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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01
be concert and uniformity Of action throughol
the State.
THE CAUSE OF OUR OPPOSITION.
From the Union Times.l


The great evil under which We have suffered
for the past two years, has not been because
our officials have been Republican, but because
thcy we're immoral, incompetent and illlterate.
The opposition to Scott. Neaglc, Corbin, and
others. has not been because OF their afiliation
with the party of progress; it has been kept
alive by greater causes than this. Our imme,
diatc representatives in the Legislature offend
us because of ther gross ignorance and
incompetency, and in one instance by his pre-
vious life of lawlcssncss; not only because OF
their repubhcanlsm. In times past, we laborcd
to defeat Congressional reconstruction as ini-
onitous; but our own selected arbitcr has de-
cided a. against us. Our lust political plank as
practical issue was then broken. We must
now, if sensible, cast around us for upright,
educated officials, and unite the honest of all
parties with us. u ,oH not be ',, t1ra 1 party;
combination of good citizens, irrespective OF
party, formed in an emergency. That emer-
gency is the corruption and ignorance OF the
officials of one party. and the lack of practical
State issues in the other-in short, party
without platform.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01
THE STATE PRESS.
What is Thought OF the Political
Situation. /
A CHANGE WE MUST HAVE.
[From the Newbery Herald.

1t is conceded very generally that it's necc@-
sary to secure government different from
that which we at present have. The Radical
ring which squanders the substance of the
people must be broken, and to accomplish
this is the aim and object of all the good and
true men. Industrial development and po-
litica activity-these are and must be the
watchwords to success. a change in rulers,
and change for the better is what We want,
and is what we must have, and our people
must wake up aud appreciate the responsible
ties of the time. We believe that the fight can
be won if the people so will it, and will turn
their attention little 10 what is of more vital
interest, than any other quest N which can
now spring up We cannot believe that all is
lost, and we do have 4 strong faith that there
will come triumph over the folly and fanaii-
cism which now paralyzes the country. politi-
cally, socially and commercially. All that we
have to do is to do our part in this great war
fare, and have faith. Next fall, at any cost, we
must have an honest government. Fifteen
counties out Of the thrty-one, one year ago,
showed what could be done, and now with
greater lights, larger experience, can we not
hope for greater results? Surely. Let rs fight
the issue, fairly and sqacrely.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

ne HIBERNIAN soCIETY.-THE
members Of this Society are requested to attend
the Funeral Services OF their late Brother Mem
Der, Rev. R. S. BAKER, D. D., at St. Mary's
Church, Hasel street, THIS MORNING, 1st instant
ut O'Clock. febl
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And now the hour has come,
From flesh that sets me free.
Thy spirit may await,
.. The first at Heavens gate,
To meet and welcome me.

Heart-broken mother, when standing at the
grave OF thy daughter, weep not such bitter tears
as though thy idozed one were lost to thee for
ever. Dry thy tears and lift thy heart to God IN
PRAYER He heareth when the mourners cry, FOR
God shall wipe oil tears from their eyes, and
there shall be no more death, neither shall there
be any pain, for the former things have passed
away. Dearest Lizzie, be the gurdan angel how
ering near thy lonely husband, leading him the
right way. Thou hast bid adieu TO husband,
father, mother, brothers. Glory be to God, that
we mourn not without hope; our homes are made
desolate, but the grave Is desolate also; 1t I'M
prisons not the beloved, who have parted from
us; they are not here but risen. Death Is sWal-
lowed up In victory.
We watched her breathing through the night,
Her breathing soft and low,
As in her breast, the wave OF life,
Kept heavlng TO and fro.
When to the mornings light,
Her soft blue eyes unclOse,
Tell her, her mother hovered near,
To watch her calm repose.
come, sweet voices call,
Strange glory round me CLEANS,
Jesus and angels-Ll farewell
waken from my dreams.
Four years were hardly yet complete,
Since she, before the pastor, vowed,
That she would be true hep-meet,
Who now Is in her shroud.
Farewell, dear Cousin L.
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funeral Notlles.

@- THE CLERGY, FRIENDS AND AC-
QUAINTANCEs, and the members Of the several
Catholic Congregations, are respectfully invited
to attend the Funeral Obsequles Of the Very Rev.
DR.. R. S. BAKER, late Pastor OF st. Marys Church,
at 9 O'Clock A. NJ, THIS DAY, February l, at st.
Mary Church, Hasel street. feb1
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

@ THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
of the St. Patrick's Benevolent Society are re-
spectfully invited to attend the Funeral Of their
late ex-Presldent, the Very Rev. RICHARD 8.
BAKER, at st. Mary's Church, THIS MORNING at
9 o'clock.
BY order Of the President. feb1
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

The Countess de Nlaistrc, daughter of the
celebrated French General LamOricicre, died
the other day in Rome. Her mother and sis
ter were present ut the funeral, and Msgr. &c
Mcrodc, IL relative of the Lamoricicre family
celebrated the funeral mass.
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EUROPE.
, Good Word for Rebellion.

MADRID, January 81.
In. the Cortes, Figueros defended the recent
Instructions as an &C. OF the people to malutnin
their rights, and asserted that the so-called in
surgents, who were killed by the government, were
simply assassinated. Prim demanded rctrac-
ton, but Figueros refused, and duel Is threat
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

The son of Commodore Calhoun, who died
last year, left all his property, some 100000.
to his physician, excluding his relatives, and
The Surrogate has qllashed it on the ground
that it cannot be said to have been made with
out restraint.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

Alfred Hcnning, the oldest member of the
New Orleans bur, died in that city on Saturday
last. He was born in Maryland in l1SG, and in
1902 went To New Orleans making The trip
down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers on flat
boat. IIc was Il brilliant scholar.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

Prince Pierre Napoleon is one of the best
swordsmen in France. The fencing hall at his
residence, where he killed young Noir. has
been for years past much frequcnted by the
friends and amateurs of fswordsmanship.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

The fifth volume of John Leech's "Plc-
lures of Life and Character from the Colec-
tlon of Mr.. Punch" has just been published in
London, and is the last of the artists produc-
tions which will appear in this shape.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

The marriage certificate of Albert D. Rich
ardson and Mrs. Abby Sage. in the handwrit,
ing and certified to by Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher. has been filed at the office of the reg
istrar of vital statistics in New York.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01
Obltnarp.'

BEHRENS.-Departed this lie, on the soth Of
December, 1869, Mrs. ELIZABETH BEHRENs, wife
OF Il. Behrens and Only daughter OF Isaac and
Louisa DlxoL, Of Charleston, aged % years and 10
days. The death OF this young and lovely wife,
the atrectlonate mother, and all that an only
daughter could be to the mother, is distressing.
Cut OFF In the midst Of life, when pleasure Is en-
ticing to the young, after only few days. illness,
but OF so severe nature as to give but little hope.
Her insenslbility to her sunerngs, as well as to
the agonized mother and friends who surrounded
her bedside and to tile little angel who went to
the God who sent 1t, before its eyes were opened
to q sinful world. For some time her suferings
were silent, and broken only by sighs, for her
heart was broken for her frst-born, who, only
three short months before, went to prepare the
way for the mother. Little Willie, thou hast thy
mamma now.
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marrieD.

FRIEND-KING.-on the 10th Of January last,
by the Rev. DIR. A. W. Marshall, Mr.. WIN. FRIEND
to Miss Macy, eldest daughter OF Geo. King, Esq,
oil OF this city. No cards.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

here it certainly is the consummation of all that
is dcpraved in morals and villanOus in states
manShip, and we look forward with hopeful
confidence to hearing its dcath-knell at The
coming elections.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

Mr. Fechter has not brought over. in Miss
Carlottl I,eclcrcq, q star beside which his own
briliiancy will seem pale. The lady has an ut
fcrly eXDressiunless face and monotonous de-
livery, and gives no Indication of being more
than an ordinary actress
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

If is stated that Frederick T. Wallace, a
we'll known and hitherto highly respected law.
ycr in Cleveland, Ohio, has fled from that city
after being detected in long and adroit series
of forgcrics The amount thus Tar ascertaned
is over 81 ,000.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

At THE HASEL STREET BAZAAR,
You can get the STANDARD NOVELS at ten per
cent less than publishing prices. JanIZ
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01
THE CHARLESTON NEWS AND ITS ANNOUNCEMENT.
[Erom the Columbia PhmniX.l

coming elections.
THE CHARLESTON NEWS AND ITS ANNOUNCEMENT.
From the Columbia PhGniX.l
We observe that TIE CHARLESTON NEWS lays
down what it calls "Thc Platform of the South
Carolina Democracy. We desire first to say
say that qce make no ,iSSate ,ciM The NEWS
lplOn the subject matter Of its declaration But
it is due, at least to this journal, to say that
we do not recognize the right either OF TIE
NEWS, or Of any other journal, to lay down the
platform of the South Carolina Democracy.
We presume that at the right time, and in its
own way, the South Carolina Democracy will
lay down platform for themselves. In the
meantime THE NEWS can dc no more than
give expression to its own platform, and we
have the right to say, with due courtesy, that
TIE NEWS has exercised an authority which
no journal in the State has right to assume.
We, 'swho have borne the heat and burden OF
the day." do not assume this authority, and we
do not intend TO concede it TO other Journals.
THE ONLY HOPE OF THE COTTON STATES.
From the Laurcnsville lIerald.I
New England hopes to rule the nation
through the negro StatcS-whcre the negro Is
minority, those States will be suffered to go
in peace. Thus white mans party becomes
the only hope OF the cotton States. Tue East
and North propose to rule by the negro,
manipulated by the carpet-bagger. The policy
OF these States is, therefore, clear--a compact
union of the white man, presenting every oh
stacle to the growth of the Radical party in
our midst, and the Use of every legitimate
means to effect disintcgration in the Radical
ranks. The ,chite man must look about him TO
be rid Of the carpet-Jqggcr. This must be the
beginning Of the white mans independence at
the South.
AWAY WITH RADIcAIIsM AND DEMOCRACY.
From the WinnsbOro Eews.l
Conservative Republicans can unite with
Democrats upon our platform, but they will
not and cannot place themselves on the 1ndi-
ana platform without running against preju-
dlces and feelings springing from the war, and
against 1.-THE resistless logic of events" The
country needs to get rid Of the Radicals, for
they made the war, ana their ideas are mar
rowcd by their connection with the war, and
also of the Democrats, for their doctrine of
State sovereignty was the occasion Of the war,
and they seem incapable of leaving the old
rut, and of presenting measures of wisdom In
such way as to captlvate the popular mind
and command the popular vote. The country,
in others words, is ripe for another great
national party Of ''Industral Activity and
Political Reform"
The New York herald., 1870-12-29

familiar with the neighborhood OF Paris viii per
ceive at glance the difficulties which must attend an
advance upon enemy's werks over so open coun-
try In the sorhe of the 2st the Prussian batteries
opened fire at distance OF 400 yards and did such
damage to the French line that 1t soon wavered and
fell back. Although this distance is not extraordl-
nariy great 1t is much greater than usual for field
batteries TO do any serious damage from. That the
range Of shells over length of four-ffths OF mile
was so accurate and their effect so decisive as TO
accomplish the defeat OF the attacking line
before 1t had got close enough to open an
effective musketry fire, is sufficient evidence
OF the Ill adaptation Of the ground TO a sorte.
Our correspondent says nothing OF an attack on
Gagny although the French claim to have captured
that place. 1t is situated some miles south OF Sevran
at the lower end OF the forest of Bondy and is di.
rectly east OF Paris. II cannot be far distant from
the new fort. Mont Avron, Of the bombardment of
which mention Is made in tie HERALD dispatches OF
yesterday. This fort Is located on the map. 1t IS
The New York herald., 1870-12-29

right bank of the Seine because having once broken
the investing line that point, theiPrusslans would
nave been compelled to cross the river to ihe left
bank or fall back in the direction OF Beauvais to
prevent their being hemmed In and forced to sur
render by movement OF the French gunboats
from Paris IN the direction of ST. Germain. It
is singular In this connection that nothing OF
an important character has been attempted by
these gunboas. They all OF the
Fazy pattern, and are said to be impervi-
ous to the shells OF any guns but those OF the
largest calIbre the sinuosiiies of the
Seine make them target from almost any point OF
the river But the Seine is not more sinuous than
are many OF our rivers in the South, which were
penetrated by onr gunboats during the war and the
batteries erected on their banks successfully run.
And our gunboats, II must be borne in mind, were
hurriedy constructed affairs, In many respects inie-
rior to the Fazy boat. which the inventor was conf
dent could safely run batteries mounting sixty.four
FOUNDER guns
The only part the French boats seem to have
The New York herald., 1870-12-29

OF War, announces that owing to the intense cold
ness OF the weather he will encamp his troops near
Arras and await the prosecution OF general move
ment throughout France for the relief OF Paris ana
deiverance OF France.
PROTEST OF oHAuzY AGAINST PRUssIAS ATROCITIES.
The Prussans cannonaded the town OF 81. Calais
o, the 25tn and then entered the place. where they
committed many disorders. General Chauzy sent a
formal protest to the Prussian General and subse-
quenty issued order OF the day to his troops, In
which he says:-'1 nave warned the Prussians
against the further perpetration uf such horrible
actions as they have committed against unarmed
places and people who merit better treatment from
the enemy, because or their extreme humanity to
the Prussian sick and wounded The General adds
that 1t is evident that France is not combating
loyal enemies, but devastating hordes; but she will
continue the struggle preserve her honor and In
dependcDce
The New York herald., 1870-12-29

taken in the last sortie TO run down to the town
OF EpInay on the right bank OF the curve OF the
river near St. Denis, and open fire the Prussans
What assistance they could give the Infantry forces
in the capture of Sevran we are at loss to imagine
Epinay is further distance from the town than
either Forts Double Couronne or Dc rEst. General
Trochu's movement, then, from the Seine must have
been SO wretchedly feeble as not have given the
Prussians moments uneasiness If his object was
to create diversion by threatening to sever the
German connection across the river it was equally
Impotent, because il was unaccompanied by sortie
from the direction Of Fort Mont vaerien.
But it is evident from the points covered by the
French forces that the intention was to force the
Prussian lines solely on the northeast of Paris. Our
correspondent writes that the French right wing
rested on Bondy and the left on Bobigny. These
places are quite near to each otherso close, in fact
that it is difficult to see how one hundred thousand
men could have been manGuvred between them.
This part Of the country before Paris Is ntcrsected by
The New York herald., 1870-12-29
Drancy---

situated some distance IN advance OF Forts Rosny
and Nogent, and was doubtless fortified by tho
French because 1t commanded both those forts.
II ought TO be OF great strength Our expert
during the rebellion proved the superiority OF
earthworks over brick stone. .fortifcatIons. Mont
Avron Is naturally very strong. and II the guns
mounted on IL be wen manned they ought TO silence
the Saxon batteries as they command everything
within range.
On the whole, we are not inclined TO give Trochu
much credit for his last sorte from Paris, while nc
the same time doubt II the French soldiers are TO
be blamed for breaking and falling back when they
did. The fault was undoubtedly on their COM
mander in seeking to force passage through the
Prussan lines at almost its strongest point II ever
the siege OF Parts is raised by the garrison we VEN
ture to IT win be either from the southeast ana
SOUTH between, say Bry-sur- Marne and sceaux, or
from Mont Valerien In the direction Of St. German,
but we doubt If the French viii ever succeed from
the north.
The New York herald., 1870-12-29

several small streams, and the Pont Ibon referred
10, from whence the Prussian batteries inflicted
such severe damage upon the French, must be near
lie Bourget. The country here is also comparatively
open-in fact from the forest OF Bondy to Mont
morency there Is very little ground over which an
attacking force can advance to an assault without
running the risk OF enconntering murderous fire
from an enemy's artillery. Besides Sevran, being
further north than lie Grand Drancy, the possession
OF the latter place by the Germans would have
completely neutrazed the capture OF Sevran,
unless the French had also stormed lie Bourget, in
which event the Germans would have been com.
PEELED to evacuate LIE Grand Drancy.
without claiming to any special military know.
ledge we convinced that there Is less chance for
the French to break through the German lines at
the points which they assailed the 21st than at
any other points. excepting always the heights Of
Meudon. near Versailles, on the south. or course
with relieving army near by the prospect OF sue
cess is more favorable; but those persons who are
The New York herald., 1870-12-29

intensely excited the first important struggle
which has taken place between the French troops
in thus department and the German forces advanc-
ing upon Havre. rhe engagement took place on
Saturday morning, commencing at daybreak. For
several days previous were expecting a fight.
1t has at last, and although without decisive
results 1t is regarded as valuable In proving the
efficiency OF the French artillery and the ability Of
the Gardes Mobiles and Francs-tireurs to success
fully encounter the regular troops OF the German
army IN the open fied.
ADVANCE OF rHE FRENCH.
After number Of petty engagements aud skir.
mshes with the uhlans and the Saxon troops the
people OF Havrc became camorous for grand
sortie upon the advancing army. The military au.
thorities yielded to the popular demand and accord
ngy the 18th. 10Th and goth OF the present month
a column OF French troops, estimated at i've thou,
CONTINUED ON TENTH PAGE.
The New York herald., 1870-12-29
TELEGRAM TO TINE NEW YORK HtRMu.

LONDON, Dec. 2s, 1870.
The NEW YORK HERALD correspondent at Havre,
writing under date OF December 2d gives the follow
ing particulars Of an engagement fought near that
city between the French ana Prussan forces. Your
correspondent writes-
THE FIRST BATTLE NEAR HAyRE.
Since last Saturday evening the city has been
The New York herald., 1870-12-29

We publish above map showing the fortifcations
Of Paris and the surrounding country, in which are
included the points assaed by the French forces IN
their last grand sorle. Imposing was the demon
straton, correspondent the ground states that
II was weakly executed and foiled In Its object
with but little effort on the part or the Germans.
Indeed, the entire movement seems to have been
made by General Trochu either as King Wlam's
despatch says, under the erroneous impression that
an army Of relief was approaching from the North
to cooperate with the beseged forces, with the
idea OF compelling the Prussians to concentrate on
the east side OF Paris and thus give Chauzy chance
TO advance from the West. We are rather inclined
to the opinion that 1t was intended to cooperate
with General Faidherbe, who was supposed to be
advancing towards Paris from the direction Of
Amiens.
Aswil be seen In the map the principal point
aimed at was Sevran, a small Town on the railroad
to Rheims, situated a few miles northeast OF Paris.
The possession OF that place wsuld have enabled
the French to virtually gain possession OF the entire
The New York herald., 1870-12-29
BATTLE OF ST. ROMAIN.
Herald Special Report Of Sharp Engage
mcnt near llavre.

The French on the Offensive Counter Advance Of
the Prussians- Splendid Handling Of the
French Artillery : Three Cavalry
Charges Repulsed-Attempt to
Flank the Frenoh-They
Retire to Harfeur.
The New York herald., 1870-12-29
OPERATIONS IN THE EAST AND
NORTH.
TELEGRAM TO TINE NEW YusE HERALD.

TELEGRAM To the NEW fuHk HERALD.
B0urbaki Advancing Won Wcrder-The
Army of the North at Arras.
LONDON, Dec. rs, 1870.
II is said that General Bourbaki is moving with
his army the eastern portion ofFrance, to operate
against General Werder.
The French Army OF tue North has concentrated
around Arras. The health OF the troops is excellent.
FRENCH REPORTS.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD
Cold Weather in France -Fnidherbc's Army
Near Arras-Protcst Of Chauzy Agninsl
Prussinn Atrocities.
BORDEAUX, Dec. 2S, 1870
The weather In southern France is intensely cold.
General Faidherbe. IN u despatch TO the Minister
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-30
DAVIDSON COUNTY.



In compliance with the wishes of numer-
GUS friends I hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office of Register of d.
wilson county at the coming August cleo
ton, subject to the will of a county con-
ventior. BENZ. T. WOODWARD.
apr2G tide
WE are authorized to announce John
McClelland as candidate for Register of
Davidson county at the August election.
apr23 tide y
We are authorized to announce GEORGE
S. HoBsoN a candidate for Register of Da-
wilson county, at the ensuing August cleo
ton, subject to a convention. ap20tde
We are authorized to announce ARTHUR
NJ. FULGHUM, as candidate for Register of
Davidson county, at the ensuing August
election, subject to the decision of con-
vention. apr19-td
We are authorized to announce Z. w.
HICKMAN, JR., as a candidate for County
Register, at the ensuing August election.
april tide
To the Editors of the Union and American:
The very complimentary vote received
in the late election, on canvass of six
days, encourages me to ''try, try again,
and l hereby authorize you to announce
that am a candidate for Register of David
son county, at the ensuing August election,
| subject to the action of convention.
Respectfully, B. f. BINKLEY.
NASHVILLE, April s, 1870. APPS te