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M AYOR'S COURT.-Tho only cases before this court yesterday wore a few inebriates, who were fined the usual "V." HEIL ESTATE SALES.-A. C. McGillivray sold yesterday, for Sheriff Mackey, a lot of land, 35 b_\ 131 feet, with buildings thereon, on the south side of Calhoun-atreet, near the lands Of the late Henry Horlbeok, for $3050 cash. THE UNITED STATES COUBT. MAT ia-HON. GEORGE 8. BRYAN PRESIDING. -Henry Albrecht waa found guilty of a violation or internal rev? enue law, and it was ordered that a bench war? rant be issued to arrest him, as he is still at large._ THIEVES ON THE WING.-An attempt was was made yesterday to rob a private residence in P nckney-street, but the thief evidently got frightened beforo be consummated his pur? pose, and made off. The premises of Mr. John L. Bell were en? tered also night before last, and a large quan? tity of the lead piping of the cistern stolen. ATTEMPTED BUROLABY IN UNITT ALLEY.-An attempt was made on Wednesday night to break into the premises of Messrs. Rieoke & Schnellte, at tho corner of the Bay and Unity Alley. On the shutters of the windows in the alley tho rusty marks of a chisel or crowbar were visible, but the burglars did not succeed in getting into tho store. They were doubt? less friffMeaec. off by passers-by. Unity Alley lia- thoroughfare, especially at night, molly a city lamp. This is esseu f ''eelion of tho valuable property . .' tho alloy, and it is hoped that the .ortties will at once restore the lamp to p.ace. No moro will then be heard of aries in Unity Al "ey. ..ii... oar? hg p I'V IOU ou d hil \ lo mi ? Hows -P. 0. -li T OLLEGE, SPABTANBUBG.-In tares t .- cisos were held at this institu? ai ty, the 6th inst., in the presence J intelligent audience. A pleas .opics were treated in a highly . or by the young orators of the Tho speakers and subjects were "Superiority of Mind over Mat? tie, Columbia; "The Old Roman . I hambers, Sholby, N. C.; "Tra C loveland, H par tau burg; "Char a"-D. A. DuPre. Spartanburg; abbr"-J. A. Eidson, Edgeneld; y"-L. P. Jones, Edgefield; :u ling"-H. H. Newton, Marl >"idonb'o Life and Aim"-E. W. 't; "Conscience"-D. P. Tra rg; "Habit"-0. 8. Walker, ni Bono"-G. W. Walker, Car ogress of Civilization"-P. A. anburg. s, MAX 13.-Charleston Hotel. nitov?le, South Carolina; A. District; A. B. Davidson and flotte; R. W. Shand, Union; S. B. iarnwelf; C. C. Gillett, C. H. i ; James M. Catchen, T. J. Rob Cai >lina ; B. F. Wickershara, R. ?lphia ; R. M. Cuyler, T. C. rae and child, E. A. Wiekes, Kimball, Massachusetts ; H. viile ; J, H. Connell, wife and I i \. H. Rhodes, Boston; J. B. Wife, Michigan; Colonel D. W. vile-, ? nited States Army; W. W. trail iah ; R. J. Manning, Geo. W. Bil tin ore. . "fi h ... r. H. Einburg, D. L. Man-* ug, Sou? . i '. roii , ; A.Loryea, Branchville;" S. 1 doy, N borrji South Carolina ; J. G. Foster, vito D. Lewis, T. G. Green, OratigebuTg. T! THE METHODIST SUNDAY* SCHOOL UNION PICNIC yesterday at the Sohnetzenplatz, allu? sion to which; we have before made, waa. a grand success. Soon after six o'clock A. fit, the streets in the neighborhood of the Ann itreet depot were, thronged with crowds of smiling children and their friends, hurrying to train. At seven o'clock tho whistle blew, ind the locomotive moved off, puffing vigorous under the exertion of palling sixteen closely ?lacked oars. In a few moments the city was 3ft behind, soon the objective point was reach Id, and then the living cargo poured out from ie oars, and, iu a procession, marched down ie avenue leading tc the Platz, and, entering, at once gave themselves up to every man ker of amusement incident to a Sabbath School bionic Swings were soon oscillating, balls vere bounding, hoops were being trundled, icing-rope s wero making frequent revolu? tions, and the merry shouts of the boys, the isical laughter of the girla, and the free and riendly conversation of those of mature years, troclaimed unmistakably the happiness which arvaded every breast and. Rave animation every countenance. Tho morning was Ipent most pleasantly, and then the baskets, ountifully supplied with substantials and deli? cies of every kind, were brought out, ?nd roups gathering mound them with appetites i&rpened by active physical exercise, did full istice to their contents. The sports of the 'ternoon were but a repetition of those of the orning, bat were entered upon with unnag ng zest, if not with ?a inore&sed interest, id "all went merry as ? marriage bell." Six f clock, the hour for leaving, came too early all ??ught. In fact we heard one little fellow fishing tho "picnic would stay five weeks;" mt all things, pleasant as well as disagreeable, rill come to an end, and returning to the oars, the oity is soon reached, ?nd iu many ? happy oma the incidents of the day formed ? plea tut theme of chat. Among those partiuipat ig in the festivities of the occasion ve no iced the Bov. A. M. Ohrietaberg, Rev. John T. Wightman, Rev. W. P. Monson, Ber. J. B. Pickett, Bev. R. 0. Oliver, of Spartanburg, and Mesara. F. J. Pelzer, Sand. A. Nelson ?nd J. ST Martin. Thor o wore present, probably, be? tween ona thousand and twelve hundred per? sons. We congratulate our Methodist friends upon the complete and gratifying success of their festival, and predict for their Sunday Schools a larger prosperity aa the result of this most pleasant union gathering. ? TUE SEVENTY-NINTn ANNUAL EPIS? COPAL CONVENTION. _ .Second Day's Proceedings. Tho convention mot pursuant to adjourn? ment. Morning prayer Ly tho Rev. W. H. Hanckol. Tho minutes of Wednesday wore read and approved, and tho following mem? bers and delegates previously absent answered to their names: Rev. b. B. Sams*, and Messrs. W. D. Warren, B. H. Clarkson, C. Ch Memmin ger, J. M. Elford, J. C. Porcher, and R. W. Bhand. Ibo Committee on Credentials of Deputies reported tho following additional deputies en? titled to seats, viz: bt. Luke's Church, Newborry-E. S. Baiiov.* Church of tho Redeemer, Orungeburg-W. Ll. Tread weih* Graco Church, Camden-James A. Young.* H. E. Salina nd, J. B. Kershaw and J. M. Davis. Church of tho Holy Cross, Statoburg-E. M. Seabrook, Dr. J. H. M ll champ, C. J. Colcock* and T. A. Laohioot. vico R. H. Anderson. Those marked (*) were present, . The Rov. 0. P. Gadsden thou read the Bish? op's address. THE BISHOP'S ADDRESS Opens with a detailed state mont of (he work ac? complished by tho Bishop in the discharge of his Episcopal functions in various portions of the diocese since the commencement of last year. The whole number of poisons confirmed during the year was two hundred and ninety nine, of whom tffo hundred and seventeen were whi?o und eighty-two colored. Revs. El? lison Capers, J. W. Motte and R. W. Memmin ger had been admitted to tho Holy Order of Priests, and Messrs. E. E. Edgerton, F. B. Davis and F. M. Hall to the Order of Deacons. There are now five candidates for orders in the diocese: Messrs. A. R. Stuart, S. T. Poinier, W. H. Campbell, N. B. Fuller and Edward R. Miles. Appropriate tributes are paid by the Bishop to the lives and characters of the cler? gymen deceased during tho year, viz: Tba Rev. PaulTrapier Keith, Rev. Tohn R. Fell, Rev. Charles E. Loverette and Rev. Francis M. Hal). In alluding to tho general Episcopal Convention, in New York last October, of whiob body he was a member, the Bishop says : The spirit manifested towards the Southern delegates by our Northern brethren was open, kind and confiding, and the history of the con? vention established in all minds the entire con? viction of our spiritual reconciliation-fur? nishing a strong prool ot the triumph ol the Church of God over the powers of th? world. The tone of the convention was re? markably conservativo, and this purpose was so clear in the House of Bishops that thcri need be no apprehension ot any interference with the Prayer-book. I beg to call the alton I tion of the clergy particularly to one specific canon passed relative to the prohibition of th? clergy officiating at the marriage of divorcee parties. As to the questions now agitating th? minds of tho church, and filling its papers, wt have cause for profound gratitude to God thai they cannot disturb the peace of the church ir South Carolina. I am satisfied that there ar? among us no extremists. There ls not one who would disturb our Christian harmony anc brotherly feeling by attempting to introduct measures whioh would produce discord. I en tertain no apprehensions of any exhibitioni among us tending towards either ritualism oi a separation from the church as now cousti tuted. Tho concluding portion of the address whioh relates to the financial and general in terests of tho diocese, is as follows: Account oF missionary and diocesan fund; entrusted to me, in my hands at the list con vention, $24 85; received since that time fron convention alms, $40; St. Philip's, charleston, $180; Graco church, Cam len, $25; Christ church, Greenville, $16; Trinity church. Abbe? ville, $20, and from its Sunday School, $10; Mrs Brook's Chapel, $7; Cheiaw, $14 50; Anony mous, Va., $10; St. John's, Winnsboro, $20 55 St. Michael's, Charleston, $70; St. Mark's. Clarendon, $8 76; Mr. Levi H. Harris, througfc Rev. John Egar, $50. In all, $496 25. Expend ed since that time: To Rev. P. F. Stevens, foi Churoh of the Redeemer, $100; Rev. John John? son, for mission to Bradford ?prinfra mod X>M>? idence; #70: Rev. A. H. Cornish, $50; Rev. F. D. Davis, $50, for iniaoiojiary work at Sumter; Rev. Joseph R. Walker, $20; Rev. L. F. Gaerrv, $50. lu all, $840; leaving in my hands $156 25. The amount of diocesan funds used to ex? ceed much the above account, and the diocese needs now more than ever. ? supply for the last three years has beeu made by donatione from abroad, but these can no longer be ex? pected. There will be required at ie ist $100( to meet the necessities of the missions under the charge of the bishop. I earnestly appeal to the churches to raise that amount during the coming year. At our last convention it was resolved that tho bishop be requested to considei the propriety of sending agents to our sis ter dioceses to oollect money in behalf o this diocese, and also subsequently resolved that the claims of tho professors of th? seminary should be considered as paramoun upon any funds collected. In pursuance ol these resolutions, I constituted the Rev. J. S. Hanckel, the agent of the diocese, foi this purpose. He went to the Nortb and labored most faithfully in this cause It was, however, the season of the General Con vention, and the churches Were crowded wit] applicants. Mr. Hanckel succeeded in ob taming $1640. besides his expenses, wb.il abroad, and $315 were subsequently sent t< him. The amount ot $1640 was equally di vi dei between the professors, being $820 apiece, ant was received by them in full payment of thei: salaries. The remaining sum of $315 was dis tribu ed among the clergy of the di?cesi agreeably to the requests of the several donors Mr. Hanokel's report is present and wid bi read whenever the convention desires. Permi me very earnestly once again to commend t< your confidence ? and patronage the Parochia school of the Church ol the Holy Communion established by Bev. A. T. Porter, and under hil control and government. Within the range of bi purpose and application it ia the most exten sively practical and valuable institution in tb diocese. In its operations it reaches th whole State, and has already brought undo its in flue ti cos youths who, in the present con dillon of our affairs, would be other wiso dopriv ed of Buch benefits, and has placed them undo an educational, moral system, which per h ap without it they could never have obtained at al* Thus it bas reached the anxious hearts o many impoverished parents, and furnished th most appropriate employment to their sons i one of the most important periods of thei lives. There are at present residing in th Home seventy four boys, and it is proposed t increase the number to one hundred as soot as practicable. Then are also nearly two hue dred and fifty residing in the oity who alton the day school. While a small payment ha been made by some of these, the school ha been supplied by friends from abioad. We ir voke their continued interest as tbe church ii the region from whioh these youths come i still in an impoverished and depressed cond tion, and we particularly solicit the aid of thou at home, that thus it may appear that we cl not appeal tb others until we have first o: hausted our own resources. I add, with muc pleasure, that the correct deportment an improvement Of these boys have mi with the approval or all interested, an that a distinctive religious influence hi been manifested among them. The Un veraity of the South is now in oper tion, and soliciting aid and patronage, sufficient amount of money has been collecte in England to secure the buildings necessar for present purposes, and the institution progressing with a competent faculty and small number of students. There has hitheri been found a difficulty in obtaining a quorn at the regular meeting of the trustees; this hi been occasioned by the inability of those at Erunted by the several dioceses to attend, ave been requested to suggest to the couve tion that the "Bishop of the diocese be anthe ized to fill any vacancy whioh may occur the interval between the conventions. It thought in this way a quorum may be seen ed; as if a trustee find that he oannot be pr sent, hs can resign, and the Bishop oan a point 6ome one who can attend." In conclusion, brethren, allow me to expre the hope that the light of a better day is daw lng upon us. We have, I trust, reached tl lowest point of depression, and are steadily a vancing upwards. There is a more sett l condition in the affaira of the State general] Which is propitious to intellectual and religio culture; financial resources are more seoni and there is more confidence for the fntui men's minds seem relieved and returning the regular progressions of society. The he? of the church, loo, is beating ?ure hopeful: a?d the signs of religions life becoming DM apparent; there seems also an increasing apt Ol return among our colored peon?a to tnt old homes and ohurohes. We have much regret, however, that mtny of our old parish ara yet uri supplied with regular mimstratio -some have none at all. The authorities tho church to whom ia committed the duty and responsibility of supplying the moaus of life to tho doatituto aro fully alive to those important truths, and SUCCPHS'UIIV eng aged in tho necessary operations. Wo call upou those who need our md to unite with us in this work. Lot them show a living interest in their reli? gious condition, and a disposition to liri? themselves as far as possible in union with I those who aro earnestly desirous to holp thom. Sincere effln ts and willing hoarts will restore the waste places of the church. Qod grant to us all the spirit of z<3?l, and love, and faith. Let our souls be joined in heavenly concord, and our lives strong in Christian activity, and all will yet bo well. Very affectionately, Your brother in Christ, THOS. L. DAVIS. On motion, that portion of the Bishop's ad? dress which refers to the appropriation of $1000 for a missionary fuud, was referred to a com? mittee of three, as follows: Rev. A. T. Porter and Messrs. W. C. Courtney and T. D. Wag? ner. The next business was the election of tho Standing Committee, and the Bishop appoint? ed tho following teller*: Of tho clergy, Revs. W. H. Hanckei and John Johnson; of the laity, Dr. W. T. Wragg and C. J. Colcock. The Standing Committee of last year was re? elected, viz: Revs. C. Hanckei, D. D., C. C. Pinckney, A. Too m er Porter, (in place of P. T. Keith,) C. P. Gaisaeu, W. B. W. Howe; Hon. H. D. Lesesne, General W. E. Martin, W. A. Pringle, Esq., Dr. W. T. Wragg, Edward Mo MoCrady, Esq. The election of delegates to tho General Con? vention was ordered, and the Revs. E. C. Lo? gan and R. P. Johnson appointed tellers of the clerical vote, and Dr. F. Peyro Porcher and J. B. Clarkson, Esq., of the lay vote. The Rev. A. Toomor Porter read the report of the Theological Seminary. The Trustees of the Diocesan Seminary re? port that in accordance with the resolution ot this convention, by which they were author? ized to take measures to suspend its operations at the closs of the last session, the institution v?as so suspended, as we were entiiely without means, with no prospect of seouringan amount sufficient to warrant us in eut ?ring into a fur? ther engagement with the professors, to whom we were then largely in debt. We are thankful to report that through the efforts of an agcut, sent by the Right Rev. the Bishop of the Dio? cese to our more prosp?rons sister dioceses, the salaries due the professors up to the date of our suspension bave been paid. The build? ings have been occupied until lately by the Rev. Mr. Hanckei, late professor, and he hav? ing left the diocese, the Trustees have request? ed the Rev. J. D. McCullough. Rector of thc Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, to reside in the buildings, and to take charge thereof until such time as they may be otherwise needed. We are unable to offer any encouragement that the exercises of the institution will be re sumed shortly, the oontinued depression of the church rendering it inexpedient to endeavor te revive the e imo just yet, but wait on God'i good providence, hoping that if it be His wil for His glory and the spread of His kingdom the time may soon come when tho necessity will appear and the ability be given to resum? the work. All of which is respectfully submitted. He also read the report of the Trustees o the University of the South, which says tba sundry meetings of the trustees wsio hold ii October last in New York, and that activi measures havo been taken to establish th< university. Several professors have been elect ed and eighteen or twenty scholars are in at tendance. General Gorgas has been electee vice-chancellor in the place of Commodor? Maury, who declined. The election for Trustoes of the Diocesai Seminary was ordered. The Rev. P. Trapier D. D., moved that they be Mooted viva voce The motion was carried, and the old board re olected, as follows : Right Rev. T. F. Davis President ex-offioio; Hon. H. D. Lesesne Treasuret; Revs. P. J. Shand, C. P. Gadsden A. T. Porter; G. A. Trenholm, Esq., Wm. C Bee, Esq. a tie oiu Hoard ot Trasteos of the University of the South were re-eleoted viva voce, viz Rev. A. T. Porler, Hanry Ravouel, F. P. El? ford, in place of Wm. Whaley, declined, and W C. Courtney, Treasurer, in place of Mr. El ford. The old Board of Missions to the colorei people and freedmen, was re-slected as fol lows : Revs. C. C. Pinokney, C. P. Gadsden, A T. Porter; and E. L. Kerrison, Esq., G. A Trenholm, Esq., Wm. C. Bee, Esq. The Rev. C. Hanckei, D. D., moved that tho portion of the report of the Standing Commit tee referring to the assessment to pay the ei pens?s of Mr. Arthur's trial be referred to th Finance Committee. Carried. The following additional deputies were re ported entitled to seats, and the names called St. John's Church, Berkeley-Thos. W. Poi cher, Chas. Sinkler, J. 0. G. Gaillard, John E Poroher. The secretary said that he held in his han an address from the Convention of North Cai olina on the subject of reviving dioceses, whic he was requested to lay before them. Receive as information. A call was made upon the deputies to pa the assessment of the convention and Bishop' lund. William C. Bee, Esq., of, the Finance Con mlttto, read the report of tho committe? which was adopted and the resolutions it coi taine i. Thc following is tho report t The Committee on Finance respectfully rt port, that in accordance with the duty assigne thom, they have giveo to tbe annual report) c the tire as ut er or tin ''Bishop's permanei fund" Cite consideration to which it ls entitle* and regret to observe that the income ap pl io: ble to this fund is still inadequate to meet tl legitimate demands upon it. The apparent deficit, however,.which existe at the close of the fiscal year (31st Decembe 1868) bas bee: i considerably reduced by r ceipts subsequent to that date.. . Prominei among: thes? is. the amount derived from pron issory notes-the fruits of tho measure 1 which allusion was modo in the last annual r port of the committee-and which, in accon ance with the. suggestions then urged, wt (;eu?ratly and earnestly commended in a ciro ar sent to each parish' in the diocese for di tribution, and byrperqd?al appeals nuts belia It will not only be interesting as a matter record, but encouraging aa an indication what may jot bo accomplished in respect everybody hero, the result, thus far; ot tina t fort to procur? voluntary contribution? in a of a fand so essential to .the maintenance the church: "". :TbUl". ''Oontoo Subsclpuons. pale Grace Chinch, Charleston.'. .$1,029 00 $212 ht Philip's Church, Charleston.. 758 uO 116 St Luke's Church, Charleston. 447 00 91 Clair, h of tbe Holy Communion, Charleston.'.. 88 00 1 St. Paul's Church, < harlen ton.... 4 i 00 10 Kt. Michael's Church. O iiarleston, 260 00 05 Rev. E E. Bellinger, Mission on the coast. , 60 00 14 Trinity Church, Columbia. 918 0.1 85 Kev, 3. M. Pringle, ot christ Church, Columbia, and Mis? sionary. 70 00 S St. David's Church, Cheraw. 300 00 Church of the Holy Cross, State ; burg.,. 28 00 7 trinity church, Abbeville....... 200 00 60 Barium ville. 2 J 00 8??7u?tuM>. 2000 t St. James' Bsntee. 2000 2t Kalmia. 500 00 121 Christ's Church, Greenville. 28 00 7 Church of the Advent, spartan burg. 70 00 I Church of the Kedeemer,Orange burg.... 82 00 1( Church of the Nativity, Union ville. 40 $0 ?t $4906 00 $844 A review of this record impresses the mil cf tbe committee with tho conviction tl ?ho inauguration of thia scheme to seoi for the office of the Episcopate the como attached to lt, was most fortunate, i that to render it entirely effective it wfll o bo necessary to infuse into every, congregat in the diocese that interest and sympathy tba measure which has peen practically monstratcd in those which bold prominent Siti?os on the Hat of subscribers.- And committee earnestly indulge U?e hope t What baa been accomplished will prove a pt er fut incentive tn aftM?hi# mauv to renei efforts In the prosecution of thia import measure. But, in addition, they deem it ? worthy of a special effort, through an ag commissioned to viait ovory oongtcgation in tho di< oese, for tho express purpose of devel? oping results which tlio committee confidently autioipato, whonevor tho obligation rusting upon tho ?hurch shall be cl arly und pordia! ontly presented. With tho 8UCCC80 of this measure will disap? pear tho necessity for levying upon each con? gregation the annual quoti which has always beou resorted to with extreme reluotaoco. In all timo "freo will off rings" for the sup? port of the church havo bcon recognized as one ot tho unmistakable evidences ot' the ex? tent of tho interest felt in that church, mid to the o tuse to which she is pledge 1-tho glory of God, iu the cxtonsiou of Christ's kingdom upon earth-and gladly would the committee hail the day willoh would release them from tho obligation to entertain thc consideration of an assessment tor any purpose whatever. At present no choico is loft them, but that as to tho form in which this assessment shall bo made. It bas boen suggested that in lieu of the specific sum levied upon eacli congregation, which, willi tho dos re to bear equally upon all, the com mitt? have endeavored to apportion in conformity with the assumed ability to re? spond to it, tor tho ensuing year the contribu of each church shall be regulated by the num? ber o! communicants attached to it. The committee cheerfully adopt the sugges? tion, and further rocommend that from tbo sums severally levied in accordance with this soborne shall be deducted ton pu- ce lt, upon the amount no tun I ly received during the precc ing year from coupons redeemed bj- the mem? bers of the church HO assessed. The committee cannot conclude this branch of their report without utging tho prompt pay? ment of past duo assessments, with the view of enabling the treasurer to respond to j tut olaims upon the treasury. Tho chango which has been made in the period for holding tho annual convention of the diocese involves another, which the committee recommend the adoption of as esaeulial to a clear comprehension of the financial condition of the convention when convened. At preseut the fiscal year terminates on the 31st of December. The committee recom? mend that hereafter it shall terminate on the 30th of April. Tho accounts of the treasurer of the Con? vention have boen examined, certified as cor? rect, and duly vouched. They exhibit a bal anco in his hands, ht the credit ot the conven? tion, of one hundred and seventy-six 90-100 dollars. For the purposo of carrying into effect the suggestions embraced in the report, the com? mittee recommend the adoption of the follow? ing resolutions: ?Resolved, lhat the Fit ance Committee he authorized to appoint an agent, charged with the duty of visiting each parish iu the diocese, and urging the recognition of the olaims of the Episcopate upon the voluntary contributions , of its members, in cash, or in tho form of piomissory notes, as described in the circular of the Finance Committee. Resolved, 'lhat tho assessment upon e ch church in the diocese tor tho support of the Eoiscopate during the ensuing year shall be fifty cents for each communicant, aud that the treasurer be instructed to credit the said assessments with ten per cent, upon the amount actually received by him lor coupons redeemed the preceding year by members of said church. Resolved, That the fiscal year for all accounts rendered to this convention thall terminate on the 30th April in each year, and that the treas? urers be instructed to render their accounts in conformity therewith. Respectfully submitted. \V. C. EEE. * JOHN II.YNCKEL. JOHN B. PALM ten. The Hov. E. C. Logan, teller on the poi I of the clergy, reported the election of the following as delegatos to the general convention: Revs, j O. Hanckel, Ci C. Pinckney, C. P. Gadsden, P. J. Shane I; and Edward Ale Ur adv, Esq., J. J. P. Smith, Esq., Gejrge A. Tienholm, Esq., A. C. Haskell, Esq. Alternates in their order: Revs. A.T. Porter (in place of J. 8. Hanckel,) W. B. W. Howe, J. G. Drayton. J. D. McCullough, Hon. t?. D. Lessesne, Charles Sinkler, W. F. Coloock, Esq., John A. Calhoun, Esq. The Kev. C. C. Pinckney, from the Commit? tee on Unfinished Business, read tho report of the committee, which was accepted. Among tho unfinished business is the report of a committee ordered to confer with the Sor-i?* - fbv tin? _?' v/uristianity; an amend? ment of Canon 2 of the Diocese, proposed by Rev. P. J, Stevens, reported on favorably by a committee, and its consideration postpon? ed; an amendment of Article ll of the consti? tution, which was adopted by the last conven? tion and requires confirmation; a oo stitution al amendment to Article 2, adopted in 1867, and postponed from 1868. The ROT. W. B. W. Howe read the report of the committee, to aot as a joint committee with committee of the Society for the Advancement of Christianity. The committee report that they met in conference and recommend the following measures : 1. To amend Article 3 of the constitution of the society so that the elec? tions shall be by a plurality of votes, and the names be submitted to the Diocesan Conven? tion for approval. 2. To ; amend Article 5 by adding that " they shall also act as a Board of Missions" if so required. 3. That it be resolv? ed that the Board of Managers of the Society shall he a Board of Missions for the church in this diocese, subject to s ach rules as the con? vention may prescribe. 4. That tbe conven? tion approve of ali the laerrbers of the Board of Managers recently elected, and that a com? mittee of four confer with them and prepare suitable rules and regulations. John Hanckel, Esq., offerred the following resolution, which was adopted : Resolved, That th i Bishop be authorized to fill any vacancies that may oocur in the Board of Trustees of the University cf tbe t? ou tb. The Rev. P. F. Stevens, from the committee appointed to revise Canon 2, Sections 2 and 3, reported an amendment to make the trial of a minister a church matter, and only open to those ia communion. He also made a report harmonizing Sections 2 and 3. The report was adopted. The Rev. P. Trapier, D. D., called up his re? solution, offered at the last convention, as fol? lows: Resolved, That Article 14 of The constitu? tion be amended by striking out, in tho fourth line, the words "concurred in by two-thirds of the elm relies'' and inserting in their stead the words "adopted by two-thirds of both orders." It was unanimously adopted. He also called up his resolution offered yesterday, that the convention be caliea a "council," .and that the constitution and canons be altered nocordin r iy? [ J'bis resolution waa improperly reported in yesterday's NEWS as having been adopted. REP.] Mr. Trapier stated his reasons for this Change iu length. ? The proposed change led to a long debate, between'Mesara. Tiapier,' Gadsden and Mero? in ingov. The resolution when put to the vote WAS not agreed to. After prayer by the Bishop the convention adjourned. RBPOBTEBS' CHUMES,-Seats have been put around the big sycamore in the city park. At the last mooting of tho Survivors'Asso? ciation, Ur, W. W. Pemberton WAS elected treasurer. Mr. H. H. D. Byron has booen admitted to practice in the United States Court. The velocipede mania has culminated in the contemplated opening of two rinks; one over Mr. Ohapin'a at ore, Hay tie-street, and the other over the auction house of H nox, Daly A Co., Meeting-street. Dr. W. W. Stewart, General Hospital Inspec? tor of the United States, is at the Pavilion Hotel. Ilia visit ia official. The cntorUiumants of Sk Mark s Chut oh and Calvary Baptist Church continues to be liberally patronised. The Union League nut in the lower room of Military Hall last night. The great topic was the availability of car tain membara for public office. City Council meeta again to-night; tb? Com? mittee on Vacant Offices will report, f he arrangements for the theatre at the Ad Sbuilding are making headway. As soon as plana and epeoiftoations are received the work will begin. THE GROWING COTTON.- WO aro indebted io a factorage houso for tho following intelligence in retorenoe to the action of the late unseason? able woath ?r on tho cotton plant: GREENWOOD, May 10, 18G9.-Tho weather continuos vory cold, and we are now sleeping undoi* blanket's, tho same ss in Decombor. The cotton is th nur out. and tho stand is bad. In tho upper districts tho frost hus swept it, and seed is scarce. MIDWAY, May 12,18G9_Yours rocoived, and I halton to atiBwor. Cotton has boon seriously i nj m ed by recent cold, and, owing to thc scarcity ot seed in many parts of tins county, a bad stand must bo lind. Out of twonty-six actes I can only count, at presout, ou sixteen. ARREST OF A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER. - A white man was arrested yesterday, who has been playing a deop game of doooption for some time, in tho guiBe or a Cuban sympathiser au 1 recruiting agent for tho insurgents. He has been loitering around the Florida steamers lor some timo, spinning yarns ont of tho whole cloth. Several articles have been lost, also a largo lot of greenbacks, belonging to Captain McNelty, o' the Dictator. A few days ago ono ot the Florida steamers was robbed, and no clue could bo found to the perpetrator ; Cap? tain McMillan, ol the City Point, had lost his gold spectacles vory mysteriously. The steam? er was to have gone to sea night before last, but was detained by the weather, and during tho detention ono ol her officers' rooms was j entered and robbed, and a coat taken, whieh oould be identified. Yostorday this suspicious character and Cuban agent was seen with the identical coat on, and hence h is arrest. It is thought that tho whole series of thefts have been his work. THE MONUMENTAL FAIR, which has been drawiug large and fashionable crowds to the Hibernian Hall for thc past week, closed last evening. At precisely ten o'clock the counting of tho ballots far the firemen's prizes took place under tho auspices of the committee men? tioned in yesterday's NEWS. The following was tho result: Stonewall.708 Vigilant.490 Pheonix.168 Pioneer.119 Washington. 52 .?Etna. 8 Marion. 4 Eagle. 2 Young America. 2 German. 1 Palmotto. 1 Blanks. 4 Total.1559 Great rejoicing was visible among tho Stone walls and their friends upon the announce? ment of their triumph. The following prizes were won last evening Mrs. William Harrall, Jr., two chromos; Tavis -, one jolly cake; William Badgers, one fruit cake; C. H. Johnson, one pair terracotta vases Ii. Sherfessee, ono moss cross framed; 8. Wiley one ladies' spring bonnet; S. C. Black, one photograph Stonewall Jackson; J. A. Baker, ono large baad basket; J. L. Sheppard, two bottles cologne; J. M. Salvo, one wax flower pot; W. T. Whit-, engraving; Miss Khnck, pearl and gold reticule; J. C. Lacoste, L. E. Hen? dricks, J. T. H. Blois, fifteen articles, assorted: J. F. Schachte, lot cakes; Ber Berminghim, one shell cross; J. B. Lanneau, ono fruit cake; J. L. Salvo sot jet earrings; H. A. Mullinge, dish strawberry puff j; Isora Cay, one bead basket; Mrs. B. F. Simons, silver service; Miss E. W. St. Arnaud, doll; W. S. J., elegant c ike; Miss W. C., one tidy; Rev. Schachte, one dish fruit; W. S. J.? ono doll; Hutson Lee, one bedstead; Carrie Salters, two large china vasos; Bev. Schachte, one dish marvels; W. S. J., six fine shirts; J. S. W.. six fin? .*<.*.* ^!"*V'1 flaM I, n,_.... ?o monumental cake; J. C. Lacoste, one gentleman's dressing case; L. J. W., one dressing gown; Miss Mary Greer, one smoking oap, slippers, ?co.; W. B. Dingle, one picture Lost Cause; Eutaw, one plated tea service; H B. Olney, one doll; J. H. Honour, May Queen and Prime Minister. The Fair, we learn, has been quite a success, a reasonable and satisfactory amount having been, realized. B US IN E S S NOTICES. NEW AND DESIRABLE BOOKS.--We print this morning a list of new and desirable books, for sale at Fogartie's Book Repository, No. 260 King-street, (in the bend.) Any of these books will be sent to any part of the country, free of expense, on receipt ol the price named. The list will be changed weekly. -o THE '.VELOCIPEDE," "KEEP COOL" and "Cap? tain Jinks" are the very latest novelties in the hat lino, and can be had at the Temple of Fashion, No. 269 King-street. May 13 C. H. JOHNSON. THE "BADEN" PAPER COLLAR AND CUFFS, at BLACKWELL'S,. May ll No. 219 King-street. TRUNKS, VALISES, AC, re-covered and re? paired generally; new locks put on and lettered with owner's name. For sale, new trunks and a few second-hand ones. F. F. CHAPEAU, May 10 Meeting-street, next Mills House. fm ?ds. pHOTOOUAPII COLOHISia. PERSONS WISHING TO H A VB PHOTOGRAPHS tinted with cure and taute can have their orders promptly filled by leaving them at Holmes' Book House. Written directions should in each case be given as to the style of coloring preferred. April 22 8mos* Shirts ana /Htntabfog (fitooto. so OT T'S CJHIRTR OF ALL 8TVLE8 AND BIZ BS, BEADY MATO: or made to order, at E. SCOTTS bHIRT EMPORIUM. TIES. BOW8, CRAVATS AND SCARFS, IN OBBAT variety and latest fashions, at E. SCOTT'S UURNISHlNGr S70BE. AM MU rt AN, ENGLISH AND F UENO fl HOS? IERY, of all glades, can always be found at E. SCOTT'S, Meeting-street. REVERSIBLE STITCH LIN EN-PACED PAPUR COLLARS AND OUFFP, of all styles and sizes, at E. SCOTT'S GENT'S FURNISHING/ STORE. STAU 8HIRTS, UNDERSHIRT?, DRAWERS, OF eVery kind, at li. SCOTT'S STAR SHIRT EMPORIUM. HANDKERCHIEFS. LINEN AND SILK. READY Hammed for Immediate use. at - If. SCOTT'S GEN I'S FURNISHING STORE. JNDIA GAUZE SHIRTS, LISLE THREAD AND Mik Shirts, at E. SCOTT'S EMPORIUM. ir>ECEIVED BY KVBttY STEAMER FRESH AD? X?> DI HONS to my alraady full stock of Gentle mon's Furnishing doods, Apply to li. SCOTT, Mcotlng-street, above Market. THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF KID GLOVES and Liai? Thread Gloves of all colors and sitas to bo lound at SCOTT'S STAR SlllKT BMPOKIUsX, MEETING-STREET, OPPOSITE THE MARKET HALL. January 1 6 m os /~1MAMBKI0,A1N U HKABUVOK, ATTORNEYS AT LAW - 'Ain $ Q L I CI TO US IN EQUITY, Charleston, S. C. Office in thc Courthouse. ?. H. cst masai, ii*, Atty-GenersL..a. ?. tiusaoox. Special attention will be paid to ?he Prosecution of Olounehald by parties oitaade of the State. May 4 Clntl)inu a\? /urnt8i)in{) (?ooK A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT or MEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, AT DL.ICKWELL'8 N B W 8TURE, No. 919 KIVQ-STRKET, ONIS DOOtt BELOW MARKET-STREET, May 5 wfmluio CLOTHING ! OLOTHIKG ! GREAT ATTRACTION! LARGE STOCK OF SPRING CLOTHING, AT No. 291 King-street, Corner of Wentworth. AN ELEGANT SUPPLY OE Spring Clothiug and Furnishing GOODS, FOB MEN, YOUTHS AND BOYS, Now Opened and Offered at Low Prices. The Stock comprises all the new Styles of GOODS AND GAHMEN I'S introduced this season. Pur? chasers are invited to call and examine the stock and make their selections. FURNISHING GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY, , INCLUDING THE STAR BRAND SHIRTS! Which I have been selling for twenty-five years, noted for their .GOOD FIT and Durability. There are four qualities of them. ALSO, A LARGE LINE OF LINEN AND PAPER COLLARS, Viz : THE BYRONS, THE DICKE Nd, SHAKES? PEARE, THALBERG, EGBERT, GAROTTE, BISHOP, tte, tte, tte. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT, SUPPLIED WITH Choice French, English and American SPRING CLOTHS, CASSIKERES AND COATINGS, Which will be MADE UP TO ORDER in the best manner, under the care of a first-class French Cutter. WM. MATTHIESSEN. B. W. MeTCHEOUS, Superintendent. April 23_30 "3?. DP- 3D." TBE BEST PITTING DRAWERS IN THE WORLD, At BLACKWELL'S, May ll Ko. 919 KING-STREET. Statics. Celebrated Cooking Stoves, PHILANTHROPIST" AND "CIVILIAN," Manufactured at Troy, N. Y" and for sale by D, L. FULLERTON? AUGUSTA, GA. THESE STOVES STAND UNRIVALLED FOR capacity, durability, conveniences and the Ron? ers! purpose* to which Cooking Stoves are used. Ths PHILANTHROPIST ls extra heavy plated, and ha* Ash Drawer; can be made into a six boiler hole stove ; has oast Iron Witer Tsnk galvanised, or enamel lined. A strictly first-class Stove. TLe CIVILIAN is of s neat design, snd has a tine large oven. This Stove can be had with the extension pack, six holes, and reservoir when desired. For farther information apply *o D. L. 1ULLBBTON, January 34 ?mos Augusta, Qt H ABS POOritCt AND HAIR-CUTTINCr. I AD?1BS AND CHILDREN attended at their residences promptly and at reason able rates. Send orders lo April 1? W.'K. MARSHALL, Barber, No, 81 Broad-si reel (np stairs.) jgDWAHO DALY, ORNERAI* COMMISSION MERCHANT, Nv. 8ft Warren-etrect. NEW YORE* . PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THK PUR? CHASE of sll kinds of MERCHANDISE. Boots, ?boas. Bata, Ca. s and trunks, snd Straw G o ods a specialty. Consignments of au kinds ot Staple Articles and general Produce solicited. Prompt return* guaranteed. EDWARD DALT. - Late o? Charleston, S. C. P*mi-Weekly Price Currents sen? free bj pest. Ruction Sates. Sideboard?, Wardrobes. Bureaus, Bedsteads, Washstands, Chairs, Tables, Mattresses, Crockery, ,j-f. KNOX. DALY & CO., No. 150 Electing, corner of Wentworth street, Will sell TUTS DAY, as above, rommcuclng at 10 o'clock A. M. precisely. Conditions cash. Goods to bo romoved on day of sale._May li Boots, Shoes and Hats. BY MILES DH AK E. THIS MONNING, at 10 o'clock, I will sell at nay Store, corner ot Kin? and Liberty-streets, 80 cases BOOTS AND SHOES, Juat received by steamships Saragossa ?ind Manhattan, OONi-ISTOtO IK PAST OP: Oases Ladies' Serge. < ondrea* and Polish BOOT8 Casca i.lidien' Kid Heeled BusMns and .-Uppers Casfs Women's Goat and buff Bootees. 3-7 and 6-t Cases Men's Calf and Qoat B o .MUS,, lin morals, Ox? ford lies, Malakoff?, Congress, ko. Cases Men's Lasting Oxford Ties Cartoons Misses' and Children's Bootees, Slipper*; n u ll ie i les, lie. ALSO, 25 caso?, 150 dozen. Mon's and Boys Alpino and Broadway H A TS 60 dozen M. n's and Roys Leghorn and Canton Hats. Terms cash-Sale positive. May 14 Drift Timber, on Account of all Concerned. BY LAUBE Y & ALEXANDER. THIS DAY, the 14th instant, will bo sold on Sulli? van'? Island; back beach, near the CathoUo Church, at half-pant 10 o'clock, on account of all concerned, Two RAF1S UMBER, 16 lops each, and SO feet long by 15 and 16 Inches square, picked up off Cum - ming's Point on 10th April. Conditions cash. The above Timber can bo Inspected any time pre* vious to sale. May 14 ?Jlucttoneera1 |pu?ate Sales. Dwelling House on South Bay. BY LOUIS D. DeSAUSSURE. At Privftt? Sftl? The pleasantly situated DWELLING HOUSE on South Bay, third west of Meeting-street, containing four upright and two half upright rooms, one dress? ing room and double piazza; on the premises is a kitchen. Lot measures about 25 foot (Including the right of way of a passage common to this and the adjoining Hourejand about 170 foot deep. Apply as above, at No. 23 BROAD-STREET. Mav 10 mwfmO paints? mis, mc. CAMERON, BARKLEY & CO., NORTHEAST CORNER Meeting and Cumberland Streets? STEAM ENGINES GRIST MILLS CIRCULAR SAW MILLS, and MACHINERY. January 1_ 6mo_ OILS! OILS ? OILS! 1000 GALLONS PURE WINTER LARD OIL 700 GALLONS PURE WINTER No. 1 LARD OIL 500 GALLONS PURE WINTER SPERM OIL 500 GALLONS PURE MASON'S SPERM OIL 500 GALLONS PURE MACHINERY OIL 1000 GALLONS WRITE OAK LUBRICATING OIL 300 GALLONS REFINED NEATSFOOT OIL 300 GALLONS TANNER'S (STRAITS) OIL. CAM Ii RON, BARKLEY d* CO., Northeast corner Meeting and Cuniborland streets. January 1 _?m0 WHITE LEAD, COLORS, VARNISHES, BRUSHES, &o., tko. RAW AND BOILED LINSEED OILS. CAMERON, BARKLEY dc CO., Northeast corner Meeting and Cumberland streets. January 1 6mo ~~ BAR IRON, SHEET IRON AND STEEL, WROUGHT AND OA8T IRON PIPING, STEAM AND MALLEABLE CAST IRON FITTINGS, tor steam and water. CAMERON. BARKLEY dc CO.. Northeast corner Meeting and Cumberland streets January 1 6m o BRASS WORK. STEAM GU AGES, GONGS, GUAGE COCKS STEA?LBLBBS AND STOP COCKS, STEAM WHISTLES - GLOBE AND CHECK VALV?8, OIL CUPS WATER GUAGE8, GLASS GUAGE TUBES' " MERCURY G?AGES, LOW WATER DETEC? TORS COPPER AND BRASS WIRE. CAMERON, BARKLEY dc CO., Northeast Corner Meeting and Cumberland streets. January 1 6mo Pestos (Harts. Jj?OL.MEB dc MACBETH, No. 88 Broad-itreet, Charleston, B. C., BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS, BEAL ESTATE i t ' . ;' .. . -iv . AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Will atttend to Renting and Collecting of Rente and purchase and sale ot biou-s, Bonds, Gold, Silver and Real Estate. ALSO, To the Purchase of Goods and Supplies for parties In the country upon reasonable terms. GEOKOK L. HOLMES.ALKXANDSB MACBETH. January 1 lyr J. B HXABD, N. V. I W. J. HBAnD, NOBFOLK. C. W. YOUNO, h", X. I P. K. OOOOBIDOB, POBTSMOUTH? JJ^EARD, YOUNO dc CO., PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. B47 Washtnfrton.street, NB W YORK. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE BALE OP EA Rf J Y VEG EG ABLES, FRUITS. POTATOES, kc ' ...!..? fj ' .? ' '% '' bp';. /v.11 RBPBBKMCBS.-Governor Z. B. Vance, Charlotte; W. D. BevnoM? M Uro,, VisfiVx; E. G. Ohio, Super? intendent 8. 4: B. Railroad, Portsmouth; Colonel B. L. Fremont, E. E. Burruss, Esq., Wilmington; H. K. Thurber k Co., Langhran & Egbert, New Yorks Bernard O'Neill, Charleston; Alexander k Russell. Savannah. 8mos April 3 T O EV SIR BBB MEN. THE SUMTER NEWS, PUBLISHED AT SUMTES, S. a, I? ONE OJ THE BEST PAPERS IN THE UP- \ COUNTRY: bsa a Urge circulation, and affords eu- - perter advantages as aa adverUjshig, medhmi. Term?, low. Adare. ?ABB ? OSTBBN. a February 22_Propr!**T-*. DENTIST. BOOMS AT HIS RK8IDHN0E. NORTHWEST COR?. BBB OF MEETING AND BOOXETY STREETS. November Vt fibWiaaOB