred to the Reconstruction Committee.
A bill taxing United States bonds for Ma
tional purposes, was considered A motion
to table it was lost-15 to- 100 It WAS res
ferrel to the Committee Of Ways aid Means,
SO to 34 Ks
A resolution receiving tho Chinese Embassy
tomorrow ut l / O'clock, was adopted. ~
The Speaker announced petition fron
Woolly, and Butler moved its reference TO the
Corruption Committee, but the Democrats
objected, because only two of the Committed
were in the city. After diseussion the petition
MAS referred without being read 81 to 81,
Eld' idgc moved to suspend tho rules to reeeivS
the pursation of fWoolly, but it was negatiyedis
resolution bringing him to the bar of the
House was adopted, when, after hearing
questions somewhat indefinitely stated, and
With the understanding that it was by order
of the House, Woolly declared Ills Willingness
to answer.
The conftrunto report on the admission, III
Arkansas Was adopted, aud now tic tettort
having been adopted BY both Houses, it soes
to the President
JUNE 0.-In the House. The Chinese
reception attracted an immense crowd
The usual proceedings occurred
Bearman reported bill from the recon
struction committee dividing Texas into three
States. Ordered to bc printed
bill naugurating Southern State officers
was read through and passed 115 to 81
bill constructing railroad and telegraph y
from Mobile to New Orleans, was introduced.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs were
directed to inquire whether the establishment
by Mexico of free ports ut NIatanoras and
other towns on the Rio Grande, was not con-
trary to the commercial rights of this country.
TLc tax bill was resumed and the House
adjourned.
In tue Senate Mrs Eliza Potter, of
Charleston, S. c., petitions for the reimLurse-
mcnt of $4,000 expended for tho support of
Union prisoners by herself and family during
the war Referred to the Claims Committee.
The Louisiana Board of Trade AK tho re-
luction of the whiskcy tax to fifty cents.
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have conferred upon mo, aud invoke your aid
in presiding oser your deliberations.
Tho following resolutions were offered by
Hon. j. B. Campbell:
IFhereas, it is understood that the Exccu-
tive Committee appointed by the convention
which assembled in this city in April last de-
sire q conference with this convention for the
purpose of producing harmonious action by tho
Democratic party in this State, be it
Rcsolved That committee of seven be ap-
pointed by the President for the purpose of
conference with the Executive of the said
State, and that the result of that conference
bo reported to this body.
The Preamble and Resolution were adopted
and under the latter, the Chair appointed the
following committee:
Nlcssrs j. B. Campocll, NJ. W. Gary, Heury
McIvor, Mortimer Glover, L. j. Pelzcr, A. A.
Gilbort and John Hanckcl.
The convention then adjourned to ten
o'clock on Tuesday.
TUESDAY, 9TH
Three congressional districts were represent
cd in the cenvcntiod, 1st, End and 3rd, the 4th
was not represented. Elecvcn districts of the
State were represented.
by the April convention expressed desire for
a conference, and the convention appointed a
committee to confer with them, They report
cd basis of union which was adopted by the
convention.
A sati- factory platform was adopted, stating
"That having entire confidence in the prin-
ciples and patriotism OF the Democratic party
and believing and trusting TO their assurances
that they will, triumphant, restore and main
tain at the South, as they have done in the
North, in the East, and in the West, the su-
prcmacy and government Of the white race
Il white mans govcrnmcnt-lcaving to the
States themselves to regulate their suffrage
laws; and also that they will expungc the
and the fraudulent governments
created by the military power, under what are
called the Reconstruction laws, and thereby re-
store to the Union the Southern States, such
MS they were before the enactment of sail laws;
we hereby pledge ourselves to the support of
the candidates of that party for President and
Vice President of the United States, to be
nominated at the coming convention in the
City of New York, on the 18th day of July
next.
The following Executive Committee was ap-
pointed by the convention:
Hon. W. d. Porter, Major L. G.. Barber
ID on Henry NIcIycr Hon w p Eiu1cv ouJ |
A. Gilbert, Esq
The following delegates were chosen
Tor the State ut Largc-Gcncral Wade
Hampton, Hon. j. b. Campbell Altcrnatcs,
Hon. @. NJ. Furuun Hon. c. p. C"reslllss
1st District-Hon. j L. Manning Alter
nate. Hon. r. Dozicr
I'd Distribution. Carlos Tracy, Hon. C.
Fl. Simonon Altcrnates, John Hanckel, Esq,
Colonel r. B. Rhett, Jr.
3d Distrct-Gcncral NJ W. Gary Alter
ornate, Hon 4 d. Frederick.
4th District No appointment.
Great harmony prevails, and the convention
las been Ill entire success.
ioncral Wade Hampton was invited to ad-
lross the convention, and spoke with good
eoling and effect.
The Democratic party Of this State is now
united and harmonious, and all arc satisfied
THF 0pkMGFPTTpG NTJLTO
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A capitol scll-the one Woollcy is in.
SCRUTATOR

The West India Islands buy $50, 900 barrels
of flour of the United States annually.
The wife of an English clergyman has re-
ccivcd the Humane Socety's medal for pulling
sailor out of the surf.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stantons regret is that
Parker Pillsbury was not made II woman. lie
would have been SC strong minded.
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Such is the first step to be taken; one which
costs nothing, but may in the end, to say the
least of it, be productive Of ncacuabc bcnc-
fit Shall we sleep on longer, and wait for
something to turn up Z"
SCRTTATOR
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Items.

The election at Galcna, Illinois, Grants
home, went Democratic by $50 majority. The
Democrats also carried Racine, Wisconsin.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-08-22
FROM NEW YORK.

New YORK, Aug. II.
Eighteen infected cattle reached this city
yesterday by tho Harlem Railroad. Their
whereabouts are not yet ascertainsd. Four
Of the same drove died at Millerton, n. y,
and twenty more are still in quarsn-
tine there, while still others are at Copaka.
All came from Albany.
Deaths Of Western cattle have occurred at
Charpagua and Sing Sing:
The Newark Courier reports new cattle
disease in Union county, N. j., which TERMS
mates fatally in short time. The disease is
mainly confined TO the head, and is pro-
nounced by some to be brain fever.
Elliott the great portrait painter, is re
ported at the point of death at Albany.
4 death from cholera occurred at Bellevue
Hospital to-day. The patient WAS picked up
on the street, and died in hslf an hour.
The Hartford Conn. Live Stock Insurance
Company, has suspended, having lost s4lo.-
900 within the last twenty two months. The
Treasurer holds 100000 of the capital Of
the Company, which will be used for paying
losses Ac The Superintendent of the In
surancs Department at Albany has notified
the agents of the company in this State to
take no more policies.
Two females named Poer, mother and
daughter, are under arrest, charged with
swinding Messrs. Role 4 Ebby, paper collar
manufacturers, IN whose employ they were
as forewomen, out of from twenty to forty
thousand dollars
Il Is stated that .ha FRS. National Bank Of
Jersey City, the National City Bank Of Lynn,
Mass, and others, have, within the past
three years, los. SIT 900 BY the abstraction Of
bills frem the Cempsroller's Office 1t WASH
ington.
Only twelve bags of newspapers we're in
jured BY the FIRE on the New jersey Central
Railroad. No letters were destroyed. Most
Of the papers injured will be sent 70 their des
tination BY the Post Office authorities.
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LATE CABLE DISPATCHES.

LONDON, Aug 2l.
Dispatches have been received to-day Civ
ing the particulars of heartrending calams
ity in North Wales yesterday afternoon.
whereby twenty FIVE persons lost their lives.
Atrain of cars from Holy Head, containing
passengers and mails from Ireland which
was proceeding towards Liverpool at the nsu
81 rate Of speed, met With sad accident to-
day a, little town Of Abergle, in the coun-
,y of Denbegh. A long train, loaded with
petroleum trucks had Just been switched off
on the side track to make way for the Irish
mail, hut the switchman neglected to replace
the switch. dreadful collision was the
consequence. Seven persons, all passengers
on the mail train, were killed outright and
many others were badly injured. The cars
in both trains were reduced to shapeless
ma ne concussion produced by the ex
plosion Of petroleum instantly enve'oped
both trains in the flames. Before the FIRE
could be suhdued eighteen persons had been
literally burned to ashes.
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FROM NEW YORK.

New Yoax, Aug 81.
Two men at the Brooklyn Navy Yard,
while under the river in diving bell, yes
terday, were sufIotated, the air valve becom-
ing checked. Ons OF them il dead, but the
other may possibly recover.
The steamer Resolu,e exploded her boiler
to-day, At Olympia, Washington Territory.
Five persons were killed.
J ohm Kennedy was executed at Canton, n.
T., yesterday, for the murder of Thomas
Hand, in February, 1867. He met his death
with apparent inditprencr.e He was con-
demned to be hung in November last, but on
she afternoon of the day stay Of proceed
ings WAS served upon the Sheriff and he was
further respted. Hand, who was murdered,
lived for many years in dread Of death by
violence, and admitted no one of even an
acquaintanceship, except Kennedy. He had
a sum Of money in his possession, but lived
in misery manner in order to avoid giving
any ore any nduceinent to murder him.
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH
MIDNIGHT REPORT.
FROM WASHINGTON.

.WAsHINGToS, Aug. 81.
Brevet Lieut.. Col. Caldwell he's, by direc-
ton Of the President, in accordance with the
act of Congress of July 28th, 1888, been der
tailed AZ Professor of Military Science sttAe
Kentucky University, at Lexington.
Major E. w. Dennis, Judge Advocate, has
hosn ordered TO report without delay to Lieut..
General Sherman.
The Commissiosef Of the General Land
Office has received returns of the survey Of
one additional township in Lewis and CLARK
counties, in Montana, just north of Helena.
embracing an area Of 22,072 acrss; the soil
well adapted to agricultural and grazing puR-
poses. Nearly al the land in the southern
part Of the tract il obtained By actual set
tiers. No indications of minerals we're OBJ
served in the township.
The receipts Of customs from August 10th
to the 18th, inclusive, 81, 2,660,362.
By direction Of the Secretary Of War q
board Of olficeIs will assemble at Washington
Arsenal on the Isl day Of September next, or
as soon thereafter q practicable, for the pur-
pose Of testing Bsaupre's system in the con-
struction Of cannon.
The following appointments of gaugers un-
der the internal revenue law we're made to-
day: Charles +. Durham, Boston; Moritz
Augeratein, New York City; Chester Moore,
Rochester.
The following appointments OF storekeep
ers were made John T. Slater, 5th district
Of Maryland, and James A. Violet, lst dis
trict Of Missouri.
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FROM ST. LOUIS.

ST.. LouIs, Ang. 21.
An Omaha despatch says letter from
Fort c. +. Smith, dated July 28th, states
the entire tribe Of the Mountain Crows came
to the Fort yesterday. The treaty recently
made at Laramie was read to them and re-
ceived with satisfaction. They recommended
that troops remain to protect them sinst
the Sioux, who they had had trouble with
A despatch from Central City, Colorado,
says the Colfax party had just returned from
Hot Sulphur Springs, in fine health and spir-
its. ln coming over Boulder Pass they were
in crow storm for three or -four hours.
Gems. Sherman and Augur left St. Joseph,
Mo-, for Omaha, Yesterday.
The remains Of Mrs. Senator Trumbull
were buried at Oak Ridge, Springfield, H.,
yesterday. A large concourse Of people, EN-
hracing the Oldest citizens of the place, ac-
companied the remains Mrs. 7. was the
first child born in Springfield.
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FROM DUBUQUE.

DuRuqrE, Iowa, Aug 2l.
General Grant has returned to Galena,
where he will remain several days longer.
The work Of building the railroad bridge
across the river here is progressi 6. The
tunnel through Rocky Bluff to the approach
of the bridge at Bluff City, will be finished
by the lst Of October. and the iron bridge
will be completed ready for the cars by the
close Of navigation.
Charles Miller, german peddler from Ep-
worth, Iowa, was found dead this morning in
hotel barn at Monticello, Iowa. His death
was caused by hard drinking.
The traek-laying on the Iowa Falls 4
Sioux City Railroad will commence within a
short time, and the road viii be completedto
Webster City this Fall.
Al match game of base ball yesterday,
between the Forest City Club Of Rockfor and
the Exeelsiers of Dubuque The latter we're
badly beaten, the score standing is to 5.
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FROM CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRAscIsco, Aug. 90.
The Pacific Railroad Company TO- day
commenced running trains to Daviavile, and
connecting there with stages for Sacramento
The morning papers OF the latter place are
now delivered in Sar Francisco the forenoon
of the same day published.
The Central Pacific Railroad is completed
26s miles east Of Sacramento. Over six
miles OF track was laid August 10Th. The
company promise to lay seven miles day If
necessary to outstrip the Uuion Pacific in the
race to reach Salt Lake first
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81.
The workmens organization have adopted
resolutions protesting against Secretary
Schofelds recent order to pay employees
under control Of the War Department but
eight hours pay for eight hours work, and re-
questing the President torescind the order,
or take steps to procure the opinion of the
Attorney General thereon.
The examination Of the cc'ored Zouaves
for rioting week ago, while company Of
them from Georgetown were on their way to
the Capitol to relieve the guard over the re-
mains Of Thad Stevens, has been concluded.
Three were fined for disorderly conduct, and
sixteen others were required TO give from
three to FIVE hundred dollars bail for further
henring.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

PIrTsRvRG. Aug 2l.
The freight and passenger train coilided
this morning on the Allegheny Valley Rail.
road near this city. Both engines were dam
aged, aud two freight cars were broken. The
fireman of the passenger train had leg bro
ken. No passengers we're injured. boy
named VIM. Miller was run over ia the 18th
Ward, on the same road, this morning. He
was literally cut to pieces, his body and brains
covering the ground for some distance.
PoueHxEErsiE, Aug 81.
Abou, 8 o'clock this morning the extra
freight train, bound north, and the through
freight, bound south, on the Hudson River
Railroad, collided at Fort Montgomery in
consequence Of . misplaced switch The To-
coihoiive OF the extra train is total wreck.
Three cars we're upset and two demolished.
One man and fireman, named James Teney.
were badly hurt.
Bos1ox. Aug 81.
The banquet given to the Chinese Embas-
sea "a. the St. James Hotel tonight, hy the
nlemhers OF the city government, was an ell
egdnt and interesting affair. Mayor Shurtliff
presided. Governor Bullock spoke on the
part OF the State. Hon. Ghss. Sumner spoke
al considerable length, prononncing a warm
enbey upon Mr. Burlingame. Messrs, e. p.
WHipple, Chas. q. Nazero and others made
addresses.
CHGcAeo, Aug. 81.
The 10Th Warders were out with torches and
music to,niehf and sereaa,lel the Republican
rewspapcr of!sc<Ss
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

LAcas, H.. Aug 2l.
The Democracy of The Fifth Illinois Con
gressioua pis'ric; have nominated Maj Jno
NJ. Niglas Of Peoria, for Congress.
DrHrorE, Iowa, Aug 81.
The Democratic Convention at Vest
Onion, yesterday, nominated Hon Wm
Mills. oi Dubuque to represent the Third
Iowa District III Congress.
DANBraa, Conn, Aug. 81.
The dam connected with the large foundry
OF Harrison Flint in this place, was torn
away th. afternoon BY The freshet. carrying
with II the stone bridge below the foundry
SroSIsGros, CT. Aug 81
At mammoth Masonic ohowder party at
Masons Island. n,ar Stoningon to day, Two
hundred gallons of ehowdsr was served to
some 2ooo persons, composed of Freemasons
ladies of the order Of the Eastern Star and
the friends from Norwich, New London and
Stonington.
BosTos. Aug 81
Faneuil Hall is throrged to-day, the occa-
sion being the reception OF the Chinese En-
bassy The women filed the galleries and
the men the main fioor. Many of the latter
shook hands with Burlingame and the mem
DeTs ot TIE EiuUassy i no Ahti ls hllefy
decorated
ClseleSArl, Aug. 81,
A boiler in the Globe rolling mills on
Froat street. near the gas works. exploded
this morning, nearly destroying the entire
building. One man was seriously injured.
Loss about $50, ooo.
INV YORK, August 81.
Peer Hanson. a German sailor, died this
morning of Asiatic cholera at the Bellevue
Hospital.
The yellow fever is again reported at the
quarantine.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Aug 2l.
Hon. Geo H. Pendleton arrived this fore
noon fron, Bangor and was met BY lalge
delegation Of Democrats, cavaicade and two
bands OF mus,c He was welcomed by Mayor
Williams In the afternoon be addressed q
mass meeting in front of the Court House for
two hours In the evening the Democracy
held an immense ratification meeting at
Granite Hall.
DEs MoIsEs, August o.
The State Register this morning announces
that r. W. Palmer has retired from the edl-
torshp in-chief Of that paper md will take
the stump fortLe Congressional cam mpaign.
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FROM HAVANA.
NV YuRK. Aup.

NV YORK, Aug. u.
Advlces f,..n Havana by steamer state
that the exodus during the SIMMER amounted
10 6o,oo0 persons; many OF whom fled
through fear Of cholera.
Lawrence B Shepard a Now Yorker aud
ward Of Mr.. Peter Cooper. died last week
from pomit.
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FROM ST. LOUIS.

ST.. Loris, Aug. 2l
Fifty barrels of whisky from Memphis
we're seized on the levee to-day hy the Gov
ernment, for alleged informalily in connee
ton with the revenue law.
The internal revenue collections in this
county for the fiscal year ending July 30
were three and half millions.
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Tclexraph Connccliens.

Tho Great Western Telegraph Company IL IN.
der contract with the Atlantis and Pacific Tel
egrsph Company, who have wires now in opsrs-
ton from New York 70 hicsgo, and are At work
pressing the wirs construction 70 keokuk, 10
which poin, it viii be finished in . few weeks,) on
its way to California. We occupy the once ~
Chicago with the Atlantic and Paci {, and receive
each other's message, and forvafdths same. The
Atlantis and Pacific Company connects N New
York with all the compsting lines that are now
doing business at the principal An intsrvsoing
points in rHfRrEEs STArss, and their lines being
daily extended. The Dominion line lopposition) J
Of Canada is now being built to al the Lake
Hntario and the ST. Lawrence river ports, inelud-
ing ogdensburg, New York. Southern eampehng
lines are aeng up from Louisville ana d.
Louis to New Orleans, aEording connection ior
the Great Western in that direction In short,
the North and South. and tho Middle States are
At work on competing lines, and II needs but the
construction OF new lines in the States above
named 10 complete the circle Of the mosE bus-
ness portion Of the Union.
j. SNOW, SECRETARY.
Once, No. l3l Randolph-st, Sherman House
Block, Chicago.
]. A. DlCKERSON,
Az nt..forstLs. Company kEUXu
tups ~ dAstao