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FORMIDABLE ASPECT OF THE INDIAN
WAR.-A Washington correspondent
says that the intelligence received in
official quarters, indicates that the
Indian war is becoming more formi-
dable than was anticipated by the
military generals some days ago. A
larger body of troops than is now
under the control of Sherman, will
doubtless be required to establish
peace and protect the citizens in the
Western territories. This matter has
been entirely under the control of
Generals Grant, Sherman aud Sheri-
dan, and on their judgment will de-
pend the course that shall be pursued
relative to the treatment of or pun
ishment that shall be inflicted upon
the Indians. The President depends
entirely upon the suggestions of these
military officers as to what shall be
done by the Executive in the sup
preston of Indian hostilities; and
under the law he can issue no order
in the promises, unless it pass through
the hands of the General in Chief,
Grant, who has not given any advice
in the matter.
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SICKNESS. The destinhabitant"
can hardly remember when Darling
ton suffered more from malarious dis
eases, than now. In many houses,
the lamp burns all night, and whole
families are prostrated. Among the
whites, the mortality is not great, but,
we are sorry to say, the colored peo-
pie are suffering severely. The re-
cent heavy rains and cool weather
now coming on will, we hope, speed
lily remove all the causes, and restore
to us our usual healthy condition.
Dn.lington Democrat.
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Notwithstanding the present peril
GUS condition of Colonel Forsyth s
command, and the horrible Indian
outrages perpetratod on the plains,
the New York Tribune objects to de-
spatching troops to their relief, and
arraigns President johnson on the
charge of removing troops from the
States, in order to afford full swing
for the Threatened revolution" The
lives of white soldiers, white settlers
and their wives and children, are not
supposed to be Of the least import
ance, when their preservation con-
Aicts with the schemes of the radical
party. Ten years ago the avowal Of
such sentiments would have buried q
journal beneath an avalanche of
shame; now. by large portion of
the American public, it is regarded
as commendable.
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The Second Congregational District.
The State Central Executive Com
mittee has adopted the following re-
solutions:
Resolced, That the President OF the
Convention of Delegates from the
Democratic party of the several Dis
tricts, which assembled in Charles
ton, on the 18th September last, for
the purpose of nominating Demo
cratic candidate for Congress from
that District, is hereby requested to
summon the members of that Con-
vention to re.assemble in the city of
Charleston, on day to be fixed by
him, for the purpose of nominating
Democratic candidate for Congress
from the Second Congressional Dis
trict, in tho place of Hon. A. p. AL
drich, who declined the nomination
recently rendered to him, and that
the President be also requested to
invite such portions of such several
Districts as did not send delegates to
such recent Convention, to send dele
gates to the Convention which is now
requested to assemble.
ReSolced, That copy of the fore
going resolution be forwarded to
Gen. John A. Wagner, President of
tho recent Nominating Convention of
the Second Congressional District,
held in Charleston on the 18th Sep
tember last.
By order of the Executive Com
mittee.
WADE HAMPTON, Chairman.
JOHN p. THOMAS,
f. w. MCMASTER,
JOS. DANIEL POPE,
w. B. STANLEY,
JOHN E. CAREW,
THEODORE G.. BARKER.
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MYSTERIOUS. .-Forney, speaking of
q radical negro demonstration in
Washington, says:
''The Irish Republican Club of the
Fourth Ward, turned out. upon the
night of the parade, 100 men-hardy
and stalwart sons Of toll Their ap-
pearance was considerably comment
ed on, and is an indication that the
soul of John Brown still keeps
marching on
The InteHigencer says the only
white man in the Irish Republican
Club was the standard bearer. If
the ninety nine others were on hand,
they must have backed their faces and
become veritable Ethiopian serenad-
erS.
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The CROPS. hopes of good
crop this year have been sadly blight
ed by the unfavorable weather of the
last two months. Cotton has suffered
from rust and the caterpillar, very Sc
verely. The potato crop is failure
to great extent; and the corn crop
will fall far short of our expectations.
There will, however, be much more
corn made than was last year, and
this fact alone cheers our people in
their struggles, with the hope that
they can keep the wolf from the
door" some time longer.
IDdrlington Democrat.
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The STArE Brr.s RrcrryAnr,E

The STATE Bills REcEEvAn1E.-
These bills should be signed by the
State Treasurer and countersigned by
the Comptroller General. A few days
ago, however, q lot was offered for
sale, which bore the signature of
Neagle, the Comptroller-G General, but
were not signed by the Treasurer at
all. 1t is not known whether the
bills had been improperly obtained,
or whether the signature of Parker,
the Treasurer, was lacking, because
there Is so much looseness in admin
istering our affairs in Columbia. In
any event, it is not surprising that
the bills issued by the new incum-
bents, Neagle and Parker, should be
worth so much less in the market
than those which were issued by
Treasurer Hood and Comptroller
Leaphart.-Marleston Ne,cS.
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LAwLEssNEss IN Arkansas
Memphis Ardlanche has letter from
Helena, Arkansas, dated September
20, which says: Yesterday morning,
Deputy Sheriff J. w. NIaley, with
posse, surrounded the cabin of Lee
Morrison, notorious negro, who
had killed several persons last winter.
He shot and manned for life Sheriff
Bark Taylor, who was attempting to
arrest him; and recently knocked q
jailor in the head and escaped to the
hills, where he has been terror to
all, white and black.
No sooner had the Sheriff's posse
knocked Mt his door, yesterday, when
Morrison fired, instantly killing
maley. The others attempted to
close in on him, when he made q
desperate resistance, severely wound
ing Perry, Neagle and Andy Barnes,
colored. He then escaped and fled
to the woods. The news of the
affair spread like wild-fre. Soon
100 men were securing the woods and
succeeded in finding Morrison, whose
arm was broken. He was also
wounded in the left side. A vote
was taken on the spot, blacks and
whites voting in favor of hanging
him, which was accordingly done.
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CoRoNER's INoUEsr.-Au inquest
was held, yesterday, on the body of a
colored child, few days old, which
was found secreted under the bed,
wherein the mother lay, in house
on Tradd street. 1t was discovered
by the colored cook on the premises,
who had occasion to go in the room
occupied by the waiting-gir (colored)
of the house. The cook made known
the facts, and the body was removed
to the Mazyck Street Hospital, when
q post mortem examination was made
Wy the physician in charge-Dr. T.
Peyro Porcher-who stated that, in
consequence of the decomposition
that had set in, nothing definite
could be ascertained, but that cir
cumstance in connection with the
lung tissue, developed on examina-
ton, ''gave color to the opinion"
that the child may have been born
alive.
The jury concluded that the child
came to it's death from causes un-
known.
If severe example were set in
such eases, it would put stop to
infnnticide, which is occurring too
often, lately, for n healthy state of
public morals. Charleston Mercury.
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The advantage of having a watch
which strikes the hours was expo
perienced by gentleman in New
York n few evening since. AS he
was entering Niblo's Theatre his
watch was taken. There were seve-
raj persons around him, and he said ::
Gentlemen, L have lost my watch.
Ii you will keep quiet it will strike
IN one minute" The thief started
for the door and was captured.
a proclamation by the party of
action" in Italy, ends with the fol-
lowing sentence, hurled at the head
OF Victor Emanuel: "The most in
famous of monarchies is that which
clothes itself in the garments of lib
erty."
The above will be considered as
personal" by the radicals "The
most infamous of tyrannioal parties
is that which clothes itself in the
garments of liberty"
The following rather remarkably
worded advertisement was printed in
the New York Herald, Thursday,
among the "situations wanted"
ga lazy, idle, indolent, sleepy,
slothful, young man of twenty wants
boss who will compel him to
Danish the above habits; dabbles in
all trades. Situation not SO much an
object as good pay" M
Another cargo of Chinese prosti-
tntes has been sent back from San
Francisco. t'.
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According to instructions from
Archbishop Spalding the pastors of
the Catholic parishes in Washington
will at once inaugurate o system of
schools for the education of the
children OF their colored parishion-
,ers.
The Magnolia Rangers, of New Or
leans, have elected General Braxton
Bragg an honorary member of their
club. They support Seymour and
Blair.
Stylish animals Hogs.
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CUBA-A HINT TO Mr.. SEWARD. =
It is reported that revolutionary
symptoms have broken out in "the
ever faithful island of Cuba. If
they have not as yet, they will al
most certainly be made manifest be-
fore long, with the infusion into the
island of the contagion from the
mother country. In view of this
contingency, there may be within n
month or two, or week or two, n
fine opportunity for Mr.. Seward to
secure that valuable piece of pro-
perty, this aforesaid lever faithful
island" at much less than cost. Queen
Isabella is short of funds and in great
danger, and so even now she may be
inclined TO sell out Ill her right, title
and interest in Cuba and Porto Rico
very cheap for cash.
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WILD PIGEONS. Ns.-Numerous flocks
OF wild pigeons have passed over the
town, during the past week, almost
invariably pursuing course directly
East and West. The focks were not
very large, and we have not heard of
their roosting anywhere in this vici-
nifty. The "old folks" say that their
passage Is the fore-runner of succeed
ing cold weather, near mt hand.
Green0iNe Mouataineer.
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NEBRASKA. votes next
Tuesday for one Congressman, Co.
vernon, State officers and members
Of the Legislature. The radicals
elected their Governor in 1866 by 145
majority. At an ensuing election,
they elected Congressman by n ma
jority of 745.
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The Democrats in Pennsylvania
are perorming their duty nobly.
Their public meetings are attented
by immense numbers, their speakers
are numerous and effective, and the
people are fully aroused to a sense of
the importance of the impending
contest. The assurances of Demo-
cratic success are very gratifying.
Indiana, also, presents encouraning
indications that the Democrats will
elect Hendricks. Baker, his radical
opponent, adopts General Buffers
greenback theory; yet radicals who
denounce Butler for his financial
views commend Baker. In Ohio,
the canvass is sharp and vigorously
prosecuted on both sides. The De-
mocrats feel confident of victory.
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The FIRST FROST. EARLY risers
this morning report to us the appear
ance of the first frost Of the season in
this vicinity-about two weeks earlier
than last year. The frost was suffi-
ciently biting, we learn, to leave its
mark upon the pea vines.
lGyeenuiRe Mou,,taineer.
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The Supreme Court of Tennessee
has adjourned until November, not
feeling satisfied that it is a legal
body. Objection has been made to
Horace Maynard continuing one of
the judges. He is O member of Con
gress, but was recently appointed to
the Supreme Bench by Gov. Brown
low. tr.5f
M. Naritschkine won 200, 600 francs
at Baden while waiting half an hour
for train.
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ANOTHER CoLoRED MAGISTRATE. -
Samuel l.. Bennett, colored man,
who has, since the war, been en-
ployed by the Freedmen's Bureau,
was yesterday commissioned magis-
trate by Governor Scott. His prac-
tice will be principally among the
freedmen on the islands, to whom he
is well known. -Char}eskOn Neus.
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TAX NOTICE.

A LII merchants and traders in stores.
IA stalls, or public highways; all persons
manufacturing spirituous liquors by dis
all restaurants and bar-rooms, are reouir-
ed to make their returns of the gross
amount of salesof all goods or articles
sold by them. up to the 1st day of October,
1868. After the Goth of October, my books
will be closed for the third quarters taxes.
~ TH0S. II. WADE, r. @. Il.
October Is
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MARRIED.

In this city, on the SOth of September,
by the Rev. ?. J. Shand, at the residence
OF the brides brother-in-law, James G..
Gibbes, JAMES OSBORNE, OF Whining.
ton, N. O., to ANNIE ELIZA, daughter of
the late David and Eliza Mccullough, of
Mobile. Alabama.
Mobile and Wilmington papers please
copy.
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COLUMBIA.
Saturday Morning, October 8. 1858.
Dissens5on In the Grand Army.

Di5sensToIi I'm the Grand Army.
From1an quarters we have news of
dissensionJin the ranks of the South
ern wing of the grand army of moral
ideas. The scallawag is now envious
of the carpet-bagger, and the negro
evinces decided distrust of both.
The carpet-bag element is the radi-
cal party proper in the South, the
scallawag generally having been
parasite and the negro dupe. In
the States where constitutions"
have been adopted, there was for
merly fourth element-the expedi-
ency or Union element-which CO.
operated with and was claimed by
radicalism, but which has since the
Reconstruction" of these States, ST.
lently coalesced with or returned to
the conservative element. In the
States where constitutions" have
not been adopted, no expediency ele-
ment now exists, for the reason that
the condition of the other States is
glaring evidence that nothing is to be
gained by admission into the Union
through the Congressional "recon-
struction" process. The scallawag
and negro, then, are the disahected
elements. The cormorant instincts
that led to the scallawag's afiliation
with the carpet-bagger, have been
daily sharpening under ill-treatment.
A year ago, he was aiding in the
great work of ",'estoring the Uaioa,"
and humbly waited for the crumbs
that should fall from the carpet-bag-
gers feast; but lie waited until his
patience was exhausted. He found
that few of the crumbs were for him.
The carpet-bagger too thoroughly
respected the claims of consanguini-
ty to throw away crumbs upon ne
ophyte of different genus when
numbers of his own genus were hun
CRY, and had been born in the faith.
Having, therefore, found that he had
made all he could by sycophancy, he
now Shows bold hand, and is open
ly and desperately playing for the
highest stakes. His loyalty is now
can accomplished fact" and he is in
dependent; consequently, nearly ove-
ry time o carpet-bag candidate is
nominated9-a scallawag comes into
the arena for his rights on the inde-
pendent ticket.
To the radical negro, the carpet
Dagger and the scallawag are the
same--they both made profuse pro-
misses and in every instance failed to
keep them. In many instances, Sam
bo waited for his 'forty acres and q
mule" and crumbs, until starvation
stared him in the face, and then Sc
vered his connection with the whole
party. A certain portion of the me-
gro element, however, still claims to
be q part of the Republican party,
but it also claims rights and crumbs,
and is beginning to put sable candi-
dates in the field, and defes both the
scallawag and carpet-bagger. Sambo
trusted them once, and was deceived;
with all his ignorance. he can learn
by experience.
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The monotony of the late long and
dull season has been broken by the
arrival of q large lot of new dry
goods at r. G. Shiver's, which, on
account of their beauty and cheap
ness, are drawing crowds of buyers. 3.
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THn RAp1oAn G CoNaREssroNAn No.

: The RADICAL CoNaREssIoNAh No
1IINATING CONVENTION Con-
vention assembled ut the Military
Hall, last night, according to the cali.
There were present, of course, oil
the shining lights who have recently
been engaged in making laws for the
State, and such an amount of lobby.
ing, wire-pulling, whiskey- drinking,
finessipg, was never before witnessed.
The feeling between the two con-
tending factions ran hi5.., and the
friends of the respective candidates
bullied and abused each other to an
unlimited extent. It was evident,
however, that the Bowen party had
the advantage, for they had a
squad of policemen present, whom
they stationed ut the doors, and no
delegate was permitted to enter the
Hall until his credentials had been
passed upon by Select Committee.
During the hour Immediately proced-
ing the organization of the Conven-
ton, everybody busted themselves in
lobbying. Disputes ran high, and,
for time, u general row was inmi-
neut.
AT about 9 o'clock, the Convention
was called to order by r. B. Elliott,
and the next half hour was consumed
in partizan wrangling; and, at late
hour, nothing had been accomplished
beyond the bidding for votes, which
was spirited. At the time of leaving,
the Indications were that the mantle
would fall on the shoulders of ex-
Confederate Captain Bowen, although
no conclusion had been attained, and
there existed every probability that
the whole affair would wind up in q
general Charleston Courier.
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NOTICE.
CITY CLERKS OFFICL.

CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
COLUMBIA, October 2, 1868.
N1TY TAXES on sales of merchandise,
ceipts of hotels, boarding houses, saloons,
&C., for the quarter ending October, are
due, and prompt payment of the same Is
required. If not settled on or before the
18th instant. tho claims will be placed in
the hands of the Sheriff for collection. '
J. S. MCMAHON, City Clerk.
October g
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We learn that there was q rousing
meeting of the Democratic party at
Lowndesville. on Saturday last, at
which the Hon. Thos. Thomson de.
hvered an able and eloquent address.
H't -t1'. A66eci2e Press.
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C. D. EBERHARDT

NoQ HAS just returned from New York,
ia with well selected stock of Cloths,
TN Cassimeres and Veatings, which will
be made up at the shortest notice
and in the latest style.
Call and examine for yourselves, Wash
ington street, opposite Law Lange.
September 81 I'm
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WASHINGTON HOUSE,

by MRS. N. ". SI,RA ITON,
TORNER Gervais and Assembly streets,
" Columbia, s. G.. Convenient to the
Greenville and Charleston Railroads, and
the business portion Of the city.
Rates Of transient board-$2 per day.
Lodgings can be obtained with or with
out meals, at any time. Sept 80 3m
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New ADVERTISEMENTS. Special at
tention is called TO the following ad.
vertisemcnts, published for the first
time this merning:
J. S. McMahon-Notice.
Pollock House-Switzer Kase; .,
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TO RENT.

TO RENT.
= ROOMS, Kitchen and Pantry, Water
c and Gas. Rent low. Possession on
the first of October. Apply at this Office.
September 80
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'Eoca1 Iter1aas..,7

The theatre was well attended.
last evening, TO witness the fourth
performance Of Templeton' corps of.
select artistes. The various characP
ters were we'll sustained, particularly
In the "select minstrel scene" The
programme for this evening is very
attractive; and, by special request,
the grotto scene of the "Black
Crook" will be reproduced, with, for
the first time, the grand demon
dance. by the Vane sisters.
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The first number of the Darlington
Democrat reached us yesterday. The
following is the introductory: "The
Democrat is fairly anchored in Oar
lington, and will, we trust, ride safely
through every storm that may rise
against it. To the kind friends who
have aided the enterprise, we return
our grateful thanks, and will, to the
best of our poor ability, work faith
fully in their cause. Feeling that
'our lines have fallen in pleasant
places, we hope long to remain IAN
institution in this fair town; at least,
until all our people are united against
mercenary foreign incendiaries, and
the blessings of domestic peace have
quieted dissension and spread smil-
ing plenty over the land"
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS The post
office open during the week from 81
a. m. to 7 p. m. On Sundays, from
TO D p. m. -~-r-- ,syr- a,- ,,, .,-s ,,,,s-,sa
The Charleston and Western mails
are open for delivery at p. M, and
close at So p. m. Charleston night
mail open 8 = q. M, close ~ p. m.
Northern-Open for delivery at
81 a. M, closes at 2. 45 p. m. = E'i
Grcenville-Open for delivery s.
p. M, closes at 81 p. m. '-r"
-~>r-r-~1NN-J----------- ~ 1Sa. -.t
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THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

REPRESENTATIVES, IN CoNGDEss.
First Congressional Disttic-Harris
Covington.
Second Congressional Distria.-A.
p. Aldricb.i
Third Congressional District. j. P.
Reed. a-7
Fourth Congressional District. w.
D. Simpson. T@
STATE ELECToRAL TICKET.
For State at Ldrge-J. P. Thomas,
of Richland; J. d. Kennedy, of Ker-
shaw.
First Congression al Dishict-R. f.
Graham, of Marion.
SecoSd Congressional District-B. II.
Rutledge, Of Charleston. ."
Third Congressional Dish'ict-A. G.
Haskell, of Abbeville.
Fourth Congressional DiSt,ict-E. G.
Mcclure, of Chester.
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS. The post
Office open during the week from 81
a. N. to p. m. On Sundays, from