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?C I T Y AFFAIRS. Meetings This Day Landmark Lodge, at 8 P. M. Ladies' Mer.orlal Association, at 5 P. M. Board of Trade, at Half-past 7 P. M. South Carolina Sunday School Union, at 8 P. M. Phoenix Fir? Company, at 3 P. M. .fitna Fire Company, at 3 P. M. Hook and Ladder, No. 1, at half-past 2 P. M. Dope Fire Company, at 3 P. M. Washington Fire Company, at half-past 3 P. M. Auction Sale? Thl:, Day. R. M. Marshall * Brother will sell at half past io o'clock, at their o mee, horses, mules, ftc. WRllam McKay win sen at io o'clock, at bis store, gold watch, furniture, ftc. Hiles Drake will sell at io o'clock, at his store, clothing, dry goods, Ac. H. A. Hunt will seU at 10 o'clock, at als store, boots, shoes, Ac. FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT CELEBRATION.-The celebration in honor of the ratification of the Fifteenth amendment will take place to-day. MASONIC DELEGATES.-The ' Baltimore pa? pers mention tue arrival there of Hon. Henry Buist and Dr. A. G. Mackey, of South Carolina, as members of the Supreme Council Of the Thirty third Degree of Masonry. OBOE.-About 8 o'clock last night a fire was discovered at the residence of Mr. Huger, on Meet? ing, a fe w doors below Water street. The flames were speedily extinguished, and before any dam? age was done. The dre is supposed to have been the wprk of an incendiary. THE PIONEERS.-Let no man turn his back upon the strong appeal, made In our columns this morning, by'the oldest Are company In Charleston-the Pioneers. They need help-they deserve lt. Money cannot repay the services they have rendered. Bat we can show our gratitude. Let it be done handsomely. INQUEST.-On Saturday afternoon last, Coro? ner Whiting held aa Inquest, about eight mUes from the city, on the body of Joseph Steplight, colored, who was horribly burned about a month ago*while sleeping in front of a Are, and from the effects of which he died on Friday last. The ver? dict of the jury was accidental death. THE PK ESS.- The following gentlemen are now in Charleston as delegates to the Immigra? tion Convention : C. P. Pelham, Esq., editor . or the Colombia Guardian; Colonel J. P. Thomas, . editor of the Columbia Phoenix, and Janies p. Randall, Esq., editor of the Augusta Constitu? tionalist. ' - ^ _ TRIAL JUSTICES.-The following are the ' latest appointments issued from the Executive office: Ab be vile-T. N. Tolbert, M. A. Agnew, James Wldeman, D. 0. Hawthorne. Charleston-R, H. D. Hay, colored, T. J. Mackey, W. H. Mishaw, colored, Martin Caulfield, p. p. Hedges, colored, Peter Porcher, colored. Chesterfield-Franklin H. Eaton, Henry J. Fox.* Edgefleld-Lewis Schiller. SALES OF REAL ESTATE.-Th? following salea - of real estate were made yesterday: z. B. Oskes sold the two-story wooden dwelling, No. 176, on the east side of Meeting street, for $2850. Leitch A Bruns seid the tenement house, Nos. 6 .and 8 Minority Btreet, for $560. B. M. Marshall A Bro. sold, at private sale, the brick store and dwelling, at the corner of Mazy ck . and Beau fain streets, ror $3500-one-half cash. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.-At a meeting of the Palmetto Steam Fire Engine Company, held at their ball on the evening of May 2d, the following . officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: H. Ferguson, president; J. Riddock, vice president; Thoa. Miller, engineer; J. F. Byrnes, first director; M. Gal non, second director; C.S. Wakfer, third director; T. Corcoran, fourth direc? ter; A Duncan, secretary; W. T. Buger, treasur . er; S. Bnrno, first axman; M. Keegan, second ax man; S. Dawson, third axman; J. Q'Garra, fourth .axman; W. F. Toomey, hallkeeper. "THE LITTLH MATCH GIRL,"-This is a very pretty though somewhat sad story, In verse, by "A Lady of Charleston, s. C.," which comes to us with the Imprint o* FogarUe's Book Depository. Itlsjnst the book to please the children, and, as the first effort of Mr. Fogartle In the publishing Une, is worthy of 'isp?ele! mention. It ls very handsomely printed on tinted paper, and ls sold at the low price of 25 cents a copy, or to Sunday Schools at $2 50 a dozen. The feature of this little work ls the illustration", which are etchings designed and executed with pen and mk by the fair luttior herself, and which dbplay, in a marked degree, artistic talent-slightly of the pre-Raphaellte order-and highly creditable. Hotel Arrivals- May 3. l? .1 . OHABXESTON HOSTEL. ~ I* t ? J. A Mage, Phosphate vi ile, S. C.; J. A. A. Duncan, Barnwell; T.T5. Morgan, Dr. D. Ford, P. J. Beeckmans, J. Hope and B. H. Gray, Augusta; Mrs. H. Ki Aiken, D. W. Aiken, K. E. Ellison, J. W. Law, JtJB. jDtowaejl Master Aiken, W. D. Aiken and J. D. GaUlard, South Carolina; B. F. ?Whitncr and B. F. Covington, Anderson; J. K. Vance, city; w. A. Feller, Cross HUI; J. P. Thom? as and J. B. Palmer, Columbia; T.H.Zimmer? man, St. Mathews'; L. Williams and Mrs. Williams, Greenville; A. B. Springs and wire, and Master ' R. A. Springs, York; G. H. Mc Master, Winnsboro'; A McAlken, South Carolina; C. P. Pelham, Columbia; J. C. Wardlaw, Ander? son; J. G. Wardlaw/w. E. Aiken, AbbevUle; T. M. Moore, wilmington, Del.; S. A. Dirham, Marlon; Wm. S. Goodwin, Mrs. Goodwin, Miss Good wm, Mrs. Edgar Spedden and child. New York ; W. A. Slay maker and wUe, Atlanta; Geo. W. Anderson, Steamship Charleston; A C. Small, Augusta; Ex Governor Manning, Brown Manning, Clarendon ; John Bowley, J. W. Mitchell, New York; Pauls. Felder and lady, Orangebnrg; E. C. Green, South Carolina; D. B. Green, New York; C. J. Stroman, South Carolina; W. Tell Henderson, Abbeville; w. W. Wan nam a ker, St. Maine w's ; Wm. M. Wal? lace, Philadelphia; T. j. Kimball, PhUadephia; Captain Benedict, Richmond; J. L. Coker, Dar? lington ; Colonel Wm. Cooper, W. C.-Barr and son, . williamsburg; J. M. Clark and wife, Miss N. C. Clark, Miss M. J. Crane, Samnel Moore, Augusta; Mrs. Dr. Qrisoorn, Mr. and Mrs.' M. A Smith, N. A. Stockton. Philadelphia; w. K. Nixon, wife, two sons and maid, Miss Thompson, Chicago; A. A- All?n. Bainbridge, Ga; Wm. B. Conrad, Phlla delphiaf H. Morton,"E. A Smith nod wife, R. Moffatt, New York; John L Murray, Cincinnati. ,~ PAVILION HOTEL. J. W.TStuck?y, BtshopvUl'3; Thoa.Pi Oreneker, W. G. Mayes. J. R. Spearmnn, Newberry Herald; J. G.'Sykes, Columbia; Z. B. MoKlnstry, M. D., Winnsboro'; Honorable Ja?. E. DeLoach, Union; Mrs. Barrett, New York; W.T. Huller, Orange burg; Wm.S. Scott,,New York; D.T.Maxwell, -Scotland; inns. Browne and.Lady,-New York; C. E. Metcalf, Minnesota; T. J. Counts and lady, G. W. Move and daughter. Barnwell; M. -Levi, Manning; J. J. Nettles, South Carolina; B. A Guy, St Stephen's; Chas. A. Ray, Bridgeport; A. Mc Ar? thur, Canada; P. fir; Bmrlek, Sandusky; N. W. Haskell, P. t A. R. R. ; v. Fltkctmons, Brunswick; J. Constable, New York;-0. H*"Wultflekl, Williams? burg. HILLS HOPSB.' W. Llttlefleld, South Carolina; A. L. Salisbury, Wipi?bu L,L ;KoWef ?Mis? Mary- Noble, T. Jr Stoker," New .-fork; A. E. Hipler, Philadelphia; H. D. Hart, W. G. Sam da, New York; Captain . Colchester incl"wife, Miss Ketchem, Tennessee; ^ F. 0. Courtney, Sou ta Carolina; w.-c. Bowman, ?yNorth Carolina; F. H. Jones, -Massachnset ts ; Gov. M. L. Bonham, M. C. Butler, South Carolina; Mrs. .'..Drayton and daughter, Mrs. F. G. HaU,. Mrs; E. L. Ludlow, B. Ludlow, F. T. Halt, New York; S. D. Ross, PhUadelphla; A. D. Webber and wtflk Boston; T. F. Gleason, Savannah; R. 1 Moffat X. L. Murray, New York; W. B. Conrad, Philadelphia; H. M or tin, New York; B. H. True, Madison; Mrs. D. Crimson, Philadelphia. THE CONVENTION. A MOVE IN BEHALF OF AGRI? CULTURE, MECHANICS AND IMMIGRATION. AN IMPOSING GATHERING. The Organization and Opening. FIRST DAT. No convention ever assembled in South Carolina, of graver importance, or more intimate? ly allied to the material interests of the people, than that which is now holding its sessions in thc Academy of Music in this city. There have been gatherings In which the repre? sentatives were men of distlngushed political mark; men whose names are household words in our State; men whose aim bas been to man tam the ancient fame and pride of South Carofina in all that concerned her relations to the great poli? tical questions of the country; but there hos been no assembly for many years that has embraced a grander array of those who ore identified with the practical prosperity of the State, than the present Agricultural, Mechanical and Immigra? tion Convention. It ls a body born of the necessities of The hour. Struggling in the grasp of misfortune, our people have individually bent their energies since the war to recover from its disastrous effects. With what scanty means they possessed they have labored ; but each man has labored, as it were, by himself, apart, and the grand aggregate of results demon? strates the existence of recuperative Influences within us, which have not only astonished the country, but stimulated fresh exertions by our? selves. - Under these circumstances the importance of a nnion of interests became apparent. Individual experience illustrated the wants of the masses, and the masses In turn have, by common consent, sought a solution of the problem of labor and agri? cultural success, by largely responding to the call issued by the South Carolina Institute for the present convention. The best citizens of the State are consequently here in council. Georgia and North Carolina, recognizing the importance of the pending deliberations, are likewise repre? sented; and thus, whatsoever question may arise beating upon the three objects named-Agricul? ture, Mechanics, or Immigration-lt will be dis? cussed In all its breadth and depth by gentlemen of large intelligence, comprehensive experience, and practical knowledge. If any proof of the importance of the occasion were necessary, lt will be found in the list of dis? tinguished delegates who represent the Interests of their respective-communities. It .will be seen that they are planters, merchants, capitalists, members of the professions, mechanics and oth? ers, who, with brain and brawn, are laboring for the progressive welfare of the people-men whose pursuits are practical illustrations of their princi? ples. We published this list yesterday, and therefore reproduce here merely the names of the organi? zations represented. These are os follows: THE ASSOCIATIONS REPRESENTED. The South Carolina Institute. The Charleston County Agricultural and Horti? cultural Society. Charleston Chamber of Commerce. Charleston Board of Trade. German Society of Charleston. Mechanics' Society of Charleston. South Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical So? ciety. Kdgefield Agricultural Convention. Cotton States Mechanics' aud Agricultural Fair Association of Augusta, Ga. Abbeville Agricultural Society. Georgetown Agricultural and Mechanical Club. Snmter Agricultural and Mechanical Society, j Richland Agricultural and Mechanical Society. ' Darlington Agricultural Society. Orangeburg Agricultural Society. Newberry Agricultural and Mechanical So? ciety. Pomological and Farmers" Club, Society Hill. Anderson Farmers' Association. Union County. Beaufort County. Greenville Agricultural aad Mechanical Asso? ciation. Marlboro' Agricultural Society. Laurens Agricultural Society. The Mecklenburg, Yftdkln and Catawba Agricul? tural and Mechanical Society, Charlotte, North Carolina. Pendleton Farmers' Society. Colieton Agricultural and Mechanical Society. Ashley and Stono Agricultural Society, St. An? drew's Parish, S. C. Macon (Georgia) Board of Trade. South Carolina Railroad. THE HALL OF ASSEMBLY. The same generosity which always actuates the proprietor of the Academy of Music, prompted Mr. Chadwick on the present occasion to place the theatre and its spacious stage at the disposal of the convention, without charge; and at 12 o'clock, M., it was filled-the "parquette by dele ' gates, and the faintly circle by an audience hand? somely sprinkled with ladles. Around the gallery, painted la elegantly illumi? nated letters, were arranged the following mot? toes: "Agriculture/' "Manufactures,"' "Honesty," ["Truth," "Duty to the Land We Love," "Jus? tice," "The Arts," "Commerce," "Immigration." The stage was occupied by the officials of thc South Carolina Institute, and by a number of pro? fessional gentlemen and invited guests-and the scenery used for the occasion aptly illustrated a forest grove. The conscls of Great Britain, France and Spain occupied one of the private boxes. HIE ORGANIZATION. The committee was called to order at quarter past 12 o'clock by W. G. Varden, Esq., on whose motion Wm. M. Lawton, Esq., president of the South Carolina Institute, was chosen chairman of the meeting, and Messrs. D. Wyatt Aiken and E. W. Marshall were requested to act as temporary secretaries. The chair stated that visiting delegates were In? vited to occupy the Beau ia front, and members from Charleston the seats in the rear. OPENINO ADDRESS BY WH. II. LAWTON, ESQ. Thereupon the chair addressed the convention as follows: Delegates-Yon are here in respsnse te an invi? tation extended to you by resolution adopted bv the South Carolina Institute. The occasion is one of deep Interest, and your presence is an evidence that you have responded In a proper spirit to that eau. The chief object to which your attention will doubtless be directed ls that of immigration. From letters received by rae as the organ or the South Carolina Institute-letters written by gen? tlemen ol eminence within as weU as beyond tue borders of our State-lt is apparent that a com? mon sentiment upon this subject exists, and that lt has at last become a necessity for one of the old thirteen States to look to aa immigrant pop? ulation as the means of developing the re? sources which we possess. In tills feeling we are happy to see that Georgia and North carolina have tendered us their sympathy, and we greet the delegations from those States with a true Carolina welcome. Whatever we can contribute to your pleasure in this battered and tattered city, during your stay among us, ls at your com? mand. It ls unnecessary for me to refer to the oainful 1 situation of both our city and State. It is hot the 1 occasion to enlarge upon this topic; but it ls due to the people, fellow-cltlzens, lt ls due to posterity, , that we should till up our waste places, occupv our idle lands, and stimulate the growth of all en- < terprlses that can take root among us. South Carolina ls behind almost every other Southern State, and yet we have probably larger 1 facilities for success and better inducements to offer to the emigrant than any other State. Already a line of steamers has been established between Charleston and Liverpool for the purpose of ex? porting your cotton, naval stores, phosphates and other producta. May we not hope that they are but the avant couriers ot other ships that will ply between this port and the Old Country, filled with hardy emigrants who seek homes in the New World ? Commodore Manry, that emi? nent son of Virginia, whose attainments are known throughout the civilized world, in a letter addressed to the president or the South Carolina Institute, expresses the conviction that the time hos arrived when a persistent effort should be made in this direction, and it behooves us while herc to give the subject ample consider? ation. Let no selfish motives prompt our deliber? ations upon this grave matter, for we must re? member that the emigrants brought to Charles? ton will be spread throughout the length and breadth of the State, and dud their homes as well in North Carolina and Georgia. Indeed, I believe the day ls not distant when a oonvention of far greater magnitude than this will be held, In which the entire South will be represented, and this subject will assume dimensions that will cause it to command the support and influence ot every intelligent citizen. I hold tn my hand a paper which was originally compiled for a foreign government, without ref? erence to the present occasion, and which I re? gard of great importance. It is a statement with reference to the negro population of South Caro? lina, taken from the United States Census: In 1700, it numbered 107,000; in 1800,146,000; in 1810,106,000; in 1820, 260,000; in 1830, 315.000; in 1810, 377,000; In 1850, 384,000; in 1860, 462,000. According to the annual average [rora 1840 to I860, the population of freedmen in 1865 may be presumed to have been 421,000. But according to the State census or I860 lt had diminished to 386,000, leaving a deflcleuoy or 35,000, or an aver? age of 8776per annum In the State of South Caro? lina alone. ir I might be allowed to speculate on this ques? tion, I would say that, in my opinion, the de? crease has been not less than fifty thousand. But talcing the figures themselves, even at that rate, in less than forty-four years, the entire colored population of South Carolina will have disap? peared. This is one of the reasons why you have been invited to meet in consultation, and, if practica? ble, to devise measures that will Induce Immigra? tion, and thus offset the loss of our native colored population. 1 Intended to bring with me to day-but neglect? ed to do so -a copy or the British Mail, which con? tains the description or an association in Liver? pool, similar to the one which we propose to in? augurate h:re. That association has a capital or two hundred and fifty thousand pounds sterling, with shares at one pound each, and its purpose ls to send abroad such portions of thc dense popula? tion or England os may desire to emigrate. Heretofore we have been almost entirely depen? dent upon the North for these emigrants, but with the peculiar inducements which have there been made to that class to wend their way to the West, we have not met an encouraging response to our individual efforts. Indeed, a letter written from Mississippi, which I have seen, takes a gloomy view of the character of the immigration which have been secured through Northern agencies. It stated that out of twenty-five hundred emigrants intro? duced in that State, not more than one-third of them were available for the purposes ror which they had been employed, and the counsel ls given 1 hat ir we desire to make this labor effective In the development or our agricultural or mechani? cal resources, we must unquestionably secure lt by agencies or our own, communicating directly through our own ports. It ls a notorious Tact that we are persistently misrepresented abroad by those who seek to di? vert emigration to the North and West. The Ger? mans and others have been told that In the South they would become little better than slaves. They have been frightened by falsehoods con? cerning our climate, and deluded Into the most extraordinary belief concerning our people. It is Influences like these which lt ls a part of our duty to counteract, and I trust this convention will not adjourn without giving such au expres? sion of its views as will forever estop these efforts of our enemies to divert that labor from our midst, which, were it available, would quickly re? store to our stricken South the prosperity we en? joyed in the past. In conclusion, I would remark, that I came hither almost from a sick bed, and consequently could not put my thoughts upon paper in that shape which lt would have pleased mc to present them; but if I were asked by the ca veiling critic or the fastidious office-seeker, what are yonr ob? jects In meeting here, my reply would be (point? ing to the mottoes around the gallery) to promote "Agriculture" in all Its various rorms; to advance civilization, and improve "Commerce;" to in? crease "Manufactures;"' to dignify "Thc Arts;" to bring about "Honesty," "Truth" and "Jus? tice," and a true devotion to "The Land we Love." [Applause.] PERMANENT ORGANIZATION. On motion of Mr. J. P. Thomas, the chair ap? pointed a committee to nominate permanent offi? cers for the convention. The fotlowlng are the committee: Messrs. J. P. Thomas, of Columbia; J. R. Vance, ol Abbeville; B. F. Whltner, of Anderson; B. H. Rice, or Union; J. H. Furman, ol Sumter; F. W. Dawson, of Charleston; and A. M. Forster, of Georgetown. The ommittee retired lor consultation. While absent, the chair read a letter from Messrs. J. D. Aiken A Co., inviting the members of the convention to take an excursion around the har? bor, on the steamer City Polnt.Thursday afternoon next. On motion or Mr. Brawley, or Chester, the Invi? tation was accepted, and the thanks of the con? vention returned. The Committee on Organization reported the following, which, on motion of Colonel T. Y. Sim? ons, of Charleston, was adopted: President-Generol Johnson H&good. Vice-Presidents-Hons. R. Y. Harris, of Geor? gia; A. B. ravldson, of North Carolina; C. W. Dudley, of Marlboro'; James Chesnit, of Ker? shaw; William R. Lawton, of Charleston: A. B. Springs,of York; T. G. Clemson, of Pendleton. Secretaries-D. Wyatt Alkeu, E. W. Marshall, C. O. Brokmann. Messrs. Slegling, R. T. Waring and J. j. Cohen were appointed a committee to escort the presi? dent elect to the chair. SPEECH OF THE PRE3I BENT. General Hagood, on taking the chair, spoke os follows: I find myself very unexpectedly called upou to act In this position, but allow me briefly JO say that among those who for the last five years since the close of the war-have devoted them? selves to the advancement of the material inter? ests or the State, there are nene who are more deeply impressed than myself with the impor? tance of some movement which shall secure to us a system of labor on which we eau rely. lu my judgment, we must depend on the immi? grant. 1 came here to offer no plan myself, but pre? pared to adopt that one which, in the opin? ion or this convention shall be deemed the most feasible, for I feel assured that this body brlugs to the work in which It ls about to engage a degree of Intelligence and experience which should commend Its results to all. To meet with success, however, we must secure* the co-opera? tion of the people, for In such n task as ls involved in procuring a large, natural and healthy Immi? gration, individual effort can do but little. I thank you ror thc honor conrerred upon me and announce that thc convention ls now ready to proceed to business. On motion of Colonel T. Y. Simons, the fol? lowing committees were appointed, the chair naming the respective members thereof : Committee on Immigration-J. P. Thomas, Co? lumbia; Rev. T. Boioest, Newberry : J. Campsen. Charleston; F. Von Sant?n, Charleston; E. B. Tur nlpsced, Columbia; Thomas Hardeman, Georgia: IL P. Waring, North Carolina. Committee on Direct Trade-Robert Mure, Charleston: W. L. Trenliolm, Charleston: John Uanckel, Charleston; J. B. Moore, Sumter; T. Street, Charleston ; J. J. Cohen, Augusta, Ga.; Ed? win Bates, Charleston; C. P. Pelham, Columbia: W. L. Ellis, Macon, Ca.; Louis D. DeSaussure, Charleston. Committee on Cotton Manufactures-J. B. Palm? er, Columbia; Jumes Hope, Columbia; Julius C. Smith, Greenville. Committee on the Hygiene of South Carolina Dr. Eli Geddings, Dr. J. A. Barksdale, Charles? ton; Dr. DeSaussure Ford, Dr. W. E. Aiken, Au? gusta, Ga. Committee on Scientific Education-Hon. Rus? sell Middleton, Charleston; Hon. Jesse B. Turpin, Georgia; Hon. R. Dozier, Georgetown. Committee on Flora-Dr. F. P. Porcher, Charles? ton; J. P. Berkman, Augusta, Ga. Committee on Industrial Resources-B. F. Cray too, Anderson, S. C; John MeCrady. Thomas D. Eason, Charleston. Committee on Labor Resources-w. F. Barton, Orangeburg; E. McIntosh, Society Dill; W. Craig. Augusta, Ga. On motion of John Hanckel, Esq., the following gentlemen were invited to take seats as delegates from Beaufort : Messrs. George E. Screven, A. J. Lawton, Henry M. Fuller, and William Eltiott. A communication on the subject of immigra? tion, written by E. B. Turnlpsced, was read aud referred to the appropriote committee. Mr. A. Y. Lee, engineer and architect, of Colum? bia, stated that he had la preparation litho? graphic maps, to be published lu pamphlet form, of which he proposed to circulate gratuitously fifty thousand copies, to the end that emigrants ?nd others might become acquainted with the lands aud resources or South Carolina. The subject was referred to the appropriate committee. On motion of Mr. J. J. Cohen, of Augusta, Ga., the several committees were instructed to report at the earliest practicable moment. Mr. Robert Mure moved that when the conven? tion adjourn, it be to meet to-morrow at twelve o'clock. On motion, the convention then adjourned. UNITED STATES COURT-HON. GEORGE S. BRYAN, JUDGE, PRESIDING.-The followtng busi? ness was disposed of yesterday : Circuit Court.- In tue case of Mary O'Connor vs. Cooley A Judd, thc consideration of the case was renewed, and continued until thc hour of adjournment. District Court.-lo the case of the United States V3. William Recd, charged with smuggling, the graud jury returned "no bill," and the defendant was discharged. FLORAL EXHIBITION. THE CHARLESTON COUJiTT AGRI? CULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. ' Address of Wm. Gilmore Simms, Esq. There was a very large crowd of ladies and gentlemen assembled in the hall of the Academy of Music yesterday evening, to witness the openlug exercises of the floral exhibition, under the ane pices of the Charleston County Agricultural and Horticultural Society. The hall was beautifully decorated with wreaths and festoons of evergreens and flowers, which, with the large collection or flowers and plants, wax-work, paintings, Ac, combined to make a glorious picture. The stand at the upper end of the room was also decorated. Arching lt In letters made of yellow, white and red roses, was "Floral Fair;" beneath this a star made of flowers and ever? greens, and underneath this the name or the so? ciety. The centre or the floor or the hall wa3 ar? ranged so as to resemble a flower garden, with beds or oval and diamond shape, in which were every variety or flowers-among them, the achimenes, aster, azalea, balsam, calceolaria, ca? mella, felargonlum, gladiolus, liilum, mlmulus, nasturtium, panseys, carnation, generarla, dian thus, ruchsia, geranium, gloxinia, petunia; bego? nia, tankerville, clarkla, roses. In the centre or the beds was a large flower-stand, and tround lt the rustic stands and table designaban covered with flowers. LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS. Among those ot the contributors, who deserve special mention ror thc beauty and rarity or the collection sent are: Caspar A. Chlsolm, collection or flowers. Mrs. Julia Kinloch, collection or flowers, among which is a blooming peony, the only one in the city. Elias Ilorlbeck, collection of flowers. Mrs. Ed. H. Locke, collection of flowers. Among them fine specimens or rems. Mrs. J. L. Ancrum, a rustic frame made or grasses. Mrs. Robt. Chisolm, a beautiful table design. The Misses Drayton, line collection or azaleas. Miss J. A. Adger, a hanging basket or camellas. Miss Lucas, a basket of flowers. The Misses Hanckel, baskets or flowers. Miss Rose, collection of flowers. Mrs. C. S. Vedder, wax flowers. Miss Helen Trenholm, wax flowers. Miss H. K. Mood, wax flowers. E. Lafitte, splendid specimens of artichokes and lettuce. H. T. Peake, two bunches or bananas., grown In his hothouse at Summerville. Miss Mayrant, or Columbia, collection or flow? ers, among them a fine green rose. Miss Ancrum, a rustic what-not. Mrs. Cairns, a collection of Ivy. Mrs. J. Gilllland, a curious leaf plant. Mrs. Patterson, two large geraniums, the larg? est In the room. Orphanhouse, collection or geraniums. The Misses Smythe, fine specimen or felargonl? um, grown from a seed brought from France, and planted last spring. Henry Ravenel, or Aiken, large collection of native plants. Mrs. L. M. Horlbeck, collection of dowers. Mrs. Jennings, collection or flowers. Miss Thompson and Miss Rhett, wax flowers. C. Hickey, several pictures. Miss Julia Morton, a moss and rem picture. THE ADDRESS. Eight o'clock was the hour announced ror the opening address, to be delivered by the Hon. Wm. Gilmore Simms. Long before the hour appoint? ed, the assemblage, which had been somewhat small, rapidly Increased, nntil there was not even standing room about the hall. Shortly after eight o'clock, Honorable Mr. Macbeth, president or the society, Honorable Mr. simms, Major Var? den and other members or the society, occupied seats on thc stand. Mr. Macbeth then, la a few complimentary remarks, Introduced Mr. Simms, who was received with applause. Mr. Simms announced as his subject, "The Sense or the Beautiful," and commenced by saying that the uses and beauties or all things in nature exist chiefly lu our susceptibilities; and lt was in the degree In which we could find the nse and appre? ciate the beauty that the one ls valued as or profit, the other as a pleasure. He then proceeded to Il? lustrate the dltrerence in men-how some would see all that was lovely and fragrant In creation, while others would see nothing but themselves, and turn with Ill-concealed impatience from the rapturous expressions or their more gifted com? panions. This little world In Itself, which Is called "man," Is, said the speaker, possessed from his very birth by two powers which seem to contend for his possession. The one ls immortal, an angel; the other wholly mortal, an animal. The antagonism between these spirits never ceases till the mortal puts on immortal^-. After describing thc Instincts of the animal In man, Us cager ap? petite, fiery passions, Ac, he showed what effect the ange), which occupied what ls-called the soul, abided lu the head and heart, and Involved fideli? ty, gentleness, tenderness and love, had In subdu? ing the animal. All or these attributes were the good virtues or humanity, and should be instilled into thc minds or the young, and thus enable them early to commence the work or subduing the animal which depraved the whole of man's nature. But, said the speaker, we should train thc child, not teach him; there is too much or teaching, vulgarly called education, and to* utile or training. The speaker then spoke at length upon thc effect or training children, comparing theiryouug, Innocent minds to the vine and flower, both requiring thc same delicate attention to nourish them into beauty and health. Atter speaking or thc responsibilities or the mothers who had charge or the minds or the little ones when they are so susceptible or obtaln tal liing good or evil knowledge, and Hie necessi? ty or Instilling into their minds a love or the beau? tiful, the speaker dwelt upon the advantages or the right kind or education; how lt developed this love or the beautiful, until It flowered Into a beautiful maturity; but if neglected, not train? ed, it would die like unexercised muscle. But thc modes of training, said he, had to be varied according to the characteristics of the individu? al, and these must be properly studied. We are told by wretched traders in politics, and the stupidest of all philosophers, that all men are born equal. Even ir this were true, it is not possible, as the world's experience has shown, to keep them so. The doctrine is simply a misera? ble ad eaptmulum, designed to Hatter vulgar vanity In defiance or common sense, and but ror the vanities of mea the assurance would be received on all sides with a howl of scorn. The notion ls In hideous antagonism with ali humau experience. So rar from all men being equal, it is the absolute necessity or society that men should bc unequal, unlike, different in toue, tem? per, attribute and raculty, so that each shall act an Individual part, playing into the hands of one another, in various occupations, for the common good. The speaker then showed that ali ?abor was honorable, and that thc quality of gentlemen should depend upon the honorable purposes, the good conduct, the considerate sensibilities, and In no degree upon the occupation. Arter concluding hts remarks upon this Une or h? subject, thc speaker returned to the point from which he started-that to keep dowa the evil In mau lt was necessary to train up a love for the beaut Hui, and argued earnestly and strongly in support or his position. When he closed he received round after round or applause. Arter the speech the chairs were removed, and the audience commenced to promenade and ex? amine the many rare and fragrant specimens or Flora on exhibition. The exhibition will be open all or to-day. To? night there will be a grand promenade. TUE VISITORS now in thc city will find it to their advantage to Inspect thc stock or Messrs. Stoil, Webb A Co., which embraces a complete assortment of dry goods at prices within the reach or the moat moderate purses. We direct particular attention to certain lines in the adver? tisement published elsewhere. AM?SEMENTS. Academy of Music-"Il Tro Tutore' Custom does not wither the infinite variety of the Richings Opera Troupe,-and the announce? ment of the ever popular "Trovatore" drew to the Academy one of the most numerous audiences of the season. The cast was good, and the strong chorus pro? duced a powerful effect, especially In the Soldiers' Chorus and the far-famed Miserere. Mr. Drayton (Conte di Luna) was, unfortunately, very hoarse, but sang with tasteful sweetness and acted with more than his wonted vigor. He was compli? mented with several bouquets, and his H Bolen was encored. Mr. Drayton is so good an artist, that we do not hesitate to remind our public that he ls a Charlestonlan. The Leonora of the even? ing was Mrs. Bernard, whose voice is somewhat light for such a role, but whose singing was as sweet and fluent as ever. The passionate force of the acting of Mrs. Bernard, as well as her charm? ing vocalization, was warmly applauded. Mr. Bowler (Manrlco) was in fine voice. From the tender serenade to the wailing "A me la morte," bis singing was all that could be desired. This estimable gentleman and true artist will have, we predict, an overflowing house on his benefit night. Miss Annie Kemp was a pic? turesque Azucena. The "Stride la Vampa" was exceedingly well done, and as much may be said for the whole of the music of her role. Fer? nando was carefully and energetically played by Mr. H. C. Eeakes, and Miss Mlschka was a com? mendable Inez. The whole opera was well played and well sung -lt was, by far, the best representation of Verdi's most attractive opera that we have had since the beginning of the war. Martha-To-Night. Flotow's graceful opera ot Martha will be played to-night, with Drayton, Bowler, Peakes, Annie Kemp and Mrs. Bernard la the cast. Complimentary Benefit to Kirs. Bernard. The gratification of the Charleston public at the complete manner In which English opera has been performed by the Richings Company, as well as the admiration which ls felt for the whole troupe, find a flt expression In the following let? ter, which was handed to Mrs. Bernard yesterday evening: ?. CHARLESTON, May 3,1870. Mrs. Caroline Rlchinas-Bernarrl: DEAR MADAM-We, the undersigned citizens of Charleston, who have enjoyed and appre? ciated In a high degree the entertainment' which the English Opera Company, under your manage? ment, has presented on the "Academy boards," would respectfully offer you, as an evidence of the esteem and admiration of our community, a 'Complimentary Benefit,'" to take place on Satur? day evening next, if your engagement can be so modified as to extend the stay of your company in Charleston till that time. With sentiments of bigb regard, We are, very respectfully, Your obedient servants, W. D. Porter, C. 0. Witte, H. H. LeLeon, John Chadwick, F. W. Dawson, J. L. Moses, Louis D. DeSaussnre, J. B. Lafitte, C. T. Lowndes, E. Lafitte, Geo. L. Holmes, James S. Gibbs, B. R. Riordan, Lee Howard, G. A. Trenholm, W. J. McCormick, W. L. Trenholm, E. H. Walter, Louis McLain, Geo. H. Walter, M. H. Nathan, E. H. Frost, J. H. Wilson, James Adgcr, Jr., Thaddens Street, A. IL Adger, A. Macbeth, Zimmerman Davis, J. N. Nathan. Geo. E. Gibbes, T. D. Wagner, G. W. Parker, F. M. Hanckel, Jr., E. B. Pond, C. H. Burlmms. To tills highly complimentary letter Mrs. Rich? ings made this graceful reply: CHARLESTON, May 3,1870. Messrs. rr. D. Porter, H. H. DeLeon, F. W. Dare son and others: GENTLEMEN-Your favor of this morning hos been duly received, ana, in reply to Hie very flattering proposal contained in lt, allow me to express my thanks, at the same time assuring you that lt will afford me much pleasure to remain in Charleston on Saturday evening, for the parp?se of receiving the benefit you have tendered. I am happy that my efforts to please, as well as those of my company, have met with the approv? al of our patrons, and I need scarcely add that all endjavor shall be made te merit a continuance ol that approval, and the esteem of the citizens ol Charleston. With renewed thanks, I subscribe myself, Yours and thc public's servant, CAROLINE RICHINOS-BERNARD. The opera to bc performed on the occuslon of the benefit ls "Faust," one of the most deservedly popular of modern operas. There will be a big house. EEO ULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL. Present, the Mayor, Aldermen Geddings, Potter.Cunnlngham, Holloway, Hampton, Smalls, Thorue, Voigt, Barrow, Howard, Collins, E. P. Wall, L. F. Wall, Greene, McKinlay. Thc minutes of the last meeting were confirm? ed, the reading being dispensed with. Thc petition of Mrs. Seymour was referred to the Committee on Accounts. Thc petition of thc Hebrew Orphan Society and Asylum, asking that the property in Broad street be declared exempt from taxation, was referred to;the Committee on Retrenchment and Relief. The petition of Leonard Chap?n and others, asking reduction of assessments, was referred to thc Committee on Assessments. The petitions of Mrs. Nickerson and others, ask lng leave to build, were referred to the Committee on Brick and Wooden Buildings. The petition of the Niagara Fire Company, ask? ing for a plank road in Spring street, between King and Rutledge, was referred to the Commit? tee on Streets. The petition of residents on Henrietta street asking that the condition of the same be improved.' was referred to the Committee ou Streets, and ou Lighting the Streets. The return of the harbormaster for the past month of $o-JH, was received as information. Alderman Potter, from the Committee on Streets, reported that thc probable repairs of the pond at the west end of Uroad and tmeen streets would be about $2000, and recommended an ap? propriation to that amount, though lt would re? quire S?ooo to complete the work, In a proper manner. Adopted. Thc Committee ou Brick and Wooden Buildings reported favorably on the petition of J. L. Mathcwes, Nicholas Yopsl, and - Aiken, .tad further time in the case of Richardson. Granted. The Committee on Public Lands reported that they had conferred with the commandant of the post, and found that the United States Govern? ment had no nse fer the building at the corner of King and Calhoun streets, and the committee re? commended a lease of the property. Alderman Collins represented that he had made a bid for the lease, which was not considered, which led to a lengthy discussion, Innumerable points of order and some sharp tongue-fights. Alderman Wall thought that Alderman Collins presumed ou lils prerogative as Alderman, and claimed a right to become the first party in the bids for the lease of the property, as he required a central location for a drug store to furnish disinfectants, Ac, to the public. Alderman Greene said that when he had signed Alderman Collltis's application, he was under the Impression that it was the highest bid. but was not aware that $500 was offered for what was now bringlug $700 to the city. Alder? man Voigt stated that the application was not considered by the committee, because thc store was the only property to lease aad not the build? ing, which was the bid of Alderman Collins. Alderman L. F. Wall called for the previous question, the bid of Alderman Collins, which led to another dispute, during which several Alder? men left the room and broke up the quorum. A messenger was sent for them, but the absentees were not to be found, and the Mayor left his seat to use his iufiuence. This unusual proceeding virtually destroyed al! order, and the few mern ber? In the chamber prepared to leave, while the remonstrances of the Mayor proved of little forco In thc ante-room. The loud talking of Alderman Collins soon decided the difficulty, and the entire Board ol' Aldermen, with two exceptions, left the chamber, and commenced an animated debate in the Mayor's office. About half an hour was consum? ed in this tomfoolery, when the Aldermen strag? gled in. one by one, leaving the Mayor In lils office. A messenger was seut for that function? ary, who resumed his seat, and urged upon Council hereafter to recollect that this was a re? publican government, and that hereafter they should dissent with their votes and not by their feet, leaving the Council without a quorum. The proceedings of the night were a disgrace, and he hoped that ia: future they would recollect that Uiey had a doable doty to sustain, aa Aldermen and gentlemen, and not indulge in any ebullition of feeling. Alderman Wall stated that the call was In direct contempt to the committee as the report was be? fore Connell, and the bid of Alderman Collins was less by $200 than that accepted and recommend? ed by the committee. The committee had no authority to lease any portion of the building but the store, and Alderman Collins's bid was over and above a lease now standing on the upper stories. It was for these reasons that the bid was thrown out. The Mayor stated that he wished to act impar? tially, and thought he had ruled correctly in sus? taining the call for the previous question, which was Alderman Collins's'bid; and If the vote had been taken the question would have been settled. Alderman Holloway stated that when he signed the Collins's bid he was misled, and called for the adoption of the report. Alderman Wall moved to lay Alderman Collins's motion on the table, which was lost. s> Alderman E. P. Wall moved to postpone the subject indefinitely, and Alderman Collins made a personal explanation, which was long, loud and rambling, showing that he was always attacked, and that when his offers were the lowest yet they were never accepted. Alderman Greene moved that a special commit? tee of three be appointed by the Mayor to consid? er the subject, and report at the next meeting. Adopted. The Mayor stated that he would appoint the committee to-morrow. Sundry accounts were presented by the Com? mittee on Accounts and ordered to be paid. The Committee on Retrenchment and Relief re? ported favorably on the petition of Mr. White, to be relieved from taxation while his property was In the possession of the military. Thc Mayor read a communication from the city engineer in reference to Gadsden's Green and the proper method of laying out the streets. The engineer was ordered to proceed in accord? ance with the ordinance on thc subject. Alderman E. P. Wall called for the third read? ing of a bill to raise the salary of a certain officer ( ! he Mayor.) Alderman Voigt stated that thc bill had not received its second reading. Others con? tended that lt had passed to its third reading. Alderman Holloway moved- for an indefinite post? ponement-7 yeas, 5 nays-and the bill was In? definitely postponed. Alderman E. P. Wall offered a resolution that no monies be paid by thc treasurer unless audited by the Mayor or -head of the department from which lt emanated. Adopted. Council then adjourned. MORTUARY REPORT.-The .eturn of deaths for the week ending April 30th, shows 15 whites and 10 colored. Of the former 4 male and 4 female adults, and 2 male and 5 female infants. The colored were 4 male and 3 female adults, and l male and 2 female Infants. PERSONAL. -Generals M. C. Butler and M. L. Bonham are at the Mills House, and General Johnson Ilagood ls at the Charleston Hotel. BUSINESS NOTICES, Tun STRANGERS IN TOWN who wl6h to pro? vide themselves with a spring or sommer outfit of shirts, underwear or furnishing goods, of the latest styles and best make, will do well to drop la at Scott's well known star shirt emporium, in Meeting street, nearly opposite the Market. His stock of shirts, neckties, scarfs, collars, under? wear, umbrellas, canes, Ac, cannot be surpassed In quality and variety by auy establishment In the South. He is likewise sole agent in this State for the new spiral seam drawers, which are a marvel or comfort, and for the patent champion braces, which combine all the advantages of sus? penders and shoulder braces. Every visitor to Charleston will be well repaid by an inspection of his goods. _ _ VISITORS TO THE FLORAL CONVENTION are invited to examine ray large and well selected stock of all kinds or goods usually kept in a well regulated dry gooJs house. A. R. STILLMAN, may4-1 Ko. 231 King street. UNIFORMS VOR TUE SCH?TZEN CLUB.-Mate? rials ror same, or best quality, and at moderate prices, supplied by W. Ufferhardt, opposite Acad? emy of Music. may4 wths3 USE "COSTAR'S EXTERMINATORS and Insect Powder for ruts, mice, roaches, ants, bed-bugs, moths, Ac. Sold by all druggists. may4-wlyrn*c SPECIAL NOTICE TO TUE LADIES.-A fresh supply of the "Can't Break 'em'' corset steels, at A. R. STILLMAN'S Dry Coods House, No. 2S1 King street. ATTENTION is called to the tax notice of the Collector of Internal Revenue. BUSINESS ENVELOPES.-THE NEWS Job Office ls now prepared to furnish good envelopes, with business cards printed thereon, at $4 per thous? and. Send your orders. Every merchant and business man should hare his card printed on his envelopes. BILL HEADS printed on fine paper at $3. $4, $5, $? 50 and $8 50 per thousand, according to 4 size, at THE NEWS Job Oitlce. tailoring: jy/j- E N K E &, MULLER, MERCHANT TAILORS, No. 325 K ENG STREET, Opposite Society street, Have just received and opened a large and line assortment ??? MEN'S, YOUTH'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, Ac, For Spring and Summer. CONSISTING OF! LINEN, Linen Duck, Alpaca. Drap D'Et?, Cheviot, Cassimere and Cloth Suits English Wolklug Coats, of all colors White and Colored Shirts, Underwear Goods, Ac. English ?ind Domestic Half Hose Alexander and Couvlsier's Kid, Silk and Thread Gloves AND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE LATEST STYLE of Linen and Paper COLLARS, Neckties, Cravats, Handkerchiefs, Suspen? ders, Umbrellas, Ac Also, a large and well selected Stock of BROADCLOTH, CASS IMF RE, DOESKIN, COATING, Ac. And a large variety of NEW STYLE PANTS AND YEST PATTERNS, which we offer to sell by piece, yard or pattern, or made up luto Garments, by measure, in thc '.ates; style and the shortest notice. Our Stock has been selected with great care, aud purchased since the fall In gold, which en? ables us to sell at greatly reduced prices. Buyers in our line would do well :o give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. All orders will receive our prompt and very careful attention. Entire satisfaction is guaran? teed, aprl fmwsraos Agencies. ADVERTISING AGENCY. Authorized Agency for Southern Newspapers. Publisher's Lowest Cash Rates to al!. DISCOUNT TO LARGE ADVERTISERS. Legal Notices, Real Estate Sales, and general advertising inserted in New York World, Tribune, Journal of Commerce, Evening Post, and other Northern papers, on favorable terms. WALKER, EVANS A COGSWELL, mch3l tutos No. 3 Broad street. Auction Sale?-(Eljis Wars. Bj MILES DRAKE. CLOTHING, DRY GOODS, HATS, NO TION'S Ac. THIS MORNING, at 10 o'clock, I win sell at m j Store, corner of King and Liberty streets, An Invoice or SEASONABLE CLOTHING, Juat received, consisting W: 60 pairs Fine LINEN PANTS 75 pairs Melton and Paney Summer Pants 60 Brown Linen Sack Coats 48 Melton and Tweed Sack Coats 60 Fancy Vests "Mull, Jaconet and Swiss Muslin, Leno, Printed n^^?tnSX^^ U08le^ GIOTe8' m . . ALS?. .",. J \? ue aold without reserve, CaMne?Zen Cl&Tk*3 L> SP00L THREAD, with <=nJ?r.fRIDAY 1 w111 feell> 80 ca8ea BOOTS AND SHOES.__._ may4 Bj WM. McKAY. ? ESTATE SALE. Will sell THIS DAT, at No. 140 Meeting street, commencing at 10 o'clock, ENGRAVER'S PRESS and large lot Engraver's Tools, l Gold Watch, 2 Silver Watches, French Bedsteads. Marble Top Bureaus, Sideboards, Feather Beds, Mattresses, Spring Cots, Hair Seat Chairs, Lounges, Mahogany Cane Chairs, Crockery, Ac. ALSO, ? On account or rormer purchaser, HATS, Shoes, Dry Goods and Sundries. Terms cash this day._ may4 R. Itt. MARSHALL & BRO. WILL SELL THIS DAY, AT HALF PAST 10 o'clock, at No. 33 Broad street, 2 HORSES, 1 MULE._may4 Bj I. ?. HUNT. BOOTS, SHOES, BROGANS, GAITERS, BALMORALS, OXFORDS, Ac, THIS DAY, the 4th instant, at io o'clock, in my Salesroom, No. 142 Meeting street, I will sell 75 cases assorted Fresh and Seasonable BOOTS, SHOES, Brogans, Gaiters, Balmorals, Oxfords, Slippers, Ac may* Unction Sales-ifntnre Dane. By A. C/MCGILLIYRAY, Auctioneer. THREE STORY RESIDENCE, WITH "Large Lot, No. 8 Calhoun street, nearly opposite East Bay, at Auction. Will be suki on THURSDAY, the 12th instant, at ll o'clock, in front of tte Old Customhouse, All that LOT OF LAND, measuring - feet iront by-feet in depth, situate on the north Bide or Calhoun street, 4th west or Washington street, together with a finely built three story wooden Dwelling thereon, containing 8 large rooms, double piazza to the west, dressing rooms, pantry, large cistern, kitchen, and all necessary outbuildings. Gas throughout Dwell? ing. Terms-One-third cash; the balance payable ia one and two years, secured by bond and mort? gage ol the property. Premises to he insured and policy assigned. Purchaser paying Auc? tioneer for papers and stamps as usual. may4-wfwtn4 _' Bj A. c. MCGILLIVRAY, Auctioneer. UNDER DECREE IN EQUITY. Henry C. Guerln, Executor of John Bellin? ger, vs. Samuel F. CromweU. Will be sold m front of the Old Customhouse, on. TUESDAY, May the 10th Inst., at ll o'clock A. M., All that PIECE OF LAND, with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate on the west side or Franklin street, nearly opposite the Ma? rine Hospital, in the City or Charleston, extend? lng through to South streeton the weet, witt-^ alley known as "Cromwell's Terrace," running Hi rough so much or the said Land as ls now di? vided into Lots, or bunt npon, measuring and containing upon the north and south lines 550 feet, more or less, and on Franklin street to the east, and on Smith street to the west, 73 reet 6 inches, more or less; bounded north by Landa of -Burdell and Phillp Gunn, south by Lands of R. W. Seymour, east by Franklin street, and west by Smith street. Terms-One-quarter cash; balance in one, two and three years, secured by bond with a mort? gage of the premises. Buildings to be insured and policy assigned. Purchaser to pay Tor papers and stamps. E. W. M. MACKEY, apr29 fmwstu5_ .?. 3. C. C. Bj A. C. MCGILLIYRAT, Auctioneer. AUCTION SALE. In the Court of Common Pleas, Charleston County-John and Theodore Getty vs. Edmund A. Souder A Co. By virtue of an order of the Hon. R. B. Carpen? ter, Circuit Judge, will be sold on FRIDAY, the 6th day of May, 1870, at the Old Customhouse, at ll o'clock A.M., The two (2) steamboats, known as the "General HOOKER" and "W. W. FRAZIER." Trie "Genoral Hooker'* measures slxty-eigbt 63-100 tons, and the "W. W. Frazier" measures one hundred and ninety-two 75-100 tons. The said Steamboats will be sold as they now lie, at Bennett's Wharf, in the City of Charleston, and can be there examined. Terms-One-fourth cash; balance in approved endorsed notes, with interest thereon at the rate or seven per cent, per annum; payable in six, nine and twelve months. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. E. W. M. MACKEY, apr30-smf3 Sheriff Charleston County. Bj JEFFORDS & CO. FOURTEEN HHDS. CLARIFIED SUGAR Will be sold on THURSDAY, the 5th instant, in front or our Stores, at 9 o'clock, 14 hhds. CLARIFIED SUGAR. may4 Orj?na, drocketg. &t. yjy 1LLIAM G. WHILDEN & CO.,. DEALERS LS WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER PLATED-WARE, AND FANCY GOODS. IJirOUTERS OP CROCKERY, CHINA AND GLASSWARE. CHINA DINNER SETS from ?35 to $75. CHINA DINNER SETS from $8 to $25. CUT GOBLETS, $2 50 to $12 per dozen. CUT CHAMPAGNES, $2 50 to $10 per dozen. CUT WINES, $125 to $8 per dozen. CUT CORDIALS, $125 to $6 per dozen. CUT LEMONADES, $2 50 to $6 per dozen. COT TUMBLERS, 75 cents to $12 per dozen. DECANTERS, $2 to $12 per dozen. THE IMPROVED OUM SKLF-SEALING JARS, all sizes EXTRA PIECES FOR CHINA SETS. PRESERVE DISHES. BOWLS. BUTTERS. SUGARS. CREAMS. CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE KO a COUNTRY TRADE, Bi ORIGINAL PACXAOES. AT WHOLESALE, No 137 MEETING STREET, Opposite Hayne street, AT RETAIL. No. 255 KING STRETT, COR? NER BEAUFAIN. mays ^griraUttre, ?ox?tu\?axtf &c. pRIME WHITE RICE, Carefully prepared for seed, with less than one per cent, of Red. now orrered atri9 per bushel, by aprewfmlruo W. C. COURTNEY A CO. QORGHDM SEED. Just received, SuperloT?LACK IMPHEE^SEED, .",1 ter sale bT FRANCIS U. UA.KX, root?? No-32 Ea8t Ba*8trect FYOU WANT YOUR PRLNTLNG DONE in Fine Style and at Reasonable Rates, goto EDWARD PERRY, No. 156 Meeting street, opposite Charleston Hotel, " charleston, S. C. declt amos