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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-20

J. RANDOLPH Tucker addressed the people
at Fairfax G, r.; on Monday, in most able
ard eloquent speech, in opposition to the m on
strosity,g called the proposed Constitution OF
Virginia The SD eth had q fine effect, and
ys trutitswiA aidio bringing outa tuEl vote Of
Che Conservatives lAa @ imp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-20

The New York. Times tRp,J = il ,2 referring
TO the late vote # = tae sena:s upon the i'm
peachman {, says that the general 1eeliog ofre-
fecting men is,g that the country has had a
narrow escape rom A an Impending dargsfF,o It
sdds,asfsW heasthe heastof party passion has
p ayss .R s5so B r. y ti ssn y will
wendephewty they aeaa!dd have, bsena betrayed
i 9A5sgu y q f4 INF I'm ana
common deeancy tsiida4 iagoasD zloisguu4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-20

It's said that the frauds upon the govern
,neDt, in connexion with the whiskey business
sre.greaterah hand ever land that the officials
appointed to supervise the manufacture and
sale OF liquors are the biggest men 10 the
ting w no shall guard the keepers? 1t is
unnecessary to quote the Latin applicable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-20

, .s2-Trhs newspapers report that Chief Justice
Ehase,in an interview with some Conservative
gentlem m, afea days ago, informed them that
whilst he did not wish 10 have anything to do
with party or politics, he was 10 the hands Of
his friends: p i This Statement requires to be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-20

-ssiisiiI g x 34--2l 4s.u
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
An Act of Decent Justice.

At the Democratic Convention held;in Colum-
bia last week, one of the Resolutions, submitted
and adopted, runs as follows: That to Andrew
johnson, the President of the United States, we
tender the thanks Of the old commonwealth Of
South Carolina, for his manly vindication of her
rights, honor and dignity"
This manly and eininently proper proceeding
gives us much pleasure and We hope it may net
as a rebuke to the many individuals in every
day life, and the many aippaut scribbles in the
papers, who are SO constantly making, upon Mr..
johnson unbecoming and indecent attsasss.S-e4s
-Androw johnson was not fitting candidate
for the Democracy to nominate at this time. And
his course, although cminently patriotic, has not
always been digni6ed. He has never iden tilted
himself with the Democrats while in power, but
has preferred to fritter away tho patronage and
strength of bis administration upon such unrelia-
bic political nonentities as Seward and Weed and
and their followers. Consequently he has no
special claim upon the Dcmocrais7pasty.
fsBut notwithstanding .alf thif5 every; good cii-
zen;and patrioticman respects Andrew johnson
forthe firm stand be has made in defence Of the
Constitution against one of the fiercest and most
vindicive assaults ever made upon that sacred
instrument. He has exhibited consistency and
a courage in his opposition to Jaeobin revolution
that prove him to be ono Of the most remarkable
men of the age. For moro than two years he
has patiently and steadily perFevered in his op-
position to unconstitutional legislation, despite
persecution unparalleled in history. Insults have
been heaped upon him; bis constitutional powers
have been violently wrested from his hands
SANDER and falsehood have assailed his public
and private character; Congress has oyerridden
all his official acts and the command Of the ar
my has been transferred to hostile hands as n
warning. and threat. Yet nothing hos turned
him from the patriotic course which he regards
Us imposed upon him by his oath of Office. And
there can be no doubt in themind of any sensible
man that but for the check held upon the Radical
Congress by Andrew Johnson, the South would
now have been in far more terrible state of an
archy than it is.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12

eyes of the world in acting upon the assumption,
and giving practical effect to the opinion so gene
rally entertained, by refusing to- contribute their
money in support of the government instituted
under the authority of the sReconstruc ton laws.
That conclave of alien enemies, native scalawngs
and stupid negroes, that now disgraces the3beau-
tiful Capital of cur State, is nothing more.nor
LEGS than m unauthorized and lawless band Of
public plundcrers. They havs no more authority
to meet in legislature to organize government,
to pass laws and to tax the people than any ether
assemblage of free hooters.
When IN attempt shall be maGe to collect the
taxes that may DO levied for the support of those
penniless and untaxnhlc ndventurers, let the peo
pie ignore the very existence of the tuxgaihcrers
make no returns to them Of their taxable prop
.crty and pay them no money. If executions are
lodged with tue shers, let them treat the sherifs
in tho same way, and, if necd be, resist by forcc
the enforcement. of their writs. And, if their
property should be forced to sale, let it bs DANCE
rous an tho ertreme for:any one to attempt to buy
ST. But short of forciblc resistance there must
ssbe some way Of bringing the unlawful acts of
those who have usurpcd the functions and powers
of government under the test of judicial investi-
CATION. What may be the proper mode of proce-
dure, competent jurists alone can determine.
= Then let 'hc people 10 every neigbborhood and
District in the State meet in convention, and re-
solve to pay NO taxes that maybe imposed by the
unlawful .semblogo now in session in Columbia,
and to mutually sustain one another in whatever
mode of resistance may be determined on; and
there will speedy end of Radical misrule in
South Carolina. BOB SHORT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
Nelther in Life nor in Death.

Neither in life nor in death, should there be the
faintest shadow or outline of social equality be-
tween white people and negroes. Mark us: what
we say; and believe that the instinct which
prompts this sentiment is the most healthful one
We can, under present circumstances, possibly
cherish.
On Sunday last, there was pOmpous negro
funeral in the Baptist Church of this place; the
body was carried into and out of the eharch, and
there was much .ell-tolling. This thing has never
been done before; nor should it DC crer done ogai"
Very soon we would have to give up our
Churches absolutely and literally. THERE'S moth
ing the negro has such tnste for as death and
burial And if this thing is encouraged, there
will be obsequies every day in the year.
To any ard all, who may sentimentally say
that this appears hard and uuchristian in US, we
would reply thus: Anything, however Instantly,
that leads 10 amalgamation between the races
which God has so distinctly set apart forever, is
greater sin in His sight than perhaps all others
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
Return of our Representative in the
New York Convention.

Our distinguished friend and townsnan, Gen..
NJ. w. GARY, who represented the Srd Congress
sional District in the great Democratic Conyen-
ton, is once again at home; returned on satur-
day last, strong, well, and full of pth and action
Wc KEEP, our eye on tho General as far as New
York, New Haven, and Saratoga; but lately he
has been lost in the blue and gold hazes of the
Western sky. lie has been the guest of the charm
INCEST pcoplc-southern sympathizing people
in Chicago. He is raving about the delights OF
Chicago; about moonlight excursions on Lake
Michigan, and all that. In fact it can scarcely
be said of him that hois ."cothed and in his
right, mind" We strongly suspect that the Gen.
erals heart. so long ceaseless wanderer has at
last, like Noah's weary dove, found a resting
rlace.
But after all, that is mono of our business; and
we now leave the General to his constituents. OF
course at our great Ratification meeting in Sep
tember, he will give them an account Of his
ota,vo orla shin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
Concerning Straw Bonds and Other
,g FHmsy Matters.

D.L. TURNER, the unconstitutionally elected
Ordinary Of our District, was in town. on Monday
last with his commission in his pocket; his bond
having been approved by the unconstitutionally-
elected Co. Commissioners. But Judge DURIsoE,
rightful Ordinary, acting upon the advice of his
legal friends declined to vacato the Office: Reason
-unsubstantial character of BURNERS bond. OF
course these utface-bubblss of political cess
pool will, in short time,' enter in and take pos
session of9our district Offices but, nevertheless,
it is somewhat of pleasure to announce that
they do not slide along the groove as smoothly
and greasiiy as they may have anticipated
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
For the Advertiser.

Mr.. Enron: The most effective method to put
an end to the bogus State Government established
over the people of South Carolina by Radical fraud
and force, is to quietly refuse payment of The
taxes that may be imposed by the so-called Leg
islature now in session. Without money.to sus-
tain and strengthen the rotten fabric, it will
speedily topple to- othe,ground. ~ sss 4
.-sTo accomplish this most desirable object,it is
only necessary thut the taxpayers of South Caro-
lima generally resolve to calmly, yet firmly, ro
fuse to contrbuo Of theit substance in support of
the sham government. The military, which forced
this government into existence, and has thus far
prupped it up, has been Withdrawn; and it is left
without any power to sustain itself or enforce its
decrccs. Tits left to depend for support upon the
will of tho pcoplo-the tax payers of tho State.
Now it is patent thnt it has notthe consent of the
governed but that, on tho contrary, it has been
set up in despite Of their will. Ithas, therefore,
no inherent power, and cannot prolong its exis-
tence one hour, if the people in every District and
neighborhood in the State will only withhold the
money that may be demanded Of them for its sus:
tenanco and support. Tho whole frail structure
Legislature, Judicial and Executive-will be
crushed into nothingness by this mastery in
activity.
In this refusal to be taxed by an alien govern
ment the people will have their justification in
the fact, that the reconstruction laws Of tho Rump
Congress, and by necessary consequence all con-
ventions and Legislatures held in pursuance of
them, are unconstitutional, revolutionary and
void" There can be no doubt that those laws are
unconstitutional. The Supreme Court of the
United States, though deeply stained by the infu.
sion of radcalism, would have so pronounced
them in the McCardle case, had not the Radicals
in Congress prevented by an er post Jacto law
decision of the question. This intorposition be-
tween them and the judgment of the Court is most
conclusive evidence that Radicals themselves
know that that these laws cannot withstand judi
cinl scrutiny. The Democratic party also in con-
yentiun assembled has declared them to be Gun
constitutional, revolutionary and void" The
whole country, then, is agreed upon the question;
and 1t may be at once assumed that they arc un-
constitutional The people Of this Statc-the tax
psysrs-Bil, therefore, 30 bold jnstifable 10 ths
a.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
A Galvnnic Battery!

On the outside Of to-day's Advertiser will be
found the Hon. BEN. HlLL's great Atlanta speech
Read it., one and all. 1t is :, perfect gaalyyanic
battery It's calculated to mako. dry bones Of
ali pcrsuasions smite together fast and suriously
some with joy and dhopc, and some-iwith- anguish
and dreadful quaking! We thank God that'we
arc not renegade sitting undor thatbold, honest,
probing, scathing speech. We canimngine moth
ing more horrible. But We thank God, on tho
contrary, that we are of the many who can de-
rive from it hope and joy and comfort.
Just now we would infinitely rather hear
speech from the Hon. BEN, HILL than from any
may VIC know Of. he has been. invited to our
great Ratification Meeting. We do not know,
however, whether he has been heard from in re-
ply. If he shall not be able to como, or anything
of that sort, let's go over aud kidnap him, and
bring him to tie scene ri ct arnlis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
weekly Kentucky Yeoman.

This is the name of one Of the noblest, truest
and most spirited papers in the stauneh and
stalwart State of kentucky-a State peculiarly
glorious just now because she, only two or three
days ago, pollcd such a triumphant Democratic
vote as caanot fail to affect in most salutary man.
ner, the elections which are still to follow.
Col. sroDpARD JOHNSON, one of the editors Of
tho YeOman, is soldier of brilliant record, and
firm friend of our own popular sOldier-citizen,
Gen. GARY, by whom We were introduced to him
Mt the lnte New York Convention.
In ths breach iuto which oil Democrats and
lovers of liberty are now leaping and thronging,
the Yeoman is standing in the front rank, and
fighting with vim and vigor which makes the
truo heart thrill.
We. give the Ycoman most honorable welcome,
and commend it to all our people as journal
that would delight and edify them. The Keon.an
is published ut Erankfert tho Capitol Kentucky.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
Yhe Ratification Meeting in Aiken.


On Tuesday, the 18th inst, took place in Aiken
the great Ratification Meeting Of which wespoke
in our last issue. Preparation on Large and
liberal scale had been made for this meeting, and
thu occasion did not fall below the general expcc
tation. It was numcroasly attended and very
successful affair. From thirty five hundred to
four Thousand persons are said to have been IN
attendance. Augusta sent out her denizens by
hundreds; while from Barnwell and Edgefeld
and Lexington Districts there came hosts of newly
inspired and hopeful Democrats, to mingc their
voices with tho introductory strains Of tho groat
liberty chorus which is soon to resound through
OUT America Ladies were present in large num-
bcrs, AZ thcy should have been; nor was music
wanted to lead life and spirit to the scene.
The first speech Of the day was made by Gen.
Wade uamp.un, who was followed in turn, by
Judge A..P Aldrich, Hon. Henry W. Hilliard Of
Augusta, and our own popular ow,eitzcns
Gen. NJ. c. BUTLER, and Solicitor, Youmnns.. A,
delegation Of colorcd Democrats from Columbia
took part in the proceedings, two of their number
making speeches which were atteutively listened
to aud loudly applaudcd. Next week our renders
shall Represented with one or more of the speeches
made on this occasion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12

In the Senate q Bill authorizing The Gov
ornor to negotiate loan of $l25 600 was
passed-yeas l6, nays 5. All tue Democrats
voted against it.
a Bill! authorizing the Governor t0fx up
the College Chapel for 'hefegniar ssssions;ef
the LrgisIature,. passed. - So
Il petition Of The Uhitcd*Flre Company
pray;ng fer Incorporation wasspressntea-
The commiitee OF Railway reported iagoF-
ably Qua Blltoamend the Act 10 lncorpor-
ate the Air Line Rail Road.
Nothing else CT Importance was done.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
COLUMBIA, August G.


In the House The judiciary Committee re-
ported favorab.y on Bill 10 organize the SUI
pre,na Court, with all amendmcnt providing
for u special Term of the Court on the third
Monday in August, the senior Associate JAS
tee 20 preside.
The {lom.mttee on the Lnnatic Asylum re-
ported Tia, Institution as being in splendid
condition. patient, being as well cared for,
ard in as cheerful a condition as possible.
They li;d the finances in q better condition
tiian at any tins siace'the war; the old dsha
paei, an.i current expenses met. There are
2f5 oat;ents lo~ in it. They pay a handsome
c5ip plimen, to-Dr. Parker, The Snpcrinten-
de!f. and advise the Legislature to recon-
mend the Governor to retain his'services
A resolution was passed ins!roctlng the
Speaker aud the President of the Senate TO
invite General Meade to visit the Legislature
at his convenience.
The Committee on Privilegesand Elections
were instructed to enquire into the cxpedien'
cv of reducing the number of polling places
The resolution closing the South Carol'ua
University 70, one year. aud using the fand
for The purpose Of repairing the buildings
was tabled.
The report Of the Committee on the Ander
son protested case was nadeHthe special or
der for the 18th instant.
Tic Bill! authorizing the Governor to nego.
t;a,e loan pissed, all the Democrats voting
against it.
The Bill TO determine and perpctuate the
homestead was discussed for the rest of the
session.
The indications are that ii will be made
retroactive in its operations.
In the Senate Bill to establish State
Coustabnlary force was passed. 1t provides
for a Superintendent of the force with a'sala
ry of $1,000.
Hayne gave notice Of Bill to repeal the
Bill creating the Bureau of Immigration
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
Through More than Sixty Years.

Through more than sixty years the Charleston
Courier'has been creating and commanding its
own pablic-a public composed always of the
most patriotic and intelligent classes of Southern
readers. And now, in its old age, and in these
evil days the CO,u'icr smiles in serene respecta-
-bity, we'll el-lescrvel prosperity, and unainchiDg
integrity.
We are led to make these remarks. by percev-
ing that the time-honored Courier has appeared
in an entirely new dress such IN elegant and
chastc one as we'll becomes its character;and an
-tecedents. 7's'
Upon this occasion, the Courier addresses its
troops Of friends and patrons, concluding most
trathfully in these words:
Our future is nlissoubiy connected with our
beloved State, and of the Southern States and
people. We are linked to their hopes, aspira-
tiuns, AID dsstbics.
The Courier rgain renews its course as Map
Of Busy Life" and as such we sulicit for it the
benizvns and good wishes Of the public.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
Grant Makes a Speech.

ST. Louis, August G.-Grant responded to
a sercaadc tonight as follows:
Gentlemen and Eelloac Cit'-enS: | can
scarcely find words enough TO thank yo1for
your very hearty 'andwarm reception. 1t Is
peculiarly gratifying to me to meet so many
friends in st. Louisa place which has arisen
since have beensa man grown, and where
intend to be a resident at some future day
Thanking you, again, will bid you goOd
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12

SECRETARY SEwARD's P"sITIoN.-The New
York cofrespondentofthe Philadelphia Ledger,
thas writes on Thursday:
The most interesting political rumor of the
day is that Mr.. Seward vino passed through
this city Yesterday, on his way'sto Auburn,
rave his friends 10 understand that he was
about to break ground in favor of General
sGrant a brief editorial inzone ofsthe k7-
publican morning papers has h;nt..to the
same etiec, but the Secretary, IN converse
toa On the subject am assured. was much
more out-spoken than the hint would seem
to imply. ,..,
The Democratic politicians are not little
perplexed by this movement. They say they
cannot. uude, stand how the Secretary can take
such position, and vet occnpy place ih'the
Cabiuei of President johnson.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
Alabama Legislature.

MONTGOMERY, August s, p. m.-The House
this ,noruing rejected the Senate bill by u
votc Of t; to -, authorizing the Legislature
10 ca,l lie Electoral vote ol the State.
This afternoon The House reconsldered us
action and passed the bill BY 4S to Is.
The Speaker and others protested against
it as Anti Republican and opposed TO the
genias and spirit Of liberty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
EIoridaLegislature.

TALLAHAssEE, August I, p. m.-The Leg
i>latnra passed., over the Governors veto the
bill TO pay members one years pay Tor ser
vices from June to December.
Adjourned at II o'clock at night till No
vernbsr Sd, when they. will choose Presiden'
'tial electors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
THEADV VERTIS ER
Something to Look Forward To.

Some time about The last of the present Month
there is tobe grand Concert ut this place. under
tho auspices of the Ladies of the Baptist Congre-
gation. Said Concert to tc, of course, for bepe7a-
lent purposes. Further than this, touching the
snojec, in hand, We know nothing at, present; /;
und perhaps we are premature in making any
mention OF the matter ut all. Bnt we think ne
are in the right track.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
=. : ..,a. .'ss. PROCEEDINGS OF
The Cokesbury District Meeting,
YMETHoDIsT EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH
s. At Edgefsla C. H., S. G., Jaly 2sh;51s6S!

According to previous appointment large
number of Delegates from the Circuits and Sta
tions throughout the bounds of the Cokesbury
District, assembled in the Methodist E. Church,
at Edgefeld c. H., on the evening of the 2sth
July, 1868, where the Introductory. Sermon vas
preached to, largo and attentive audience by
Rev. W. P. Mouzon. '-t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
NOTICE.

The Committee of Arrangements for the Grand
Ratification Meeting, to be held on the 2d4S Sep
tenlber next, are requested to meet at Edgefeld
C. H., on Saturday, the 18th inst, alto o'clock,
A. M.
A full attendance is requested. A representa-
tion from the Democratic Clubs are. requested to
meet with them. >.g.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
,;,.e Nehrosl,a Democracy.

OMAHA, August THE Democratic Con
vention have nominatei James r. Porter 'or
Governor. Resolutions were passed de ouLc,
ing Congress for imposing negro suffrage Oh
Nebraska.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12

PeRsoxAI-Govcrnor Pickens aud family,
Of South Carolina, and Judge Bacon ard
family, of the same State, are stopPing-at the
Ballard Hotel. They are invited to The Vir
sinia Springs s.-Richmoud Wing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
Re-opening of the Posto Office at Meet
ing Street,

This Post Office, long discontinued, has been
formally re-opcncd within the past week. Mrs.
F. Z. HILL has been appointed POstmistresa.
There was no man in sll that country who could
take the required OATH. Good country that! Ex-
celent test!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-12
MIR. Davis in England.

LIVERPOOL, August s, a0on.-Mr. Davis
appeared on Change yesterday and was loud
" cheered.