Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

? THE DAILY STEWS LARS EM CIRCULATION.-THE DAILY NEWS BEING THE NEWSPAPER OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS HAYING THE LARGEST CIR CCLATICN IS THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, PUBLISHES THE LIST OT LETTEKi REMAIN ^NG ES THE POSTOFFICE AT THU END OF -EACH WEEK, ACCORDING TO TKE PROVIS? IONS OF THE NEW POiTOFFICE LAW. LOCAL MATTERS. AUCTION SALE TRLi DAY. J ALBEBT PRINCE will sell this day, at 10 o'clock, it his store. No. 553 Xiog-street, bedsteads, dining table, &c. UNITED STATES COURT.-Out of respec: to the religions associations of the day, no busi? ness was transacted in this court yesterday. Mcsic ox THEBATTERY will begin at 5o'clock this afternoon. AU the street cars will run to and from the Battery between the hours of half past focr and half past seven. INQUEST.-A little white child whose parents resided in Beaufain-street, was killed by the :nurso overlying the child. Au inquest will be held to-day. LABOE FBEIGHT.-The following ia the cargo of the British ship Hannah Morris now ready ?or sea, for Liverpool, and to be cleared to-day, .by Messrs. Willis & Chisolm, viz : 203 bags sea island cottoD, 3315 bales upland cotton, and 75 . bbls. rosin._ THE COMMISSION appointed to investigate y~ .the case of Peter Murphy, who attempted to .commit suicide in jail on Thursd.-.y morning, have decided that Murphy is insane, and he will be sent to the asylum at Columbia, when the papers are signed by Chancellor Les i sue. LARCENY.-Abraham Grant, a colored man, : about twenty-two years of age, waa convicted :before the Mayor's court yesterday morning of .stealing copper and iron from the South Caro? lina Railroad. He was referred to a magis? trate for examination. THE TICKET.-We see that the State Central - Committee, at Columbia, recommends all good ?Democrats to head their ticket with the words, "Against Constitution." The committee also .professes to have received information war? ranting the belief that, with proper and united -efforts of its opponents, the constitution can be defeated. ST. MART'S CHUBCH, HASEL-STBEET_At this church to-morrow the musical portion of the . services will be unusually interesting. Mere a deute's famous Mass will be sung, and, as the . choir will comprise nearly all the first amateur singers in the city, it may be expected that its -execution will be such as to challenge criticism .and common praise. - A DANGEBOUS DOG-A YOUNG CHTLD BIT? TEN.-Yeterday morning a savage dog, kept in Wentworth-street, between Anson and East y-JBay, rushed out of the gate and eeverely bit a little girl, the daughter of Mr. Ehney, who was -.quietly passing the gate at the time. A police? man called on the owner, and we presume the . case will be heard before the Mayor this morn? ing. Drscouaez BEFOBE THE YOUNG MEN'S ?CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.-The next sermon in the course before the Young Men's Christian Association of this city will be delivered to? morrow evening, by the Rev. F. A. Mood, in the Central Presbyterian Church (Rev. Mr. Dana's), at 8 o'clock. Professor Ruddock, who is the leader of the choir in the Central ?Church, has kindly consented to furnish the music upon this occasion. THE CLOSE OF LENT.-Good friday was very .-generally observed in the city yesterdav. But .little business waa transacted, and most of the -stores were closed. To-day, the last day of Lent, is known in the church calendar as Holy . Saturday, and was formerly called Easter Even. To-morrow-Easter Sunday-will be marked in ?almost all the churches by services of an unu . sually impressive character. AM ATTEMPT AZ SUICIDE.-Mathias Simons, a 'vagrant confined in the workhouse, refrained .-from food for six days, and expressed his de? termination to commit suicide by starving; but Mr. Poulnot, the Master of the Workhouse, >was equally determined that he should not .leave tho world in that manner. Simons was ..made to eat, and after he had once tasted the * food, the only difficulty was to keep him from s surfeiting bimse If. FOB CALIFOBNIA AND CHINA.-The tide of .emigration from New York to California, China - and the far West, is now something so enor -mous that the Pacific Mail Steamship Compa? ny have announced their intention of running -a steamer every week, instead of every ten ?days as heretofore. The steamship Arizona, -which left New York April 1, carried, besides >twelve hundred tons of miscellaneous freight, over one thousand passengers. The superior ?accommodations furnished by this line, with a : c. great roduotion in their freight and passage .?-ates, account for this enormous business. REMOVAL OF DETECTIVES.-We learn that Officers Coates, Myers, Chapman and Gray are .the four victims whose heads are to be decapi? tated by the municipal axe. These officers are -among the most energetic and active on the force, and it may prove a detriment to the -city if they are removed. The force at present -consists of but eight officers, one to each ward, and this, we think, is about as few as could be well employed. Their efficiency has never been doubted, and if the proposed reduction is -carried into effect, the citizens will suffer from ..the depredations of rognes. THE SHELL ROAD A CERTAINTY-The Mayor -stated at the recent meeting of Council that . he had perfected arrangements with certain parties who had agreed to construct the shell road for $13,500, tho work to be done on a cre? dit of one and two years, and payable in city ibills. The contract has been made with Mr. < Yocum, and the work will be commenced at an early day. From a description of the road fur? nished by the City Engineer, it appears that it ?will reach from Spring-street to the forks of the road. The bed of the road will be at least thirty feet wide, and a thorough drainage of .'the entire route will be accomplished at the .same time. This latter project is necessary to preserve the health of that section, and the ?expense of the shell road will be but a trifling addition, while it will redound to the benefit of the whole city. No COURTS TO BE "".n ON THE ELECTION DAYS_General Orders No. 65, from General Canby's headquarters, dated April 10, provide -that with a view to give all duly registered voters the full and unrestricted privilege of -exercising the elective franchise at the ap? proaching elections, the sessions of all Scare courts appointed to be held in the second military district shall be suspended during the periods hereinafter mentioned, namely: In North Carolina, during the election'com? mencing on Tuesday, the 21st day of April, 1868, and ending on Thursday, the 23d day of April 1868. In South Carolina, during the election com? mencing on Tuesday, the 14th day of April, . 1868, and ending on Thursday, the 16th day of April, 18C8. THE HoinciDE AT FOKDIIAJI'S BAB-BOOM. Ar a bte Lour on Thursday night an alterca? tion occurred ai a colored bal! given at Ford? ham'j Hali, in Meeting-street, near Calhoun, in which Arthur Cuisoltn stabbed Benjamin Capers 'both colored), from thc effects of vriiicli thc latter soon died. Coroner Whiling was not hied at an early hour yesterday aborn? ing, and an inquest was held, which, owing to the number of witnesses to be examined, was continued tlirongtiout the day. The following facts were elicited : Chisolm had an old quar? rel with Capers: ami meeting him at Fordhanfs ball, it was reneweJ. Chisolm rushed at Capers, who seized a pitcher and threw it at Chisolm, but struck a bystander. Capers then retreat? ed, but fell backwards over some benches, and, while prostrate, was stabbed by Chisolm in the bit side., the kL?fe entering his heart, and causing death in a few momeuts. Eoth par? ties were sober. Information ot the occurrence was at once left at the guardhouse, and about 1 A. IL Chisolm was arrested by officer Chap? man, of the detective force, at his house in George-street. The knife was found later in the day. The case had a full hearing before the Coroner, and the verdict will be published when rendered. A WofLD-BE (COLOEED) SE??AT0E WHIPPED Br AXOTHEE COLOBED MAX.-The Columbia Phoenix of yesterday says : "A discussion oc? curred Thursday afternoon near the market between Beverly Nash (the Radical candidate for Senator from thia district) and Jack Perci? val, an able-bodied colored man, who, we be? lieve, supports the Democratic ticket, relative to the communication published in yesterday's Phonix, addressed to the would-be Senator by several colored persons. Jack censured Nash for Lis remarks, when the latter became quite indignant and informed his opponent that he was his inferior ia intellect, and could not un? derstand what was meant; whereupon Jack threw off his coat, knocked his superior down, and administered to him a severe drubbing. Na >h finally succeeded in getting up, and jeered by the crowd, as we are informed, re? treated rapidly-in fact, ran ofl. Politics are not so one-sided in Columbia as many interest? ed persons attempt to make it appear. Num? bers of colored men are siding with the Demo? crats and freely express their opinions." THE STEAMSHIP SEA GUEE.- The following report of the voyage of the steamship Sea Gull, from this city to Baltimore, we copy from the Sun of Wednesday. Oqifreaders will notice that this fine vessel has had a narrow escape from destruction, and passed through the sharp trial by the admirable management of her officers and :he superior sea-going quali? ties of the steamer. Considering the violence of the wind and sea which existed for several days, her escape from foundering i3 remark? able; and from the fact that she was without a rudder, and would therefore be tossed about at the will of the waves, her arrival without even a serious leak will certainly place her in a high position among sea-going steamers. Cap? tain Dutton will, by his skilful working of his ship on this occasion, add to his already well established reputation as au able seaman and superior officer. The steamship Sea Gull, Captain Dutton, from Charleston, came into port at an early hour yesterday morning, having left Charles? ton on tho 28th ultimo. The Sea Gull having been twelve days out from Charleston, and nothing had been heard from her, fears wore entertained as to h;r safety. The captain re? ports having encountered very heavy weather on the 30th. when off False Cope. The rudder and rudder-post were carried away, and tho steamer was steered into port with a piece of board rigged up. The sails were split and the pilot-house carried away by heavy seas. Dur? ing all the heavy weather tue Sea Gull behaved nobly. She brings the following cargo: 71 tierces lice, 178 bales cotton, 13 bales rags, ll buudles leather, 20 bales rope cuttings, 16 bales hides, 16,000 feet lumber, 3 packages. She brought the following^passengers: Mrs. Perry, Miss Irene Marshall, P. Robbins and B. Gunn. Captain Dutton makes the annexed detailed report of his perilous voyage : The Sea Gull sailed from Charleston on the 28th ultimo, for Baltimore, with the weather moderate but cloudy, wind north-northeast. Nothing of im? portance occurred to Cape Hatteras. Sunday, March 29th, at 4 P. M., hauled up arounc Hatteras in fitteen fathoms water, wind strong from northeast, with rough sea and very thick weather ; at 9 o'clock P. M., off Body Island, in ten fathoms water, blowing strong, with hieh sea and thick .weather. Atonday, March 30 th, wind east northeast to west-northeast, blowing strong Kale with cross aea and thick weather, ship heading north under full head of steam, making four miles per hour. At noon made land two miles north of False Cape, ship in ten fathoms ot water and breakers in sight; hauled off north by east; at 2.S0 P. M. wrung off rudder head, rendering rudder totally unfit for use; set jib, mainsail, and reefed spanker, ship heading southeast, engines working slowly; got a spar over the stern for a tempo? rary rudder; at midnight, wind north-north east, blowing fearfully, with tremendous sea, vessel running off to southeast, engines work? ing slowly. Tuesday, March 81.-Terrific gale, with a cross and fearful high sea; ship heading east to southeast by east, it being as near as she could be made to lay to the wind. At 4 A. M. blew away the spanker and bent the jib in its stead. At 7 A. M. blew away jib; at 10 A. M. split mainsail. No other canvas to set. Ship now at tho mercy of the wind and waves. At ll A. M. shipped a sea which stove in pilot? house. The rest of the day and at midnight continued to blow with great violence, sea running very high and heaving the ship off fast. Wednesday, April 1st, wind from north to north-northwest; gale and sea the same; at six A. M. moderating; all hands em? ployed in making temporary rudders; at at ten A. M. saw a schooner under bare poles; at noon, by observation, 260 miles southeast by east of Cape Henry; at 2 P. M. gale broke; wind north-northwest; at 5 P. M. shipped temporary rudder, and kept the ship as near the course of Cape Henry as pos? sible; engines working slowly; fuel nearly all consumed; midnight, moro moderate, with heavy sea. Thursday, April 2d.-Wind from north-northwest to west-southwest; all hands employed cutting up timber for fuel, it being a part of her cargo; ship on her course for Cape Henry, steaming five miles per hour. Friday, April's.-Wind moderate; from north to north? east, (hick and rainy; at noon, wind north northeast and cloudy. Saturday, April 4th. Wind northeast' and tine weather: ut 8 P. M. shifted to northwest, moderate breezes and fair weather; at 6 A. M. ship in fifteen fathoms water; at 10.30 made F ilse Cape; at 2.40 P. M. wind southwest, Cape Henry bearing west, shaped course up the bay; at midnight, heavy squall from northwest, came to anchor off Point Lookout. Sunday, April 5th, fresh wind from northwest, rough" sea, no fuel to start fires; at 2 P. M. hoisted signal to a schooner, which came alongside, but failed to receive a supply of coal. Monday, April 6th, moderate breezo from westward"; Captain Dutton went ashore at Point Lookoit and brought along? side a echoouer laden with wood; fires were started, and at 1 P. M. steam up, got under way with the schooner alongside, and proceed? ed to Baltimore; on examination found rudder and rudder-post gone and stern frame much injured. HOTEL ABETVALS*-Charleston Hotel*rk. B. Emmous, Bcston; F. A. Townsend^ South Carolina; H. Watrous, New York; Mrs. Y. L. Davies, Miss Davies, and John W. Davies, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; G. B. DePeyster, New York; W. Mortimer Pratt, Patterson, N. J.; Wm. Hunter, New York; Edwin S. Raymond, Gordon, Fla.; Wm. Holmes, New York; J. E. Adger, City; G. A. Miller and wife, Savannah; Saml. Q. Brown and wife, New York; P. W. Pearson, Philadelphia; C. B. Stoddard, city; Hiram Dewng, city; J. B. Hunter, Ports? mouth, Va.; Mrs. J. B. Hunter, Portsmouth, Va.; Wm. A. Wright, Columbia; J. W. Gore and wife, Philadelphia; Wm. Heyward, city; A. McLeod, Delaware; L. Hahn, Richmond, Va. Pavilion Hotel.-1. D. Hocay, Monk's Cor? ner, 8. C.; O. S. S. Greffray, Ohio; E'. E. Ste? venson, Abbeville, S. C.; Peixotta, Columbia; H. C. Hewatt, Fla.; H. G. Lohse, Georgetown; G. W. Bridges, Effingham; Henry L. Morris, Timmonsville; J. W. Antily, Orangeburgi A. G. Crane, S. C.; W. W. Benbow, Clarendon, S. C. Afansion House.-Capt. Tate, city; M. Tate, Jr., citv; Hon. W. H. Draper and son, Canada; Capt. Beyer, Baltimore; Jno. Waities, Columbia. An Imposing Edifice-Thc Xcw Masonic Hall. New York, Fiiiladeiphia, Baltimore and other large cities arc blessed with elegant Masonic temples. In ten days from now. more or loss, Charleston will witness tho beginning of a similor institution. Those who are Masons not ouly wish " a trysting piac? " worthy the name and fame of our old city, whore they can exhibit elegance and hospitality commensurate with their feelings, but the great public at large desire io see the wedge of improvement iuserted into the waste places of the burnt dis? trict, and stately architecture take the place of the now monotonous debris. Everybody will remember that on the corner of Cumberland and Meeting streets, before the war, the Tubal Cain of our city, Mr. C. Werner, erected a most unique iron edifice, the base? ment of which was devoted to lager beer and German music, and the summit of which was crowned with Adam, Eve and little angels, without any clothes on, in genuine bare relief. The great fire of 1861 burned all this beauty to the ground. Subsequently the property pass? ed into tho hands of Messrs. Cameron, Bark? ley & Co., and by these gontlemen the grand plan has been conceived of erecting one of the most beautiful edifices in Charleston, which, while affording them ample facilities for the I transaction ot their constantly increasing busi? ness, will secure to the Masons a temple worthy of the prosperity of the Order, and to the pleasure-loving and business community a large hall suitable for every popular purpose. The elaboration of this happy design has been lett to Mr. John H. Devereux, an archi? tect whose name is identified with many of the most superb architectural productions in the State. The drawings may be seen at our office, and speak to the eve in one moment more than can be conveyed to the understanding by pages of descriptive detail The lot on which the edifice is to be erected has a front of thirty-seven feet on Meeting street, and one hundred and forty feet on Cum? berland-street, both of which, when com? pleted, will present a most imposing appear? ance to the observer. The height of the build? ing, which is to embrace four stories, will be seventy feet, and the beautiful roof, which made the Italian Mansart famous before he conceived Versailles, will be an appropriate crown to the artistic combinations below. It ia contemplated to make the Masonic de? partment, to which two stories are assigned, especially attractive, and the treasures of taste will be lavished upon the several Lodge rooms, m a manner that will richly exhibit the em? blems of the Order. The arrangement of this portion of the structure has been suggested by Brother Brune, Grand Secretar}- of the Grand Lodge of the State, and by W. M. C. E. Chichester, who have (and perhaps others with whom we are not acquainted) warmly co-operated with Mr. Devereux in the furtherance of this enterprise. It is utterly useless to go into further details, however. We can only add that if our readers don't believe that we are going to have a big, beautiful building, and that, too, right in the heart of the "burnt district," where, in the course of the next twelve months, young Masons will be tortured with a hot poker, and young people will be " tripping the light fan? tastic toe," let them drop in at THE NEWS office, and " see the picters." BICH, BABE AND RACY.- A citizen of the State writes to General Scott, nader date of April 8, as follows : "On the 16th of March 1 ast, I hired a man from that time to the 25th December, agreeing to pay him $40, he to do all kinds of work required of him on a farm; to work from sunrise tall dusk; to pay fifty cents for the first day, and one dollar per day thereafter, lost by absence without leave, and twenty-five' cents for lost days by sickness, I to furnish him with two and a half pounds of bacon and one peck of meal per week." The writer complains that the freedman did not keep his contract, but, without provocation, ran away; and wishes to know "if there is any recourse to law in any court ot the United State i for damages, or to bring the man back to a proper sense of honor and justice." * Gen. Scott replied on the 11th inst, as follows : HEABQUABTEBS ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, ] B. R. F. AND ABANDONED LANDS, I DUTTBICT OF SOOTH CAROLINA, [ CHARLESTON, S. C., April 10th, 1668. J Sir: In reply to yours of April 8th, in which you recite the terms of the contract between yourself and Jerry Scott, I have to express my sympathy with you in your trouble. Four dol? lars per month, with two and a half pounds of bacon and one peck of meal per week, and only one dollar per day deducted for absence without leave, and twenty-five cents per day for lost dava on account of sickness, is surely all that arly able-bodied man should ask as com? pensation for doing "all kinds of work required of him on a farm trom sunrise until dusk." I am not surprised that you should feel greatly outraged tr.at this man has been indu:cdto withdraw rr JIU a contract so liberal and just as the one you have described. I regret that I am unable to arrest this man and return him to your service, for it must be evident that a man who refuses to avail himself of your liber? ality is either deficient in gratitude! or totally unable to care for himself'. Your statement, that he was always a "freeman" will account for his want ot appreciation of your generous intentions. It will be unnecessary for you to forward me any certificates as to your own character and integrity, your recent commu? nication being all the evidence I shall require aa to those particulars. I am unable to say whether you will be able to "recover any damages" from the mont who has hired him (Jerry Scott), or whether you ''mil be able to bring him to a sense of honor and justice." Iii knew as much about him as Ido of you, I might venture an opinion on this last point. I have, in accordance with your request, made an early reply to your communication, and regret that I cannot make it more satisfac torv to you. Respectfully, "[Signed] R. K. SCOTT. Bvt. Major-General, Asst. Com., S. C. THE STEAMEB FANNIE.-This vessel, which was forced ashore on the beach of Sullivan's Island several days since, by the prevalence of a heavy gale, was fortunately taken off yester? day by tho steamers Pilot Boy and Marion, and by them towed to the city, aud placed in Marsh's floating dock for repairs. The Faunie leaked considerably, and had in her a largo number of empty barrels to assist her in float? ing. A small Lebby rotary pump, under the efficient supervision of Slr. H. A. Due, also rendered efficient service on the occasion. She will bo speedily placed in thorough order by her enterprising owner, Captain John Fergu? son. The Pilot Boy, we understand, has been engaged to tow off the Richard Ul, which ship v.'ill no doubt now be soon brought up to the city. _ _ THE MATOB'S C?CBT. -A man who threw water over the market was charged $10 for his aquatic effort. A colored woman who was both drunk and noisy, and created something of a disturbance, was charged $15 or fifteen days. A musical character who amused himself by ringing street door bells was stopped in his sport and fined to the tune of $10. Two colored men who were engaged in a double barrelled figbt, had their sport inter? rupted, and were brought to grief by a fine of $5 each. Fordham & Brothers, for having a ball with? out a license, and keeping a disorderly house, were fined ? 100 and had their license revoked. This case was, however, still under considera? tion after the adjournment of the court. A disorderly female was effectually tamed by the demand for $5, which waa enforced. A man who kept a dangerous dog, and al? lowed the canine to roam the streets, waa charged $5 for the privilege. Tile Charleston Almshouse. Few of our public charities reflect more credit on the city than tho Almshouse, near Hampstead Mall. Constructed originally to be used as a factory, every care was taken to se? cure thorough ventilation, and when the build? ing passed into the hands of the city but few modifications were necessary. ,The long halls wero then divided into suitable apartments, and large double piazzas erected on the south side. Immediately after its renovation, and while their home was undergoing repairs, it was occupied by the orphan children, but on their return to their old quarters, the factory building was devoted to the purpose of an almshouse. Its usefulness was unimpaired during the war, as its position secured it from the shells, and thc inmates were not subject to the alarms caused by the bombardment. It is now one of tho few charities exclusively under the control of the city, and has been the means of affording reliet to many deserving poor, not only to the inmates, but to a number of out? siders who are altogether dependant on the ra? tions granted by the institution. The present commissioners are: Dr. J. L. Dawson, chair? man; Messrs. P. J. Barbot, T. J. Kanuff, T. D. EaBon, E. H. Locke, Dr. H. W. DeSaussure, Dr. S. C. Brown, F. J. Pelzer, Jno. M. Greer, Joseph Dawson and W. C. Gibbes. Mr. H. M. Manigault, master. A recent visit to the almshouse convinced us that it was in every respect admirably managed. The grounds are kept in good order, and the gardens in front and rear of the building are kept in fine order. The city owns a large lot a few doors from the almshouse, which is planted as a vegetable gar? den, and its products are used by the inmates. The building presents rather an imposing appearance, as the exterior is somewhat orna? mental. It is two and a half stories high, and is crowned with a tower from which an extend? ed view of the northeastern section of the city can be obtained. The main entrance is through a large hall, ou either side of which ore the dormitories for the males. The office, mess room and the kitchens are also on this floor. To the rear of the building is the wide piazza previously mentioned, on which the aged and infirm can rest themselves. Many of the patients are extremely old, and in some cases almost bedridden, but there are a few who are apparently strong and vigorous, and who have been induced to seek relief from the city on account of their inability to procure work. The second floor ia devoted to the females, and is divided in the same manner os the male ward, the wards being entirely separate. A careful survey of the different apartments showed that the utmost cleanliness was pre? served, and the dinginess of some of the hed? di ng is caused simply by long use and frequent washing. The beda were iron cots, placed so os to allow each inmate the prescribed quan? tity of space and air. The ventilation through? out the building waa perfect, and, as far as could be ascertained, every care ia taken of the inmates. The attic has been also ap? propriated to the males, and is kept entirely separate from the other wards, a back en? trance affording the means of ingress and egress. In the yard are the rooms assigned to the colored patients. These, though small, are kept thoroughly clean, and the tenants are more comfortable probably than they would be in their own homes. It is a matter of surprise that so few of this class have applied for relief, aa they are generally more destitute than the whites. At present but eight colored persons, two males and six females, are the recipients of the city bounty. The whole number of white inmates is seventy-six-twenty-seven males, thirty-nine females, and ten children. The Almshouse was never intended for the accom? modation of the last named class, hut there were a large number of women, with children, who have applied for city relief, and it was found impossible to refuse them. Where children form a portion of the inmates, it has been found impossible to keep the premises in per? fect order, os crumbs and other rubbish is con? stantly left on the floor, notwithstanding strin? gent orders to the contrary. In addition to the regular inmates of the Almshouse about fifteen hundred and fifty rations are distributed monthly to thc deserv? ing poor outside. The commissioners fre? quently, for purposes of inspection, visit the building. They have been urgent in their de? mands on the City Council for an appropria? tion to furnish new bedding and other requi? sites, but their petition has laid over from meeting to meeting, until Mayor Cogswell took charge of municipal affairs. The latter func? tionary has visited the Almshouse, and though his views about the management do not accord with those of the majority of the board, he has promised that the sum of $1500 asked for sholl be forthcoming, and the beds be furnished anew. It would be proper, in this connection, to state that the work about the building, such as scouring, cooking, and keeping the wards in order, is d one by the inmates, though many of them object to this procedure on the ground that they did not come there to work. As many of the inmates are comparatively strong and able-bodied, this is a wise provision, and has save d a large amount of money for the city. The master gives the whole building his su? pervision and takeB care that the rules are en? forced. There are a few of the inmates, both male and fem ale, who are almost bedridden and who are compelled to He down daring the day. Somo olio wance has been made for these parties, but with this exception all are com? pelled to make their beds and leave the dor? mitories at a certain hour. The Almshouse, under the management of the present board ann master is one of the best conducted public institutions in the city. ANOTHEB SENSATION.-Professor Sargent, the great illusionist, has returned from his Geor? gia tour, and as the Hibernian Hall is now vacant, he might be induced to give a few of his exhibitions in that place. The numbers who attended his exhibitions at the South Car? olina Hall will be pleased to learn of his re? turn, and will, no doubt, unite in giving him a hearty welcome. Those who like fun, espe? cially when they get more than they bargain for, will not fail to attend, as tho Professor will distribute his gifts with the same lavi?h hand. NOTICES rs BANKJJUPTC?.-Meetings of the creditors of the undermentioned bankrupts, to prove debts and choose assignees, will be held at the office of the Registrar, Hon. R. B. Car? penter, No. 72 Broad-street, on the days and at the hours named : Datf. I Hour.\ Name. \Of what place. Apl. 13.10 A.M.?Thurston, John G....|Ch?rleston. Ap'. 901 3 A. ar. I Benbow, W. W.I Wright's Bluff Apl. 20 ! 10 A.M.iBiuup?.*. B.?Wright'sBluff ApL 20 11A.M. Bochett,%m. H., Jr.. Clarendon. ApL 20 12 M. Benbow, P. G.Wright's Blnff Apl 20 1 P.M. Mahone r. Jno. H....| Wright's Bluff Apl. 20 2 P.M.;Hodge, B. E.Manning. ApL 20 3 P.M. I Bennett. Geo. A..(Beaufort ApL 21| 9 A.M.; White, M. J.|Manning. ApL 2110AM.].-lmmoD8. Arthur E...IBamberg. Ap). 21 1 P.M. Lesesne. W. T.|Manning. Apl. 21|llA.M.!Cut.ino, David W.|Clarendon. Apl. 21112 M.i McConnell, John T... Bbuk Mingo. Api. 211 2 p. M. j Nelson S. Warren._Manning. Apl. 22 9A,M Harvin, lt. B.Wright'sBluff Apl. 22 lu A.M. Brork, J. O.Clarendon. Apl. 22 ll A.M. Holladav, J. J.Claiendon. Apl. 22 12 M. Grico, Geo. D.Charleston. Apl. 22 2 P.M. Brochette, B. M..Wright'* Bluff Apl. 22 3 P.M. Brown, J. B.Wright's Bluff Apl. 22 1 P.M. Way, T. A.Clarendon. ApL 23 9 A.M Harper, Jno. D. Kingstree. Apl. 23|10tA.M. Owens, Geo. M. BarnweD. Apl. 23 ll A.M. Leman, W. W.Anten. Apl. 23 12 M Trotti, S. W. Barnwell. Apl. 23 1 P.M. Martin, Bobert.Barnwell. ay 14 9 A.M. Archibald Armstrong.. Charleston. ay 14 10 A.M. George U. Bushing.... Barnwell ! ay 14 ll A.M. Nathan H, Guyton.... Berkeley, Hon. I. W. Hayne. We publish below the leter of the above named distinguished gentleman concerning his nomination as Attorney-General of the State, made by the late Democratic Convention at Colombia : A CAED. It is with unfeigned reluctance that. I appear before tho public in connection with politics. I had hoped to escape any sue h necessity, but j my nomination before the pecple of the State for an office under the proposed constitution compels me to define my position. I am grateful to the gentlemen who met in Columbia for the compliment conferred. Ire cognize among the names of those present many personal friends, and all, I believe, to be good men and true, and actuated solely by patriotic motives. I greatly regret any ap? pearance of antagonism on my part to the course they have pursued. Not having been personally consulted, and having received no notification of the nomination, except through the telegraphic columns of the newspapers, I have no means left to express my views except through the press, and these views are not in accordance with those of that meeting. Any expression of opinion on the subject of | qualified negro suffrage was, I think, at this time unfortnnate. The resolution adopted in Columbia, in my opinion, is not sound in prin? ciple, and in policy! a blander. The nomina? tion of State officers, under such a constitution, I cannot but consider as an error, both in principle and policy. I will speak, however, only for myself. I object to the nomination: First. Because there is no possible chance of electing a docent, na? tive white man to any State office whatever. Second. Because I could not qualify, if elect? ed; and third, because I could not be induced to hold the office under the proposed constitu? tion, even if I were elected and allowed to qualify. I cannot, therefore, consent to be considered a candidate. If voters, with a knowledge of these facta* choose to make me an exponent of their opposition to the infamous constitution about to be submitted, it is to me a matter of indifference. To vote against the comslUution is every tcliile man's duty, and a far-seeing negro, who loves his race, would do so like? wise; but I fear that few such will be found. t W. HAINE. BUSINESS NOTICES. H. II. If you want chea-. Blank Books; If you want cheap Stationery, Envelopes, Paper, ?c.; or, MILLER'S Almanac; If you want Printing executed neatly; If you want Books bound in any style, or Ac? count Books made to order, with any desired pattern ot ruling, go to His.01 HAR?IS, Agent, No. 59 Broad-street. ftti ttiiiij Ctr! gTxVM^rv?^c?sT&; CO., No. 180 MEETING-STREET, HAVE JD8T BECETVED A NEW SUPPLY 0 GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN BOUGHT DUBING TBE LATE DECLINE IN PBICES, CONSISTING OF: PEINTS, LONGCLOTHS, LINEN DRILL, DBAB D'ETE, Jaconet, Cambric and Swiss Muslin, Plain and Figured Nainsook, Victoria and Bishop Lawn, Bril linnts and Organdies. Also, a large assortment of Hosiery, Corsets, H&ndkerabiefs. All of which they they offer at very low prices. March 30 -yx>*E ARK OFFERING OUR STOCK OP DRY GOODS FANCY ARTICLES AND NOTIONS, AT VEST REDUCED PRICES] FOR CASH. The Steck is vary complete in all branches, and particularly suited to the COUNTRY TRADE. Wholesale buyers will find it to their Interest to examine the Stock. STRAUSS, V ANC ES dc CO., No. 130 Meeting-street, Corner HaseL March 4 Cloting anil Jarrii5lpg (?00219. S PRING STOCK OF CLOTHING! WE HAVE IN STO?E AND ABE RECEIVING weekly NEW GOODS, manufactured from light weight Woollens, in SACES, PANTS and VESIS, made in our own workshop expressly for this mar? ket, and warranted in every respect equal to ordered work, and at prices much below. GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS. A complete assortment in WHITE SHIRTS, Silk and Gauze Merino CN DEBS BIRTS, Linen and Jean DRAWEES, Eld, Silk and Lisle GLOVES, HOSIERY, SUSPENDERS, SCARFS, TIES, BOWS, 4c, We invite aa examination of our stock and prices. MAC?LLAR, WILLIAMS & PARKER, ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE, No. ?70 KING, CORNER OF HASEL-STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. March 24 Imo ?1 P I. E N G E , Ko. 37 BROAD-STREET, BEGS TO INFORM HTS FRIENDS, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY, THAT HE HAS NOW A FULL STOCK OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, SUCH A3 FRENCH, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN CASSIMERE3, SILK, MARSEILLE AND LINEN* VESTINGS ENGLISH AND FRENCH BROADCLOTHS, DOESKINS, AND COATINGS ADAPTED TO BUSINESS WEAR, OF WHICH HE OFFERS SUITS FOR S25 MADE TO OLDER. ALiO, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF FURNISHING GOODS. He would call special attention to tho popular and fine fitting STAR SHIRT, Of which he has a full supply constantly on hand. ALL GOODS WILL BE OFFERED AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. TEEMS CASH INVARIABLY. March 26 thstalmo judi?n Sales. . Bedsteads, Bining Tables, ??c., $c. BY ALBERT PRINCE. WM be sold THIS DAT, 11th Inst., at my store. No. 653 King-street, at 10 o'clock, A. M. without re? serve, 3 DOUBLE BED5TEiD3 1 Mahogany Dining Table 1 Desk 1 Double Barrel Gun. and a lot of sundries. April ll * A Handsome Piano at Auction. BY LOWNDES & GRMBALL, No. 26 Broad-street. Will be sold on MONDAT. 13th inst., at ll o'clock, at our office. Terms cash. April ll Underwriter's S de-Choice Cuba Clayed Mo? lasses. BY J. A. ENSLOW & CO. On WEDNESDAY next. 15th inst, will bc sold at the New Customhouse, at ll o'clock, 70 BHDS. CHOICE CUBA CLAYED MOLASSES. And immediately after, on Union Wharf, "29 three's } CH0ICE CUBA CLAYED MOLASSES. Landed hom the British brig Times, from Car? denas, and sold for the benefit of the underwriters and all concerned. Conditions at sale. April 8 JMmtm1 jprwate Sales. Small Farm, part of the Bellavista Tract, for Sal?. BY LY. WESTERYELT, Real Estate Agent. Broker and Auction? eer, No. 35 Broad-street. 31 acres finest VEGETABLE AND PBOVT3ION LAND, located in the parish of St James' Goose Creek. This place ls only 16 miles from Charleston, and offers facilities as a vegetable market farm and a healthy Summer resort April 9 thsmwsS frags, (dfyuntrals, (?tr. FOR THE HAIR, IMPROVED! It is an elegant Dressing for the Hair. It causes the Hair to Curl beautifully. It keeps thc Scalp Clean and Healthy. It invigorates the Boots of the Hair. It forces the Hair and Beard to grow luxuriantly. It immediately stops Hair galling Out. It keeps the Hair from Changing Color from Age. It restores Grey Hair to its Original Color. It brings out Hair on heads that have been bald for years. It is composed entirely of simple and purely vege? table substances. It has received over six thousand voluntary testi? monials of its excellence, many of which are from physicians in high s tan ling. It is sold in ha'f-pound bottles (the nome blown in the gloss), by uggists and Dealers in Fancy Goods everywhere, at One Dollar per Bottle. Wholesale by Demos Barnes b Co. ; F. C. Wells A- Co. ; Schieffelin A- Co., New York. March 12 lyr OIL . COD LIVER OIL.**" rE POPULARITY WHICH THIS MEDICINE has obtained within the past few years is justly merited. The oil presented as V, ILSON'S is in its purest state; ls procured from fresh clean Livers only of the Gadus Morrhua, and a successful method bas been discovered by which nil the Iodine and Bromine, so necessary tor the efficacy of the oil, are retained unimpaired. WILSON'S COD LIYEB OIL Is recommended and prescribed by some of the most eminent physicians of Philadelphia and elsewhere, and approved by a largo number of ladles and gentle? men, wholesale ami retail druggists, merchants, in? valids, and many others who have been, on examina? tion, convinced of its rare excellence. This Oil can be obtained from all respectable Drug? gists throughout the United States. Office and Agency, WILLIAM M. WILSON'S, No. 208 Market-street Philadelphia. DO WIE & MOISE, WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CHARLESTON. March 7 3m os GREAT HEALTH RESTORATIVE AND BALM OF LIFE! FOR ALL WHO ABE CONSUMPTIVE, OB ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ANY IRRITATION OF THE LUNGS, WB ETHER THE COUGH HAS BEEN OF LONG CONTINUANCE, OB OF BECENT ORIGIN. RODRIGUES' Pl I? ELIXIR SPECIFIT HAS RAPIDLY DISTINGUISHED ITSELF FOR its wonderful restorative and curative qualities. Under its stimulative influence, and by its pen? etrative agency, this health invigorating cordial ex? cites a genera] beneficial reaction, and disperses the impermeable obstructions which prevent access to other remedies. While graduaUy reducing the ac? companying constriction which attends the malady, it reproduces the essential warmth and elastic vigor of the respiratory vessels, which, by this remedial combination, promotes the healing .process by which relief and cure is effected. Hemorrhages are arrested and cured, with every other concurrent disorder. As neither narcotic nor emetic properties of any kind are employed in this Pulmonie Compound, and the most assiduous attention given to the quality and medical value of each component article which constitute it it ls confidently and conscientiously recommended for its safety and reliability, without restriction m generous, wholesome diet or appre? hension of renewed cold from its effects. For sale wholesale and retail by the Proprietress, Mrs. CECILIA RODRIGUES, northwest corner of MEETING AND SOCIETY-STREETS, and at the Druggists. PRICE SINGLE BOTTLE S1.25. April 2_34_ COLGATE & CO.'S GERMAN Erasire Soap, THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE, For Sale by aU Grocers. 3mo JanuarySl Hurta Salts. Ttcdvt Thousand Eight Hundred Acres of Land. BY LOUIS D. DeSAUSSUBE. On THURSDAY, the 23d day of April, at ll o'clock", ~Jz''?Vz 5e 80ld- at tUe Postoffice, in tia City of Charleeton, A TRACT OF LAND, aV.ont twenly-thrc- mllear from Mount Pleasant, on the Georgetown- Boad, ia Charleston District, bing partly m Christ Church Parish and St James', Santee, on the wait r - of Awen daw Creek ^wiiich empty ia Bull's Day?. containing, according to plat of John Fenwick, Deputv Surveyor' made in 1772, twelve thousand eight hundred acre? of Land, being a barony originally granted to Sir Nathaniel Johnson; about five hundred acres ar? inland swamp, of which about three hundred were formerly cleared and planted, and seventy-fire acres have been more recently planted In provisions. Oa the Tract there is a "large body of woods; there la, also, a bold navigable creek with several convenient landings. There are a Dwelling House, Barn and Negro Houses on the place. Conditions-One-half cash; balance by bond bear? ing 7 per cent, annual interest, payable in one and two years, secured by a mortgage of the property. Purchaser to pay for papers and revenue stamps. N. B. The intention is to sell this Tract or Land If it brines three thousand dollars or more, which, will be less than twenty-five cents an sere. April ll ?_stuth5wth2 IN EQUITY. CHARLESTON DISTRICT, 80??TH CAROLINA. Estate of Roye 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 win be sold tinder the direction of the undersigned, afr - the Courthouse, in Charleston, South Carolina, os TUESDAY, the nth day of April, 1888, commenc? ing at ll o'clock, and continuing from day to day until the whole be sold : 100 SAVANNAH, ALBANY AND GULF RAILROAD BONDS, 9500 each, guaranteed by City of Savannah, Ga 4 South Carolina Railroad Bonds, $500 each 103 Charleston A Savannah Railroad Bonds, $500 each, guaranteed by State 140 Northeastern Railroad Bondi, $500 each, guar? anteed by State 30 Memphis and Charleston Railroad Bonds, $100(1 each 80 City cf Augusta Bonds, $1000 each 33 City of Augusta Bonds, $600 each 17 City of Augusta Bonds, $250 each ll City of Savaanah Bonds, $1000 each 37 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 Taine, fl 25 each 13 Shares of South Carolina Baflroad, 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?7 old lame $40,800 Interest on the above to January, 1868 444 Coupons of Bends of the Btate of South Caro? lina, $30 each 420 Coupons of Bonds of the Northeastern Railroad, $17.50 each 320 Coupons of Bonds of the City of Augusts, $30 each 132 Coupons of Bonds of the City of Augusta, $17.60 each 68 Coupons of Bonds of the City of Augusta, $3.75 each 48 Coupons of Bonds of the Sooth Carolina Ball- . road, $7.00 each 618 Coupons of Bonds of toe Charleston A Savaa? nah Railroad, $15 eaoh 800 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, secured by three Bonds of GreenvfBo A Columbia Railroad Note tor $3885, secured by Bank of Newberry and South Carolina Railroad and Bank Stock Personal Bonds, secured by first mortgage, principal sum due-4l50,98l).O2 Iron Chest and Office Furniture. ALSO, All that LOT OF LAND, in the City of Charleston, containing in front on the west side of Meeting street 28 feet 7 inches, on the back line 20 feet 1 inch, and in depth 169 feet more or lesa; founding to the southward on a lot of Edward Nona, to the northward on a lot of George Reynolds, ?ad to the eastward on Meeting-street, according to a plan of the said lot on file in thia office. Terms-For the Personal Assets, cash, For toe Real Estate, one-third cash; the balance payable ia three equal successive annual instalments, with in? terest at the rate of 7 per cent per annum, 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 eoU separately, according to a schedule to be seen at tsiis office. JAMES TUPPER, March 18 ws8 tal Master hi Equity. ITS CONSTITUENTS, THE EICHEST PART OF the berry of Wheat and Bazley Malt being scientifically prepared ready for use,thia food by an? alysis ls the same in its chemical elementa aa HEALTHY BREAST MILE, and is the easiest of di? gestion and assimilation of all nourishments for Children, Invalids and Dyspeptics. It has been tried by the physicians of Charleston, an i is recom? mended and prescribed by the most eminent physi? cians of New York. GEO. WELLS COMSTOCK, No. 07 CorUand-street New York. DO WIE dC MOISE, January 16 thataflmos Charleston, S.O. U% SAPEI CERTAIN, ASS Speedy Cars! VOS NEURALGIA um AIL .j NERVOUS DISEASES, j -- ? Its Effects ate, Magical. It ls the UNFAILING REMEDY in aU cases of Neuralgia Facialis, often effecting a permanent cure ta less than twenty-four hours, from the use of no more than TWO or THULE PILLS. No other form of neuralgia or Nervous Disease baa isled to yield to this WONDERFUL REMEDIA? . IGEST. Even tn the severest cases ot Chronic Neuralgia and general nervous derangements-of many years* standing-affecting the entire system, its use for a few days, or a few weeks at the utmost always affords the most astonishing relief, and very rarely fails to produce a complete and permanent cure. It contains no drugs or other materials in tua slightest degree injurious, even to the most delicate system, and can ALWAYS be used with PERFECT SAFETY. It has long been in constant use by many of our MOST EMINENT PHYSICIANS, who give it their unanimous and unqualified ap? proval. Sent by mail on receipt of price and postage. One package, SI.00, Postage 6 cents. Six packages, 6.00, Postage 27 cents. Twelve packages, 9.00, Postage 48 cents. It is sold by all wholesale and retail dealers in drugs and medicines throughout the United States, and by Tl'KXER d( CO., SOLE PROPRIETORS, No. 120 Tremont-street, Boston, Mass. GOODRICH, WISEMAN di CO., WHOLESALE AOENT8, Original Southern Drug House, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, Ko. 153 Meeting-street, Charleston, S. O' January 6 mfBmos E. H. K ELLE KS ?. CO., DRUGGISTS AND APOTHECARIES, NO. 131 MEETING-STREET, OPPOSITE MARKET. HAVE ON HAND CHEMICAL FOOD, OR COM? POUND Syrup of the Phosphates of Lime, bron and Soda, a superior tonic for invalids. Aitken's Syrup of the Phosphates of Quinine, Strychnine and Iron, the greatest tonic in use recom? mended by the first physicians. Rational Food, an easily digestible diet for infanta and invalids. _ Soluble Citrate of Bismuth for Dyspepsia. Shallenberger's Fever and Ague antidote. India Chol?gogue, for Chills and Fever. Granular Citrate of Magnesia. Crossman's Specific. Mathew Cayla?' Capsules of Citrate Iron and Copai? ba, a French preparation of great reputation. Asthma Cigarettes, an nnfalllrg cure for Asthma. Lyons' Periodical Drops. Stafford's Olive Tar. Earoo tie's Worm Candy. Upham's Electuary. Rowand's Fever and Ague Tonic, ?c., Ac February 22 tba