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I (Sbaffegtan' Satin j????| : VOLUME VIII._NUMBER 1209. * CHARLESTON, SATURDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 6, 1669._SIX DOLLARS A YEAR. PJtOM WASHINGTON. The, Sooth Carolina Election Commit te*-A Four Per < nt. Loan-T h Sitmatlon in Cuba-The Counterfeit ?Xf. [SPECIAL TBLEGRAM TO THE NEWS.] WASHINGTON, November 5. The Sub-Election Committee decided tooday that they would not incur tbe expense of going to 8outh Carolina to take testimony in the con? tested election cases. ' There seems tobe no doubt that Secretary Bout weQ will recommend a four per cent. loan. The Cabinet to-day had up the question o? what disposition to make of the Spanish iron-clads, and decided to hold them. Advices received from Havana to-day say that matters are very quiet m Cuba, and that at no time-within the year were trie Spaniards so COB Ident of suppressing the rebellion. .This confi? dence ls based on the course of the United States Government m detaining the Hornet, and In other acta calculated to prevent aid being given the in snrgents. General McMahon has applied to be reinstated as Minister to Paraguay. The treasury officials say that they have now ?lue to tbe counterfeiting operations, and will break np. other important gangs all over the country. [FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.] WASHINGTON, November 5. The Postmaster-General has ordered that new building be selected for a postofflce in Nash ' ville, the present one being unequal to the de? mand. The contingent fund of the House being ex? hausted, the Sub-Committee on Elections have, declined visiting South Carolina. The elections in that State wul be, investigated aere after the meet? ing of Congress. The revenue receipts are over $000,000. The cus? toms from the ?Sth to the 80th of October Inclu? sive are over $3^000, ooo. ? Bogers has been appointed Collector of Customs at St. Mark's, Fla. THE DEATH OE GEOEGE PEABODY. LONDON, November 5. The death of George Peabody creates a pro? found sensation. Nearly all the morning papers have obituary articles. The Times says: "The news of Mr. Peabody's death will be received with no common sorrow on both sides of the Atlantic. The sentiment of re greytrul not be a mere passing tribute of grati? tude to a munificent benefactor. Mr. Peabody through a long life accumulated manifold titles to be lamented. He was an ardent patriot, and was loved abroad as much aa at home. He waa a New Englander who, when the South, was bowed down to the dust, stepped forward and claimed a right to succor her. He wu no courtier; yet he was hon? ored by sovereigns and princes. He was profuse tn als charity, which pauperised nobody. He was a philanthropist who was liked as well as hon "Med. There was nothing hard or narrow about his philanthropy. He simply did whatever good ?ame in his way." EUROPE. Pectoral Meetings in "Paris-The City ?inlet. PARU, NovemberW Many electoral meetings have been held in various parts of the etty. There has been no oc? casion for ponce Interference. . Adjournment of Ute Spanish Cortes, MADRID, November A The Cortes have again adjourned. The govern? ment wm endeavor to UH vacant seats with par? tisans of the Duke of Genoa. Holiday in London. LONDON, November 5. To-morrow win be a hobday. The Queen will visit the city to open '.he new Holborn Bridge and Viaduct. THE ELECTIONS. Nsw TORS, November 5. fitter returns, are more unfavorable to the Republicans., The Tribune estimates the Senate two Democratic and the Assembly sixteen Demo? cratic majority. The Tunes puts the Assembly at seventy democrats and fifty-eight Republicans. -:-?? .. SPARKS PROM THE WIRES. The America has salted from Hong Kong with one thousand Chinese and a million of treas? ure for San Francisco. Lr*. L. R. Waring, a prominent physician of Richmond, Va., died suddenly yesterday morning. Tte Virginia State Pair closed yesterday evening at S o'clock. One thousand dollars in premiums were awarded. Treasury detectives have captured a big tob?c? eo stamp counterfeiting estaN ahmest. Private statements indicate a wide range of accomplices. .It hi reported that the Comptroller of the Cur? rency will advise a radical change m the banking laws, whereby the system will be open to ail who can furnish the necessary security. The Provisional Governor of Texas applied for authority to enforce the ordinances ?ffopted by the Reconstruction Convention. General Rey? nolds says that they are not valid, and that the ratification o? the constitution will not make them so. THE ABBEVILLE FAIR. An Astonishing Success-Tho S t o c le? the Vehicles-The Grains and Pro dace-Thc Spectators and Visitors Oration by Mr. Lee. y ' - [FROM otra OWN CORRESPONDENT.] T " ABBEVILLE C. H., November 4. Th?'AbbevlUe Agricultural Fair opened yes? terday with most astonishing success. Many an? ticipations af a failure had been expressed, but yesterday's sights gave an earnest that "there's life In the old land yet." The Executive Committee have cause of rejoteing, for they have succeeded, beyond hope. The day was calm r.nd lovely, and as balmy as as Indian summer. With the rising sun came pouring in from every side fine stock that had been previously entered and had to be on lue ground by 9 o'clock. Before that hour every srall previously .prepared for horses, mules, cat; le, ?heep and bogs, was Ulled, and around the lota were hitched mules, Jacks, saddle and harness horses, and some cattle were driven for safe keeping to private lots. Amongst 'he ??wine were Chester pigs one hundred and forty days old, weighing one-hundred and forty pounds each; JBsaex bogs a year old, weighing three hundred pounds, and Une and beautiM full-blood Berk, shires. Merino, SoutbdowrPand grade sheep wire entered, while Durham, Devon and Ayre ?dre cattle ornamented the lots. The fleet racer, the nimble pony, the lubberly roadster, the noble stallion, all enlivened the scene, which would -have been creditable to our ante-bellum condi? tion. A walk continued around the grounds pleased and. delighted me the further I went. Here stood ,utirol buggy, there an excellent wagon, and beyond duplicates of the same, better than ?ant, all made In this district. In the lower floor of the building was everything to delight the planter's eye; cotton bales, clover hay, and beautiful samples of all kinds of small grain, splendid potatoes (sweet and Irish,) corn, turnips, beets, mangold? \n? barrels of beautiful flour. Up-etairs was thc ladies' department, filled, yes, crammed, ?though the hall was forty by sixty feet,) with everything to eat and drink, from a magnificent cake to a bottle of delicious wine, and more lovely specimens of ladies' handiwork than one could enumerate in a volume. By lo o'clock the streets were al've with the nearing masses of both blacks and whites. And during the day over 1000 extra tickets were sold, though it was previously thought a majority of the citizens of the district were paid members of the society. Visitors were here from GreenvUlc, Anderson, Laurens, Edgefleld and Newberry. The drinking saloons were all closed, and none of the grocery merchants would seU spirituous liquors, so that a more orderly crowd was never assem? bled together; and it gives me pleasure ro say that the colored people behaved quietly through? out the day, and though those of them who bought tickets were allowed free access to the Fair build? ing and grounds, they deported themselves In every respect quite as genteelly as could have been desired. Music from the Courthouse portico soon col? lected more than a houseful: m that direction, and in a few minutes this throng was being en? lightened by the Hpn. D. Lee, of East Tennessee, in one of the most practical, entertaining agri? cultural speeches it has ever been my pleasure to hear. Efforts are being made to Induce Dr. Lee to visit Columbia during next week, and if he does, the Executive Committee should not fail to have him address the South Carolina Agricultural and Mecha^tf^Soclety. The intelligent planter who hfJ^iTrT Lee cannot but be both edified and delighted. Indeed it would be an economical and profitable investment for the society to secure his services as an agricultural chemist or geologist to traverse the State, aad lecture at stated periods to the planters. At 4 o'clock the Fair grounds were closed, and scarcely had the son gone down until a hot sup? per was announced for BOBO charitable or reli? gious purpose, and thither the crowds strayed, and until near midnight the good things of life were enjoyed, at most reasonable figures, by one and au of this joyous assemblage. Roast pigs, turkeys, hams, chicken salad, hot coffee, oysters, meringues charlottes, calle, and other things "too numerous," Ae., were as plentiful as the beauti? ful ladies, of whom there were not a few. Indeed, you should have been here this' week, or had a representative present. Ton or he might have taken notes of interest sufficient to have fill? ed a dozen columns. Tour humble correspond? ent must postpone a further report for the pre KnU - - - C'H" ALL ABOUT THE BT ATE. Fon nd Dead. The Greenville Enterprise says: "The body of Mr. Grady's little son was found on Wednesday afternoon last, in the mill pond above the factorv, and all uncertainty as to the child's fate put at rest. His remains were brought to the Baptist Church on Thursday, and the funeral services were most feelingly and impressively performed by the Pastor. Rev. W. D. Thomas; a large num? ber of sympathizing friends attended." Election in Beaufort. Three of the old wardens having resigned their seats in the Council, an elctlon was ordered and came off on the Sd Instant. On Monday last a mass meeting was called and held in thc town hall for the purpose of nominating suitable can? didates. The attendance was small, the citizens generally not knowing of the meeting. Messrs. lt. S. Langley, H. G. Jerald and James D. Bell were the nomm?es. The number of candidates run, however, numbered some thirteen In addi? tion to those nominated. The following ls the result of the election, viz : Langley 112, Williams 9?, and Bell 70. Stat-j Taxes. The whole amount collected in Greenville County this year ls, according to thc statement furnished, $42,142 80. Of this amount there has been paid district expenses of assessors, Ac, $1743; jury tickets, State witnesses, Ac, trans? porting prisoners, amount paid to County Com? missioners, $8803 30; total district expenses, $io, 646 ao; transmitted to State Treasury, $31,596 60. The County Auditor has received out of the State fund, in addition, $500, which ls not charged in the district account. The collection is not yet complete; it wUl take four or five thousand dol? lars more to complete lt, which run up the tax on GreenviUe County to pretty near $50,000. Oar Dead. The Columbia Phoenix says: "The ladies of Columbia assembled at the Methodist Church yes? terday afternoon, to form a State Association for the erection of a monument to the Confederate dead. Mrs. George Howe was requested to pre? side, and Miss Isabella Martin was appointed secretary. The Rev. Wm. Martin opened the meeting with prayer. General Hampton was then presented to the meeting, who, at some length, m very happy and appropriate terms, stated the objects of the meeting. Mrs. Darby moved that a committee of six ladles be appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws for the association, which committee was instructed to report to an adjourned meeting, to be held during the week of the Fair, at which time the society will be fully organized by adopting a constitution and elect tog permanent ofllcers. The meeting then ad? journed, to meet as above stated, ol which notice wlU be given." Beaufort County Courthouse Destroyed " by Fire. Early on Sunday morning last a Aro was discov? ered In the courthouse of Beaufort, a.id*so rapid was the action of thc devouring element that be? fore the necessary aid for its extinction ceuld be obtained the whole premises, Inr'.udlng the county courthouse, jury rooms, sheriff's offlce, together with the offices of the count;, treasurer, county commissioners, Judge of probate, auditor and clerk of th/Vourt, were wra; ped In one sheet of flame, pre*%ing to the numerous spectators a spectacle it?Urch was awful! v grand. The offices of the sheriff and clerk wer s In the front or main building, on the ground f ?or, and as tne clerk and deputy sheriff reside very near, and were early on the spot, aU the valuablo books of both offices, and many, of the papers were saved. None of the records ol mesne conveyance were lost, and the dockets or court, with a portion of the papers in equity, were also saved. The sheriff's valuai 'les and money were in a Herring safe, and consequently were not ma? terially Injured, but the destruction in thc other county offices has been total, and in the case of the auditor, Judge of probate and treasurer, the loss is quite Irreparable. The county duplicates of assessment in the auditor's offlce, the tax executions in the treasurer's, together with all unpaid tax bills, and In the probate of? fice, guardians and trustees accounts, wills, and a large accumulation of soldiers' bounty and pension papers have been utterly des? troyed. The most strenuous efforts were made to preserve thc most Important papers, and the au? ditor and several other gentlemen very narrowly escaped suffocation in making the attempt. For sometime the large and beautiful residence of Dr. Jenkins, only seventy feet distant, was in imminent danger, but was fortunately saved by thc timely efforts of the firemen, who not only used the engine, but also carried water to the roof. The wind at the time happened to be light, and was blowiug from the uortb, which drove the flames away from other buildings, which would have involved much greater destruction had-they caught, as they certainly would if the wind had been tn any other direction. Fortunate? ly a fuU tide gave the firemen an abundant sup? ply or water. Nothing ls known of the origin or the fire, although there can be no reasonable doubt that it was the work or an incendiary. The motive which has led to the commission or such a crime, in thc absence of the least clue to the per? petrator, can only b; a matter of surmise and conjecture. A lueetl g or the town and county r.atnoritles took place on Monday afternoon, ami evidence was taken on examination or persons res? ident near the spot, with a view to detect, ir pos? sible, the criminal who, Tor the sake or plunder, or thinking to escape the payment or taxes, or to gratify some private malice cherished against in? dividual officers, or the entire executive of the county, has thus destroyed the public records, and added to the burden of. taxation some thousands of dollars to pay for such duplicate pa? pers as must of necessity bc made. Besides this, there will be a targe outlay in providing another courthouse; and cs the General Sessions will open next month there will only be very little time to make the required provision. The build? ing destroyed belonged to the United States, and was leased by the town under the act which rend? ers obligatory the providing of public accommo? dation. The sheriff has removed his effects to a room in the jail, and thc clerk has opened an office at his own residence. . Shreds or State New*. At a called meeting or thc Agricultural Society of fork District, held on the 2d Instant, with Major A. A. McKenzie presiding, thc following persons were nominated as delegates to the State Agricultural Society's meeting at Columbia, on the 10th; Principals A. A. McKenzie, J. T. Lowry. Alternates-J. L. Adams, J. E. Wilson. After a few frosts and rreezea. Greenville is en? joying tba calm delights or Indian summer, and the old time smokiness or the atmosphere accom? panies the season. 1 ROM THE STATE ?Al'IIAL. The Censas or Nine Counties-Exhibits Comparison with 1SG0-Increase or Whites-Decrease of Negroes. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] COLUMBIA, November 4. Tho census returns have been delayed by the impossibility of getting the necessary books ready, in time. The work will be finished proba? bly by the middle of December. Thus far nine coun? ties have been heard from officially, and the re? sults are full of interest. The following table is a general exhibit of these results: I IQ Cf *N OS ?rt *J9 "S ?5 j rt CO ?S rt ?8 rt rt CO* rn" rtT . o" ? ? O* ^ I O I y rt Cl H H H S H r o S 3 ? r" rt O r S 3 3 ? a - IN rs o C? CN LT5 I- CC I- ? ? .rt? t- rt 00 I tt of M" fi I-" ci ? ^ " SI g s s s g I ^ ? rf ? tr rt s rt M Cl rt rt rt rt cf rtQrt>COOAOrtiO SOt-SOrtrtOOntD rtOCOOrtrt.f'l-. ff rt* rt" rt* rt rt" rt" CO rt S e I I a 2 S g g CN rt CN CC CN rt rt a c s s a i- i- ci rt oe - r ot - c r; J. -.. i CNrtCOrt?.Ortrt? tOl-rt^r-KSNr rt" CN CN* rt" rt" S 3 S S S S g rt ? CC CC ? rt 00 c ?? c si S S T J i_ hi c 2 ? rt c ? sS <?.-":-" u S B S 5 a S rt 5 a n. g As a basis of comparison of the present with the past, the following exhibit of the census of ] i860 will be interesting : White. Colored. Total. Anderson.... Chesterfield.. Darlington... Horry. Lancaster_ Marlboro'.... Sumter. Spartanburg.J Williamsburg..! 7,138 7,1481 8,614 3,740 4,328 4,104 2,866 2,698 3,055 2,099 2,682 2,691 3,429 3,428 9,147! 9,390 2,712| 2,475 4,0371 4,550 2,270 2,210 5,809 6,120 1,233 1,165 2,842] 2,901 3,4441 3,617 8,392 8,610 4,082 4,300 6,1711 6,131 22,873 11,834 20,361 7,962 11,797 12,434 23,859 26,919 15.4S9 In four of these nine counties there has been an increase of the aggregate population since 1800, as follows: 1869. Popula? tion. i860. Popula? tion. Increase. Anderson_ Darlington... Horry. Williamsburg 23,125 J 22,873 24,532 20,361 10,289 I 7,962 17,481 I 16,489 Total. 252 4,171 2,327 1,992 8,742 In five of these nine counties there has been a decrease of tbe aggregate population, since i860, as follows: CO UNTIES. 1869.? I 1860. Population. Population.I Decrease. Chesterfield.. Lancaster_ Marlboro'_ Sumter. Spartanburg.. Total. 11,302 9,381 11,698 19,097 24,204 11,834 11,797 12,434 28,859 26,919 532 2,416 836 4,162 2,715 10,661 That ls to say, in these nine counties, there has been since 1860, a loss of 1910 inhabitant.-; over and above the entire Increase. The details of this loss appear in the following exhibit, which is a comparative statement of white and colored persons in the counties respect? fully, with increase and decrease collated: es oo rt cc r- el ?* ? w rt" rt" ?*" 8 rt CO CN "5 CN rt 3 8 rt rt CN m ?- f K 5 8 S 3 S CN ?2 i . - ? a ? o S fe M ? s 5 ?c 8 - a - es < O Q : : : M B ?- : fe s *? fc i_ O a a 2 ? ? 3 3 S ? I 1 fl rt s.e., J 33 cc efl IS From these aggregates we see that, tn-the nine counties, the final result is an Increase of just 22 whites and a decrease of 1941 colored inhabitants. These fluctuations of population are referable to so many causes, that generalizations just now would be unsafe. The negroes are migrating to? ward the coast and thc cities. Immigrants are coming in. Death ls doing Its work with unequal hands. Lut there are some anomalous facts some that go against the coast migrating idea. For example, in Anderson there has been a de? crease of whites and an increase of negroes, and that at the very foot of tlie mountains. Mut here, lu a population so larj-ely white, the mark of wal? is most visible. In a few weeks wc shall have fall returns. Til! then theories may bc lield tu abey? ance. CORSAIR. -The next elections occuron the 30th instant, in Texas and Mississippi, on adopting the new State constitutions and for olllces under them. The total rcKiotration in Mississippi is 139,937, of whom 59,176 are white and 80,7ui colored. There were 76,010 votes cast at the cenvent-iou election, of which 63,822 were colored and 69,737 were for the convention. In Texas the vote for the con? vention last year was 54,388, giving 30,890 ma? jority In its favor; but several counties are not In? cluded In thc return. -That was a curious raid the New Orleans po? lice made on Wednesday last. They arrested about one hundred bakers and seized eighty-five hundred loaves of bread. This exhausted the bread market, and the local papers call lt the battle of light-weights for the championship. The police came out ahead, the bakers being fined from $25 to $50 each, and their bread confiscated. RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE. -One hundred and flay thousand dollars is to be raised for a national Presbyterian Church in Washington City. -T'ne new Catholic Cathedral now being built in Brooklyn, N. T., will cost 12,000,000, and will seat 15,000 persons. -The rectory o? Pensthorpe, in England, just conferred on Rev.S. Dendy, is described as being worth ?50 a year, lt comprises twelve inhabi? tants, and contains no church. -The Hebrew Kation al, a new Jewish Journal published in London, gives the statistics of the Jews in the world.- There are 6,000,000 Jews in the world, one-half of whom live in Europe. America contains 200,000. -There was quite recently a lively demand for tracts at a Western settlement, aud the Tract So? ciety felt convinced that a great revlvai must be going on there. At last lt leaked out that thc settlers were using the documents to paper their log cabins with. -In the case of thc Rev. Colin C. Tate, of the Protestant Episcopal Church, arraigned on charges preferred by Bishop Mcllvalne, of Ohio, tjie Ecclesiastical Court sustalnnd a plea made against its jurisdiction in thc case, aud on Friday last adjourned sine die. -Haifa dozen clergymen of Bncyrus, Ohio, have united in a protest against "promiscuous dancing, at any time and anywhere, as an amusement," and add thc request that they bc not hereafter invited to any place or entertain? ment where dauclng will bc allowed. -In the Punjab, the extreme northern portion of" India, thirty years ago, Uierc was not a Chris? tian man, and where twenty years ago there were only forty missionaries for 17,000,600 Inhabitants, or one to 400,000, there are liow churches with more than sow Christians, and schools with over 10,000 scholars. -The Bishop of Calcutta writes to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, stating that he has received iuto the communion of the Church of England, at their own request, seven thousand of the disaffected native convert? at Chota Nagpore, who have been under the charge of the Gossner's Lutheran Mission. -The London Times in Tuesday's Issue ex? presses the opinion that the Catholic Church must be withdrawn from undue Roman prepon? derance, and the City of Rome from ecclesiastical domination. It is only by ceasing to bc au Italian sovereign, says the Times, that the Pope can aspire to become universal Pontiff. -A New York letter of Monday says: "Among the arrivals from Europe to-day is Rev. Father Morrill, rector of thc High (Episcopal) Church of St. Albans. It ls said be has brought with him the newest rites and ceremonies In vogue with churchmen of the advanced ritual school in Eng? land, and wiii soon introduce them here, on a very grand scale." -Cardinal Cullen, in a pastoral just Issued, ex? horts all members of societies similar to the Fe? nian organization to abandon them. He adverts to the evils sustained by Spam and Italy through the action of secret societies, and says the mem? bers of such organizations will Incur the penalty of excommunication, and cannot participate in the Jubilee which has just been published. -Rev. R. M. Cc ut on. M. A., incumbent of St. Johu, thc Evangelist, Oxford, and a prominent Ritualist, has been holding a "retreat" at his monastery In Marston street, Oxford. During its continuance, thc brethren give themselves up to fasting and prayer, maintaining the strictest silence and reserve. The services in the monaste? ry chapel are incessant. The whole of the breth? ren are clothed in long black cassocks, confined at the waist by a cord, and wear long black felt hats. -The Protestant-Primate orTretand has deliv? ered a charge which discusses all the circum? stances o? the church in that country. He ob? jects to wasting time in recriminations on the conduct of adversaries or the failings of friends. He expressed an earnest hope that no alterations, save such as may bc absolutely unavoidable, may be made in the liturgy of the church. As to com? mutation, when they saw what arrangements were made for a charter of incorporation and a sustentation fund, they would be belter judges of what course to pursue. The limitation (to hold land only applied to the church body. There was a danger in organizing voluntary cimrcbes, that arrangements might bc made as to government patronage and maintenance of the clergy, by which their independence would be impaired. -Hitherto the Austrian universities have not admitted Jews as professors. But the disability is at last removed. Dr. Maunther, an eminent oculist of the school of Stilwag and Von Gracfe, has been appointed to the chair of optealralc sur? gery In the I'ulverslty of Innsbruck. The race throughout the world seems to bc casting off Us gabardine-Its robe of sufferance-and humbly taking on garments of grace and honor. Its members sit in senates and cabinets and acade? mies, and like the diligent man spoken of in the Scripture, "stand before kings." They ure even tearing away the barriers which in some of thc continental cities still separate tue Ghetto, or Jew quarter, from the rest of the town. At this rate, they-bid fair to restore the ancient renown and glory of their race without going back to Jerusa? lem and rebuilding thc Temple. TUE WORLD OF FASHION. NEW YORK STYLES FOR NOVEMBER. Republican Queens and their Toilette Thc Promenade-Fashionable Wed? dings-How they are Managed-Thc Cloak of thc Period-Puru, Hats, Orna? ments, ov< . Jennie June, in her November budgee of fashion gossip for the ladles, says: Thc vulgar desire which exists among women of fashion here to ape the manners, dress, and pretensions of women of rank and title In other countries and other times, was never so conspicu? ous as now, when fashion itself has revived In some measure the traditlou3 which belong tb a past, credited alike with thc folly ol' reckless ex? travagance and the license of undisguised Immorality. Vauxhall and Ranelagh are reproduced In their glorv (or their shame) In the false hair, thc powdered hair, the painted cheeks, the exposed bosoms, the bunehed-up skirts, 'he affected walk, the monstrous airs aud affectation, which are part and paree! of every large fashionable assemblage. We out-Herod Herod. Nothing like it was ever seen in Paris, or any other city in the world; for the recognized eccentricities of leaders or fashion abroad are few, and their notoriety gamed chiefly by the record of their achievements in the news? papers, la not coveted by women of really high character and position. Here, on thc contrary, there arc a host ortho wives and daughters o? butchers and bakers and candlestick makers, who seize with avidity upon every new whim or fancy reported, and fondly imagine themselves queens of fashion, and only prevented by a few thousand feet or water from hob-nobbing with the Empress Eugenie, Hie Princess of Wales, and the dear duchesses and countesses who grow thick as blackberries on every soil unfortunately but ours. They quite rail to comprehend the ract that as thc daughters or grocers and wives of liquor dealers, chalr makcrs and glue or Hour manufacturers, they would have no existence at all iu thc social sphere Of any country but this. TUE DAILY PROMENADE. American visitors to Europe notice with great satisfaction the fact that there are more elegantly dressed women to bc seen lu the streets of New York city, and proportionately in every other Americau city, than in any other country iu the world. This ls true; but lt is not so certain that it re? dounds greatly to the credit of American women. In no other country do women of all classes make such a business of dress. Wives, and especially daughters, or storekeepers, and men engaged In all sorts ol occupations, who participate in what' they call "society," do little else. A week is very "dull" that does not average Tour nights out during the "season." This occasions late hours mr rising, and much time is cousumed in brush? ing out powder, curling, frizzing, cleaniug spots off gloves ami dresses, and preparing for the next evening's contest In the meantime, it ls necessary to do a little shopping and uiaice one or two calls, aud for this purpose as complete a costume In its way must be donned, as il' tbs wearer's reputation and so cial position depended upon it, for dress bein; important a matter to those who have nott else, every faculty is devoted to lt, and it wc no more do for a flaw to exist In a toiiet, w) will be critically examined by every lady acqua ance the wearer may meet, than it would In armor of a knight of the, elden times. In t cases, the chances of meeting an opponent wc be the almost certainty of being vanquished dreadful nosslblllty truly, and one which, at i cost to somebody else, the American young 1 insists upon guarding against. The great I roughfares, therefore, from 12 in the morning o'clock in the afternoon, are thronged with bc lirully dressed women, nearly all of them you most of tkera unmarried, who seem to have object in life but to put on elaborate attire, i go out and display it. The spectacle on a clear, bright day ls brill! in thc extreme, but, to me, lt is a sad and sicK ing sight. There is little more trace of gentler or womanliness about these dally promena than among the painted but less bedizened ci turcs who walk there at night. They are bold look, loud in speech, obtrusive in manner, ? measure every woman they meet by the cost the material of her dress or the number of ya of trimming that she wears. They are conn seurs lu everything, and like thc fools of ev generation, rush in where angels fear to tread Less preparation and care expended on streets, and more upon details of home, would infinitely more creditable to us. Some idea n be obtained of thc money expended on street t visiting dresses from the cost of some of the sh suits exhibited by the large houses during present season. One of these was compos?e blue silk and blue velvet, and .was trimmed w sable. Its value was one thousand dollars, J other was of silk and velvet, with a trlniminp the silk; this was three hundred and seventy-t dollars. Another was of black velvet, trimn with thick oorded silk; this was three bund and fifty dollars. A poplin suit, changeable gri and black, rather elaborately made, and trimn with black corded silk, not at all an expens looking dress, was two huadrcd and fifty dolls From January till October the bill for dre making for two young ladies, daughters o hardware dealer In this city, was fifteen hund? dollars. This sum represented the malting thirty-five dresses. In most cases without tri mings or material, and three-fourths of tin "walking" dresses. This case ls not given as extreme by any means, but as a repr?sent?t case. . GRIND WEDDINGS. The autumn is the favorite season of the y< for weddings in this country, and particularly New York city. The reasons are various; but c is undoubtedly to bc found in the fact thai series of receptions and entertainments being t pected, the late fall and early winter following thc moat convenient time for them. A large number or fashionable weddings ha taken place recently, but none so complete that attracted so much attention and admlrati as that of a very beautiful young lady, the daus ter or a principal member of an old, well-kno\ and highly respected firm in New York, who 1 longs to that rapidly disappearing class or mi chants whose word is as good as their bond. T details or this wedding may serve as a guide some fair and expectant readers, and 1 therefc give some or them. The ceremony, cards l which had been previously sent out, ("no card ls now dreadfully vulgar slang and obsolete,) to< placa at Trinity Chapel ot 7*i P. M. The rece don at the house of the parents of the bride wi announced from 8 o'clock till 10. The spectacle the church- was magnificent. It was brilliant lighted; nil the ladles were in full evening dre! and the odors or perfumes and bouquets, compc ed or tube roses and the rarest exotics, were i most overpowering. The bride was dressed white satin, trimmed with the richest point lac Her Vail was ol tulle, and was attached to a "she herdess" wreath or orange blossoms. It cot pletely enveloped her. She wore a superb di mond necklace and earrings, and carried a lari bouquet or tube roses, and other white rragra flowers, In a silver filagree holder, surroundc with heavy silk fringe. There were four bridesmaids, all dressed allk all handsome girls, and all striking brunette quite a novelty In the age or blondes. Their cc turnes were composed or white tulle, trimmt with white satin folds and piping, white sat panniers, and crimson natural flowers (gen niums) In their dark hair. Their toilettes wei decidedly the most becoming and perfect bride maid's dresses that have been seen this season. THE RECEPTION. The reception occupied about three hours, ar was attended by probably eight hundred peo pl A thousand Invitations were issued; the carp was. as is usual at all grand entertainments, lal down the steps and across the sidewalk*, and tl company entering were flied up stairs to tl back room on the second floor, not to "lay o meir tSlBgs," as ouc uusopmstlcatM - tsar, wh did not go in a carriage, supposed, but to lnspec the bridal presents, which covered thc long tabit lining three sides or the room. Thc multlpllclt or gorgeou8.Bllver-ware, rich Jewelry and costl ornaments exhibited was absolutely enormous Two generations could not possibly use them al Everything that could be mentioned in the way c rich silver table furniture was duplicated severs times, and there were many articles tor whlc one could not find a name. Among the most usc ful gifts was a complete set of dinner, tea an dessert china; elegant bronze chronometer clod with side pieces; groups of skeleton flowers, rlcli ly mounted, and enclosed in beautiful glas frames; a complete assortment of preserved fruit in glass jars, and a fine set of table linen am damask. There were also several complete set of jewels, and one of point lace, besides quanti ties of rich fans and handkerchiefs. Alter view lng the gilts, the people filed back again dowi stairs to the door or the great drawing and recep tion rooms, where they were met by ushers, on or whom took charge" or the ladles, the other o thc gentlemen, to present them to the brida party, who occupied a convenient space betweei the front windows. At the right stood the rathe and mother or thc bride, to whom thc guests als paid their respects, and then were at liberty ti find out their friends or retire, as they .pleased In some hospitable houses-in this one, for in stance-where many old rriends are expected, i grand supper is prepared; but this is not cousid ered necessary for a wedding reception. Some times the cake nail wine are served from a tabb in another room, and sometimes the guests corni and go without any refreshment at all. TUE TOILETTES. These were really magnificent. I never saw as many handsome dresses together upon any ont occasion. Not one but looked fresh, and wat costly In material and make-up. One of the simp lest was composed of the new short silk, stripe? with satin. It was made with a demi-traln, ti round pannier, open heart boddlce, with a tulle handkerchief laid in folds on tho Inside, sleeves a cantique, with lace raffles, und au immense bow at the back. The satin stripe was pink; the silk white, shot with pink. The trimming pluk, ?Uk fringe, headed with narrow cross-cut fclds or the mate? rial. A Byzantine locket was suspended from the neck by a black velvet ribbon, and was matched by thc earrings and other ornaments. A dress which attracted attention consisted of a white silk train, brocaded in little pink rosebuds, with blue" rorget-me-nots, and turned back lu revers from the iront over a white satin petticoat, the apron trout or which was covered with small Howers or white lace; the revers were raced with blue satin, and fastened at thc back, under the pannier, with a large blue satin bow; the boddlce was very low; the sleeves siiort, and were mounted with small revers, faced with blue satin, over puffs of tulle arranged as short sleeves and as a stomacher, and edging to the low ueek. A pearl necklace and ornaments were worn with this dress. A most charming dress was of blue shot satin, the new tint called '.glacier" blue, which has a wonderfully beautiful effect by gas light, lt looks like snow crystallized iuto the clear autumn blue of the sky.. It was made low and cut square, with very short sleeves. It was simply trimmed with a fringe of chenille round thc neck amt sleeves, and with an exquisite blonde lace scarf, draped lu folds upon Hie boddiee. and tied at the back in u bow, and ends over a huge pannier bow of the satin. A deep red silk (rouge antique) was made with side panniers, trimmed with lriuge to match, ornamented in the centre or the back, which was looped high with a ladder or black velvet bows. The round low boddiee was trimmed with rringe also, and black velvet bows arranged as ornaments for the corsage and tops of tie: sleeves, which were mere straps. The ma? jority of the dresses, however, were plaiu satin, or poult de soire, with overdresses or muslin trimmed with a profusion of Vallenclcnucs lace, and very much bunched up. Cue of the prettiest of these dresses was worn over blue silk, and trimmed with loops and how* of l?l;ick vt-i.'et ribbon, and pink rosebuds in the centre. A superb black antique Silk dress was cut with a train, and looped lilgh on one side only, over a Kornau striped satin petticoat. Tho chatelaine was a Parisian novelty, lt consisted ol a beautiful little watch set in a carved frame, and suspended by ornamental leather bands. THE CLOAK OF TUE PERIOD Is tho coat to all intent ami purpose. The most fashionable styles, as developed by tho approach of the cold season, is, as stated in a previous letter, handsomely cut into thc figure, anti orna? mented with revers broad cuff and large buttons, This coat, when made in velvet, is cut with side panniers Instead of lappets, and very richly trim? med with black lace at thc wrists and across the shoulders, terminating in a. cascade or series of loops or bows in thc centre of the back. The skin llneil with white satin, und the garment when completed, ls called tho marquise coat. - Another very handsome and more useful velvet cloak is made almost exactly ?ike a gentleman's dress-coat, only the lappets are rather narrow, and arc turned back in revers over a rounded panulercd oversklrt and coat, separate from each other, and can be worn separate or together. The cardinal shape ls revived in some of the hand? somest cloaks, with the addition or a broad loose flap at the back, trimmed with fabulous lace, which also forms a border to the bottom of the garment. Quite a change has been effected this season hy? the use of heavy ribbed silks upon cloaks and vel? vet Cloaks as trimming. The effect is exceeding? ly good; Infinitely better than filmsy fringe and coarse gimps apon such heavy and costly ma? terials. Revers and cuffs, both of cloth and velvet cloak, are faced with silk, and these facings arc cdp-ed with a narrow double quilling of the same. This constitutes all the trimming, with the excep? tion of buttons. The "mantle" cloak can be obtained in various materials-velvet, cloth, and Scotch plaid: but is t-enerally made to complete suits, and in cold weather requires a wrap of some kind over it, unless made of very thick material. It ls of the round mantle shape, drawn in at the back with a belt, and each bow forms sleeves which are some? times cut np and trimmed so as to form a model something like the Hungarian. For wraps, besides the waterproofs, which are more comfortable and protective than ever before, there are Scotch circulars, trimmed with fringe containing the colors of the plaid and Hlgniand plaids or scarfs, arranged as a hood at the back, arid generally worn with one corner thrown over thc left shoulder. Opera sacks and loose or neglige styles gene? rally are made of soft white velvet plush or heavy cloth, or of white Astrac?n fur, heavily frlnired with goat's hair; the latter are worn ?vlth mun* to match, and are very fashionable for matine-*, day receptions, concerts, and other dressy but not .'full dress" purposes. For opera wear there ls a very pretty new Rus? sian bachclik, made in white velvet cloth, which has a hood, crosses in front, and ls carried to the back, thc rounded tabs at the side forming an ornament to a plaid dress. It ls cut out in points upon the edge, and bound with blue or scarlet satin. ORNAMENTAL NOTHINGS. Rich chenille fringes and soft white feather fringe are U6ed for trimming evening dresses, by ladies who are tired of lace and satin decorations; white feather fringe ls lovely upon white satin. White alpaca may be trimmed for an evening dress with rich white chenille fringe and white "mess" (a sort of a silvery velvet plush) heading. Black fans, with oval tops and gold mountings, are the latest Parisian styles. Very recent French novelties consist of portemonnales, bracelets.chat elalncs, and even earrings, ornamented with a medallion into which a miniature watch a perfect time-keeper-ls introduced. With black silk toilettes, or red silk trimmed with black lace, gold Jewelry is worn of a deep ?olor, what is called thc Abyssinian gold; the designs are hoops and rings, or heads, or horse? shoes, heavily fringed. Little scarlet sailor jack? ets are the rage now among young ladles. Hats are more fashionable for street wear than bon? nets. The high crowned Tyrolean black felt, or black straw, bound with velvet and trimmed with broad ribbed ribbon, a plume of short feathers which curt over the front, and an immense Jet oe steel buckel. It is fashionable to attach a long Kasze vail of the color to black or gray felt hats at the back, and wear it passed round the neck and put through in a knot at the side. _jrgtieral Motiles. RA VENEL.-Departed this life on Friday even? ing, the 5th instant, in the sixty-fourth year of her age, Mrs. ELIZABETH COFFIN RAVXNEL, widow of the late Henry Ravenel. p3*T!H.E RELATIVES AND FRIENDS ef the family are Invited to attend the Funeral Service at the Huguenot Church, on SUNDAY, the 7th Instant, at half-past 1 o'clock, P. M. nov? "THE FRIENDS OF MISS R. J. WALKER, and of the family, are invited to at? tend her Funeral, at the First Presbyterian Church, TO-MORROW, at 12 o'clock M. novfl * pa- THE RELATIVES, FRIENDS AND acquaintances or Mr. and Mrs. James R. Owens are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their eldest son, WM. THOS. RICHARD, at 0 o'clock Ta is MORNING, from their residence No. 644 King street. - novo p^TSE RELATIVES, FRIENDS AND acquaintances of Miss CATHERINE L. FOWLER, and of Eliza D. and Andrew D. Fowler,. are re. spectrally invited to attend the Fun-ral Services of the former, at St. Michael's Church, THIS AF? TERNOON, at 4 o'clock, without further invitatlon novfl pa*1HE FRIENDS AND ACQUAINT? ANCES of Captain B. D. HEWETSON, and of Mr. A. c. Ttl lu, and af Pr.Mrt Mii.Bi-D?or,-?ro sss - pectfully invited to attend the Funeral Services ef the former, at the Magno lia Cemetery, at 4 o'clock, THIS AFTERNOON. nove ^PYTHAGOREAN LODGE, No. 21, A. F. M.-The Members sf Pythagorean Lodge, Np, 21, A. F. M., will assemble at Masonic Hall, at 3 P. M, THIS DAY, to attend the Funeral of their late Brother, Captain B. D. HEWETSON. By order of the W. M. R. STEWART, novo Secretary. Special Statues. pS- THE DRAWING FOR THE HAND? SOME MUSIC BOX, at VON SANTEN'S BAZAAR, will take place THIS APTBRNOON, at 3 o'clock pre clscly._nove l par ASSIGNEES' NOTICE.-IN BANK? RUPTCY.-In the matter of ALLISON A. MCDOW? ELL, Bankrupt.-All Creditors having liens In the above stated oase, will establish the same before Hon. J. C. CARPENTER, Registrar in Bankruptcy, at his office In Charleston, S. C., on or before the 24th day of November, 1869, or bo barred from any benefit In the decree for distribution to bc made m the said case. nov6 s3 L. B. STEPHENSON, Assignee. pa* EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.-ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the late OTIS MILLS will make payment, and all persons having claims against the same will present them, pro? perly attested, to Messrs. PKLSSLEY, LOUD A INOLESBY, No. 21 Brond street. H. n. RAYMOND, nov? s3 Qualified Executor. pa* CHARLESTON, S. C., NOVEMBER 6,1869.-A colored gentleman of Charleston pro? posed, with some of his friends, to join a lire company, knowing him to be a gentleman and could go through any examination required by the company, as his friends knows him to be. Herc is to thc vicc-presldeut: SIR-In place of giving the candidate his own chances before the institution, you influence men to vote against him, when you 6ay you know me and who I am. I deny your insertion. 1 know nothing about you or I do not wish to know, and If you say you have any charges against me, I will give you a chance to prove before thc commu? nity. (Signed) TUE CANDIDATE. nov61*_ ^ROSADALIS.-BALTIMORE, MAY 20, 1803.-Dear Sir-Your "ROSADALIS" has proved a great success iu my case of Chronic Rheumatism and Neuralgia, after having tried in vain for two months to get relief from other sources, lt certainly ls worthy of trial by any person so afflicted. Very respectfully yours, Ac. THOMAS II. GORE. TETTER CURED. A1-F.IL10, 186S. I hereby certify that I was cured of a dis? tressing Tetter (that had heretofore resisted ali medical treatment,) by thc usc of ROSADALIS, and I cheerfully recommend lt to all suffcring likewise. APPLEWHITE SANDERS. For sale by GOODRICH, W1NEMAN A CO., Im? porters of Drugs aud Chemicals, Charleston, S. C. nov? stuth3 ^CITY TREASURY, CHARLESTON, NOVEMBER l, 1?69.-Notice of Real Estate owners is rcspectruliy called to thc following resolution passed by Council 28th of October : ..That the City Treasurer-be, and ls hereby, au? thorized to extend the time of payment of bal? ance on real estate for 1S69 to the 15th day of No? vember, with Interest from 20tli day of October; on and after which clay execution shall be issued agalDst all defaulters." Extract from minute?. S. THOMAS, nov." 3 City Treasurer. pS* MEDICAL NOTICE.-PATIENTS suffering from Diseases pertaining to the Genlto Urinary Organs, will receive the latest scientific treatment, by placing themselves under the care of DK. T. REENTSJERNA, Office No. 74 Basel street, three doors east from, the Postofl'ce. aug25 ws Special Notices. jS??-ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH. Service in this Church TOMORROW MORNING, at half-pa8t io o'clock, by the Rev; W. w; HICKS, and in the EVENING at 7 o'clock. Strangers will be provided with seats in the MORNING. EVENING Service, seats free. novo jjSS-FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. There will be no service in this Church To-Mos Row. A meeting of the members of the Church and Corporation win be held in the Lecture ' Room, MONDAY EVENING, the 8th instant, at half-, past 7 o'clock. A general attendance ls requested. nov6_ pm- CITADEL SQUARE BAPTIST" CHURCH.-The Pastor being absent, the pulpit will be Ulled TO-MORROW FORENOON by Rev. J. H. HONOUR, and a' NIGHT by Rev. C. S. VEDDER. Morning Service at half-past io o'clock. :<flght at quarter past 7 o'clock. A collection will be taken np at the close of each service. novd .?-?-ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GLEBE STREET.-Divine Service may be expect), ed In this Church every SABBATH MORNING and AFTERNOON, at half-past io A. M. and half-past 3 ? P. M. Preaching by the Pastor, Rev. J. L. G IRA 11 DEA?, D. D. Strangers will be provided with seats, novo l ^UNITARIAN CHURCH.-DIVINE Service will -be held in this Church, TO-MORROW MORNING, at the usual hour, the Rev. R. P. CUT? LER officiating. Strangers are cordially invited to attend._._nove ^DIVINE SERVICE WILL BE conducted in thc Orphan's Chapel on SABBATH AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock, by the Rev. RUFUS P. CUTLER._atm) ^HUGUENOT CHURCH .-THE usual service will be omitted in this Church TO? MORROW AFTERNOON. nova pa-ZION'S CHURQH; CALHOUN STREET.-Divine Service will be performed In this Church TO-MORROW AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock, by the Rev. WM. T. CUTTO._novo ? Jiff* THE ORDINANCE OF BAPTISM will be administered at the foot of Connell street, at half past io o'clock TO-MORROW MORNING, by the Rev. CHAS. SMALL, Pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church. A cordial Invitation to other churches is extended. A collection win betaken np in aid of the Church._nov6 1? pa-'?BE RIGHT REV. BISHOP LYNCH will deliver a LECTURE In St. Patrick's Church on SUNDAY SVBNTNG, November 7, at half-past 7 o'clock, on " The Miracle of the Liquefaction of the Blood of St. Januarius. Tickets of admission so cents._nov6 2 pS-MANY YEARS AGO THE WRITER of this notice and an invalid physician, while, visit? ing the Island o' St. Croix for their health, expert- ' enced and witnessed many surprising and benefi? cial effects of the rum there produced upon mn n y of the invalids who were, like ourselves, ste king health, and upon inquiry and In vestigatlon,obtain? ed a full history of Its medicinal virtues. He was delighted and surprised, and determined to make it the basis of a Tonic and Restorative Medicine. The result of his labors was a glorious success for himself and suffering humanity. The celebra? ted PLANTATION BITTERS wis thus mad? known to the world. Being an article of real merit, founded on new principles, and relying wholly upon the vegetable kingdom for its me? dicinal effects, lt worked a rapid revolution hi the treatment of physical debility. MAGNOLIA WATER-Superior to the best import novi tuth23 UB?C' *UU iU1U *" __ pa-CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP JAMES ADGER are notified that she ls discharging cargo THIS DAY at Adger's Wharf. Goods re? maining uncalled for at sunset will be at the owners' risk on the dock. JAMES ADGHR A CO., novs 2_Agents. pS- CONSIGNEES PER BRITISH steamship DARIEN are hereby notified that said steamship has been THIS DAY entered under the Five Day Act. All goods not Permitted at the expiration of that time will be sent to the Govern? ment Stores. ROBT. MURE A CO., oct28_'_;_Agents. pa- TO THE PUBLIC. -GEORGE LIT? TLE A CO., No. 213 King street, are offering Fine Cassimcre VESTS at $2 and $2 50 each, worth $4._oct3Q stuthlmo pa- TO THE FLOUR MERCHANTS AND ALL INTERESTED.-OFFICE INSFECTOR;OP FLOUR, NO. ?8 EAST BAY, CHARLESTON, October 16.-Orders for Inspection of Flour will be re ceived at this oiv.ee from this date, and be promptly attended to. C. N. AVERILL, octie_ Inspector of Flour. pa- NOTICE. -NATIONAL FREED? MAN'S SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY, CHARLESTON BBANCH, No. 74 BROAD STREET. Money deposited on or before Nbvember 16th will draw interest from November 1st. 0Ct28 17_NATHAN RITTER, Cashier. pSr A CARD.-A CLERGYMAN," while residing In South America as a Missionary, discovered a safe and simple remedy for the cure of'Nervous Weakness, Early Decay, Disease of the Urinary and Seminal Organs and the whole train of disorders brought on by baneful and vicious habits. Great numbers have been cured by this noble remedy. Prompted by a desire to benefit the afflicted and unfortunate, I wUi send thc recipe for preparing and using this medicine, in a sealed envelope, to any one who needs it, free of eharge. Address JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D, Bible House*. oe ti 3mos?_ New York City. pSr MANHOOD.-A MEDICAL ESSAY on thc Cause and Cure of Premature Decline In Man, the treatment of Nervous and Physical De? bility, Ac. There ls no member of society by whom this book will not be found useful, whether such per? son holds the relation of Parent Preceptor or Clergyman."-Medical Times and Gazette. Sent by mail on receipt of fifty cents. Address the Author, Dr. E. DEF. CURTIS, Washington, D. C. septl lyr pa-TllE SHIVERING SEASON.-IT is impossible to suppose that any human being can consider an attack of Fever and Ague a light visitation. And yet thousands act as if such a calamity was of no consequence, while thousands who are actually suffering from the distressing complaint neglect to adopt the certain means or cure. It ought to bc known in every locality sub? ject to this scourge, or which is Infested with re? mittent fever, or any other epidemic produced by malaria, that HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS taken in advance or at the commencement of the unhealthy season, will fortify the system against the atmospheric poison which generates these distempers. This admirable invigorant-harm? less, agreeable, and possessing rarer medicinal virtues than any other tonic ct present known, will break up the paroxysms of Intermittent or remittent fever in from forty-eight hours to ten days. Such ls the universal testimony from dis? tricts where periodical fevers have been combat ted with this powerful vegetable Chologogue. In a thievish neighborhood wise men bar their doors and windows, yet strange to say if the same neighborhood happens to be pervaded by aerial poison they seldom take the trouble to put their bodies in a state of defence against the subtle enemy. Shivering victims endeavoring in vain to warm your blue hauds over the fire, or consum? ing with the fever that follows the chUl, remem? ber that HOSTETTER'S BITTERS ls an absolute, sveeOV and infallible specific for your distressing maiady. novi e?*c