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Newspaper Page TextThe Savannah Dally Herald. BY S. W. MASON&CO. SAXI KL tv. MASON Editor. W . T. TIIONP'iOX. A-.MK.air Editor. SAVANNAH. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2S. I*C5 FOR LOUI. DtTTERs SEE THIRD PILE. EVENING edition of the herald By an accident to our press we were obliged to mis ,*nil our Eu-ntne Edition temporarily, and various . lroumstances now lead ns to announce its discon tinuance for a few days longer. We shall resume its publication very soon. TO ADVERTISERS. Onr advertising patrons are reminded that adver tisements inserted in the Morning Edition of the llkiui.o will appear in the Evening without extia < barge. Advertisement? should lte handed in as early as possible, but will be received as late »s 12 o’eiovk at night. We adhere to our advertised ex- ept tor lung advertisements, or those inserted f«r » long time, on which a reasonable discount will lie made. HOW TO OBTAIN THE HERALD REG. i I, VKLV. tVe often have complaints from residents of Pavan nali and Hilton Head that they are notable always t" olitiiin the Poals. The demand is sometimee so greit r-s to exhaust an Edition very soon uPer its issue, rnd those who wi-h to have the Hcxald regularly, should subscribe for it. We have faithful carriers in Sevan.ah and at Hilton Head, and through them we ■ lrvays serve regular subscribers fret. Chakleston Estehprisb. —Books have tieen opened iu Charleston for subscriptions to the stock of “The Peoples Steamship Company,” to be chartered by the Stales of New York and South Carolina. The pur pose of the Company is to put on a first class line of steamers between Charleston and New' York. A firm in Charleston advertises to take cotton and other freight for Liverpool via New York Shippers of cotton or other produce from the interior of South Carolina and Georgia are invited to send their con signments for either New York or Liverpool free of commission by this line. “Only actual charges matte. All railroad freight ami other charges advanced shippers. - ' THE STATE CONVENTIONS. Tima far the State Conventions have, with commendable harmony and unanimity, con formed to the requirements of the Federal Government,in adapting their Stale Constitu tions to the new order of things. The Mis sissippi and Alabama Conventions have re scinded the ordinances of secession of their respective States—have ratified the emanci pation proclamation of the President of the United States, and expunged from their con stitutions all recognition of the existence of slavery. The Convention of South Caro lina, now in session in Columbia, and whose deliberations are regarded with peculiar in - terest by the country at large, has thus far manifested a willingness to accept in good faith, the irrevocable result of the great conflict through which we have j passed, and to conform the Constitution of i the State to the requirements of the new con- | dition of her people, in thicr political and do- j mestic relations. Even the most skeptical I have no longer any reason to doubt that the ! States lately in rebellion are earnest in their i submission to the terms imposed by their de- j reconstruction of the Uniou in aecordance feat, or distrust their willingness to accept the with the plan of President Johnson. But the deliberations of the Conventions which have been held demonstrate the fun that something more is to lie accomplished by these bodies, titan the simple repeal of the Secession Ordiances of t heir respective States, and the abolition of slavery from their Consti tutions; and while no tears need he enter tained that these acts will not be performed by each,.there are grounds for apprehension \ that more legislation maybe accomplished by them than will tie accomplished wisely, or less may be done than the interests ot Un people require. A Convention of the people is the highest authority known to the State, and as in the alteration and amendment of the organic iaw,- grave questions ol public policy may arise, as we have seen in Missouri and in South Carolina, it is of the first importance that the power should only he delegated to men of intelligence, experience, prudence and known integrity. The Stale Convention is no place for poli tical charlatans, aspiring demagogues, or wraugling factionists. In selecting delegates to our own Convention, our people should, regardless of past or present personal or po litical predilections, vote only for men of moderate opinions, sound judgment, disin terested patriotism and approved integrity. With our approaching State Convention composed of such men, all will go well iu Georgia. Oabwet Gossip. —Tiie Washington cor n"pendent of the New York Tribune, re ports that President Johnson recently said to an eraiuent person that, in the event of a re- CTganizalion of his Cabinet, he should not object to the selection of a thorough South ern man, believing it would strengthen the general desire for conciliation. New I'oUtlanl tioveiiifat The New York Herald says anew politi organization denominated the "Soldiers and Sailors' National Inion League,’' for mutual protection aud support on alt governmental policies affecting the interests of either of these classes, held its first meeting in New Y ork on September 8, and now has a mem bership respectable in numbers and ability. An address to the soldiers and sailors of the country was adopted by the league this even ing, declaring its primary object to be the establishment of branch leagues throughout j the country for the ultimate purpose of con- 1 trolling elections The address declares that 1 the defenders of the Union must stand by I each other; tbst they must not prostitute i their honor to obtain recognition as saviors of the country, but must persistently and re spectfully demand it • that they must not be turned aside by questions of creed or party, •and that while rebels are granted the boon ot life they must not be restored to positions of honor aud trust, &c\, Ac. It was ordered printed in pamphlet form for general distri tion, and all newspapers friendly to the cause were requested to give it publication. A. H. Stephens says, in a letter to a relative in Macon : “ I am a great deal better in health than when I wrote to yon last. My release from confinement did me great good, ad since that I have been put in much more comfortable quarters. I am now getting along very well; but language cannot ex press how earnestly I desire to be at home.” hsen hn U - r j Und , red 40(1 ninp negroes have “tied in Ylacon the past month. South Carolina State Convention. Exciiiiig Debate oit ii»c cluuai- A liolishiiiK Mav ory. An Amendment Attempted. The t luuse Finally Cj. rrl«-d. rile New Basis of Representation. j iFrom the correapoudenc.- of the Chari. -lon Now.-..) COLUMBIA, Sept. 19. ! The order of the day taken up for consid oration was the report of the Committee on j Ordinances and Resolutions, ou a clause of ! lhe Constitution to abolish itud prohibit sla ! very in this State. Mr. Blair moved to I amend. That the history of the world had ' never known a revolution so complete and >o sudden. $200,000,000 of property had been taken from a people at one blow ; and i ’he passage of the Ordinance iu this shape will debar them of the last faint hope of com pensation. Slavery is tic ja.cto and de ledge f Have we any assurance, when we have done this, that military power v.ill be removed. I have every confidence in the President, but there Is a power behind the President, and the indications from that power are ominous. If we concede all, is it not probable that these concessions will he a pretext for ask ing more ? The victim is at the loot of the altar, hut he asks that he and his offspring may have some assurance that the iron heel of power may be lifted, and that another heel, still heavier, may not be placed upon his neck. Would it be brave and noble to surrender all without some assurance » The amendment leaves to the Legislature the power to pass an irrepealable law with re gard to the abolition of slavery. Can it be doubted that the Legislature will be a much fairer representation of the people than this Convention ? This body was elected sudden ly ; but when the Legislature is elected, the people will have had time to deliberate, and they will then know the views of the General Government. lam in favor of prohibiting slavery, but am nl«o in favor of ask ing con cessions. The amendment also provides for prevent ing negroes from engaging in any but menial occupations. The Legislature cannot exer cise this power unless it is given to them by the Convention. He then proceeded to dis cuss this part of the amendment, founding his argument on the nature of the uegro. The amendment also authorizes the Leg islature to make laws against vagrancy and idleness on the part of the negro. 'There never was a time in the history of the world when two races so opposite in characteristics were placed on the same territory. If the inferior race is not restrained by the superior race from license, it would bo like putting the straight-jacket of the madman on a sane person. This grave matter should be given to the Legislature, or it can have no power. Mr. Dawkins said : I do not desire to dis cuss the matter, but to explain the grounds on which the Cone raittee acted. They wished to frame a clause in the least objectionable form, and to effect the prohibition of slavery. 1 do not see that the amendment can effect anything. If carried, we will never have a Legislature, until the abolition of slavery is made a part of the fundamental law. We can have no Government other than such a one as is accepted at Washington. The Provisional Governor is a part of the Mili tary Government. With this amendment, we can never have a Legislature to whom the matter can he referred. However un pleasant is our condition, it would lie more unpleasant to have it continue. Anarchy is the most disagreeable condition ; the next most disagreeable is military power. lam anxious to go buck to civil law by agreeing to abolish slavery. One thiug is certain, to whomsoever we rtuty refer the abolition of slavery.it must be done before the restoration of the State. Its abolition is the result of the war. \lr. Orr said : I am in favor of adopting •ho report of the Committee, and would even shorten that by merely prohibiting sla very. Near five years ago the people of this State came to the conclusion that slavery would be no longer safe in the Union, and determined that it must withdraw. Eleven -States withdrew, aud slavery was the corner stone on which the Confederacy was form ed. War, ol necessity, ensued, and the whole question was submitted to thearbitra nient ot the sword, which has decided against us, and it becomes our dutv as men to prohibit slavery in future 1 concur la the opinion that if we do not this, we will have no Legislature. We have tried the case by arms, and why should we not submit £ The Provisional Governor, the agent of tha.President, says African slavery is dead never to be revived. Under the mil itary power it has been abolished. Your oaths aud pardons bind you. South Caroli na cannot, be restored to the Union, except by abolishing it by an organic law. Lan guage cannot be more explicit thau the words ot the Provisional Governor, who, it is to be supposed, expresses the views of the President. The question before the Conven tion is, whether they will share in the law making or obstinately continue under the military power. Looking to the actual con dition ot things, it is the part of wisdom and sense to accept of thiugs as they are. I do not know to what extent a conqueror may go with regard to the destruction of property. The North, believing as it did that slavery was the cause of all of Ihe diffi culties between the two sections—the cancer on tile body politic—l do not think that she lias done more than is sanctioned by the usages of war, nor more than we expected. We did expect it. Every man, in discussing tWs subject, used to declare that if we lost we wouid lose our property. Now we are readmitted to our rights on condition that we abolish slavery and ir. South Carotna popular ize our Constitution. It this Convention fail to do its duty, as understood by the President aud Cabinet, what will be our condition ? I know not who would be sent to South Caro lina ; btit think you that any further leniency would be shown ? Oppressive as lias been tlte rule, it would certainly be more oppres sive still. It is human nature. The policy of the Radicals of the North is, that we should lie held as conquered provinces, with tiie iron heel of power pressed on our necks. TUad. Stevens, tiie leader of the Radicals, and the able Chairman of Ways and Means, took issue in a recent speech against the pev 1 icy oi the President, and wished our pro perty to he confiscated to pay the war debt. If good fortune had not followed tho Snath, and had not Andrew Johnson been placed in the Presidential chair, the Radical element would have ruled. Some portions of that party propose that the army should be re lained, and the South forced to support it. M e seem to have forgotten, the past, and that vtre have been defeated in war, and that the views ot the conqueror should be cairied out. Andrew Johnson is the dvke that nre | serves ns from the wave of Norther* rad | ; cali3!n - Should he be swept away we would !be submerged. Let us strengthen him, and ind ourselves from military rule * i * confess that I feel some surprise at the i statement of au es-Senator of the late Con- I te f , t’l'e States, that slavery was the cause jot the war. Educated men iu the SButli haa ! been tsugbt to believe that the war which has lately desolate! our country could Ih ; traced to the radical differences of opinion I c l ue,,tlo l "t State rights that existed from tue very beginning of the government • and your correspondent has always been th» jelieve 111,11 lie could see !“ e “ of ‘"w >» the debates on the Constitution, followed by the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions, casc 'u Pennsylvania in the refusal of John Hm ?ndk^nd C flrSl S ‘u gner of U,e Declaration of Independence—when Governor of Massa chusetts, to call on General Washington, in tUe gr , ,juml that in Massachusetts the Governor, and not the President, was the Chief Magistrate, and that Genetal Wash ington a duty was to call upon him. ■she Sotltll rmbNuxd the dDCtritki Utighf by these precedents, sad the diff-rencc of oirininn between her and the North was tanned into a flame liy Hie Missouri Com pro tnisc- agitation, the Tariff oontrov. r.y, and , the Kansas difficulties Slavcrv.it Is true. u»s the immediate nnd exciting cause, hut 1 the real cause lay in the question of State vs. - Federal sovereignty. The war has decided ibis question against us, and has -established the fact that supreme power is in the Gene- I ral aud not iu the State Government Negro slavery, it is true, was risked ou the issue, aud it is lost, I think, with hut little regret— except for the loss of property —to those who have always felt that the institution only benefitted the negro, who certainty was tire most expensive laborer in the world; hut had slavery never existed, this war must have taken place. Mr. Dunovaut said that the amendment proposed to do it in a constitutional way. Said we had never been out of the Union ; States rights, not slavery, was the cause of the war. Slavery an incident, secession was a matter of necessity War lias decided against it. The President, Congress, the Supreme Court, none have ever said that we have been out of the Union, and they arc enforcing laws on that ground. On S'ates rights we have been whipped—on all other points we are under the Constitution. The Convention can pass no law impairing the validity of contracts. lie intended to sus tain the honor of his Slate, and thought that suggestions with regard to abolition of the Parish system and other matters a home thought. Gen. McGowan said: If the Convention lias no authority, how can the Legislature have it ? If the tiling is to he done, no body can be more competent than the Convention. Iu every State Constitution, in which slavery does not exist, freedom is made a part of the fundamental law. If the thing is to he done, let it be done honestly. It is my calm and deliberate conviction that the war was waged on us, and I- join is sue with Mr. Orr, here and elsewhere, on that point. We wished to manage our own affairs in onr own way, nnd that was the head and front of our offending. However, the war came and we have been defeated, and n gracious invitation from the Democratic President of the Lmiled States to return and resume our civil rights, on certain conditions, and the conqueror' had a right to offer the conditions. Let us accept them, honestly I accept i hem only on that condition. I intend to vote for prohibiting slavery in the Constitu tion, only on condition that we are to have the rights of a State in the Union, and that we alone should have the right to manage our own political affairs in ottr own way. If not, 1 would preter <narty.ulom. It, is an anomaly in Republican government, to have the right of suffrage, in South Carolina, de termined on the banks of the Lakes—suffrage is the key-note of self government. He then moved to lay the amendment on the table, which was done. An amendment was then moved to strike out the clause and insert one to the effect that slavery having been abolished by the United States authorities, it is forever pro hibited : which was carried. An effort was then made by Mr. Bovce and Mr. Melton to strike out the'first pari of tile clause, on the ground tlmt it recited an his torical fact, which should not appear in an organic law-. Mr. McGowan and Mr. Lesesne took the ground that while they desired the prohibition ot slavery, the historical fact, showing how it was abolished, shauld tie stated. On a call of the yeas and nays, the clause was adopted, and at the time that your cor respondent writes negro slavery lias ceased forever to tic an organic law of the State of South Carniina. CoLCMBtA, September 22. The day has been entirely spent by the Convention in discussing and passing the first and a part of the second article of the Constitution. The members applied them- I selves steadily to the work from 10 a. m. I till:: p. in., and from 7 p. m. until half-past j to, and the consequence was that a great | deal of work was done, and to-night the leading members of the Convention are speaking of the probability of an adjourn j incut by Tuesday night. Some of the mem bers propose, when the business is finished, to adjourn sine die ; but others, among whom are sonn of the wisest and most con servative members, suggest that it may be necessary for them to empower the Presi dent to call them together again after-the meeting of Congress when they will have' been able to sec the effect of their present ' action. Ido not clearly see how ttfP Con vention can tinisli its business at the time indicated, because there is work still ahead. The Bill of Rights lias to be acted on after the Executive and .Tudietaiy have received the attention of the body. A series of resolu- i tions on political questions of vital import ance, favorably reported on by the Commit tee on Amendments generally, may consume time. The members, however, are anxious to get home, five dollars u day not holding out to them any inducement to remain here, and work may be done speedily. The proceedings of to-day may be given in a few words. From some cause or other it was ascertained this morning that the opin ion of the Convention had undergone a com plete chauge orr the subject of making all population the basis of representation ; and though the section of the Constitution had been recurred to, for the purpose of recon sidering the matter, the friends of the move ment found it necessary to have the motion to reconsider laid on the table. The dccisiou with regard to the city of Charleston was changed. The city is allowed to elect her Senators and Representatives as from one district. The properly qualifica tion has been removed with regard to a seat in the Senate. Each Judicial District is to have a Senator, except Charleston, whicli will have, in addition, two for the city. For eigners having declared their inteution to become citizens, and resided in this State two yean after such declaration of intention, are entitled to vote. The maximum number of Representatives for any oue district is twelve. Taxes must be levied on value of property. The Governor is to be elected by the people, aud to serve for four years. During the de bate on the propriety of givfcig to the Gov ernor the appointment of certain officers, a motion to adjourn was made and carried. Above you have all of the information that can be given on the subject of the business of to-day. 1 will make no remark iu the premises. My opinion was clear on the point that most ot tho changes should be made, but t did not believe this Convention to be the proper body to make the necessary reforms. I thought it had certain work to perform whicli alone it. could lawfully do; but as it has gone further, and because it had the power of a Convention framed anew or ganic law, I, together with all good citizens, pray for the success of tho work, aud say God save the State. The following letter from the Hon. Secre tary of the Treasury to a prominent 'citizen of Charleston will show that it is the purpose ot the Government _to (have all abandoned furniture, books, etc , returned to the owners Treasury DcFartkent, Sept, lit, iB6O Sir : I have received your letter, under date of July ?Bth last, in relation to the re lease of certain property. &c. The several Supervising Agents of this Department have been instructed to restore to loyal owners, and thosu who have availed themselves of the benefits of the President’s Proclamation of Amnesty, and who are not excepted therefrom, or who have obtained from him a special pardon, any articles of household furniture, books, or personal or lamily relics which may be in their posses sion on certain conditions. if the articles referred to are in tho pos session of Agents of this Department at Charleston, you should apply to .Supervising Special Agent Calllcot for their release. Respectfully. H. McCulloch, Secretary of tbe Treasury. The goods of those parties in Macon who ask over the regular price are confis cated. Tilt INDIANS. ; The FoniiCU at Fori ■> nth—Flic treaty a/ I'cace and Frit-nsUhi/t Signed h/th Ctmml*n si on anil the Chaetaa’s and ChicLasaics—Ad jtmrnmrut of thr Com ■Mission, tee. . Four .Smith, Ark , Sept. 20 I HC,:,. The Commissioners decline to rescind their acli- n regarding John Ross. They dig connect bis case from the loyal Cherokee, and assure the latter that their rights will be protected. The disloyal Choctaws, Chickasaws and Seminole* have tiled a statement explanatory of their understanding of the treaty. There is much destitution among the disloyal Semi noles. Seventy-five loyal and seventy-four dis loyal delegates, not including the chiefs, sigued the treaty ot peace. Fokt Smith, Ark , Sept. 21, 1865. A treaty was signed to-day between the com mission] md tkriChoctaws, aud Chicasaws pro viding for peace and friendship between the UStales aud ?aid tribes; that they will exerts all their influence in compelling the ludian of the plains to maintain peaceful relations with each other, w ith the Indians of the Ter ritory and with the United States; that slavery shall be abolished forever ; that the freedmeo shall he suitably provided for; that lands shall lie issued to the Indians of Kan sas and elsewhere ; that the right of way shall be granted to railroads, and that the cons llidatioa of the Indian tribes, with a territorial form ot government, sNhil be recommended by them to their respective councils. Tire Commission then adjourned sine die. Colonell Sells goes to Humboldt, Kansas, to conclude a treaty with the Osages. A l.avife Force of Indians Defeated bu General Conner .Year Bij Horn — Secern! Whitt Offi cers Killed and Wounded. Fort Latamic, Sept 21, 13C5. Reports have been received from Genera! ' Conner that he attacked and defeated a large j lorce of Arrapahoes near Big Horn on the 28th of August, capturing five hundred head of cattle and a large amount of plunder. We lost a number killed aud wounded, among them several officers. t iisuge of Administration In the Freed men’s Bureau of this State. \Ye publish the following order for general information: Office Acting Ass’t Commissioner, ~] Bureau of Refugees, Freedman aud Aban- ! doned L inds for State of Ga., Augusta, Gil., Sept. 22, 1865. j General Order, i No. I. ) In compliance with Special Orders, No. 63, War Department, Bureau of R. F. and A. L , and Special Orders No. 17, Headquar ters Ass’t Commissioner for States of Geor gia and South Carolina. I assume charge of till matters relating to the Bureau in the State ol Georgia. All officers nnd agents of the Bureau on (hit)' in this State will make the reports re quired by existing orders, to this ofHee. Davis Tilso.n, Brig. Gen. U. S. Vnls., Acting Assist ant Commissioner Official: W. W. Deane, A. A. G. Religious Discussions—Disgraceful Pro oekmngs—For several months past a num ber of persons styling themsclves]“Spiritual ists ’ on one side, and representatives of “Or thodoxy” on the other, have been in the habit of holding what is called “religious discussions," at a public hall in sixth avenue. Yesterday the proceedings culminated in a scene not only disgraceful, but characteris tic of tiie lowest order ot rowdyism. To wards tire close of the meeting, alter the “Orthodoxies" had ti3cd up their store of de nunciatory adjectives against spiritualism and the representatives ot the “airy noth ings" had made their faces appear a little longer and whiter, and their hair stand on end like “the quills upon the fretful porcu pine," a “manifestation" was suddenly heard—a decided “rap,” by a snirit, too, on the nose ot Dr. R ’lt was quickly proved that others can “rap” as well as spir its, for tire orthodoxies then “went in," and give and take was the order of the day.— Meanwhile, the entire hall was a scene of unutterable confusion. The eyes of the spirits glared as they ran forth to join iu the combat; scats were overturned; the plat form was stormed, and the women fled from the hall, with terror depicted on their coun tenances. Amidst the tumult of voices, our reporter heard numerous “thwacks” aud “dabs,” tiie peculiar sound of which assured him that spirits were composed of something besides wind. Something like order was at la-t restored, and various parties afterwards mounted the platform in succession and call ed each other “puppies” until the “Religions Discussion” was closed. No policemen pres ent.— .V. 1' Sun. Census of \V isconsin—Large Incrkase of Poi-ui.aiios’. —The census 01 the State has just been published, though the reports from Dallas, Treinpeleau and Ozaukee counties are not official. The total population is 868,817, an increase of 93,227 since 1860, when it was 775,620. A statement is also published— returns for several counties, how ever, not included—showing $698,499 raised by towny and $604,164 raised by counties, for volunteers and aid to soldiers’ families. The total thus paid will reach $8,000,000. The amount paid from the State Treasury iu extra pay to volunteers’ families is $2,478,- 793. To these sums are to be added large amounts paid lor substitutes aud commuta tion, contributed for relief of soldiers in the field, swelling the funds raised by Wisconsin for war purposes to a very large figure. The total State debt now i? $i,969,000, of which $1,003,700 is borrowed from the trust funds of the State and invested in Wisconsin bonds. HEADQRS SUB-DIS. OF OGEECHEE, 1 Savannah, Ga , Sept. 27, 1865.> General Orders, I No. 32. j General Order No. 26, from these Head quarters, is hereby modified to read as fol lows, viz.: Pursuant to General Order No. 18, Head quarters District of Savannah, Ist Division Department of Georgia, the following Taxes will be levied to defray file expenses of light ing streets, cleaning city, &c. Ist. Tax ot three (3; per cent, on all incomes of six hundred (600) dollars or pip wards from Real Estates. 2d. Tax of one (1) per cent, per annum on valuation ofall Real Estate not included in Ist section of t Iris order. 3d. Tax of one-half (1-2) per cent, on gross sales of all Merchandise except Cotton. 4th, Tax of one tenth (1-10) per cent, on gross sales of Cotton. sth. Tax of one (1) percent.onc.il Com missions derived from any business transac tion Coiner than sales of Merchandise) by any Factor, Auctioneer, Broker, Forwarding, Shipping or Commission Merchants. 6th. Tax of one (1) per rent, on all in comes of one thousand (1,000) dollars or up wards derived from Salaries, Professions, or | any business transaction not included in sec- ( tion 3d, 4tb and sth of thi3 order. 7th. Licenses tor sale of Ales, Wines and Liquors, as per G. O. No. 13. C. S.. from these Headquarters. License for Billiard Tables, Bowling Al leys, Theatres, &c., as perG. O. No. 46,dated Headquarters, Post of Savannah, .Tune 15tli, 1865. Bth. AU Taxes called for by this order will lie paid to the Tax Collector prior to the 15tn ol each month lor the month preceding. Any person neglecting to comply with the provi sinns of this order will be subject to a fine. By command of Brv’t. Brig. Gen. E. P. DAVIS. Wm. H. Folk. Ist Lieut, and A. A. A. G. sep27 5 F.M.MYRELL, STEAMBOAT AGENT and General Shipping Agon*, Harris’ Buildings, 2d door west of Low A Co.’s, Bsv street. Refers to Messrs. Hunter ft Gammell, Crane, John son ft Qraybil!; Bell, Wylly <t Christian , Bithwell ft Whitehead; Miller, Thom is ft Cos. sep2C-tf * trxi.k.iL. umTißflditi the frtundi a-u! r-.-iultL'na-r of 3. fl. CROFT'S, SUiKre.e- ) of tin SI op S,l,ii aim! Bell TVjltjr 4 ■ I'hr.xtlm. are rcpectully invited L> attend Uk- !nuen»l of the former, from Mr- Il ir’- v*- Boarding Uoitso, or. . the co> nt-r ol Broughton and Montg nnt-rj- i e.-IR, iThi-M imlng. at 'j oVloak. Whipping 1 I iitclli g c ne*«‘- Sliiiialure Almanac—Till* Day. Sun rises o 62: Moon rises morn Sunsets o 80; High water 0 M -PORT OF SAVANNAH. Arrived. Wednesday, Sent. 27 isos. Steamship Zodiac, Buckley, New York—Hunter A Gammell. Reports—Monday. 25th. 10. am, passed the Steam ship Nevada, oil Hatteras, bound North. Steamship Raleigh, Walker, New York—John R Wilder. Star Line Steamship America, Lindt, New York— Brigham, Baldwin A Cos. Steamer Fountain, Castner, Palatka, Fla—M A Cohen. Steamer Nantasket, Davis, Beaufort. Steamer Resolute, Cannon, Hilton Head. T D Carswell’s Hat No 5, from Augusta, with 4CO hales cotton, to Jones Jk Way. Cleared. Steamship Ariadne, Crarv, New York—John R Wilder. Steamship Idaho. Crowell, New York—Brigham, Baldwin A- Cos. Tug Starlight, Anderson, Hilton Head. Naval Steamer Daffodil, Hamlin. Port Royal. Steamer Gen Shopicy. Mtllikin, Palatka. Steamer Union, Jones, Augusta. Imports. Per Steamer Fountain, from Palatka, Fla—s 9 bales Sea Island cotton, sl;hds sugar, 3 boxes tobacco, 7 do oranges. Exports. Per Steamship Ariadne, for New York—B4l bales Upland cotton, 40 do Sea Island do, 47 do domestics, ei packages dried fruit. Per Steamship Idaho, tor New York—sl2 bales Up land cotton, 35 bbis flour, S bales fruit, 20 packages merchandize. Consignees. Per Steamship Zodiac, from New York—Adams Express CO, Bradv, Smith A Cos, Bothwell A White head, BliiU A Meyer, Brigham, Baldwin A Cos, Col lector of Customs, F W Cornwell, 0 Colby A- Cos, Wm Duncan, Doyle A- Lyons, F Dibble. Dzyatinski A 81a ger, M Daggau, Erwin A Hardee, S Farreliy, C ii Goetz, S R Uoodall, Caden A Uncktes, G Geraenden, Hunter A Gammell, It Habersham A Cos, A H iiart nav, Hess A Gutman, Kein A Cos, M Lavin, J Lama, .1 Lippman, J W I.athrop, W W Lincoln, J heavy, B Mutton, Mather A West, J N Mutter. Bite, Whitney A- Cos, T C Ruckert, A A Solomons A Cos, Sclioeder, F, K Schneider, W H Sherwood, liiltou A Randall. Clag horn A- Cunningham, Halsey, Watson A- Cos, Mrs Mr ijuade, () Cohen, Lovell A Lattlmote. Dili a diamond, It W Pease, Geo Kahn A Bm, J C Maker A Cos, Mrs C Meyer, J Nicholson, T Nugent, S 1$ Robbins, W H Stark. I> Reilly. S W Shea, F schuster. Weed. C A Cos. X It Knapp, L L Jonz, G diamond H. A It ITesdee, F Cows, J A 11, strOak. Woolsev A Goodrtck, GM Conn, M Markey, J M Prentice. W M Walsh, W Starr, CE Smith, .IRSeatlv, PSkehan, .1 S Rommillat, T Pepper A Cos, C Onr, O’Dmvd A MulUean, J S in a dia mond, S in a diamond S, Order, and others. Per Steamship Raleigh, from New York—Adams Express Cos. Brady, S uitli A Cos, \ K uaruuin, Brig ham, Baldwin A Cos, Bell, Wvll.v A Christian, Robert Bclfonr, T Bateson, Crane, Johnson A (Waybill, A M Cohen A Bro. S Cohen, J S Cohen, O Cohen, Clag liornA Cunningham, G W Conway, Dzyalinski A Sla ger, W Duncan, A L Del.orge, T J Dunbar A Cos, Er win Hardee, Einstein A Eckinan, J Epstein A Bro, W R Elliott, M Purer. S Earrellv, L J Gullmartin A Cos, J Gilliland A Cos, C I. Gilbert, Hunter A Gammell, A S Hartriilge. Halsev. Watson A Cos, Houseman A Al borg, Heidt A Ludlow, G M Heldt, G F Harrison, II W Hollister, Goo Helmbolt, Kein A Cos, N B Knapp, E Koetehke A Cos. Lovell A- Lattimoro, J W I.athrop A Cos, Lilicntlial A- Kolin, A Lettler, S M Lederer, .las Leavy, Jos Lippman, J Langsdorll A Cos, Miller, Thompson A Cos, H Melnhard A- B o. W It Mclntire, Mattier A West, John McMahon, John McLaughlin, Mclntosh A Mclntire, R Martin, J Myers, M C Mur pliv, W Markham, J R Norton, C Orff, Thos Pepper, Rogers A Cauu, .1 K Reiflv, ,J L Rommillat, W G Rob ison, A Bolder, P Reilly. Schuster A Hennse, W li Stark, J C Schreiner A Son, W H Sherwood, John R Wilder, J T Thomas A Cos, B Q Tilden, CTThompson, S W, Wight, A P Wetter, S L Wiley A others. Per Steamship America, from New York—Adams Express Cos, W B Adams, J W If, A I, Bradley, Thos Bateson, E O’Bymc, Bernhard A Kohn, Bliui A Meyer. M Bevtagh, Claghorn A Cunningham. F Constant, J II Cullen, C I, Colby A Cos, DeWitt A Morgan, T J Dunbar A- Cos, Dovlc A Lvons, Dzyalinski A Stager, J Epstein A Bros, M G Ehrlich, E Ehrlich. A Fawcett A Cos. M Fnrst A Cos, Gaden A Uncktes, S A J Gardner, G Oemenden, C L Gilbert, HAH, Hilton A Randall, 0 Harrison, Halsey, Watson A Cos, G A Hudson, K Habersham A Son, Hunter A Gammed, Kein A Cos, J Lippman, Ltlienthal A Kohn, Lovell A- Lattimoro, W W Lincoln, .1 Loftus, M Lavin, S M Lederer, A .1 Mil ler, G Markin.-, (i T Nichols, W Parker, A Paul, H W Pease, (1 Porter, H G Ruwe A Cos, T J Ruckert, J A W Rutherford, Rogprs A Kotin, Sabanuah Gas Light p.i, C Sauvestre. A M Scarbrough. F. 1) Smyth, A A Solomons A Cos, W H Stark, B Strauss, Stuart A- Cos, J X Miller, L Wolff ii Melnhard A Bros, B A S, A M Cohen A Cos, C White, A M S, S W Sanborn, A D Hill, B G Tilden, H Waddell, jr, J(1 Watts A Cos, G Wet brook, 11 B Waught, S L Wiley, W Ii Williams A Cos, Young A Nixon, Brady, Smith' A Cos. Brigham, Bald win A Cos, Central Railroad Cos, O Cohen, Wm Dun eait, Erwin A Hardee, A S II art ridge, J W I.athrop A Cos, J Leavy, J L Rowmlll, E Schuster, G Hetuiboß. ,1 It S A Cos, W Battersby, Bell, Wylly A Christian, W li Wiltberger, J McMahon, J A Hudson, J H Moses, Bishop Verot, D Oliver, S M Gregg A Cos, C A C, Mrs Hassett, Hamden Express Cos, MrsS Pease, Mrs S Platen, W Vrooine, A W Carr, W H May, E iu a dia mond, W H W A Cos, F W Shae, R 1» Walker A Cos, M Newmark, Mrs M A Bradley, Ybanes. Per Steamer Fountain, from Palatka, Fla—John W Anderson A Sons, Erwin A Hardee, J L Vilialouga, Dzy alinski A Siager, G W Allen, and order. Passengers. Per Steamship Zodiac, from New York—Mrs Garill ner. Mis Hadloek, II J Bickford, Mr dart tier, K c Hallock, Miss Hadloek, J A Jones, H Commeforil, J Lyons, E Ericks, A Unman—ls In steerage. Per Steamship Rate gli, from New York—John Sco field, John Houseman, wife and two children. James Penfleld, 11 ll Penfleld, E Prank anil wife. U Tishley, Mrs Myer anil child, Lt S M Mills. G S Wilson, Mrs Hopslon, Lt C Morris, T J Little, J W Randall, it Mar tin, A Gomel, wife, child and Infant, E B Mott, ft P Bostick, A B Noes, w A Garland, S 0 Thompson, M Linley, J L Farmer, J D Briens. John Retd, J 3 Pres ton, Mrs Stewart, S Hooper, L Northouse, A Rosen fleld, A S Mandeville, S Comer, S L Wiley and wife. Miss Kate Bryen. It M O Sullivan, J R Gregory, ,1 Bowles, Lt \v Naples, A M Cohen, M Cohen, A U Tinker, J 9 Cohen. O A liowe, 2 Misses Cameron, M Spulfonl, Lt J it Haslett, C M Reed, C C Brown, Lt p E Sloan, J McLaughlin and family, O C Wilbur and 2 children. G W Bnmihall. J A Douglass, J Butler, wife and two children, M C Murphy and wife, J I) Wil link, wife, uhtld and servant, M Steenhelmbr, J M l.ut-sell, AT Lee, Mr and Mrs Raymond, Miss Walton, and two on deck. Per Steamship America, from New York—Dr Walsh, E L Haekett. Mr Stuart, 11A Stultz, C Stnlts, Wit Harris, EJ Carey, Capt Jackson, lady, child and nu se, E G Mitch," Mrs Pease and child, Mis Lincoln, -Mrs Tappan. S Brewer, A L Ellis, M and Mrs W H May. Mr and Mrs Hamilton, S Metnhard, J Epstein, Mrs Pritchard, Miss Murphy, Mrs Dupree, Mrs Myers. I. H Hill, G W Wiley, J Lippman, M Tomlinson, W L Seward, JII Coons, J Jacobs Mrs Dr Martin and child, J H Keagii, J W Sanborn, Dr J M Fite. J T Whitney, Sallie Sanborn, Annie Sanborn, Almira I n*. Mrs E A Hobart and daughter, Mrs A Elkins, -I o Watkins, W H Uurue--, Jr, v S smder, G Studer, A Smith. Per Steamship Ariadne, for New York—Capt J F Wheaton, Maj George Robinson, T F Cur Lee, Mrs D O'Byrne, 2 children and nurse, DrCormick, Lt J S Reeder, A C Holmes, Mrs L A Blake and child, G W Herrington and lady, J T Bruce. R W Reed, W L Bond, J A Smith, C Stone, jr, J Lee, and 4 steerage. Per Steamship Idaho, for New York—J Nelson, Mrs I> Downing, S Munirord, J S Taylor. A J Drives; aud 4 steerage. Per Steamer Fountain, from Palatka, Fla—Mrs Bunker, Miss Leak, Capt J L Mosely, W H Hunt, W L Campbell, S g Kenneny.A (Jhlmaii. A F Splller, tv 1. Smith, H A Stamvoo 1, A P Price, Ju Harrison A Etvart, David Hughes, G Stark, L M Schafer. PORf'OF PORT ROYAL. Arrived. Sept. 23—United States Steam Transport Empire City, Alexander, from New York—to 6 S quarter master. Passengers—M.ij Gen T Seymour and lady, C C Rivers, ltt Brig Gen G H Howard, G A Purdee’, W P I ant. Cape H C Stone, W Mason, Capt P Puiver, W Bourne, E E Geary. Lt II Edgerly, H it Hunting, C Volshoter, A Cashing, sm Lay and servf, P Rooney, Sur N O Dixon, Capt II W Dale, Sur C F Lane, J C Pool, Lt C P Dailey, T Easter, Rev J'C O’Hara, T Mc- Cabe, Lt J G it.up, Mis • J Gage, Mfs3 A W Johnson, Mrs L M Lesesue, J Morrison aud lady, Asst sut S S Boyer G C Fox and lady, A E Kenuie, isdy and 2 children, T I. Osborne, \v H Mascy. T C Severance. II Moore, a F Crowell, R B Stanley, A Bingham, W P Bingham—32 steerage. LIST OF VESSELS IN THE PORT OF SAVANNAH. Savannah, Sept. 25,1865. snips. New England. Hodges—loading for Liverpool—at Lower Hydraulic Press—Brigham, Baldwin & Cos. brigs. Brig Aurora. (Br.) , from Halifax. N9, 37K tons —discharging foot of Drayton strete—F L due A Cos. lmogene, Saunders, 4.0, loading, Philadelphia, Union Ferry Wharf—l. J Gutlmartin & Cos. Burrltard X Torrev, Haskilt, dfseg, Iron Steamboat Co’s wharf—Cheeseinan A Marshall. Kegctta, Stanley—loading—litv Dock wharf, Hut chison’s Island—Jos Lippman. SCHOONERS. Lottie Kotts, (3 masted) Endlcott, dlsc’g., Machine Shop, Eastern Wharves. B L Sherman, (3 masted) In distress-repairing. Schr Wm E Mexenson, ThreadcrafT, sj, watting, at dock root of Barnard street—Master. Man- Ann Emma, Cousins-165, Wring, Iron Steam boat Co’s wharr— Haywood, Gage 4 Cos. SLOOPS. Br Sloop Sylvia, Brown, St Georges Bermuda— loading at wharf foot of Barnard stien. H1l» miKTimNEilli. SolomotiS 1,0%e \o. I, A. F. M. to The Member.- of thi- Lodge are reqncsted to itfend nn Extra O. rnnmnication THIS M >RX *t B*i o’clock, for the ofp.iyinr ing the l**t tribute of respect to onr mte Brother. .lOnN II CROFTS, of Bermuda, W. I. Transient Brethren are respectfully invited to at tend. By order of RICHARD T. TI RXER, W M. J. Holbrook Estii.l, Secretary. *ep23-l C. W.HOMPSON, AT HOME. 11l Bay Street, SAVANNAH. 25 Bills. Pike’s Mapolia Whiskey, 25 Bills, and half Bills. Maple Valley uo. (VERY FINE.} A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF Apples, Potatoes. Onions, Lemons, Macke rcl. Ruin, 0-in, Brandy, Wines, Cider, "Vinegar. Receiving by every steamer leading articles of North ern produce, which will be sold at lowest cash prices. Orders from the country promptly attended to, sep*B 1 H, G. RUWE & C 0„ WHOLESALE GROCERIES i LIQUORS, WINES AND SEGARS, Corner Bryan and St. Julian and Johnson Square, (FRONTING PULASKI HOUSE.) Agents for ALE -V X 1) LAGER. Constantly on hand, an assortment of RHEIN WINE. In addition to the above there is a Sample Room in the rear, where good Samples are always furnished. sep2S 1w GREAT REDUCTION -IN FREIGHT TO AUGUSTA. ON and after this date the rate of Freight by our Line will be reduced 50 Per Cent ! Onr Id ie is composed of the following Steamers, all adapted to the trade, via: Iron 3teimer AM AZON, Capt. Johnson. s?ew Iron Steamer WM O GIBBONS, Capt Phllpot New Steamer LAURA. Capt. Hiller. The Steamer Gibbons ia iu every particular a first class Passenger Boat. Insurance can be effected by our Line at lowest rates. ty Freight received DAIIa V aud forwarded TWICE A WEEK. sep*2S Ini KB WIN & HARDFE. sTTOnah theatre. SATURDAY EVN’G, SEPT. 30. Oueuiug Night of the Season, AN OPENING ADDRESS, Written by h gentleman of this city, delivered by MISS M. E*. GORDON, To be followed by Bonrcicault’a Fashionable Comedy, in five acta, of LONDON ASSFRANCE. Sir Ilurcourt Courtly * Mr. T. Hamilton Richard Dazzle. Esq Mr. W. H Brigge Charles Courtly Mr. M. M. Lou*! Mark Meddle Mr, J. T. Raymond Lady Gay Bpanker Miss M. E. Gordon Grace Ilarkaway Miss Isadore Cameron Rest of Characters cast with the strength of the Company. To conclude with BETSY BAKER. Mr. Briggs, Mr. Raymond, Misi M. E. Gordon and Miaa Cameron iu the cast. Seats may be secured at the store of|J. C. Schreiner J Cos. sep2s Sight Exchange ON YORK, In sums to suit purchasers, by sep2S-tf E. F. METCALFE & CO. Notice. I ['ROM this date Drayage on Cotton will be Twitnty Cents per Bale 11. J. DICKERSON 4 CO JOHN DALY, E. MORAN, PATRICE DOWLING. Savannah, Sept. 2Ctb, 38«5 scp2S-2 Legal Notice. STATE OP GEORGIA.* riIATHAM BOUNTY.— To all whom It may concern : Whereas Andrew M. Jackson will apply at the Court of Ordinary for Lettern ol Administration on the estate of Bernadino S. Sajichez. These are, thereforr, to cite and admonish all whom it may concern, to he and appear before said Court to make objection (if any they have/ on or be fore the first Monday in November next, otherwise said letters will be granted. Witness my hand and official signature this 27th day of September, 27, ISO 6. BppSS D A. O’BYRNE, Ordinary. Walited, - \ STORE, or part of a Store, for rent r in a good locftQon.lor the and exhibition of SINGER’S bEWING MACHINES Address M. TOMLINSON. fop2S-3 * Savann P- O. TO RENT, A LARGE and Commodious Dwelling, a£ tbe cor ner of West Broad and Joachim streets, *with a Lot attached, ninety by three hundred and tern feet deep. For terms apply to feep2B-2 M, CDMMIWO. Bagging, Rope, SUGAR, COFFEE, BACON. For sale by «'p2S-4 OCTAVUS COHEN. Notice to Consignees^ TBE Steamship Raleigh, from New Y'ork. iadta -4 charging at Central Press Wharf. All poods not removed at sunset will be drayed aud stored at expense and risk of the owners thereof 9e P 281 JOHN R. WILDER. HAY. Qfin BA ff BS PRIME NORTH RIVER HAY— yUv For f*l*» to arrive by * e F 2B HCNTER St GAMMELL notice. The undersigned have foi med a Uo-partnershin der the name and style of F. W. SIMS & C 0 For the purpose of transacting in Savannah a fcnt -„ forwarding AND— COMMISSION BUSINESS All kinds of produce will be bought and sold ConmiMon, and particular attention gtvento ta forwarding, aale, or purchase of 1 COTTOY, timber, and LUMBER. Business ia respectfully solicited, and the utmo,, efforts will be made to give our patrons entire “u! faction. jr b- o, M o “PM4 J. F. WHEATON ATLANTIC A GOLF R E WILL BE FINISHED ABOUT FIRST DECEMBEP NEXT, 18 SHARES of ita Capital Stack will ba Sold at a bargain by Bg l‘- T - 3 HENRY BRYax W*. n. SurawOD. Gao. A. HtdvhT W! 11. SHERWOOD & CO., Under St. Andrew’a Hall, Cornet of Broughton and Jefferaon Street, MR. SHERWOOD has Just returned from the North where he has made arrangements to be cor° stautly supplied with a Select Sto :k of first cHm Family Groceries, W ines Liquors, Ac ™ Clas * Mr. Sherwood, the senior par,nsr of the firm , turns htsgrateful thanks to his numrro i. friend* and customers for their patrona;e to his ibusine*, corner Whitaker and Broughton streets, but would rospect fully inform them that he Das now no c mne-tior with that establishment and that he has established himself as above, where he will bo happy for a win tinuance of the liocral patronage heretofore „ tended to him. sep2T.2w SWITZERLAND] THE SWISS GHEESE HAS ABHIVED, Where lias i! Gone to ? WHY, TO R. BALFOUR’S STORE, No. 151 Broughton Street. cro-7 t" Notice. OUR OFFICE for the present may be fnnnd at tbe corner of Drayton street and the Bay up stairs sepSf-S F, \V. 81 M3 A CO LEGAL NOTICE. OTATE OF GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY O To all whom it may concern Whereas, Louis Grenrald will apply at the Court of Ordinary for Letters of Administration on the es tate of Paul E, (Hatigny, deceased, These are, therefore, to cite and admonish ai: whom it may concern, to be aud appear before said Court to make objection (If any they taavej on or be ore the first Monday next, otherwise said letters will be granted. Witness my hand and official signature,-this 2Cth day of September, ISC:. D. A. O’BYRNE, sep2l Ordinary LEGAL NOTICE. STATE OF GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTF - To ail whom It may concern} vrhereas. Eliz i >eth Dillon ivill apply at the Court of Ordinir/ for I »tcer* of A Imiaietration on the es tate of James Carrol. These arc, therefore, to cite and admonish ali whom it may concern, to be and appear before suM Court to make objection (if any they have) on or be ore the first Monday in November next, otherwise said letters will be granted. Witness my official signature this 13th of Septera ber, 18G.V scp27 D. A. O’BYRNE, Ordinary Legaf Notice. STATE OF GEORJIA, CHATHAM COUNTY- To ali whom it may concern: Whereas, Andrew M Rosa will apply at the Court of Ordinary lor Letters of Administration on the es cate of Isaac W. Morrell, deceased. 'These are, therefore, to cit© and admonish ali whom it may concern, to be and appear before said Court to make objec ion (if any they have} on or be fore the Ist Monday in November next, otherwise said letters will bo granted Witness my h aid aud official signature thl9 2Cth day of September, 1665. * D. A. O’BY'RNE, Ordinary Union Candidates FOR THE STATE CONVENTION Regular Citizens’ Unconditional UNION TICKET ! Nominated In Open Public Meeting in the City » Savannah, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20, 1866. A. W. STONE, ESQ DR. F. Y. CLARK. L. S. BENNETT. ESQ. sep27 10 BUY YOUR COOL TAYLOR'S ALE —AT— TONKING’S, IN REAR OF POST OFFICE, HILTON HEAD. aug24 GUNNY BAGGING AND ROPE FOR SALE BY sep2E3 EDWARD FADELFORD MACKEREL, HERRINGTTOON we KITS No. 1 MACKEREL, /tj 50 boxes Herrings, 6 hhds Sides. A hhds Shoulders, 40 boxes Russ' Assorted Liquor*. For sale low to close consignment. sep27-4 CRANE, JOHNSON A GRAYBILL. APRIVATE SCHOOL MISS THOMPSON will reanme the dntlea of her School on MONDAY, 2d October, at her real deuce, eonth aide Jones street, one and oor west of Bnli street. scp?T-3 FOR FREIGHTITCHARTER THE fast sailing brig MARY' COBB, 285 tons fur then, 2SOO bbH capacity-, will receive freight ur cb»i; ter on reasonable terms. For particulars, enquire ol WM. CANTWELL Agent, sepW ts Box 79, Hilton Head- Wm. H. Burroughs & Co* TT'ORWARDING an*i> COMMISSION MEHCHANfr -T No. 97 Bay street, Savannah. Ga For the ofCotton and other Produce, Lumber, Timber, ri* c furious and all kinds of Real Estate. W. nowoln several Bice Plantation* near the city, a number™ Cotton and Provision Plant itlona, Timber lands Property, and a few lots In the Mineral or North’' 6 ' 1 ' ern part of the State. aepSC4O AD AMSTXPRESSCOBn Great Eastern, Western & Sontbcm EXPRESS FORWARDERS SAVANNAH, GA. rp\Hß Adams’ Express Company are now 1“ “c“e .Sd forward freight and mom*'* Doctortown, ThomasvUle and all way atatlona. eoAngastaW Hirer or Baflroad, aud to all po'"” Wes. and Southwest. , nt «e Wlw S..P. TUNX9ON, A|tßu