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THE DAILY NEWS. -M - Largest Circulation_THE DAILY NEWS BEISG THE NEWSPAPER OFFICIALLY RE? COGNIZED AS HA TING THE LARGEST CIR? CULA 7 IOS IS THE CITY OF CIIARLFSTOS, PUBLISHES THE LIST OF LETTERS RE il A IS? ING IS THE POSTOFFICE A T THE ESD OF EACH WEEK. ACCORDISG TO THE PROYIS IOSS OF THE SEW POSTOFFICE LA W. LOCAL MATTERS. -0 THE SEWS JOB PELN'TISG OFFICE. OFFICE OF THE NEWS. } CHARLESTON, S. C., April 24,1869. | The undersigned, proprietors of THE CHARLESTON NEWS, have this day bousht out the presses, type aud fixtures of the job punt? ing office formerly owned by Messrs. Parry & Little, and will in future corduci the same as THE NEWS Jon OFFICE, in THE NEWS building, No. 149 East Bay, third floor. Arrangements will at once be made for the purchase of additional presses and material of the latest and most improved styles, and the undersigned arc now prepared to execute all job printing that may be entrusted to them as expeditiously, neatly and cheaply as it can be done anywhere in the South. RIORDAN, DAWSON & Co. ?. MEETINGS THIS DAY. Jefferson Lod?e, at 8 P. M. Steam Fire Company of Axmen, at 8 A. M. Eagle Fire Company, at half-paat S A. M. Vigilant F>re Company, at half-past 8 A. M. Phoenix Fire Company, at half-past 7 A. M. iEtna Fire Company, at S A. M. Hook and Ladder, No. 2, at 8 A. SI. Marion Fire Company, at 7 A. M. German Fire Company, at S A. M. Palmetto Firo Company, at half-past 7 A. M. Hope Fire Company, at 8 A. M. Washington Fire Company at half-past 8 A. M. Stonewall Fire Company, at 8 A. M. Young Am- rica Fire Company, at 8 A. M. AUCTION SALES TH I s JAY. T. M. CATER will sell at 9 o'clock, at his store, Brown's wharf, flour, bacon, &c. ROBBERT.-The premises of Mrs. Tennent, in Blake street, was forcibly entered night be? fore last, and a very largo lot of poultry car? ried off. , GRAU'S OPERA.-We are informed thal Gran's Opera Troupe were to arrive in Savannah on Sunday night, and to open there last night. From Savannah they are to come to Charles? ton. CLUBS AND STABS.-Tho parties engaged in the row on Saturday alternooo were up before the Mayor yesterday morning, and were fined heavily. The officer who fired tho pistol had to forfeit it and pay ?25. REAL ESTATE SALE.-Leitch & Bruns sold yesterday, under decree of the United States Court, a lot of land fifty by one hundred and thirty-oifrht feet with buildings thereon, east aide of Ashley-street, for $3000-one-third cash, balance in ono year. THE WHITE FAWN COUPANT, of Manager Whitman, will give its last performance in Charleston this evening. Of course chere will be a rush of the firemen to see and hear the winning Miss Kimball, and to witness the fine : Spectacle of the transformation scene. THE ORPHAN'S ENTERTAINMENT.-The driving rain kept many of the oiphans' friends from w the entertainment at Sihacbte'a Hall last night, but those who braved the s toi rn were well repaid. The entertainment will be con? tinued during the week, and will form a pleas? ant resort for our visiting friends. PERSONAL.-Mr. Wm. M. Sneed, the business manager of the Savannah Daily Republican, paid a flying visit to our office yesterday. Mr. Sneed visits Charleston in the interests of h s journal, and will give some sketches of the Charleston tiromen and the day s doings to their Forest City brethren. MAMMOTH ARTICHOKES.-We received on Sunday som? mammoth artichokes, which measured over eighteen inches in circumfer? ence. These vegetables were grown in the garden of Mr. E. Lafitte, No. 4 Rutledge ave? nue, and are, we believe, tho largest that have boon produced this season. THE POLICEMEN'S UNIFORM.-Tho police will be oat to-day in their new uniform, minus the sew clubs and belts, gotten up by Menke & Muller in excellent style. The coat is blue, buttering up to the neck, on the sack pattern; the pants gray, and the hat a black felt, with a silver wreath in Iront with the number in? side. THE UTOTED STATES COURT.-Tho court was engaged yesterday ir? hearing cases in bank? ruptcy, and listening to tho argument on the jory question. Judge Bryan said he would t e serve bis decision until the arrival of Chief Jus? tice Chase, who is expected here about the 20th of May. The jury was discharged uu il next Wednesday, the 12th instant. RUN OFF AT GRJLNITEVILLE. -The through train on the South Carolina Railroad was thrown off the track at Gran ?le vi! lo on Sunday evening. No material damage was done, and the train arrived in Augusta at ll .2a P, M. It \s feared tt?t there was foul pia?, as thc gates had been tampered witb. lhere should bea Thorough investigation. This is the first run off there has been at Graniteville, anet it is a somewhat curious coincidence that one should have occurred just ac this time. THE CITIZENS' SAVINGS BANK.-The Charles? ton branch of this institution will be opened at No. 66 East Bay, on May 1st. Deposits may be nagade by any minor over twelve years of age and sums of one dollar and upward will bc re? ceived. General Wade H.impton is the Presi? dent of the Company; Mossrs. E. N. Thurston, Louis D. DeSaussure and C. K. Huger are the local finance committee. Such an institution was needed-here, and as its responsibility is unquestionable,it should soon become popular. EXTENSION OF ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH. A meeting of the congregation of this church was held yesterday afternoon, to consider the question of extending the church budding. After an earnest debate, tho motion of the <5ommitteo, recommending the extension, was adopted. Tho meeting was largely attended, and considerable interest manifested in the subject. The chuich will now be extended thirty feet to the east, which will add consid? erable to the area and be an improvement on the present structure. MEETTNO OF THE BAB.-In pursuance to a call through the columns of tho city press, a meeting of the members of the bar was held in the Equity Court room yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, fer the pur pos i of considering the course of procedure to be adopted in dis? posing of the business of the June Term of the.^ Court of Common Pleas. Colonel John Phillips waa called to the chair, and after stating the object of the meeting, a committee waa ap? pointed to consider and report a plan to an adjourned meeting to bs callod by the chair? man. THE VISITING FIREMEN. Their Arrival and their Reception. INCEPTION AT BRANCHVILLE. At an early hour yesterday morning delegates from the Pheonix, German and Washington Fire Companies, left the city on thc South Carolina Railroad to welcome, on thc part of the Fire Department of thia city, the visiting companies from Augusta and Columbia. On arriving at Branchville, they found their visit? ing friends drawn up iu line on ths platform. The Charleston delegation, under Directer Augustine T. Smythe, of the Phoenix, faced them, when Mr. Smythe addressed them, as? suring them of a hearty welcome in Charles? ton, and the eager anti ;ipat ion with which tho Giemen awaited their coniirg to participate in the parade. He cautioned them to look to their laurels, for whilst they would bo accord? ed a sincere welcome, to a fair and sonorous rivalry for the championship, tbey would need to strain every nerve to bear off the palm. Great things were expected of them by reporte which had reached us, but there were "one or two" companies in the "City by the Sea" which expected to give them occasion to do their best. He reiterated a hearty welcome, and in behalf of the Fire Depirtment of Charleston, and especially of the three companies repre? sented in the delegation, whose guests they would be, oSered them a fireman's welcome anda firemat'a hospitality. Director Smythe was replied to by Captain Nibling, of the Washington Fire Company of Augusta, Mr. Ells, a member of the Citizen of Augusta, and Vice-Preaidont Shiells, of the Palmetto of Cjlumbia; all assuring him they appreciated bis warm welcome, and that his words of caution had not been and would not bo neglected by them. After three hearty cheers all round and gen? eral introductions they all entered the cars, the whistle blew and on tbey came to Charleston. THE BECErTIOS AT THE DEPOT, 4C. Arriving at the depot in Line-street, they debarked and formed in the railroad yard, where the German, the Phoenix and Washing? ton Companies were iu waiting to receive them. President George Tupper, of the Phonix, ad? dressed them as follows: Brother Firemen of Augusta and Colutnbia: It is my gratifying privilege to extend to yon a most hearty aud fra tern tl welcome. I extend it in the name of tho "Washington," "Ger mau" and "Phoenix'' Fire Engine Companies -in the name of the venerable Fire Depart? ment of this city, and in tho name of the good people of Charleston, who are proud to receive you. We are, one and all, at your service, and the ' Old City by the Sea" asks you to pirtako of her hospitality without reserve. There will be friendly contests and pleasant rivalries between us; but. I am sure that no? thing will interrupt the cjrdial feeling which exista between our respective departments. We, as companions, will be emulous only as to who shall serve you best. We wish tb plant in your hearts a beautiful little oasis to tho memories ot the past, and to sprinkle it with the dew drops of our social convivialities, so that your visit will draw closer togeth.-r two neighboring people, who have always been one in their sufferings, their friendships and their empathies. The lesponse to President Tupper was made by the Hon. A. P. Aldrich, a guest of the Georgia, who said : My Friends and Gentlemen of the Fire De? partment of Charleston : Just escaped from the dust ot the cars and fatigue of travel, I de? sire to say no more than thank you gratefully for this hearty welcome extended. In anv contest these Georgians will not bo found wanting, for they have bright eyes here and loving hearts at home to iuspire them. So, firemen of Charleston, look to your laurel?. The engines were then landed, first the Pal? metto, from Columbia, which is a Jeffers en? gine, of the Stonewall class-around her brakes a large imitation rattlesnrke, which wabbled its head to and fro as the engine moved. The uniform cf this company is red short coats, trimmed, with Mn ntl 1,1. I wmmtt black felt hats. They bring fifty-five men in all. The following is the roll of the company : President, W. B. Stanley; vice-President, G. A. Shiells; Secretary and Treasurer pro tem., C. A. Carrington; Directors-lat. J. A. Shiells; 2d, James McElrone; 3d, J. L. Kirkwood; 4th, H. G. Heidt; Axmen-1st, E. Ehrlich; 2d, Jas. McDougall, Jr.; C. Antonio, W. C. Anderson, K. Berry, W. G. Bock, R. H. Brown, H. C. Beard, H. E. Bruce, J. D. Barbee, M. J. Cal? nan, W. H. Casson w. W. Dean.-Deveaux, J. F. Gadsden, H. C. Heise, R. Weam, H. Hennies, C. ?. Howell. O. F. Howell, B. T. Dont. W. Keckeley, George Keenan, C. C. Konnedy, W. S. Morrison, S. Morris, A. C. Morgan, R. P. Mayrant, James McDougal, Jr., James McIn? tosh, F. L. McKenzie, H. C. Levy, C. Poat, P. M. Porcher, T. M. Pollock, W. B. RoyeBter, James Bawls. J. E. Richards, J. R. Stokes, J. F. Schroder, W. 8. Stratton, F. A. Schneider, G. P. Shelton, G. W. Newman, E. A. Newman. Torchbearers-Masters W. G. Shiells and W. Hearne. Ihe Georgia Independent Steam Fire En? gine Company, of Augusta, wear gray coats trimmed with red, black pants, dove colored patent leather caps, bound with red. The fol? lowing ia the list of members they bring : Captain, G. Adam; First Lieutenant, G. W. McLaughlin; Second Lieutenant, T. W. Henry; Secretary, G. W. Broadhurst; Treasurer, W. T. Wilhams; Engineer, J. F. Keen; Assistant En ?ineer, J. B. Bottom; Pi peinan, J. K. M c Lau eh n; C. F. Agrell, H. A. Brahe. E. F. Bleakley, C. N. Bignon, P. N. Baird, J. J. C?hen, Jr, J. T. Cole. J. M. Dye, G. Dugas, Wm. Finch, L. Goodrich, Wm. Goodwin, C. T. Hollingsworth, T. B. Jenkins, A, M. Jaokson, F. Kramer, H. M. Levy, S. Leckie, C. A. Lathrop, F. B. Mc? Coy, E. W. Mason, H. L. Mealing. S. M. Myers, J. H. Proutant, W. T. Reanev, S. H. Rowland, VV. F. Reed, T. H. Russell, A. M. Roberts, M. Simon, S. Sarling, F. Smvtbe, J. S. Sales, D. S. Wright. The Washington, ot Augusta, a Hun neman engine, waa also safely landed; she was adorn? ed with a likeness of William Bryson, Esq., the Chief of the Augusta Fire Department. This company waa incorporated in 1794, and is consequently seventy-five years old. The following ia the roll of the members of the Washingtons : Captain J. H. Nibling, First Lieutenant P. Wallace, Second Lieutonant 0. Ganter, Secre? tary P. O'Connor, Treaaurcr George Glasner, Pipeman John Jacobs, Assistant A. A. Miller; Frank Hubel, A. H. Kavanagh, A. H. Ken ned v, T. T. Horn, W. B. Hayes, W. Brown, M. P. McElmore, .?'. Magrath, J. Silsburv, Wm. Coi bet, W. H. Bohler, A. Levy, T. Gorman, T. Mulcabv, C. F. Newmeyer. W. Thomas, W. E. Schofield, T. Heister, D. Malone, A. J. Rowley, A. Verdeay, John Parish. John Symes, J. Gor? man, John Handel, W. Worthier. * Ihe uniform is red shirla, black panta, and cap similar to the one worn by the members of the Geoigia. They wore accompanied by thc following delegation of the Citizens' Fire Company of Augusta, who will man their hand? some reel : Captain, R. F. Dunn; Fir3t Lieutenant, J. O'Hara; Second Lieutenant, C. F. Shaupp; Thud Lieutenant, E. T. Dunn; P. Mulhern, J. Gleason. W. J. Davidson, D. Nasle, Johu Fox, E. C. Devon, P. Jennine's, L Summers, C. Cralcr. E. H. McCan, J. T. Keener, J. McAn drews, John Gallaher. James Gallaher, S. B. Harley, John Burns, John Ellis. The drags of tha engines of the visiting companies wore manned by thc hosts who were to entertain thom, and in procession they moved down Line-street, through "Meeting to Ann-street, then to the Washington House, where tho Palmettoes of Columbia were left, and then to the Phoenix House where the "GeoigiaB" were dropped, and finally to tbo German's quarters in Chalmers-street, where the Washingtons of Augusta were entertained. At, each of these bouses collations wore par? taken of, except the Phoenix-their's taking place at the Market Hall, where their guests were re-welcomail. THE RECEPTION' OF THE W1NTAH3. Yesterday afternoon, between two and three o'clock, the steamer Emilie touched at Com? mercial wharf with the Georgetown firemen aboard. They consisted of the Winyah Com? pany and their Honneman hand engine, and a deputation of the Salamander Fire Engine Company of the saine place. Before arrival of thc steamer, the "Stonewalls,''in uniform, bad assembled on the whait' to wait and welcome tbeir guests. When the steamer had been se? curely moored thc visitors debarked, ? and aligned themselves iu Iront of their hosts, whereupon President G. Lamb Buist address? ed them in his feeling manner as follows: Afr. President and Gentlemen of the Winyah Fire Company of Georgetown-'1 ho Stonewall Fire Company nave been deputed by the Fire Department of Charleston to welcome you to our city, and we do so most heartily. As firemen, members ofacommon fraternity, we greet you, and thank you for honoring our city with your presence. We are conscious ol the now zeal to be imparted to our celebration, and that the pleasures ol this anniversary will be increased. The ties which bind your home to ours have long since melted into bone's of mutual esteem, and in offering our welcome we only reciprocate the generous sentiments which fill your breasts, and which have so often evinced itself in a refined and liberal hos? pitality to our citizens. We havo been so long id.ntincd in our thoughts, tastes and aspira? tions; nave been illustrated by so many noble spirits; have been partukois of so many similar honors, and saddened by so many sorrows, that it would be unnatural torus to entertain but tbe kindest emotions for each other. With great satisfaction does my company extend to you the right hand of fellowship, [here President Buist greeted President Rou quier, of the Winyahs, by the hand, amid cheers, ] and we trust it may be the privilege of our united Firo Department so to engage your sojourn with us as to make the same a season of happiness to ycu. [Applause ] President Bouquier.of the Winyahs, respond? ed in the following remarks : Brother Firemen-Allow me to thank you very kindly for the very cordial manner in which vou have welcomed us to your city, lt now affords me much pleasuro in introducing lo you the members of the Winyah and Sala-j mander Fire Companies, representing the Fire Department of Georgetown. Tho Stonewalls gave three rousiug cheers for their guests, manned the ropes ol the visit? ing engine, and hauled her down lo the public scales at the lower market, where she was weighol and found to be 1950 pounds. From thence they carried their guests to their house in George-street, where a number of ladies were waiting to deck the Georgetown machine with flowers (some of which she had already in her buckets and on her brak3s) for tho great occasion to-day. "Our Maggie," the soubri? quet of the "Winyah," was left in chargo of | thc ladies, aud the visitors and their friends ot tho Stonewall repaired to Kroeg's, Went worth-street, whero a collation was served up. After a jolly time, the company dispersed to. rest from their journey. Tho Winyahs were incorporated in 1849. They wear red shirts with white trimmings and white star on the collar, black pants and black felt hats. The following is the list of those who make tho visit : President, S. W. Ronquier; First D rector, T. W. Ttltou: Secretarv and Treasurer, P. Mc Quaid; S. V. Portcrj C. R. Anderson, J. C. Brown, C. B. Se-ssions, R. W. Mustard, M. Emanuel, T. M. Merrimau. J. B. Richardson, J. B. Stute, T. .M. Collius, F.W. Munnerlyn, T. H. Hood, R. W. Davis, D. White, H. Ham, S. W. Ham, T. Divine, C. F. Croft, C. W. Foster, W. ?. Sellers, J. lt. G. Sian, F. Lachicotte. The Salamander delegation arc: H. Simpson, F.ist Direc or; W. 0. Burke, M. Richardson, TiiOS. Munnorlyu, R. W. Dick? son, \V. M. Prior. They weat red shirts with black trimmings, with black star on tho collar; black pants and felt hats. Thc officers of both companies wear coats of same color, and the regular firo hat. Tho heavy rain last evening kept the visitors indoors and took the dust off the streets, and if it ia fafr to-day the occasion will be a splen? did one. ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY.-At the anniversary meeting of this society thc following agreeable incident occurred. The President laid boforo the meeting a lotter, of which tho following is i copy : CHARLESTON-, April 22,18C9. ^X.^wrgvPb?ciely: /n"?"J n"""' DEAR SIR-We have the pleasure to enclose our bill at sight on our friends, Messrs. Ghol son, Walker & Co., Liverpool, for ton guineas, being a contribution from those gentlemen in aid of the St George's Society, and in response to your circular transmitted through us a short time since. It affords ns great pleasure to act aa the medium of the liberality of our Live-pool friends, whose benevolent sympathy for the widows i nd orphans of their countrymen in a foreign land will, wo feel ossurod, be cordially appreciated by the St. George's Society, which bas our own best wishes fora speedy restora? tion to its former prosperous condition. We remain, doar sir, Very truly and reapectfullv yours, (Sigaed) WILLIS A CHISOLM. It was forthwith unanimously Resolved, That the thanks of tie society be tendered to Messrs. Gbolson, Walker & Co., ot Liverpool, for their most liberal donation of ten guineas to the funds ot this society; that the name of Norman S. Walk er, the acting and prominent partner of the said concern, be added to the list bf honorary members, and that the President notify him of the same. We are peimitted to add that the President has acknowledged the gift in obedience to tho resolution iu the following manner : BRITISH CONSULATE, ) CHARLESTON, Aprd 26,1869.j To Messrs. Willis <$. Chisolm: GENTLEMEN-Upon presenting to the St. George's Society, at their anniversary meeting, your letter to me of Hie 22d instant, and the draft on Messrs. Gholson, W.tlker & Co., of Liverpool, for ?10 10, which was enclosed therewith, immediate and unanimous action was taken in the form or a resolution, "That tbe iii au ks of the society be tendered to Messrs. Gholson, Walker & Co., of Liverpool, for their most liberal donation of ten guineas to the funds of the society; that the namo of Norman Walker, the acting and Dromment partner of the said concern, bc added to the list of honorary members, and that the Presi? dent notify him of tbe tame." In compliance with the instruction so con? veyed to me, I have addressed myself to Mr. Norman S.Walker, andmclosed tohimacopy of the resolution I have referred to. The wnolo is inclosed herewith to you to peruse and for? ward. And I have to say in addition, that the St. Georsre'o Society are indebted to you for brinkin? to the notice of your friends in Liver? pool their need of funds for benevolent pur? poses, and I believe the system by which their funds are now nursed will place iu their hands an income which will erable them, by-aud-by. to dispense bounty to a greater ext;nc than even your trood wishes reach. I beg you to receive, for your agency in this matter, and also to extend to Messrs. Gbolson, Walker & Co., for their great generosity, my own best thanks. lam. centlemen, . Very faithfully your), "H. P. WALSER, Presidcut. The following is a enpy of thc President's letter to Mr. Norman S. Waiker: BRITISH CONSULATE. [ CHARLESTON, ATRIL 2G. 18G9. j Mr DEAR SIR-I havo thc ?reutest pleasue in complying, as their presidcut, with thc in? structions given to me by tho members of the "Saint Georg o's Society of Charloston," to no? tify you of rhe resolution of that society, of which a copy is transmitted herewith. Thc members thereby tender to you their thanks for your most literal donation to them ol ten guineas; and, that they may always be mindful of your goodness, they havo added your name to their list of honorary members. The fund you have so liberally eutrustod to their charge has been added to other funds designed for permanent investment, and each year hereafter the satisfaction will be yours that widows and orphans of Englishmen "aro, in part, sustained by your bounty. The loss of value occasioned by the late war of tho securities held by thc society for their investments previously ?nade, renders the more acceptable tho donations latelv received from yourself and others, t am, my dear sir. very truly yours, H. P. WALKER, H. M. Consul, President of Saint Georgc'6 Society Of Charleston. SUDDENLY DISMOUNTED.-Yesterday after? noon R. C. DeLargc, colored legislator, cen? sus-taker, Ac, was riding horseback on Meet? ing-street, and whilb his horse was backing in a crowd, Tom Brown, a colored man, seized the rider by the leg and drew him to the ground, injuring his knee. The man was ar? rested, and the case will be beard to-day. THE HOOK AND LADDEB CONTEST.-Tho in? terest manifested in tho fireman's parade has apparently centered on the steam and hand engines, and comparatively few have noticed thc programme to be observed by the two hook and ladder companies. They will run a distance of one hundred and fifty yards, dis? mantling the entire truck, and raise a ladder at the northeast angle of Mesara. Crano, Boyl ston & Co.'s store. A member of tho company will ascend and descend the ladder, which will then be roplaccd and adjusted on tho truck. The point of the performance will consist In the celerity of all ot the movements, as the prize is to bo awarded to that company which excels in this respect. PLANK ROAD3.-The city authorities -?j] 80ou commence operations on the plank road in Linc-sticot, between King and Meeting. The South Carolina Railroad has agreed to trans? port the lamber free, and the road will be laid at a comparatively tmall expense. Tho road uow Deiug laid in Laurens-strect, and leading to tho wharf, has already been noticed. It ig the intention of tho authorities to continue this road through Concord to ths intersection of Washington and Calhoun streets, where it will connect with that now leading to the 'Korthcastern Railroad Depot. This will f?>rm a complete network ot plank, roads leading from tho depots of both railroads to the wharves and commercial centres of thc east end. Similar improvements are designed for the Ashley River side o? the city, which will bc developed in due time. SEMI-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE I. O. 0. P.-Thc Order of Odd Fellows through? out the Union yesterdty celebrated their fiftieth anniversary. In this Stale, but moro especially in Charleston, the Order has attain? ed a high degree of prosperity, and five lodges and two encampments participated in the cele? bration. The inclemency of the weather pre? vented a large attendanco of vsitors, and few were present beside the fraternity. The hall at the corner of King and Liberty slreeta was tastefully decorated, a place was assigned to each lodge and encampment, the names ap? pearing in gold letters in circles of evergreen. The exercises were opened with music, and prayer by tho Rev. William B. Yates. Address ea were then delivered by Past (Jrand Masters T. Y. Simons and Johu H. Honour, Jr. Past Grand Mister R. S. Duryea, who was to havo been one of tho orators of the occasion, was prevented by sickness, and his placj was sup? plied by Rev. William IL Yates. The addrosscs were illustrative ot the principles of tho Order -Friendship, Love and Truth-and were heard with great attention. Among the visitors wc-re a number ot our firemen gueata. HOTEL AnnrvALs, APBIL 2C-Charleston Ho? let.-'sirs, p. p. James, J. James, Chas. G. Graco, New York; F. P. Prico, Baltimore; W. M. Sneed, Jas. W. McIntyre, S ivaunah; Mrs. H. Bisher, John R. Howard, R. S. Delaficld, New York; J. W. Martin, 0. M. Sadler, South Carolina; R. H. Heinheim, New York; J. B. Wall, Virginia; John Wilkie ami wife, New York; D. Malloy and daughter, South Carolida; C. G. Bird, New Yoi*; W. J. Neary, Miss Irene Howell, Hiss M. A. Howell, M?BS H. L. How? ell, T. Howell, Georgia; W. S. DcPaas, Cam? den; S. ?3. Taff, Michigan; W. C. Wright, Co? lombia; J. W. Meiodit?, F. W. Stauaslie, Au? gusta; T. L. Davis and lady, New York; G. P. Kirkland, South Carolina; Mrs. P. Morris, Georgia. Daemon HoUt-E. H. Cramer, R. E. C?ark, 8. H. Sanford, B. F. Whitman and lady, Miss J. Kimball, alisa C. Kimball, Whitman's White Fawn Troupe; J. Divine, J..B. Steele, George? town, S. C.; Mombers of Winyab Fire Com ia ny, Georgetown, S. C.; T. M. Altera, Miss L. A. R. Joyner and servant, Mias S. E. Jovnor, P. aa. ?w^iror,- wi an I a Bko>rn? curntnuin; o' ?J. Buston, Thomson, Ga.; O. B. Wilhams, Wa! terboro'; Colonel J. J. Ncttlos, Williamsburg; C. S. Faller and wife, Providence, R. I., and Members of Georgia Steam Fire Engine Com? pany, Augusta. REPOBTEBS' CBUSTB?.-There aro a number of new faces in town, probably driven boro hy the celebration to-day. Tho Palmettoes will t?-day present their President, Hugh Ferguson, with the elegant gold testimonial already described in THE NEWS. Tho presentation of the Fox to tho Marion Fire Company by tho Phoenix, will take place this morning at tho Marion engine house. The Phoenix boys will take their guoats on an excursion to-morrow. There ia some talk of giving the visitingfirc mon a public entertainment. The city has already contributed. The Pheonix boya flung to tho breeze yester? day, at their engine house, a largo white ban? ner, with 1 Welcome, Georgia," ia large black lotters thereon, together with an effigy of the emblematic bird from which they derivo their name. Mr. B. O'Neill, wholesale grosor, East Bay, bas found it necessary to increase the capacity of his establiamcnt by connecting tho East Bay atore, by a large addition, with tho extensive warehouse in the rear on State-street. Thc public schools have yielded to tho pro? aure, and the Mayor's Parade will be a bigger holiJay than ever before. Mesara. Cameron & Barkley had a largo illu- . ruination in front ol their establishment hut night, and the streot wa3 a blazo of light as far as thc Charleston Hotel. Tho fire companies ol tho city kept open house last night, and the uniforma wero s iou flitting everywhere about the streets as if thc owners were impervious to thc doluge that fell. A number of ladies and gentlemen, fricada of thc visiting firemen, accompanied them hither yesterday. ICOMMCSICATED.) Our train. Day. What stir and commotion baa characterized tho approach of this eventful day to our quiet citizens, and how thc heart beats with new life aud emotion in contemplating the approaching auuiveisary ol'tlie Fire Department of Chat lca ton. Take a stroll ? ?th ua, gentle reader, and whilst we view and UDderatand thc "animus" which pervades our citizens, let ua endoavo: to portray, if wo can, the various omotiocs which pervade tho breast of those who now pasi in review before us. But one scntimont, one aspiration tills the breast of the p isscra by. The business of tho day has boen consummated in the delivery of tho letters from thc mail, and nothing now awaits our clerks and buHinesa men but "the thoughts of tho morrow." True, no vision of "notaries public," ffith their bland maunera, torturo them, but the thought of the success of each one's "particular machino" ia upper? most, and the tendency to bet upon their favorite company, is their all engrossing topic. Each and every one is astir. BUSINESS NOTICES^ THE ICE CBEAM AND STBAWBEBBY CAMPAION has been fairly opened. Tully, the veteran er? terer, of No. 121 King-street, has both tbeso delicacies on hand, and nobody knows how to minglo thom so temptingly aa ho. Try them. Ty 1LLIAH VAM W ? C K , (LATE OF SOUTH C.VB0LH?A,) ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, No. 29 Wall-street, New York, ROOM NO L2. April 6 ^ wnMHlLpiBi&m WATCHES, JE WELBY, SILVER, AND PLATED WARE. A FULL A3S0RIMENT OF THE ABOVE MEN? TIONED GOOD?, OF THE NEWEST AND EICHEST STYLES. ALSO? A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FRENCH CHINA AND English Granite Ware, ? Imported direct to Charleston, Which are offered at as LOW PRICES as can be purchased in any market. AT No. 255 KING-STREET, Corner of Hcaufaln. April 2G 3 /inc $rts. J) H OTO G RA PH COLOHING. PERSONS WISHING TO HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS tinted with eire and taste can hnve their orders promptly filled by leaving them at Holmes' Book House. Writ te directions should in each case be given as to the stjlpof coloring preferred. April 22 3mos* Cloding a n?i /urn isl) in g ?nobs. GL0T^^j cijOTHiiisra-! GREAT ATTRACTION! LARGE STOCK _ _ OF SPRING CLOTHING, AT No. 291 King-street, Corner of Wentworth. AN ELEGANT SUPPLY OF Spring Clothing and Furnishing GOODS, FOR MEN, YOUTHS AND BOYS, Now Opened and Offered at Low Prices. Tbc Stock comprises all the new Styles of GOODS AND GARMENTS introduced this season. Pur? chaser!) are invited to call and examine thc stock and make tbclr selections. FURNISHING GOODS IV GREAT VARIETY, INCLUDING THE STAR BRAND SHIRTS! Which I bavo been selling for twenty-five years, noted for their GOOD FIT and Durability, lhero are four qualities of them. ALSO, A LVRGELINEOF' LINEN AND PAPER COLLARS, Viz : TBE BYRON?, THE DICKENS, SHAKES? PEARE. THALBERG, EGBERT, GAROTTE, BI;>HOP. Ac, &c, &C. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT, SUPPLIED WITH Chotee French, English and American SPRING CLOTHS, CASS HIE RES AND COATINGS, Which will bo MADE CP IO ORDER iu thc best manner, uutlcr the care of a first-class French Cutter. WM. 3IATTHIESSEN. B. VV. McTCKEOUS.Snperlntcndcnt. April 23 30 Shirts ou? /ornisljing (?tooto. SCOTT'S SH1RT3 OF ALL STILES AND SIZES, READY MADE or made to order, at E. SCOTT'S ?jHI RT EMFOR1UM. TIES, DOWS, CRAVATS AND SCARFE, IN GREAT variety and latest fashions, at E. SCOTT'S i*UKNISHING STORE. AMERICAN, ENGLISH AND FRENCH HOS? IERY, of ail grades, can always be found at E. SCOTT'S, Meetinjr-streot. REVERSIBLE STITCH LINEN-FACED PAPFR COLLARS AND CUFFS, of all styles and sizes, at E. SCOTl'S GENT'S FURNISHING STORE. STAU SHIRTS, UNDERSHIRT'. DRAWERS, OF every kind, at E. SCOTT'S STAR SHIRT EMPORIUM. HANDKERCHIEFS. LIS EN AND SILK. BEADY Hcmmod for imm?diate use, at F. SCOTT'S GENl'S FURNISHING STORE. ?NDIA GAUZE SHIR TS, LISLE THREAD AND rilk Shirts, at E. SCOTT'S EMPORIUM. RECEIVED RYEVESY STEVMER FRESH AD? DI MONS to my already full stock of Gentle mcii's Furnishing Goods, Apply to E. SCOTT, Meeting-street, above Market. THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF KID GLOVES ami Lisle Thread Gloves of all colors and sizes to be lound at gCOTT'S STA lt SHIRT EMPORIUM, MEETING-STREET, . OPPOSITE THE MARKET HALL. January 1 6moa _SopftiflS gunk. CITJZENS' SAYINGS BANE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. CHARLESTON BRANCH, OFFICE No. GO EAST BAY, OPPOSITE COUBIEIt OFFICE. Officers. General WADE HAMPTON, President. J. B. PALMER, VIce-Presirlent. TE OM 4 S E. GBEGG, Cashier. DANIEL RAVENEL, Jr., Assistant Cashier. B. H. RUTLEDGE, Solicitor. Local Finance Committee. EDWARD N. TBTJUSTON'. . LOUIS D. DESAUSSURE. CLELAND E. HUGER. SS* Interest on Deposits at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum. SS* Office Bouw-From 0 A. M. to 2 P. M., and on Saturdays, from 0 to 8 P. M. in addition. [E?in.'d mou Bi-Ljw? j "Deposits maj bc made by any m'nor over tbo ape of twelve j eira, eith ir with or without a guar? dian, and by man lcd women in their owu names. Sums of $1 and UDward will be received, but no in? te; est rball be paid on tbe fractional rarts of $1 nor on any sum where the whole deposit is le ss than ts, nor for the Iractioniil part or a month." WILL BE READY FOR BUSINESS ON MAY 1ST. / pril 27 taths? ?iisctUmus. ^??J??BER! LUMlJE? ! Cfo fi AAA FEET LUMBER ?OU.UUU 600 cords Oak Wood 7 600 cords Pine Wood. For sale low by the boat load or by the cord. JOHN TIENCKEN, April 27 Corner sute and Market streets. . WOOD! WOOD! FINE YrLLOW PINE WOOD FOR 8ALE, IN lots to suit purchasers. Apply at WOOD YA B r, Lucas, foot of Mill-street, adjointm; Maul?inpt Saw Mill. Orders left at the tollo wing places will receive prompt attention : Drug store of W. A. Skrire, King-?treet, Drugstore of P. M. Cohen, King-street, And at A. Brookbanks, corner ol Meeting and Queen streets. J. 0. NOL'JtE. April 24_stuthlmo PIANO FORTES, MUSIC, acc. EECE1VED BY LATE IMPORTATION?, A cboioo assortment of PIANO FORTES, at strictly factory prices; warranted for Ave years. Also, eight different styles of Cabinet Organs and Molcdi-otis, < f tbe bc.=t makers. Purchasers about selecting an instrument are In? vited to call and examine thc supply ot excellent instruments now offered for sale. In addition to tho above, the undersigned begs to rall attention to his One stock of Musical Instruments and Musical Mer chainlike, ol tbo bm-t quality Foreign and American. A large ond varied collection of Music Books, with late a"d fashionable L-hssi Music on hand, and re? ceived as soon as published. Boosey A Co 's popular standard of correct and cheap Music Publications, from easy to tho most dint' ult, to suit all tastes. Catalogues free on ap? plication. PIANO FORTES kept for Hire. FIA5? FORTES auj other Musical Instruments tuned, repaired, takeu in exchange and bought, HENRY SIEGLING, CHUM;? KINO ANO BEAUFAIN. SS* ENTRANCE THIHD DOOR FROM KING. March 23 nu Ima Ti?Plate, Sheet-Iron, Wire, and all other tinsmith's goods, for sale by William Shepherd, No. J7 Hayne-street Charleston, S. C. JOTTTTEKKtrS UKAIN JAIL Li?, Corner Culkoun and Alexander-streets. MANUFACTURES GRIST, CORN MEAL, PEA MEAL, and toed ot all kinds* Family orders supplied by wacon. Having purchased an interest in the above Mill, 1 am now prepared to supply my friends. Those desiring to give me the r custom can do so by leavtnst their cards at either of th- follow? ing plores where boxes will be fouod : Fogartle's Book Store, King-street ; Soutbtrn Express Company, Meet? ing-street; Walker, Evans A Cogswell, Broad-street; J. A. Qua ci-eu bush, East Bay. Olden tor goods to be Bhipped mu-1 t o left by half-past Ten o'clock, A. M. No charge made tor ri ravage. All communica? tions addressed to S. QOUUOIN PIN CK NEY. April 23_ SHOW CASES! SHOW CASES ! ALL SIZES AND STYLES CONSTANTLY ON HAND and for sale. Toys. Trimmings, Musi? cal Instrumenta, Stationery, Bas? Babs and Fancy Goods, Ac, ftc. Stamping, Braiding and Embroidering ncutly exe? cuted. W. llL'L?AN. March 31_Imo_No. *33 King-street. REFINED FAMILY LARD PACKED BY PROCTER .& GAMBLE, Cincinnati. Ask your Grocer for our brand of Lard in these Packages. Packed 3 lb, 5 lb. 10 lb Cuddie*, CO lb caseB for shipmont. Cheapest mode tor selling Lard. Send lor Price List. Imo April 8 Jflillincrn ?cobs, (gk. OPENING. MRS. S. WATTS, = NO. ?74 KISG-STKEET, WILL. THIS DAY, OPEN A LARGE aod comp'ete assortment cf MILLI 1 NEP-Y, DRESS GOODS AND TBIM I MINGS, CORSETS AND HOOP SKIRTS. N. B.-?. full line of BOY'S STR.AW HATS. April 8 thtuO J_rOLiM.ES ?i MACBETH. No. 30 Broad-street;, Charleston, S. C., BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS, BEAL ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Will atttend to Renting and Collecting of Bents and purchase ond sale ol blocks, Bonds, Qom, Silver and Real Estate. ALSO, To tho Purchase of Goods and Supr^es for parties in the country upon reasonable tonas. GEOB02 L. noun?.AUHUSDBB MACBEIB. January 1 |'( faction S?lts. Positive Sale. BI T. M. CATEB. Will be sold THIS DAY, on Broxn's wharf, at 9 o'c'ojk, 50 BARBELS FLOUR Lot Breakfast Bacon 10 boxes Sides 100 tnbs Butter TO tubs Lard. Conditions cash._?_April 27 Ctotoing, Dry Goods, Bats, $c. BY MILfcS DRAKF. TOMORROW, ORth instant, at 10 o'c'ock, I will selL. at my Store, corner of King and Llbcrty-etreets..; A choice selection of SEASONABLE CLOTHING/, cons isnnR of : 6U MCOATSL0TH A??t> CASSIUEEE FROCK 75 Glen's Tweed. Alpaca and Linen Sack Coats 25 Men's Melton Cloth Suits CO Men's Cassimere and Linen Vests 175 pair Cassimeres, LrUl and Satinet Pants Pieces White and Dress Gooda, Tweeds, Casat meres, Hosiery, L. c. Handkerchiefs. Suspenders, Neck Ties, Ruffling, Veils. Tape, Oilcloth Covers, A-c.A-c. ALSO, 20 cases (120 dozen) MEN'S AND BOYS' HATS-la teat stales._April 27 ' IJ.\ DER DECREE IN EQ,UITY. Adger's Executors et al vs. O' Callaghan. ? ' . BY JOHN S. RYAN. Auctioneer^ Pursuant lo a Decretal Order in this case, will be sold on THURSDAY, 29tb doy of April next, ?t il o'clock A. M., in front of the Old Customhouse, All that LOT OF LAND, situate in St Philip - street, Ward No. 8, m City of Charleston,- butti** and bounding sonth on lands of Z. B. Oakes; weet on St. Philip-street; north on lands now or late of E. H. Rcdgers; east on lands of-; measur? ing and containing in front on t-t. Phi'ipstreet about ? 39 feet; on west line 39 feet; and on north and south lines about 168 feet each, be tbe same more or less; Tot ms-One-third cash; balance in one asa two years, to be seemed by bond of pureba ser and toort page of pren lacs. Purchaser to pay tor papers ''alli stamps. E. W. M. MACKEY, 8. C. C. April 6_ tttitbl UNDER DECREE IN EQUITY. Adger et al vs. O'Callaghan. ? BY JOHN S. RYAN. Auctioneer. Pursuant to a Deretal Order in this cate, will ho sold on THURSDAY, the 29tb day bf April neil, in iront of the old Customhouse, at ll o'clock 'A; M.. . inn . it t\ ?am All that LOT OF LAND, with th* buildings and im? provements thereon, situate on the southeast c?rner ot Blake and At ken-streets, Upper Wards, u* setts) being part of Lot No. 33, in B. Beckman'? plan of the> Village of Hampstead, A. D. 1787, measuring ana con tatning front on Aiken-street, 40 feet, same en' east and tack lints, 100 feet on north and south lines; butting and bounding west by Aiken-street, north by Blake-street, east by lands now or late of J. TJ. F. Street, south by the Lot next described. AIM, All that LOT OF LAND, with the buildings there? on, adjoining the above described Lot on the south, measuring and containing in front on Al ken-street aforesaid, same on back line, about 100 foet qa, north and south lines, be the same more, ar leas; Jxattlic and bounding .west by Aiken-street, north fey Lot above described, esst by land now or late cf Charles Hcnerey, and south bylands now or late of B. Hen? dricks. ?..! ..-.( Terms-One-third cash ; balance in one and two years, secured by bond of the purchaser and mort? gage of the premises ; premises to be insured'ind policy assigned. Purchaser to pay for papen and stamps. E. W. M. MACKEY, - , April 6_tuithl 8. C. 0. Crin.' 'I Residence, No. 106, east side of St. . Philip, one door south of Morris. BY Z. B, OAKES, Will bc sold on THURSDAY, 29th, at ll o'clock,'at - the Old Postofflce, Teat well finished und genteel two and a half story DWELLING, No. 106, east side Si Philip* street, containing lour upright and two attic rooms, large pantry and dressing-room, wide entry ind handsome stairs; 1 he House measures IS by M feet, double piazzas south and east On the premises is a wefl-flnlshed two-story Kitchen, besides a large cis? tern and well. Tho Dwelling is furnished with gas fl xtures and belts throughout, and ls la complete- or? der. Lot W feet front by 110 feet deep. Immediate possession ;Jven, Conditions- $2500 cash ; balance in one year,jrith interest. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. April 24_ ? UNDER DECREE IN EQUITY. ' ' /. L. Pearce vs. T. C. Prioleau. A. C. MCGILLIVRAY, Auctioneer On THURSDAY, the 29th instant, in front of the Old Customhouse, at ll o'clock, A. M., will be solder i That valuable PLANTATION or TRACT OF LAND, with a Dwelling House and outbuildings thereon; situate, bing rnd being on the drains of Shaw's Creek, town of Aiken, containing four hundred and eighty acres, more or less; bounded on the north, north? west and west by lands of Eugene Durbec and CLB. Lythgoe; on the east and northeast by land of Edi ward Arthur; on the southeast by land of John Arthur and F. Foll?n, and on the south by land of Rebecca Woodward. Conditions-One half cash, and tie balance on a credit of one and two years, secured by bond sad mortgage, interest payable semi-annually. Purcha? ser to pay for papers and stamps. E. W. M. MACKEY, 8. C. ?. : April 10_ sSraltbl Auction Sale of Porto Rico Sugars and Mo? lasses. "~ , BY RI S LEV & CREIGHTON. Will be sold at Auction, THURSDAY, 29th instant, at ll o'clock, A. M., on accommodation wharf, THE CARGO EX SC HOON Lr. NELLIE CARE, from Mayaguez, P. B, aa follows: ' 100 hhds. Choice and Extra PORTO RICO GROCERY SUGARS f 11 bbls. Choice and Extra Porto Rico Grocery Sri. gars -...- ? 75 puncheons Choice and Extra Porto Rico Mo? ins OH . . .-. 12 tierces C holee and Extra Porto Rico Molasses, Term- of sole - For amounts of $1000 and under, cash will be required; over tb J t amount thirty days' city acceptance will be received, or one per eec t" dis? count allowed._April 23 Brick Residtnee and Grocery Stand, South wist Corner Calhoun and Washington streets, al Auction. BY R. M. MARSHALL 8c BRO. On THURSDAY, 29th instant, at ll o'clock, wfa be sold at the Old Postoffice, Broad-street, The above PREMISES^containing 8 square rooms and a commodious store, besides brick kitchen, loree cistern, ste. Lot on north line 84- 6-12 feet; south 80feet; post 160 foet; west 189 feet Terms-One-third cash; balance in one, two and three years, secured by bond and mortgage, with in? terest semi-annually. Property to be insured and policy assigned. Purchaser to pay auctioneers for papers and stamps. thtu3 April 23 Valuable Real Estate in Ora?gehurg District at Auction. BY H. RIGte, Sheriff 0. C. By virtue of an Order of sale to me directed by the Hon. George S Bryan, Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Caro? lina, 1 will offer for sale at public auction, at Omnga burg Courthouse, on MONDAT, May, 3. 1869, at TL o'c ocli A. M. ... AI L THAT TRACT OF LAND in gt Matthew's Parish iu the District of Orar>geburg and State atoresaiu, ou Hallway Swamp, waters of sante? River, containing flitcen iin-ar.d acres, more or less; bounded on tbe north by lands tormerly o* James Stewart and Jacob Hare, now or lately ot Char les E. Trick, on the east by lands of Charil s E. Irick, J. M. i n ck, Johu Shirer and John Townsend, on the south by lands of William Reese, John Townsend, Joel Bookhardt and David Bookhardt, and on the west by tbe rdb of Halfway Swamp, boparating tho same from lands now or late ot F. J. Pelz or, aa Jay a plat'of said lands made 29th of December, 1866, by Sr?es B. Mellichamp, District Surveyor, and now in my hands, will more fully appear. Terms-One-half cash: balance on a credit of ons year, io bc secured by bond nf the purchaser and inortga.'*- of the premises. Purchaser to pay tor pa? per' and stamps. G. HERBERT SASS. : Assignee of Evans A CogswelL April 13 tnthsS ml Auctioneers' JJrioate Sales. BY JOHN T. HUMPHREYS, Broker, Auctioneer and Commission Agent, No. ?7 Broad-Street. At Private Sale. DESIRABLE TWO-AND-A-HALF STORY RESI? DENCE, southeast corner of Smith and BuU streets. COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE containing four ut right and two attic rooms, in Smith-street, one door below Bull-street ELEGANT MANSION No. 1 Rutledge Avenue, corner of Calhoun-stroet, containing ten rooms, and extensive outbuildings, all tn complete repair. This is ons of the most desirable residences in the city. For terms apply as above. March 30 _ ta J T. HUMPHREYS. BROKER, AUCTIONEER AND COMMIS? SION MERCHANT. SALES OF BEAL ESTATE?STOCK3. BONDS. SE. CURITIES AND PERSONAL PBOPERTY ATTENDED TO. No. ?7 BROAD-STREET, CHARLESTON, 8. C. REFERENCES. Hon. HENRY BUIST, W. J. MAGRATH, Es<i. General JAMES CONNSB, T. B. WARING, Esq. October