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- ??ng??n i.! ] wjff in ?mqFa?MtflhWKg'iSPT jtv'Vnr."5\i*ftT?fc *wi "i p>?"w;g > ti'r~~ ? - jm>vu:wy\'JB!<'>>\>T ?rp*'"' tuzjw *w""iu>?w;wiwj - * - 'w<j?h "* 1 m "'"rtiMiw . * -.. ; <.+/,,. .-* - ^ ' t- . - Si. - % ": -.' 1 , .Tr , " ^ * ,. * - ' : >s I **&*$?* # * ' V, v.;^'? ** , . . " . ~ v " - ? .-c < " ' * * ' - . . * t SSVOTBB TO LITlffiATPR , THE ARTS, S IIHCB, AGRICULTURE, NBWS, POLITICS, &C., &C. TERMS?ONE DOLLAR PER ANNUM,] "Let it be Instilled into the Hearts of your Children that the Liberty of tho Press ia the Palladium of all your Rights."?Junius. [PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. VOLUME 3?NO. 31. ABBEVILLE C. II., SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 7, 1855. . _ WHOLE NUMBER 138. ^ TIIE HVDEP?N0ENT 1?RESS, TUBM^nED WEEKLY, AT ADUKVILLR, 8. C., AT JDNE DOLLAR A YEAR, HAjS a circulation of nearly one thousand in Abbeville District, and is constantly ?*.rcasing. Its circulation in this State is -iabout fourteen hundred, nnd its entire list of subscribers numbers over eixteeu hundred. It as tliorcfore offered to the mercantile nnd business community generally as the best advertising medium iu the up-country of South Carolina. RATES OF ADVERTISING. 1 annnrn m.>??!? ? ' ??l _ ..J ......- -- -- - ^ 'J uu 1 square 0 months COO 1 square 12 months 10 00 2 squares 3 months - 000 1 squares G months - - - - - 10 00 2 squnres 12 months ------ 15 00 !! squares 3 months 8 00 a squares C months 12 00 3 squares 12 months - 20 00 4 squares 3 months ------ 10 00 4 squares C months ... - - - lf> 00 4 squares 12 months - - - - - 25 00 5 squares 3 months - .- - - - - 15 00 5 squnres fi months ------ 20 00 0. squares 12 months ------ ;j<) ijq jgp"" Advertisements inserted for a shorter period tlmn three months will he charged 75 cents per square (12 lines or less) for first, insertion and 37i per square for oaeli continuance. Any one advertising bv annual ur semiannual contract can change his advertisement monthly, if lie desires. Subscribers to flic paper who do not pay their subscriptions within the year will he charged ?1 50. \ April 20, 1855 Htjositorn, 18 and 20 Hayne Street, jRe&r of- Charleston Hotel. STANDARD Religious Works, especially the Publications of the Methodist I'uMisliintr House, Hymns, Testaments, an<l Bibles, of eve.rv description. Sunday School Requisites and Rooks, at Publisher's prices. Standard Miscellaneous Works, strtnble for the Young and for Private and Public Libraries. The attention of Booksellers throughout the country is called to the stock of Book* suitable to their trade. Blunk Books, Stationery, Pencils, Pens, I hits, Slates, Envelopes, and a general assortment of Requisites for Scliool and Mercantile purposes. School Books supplied to Merchants and to Schools and Colleges, upon as reasonable terms us can be afforded in llie South. Orders with satisfactory references will be attended to promptly by J. W.STOY, to whom communications are to lie directed. Oct, 28, 1855 24 tf BMW TAKMR~SHOP~ LOWNDESVJLLE, S. C. TIIE Undersigned respectfully informs the citizens of Lowudesville, and Al>liar beville and Anderson Districts, tli.it lie has opened a Shop for the purpose of carrying on the TAILORING BUSINESS, lie will receive orders from town and the surrounding country thankfully, and will spare no pains in endeavoring to please his custom ere, both io the quality of Ins work and prices. Having been atthefcusiiicss some time, and a portion of that time working in some of the inost fashionable shops in t.iic cities, lie id proEared to finish off work in the mo3t fashionale style, at the shortest notice. By strict attention to business, and good work, he hopes to receive a liberal share of ^patronage. His motto is, "No fit, no pay." . ' ; c It M. CAIU'KNTKR. Oet 17 1865 24 4w The Iflills House. "r|^UE Proprietor returns his hearty and sinA cere thanks to the many friends who I have favored him with their patronage, since tbo addition of his new and thorough! furinishcd house to <he first-class Hot It'.!of k 'Charleston. He takes pleasure in unnopfccing'-'' ' i??e Mills IIous'*. although' n^fr_jad Jp.li "C~>.?' ^ b WW1, una uccu ic-i""uys'w>^ summer, and so ro-Atted a* w kj!Twiv jtff ' tho demands of tftflte, comfort and,2 I y. jr The arrangement* of the Ilouae, ? .are continued, with a torug|jg?M> regard to tlie wants of<l ! accommodations of"* fiiSwaita' SoV1^1?^. use, at the usual and eej^&^ed pidrf h hotels. The constant V < 1 cavea ef the proprietor '??| i house, and he is aided\[iti(*H '> the well-tried and opt^vja^ Mj^weSvIJt rc made themselves favorably r patrons. T,I09 & | Sharleston, Sept. 21, 1855. J , tf PULLER'S HAT STOBE. calling attention to my Styles for the ? ^1. FALL AND WINTER, I return my - wfcnkv at the same time to my friends and the ^ ijpublic generally for past favors, and I (hall jj """Endeavor to merit senntinnamui ^<7 The ssyoe moderate charges will prevail that pave -made the establishment eo popular 'throughout the State. JPlno Moleskin Hats, ?4. '-v.. I S^paltford and Son's (of Philadelphia) Fine t iMti, and Gennin'a (214 Broadway) will be I*o departure from these prices.ii Terras exclusively Cash. . }%_i FOE MIE- ' * Uridonflgned offers for Qfle bis v?lua- i'.'.m. We Plantation in:' Abbeville XHstrict,'Atvn ' ' JSt+A -And';lying on both sides 'of Coronaere IWek qui-distant ,betw?m Qjeenwocd and ,t Cokesbui^V, and thrtoaof&M frOnp^the GreenQ^uipbi^ w^th his ^ . m -ft* 1 . i PROSPECTUS OF THE SOUTHERN LIGHT. A RELIGIOUS JOURNAL, EDITKD BV E. L. W1IATLEY. independent in kverytiiinq?NeITRAT. in Notiiino, and set Foil tiie defence ok whatever wll.f l?tani> tiie test of REAson, Science asd the Holt SciurrcitES. "Prove all (hint/*, hold fiitt that which is good." Terms, ?2 00 per annum in lulfance. W. F. T>L*llISOE <fc SOX, PUBLISHERS, KDGEF1RL.11 P It., s r OUCH is the name ami stylo of a Monthl}* lO Periodical, the publicntiou of which we purpose, the Lor?l willing, to coimncncc on the first Monday in January next Tlie main de sign of this Journal is for the discussion of all subjects pertaining to Christian faitli and practice. Additional to this, we shall present such articles of a literary character, original and selected, ns will have a tendency to refine the taste and elevate the sentiment of the reading public, Polities also, considered as a science, and as affecting the principles of Law and Government. and more especially the mighty movements of the nations, as llicy work out. the designs of (Jod, will claim due and proper attention. But. l'olitics degraded to the squabbles of #1 i*m II ir/imi Ac ...i.l f.w.llrw.a will 1... eschewed nml rc|)iiiliuted. As respects matters purely religious, we slinll, of course, advocate the principles of t.lie Baptist Community, derived irom the Scriptures, nnd republish from standard and other respectable works, articles pertaining to our own Literature; but our columns will be Opcu to a.11 of Every Name, For the defence and advocacy of their principles, claiming only the right to judge of the suitableness of all articles for insertion, nnd to miikc such criticism on theni as may be deemed expedient. In this undertaking We have the satisfaction of announcing that several gentlemen of eminent ability and attainments have kindly engaged to render us oecaisonal assistance. The Journal will contain I'OltTY I'AGES of reading matter, nnd such ndvertinemcnts as our friends may favor us with, not inconsistent with tlie diameter of tlie work,?making at tlic end of the j-ear a neat volume of -180 pages, suitable forbidding iu book form. With regard to the mechanical execution of the work, we deeni the announcement, that this will be under the direction of the Messrs. PnusoE, a sufficient guaranty for its faithful and tasteful performance?and without further words, encouraged by the expression of good will and promises of substantial aid from man}' friends, we throw the matter before the people with an assurance of every effort to render satisfaction for the supp-.rt that may be extended to us. and respectfully ask them to let the "LIGHT" shine. ZS" Our terms of subscription are Two Dollaw per year, in udvnnec, on receipt of the i first number. Ministers of iho finnw.l ?.f I denomination, who may l>e unahle to comply with the terms, will he supplied with one copy each, on application. A list for the signatures of all who wish to encourage the work, may he found at the l'ost Office, and also at the "Advertiser" Office. t3?" All letters or communications addressed to the Undersigned will receive pnompt attention. E. L. WIIATLEY. Just Receiving AT H. W. LAWSON'S TIX MANUFACTORY HPIX PLATES, all sizes; X Cranklcd PA TTY PA NS ; TEAPOT*; Box ORATERS; Potato do.; Japanned TJIUNK&, ?n . t>? i ^ ?" [?n c?/.vc , iwuuuu cugur x> is*\ jC-O ; Cake do. ; Cusli do. ; Toy CUPS <t PAILS ; Kgg 1 V/IIPtj; Foot TUBS; Foot S'J'O VES ; Molasses CUPS ; C'anille STICKS; CULENDEItS; Pepper BOXES; HA TTLES ; CANISTERS; Knifo BOXES; English Tea KETTLES ; Russia lv.on SCOOPS; French SKIMMERS; Dressing CASES; Eigr - liilPWash BO WLS; lJust PANS. J have also a large assortment of WARE on of my "own manufacture, consisting in | [JaAof" 5,000 Coffee POTS, different sizes; r:. Covered BUCKETS, all sizes; BA LE W do.; CULENDERS ; Punched LAN [' . TERNS; Water DIPPERS; CUPS, ill size*; Cake PANS; Milk do.; Wash do.; Dish do.; Tea POl'S ; Stew PANS'; TRUMPETS: OR A. TEES; W?fcr POTS; and several ?ther different article*, wliich I will ecll on -easonable terms, wholesale or retail. MT Every article warranted. ^??1 Abbeville C. H., S. C., Sept- 21, 1865. Sign of the Two Large Watches. .^ WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND AT NEW YORK PllICES, FOR CASH! *, . i- .. . MERCHANTS and Dealers will do gpat well to call and examine the stock of ,VETCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELRY, at f ?49 King Street >efore they purchase elsewhere. Every article rarranted A ?tock always on hand.peculiarly adapted a country'VJealers. , Save iiecnty per cent by calling on , WM. MASTKftWAN, . ' : ' r 249 King^t< Charleston, .' ( Four doors from Wentworth treet , October 6,1^5 ^ 23 . tf v ;i ** , foertWb CfcaaJmrgs,Ticking*, &o. /I : BALES best KERSEYS, at low cashprffcea; 4 2 * ., pSNA#VRQ8 " ' '< JT ' ; BED-TICKIKG, offered veryloW. ijfjjf"yLAJt^for Children and honaft-AerIMU; Calicos, Cotton Hdk'fe, Sheetings' and " - : * ' " L' V. ^ -*'y? 4?*, >T* '''*' " ^ ,. MISCELLANY. GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE. Executive Department, ) Nov. 27, 1855. J Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives : You liave resumed the' discharge of your constitutional duties under the most encouraging circumstances. The pecuniary pressure which, at the beginning of the year, l?ore so heavily upon all classes of society, has happily passed off without its anticipated disasters. Commerce continues to prosper and widen her domain ; Agiicul m re rejoices over iuu Harvests; and Labor of every description feels the stimulus of remunerating prices. The year has been one of unexampled health, and our people, in quiet and security, have successfully devoted themselves to their various vocations. Representing a Commonwealth thus blessed, you will unite with me in offering to the Giver of all Good the homage of grateful hearts, and devoutly supplicating a continuance of Ilis favors. In tho discharge of the duly imposed on me by the Constitution, I shall recommend to your consideration various measures which I think important to the public weal. Your intelligence will enable you to select, and your patriotism will prompt you to adopt, such of them as will advance the interest and promote tlie general prosperity of our common constituents. The public good, especially committed to your keeping, cannot, in my judgment, be 'mora certainly attained than by a steady adherenco to the long-settled policy of the State. -New enactments, and modifications of existing laws, are sometimes required to suit tlie varying circumstances of our condition ; but legislation which seeks to break down the forms and usages to which a people have long been accustomed, should not be resorted to except under the exacting pressure of necessity. The people of South Carolina have great reason to rest content with their Constitution as it stands. It is far better that its immaterial defects should be borne, than that we ?i.~ i 1 ' - * 1 al,Vulu iiju imtiiiuuiia WOIK OI consntutional reform. All of the old States of the Confederacy, except our own, have at different times made fundamental changes in th\i Constitutions. These changes may have served for the moment to captivate the populace ; hut 1 have not?been able to discover that'thoso for whose especial benefit they were introduced have been distinguished by a higher elevation of sentiment, or been rewarded with greater prosperity than our own people, who still cling with confidence to their old forms, and gather hopej for the future from the encouraging recol- j lections of the past. Continue, then, by j your example and policy, to teach your constituents not to lean on government, butj v.. men uwn energies 10 worK out their destiny. A people thus trained will be more jealous of tlieir rights, and when assailed will stand up more manfully in their defence, than if their minds are bewildered and their time wasted in fruitless efforts to better their condition by periodical changes in their organic Inw. The proclivities of the age are, to my mind, ominous of any thing but good to the cause of true progress. In certain sections of the country doctrines have boon avowed and scenes enacted which, in the beetter days of the Republic, would have consigned their authors to lasting infamy and execration. The advocates of a "higher law" sit in high places; fanaticism rules triumphant in the , land of-Hancock and Otis; and nioba and riots are so common that the misguided masses arc fast acquiring a taste for blood. In view of the hideous phases which Radicalism has elsewhere assumed, and the bitter fruits of its triumphs, Conservatism may confidently appeal to the patriotism of *1 * me reiormersot a nnldcr latitude to postpone their labors to a tnoro auspicious period. There is wisdom and safety in the injunction of Holy Writ: "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." ,I-commend to you the preservation of our Constitution in all its integrity. It has served us, and we owe it to ourselves to transmit it intact to our posterity. -First in order, nnd highest in importance, I invite your special attention to the financial condition ofiho State. The right to tax your constituents?the moat responsible and delioate of all your trusts-?cannot be , wisely exercised without constantly keeping ( in view the amount of our obligations, iitio i properly estimating the resourceio.lnth which they are to be met. How f*Ht may be prudent to increase our indpfiredness, j and in so doing create, at no distant dav. a rio- ri cessity for increased* taxation, it will bo for you to determine. Our people, are patriotic,. and I am satisfied would wake as heavy Sacrifice? astfny people. to.preserve irujolate the public faith; but it most be borne in mindthat they cultivate exhausted lands, aw they will form an exception-.to tbe rei*:of their countrymen, if,i wiflf jtf>e prospect of. onerous taxation before tliBm, they do not emigrate to more "favored *? ?9P9, 'whew, if Jhejr havc high taxes to pay, they/wiil havQ,, tiph fhanrest*; on *ht?h tho contribution would be levied. ?? \ . | $ < Thfc fblfowi'ngfltajflftent exhiWte the nub O 5 rt> < B J s ir 5 50 2 ? ?I V?I 1?'>?11?I M , ! ? oc o) co 00 co ^1 ? en ct co co co co o <4. CO Cc 00 O CD *. O cl> in 00 >c w t: 10 o -r - ? :r oaiiao coo J2-3 XJ I o p -j ci co s> o H I 00-rk o'lk a 3? O, c o -t ? ?' -J -T ^ <re ? . to O O -1 Ci W 4k y c ' ,.C3 O Q CO CS ?' CO 4*- T; oo ? oo ST" ~ - ~ -a 3 ci ? 3 3 cn s oo "*? = E ^ & x ;; ? -3 ? ? c? q = ^ ,_. 2- ^_ _ s, _ CD _ <tr 00 CO r/5 3 M c o n o> it . r o p ;f p ? ?. . J? 5,. . ? jt> 00 * * I p * * * 0 O C? O O Ot CO . . w t? ^ ^ ^ -T3 SD ft c ft D c c o jr1 "1 -1 "1 1 *1 "1 0 ft ft 0 ft ft ft ft ? o iE. 2 g 2 2 ? 2 i-i- **? c : : j_: : : * 7 I > ^ l 3 3 IO i?1 ?i .i- .y, ar 2 ** to cn o o J-* w 5 "o"o030 "bo "J-" K* ?* ?J o O 00 3 o IO " ri ? O o O 00 CO O CO o ?- > C: o o oo o cs to 52 i?1 o o oo ~t o -r co r* f To the above sum of S2,287,100.23 must bo added $S00,000, tlie amoiiDt of State subscription yet to be called for to the Blue Ridge Railroad Company. Tliis will give us, in principal, $3,087,150.23, and an annual interest of $172,'170.01. If to this is added the sum of $1 ,000,000, the amount of bonds of said Company to be endorsed by the State,^bearingseven percent, interest, the entire debt of the State may besot down at $4,087,150.23, with an annual interest of $242,470.01.^ When this sum is increased, as it most probably will be, by another million for the completion of the State Capitol, the whole debt will bo $5,087,1*50.23, with an annual interest of $302,470.01. As the grass profits of the Runic for the last year were only $273,050.02, it is apparent fluit. linlpis tlipsn nr<? lni-nrlv inornfim./l fV^f future, a large portion of this interest must fall on the State Treasury, and be met by an increase of our annual taxes. In view of this exhibit, I think it must be admitted that we have made sufficient progress in the way of getting into debt to justify at least a temporary pause. You will certainly not oftend the tax-paying portion of your constituents by declining tg embark in an)' new projects requiring new loans to any considerable amount. In enumerating the items of the public debt, I have omitted 41,051,420.09, the amount of surplus fund deposited bv act of j Congress, because I have no apprehension that the State will ever bo called upon to pay it. The pubic debt, so far as it respects the payment of the interest, is divided into three classes: 1. That, the interest of which is chargeable upon the Bank. This consists of the 5 and 0 per cents of 1838. 2. That portion of the debt the interest ? .w ni'iv. vii ouiMII^ IlillU. It consists of the 3 per cents of 1704, and the 5 per cents of 1838, redeemable in 1859. 3. The new debt, the interest on which is payable out of the current funds of the Treasury, viz., tlie bonds issued to pro- i vide for the erection of the new State Capi- j tol. The amount issued is $250,000; inter-! est $15,000. The bonds issued to provide for the payment of the Stato subscription to the Blue Ridge l(nilroud Company. Bonds to the amount of $200,000 have already been Issued, the interest on which will be. $12,000. There must be during tlie ensuing year a further issue of bonds to pryvide tho means' for carrying on both theso works. The resources of the Stato to meet the public debt consists of stock in her various railroads, and the surplus assets of the Bank. The nominal value of theso stocks is $1,542,300; their, present value in mar- ( ketis $7*71,150. . ' ] ' The' surplus means of the State in the Bank, over its linhilitio*. ia fta flO'A aon fli ? , ' ? j Oq reference to the ReporPof the Comp-!i troller General, it appear$ that the payment* 11 for fhe. year 1860 were 8051,602.93, and 1 the receipt* at the Treasury were $440,- 1 142,80. - - ' j:< " My pj^decea&or called your attention, to"< the claim of Mr. Anthony Hyde for com- ! missions aa agent of the State for claims on 1 account of losses ia. the Florida war; but j on reference to .your journals I find (hat no i ictiop was had on the airbject, Shortly 1 niter your adjournment, Mr. Hydeurgcd on < me the parent of 1 his clainj* * Upon exam- j iniog the in. my . department,'I found 1 that the late Governor Seabrook had ap- 1 aoipted Mr. Hyde agpnt-of the.State, with j 1 stipulation on the free of ihd 'po^rfcf j ittorney Urn Jjir. Hydo wae \o receive oa^ 1 I services. How inucl) equity there is in his claim you will be enabled to determine by au examination of the papers and correspondence which nre herewith transmitted. The balance, after deducting brokerage, amounting to ?000.59, together with *17,780.05 previously received, I have deposited with the Treasurer of the Upper Di * IMWll. A Report from the Commissioners of the New State Capitol will be found among the documents accompanying this message. In accordance with your instructions they have changed the site of the building, and modified their plans so as to remedy the defects in their former structure. The walls for the foundation hive risen above the surface of the ground, and as rr re than one hundred and forty laborers ..re employed on the work, its further progress will be rapid and gratifying. It appears to me, though pretending to no skill in such matters, thattlie new masonry is very much superior to the old. The large regular hammered stone, arranged in horizontal layers of equal thickness, gives it asolit^and substantial appearance, which forbids*any fear of a catjistroplie such as bcfel the former structure. The bonds of tlio Stale issued for I liis building have all been disposed of, and j of their proceeds only enough remains on hand to meet the wants of the present year. Although the finances of the State demand the strictest economy and the most careful husbandry of our resources, as the Capitol lias been begun by your authority, and is much needed by the State, I would suggest liberal appropriations for its progress and completion. There is no propriety in protracting the work for six or eight years, when it may be finished in throe or four. The longer the time of building this structure, the greater will be the expense to the State, so that true economy will recommend its speedy completion. The, South Carolina College is iu a more flourshing condition than it has ever been since its establishment. Its administration is able and faithful, and I am assured that the spirit of study has never been more general, nor the bearing of the students more manly. It is objected by some to the. Institution that its advantages arc confined to a particular class, and calculations have been made to snow at what cost to the State these advantages have been enjoyed. I respectfully submit that its benefits are not to he estimated by the standard of dollars and cents. If its founders had made it a question of arithmetic, it would never have been established. And if it is to be judged l>y that standard, then perhaps it may be said to ha?e failed. But if the spread of knowledge anda thirst for its acquisition?if the development and expansion of intellect?if j pure morality, manly sentiment, refined taste,' ar.il elevated thought?if these are riches to a people, then has the Institution been a mine of wealth to the State?thus fully justifying ihe liberal policy which has always sustained it. It is greatly to bo regretted that President Thorn well's determination to withdraw from its government remains unchanged. I regnrd his retirement a public loss. He has discharged the arduous trust with unequalled ability and success, and iir thus officially noticing his resignation, I feel that I pay but a merited tribute to uncommon worth and rare endowment. On the 20th of January, that portion of j me uonege buildings known as the East Wing and Centre Bnilding of Rutledge College was totally destroyed by fire. .The West Wing was saved, but in such a damaged condition aa to render its continued occupancy extremely uncomfortable, if not positively dangerous. The inconvenience to which the College was subjected by ttiis disaster wcro so great, and. the demand for the reconstruction of tbc buildings so urgent, that a special meeting of the Board of Trustees whs called, in tho'bope that some scheme might bo suggested, by which the buildings could be replaced without waiting for a special appropriation from tho JLegislature. Tho evils to be apprehended from delay were numerous and grave. It would have kept the College for two full sessions in a condition altogether unfit for the accommodation of students : applicants would have been deterred form entering, or if they had been disposed to come, could not have been received., The' students now in attendance would have been crowded together for a year longer, exposed to the temptations tojdlencss and dissipation, which eucb a itate oT tilings naturally engender*. . The M-ii---- .?- r;ii" - ? - ~ 0 1 - ' ' " i/uurgu HLinu ume 01 ttio tire was if) a condition of growing prosperity,- and if it had ( been allowed to receive 6 shock; which would 1 bave been the case hadt. no interest' been ' manifested in its ? repwatioo/vthe Consequences might have been permanently disastrous. The Board w/is so sensjbje of,(these' < ivils, that it resolved to rebuild kittoce, and Lo pledge, as far as it was competent to do ought lo bo its own insurer. As then the Legislature had assumed, in some sort, the | responsibility of an insurer, it was hoped | that this would be an additional inducement for repairing the losses occasioned by an accidental fire. Confidently anticipating the friendly interposition of the State, tho Board appointed a eommittce to make* con- * tract upon the faith of an appropriation I from the present Legislature. But the Committee found it impossible to executo tbeir trust. No mechanic would undertake the work. With the deliberate opinion ofBUch a body as the Board of Trustees before tner I did not scruple to regard this as an emergency in which the public interest demanded I whatever appropriation could l>o made from I the contingent fund, without prejudice to j the customary drafts upon it. The assistt ance which I was able to render, enabled the Committee to make a contract upon very favorable terms, and the work has been ^ completed within a shorter period than was thought possible. The College appears in renovated beauty, and the tide of its prosperity has had no eblt. The entire cost of the new building is ?22,802 00. Of this sum I have advanced out of the contingent fund ?15,000. An appropriation of $7,802 will be necessary to fulfil the obligation of the Board with the pnnfrnrtnr Mr rmvimi-o? T1 -"" ""VI, JL llttvo paid for ordinary drafts on tlio contingent fund, $1,020.54. There are certain rewards oilered for the-apprehension of fugitives from justice, by myself and predecessors, which many hereafter constitute a claim on thisfund. The Military Academies are most successfully conducted and continue steadily to grow in public estimation. Though but tor a few years standing, their fruits are already felt in every district of the .State, and under your fostering care, the harvest in time will be rich and abundant- They will be fonnd >to be stronger safeguards than forts and fortifications. The indigent young man who finds himself thus generously trained by hia I State for the duties of life, can nover forget that he has a State to live for?--he will always feel that she has a claim upon him, I and in the hour of her trial, will regard no sacrifice too dear in defence of her institu tions. Wise policy dictates that their capacity for good should bo enlarged to the extent of our means. Too much praiso cannot be awarded to Gen. James Jones, Chairman of the Board of Visitors, for the unselfish devotion with which he watches over and guards their Interest*. He has jusUeason to be proud of the success which has crowned his efforts, and the State may congratulate herself that the experiment was intrusted to the guidance of one so highly qualified for the task. [concluded next week.] [Correapondonce of the Charleston Slafidafd/J From Washington Oity. Washington City, Nov. 24, 185S* AH eyes are now turned to our Citv, aryl Washington is becoming decidedly interesting. Politicians are arriving from the North, South, East and West,-and the great heart of the nation is beginning 'to throb with intense excitement. The political caldron is in a perfect stew, While heterogeneous elements arc stHl being potifcd in. What's to become of it who can tell? The enquiry meets yon every where? S "What will bo done?" Yes! what will be done, and .who will win the stakes for which the most, desperate moves are being made, I leave for time to determine It Js amusing to see thfc plotflh'g and oounterplotting'going on,' and thff schemes resorted to by interested parties to circumvent each other, and win at all hazards.. The old party hacks seem to. be bewiklerpd in the strange confusion which tiow reigns f' here, and Young America has peifcetl :the > " reins.-?Somo of the veterans swear thai these yotjpg blades will ruin everything? while they protest against ail Old, Fogy Captains.' Fusion and confusion are beautifully blended, and diamond cut diamond is the order of day and niglih I hear from the administration leaders. that the Democrat# will decline { gain, trade or afrangemeht with. either \of the factions; while tliey Refuse coalitidb they mean to avoid all j-espobpibilily.-*Tlien comcsv ^ie Southern KnowNothings, ' . aifd cry theli* wi?i^<f thi^bgh die market. " They age ready fqr 'a sale lo any purchaser, and at almost any,pHc<^ ttsthdy are repndi- r'; ated by the Northern^wi)>g or the mjtttri-V?'* *, ^ ous, who, by a barmd^pbs abd natural union witlvthe black republicstiB, hope tp or gatiizeorfthe first dayof' tlm session, npd / 4 sweep'every office in the. field. This, it 'i# v confidently J^ljemJ, ^.il^'thiB^Mulk of rt?e present atferigfi " completing their reports folr Oongtese. They