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Affairs in Virginia.

RICHMOND, April 13-In the Convention ff-
teen thousand copies of the constitution in
Eoglish and one thousand in German, we're
ordered to be printed. An article was adopted
fixing the legal rate Of interest at six per cent,
but allowing special contracts as high as
twelve. An article was adopted allowing chill
dren born in slavery to inherit the property OF
their fathers. An article on the militia was
adopted, being The same as in the old constitu-
ton, except the word white stricken out. Ihe
Convention will probably adjourn tomorrow
General Schofeld has issued an order max
ing convention certificates receivable ct the
the treasury after May LIST, and redeemable
January 1st, 1862
The new City Council met this evening, and
receiveds communication from Schoheld, de-
string their recommendations to fill vacancies.
C. NJ. Norton, colored member of :he Con-
yention, has announced himself as candidate
for Congress from the first district of this
State
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Te1eeraphic News Summary.

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-1t is reported at key
West that the Indians in Florida have declared
war against the whites, and number OF out
RACES are mentioned.
The Indians are starving in the neighbor-
hood Of Fort Berthold, and are eating their
horses and dogs.
A negro barn-burner has been hanged in
East Tennessee.
Several rival fire companies in Philadelphia
had fight to-day, in which one person was
killed and several hurt.
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CO NOTICE.-FORTH The ACCOMM MODAT1ON
:,
OF Correspondents an authorized Postofice messen-
ger, Will Until further notice. be found daily Except
sundays the hours given below. al the Office Of the
City Railrosd corner OF East Bay and Broad Streets
t,receive and convey TO the Posoce letters and pa-
pers intended fo- the mails. viz:
For tie South Carolina Railroad Mails-Augusta,
Savanunh and Western, :rcm A. VI, 70 A. ~.
For the South Carolina Railroad Mails-Coumoia
and Greenylc, from P. NJ, 10 4P. II.
For tie South Carolina Railroad Malls-Aususta
emu Western. from 5 2. NJ. 10 F. VI.
Fer III. Ea.iy Mrrliae Mai.s-fran : P. N. TO
Pm sTANLEY G. TROTr, P. ".
Murrh le
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SpffiaI notifes..

R| NOTICE.--THE ASSIGNEE OF
MACKEY l. BAKER viii, within ten days from this
date, offer for sale large stock of FURNITURE,
consisting in part of Mahogany and Walnut Tea,
Dining and Extension Tables, Centre and Card
Tables, sideboards. Hat Racks, Desks. wardrobes,
sets of Cottage Furniture in every style. Bedsteads,
washstands Towel Racl,s, Bureaus, Sofas, Lounges,
large lot of Chairs and Rocking Chairs including
every style. some very fine; Looking Glasses; also,
great variety Of Childrens Carriages. &C.. in fact
every article to be found in irstclass Furniture
Warehouse.
Dated Charleston, April 13, 1868.
WILLIAM s. HAsTIE, Assignee.
ADri1 IA
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BEAUFORT.

We learn from private sources that General
A. q. Brisbane, Of tbs United States Tax Com
mission, has been nominated for Congress in
Beaufort by both races, irrespective Of color or
previous condition, the object being to defeat
C. c. Bowen. It is stated that large numbers
in Charleston will also ''scratch" Bowen's name
and insert that of Brisbane.
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POLITICS IN THE STATE.

THE CLANS eATHERNG-rB COUNTRY ALIVE
AND At voRK-DIseRUSTISMENT IN BEAU
FoRT--BRIsBANE VERSUS BowEN--A RACY
NOMINEE N pIcKENs-HE WON'T GO IT H1M-
SELF. But WANTS TO SEND AN INTELLIGENT
FREEDMAN.
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"A correspondent OF the New York Times
highly compliments the New Governor OF Vir-
gnia, who, hc says, is all able lawyer, quiet
and mnostcntatious citizen, easy and graceful
in manner, uIniablc in disposition, scrupulous
ly social and moral in habits, and in every word
and scusc Il gentleman.
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funeral uutite.

@ The Relatives, Friends and Ac-
quaintarces of Mrs. N. R. ROPER and Family are
invited to attend her Funeral Services at st. Philips
Church, To-Morro,u Morning. at Ten O'Clock, without
further invitation. april IL
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sTCITIzENs OF ST. JOHNS BERKELEY
PARIsG can pay taxes as follows: At Strawberry
Ferry, April goth, 21st and 22d, 1858; at Biggin
Church, April 2Sd 9th and 25th 1861 at Pineopolis,
April 27th and 2sth; at Calamus' Pond, April 29th
and 30th; at The Barrows, May lst and 3D. 1868 Un-
paid taxes Of 1866 must be settled at once.
A. C. RICHMOND, Tax Collector,
St. Johns Berkeley Parish.
Aprfl IS 6mwf6
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m BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE.-THIS
splendid Har Dye is the best in the world; the
only true and perfect Dye; harmless. reliable
in nstantaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous
tints; remedies the i'll effects OF bad dyes; inviSo
rates and leaves the Lair soft and beautiful black or
brown. Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers; an
properly applied ct Bachelors Wig Factory, No
Bond.street, New Yora Tyr January
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eINEW MARRIAGE GUDE.-AN ESSAY
for Young Men. Physiological Errors, Abuses and
Diseases, incident &c Youth and Early Manhood,
which create inpeiimcnts to MARRIAGE, with sure
means of relief Sent in sealed letter envelopes free
of charge. Address DR.. j. SKILLIN HOUGHTON,
Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
January 81 Smos
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FOR PALATKA, FLORIDA,

VIA SAVANNAH, FfRNANDINA, JACKSoNFEsSyzc
AND ALL LANDINGS ON THE ST. J0H21
RIVER.
.rss.ss.9s;;s7S CITY POINT, viii leave Chirleshum
ever tuesday and Friday Evenings, at oesscx.
for above llaces and Savannah every Wednesfdyansd
Saturday, at o'clock P. n.
Steamer DICTATOR, Capt. L. NJ. CoxErrE1, sz1lH
Steamer CITY POINT, Capt. s. ADKSs, sails Ee.-
Returning, the DICTATOR will leave Sxysnnzsn
every Saturday Morning, at O'Clock.
For Freight or Passage apply on board or At OLA
of ]. D. AIKEN & CO., Ageufx,
January3 South Atlantic Whaxf.
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April l3
wUNITED STATES OF AMERICA

@CNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SOUTH CAROLINA oIsTRICT-FoURTH CIR
CU1T-N EQUITY.-l.ANGLEY & CO., vs. CoGs-
WELL, AND MARKEE & CO., vs. LANGLEY
In pursuance of the decree made in these causes.
on the 20sh Of March, 1868, by the Honorable
GEORGE S. BRYAN, United States Judge for the
District Of South Carolina all creditors of the "KAL-
MIA MILLS" and Of EARvEY COGswELL, Trus.
tee under the conveyarc in Trust Of the said Mills,
the lot Of May, 1867, are hereby called upon 10
come in before the undersigned and prove their
claims upon the said property on or before the first
day Of Nay neat ensuing, or be barred from any bene
At und.r the decree in the said causes
JAMES TUPPER,
March 81 tus9 Special Referee,
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THE PRESIDENTS TRIAL.

THE PROCEEDINGS on FRDAY-GosE OF THE
MAsTEILY SPEECH OF NIB. cURT1s-ExAMNSA.
TIoN OF ADJUIAST-GESERAL THoMAs--H1s
STRAIGHTFORWARD TEsTIMoSY-E1s REFoRT
OF Ms INTERVIEW WITH STANTON AT THE
wAR RpEpARTMEEr-sTANToN SENDS oCT FOB
BOTTLE OF wHIsKEY-THEY CLOSE PRO-
cEEDISes WITH DRINKING BOUT.
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@NOTICE.-THE BUSINESS OF THE
late SAMUEL G. COURTENAY will be continued
for the present st No. Broadstreet where persons
indebted to hs Estate will make payment, and
where claims; properly attested, may be presented
for payment.
GEORGIANNA A. COURTENAY,
April Qualified Execut1ix.
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@NOTICE.-THE UNDERSIGNED WILL
continue to keep on hand frst-class CARRIAGES
and COACHES for the accommodation ofhis patrons.
Will also have OlrNIBUsES In readiness to convey
passengers to and from the MANSION HOUSE and
PRIVATE RESIDENCES.
". A. BAKER,
Mills House Stables, Chalmers-street.
April II
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THROUGH TICKETS TO FLORIDA,

BY CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH sCEaH-
PACKET LINE, VIA BEAUFORT, HILrdE
HEAD AND BLUFFTON.
~r-. The STEAMER pilot HcEsS
TssessSstIEZSS Captain w. T. McNELTY, viii lea10
Chareston every Monday Night, at u O'Clock, a1A
Savannah every Thursday Morning, at oeru&
All Way Freight, also button Wharfage, n,na bO
pre-paid.
For Freight or PASSAGE, apply TO
JOgN FERGUSON, Accompo podatiou Wtaef-
Marc1,
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EDGEFIELD.

A Democratic mass meeting was held at
Hamburg on the 18th inst, chairman, DR.. H.
R. Cook, of Beech Island. Both races we're
largely represented. The assemblage was ad-
dressed by Gen. NJ. c. Butler and Judge a. P.
.Aldrich, both Of whom we're impressive and
eloquent.
A Republican mass meeting was to have
been held yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Tie following is specimen Of one of the Re
publican posters:
Come all and every one-lesve your wives,
your children, your ploughs, your business.
and come to hear what Hon. "A. G. Mackey. OF
Charleston, Col. Thomas ]. Robertson, Of Co
lumbia, and others, have to cay about free
speech, free press. free schools, equality and
reconstruction in general.
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February 18

srNoTICE.-"K" Is INFORMED THAT
will be pleased to see him at any place he may ap-
point Answer as you did before, as want further
information from you.
(Signed)
April IS
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PICKENS.

The Democrats of Wa,halla are moving mer-
rily. Gibbs have been formed throughout the
neighborhood, and the best men elected to re-
pl esent the sentiments of the community. In
one day during registration, twenty-five whites
registered, and but two negroes. general
meeting was called for yesterday, to assemble
at Walhalla. The following ticket is circulat-
ing through the district:
For the Senate-John N. Hutson. Has no
politics. but wants money. Will not serve II
elected, but will send an Intelligent freedman,
whom he deems as fully competent to legislate
for the people Of South Carolina as some OF his
competitors.
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Rr MEsSRS. EDITORS: PLEASE AN
NOUNCE as candidate for STATE SENATOR from
this County, Major E. F. o,BRIEN. true and brave
soldier, who battled in the ied for the Union and
the Constitution; we now put him forward as o
champion for the constitutional rights Of the whole
people. high-minded. practical gentleman, of en-
larged views, we name him as the fit advocate for
justice to all men.
AS faithfully as he fought in the field, will he fight
in the Senate for the good Of his adopted State; and
native and adopted citizens, Of every complexion Of
color or politics, should unite upon him, as the op-
ponent of bigot-y and ignorance.
ELECTORS OF CHARLESTON COUNTY.
April II
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STEAM TO LIVERPOOL.

CALLING AT QUEENSTOWN.
S~A, THE NMAN LINE, sAnLRa
NESEIYS9 SEM-WEEKLY. carrying fhe u
LI5f1E3MSH s. Mails, consisting Of the SnIhHhg
steamers:
CITY OF PARIS,
CITY OF BALTIMORE,
CITY OF WASHINGTON,
CITY OF BoSuA.
Sailing every Saturday and every alternate 4sr1aE,
at PM, from Pier No. As North River, New YGzk
RATES OF PASSAGE,
By THE MALL STEAMERS SAILING EVERY sATrEDEE
Payable in Gold. Payable In Currency:
LIST Cabin to London. .1O5 steerage to Londnn--- X
LIST Cabin to Paris .116 steerage to Pars.--- =
Passage by the Monday ste lmers-Ftrst CahmSD3s
gold; st,erage $50; payable In Q. s. currency
Rates ofpassage from New York to Halifax; csstn.
$40, Steerage, sl0;payable IL gold.
Passengers also forwarded to Hare, HsahzrG
Bremen, &c, stmoderate rates.
steeraee passage from Liverpool and Queenssazza.
$40 currency. Tickets can be bought hero BY Res-
sons sending for their friends.
For further information apply at the Comrzr9h
offices. JOHN g. DALE, Agent
No. Is Broadway, New Ycrt
February 20 dMo
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FOR GEORGETOWN,

FUR GEOHGETOWN,
CHERAw, GARDENERS BLUFF, AND ALLNfEE
MEDIATE LANDINGS ON THE PEE ZEE
RIVER.
~T%A THE.FINE LIGHT DRAFTSTGAK
,!EsS.essE=.,sER PLANTER, Capt C. CARHoEr, %
now receiving Freight for the above potnh. anA
will leave To-AorTo,o Night, 18th instant
All Freight to be prepaid on the wharf.
No Freight received after sunset.
Fer Freight or passage, apply to
JOHN FERGUSaS,
Accommodation Wkcrt
Anril 10
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s@ IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
COTT VS.. WESCOTT.-Cnder the Decree fled In
this case on the 10th January 1865 the creditors of
the late G. W. wESCOTT are called upon to come in
and prove their demands before the undersigned on
OF before the First Of July 1863 or be debarred from
all benefit of the decree to be made In this case
JAMES TUPPER.
Februarv 1e tu20
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avYARMOUTH BLOATERS, rALED
HERRING, Goldfish, SWEET CIDER, ioh aughtl;
Davis Diamond and Clark's HAMS, Prime , sHEN
BUTTER, Allsops, Muir Sons. Jetfrey's Bass NE
ALE, London PORTER. Exton's BUTTER Ok h
ERs, GINGER SNAPS, MILK and CREAM BIS
CUTS A fresh supply Of above received this week.
WM. s. CoRwIN X CO.,
March 81 No. o75 King.street.
aprEAs, TEAS, CoFFEEs, CoFFEES.-
At VIM. S. CoRWIN & CO., No 275 Kiag-street, will
be found full supply OF TEAS and CoFFEEs that are
good and pure We parch and grind JAVA COFFEE
and warrant it pure and unadultera:ed. Trial ol
our TEAS and C0FFEES will convince the consumer
that our goods are ns rcprcscrteh.
wM. $. CoRwIN Il co.
March 81 No. 276 Kings street.
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@ NEW YORK AND CHARLESTON
STEAMSHIP L1NE-Consignees per steamship
CHAMPION, from New York, are notified Of her
cargo being This Day discharged at Adger's South
Wharf. All goods remaining on the dock at sunset
will be stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
JAMES ADGER CO., Agents.
April Il
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RS NO CURE NO PAY.-DR. FORESTS
JUNIPER TAR" IS warranted to cure Cough,
Group, Throat and Lung Diseases, Of whatever
nature, if not hopeles bedridden, or the price will
be positively refund I'd. INSTANTANEOUS RELIEF
PRODUCED. Try 1t, and if not satisfied return the
empty bottles and set your money back. For sale
by druggists everyw here.
Price Fer bottle-;l5 cents.
L. CHAPLIN & CO., General Agents,
No. 90 Hayne-street, Charleston, s. c.
February 90 thstu 3mos
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@ LEE & co. rs. MILTON S. LITTLE
FIELD. ct aLBILL FOR INJUNCTION AND RE-
L1EF-It appearing to my satisfaction that NIL.
TON S. LIT1LEF1El.D and LATHBURY, WICK
ERsHAM & co. paries) two Of the defendants in
this case, are absent from and reside beyond the
limits of this State, on motion of WILLIAMS, HEN
DERsON & BEHRE, complainants' solicitors, it is
ordered that said sbsent defendants do plead,
answer or demur thereto in forty days from the
date of this order or decree pro contesso will be
taken and entered Of secord against them.
B. STOKES, C. E. C. D.
Commissioners Zee, Coleton District, s. c., JAN
uary %, 1868. A. eol0d February
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@ ALL BILLS AGAINST SCHOONER
ELIZA, and Sloop ZULICA, must be rendered in on
or before Saturday. 18th, or they will be debarred
payment. THOMAS YOUNG q
April a
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ag FOR RESTORING STRENGTH AND
appetite use the great Southern Tonic, PAsK,Is's
HEpAr1o BrrrERs AID you win not be disappointed.
Iorsale BY all druggists. tu
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@ OFFICE CHARLESTON GAs-LIGHT
COMPANY, APRIL, 7, 1s6s.-The Board Of Directors
having declared Dividend Of FIFTY CENTS PER
SHARE on the Capital Stock of this Company, the
same will be paid to stockholders on and after
Monday, 18th inst. Books for transfer are c. sed
from this date until the 18th inst.
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Gg SOUTH CAROLINA, CHARLESTON
DIsIRICT-N CHANCERY.-oFFICE OF THE
REGISTER Is EQCITY-RT. REV. P. n. LYNCH,
DID,, vs. PETER GREEN AND oTHERs-BILL
FOR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE.-It appearing to
my satisfaction that PETER GREEN and PATRICK
GREEN, two Of the defendants in this cause, are alb
cent from ard reside teyond the limits of this State,
SO that the ordinary process Of the Court cannot be
served on them, on motion OF II. P. O'CONSOR,
Esq. compainant's Solicitor Ordered that the said
defendants, PETER GREEN and PATRICK GREEN,
do appear and plead. answer or demur to this bill
within forty days from the publication OF this Order,
m Order pro contess, will be granted and entered
against them. JAMES L. CAN'T
Registrar IN Equity, Charleston District.
March 9th. 1868. 1e1od-4 = March 7
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Mr WHEAToN's OINTMENT WILL CUR

Ar WHEATON'S OINTMENT WILL CURE
the Itch.
WHEAToN's OINTMENT will cure Salt Rheum.
WHEATONS OINTMENT cures Old Sores.
WHEATON'S OINTMENT cures all Diseases of
the Skin.
Price 20 cents; by mail GO cents. all druggists
sell it. WEEKS POTTER, Boston, Proprietors.
septemberl6 38m willy
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April

sy OFFICE OF TIE CITY ASSESSOR,
CITY HALL, APRIL Q, leGs.-This Office will con-
tinue open for the receipt Of returns for CAPITA.
TION TAXES, until Wednesday, the 18th of April in
elusive, from A. II. Until P. VI,
By order of the Mayor. W.N. HUGHES,
April2 13 City Assessor
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@ NOTICE.-ON A FINAL ADJUSTMENT
TCOMEY & CO., 1t was agreed that all the outsand-
ing debts due the Concern should be paid to the
subscriber who is alone authorized to receipt for the
same.
al persons indebted to said Concern, by note or
otherwise, will make paymentto
JOHN TUOMEY,
&c East Bay,
Anril Corner Adper's South Wharf.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-02

MIGHT SCHOOL I-MR. EDIroG: Allow IA to call tho ,ttnti
OIL our young men to the Importance of an rluc,ti ar
st the Importance of an acquaintance with few first rci
cp"S' such "s Reading, Writing Arethmetic Grammar ond
Eeog'"phy' These are next to Indispensable things with
"Aleh we must be acquainted suffer great
we move through society," Young men of To-day b.o
10 he ignorant of these things. Society has rit tn t
o them that they improve their minds and fiji themsel, IN
pr me responsibility OF life They ought TO improve their
u"S Oy redl' We IN this tow and community are blessed
WIN chances to which our fathers strangers we have
me pubic library OF some two thousand volumes t which
every young man in the and surrounding country have
ctS oy the payment of two dollars year in addition
We nave III our miSt three gentlemen who are competent
teachers and as Prof Bechtc has, think tho best chance
Tor the enterprise suggest to him the propety
night class In Grmmer and Geography and the other rap
eh's OF which we have made mention Make an effort pr,
sor and we will help We may say more upon this snb,
hereafter Believing 1t to be of vital muortanoo wa I
Ike urging it upon the attention the interested ones
Yours, pLEBEIAS
Smyrna times., 1868-12-02
DIR. JacksOn's AnaIeD1jca-

slcan who had Consum ption for severai voors ,,;
frequent beedngs OF the lungs, cured himself with
medicine unknOwp to the profession when his
% sdse appeared hopeless He is the only physician
Mno mas nsed IL IN his own person, or who has anv
knowledge OF Its virtues; and he can aserbe the de-
gree OF health he now enjoys polhing but the use
OF MS medicine; and nothing but utter despair md
..i,h eAlnction OF all hope of recovery together
70 hazard the experiment TO those suffering with
any disease Of the Lungs he proffers treatment be
HSo3hnueh'iy believes will eradicate the dsease.-
eulclhe sent by express Send for circular or call
on ,oo DR.. Z. BOYLsToN JACKSON,
may0- oo-ly No $50 North 10Th ST. PhiIad'a.
FOR sale by w. E. WILLIAMS, Druggist, Whining.
Io' "el' and by Druggists IhrOug hOut the country
Smyrna times., 1868-12-02

- The METHODIST EPISCOPAL CH1rRcH IN THE
UNITED STATES. statistics of the Matbn.
dlst Episcopal Church, North and South. bayo
been nearly completed, the former for The raor
1868, and the latter for the year 1867 furnish Sb-
ing the following: Total ofminsters and mem
bers reported for the Church, South. is 533
o4o' being net increase of 29,939 over tbo
preceding year. The total of the Chnrrb
North, IS ,255,074, an increase of 100 4T3
over 1867. The Southern Church has how,
ever, suffered loss of "a, SO colored membe1s
doubtless occaslOned by the change of the blacks
to other churches, and the formation of sem
arate Conferences for the colored peonle IL
increase of white members is SO. OSO more thar
ten per cent, upon its total of white member
snip as reported in 1866, (4lO, 4O41 The
means OF comparing the colored membership
OF the two Churches are not at hand. the cnI,
ored Conferences of the Church South having
their own minutes, and not being included IN
the above aggregates. OF travelling preachers
the Northern Church reports 8.4Si-an in
crease OF Az the Southern Church, 3. 3SQ-.an
increase of 75. OF local preachers, the North
ern err Church has now 9,S98; the Southern |
Church, 3,952-making a total of Preachers
travelling and local, for the Church North
10, 579' and for the Church South, 6,34I: and
Tor both Churches, 25, 72O.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-02
w. Sec. Dro tenn

LINCOLN, as town, the past year, has not
been characterized by the same hustle as two
or three years since, and several of the expect
ant ant settlers have left. The delay in the Rail,
time promised when the town was first laid
out and settled-is one of the causes ALLEGED
TOR the depression. The residents are now.
however, looking forward to better things
Col A; Stockly Small, the chief capitalist Of
A. L. johnson & Co., is intending to move
from Philadelphia to the place very shortly
and give his personal exertions in developng
1T. The town is beautifully laid out, and has
some handsome residences in it. The chief
occupation of the residents are nurseries and
growing peaches, strawberries, pears and other
Smyrna times., 1868-12-02

SHINGLES Among the enterprises devel-
one particularly of interest to builders in ibiS %
section. We refer to the shingle nlanufactorv
IN Lincoln of Messrs. Smith & Whitehead .
These gentlemen are NOrtherners of conrse
(ior the denizens of the locality are not accus
cd OF originating or developing such entcrnri-
seS) who set their machines in motion abont
three months ago and are now turning ont
from four to five thousand shingles per davw
one day last week they sent in one lot 5000
shingles to Newark n. j. They are made of
neatly dressed, and are 20 inches long. The
chief item of interest in the enterprise, how
ever to the public, is the cheapness at which
they are sOld-$l0, per thousand either for
cedar or oak, which is considerably less, we
believe, than such shingles can usually be