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* r VOLUME VII.-NUMBER 1157. SIX DOLLARS A YEAR COLUMBIA. PASSAG E OF THE GOLD BILL. THE ABBEVILLE ELECTIONS. Hore Railroads Projected-Act? Approv? ed-Miscellaneous Easiness. {SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEWS.] COLUMBIA, December 16. In the Senate, the adverse report of the Committee on the Judiciary, on a bill to protect tte oncers of the State police from arrest for alleged offences committed by them ia the dis? charge of their duties, was adopted. A bill to provide for the fees in transfer of State stock was read a second time. The report of the Committee on the Judiciary on a bill to incorporate the Policy-holders' Life aafk Tontine Assurance Company, was recom? mitted. The House bill to provide for the appointment of certain o ffl oe rs therein named, was referred to the Judiciary Committee. The Educational bill passed its second reading. The petitions of citizens of Edgefleld for a charter for a railroad from some point on the Port Royal Railroad via New Market to Ninety - 8Lz on the Greenville and Columbia Railroad, to soase point on the projected road from Spartan burg, to Asheville, North Carolina, and the peti? tion of sundry citizens for a charter for a railroad from Ninety-six on the Greenville and Columbia Railroad to Aiken, on the South Carolina Rail? road, were read and referred to the Committee on Railroads. The btu to pay the interest on the State debt in coin was read a third time. Wira bush, colored, gave notice that he sad several other senators would to-morrow enter a protest against the bill. The House bul to provide for the punishment of bribery and corruption was passed. Tho Coin bill and the bill to Incorporate the Clayton University, and the Mil to amend the census law, were ra tu ed. The Governor has approved the act to amend AB act to provide for Ute assessment and taxa? tion of property in the State, and the act to amend tte law relative to recording mortgages, and the act to determine the manner of collecting taxes past ?ne. The report of the Committee on the Abbeville Contested El'ction Case was then taken up. Corbin introduced a resolution declaring that the Abbeville election was void, and that neither contestant was entitled to his seat. This resolu I tlon was carried. Ayes, 18; nays, 6. The House adjourned pending the discussion of j the bill to alter and amend the charter and ex? tend tue limits of Columbia. A bill to designate the officers by whom, and tte times when and piases at which sa'es ordered by the Courts of Common Picas and Judges there? of, and the Courts of Probate shall be made, was read's second time. Banaler gave notice or a bill te extend the Charter of the Society for the relief of aged fe ( males of Charleston, and presented a petition for the incorporation of the Morris Street Baptist Church. A bill to provide for the assessment ef personal property in Charleston, and a bill to establish courts in various counties, were read a first ?me. _ _ THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. _____ AN UNEVENTFUL HISTORY ' _ That Cola Bill-The School Bill-Their _?Mouths Greasai-CHaging to Of? fice - G i v i n tr Away Land Change ot Hame- Barnwe ll Com t h . a s c-Blythe's Gap-Townships M The Old Flag"-Will have to Pay Up-" See Small Bills"-Stray Items. , [FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] COLUMBIA, December 16. THAT COIN BILL. ? To-day, after the usual preliminaries of ,< prayer, reading of the Journal, Aa, Leslie moved that the Senate take up for Its second reading the House "bill to pay the Interest on the stocks asJ bonds or the State in coln." stating that it was the bill which the opposition asserted was to vb tho State, waite he, the senators and tho sup? porters of tt generally, knew that its passage would result in beneflt to th* Sute. Arnim objected to lt? bein? brought np, and in? timated that the financial agent might not bc so sharp tot.that he could be overreached. H moved that the MU bo refuTed to the Finance Committee. After some discussion, thc action was rejected. Jlllson sad Hayne did not vote, and when requested to do so begged to bc ex? cused. Ralney arose and stated that they need not fear that the Finaaoe Committee would take offence at their vote, as Its members had already made up their minds what disposition to make of tte bOL Finally Jlllson voted, bot Hayne did sot. Tho Int section of the bill, providing t hat . ' the In? terest of the State stocks end bonds bc paid In coln" was read. Arnim moved that the word coln" be stricken out and the words " Confeder? ate money" be substituted. This motion met with any number of indignant looks, bat no seconds, and the section was passed by a vote of seventeen to teujteectlon second, providing tbat the treas? urer of the State be authorized to make such arrangements with the financial agent In New York as would be necessary to carry out the pro? visions of the bill, was passed by a vote of twelve p. to eight. A call for the yeas and nays was made upon the motion to order the bill to be engrossed for ita third reading, resulting as follows: Yeas * D. T. Corbin, James v Allen, 0. If. Barker, R. H. Cain, R. 3. Donalds a, H. W. Duncan, J. A. Greene, W. R. Hoyt, F S. J. Hayes, H. E. Hayoe, J. K. Jlllson, Wm. B. Johnston. C. P. Le3l!e, W. E. Bose, fi. J. Maxwell, W. H. Nash, J. P. Owens, J. H. Ralney, (18.) Nays-Frank Amin, D. Gle? nian, E. E. Dickson, Joel Foster, C. W. Mont? gomery, J. H. Reid T. A. Rodgers, R. M. Sims, Lucius Wimbosh, (9.) TUB SCHOOL BILL. The special order for 1 o'clock, the report of tho Committee OB Education concerning a bill enti? tled "A bill to establish and maintain a system of free common schools for the State of South Caro? lina," was taken up about half-past one, and the discussion npon the amount of salary the county school commisioners deserved was commenced. J Cain moved that the oomaiissioncr for Charles? ton County receive $2000, i. e., if there were no perquisites-or stealings he should have said. Hayne thought that all of the school commission en? should receive equal salaries, and moved that r they be given $1000 eaeh. Maxwell made a very long speech, protesting against th? members "filibustering over the bill," and favoring the payout or such salaries as would make lt an in? ducement for good men to take the position and faithfully discharge its duties. THEIR MOUTHS OUEASKP.' Hash objected to the paying of a higher salary than $000 per annum, saying substantially: Mr. Speaker, this way we are talking about reminds ?ne of aa old story about aa old planter of this I county, wno owned a colored woman, who t good many children. Well, every week he nisbed thia woman with a large quantity of b and meat, amply sufficient, as he thougl supply the wants of herself and children, every time he saw the children their mc looked greasy, as If they had had a plen meat; but they were always complaining they didn't get euough. Well, he detcrmln? watch and see what was done with the n ? Well, he did watch, and saw the mother tak< the day's supply, eat lt herself, and then nil mouths of the children with the skin. 1 now, Mr. Speaker, it seems to me, that this of paying thc school commissioners high salt will result In depriving the school childrei many benefits of the State fund, which, ot wise, they would receive. In fact, it is permit the school commissioners to eat all the meat, then to grease the mouths of the school chili with the skin. CLIKOING TO OFFICB. Maxwell made some further remarks, dn which he requested Jlllson, State Superlntent of Education, to state what the school corni samers had dene ta carry on the work of edi Hon. Nash objected to this, lie knew that superintendent could not tell of much good, ir forced to speak he would have to tell of the 1 Johnson asked' Nash ir he expected the pres commissioners to remain in office always. Nash. Well, I don't know; bat I think t wonld. Tou orrer them $500 or a $icoo a j and they will be very apt to stick, 'till there'll no getting rid of them. Yes, sir, they wo stick to the offices like grim death to a dead 1 gar; yes, sir, like a hardshell Baptist. If hands were pulled oil, he 'vonld cling with feet, and If they were Drilled off they would b on with their teeth; and, as a lost resort, wo "gum lt." I'll be bound that they will always found where there's thc most grease. Donaldson moved that each of the come stoners, excepting the one for Charleston Com receive $500, and he $1000 per annum. Jlllson spoke at some length. He said t there had been schools organized in all of counties by the commissioners; some of them ia true, had not attended to their dnties, bi large majority had, and he did not wish then be censored for the neglect of a few; If the crease of salary to the commissioner of Char ton County wonld stir him np, then he was vt mg to have it Increased. Johnson, of Sumter. Mr. Speaker, Chariest is always a bone of contention here. I think name, Charleston County, should be printed French tissue paper, put in a gold frame ? hang up over thc Speaker's desk. Corbin. Mr. Speaker, Sumter has opened batteries upon Charleston, but she stlU Uv fLanghter.] The motion to give the commissioners $P each per annum was put and lost. The motion Hayne to give them one dollar each was not p but the motion of Maxwell to give $S0O each v, carried. Sections 28, 20, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34. 35 passet.' th ! second readings; wherever township occut r< "or school district" was added. aiTIXG AWAY LAND. The Senate Judiciary Committee, to whom w referred the "bill ceding the Jurist* .ctlon of t State of Sonth Carolina to the Cc ted States America over such lands as may b : acquired I public purposes by the said United States America," have made a favorable report, stati that thc objector thc measure is to ennble t United States to acquire property within the Sta for governmental purposes, with ti e same radii that any citizen of thc United Stat' s may acqui lt; that whenever the United Stat s hos heret fore desired to purchase lands wir iu the Sta for ita own use, the State has always prompt consented and ceded jurisdiction, and it is pi sumed would do so lu the future. The Unlti States desires to acquire property on the coast f lighthouses, and one lighthouse at least wou have been built during the past summer Charleston harbor, had lt not been that lt cou not be done till tae consent of thc State and j risdiction thereof could be obtained. CHANGE OK NAME. The bill to supplement the act entitled "An a te incorporate thc South Carolina Improvcmei and Trust Company," approved March 23, lsc providing that thc corporate name of the Soot Carolina Improvement und Trust Company sha be changed to the South Carolina Bank an Trust Company, and that a meeting of the stocl holders shall be held within thirty days from tb passage of this act, for thc purpose of reorganizi tion and election of officers to serve until tb next annual mee tilg, was passed in thc Senat to-day. BARNWELL COrr.THOUSK. The bill to change the location of thc count seat of Barnwell County from Blackville to th Town of Sarnwell, and to provide for the Imidin; of courts in said county, was passed In the Hons to-d .y without a dissenting voice, lt provide that as thc location of the county seat of Barn wei County, at Blackville, hus been found to bc in convenient and Injurious to thc interests of : urge majority of the citizens of euid couuty, "1 be removed to Barnwell, where the Courts of Com mon Pitas and General Sessions of said county .hall i-.creaftcr be held, ami all writs, executions and oilier process which have been issued anil made returnable to the said courts at Blackville shall be legal and valid, and made returnable t< said courts at Barnwell; ttiat all jurors and wit ness ea already summoned, or who shall hereoftei be summoned, and all persons now bound, oi who shall hereafter be bound, in recognizance, te attend the Courts of General Sessions and Com Pica?, at Blackville, shall be required to attend sold courts at Barnwell." It is thought that the Senate will pass thc bill at aa early day. BLYTHE'S ?AP. The House passed a bill to-day providing that Blythe's Turnpike P.oad, located in Greenville Coauty, be rechartered fora term of fourteen years, and vested lu James E. Hagood, for thc be? nefit of the heirs of Benjamin Hagood, deceased, with the same privileges and rates of tollas those heretofore established by law. TOWNSHIPS. A bill providing that the "act to organize town? ships, and to define their powers and privileges, bo repealed, except thc number, names and boundaries of the respective townships in the re? spective counties," was passed lu the House to-day. There will be brought before the Senate, chortiy, a bill to amend the township act, which simply provides that th ere shall not bc so many townships as at present. It is thought that the township system will not bc abolished, but will be amended so as to have it conducted with few? er offices aud mnch less expense. "THE OLD FLAG." It will be remembered that two resolutions pro? viding that thc United States flag should bc "flung to the breeze" from the roof of the Capitol building have been introduced in the House, one of which was voted down, and thc ether referred to the Committee on Public Grounds end Build? ings. To-day a resolution was Introduced re? questing thc committee to report, whereupon W. H. Jones, colored, who has just returned from Washington, said he was mortified to hear lt cur? rently reported while there that thc loyal General Assembly had refused to allow thc United States flag to 2iat over their heads while deliberating for the good of tho State. . The "old Hag" had better be kept down. If lt be put up. Speaker Moses might, in an unfortu? nate moment, think of the "days of ISSI," and, inspired by the thought, seize the Palmetto nag which hangs behind his desk, scale the roof, tear down the "old gridiron," and soon have floating "In the broad breeze of heaven" the flag of his native State. WILL HAVE TO PAY TP. In the Honse to day a communication was re ccived from the Governor, enclosing a letter from Attorney-General Chamberlain, In which he noti? fied the General Assem'jly that $eoM> was doe H. W. Johnson, for work done on the South Carolina University In 1S60; that snit had been entered three years ago, and a judgment in his (John? son's) favor would be rendered In February; and that as he (Chamberlain) could make no defence he would recommend that thc General Assembly make an appropriation to pay the amount. " SEE SMALL BILLS." The following account was sent into thc noose a few days ago, and was referred to the Auditing Committee, which to-day reported, and recom? mended that lt be paid: COLUMBIA, December 7,1S69. House of Representatives of South Carolina To James M. Allen, Dr. To building Speaker"* stand.$1000 Extra plastering and stucco ornaments_ 300 Closet und pr stairway. 60 Extragas Utting. 150 Total.$1500 Speaker Moses stated that he had given orders for the stand, a closet and a chandelier, but had no idea that they would cost as much as was stated In the bill. W. H. Jones, colored, contend? ed that the "extra gas-ittlng" was Included In the original contract. Elliott protested that he would not vote to pay the bill. James Hender? son, colored, member from Newberry, did some of the carpenter's work mentioned, and had not been paid. Of these facts, he, apparently upon thc verge of crying, informed the House, and Im? plored that the bill bc paid, so that he could get his money and buy Christmas gifts. A commit? tee of five was Anally appointed to investigate the matter. The Speaker's stand is said to he worth about $400. STRAY ITEMS. General D. H. Hill and Judge Carpenter arc here. L. A SEDUCER KILLED. CHARLOTTESVILLE, December 16. Dr. Oliver, an Englishman of prominence, was shot and killed at seven o'clock this morning, by George C. Ayres, of Fauquler, who charges Mm with seducing his daughter while visiting his house some months ago. Ayres arrived to town yesterday afternoon, but found Oliver ont of town. This morning he went to his bouse and called him out of bed. Oliver advanced to shake hands, when Ayres com? menced firing, pursuing him back int* the bed? room, and killing him with three pistol shots. SECOND DISPATCH. At Charlottesville to-night the soroncr's jury, in the case of Anthony R. Oliver, killed this morning by Ayres, gave a verdict in accordance with thc facts. Ayres went to jail and gave him? self up, where severed prominent citizens, includ? ing two or three clergymen, visited him. The wife of Oliver was present when her husband was shot. BUSUWUACKiyO THE O AUGERS. RICHMOND, December io. In the first of the'week in Lee and Marion Counties, on the border of Tennessee, Assistant Assessor Smith and a United States cavalryman, named John Rowle, were shot and badly wounded by bushwhackers, while searching for Illicit whls stills In the mountains. Supervisor Presbury is making efforts to Induce the government to offer a reward for the arrest of the patties who attempt? ed thc assassination. FAILURES i y y sw TORE. NEW YOUR, December IC. Thc following failures aro announced: L. Edgerton, carpets, half a million; Isaac Prayer, dry goods, liabilities large; George Wright, Park Hotel; James Beck, shirts; Bosworth, White A Belcher, millinery; Cowies A Casey, cotton and yarn; Lcgraln, dry goods; Rosenhelm, millinery; Baker A Montagne, feed; Jacobs, wares. . Also, Howard Cole ic Co., of Baltimore, dry goods, lia? bilities seven hundred thousand. GEORGIA ROyDS. ATLANTA, December 16. The holders of Georgia State bonds, issued since the wt?.r, express great anxiety and fear re? garding the measures before Congress effecting Georgia reconstruction. Besides the regular State bonds, a large amount have been issued under acts granting State aid to railroads-all or which they feel would be seriously and dangerously af? fected by too much Congressional interference. E U R O 1' E. Thc Vacant Throne. MADRID, December 10. All necessary measures have been taken for proclaiming the Duke of Genoa as King shortly after Christmas. Return of thc Exiles. PARIS, December 1?. The Figaro says that Count Daren demands, as preliminary to entering the Cabinet, that the Or? leans Princes bc allowed to enter France. Thc Emperor replied thal the republic had exiled them, and concluded by saying: See mc again on this interesting subject. Another Suez Cantil Cronk. LONDON, December 10. It ls reported to-day that tlie Suez Canal viii bc closed for new excavations. Another Span ls!? Protest. PARIS, December 10. Tlie Duchess of Genoa protests against thc Duke recci". lug tho Spanish throne. Tin: i'A y n y TRAGEDY. Discover y of thc Ilcmaius of thc Eldcr Klurfe. The Doily of thc elder Kinck was lound on November io, near Cernay, in Alsace. Thc Gau? lois gives lue lollowiiig particulars of thc dis? covery: Thc body was discovered In a wood by the side of a ruined chateau, in thc small commune ol' Herrenliueh, near Wattwilier. The population of the neighborhood would not discontinue their search, notwithstanding the want of success aud the departure of tho police agent sent from Paris by M. Claude. They had given up all hope ol' finding anything under the trees, und were ex? tending their examination to the brushwood on the skirt of thc wood, when they marked a num? ber of crows, which flew away at their approach. The collection of them was so gieut on the same point that thu attention of the searchers was aroused, mid they pro? ceeded toward thc spot. Several of those birds remained ou a small heap of stones, light iug for some pieces of t'esh, and only abandoned their prey at the last moment. There could no longer be any doubt-a corpse was certainly there; in fact, the mangled remains of a huinati foot were protruding through the stones. In a few moments the earth was cleared awav, and a body in au ad? vanced state of decomposition was exposed. "It is John Knick 1" all the persons exclaimed at thc sume moment. The examining magistrale of Reifert, who had not quitted the neighborhood, was sent for, and on urrivlug proceeded to an investigation. No doubt to as the identity of the body was possible, although the "fea? tures were not recognizable, the knitted stock? ings being similar to those worn by the children, while the clothing was remembered by all those who had seen Kinck before the crime. The body was removed with great precaution, and placed ou a small mound of earth, and a number of men having been appointed to prevent idlers from ap? proaching loo near, a medical mun was sent for from Guebwlllcr.. Thc legal identification and thc post-mortem examination was tixed for the next day. It appears, adds Gallanani, that M. Souve ras, the police agent, on returning to Paris after his unsuccessful search in Alsace, went without delay to Tr?upmann and Informed him of the failure of his exertions. The other declared that he had given correct Indications, and that a wrong path must have been followed. He then repealed his fonnerstatement, which, it may be remember? ed, was to this erTect: "He hud enticed Kinck Into ilieliaut-Rliln. On leaving the railway station on the M?lhausen Une, ut about three o'clock in the afternoon, they entered an Inn, and after? ward, ander the pretext of going to discover a method of fabricating base coin, proceeded to? ward the forest. Not far from thc ruins of the chateau or Herrenfluch, between Cernay and 01 willcr, Kinck reit tired and thirsty. Traupmann, who had provided blmscir with prussic acid, zave him some In a glass of water, and the other fell dead on the spot." After this statement lie again entered Into a description of the place whore he had burled the body, whlch.lt seems, agrees with the spot where thc corpse hos uow been found. IMPORTANT FROH WASHINGTON. EDWIN IC. STANTON GOES TO THE SU? PREME BENCH. A REPUDIATION SPEECH AND ANTi-REPUDIA TION RESOLUTIONS. Thc Readmission of Georgia. [STRCIAL TELEGRAM TO THB NEWS.] WASHINGTON, December 16. Thc President to-day accepted the resigna? tion of Mr. Justice Grier, and as the situation stands to-night he will to-morrow or Monday nominate Kdwin M. Stanton to the vacancy on thc Supreme Bench. Judge Strong, of Pennsylvania, will probably be nominated as Attorney-General, vice Hoar. There was great excitement in the House to? day over Mungcn's speech in favor of repudia? tion. All the Democratic members repudiated the speech, and the House passed a resolntion declaring that thc public credit must bc sustain? ed, wlth.but one dissenting voice-Jones, of Ken? tucky. Mungen was absent. A large number of Radical Georgians were before thc Senate Judiciary Committee to-day, giving evidence against thc people of the State. Edmunds, one of the members of the committee, afterwards said that a perfect hell had been or? ganized In Georgia. The probability now ls that Morton's amendment, exacting thc ratification ol thc Fifteenth amendment as a condition prece? dent to readmission will be adopted. Senator Robertson has presented the memo? rials of C. D. Melton, of South Carolina, Azariah Ennies, of Georgia, and Asa Rogers, or Virginia, asking for the removal of their political disabili? ties, which have been referred to the committee of the Senate on that subjeot. The Attorney-General, in a communication to Congress giving a list of the Federal law officers, says that H. H. D. Byron is paid $2000 per annum as Assistant District United StatCB Attorney in South Carolina. [FROM THB ASSOCIATED TRESS.] WASHINGTON, December 16. Revenue quarter of a million. Four officers of the coast survey will accompany the surveying expedition to the Isthmus or Da rlen. Commander Morris has been ordered to the Pensacola Navy-yard. Impeacher Ashley has been relieved from thc Governorship of Montana. General Potts, of Ohio, succeeds. Hoar will not resign thc Attorney-Generalship until confirmed as Supreme Judge. Wm. Jennings has been nominated as assessor for thc Fourth District of Georgia, Thc customs for the week endino on thc nth were $-.',loi,ooo. CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. In the Senate, Thurman Introduced a resoln? tion requesting thc Attorney-General to inform the Senate Immediately if any arrangemr-ut to which he, on the part-thc United States ls a party, exist, whereby Yerger, now under arrest and held by the military authorities of thc United States, will bc discharged or turned over to thc civil authorities of MiR3l*?4>p4?''tr otherwise dis? posed of, In case Congress, by l?gislation, should take away or restrict the jurisdiction of the Su? preme Court to hear and determine tho proceeding before said court for thc discharge of Yerger on habeas corpus, and also if any arrangement exists whereby thc hearing of thc said proceedings or of any application for tim issue of a writ of fiabeas carpus therein has been delayed, or ls now de? layed, and that he furnish the Senate copies or all arrangements entered Into between him, as Aitorney-Gcneral, and thc counselor Yerger, In relation to the said case under the release. Objection being made, the resolution went over. A sharp contest occurred over Morton's amend? ment that Goorgia's readmission be preoeded by the adoption of tho Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments. Carpenter opposed. Thurman made a strong Impression on the Senate in oppo? sition. Bayard spoke eloquently In opposition. Trumbull's judiciary bi|l was postponed by a vote of thirty-one to twenty four. The Cecrgia bill comes up to-morrow as unfin? ished business. In thc House a bill was introduced to repeal the ten per cent, tax ou the circulation of State banks. The census bill was passed. Dox rvas added to the Committee On Flections. The President deems it Inadvisable to give thc Information called for regarding spain. The House went into- cummitlec mi the Presi? dent's message. Mungen, of Ohio, read an nrgiiin^nt In favor of thc repudiation of the national debt. At the con? clusion, Brook1;, Randall, Slocum, Cox, Kerr and Woodward repudiated Mungen's views. The following was passed: Resolved, that a propo? sition, direct or Indirect, to repudiate the debt, is unworthy the honor or good name ol thc nation, and this Home, without distinction of party, sets its seal of condemnation ou such propositions. Adopted by yeas 123, nays l. Adjourned. TUE MAN WITH THE IRON MASK. Thc Mystery Solved. What a grand stimulant to literature is curi? osity ! Who but really well bred men would know aught of Junius' letters now, had he not written ami acted upon that famous sentence: '?I am thc sole depository of my own secret, sud lt shall die with me." There ls lu the lives of almost all of us a Junius and Man of the Iron Mask period. It skeins, however, that the rising generation ii not to enjoy, in these respects, the privileges of their progenitors, for wc arc threat? ened with a real r?v?lation of the Ilrst of these fas? cinating mysteries, and tlte second has, lt seems, been just finally settled hy an accomplished french writer, M. Marius Topln, who has quite lately published a very interesting work, elucida? ting this vexed rptCStiOtt. Mr. Topin has uiade most painstaking re Bcarcttcs, and, it is said, discovered original docu? ments relating to the puzzling prisoner, which prove lum to have been a person whom very few of us probably ever heard of before, or are likely ever to hear of airain, one Count Matthtoly, min? ister ol Charles, loiirth Duke ol' Mantua. ll seems thai. Hus man had involved hlmseir in intrigues with Louis XIV, in regard to (be be? trayal of a p'aco called Cusal, ai that time reck? oned une of the keys of Italy, and when all seemed favorably arranged suddenly broke orr, or seemed Inclined to place obstacles in the way of the de? sired object. The King was not a man to brook tliis sort of Conduct Having contrived secretly to secure Matthieu's person, he desired that lie should be supposed to be dead, and the curious expedient was adopted which bas give? risc to more than a ccutury's conjectures. M. Topln bus found a hitherto unpublished dispatch .of Louis, which entirely agtves chrono? logically with the records regarding the myste? rious prisoner, containing Hie words, "Noue must know what bas become of this mau.'' Thc author seems to have traced out thc his? tory, step liy step, with thc diligence of an Eng? lish lawyer getting up dormant peerage claims. He has discovered that the prisoner arrived in Paris from thc Isles of St. Margaret with M. St. Mars, thc newly-appointed Governor of the Bas ttle, on the lsth or September, 16US; that they Stopped at M. St. Mars' honse, beiween JoignV and Villeneuve, where the story as to the pris? oner, guarded with such extraordinary care, still lingers, and that about three years afterwards a prisoner, whom he has traced out to be this Berg? man, was buried lu the Church of St. Paul, near theBastile, nuder circumstances of the utmost privacy-tue name of "Marchialy" being Inscrib? ed in thc death register. ^ SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE OF THE M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH. First Day's Proceeding*. D/ROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CnERAW, s. C., December IC, 1809. The ministers, lay delegates and under? graduates connected with the South Carolina An? nual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, have been collecting ta this place* since Saturday last. About one hundred of the clergy and some twenty odd laymen answered to tllclr names at roll-call this morning. The session was opened by Bishop H. II. Kavanaugh, of Kentucky, who ls a short, thick-set, elderly gentleman, whose eye, in its occasional flushes, indicates the Intellect of the man. He read the second chapter of thc Second Epistle to Timothy, and after the body had 6ung the 272d hymn, led In a chaste and feeling appeal to the Throne of Crace. The audience sung another hymn in part, after which Rev. Wm. Martin lcd the devotions. The preachers are generally looking remarkably well. Tlic Bishop in reported to have said that he had expected to see a rather diminutive hotly of men with sickly complexions, but that after meeting with the chief dignitary of the church from Charleston and Greenville, he began to feel quite at home. Rev. F. M. Kennedy w as elected secretary, and Rev. O. A. Darby, Mr. T. S. Moorman and Rev. W. C. Power, assistants. Toe Bishop lnstrncted the secretary to add the name of Rev. U. A. C. Walker to thc roll of min? isters, ho having returned by transfer from thc Kentucky Conference. The presiding elders were appointed a commit? tee to nominate committees for the business of thc session, Rev. J. W. Kelly being deputed to act In place of Rev. F. M. Kennedy, who could not be relieved from the secretaryship. The committee was permitted to retire. The Committee on Education, being the only standing committee of the Conference, was Ulled by the election of Rev. H. A. C. Walker, vice Rev. W. A. Gamcwcll, deceased, and T. S. Moorman and S. Bobo, vice laymen absent. Rev. E. A. Bolles, of the Lutheran Church, agent of the American Bible Society for Sooth Carolina, was introduced to the Conference. The Committee on Nominations reported the following, which were adopted as the committees of the present session: On Books and Periodicals-Revs. V. A. Sharpe, S. A. Weber, A. J. Canthcn, Dr. H. N. Kirkland and J. S. Funches. On Memoirs-Revs. Dr. Smith and G. H. Wells. On the Bible Cause-A Porter, C. K Beard, T. A. Carlisle, J. C. Eagle, Col. D. R. Barton Samuel Browu, and P. IL Darwin. On the Publication of the Minutes-Revs. Wm. Martin. E. W. Thompson, and J. H. Johnson. On Finance-A. A. Gilbert, IL T. Wright, Dr. A. E. Williams, Revs. E. J. Meynardle, A. J. Stokes, and T. Ruysor. On Public Worship-Revs. S. I.oard and J. R. Little. On thc Interests of Columbia Female College Revs. II. M. Mood, W. C. Power, C. II. Pritchurd, T. G. Herbert, and H. T. Rembert. To Audit the Accounts of thc Treasnrcr of Wof rord College-Rev. IL A. C. Walker ami S. Bobo. A communication was read from Rev. Dr. J. B. McFerrln, secretary of the Board of Domestic Missions. It sots forth thc operations of thc board as being crippled for want of funds, but Ls hopeful for the futnre. Referred to the Board of Domestic Missions. Also, a communication from Rev. A. H. Redford, setting forth thc condition of the publishing house at Nashville. It ls, for tho times, highly prosperous. Referred to the Com? mittee on Books and Periodicals. Rev. K. II. Buist, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, In whose house of worship the body ls met, was introduced to the Conference. Jesse A. Clifton^ ntdiocky ffflKg" t* Harmon, of Dom's M i?ep Ch r?st i an V. Burnes, of" Abbeville; J.Marlon Boyd, of Newberry; Wm. D. Lee. of Belmont; Joseph F. England and Thomas P. England, of McDowell. N. C.; Wm. T. McLolllon, of WadCSboro', N. C.; Albert G. Gantt, of South Fork, N. C.: Benjamin F. Dixon, of Shelby, N. C., and James T. McElhaney, a blind man, of Rock Hill, were admitted on trial into thc travelling connection of thc ministry. It was, on motion, Resolved, That the Committee on I*ool:s and Periodicals be requested to inquire into the pro? priety of establishing a book agency In t hc bounds of this Conference, from which our people muy bc supplied with our publications. It was resolved to hold the sittings of thc pre? sent session with open doors. Thc law of thc church requires thc examination of thc character of ciders to bc conducted with closed doors, un? less otherwise ordered. Rev. Dr. E. il. Meyers, editor ortho Southern Christian Advocate, was introduced. Hts report of thc financial condition of that paper was sub? mitted, and referred to thc Committee on Hooks and Periodicals. Thc d?lits contracted for Its publication since the war have nearly all been palit od", and more than lour times enough claims are outstanding to meet Its liabilities. The olrcu. latlouisonly about "uOo. owing mainly to thc Avail', orinad facilities iu the patronizing con f eren ces. Kev. Dr. Siiipp submitted a preamble and reso? lutions, Inaugurating a movement for the resto* ration of thc name and publication of thc South? ern Christian Advocate to Simili Carolina. There was considerable off-hand discussion on various topics this morning, generally matters ot local or personal application only. ALL ABOUT TUE STATL. Murder anti Itobhrry. Thc Newberry Herald says: "On Wednesday morning las:, the body ol Mr. Samuel li. Dun? woody was discovered near thu rear platform ol tho Greenville and Columbia Railroad depot at tuis place, most brutally murdered. Soon alter lt was seeu that the depot had been entered aud robbed of the cash which had been taken in at thu odlce on the day before,and which amounted to about flou. Mr. Dunwoody had been for a length of time acting in the capacity or night watchman at Gie de; of, and must on this night have been thus foully dealt with while on bis round. Wh'-n found, the body was badly muti? lated, tin: flesh entirely od' from one side of ida face ami head, and thu body otherwise disfigured. Never before have the citizens of this town becu called on to witness so distressing a scene as pre? sented itself on thu', morning, and never was there so loni a murder commit ted here. Mr. Dunwoody was a most exemplary mau, and had the general esteem of the community, and if tho man lived who had uol an enemy in the world, he certainly might have bum called that one. He was thc son ol' the Rev. Samuel Dunwoody, deceased, who many j cars ago was reckoned among the powerful preachers of Methodism. Mr. Samuel H. Dun? woody himself acceptably tilled on occasions a place In the ministerial labors or the church, hav? ing long held the position of local preacher. The cruel murder of tula Inoffensive, good old man, reveals thc fact that there are those in our midst who would not hesitate to slaughter a community in cold blood, if it. stood iu the way of their de? signs. We are glad lo know thal the Governor has promptly offered a reward for the arrest of the murderer or murderers. We would state In this connection fur the bene? fit of the benevolent, that thc untimely death of Mr. Dunwoody takes from a Wife and eight help? less children their only stay. Since the above was put* in type we are able to add, that through the confession 0? his own wife, Lewis Berry, colored, is shown to be ono of Hie murderers and is now lodged in jud. Two ot uer witnesses of his own color swear that he asked them before the deed was done to assist him in it. ThCBC witnesses have confronted Berry in making this statement. Thc evidence is sutlicieut to con? vict." An Unpleasantness, So-cut!- -tl . The Spartan says: "A little 'unpleasantness' occurred Inst w eek at the residence of Mr. A. P. Turner, in this district, in consequence of an ai tctnpt by several persons to recapture two Stills, which had been seized by Mr. Turner. Several shots were UreU on both aides, but luckily, 'no? body hurt.' " Sad Accident. As tire down train on the Sparenburg and Union Railroad was about leaving Lyle's Ford last Wednesday, Mr. Charles Humphries, of Unlun, at tempted ir> get on the cars. The train being In motion at thc lime,, thc unfortunate man wu? caught between the car and the platform, and was rolled around, in a space of about eight inches, thc entire length of one car. Two physicians on the train rendered him every asslstaucj In their power, but bis internai inju? ries were of suoh a nature as to make it unavail? ing. He was carried to Alston, where he died la about one hour. Mr. Humphries, with his family, was on his way to Texas. The body was brought back to Union on Saturday for Interment, while the family pursued their melancholy journey. Incendiarism. Thc Sumter Watchman says: "The glnhouse and cotton screw of Mr. Henry Spann, on his plantation, about seven miles from Sumter, were destroyed by incendiaries on Friday night last. Loss about $1500, Mr. Spann is one of our oldest citizens-a man of quiet, even temper, and con? servative in his feelings and actions-one who deals fairly and kindly with the colored people in hts employ, and who is inoffensive in his manner generally." . Our people feel a terrible Insecurity in the pos? session of their property, and think that insecu? rity has been increased by the proclamation re? cently put forth by the Governor of the State. Herc is thc proof of lt. Wc call upon him to act in the matter." The Newberry Herald says: "An attempt was made on the night of the 7th, ta tire the stable or Major J. P. Klnard, bat which act, owing to the dampness er the rodder In which the Are was placed, was frustrated, and thc valuable stable and mules of thc Major escaped destruction. A reward or $300 is otfered for thc apprehension of thc incendiaries." The same journal says: "Two white men, Jo? seph Crock and J. D.- Jenkins, were arrested last week as accessory to the barning of Mr. Davis' glnhouse, and brought to town. Subsequently they were balled In tie sam or $3000 each to ap? pear to an.-wer when called upon." Shreds of State JVcws. James T. Holt, of Sparenburg, magistrate, has been removed, and Hlghtour Davis appoi. red in his stead. A hog was butchered In Spartanburg last week which weighed 670 pounds net. The exhibition at Wofford College on Thursday was moderately well attended. Tho orators and their subjects were as follows : J. W. Gray, Ab? beville, " Mental Culture." s. N. Holland, Ander dcrson, " Action." W. D. Kirkland, Spartanburrr, " Success In Life." G. W. Sullivan, Laurens, " Ef? fects of the Crusades.". A post?nico has been established at Carter's Crossing, lu Sumter County. (Obunarrj. VEUVE.-Died November 2, 1869, Hiss MARIE ALEXANDRINE JOSEPHINE VEUVE, aged 18 years and 6 months. In the death of our departed friend, language cannot expreso our grief In this midden dispensa? tion of an All-wise Providence. None can realize her loss, bat those in whom, on earth, in all the relations of life, she was ever held most dear. Her sickness was of short duration. Her disease, that terrible destroyer of tho human race, consump? tion. Quick did it accomplish its sad and ratal work. Hut three short months previous every hope was entertained that her Hie would be one ol use? fulness to society. Having received a liberal educatlou, and possessing in an eminent degree a high order of intelligence, combined with per? sonal qualities whloh shone with brilliancy, and gave Indications in an early development of great promise to relatives and friends, no character? istic of her nature was more prominent than that of marked amiability and an affectionate disposi? tion. Unobtrusive in conversation, a sincere admirer ol the truth, with a mind well balance?! In all her thoughts, she never failed to bc a flt companion or those farther advanced In lire. The demise or a devoted rather materially hastened her end. Her dally prayer never ceased for her much loved and departed parent. At thc men? tion or his name, ncr youthful heart throbbed with emotions or warm affection. Rut our young friend ls no more. Her spirit ls gone to meet her rather in heaven. Thc cold and silent tomb in the city of the dead covers her mortal remains. An affectionate mo.her, brother and sister still live to mourn their irreparable loss. May this sad and melancholy bereavement, be sanctified to them, and prove her eternal gain. MANTOAULT.-Died, at Paris, France, on the 30th November, 1809, H. H. MANIGAULT, ol Charleston, S. C., aged llity years. * Special Notices. pB- ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-I hereby give notice to the Kindred and Creditors of JOHN BELL, late of Collcton County, deceased, that I will apply to thc Judge of Probate ror Cul loton County, on the 10th day or January, 1870, ror a final discharge as Administrator or said Es? tate.? WM. S. MINUS, decio rtulmo* ^J^)^I?R^X-yilWV$ OF AN order made by thc Judge or the First Circuit, dated the 1st December, I860, notice is hereby given io all Trustees and Guardians whose Bonds were taken by thc rormcr Masters In Equity ror this County, to come lu and vouch their accounts before mc on or before the 10th January next, otherwise they will be reported in default. JAMES W. GRAY, Special Itereree, decio f:; Office Courthouse. ps- STATE OE SOUTH CAROLINA, LEXINGTON COUNTY-In Probate Court-Ex parte JAMES INAB1NET and JURIAH E. INABI NET-Petition for Partition of Real Estate.-Ir ap? pearing to the satisfaction of thc Court that CAROLINE, ISABELLA, JURIAH and JOHN GEMERS, four of thc d?tendants in the above en? titled ease, are residents out of and beyond the limits of this State, on motion of Messrs. DxTBEV I LLB A SiaratWK for thc petitioners: It ls ordered, that the said ISABELLA, JURIAH, CAROLINE and JOHN GEMERS, do appear, plead, answer or demur to thc said petit ion wit ti i ii forty days from the publication or this order; and lu default thereof a judgment pro oonf?xso will be entered gainst them. ADAM EFIRD, novl'J 1 VI Judge of i'robate. L. C. r IE YOU WANT STRAW, MANIL? LA anti all kinds or WRAPPING PAPERS, goto EDWARD PERRY. No. VA Meeting street, oppo site Charleston Hotel, Charleston, s. C. decM cmos pO- NOTICE.-ALL PERSONS HAV? ING claims against thc Estate of Dr. J. L NOW? ELL, late of st. James Sou tee, win present them to thc undersigned properly attested, within the Unieprcscribodby law. All Indebted tu said Es? tate will please make payment at once. E. W. NOWELL,) EjterntftR, dcc7 1mo_ L. C. NOWELL, j *^cc'"orH pS~GLASS GLOBES.-SOME MONTHS ago ten or twelve Cut Glass Gas Globes were left with P. L. GUII.LEMIN, Gas Kilter, Church street, tobe sold. The owner will please claim the Globes at once, or they will be sold to defray expenses._decll PS- J ? S T RECEIVED, A LARGE A880BTXENT (IF FINE BUSINESS ENVELOPES, NOS. 5 AND C, Which wUlbc furnished to our customers with Business Card neatly printed thereon at $t to$? per loao. CALL AT THE NEWS JOB OFFICE AND SHE SAMI'LES. novio /Sr-KEEP THE CIRCULATION AC? TIVE.-A free and regular circulation of thc blood is essential to health. It places the whole system In a state of active defence against ail unwhole? some influences, and ls an especial safeguard against tho inimical effect of sudden changes of temperature, and of damp and co'd. If proper attention were paid o ibis important fact, there would not only be a great decrease in thc number of cases of stomach, bowel aud renal complaints, hut also in thc number of deaths by consumption and oilier pulmonary diseases. At this period of the year, when thc dividing linc which separates a genial from an inclement season has just been passed, a course of UOSTET TER'S STOMACH BITTERS Will be found or in? valuable service in improving the condition of thc vital finid and gently stimulating Its How. Vio? lent, coughs and colds, like intermittent fever, are the frequent effects of a chilly atmosphere upon a debilitated organization. Diseases of the kid? neys often proceed from the same source. How essential it is, therefore, Tor persons or rceble con stltutlou, 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 brave with impunity an amount or exposure and hardship which, under other circumstances, would pros? trate them on a bed or sickness. Let them con? sider this and bc wise in time. decl3 GDAC Special Notices. pS- THE MINIATURE STEAMBOAT, EUGENE WARD, now on exhibition at No. 219 King street, (two doors below the Academy of Music,) will make a trial trip on the pond foot of Beaufain street, TO-MORROW, isth Instant, at ll A. M._decn 2? pS- READY TO-DAY.-THE "CHRIST? MAS OFFERING," by Rev. W. WATKIN HICKS, can be had at all the Bookstores TO-DAY. Orders from the country to any Bookseller in Charleston will ne promptly responded to. Price to Sunday Schools, $3 50 per hundred copies. decl7 ^NOTICE. -ALL MANUFACTUREES of Cigars and other vendors are cautioned against using the trade mark of this Factery, namely, LA VALENTINA. No Cigars of this brand and marr arc genuine unless procured from the undersign cd, Agent of thc Factory at Charleston. ALFRED A. BARBOT, dccl7 5_No. 118 East Bay street. ps- CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP JAMES ADGER are notified that she ls discharg? ing cargo at Adger's South Wharf. Goods re? maining uncalled for at sunset, will be at owners' risk on the wharf. JAMES ADGER ? CO., declT 2_ Agents. PS- OFFICE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY, CHARLESTON, DECEMBER 16,1869. The Onice of .his Company has been REMOVE!? from No. 147 Meeting street to No. 84 Hasel street,, immediately in rear of the Pavilion Hotel. T. D. GILLESPIE, declC 15 _Agent. ps- NOTICE.-THE UNDERSIGNED having retired (rom business in Charleston, takes this opportunity of thanking bis many friends and customers for their liberal patronage so kind? ly bestowed on him. In retiring, I also take pleasure in recommend? ing Messrs. CO UTE VE NIER BROS. as my succes? sors, feeling satisfied that they will strictly adhere to my motto of quick sales and small profits. declO 4_A. ILLING. ^SHIPPERS PER STEAMERS DIC? TATOR, CITY POINT and PILOT BOY are hereby notified that no freight will be received after sun? set ou the days of their sailing. deco_J. D. AIKEN A CO., Agents. ps- THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLI? NA, COLLETON CODNTY.-In the Common Pleas. THOMAS IL WARING and A. S. J. PERRY, Exec? utors of BENJAMIN PERRY vs. JOSEPH TUCK? ER.-Attachment.-Whereas, thc plaintiffs did, on thc TWKKTY-THTRD DAT OS FBBRUARY, file their declaration against the defendant, who (as it il said) ls absent from and without the limits of thts State, and has neither wife nor attorney known within the same, npon whom a copy of thc said declaration might be served: It ls there? fore ordered that thc said defendant do appear and plead to the said declaration, on or before the TWENTY-THIRD DAT OP FEBRUARY, which wul he In thc year of our Lord one thonsand eight hundred and seventy, otherwise Anal and abso? lute judgment will then bc given and awarded against him. A. C. SHAFFER, C. C. C. Clerk's Olllcc, Collcton County, marchi? 1 junei"-Mcptl7-decl7 ~~p~S- TO1>RINTERS.-IF YOU WANT NEWS, BOOK, CAP, DEMI and MEDIUM PAPERS, Hill 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 ps- IF VDU WANT LAW BOOKS, LAW BLANKS and LcgalPrintlng, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, opposite Charles? ton Hotel. Charleston. S. C._dccI4 Amos pb- MANHOOD.-A MEDICAL ESSAY on the Cause and Cure of Decline ?in Premature Man, the treatment of Nervous and Physical De? bility, Ac. "There ls no member of society by whom this book will not bc found nscful, whether such per? son holds the relation cf Parent Preceptor or Clergyman."-Medical Times and Gazette. Sent by mall on receipt of fifi y cents. Address thc Author, Dr. E. DBF. CURTIS, Washington, I). C. _septl lyr ps- ERRORS OF YOUTH.-A GENTLE? MAN who suffered for years from Nervous De? bility, Premature Decay, and all the effects of youthful Indiscretion, will, for the sake of suffer lng humanity, send free to all who need lt, the re? ceipt and directions for making the simple rem? edy by which he wxs cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertiser's experience, can do so by addressing, with perfect confidence, JOHN B. OGDEN, No. 42 Cedar street, New York, novo ."nins pS-TUK GREAT SOUTHERN REMEDY. JACOB'S CHOLERA, DYSENTERY AND DIAR? RHEA CORDIAL.-This article, so well known and highly prized throughout'Ire Soulltern States as a Sovereign Remedy for the above diseases, is now offered to the whole country. It ls Invaluable to every lady, both marrlea and rangle. No family can afford to bc without lt, and none will to whom its virtues arc known. For sale by all Druggists and general dealers. HOWIE A MOISE, octll 3mo9DAC General Agents. ?gr MILHAU'S GOLDEN COD LIVER OIL.-With Hjpo-pjiospbltoOf Lime, a great Im? provement; made with the best oil known, lt unites efficacy with pleasant flavor and easy di? gestibility. Sold by all respectable druggists. J. MILHAIPS SONS, No. 1S3 Broadway, ?IcclO ftuimo_New York. pS-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 sev ! lung affec? tion, and that dreadful disease, consumption, ls anxious to make known to his fellow-sufferers 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 the same, which they will lind a SURE CUKE FOI: CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, AC. The object of the ad? vertiser in sending the Prescription is to benefit thc atllicted, ami spread information which he conceives to bc invaluable: and he hopes every suirerer will try his remedy, as it Wfll cost them nothing, and may prove a blessing. Parties wishing the prescription, will please ad? dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, Williamsburg, Kings County. New York. novo 3mo? ~~pS- AWAY WITH SPECTACLES.-OLD Eyes made new, easily, without doctor or medi? cines. Sent postpaid on rcecipt of 10 cents. Ad? dress Dr. E. B. FOOTE, No. 120 Lexington avenue, New York._ decl5 wfm3mos "/SEAWAY WITH UNCOMFORTABLE TRUSSES.-Comfort and Cure for the Ruptured. Sent postpaid on receipt of 10 cents. Address Dr. E. B. FOOTE, No. 120 Lexington avenue, New York. decl? wfm3mos JJOLMES & MACBETH, No. 36 BROAD STREET, Charleston, S. C., BROKER, AUCTIONEER, REAL ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. / Will attend to Renting and Collecting of Rents / and purchase a*id sale of Stoeks, Bonds, Gold, / Silver aud Real Estate. / ALSO, J To the Purchase of Goods snd Snpplles for pa/ ties in the country upoa reasonable terms. / GEonuK L. HOLMES.ALEXAXPXR MACBB* janl lyr I