The Charleston daily news. (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, May 02, 1868, Image 3

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THE DAILY NEWS. MS* LASSEST ClBCTJLATJON.-THE DAILY HEWS BEING THE NEWSPAPER OFFICIALLY .RECOGNIZED AS HAVING THE LARGEST CIR. ?-CULATICN TN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, PUBLISHES THE LIST OF LETTERS REMAIN .?ENG JH THE POSTOFFIOE AT THE END OF .LEACH" WEEK, ACCORDING TO THE PROVIS? IONS OF THE NEW POSIOFFICE.LAW," LOCAL MATTERS. - - - A GOOD JOKE.-Talking aboat tho German Turnera turned our unhappy head They are going to Augusta, and will not riait Savannah . until the nert time. " - .- AK EXXCTIOH. tat the officers of Shina's ^ispenaary wu held yesterday, and resulted in the' choice of Dr. Peter Porcher as Physi? cian, and Dr. E. A. Kinloch as Secretary and .Treasurer. Ajr OUTRAGE.-We understand that some unprincipled persons broke into the corner - .-stone of the Phoenix Engine House, and dis? placed some of the articles deposited therein. Thia was soon discovered and the . breach 'properly mended. Precautions have been taken to prevent a recurrence of the outrage. - Music ON TBS ZUITEBY.-The Post Band wfil give another one of their acceptable open .air concerts on the Battery this evening, com? mensing at five o'clock. '. Th's following pro , gramme will be .observed: L March, from Gemma Di Vergy. : 2. Overture, from Le Cid. ..V^..>M>**. S.: Wolta, Fruhhngalieder. . TBS CAXEOLIO CHABTTT FALB.-There is .great excitaiaejit in thecommurnty regarding ; this fair, which, as will bo seen by the adver < Ttieemen^r?ww Ou Mjrmd?y.: ? Thai decorations promise to be superb, and will be under the /skilful enperintendeace. of Mr. C. Werner, who will iv?XQ?op& m .rato ornamentation. A whole faon, supplied -with raxmstructea Berraats; utensils, stock, .house and funiture, will bo raffled. The whole ; matter' will be grand, gorgeous, and ineffably ? snblans. ? ? . Mxxrnra o> mz LEGISLAT?BE-Th e Colum - -.bia Phoenix of Friday says: "Final arrange .meute vrer* concluded yesterday afternoon for -th?aaaemblingof.tiie i?g?lature in this city . . on Tuesday, the 12th instant. .' Jauney** Hall . baa bien seoured by the G?vera?r, and work? ;menare already employed in altering it and . adapting it to the purpc?e.''.The Senate wal . : meet on tho first floor, and the House of Re? presentatives in the second story. Suitable ? coronrrttee rooms have also been provided. - AU the necessary acoommodatioaa for the mem .oew^^.been arranged." it- will, doubtless,1 be i viry long session, as an unusual amount 'K^j^it?feieio be attended ta" 8Hop^lxL?TsaQ, -A nid WM made upon seve? ral of the-Jewelry stores on lUng-strset, a few >daya since, by an enterprising individual who thought he-had discovered the' shari road to fortune.' The pian waa to visit these stores ?under the pretence of purchasing jewelry, sadr watching a charge, io alto soma article in the pocket. He succeeded in securing several valua? ble, article^suoh asa watch chain, diver forks, bre|??n^risg,andwoild donica hats . got -dear wfth his booty bu t for bia own "impru dene?. Having takan some articles from a Jewelry atore, be took them next door and of? fered them for sale. This led to bie detection < and ultimate incarceration. The case is now CoLOBED DSHOGS6II0 MZETLTO TS COLUMBIA. 'The Phoenix of Thursday says: "A meeting of colored citizens was held in the Independent Engine House last night, and a Democratic aas octa ti on formed. About forty were present and signed the constitution. A committee, <couftiflting of Wm. Myers, P. Goode, Bobert Cartd^B^.Jenito; pif?, was ;ap - poin^fougijair^ and after a?a?fc?i - deliberation recommended the following: Presi? dent,' Pleasant Goode; Vice President, Samuel . Jenkins; Secretary, P. Ellington ; Treasurer, B. ?Carter. The report of the oommitteo was .unanimously ooncurred in. Addresses were -delivered by Coton els Thomas and ?). Wyatt -Aiken, and also by W. Myers." THE- FATS ? Bax-One of the 'Charleston : gentlemen, in attendance ai the meeting of the * Greenville and Columbia Baflwad, ie evidently : smitten, and talks in a rapturous manner of . the charma o? the up country's young ladies -whom he saw in Columbia. There were fair ?dark ones ?ad dark fair ones. - Anderson, Greenville, Spartan burg, York and -the rest, gave up, for the time, the sikhes of their beauty, and the belles of Columbia -capped the pinnacle of fascination, mystery . - and winsome grace. It was. a glorious sight to see all this girlish"naivete, all this innocent : flirting, all this jesting and smiling, all this guiltless heart-breaking and swearing eternal -constancy. - Thero were sighs euoaghbreath ' ed to f&Tths sails of a double-rurretted moni? tor, and when the fair ones left the city tears - enough were shed to float tho capitol of the ; State. ' : _?' THE MAY FESTIVAL OF REV. D. X. LAEAB'S : SotrKABY-The young ladies connected with this seminary have, for some dava, been W gaged in making extensive preparations for their May. festival, and the large hall over the Adams Express Company was secured for this . --purpose- The woods and gardens had been - laid under contribution, and the interior was - elaborately Morned,with floral ornaments. At .-the farther end of the hall a stage was erect . ed, on which stood a rustic Dower, with the detters^ evergreen,'"Welcome to* our'Queen." . . Long beforo the hour appointed, the hall - was densely crowded, and the fans were plied vigorously in every direction. As the hall is '-only open ai the north, it soon became uncom - f art ably warm. Paper collars wilted, and the starch was taken out of many elaborate orna : ments before the performance was concluded. ' These ' inconveniences were, however, borne - -without a murmur when the regal party made - their appearance on the stage. To describe - them would be a difficult task, as they were ail 'bewilderingly beautiful, and to the ey et jf a reporter looked like5 angels from Heaven. ' The Queen waa conducted to her throne by her ' loyal subjects, and her maids of honor' ranged - themselves, on. either side- Addresses were - made by ber principal courtiers, and she was visited by the Goddesses.' of Night, ? Morning, ' Eloquence, Fortune and other bewitching dei? ties, each of whom showered untold blessings . on the "Fair Queen of May." Unfortunately, the crowded state of the hall and the perpetual rustle of the fan prevented the address from being beard any distance from the stage, bat the fair speakers were evidently au fait in their parts. After several divinities, terres rial and celestial, had paid their devoirs, they unit? ed in singing a song of welcome to their beau? tiful queen,' and the finale was pronounced. As there was but one means of exit, the crowd dispersed slowly, leaving behind some of the votaries of Terpsichore, who indulged in tte pleasures-of the masy dance for a short time. The celebration was a success, and the flatter? ing attendance was a compliment to the effi? ciency of Mr. Lafar se a teacher. Important Conservative Meeting. A LABOE QATBXBIKO-SPEECHES AND BESOLU HONS-ADOPTION OF THE OPPEB WABD HESO L?TI0N8. A meeting of several hundred Conservative citizens was held in the Masonic Hall last night, and the whole proceedings proved that the Conservative people of Charleston are de? termined to nominate a moderate and intelli gent man for Mayor, who Bhall represent every j interest in the city and be unobjectionable'to ali moderate men of all shades of opinion. On motion of Mr. Archibald Cameron, Colo? nel John E. Carew was called to the chair. The chairman said that it was not necessary to refer to the causes which had led to the preser inhappy condition of the country, but he would say that the meeting was called to? gether to take steps for arriving at the greatest degradation of aU-that of seeing the city fall J into the hands of ignorance and barbarism. We know of no subject of more importance, or involving a greater and more solemn responsi? bility. For the first time in history an inferior race had been elevated from slavery to the rank of law-given, and the white race, their former masters, under whom the coun? try had reached a position of unpar allelled prosperity, were sought to be thrown into a position of inferiority. The times called for action, and, above all, for per? fect unanimity. It was no time for personal interest or personal feeling, and every man should be ready to sacrifice all his private in? terests on the altar of the common good. He believed that the people would act together, going up as a band of brothers, Wedded to? gether by misfortune, and prepared to win suc? cess or fall together. Mr. E. W. Marshall referred to the meet? ing of the upper warda held on Thursday nigh* and reported in THE NEWS of yesterday, and offered the rollowbg resolutions, which wera ordared to be considered seriatim: Resolved, That two weeks previous to the day of election for Mayor and Aldermen, the citi? zens of each ward ahall meet together and elect five delegates from-each ward; who shall constitute en electoral college, and that said delegates from each ward shall meet in gene? ral convention ten days previous to said elec? tion, and nominate by ballot suitable candi? entes; for Mayor and Aldermen. Resolved, That two thirds of tho votes shall be' required to secure said nominations, which shall be binding upon the Conservative party | of this city. Mr. Trombo then moved to amend the first resolution by striking out five delegates and inserting eight delegates, and by changing the time of electing the ward delegates from two fweeks previous to the city elections to Wed? nesday next. ... - Mr. Bicharas thought the latter feature- ob- j I j echona ble, and waa followed hy Mr. McDowell, j who said it waa 'the understanding of the upper wards that the general cor. conti on of ward delegates should nominate the Mayor, and that eaoh ward should norme ate ita own' aldermen. Mr. Gayer moved to amend the amendment by striking out all that part which changed j the time for holding tho ward meetings. Mr. Richards thought that proper considera? tion should be shown the suggestions of the I upper wards, and moved to lay.the amendment j as amended on the table. Mr. C. B. Miles amid thai this was a time when-all selfish interests should give way, and he felt that, under " the present circum? stances, it was a sacrifice on the part of any man to accept the position of Mayor it would only be a sacrifice made in obedience to the call of duty; sud if the position were not accepted as a duty, if.it were accepted from any other and less worthy spirit, then our case is hopeless indeed. If there was to be .any of the old j party machinery, any of the old cauousBing and j packing and scheming, then, our cause was lost beyond edi hope, It would be aa if the crew of a sinking ship were _ to irait to deter? mine the best way of 'Triping up" all hands. There was no hope of success if there was any j division-of opinion v amongst us. Our object should be to nominate a tuan who could win, who could show the most strength. The man j nar ot nominating- proposed by the upper wards was probably fair and proper. A nomination made in thai way would-be the expression . or the feeling of the people; all selfish desires .would have been left in abeyance. In regard to the time of making nominations, he said that we had now a new problem before us, and [ must work it out in a new manner. It was not certain, by any means, that the elections could be held on June 2d, as proposed by General Canby. The Legislature, or the oom- j mittee appointed by the Convention, might change the time. There would be but two candidates, one from each party. But in the other party thors would be malcontents and disappointed aspirants, who would wish to- inj ore and defeat the nominees of that party. We must avail ourselves of the weakness of oar opponents. We wanted to know their nominees, so that we I might make use of any blunder, and be strong where they ara weak. As the opposi? tion have not made their nomination, should we make ours ? At this supremely important moment, a premature movement would take away our strength and impair our cause. We thought it, therefore, unwise to determine any ' time for making nominations, but wise to de I aide in the manner. It should be the free choice of the people; there should be no room tor log-rolling and intriguing; there should be no opportunity for caucussing and influencing the delegates. The nomination might be made within twenty-four hours of tho election. Pre . mature action would be throwing away our best card. Or ri'tion, the amendment of Mr. Trumbo was thentlaid an the table. Mr. Briggs moved that the resolution of Mr. Marshall be amended so as to require the elec? toral college to meet for the purpose of mak? ing their nominations within twenty-four hours of their selection as delegates. This was ac? cepted by Mr. Marshall. .. Mr. Cosgrove move to amend by having the meetings held twenty-one days prior to the city elections. . Mr. DeLeon then spoke in favor of the course suggested by Mr. Miles. He said we did not know against whom we were fighting. We must know the nominee of the other party so as to strike their weak point. He believed that every honest white man would vote himself and make his friends vote, and that all would go to the polls, shoulder to shoulder, aud cast their votes for a respectable white man as Mayor of Charleston. He thought that the premature election of ward delegates would be as fatal as the nominations of candi? dates. We should throw aside all old parties, and all old cliques, and fight out the contest in plain, manly and straightforward manner. Mr. Henry called for the reading of the resolu? tions adopted by the upper wards on the pre? vious night. Mr. Marshall said that the resolutions were only published in one paper, THE DALLY NEWB, but would explain them from memory. Mr. Henerey then moved to lay the Marshall resolution on the table, which was carried unanimously. Mr. Heherey then moved the adoption of the resolutions adopted by the upper wards meet? ing, which was carried without a dissenting voice. The resolutions are as follows : Resolved, That it is the sense of this meet? ing that each ward in the city be organized at once; that each ward so organized appoint an executive committee of five; that when so ap? pointed, all the executive committees from each ward meet in a central executive comm and that such central executive coron ahall be authorized to nominate a snitabh son na candidate for Mayor of the Ci Charleston. Resolved, Tbat it is further the sense o meeting that it ia essential to BUCC?S? there should be but one candidate of the servative party of Charleston; and that wi dialiy invite all true Conservatives who the real interests of our city at heart, to upon the candidate so to be selected. Mr. Henerey then moved that the electi delegates be held two weeks prior to the "election. Thia motion was laid on the tat On motion, the meeting then adjourned A CBUMB FOB CABOLLNA.-Application been made to Congress for railroad snbsi amounting in the aggregate to $268,00C -and amongst them is a request foi $750,CK the Fort Boyal Railroad Company. If this subsidy ie granted, it will be the first re efcmction act of Congress that is likely i this State some positive good. We want mc and it is better that it should come out ol Federal purse than the individual pocket. UNITED STATIS COTJBT-Hos. OEOBOI BBTAK, PnESiDiNa-FEED AT, May 1.-Ex j F. Weber, assignee, in re B. H. Marsh! bankrupt, of the firm of Marshall & Bro! The petition of the assignee for power to property. Messrs. Garlington & Sober prc It was ordered that the assignee sell at pi auction a lot of land in Newberry, to be sol? cash, and the proceeds of the sale to be apt for the said mortgage. The case of the United States vs. the I Alfred Huger and Charles T. Lowndes wai sumed. The arguments wer 3 concluded, after an able charge from the Judge, the ; retired for ? few minutes and brought in a diet-"We find for the defendant." THE. Cm ELECTION-IIEPOBTAKT OBOE The following extracts are made from an plana tory circular issued yesterday by C Ganby. It will be seen that the time of h ing the municipal elections is now fixed ? determined: ' HEADQUARTERS 2D MHJTABX DIBTBIOT, CHARLESTON, S. C., May 1,1868. L The following municipal officers will voted for. and no others: For each of the cities of Charleston and I umbia, a mayor, and aldermen to the num now established by law. For each incorporated city and village, intendant, and wardens to the number now tablished by law. ? The.county officers to be voted for wil those prescribed by General Orders No. 77, no oman. * *... -t?. . ? ? ? By command of Brevet Major-General B. 8. Canby. LOOTS T. CAZIARC. Aid-de-Camp, 'Acting Assistant Adjutant-General ? DANGEROUS BUILDING-Soon after I war a dre destroyed the entire range of te ment buildings north' of the courthouse, i the bare walls have since remained standi They were not considered dan perons, and attempt was made to hare them removed, they wore built in the good old times wi thick walls were the fashion. Yes tere morning, about 8 o'clock, with out any provo tion from Boreas, several 'bricks took fly i leaps from the summit of the wall to the sire and disconcerted the philosophy of 8 eve passersby. The bricks remained on the ei walk daring the day, and served aa a wami to tho timorous, who gave the walls aw berth. As this portion of Meeting-street, d lng court tenn, ia more travelled than a other section of the city, the wxfls shoi be examined immediately and their oonditi reported, lest some of the lights of the bar , soddenly extinguished. THE GREENVILLE AND COLUMBIA RAILROAD Ia another column will be found a report the proceedings of the annual meeting of tl company, held in Columbia on Thursday la The meeting was practical and harmonio] and adopted strong resolutions in favor of sc porting the Blue Ridge Railroad, and aiding insuring ita prompt completion. It will seen that the resolutions referred to were i traduced by the Hon. J. P. Bead, of Andarse who, as well as every other friend of Charle ton, ia entitled to our high consideration 1 the- liberality and judgment which his actii displayed. William A. Courtenay, Esq., of Cbarlesto was elected a director of the Greenville ai Columbia Railroad, and this city is again repr seated in a road in which our citizens have i ways taken a deep and enduring interest. Mr. Courtenay is a gentleman of intelligent and sound business ability, and will faithful represent the views and wishes of his roa this city, and the whole State. ESCAPE ABD REC APT CSE OF A CASTLE PING KR PRISONER.-Information was received i headquarters on the 29th, that a colored priai uer confined in Castle Pinckney for the mu der of Mr. B. F. Bradford, of Walterboro, ha i made his escape. An escape from the Bea gi fortress seemed almost impossible, and speen lation was rife as to the whereabouts of tl convict. Swimming to either the city or tb island seemed an impossibility, and it wa supposed that he had been taken in by a shar while making the attempt. Yesterday, ho? ever, the mystery was solved and the prisone was arrested, a voluntary inmate of Fort Mou trie. How he escaped, and why he chose Foi Moultrie aa his ark of refuge, is as yet ur known, but as there are colored troops a both places, the inference is clear that it mus have been with some connivance on their part When first noticed,' he was. walking uncon cernedly about the fort, and said that he hai come to there visit a friend. He was afterward seen by an officer in one of the beds, but oi attempting to arrest him he offered a etrenu ons resistance. He was finally overpowers and given to the guard, but succeeded in elud ing them, and would have escaped but for i timely pistol shot, which brought him to th< ground. As he seems .a desperate character it is -hoped that the military authorities will bring him to speedy justice. THE CELEBBATION of tho Independent Ordei of Odd Fellows came off last night, according to programme, at the Wentworth-street Luthe? ran Church. The servit "" throughout were exceedingly imposing ano interesting. The brotherhood, having assembled at their hall, corner of Bong and Liberty-streets, marched in procession to the chuich, accompanied by Mullers band. Every seat was soon filled-the ladies constituting a large portion of the audience. Soon as quiet was obtained, the services were commenced by the singing of an ode. An eloquent and fervent prayer was then offered by the Be v. John H. Honour, First Grand Master of this State; after which the intermediate ode was sung; then came the specialty of the evening-the address by Fast Grand Sire, Wilmot G. DeSausBure. It ia im? possible to do it justice in this limited sketch. We are gratified to be able to state that the address will be published, and those of our readers who had not the privilege of hearing it delivered, will have an opportunity of read? ing it for themselves. At the conclusion of the address, the Bev. W. B. Yates, in his usual impressive manner, offered up the concluding prayer. The choir then sang the closing ode,' after which the audience was dismissed with the benediction. The music for the occasion, under the direc? tion of Professor Thomas P. O'Neale, assisted by his able choir, was exceedingly fine. The celebration, no doubt, will redound greatly to the advantage of the Order; not only in rekindling the spirit of friendship, love and truth among ita own members, but in in? ducing many to seek admission into their lodges. BESEELET DISTBIOT COURT-FRIDA T, M The court met at the usual hour, Judq D. Richardson presiding; Augustine Smythe, Esq., for the Attorney-General, following coses were tried and sentences nonnced: The State TS. Grey Gaillard-Larceny receiving stolen goods. Guilty. Sentenc two years' imprisonment under military or The State va. Thomas Pinckney-Lar< Sentence, ten days' imprisonment The State va. Ben. Washington-Becei stolen goods. Sentence, five months' im onment. The State ve. Dickson Cokeley-Larc Sentence, eight months' imprisonment. The State vs. Maroh Brown-Larceny, tence, two months' imprisonment. The State vs. Grace Wright-Larc Sealed sentence. The court then adjourned sine die. COUBT oz GENERAL SESSIONS aim Cou PLEAS-HON. ZEPHANIAH PLATT, Pasan The court met at the usual hour and procei to the trial of Hugh Donohue, for the mn of his wife. Messrs. T. B. King and ? Grimball appeared for the defence. This murder waa committed on the 19t January last in a .row of houses at the foi Hasel-street, and was itally reported in NEWS at the time of the coroner's inquest The prosecution presented several wi ta ea but the most important was Margaret Ta] the young daughter of the deceased. She tided that no one was in the house at the t but her mother, step-father and herself; I her mother and the prisoner bad been dr ing and had quarrelled, when her mol struck ODonohoe with a stick of lightwi This maddened him, and though her mother left the house he followed her into a vacan I and a truck her on the head with the same st inflicting a wound which caused her death few days. After being struck she was take the city hospital, where her death occurred Dr. F. P. Porcher testified to the oharai of the wound, and stated that it had p rock lockjaw, which caused death. Coroner Whiting stated in substance testimony which had been elicited at the ci nert inquest-Margaret Taylor then be the only witness, and her testimony was same as that given in court, j Mrs. Mingo, who was a neighbor of O'Donohue'a, said that she was called in a the row, and assisted in washing and bind np the wound. Her description of the woi tallied with that given by Dr. Porcher, who amined the woman at the hospita1, fi Mingo never saw the deceased after she 1 left the house, and only heard of her de casually. Another witness was introduced, but she 1 imbibed BO freely that she was unable to g any connect od statement, and put the conn a broad grin by her free and easy manner ward both the Judge and the Attomey-G aral. The former was alluded to aa "my chi and "my darlint," and her answers to the torney-General's queries were wild and inco rent. Bhe was told to go down, and she plied "Bhe would, aa the wash-tub was a bet place than such a court," and stalked out the courtroom with the air of a tragedy que The prosecution having clostd, and the fence having no witnesses to offer, the ari ment was opened by John Grimball, Esq., 1 lowed by the Attorney-General for the Sta and T. B. King, Esq., for the defence. Afte charge from the Jndge, the case was given the jury, who returned a verdict of not gull During the trial the Grand Jury had re tun to the court, and the Judge requested the. torney-Genoral to suspend his examination i til they were heard. The foreman, Mr. E. Dawson, then banded the presentment of t Grand Jury, which was read by the clerk, follows : COUBT OF GENERAL SESSIONS AND COMMON PLE CHARLESTON DISTRICT-SPRING TEEM, 1868. We, the Grand Jury, assembled by order court, do report, that in the discharge of t duties assigned us, we have visited the diff ent public institutions and have examin carefully into their condition. The courthouse needs a few repairs, whi are essential to preserve the building from t weather. The roof leaks badly in sevei places, and the action of the water has looeen the ceiling in many of the upper rooms, ai caused it to be broken. The east wing of t third story is in a bad condition, and nee several repairs. In various parts of the buil ing the sashes are broken, and the weigh and glasses destroyed. We would also su gest that the janitors house be separated fro the court yard by a fence, and the premis made more private. A number of unauthc ized persons have frequent access to the buil lng, and the damages may be traced to tb cause. The jail was thoroughly inspected, ai found to be in a cleanly condition, the sher having taken every care of the prisoners co; Bistens with their safekeeping. At the tin of tho visit there were one hundred and tv inmates-eighty-six colored men, five whit and elevan women. The latter are kept sep rate from the males. Dr. F. L. Parker hi the medical charge of the prisoners, an their general health is good. The provision furnished are sound and of good qualit; If the doors and window bars were painted i would preserve them from rust, and attemp ed escapes would be more easily d?tect?e The general management of the jail is, hov ever, good, and, while it is the best in tb State, it may compare favorably with those c larger cities. When witnesses are confined i the jail they should be allowed extra accommt dations in the way of sleeping and eating, an not be olosBed with the other prisoners. Th yard and outbuildings of the jail are clean an m perfect order. If the four windows on th northern wall, opening on the yard, wer bricked np it would add to the security of th building and remove a probable means of es cape. The present sheriff bas been faithful ii the discharge of his duties, and-the jail am yard are in as secure and in as good order a could possible be expected. The fire-proof building was oleo visited, am the jury were satisfied with its condition, bu would offer a few suggestions which, if car ried ont will add to the comfort of the differ ent public officers whose business is conduct? ed in this building. When the building wai repaired the basement door on the south aid) was closed and an iron railing substituted This could be changed at a comparative small expense, and tbe passage way be opened tc Chalmera-Btreet, south side. Sinks shortie also be placed in the building for the accom mo dation of the inmates. Tbe condition of the poor of the district ha? also demanded our attention, and we are pleas? ed to state, that though the destitution row prevailing is almost unparalleled, it bas been considerably improved since the close of the winter. The soup houses established by thc Freedmen's Bureau have been very service? able in alleviating suffering, though this chority is confined principally to the col? ored people. The noble efforts made by the ladies of tho city, and tho numerous charities that have been established through their means, have also been successful agents in relieving the sufferings of the poor. If the resources of the State aro sufficient, some outlay should be made for the benefit of the poor, irrespective of class or color. In making thia suggestion we do not refer to that class of paupers who are strong and able-bodied, as they should be made to support themselves, ana not be a burden to the State. Although the unsettled condition of the country has paralyzed all branches of business, there is always work for the willing hand, and no man should lead a lazy life if he has the good of self or conn try at heart. The in? dolent, listless life that ie pursued by many of the colored people aince their emancipation, has caused them to prey upon their neighbors for subsistence, and from every part of the dis? trict accounts are received concerning the Lu? sa euri ty of life, stock and provisions. This un? principled system of plunder, has caused many plantations to be abandoned and live stock of any description is now quite rare. The roads leadiug from the city have been recently repaired by thc commissioners, and when the ahull road now under construction is completed, a firm, broad road will be opeucd into the interior of the district. E. J. DAWSON, Foreman. After the presentment was read, the Judge dismissed the Grand Jury, and in a few words thanked them for their prompt attendance and thorough discharge of their duties. M?T Dzvonoire xtr THE CATHOLIC CHTJBCHES It is the custom arning Catholics to consecrate this month most particularly to the honor the Mother of God- The origin of this devo tion was in a schoolroom of the Jesuit's Col lege in Genoa, where the boya took upon them selves, in this the fairest of all months, to homage to their patroness. They decorated shrine of the Virgin Marv, as well as theil means allowed, and daily offered fresh flower* as symbols of the little acts of self-denial, mor tiflcation and devotion, which was the mau and most valuable part of the exercise. Thu idea met with so mach satisfaction among Cath? olics, that it was soon practiced in other col? leges, in families, and then in the churches all classes of people. From Genoa it spread gradually over all Italy, and was by the Por highly recommended to the faithful. Fro Italy it spread over France, Spain, and all rest of Europe. From Europe it was carried by the missionaries to distant countries, and ia now established on American soil. Several books have been written on this subject, con taming the exercises for each day of the month. One of them is written by Father Magsarelli, and has lately been translated from the Italian into English. The exercises of the May devotion will held this year in all the Catholic Churched the city as folk>ws: Cathedral Chapel, Queen-street, 5J P. M. St. Mary's, Hasel-street, 6 P. M. St. Patrick's, St. Philip-street, 6 PM. St. Joseph's, Anson-etreet, 5 P. M. St. Paul's, Society-str?et, 5J P. M. St. Peter's, wentworth-street, 8 P. M. HOTEL AELLVALS-Charleston Hotel-E. Irvine, Greenville; S. E. Marshall, Oconee; Beatie, Greenville, S. C.; A B. Towers, Ander? son 0. H.; Wm. A. Tottle, Baltimore; Bobert Mucker, New York; George L. Merriman, Con neeticut; J. H. Pawley, Florence; George Bus? sell, Atlanta, Ga.; S. J. Moreland, Michigan; Aim; and wife, Boston ; H. Tortlarge, London J. F. Newbold, Baltimore; A. W. Jackman, Philadelphia, Pa?Uion Hotel.-J. H. Lewis, 8. C. Black, Lexington, S. C.; J. B. Bryan and wife, Salter's Station; E. M. Thompson, Vermont; W. Peronneau, steamer Fannie. FEARFUL ACCTDEHT-A MAW BITTEN DEATH BX AH EHBAOES HORSE.-On the 25th ultimo, Mr. Wm. Garrett, of Greenville, was riding a five year old stallion, in Laurena Dis? trict, and, on attempting to remount him [ jerked the bridle.. This enraged the horse which sprang at Mr. Garrett and bit him se? verely in the arm. A fight then began between the man and the furious horse, which sue ceeded in biting several pieces of flesh ont the side of his rider. The straggle continued I for some time, when the horse bit off two Mr. Garrett's fingers and threw him down stamping on his chest four or five times as ht lay upon the ground. Mr. Garrett then man? aged to twist the bridle and halter around small tree, and then crawled off a short way. He was founded by a neighbor who was pass? ing and carried to the boase of Mr. J. H Jones. Medical aid was called in, bat Mr. Garrett died the same night.. The horse remained for hours in an enraged condition, and severe means were obliged to be made ase of before he could be even ap? proached._ NOTICES m BANEBUPTCT. -Meetings of the creditors of the underm^ntioned bankrupts, prove debts and choose assignees, will be held at the office of the Registrar, Hon. E. B. Car? penter, No. 72 Broad-street, on the days and at the hoars named : Dat'. \ Hour. May Ul 9 A.M. Armstrong, Archibald. | Charleston. May 14 10 A.M. Bushing, George U.... I Barnwell. May 14(11 A.H. Guyton, Nathan H.... Berkeley. May 14112 M. Ford, F. V7. et J. Vf... ?Georgetown. May 14 2 P.M. Wardlaw, Wm. A.Charleston. May 14 1 P.M. Benton, W. Allen.Chesterfield. May is 9 A.n. Wood, Jas. N.Charleston. May 16 10 A.M. Cooper, Bob'tE.York. May IQ ll A.M. Huger, Soseph A..Charleston. May 15 1 P.M. Baker, Charlea B. F... Sumter. May 1S|12 M. Carter, W. J.Darlington. May 15 3 p.v. Allston, Edward F_Berkeley. May 15 2 P.M. Boone, John B. F.Sumter. May 16 9 A.M. Walker, Isreal.Barnwell. May 16 ll A.M. Peoples, Benjamin F.. Barnwell. May 16 10 A.M. Minus, Bobert.Barnwell. May 16 12 M. McMillan, John M.... Barnwell. May 16 2 P.M. Bay, Charles.Barnwell, May 16 8 P.M. Woraham, Peter 8.... Charleston. May 16 1 P.M. Gnilleanme, Chas. L.. Charleston. May 18 9 A.M. Dargan, J. L K.Williamsburg May 18 ll A.M. Moore. R. Sidney.Bethlehem. May 18 10 A.M. Manheim, M.Marion. May 18 12 M. Gooch, Joseph H.Marlboro'. May 18 2 P.M. Evans, Hansford D.... Barnwell. May 18 1 P.M. Jordan, Peter M.(Darlington. May 18 3 P.M. Glbaon, J. Lewis.! Orangeburg. May 19 9 A.M. Salley, Henry V.(Orsngeburg. May 19 ll A.M.ISalley, Barns O.lOrangeburg. May 19 10 A.M.|Gerald, Thomas D_| Sumter. May 19 12 M. I Bead, BenJ. H.(Charleston. May 19 1 P.M. |Evans, Andrew J.|OranSeburg. Name. Of what place. BUSINESS NOTICES. HTH. If yon want cheap Blank Books; If yon want cheap Stationery, Envelopes Paper, ?c.; or, MILLER'S Almanac; li you want Printing executed neatly; If you want Books bound in any style, or Ac? count Books m^de to order, with any desired pattern ci ruling, go to HIBAU HAB?IS, Agent No. 59 Broad-street. ALL WHO ABE in want of good substantial boots and shoes will find them at John Com? mins, No. 131 Meeting-street, nearly opposite Market-street. They are offered at retail. PHOSPHATE AND MABL LANDS.-All who have deposites of phosphates and marl on their lands will apply ut No. 131 Meeting-street with samples. nae sw?-[Advt.] HEBBXKO'S CHAMPION SAFES_The following are among the latest Southern attestations of the merits of Herring's famous fire-proof safes : JEFFERSON, TEXAS, April 3,1868. Messrs. Herring, Farrel Jb Sherman, New York. GENTLEMEN : The very large and destructive fire which occurred here on Saturday night, February 29, completely destroyed our store, a large building. In our office we were using one of your large Folding-door Patent Cham? pion Safes, which fell into the cellar surround? ed by burnina timbers ana goods. We were unable to open the safe ou account of its heat? ed condition until the Monday following. The bool?, papers, and a large amount of money were found in good order, every line legible. Aa we had no organized fire department, there was no water thrown on the buildings or ruins. Yours, ac, J. P. DUBB &. SON. ANOTHER ES SAME FIRE ! JEFFERSON, TEXAS, April 4,1868. Messrs. Herring, Farrell Sherman, New York. GENTS: We were among the buffet era by the very large fire of February 29, which destroyed our store. We were using one of your Patent Champion Safes; it waa subjected to asevere heat, the fire having full sway, as wo had no means of checking it, our city not having fire engines that could be used. We did not open the safe for several days after the fire; the con? tents were preserved in excellent order, proving your safos to be perfectly fire-proof. Respectfully yours, PHILLIPS Si LEFTWICH. FIEE AT ALBANY, QA. ALBANY, GA., April ll, 1868. Messrs. Herring, Farrel ? Sherman, New York. GENTS: The Deputy Collector Internal Reve? nue at this place had his office destroyed by fire recently. He had one of your safes, a No*. 6. His office was in the second story of a brick building, and the safe came out al) right;-that ia, the contants were well piesei ved. If you desire, we will forward the safe to you. You will please ship one of your No. 7 safes and draw at sight for the amount. Yours trulv, HINES & HOBBS. SHELL ROAD. CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE, ) CITY HALL, April 28,1308. ) F1RMEBS AND OTHERS ARK REQUESTED not to drive over the Une of the Meeting street Road, between Spriug and Rumney streets, during the execution of the work. Cattle drivers are re? quested not to uso the Meeting-street Road at all. The disturbance ot all the grade and allignment pegs, recently put up, renders it necessary to make the abova request. LOUIS J. BAB BO 1, April 30 City Engineer. SOUTH C ABOLI NA BONDS "WANTED. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BONDS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA STOCK OAS STOCK BONDS, 8TOCES. COUPONS, GOLD, STLVEB AND BANK BILLS. ANDREW M. MOBELAND, Broker, May 2_No. 8 Broad street CHECKS ON NEW TOBE, (3 OLD COIN. AND STERLING EXCHANGE. JT For sale by GEO. W. WILLIAMS IE CO. April 30 6 (Doti)inj} ?nb/omisliing (Ms. NOW IS THE TIME TO THROW OFF _ YOTJB WINTER CLOTHING AND TO RE? PLACE IT WITH GARMENTS SUITED TO THE WARM WEATHER THAT IS NOW UPON US. IF YOU ABE IN NEED OF A LIGHT WOOLLEN OB LINEN BUTT, YOU WILL FIND THE BEST ASSORTMENT AT SIACULLAR, WILLIAMS A PARK KR'S, Who have a foll stock of NEW GOODS, JUST MAN? UFACTURED, that will snit all, as win be seen by the list of prices giren below : A NICE STYLE OF CHECK CASSTMERE SUITS-SACK, PANTS AND VEST.S 6 OG A NICE STYLE OF GREY FLANNEL SUIT SACK, PANTS AND VEST.. 8 00 A NICE STYLE OF GREY-FLANNEL SUIT SACK, PANTS AIT) VEST.ia oe BEAL SCOTCH FANCY CAS31 MERE BUTT SACS, PANTS AND VEST.... ..19 0C DARE MIXED CA8SIMEBE SUIT-SACK, PANTS AND VEST. 18 M DARK MIXED "CASSTMERE SUIT-SACK, i PANTS AND VEST.21? FINE DARK INDIGO BLUE FLANNEL SUITS-SACK, PANTS AND VEST..18 00 FINE DARK INDIGO BLUE FLANNEL SUITS -SACK, PANTS AND VEST..'.. 1? I FINE DARK BLUE INDIGO FLANNEL SUITS-SACK, PANTS AND VEST.. 30 00 NEW STYLE FANCY CASSTMERE SACKS, GOOD AS CUSTOM WORK:.96 to 15 00 NEW STYLE FANCY CASSTMERE PANTS Si to 10 00 NEW STA LE FANCY C ASSUME RE VESTS 12 to SOO FINE BLACK CLOTH LINED SAC KS.... 99 to IS 00 | SINE BLACK CLOTH DRESS FROCKS, EQUAL TO ANY CUSTOM WORK.99 to 35 00 FINE BLACK DOESKIN PANTS.96 to 12 00 WHITE MARSEILLES VESTS, EQUAL TO CUSTOM MAKE. ?3 to 6 00 WHITE AND COLORED LINEN AND DUCK SACKS.9150 to 7 00 I WHITE AND COLORED LINEN AND DUCK PANTS.9100 to 6 00 WHITE AND COLORED LINEN AND DUCK VESTS.9150 to 4 00 COTTON ADE AND SATINET SACKS.. .92 00 to 8 50 COTTON ADE AND SATINET PANTS.. M 00 to 2 60 GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS. WHITE SHIRTS, 80k and Merino UNDER? SHIRTS, Brown and Bleached Jean and Linen DRAWERS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, BOWS, COLLARS, ftc. Ha" ONE PRICE. Gooda all marked in plain fig? ures. No deviation made. MACULLAB, WILLIAMS k PARKER, No. 370 KING, CORNER OF HASEL-STBEET, CHARLESTON, S. C. April 22_? g PRING -ND SUMMER CLOTHING. GEORGE LITTLE $ CO., No. 213 KING-STREET, NEXT TO VICTORIA HOTEL, Have just received a new and large supply of MEN'S, YOUTH'S AND BOYS* CLOTHING, AND FURNISHING GOODS, which they are offering at unusual low prices. They would call especial attention to their assort? ment of YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, which will bc found the largest and most varied ever ofiered in this city. May 1 Imo P L E B G E ? No. 37 BROAD-STREET, BEGS TO IN'FORM HIS FRIENDS, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY, THAT HE HAS NOW A FULL STOCK OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, SUCH AS FRENCH, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN CASSDLERES, SILK, MARSEILLE AND LINEN TESTINGS ENGLISH AND FRENCH BROADCLOTHS, DOESKINS, AND COATINGS ADAPTED TO BUSINESS WEAR, OF WHICH HE OFFERS SUITS FOB 325 MADE TO ORDER. ALSO, A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF FURNISHING GOODS. He would call special attention to the popular and fine fitting - STAR SHIRT, . Of which he bas a full supply constantly on hand. ALL GOODS WILL BE OFFERED AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. TERMS CASH INVARIABLY. . March 26 thstulmo NOTICE RELATIVE TO THE MAR? KETS. CITY HALL, OFFICE CLEBK OF COUNCIL, ) CHARLESTON, April 24,1868. J ON AND AFTER THE FIRST DAT OF MAI next, the Market* will be opened at 4 o'clock A. M. and closod at ? o'clock A. M. On Saturday Xighu, the Markets will be opened from 5 P.M. until 10 P. M. By order of Mayor COGSWELL. W. H. SMITH, April 2? Imo Clerk of CouncU. ____Jhttfo.t grits. Choice Canary Birds. BY JOHN G. MILNOB & CO. ^tSsStSS^S^eh^i "m o'clock, wfllb* sold M our Auction Salesroom, Ho. 136 Mee?ng ftreet, . About fifty Choice CAN AB Y BIRDS. an eunerior singers, and warranted healthy. A ferr pair Java Sparrows. Conditions cash on delivery. Hay 2 ?udmtm1 friocte gales. ?maW ?no* JVWrt Residence of Four Rooms in Ashley-street, No. 87," near Spmg-street and the Rutledge Atenu? Lins of Cars. BY SMITH & McGlXLIYBAY* Bio. ai At Private Sale This pleasantly situated little HOUSE has a lot 37 by 100 feet with irait trees, very fina spring of water, kitchen, and all usual outbuildings. For terms apply as above. ? amwfty? May 2 Farm in Wallon County, near Georgia, BY L Y. WESTERYELT, Beal Estate Agent, Broker and Anette?? cer, No. 35 Srood-ctreet. 616 ACHE FARM, seven miles north of the healthy and yr-, wing Village of Rutledge, near the Georgi? Railroad, two (2) comfortable dwellings and out? houses, excellent water, good neighborhood, and picturesque section of country. There ls on the place a large and fine Orchard and Vineyard, which yield an abundance of fruit; excellent wine made from the grapes produced on thia place. Tho clear? ed land ls adapted to the culture of small grain, and particularly for wheat There are about 200 acres of original forest land. - The crop now under cultivation, together with horses, fine milch cows, sheep, ?nd fane lag utensils, may be bought with the place, and, if desired, possession given at once. Perfectly healthy at au seasons._6 _April 27 W. Y. LEITCH & B. S. BBITNS, Beal Estate Brokers and Auctioneers. At Private Sale - One Of the most desirable RESIDENCES in the western part of the dry, situated at northwest cor? ner of Lynch and Beaufain streets. Residence con? tains four square and two artic rooms, with pantry; gas, and every modern convenience. Upon the prem- - lees are a kitchen, brick stable and datera, and aH necessary outbuildings. Tte garden if elegantly laid out, and planted with th* choicest rosas and exotics; walka laid ont in cement with arbora and hedges of perpetual green. Lot la large, haring a front upon Beanfaln^treet of 69 6-12 feet by 170 In depth. The premises can be inspected and price made known, upon application aa above, at April 26 Ho. 25 BROAD-STREET. J^OTAL HAVANA LOTTERY. The next Drawing takes place May 7th. As tbs Tickets aro generally all sold by the- day of drawing, persons at a distance will send their orders early. Royal Havan? Lottery, Ot*Cab?. This ia the most popular Lottery in the World. There are bot 26,000 Tickets in the Lottery. ; SUPPimONTABt'BCBOE^k^CL^B?i, H. FRANCE it CO., Manager?. Former Managers of ike Margland State Lotteries. Tba Prizes in this Scheme will be. decided by the drawing of the Boyal Havana. Lottery of May 7 tn, 1868. EVERY TICKET A PRIZE-NO BLANKS. SPLENDID S CHE HE. 1 prize of....$60,000la....$60,000 1 prize of.. 30,00018....:.. 30,0$? . l prize of............ 20,000is. 20,060 1 prize of...-10,00018.......... 10.000 1 prize cf.. 8,000 ls. 6,000 lpriaeof.... 5,000ls.. 6.000 24 prizes of.... 1,000 is.24,000 58 prisse of.. ?00 fa. 23,200 102 prizes of....... 200 ii..... 20,400 225 phau of.. 100 ia...22,500 333 prizes of....... 601a..10,600 25,252 prizes of.. 8 la. 75,755 26,COO prises amounting to.;.$312,506 The Tickets are printed In twentieths. Twenty numbera constitute a Whole Ticket Tickets $20; i Halves $10; Quarters $5;TwenUs0r$l. " "*? j OMtfAil orders for Tickets in the above splendid* Scheme, win be promptly answered by return mati. Address E. FRANCE & CO., Bankers, No. 02 Wall-street, New 2ork Tbe official drawing will be sent to all who order Tickets. _a ?? - Maya ^?^j ZEBNOW ^^^|^|^ RAT^ DRESSMAKING in all ita branches. A perfect fit guaranteed. STAMPING AND EMBROIDERING DONE TO ORDER. Ho. 302 KING-STREET, Fourth Door above Wentworth-? treet, April 15 tuthaSmo Charleston, . Jnsuraarf. npHE NEW YORK. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. THOMAS FROST, AGENT FOB SOUTH CAROLINA So. 54 Broad-street. The NON-FORFEITURE FLAK waa originated by this Company. tuths3mo April 14 OYAL INSURANCE COUPANT or LIVERPOOL AND LONDON. CAPITAL rWO MILLIONS OF POUNDS STEE? LING, AND LARGE RESERVE FUND. lire Bisks taken on Buildings, Produce, Merchan? dise, Ac. Losses promptly adjusted here, without reference to England, in Sterling or currency, at the option of the assured. W. C. BEB A CO.. Agents, February 22 stnth6mo Adgeria North Whatf. rpHE ARLINGTON MUTUAL LIFE IN? SURANCE COMPANY OF VIRGINIA INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL CHABTEB, 1867. ..lome Office No. 1914 Main-street, Rich? mond, Vau GUARANTEE CAPITAL..3136,000 INCOME TO 1ST APRIL, 1868, fiscal year..$207,00O Number of policies issued, 1034-Insurance, 14, 87,200-one claim, $5000. Showing the largest average of policies of any American company, and success that ls unparalleled in the first fiscal year. Issues all kinds of non-forfeiting Life and Endow? ment Policies, and also Policies upon Return Pre? mium Plans. NO RESTRICTION OF TRAVEL OB RESIDENCE in any pirt of North America, north of the southern cape of Florida, or in Europe, at any season of the year. NO EXTBA CHARGE ON FEMALE LIVES. SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE CHABTEB. Secures amount of insurance to a married woman, whether effected by herself or her hui band, or any other person, for her sole and separate use and bene? fit, and that of her or her husband's children, if any, as mav be expressed, tree from the control or claim of her hisband or creditors, or the person effecting the same, or his creditors. Liberal loan of participating premiums upon the profits of the Company. Lite policies after three vears, endowment after two years, non-forfeit able. AU policies after one year have a surrender value. Agents desiring to represent the Company will please address tue Home office. DIRECTORS. JOHN ENDERS. HENEY K. ELLTSON. WM. F. TAYLOR! ASA SNYDER. S A ML. S. COTTRELL, H. E. C. BAS SERVILE. JOHN PURCELL. SAMUEL C. TARDY CHAS. T. WORTHAM. GEORGE JACOBS. WM- WILLIS. Ja. J. W. ALLISON". ED. A. SMITH. GEO. S. PALMER. THOMAS J. EVANS. A. D. CHOC ELEY. JAMES A. SCOTT. H. C. CABELL. B.M.QU ABLES. D.J. HABTSOOK. W. H. TYLER. JOHN C. WILLIAMS. J. E. EDWARDS. WM. G. .TAYLOR. A Y. STOKES. A P. ABELL. J. B. MORTON. WM. B. ISAA0S. R. H. DIB BR ELL. GEO. L. BIDGOOD. WM. H. PALMER. SAML. M. PBICE. DAVID L BURR. J. E. EDWARDS, President WTT.TTAV B. ISAACS, "'ice-Preddent. D. J. HaxTSOos, Secretary. CHARLES H. SMITH, M. D.r Medical Adviser. JOHN EL CLAIBORNE, General Agent J. L. HONOUR, Agent. No. 8 BROAD-STREET, April 27 Imo Charleston, S. C. THE GREENVILLE MOUNTAINEER ISPUBLISHED EVERY THUBSDAY, AT $166 per year, In advance. Advertisement* inserted at uraal rates. G. E. ELFORD. May lt Editor an d Proprietor,