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TERMS OP SUBSCRIPTION. Daily—one year $lO oo “ six months 6 00 '* throe months 2 60 Tbi-Weekly—one year 6 00 " six months 2 60 Weekly—one year 2 oo “ six months 1 00 Single oopies, 6 cts. To news dealers, 2 }4 cts. Subscriptions must in all cases be paid in advance. The paper will be discontinued at the expiration of the time paid for. JAS. G. BAILIE. ) FRANCIS COGIN. Proprietors GEO. T. JAOKSON.) -W Address all Letters to the Constitu tionalist office, AUGUSTA. GA. KING COTTON. REPORT OF THE NEW ORLEANS EXCHANGE. New Orleans, November 13. —The Committee on Information and Statis tics of the New Orleans Cotton Ex- to whom have been entrusted the duty of compiling a cotton crop re port, made up from returns of various exchanges, appointed therefor by the National Cotton Exchange of America, beg leave to submit the following for the month of October: New Orleans Department. The New Orleans Cotton Exchange, covering that part of the State of Mis sissippi not apportioned to the Mem phis and Mobile Cotton Exchanges, the entire State of Louisiana, and the State of Arkansas south of the Arkansas river. Louisiana. From 28 parishes we have received 43 letters reporting less favorable weather. A little more than one-half of the crop had been gathered, and with favorable weather all will be gathered by the Ist of January. The yield, as compared with last year, will increase fully 12 per cent.. There had been no killing frost, but considerable damage had been done by the storms. Mississippi. Fifty-two answers from this State average date the Ist instant, report tho weather as favorable and about tho same as last year. About 45 per cent, of the crop is reported as picked, and it is calculated that all the crop will bo gathered by the last of December. Picking has been retarded in some counties by sickness among the la borers, and in others by the late elec tion. Rust and rot have injured the yield from 5 to 7 per cent., which is re ported will exceed last year’s by from 12 to 15 per cent. Arkansas. The weather is generally reported favorable for gathering the crop, 45 per cent, of which is already picked. Light frosts have occurred in the State from the 15th to the 30th of October, but almost universally reported as hav ing done no damage to the crop. Rust and rot have injured it, the average yield being fully 50 per cent, in excess of last year. The crop will be all gath ered by the first week in January. Charleston Department. The Charleston Cotton Exchange, covering the State of South Carolina, has received 64 replies from 27 coun ties. Tue weather during October has been very favorable for gathering the crop —generally more so than last year. There was a killing frost throughout the State on the 17th of October, doing some damage to late cotton, but hav ing little effect on most of the crop, ex ceedingly dry weather, and in many sections tho frost, having caused it to mature very early. Three-quarters of a crop is now gathering, and with fa vorable weather picking will be finish ed by the 15th to the 30th of Novem ber. The average yield will fall short of last year 23 per cent. The injury to the crop by rust has been severe in many sections of this State, but it is impossible to give the per centage. Eleven replies from 8 counties report the yield on lint from seed cotton to be much less than usual, requiring 330 to 360 lbs. of seed cotton to produce 100 lbs. of lint, whereas 300 is the usual quantity. gavaunali Department. The Savannah Cotton Exchange, covering Northern, Middle and South western Georgia and the State of Florida: Georgia. The weather has been good and as favorable as last year for gathering the crop. There was a light frost on or about the 18th of October, doing but slight damage. About two-thirds of the crop is now picked, and will be generally finished by the last of No vember. The average yield will be over 10 per cent, less than last year. The plant is small but was well fruit ed. The top crop does not fulfil ex pectations, not having recovered from the drouth in July. The rust on the light lauds has lessened the yield fully 10 per cent. Florida. The weather has been good, and as favorable as last year. There has been no injuries from frost. The yield, as compared with last year, is over 15 per cent less. Three-fourths of the cotton is now picked, and will be finished by the first of December. Dry weather in J uly cut the crop short, and the cater pillars destroyed much of the second growth. The light lands have been in jured by rust 10 per cent. Nashville Department—Tennessee. The Nashville Cotton Exchange, cov ering Middle Tennessee, east of Ten nessee river, and the following counties of Alabama: Lauderdale, Franklin, Colbert, Lawrence, Morgan, Lime stone, Madison, Marshall, Jackson, DeKaib and Cherokee. Thirty-one replies from eleven coun ties report the weather could not have been more favorable. A killing frost occurred from the 10th to the 15th of October. The estimated damages aver ages 33 per cent. From one-half to two-thirds of the crop has been gath ered, and will be finished about the 20th of November. The average of 26 replies shows the yield to be 33 per cent, less than last year. The damage by frost was owing to the fact that the chilly weather in September prevented the maturing of the bolls, and when the frost came it made a clean sweep of the unripened fruit. Asa general thing, there is no complaint of labor. No accounts of damage from rust. Alabama. Twenty-six replies from thirteen counties all report the weather could not have been more favorable. Frost occurred from the 10th to the 15th of October, and the damage therefrom is estimated at 5 per cent. One half of the crop picked and balance will bo gathered by December Ist. The aver age of 31 answers estimate the crop at 10 per cent, leas than last year. The frost did the cotton no damage. Several report it as having been a benefit. Generally there is no complaint of labor, with the exception of two or three correspondents, who attribute the decrease in yield to rust. The re plies indicate that there has been no rust. Memphis Department, District of West Tennessee. There were 26 responses; 25 report verv favorable weather; 15 more favor able than 1874; 9 about the same; 2 not so good. All report a killing frost from the 11th to the 18th, The average to the 14th inst. estimated the damage at 14% percent. Forty-sev6n percent, of the crop has been picked. Esti mated close of the picking season, De cember 20th; estimated increase In yield, 18 per cent. Laborers are gen erally well disposed to try the crop, but have been much retarded by sickness. Planters have been seriously disap pointed in the yield of the crop. The crop was very late and green when frosted. Damage by rust will not ex ceed 1 per cent. District of North Mississippi. Thirty reports were received ; 28 re port very favorable weather; 10 more favorable than in 1874 ; 14 about the same ; 6 not so good ; 25 report killing frosts from the 10th to the 17th of Oc tober • 5 report none; estimated dam age lk per cent.; 35 per cent, of the crop has been picked ; estimated close of picking, with fair weather, January 14th ; estimated increase of yield, 15 per cent. Laborers have been badly Established 1799. demoralized by political excitement,! much sickness and considerable indif- j ference oh account of low prices. The , damage by rust, rot and storms is es- j timated to be 6% per cent. District of North Arkansas. Thirty-three responses; 32 report very favorable weather, 21 more fa vorable than 1874, nine about same, 3 not so favorable; 29 report a killing from the 9th to the 18th of October, 6 none. The damage done over 6 per cent. Forty-two per cent, of the crop has been picked. Estimated close of picking, with fair weather, January 11th; estimated increase of yield, 34 per cent. Laborers are reported as only moderately disposed to save the crop. Numbers have abandoned their crop to work for wages, many holding off for extortional wages. There is some sickness. Estimated damage by rust three and a half-per cent. Mobile, Department of Alabama. Seventy-eight replies from 40 coun ties. The weather since the Ist of Oc tober has been generally favorable for gathering the crop. Light frosts, but no material damage therefrom. Nearly two-thirds of the crop has been picked, and planters expect to finish between November 15th and December Ist. Some few, however, will not have en tirely finished before the Ist of Janu ary. In 16 counties, comprising chiefly prarie and bottom lauds, the average increase will be 21% per cent, over last year’s yield. In 14 counties, consist ing of fair average lands, the yield will be about the same as last year. In 9 counties, composed chiefly of uplands, and locations in the eastern and southeastern portions of the State, the yield compared with last year, is esti mated at about 25 per cent, decrease. Damage by rust has been material in 31 counties. The average damage has been about 14% per cent, from the Au gust previous. Mississippi. Thirty-five replies frond 18 counties. The weather since the Ist of November has boen favorable for gathering. There have been light frosts, but no damage therefrom. About one-half of the erop has been picked, and planters do not expect to be through before the Ist to the 15th of December, some of whom not before the Ist of January. Thirteen counties report an average increase of 17 per cent, over last year’s yield. Three counties report the yield tho same as last year; two counties a de crease, viz: Jasper, twenty per cent, and liawambo, twenty-five per cent. The recent political canvass and sick ness retarded harvesting the crop to some extent. Damage by rust lias 4 not been material in this State. FOREIGN* DISPATCHES. Cotton Mills Destroyed—Further Com plications in the Von Arnim Affair. London, November 13. —The cotton mills of Robertson & Cos., and Young & Cos., of Glasgow, Scotland, were burned. Loss, $1,500,000. The Times' special telegram from Berlin says the Berlin Criminal Court has ordered, at the instance of the pub lic prosecution, the arraignment of the author of a recent pamphlet containing a document connected with the Arnim trial, on the charge of insulting the Emperor, and libeling Bismarck and the Foreign Office. It is believed that Count Von Arnim himself, or someone in his confidence, is the author of the offense, which i3 punishable by many years’ imprisonment. Berlin, November 13.—Count Von Arnim is still at Vevay, in Switzerland. He had asked leave of the court to re main abroad longer, on account of the state of his health, before undergoing imprisonment. Before the court an swered the application, there appeared the libelous pamphlet already de scribed. The Tidal Wave in England—lts De structive Effects—The Prince of Wales in India—King Cholera Blocks His Triumphal March. London, November 13.—While the tide was ebbing to-day a tidai wave ten feet high swept up the Parrett River in Somersetshire, at Bridgewater. The dock gates burst, vessels broke from their moorings, one sunk, and twenty were damaged. The weather is still inclement. Floods and inunda tions are increasing. Wade, Minister to China, has been knighted. The cholera in the Nilgherry dis tricts interferes with the movements of the Prince of Wales. His visit to Baya poor is uncertain, pending the investi gation of the cholera there. Poonah, November 13.—The Prince of Wales arrived here to-day, and had an enthusiastic reception. His movements, after leaving here, are uncertain. There are bad accounts of the spread of chol era in various districts of the Madras Presidency. The trip of the Prince to Gairroppa Falls, and his shooting ex pedition to Bayapoor, have therefore been abandoned. Prince Milan Cools tlie Ardor of His Troops. Belgrade, November 13.—Prince Mi lan, while reviewing the troops, an nounced that the changed political sit uation rendered sending them to the frontier unnecessary. CRIMES AND CASUALTIES. Burning of Mills Senator Dawes Kicked by a Horse—Revenue and Whiskey Frauds. Norwich, Conn., November 13. — The satinet mill of Plainfield, li. L, was burned. Loss, $60,000. Springfield, Mass., November 13. Senator Dawes was painfully injured yesterday by a kick by his horse. St. Louis, November 13. Arthur Gunther, revenue agent, indicted for receiving money te withhold informa tion of whiskey and tobacco frauds, plead not guilty, and was held in $5,000. Col. Joyce has withdrawn his motion fora new trial and asked judgment. He is tired of being passed backward and forward for the benefit of others. He is ready to face the music and take punishment. Joyce Sentenced. St. Louis, November 13.—Judge Krekel, of the United States District Court of Missouri, to-day sentenced Col. John. A. Joyce, ex-Revenue Agent, to three years and six months in the penitentiary, and to pay a fine of $3,000. _ FINANCIAL. Run on a Savings Bank. Newark, N. J., November 13.—The run on the Dime Savings Bank con tinued, and was met by prompt pay ments. At the regular hour for clos ing the crowd was unabated, when the President announced that the bank would reopen as usual at 7 o’clock this evening. Railroad Accident. Trenton, November 13. — The limited express for New York from Philadel phia, was off the track at Millham Junction, near this city, at 2:26 o’clock this evening, and stopped all travel up to 7:30 o’clock. No one was hurt. The express struck a freight train as it was crossing the track. Philadelphia, November 13.— The sloop-of-war Antietam, commenced eleven years ago, was launched to-day. San Francisco, November 13.—The $40,000 (gold) four mile heats have been postponed on account of rain. ®lie Skwnsta Constitutionalist FROM NEW YORK. - i MORE RAGGED EDGE. Mrs. Moulton Presents Beecher with Another Boquet from Her Bank of Spring Flowers—Bowen on the Ram page—A New Sunday Paper. New York, November 14. —Mrs. Moulton has served a paper on the Clerk of Plymouth Church, regarding her expulsion without any proper trial. She demands a Council of Churches to judge between her and Plymouth Church. Henry C. Bowen says he does not propose to be driven from Plymouth Church. The Sun, commencing in December, publishes a Sunday edition. John Burroughs shot and killed his wife. Jealousy. Dismissal of Suits. Sixteen suits against the Bank of California have been dismissed and attachments vacated by consent of parties. Advance of Railroad Rates—Com mercial Review The Methodist Board of Missions. New York, November 13. —Trunk lines have agreed to advance freight rates to the West on Monday on the basis of fifty per cent, above those of the past few months. Weekly specie shipments, $558,000 ; weekly imports, $4,000,000, including $1,329,000 in dry goods. A telegram was received in the city yesterday from Galveston stating Gary & Oliphant, cotton factors, had suspended, and that a meeting of their creditors had been called for Novem ber 25. New York, November 13.—The Meth odist Board of Missions continued making appropriations—s3,soo for work among the Indians. The amount appropriated to Scandinavian missions was $16,150; for German domestic missions, $40,050 ; for English-speaking missions, $22,430 : to Spanish missions in Arizona, $3,000 ; New Mexico, $8,000; Liberia, $8,500. The total reduction so far in appropriations from last year is $32,575. Seven thousand five hundred dollars, the same amount as last year, was appropriated to South American missions. There was a long discussion as to whether or not salaries of mis sionaries in India and China ought to be equalized. The matter was finally referred to a committee. PERILS Of’tHE DEEP. Tlie Ship that Sunk the Pacific Also Wrecked—A Budget of Marine Dis asters. San Francisco, November 13.—The Revenue steamer Walcott, cruising for survivors from the Pacific, was board ed in Barclay Sound, from an Indian village, by a man claiming to be the first mate of the ship Orpheus. She had been run into on the previous Thursday eveniug by a steamer, and was wrecked on the following Satur day. The crew got ashore safely. Capt. Sawyer, of the Orhpeus, subsequently boarded the Walcott. The Orpheus will prove a total wreck. There is no hope of finding any more persons from the Pacific. New York, November 13.—A London dispatch says the cook of the Linnie was navigating the ship under orders from the mutineers to oouduet her to Gibraltar. In consequence of the con tinuance of bad weather they were obligedto put into Laflotte, where they were buried. Trial of a Silk Smuggler—lnvestiga tion of the Waco Disaster. New York, November 13.—A motion for anew trial was made to-day in the case of ex-Deputy Collector Des Anges, convicted of implication in silk smuggling frauds. Deputy Collector Lydecker said to day that Collector Arthur would soon bring the case of the City of Waco be fore the United States District Attor ney. While it would be the duty of the Inspector to withhold clearance from a vessel on whose manifest was found an entry of goods forbidden by law to be carried, it was suppose* by the Cus tom House authorities that firms doing a constant business with South ern ports would not take advantage of the confidence that was reposed in them to take such goods. He said that it was customary to thus defeat the intention of the law to make travel safe. It was not known to have been the case in the Custom House. Text of Mrs. Moulton’s Protest. Mrs. Emma C. Moulton has served a paper, addressed to the members of Plymouth Church, on Thos. G. Shear mau, clerk of the church, in regard to her expulsion from membership. After alluding to her summons by the Ex amining Committee, and her reply at the time, she says : “Notwithstanding this protest, and after it had been read, the members of the church present adopted the recommenda tion of the committee and drop ped my name from the church roll, without considering the sufficiency of my reasons for being absent from the Sacrament without arraigning me for any unjust accusations against the pastor, and without giving me a dis mission to any other church. I am, therefore, so far as your action can do it, deprived of a standing in the Church of Christ, as it seems to me, without fault on ray part, and certainly without any proper trial by you. I cannot feel that this is right, and I ask you to join with me in calling a council of churches, before which you may state your reasons for your action, and I may state mine, and which shall im partially judge between us. lam one and you are many, but I believe in God and His justice, in Christ and His king dom. I am quite ready to be properly rebuked by such a council, if I ought to be, for uot attending your services and sacraments, while I certainly desire that my Christian character and stand ing in the church should be vindicated and restored, if that is right. If you do not notify me of your consent to join with me in calling such a council within four weeks, I shall understand that you decline to do so, and that I must proceed to ask a council myself to consider these mat ters, which are of such great impor tance to me and to those to whom my good name is dear, but it would be far more agreeable to me to have you join me, as one who has anxiously tried to do her duty as well as she could amid great difficulties in referring the whole case between us to a common tribunal. Recovery of the Body of the Waco’s Pilot—Wreck of the Steamer Austra lian. Galveston, November 13.—The body of Capt. Wolf, the pilot who went out to the Waco, was discovered near the wreck, hearing marks as if from burns. Capt. Wolf was an experienced pilot and seaman. FROM LOUISVILLE. Decision of Ku-Klux Cases. Louisville, November 13.—The jury in the case of the United States against Wm. Smoots, George Meffert, John Ouane and George Hall, charged with conspiracy against the Government and intimidating Willis Russell, Acting United States Marshal, in the discharge of his duties, returned a verdict this morning of guilty as to Smoot and Meffert, but recommended Meffert to the mercy of the court on account of his ill-health. The men are all impli cated in the Owen county Ku-Klux out rage. AUGUSTA. GA.; SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1875. LETTER FROM ATLANTA. Rumored Changes in Journalism- Fixing the Pegs for Political Pre ferment—The Muuicipal Election- Robbery—lnsurance—The New Ho tel. [From our Regular Correspondent.] Atlanta, November 12. There is a zephyr-like rumor playful ly winding about our knowing street corners that a certain prominent jour nal is to change hands. Two certain aspirants, one seeking the Governacy and the other Congressional honors, together with another prominent man, j are setting their pegs to run this jour nal on sound Democratic principles, and in their several interests. These men are looked upon as Gibraltar rocks of integrity and purity. They belong to that unfortunate class who come under the doubtful head of ; “office-seeking men.” But they are j working, nevertheless, to get in office partly by the influence this sound Dem ocratic journal shall yield. I am sorry to say that the journal in j question does not bear the spotless ! reputation of its proposed proprietors. Ever since its establishment, a sort of ; india rubber stretchiness has been ob served as one of its leading features. ,j Municipal Election. Tho nomination the other day didn’t j seem to satisfy the Repubjicans here. They held a meeting last night and dis- j cussed the propriety of running a tick et. They are so much in the minority here that it will be almost a good joke ; to place a set of candidates. They have i as much right as anybody, however, and can enjoy it as well, perhaps. Burglary. The city seems to be infested by a species of deft-fingered gentry, who | manage to make a living, despite the j dullness of the times and the vigilance of the crack police. Every night or so | premises are entered and articles, ir respective of value or consideration, ; are abstracted by these nightly ma rauders. It is belived these gentlemen are of the colored way of grinning, but ; it is such a harsh accusation that I. feign would make bold the assertion. I Insurance. It is claimed by outsiders that there 1 is not a solitary first-class built house in Atlanta, and for that reason the Board of Underwriters refuse to re duce the rate of insurance, which is jj one dollar on the hundred dollars in- L sured. A first-class building, in an in- : surance point of view, is a regular fire- j proof institution, which of course can’t! be found here, and in but few cities of Atlanta’s size and width of streets. The buildings here are mainly of a sub stantial kind, and in nearly every in stance first-class rates are paid on them. Since the advent of the water works a reduction of rates has been looked for, but as yet none has been made. The water is not in general use yet, and the fire j companies have not quite learned the ropes in the-way of managing the j hydrants, hence the delay on the part | of the Board. A reduction must be ■ made, however, else some home com- j pany, well organized, with a disregard •• to Board rates, will spring up andswal- \ low the Board. The rate is much too | high ; 50 per cent, is enough. f The New Hotel. f The great Markham House is almost* ready Tor opening. The buiiunig pre-|. seats a splendid appearance, and orna-J ments the street gracefully. It has not| been decided who will take charge of the old National when Owens goes into| the new house. A proposition to make! it a first class $2 house is being moot-H ed. If carried out well, the plan is tip-*! top, even if the idea does prevail that low-priced house is a poor one. j Martha. ’ FROM WASHINGTON. Reported Resignation of Treasurer 1 New—The Federal Finances. | Washington, November 13.— 1 tis confidently stated that Treasurer New will resign in January for private busi ness. The Treasury now holds $366,150,812 in bonds to secure national bank circu lation, and $18,724,500 to secure public deposits. The national bank circula tion outstanding is $345,602,278, of $2,220,000 are notes issued to gold banks. The revenue to-day is $379,837, for the month to date, $4,535,142; for the fiscal year to date, $42,650,665. Cus toms to-day, $455,066; for the month to date, $5,176,652; for t£e fiscal year to date, $01,193,767. National bank notes received for redemption to-day, $510,- 100; total for the week, $3,053,673. I A TEMPERANCE CONVENTION. . Meeting at Fort Valley—Election of* Officers—Sober and Journalists—Public Addresses. [Correspondence of the Constitutionalist, v The Grand Council, United Friende of Temperance, has been in session this week at Fort Valley. The officers’ re ports show an addition of forty-five new Councils during the year. The delegation embraces many prominent gentlemen from different sections of the State. The following officers were elected for the current year: W. E. H. Searcy. G. W. P.; H. W. J. Hain, G. W. A.; Dr. R. W. Hubert, G. C.; Rev. M. J. Gofer, State Lecturer and Grand Scribe; Mrs. J. M. Mathews, G. A. S.; W. T. Christo pher, G. TANARUS.; E. A. Sullivan, G. C.; E. U Weston, G. A. O.; G. D. Case, G. G.; J H. Bartlett, G. S.; Rev. W. A. Parks, P G. W. P. Searcy, Ham, Christopher and Wes ton are connected with the press of Georgia. This shows that tho quili drivers are pretty well represented in the United Friends of Temperance. Fort Valley entertained the Grant. Council with a most generous hospi tality. I There was a public meeting on Wed? nesday evening, at which time Dr. W; J. Green delivered an interesting ad* dress, extending to the delegates tj cordial welcome - to Fort Valley, and tts. the homes of her citizens. < Mr. Ham, of the Warrenton responded in one of the spiciest speeches your reporter ever listened to, a,ud Rev. B. H. Sassnett, of Sparta, de livered a brief address of great fervev and exquisite beauty. There is great enthusiasm in the Order, and a fair prospect of adding a hundred new councils within the next year. The Convention will meet in Milledge ville November, 1876. Wingfield. GUIBORI). Proposed Funeral of the Excom municated Canadian—Tlie Police and Military as an Escort—Route of the Procession. New York, November 13—A Montreal dispatch says Guibord’s funeral will take place Tuesday next. The cortege will not pass through the city as in tended. The police force has beeji armed with rifles and the entire mili tary force wifi be ordered out. Whethej: the authorities will allow the huge sarcophagus to be placed in the cemel. tery is an open question, and may lead to fresh complications. The funeral cortege will only pass through the ad joining villages of St. Laurent anil Cote des Neiges, and a police force wl?i be sent to those places. LETTER FROM BARNWELL The County Fair —Gov. Chamberlain — The Fair Ladies—Progress of Tax f Unions—Liberality of Mr. Bronson— i: Blackville’e New Paper. [Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.! Barnwell, C. H., S. C., Nov. 12th. On Tuesday next, the 16th instant, our aunual County Agricultural and Mechanical Fair begins. The prospect is more flattering for success than has over been known. Dr. J. Allen Dun "ean, the enterprising and courteous : Secretary, assures the people that they will be richly repaid by making it con venient to visit Barnwell at that time. We are to have base-ball contests, shooting matches and a grand tourna ment, besides the thousand and one other things of universal attraction and interest. And last, but by no means is it regarded least, Governor Chamberlain is to be present, and will, on Thursday, address the assemblage. Mr. Chamberlain’s course, so far, hav ing been in harmony with the wishes and actual needs of the tax-payers, and his recent Charleston speech hav ing gone further in that direction and effected the purpose of establishing him more securely in tho good esteem of that class, his advent is anxiously looked for, and he will receive a hearty, true Southern welcome at the hands of ♦ hose who are his professed political antagonists. In connection with these remarks about the fair I would say something about our ladies, as they are all fair, but for the fact that there are many Barnwell boys in, and contiguous to, Augusta, that read your paper dili gently (as is eminently proper), whose heads might be turned and their em ployers made to suffer thereby. I may, however, offer them the consola tion of being kept in active and hap py remembrance by Barnwell’s fair daughters ; who, being more patriotic than we of duller clay (God bless t heir sweet souls !i that have our resi dence still in this Conservative-crazy country, have taken up the notion that Georgia atmosphere is more pure and health-giving thgm ours, and that men are ennobled by breathing it. They think “lots” of file “Georgia boys; an # admiration growing—spontan eously springing ont of faith in their nobility ; but, ye gods ! if one of their old sweethearts gees over your way to ; live they go straightway into a confu 'sion pitiable to witness, and imagine the Savannah to b that mystic stream, which is said to separate us from the eternal shores of the everlasting world, that they have put on immortality and are reveling’ in angelic existence. As I do not live over in Georgia, and can by no possibility corns in for any share of this flattering esteem, you must admit that I am, par excellence, the most candid correspondent you have; unless, indeed, it b Martha, who scru ples not to talk of her “ panta-loons ,” and unless my belns a married man de tracts from the merit of that frankness. The feasibility of establishing tax union papers throughout the various counties, with a heal organ in Charles ton or Columbia, having been under advisement:, a report was made at the last meeting of that body for this coun ty which endorses the project warmly, but reported that tho people were too poor to supply the much felt want. In this dilemma, Mr. E. A. Bronson, of the Barnwell fZvntinel, generously tendered one column of thrt eivericui iu the union, free of charge, as long as they felt the need of it. This patriotic step of Mr. Bronson was followed by a pre amble reciting the necessity of some such measure, and the poverty of our people, which rendered it impracticable to establish a paper devoted exclusively to those ends, and wound up with a reso lution of thanks to Mr. 8., and accept ance of his kindness. Thereupon the President appointed the following named gentlemen as editors: Hon. Samuel J. Hay, Dr. J. W. O’Gilvie, Mr. Alfred Aldrich, Mr. F. M. Wannama ker, Mr. Jas. M. Ryan, with Mr. Al drich as editor-in-chief and Mr. Ryan as business editor. The Tax Union be ing non-politieal, the objects of this move on the part of tho Union in this county is simply to Jower taxation (which has heretofore been oppressive —l9 mills on the dollar in this town ship last year!! I —and bring to trial all corrupt and incompetent officials. I learn that there is to be started, at an early day, a paper at Blackville, to be called the News, with Rev. Mr. Ham met as editor and proprietor. From what I know of the gentleman, I feel sure in assuring you that the course of any paper conducted by him will be marked by gentility and intelligence. I had intended sending you some other matters in this letter, but it hav ing reached such great proportions al ready, I will not tax your patience, but will defer them till some future letter, when my treadmill life permits the in dulgence of the pleasant recreation. Fritz. SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS. Elks is having a religious revival. Lowndesville is to have a calaboose. The Fair at Columbia has not been a success. The Blackville News, a now paper, appears next week. Barnwell’s agitation about a town bell failed to effect anything. There is considerable cotton stealing in and around Sumter. A school teacher named Primas was arrested at Beaufort for burglary. Gov. Chamberlain makes an ad dress to the Barnwell County Fair on the 18th inst. The “Union Pocket Book Company of Philadelphia” lias swindled many parties, it is claimed, at Due West. Rev. A. N. Experiden, a Greek priest, was arrested in Sumter a few days ago and rudely treated. He was released after a very short confinement. Some boys at Abbeville started a paper called the Young Hero, but it was not patronized sufficiently and collapsed. They paid back unexpirod subscriptions. The Grand Division, Sons of Tem perance, will hold its annual meeting in Charleston, on Wednesday next, 17th of November, at 10 o’clock. Hon. F. M. Bradley, the Most Worthy Patri arch of the Grand Division of North America, is invited to be present. Barnwell Sentinel; We have never been a very warm advocate of this Texas Immigration business, for we are of the opinion that numbers who have emmigrated thither, have wished themselves back in old down-trodden South Carolina a hundred times. It is a mistaken notion to suppose auy one can go to Texas and make money by sitting down idly and waiting for some thing to turn up. Those who do best, are those who go there with some capi tal and a determination to work, and work unceasingly. Anent the Railroad Convention at St. Louis on the 23d inst., the Anderson Intelligencer says: “It must, therefore, prove a failure, unless private sub scriptions are resorted to, and that is no part of the programme at present. We have no objection to the building of any road, but we do wish the South to commit itself to a scheme from which no advantage is to be derived. If we ask for government aid, let it be to a truly Southern road in its location and management.” The taxes are paid promptly in Co lumbus. LOUISIANA. THE BEAUTIES OF RECONSTRUC TION. How a Negro Cabal Works Infamy- Horrors of the Public Schools— Strong Provocations to Imitate Mis sissippi—A Patent Method of Digging the Negro’s Political Grave. [N. O. Times.] Were the Savior of mankind to re appear on earth, and tlie date of his crucifixion again fixed, an accomplished artist, skilled in that method of chpital punishment would instantly tender his services. There is nothing unique, no longer any surprises. The nil aclmiriri philosopher is the only true sage. All eras are alike, and stoicism the only proper safe-guard for every exigency. France sought a Goddess of Reason, and nude femininity sprang into the chariot, ignorant brutality asks amal gamation, and one of the gentler sex stands near to gratify. Shall we stone the maddened Cyprian, or the ravening mob of Place de la Concorde; must we revile now a helpless, and no doubt im poverished victim of official veuality, or that brutal horde—far more odious, because more grossly ignorant, and coarsely revolting than the worship pers of la Guillotine— the negro cabal which controls the destinies of our public schools. We are told that a female teacher of one of the public schools has insisted that the danghters of white citizens and the children of their negro employes shall march into the streets with clasp ed hands. What pretext is given for this outrarge, or wherein either child can in the slightest degree be beueilt ted, we have not the remotest concep tion. This, however, is the price which the Caucasian is requested to pay for au iualienablo right, a guarantee of which is one of the fundamental lawe of the land. By what goading the un fortunate schoolmistress was eventual ly wrought up to this proceeding, what threats of dismissal, or haunting spec tres of a fireless hearth, famished chil dren or the constable’s bloody flag in duced it, we are of course ignorant. The torments of those whom penury has driven under the lash are only whispered. Now and again a faint ut terance, like the wail of a victim dying in cavernous depths, becomes audible, but wretched creatures may depend upon ill-gotten political bounty, and still retain their pride. They don’t talk much. We hear from tolerable good au thority, that one of these wretches en tered the school-room of a refined lady, and announced as the latest ru mor that she had become his fiancee. The report is not explicit concerning the shudder with which insulted womauhood received this outrage to her instincts. Possibly feminine self sacrifice, realizing the horror of re cent poverty, stood like another Joan of Arc, between their deadliest foe and her helpless dependents. We do not blame her any more than we would the tigress at bay, that amid the fiercest assault of pursuers defended her cubs. There is a little story that this same negro cabal has informed Mr. Boothby if he dared to interfere with their appointments they would “skin him alive.” Mr. Boothby is quite able to take care of himself, and the pre servation of his epidermis in no way concerns this community, but the remark is indicative of what we can expect. The disorder and demoralization prevalent in the Boy’s Central High School are described as utterly unprecedented. The efforts of the man Edmunds are said to be posi tively farcical, and his ignorance a by word. How far a similar lack of disci pline extends to other schools it is im possible to say, but the question is, how long is this to last? How long are persons who would bring odium upon any community disgrace any nationali ty or race, to be permitted not only to recklessly squander the public money, but with the means thus afforded at tack humanity in its most vulnerable point? Do they hope to try the public temper to that degree that the next political revulsion will sweep not only them, but the inoffensive of their race out of official existence? Is the re sult in Mississippi no warning? Is one of tho men to whom we allude, mad enough to believe that hatred to the negro, as the representative of a spe cies, brought about that revolution ? The scenes immediately preceding the result may uot, to the partisan, seem equitable, but they were exceedingly effectual. Their re-enactment is also quite practicable. The meu to whom this is addressed, by just such out rages as are daily perpetrated, are dig ging for the negro his political grave.— They are contributing more to make tho race odious than could war, pesti lence or famine. Were the more intel ligent among that class of cirizens alive to their true interest they would drag them from power and trample them under foot. i ■ i Protective Business Association —A Needed Reform. Mr. Editor : In your issue of the 12th inst. an allusion is made to anew movement which has been talked about on the street in reference to a “Protective Association” among mer chants and professional men to guard against imposition. This is a capital idea and just such an Association as is much needed here. Although it is no new thing in other cities, it is the first time I have ever heard it mooted in Au gusta. There is no reason why it should not be started here at once and suc ceed admirably, as our merehauts and professional men, with few, if any, ex ceptions, have the reputation of being as honorable as can be found in any city of the Union. Hence, it might be expected that the object of such an Association would be carried out in every particular in good faith, and in a manly and proper spirit by the expul sion of all dishonorable characters, so that personal and vindictive ends could not possibly be accomplished without sudden detection. In addition to exposing men who contract debts without any intention of paying, the Association could look sharply after another class of disrepu table characters — envious, good-for nothing, croaking, mischief-makers— who have no better occupation than hatching or magnifying ungenerous rumors against respectable merchants who are trying to turn an honest pen ny by obeying the Scriptural injunc tion—“ Be diligent in business,” etc. It is a melancholy truth that a species of black-hearted buzzards keep hovering around every city, seeking for some thing tainted to live upon, and, at times, become intolerable to good citi zens. By all means, let us have a “Pro tective Association.” Its influence will have a salutary effect. Subscriber. Jeff Davis is three score and ten. Nilsson is making a Provincial tour in England. The editor who said his mouth never uttered a lie probably spoke through his nose. Mount Hermon Lodge, No. 304, F. & A. M., of Columbus, was duly constitu ted on Monday night by the choice of the following officers: F. M. Brooks, W. M.; John A. Urquhart, S. W.; George W, Gafford, J. W.; David H. Burts, Treasurer; J. L. Jordan, Secretary; J. H. Conway. S. D.; M. Joseph, J. D.; T. A. Cantrell, Steward; C. B. Teasdale, Steward; J. M. Hughes, Tyler; R. J. Corley, Chaplain. PIOUS FRAUDS. SOME MOCKERIES OF RELIGION. Bad Evangelization—Mimic Sermons —Raising Money Under False Pre tences—Unmasking Hypocrites. [From the Church Journal.] Where shall we place that zeal which, under pretence of ardor for God’s cause, only trades and speculates in the sympathies and pious emotions of those who believe them sincere ? The Examiner and Chronicle, an able and honest Baptist contemporary, with un gloved hands, takes hold of some of these pious miscreants, self-styled evangelists. This is no light matter. There are those who claim a certain fitness or “call” for the work of savlug perishing souls, and who traverse the country with that object in view. Honest preacheis receive them, and pious con gregations aid with their prayers and efforts and money; when at length it appears that impassioned appeals, thrilling “providences,” and remarkable answers to prayers are as much the result of plot and contrivance as tho machinery of a play. Here are some examples : A noted Evangelist, preaching near Boston, announced that on the follow ing evening he would preach on the unpardonable siu. It was also adver tised in the papers. The evening came, and the preacher. His appearance was anxious and distressed. He arose, and in a sepulchral voice said the announce ment had been made of a sermon on the unpardonable sin. “Man proposes, God disposes.” He had been in his closet all day ; Jesus had been with him and talked with him. Sweet the mo ments, eto. He could not resist the de mauds of his Saviour—there were perishing ones who needed to hear of the Lamb of God, and in “obedience to the heavenly vision,” he would preach from “Behold the Lamb of God.” The authority for this story is a doctor of divinity, oi the suburbs of Boston. He had been greatly moved. The change of subject at the Saviour’s bidding had touched him deeply, and the whole au dience was much affected. Passing through a distant city not long afterwards, where the same evan gelist was holding forth, and seeing the announcement of the sermon on the unpardonable sin, and anxious now to hear it, he remained over. Judge of his astonishment of the wonderful coin cidences. Word for word, appearance of depression, tone, gesture, the same There had been an interposition. He had been in his closet, and in obedience to the Saviour’s command the subject was changed. The doctor was greatly moved again, but this time with indig nation. In vain is he exhorted to look at it as a wonderful double coincidence, and to let his faith rest. If tho above is bad, what will be thought of the following? One man who had been laboring with apparently great success for weeks, suggests that the people have an opportunity to make a “grateful expression.” But we will quote the words of the narrative: “ No! brother,” answered the officers of the church, “there is no need of it. This church is rich ; we can easily, in a quiet way, make you a very liberal gift—one that will exceed your expec tations. It will hurt the effect of the services and injure you to talk of money and make a public appeal.”— The brother acquiesced, and on the following day the sum of $1,500 was placed in his hands, and then he spoke in a wobegone and injured way. “ Still, my brethren, this is not right, my conscience tells me, to deprive so many friends of the luxury of giving expression,” etc. “ Their sacred feel ings should be respected and the op portunity afforded.” A controversy arose, the officers insisting that the money question was settled, and no public announcement should be made. The evangelist resumed : “ But, breth ren, it is not a question of money. Heaven forbid that I, with the burden of souls upon me, should regard the deceitful riches ; but there is one thing you forget, but for which my soul longs, the sweet and tender words of cheer which accompany these offerings, re freshing to my poor, unworthy soul; little missives telling of a mother’s gratitude, a father’s prayer, a sister’s yearnings, and the glow of love of new-born souls. Your course deprives me of all this.” The officers feebly in sisted that no appealjshould be made. “ Well, brethren, you are wrong. I feel it is not right, but will make it a sub ject of prayer. That very night the usual appeal was made, and the an nouncement made that a basket would be provided for “expressions” the fol lowing evening. The evening came, and the basket was filled. The service over, the preacher retired to the study. The money, large amounts, was care fully removed from the envelopes and pocketed. The envelopes were burned, and so were the tender missives for which his “soul longed.” They were not read even. The same mild-mannered man was holding a series of meetings not fifty miles from New York, and preaching on Faith, and at the conclusion said that if lie had not made the matter clear, he hoped any of the audience would “use their freedom” and ask any questions, and he would endeavor to “clear their minds.” Sermon ended, a man arose in tho gallery and asked a pointed question—his mind was not clear. The revivalist seemed posed, but finally stammered something about its being easier to ask than to answer the question, spoke a few minutes quite fluently, and then said he would read a passage from a book, which he did. Another man arose and asked a question, and an answer was given and an illustration read from the same vol ume. A stalwart man then stood up in tho middle of the house, and in a loud voice objected to this asking of questions. “ The mat ter was clear enough, and we should be on our knees—prayer, brethren, is what we want, earnest prayer 1 Be sides,” he continued in a gentler way, “I think I cannot be mistaken—the book from which these beautiful and touching passages were read is the fa mous book so greatly blessed, written by our brother, the preacher. It can be bought at any of the bookstores in the town.” The preacher was greatly embarrassed, blushed and finally had strength to say that the brother was kind in his flattering notice of the book, but he begged leave to correct him. The book was published by his son, and could not be obtained at the book stores, but he would see that copies would be for sale in the vestibule the next day. A few months subsequently, a New Jersey pastor, who had been present, was in a distant city, and heard the same sermon, word for word—followed by the same episode, word for word— the question, the answer, the reading, the expostulation of the indignant man, who cried out for prayer, the em barrassed preacher, and the announce ment that the books would be for sale! This pastor was indignant, and speaks very disrespectfully of what he calls “performances,” says that the vulgar people would call it “a put-up job.” “A Singular Coincidence” was mildly suggested. “No, sir, a wicked farce, but it was well played.” Minor Telegrams. Worcester, Mass., November 13. Jam<*B B. Miles, D. D., Secretary of the American Peace Society, and General Secretary of the Association for the Roiiorm and Codification of the Laws of Nations, died this morning, after two days’ illness. New Series—Vol. 28, No. 88. MEETING OF COUNCIL. Dr. Ford Defends the Houghton Insti tute Committee—A Rather Exciting Debate—Charges Reiterated that Miss McDonald was Incompetent— Mr. Carwile’s Repeal De feated. A called meeting was convened at the City Hall at 5 p. m. yesterday, and the following members of the Council were present: Mayor Estes, and Messrs. Thompson, Meyer, Sibley, Pouraelle, Philip, Ford, Doris and Carwile. For the purpose of a correct under standing of matter, it should be stated that the object of the meeting was to consider an ordinance offer ed by Mr. Carwile, to repeal an ordinance which required the teachers pf the Houghton Institute to be graded only by the consent of the Mayor and two members of the committee on Hough tonlustitute. Dr. Fox'd explained that the object of the meeting was to consider the ordi nance offered by Mr. Carwile. He said the action of the committee under the present ordinance was entirely misun derstood, especially with reference to a lady teacher whom he thought should not have her name dragged into print. The committee had been most un justly accused of persecuting this lady on ac count of her religious belief. During the absence of some of the members of Council at the session held in Sep tember, a paper had been introduced into Council which did great injustice to the members of the committee. He wanted the present Council to settle this matter, instead of postponing it and placing the matter on the in-cotn ing Council. It was not necessary to alter the present ordinance. He re pudiated the idea that the committee had been influenced in the slightest de gree by any religious views, but; were actuated by a desire to secure compe tent teachers. Mr. Evans had asked the committee with reference to the change which took place in the grad ing of teachers, and was the matter amicably arranged ? At the time of the change in the teachers, it was intended to keep the arrangement secret from the public, because the matter had been carefully weighed by the committee, as it was thought it would bring out an unpleasant feeling and misrepresenta tion of the action of the committee. The committee considered that their action would, at the same time, protect a teacher who had acted imprudently. Mr. Carwile said Miss McDonald, the lady teacher referred to, had been treated harshly. It was said she was incompetent. Then, why retain her at all ? He had introduced the paper into Council referred to by Dr. Ford, and, as a representative of the Fourth Ward, he should stand by his action in the past, and defend Miss McDonald from all attacks that might be made on her as a teacher. Dr. Ford said he regretted that the document referred to had been brought before the Couucil in an official man ner. It had been falsely charged that Miss McDonald had been persecuted because she was a Roman Catholic. He held a paper in his hand [holding up a document], which was a certificate from all the teachers but one of the In stitute, stating that Mr. Shecut had always acted in a gentlemanly manner. The lady who had not signed the certificate was of the same religious faith as Miss McDonald, and when requested to sign replied she would ask to be excused, but she intimated if forced to takfc action, she would sign it. Mias McDonald by her own act has brought out a state of feeling which endangers the future welfare of the Houghton Institute. He had cer tificates from some of the scholars, proving that Miss McDonald had done all that had been charged against her. These papers could be seen in a private manner by mem bers of Council, but he did not think it prudent to give copies of them to the public. Mr. Carwile said he introduced the document complained of, because he thought injustice had been dono. Take up the Code of Georgia, and you can not find any law drawn up in such ambiguous language as the ordinance requiring the consent of the Mayor and members of the committee in the grading of teachers. Mr. Sibley thought the language of the present ordinance regulating the grading of teachers, perfectly wise and proper. He had known Miss McDon ald’s family for many years, and re spected them, but should not allow personal feeling to sway him im this matter. In regard to the assignment of teachers, he was satisfied that no in justice had been done. He believed Mr. Shecut, when he testified before the committee, that he was not preju diced against Miss McDonald. She was not competent to fill the position she formerly occupied, and there was the fullest testimony to support the position taken by the committee. He was not influenced by any religious views, but solely in the interests of the public to secure competent teachers. Mr. Thompson said it was a curious matter. It was singular that, in the light'of the present statements of the lady’s incompetency, that it had not been discovered several years ago. Mr. Doris said Mr. Shecut had called on him to vote for him as Principal, and when asked if it was proposed to change any teacher, Mr. Shecut told him not that he knew of, Mr. Sibley reiterated his intention of standing by what he had uttered on this subject. Dr. Ford explained why it was that it had not been discovered before that Miss McDonald was not competent.— Heretofore they accepted the state ment of the principal, who, as the head of such institute, was more com petent to tell about the capacity of the teachers under him. Member's of Council were certainly not competent unless they went into a full examina tion. The matter had come officially before the committee and it was neces sary to act. Contrast the first depart ment now with what it was under Miss McDonald, and members must be con vinced of the benefits of the change made by the recent grading of the teachers. A vote was then taken on Mr. Car wile’s ordinance repealing the one favored by Dr. Ford, with the follow ing result: Ayes—Carwile, Doris and Thompson. Noes —Ford, Meyer, Sib ley. Pournelle and Phillips. Tho Council then adjourned. Amusements. The Nashville American thus speaks of the Berger Family and Sol Smith Russell troupe: We don’t know that we ever saw a. more delighted audience in Nashville them the large assemblage which greeted, last even ing, the reappearance of the Berger Family and Sol Smith Russell. What with the choicest of music, vocal and instrumental, the serio-comica'ities of Anna Berger, and the irresistible drolleries of Sol Smith Rus sell, the crowd was kept alternately in rapt attention, or convulsed with uncontrollable laughter. There was not a man, woman or child in Nashville that could restrain his or her risibilities after seeing Russell two sec onds in any of his inimitable character sketches. Such an abandon of fun and humor, and such a knack of making people laugh, whether willing or not, was proba-- bly never before developed in any one man. Anna Berger’s playing on the cornet was something wonderful, both in power and expression; and the novelty of a brass baud, composed of young ladies, was heightened by the fact that they are very far above the average of male performei’s on brass Instruments, and their purity of tone and brilliant execution show original ability as well as conscientious study and application. Tho singing of Miss Annie Morgan was not the least attractive part of the entertainment, as she possesses a very sweet voice, which she uses to very good advantage. To Advertisers and Subscribers. On and apter this date (April 21, 1875,) all editions of the Constitutionalist will be sent free of postage. Advertisements must be paid for when han ded In, unless otherwise stipulated. Announcing or suggesting Candidates foi office, 20 cents per line each insertion. Monet may be remitted at our risk by Express or Postal Order. Correspondence invited from all sources, and valuable special news paid for if used. Rejected Communications will not be re turned. and no notice taken of anonymous letters, or articles written on both sides. GEORGIA GENERAL NEWS. A cigar factory is to be started in Gainesville. Columbus is growling over the freaks of the gas meters. Five negroes killed one hundred squirrels in one of the river swamps of Wilkinson county. Two negroes have been killed in Hall county during the past four months, and no arrests. Troup county has organized an Agri cultural and Mechanical Association, and will hold a fair next fall. E. M. Thompson is the largest plant er in Jackson county. He has made this year 2,250 bushels of corn. A man was lately arrested in Bain bridge for throwing a pole-cat into the midst of a religious meeting in Colquitt county. Dr. Gale has received a verdict of $2,000 against the Brownsville and Al bany Railroad, for injuries sustained by a run off. Howe’s Circus took in about $3,000 at West Point. It is reported that the business men of the place paid the li cense as an inducement to the circus to go there. Tho effect of the cotton mania in Northeast Georgia is illustrated by the price of fodder, which sold at $1.50 per hundred weight in Gainesville. R. L. Eidson, a one-armed man, liv ing near Big Shanty, Cobb county, raised 130 bushels of corn, 53 bushels of wheat, besides a quantity of pota toes, turnips, etc., off five acres of land. William Richards has made a deed of gift of the Richmond House and lot to the Methodist Orphan Home of the North Georgia Conference, located near Decatur, Ga. This hotel is worth ten thousand dollars. Griffin News: “Long hair and wide brimmed hats ala Buffalo Bill, is the fashionable climax to which the juve nile Griffin boy now aspires. There’s a big opening for dime novels with painted Indians and blood aud thunder scenes.” Athens Georgian: “When every one was consoling himself that Col. E. Y. Clarke was safely stored away in the innermost recesses of the Okefenok fighting musquitoes and writing g ‘ vine dispatches, this übiquitous Stan., suddenly turns up in Savannah visiting a lady friend.” Among the records held by the Southern Historical Society, of which Geu. Juba! Early Is President, is a man uscript copy of the history of Gen. Longstreet’s Corps by Gen. E. P. Alex ander. This officer, during the war, was chief of the artillery in Longstreet’s Corps, and is now manager of the Western Bailroad of Alabama. LaGrange Reporter: There is very little cotton left in the field, and there has not been a great deal picked out. The crop in this section has been a pretty general failure. We advise the farmers to plant all cotton next year. There is no earthly use wasting time on raising meat and bread, when fifty pounds of lint cotton can be raised on an acre and sold for ten cents a pound- A Brooks county Granger has sold l, bushels of corn this Fall, 'for which he has realized $1 per bushel, and he has about 100 bushels more to spare. In addition to the above, he has , made about four bales of cotton, and raised hogs, potatoes, pindars, oats and cane in abundance. This is the pro duct of a two-horse farm, without any hired labor, his two younger brothers being his only assistance. THE CHURCHES TO-DAY. St. Paul’s Church.—Mornmg service by the Rector at 10:30 o’clock. Sunday School at 3:30 o’clock. Evening service, when the Rev. Mr. Kramer will preach at 7:30 o’clock. The Rectors of St. Paul’s and the Church of the Atone ment propose to hold a joint ser vice for the benefit of both congrega tions and others who may wish to at tend on Sunday nights at St. Paul’s Church. St. James Methodist Church—By re quest of the Young Men’s Christian Association, a sermon will be preached at 10:30 a. m., to young men. Night- Subject; “Satan; his existence, nature and work.” Services begin at 7:15. Monday night—Official meeting. Tues day night Association meeting. Thursday night—Prayer and Praise meeting. Jones’ Chapel (Methodist)—Sunday School at 9a. m. Preaching at night at 7:15 o’clock. Wednesday night— Prayer and Praise meeting: Springfield Baptist Church, (colored.) —Preaching at 11 a. m., by Thomas P. Beard. Sabbath School at 3 p. m. Evening service at 7:30, by Rev. May McCattrick. Protracted prayer meet ing during the week. Church of the Atonement—Divino service at 10:30 a. m. and 4 p. m. Asbury Church—Sunday School at 9 o’clock a. m. Sermon by Rev. F. A. Kimball, the pastor, at 10:30 o’clock a. m.; after which the Holy Sacrament will be administered. Rev. A. G. Hay good, D. D., will preach at 7:30 o’clock p. m. Regular prayer-meeting each Wednesday night at 7:45; all are in vited to attend. First Ward Baptist Church—Preach ing only at night, at 7:30; Sunday school at 3 p. m. Christian Church—The session of the Presbyterian Church having kindly in vited the pastor, Z. T. Sweeney, to preach this morning, theic will be no services in this church this morning. The pastor will preach at 7:30 p. m. Subject—“ The wreck of the steamship Pacific and its lessons to young men.” Celebration of the Lord’s Supper at 4 o’clock p. m. Sunday school at 9a. m. Rev. Atticus G. Haygood, D. D., will preach this morning at St. John’s Church. The Pastor will preach at night. First Baptist Church (Rev. M. B. Wharton, D. D., Pastor)—At 10:30 a. m. services appropriate to the reopening of the audience room will be held, con ducted by the distinguished Dr. John A. Broadus. Dr. Broadus will also preach at 7:30 p. m. The public is cor dially invited. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a. m., J. C. C. Black, Superintend ent. Prayer meeting at 7:30 o’clock Wednesday night. Young Men’s Christian Association— The twentieth convention of the Young Men’s Christian Association, heid at Richmond, Va., May 26th to 30th, 1875, requested each association to observe Sunday, the 14th day of November, as a day of special prayer for greater blessings than ever upon their work, and in thanksgiving for the great re sults of the past year. In accordance with this appointment, there will be a meeting at Masonic Hall at 4:15 p. m., which meeting will be one of prayer, praise and thanksgiving. Let all come in the spirit, prepared to recite a verse from God’s word, expressive of,grati tude for the past, blessing for the fu ture, or a promise that they have felt fulfilled in their own experience. All are invited. The appointments for the day and week are as follows: Hall, 4:15 p. m., John W. Wallace ; Jail, 2 p. m. N. L. Willett, W. C. Wardlaw, B. F. Toole ; Hospital, 3 p. m., W. C. Sibley. A. R. Shaw, B. F. Bethune; Bethesda 2:45 p. ra., J. C. Ferris, T. H. Gibson, c! W. Harris; Factory, 4 p. m., J. H. Echols, Thos. Mowbray, J. S. Patter soh ; Widow’s Home, Friday next, 7:30 p. m., F. T. Lockhart, M. M. Hill H Cranston, Jr.