The Charleston daily news. (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, March 25, 1868, Image 3

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THE DAILY NEWS HIV LAUGEST CIRCCXATION.-THE DAILT NEWS BEING THE NEWSPAPER OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS HAVING THE LARGEST CIR CDLATICN IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, PUBLISHES THE LIST OT LETTERS REMAIN? ING IN THE POSTOFFICE AT THU END OF JSACH WEEK, ACCORDING TO THE PROYI3 . IONS OF THE NEW POSTOFFICE LAW. LOCAL MATTERS. A ??CTION SALES THIS DAT. N. HUNT & SON will sell this day, at their salesroom, Mo. 142 M6eting-8t., at'lO o'clock, hoots, shoes, brogans, gaiters, ?Sc. CAMPBELL, KNOX & Co. will sell this day, at their cash auction house, No. 55 Hasel-street, . at 10 o'clock, spring lawns, linen, hosiery, &c. A. H. ABRAHAMS & SONS will sell this' day, in their salesroom, No. 35 Hayne-streec, at 104 o'clock, dry goods, hosiery, ?fcc. CLIFFORD & MATHE WES will sell this day, at their office, No. 56 Broad-street, at ll o'clock, .mules, horse and wagon. R. M. MABSHALL & BBOTHEB will sell this day, at No. 38 Broad-street, at 10 o'clock, mules, horses, furniture, &c.; also, at IO1 o'clock, fine silver dish covers. THE DAILY NEWS, this morning, is printed for the first time upon our new and fast print? ing machine, recently received from New York. Some little time was required to properly ad? just the complicated gear necessary so com? municate steam power to our machinery; but the work is now concluded, and there is no journal in the South ?hat can boast a more complete and commodious press-room than THE DALLY NEWS. It is the large and constant? ly increasing circulation of our paper which has - compelled the employment of an additional press, and notwithstanding the hard times about which everybody grumbles, we-thanks to an appreciative pubbc-can hereafter put forth our daily budget of news fresh from the great centres of the world, in an early, prompt and satisfactory manner. A few months ago, we could calculate with reasonable certainty the number of copies required for our circula? tion. Now, there is scarcely a day when, in . . spite of oar best laid schemes, the demand for THE NXWS does not largely exceed the. supply, : and set all preconcerted figures at defiance. THE NOBTHEBN MAIL came in yesterday -.morning according to the new schedule, at 8 . o'clock. No mail matter, howerer, was receiv- ; -od from points beyond Bichmond, owing, we presume, to the delay of the Northern trains ? occasioned by the late storm. SALE OF MOLASSES.-Messrs. J. A. Enalow & Co. sold yesterday a cargo of prime Muscovado .Molasses (new crop), from Caibarien (Cuba) ; .fifty-four hogsheads brought 531 to 56 cents ,per gallon; ten tierces and thirty-five barrels at 55 cents per gallon. L. ST. MICHAEL'S BELLS.-To-night, for the " first time since the close of the war, the even? ing bells will be heard, and we doubt not that this sweet sound will cause tears to gush un i bidden to many eyes, and will revive memories that were buried in the dust and ashes of the .past. The change was inaugurated "for the better convenience of the citizens," and in or <der to let them take some note of time. A -clock whose hands are idle and whose notes .are hushed ls more ornamental than useful, and tbe order concerning the bells will be read .with pleasure by all who have ever listened to 4 their melody at eventide. A NEW SENS AITON-S ARGENT, THE OBSAT LL .LUSIONLST.-On Thursday Sargent will open his magic exhibition at the South Carolina .Hall, and will furnish an entertainment that will put tbe wizards of the North in the shade. We ?ave seen some of Sargent's tricks, and j i -can truthfully say that he is unequalled in his | c .profession. His sleight-of-hand is surprising, while his powers as a ventriloquist axe suffi? cient to induce the belief that he deals with - uncanny spirita. In addition to the usual attrac- . - .tiona offered, he will give a grand gift distri 'bntion, in which over one hundred and fifty presents, of different values, will be given away. The price of admission is unprecedent? edly low, and all who can raise fractional cur? rency should attend. THE KAT.MTA MILLS.-This admirably located .property, between Aiken and Augusta, on one +??j| the finest streams, and a situation among the best in the South, has lately, our readers .have been informed, been sold to clear up its embarrassments, the former proprietors not -having sufficient means to carry the work to . completion. We believe that the property, up to this time, in its present incomplete condi? tion., has cost over three hundred thousand dollars, and it has been disposed of for one hundred and sixty thousand. The present - owner left the city a few days since, in com? pany with a party of gentlemen, to examine the present condition of the works, and it is un? derstood that ho has been tendered large .amounts of capital to place the establishment in thorough working condition. The site is so -convenient to the great cotton markets, has .- such admirable means of communicating with the outside world by the Sooth Carolina Bail road, that there can hardly be a doubt that, -once fairly started under efficient management, it has every advantage to enable the mill to become exceedingly profitable. The entire re? gion from Aiken to Augusta, with the namer ?ens manufacturing enterprises built or project? ed, promises to become one of the greatest -centres of industry in the South. THE BO FEB HOSPITAL AND THE MEDICAL . .COLL?GE.-The following order from head? quarters was read by the Mayor at the meeting . of Council, and was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. The discussion may now -be considered definitely settled: HEADQUARTERS SECOND MILITARY DISTRICT, I CHABLESTON, 8. C., March 23,1868. J J_Speciac Orders, No. 69.] [EXTRACT.] I. So much of General Orders No. 139, of December 3,1867 .( Appropriations, Section 7), .as appropriates "for maint'.ining. and keeping .open the Boper Hospital 'in Charleston, three thousand (3000) dollars," is revoked; and the said sum will be paid by the Treasurer of the State to the City of Charleston, to be applied, without regard to complexion, religion or na? tion, "to the relief of all such'sick, maimed or .diseased paupers as need surgical or medical aid." The same section is modified by trans? ferring from the appropriation of eight thou? sand (8000) dollars for the transient poor of the City of Charleston, the sum of two thou? sand (2000) douars to the Medical College of South Carolina, to be expended under the di? rection of the Faculty in indispensable repairs .of the college buddings, subject to the condi? tion that the necessary medical and surgical attendance at the City Hospital'shall be ren? dered gratuitously by the Faculty of that insti? tution, under such regulations as to police and supervision and application of, and accounta? bility for, the means and material, as may be agreed upon and established by the United States and city authorities. * * * ***** By command of Brev. Maj.-Gen. ED. B. S. LOUIS??. CAZIABC, Aide-de-camp, Act'g. Asst, Adjt. Gen. Talk on Broad-street. OPINIONS OX MONET MATTEBS- STOCKS AND BONDS STEAD r-THE FDTDBE-HOW 5TOCH DE? PENDS ON A STABLE GOVEBXSTENT-NOBTHEBN CAPITAL SEEKING INVESTMENT. ? great deal of interest is manifested at the present moment with reference to the prices of varions securities on the market, and the manner in which they are likely to be affected by future movements. In anticipation of the sale by the Charleston Savings Institution of its assets, a very considerable sum of money is understood to have been sent here for in? vestment, it bein? generaDy believed, that they will be sold at rates below those vt hich rule at the present time. As to this probability, how? ever, there is much speculation, and we fancy, from the general tone of comment, that brokers are satisfied to "let willi enough alone." It is not reasonable to suppose that with so large au amount awaiting investment as is understood to be in Charleston, or on its way hither, securities of any sort will materially 'depreciate. On the contrary, the impression is that from this time forward there will be a steady, even though it be a slow improvement. Much, how? ever, depends on the establishment of a stable government. The steady price of gold, not? withstanding the impeachment of the Presi? dent, pending elections and political changes, is eminently encouraging; and if tho State of South Carolina does not become, under its new administration, an out and out negro govern? ment, new life will be inf used into every depart? ment of trade. That it will become so is im? probable. General Scott, the nominee (and he will doubtless be elected), is perfectly aware of the fact that bis administration at home and "vbroad will be measured by its ad? vantage to the creditors of the State in dollars and cent? as much as by its liberality and gen? eral benefits to the people of the State at large. He is perfectly aware, too, that his hopes of future preferment as a public man, depend solely on his s access in evolving order from chaos, and restoring South Carolina to her pristine and prosperous situation. With such a healthy condition of things, Northern capital will drift hitherward in a large volume. Already the mere anticipation of a successful civil government has invited investment in State and railroad bonds and stocke, and hence the prices remain compara? tively firm. No material advance, however, can be ex? pected before fall. Summer months are always dull, and the transactions light. Planters who heretofore used to invest their surplus funds in real estate and negroes will then know better where they stand than now, and, sur? feited with real estate, will, if successful, nat? urally tum their attention to the securities of the country. So far as they are concerned, everything depends on good crops; but the Northern capitalist, with his telescope survey? ing every part of the financial horizon, will quickly discover the advantages to be gained in putting his money into the low priced, well secured, and certain-to-be-paid bonds and stocks of the State and State corporations. Viewing the perspective from this stand? point, the minds of thinking men are led to but one conclusion, namely, that whatever may be the depressions of the present moment they are due to local and temporary circum? stances, which must give way before the march of events, and lead to a better, brighter, healthier condition of affairs, in which all will enjoy their meed of benefit. THE NEW CBOP or NAVAL STOBES.-Mr. Geo. E. Pritohett received yesterday per Northeas? tern Railroad, eight barrels new Virgin Bosin, from Mr. W. Henderson,.Santee, S. C., and ten barrelli from Bird & Graham, Leesville, S. C. Both lots were disposed of at $7.00 for 280 Tbs. I < These are the first receipts of the new crop. i UNMITLABLE LETTERS.- The following letters ? ire held in the Charleston Postoffice on ac .ount of not being stamped, or for other ' :auses : i Haynes worth, C., Columbia, not stamped; i Earley, F., Cuba, not stamped; Heyward, J. 1., Ss.vannah, not stamped; Lobby, F. Y., , Maine, short postage; Mortan, John, Colum? bus, Ga., not stamped; Moran, M., Sumter, S. 1 C., illegal stamp; McKee, Elizea, Bamburg, S. i C., illegal stamp; Onnan, Henry, Matanzas, ( Duba, snort postage; Bive. Dr. C. D., Virginia, not stamped; Windsor, James, Columbia, 8. C., illegal stamp. I -.- : MATDB'S CODBT.-A vendor of the ardent, . ivhc dispensed the same without the sane- ] ii on ol the city authorities, was charged $100 ? for not obeying the laws. A colored man stole a paddle from a friend's , ooat, and the friend immediately pitched into i the thief, but the little fight was interrupted i jy the police, who carried off the combatants. The Mayor thought they both deserved a pad- | liing, but gave them the option of paying $5 , each, or tiring five days of workhouse exer :ise. _ , Sevcial persons took sugar in theirs, and | sweet tilings not agreeing with them, they fell jy the wayside and were kindly taken to the nebriate's home. The usual remedies were : ipphed, and they were sent on their way re- j oicing. i Two of the whiskey fraternity got fighting : iront and undertook to get up a small mill in ' i grocery store. The proprietor objected and he Mayor fined the bruisers $20 each, which rill keep them quiet for some time. "Subhme tobacco" got two men in trouble 'or smoking it too far cast. They had to pay 55 eaoh, and were told that "westward ho 1" mould hereafter be their watchword. UNITED STATES CO ?BT-HON. GEO. S. BRYAN ?B ES ID INO.-Tuesday, March 24.-The court ?onvened al the usual hour. The following issignees were appointed in the several cases >f bankruptcy : P. V. Dibble, assignee for Howell Easterlin, bankrupt. Jno. A McRae, assignee for Peter Johnson, oankrupt. T. W. Dinkins, assignee for Wm. W. B. James, bankrupt. T. W. Dinkins, assignee for Irby S. Wells, bankrupt. David J. Winn, assignee for Wado H. Mc? Leod, bankrupt. The claim of Fraser & Dill upon Charles B. Thompson, bankrupt, was referred to R. B. Darpenter, Esq., Registrar, to inquire into and report upon the tacts set forth, and it was also irdered that P. V. Dibble, assignee in this :ase be notified of the time and place for hold? ing t?e reference under order. i Ex parle David Briggs cs. Joseph Purcell La bankruptcy. Jos. Purcell appeared and do oies ;bat be has committed an act of bankrupt? cy. On motion of counsel it was ordered that the case be referred to a jury, and be heard at a future day. The United States cs. Crump, Davidson & Arnim-A test of the President's pardoning power, and a rule against the Marshal to show cause why he should not deliver certain notes deposited by defendants when convicted of violation of the Internal Revenue. The de- : fendants wero subsequently pardoned by the Pretsident, and claim tho notes deposited in lieu of the fine. After hearing the rule and answer in this case, and after tho argument of counsel, it was ordered that the rule be dis? charged. Tho District Attorney having given notice of his intention to carry this case to the Supreme Court, it was ordered by the judge that, pending the appeal, the notes mentioned in the return of thr. Marshall be deposited in the Registry of this court, to abide the result of the said appeal. Rimons.-Wo hear it mooted upon tko street that should A. G. Mackey, Esq., the present Collector of the Port of Charleston, be elected to tho Senate, his office will be conferred upon his Excellency James L. Orr. Prominent mer? chants and citizens are said to have addressed him upon fie subject, and tendered all the support necessary to secure his nomination and appointment. We learn also that Mr. Steele, of the firm of North, Steele & Wardell, and Major Dennis, of General Scott's staff, are competitors for the place, and moving heaven and earth to get it. REGULAS MEETING OP Crnr COUNCIL.-Pre? sent, His Honor Mayor Cogswell; Aldermen Ravenel, Wragg, Gerdts, Small, O'Neill, Wd lis, Steinmeyer, Olney, Oakes, Honour, Mar? shall, Whilden, Cosgrove, Butler and Pringle. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Sundry applications for licenses were read and referred to the Committee on Licenses. The petition of Messrs. Jeffords & Co. to erect a permanent awning in front of their store on Vendue Range. Referred to the Com? mittee on Brick and Wooden Buildings. The petition of John J. Itjen to be relieved from the payment of taxes on the wooden building in Tradd-stxeet, opposite Limehouse street, was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The petition of several citizens for a shell road from Spring-street to the City Boundary, was referred to the Committee on Streets. The petition of sundry citizens, resident on Wentworth-street, to have an asphaltum side? walk laid between King and Pitt streets, was referred to the Committee on Streets. The petition of J. L. Davidson to be paid a balance due him for city work, was referred to the Committee on Relief. A communication from the Commissioners of the Poor for an appropriation of fifteen hundred dollars for the purpose of repairing the almshouse was laid over under the eighteenth iulo of CounciL The proceedings of the last meeting of the Board of Firemasters in r?f?ren?a to the dis? tributing of the fire engines, the removal of Hook and Ladder Company No. 2 to the Upper Warde, and the application of certain parties to enter the Department aD? form a new com? pany was confirmed. A communication from Mr. G. A. Neuffer, of Baltimore, on the incompetency of the Charles? ton Flour Inspector, was laid on the table. The petition of Mr. McBride for relief from taxation was referred to tho Committee on Retrenchment and Relief, with power to act. Sundry bills from the different public insti? tutions were referred to the Committee on Ac? counts. The petition of J. H. Happoldt to be allowed to open a shooting gallery at No. 119 Meeting street, was referred to the Committee on Li? censes. The petition of C. A. Greaser, agent of the estate of John Clement, to be relieved from ex? cessive assessment, was referred to the Com? mittee on Assessments. A petition of tax-payers relative to M. H. Col? lins, and signed by a number of citizens, pray? ing to have the petitioner relieved from taxa? tion, was referred to the Committee on Belief. The monthly report of the Captain of Police, for the month of February, was received as in? formation. The report of the Committee on Tidal Drains was received as information. The favorable report of the committee on the feasibility of cutting a window in the east wall of the detective office was adopted. The Committee on Licenses reported favor? ably on sundry applications. Adopted. The Committee on Lighting the City report? ad that they had examined thc bill of the Gas Company for February, and find it to be cor? rect as stated, $2254.54. Adopted. The Committee on Accounts reported Eavor ibly on sundry bills. Adopted. The report of the Board of Health on the memorials of the Faculty and Board of Trus? ses of the Medical College of South Carolina and the Medical Sooiety of South Carolina were received as information and ordered to be printed. The memorials referred to were presented in Council some weeks since, and the report has been postponed from various causes. An order from General Canby, relative to the Roper Hospital, was referred to the Com? mittee of Ways and Means. . The report of the City Engineer for the month of March, was received as information ?nd ordered to be printed. The Mayor suggested that the water now sscaping from the Artesian well could be ap? plied to some good purpose, and recommended tho subjoct to the Committee on the Well. He also thought the city bound to sustain the Charleston College, and to pay the interest lue on certain donations. This caused a lengthy discussion, when Al ierman Ravenel offered the following resolu? tion: That a committee of three be appointed, who, with the Mayor, shall confer with a com? mittee of the Trustees of the Charleston Col? lege as to the best mode of earning into effect the prayer of the memorial of tho Trustees, and that of the beneficiaries of the Boyce rund of said college-tho committee to have power to act. The following bills were parsed to their third reading, and ordered to ba engrossed ? a BILL to amend the 1st section of an Ordinance to raise supplies for the year 1868, and for otber purposes, ratified January 28..1868. Bf it ord.iined, That the 15th clause in the 1st section of "An Ordinance to raise sup? plies for the year 1868, and for other pur? poses," ratified January 28, 1868, be amended by striking out the words, "and other Manu? facturing Companies." A BILL to prevent and punish Indecent Exposure or Improper Conduct, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldmnen, That if any person shall appear in a public place in a state of nudity, or in a dress not belonging to bis or her sex, or shall make any indecent exposure of his or her person, or be guilty of any lewd or indecent act of be? havior, or shall print, engrave, make, exhibit, sell or offer to sell any indecent or lewd book, picture or other thing, shall be subject to afine of not less than twenty dollars, nor exceeding one hundred dollars. SEC. 2. If any person or persons shall throw from any bouse or window water, offal or other matter upon the sidewalks, he, she or they shall be subject to a like penalty. SEC. 8. If any person or persons shall de? face anv wall, "fence, sidewalk or building, by posters "or otherwise, he, she or th9.v shall be subject to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars, or one month's imprisonment, for each and every offence so committed. Alderman Steinmeyer gave notice of a bill to regulate the proper driving of carts and wag? ons in the streets, and asked that it be con? sidered the first reading. Alderman Butler introduced a bill to define the duties of apothecaries. Alderman Gerdts introduced a bill to regu? late the street department. Alderman Whilden offered a resolution that the City Civil Engineer be required to examine the ordinance for the regulation of the city railroad, and call the attention of the officers of that company to such portions of the ordi? nance as are not complied with. The Mayor stated that he had written to the Trustees of the Roper Hospital regarding the lease of their building, but had received no answer. The report of Mr. Barbot on the Workhouse was ordered to be printed. On motion of Alderman Ravenel, Council went into an election for Commissioner of the Orphan House, in place of the late W. H. Gil liland. W. G. Whilden was elected on the first ballot. On motion, Council thea adjourned A BOLD ROBBEBT-A HOUSE DESPOILED ITS WINDOW SASHES.-Tho light-fingered gt try have been conspicuous in their attentic to the public for some time, but we have be seldom called upon to report a more dari robbery than one which was detected yesb day. An unoccupied house on Rutledge-sire* near B'-ll, the property of Mr. F. C. Moy, w observed on Monday to be despoiled of I window sashes. These had been recently ft nished and were quite new. The thieves ma aged their business with the adroitness of o bands, and made a clean business of it-sixtei pair of sashes being taken. The robbery w reported on Monday to Lieutenant Hendrick and officer Chapman detailed to work the caa On Tuesday six pair of the sashes were reco ered, and Jack Green, one of the colon thieves, arrested. The receiver is also know and a clue obtained which will lead to the r covery of the remainder of the sashes. M Mey had not visited the bouse for some tim and the theft had evidently been committe early last week, as the plunder was all sold, was soon traced to the purchasers, and th< will have to answer to the charge of receivir stolen goods. THE CONDITION AND PBOSPECTS OF SOUTHEE AGBICULTUBE.-Hon. Horace Capron, Commii sioner of Agriculture, has issued a circuit containing a series of inquiries on the abo\ subject, addressed to the practica7 writers ( the South. The commissioner says he pr< poses to include in his annual report some ol serrations on the condition and prospects c Southern agriculture, and, asa basis for such paper, desires to obtain carefully considere facts upon certain points tending to illustrai the modes and results of past operations, an to show the actual condition of agriculture 8 the present time. He says: "It is acknovi ledged by all practical men that changes mm occur to adapt Southern agriculture to the a tered circumstances which Surround it, an the sooner the new way is found, and the mor persistently it is travelled, the surer and mor satisfactory will be the results. In the hop of obtaining facts and suggestions of practic: value, these inquiries will be addressed to few prominent agriculturalists, accustomed t careful and deliberate expression of their ex perince in writing in each of the Souther States." ? ' BEAL ESTATE SALES.-Mr. Louis D. DeSaus sure sold yesterday, at the old postoffice, th lot on the east side of Butledge-street, a fev doors south of Beaufain-street, with the twi and a half story wooden building, containing four upright and two half upright garret room: and piazza. The lot measures sixty feet fron by one hundred and fifty feet deep. Terms $2200; one-third cash, the balance in one ant two years. Messrs. Leitch'& Bruns sold a loton thi south side of Water-street, between Churcl and Meeting streets. The lot measures thirty three feet front by eighty-eight feet deep Terms $1060; one-third cash, balance in om and two years. Messrs. R, M. Marshall & Bro. sold the tw< story residence, No. 53 Ch?rlotte-street; thc house containing four rooms, besides dressing room and pantry, with good servants' accom? modations. The lot measures forty feet fronl by one hundred and fifteen feet deep. Terms, $2750; one-third cash, balance in one and twc years. The three and one-half story wooden house on the east side of Rutledge Avenue, two doon south of Cannon-street. The lot measure* fifty feet front by one hundred and sixty-eight deep, and has on it a kitchen and stable. Terme $2,750, one-thirl cash, balance in one, two and three years, subject toa lease expiring OD July 13,1868. Messrs. Leitch & Bruns sold for Jas. W. Gray, Esq., Master in Equity, a lot and three story brick dwelling and out-buildings known as No. 144, and situated on the east side ol Church-street. The lot measures north one hundred and sixty-seven feet five inches, south one hundred and sixty-eight feet, and in front on Church-street eighty-five foot nine inches. Terms $7,800, one-fourth cash, balance in one, two and three years. A GANG OF SWINDLERS BBOKEN UP.-In? formation was received at the detective office some days since of a gang of swindlers whose operations had extended from New Orleans through the principal Southern cities. They sent a few delegates to this city to practice their ?riles on the unsuspecting, but they found to their sorrow that they were caught in the toils. Four of the bsnd, Bichard E. Car? son, William Dwyer, Dr. W. Shackelford, and George Newton, came to this city from Savan? nah to practice their profession. Their object was to make money, and they visited the smaller shops and showed the proprietors some new two dollar bills, which they repre? sented to be spurious, and offered to soil them three hundred dollars for one hundred dollars genuine currency. The bills shown were new and genuine, and the dupes thinking it a great bargain, instantly accepted the offer. The swindlers asked for a few days, at the expira? tion of which they came round and fur? nished the storekeeper with a pack? age neatly sealed, which waa said to con? tain the requisite amount. As the transaction was necessarily sub rosa, the package was not examined particularly, and the money agreed upon forked over. To secure themselves from detection a bill or two was put at the head of the package, and on tearing the paper the greenback was easily seen, bat a further exami? nation showed that in every case the body of the package was waste paper. One of the dupes reported the cheat to the detective office, and officers Coates and Meyers were put on the track. The first named parties were arrested in this city, and the facts of the case commu? nicated to the Mayor. He directed Lieutenant Hendricks to pursue the investigation and follow up any clue be might obtain. This was done, and the remaining two rogues were ar? rested yesterday in Wilmington by means' of a telegram sent from this city. They will be transferred to this department through an order from Colonel Williams, Provost Marshal of the Second District. In addition to tho swindling game above mentioned, the gang were known counterfeiters, and several spuri? ous bills of tho one and two dollar denomina? tions were found in their possession. HOTEL ABBIVALS.-Charleston Hotel.-Vim. Stevens, Warrenton, Ga.; A. A. Birdsong, May? field, Ga.; J. Noel McHenry and H. W. Coning? ham, Georgia; John B. Hubbard, M. L. Smith, and E. J. Moody and son, Marion C. H., S. C.; G. B. Tennant, North Carolina; Wm. C.Logan, Philadelphia; A. Savarey, P. S. dowell, and C. Custolen, Boston; J. W. Goodwyn, Bennetta viile; Daniel Kahnweiter, New York; Chas. H. Marchant, New Jersey; J. H. Oldham, Green? wood, S. C.; T. C. Lipscomb, Ninety-six; H.L. Goss, W. T. Thompson, Jos. Walker, South Carolina; A. F. Buff, Ridgeway; J. W*. Champ lin, Florida. PaoUion notei.-Vf. E. Fripp, Charleston; D. Susman, Eingstree; Jamos Ballts, Augusta, Ga.; A L. Brown, Fort Talley, Ga.; J. S.Bam? berg and lady, Bamberg, S. C.; V. H. Crnwley, Social Circle; J. C. Edwards, W. W. Edwards, Canada; W. S. Butler, Lawsonville, S. C.; J. J. Nettles, Northeastern Railroad; L. Bohles, city; G. D. Bennett, Greensboro', N. C. Milts House_J. W. Wright, wife and child, Washington, D. C.; Wm. C. Logan, Philadel? phia; P. P. Reeves and wife, Minnesota; Mr. oud Mrs. White, New York; H. R. Moore and Mrs. H. R. Moore, Detroit; Julius Hayden, M. and C. Railroad; L. Ray, F. Youmans, Edge field; Wm. Henry Trescot, Pendleton. DELEGATE Coin-EBnoN.-In the list pub? lished yesterday Ward. No. 7 waa accidentally omitted: , Ward JTo. 7.-I!. P. Wall, Major J. B. Den? nis, J. A. Mashing ton, B. Edwards, B. Turner, Abraham Taylor, .T. THB COWCIBT j,t 8t. Joseph's Church, on next Thursday evening, promises to be a rare musical treat. On this occasion several young amateur singers will make their debut, who have amply prove 1 their natural qualifications and culture in private circles. We advise everybody to attend. PERSONAL.-We had the pleasure yesterday of meeting Mr. E. A. Bronson, of the Barnwell Sentinel, who is on a brief visit to the city, and staying- at the Pa v ilion HoteL Our merchants, who wish to mate their business known in Barnwell District, cannot do better than to avail themselves cf the advertising columns of | the Sentinel. THE OPEBA.-Perhaps the moBt full and fash? ionable audience which has graced Hibernian Hall since its ti ansformation into a theatre, greeted Manager (iran's company on its second appearance last ev aning. Every seat was filled, and the gay and, in some instances, elaborate toilets of the ladi ; s lent brilliancy to the scene. The perform a : ce was a marked improve? ment on that of Monday evening. A peripa? tetic opera troup* can hardly do full justice to "Der Freischutz," and seldom attempts it. While they have mthin their grasp such operas as "Somnambule," "Marta," "Fra Diavolo," "Diamans de la Couronne," as well as the "Bose of Castile/' "Maritana," and the "Bohe? mian Girl," a travelling company on the provin? cial stage genera'Iy avoids those grand operas which are mere caricatures if the solo singers are not sustained by a powerful orchestra, a well-trained chorus, and an elaborate and well arranged rr. iee en scene. Hence it was with some misgivings that we Baw the an? nouncement of tie difficult and massive opera of "Der Freischutz." We were agreaably disappointed. The or? chestra, though lomewhat lac ki D g in strength, was well bandi 3d throughout; the chorus seemed more fiil, and certainly was better practiced than in "Faust;" and the leading singers, M'lle. Frederici and Messrs. Himmer and Weinlich fully sustained their high reputa? tion. The "Prayer," the "Hunter's Chorus," and the tenor solo "Durch die Walder," were warmly applauded. The wolfs glen, in the third act, with its multiform diabolic con? comitants, and a liberal supply of red fire, blue fire and Bonan candles, was very cloverly presented, and oarring the smallness of the stage, would Lave done credit to Niblo's Garden. Everybody we it home delighted. To-night we are to navf, as a farewell performance, "The Magic Fhte," an opera in which this company is said to excel. . NOTICES TS BANKBOPTOT.-Meetings of the creditors of the undermentioned bankrupts, to prove debts and choose assignees, will be held at the office of the Registrar, Hon. B. B. Car? penter, No. 72 Broad-street, on the days and at the hours named : Date. I Hour. Mar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 28 Mar. 28 Mar. 28 Mar. 28 Mar. 31 ApL 1 Apl. 1 Ap!. 1 ApL 1 ApL 1 ApL 1 Apl. 1 Apl. 6 Apl. 6 ApL 6 ApL 6 ApL 6 ApL 6 ApL 7 Apl. 20 ApL 20 ApL 20 9 A.M. 10 A.K. 11 A.K. 12 M. 1 P.M. 2 P. 8 P.M. y .CM. 10 A.II. 11 A.M. 12 M. 12 M. 9 A.M. 10 A.M. 11 A.M. 12 M. 12 M. 1 P.M. 2 P.M. 9 A.M. 10 A.M. 11A.M. 11A.M. 1P.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 9A.M. 11 A.M. 12 M. Name. [Of what place. Trim, Wm. J. Ot akin, John. D;re, James B ... Blanch. Daniel W. Qr WD, Joseph I... Ford, Stephanus... Li vin, Nath'L, Jr.. Finning, John C.. Aigoe, Ed. PliihMpe. Joseph W. BJ ker, Jehu G. Mackey, Jno. O., and Biker, J. Russell.... White, B. D. Grant, John G. Burst, Chas. M. Johnson. Peter. HDdge, Miles E.. 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PHOSPHATE ATO MABL LANDS.-All who have deposits of phcspLates and marl on their lands will apply at No. 131 Meeting-street with samples. ws6-fAdvt.] (Dotljtnij ititi} /urnisl)ini] (dooh. ?PRIIQ STOCK OF CLOTHING! WE HAVE O STORE AND ARE RECEIVING weekly NEW GOODS, manufactured from light weight Woollens, in SACKS, PANTS and VESTS, made In our own workshop expressly for this mar? ket, and warran :ed in every respect equal to ordered work, and at prices much below. GENTLEMAN'S FURNISHING GOODS. A complete r.ssortment in WHITE SHIRTS, Silk and Gauze Merino UNDERSHIRTS, Linen and Jean DRAWERS, Eic, Silk and Lisle GLOVES, HOSIERY, SUSPENDERS, SCARFS, TIE;, BOWS, Ac We invite an examination of our stock and prices. MAC?LLAR, WILLIAMS <fc PASKER, ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE, Si. '2 7 0 KING, CORNIER OF HASEL-STBEET, CHARLESTON, S. C. March 24 Imo i j nts tni Cass. GRAND OPENING AT STEELE'S "HAT HALL," for the Spring S eason, where H\T3 may be seen of foreign and nat ve genius-unparalleled in the world of fashion. This Hat Establishment has been farther enlarged, and now may bs pronounced the most commodious as well as popular Hat House SnuUi. A large varlity of Men's, Youths' and Children's Une HATS, of Black, Brown, Pearl, White, and Drab Felt. ALSO, STRAW HATS, of every style and material. Prices-10c, Wc, 60c, 75c, to dollars. STEELE'S "HAT HALL," No. 313 King-street, Match 18 w2 Sign of the Big Hat. _frudiOm Sola.. Booti, Sheet, Brogant, Gaitert, ftc. BY N. HUNT & SON, THIS DAT, the 35th instant, at 10 o'clock, io oar salesroom, No. 143 Meeting-street, we will sell tbr | cash, 100 cases assorted fresh and desiiable BOOTS, Shoes, Wax Brogans, Balmorals, Gaiters, Boys', Tooths', Ladies', Misses' and Children's Balmorals and Shoes, to which we invito the attention of buy? ers. March 2 [SALI COKTDTCXD.] Switt Muslin, Jaconets, Tape, Checks and\ Xainsooks, Trimming and Bonnet Ribbont, Ladies' Lisle Gloves and Gauntlets, Lace and Shetland Wool Shawls, Dry Goods, Pants and Vests. BY JOHN G. MILNOB & GO? TO-MOBBOW, 2eth instant, at 10 o'clock, will be sold, at our Auction Salesroom, No. 135 Heering, street, A LABOE STOCK OF WHITE GOODS, being the balance of Stock of a Wholesale Dry Goods House, omnoB or: FINE DOTTED, PLAIN, CROSS-BAB AND SWISS MUSLINS.Tape, Checks, Jaconet and Nainsook Mus? lins, White Brilliants, White Marseilles, Pointed Lice and Shetland Wool Shawls, Fans, Trimming and Bonnet Ribbons, Lisle Thread and Cotton Gloves and Gauntlets, Ladies' and Children's White Hose, Alpaca Braid, White and Blay Linens, Black Satinet, Misses'Hoop Skirts, Lappet Skirting, !5cctch and Domestic Ginghams, Coat Linings, SID: and Leather Belts, linen Cambric and Embroidered Handkerchiefs. March 25 l \T>ER DECREE IN EQUITY. Charleston Savingt Institution vs. Ostendorff. On TUESDAY, the 7th April next, at ll o'clock, will be sold at the old Customhouse, AU that HOUSE AND LOT OF LAND, situate on East Bay street, and known as Nos. 69 and TL bound ing north on lands now or late of Beig. Smith; east on East Bay street; soath on land of tba late Casai mer Dutrieux ; sud west on land now or late of H. E. Vincent Measuring in front 40 feet 4? inches; on the back line 41 feet ll Inches; and in depth 97 feet 4 inches, be the said dimensions more or less. Terms-One-fourth cash; balance in one, two and three years, with interest from day of sale, payable semi-annually ; secured by bond and mortgage of the premises. Buildings to be insured and pohcy as? signed. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. J. W. GRAY. March 18 w2tnl Master in Equity. EV EQXJITY. CHARLESTON DISTRICT, SOUTH CAROLINA. Estate of Roys et al. vs. the Charleston Sav? ings Institution. In pursuance of the decree made in this case, the following PERSONAL ASSETS AND BEAL ESTATE of the Charleston Savings Institution will be Hold under the direction of the undersigned, at the Courthouse, in Charleston, South Carotin?, on TUESDAY, the 14th day of April, 1868, commenc? ing at ll o'clock, and continuing from day to day until the whole be sold : 100 SAVANNAH, ALBANY AND GULF RAILROAD BONDS, $600 each, guaranteed by City or Savannah, Ga 4 South Carolina Railroad Bonds, $600 each 103 Charleston A Savannah Railroad Bonds, $600 each, guaranteed by State 140 Northeastern Railroad Bonds, $600 each, guar? anteed by State 30 Memphis and Charleston Railroad Bonds, $1000 each 80 City of Augusta Bonds, $1000 each 33 City of Augusta Bonds, $500 each 17 City oi' Augusta Bonds, $250 each ll City of Savannah Bonds, $1000 each 27 City of Savannah Bonds, $500 each 74 State of South Carolina (old. Bonds, $1000 each 1200 Shares of South Carolina Railroad and South? western Railroad Bank, par value, $126 each 13 Shares of South Carotina Railroad, Camden Branch, par value, $100 each 1213 Shares of South Carolina Railroad (new issue), par value, $50 each $108,650 City of Charleston Six Per Cent Stock $165,000 State of South Carolina Six Per Cent Stock, old issue $40.800 Interest on the above to January, 1868 444 Coupons of Bonds of the State of South Caro? lina, $30 earl< 420 Conpons of Bonds of the Northeastern T?jSim*d, $17.50 each 320 Coupons of Bonds of the City of Augusta, $3 each 132 Coupons of Bonds of the City of Augusta, $17.50 each 68 Coupons of Bonds of the City of Augusta, $8.75 each 48 Coupons of Bonds of the South Carolina Bail road, $7.50 -each 618 Coupons of Bonds of the Charleston A Savan? nah Railroad, $16 etch 600 Coupons of Bonds of the Savannah, Albany and Gulf Railroad, $17.50 each 150 Coupons of Bonds of the Memphis A Charleston Railroad, $35 each Note for $500, i ecured by three Bends of Greenville b Colum bia Railroad Note tor $388t-, secured by Bank of Newberry and South Carolina Railroad and Bank Stock Personal Bonds, secured by first mortgage, principal sum due-$160,98U.02 Iron Chest and Office Furniture. uso, * All that LOT OF LAND, in the City of Charleston, containing in front on the west aide of Meeting street 28 feet 7 inches, on the back line 20 feet 1 inch, and in depth 169 feet more or less; bounding to the southward on a lot; of Edward North, to the northward on a lot of George Reynolds, and to the eastward on Meeting-street, according to a plan of the said lot on file in this office. Terms-For the Personal Assets, cash. For the Real Estate, one-third cash; the balance payable In three equal successive annual Instalments, with in? terest at tho rate of 7 per cent per tannin, secured by bond of the purchaser and mortgage of the pre? mises. Purchasers to pay for papers and stamps. The Public Securities will be sold In amounts to suit purchasers. The Private Securities will be sold separately, according to a schedule to be seen at this office. JAMES TUPPER, March 18 ws8 tul Master in Equity. Safa. 30,000 FRANCS ! ! HERRING'S PATENT CHAMPION SAFES, AWARDED THE PRIZE MEDALS AT WORLD'S FAIB, London ; WOBLD'8 FAIR, New York ; EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE, Paris; AND WINNER OF THE WAGER OF 30,000 FRANCS ! ! (96,000 IN GOLD), At the recent International Contest in the Parts Ex? hibition. ?J The public ore invited to call and examine the re? port of the Jury on the merits of the great contest and see the official award to the Herring's Patent over all others. HERRING, FARREL & SHERMAN, No. 251 Broadway, corner Murray-et., New York. FARREL, HERRING k CO., 1 HERRING k CO., Philadelphia, j Chicago. HERRING, FARREL k SHERMAN, New Orleans. Large Stock on hand by JOSEPH WAIKER, Agent, Nos. 3 BROAD AND 109 EAST BAY STREETS, CHARLESTON', S. C. March 3 9n? ~~ COLGATE & CO.'S GERMAN Erasive Soap, THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE. For Sale by all Grocers. 3mo January 31 MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS ME* WHO DESIRE TO SECURE TB ADE FROM that rich Cotton country, Southwest Geor? gia, would do well to advertise in the "DAWSON JOURNAL," An old-established newspaper, published at the flourishing little city of Lawson, in the heart of this rich Cotton belt. Having tte largest circulation of any paper in this section, it offers extra induce? ments to advertisers. . OhT Published weekly at $2 per annum. Adver? tising rates moderate. EL AM CHRISTIAN, December ll ' DtWBon, Ga. pi?m Baits. Spring Lamm, Lint? Dr?Ur Coating, Bitty Linens. Alto, Invoice Assorted Hosiery, Notion?, ??e. CAMPBELL, KNOX & CO. ; W?l san THIS DAT, st 10 o 'dock, ut thou? Cash Auc? tion House, No. 55 Hasel-s-freet opposite Post office, Paney, Plain and White LINEN DBILLS, Tweeds, Kerseys, Coatings (white, colored and amor). Cords, Queen's Cloth Lawns, CurUln Muslins, Huckaback Doyleys, Linens, Sheeting Stripes, colored Book Muslin. ALSO, 600 dozen Ladies' White Ingrain, Piste and Mixed HOSE Men's L. T. Hose, English and Gannan Brown and Mixed ? Hose, Hoop Skirts, Notions, Stationery, Boots and Shoes, Ac. Conditions cash. March 26_? _ Assignee's Sale. BY A. H. ABRAHAMS & SONS. THIS DAT, the 25th inst., st 10? o'clock, we will sell at our Salesroom, No. 35 Hayne-atreet, Sundry LOTS OF GOODS, not caned for from the estate sale ot E. Scott st Co., In bankruptcy. AMD, Piece? FEINTS, pieces Bareg?, pieces Linen Dr?L. pieces Canvas, pieces Diaper, pieces Towelling, pieces Flannel, pieces Crash, pieces Farmers* Sana, doc Veils, doz. Hair Brushes, M. Paper Collars, doa. Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Cutlery, kc, kc March 28_ Three Mules, Three Hortet, One Spring Wagon, One Cottage Set, and Large Collection of Household Furniture, ftc. BY R. M. MARSHALL & BRO. THIS DAT, 10 o'clock, at No. 83 Broad-atreet March 25_ Five very handsome Silver Dish Covers {James Dixon ?r Son's make, Sheffield) ai auction. BI fi. M. MARSHALL & BRO. No. 33 Broad-street. THIS DAT, at 10? o'clock. March 25_? . Six Good Work Mules, One Horse and One Wagon. BY CLIFFORD & MATHE WES. Will be sold THIS DAT at our Office, No. 66 Broad street, at ll o'clock Terms cash._March 25 House and Lot in Meeting-street near Line, and tn the toten of Aiken. BY CLIFFORD & MATHE WES. WAI be sold TO-MOBBOW, the 26th.inst, at the . Old Pestoffice, at ll o'clock, A TWO 8TOBT WOODEN HOUSE AND LOT In Meeting street, westside, between Lino and Shep? pard streets. The House contains four rooms, dress? ing room, pantry and pt a rsa, ki to hen and good wall of water. Lot measures 30 feet front by 100 feet deep more or lesa. ? Terms one-half cash; balance in one and two years, secured by bond and mortgage of the property with interest from day of sale. Purchaser to pay CAM. for papers and s tamp i. ALSO, A desirable and handsome COTTAGE In tbe tows' of Aiken, centrally located within a jew minutes walk of the Bail road depot, containing lour rooms, entry and portico. On the Lot is kitchen, carriage house, stable and other buildings. The lot is 160 feet by 300 feet, well fenced, and has a choice collection ot fruit trees. Terms, one-third cash; balance in one and two years, secured by bond and mortgage of the proper- . ty, with interest from day of sale Purchaser to pay O. A M. for papers and stamps. Marcha . fmwtb.4 NOTICE. CITY HALL, MATOB'S Omer, March 24, 1868. FOB THE BETT EE ACCOMMODATION AND convenience of our citizens, as well aa for churches, meetings and societies, St Michael's bell will be rung every evening for ten minute?, during the months and at the hours hereinafter mentioned, viz: From the 25th March to the 25th September at 8 and 10 P. M.; and from the 25th September tn 25th March at 7 and 9 P. M. By order of the Mayor. W. H. SMITH, March 25_2_Clerk of Connell NOTICE TO KEEPERS OF SAILORS' BOARDING HOUSES. OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL. Marco. 24,1888. ALL EEEPSBS OF SAILOR BOARDING HOUSES are hereby ordered to report at tala Office. w. H. sun H. Marchas_a derk of Pound! NOTICE TO LICBSHED COTTON PRESSES. . OFFICE GLEBE OF COUNCIL, March 24, 1368. ALL OWNERS OF LICENSED COTTON PRES? SES are hereby requested to report at thia Office immediately. W. H. SMITH, March 25_2_Clark of Oouncfl, PROPOSALS. OFFICE CITY CTVLL ENGINEER, ) MASCH 24TH, 1868.- J ? SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UN TIL tbe 27th mat, at 12 o'clock M., for FUR? NISHING MATERIALS AND POTTING UP A PICKET FENCE on the line of Queen-street, nona and south, from King to Archdale streets, sud on , the line of King-street east and wert in Burnt Dis? trict, from Broad to Market streets. The city reserves the right to reject any or efl ol' the proposals that may be submitted. LOUIS X BABBOT, March 25_City Bnginimp. - PROPOSALS. 072T0E CTTY CIVIL ENGINEER, 1 Cm H*uu CHASLXBTON, March 23,1868. I SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED until the 27th instant, at 12 o'clock M., for FUB NISHING MATERIALS AND BUILDING AN EN? GINE HOUSE for the Phoenix Fire Engine Company, on their lot in Cumberland-street; also, HOUSES for the Hook and Ladder and the Jltna Fire Com? panies, on their lot in Queen-street The Committee reserve the right of the refusal of estimates. All Estimates shan be accompanied with the names of two responsible sureties for double the amount of the sum proposed. Plans and specification!) can be seen at this office. LOUIS J. BABBOT, March 24_qty Civil Engineer. CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE. _ OTT HALL, March 23,1868. TIE ATTENTION OF ALL CONCERNED IS hereby called to the second section of the Ordi? nance to raise supplies for the year 1888, viz: "SEC. 2. If any person or persons, or corporations, shall neglect or refuse to render to the City Assessor a return for taxation under thia ordinance, on or be? fore the 81st day of March next, then lt shall be the duty of the City Assessor, with the Committee on Assessments, to assess such person or persona, or corporations, such amounts as m their judgment, and according to the best of their knowledge and in? formation, they may deem jost and proper, which assessments shall be recorded in a book, and adver? tise the, same for the space of twenty days, within which time the parties so assessed shall have the privilege of correcting the same, under oath, before the City Assessor, if he or they deem BMzaeel?i over assessed. And all persons offering so to reduce their assessments, shall answer, on oath, ad such Inqui? ries in relation to their taxable Income, receipts or property os the City Assessor shaU make. And all assessments so mada and not corrected, as aforesaid, by the parties interested, at the expiration of the said twenty days, shat! be deemed as correct, and no further appeal therefrom shall be allowed. And each and every such defaulter shall pay double tax on the amounts so assessed, or in case of correc? tion, upon the amounts corrected, ss aforesaid, and executions for the same shill be issued as in other I cases, in case of default in payment" Also to the capitation tax, as follows : "Two dollars capitation tax on all males over twenty-one years of age, payable on or before the Slat day of March next, provided the amount of his tax does not exceed two dollars per annum." W. N. HUGHES. March 23 8 City Assessor. j^OW READY t THE BEST POLITICAL AND STATISTICAL MANUAL PUBLISHED. 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