The New York Herald Newspaper, November 12, 1865, Page 2

2 FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Sarcapar, Nov. 11—6 P. M. ‘ The stock market has been dull, with a drooping ten- dency, to-day. At the early session of the open board New York Central cloeed at 98, Erie 92, Hudson River 106%, Reading 115, Michigan Southern 7434, Cleveland and Pittsburg 98, Cleveland and Toledo 102, Rock Island 105%, Northwestern 327%, preferred 65, Fort Wayno 102%, Torre Haute aad Alton 43, Toledo, Wabash and Westera 50 (8.3), Ohio and Mississippi certifi- cates 234%, Canton 449%, Quicksilver 48, Schuyt- . kill Coal 5%. At the first regular board there was no change in the general features of the market. New York Central closed % lower thao at tne second board yesterday, Erie 3, Read- ing 4, Michigam Southern 1}, Northwestern %, pre- ferred %, Fort Wayne 1, Cleveland and Pittsburg %, Miiuois Central 144, Ohio and Mississippi certificates 34, Canton 34. Prairie dy Chien sold at 150. The hearing of the argument in the Supreme Court for and against the injunction restraining the latter company from con- verting preferred stock into common, and selling the fame in the open market, is set down for Monday next. Great interest is felt in the result among the officers of railway companies organized under the laws of other States, as well as the members of the Stock Exchange generally, It is contended that the in- junction in question was issued upon an ez parte state- ment of the facts t the cornering party, without any kind of notice being given to the opposite party, or any opportunity being allowed them for opposing it. This was just what the cornering party wanted, because it involved delay, and in a case of this kind time is all unportant, It is further contended that the grant- iug of the injunction in question interfer with the rights of the Prairie du Chien and McGregor Companies under legislative acts of Wisconsin and Iowa, which had been assented to by the stock- holders in writing. The bond given by the common stockholders, in whose favor the injunction was granted, was for teu thousand dollars only, the boudsmen being Messrs. Stimaon & Read. ‘The difference on contracts caused by the fojunction are, on the other hand, estimated at $3,400,000. Should this injunction not be promptiy dissolved the effect will be to make cor- porations formed under the laws of other States, but having their offices here, withdraw from this point to the protection of the laws of their own States. Further- more, if questionable proceedings, like the Prairie du Chien “corner,” are to be tolerated on the Stock Ex- change, there will be no safety in the transaction of @ commission business, aud speculation will be re- duced below the level of common gambling. It is important that the stock Exchange, as a ody, should take Gognizance of this “Prairie Dog” corner, otherwise the commission business in stocks will in the future be exposed to innumerable risks which no ordinary commissions will cover. This involves grave considerations. The stock board should emphatically denounce ‘corner’? swindles, both for the sake of its own reputation for honesty and the protection of its business. When astock like Prairie du Chien is Tun up a hundred per cent in a single day it is high time that the Stock Exchange should publicly investigate and declare the cause. Government securities wore without improvement. Coupon five-twenties, of the issue of 1864, were steady. ‘The issue of 1865 was 3¢ lower; ten-forties 3{, seven- thirty notes 3. The third series were 3¢ higher. At the open board atone o'clock New York Central sold at 9614, Erie 93, Hudson River 108, Reading 15, Michigan Southern 751;, Cleveland and Pittsburg 94%, Rock Istand (3 3.) 10634, Northwestern 3334, pre- ferred 6534, Fort Wayne 103, McGregor Western 2%, Terre Haute and Alton 43%, Ohio cortificates 2834, Can- ton 4534, Quicksilver 4734. Atthe third open board—tho holding of which was agreed to by vote of the members—yesterday New York Conteal sold at 96 (3.3), Erie 92%, Hudson River 107%, Reading 114%, Michigan Southern 74%, Cleveland and Pittsburg 927%, Rock Island 106%{, Northwestern pre- ferred 6514, Fort Wayne 102%, Ohio and Mississippi cer- tiftcates 2814, Canton 4534. Afterwards, on the street, the market continued heavy. At five P. M. New York Central was quoted at 95% a 95%, Michigan Southern 741 a 144, Cleveland and Pittobury 9214 a 02%. Money, has been in active demand to-day at sevenger cont on eal. The gold market was firm. The opening quotation was 146}, from which there was a steady advance to 146% at the close. Lemus were generally made flat, Foreign exchange was dull at yesterday's rates, The export of specte to-day aggregated $197,000 only, of which the Saxonla took out $67,000 and the City of Bos- ton $130,000, Petroleum stocks were irregular at the first board. Pith@@® Crook closed 4c. lower than at the same time yesterday, Bennehgff Run $110. Bradley was le. higher, Excelsior 3c., Germania 2c., United States 75c. New York and Newark closed at 400., Webster $1 65, Fee Simple 20c., Bergen Coal and Oil 21c., Palmer $2 10, Pit- hole Consolidated $3 15, Buchanan Farm 75c., Brevoort $14 25, Oceanic 49c., Southard £0c. The importations of dry goods at this port during the ‘week ending November 9 compare as follows with those of the previous week :— —~--Nov. 2---— ——Nov. 9—~ Conrumprion. Pky, Value, Pkgs. — Value. Manufactures of wool..1,417 $605,865 2,082 $853,088 Manufactures of cotton. 1,2 1511 458,743 Manufactures of silk.. 365 430,846 Manufactures of ilax. 1,152 358,870 Miscellaneous. .... 275 = 136,878 Total... ....6008 5,385 $2,238,425 Withdrawals, Manufactures of wool... 169 $68,296 Manufactures of cotton 145 Manufactures of silk 29 Manufactures of flax 89 Miscellancous .,9..9: 484 Total......yeepeces++ 407 $113,781 916 $197,353 Wo Manufactures of wi +. 279 $99,619 467 $183,512 Manufactures of + ML 71,0468 = 491 149,005 Manufactures ofsitk.... 45 80,653 kr 91,458 Manufactures of flax... 242 61,838 304 98,178 Miscollancous 122,190 15 (11,424 Total ~é 1,361 $503,377 The Sate of Missouri has imposed a forced loan upon such of her creditors as aro holders ef the State bonds fasued to the Pactig Railroad. She held a lien on that Tond in trust (@ the security of her bonds issued to the samo, and this lien, without the assont of the bondhold ors, has beonyleforred, and, so far as the State can do so, NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1865. ern Tilinols railroads during the week ending October 31 amounted to $24,455, being an increase over the receipts for the same time last year, of $3,596. The following table shows the clearings and balances at the Clearing House in Chicago for the week ending November 4:— Ba'anees. November 3 . November 4 . ‘The Russell File Company has declared # quarterly dividend of 10 per cent, payable on the Ist of December, The transfer books will be closed from the 20th inst. to the Ist proximo. ‘The gross earnings of the AWantic and Great Westera of October amounted $719,911 396,847 $323,064 Increase. ... The following will show the receipts of flour and grain at Oswego for the month of October, in the years in- dicated :-— 1864. 1865. 7,613 2,840 881,678 061,854 45, the years indicated :— 1862. 1863. 1864. 1865. Flour, bbls.... 101,872 90,111 37,441 25,009 Wheat, bush, 8,461,239 6,777,742 4,548,018 4,337,344 Corn, :3}576,836 2,677,012 1,264,486 2,188,571 » 131,651 161,571 633,249 342, . 775,146 1,403,441 1,337,607 2,611,784 1 114,220 °" 891805” 65,833 200,014 88,439 168,904 170,482 116,233 ‘The total paid in capital of railroads of Massachusetts is $61,629,822, and their aggregate debt $22,859,585. The Boston, Hartford and Erie is very prominent on the latter list, the liabilities of this road being reported at $8,975,393—the largest railroad debt by far in the State, with the exception of the six millions and over of the Western. The debt of the Eastern is $1,904,400, tho New York and Boston, $126,489; the Troy and Green- field, $1,021,660; the Old Colony and Newport, $903,350; the Vermont and Massachusetta, $924,960. ‘The traffic on the Great Western Railrond of Canada during the week closing the 3d inst. amounted to $80,061, which fs an increase over the receipts for the corres- ponding time in 1864 of $21,684, Th» following is the October report of the Illinois Cen- tral Railroad :— LAND DEPARTMENT. made subject to thie payment of principal and interest of $1,500,000 commitgpetion bonds, and substantially eubject 6750,000 St. Louis county bonds. This may be a very fortunate spec@ation for the holéers of the stock of the Pacific Railroad, but at the same time th® measure can- Mot be regarded otherwise than as extremely arbitrary. All the Philadelphia banks, with the exception of the Bank of North Americaand the Eighth National, which declare their dividends in January and July, have their dividends In@lay and November, The Novembor divi- dends are just announced, which we append in com- parison with those paid in May last :— Dividends, Capital. _ _ Amour. um | - 4 Mechanics’ National, 6 6 N. Liberties National 8 10 Southwark National. 250,000 12 15 Kensington Natioval.... 250,000 10 15 Ponn Township National 350000 6 6 Weatern Natiowal,...... $00,000 10 100 Manufacturers’ National 570.150 5 6 Commoree Nativoal,.... 250,000 10° 6 Gtrard National 000,000 6 4 Tradesmon's Ni 200,000 5 & Consolidation Natvon: 200,000 6 6 14,000 City National... 6 66 24,000 Commonwealth 6 66 14,220 Corn Exchange National % % 35,000 Union National..... 6 5 12,500 First National... 6 6 Socond National 6 6 Third National 7% 5 Fourth Nation 150,000 8 7 Sixth National 160,000 6 5& feventh National 250,00 4 5 12:500 National Exchange 200,000 — 5 10.000 Central National... 750,000 — 6 45,000 ++. f18,617,350 $1,354,820 All the Vermont banks, with the exception of the Com- Morcial, Missixque, Union, St, Albans, State, Farmers’ and Mechanics’ are changing or have already changed to Rational institutions, The total arnoant of taxes paid to the United Hates government by the State banks in Ver- mont during the past year was $126,077. The outetand. fing Btate bank circulation of the Vermont banks is very argo in proportion to capital employed, The St. Albans Baok, with @ capital of $159,000, has a circulation of $260,000, The Middlebury, $90,000 capital; acirculation of $138,000, Tho Wella River, capital $76,000; a circu- fation of $137,000. Poultney, cnpitai $100,000; a circu- lation of #163,000. The foreign exports from the port of Portland, Me., art week amounted in value to $26,458, }, Tho carnings of the Racine and Missiasinoi and North. ‘Acres, Amount, Construction landg sol 7,288.06 “$84,075 Interest fund lands sold. 302. 4.768 Free lands sold. 19,689 Total sales during October, 186’ $108,530 —To which add town lot sale ae k Total of all 134.58 $109,015 Cash collected in October. sos 6$200,025 TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT. Recoipts from passengers. Receipts from freight. Receipts from mails. Receipts from rent of road Receipts from other sources. Total receipts in month of October, 1865. Total receipts in month of October, 1864........ 661; The annexed table shows the receipts and shipments of flour and grain at Chicago during the week ending November 4, compared with the movements of bread- stufls for the corresponding time last year: — ——1864.—. ——1865, —. Receip's. Ship's. — Reeeip ; Flour, bbls... 26 414 30,801 28,110 30,671 Wheai, bushel: 226 366,032 225,482 201,090 d 122,280 282,520 817,561 639,937 pees 175,530 32,738 18,408 84,225 : 435 48,280 22,467 The quotations for mining stocks on the 6th inst. in San Francisco compare w'th the prices on the 1st as fol- lows :-— Nov. 1. SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE. STILL HARPING ON THE NEGRO. The New Slave Code of the Free State of South Carolina. N Negroes Not Permitted to Carry Arms, Keep Shops or to Work. No Citizen to be Allowed to Hire a Negro Servant Without the Written Consent of the Negro’s Former Master. Anxiety for the Removal of the United States Troops and Organiza- tion of the State Militia. &e, &e. de. Oar Columbia Correspondeno Cotumnia, 8, C., Oot, 28, 1865. No business of importance was done in either house to-day. The galleries were graced by the presence of a few ladies. General Wade Hampton and Governor Perry were among the spectators, Prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. Martin, in which he invoked “the blessing of Almighty God upon the President of the United States and all others in authority, and the restoration of peace and harmony with our sister States."” Potitions from the citizens of various districts asking an appropriation for the rebuilding of court houses and jails destroyed during General Sherman’s march were presented. THE ABANDONED LANDS, Message No. 3 of the Governor was received and read as follows:— Execctive Derartment, Sours Carouna, Oct. 28, 1865. To THe HonoraBt# THE SENATE AND House oF REPRESEN- TATIVES-— GextLramy—I have the pleasure of communicating to you the very satisfactory report of the Hon, Wm, Henry Trescot, Agent of the State at Washington, in reference to abandoned lands and pardons, Hs mission has been eminently successful, He found the President and Gen eral Howard, the head of the Freedmen's Bureau, dis- posed to do justice to the proprietors of abandoned jands, as will be fully seen by his report herewith sent you. It isto be hoped that this important class of our fellow jinn will soon be once more restored to their homes and possessions. ‘On the subject of pardons Mr. Trescot found the Prest- dent kind ang accommodat necessarily altend the issuing of pardons, where there are so many thousands of applicants, It. would be well for our citizens to be quiet and Bide their time in rela tion to the hearing and action on their applications. When there is any urgent necessity for the issuing of a pardon, and it is brought to the view of the President, e will’ give such application precedence over others. And with reference to this matter and the interest of the proprietors of abandoned lands, it would be well to con- tinue the agency for the present, There area great many questions ari-ing where it would be a great con- venience to the Provisional Governor and the people generally to have an agent at Washington to present matiers there to the President, heads of departments, and the offic'als of the d fferent bureaus, and give the necessary information which may be desired. I herewith send you the report of Randolph Smith, General Superintendent of the State Works at Green: vill’, showing the amount of public property in those works, and the estimated value of the same. It will be of great service to the commissioners who may be ap- pointed to sell or dispose of these works. The total cost and expenditure of the State on these works has been, in Confederate money, $507,866 29. The present esti- mated value, in federal currenoy, is 72,000. And it is altogether probabie that the property will not realize ‘that amount. B. F. PERRY. THE MEPROMETU STATE CAPITOL. Mr. Haskell, chairman, read the report of the commit- tee appointed to finda more suitable building for the General Assembly. The report recommended the use of the hall of the Clarisophic Society, in the South Carolina College buildings, for the use of the Hous» and the leo- ture room of Professor Le Conte, beneath, for the use of the Senate, and that they meet there on and after Mon- But great delay must Tho railway traffic returns of the United Kingdom of Great Britain for the week ending the 14th of October show an increase of £35,877 over the corresponding week of last year. Stock Exch: $1000 U36's, ’81, reg 108% 760 A i » Peg 10536 9216 13000036" 73.20; ‘64 100 100 92: 150001's6'R,6-80,¢,'05 99% 500 92: 500 US6's, 10-40, 91%, 500 92% 10000S6's,5-20,rg'62 100% 50 Erio RR . 84 2000U6'slyr¢niss 973 | SNH&HartfordiR 165 10000 Trn, 7-30, lst s 97% 300 Mil & P du ChRR 150 10000 vee Bd 8 965% 400 Pit, FtWA&ChicKR 103 46000 -» ie I do.. 1027, 13000 he 5 6000 N Y7's, “b loan 2000 06's, PacRR iss * 1000 California 7's.. 116 200 1 10000 OhiokMiss cert 28% 200 do......810 114% do. 28%, 100 Mich Cen RR... 113 100 Mich So& NIRR 75 2000 Chi, B&Q stalin 12 «100 do. . 6000 Tol &Wab2dm 76 100 do. ki 4000 Chi & Altistm 96 200 do. 14% 100 ahs Quicks M Co, 47% 100 Illinois Cen RR.. 13434 100 d0.......0. 47% 200 do. * 138g 5Imp& Tra Bk... 93 100 0... ..s+ 184 200 Canton Co. 44% 200 Clev & Pitts 4 «200 do. 400 do. « 9455" 400 do...2d call 9434 200 Chick NW RR. 334 500 do... . 3 500 do. 90 33% 200 = do.. 2d call 33% 00 Chic & N'W pref. 6614 6 445 100 do. +0 100 Alt& TH pref.b30 74 Surrogate'’s Office. Before Gideon J. Tucker, Surrogate. WILL OF REV. ABRAHAM. J. LABAGH. In this will the testator bequeaths to the Theologic Seminary of the Reformed Protestant Dutch church bi library, with the exception of certain selections of books to be made from it by his widow. The will has been ad- mitted to probate. There have been thirteen wills admitted to probate since Monday last, Action Against the C o and Cincin- ti Ratlroa SUPREME COURT—GENERAL TERM. Before Judges Ingraham, Leonard and Barnard. Horace N. Seaver, Respondent, vs, the Chicag» and Cin- cinnaté Railrood Company, Appellants, —This \s an appeal from the speoial term, where a verdict waa given for the platntiff in an action brought on certain promissory noes fesued by the above corporation to the plaintiff From the papers in the case it appears that the corpora. tion gave two promiseory notes to Mr. seaver—one for $1,260 and the other for $1,000, and also deposited with him certain of their own bonds as collateral secutity, with power to sell on non-payment. The plaintift alleges that he received $443 4) payment, and sold the bonds at the Merchants’ Exchange, after notice to the | company, for ten cents on the dollar. The bonds sid were insued and delivered by the company to piaintiff simultaneous with the notes, and had never been bought an cold in the market, The Resse A brought suit to re cover tho full vaine of the bonds on the ground that they should not have been sold for less than their face. Marine Affairs. On Boand Sreauskir Bunore, OFF Sanne HooR, } Nov. 3, 1585, | ndersiined passengers on board | od Brest to New York, desire ir high appreciation of the skill you in fhe command of your noble | ving voyage, and of “the excel. lent provision for their wants and comforts which was al- Ways made, and prymptly and politely aerved by those under you, of every rank fud grade, Xperience enables ts to recommend tie Kuroye, with Hent officers and ap- ointments, to. tly ho wou the Atlantic, with all security which human skill { fidelity disp nel during a day. On motion, the report was agreed to. A CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION of importance has arisen as to whether any acts passed at the present session of the Logislature can become a law without the signature and approval of the Governor elect, who will not be inaugurated until the regular sit- ting ‘in November. It is proposed to pass ali necessary laws and submit them for the approval of the Governor after his inauguration. THR WIRR PULLING by the various candidates and their friends for the office of United States Senator and judgeships of the District courts, proposd te be established, is both lively and amusing to a disinterested spectator, WLRCTION® BY THE PROVLE. On Monday Mr. Buist will offer a resolution in the Sen- ate instructing the Committee on Privileges and Elec- tions to prepare and report a bill providing for the elec- tion of President and Vic President of the United States by the people. Heretofore this has always been done by the Legislature. THE. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT abolishing slavery will also be called up. Mr. Buist will offer the following resolution: — |, That it be referred to the Committee on Federal + io inquire and report as to ropriety of the Fadification, by the Legislature of this State, of the amend- ment to the constitution of the United States prohibiting the exisgence of slavery oF involuntary servitude within the limits of the United Btates, which amendment was adopted by Congress and submitied, 1n co formity with the provisions of the constitution, to the T turesof the several States, and that the said committee have leave to report by bill. LAWS OF EVIDENCE. Mr. Buist will also offer the following:— Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee on the Ju- ind report as to the expediency of #0 alter- \ The above, it will be seen, are very important resolu- tions, particularly the last,’ which embraces the whole question of negro testimovy in courts where they aro concerned, Covomma, 8. C., Oot. 30, 1865. THE HOUEE OF REPREBRNTATIVES, in the change from the college chapel to the hall of the Clarisophic Society, has made a decided improvement, The Speaker's desk is handsomely arranged, the walls are hung with the portraits of distinguished men—that of Calhoun bein the most prominent. On ono side is the portrait of Pettigrew, whose countenance is the very opposite of the stern and inflexible author of State rights and nullification, The desks of the members aro better arranged, but there is very litie room for stragglers or spectators. There is no gallery, which fact will deprive us of the presence of the ladies, much to tho chagrin of old Gray, the doorkeeper, who endeavored to silence the house this morning with-the usual cry of “Silence in the galleries. The proceedings were opened to-day with prayer by the Rev, Pr. Shand, of the Episcopal church, in an eloquent strain, but making no allusion to the President of the United States. A HOMPSTFAD WIL. Mr. J. 7, Milligan, an old mechanic of Charleston, of- fered the following resolution, which was adopted :— Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee on the Ju diciary to prepare and report "a bill to exempt from levy, sale or execution for debt the homestead, or house and lot and household furniture of every family fona fide citizens of the State of South Carolina, and the working tools of all ar- suns and mechanics.” FREED NBGRORS WITH ARMS, RTC. Mr. Leidner, of Kershaw district, offered the follow. ing, which was referred to the Committee on the Ju dic ary :— aterelved, That it be referred to, the Committer on the Ju ary to fake into consideration the fact that nume nd ammunition in or ious description are in the po J that said comimitiee be instructed to rv oasible, to this House the adoption of such men stires ax will seonte lowing restlts:— Pint rendith f such arma and ammunition now in t Js of said free negroes to the proper a tes of t Seon: secure the punishment of those per: whe in itu hall barter to or in any wise furnish arms sod ammunition to such free negroes. Third—A® Will in the future prevent said free negroes sion arms aud ammunition from retaining in their po whenever of however obtain This led to a slight discussion only as to the proper committee for reference. SPGRO SHOPRREPERS. Mr, W. L. De Pass, from Kershaw, also offered the fol- lowing Resolved, That it be referred to the Comiplites on the Judiciary to tke ino consideration the expediency of such legislation aa Will put @ stop to ing open hops and other marte of trate, for us atm +t pombers of negroes nifeat in. on of law, particnlerly idleness aod crime, ex- coping suck aa are necessary and proper. THE GOVERNOW'S BIGNATURE WANTED, The speeal committes to whem was referred eo much of the moskage of tho Jovernor “ns refers to the constitution of th 1d to the embarrasements which some of ite proviai are supposed to throw around the legislation of Goneral Assembly at the Wishing you and your and prosperous voyage, we obedient servants, - r Lys ” Bishop of Charleston, Hleney Van Sehniek, Capt. J, Wovton, Rev. 7, + Gs » Kennedy, Henry Matilard, Theodor Osten Suchen, Consul General of Russi Hoffmann, Louis Pave ii Bi ceiden Murray, f Medi jooper, DB, Colden urray, MeJimaey MM D Ogden, © ¥, T. Read, AL MeCollum. 3! X Hautes, Ik astie, and o(lvers. present soavion,”” and to confer with ® committee ap- oon by the Senate to act with the committee of the jouse A4 A apecial joint committee, reported that they. had conferred with the committee on the part of the Senate, ond that, in the opinion of the committee, no po A mg by thik General Assombly can become the law of the State Without being anbmitted to the Governor for approval; though, in the opinion of the committee, tt is competent for the General Assembly to cousidgr aud yeas bills which may be submitted to the constitutional Gov- ernor alter he may have qualified. BLBCTION. OF UNITED STATES SENATOR. A mossage was received from the Senate proposing to o forthwith into the election for one United States ‘emator for the second class, cating the 3d of March, 1867, ond ie ely theseatior one Tages Sis Senator of the third ciass for the unexpired term, ending ‘on the &d of March, 1867. 64 A message of concurrence was sent. The two houses thereupon united in a joint vote. For the long term— B. F, Perry received one hundred and nine votes; John L Manning twenty-four votes; Wm. H. Trescot four votes; W. W. Boyce two votes—seventy-two being the required maority, The President of the Senate, F. J. Moses, declared B. F. Perry duly elected United >tates Senator from South Carolina to the second class term, ending in 1871. A vote was then taken for the third class or unexpired term, ending in 1867, with the allowing result:-“yohe L. Manning thirty-three votes, James B. pbell thirty- two votes, Wm. H, Trescot twenty-four votes, F. W. Pickens twenty-two votes, W. W. Boyce nineteen votes, B. F. Dunkin eleven votes, Seventy-four being & required majority, and no candidate having received that number, there was no election. The Senate thereupon retired, and both houses soon after adjourned. ‘The vote for Senator will be renewed to-morrow at one o'clock. Conommia, 8, C., Oct, 31, 1865. A message was received from the Senate proposing to change the time of election of members of Congress from the 18th of November to Wednesday, 22d prox. A message of concurrence was sent, RELIKP FOR SUFFERERS BY THR WAR. Mr. Hayes offered the following, which was lost:— Whereas all that portion of the State of South Carolina which was overrun by the army of General Sherman and other federal troops has been left the scene of and in many inetances extreme suffering was entailed uy the inhabitants ther of; and whereas, it is eminently just and proper that this: ghee f should ave expression jn some tangible form to the sympathy whichis felt for this unfortunate class of our fellow citizens, be it fore ved, That it be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire into and report as to’ the expedieney of ‘exempting by law ail persons from taxation for at least two ars whosuffered seriously in the loss of i by the Yuranion of the State by the suid United’ States’ milatary forces. REMOVAL OF COLORED TROOPS, Mr. MuHins, Chairman of the Committee on Federal Relauons, made a report recommending the passage of the following resolution in reference to the removal of colored troops, which was adopted :— Resolved, That the Provisional Governor be requested to convey to the President of the United States immediately the conviction of this General Assembly that the continu- ce of colored troops in this State subserves no pur- pose, while gheir presence tends to increasing the demorall- zation of the colored population; that tt is-the Interest of both the State and the freedmen themselves that the condition of antagonism resulting from the presence of these troops should be terminated as speedily as sible; that if any ood reason existed for the removal the colored troops rom the interior of the State where the white p tion predominates, a much greater necessity exists for their re- moval from that portion of the State where the colored popu- lation ts largely in excess. ‘THE NEW SOUTH CAROLINA SLAVE CODE. ‘Aresolution was adopted instructing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire into the exped:ency of insert- ing aclause into the negro code that no person shall hire a colored servant except he present a certificate from his former master granting permission, under penalty of one hundred dollars fine and six months’ imprisonment for violation of such law. Couumnia, 8. C., Nov. 1, 1865. ‘Tim PROSeRCT of a long session increases. The elections to take place of judg, treasurers and other officers of the State will probably occupy the remainder of this week. Should the session be then continued the negro code of laws will be taken up. The debate upon the code will be lengthy and unusually interesting. The planters and up country members generally would willingly adopt the code as it now stands reported by the commiasioners. The liberal members from Charleston generally denounce it in the scverest terms, and look upon it as establishing a system of slavery more odious than that just abolished. Others advocate ‘masterly inactivity,” or no action at all, until it is ascertained whether the repregentatives from South Carolina are admitted into Congress and the State is re- stored to its civil rights in the Union. To this again it is urged by some that some legislation on the negro ques- tion is indispensably necessary, and non-action would give the radicals an argument against us, on the ground of a desire to avoid the issue until the power was in our own hands. TIE VACANT OFFICES are a bone of contention. Mr. Mullins, of Marion, offered a resolution that the Committee on Judiciary inquire and report whether the office of treasurer of the upper and lower divisions of the State had been abolished by the provisions of the new constitution providing for a single treasurer for the entire State, The treasurer of the lower division died before the as- sembling of the convention; the friends of the prosent incumbent of the upper division desire to retain him in office, The motion was therefore made by them that the above resolution be referred to the Committee on Vacant Offices and Officers, to declare whether the office of trea- surer was vacant, Mr. Mullins contended that the ques- tion involved a construction of the new constitution, which should go the judic'ary. Afier some debate it was referred (o the last named committee. CONFEDERATE SORIP. Mr. Cannon, of Spartanburg, offered a resolution, which was adopted, that it be referred to the Gommittee of Ways and Means to recommend to the diouse some plan by which the various tax collectors of the State a, re- turn the amount of taxes held by them in moncy, and in what way theaame may be di of as to relieve the tax col of Hath x of that kind. The Senatorial election for a United Senator of the third class, ending in 1867, was then entered into. ‘The friends of Messrs. M. L. Bonham, WW. Boyce, W. H. Trescott and J. B. Campbell withdrew their names. Mr. T. N. Dawkins, of Union, was announced as @ candidate. The result of the vote was:—Jobn L. Manning received ninety-five votes, T. N. Dawkins fifty votes, e Presi- dent of the Senate annopnced Hon. John L. Manning duly elected Senator of the third class, to the United States Congress, from the State of South Carctina, for the unexpired term commencing the 8d March, 1865, and ending the 3d of March, 1867. eee Ce canes spares. The two houses immediately al Bins eed ina ‘vote to fill the office of Chief Justice, made varant by death of Jobn Belton O'Neall. B. F. Dunkin, receiving a rp of the votes, was declared duly elected. John Manning. the successiul candidate, is of tho old State rights school, has been Governor of the State and took a leading part in the negotiations with Major (now General) jerson on the surrender of Fort Sumter. He was then volunteer aid to General Heaure- gard. He is a gentieman of good ability as a statesmen, fearless, high-minded, calm and conscientious in the discharge of hisduty. His mildness of manner, frank- ness, integrity and devotion to the State, her with a modest deference to the opinions of others, make him universally esteemed. He has a large plantation in Louisiana besides his interests in South Carolina. In o former letter I Aes gee the opinion that Mr, James B. Campbell w robably be elected from the seaboard, and Governor from the up counties. This was based, however, on the positive declaration of many of Governot ‘8 friends that he would not be a candidate for any oftice, aud this I understood to be the reason of Mr. Campbell's name having been brought 80 inently forward. it is, however, South Carolina will be ably repre sented. Goveruor and ex-Governor Manning are bate men for eee tan edad Washington. th are gentlemen 0 highest wer and talent, and will use their best efforts towards re harmony if admitted to their seats in the United States Senate, Cotomnta, Nov. 2, 1865. A MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE was received by the House this morning and read as fol- lows :— Resolved, That in the opinion of the General Assem- bly grave matters, involving the future welfare of the State, require that this session shall continue. ‘This was but the prelude to the debate on the motion for adjournment made yosterday by Mr. Wagner, of Charleston, Mr. Wagner's resolution was taken up from the gen- eral orders of the day and led to a very animated discus- fon. Mr. Wagner satd that the new negro code was too serious & matter to be passed over without consultation with their constituents, They should act, he sad, with caution and with’ the best of counsel they could procure. In addition to this, he thought they were transcending their powers, having been called together in extra ses- sion for specific purposes, and according to their constitution no laws could be pnssed im the absence of A constitutional Governor, who would not be inaugurated until the regular session commencing on the fourth Mon- day in November, Many of the members, be vaid, had come here expecting to go home in a few days, and’ had not provided themselves with even a chance of clothing. Apart from this was the most important consideration that thoi legislation now Was to operate upon not only their own happiness, but that of their children’s children, He therefore wanted to do nothing but what was per- fectly rght, to lose no time in useless harangues, but to go home and get the advice’ and benefit of the views of their constituents on this new code, Mr. Haskell thought the private wante of individuals of the Hotise were questions that could hardly be brought before it, They should not interiere with Ue great necessities, the great Wants of the country. That it was imp@tant to continue the session antil sever had passed before the House, he tho: The negro code is in a form suyg commission, The Judiciary Committee prepared to report one or two of the bills of this code for the action of the House in a few dayr. These will more than keep the House at work until the others come in. Then the organization of the militia js of vital importance, When the negro cede was passed and the State military forces established, they would have then good ground upon which they could ask for the remo: af of the United States forces and for the com- pleto restoration of their civil government. from a rural population, where interests of the ra, into the interests great body of the people of this State aad the interests of the negroes. All alike demand. some settled law before Christinas, If the law is published, the negroes, or a majority of them, Would be prepared to obey, particular ly if they see the law ig to be carried out by our organi- vation of the militia In such @ case there will be oo thousands of divers opinions. He believed thoso who did not attend to this matter now would have to contend much more strongly with the master in the country before the beginning of next year. another month he did not think the law would be passed. Mr. Dawkins, of Union district, said if he was to con- sult his personal wishes, convenience or interest, he un- questionably would be in favor of voting in favor of the resolution for adjournment. But occupying the position they did here, called together for tho most important matter ever submitted to the people since the year 1790, for them to consult their own wishes would be unbe- coming the ni of ind Roa. ther yaa come, i prepare a jor regulation of the freedmen and freed women, Tt bad boon referred to commission composed of the ablest legal gentlemen of the State. They have labored most assiduously in the performance of their duty. They have made a re) which has been referred to committees of this House, and it is under con- sideration. Ine day or two the committee will be able to rena a sects number nil ey ie epenge the attegtion 18 18 d 6 pro- onto adjourn was earned word be deans hat is the condition of the negro? In my part of the country eran utterly disi contract with their owners. In consequence of the pecu- liar condition of the colored lation, aided by the bellef that the United States among us is in- tended for their sole protection, @ spirit and feeling of deep sniagenien, is produced between the slave and his master. refuses to sign a contract, and cannot be induced to do so. He is, in many secee Sae net a false impression, that, having made free by the operation of the federal government, whether by arms or otherwise, that government intends to make fur- ther provision for them, They are looking forward to a division of the lands of their owners upon the lat of January. It is again clearly desirable that the own- ers should know their status. By no other means can it be effected Kinet 32 by our passing, 96 soon as the forms of law and the constitution will pevmit, laws regu- leas and protecting that population. He (the speaker) was highly gratified with the expression of the Senate on this matter. Again, the Judiciary Committee were at work dayand night upon these bills, and the committees of both houses were united and were proceeding together har- moniously. Their great purpose was to prepare, by such alterations as might seem proper, the code, so that when it is reported but litte further, ifany, investigation will be necessary, As far as they had gone they had ob- tained the favorable action of both houses. Would it not, then, be madness, would it not be unjust to the coun- try ‘and to themselves, with a knowledge of these facts and of the imperious and stringent action needed, for them to go home? It was the remark of an ancient writer that he who bad undertaken to perform a work when he had commenced was half done. With more than half done, the object of our having been called together more than half accomplished, he hoped the Piokou ice to adjourn would be voted down unani- mously. Mr. Warley moved as an amendment to the resolution “that it is the sense of this House that the good of the State demands that this Legislature should continue until the legislation 0 much needed is completed,” Mr. Read advocated the adjournment, giving the Judi- ciary and Military committees leave to sit during the recess and perfect their work. Mr. Warley said they would hardly have time to return ir homes and get back in time for the regular ses- sion, or before they would be needed. He believed it a very s°rious duty on their part to continue the session. It ‘was no small matter to leave that dangerous portion of our population without law another month for their government and control. They should not trifle with this matter, or else the dreadful cry might come to them from their several homee— “Look to your hearths, my lords, for there henceforth shall es For household gods, shapes hot from Tartarus.”” ‘The jand may be recking with the blood of our own fa+ milies. Where there are now widows, the whole land would be in sackcloth. He hoped the House would fol- low the example set them by the Senate. The dobate was further participated in by Messrs. J. H. Read, F. F. Warley, J. B. Campbell W. H. Treseott, C. H. Simonton and others, The question recurring on lay- ing the matter on tho table, it was decided by an atmost ‘unanimous vote in its favor. Mr. F. D, Richardson to-day offered the following, which was agreed to-— Resolved, That in view of the probability that a large por- tion of the freed persons of this State will be without em- ployment next year, as well as in consequence of the khown inclination of many of them to contract and work, and be- cause of the Inability of our citizens, arlsing from the de- n of plantations, working stock, agricultural im; jenta and the means of su re, on Internal Im} x, on and Ferries, acting as a special committee, to inquire and report (if expe- dient and practicable) a plan'for furnishing, through State work or otherwise, addi employment to such freed per- song as may be unable to re agricultural employment to those ‘are dist to enter into contracts and may be compelled to labor. Mr. De Pass offered the following, which was not agreed to, in consequence of the Military Committee be- ing already engagod on the subject :— petra nie meal uence oars 2 ‘and the con ted early withdrawal of the garrisons of the United States army therefs it te the sense of this Practleable "A bill to provide for the imnsxedite eit A nization of the State," and that the committee have ave report by bill or otherwise. al petition Jeo be sheared teers ‘a brisk discussion, yd 6 members objecting to its reception as against setfed policy of the Slate Couvmata, 8. C., Nov. 3, 1865. ‘THE DEBATE ON ADJOURNMENT yosterday may be taken as g general indication of the spirit of the majority of the House on the negro question. Mr. J. B. Campbell, of Charleston, made the great speech on the oocasion. He did not seem to agree with either side. He was opposed to the consideration of any per- sonal or private convenience in legislation, but did not see how the passage of the negro code or the organiza- tion of the militia would relieve them from the impending danger of the insurrection feared by the member from Dar- lington (Mr, Warley). If the member meant that it would relieve them from the presence and protection of the United States military power, he was vastly mistaken. ‘That, he thought, under the control in which it is, is really the protecting power. But whether or not the passage of those laws would be as vain and idle for their protec- tion against the catastrophe warned against, he for one was not ashamed to own that he felt under great obli- gations, during the last four years especially, to the Afri- can race. He had seen them working faithfully and pro- tecting the families of their owners, feeding the Southern armies, having physically and bodily all they held dear completely in their control. More than that, he had seen them go on aiding them ina cause which they had the intelligence to know if successful would hold them in the same position where they had always been placed by the fate of their ancestors from Africa, He did not be- lieve thare was cause for alarm, but if there was he did not see how the passage of the bills mentioned would avert it, He aid not understand the logic by which it assuming they were in dang er of the impend- they were to avert by the enact. ment of Pe, laws, eman from Abbeville (Mr. Haskell) said it was of great consequence to have a settled condition of things by Christmas, Had gentle- men taken the right view of their condition? Had they any government Soren & permissive one from those who have succeeded in subjugating them? Every man knew they had not. While they were talking about the old State, her glories and her sufferings, did they not know that she is held under the iron hand of subjugation, at the ete mercy of her conqueror? Does the e of the bills make it certain they will be wed of? If 80, then they might be of service; bat unless they found favor in the eyes of the conqugrors this would be no avail, There is sometimes great strength in waiting and watching, great strength in inactivity; and @ ver; wise man, and one of the most accomplished Britisl statesmen, had eaid inactivity waa a masterly power. Were they half sure that the code, as proposed, would meet favor at Washington? If it does not it is vain, and tl had better by far do nothing than do that which is displeasing to thoee who hold us within their grasp. It was not pleasant to say such things. It was very uncomfortable to feel it, but it was the truth. They were the graap of thore who can do as they please. We (be said) are under military occupation. ‘e talk of leg elation, yet it is all experiment. We know by the word of one man, who stands like a breakwater between us and the radicals, we might be returned to utter, irreparable ruin, We are dependent upon the kindness of a ingle mon that we are perm.tted to be here and lee late, and we are indebted to him for the vast trouble be is taking, his sacrifice of ease and strength, of certain power and’ perhapa future success, to save us. Then is it not better that we should hasten slowly and be quite sure of the President's ap. oval? We are now in a transition state, a state of hope, We hope to be restored to our first position, that we may get back the remaine of what ie left after the ravages of the war. I have seen in the oode things that wil be the subject of flerce attack and denunciation, and an effort will be made to keep us just where we are. Up to this point there has been no legislation of ours that could with any plausibility be objected to, We are yet in a place of comparative safety. Let us do nothing which by chance may be unacceptable, or the evil is almost irreparable, Mr. Warley thought the House were dicided on two points ot the gentieman’s argument: one, that he is ad~ Inirably able tw urgue both sides of the question, and the other, that he is in faverof the old adage, “make haste siowly.” Ho agreed with the gentleman that they ebould make haste slowly in the enactments of the pro- posed jaws, and therefore that the Legiaature shoald remain and deliberate slowly. A recesa would compel them to come back and legislate rapidty. He believed the danger he bad spoken of might be fended off py the enactment of those laws. He felt certalfi that if the vode was brought before them as ft comes from the com- mitttee, who were gentlemen of experience, who were giving it their earnest attention, who came to it with. out prejudice, they would be able to pase it youd Commonwealth to ber former position His Exeel- Jency the Provisional Governor lins his desire tor legislation on there and, as good citizens, it was their duty to conform to bis desire. The action taken on these bills can be communicated by tho Gover nor to the President of the Umited States for bis ap- proval, and by the time the covstitutional Governor is they the inaugurated, or before. buow whether = as human wisdom can naug' i, perfe make it, ng ry it stood it was more mereiful than apy code gov of the free negroes in any of the United States, flag and gath United States mill authorities. rostrum and pelle speeches to their, ren. - He heard them say, ‘“Damu the rebels; t have whipped them. Let the military go will continue the whi; ig.” Tn 4 speech be @ audience her nals this. How often have the most faithful proved traitorous. He had said this much in justice to the inions he first expressed. He be- lieved he was correct in his ideas, and in supposing it te in the power of the Legislature to avoid the further ing of blood, to save them from the further use of sable mourning, which makes our desolate land look like a funeral train. He was present last Sunday ine church in this oity ( ) in which there was not @ single female in colors, butallin black. Let us try to avoid further mourning; let us try to make the the South Feet ey rpregmreryeren ragnent r9moe er original prow ition rosperity. Mr. ‘Treecote (Executive gentot the State) sald the bet the hands of the President of the United States, who wastruly our friend, and defied the opposition against us, is to strengthen sires, He has manifested a know of our and bas urged it ee ae eee "eee Get Se amine {t ly. code will not id transfer them to the State he was transfer and the withdraw: E cS & ww adjusted arrangements for the of bureau. Conumma, 8. 0., Nov. 3, 1865. GENERAL STEPHEN ELLIOTT, , of Fort Sumter fame, appeared in the House this mora- last member to report, making the number now present one hundred and twenty-four, as required by the const tution. Colonel Stephen Elliott, an old member, uncle of the above, also appeared and was warmly received. He has retired from public life for the present. ‘THR BASIS OF STATE REPRESENTATION. Mr. J. B. Campbell this morning gave notice of a bill te alter and amend the constitution of this State, by strik- ing out the word white in the second sentence of the fifth section of article first, so that the basis of populer representation will be the same in the State constitution a3 im the constitution of the JUnited States; and also by striking out the proviso in the ninth section of the same article. The purpose of this proposed alteration of the State constitution is manifest. The late Convention seem to have had in view rather the acquisition of power for one part of the State (the upper) over the other, than any ad herence to sound principle. As they have made the com- stitution colored persons are not to be enumerated as population, and, therefore, in gnowise represented. Here- tofore, while slaves, they were reprosented; now, being no longer p rty, they cannot be represented as su as the goat and the hog are. They otto be platen rated as population, and have no place in the body politie, The basis of representation, as the constitution now stands, is in part property; in ulation. Mr. Campbell announced, mee ‘givi ig , that on intro- ducing his bill he would explain his views. It is a mat- ter of great interest, as the demonstration, coming from one 80 Oe eee in debate, and lately so prominently before tho Legislature, attracted much attention. ADMISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Major T. G. Barker, of the Charleston delegati offered the following, which has been made the order for to-morrow at one o'clock :— Resolved, That in the opinion of this General Assembly the people of Yoate Corehun have Fally complied with the o irements of the amnest tion of his en etirew dolinson, Prouidentok the Unied States, dated May rt That havi iven the strongest fs of thelr entie noquicroctice in ths Fosuite of the pene, faclading ig the ti en! fe of their slavery have fairly oor ro benefits of amnesty guaranteed them clamation. t Reta witpendton of the wht of hehens carpus within the ‘urther 9 Writ of habeas co limite of the State, are inconstatent with restoration . ose 2h kee a | i s Colonel Simonton, of made a which was agreed 14) that’ ie ts on tie a ‘a8 soon as practical some plan whe @ pul lic records of the several distriots-of sve State, to escape the hands of the enemy, may their proper offices. report as to what legilation is necessary oP agony (kieg various district offices of ite mer existence and loss or destruction of private deeds, bonds, notes or other evidences of title pofiny Aah such deeds, bot notes, &c., have been lost or by the ravages of late war. ‘THE COLLEGE BUILDINGS. ‘The following resolution, by Mr. Winsmith, was agreed ‘Whereas, the State House of this State has been the by the act of the United States ol ested such iyo emovul of the United States. wi Na‘ Ribu balding are now covupled, anda trabater of aad bulldings to the General Assembly for the use of the State. The Senate has adopted the House requiring all acts passed mathe General Assembly at its present see sion to have the signature of the Governor elect before they become law. Couvanta, 8. C., Nov. 4, 1865. ‘THR WEATHER this morning was so inclement as to prevent the attend- ance of the clergy, and the proceedings of the House were opened without pray A bare quorum of mem- bers was present. General Stephen Elliott, of Beaufort distriet, presen’ ed the petition of sundry citizens of that district praying an inquiry as to their Jands in St Helens parish, now advertised for sale by the United States Commissioners, On motion of General Elliott the petition was referred te a special committee of five members of the House from that section of country. Mr, Milligan™ bill for the abolition of the whipping of white persons in the State as a punishment for crime received its first reading; also a bill by the same for the establishment in Charleston of one or more pight echoole for the education of white mechanics and white apprea- tices. Mr, Wagner, of Charleston, gave notice of a bill for the establishment of district schools for agricultural, com- mercial and mechanical education, and for a technical evening school for apprentices and those in business im hark and for other purposes, Mr. Garlington, from the Committee oa the Military, made the following or pas REPORT ON THE. REORGANIZATION The Commtttee on the Military, to whom was referred f resolution to inquire and report as to the best means of immediately reorganizing and equipping the militia of the State, report ‘That they have considered the subject and are of opin ion that the condition of the country imperatively calle for the reorcanization of the militia at the earliest enable period. They are moreover impressed with the ne cessity of having an organized armed military force ready to suppress any outbreak that may take place and to pre serve law and order throughout the State before it te practicable to reorganize the militia and render it elective, It will not only requite time to perfect any. scheme of organization, but also to put that scheme into full operation. Bevore this eam be done the most critical time may arrive when a military force will be needed. The committer, therefore, recommend that thee | formation of volunteer companies, in accordance with the proclamation of his Excellency the Provisional Go | ernor, heretofore isened, be encouraged by the sanction of ts General Assembly, In the upper districts such @ force, sustained by the militia even im its present disor anized and alsturbed condition, will be a suificient pro- tection until the latter could be put on a better footing. | But in the seaboard districts of the State, where the negro population so largely predominates ard has be- come so thoroughly contaminated with false notions aa to their rights, and with feelings of hostility cowards the whites, it is believed that the condition of things re- quires that tho United @tazes white forces, ath artny and navy, shonld be put and keyt on duty. Tho committes, therefore, recommend the adoption of whe following resolutions -— Reavived, That In the present emergency thi atly calls upon the people of the stat 4 into volunieer tmilitary companies in excl in accordance with the proclamation brovitional Governor, heretofore issued, see therein Indicated. R s his Exceilency the Provisional Governor be requested to communtente the foregow@ resolution to the ole of the State by proclamation, and tv apply to the Preuident of the United States to have such companies as been already formed furnished with suitable arms se chien Die. Resale, That te President of the United States be ra. quested by bis Excellency the, Provisional Gov ina'koep on duty, In the seaboard. dist ber of mounted white troops, and I force of # Peet + 1 we prouget ie puny cons fore ¥