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* r VOLUME VII.-NUMBER 1157. SIX DOLLARS A YEAR FROH COLUMBIA. The Free Schcol Bill-The Coln Bill In the Senate-Judge Carpenter Demand? mm Investigation-G nd ii Declared Senator from Abbeville-Thc Christ? mas Holldavs to be Observed-A Kcvf ?ax Bill Pro, osed- " Thc News" Dls tasteful to tue Model Legislators-A Resolution to Ki pel Its Reporter Voted Down, [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NETTS.] COLOMBIA, December 14. Di the Senate the bul to establish and main tam a sys ten of free common schools in South Caro? lina was taken np, and sections 21 and 22 passed to their secend reading. The twentieth sec? tion had been considered and Indefinitely post? poned; and, pending the discussion of the twenty - third seotien, the Senate adjourned. The folio wing bills received their first reading: The House bill to provide for the payment of thc interest of State stocks and bonds in coin ; to au? thorize administrators, executors, et al, to sell certain evidences of indebtedness; to protect minors bound out to service by indenture; the Senate bill to amend the militia laws; to rechar? ter Rantowle's Bridge to Hrs. Mcsservey. The House resolution to have a recess from thc 23d hf December to the 5th of January was con? curred m. Notices of bills were given by Donaldson to In? corporate the Town of Chesterfield, and by Cor? bin to amend the civil law, and tb provide for the assessment of personal property m Charleston. Speaker Moses came into the Senate and signed the roue-win: sets: To amCLd the law in relation - to Ute recording of mortgages and to regulate the Ben thereof; to determine the manner of collect? ing taxes past due, assessed under the military and provisional governments; to amend the act providing for the taxation of property. Judge Carpenter sent a letter to the Senate re? questing a full and thorough investigation of his oficial conduct, and stating that the request was made because of the charges that he had been un? just to the colored people in his circuit. lt was referred to the Judiciary Committee, and was also presented In the House. The Committee on Privileges and Elections, to whom was committed the report regarding the Abbeville election, eon test, made a long report to? day, signed by Hoyt, Owen and Rose. They de? da^ that the vote at the Calhoun Milla Precinct waa null and veld and should be thrown out. Without lt, Ouffln has a majority, and should, therefore, have the seat. In the House, tho bill to better protect the holders of Insoumis poUeles was reported on and read the ?icond time. The foilowiny, hills were read the first time: To punish conspiracies to prosecute Innocent per? sons; to provide for general elections and the maansr efeond acting the same. DeLarge offered a resolution directing the State Mdtterto levy taxes, whleh received its first reading. It provides for a State tax of half of one per cent, to meet the appropriations of the fiscal year, and for the county commissioners three mils on the dollar for county purposes. Hayna, colored, offered a resolution to exolr de the correspondents of THE CHARLESTON NEWS ?r?m the floor of the House, but withdrew 11 Borton offered a resolution to expel THE NEWS' reporter from the floor. Tomlinson and DeLarge spoke against it, and lt waa laid on the table by a largo majority. It is believed to be Bowen's work. The debate was not excited. THE RADICAL WIGWAM. HARD CASH-BLOODY WARS-BRIBERY-COR? RUPTION. That Cols Bill-The City of Colombia #Mr. Dickinson's Small Railroad" ""Weary, Oh: sa Weary"-The Cos tomhoo.se-Thc Woman Shooter-The - Smelling Committee-Taxes for 1870 Lsnd Ho t-School Boohs-S w a m p Tip?'!? [FB01T OUR OWN CO BS P0N D EST. ] COLUMBIA, December 13, Colonel Montgomery, president pro tem., ?ailed the Senate to order to-day at 12 o'clock, and to the roll call which followed, only seven senators answered. This number not constitut? ing a quorum, the president so announced, Whereupon JUlson moved that the sergeant-at arms be Instructed to look up the absent sen at o rs and hrlng in all he found. This motion was carried, and the sergeant-at-arms started eut. After an absence of abont twenty minutes, he re? turned and reported that he could find none. The Senate then, on motion of Hayae, adjourned. THAT COIN BILL. The bili providing for the payment of the in? terest of the State stocks and bonds in coln is still one of the chief topics of discussion. Many of the Radical members express their disgust at the manner In which it was passed in the House, sad do not hesitate to assert that money was freely ' oaed to Influence the votes of the members. It aaa been stated that the highest amonnt paid for a vote was two hundred dollars, and the lowest ten dollars. it la reported that Governor Scott will veto the DIB after it ls passed fey the Senate, some assert? ing that his reason for BO doing is because he does sottish to assume the onus of having favored rt-knowing, however, that it will be passed over his veto. Some of the less charitable ones hint that he will veto the biU because he bas sold all of his bonds an/1 is not now interested. In my report of Elliott's remarks the types made me say that he said " he (Periter) intended Dribery and corruption." It should bc, int?mated bribery and corruption. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA. The biB to extend the limito of the city of Co? lumbia has a section providing that an election for Mayor and Alderman be held on the first Tues? day of February, 1870, who shall hold their offices natil the regular election of members or thc Gen aral Assembly In 1872. When the bill was taken op ha the House to-day, DeLarge moved that the section be stricken out, arguing that to pass it would be unwise and dangerous ; it was* a pwliti cal scheme to get rid of the present officers, who had been fairly elected and were entitled to hold their offices until their terms expired. In con? cluding his remarks, DeLarge paid a high com? pliment to the efficiency aad zeal which had BMuXid the official conductor the present Mayor and Alderman. Tomlinson and Geo. Lee support? ed DeLarge's motion. Neagle and Purvis opposed it. Ooo. Lee moved to amend the section by al? lowing the citizens living in that portion brought into the city by the extension, to elect at the time designated an alderman, or as many aa was re faired to represent them. Abont this time a motion to postpone the consideration of the bill Xthe 20th of this month was made and ?d. "MR. DICKINSON'S SMALL RAILROAD." The report of the Judiciary Committee on thc bill to grant Hie rigtit or way ?vcr tbe Cliarl and Savannah Railroad, recommending tha Messrs. Dickinson, Jones and Robinson mn all Uwc9 conform to the schedule or the rail and in no instance cross within fifteen minn thc time any train is dnc, and that it shall I duty of the said company to give the said p? or their agents notice in writing three da advance of any change to their seUedule taken up la the House to-day. DeLarge at took thc Ceor, and announced his totemic speaking, if necessary, until to-morrow mor by which time he could get a memarlal o citizens of Charleston protesting against the posed measure. He then commenced his sp and spoke to a random sort of way for two 1 and a half. During his remarks, he made sc motions-all of which were defeated-also r< letter from the acting president af the road, tog thal there was no objection to granting right of way, bot there was to furnishing schedule changes. DeLarge also stated tha gentlemen who were interested in the small road did net intend to work for the bcnell Charleston, but of Savannah, to which poin tuc 'umber that passed through th' ir hands w be shipped. DeLarge worried his fellow-n bers out, and they gladly passed a motion t< journ. "WEARY, OH ! SO WEARY." Thc unaccustomed duties of legislating 1 become wearisome to the members even aft? short a "spell" as they have had this season, day a concurrent resolution was Introduce the House providing that the General Asset should adjourn on the 22d of this month tc fifth of next month. It was passed at once v out a dissenting vote. It is understood thal Senate will pass it to-morrow with an ami meat clause providing that the members senators do not receive "per diem" during recess". THE CUSTOMHOUSE. A gentleman here has received a letter f Senator Sawyer stating t?at he has every as ance that he will be able to get a sufficient proprlation from Congress to complete the tomhouse at Charleston. THE. WOMAX-8HOOTrR. . There has been very littlo talk of the shooi of Mattie Stokes by Meade, member of tho Ho fiona York, of which the readers of TBS NEWS ti been informed by telegraph. The affair has t hushed up by tho payment af a i of money to the woman-how much ls at fited. Thc weuad was not as bad as first ported. Meade is walking about, and seems t perfectly unapprehensive of arrest. It ls ttl that thc matter will be brought to thc atteni or the grand jury of thc Coan of General Sessl? which meets !iere in February next. Speaking of shooting reminds me of an al that occurred the other night at a fair given the benefit of the "Republican Brass Band." member was very attentive to a light-hucd di Bel, and invested his per diem to supply her petite, to an extent which was extravagant say the least. Towards the close of the en tainment a page of the Senate, who is a sh darker than charcoal, "walked toto the affect! of the aforesaid damsel," and completely " out" the member, who, upon hearing who i his rival, recollected his dignity, then consldt lt in sui ted, and then forgot it so far as to d ra' pistol and start lo pursuit or the page; but benevolent intentions to deprive the State o fntare senator were frustrated by his fr?en who held him until he "cooled down." TUE SMELLING COX MITT BK. The committee which was appointed by last Legislature to Investigate the alleged frau intimidations, Ac, at the various precincts of I Third Congressional District during the elect for congressman to represent said district,! busily engaged in preparing their report. Il reported that the committee wUl, in said repo tell of any number of wrongs, murders, A perpetrated upon the poor negroes. TAXES FOR 1870. I learn that in a day or two a concurrent rc lotion will be Introduced lu the House providi that the tax to meet thc expenses of the S ti government for 1879 shall be one-half of one p cent, which amount, lt is claimed, will be ami sufficient. The tax for this year was three-fourt of one per cent. LAND HO I As has been stated, Cain, colored, a short th ago introduced a bill providing for an appropr tlon of one million of dollars to purchase lan for the poor. No actloa bas been taken upon yet, bnt it is generally believed that the Hon wiU refuse to consent io such a large approprl HOB being made. SCHOOL-BOOKS. Who shall have the power of purchasing scho< books for the children of the free-schools of tl State? ls a question frequently asked, but i oft et. unanswered. The "Educational bill" pr vides that the State Board of Education shs have the power, but lt LS doubtful if the acetic containing that proviso will pass. Thc House w: endeavor to pass an amendment providing tt; there shall be a commission appointed by tl Senate and thc Hons?, whose dnty it shall be I select aud purchase the books. Some wai the matter left entirely to the county school con missioners, who shall select the books they deen best adapted for the children af their respectiv counties. Anticipating that this last comp would be pursued, a New York publishing hous sent out two agents who, taking different routei have called upon all or nearly aU of thc schoc commissioners and, doubtless, Impressed thee with the belief that their text books only have th necessary requisites to train np the education c the children to the way lt ?tioiiH go. Anothe New York house Is represented herc. It ls rumoi ed that the two publishing houses have com bined to fight tho official "ring," which botl believe has been formed to purchase the books o a house of their own choosing. Thc comblnatioi propose to divide the spoils-ene to sell th readers and spellers, the other the geographies arithmetics and histories. Another pnbiish lng house is reported tobe throwing out skirmish ere to this direction. The fight over the qnestlot promises to be warm. THE SWAMP LANDS. The Radical's Executive, In his last message states that the swamp lauds of the State com prise more than one million of acres of almost In exhaustible fertility, and recommends an accur? ate survey of them and a plan for their reclama tlon. As has been stated by THE NEWS, Donald son has given notice of bis intention to introduce a biU providing for the drainage of these swamp lands. On inquiring of the Auditor of the State to regard to the number of acres comprised in these swamp lands, I was informed that he liad no data by which he oould judge accurately, as they were not returned under that head-thc un? cultivated lands being returned as "wood, un? cultivated and marsh lands," of which there arc eleven million acres, valued at forty-two mil? lion dollars. What plan will be urged m the bill tu be introduced, has not, as I am informed, been determined upon. Some are in favor of the State purchasing the swamp lands, and others desire the State to drain them and let the owners pledge themselves to pay thc expense to five or ten years. It is very much desired that owners of swamp lands will communicate their opinions upon thc method of drainage which cun accom? plish tba work thoroughly at thc least expense, and at thc same time not conflict with thc inter? ests of the owners. STRAY ITEMS In thc House to-day McIntyre introduced the following preamble and resolution, which was, on motion or DeLarge, referred to the Committee on Statehouse aud Groauds: Whereas, It H customary throughout thc Uni? ted St ?i os that, at thc sittings of the loyal Legis? latures a United States flag waves over thu place where it assembles; therefore, be it Bjsoliea by thc House or Repr?sentatives, the Senate concurring, Thatthesergeants-at-armsbc, and are hereby, authorized to place over this Statehoase a United States flag, to remain during the session. The following protest waa offered to bc entered on the Journals: We, thc undersigned, heg leave to record our reasons for voting against a bill to provide for Hie payment or interest on bonds and stocks of thus Slate in gold or silver coln. 1st We believe it tobe unwise, unnecessary and oppressive. 2d. In the absence of the Comptroller-General's report, and that of the linancial agent of thc state, no measures looking to increased expend? tures of ?the funds of the State should be adopted. Signed by Wm. McKinlay, colored, Beuj. A.. BosemoD, colored, W. J. McKinlay, colored. H. W. Purvis, colored. T. K. Sasportas, colored, Samuel Tin6iay, John B. Hyde. L. EUROPE. LONDON, December 14. The Monarch, with Peabody's remains, has been detained on account of a gale. Mncb alarm bas been created by the appear? ance of the rinderpest at the great cattle show In this city. LISBON, December 14. The breach between the King and Duke Galda hana ls widening daily. The resignation of the ministry is hourly expected. A military move? ment, headed by Duke Galdabana, ls assuming threatening proportions. Disorders are reported at Oporto. LONDON, December 14. China has ratified Burlingame's treaty with England._ PEKE HYACINTHE. His Oration on Charity Last Thursday ErenlHg at the New York Academy j of Slaslc. Thc Academy of Music in Kew York was crowded last Thursday evening by one of the largest and most brilliant audiences ever assem? bled therein, attracted to hear the lecture or ora? tion of the Rev. Father Hyacinthe, on "Charity." Every seat In the building was occupied,, while hundreds were compelled to content themselves with standing roora. Thc stage was occupied by a number of distinguished gentlomen, among whom were noticed the consular representatives of Italy, Belgium, Holland, Spain, and other na? tions; several judges of the Supreme Court, Hor? ace Greeley, and a number of well-known law? yers. Pere Hyucinthe was Introduced by Mr. Caylus, formerly a Journalist in France, and for years a prominent merchant in New York City. Mons. Caylus, in introducing the speaker, said that the Americans, and Germans, and Irish had each hcardthelr great orators In the Academy of Music, and lt was now the turn of thc French. On rising to speak, as on entering, a perfect storm of applause greeted Father Hyacinthe. He seem? ed sensibly affected by the warmth of this greet? ing. A report in one of the New York papers gives the following description of the manner of the speaker and the points of his discVmrsc: In speaking, Father Hyacinthe's language ponrs fluently from his lips, every syllable ts dlsUuctly enunciated, and his voice, though sounding some? what husky, was clearly heard all through the house. His action ls extremely graceful, never harsh or abruptly angnlar, '.cd greatly resembles the elegant movements of Ristorl. At times, when he rose to his full height, his head slightly thrown back, his voice coming forth full aud strong, he loeked superbly grand. The orator spoke of thc direction to be given to life. Humanity has hesitate*! between two roads for centuries. Shall man give to his existence an impulse that wlU separate him from the world that hears him and tear lt from all that the Crea? tor has made ita basis-family, affections, inter? ests, sufferings; or shall he cast away all Idea of loving Heaven and concentrate apon earth his faith, his hope, bis lover My experience has con? vinced me that between these two roads there ls a third opened for thc greatest moral and religions progress man can make, and trodden by men who can reconcile Heaven and earth-the present life with a rature. As the first man, the work or God, was thc king, the owner, thc manager of Rdcn and all its brute inhabitants, BO we have to con? tinue in these ages the work of Adam; but in? stead of a small part of Asia Minor, we have a whole planet God has given us steam and elec? tricity, and distance is annihilated. The globe is our Eden. After the first man came family and society. God made Adam a companion and saved him from egotism. Thus was the organization of the family perfected. In modern society, celibacy exists for the sake of God, but this exception, if yon make it a rule, is against God and against, nature. Celibacy ls cowardice If lt docs not gio rffy marriage The Apostles have said marriage ls honorable. The great object In life ls the reconciliation of Heaven and earth, of the present life with the fu? ture, and to secure union cn earth. Union in thc city, in the nation and in humanity was the thought of Jesus Christ, who first proclaimed that which the prophets but dimly saw, and the Jews never did sec. The centuries that are to realize this great union of nations have begun; the labor has commenced. Northward you have the Es? quimaux; southward is Africa. You summon from walled China thc unmoving people to dwell amid the moving nation, thc stationary to mingle with the progressive, all impelled by the breath of you, the great hnmanilarian pcaple. (Great applause.] Thu foundation of your people is the Bible, the book that speaks of God, the living word of Jesus Cl hst. In an admirable manifesto from your President, there Bhows through his words thc Christian faith. A belief In Jesus ls at the root of this nation. May Jesus Christ protect your county and develop old Europe, preparing amid strife unity and religious and material pros? perity. And when I return I shall tell Europe that l have found here liberty associated with Chris? tianity, and have been amoRg a people who do not think that to bc free they must be parted from God. [dre.it applause.] Thc New York World devotes a column to the description of the audience and of the lecturer. The first was by no means sectarian, representa? tives of all religious and no religions, pew-holders and speculators being mixed in all parts of thc crowded house. There were 2000 persons pres? ent. The reporter gives a description of Father Hyacinthe : He was dressed in a black snit, not of priestly cut or dimensions, and if not fashionable lt was at least thoroughly the dress of a gentleman of taste, and nor conformed to any of thc rules or etiquette which generally overtake speakers and actors npon that stage." There was nothing of thc " persuasion" about it, and lt was as far the other way from the absurd extreme of full dress. He stood a moment at the table as thc president introduced him. He ls a man of medium height, solidly built, and inclining lo portliness, with a rugged, fleshy face, in which thc nervous bilious temperament predominates, and which, from its massive features and stolid expression, when at rest, gives at the first glance au erroneous im? pression of the man. It Is the lusty organization of Luther, rather than the abstemious body or Fenelon. There Ls more of the "Little Corporal" lu the head than of Erasmus. It does not charm you with apparent Intellectuality. The moment he speaks, a new character CO^?S into his race. The voice liself dispels the drat impression. It Is thc voice of kindness; one of those clear, sharp, penetrating voices which hold all the shades and half-tints, the Inflections of language in solution a voice warm, gcntle.subdued, but wonderfullydls tinct, and with a pleasant sadness lurking In lt, lt is, too, thc voice of the scholar, thoroughly trained to its work-no tones wasted; every word rapidly but wholly spoken, and every sentence turned as rhythmically as a phrase of music, and this with? out any dramatic effort, but with u quiet earnest? ness which gives it a fresh charm. As he warms with his subject, his oratory becomes a trifle more impetuous, but by the side of our headlong native orators lt ls placid enough. ALL ABOUT THE STATE. The Labor Question In Lauren?. Colonel John Cunningham will Bpeak al Laurens Courthouse on sales day In January next, on the labor question, and on the preliminary po? litical questions which may arise lu thc future. Leslie In Laurens. C. P. Leslie, land commissioner, appointed to buy lands for the landless, was In Laurens on Mon? day week, per Joseph Crews, agent. He purchas? ed two tracts or land-one al $9 per acre and another at $8, t he purohases aggregating $5190. Parties who know the lands represent them as "poor indeed," and thc prices paid as extrava? gant and ridiculous. Land* Rising In Value. The Laurensville Herald says: "Public and private sales Indicate great appreciation in real estate in this section. Lauds, that two years ago brought ten and twelve dollars, now sell for fif? teen and twenty per ame. On Monday last the real estate transactions were as follows: One tract or land, containing 327 acres, sold by tho sheriff, brought $2100: one tract, containing 300 acres, sold by sheriff, os the property of Wood C. Hollins, brought $2490; one tract, sold br order of thc Court, of Probate, containing 90 acres, sold as the property of James Neely, deceased, brought $260. The olerk of the conn Bold the real estate of Wm. Boazman, deceased, (460 acres,) for $2?oo. Thc real estate of James Lecke, deceased, (300 acres,) sold by administrator, brought J2T00. IMPORTANT Flt O M WASHINGTON. Interesting Official Statements in Re? gard to Cotton Production. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TOE NEWS.] WASHINGTON, December 14. The following is what tho Commissioner of Agriculture says in his annual report, just out, underthe head or "Southern Agriculture : " "The continued high prise of cotton has made its culture more profitable than at any former period, and the crop ol' 1S6S has yielded a larger amount of money than that of 1859. The yield of | the past year exceeded very slightly the estimate or this Department, which was 2,3SO,ooo bales. The present season has witnessed great activity In this culture, an increase or area cultivated, and more general and generous fertilization, and has also been characterized by drought In the sea? board States, and other causes ot diminished pro ductiot, which have modified the expectations of planters ; yet the crop will exceed that of last year, and may reach 2,700,000 bales. "I regret to obscrve.from official correspondence and during a brief tour through the cotton States, tlie tendency to neglect other crops and concen? trate all available labor and capital npon a single product, however profitable. The inevitable re? sult will be more cotton and smaller net returns In money after the purchase of needed supplies, and, as further result, a slower Improvement of neglected lands. This bane of Southern agricul? ture ls still operative, and may cease to exist only when low prices, disaster and despondency shall again arrest the impolitic and irrational course of production. I would not advise an attempt to keep np prices by limiting the yield; a somewhat larger supply of the staple ls needed in the mar ket3 0f the world; the present rates cannot bo susfnined indefinitely; but I would not roster the suicidal mania for cheapening thc money-pro? ducing crop while renderiug dearer every other that mast be purchased as an auxiliary or its pro? duction. "li ls gratifying, however, to note the increase or colton manufactures In thc cotton region, their flourishing condition, their large dividends, and the quality of their yarns and rabrics. Operativ es are easily obtained at reasonable wages, becom? ing readily Inured to habits or systematic Indus? try, and rapidly acquiring thc requisite skill. At the commencement or the present year there were eighty-six cotton mills reported from South? ern States to the National Association ot Cotton Manufacturers and Planters, running 225,063 spindle?, consuming 31,415,760 pounds. The fol? lowing are details of returns rrom the cotton States: Virginia. North Carolina. South Carolina. Georgia. Alabama.. Mississippi. Texas. Arkansas. Tennessee. 36,060 24,249 31,688 09,782 2.\1?6 8,752 8,523 924 13.720 IS? ISft MK 17 u ?M \}H 10 4,010,000 3,537,000 4,174,100 10,864.300 2,820,590 1,467,000 1.372,104 258.400 1.847.200 C.?3 111.18 145.85 132.14 155.70 112.00 166.48 160.90 268.83 i:!4.oo "Thc cotton manufactured in the United State? In 1800 was 422,704,975 pounds; In iso?, by thc?c returns, 450,000,000 pounds. At the former date tho home consumption was twenty per cent, or the crop; lt ls now rorty per cent. As the ratio or consumption shall be further Increased, the pros? perity or the conutry and of the cotton section will advance. "The sugar Interest ls rapidly attaining Its for? mer proportions. A disposition ls indicated to extend its culture beyond th? cane plantations of the Mississippi River to Florida, Southern Geor? gia and Texas. Fruit culture ls gaining a promi? nence which lt never before enjoyed; vineyards or hundreds or acres in extent have been establish? ed, and orchards or thousands or acres, wita groves or oranges and other tropical fruits. There Ls evidence or progress aUo in the use or Improved agricultural implements, the employment or fer? tilizers, and In the mental activity and spirit of inquiry which are moving the rural mind or this section." [FROM TUE ASSOCIATED PRESS.] ? WASHINGTON, December 14. Admiral Poore, on thc Powhattan, has ar? rived at Key West with thirty sLx ot the Lillian's crew. Attorney-General Hoar decided that additional legislation will bc necessary to enable the Federal Government to holiT certain cemeteries In the South, and that thc owners must bc compensated for their lauds. PDOCEE?INGS OF CONGRESS. In the Senate, Thurman presented the resolution of Ohio withdrawing her assent to thc Fifteenth amendment. Call presented a resolution directing the Finance Committee to Inquire into the expediency of tax? ing whiskey ono dollar per gallon. Kellogg introduced a bill for Improving the Rayon Teche, and repairing thc New Orleans Cus toin-housc. Adjourned in honor of Fcssenden'a memory. In the House, the Ways and Means Committee were directed to inquire Into the expediency of abolishing the revenue machinery and a portion of taxes umoag the Stales. Cox Introduced a resolution that the people learn with horror and indignation or the treat? ment or American citizens held as Fenlau prison? ers by England. The Secretary or War was asked for Informa? tion in regard to deepening the mouth or the Mis? sissippi. Another bill introduced providing for the ad? mission or Virginia on certain conditions, has been referred to the Reconstruction Committee. Cross purposes In the committee arc apparent. The whole matter ls postponed go Saturday, os? tensibly because the various bills are not printed. The committee has taken no action yet regarding Georgia. The oondlttons of Ward's bill for Virginia's ad? mission are, that the constitution shall never bc amended t* deprive any citizen or class or citi? zens or the right to vote in that State, who are entitled to vote by the constitution thercor, now to be recognized, or of the right to set upon Juries, or or the right to equal participation In the school rund and school privileges, as now recognized by such constitution; provided, that uny alteration of such constitution may be made with regard to time and place of residence or voters. THE VIRGINIA HA SONS. RICHMOND, December 14. Thc Grand Lodge of Masons to-night elected Thomas P. Owens, of Norfolk, grand master; Wm. L. Manie, or Richmond, deputy grand master; Robert E. Withers, of Lynchburg, senior warden; Wm. H. Lambert, Junior warden; Thomas A. Dud? ley, or Richmond, grand treasurer; Dr. Jehu Dove, or Richmond, grand secretary; Wm. R. Taliafcrro, of Clouccstcr, senior deacon; Judge Richard Parker, junior deacon. SPANKS FROM THE WIRES. Dispatches from Galveston, Texas, report that in one hundred counties Davis' majority has been reduced to 1764. The Haytlen steamer Triumph, formerly the Confederate ram Atlanta, was disabled going down the Delaware River, and was towed back to Philadelphia. * There is a bair million defalcation in thc How? ard National Bank of Boston. The Spanish man or-war Isabel, with crews for twelve gunboats, sailed rrom Havana yesterday for New York. The steamship City or Brussels has made the trip rrom New York in six days, the quickest re ALA.Ji.lMA LEGISLATURE. MONTGOMERY, December 14. To-day -the Semite discussed, without defi? nite action, the omnibus railroad bill. It pro? poses to issne State bonds to certain roads to thc amount of severa! millions, for which the State is to hold Hie roads by second mortgage bonds, and to endorse, te the extent of several millions more, the bonds of several other roads, for which the State is to hold the first mortgage. It ls thought the bills cannot pass, though strong Bos? ton and lobby influences are pushing it. Botli Douses adjourn to-morrow until the 10th day of January. A HUGE MONOPOL Y. Thc Phosphates In the Bed of our Nav? igable Streams. . A correspondent oi thc Columbia Phoenix calls attention to an exceedingly succulent morse), in the shape of a bill, now before the Senate, In thc following words : A bill to grant to certain persons therein named the exclusive right to dig and mine in thc beds of the navigable streams and waters of thc State, for phosphate rocks and phosphate deposits. lie it enacted, Ac. That the State of South Car? olina doc* hereby give and grant unto the follow? ing named persons, to Wit : George W. Williams, James H. Taylor, Joseph H. Robertson, Edwin Platt, James Bridge, Jr., William lilrnle. Edward Willis, Alexander R. Chlsolm, W. L. Bradley, and tillarles C. Coe, and such other persons as they may associate with them, the exclusive right to dig, mine, and remove from thc beds of thc navi? gable streams and waters within the jurisdiction of the State of South Carolina, the phosphate rock nri. 1 phosphate deposit : Proride?, That thc perse is named, and their associates, "null not in any way Interfere with the free navigation of the navigable streams and waters of thc Stale, or the private tights of auy citizen or citizens resi? ding upon the banks of the said navigable rivers and waters ef the State. SEC. 2. That this Rift and grant is made npon t e express condition that said grantees shall pay t thc State of South Carolina th e.sum of twenty cents per ton for every ton of phosphate rock or phosphate deposit du?, mined, or removed from the said navigable rivers and waters of the State. The Phoenix correspondent remarks : Tho phosphate bed of South Carolina ls known to extend from the Wando River to the Savan? nah. Its value depends upon its proximity to the' surface, and the facility with which it can be con? veyed to navigable waters, and thence to the markets of the world. Throughout thc section of the State between thc Wando and the Savannah, thc channels of the intervening rivers cut through the phosphate bed, ami thc pbosphute, washed of Itu earthly lncnmbranec, lies at the bottom ol' or their channels, and catt be lifted by dredges and scows In a condition ready for thc market, and worth, at least, loo per cent, more than in localities where lt ls overlaid by rrom two to four feet of earth, and where it has to go through the manipulation of washing machines aud transpor? tation to thc banks of a river. It ls worth, there? fore, on board of the BCOW, at least, from six to el?htdollars per ton, Tor which this bill proposes to pay the Stato twenty cents per ton. The grant above proposes that thcravored individuals named shpn have the exclusive right to take thc phos? phite* rrom thc beds or all ihc navigable streams and waters, emhrtclng the bays and Inlets along the coast, comprising, at least, 2,000,000 of acres or surface, and each acre may bc calculated on for from soo to 1000 tons of phosphate, making an aggregate of l,12.r>,000 of tons. Compare the dif? ference between this Immense quantity of phos? phate at twenty cents per ton, the price proposed to bc paid to thc State, and thc four to six dollars per ton, what it ls worth to thc Individuals named In the grant. For be lt recollected, that Hil? Im? mense treasure is now the property of the State, and lt may be asked, is she In a condition to di? vest herself of it for the bcnetlt of a Tew favored Individuals? If this rrancliine was disposed of at public naic, it won M relieve South CaroUna of her entire Stat? debt tn a single year.. iflarrie?. TOUHEY-COSOROVE.-On the 2d Inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Very Rev. Dr. Birmingham, the Hon. JOHN M. TOUHEY, In? tendant of Sullivan's Island, to Miss C. A. COS? GROVE, only daughter of J. Cosgrove, Esq., of this city. . ?bttuartj. FREMDER.-Died in this city, on Thursday, the 4th November, 1869, Captain CHARLES FREMDER, after a lingarlng sisease, contracted during the late war. He was beloved by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. . A FRIEND. .funeral Notices. pO- TITE RELATIVES AND FRIENDS or Mr. and Mrs. RICHARD McIIUNNY are res pectrully Invited to attend the Funeral Services or the ronner, at Zion Presbyterian Church, Calhoun street, at half-past 3 o'clock, THIS AFTERNOON. dec?s . Special Notices. ?&* AWAY WITH SPECTACLES. -OLD Eyes made new. easily, without doctor or medi? cines. Sent postpaid on receipt or 10 cents. Ad? dress Dr. E. B. FOOTE, No. 120 Lexington avenue, New York. dec?s wfm.lmos pSr AWAY W1T?I UNCOMFORTABLE TRUSSES.-Com lort and Cure ror thc Ruptured. Scut postpaid on receipt or 10 cents. Address Dr. K. B. FOOTE, No. 120 Lexington avenue, New york._ decl5 wrm.ltnos ?S- NOTICE TO LEGATEES.-T II E STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, LANCASTER COUNTY.-The surviving Executors or WILLIAM MCKENNA, deceased, vs. PATRICK N. LYNCH, Romau Catholic Bishop or Charleston, et al - In Equity.-Bill for Settlement or Estate, Ad? vice, Ac-By order or the Circuit Court in this cause, flied October 15th, 18C9, notice Ls hereby given to the individuals embraced within the classes hereinafter described, with twelve months rrom the date or the publi? cation hereof, to come In and establish before thc undersigned Clerk or the Court their right io the Legacies bequeathed to them in and by thc lost Will and Testament or William McKenna, late or the County and State aforesaid, deceased; or rail? ing so to do within the time specified, their claims will be barred, to wit the following: The children or James McKenna, a brother o? thc Testator, for? merly residing at Castle Nacor, In the County or Donegal, Ireland: thc children or Owen McKenna, also a brother, formerly residing at the same place; thc children ot Nancy Clemens, a deceased sister of the Testator; the children of Elllnor Barr, also a sister; the children or Ellinor Moran, a daughter or thc said Klhnor Barr; the children or John McKenna. a deceased brother or the Testa? tor; the children or Rose McKenna, a sister or the Testator; the children or any or the above mentioned classes who may have died before thc death or said Testator, leaving soon children liv? ing at his death; and, also, the children or John W. Bradley, a nephew or the said Testator. THOMAS H. CLYBURN, Clerk or thc Circuit Court, Lancaster County, S. C. October 1", 1809. oct20 wSmos #?TGLASS GLOBES.-SOME MONTHS ago ten or twelve Cut Glass Gas Globes were len wirb P. L. OCTLLBMIN, (?as Fitter, Church street, tobe sold. The owner will please claim thc Globes at once, or they will be sold to defray expenses. decll ?S- BATCHELORS HAIR DYE.-THIS splendid Hair Dye Ls the best in the world; thc only true and perfect Dye; harmless, reliable, in? stantaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous tines; remedies the ill effects of bad dyes; in? vigorates and leaves the hair fort and beautiful, black or brown. Sold by ail Druggists and Per? fumers; and properly applied at Ilatchelor's Wig Factory, No. IC Bond street, New York, novio fmwlyr p?* MANHOOD.-A MEDICAL ESSAY on the Cause and Cure or Decline in Premature Man, the treatment or Nervous aud Physical De? bility, Ac. 'There is no member or 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 mall on receipt of fifty cents. Address the Author, Dr. E. DEF. CURTIS, Washington, D.C. septllyr bpccicu IN onces. ^tf-NOTICE.-THREE WEEKS AFTER Uatc, application will be made to the riantcrs' and Mechanics' Bank for renewal of CERTIFI? CATE, for Eleven (ll) Shares; and throe months from date to the Bank of Charleston for 13 Shares, Union Bank l Share, and Gaslight Company for 12 Shares, standing in thc name of "The Chair? man of the Vestry and Permanent Fund of St. Paul's Church, Radcliffcboro',"the originals being los! or mislaid._decl5 lamo.3 PS' IF YOU WANT STRAW,"^NTL LA and all kinds of WRAPPING PAPERS, go to EDWARD PERRY", No. 155 Meeting street, oppo Bite Charleston Motel, Charleston, S. C. dccU ?mos tST NOTICE.-THE CERTIFICATES O F STOCK in thc Planters' and Mechanics' Bank, No. 12,295, for three shares, and No. 13,031, for fifty-live shares, ii the name of JOHN GLEN, having been lost, notice ls hereby given that at the end of three w'eekB from the first Insertion of this notice, application will he made for new certificates. decs w3 W. JAMES WHALEY, Receiver. pa- IF YOU WANT LAW BOOKS, LAW BLANKS and Legal Printing, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, opposite Charles? ton Hotel. Charleston, S. C. dec!4 Cmos pa- NOTICE.-ALL PERSONS HAV ING claims against the Estate of Dr. J. L. NOW? ELL, late of St. James Santec^ will present them to thc undersigned properly attested, within the time prescribed by law. All indebted to said Es? tate will please make payment at once. E. W. NOWELL, ) decTlmo_L. C. NOWELL, | executors. pa- NOTICE.-J. N. M. WOHLTMANN for the present occupies thc store of Messrs. FARRAR BRO., corner East Bay and Cumberland streets, and will be pleased to sec his friends, novit! ^50*TO REMOVE MOTH PATCHEsT FRECKLES and TAN from tho face, usc PERRY'S Moth and Freckle Lotion. Prepared only by Dr. B. C. PERRY, No. 49 Bond-street, New York. Sold by all Druggists. deco 3mos ~p3~- JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE ASSORTMENT Of FINE BUSINESS ENVELOPES, NOS. 5 AND , Which will bc furnished to our customers witt Business Card neatly printed thereon at $1 to$0 per 1000. CALL AT THE NEWS JOB OFFICE AND SEE SAMPLES. novio pa- MEDICAL NOTICE.-PATIENTS Buffering from Diseases pertaining to the Genito Urinary Organs, will receive the latest scientific treatment, by placing themselves under the care of DR. T. REENTSJERNA, Office No. 74 Hasel street, three doors east from the Postofficc. nng25 W8 ^STKEEP TUE CIRCULATION AC? TIVE.-A free and regular circulation of the blood is essential to health. It places thc whole system tn a state of activa defenoe against au unwhole? some influcnocs, and ls an especial safeguard against the Inimical effect of sudden changes of temperature, and of damp and cold. If proper attention were paid to this important fact, there would not only be a great decrease in the number of cases of stomach, bowel and renal complaints, bot also In thc number of deaths by consumption and other pulmonary diseases. At this poriod of the year, whea the dividing line which separates a genial from an inclement season has Just been passed, a course of HOSTET TER'S STOMACH BITTERS will be found of in? valuable service In Improving thc condition of the vital fluid.and gently stimulating its flow. Vio? lent coughs and colds, like intermittent rever, arc the frequent effects of a chilly atmosphere upon , debilitated organization. Diseases of the kid? neys often proceed from thc same source. How essential it is, therefore, for persons or feeble con? stitution, to Invigorate the vital organization at the commencement of winter. Fortified by warm clothing without, and HOSTETTER'S BITTERS within, the frail and delicate may bravo with impunity an amount of exposure and hardship which, under other circumstances, would pros? trate them on a bcd or sickness. Let them con? sider this and be wise in time. decl3 6DAC ?2T WORDS OF CHEER-ON THE Errors of Youth and the Follies of Age, in rela? tion to Marriage and Social Evils, with a helping hand for thc erring and unfortunate. Sent in sealed lotter envelopes, rrec of charge. Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box P., Philadelphia Pa. sept25 3rao8 ^arPERRY'S COMEDONE AND PIM? PLE REMEDY positively cures Comedones, (Bald Heads or Grubs;) also Red, White and Malteratcd Pimples on thc face. Depot No. 49 Bond street, New York. Sold by Druggists erory where. decG amos pa- 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 thc Urinary and Seminal Organs and the whole train or 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 will sen<* the recipe for preparing and using this medicino, In a sealed envelope, to any one who needs it, free of oharge. Address JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D, Bible House, oct4 3raos* New York City. pa- TO CONSUMPTIVES.-THE AD? VERTISER, having been restored to health In a few weeks, by a very simple remedy, after having suffered several years with a severe lung affec? tion, and that dreadful disease, consumption, ls anxious to make known to his feUow-suffcrers the means of cure. To all who desire lt, he will send a copy of the prescription used (free of charge,) with the direc? tions for preparing and using thc same, which they will find a SURE CURE FOR CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ic The object of the ad? vertiser in sending the Prescription ls to benefit the afflicted, and spread Information which he conceives to be invaluable; and he hopes every sufferer will try lils remedy, as lt wUl cost them nothing, and may prove ablessing. Parties wishing the prescription, will please ad dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, Williamsburg, Kings County, New York. novo 3mos TERRORS OF YOUTH.-A GENTLE? MAN who suffered for years from Nervous De? bility, Premature Decay, and all the eri'ects of youthful Indiscretion, will, for the sake of suffer ing humanity, send free to all who need it, the re? ceipt and directions for making the simple rem? edy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by Gie advertiser's experience, can do so by addressing, with perfect confidence, JOHN B. OG BEN, No. 42 Cedar stree;, New York. nov9 3mos pa-TUE GREAT SOUTHERN REMEDY. JACOB'S CHOLERA, DYSENTERY AND DIAL RIKEA CORDIAL.-This article, so well known and highly prized throughout the Southern States as a Sovereign Remedy for the above diseases, is now offered to the whole country. It ls Invaluable to every lady, both married and single. No family can afford to be without lt, and none WEI to whom Its virtues are known. For sale by ail Druggists and general dealers. DOWLS A MOISE, octll 3D10SD&C General Agents. XipCLTUT WULUt?. ?Sf NOTICE -CONSIGNEE 2 HHBS. and l tierce Shoulders, marked P k D, per Schoon? er BAIRD, from New York, will come forward and pay freight, kc, on same, or they will be sold for expenses. WM. ROACH k CO., decl51 * Agenta. pg* THE STEAMSHIP CHARLESTON, James Berry, Commander, having been detained by inclement weather, will sail THIS DAT, the 15th instant, at 1 o'clock P. M. JAMES ADGER A CO., dec?s l_Agents. 4 pft CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP SEA COLL, from Baltimore, are hereby notified that she is THIS DAT discharging cargo-at Pier No. 1, Union Wharves. AU goods not taken away at sunset will remain on wharf at consignees'risk. MORDECAI ? CO., dec?s 1_Agents. j?J-SHIPPERS PER STEAMERS DIC? TATOR, CITY POINT and PILOT BOY are hereby notified that no freight will bc received after sun? set on the days of their sailing. deel) . J. D. AIKEN k CO., Agents. pS- OFFICE CHARLESTON CITY RAILWAY COMPANY, CORNER BROAD ANT* EAST BAY STREETS, CHARLESTON, S. C., DE? CEMBER 14, 1869.-On and after this date, the Cars will make Extra Trips on each line after the regular schedule time, as fellows: Leaving the upper terminus, on Rutledge avenne, at 9,?o and 10.30 P. M., and the terminus corner of King and Shepherd streets at the same hours, and the Bat? tery at 10 o'clock P. M., and an the last trip stop? ping at corner of Meeting and Market streets un? til thc closing of the Academy of Music. The larc for all passengers cn these extra trips will bc ten cents, and no tickets will be received. By order. 8. W. RAMSAY, decl4_Secretary and Treasurer. PS- N O TIC E.-ALL PERSONS IN? DEBTED to the Estate of thc late WILLIAM E. MARTIN will make payment, and those having Claims against the same will present them, prop? erly attested, to the undersigned, at No. 22 Broad street. ISAAC HAINE, decs w3 Administrator. PS- TO PRINTERS.-IF YOU WANT NEWS, BOOK, CAP, DEMI and MEDIUM PAPERS, Bill Heads, Statements, Cards, Card Board, Print? ing Material, Binding, Ruling and Cutting, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, oppo ' site Charleston Hotel, Charleston, S. C. decl4 timos Jancrj ?cobs, &t. ^yiLLLyi G. WHILDEN ? C*). Have for the Holidays a rich assortment of VASES, TOILET SETS, CUPS AND SAUCERS,. And Paney Goods. No. 255 KING STREET, CORNER BEATJFAIN. decs gILVER TABLE RINGS, FRUIT KNIVES SUGAR SPOONS, And a variety of Fancy Silver for the Holidays, FOR SALE BT WILLIAM G. WHILDEN A CO., No. 256 King Street, corner Bcaufain. ft eos J)ARLAN, WEDGEWOOD, HAVRE FRENCH CHINA AND GRANITE-WARE, AND IN EVERY TARIETT, FOR SALE BY WILLIAM G. WHILDEN A CO., No. 255 King Street, corner Bemfain. dec.6_._. QOMPLETE SETS OF FINE CUT GLASS DECANTERS, WINES, CHAMPAGNES, Cordials, Finger Bowls, Tumblers and Goblets, FOR SALE BY WILLIAM G. WHILDEN A CO., No. 255 King Street, corner Beaufaln. decs .T^ILLIAM G. WHILDEN ? CO. HAVE POE 8 A LE LEATHER RETICULES, TRAVELLING BAGS, Purses, Pocketbooks and Portemonnaies, suitable for Christmas Presents, at No. 255 KING STREET, CORNER BEAUFALN. dec<3_ FLNE ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, CHATELAINS, VEST CHAINS, Brooches, Earrings, Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Ac, FOR SALE BY WILLIAM G. WHILDEN A CO., No. 255 King Street, corner Beaufaln. deed _ jg LL VER AND PLATED TEA SETS, BUTTER DISHES, CORDIAL STANDS, Castors, Cups, Strawberry Dishes, Ac, Ac, ON EXHIBITION AND FOR SALE AT WILLIAM G. WHILDEN A CO.'S, No. 255 King Street, corner Beaufaln. deed A V I S I TOR Once said if we only knew where the resident citizens made their purchases there we should get well served. To such we offer A BIRECTORY. The ladles who desire the latest styles of fash? ionable Head Dressing, Curls, Chignons or Braids, Go to M. A A. ASHTON. The gentlemen who desire to be presentable In Adonis attire, for Wigs, Go to M. A A. ASHTON. All who desire the best German Colognes, Oo to M. A A. ASHTON. For Diadem or Coronal Combs, all Go to M. A A. ASHTON. Those who require the best Extracts, Go to M. k A. ASHTON. Every one who desires good Hair Brushes or Combs, Go to M. k A. ASHTON. Of necessity ail who require a good Tooth Brush, Go to M. k A. ASHTON. For genuine Talc de Venis, all must Go to M. A A. ASHTON. For Hair Dyes and Regenerators, nearly all Go to M. A A. ASHTON. In fact, aU 'who require genuine goods from the following houses : Society Hygi?nique, 1 . Bailey's, 1 . Lublnto, ~ Atkinson's, Cowdray's, es Gosnell's, "O Fiver, i P* Lowe k Sons, }.? Guerlain, o Yardley, *5 Henry A Demarson, J Rowlands A Sons, v. Cowland, J ? - As also, Venis Goods In their Une from every reputable manufacturer In the States, Go to M. A A. ASHTON, No. 240 King street, Five doors from Market street, novl mwf3mos JENKINS ct CUNNINGHAM, COTTON BROEERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 2 WARREN BLOCK, (np stairs,) . AUGUSTA, GA. JOHN JENKINS. ROBT. E. CUNN'^GHAM Sole agents for the sale of the celebrated Dickson k Peeler Cotton Seed for thc States of South Caro? lina and Georgia. References-J. T. Gardiner end J. JLGotoen A ?ons. Augusta, Ga., and Clag horn, Herring A Go., Charleston, S. C. and Augusta, Ga. nov23 limns QHARLES HICKEY, GILDER, PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAME MANUFAC? TURER, No. 345 KIN? STREET, Charleston, S. C. Old Frames Regllt equal to new. Looking glasses of all sizes fitted to Frames. Just received, an assortment of fine Chromos and Engr.vJgns. de?8 wf&Saes