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?ha?t ff.?? VOLUME VIL-NUMBER 1066. CHARLESTON, S. C., THURSDAY CORNING, JANUARY 28, 1869. FIFTEEN CENTS A WRRK BY TELEGRAPH. PROM TUE STATE CAPITAL. LAWYER'S FEES-THE CITY ELECTION -A BATCH OF NEW BILLS-THE CHABLESTON AND SAVAN? NAH RAILROAD BILL. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE BAILY NEWS.] COLOMBIA, January 27.-IN THE SENATE to? day, Mr. Corbin gave notice of a bill to regu? late tho feoB of attorneys, solicitors and coun? sellors; also, of a bill relative to confession of judgment without, action; also, a bill to facili? tate proceedings at law. The bill to confirm and declare valid the Charleston election, on motion of Wright, was referred to the Committee on Elections, with instructions to report to-morrow. Tho bill providing for tho payment of the accounts of commissioners and managers of elections was passed. Tho joint resolution authorizing tho Gov? ernor to employ an aimed torco for tho pre? servation of the peace, was passed and ordered to be sent to the Governor for approval. The following bills wore introduced : By Bieman-A bill to renew the charter of the Town of Walhalla. By Leslie-A bill for the codification of tho laws of the State. By Wright-A bill to amend the Homestead law. By Reid-A bill to renew the charter ot Cherry's Ferry, over the Seneca River. IN THE HOUSE, Tonilinson presented tho memorial of tho citizens of Columbia against the discontinuance of the modical department of the University. The bill incorporating tho Vaucluse-Manu? facturing Company was passed and sent, to the Senate ; also,, a bill to lease the State road in Greenville .County. Tom lins on introduced a bill providing the manner of recovering taxes illegally assessed or collected. The following bills passed to a second read? ing: A bill to enforce the Civil Rights bill; a bill to incorporate the Lake Swamp Navigation Company of Hotry County; a bill for the gov . ernment ot ferries and bridges privileged to oharge toll. The bill to establish the Mount Pleasant Ferry Company, with a substitute, was recom? mitted to the Committee on Incorporations. The Savannah and Charleston Railroad bill received its first reading and was referred to the Committee on Railroads. WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, January 27.-The Supreme Court was engaged to-day in discussing the validity of the acceptances issued by the Hon. Jno. B. Floyd while Secretary of War. The defeat of the Branch Union Pacific Rail? road bill involves the loss of a subsidy of two millions. The Senate Committee on the District of Columbia waa addressed by three women thia morning, in favor of female suffrage in the district. The Secretary of the Treasury recommends the disposal, to the best advantage, of the branch mints in North Carolina, Georgia and New Orleans. " The Hov?e ia in session to-night for general deb?.to. . .. . ^ CONGRESSIONAL* W WASHINGTON, Jmuary 27-IN THE SENATE, a petition was presented asking for the appoint? ment of an official phrenologist to examine the heads of applicants for" placea in the Reve? nue Department. Senators Sumner and Chandler presented memorials in favor of woman suffrage. Henderson introduced a bill allowing half a dozen Indian tribes to become citizens of the United States. Pomeroy introduced a bill reviving the grant of a railroad from Selma to Gadsden, Alabama. A motion to take np the bill of the central branch of the Union Pacific Railroad failed. The bill was, later in the session, defeated. Trumbull introduced a bill punishing the illegal acceptance of office, by not more than five years' imprisonment, nor less than $10,000. IN THE HOUSE, in the contest for precedence of business, the Speaker said that the matters pressing for action were to provide for the re? sumption of specie payments, the constitution? al amendments regulating the suffrage, the Georgia election case, the business from the Reconstruction Committee, and the tariff. The discussion of the Suffrage bill was re? sumed, and several substitutes were offered^ That of Mr. Bingham makes all persons voters except such as may hereafter engage in rebel? lion. That of Shellabarger allows the disfran? chisement of those heretofore engagod in rebellion. No aotion was taken. EUROPE. ,_ EPAIN. MADRID, January 27.-The Governor of Bur? gos was assassinated while taking an inventory of the goods of the Cathedral of Burgos. PARIS, January 25.-It is rumored that Se? ville and Cadiz have proclaimed in favor of the Dake Montpensier as King*. CUJBA. HAVANA, January 27.-Many innocent Cuban families, who apprehend farther bloodshed, are preparing to emigrate. A man armed with a dagger attempted to enter the q uar tors of General Dalco, bat was arrested. There is more confidence in commercial cir? cles._ TUE PEH.EI1?E. PARIS, January 27.-No first-class passen? gers were injured by the accident to the steam, .hip Pcreire. Mr. Gallagher, aCatholio priest, Mr. Foulguier, a Frenchman, Mr. Falconberg, second-class passengers, and three of the crew were killed._ TUE JPJLORIJDA. IXBROOZIO. TALLAHASSEE, January 27-In the House of Repr?sentatives to-day, it waa declared that the evidence submitted by the investigating committee waa insufficient to convict, Governor Reed of high crimes and misdemoanots. The majority of the Legislature went to tho Gover? nor's mansion to opngrat?late bim. They rais? ed him on their shoulders, and for some time * oheeiing and singing were io oider. SPARKS PROM THE WIRES. The Paraguayans, though badly defeated at Yillot ta, still possess the stronghold of Angos? tar*. rt, ls reported in Atlanta that the Constitu? tional Convention of Georgia will soon reas? semble. Governor Bullock, of Georgi?, is in a dread? ful snarl ?boat the alleged unauthorized ap? propriation bj himself of tho State's fonds. Reverdy Johnton hs? received and accepted an invitation to dine with the corporate au? thorities at M inch coter 80S3S iisss ia Feb roary. e The Western railroads are giving notice thu! they Will pass the delegates to the Southern press Convention, at Mobile, free om their respectif? roads, EBOM THE STATE CAEITAX. The Cit jr Klee Hon Case-What fla sa? .T by the Friends ot Mr. Pillsbury-Tl?? Bill Itself 'I lac Abolttton or Capital Punish? ment-Legislative Proceedings-The State Penitentiary. [riKIM OUR OWN OOXR"ST*ONDBNT.J COLUMBIA, S. C., January 26,1869_Senator Corbin's bill to confirm and declare valid thc recent eleotion of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Charleston, will be presented to-mor? row. It is behoved by those moving it to be tho shortest way to gob Mr. Pillsbury i.ito of? fice. His friends say that they entertain no doubt of tho final success of a quo warranto, but that it would be attended by the law's de? lay, whioh would keep tho present Mayor and Board of Aldermen in power until next No? vember. It is approhonded that were a quo warranto to be sued out before Judge Carpen? ter, for iustance, the judge would be compelled to postpone a hearing until tho sessions docket was disposed of, and that would throw the caso over to tho April term, and after a de? cision in favor of the claimants, an appeal it is thought, would bo takeu to the Supreme Court, which would cause another postpone? ment, perhaps, to next November. So it has boon considered best to briug up this measure in its present shape, for tho action of the Legis? lature. Tho following is a copy of the bill : A BILL TO CONFIRM AND DECLARE VALID THE RE CUNT ELEOTION OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CHARLESTON. Whereas, An election for Mayor and Ald?r meu of tho City of Charleston was hold in said city on tho tenth day of November, A. D. 1868, under the provisions ot an act entitled "An act to provide for the election of the officers of the incorporated cities and towns in the State of Carolina,'' ratified the twenty-fifth day of September, A. D. 1868; and whereas, certain irregularities aro alleged to have occurred in the conduot of said election: and whereas, the returns ortho manigers of said eleotion, to? gether with tho ballots, fiavo been examined, and tho case investigated by the Acting Board of Aldermen, who have declared as follows : Thit Gilbert Pillsbury received the largest numbor of votes for Mayor; that J. D. Ged? dings and James F. Greene, received the largest number of votes for Aldermen of Ward No. 1; and William McKinlay and E. W. M. Mackey, the largest number of votes for Alder? men of Ward No. 2; and Robert Howard, David Barrow and T. J. Mcouey, tho largest number ot' votes for Aldermen of Ward No. 8; and L. T. Potter, Richard Holloway, G. I. Cun? ningham, Charles Voigt and W. R. H. Hamp? ton, the largest number of votes for Aldermen of Ward No. i; and L. F. Wall ?r>d Philip Thorn, tho largest number of votos for Alder? men of Ward No. 5; and M. H. Collins and Malcolm Brown, tho largest number of votes for Aldermen of Ward No. 6; aud E. P. Wall, tho largest number of votes for Alderman of Ward JNo. 7; and I. Small, the largest number of votes for Alderman of Ward No. 8; thoiefore, Be il enacted by the Senate and House ot Representatives of thc State of South Carolina, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same: SECTION 1. That the election held in the City of Charleston on tho tenth day of Novem? ber A. D. 1868, for the several offices of Mayor and Aldermen of said city, the result of which has been declared by tho Aoting Board of Aldermen of paid city, be, and the same is hereby, confirmed and declared vulid, to all intonts and purposes, as if tho same had been conducted in strict ne cor dance with the tech? nicalities and provisions of existing laws., SEO. 2. That immediately alter the passage of this act it shall be the duty of the Acting Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Charleston, on demand, to turn over all the property, .books and papers pertaining r\ ilinii (Sj?g|L them to have received; on the tenth day of November, A. D. 1868, the largest number of votes for the several offices of Mayor and Aldermen of said oity, and to vacate and sur? render to said persons elect their several and respective office i. SEO. 8. Any violation of this act by the Acting Mayor or Aldermen, or any of thom, of the City of Charleston, shall be punishable by fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars, nor less th m five thousand dollars, or imprison? ment at hard labor in the penitentiary not ex? ceeding five nor less than two years. . The debate in the House on the bill to amend the criminal law, resulted, after four days' sitting, ia tho success of the bill as it came from the Senate. The greatest excite? ment hos been manifested in the discussions, as it had come to bo regarded as a sectional question ; all tho Southern speakers, white and colored, being opposed to the "abolition of capital punishment in all oases except for wil? ful murder," as proposed in the bill, and all those of Northern birth espousing the measure with equal favor and feeling. The abolitionists have triumphed, and South Carolina has adopt? ed another Republicau idea. IN THE HOUSE, a bill to declare the rights of creditors, and to provide for th > winding up of tho affairs of railroad companies in South Car? olina, was ordered for a second reading. A bill to incorporate the Amateur Literary and Fraternal Association of Charleston, was read the first time. A bill to enforce tho provisions or the Civil Rights bill of tho United States Congress was laid over for a second reading. A bill to provide for tho widowj and orphans of men murdered for their political opinions was laid over lor a second reading. A bill providing for tho care of the poor, with the following amendment: ''That the following be substituted for tho twentieth section: The County Commissioners of the Counties of Oco nee and Piekens, comprising tho territory for? merly known as Piokens District, are author? ized, after duo notice by advertisement, to sell at publio or private sale, on such terms as they deem mos^ advantageous to the public, the old poor house farm of that district, and are em? powered to execute the title to the purchaser. The proceeds of said sale shall be divided equally between the commissioners of the two counties, and be applied by them to the sap port of the poor;'' was laid over for a second reading. Mr. Tomlinson introduced a bill to confirm and declare valid the recent election of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Charleston. Read the first time and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. On motion or Ranaier, the bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and Privi? leges and Elections Jointly. Mr. Dennis introduced the following pream? ble and resolution, which wore adopted: Whereas, The Hon. O. F. Winchester, ex Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut (inventor of the Winchester rifles), is in the city for a short time; therefore, belt Resolved. That a committee of three bo ap? pointed to wait upon him, and extend to him au invitation to occupy a seat upon the floor of this House. The House then resolved itself into commit? tee of the wbole on the bill to alter and amend the criminal law which occupied the attention of that body until tho committee arose and the chairman reported as fallows: The committee of tho whole having had un? der consideration a Senate bill to alter and amend the criminal law, have adopted a reso? lution that the committee recommend the adoption of the bill as reported by tho Commit? tee on tho Judiciary. The House then ad? journed. IN THE SENATE, Mr. Allen presented tho pe? tition ot citizens of Greenville and Spartan burg for a new county to be formed out of parts of the above counties. Ilcfoiiod U> thc. Commute on County Urti oas and Oifioers; also that of B. F. Morgan, of Picken?, for removal of disabilities. Mr. Corbin introduced the following, which were read the first tim? and ordered to be printed ; A bill confirming and validating the Munici? pal election in the City of Charleston. A bill to amend the charter of the Sulphuric Acid and Superphosphate Company. ? bul to amend an act entitled "Au ?ot to re? gulate attachments." Mr. Leslie introduced the following preamble and resolution whieb by unanimous consent, was considered immediately, ?nd agreed to : ; Whereas, The Hon. O. F. Winchester, et laeutenant- Governor of Connecticut, ls now on a brief visit to the capital of the State of South Carolina ; thoretore, be it Resolved, That ft committee be appointed to extend to him an invitation to occupy a seat upon the floor of the Senate. Mr. Leslie was appointed committee of one, in accordance- with the above resolution, to wait upon the Hon. O. F. Winchester, and in? vite lum to occupy a seat upon the floor of the Senate. Mr. Loslie announced the presence of Hon. O. F. Winchester, who was thereupon invited, and took a seat upon tho platform. Mr. Corbin's bill to determine the value of contracts made in Confederate States notes or their equivalent, was taken up for a second reading, considered by paragraphs and ordered lo be engrossed for a third reading. A bill to authorize the ronowal of State stocks and bouda aleo roooived its second reading, was agreed to, and ordered to be en? grossed for a third reading. Tho bill to punish persons obtaining proper? ty under false pretences, received its second reading, was agreed to, and ordered to bo en? grossed for a third reading. A bill to alter and amend tho charter of the King's Mouutain Baihoad was read by its title and referred to the Committeo on Railroads. ? bili to facilitate the trial of causea by magistrates and justices of tho peace was or? dered to lie on the table. A bill authorising the building of a bridge to connect the islands of Wadmalaw and John's, was read a second time, considered, agreed to, and ordered to be engrossod for a third read? ing, with this proviso: "That the cost of said bridge shall not exoeed two thousand dollars." A bill to au th on zo courts of arbitration; also, a bill to empower tho Attorney-General to change the vonue in State cases, were ordered to lie on thc table. On motion of Hayne, the Senate took up for consideration a resolution instructing the Ju? diciary Committee to report on a bill to protect laborers and persons working under contracte on shares of crops, referred to that committeo at the special session. The resolution was read, considered and agreed to. On motion of Wright, the Senate took up for a second reading and consideration a bill to amend an act entitled "Au act to close the Bauk of the State ot' South Carolina." On mo? tion, the bill was read by its title, and referred to the Committeo on tbo Judiciary. Tho Senate, at 2:19 F. M., on motion of Riiuey, went into Executive session. The Senate, in Executive session confirmed the nominations by the Governor, of C. H. Baldwin, Robert Lewis and W. B. Nash, as a Board ot Directors for tho South Carolina Pen? itentiary. CONGRESSIONAL NOTES. THE WORK BEFORE CONGRESS. Every day increases the work, and decreases the duration of the Fortieth Congross. The amount of legislation of last week is comprised in two bills, each quito unimportant, the first being to allow registrars in bankruptcy to take testimony iu tho case of a contested elec? tion; the other authorizing the appropriation of condemned ordnance to be reconstructed into a bronza monument of tho lato Mr. Lin? coln, to which complexion have tho dollar sub? scriptions como at last. The Senate has boen debating tho railroad question in three phases, the Ahr-Line bill, the Anti-Mo? nopoly bill, the bill giving subsidies to the central branch of the Union Paoifh Rail? road. The mention of these bills tells too what lies before the Senate for the present week. The pxospeotof any of them passing into alaw is les? sened when tho special orders, the Currency bill and the now suffrage amendment, for Monday and Thursday respectively, ace taken into cousideratiou. The Senate, however, dis? plays avery arbitary temper, and has post-, poned special orders and unfinished business, in a most querulous in Miner during the week past. Any certainty of oonsidering any bill tSfssusion^af?^ and rush through a vast variety of bills. A PENSION TO H BS. LINCOLN. The Committee on Pensions are understood to be in favor of the bill of Senator Morton as? signing a pension to Mrs. Mary Lincoln, widow of the President. The amount has been fixed at $5000 a year. The President pro tem. of the Senate laid before that body dh Monday the following petition from Mrs, Lincoln, written upon note paper with a heavy mourning bor? der : To the Honorable Vice-President of the United Stiles-SIB: I herewith most respect? fully present to the honorable Senate of the United States an application for a pension. 1 am a widow of a President of the United States, whose lifo was sacrificed in his country's ser? vice. That sad calamity has very greatly im? paired my health, and by the advice of my physicians I haveoome over to Germany to try the mineral waters, and during the winter to go to Italy. Bub my financial means do not permit me to take advantage of the urgent advice given me, nor can I live in a style becom? ing tho widow of the Chiof Magistrate of a groat nation, although I Uve as economically as I can. In consideration of the great services my deeply lamented husband has rendered to the United States, and of the fearful loss I have sustained by his untimely death-his martyr? dom, I may say-I respectfully submit to your honorable body this petition. Hoping that a yearly pension may be granted me, so that I may have less pecuniary care, I remain most respectfully, MRS. A. LINCOLN, Frankfort Germany. The petition was referred to tho Committee on Pensions. THE DANISH WEST INDIA PURCHASE. Secretary Seward has submitted to tho Son ate the cor re apo n den co in tho negotiations for the purchase by the United States of the Danish West India Islands. Mr. Seward shows that he made the preposition to purchase those islands with the approval and authority of President Lincoln. The first sum named by tho Danish Minister as an equivalent for the islands was $25,000,000, but subsequently ins government receded considerably in their demands, and agreed to receive the amount stipulated in the treaty. A NEW POSTAL-TELEGRAPH ecKKXB. . Au entirely new scheme for uniting t be post - office and telegraph has been introduced .into Congress, and referred to the proper com? mittee of the House. The bili empowers a company to conatruob and equip Unes of tole fraph between the Cities of Boston, New York, hiiadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. It provides that the charges shall not exceed one cent per word between given paints on these linee, no matter what the distance may be; that the government shall have the exclusivo use of the lines when required for government purposes, and may, through tba Postofuoe Department, purchase the knee after three years of successful operation. The Post? master-General is empowered to appoint a di? rector whose duties are defined in the bill. Tho company is authorized to make an additional charge of one-half cent per word for the trans? mission of messages at points one-half mile from each central office, and it is required that to each message a three cont postage stamp shall bo affixed. It is further provided that all general uews sent over these lines by authority of the government shall be imme? diately posted on bulletin boards for the hone? st, of ute public MIDWINTER FASHIONS.-The new favorite Bhade for full dress ia a warm tint of salmon, known as melon, or more oorroot ly, oaptelope color, whioh looks well, and suits a variety of complexions. Thia oasts marigold and corn color quite into the shade. The splendid un? cut velvet is to be had in oantelope, rose-color and Hevres-biue, for reception dresses, et seven dollars a yard. They are by no means adapted to young ladies, though they have wron oliDsou fcV?u ?V/i bt'?dal ?r??ac?. Ame? thyst, violet and laurel-green, are fashionable colors for silks and satina. Black brocaded with laotus-orimson is elegant. Satin ribbon for sashes pow cornea in all colors, with double face-the same on one side as the other. The width is twenty inohee. Alge ian sashes, striped with many colors, are newer than Ute Scotch plaid, ana are handsome with dark dress?e, for the day-time, though not consider? ed full dress. Jet and gilt are no longer to be used for trimming of any kind: the dull, heavy gimp and fanciful fringes show beaton the glace silk and satin now worn. GttenUl*. foathor and quill fringes ere fashionable, and lhere is a new fringe of antin loops, exceeding? ly rich. Th? marabout braid ia a kind of Bilk plush, in all colors, imitating a .border of tip? of colored feathers. Wreaths of eatha foliage I and flowers itt applique and embroidery are the I showiest tr fennings for poult it SOM? HINTS ON Aamct'j?Txritii:. ? ? ?* LABOB-tAYINQ IMPLEMENTS. Labor-saving implements wore once thought to be destructive to the intercVitif the work? ingman just in proportion os th^y saved the drudgery of labor. This seevs reasonable at first, but a little thought will correct the error. How, then, do the farm laborers t&rown out of work by the introduction of improved impie moulu ultimately find work? Plainly by the incroased amount of tilingo ninua innohinery and tools make possible in the oopntry. In a section where all tho soil is under cultivation of some kind, it leads to moro t) or o ugh sys? tems of farming. In tbe cane o? o.ir own coun? try, it leads to the faster extension of civiliza? tion Westward,, the rapid subjugation of wild land, and tho better cultivation of chat already under the plough. For instance, ?b o Western grain-grower who now devotes soten ty-fl ve to one hundred and fifty sores Lo co,Lu and other orops, with the meagro facilities ol thirty years auo, could not have managed en^-fdurth part that amount in a similar nv;ruw. This in? crease of agriculture not onl^ls?ps good the original number of form Uborerl but orcates a new demand for laborers in evey other field of industry. MECHANICAL INGENU IT if OF 1MUIER9. One of the component parts ot a good far? mer is mechanical ingenuity, Soho lose half a day's time for want of knowing low to repair a breakage which an ing?nions terson could do in five minutes. A team andlwo or three men are sometimos stopped a wlplo day at a critical season for want of a litt?d mechanical s lt ill. It is WJII for every faring to have at hand the facilities for repairing.. In addition to the more common tools, he slould keep a supply of nails of different sizosv?i?rews, bolts, and nuts. Common out naliu Jp too brittle for ?epairing implements or for ?thor similar purposes. But only the very heri and annoal them, and thoy will answer al tho ordinary purposes of tha best wrought v'lils. To an? neal them, all that is noces; iy is to heat them red-hot in a common ??K ?ort cool grad? ually. Let 'hem cool, for inaanco, by re? maining in tho fire while it Inn-? down and Socs out. One suoh nail, rweK winched, will o worth half a dozen u??aM^alod. Noth? ing is moro common than foil lit farmer to visit the blacksmith's shop ty get a bro? ken or lost bolt or rivet ' iisorted, and often a single nut on a bolt, Thia must be paid for, and much time is hst. By pro? viding a supply of bolts, nur? and rivets, mach time and troublo mnf bo saved. They may be purchased whok-alo at a low rate. These should all be kcit in shallow boxes, with compartments mailt) for the pur? pose, furnished with a bow-han.'le for conve? nience in carrying them. Ono hoc with half a dozen divisions may bo appropriated t,o nails of different sizes, and another, with as many compartments, to sorews, bolts, rivots, &.\ Every farmer should keep on ha til a supply of copper wire and small pieces ai sheet copper or copper strapc. Copper wire ls better than aunealed iron wire, lt is almost aa flexible as twine, and may be beut and twisted as desir? ed; and :'t will not rust. Copper* straps nailed across or around a fracturo or snlit in a wood? en article will strengthen it iii a thorough manner. DEATH TO THE COTTON MOBM. A meeting of the planters w.w held at Ope lousas, Louisiana, to hear repots of commit? tees previously appointed, ar.d to concert further measures for the destruction of the caterpillar fly. The plan reported was, that fires should be made twice a week, on every Wednesday and Saturday, and , tto uer if prac? ticable, by .everybody and ovr-ywhere. The fires are to bo small, so madias to create as much blaze and as little heat. a( possible-on an elevated position, if practicable, and at a distance of two hundred and Afr-' yards. Old shingles, branches, tallow am cotton, and weeds wero tho combustible Raterial recom? mended, t The report also recommended, as the larva) of insects are found in the fit. Is, the ground should be ploughed as early a:; practicable, so as to submit lt to the frosts'.of winter, and that corn and cotton H tal ks /?id'^lj vegetation SEarfW ut - enoivernig the larras, ?huuia b* burnt. Dr, Boagin delivered an address, in which he said that planters had the policy of securing exemption from the ravages of the worm, in the simple fact that the fly produces the cater? pillar-that the fly is attracted by light, and that fire destroys it. A more phosphoric sys? tem of illumination, he said, might bo sug ?es ted, with rcflectant lights and receptacles, ut the peouniary condition of planters places such a system beyond their means. He recom? mended that the tires be made an amusement to " 3 young folks, and that they should not be continued too late at night. Commencing at dark, they might be kept np until nine or ton o'clock. Also, that a person mic ht usefully go about on horsobaok with a lighted torch, to start the flies towards the Area. As long as tho cotton fly does not ap? pear in loree, the fires should be lighted twice a week ; otherwise, it would oe well to light them every night. Failure will be almost cer? tain, it was thought, if the fires were too large. In that case the flies will be started, but would fail to reach the fire on accoun t of the surround? ing heated air. A friend of Dr. Boagin's, during the preva? lence of fevers last fall, lighted numerous fires. He had planted cane and tobacco. AU sorte cf insects wore burnt, and at this date, although he has gathered one crop of tobacco, and the seconl is shoulder high, he has not seen a worm in it. Tears ago, a Louisiana planter tried fires to destroy the cotton fly, but he made his fires too large, and they attracted flies from all quarters, which failed to reach the fires on account of the heated air; and they took refuge in his field and generated cater? pillars in untold numbers, and his orop was moat thoroughly destroyed. The importance of destroying the fly is thus calculated : One fly of to-day will be repro? duced by 250,000 on the 18th of August; then by 123.030.000 on the 18th of. September; then by 62.5u0.000,000 on the 13th or October. It was believed by intelligent; pl inters tbat the fire system of destruction would succeed, and that the originators of it would be regard? ed before long as the regenerators of tho for? tunes of the South. SECRETS OF THE GRAVE. jf^ Explanation or Use Recent Alleged Case of Premature Burial. Don Platt, of the Cincinnati Commercial, tries to explain those causes in which there seems to have been a return tc life af tor burial. Speaking of the recent melancholy casein Mew Orleans, be says: I read a frightful statement of burying alive that is said to have occurred in New Orleans. Tho mother of the unfortunate, it is-claimed, was informed of che bombie event through a dream, and insisted on having tbe body disin? terred for investigation. On opening the grave the horrible fact was manifested. Tho glass over the face was broken, the face was mutilat? ed, and the fingers wounded. It would be well to lot this pass as a warning to tho thought Ids who burry dead bodies in their graves before positive assurance that life Ts ex? tinct, But the casp is so horrible that it is bettor to know the truth. Tho corpse had bee? encased in an iron coffin-called casket made air-tight. The consequence is that th? gases generated by the decaying body produce the most frightful disfiguration, and in some cases shiver thc glass over tho face. I know all about this, for i had a ciao come under my immediate observation-the death of a friend in the oountry, caused by an accident, so sud? den and unoxpootod tl? at few of the friends and relatives could be called to the fu oral within the ordinary time incident to snob occasions. An iron coffin was procured, the Indy placed in it, and the ltd sealed and screwed down in the usual manner, with ft thick glass plate over the head. To tho io who watched tho loved face through tears, limo soon apoeared a sin Sular chango ; ike vein? oi tho formend began > swell, and soon stood ont like cord*. The laos bogan to swell, and soon the eyes partly opened and the hp? fell apart, giving to th,o face a wrathful, horrified expression that was painful to look upon. These ohanares oontin. ued until the dead seemed to be striving to breathe and speak, and .noises were heard inside. Woman shrieked and fainted, and at laat a cloth waa thrown over the glass, and persons wara forbid looking in. During the night of the second day (if I remember correctly) an explosion occurred, aocomoaotod by tho sound of broken glass, and it was found that tho plate over the face was shivered, and tba room filled With the tsost sickening slouch. The dead body was horrible to look at, and it required no active stretch of the imagination to believe that life had returned and a struggle ensued. I doubt whether one could return to life from the counterfeit condition that had been mistaken for death, while sealed np in one of those iron cases. Buch return must, of course, be slow, uncertain and feeble. How long the air of the coffin would continue pure enough to ?tren ti then the lange, so a? *a***!*i flinnirrnlnfinn, t am ?ot |>iup!lTCU tO Say; but I should think not long. Certainly not a suffi? cient length of time to enable the subject bu? ried alive to make much of a srtruggle. (Dbituanj. PICK ENS.-Died, at bis residence near Edgofteld Courthouse, on the 25th instant, after a ii> gerin t illness, FRANCIS W. PICKEN*, ex-Governor of J-ou th Carolina. Recial latices. ??.CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP '?GOLDEN HORM," ave hereby notified that ?aid vcFBol has been entered under the "Five Days Act" All Goods not permitted at the expiration of that time ??ii be sent to Customhouse Stores. ROBT. MURE & CO., January 88_1_Agents. ?TNOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN THAT at the meeting of the L?gislature an application will be made fer a Charter for the "DEUTaOHER AR? TILLERIE," Unterstutzungs Verein. December 31 th MST ESTATE NOTICE.-ALL PERSONS having demands against the Estate of the late Cap? tain JOHN PALMER, of at. Stephens' Par?8h, are re? quested to present thom properly attested, and those indebted to said Estate to mike payment to mo. S. W. PALMER, Administrator Estate John Palmer, January 26 tntbsO St. Stephen's Depot, 8. C. JW- RECEIVER'S NOTICE.-THE UNDER? SIGNED, having been appointed Receiver of the late firm of DAWSON & BLACKMAN, hereby gives notice that all claims against said firm must be pre Rcnte* to kim. and a\i persona indebted must make payment to JfiO. x. HUMPHKKYS. January 13 No. 27 Broad-street. jay BOTTOMRY WANTED IN THE SUM of ($0000) Six Ihousand Dollars, gold, more or less, on tho Spanish brig FR iNCISCO DE ALTUNA, her Mast?, Hails, Anchors, Apparel and Furniture. Sealed proposals, stating terms, will be received at the Spanish Vice-Consulate, No. 149 Bay-street, Savannah, Ga., until THURSDAY, 28th January, at 12 o'clock M., when the seme will be opened In the pre? sence of those Interested. For further particulars, apply to CARL EPPING & CO., Consignees. January 22 6 ?-SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COM? PANY, AND SOUTWE91ERN RAILROAD BANK. The attention of the Stockholders of the above In? stitutions is respectfully called to the following reso? lution, adopted at the annual meeting, February, 13,1887: 'Resolved, Tbat hereafter new proxies shall be re? quired at eaoh anona! meeting." And notice ifs hereby given that proxies will not be available at the next meeting mlnth and tenth proxi? mo) unless each signature is stamped with a ten couts Internal Revo nue Stamp. * JOHN Y. STOCK, ) Committee L. O, HENDRICKS, J to verify A. W. BURNETT, ) Proxies. January 21_thstu9 JOSJ-COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE* CHARLESTON, JANUABY 18, 18C9.-Tho fellowing named persons are recognized as ASSISTANT AS? SESSORS, a?>Dtf ntedgunder the act providing for the Assessment and Tafriiiojfof Property, for the Coun? ty of Charleston, tai Cooper River (instead of east of tibe Kol Railroad and the Cooper River, as previously pub? lished), S. D. RUSSELL, and-. Sixth District, lying west of the Santee Canal an I Cooper River, E. S. MIKELL. Seven* h District, comprising all of the Parishes of J St Andrew's and St John's Collo ton, THOS. A. BAY NARD. A. J. RAN8IER. A. 0. C. January 20_ JO-BUY YOUR TEA AND COFFEE FROM KRISTE & CHAPMAN, corner King and Radcliffe, streets, and get a better article for the same money than at any other establishment in tho city. November M_3mos JO- '?IF MEN OR WOMEN COULD BUT find the fabled fountain which is said to restore health, and strength and beauty, with what eager ness they wou'd rush to drink its waters." It ls found in the S. T.-1850-X. The sale of the PLAN? TATION BITTERS is without a precedent in the history of the world. .They are at once the most speedy, strengthening health-restorer ever discov? ered. It requires but a single trial to understand thU. MAGNOLIA WATEH.-Superior to the best imported Germau Cologne, and sold at half the price. January 26 tuths3 O" WHAT ARE YOU TAKING ?-PROBA? BLY two-thirds of the adult population of the United States induljo, more or less, in bar room stimu? lants. Hot alcoholic beverages are habitually imblb ed by thousands of people in the winter months io f 'keep out the cold." The. alcoholic material of all these drinks is mere or less poisonous, and ls ren? dered ali the more deleterious in consequence of be? ing taken warm. / Avoid *hese dangerous excitants. Shun, as you would shun the deadliest drug, all tavern stimu? lants. They paralyze the digestion, congest the liver, disturb tho natural action of the kidneys, irri? tate the bowels, shatter the nerves, and impair the reason. The operation of HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BIT? TERS is diatnetrisally opposite to this. They spur no organ into unnatural activity; but they tone and regulato all. If the digestion is feeble, they awaken the doi mant energies of the stomach, and promote the work of assimilation. If the liver is sluggish and torpid, they regenerate it If the kidneys fail to perform their functions properly, they are regu? lated without being Irritated. If the bowels are con? stipated, the peristaltic action ia moderately in? creased, and the discharges become natural and reg. ular. If the neerea are tremulous, they are strength? ened; If the mind ia clouded, the BITTERS tend to disperse the gloom. Theas are the effects of the great VEGETABLE IONIO AND coKKxenv*. whtoh for twenty years' has been a staple medicine ia th o country, *nd the denmid for wbloh steadily increases in all part? of the Western Hemisphere. It is not offered aa a beverage, but as a medicine ; nor will it e vor be used to sitlsfy a eraring for al? coholic stimulants, because its effect is to check, not to or?ate, a false appetite for excitants. The cham? pions of temperance will do well to muk this pecu? liarity, and to recommend it as the only rafe prepa? ration containing alcohol, that can be used for medi? cinal purni ?es. ft_PAP January 33 JO-ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN.--ON TBE Errors and abuses incident to Youth and Early Man? hood, with the humane view of treatment and ours, sent by mall fee? ol charge. Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box P, Philadelphia, Pa. January 20 amos JO- BATCHELORS BAIR DYE-THIS splendid Hair Dye ls tba best m the world) the only trite and perfect Dy?) harmless, reliable, nstantaaeonai no disappointment; no ridiculous tints; remedies the ttl affect? ot bad dyes; in vig?? rate! and ?eaves the hair soft and ??euttftu black 0? brown. Sold by all Druggists end Perfumers; aa? properly applied at Batchelors Wig Factoay, No, Bond-street New York. iyr , january 8 ?r BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM.--ESSAYS FOR YOI NO MEN on the lnt*s>s?tlng re?atto? of Bridegroom to Brid? in the lo^?^ or Marrwge? a gelds to matrimonial iWlerty and true happiness. Wt by man ta sealed loiter envelopes free cf charge. Address KOWARO ASSOCIATION, Box P., Phila? delphia, fe Baptembt* "gDW A ? ? ?AL Y V GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT, No. 8? "IVarren-strcct, NEW YORK. PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE PUR? CHASE of all kinda of MERCHANDISE. Boote Shoes, Hats, Ca. B and Trunk?, ami Straw Gooda a specialty. Consignments of all kinds of Staple Article? and general produce solicited. Prompt returns guaranteed. EDWARD DALY, _ ., Late of Charleston, S. C. Weekly Price Currents sent free by post. January 28 _Cmos CHARLESTON IDE2STT-A.IL, DEPOT No. ?75 KING-STREET, GOLD AND TIN FOIL, AM4.LOAM.4, MINERAL TEETH, Steel Gooda, and every article used by the Dentist._2mo January 27 OFFICE No. ?75 KING, OPPOSITE HA SEL -STREET. January 27 _3m0 -J^-ORTII, SIEELE d? WARDELL, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN FANCY GOODS. STATIONER r, jr an* u^L" Trj," ~ HOSIERY, FURNISHING GOODsf^ ' WHITE GOODS, EMBROIDERY, &c, fcc, No. 107 Meeting-street, CHARLESTON, S. C. J. B. STEELE. C. C. NORTH, A. W. WARDELL, Jn. New York. January 25 Imo -y^ E ; CORD RAY di CO., SASH, BLIND AND DOOR MANUFACTURERS No. 2 PRITCHA RD-S TR SET, (OPPOSITE TATLOB'B MACHINE SHOP). SASHES, GLAZED AND UNGLAZED, ALWAYS on hand. Odd Sizes made at the shortest notice, and at the lowest terms. L. E. CORDRAY.C. TROUCHE January 5 tuths2mo fJpHE BARNWELL SENTINEL, ESTABLISHED IN 1852. Published at Barnwell Courthouse, and circulate s in Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton sud Edgefleld. Terms as reasonable as any paper in the State. E. A. BRONSON, Proprietor. WALKER, EVANS ft COGSWELL, Agents in Charleston._Imo_January 18 JOHND.ALEXANDER, ^ ACCOUNTANT, NOTARY PUBLIC AND GENERAL AGENT, No. 10 Broad-street. RESPECTFULLY SOLICITS BUSINESS IN AD >7srmf* ACCOUNTS of Merchants and others, and in WRITING UP AND P09TING their BOOKS; either In part or whole, ftc. January 9 JV H. TRENHOLH, No. 1 BR i AD-STREET , CHAE Al ','1 OW, s. c., MINER, SHIPPER AND DEALER IN South.Carolina Native Bone Phosphate. January ll_3mos O HAVING ANO HAIR-CUTTING, BY W.E. MARSHALL, AT THE BROAD-STREET BARBER SALOON, No. 31 (UP STATUS). December 8_ EO. H. HOPPOCK, FACTOR ANO COMMISSION MERCHANT, ACCOMMODATION WHARF, Charleston, 8. C. P. GADSDEN H ABELL. 6 mos September 21 ^yiLLIS di CH1SOLM, FACTORS, COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND SHIPPING AGENTS, WELL ATTEND TO THE PURCHASE, SALE AND SHIPMENT (to Foreign and Domestic Ports) ol COTTON, BICK, LUMBER AND NAVAL STORES ATLANTIC WHABF. Charleston, S. 0. B.WILLIS.A. R. CHISOLM. October 25 jr HUMPHREYS, BROKER, AUCTIONEER AND COMMIS? SION MERCHANT. BALKS OF BEAL ESTATE, STOCKS, BON?<S, SE? CURITIES AND PERSONAL PROPERTY ATTENDED IO. NO. ?7 BROAD-STREET, CHARLESTON, 8. 0. MBTBUH0E8. Hon. HENRY BUIST, W. J. MAGRATH, Kaq., General JAMB'S ?ON??R, T. B. WARING, Bsq. October 1 _ .Jja&AM dV SEABROOK, ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND SOLICITORS IN EQUITY, No. 38 BROAD-STREET. ROSWELL T. LOGAN... B. B AYN ARD SEABROOK September _ J M P O B TE R S OP TEAS, WINES, BRANDIES, ho., And Dealers in CHOICE FAMILY ORO OERIES. WM. 8. CORWIN ?00. jfc^Goodfl delivered to all parts of the City. October84 _? ?? _ :?? IAMBS KNOX....k.rema oat. KNOX ? .QIWH ?OTTO?! PAC TO RS AWD ' ! GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 12? SMITH'S WHARF, UAL?IMOK*. Consignment* of COTTON, BIOS, ?e., retpeov ful?y solicited, end liberal advance* Jjtad* thereon. Order* far CORN and BAOON promptly executsfl mxh cara and attention. April 97 ? Une** Sirring. F?R BUSTON. THE FINE SCHOONER s VU MI CUL? LEN, Avis Master, having two-thirda ol Iber cargo ready to go on bo nd wili dis? patched for the abovo port For Freight of 200 balee Cotton, or its equivalent in bulk, apply to COURTENAY & TRENHOLM, January 25 mwf5 Union Wharves. FOR NE W YORK-MKRCH ANTS* LINE. . THE REGULAR FIRST-CLASS SCHOON? ER ROBERT CALDWELL, MCCORMACK k Master, having largo portion cargo engaged .and going on board, wants a few hundred bales cotton or light freight to fill up and ?allprompt? 'y- WILLIAM ROACH & CO. January 20 FOR BOSTON. ?HE FINE SCHOONER ANNIE E. OVf'R, having greater part of her cargo engaged and going on board, will load with disput?t? for tie a bc vt pert. For Freight engagements, apply to January 22_T. TUPPER & SONS. POR LIVERPOOL. THE FIR8T CLASS DANI8H BARK 'KAMMA FONDER, Knoon Maater, having ?part of cargo engaged', will hive disptach. For Freight engagements apply to WILLIS & CulSOLM, January 8 Imo North Atlantic Wharf. POR hlVEHPOOL. THE FIR8T CLASS BRITISH BARQUE *W. G. PUTNAM, KIOKA RD Maater, having ? a large part of hor cargo engaged, will load ?with dispatch. For balance freight engagements, apply to WILLIS & CDISOLM, December 21 North Atlantic Whorf. NIC W YORK AND CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP LINE. FOR NEW YORK THE SPLENDID SIDE WHEEL 2?? STEAMSHIP CHAMPION, LOCK? WOOD Commander, will leave Ad ger'i Wharf on SATURDAY, the 30th 4t_r_ atxji+ffi'.'?nck p. M. Providence, lt. I. -won to Boaton and HSr Insurance can bo obtained on those BT<a?__,_ >? per cent. For Freight and Passage, having splendid cabin accommodations, apply to _ JAMES ADGER A OL?., Corner Adger'e wharf and East Bay (Up Stairs). The a team ship CB ARLES ION will follow on TUESDAY, tho !?d February, at - o'clock. January 38_ ths2 FOR NSW YORK.. REGULAX LIN?~?~VERY THURSDAY PASSAGE REDUCED TO $15. TBE SIDEWHEEL STEAMSHIP MAGNOLIA. Captain M. B. CROW 'ElXjWill leave V-indorhorat'a Wharf . on THURSDAY A FI EH NOON, Janua? ry 28th, at Four o'clock. RAVEN EL & CO., January 22 Agent*. DIRECT STEAM COMMUNICATION BE? TWEEN CHARLESTON AND LIVERPOOL. CHARLESTON AND LIVERPOOL STEAMSHIP LINE. _>__Sfc_asa THE FIBaT CLAS4 AND POPU ^^^.?|"*XS>LAR Iron Steamship "GOLDEN .^'?feaE JUORN'" HARRY C. MCBEATH Corn -I3Kiffl?Btaa?_ mander, is now on ber paasage to this port from Liverpool direct, and in expected to arrive on or about the 16th instant, to sail hence tor Liverpool on first February. For Freight or Passage apply to ROBERT MURE St CO. January ll Boyce's Wharf. .-?- '? TRAVELLERS PASSING THROUGH CHARLESTON EN ROUTE TO FLORIDA. AIKEN ^.1-..,,. And other places, should cot fal 'yK^Bm?^l?SL to ,av in.their supplies of PROVIS - ^?h^j??^mr' IONS, CLAR?IS, CHAMPAGNES ^iSBS&a CORDIALS. BRANDlEij. YVH1S KIES. WINES, CANNED MEATS, SOUPS, Ac. Pates of WUd Game and- DevUled Ham for Sand. Wiehes and Luncheons. 4SrSend for a catalogue. WM. S. CORWIN A CO., No. 275 King-atreer, Between Wentworth and Beaufain, Charleston, S. C. Branch of No. ooo Broadway, corner20th street, New York._October28 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMFY'? THROUGH I, IN ?ul TO CALIFORNIA, CHINA AND JAPAN. FREIGHT AND PASSAGE AT GREATLY RS DUCED RATES I ?^rft^ni STEAMERS OF THE AB0V3 j^jwffygg Une leave Pier No. 42, North River, &fiWl??M?fST fo?t of Oanul-stroet, New York, a ?^?%=_S_H%i?.? 12 O'clock noon, of the 1st, 9tb,18ta and 24th of every month (except when these dates fall en Sunday, then the Saturday preceding). Departure of 1st and 24th connect at Panama with steamers for South Pasi?o aud Central American ports. Those of lat touch at ManzanUlo. Departure of 9th ot each month connects with the new steam Une from Panama to Australia and New Zealand. Steamship JAPAN leaves San Francisco for Chi? na and Japan February 4, 1869. No California steamers touch at Havana, but go direct from New York to Aap! n wall. One hundred pounds baggage tree to each a duh. Medicine and attendance free. For Passage Tickets or further information empar? ?t tho COMPANY'S TICKET OFFICE, on the wharf foot of Canal-streot, Noith River, Now York. March 14_Ty*_F. Ii. BABY. Agent. FOR BRUNSWICK, OA. i- ?J?UC^J* THE STEAMER "DICTATOR, " JmfiEBBBC Captain CHARLES WILLEY, will touch at thia point every We In's.lay, leaving savannah at Nine A. M., and oh her return trip will touoh there on Saturday Afternoon, arriving bick at Savannah on Sunday Mommy. J. D. AIKEN & CO., November 24 Agents. INLAND ROUTE. THROUGH TICKETS TO FLORIDA. CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH STEAM PACKET LINE. VIA EDI8XO, BE A Ul! ORT AND HILTON HEAD, CONNECTING WITH THE ATLANTIC AND GULF RAILROAD AND CONNECTIONS FOR ALL POINTS IN FLORIDA. m ^KT***, TBE FINE, FAST STEAMER JaSS??i?i???? PILOT BOY, Captain FENN PKOK, ^ill leave Charleston on MONDAY and IHURSDAY MORN? INGS at Eight o'clock Returning, will leave savannah TUESDAY MORNINGS at kigbt o'clock, and FUXDAY ArrxRHOOM at Two o'olook, touching at Keb ato on THURSDAY trip from Charleston, at Klevon A. M., and leaving Edlsto at Nine A. M , ?AT?RDAYS, on re tarn trip. The steamer will touch at Bluff ton and Obisolrn'o, each way, every two week?, commencing with trip of January 23 et. For Freight or Paaaage apply to JOHN FERGUSON, January 11_Accommodation Wharf. FOR GEORGETOWN, CHEBAW, BUOK'S LOWER MILL. ON THE WAC OAM AW HIVER, AND ALL LANDINGS ON THE PEEDEE UIVER. " -4T5*Jta THE STEAMER PLANTER. CAPT. JHBWMG C. C. WHITE, la reco.ving Freight at Accommodation wharf, and will leave on FRIDAY MORNING, the 29th instant, at seven o'clock. Apply to JOHN FERGUSON. January 26_ , POM PALATKA, FLORI OA. VIA SAVANNAH, Eh BN ANBIN A AND. JACKSON VIL I E. THE FiRVJ'-OASH STEAM KR _ DICTATOR, Captain CHAS. Waxer, rom Charleston ever - tuesaay Mooning, at Eight o'clock, tor the above points. The first-class Steamer CITY POINT, Captain Wat. T. MCNELTY, will rat! from Charleston every Satur? day Evening, ai Eight o'clock, ?or above point?. Connecting witb th? Central Railroad at savannah for Mobile and Ne v Orleans and with tue Florida Railroad at Fernandin? for Cedar Keys, at wh'oh ^nt ?teamen connect with New Orleans. Mobile, isaco a. Key West and Ii? vana. Through Bills Lading given for Freight to Mobile, Pf naaco I a and New Orleans. Both ?teamer? connecting uniX H. S, Hart's itoarn - ero Oclawaka and Griffin fir Silver Spring? zr.i Lakes, Griffin, Butti*, Harris and Durham. ?ll freight mya Me on the wharf, oods not removed at munt witt bo stored at ri?? ?nd expense of owner?. For Freight or Passage engagetnet t, apply to J. D. AIKEN tt CO., ??erua. south Atlantic Wharf. N. B.-.No extra charge tat Meals and stateroom?. Steamer City point will touch at Su Mary**, Ge o. going and returning each week. , November ill < Q.R1PPIN, BROTHER dc CO.. G lt O O E li 8 san OOM^flSSlON MER Ott A JtV T &* fe Now 1W LOMBARD-dTilXiiT, BALTIMORE. April 94