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CITY AFFAIRS. ADVERTISERS will take notice that we cannot engage that any advertisement, sent to THE NEWS office at a later hoar than half-past nine o'clock at night will appear in the next morn? ing's paper. An exception to this rule is made in favor of notices of meetings, deaths and fune? rals. _ mm i ? Meetings Thia Day. Orange Lodge, at 2 P. M. Pythagorean Lodge, at half-past 1 P. M. Delta Lodge of Perfection, at 2 P. H. Land m ark Lodge, at 2 P. If. Walhalla Lodge, at half-past 1 P. M. Union Kilwinning Lodge, at 2 P. M. st. Andrew's Lodge, at 1 P. M. Strict Observance Lodge, at 2 P. M. " g Franklin Lodge, at half-past l P. M. V Washington Lodge, at half-past l P. M. parolina Chapter, at 8 P. M. South Carolina Friendly Society, at 8 P. M. St; Patrick's Benevolent Society, at 8 P. M. Charleston Riflemen Society, ats P. M. Survivors' Association, at 8 P. M. Auction Sales This Day. A. C. McGilllvray will sell at ll o'clock, at thc old Postoffice, real estate. B. J. Whaley win sell at ll o'clock, at the old Postoffice, real estate. John 0. Hllnor A Co. will sell at 10 o'clock, at their store, dry goods, shirts, Ac. Henry Cobla A Co. win sell at 9 o'clock, at their stgre, hams, candles. Ac. POSITIVELY n? admittance to the Sch?tzen? fest without a card of invitation got in the city. PERSONAL.-General Bumford, of the United States Army, is in the city. FOR CERTAIN reasons, but known to the managers, no person will be admitted to the Sch?tzenfest who has not obtained a ticket from some member of the committee lu the city. AIDE-DE-CAMP.-M. R. Delaney, colored, has been appointed aide-de-camp to the Governor, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He has in? structions to visit ail portions of the State and Impress upon the minds of the colored people the importance of going to work at once to improve the land of the State. SENTENCE COMMUTED.-Friday Nixon, who murdered Dick Richards last November, who has been twice, sentenced-to be hnng and twine re epited, has hM his sentence commuted to lm . prlSbnoSent in the penitentiary for life-or until the next election, by which time, perhaps, the Governor, who has been so lenient, will pardon him. ? ? " - IF TOD wish to go to the Sch?tzenfest du? ring Ita live days' term, provide yourself with a ticket before before leaving the city, else most positively yon can't gain admittance. ELECTION.-At the annual meeting the lot homers or Magnolia Cemetery, held on the 9th Instant, the following named gentlemen were elected trustees for the ensuing year: Wm. 0. Bee, Dr, F. M. Robertson, Geo. W. Williams, Dr. A. Badal,' Ed. N. Thurston. At a subsequent m?t?g ?f the Board or Trastees, Hr. Wm. C. Bee was re-elected chairman of the'board. _ THE LATE RAILROAD COLLISION.-Yesterday Coroner Whiting swore in ?Jury to hold an in? quest over the body or Josiah Mis hew, the colored boy who was killed by the collision on the South Carolina Railroad on Sunday afternoon last. The hearing of the testimony, will be .commenced to? day, inore wit bel about two hundred witnesses. It wa? A. M. Mackey, and not Sheriff Mackey, who wasinjaied'b^.thpsjaujalon. ; -/... : v-.-: THE SenCTZENPBST.-Thia week, parties In? tending to visit the Schutenzfest, to ensure ad? mittance, must get a card of invitation from one .of the committee hi the city, as no cards are sold at the gate. -? W. L. I. MONUMENT.-We learn by. a private letter received bi this city from Augusta, Georgia, that the monument to be erected by the Wash? ington Light Infantry - Charitable Ass ec lat len is -completed, and being boxed for shipment. The association only await advices from General Wade Hampton, who is to deliver the dedicatory ad? dress, to announce the day of dedication. It wlU .come off during the latter part of this month. FURNITURE BEFORE THE WIFB,-The wife .of an employee on a railroad terminating at Sa? vannah eloped with another fellow while her lord was away, and with his furniture came to Charleston. The aid of justice and the telegraph secured the furniture. WeU satisfied with the re? covery of his property, the lonely Benedict cou .soles himself for the loss of his wife, and thinks 'tia not so heavy ou him as on "Schneider," after all. '9oo BAD.-If you go^jo the gate of entrance . at the Sch?tzenfest, without having previously provided yourself with a ticket ia the city, you "can't get In." You may say, "too bad," but .don't blame the managers; they have advertised this fact.liberaUy. _ MEMORIAL CELEBRATION.-The touching and imposing ceremony of decorating the graves of the Confederate dead wm take place this after? noon. At the Magnolia Cemetery the corner? stone of a monument to their memory will be laid with the usual Masonic ceremonies, and an address delivered by General James Conner. By request of numerous citizens, we urge our merchants to close their places of business ia time to allow au in their employ au opportunity to attend the memorial exercises, which com? mence at 4 o'clook P. H. RELIGIOUS NOTICE.-The Rev. A. B. Earle, the noted evangelist, whose lab ors in ali the large cities of oar country have been so successful, has been holding a series of meetings In onr city since Thursday last. The meeting at the First Baptist Church in Church street last evening was a large and deeply interesting one. The various denom? inations in the city were represented ia the large audience, which waa deeply Impressed by the solemn teachings of the preacher. These meet? ings are to be con tinned, and will be held In the Citadel Square Church to-day at 10 o'clook A. H., -and at night at 8 o'clock. DON'T get disappointed, but procure your .card of admittance to the Sch?tzenfest before you leave the city, as no cards win be sold at the gate of entrance. ABAROS DAY'S WORK-Theodore Kennedy yesterday discharged the very large inward cargo of assorted merchandise from the steamer South Carolina, amounting to several hundred tons la bulk, and took in soo bales of cotton and 550 bar? rels of rosin, and will be prepared this morning to meet the shipping views or any nnmber of cotton and rice folks. This extraordinary dispatch of work ls attributable to the faculty of handling the cargo by the side ports of the steamer. lt ls es? timated that three or four times more work can be done on their plan than by the antiquated pro? cess of hoisting horses and "slch-like." CITY COUNCIL.-A special meeting of the City Council was held last night, at which were present the Mayor, Aldermen Barrow, Collins, Cunningham, Greene, white; Hampton, L. F. and ?. P. Wall, HcKlnlay, Holloway, Thome, colored. The Mayor announced that the object or the meeting was to revise the jury box for the fol? lowing year. Alderman Greene offered a resolution providing that a committee of three citizens be appointed to revise the jury box and prepare for securing jurors for the Courts of Common Pleas and Gene - ral Sessions. Petition of R. E. Deresf was referred to Com? mittee ou Brick and Wooden Bandings. Petition of several fishermen to land on west side of Battery free of charge, was referred to the Committee on City Lands. Aldermen Greene, HcKlnlay and E. P. Wail were appointed on the committee provided for under Alderman Greene's resolution, oil then adjourned. XEXOSIA.Ii DAT. Celebration at Magnolia Cemetery. It will be borne ia mind that to-day must be fulfilled the solemn duty of decorating the graves of the Confederate dead, whether in the public or private cemeteries. A large number of floral and evergreen wreaths and decorations are required, and lt ls hoped that they will be supplied to the wagons as they pass along the route prescribed. The following programme has been adopted: The ladles of the Garland Committee will assem? ble at Marlon's store at hair-past 9 o'clock pre? cisely this morning. The wagons will start at 12 M., and will pass through the following streets, collecting flowers and evergreens sent to the residences named : Wagon Ko. 1-King street-Miss McKay, Dr. Forrest, Dr. Trott, Mr. Lacasacne, Mr. D. rt. Sll cox, Mr. W. G. Whllden, Mr. John Marlon, Dr. G. W. Almar. Wagon No. 2-Meeting street-Mrs. General Conner, Mrs. Smythe, Dr. C. F. Panknin, Z. B. Oakes, W. S. Henerey, near LlHe street. The cars or the South Carolina Railroad Com? pany will leav^ the Ann street depot at 3 and 4 o'clock P. M. The cars or the Northeastern Railroad Company will leave at 3 and hair-past 3 o'clock P. M. The Masons will leave by the latter train, wbicb will be reserved for them. The trains by both roads return os soon as the exercises are over. Passage tickets can be procured at all the book stores, and from the committee at the depot. At the request or the ladles or the Memorial Associa? tion, the following committee have been appoint? ed: Committee at the South Carolina Railroad De? pot-Samuel Wiley, Jr., George W. Gruber, Chas. Pen nal, George Gilli ?and, W. M. Mucken fuss, D. B. Gilllland, Edward Smith, J. W. Craig, O. T. Calhoun, H. G. Pinckney, D. L. Wardlaw. Committee at Northeastern Railroad-F. K. Huger, C. C. Olney, J. Z. Stockton, Walter Willi man. ^. ORDEB OF EXERCISES. Opening Prayer by Rev. John Bachman, D. D. Memorial Ode-written for the occasion by a gen? tleman of Charleston. Laying of the Corner-stone of a Monument to the Confederate dead by the Grand Lodge ot A. F. M. or Sonth Carolina. Address by General Conner. Memorial Ode, by Rev. E. T. Wlnkler. * Decoration of Graves by Ladles or the Memorial Association. 1 . Benediction. * H. B. OLNEY, ) Committee W. A. KELLY, \ ef . A. T. SMYTHE,) Arrangements. OVER ONE THOUSAND persons were disap? pointed yesterday by Toing to the gates of the Sch?tzenfest without having previously got a ticket in the city, as advertised by the newspa? pers. It ls to be hoped, as the rules are so ex? plicit, plain and imperative, that no further disappointments may occur. Procure your card of admittance In the city. ERROR IN FIGURES.-The Phoenix says that In Colonel Palmer's report on ?ot ton manufac? tures, submitted to the Immigration Convention, the figures in one case are incorrectly given in print. The report reads: "From $2,500,000 to $3,000,000 would be added to the yjdue of our cot? ton crop, If we were to manufacture lt into yarn and woven goods." The figures should read $250,000,000 to $300,000,000. CRUMBS.-TrialJustioe S. L. Bennett, col? ored, of this city, has been appointed by Govern? or Geary commissioner of deeds for Pennsylva? nia at Charleston. Robert Scott was sentenced to pay a fine of $5 or serve a term of ten days In the workhouse, yesterday morning, ror Interfering with a police? man on duty. Joseph Mooney bas been - arrested for stabbing Eugenia Bowers on Sunday night. Frances Robinson, Ann Heyward, Ann John? son and Kate Bingley-for instigating a riot Sun? day night-were fined $10 each by the Mayor yes? terday morning. We are informed that by a resolution or eouncU there was appropriated about six thousand dol? lars ror the completion of thc plank road through Calhoun street to Lucas street, and that the balance or the road through Lucas street from Calhoun was ts be completed by parties on the line of the road to the Savannah and Charleston Railroad depot. This was some weeks ago. Why ls not the work carried out by the committee, under said resolution? UNITED STATES COURT.-HON. GEORGE S. BRYAN, JPDQE, PRESIDING.-The following busi? ness was disposed of m the District and Circuit Courts yesterday: District Court.-Ex parte Joseph K. Davis, Jno. G. Robb, Tbos. W. Robb, or Fairfield, J. M. Hunnl cutt, or Pickens, Joseph H. Stroub, or Chester, Robt. Whltesides, of York-petitions for final dis? charge in bankruptcy. Granted. Ex parte W. Hover, in re Franklin Cobb-peti? tion to establish Uen. The assignee was ordered to notify creditors by advertisement to establish their liens. . Ex parte W. J. Jones, in re Seaborn Jones, and ex parte Richard A. Latham, In re Richard A. Latham-the former petitioning to establish Hen, and the latter to discontinue petition. Referred to Registrar Clawson to report. Ex parte John W. Burbridge, In re John B. Wil? kie-petition to sell choses in action. The as? signee was ordered te sell the choses In action at public or private sale, at any time that might be most conducive to the interest of parties con? cerned. Ex parte H. J. Pride, in re Giles J. Patterson petition to establish lien. The assignee was or? dered to pay out one-hau* or lien; also sell the property, one-hair credit, rest ror credit or twelve months. Ex parte V. J. Tobias, in re N. Drummond, or the firm or Bonnell A Drummond. The assignee's report of sale was read and confirmed. Ex parte T. J. La Mot te, In re Joseph Mendel! petition of assignee ror possession of assets. After hearing the reporter Registrar Jaeger, lt was ordered that the fund now in the ^registry of the court be paid'to the assignee and the balance to the bankrupt. Ex parte T. J. LaMotte, in re Moses Wimbush petition for possession of assets. It was ordered that the fund or the bankrupt be paid to the as? signee. Ex parte L. V. Perry, ta re W. H. Heywood petition to establish Hen. Was referred to Regis? trar Carpenter. Circuit Court.-In the case of Luther M. Morris vs. Giles J. Patterson et al, lt was ordered that Charles S. Brice be appointed master In the cause and it be referred to him, ?c. The court then adjourned. Hotel Arrivals, Play 9. CHARLESTON HOTEL. George A. Currie!, F. J. Kimball, Philadel? phia; B. Frank Jenkins, Richmond; Edwin Pep? per, General Wm. Windle. Philadelphia; Colonel Joseph A. Yates, Marysville; R. C. Richardson and lady, Clarendon; G. R. Schott. Philadelphia; G. H. Williams, W. j. williams, Baltimore; A. C. Nlver, New York; Wm. Massey, Mrs. John C. Hew, Miss Lotta C. Hew, Philadelphia; George A, Miller and wife, Edward S. Miller, Chambersburg. PAVILION HOTEL. J. W. Olney, Chicago; Wm. Benton, Baltimore; W. Carter and lady, Virginia; j. w. Waithour, Georgia; L."Moore, Mobile; C. R. Bates, Sonth Carolina; T. R. Stickney, Vermont; Henry Heins, Fairfield; W. James, Sonth Carolina; R. L. Ward, A. Moore, New York; Allen C. Izard, Celle ton; Dr W. Mabrey, California; A. B. Addison, Barnwell. MILLS HOUSE. F. Amlra and wife, Hamburg; R. A. Little, Sa? vannah; J. Muckleston, Canada; w. s. Sorr, Philadelphia; J. B. Dibble, George W. Dibble, New York; H. C. Saxton, H. A. Wilson, L. S. Strong, Saratoga Springs; G. Hunter, Albany; W. A. Swanneand daughter, Boston; H. A- Gibbs, De? troit; Mr. and Mrs. Holbroock, A. C. Bern, New Yo rv ; John F. O'Brien, Alabama; J. W. Waddell, Florida; L. A. Dodge, Christ Church Parish. THE SCH?TZENFEST. A GRAND GERMAN JUBILEE. The Crowd-The Grounds-Scenes Incidents. Among all the people on this mundane sphere, none more than the Germans have learn? ed the art of making themselves multitudinously happy. The Frenchman revels in his cafe and claret, amid the attrition of a restless crowd. The Englishman's frolic ls at a boat or a horse race.ana is polished off with "arrn'arf" and "ros'blf." The American is only happy on the jump; he lives at break neck speed by day and by night; consoles himself chiefly with an allegretto movement of small talk, introduced spasmodically be? tween the round dances or a social party, where the balance of thc entertainment consists of chicken salad a la Methuselah, fruit a la Stumikak and jellies a la Kallarimorbus, followed by d iabolical assaults on aplano forte, and wound up after midnight with sundry drinks of water weakened with imaginary brandy. Generally speaking, our comfort ls artificial-taken in full dress-a manufactured article composed of starch, fuss and feathers. There is nothing spon? taneous about lt, and its obituary notice is either a headache or a chronic dyspepsia. Of holidays, we have nothing worth mentioning. Even that national burlesque on popular rejoicing, the Fourth of July, what was it but an eruption of banners and brass buttons-a competition be? tween gunpowder and the noisy pyrotechnics of the politicians. Individually we may enjoy ourselves perhaps as much as any people, because we are eminently social by nature; but collectively, it ls the Ger? mans, who, carrying their homogeneous charac? ter into all the affairs of life, excel in the ability to extract therefrom the most sensible of its pleasures, and set us an example which we great? ly admire, but unfortunately are slow to imitate. It is a curious fact that they belong to abrace which to-day preserves the distinctive features by which it was marked afterior to the Christian ero. The very name Ger signifies a spear or lance; man, the lord'or chief, and it was a war? like title of honor given by the ancient Romans to distinguish the valor and manliness of the nation. The Romans justly considered them os an abo? riginal, pure and unmixed race of people. As a historian observes: "They resemble themselves alone, and like the specifically similar plants of the field which, springing from a pure seed not raised in the hot-bed of a garden, but germina? ting in the healthy, free, unsheltered soil, do not differ from each other by varieties, so also among the thousands of the simple German race, there was but one determined and equal form of body. Their chest was wide and strong; their bair yel? low, and with young children it was dazzling white. Their skin was also white; their eyes blue and their glance bold and piercing. Their gigan? tic bodies, which the Romans and Gauls could not behold without rear, displayed the strength that Nature had given to this people; for, ac? cording to the testimony or some of the an? cient writers, their usual height was seven, feet. From their earliest youth upward they hard? ened their bodies by all devisable means, and the cold bath was continued during their whole lives as the strengthening renovator of both men and women. Their love of arms was assiduously cherished that they might always be ready for any under? taking, and, in time of war, those who remained at home cultivated the land for all." What Lycurgus wished to effect by means of his legislation among the Spartans seems to have been a principle and combining power among the Germans, namely, a public spirit so general and operative that the individual should submit himself to the common good, and for which and in which he should only live; and not by selfishness, faction, or by Idleness, desire to separate himself from the rest, or consider his own weal as more Important than that of the collective body. Above all things the Germans loved the open country. Tacitus says they selected their dwell? ings wherever a grove or a spring attracted them. Advantage and comfort were consequently fre? quently sacrificed to their admiration of open and -beautiful scenery, and lt is probable that even now they so ardently love the Fatherland because lt presents them with rural scenes with which life and its tenderest associations have been identi? fied. This strong love of nature is a grand fea? ture or the German character, and as long as it ls retained by any people, lt will preserve them from that sensual en nervation and corruption of manners into which the most eu; ti vated nations of antiquity hopelessly sunk. From time immemorial the German youth have been trained to maury exercises, the use of arms and the fatigues of (he hunt. History records no people who possessed nobler capabilities and qualifications, rule and order, a sublime patriot? ism, fidelity and chastity In a greater proportion than the race now disseminated throughout the Kew World, and engaged In writing its Influences upon the heart of the age in which we live. It ls at the risk or being tedious that we have gone backward to show how carefully Na? ture has preserved to the present day the dis? tinguishing characteristics of this sturdy peo? ple. And wc see them illustrated all around as; ta physique and feature; in thc customs which they perpetuate; ia the manner in which they have attached themselves to our soil and Institutions; In their love of liberty without license; in their industry, hospitality and public spirit; in that solidity and strength which they are grafting upon American society, and finally In those rational amusements that unite one and and all-in a true social bond, which for the time bel?g ls magnetic, with Influences that "Cheer the melancholy house of caro." Among the chief of the German amusements are their annual rests, and In the South, among these rests, the principal is that of the Sch?tzen clubs. It ls the mile stone in thc journey of the year, around which the German wreathes his dowers. In Charleston we all know how the Sch?tzenfest has become an Institution-how, af? ter the war, Us resumption was hailed with de? light; how thousands of our citizens look forward to the week when they and their ramilles may find rest and pleasure in the congenial associa? tions or the Schutzenplatz, and partake of its gushing lager without the fear of cruel criticism; or if they so preter " Peep through the loopholes of retreat A nd see the crowd, yet not feel the stir.'' THE PROCESSION. The present occasion was no exception to the rule which has been observed for the last four years, unless, indeed,lt bein the fact that the arrangements were, ir possible, more extensive aud complete than ever before. The day was as balmy, breezy and beautiful as Paradise could spare for the enjoyment or mortals, and at an ear? ly hoar the German population were astir. The majority of their places of business were closed, and buuting stretched across the streets or waving from the housetops announced a general holiday, at least to them. At c o'clock A. M. the festival was announced by a salute of twelve guns fired from the Citadel Green. Thereupon the riflemen assembled at Lindstedt's Hall, their headquarters, and an escort was sent for the lost year's King-Mr. D. Goetjen. At 8 o'clock the procession was formed with its right resting on King st rcet, and soon after moved via King, Broad, East Bay, Market and Meeting streets to the South Carolina Railroad depot. The formation of the procession was os rollows: L The ten "target Jumpers." 2. Music by Muller's Band. 3. Guard of honor-12 riflemen. 4. The Carolina Ride duo, so strong, under com? mand of the president, Theodore G. Barker, Esq. 6. Carriages containing honorary members of the German Rifle Club. 6. The King, escorted by two of his predeces? sors. 7. The Charleston Sch?tzenvercm. 8. A wagon, containing a dozen or more young girls, attired in white, seated under a canopy of flowers. ?. Teutonia Society. 10. Charleston Turnverein, 40 strong. 11. Harry Leslie and Miss Nichols (tight rope performers) la a carriage. 12. Charleston Juvenile Turnverein. 13. A wagon, containing "theeagle" a ?ar prize target. The column presented a very handsomi ance, and the uniforms of the various were especially attractive. The Carolii which ls a social organization compos number of our young men, appeared li yesterday for the first time since the i the uniform chosen is not unlike that German friends, except that the hunting of gray homespun Instead or green. On AT THE SCHUTZENPLATZ another salute or twelve guns was fir President A. Melchers, in a brier and pi speech, welcomed the guests or the occasl also read several letters from 3lster si among them one rrom the president or ( Rifle Club presenting a handsome silvei one or the prizes to be competed for, and i letter from the Germania Society or Wasli D. C., accompanying a very beantlf unique silver medal and chain, worn by the King ror the ensuing Subsequently, with appropriate speech ai mony, a gold headed cane was presented I President F. Puckhaber, as a recognition value.or -the services which he had rend the club. The presentation was made b tain Melchers In a happy manner. Thereu] Inner man was refreshed at a banquet tab the assembly commenced to do violence tc and Rhine wine. TUE CROWD began to gather at an early hoar, and i swelled its numbers until dark-every spe vehicle and all sorts or horse flesh being b into requisition to supply the demand or and beaux. Mr. Gates kept his omnibu brating like shuttles between Line street a grounds as rapidly as they could be filled the cars or the South Carolina Railroad, at vals ot three-quarters oran hour, dlsgorgei living rrelght by the hundreds. Pedestrian not having thc rear or lime-dust before eyes, perambulated up the shell road in SYS until with Its gathered thousands rron source and another, the Schutzenplatz l like an arabesque pattern or humanity, ch ble in its aspects as the colors of a "kaledel The amount of lager punished was fearfu yet not a single specimen of noisy intoxii was visible to the naked eye. It should served here, in deference to a request by tl cers or the club, that the steamer St. H which was advertised to leave the city at ? hours, ror the convenience or the public, w; permitted to land at the neighboring wharf i Pacific Guano Company, on the ground t would interfere with their business. Persoi siring to visit the place there, must resort < to the railroad or the omnibuses. THE GROUNDS. To describe In detail the novel scenery pr? ed to the eye of the stranger would bc almo; possible. Passing down the lane arter lea vin railroad, you enter an archway crowned evergreens and banners. From this poin spectacle is not less picturesque than beau In the centre of the grounds stands the hug flee devoted to Terpsichore, while on either are booths decorated In every floral ror the restive accommodation or the pie. 'Flowers greet one everywhere, which the eye wanders among *ha< old trees and the group of childrei play. There are swings, gymnastic appar benches Tor a rural teu-a-iete, bowling alleys all the concomitants or genuine pleasure. St) or music entice you into the great hall, yt scores or men, women and children are gil through the mazes of the dance, with a Ger vehemence that ls contagious. There are b piazzas on both sides of the hall, and the breezes from the distant stream lend theil freshmen t to the place. Passing beyond the edifice, we come to a tage-llke residence over which waves the Ger flag. On the present occasion lt has been y ed to the purposes ol entertainment, and dev to the use or tue ladles. On one side or house, arrayed in a glass case, are the vat prizes ror which the "greenbacks" yondei contending, while In the rear are tables whlc your order will be spread with the dainties ol cuisine. To the right, and a hundred feet In air, stretched between two tall pines, is tight rope on which performs Mons. Marry Ile, a dare-devil sort or a man, who onoe Jua out or a balloon with a parachute and deseen to Mother Earth without hurting lils corporoi On the left ls a booth erected ror the shoot; and the rapid cracks or the rifle tell or the riv there in progress. Racks are provided ror the gi and all the paraphernalia ot the marksman 1 hand. These rifles are or varions kinds, ace lng to the taste or the owner, some or them b< or great value. The utmost care ls employe* secure fair play, and the rules, posted cona uously, are rigidly enrorced. This booth or s contains fourteen stalls, ten for the use of club, and four for the use of the public. Tl are likewise fourteen targets, each of whic connected with Us corresponding stall by a T and bell-pull. They are one hundred and si yards distant, are about three reet square, i have a bull's-eye three inches lu diame When a rifleman has discharged his wea he pulls thc bel! at his right hand. The r at the target, who with his neighbors protected by an embankment of sand three i thick, Immediately responds by pointing wli stick to the spot struck; the target descend patch is put upou thc place, another target me while ascending to prevent delay, and so work goes ou, a record ot the centre shots rr each stall being kept by the officers. The cl target, however, is in the shape or a huge spn eagle, holding in each claw an Imaginary < blem. This bird ls divided into eleven parts, et of whick, is to bc shot away. The highest pt and thexingship or thc coming year ls aware to him who shoots off the eleventh and last rr ment. There are also alr-guas tor the amusement the ladies, and from the examples given yest day, they "go off" with great accuracy-we me thc guns. AMUSEMENTS. Next to the dancing and the bibulatlon o muchness or beer and then more beer, the ero round run in watching the antics or the youl Sjters. Some or these attempted to climb a p provokingly greasy, but with sufficient rewat or merit at the top to induce restive ambition dirty its clothes and strain tts sinews. A few b eUckltg-plaster enough in their composition "shinny" to the top, but the majority learn "how not to do lt" with unctious rapidity. Another source or run was a race between bo: who were tied tn sacks and then set on end. T result or this species or elastic rivalry was ln\ rlably a rall, a roil, and promiscuous violence their reelings. Likewise, sundry little Ethiopians essayed pick nve cent pieces rrom the bottom or bov filled with molasses, showing races when th emerged from their saccharine baptism that loo cl very much like polished mahogany. Tin there were races between boys armed each wi a spoon and hall a pint or brown sugar. The efforts at deglutition wcro frightful, half a doll being offered to the little gourmand who wou gobble up lils pile first. At four o'clock Miss Nichols made lier appea ance on a stage erected for the purpose, and pc formed very gracefully and well on a slack wi not more than a quarter of an Inch thick. Son or her reats were perrormed whUe she was blln folded, and excited no little wonder and admir tlon. Later, Harry Leslie appeared In tights an spangles, mounted his rope, walked back wan and forwards, a distance of say two hundred ree and then exhibited gymnastically in a mann? extremely terrifying to aU respectable nerves. So the day wore on, every minute full or enjoj ment to somebody. The chUdren had their swing and games, or saw beautirul balloons sent up in th air; thc old rolks hob-nobbed together around th refreshment tables; the beaux danced to the verg or apoplexy, and the belles were like ?labor?t verses going through the poetry ot motloi Everybody happy. Similar scenes will be repeated to-day, and t our citizens, one and all, we say, go-but pre cure your tickets from some member of the com mlttee before starttng. Three or Tour hour may be most agreeably spent among these joli, Germans. THE BANK OE THE STATE. An Important Decision. On Saturday Judge Carpenter rendered hfg decision in the case ot Dabney, Morgan A Ce. vs. the President and Directors of the Bank of the State, Baring Bros. et al. This was an action brought on behalf of the holders of the biUs is? sued by the bank to be preferred in the distribu? tion of its assets. The question at issue was the force and effect or the charter of the bank ratified in 1812, and the force and effect of the act or 1838, being an act to rebuild the City or Charleston, un? der which $2,000,000 of bonds and stocks were is? sued hy the State and guaranteed by the bank, part of which was negotiated In England, and the remainder in this country, lt was contended that whatever prior lien billholders may have had under the charter, the act of 1838 gave a specific lien to the holders or the Fire Loan bonds and stockB in preference to all other creditors: by the counsel for Baring Brothers lc was claimed that thc bondholders were preferred over the stock? holders. The case was argued by A. G. Magrath, Esq.,vfln the part of the billholders, by Messrs. Hayne & Campbell on the part of the Fire Loan bondholders, and by Messrs. H. Buist and T. Y. Simons on behalf of the Fire Loau stockholders. Hon. D. H. Chamberlain, attorneyrgeneral, repre? sented thc Interesfcor the stile. Judge Carpenter's opinion in the case Is very lengthly and elaborate. In lt he holds that the Fire Loan bondholders and stockholders are on an equality In respect to their ?rights, and that they have a prior lien upon the assets or the bank; that the billholders aud other creditors or the bank are entitled to share rateably in the resi? due; and that for any deficiency, the creditors have an equitable claim against thc State. That the State, as sole stockholder, having withdrawn from tlieTjank more than the principal and In? terest of the entire amount of the loan, ls, in equi? ty, bound to secure the unsecured creditors from loss. The rollowlng ls the Judge's decree: Ordered. That this case be referred to the Hon. B. F. Dunkin, as special referee, and that he call In the two classes or depositors represented In this case, by those who deposited before the war and by those who deposited during the war. by advertisement In THE CHARLESTON NEWS, Charles? ton Courier and Columbia Phoenix for six weeks, on or before-day or-to prove their claims, and ir such claims are not so proved they will be barred from all participation In the assets or said bank or claims upon the State; and lt is further ordered that said special referee take proof as to the character or the Indebtedness or said two classes or depositors, as to whether the transac? tions were with reference to lawrul money or the United States, or Confederate currency, aud such or them as he finds to have been in Confederate currency, he will ascertain the value or each claim In the lawful currency of the United States; and lt ts farther ordered that the said speelal referee also ascertain what portion or the bills already proved were . issued with reference to Confederate currency, and to value or such bills In lawrul money or the United Stales. He will also ascertain what portion or the other debts al? ready proved were contracted In Confederate currency, and as to such debts he will ascertain the value In lawrul money or the United States at the date or the contract. lt ts further ordered, That the said special ref? eree ascertain the amount of thc Indebtedness of the bank upon the principle of this decree, giving to the State credit for the amount of stocks and other securities left with the bank as collaterals, and giving to the State also credit for the amount or the bills redeemed by the Issue or bonds. And lt ls runtier ordered that the said special referee tax the costs or this suit, and report to this court on the first day or Its next November term. (Signed) R. B. CARPENTER. THE ROOMS OF THE BOARD OF TRADE. -The Columbia Phoenix, in an editorial article, has the following graceful paragraph about the rooms or the Charleston Board or Trade: "No one who visits these rooms can fail to be impressed with their elegant appearance and complete accompa? niments. Here the members of the Board or Trade, and of the club therewith connected, meet for business, or reading, or conversation, or so? cial eujoyment; and here the courtesies of the city are kindly and freely tendered to strangers visiting the city on missions of business or recrea? tion. It is one of those institutions that reflect the tone, the hospitality and the social spirit of the citizens of Charleston." Bua ixsa a KOTIOEB BILL HEADS printed on fine paper at $3, lt, (5, $6 60 and $8 so per thousand, according to size, at THE NEWS Job Office. BUSINESS ENTELOPES.-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 have his card printed on his envelopes. Shirts ano ?nrmsliing Q?ooos. g c o T T . s IS THE PLACE TO GET YOUR SPRING AND SUMMER OUTFITS IN FURNISHING OOODS. THE FAMOUS STAR SHIRTS, GBAY'S PATENT MOULDED COLLARS. SOLE AGENCY FOR THE NEW SPIRAL SEAM DRAWERS, AN? TUE PATENT CHAMPION BRACE. (Suspenders and Shoulder Braces combined.) SIGN OF THE STAR SHIRT. MEETING STREET, OPPOStTK HARKST. JanlT ?mosDic iHieGellaneHns. P?TENT SLATE-LINED REFRIGERA TORS. The advantage of these REFRIGERA ORS ovei all others is the substitution of Slate In the plac? of Zinc. For sale low by C. GRAVELEY, may9-2_No. 52 East Bay. p ALMETTO L'"0 G S . We are prepared to furnish any quantity of tin above on reasonable terms. may9-2_STREET BROTHERS A CO. MANHOOD-nOW LOST-HOW RE STORED : Just published In a sealed eavolope. Price sli cents. A LECTURE on the NATURAL TREATMENT and Radical Cure of Spermatorrhea or Semina Weakness, Involuntary Emissions, Sexual Debill ty, and Impediments to Marriage generally; Ner vousness, Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits, Men tal and Physical Incapacity, resulting from self abuse, Ac, by Robert J. Cuiverwell, M. D., autho: of the "Green Book," Ac. "A boon to thousandi of sufferers." Sent under seal, In a plain eavel ope, to any address, postpaid, on receipt of si: cents or two postage stamps, by CHAS. J. C. KLINE A CO., No. 127 Bowery, New York, Postofllcc Box No 4536. Also, Dr. CulverweU's "MARRIAGE GUIDE,' price 25 cents._may7-stuth Q.ET READY FOR SUMMER ! LOUIS BAYARD. No. 33 Brood street (next to R. M. Marshall A Bro., CLEANS AND RENOVATES PANAMA, FELT AND SILK HATS, OF ALL KINDS, Making old hats as good in every respect as new jg- PRICES VERY MODERATE. apr29 IF YOU WANT YOUR PRINTING DON] la Fine Style and a treasonable Rates, got EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, opposite Charleston Hote Charleston, s. C. decll emou fiailroa?s. TH CAROLINA RAILROAD. (; EN KR AL SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, 1 CHARLESTON, S. C., Sept. 15, 1869. f On and after Thursday, September 16, the Pas? senger Trains on the South Carolina Railroad wUl run as follows: FOR ADO CST A. Leave Charleston.8.30 A. M Arrive at Augusta.4.45 P. M. Connecting with trains for Montgomery, Mem? phis, Nashville and New Orleans, via Montgomery and Grand Junction. FOR COLUMBIA. Leave Charleston.-..8.30 A. M. Arrive at Columbia.4.40 P. M. Connecting with Wilmington and Manchester Railroad, and Camden train. FOR CHARLESTON. Leave Augusta.. . . ..8.00 A. M. Arrive at Charleston.4.00 P. M. Leave Columbia.7.46 A. M. Arrive at Charleston.4.00 P. M. AUGUSTA NIGHT EXPRESS. (Sundays excepted.) Leave Charleston.7.80 P. M. Arrive at Augusta.6.10 A. M. Connecting with trains fer Memphis, Nashville nd New Orleans, via Grand Junction. Leave Augusta.4.10 P. M. Arrive at Charleston.4.00 A. M. COLUMBIA NIGHT EXPRESS. (Sundays excepted.) Leave Charleston.6.05 P. M. Arrive at Columbia.4.45 A. M. Connecting (Sundays excepted) with Greenville and Columbia Railroad, and on Mondays, Wednes? days and Fridays with ChaHotte and South Caro? lina Railroad. Leave Columbia.6.50F. Arrive at Charleston.5.30 A. hu SUMMERVILLE TRAIN. Leave Charleston.2.50 p. lt!. Arrive at Summerville.4.10 P. lt. Leave Summerville.7.10 A. M. Arrive at Charleston.8.25 A. M. CAMDEN BRANCH. Camden and Columbia Passenger Trains on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS, and be? tween Camden and Ringville dally, (Sundays ex? cepted,) connects with up and down Day Pas? sengers at Ringville. Leave Camden.6.36 A. M. Arrive at Columbia- ~.11.00 A. M. Leave Columbia. .fr..1.45 P. M. Arrive at Camden.6.00 P. M. (Signed) LL T. PEAKE, septld General Superintendent. Uiiilroiib Supplies. S~TEA^fls^ SUPPLIES. * 'A full assortment of BRASS and IRON FIT? TINGS, for stearne and gas-fltters and plumbers. Steam Guages, Guage-cocks, Low Water Detec? tors. OH Cups, Tools for machinists and black? smiths, Bellows, Ac. For sale by CAMERON, BARKLEY k CO., Corner Meeting and Cumberland streets, mch24 6mo Charleston, S. C. JJ E L T I N G. A large Stock of Leather and Rubber BELTING and RUBBER GOODS, including Manhole and Handhole ?tokcts, (all sizes.) Hose, Sheet Rub? ber for packing, Pure Vulcanized Gam for valves, Ac. ALSO, "Regulation" LEATHER HOSE, 'dodble-rlveted and of approved manufacture. For sale by t CAMERON, BARKLEY k CO., Corner Meeting and Cumberland streets, mc ai; 8mo Charleston, & C. QUO UMBER-WOOD PUMPS.' The cheapest and best PUMP now in use. They give no taste to the water and are applicable In every locality. For sale by CAMERON, BARKLEY k CO., Corner Meeting and Cumberland streets, mch24 arno Oharieston. S. S TEAM ENGINES, BOILERS, STEAM PUMPS, CIRCULAR SAW MILLS, Single and double-acting Lift and Force PUMPS, H. Dlsston A Son's Celebrated Circular, Gang, Hand and Cross-cut Saws. Also, Miners' and Ea lucers' Supplies In great variety, Shovels, Picks, AC. For sale by * CAMERON, BARKLEY k CO., * Corner Meeting and Cumberland streets, mch24 Gmo Charleston, S. C. JDLPEFOR GAS, STEAM AND WATER. Sole Agency of MORRIS TASKER A CO.'S Pas? cal Iron Works. At store of CAMERON, BARKLEY k CO., Corner Meeting and Cumberland streets, mcli24 imo Charleston, S. C. B AR IRON AND STEEL. English and American Red ned, In bars English and American common, in bara Boiler Plate and Sheet Iron Bolts, Nats and Washers. For sale by CAMERON, BARKLEY Jc CO., Corner Meeting and Cumberland streets, mch24 6mo Charleston, S. C. N AILS, NAILS, Of the best brands, Including Parker MUls and CAMERON, BARKLEY A CO.'S unequalled "N< Plus Ultra" CUT NAILS. ALSO, A full Stock of Wrought and Cut SPIKES. For sale by CAMERON, BARKLEY k CO., Corner Meeting and Cumberland streets, m ch tn Gmo Charleston, S. C. TT|7HiTE LEAD, COLORS AND PALN1 Vf OIL! Pure Raw and DonMe-Bolled LINSEED OIL English and American White Lead Pamts in Oil, in great variety. ALSO, An extensive assortment of BRUSHES. For sale by CAMERON, BARKLEY & CO., Corner Meeting and Cumberland streets, mch24 6mo Charleston, S. C. Q IL! O I L ! - 0 I L ! Winter Sprained SPERM, Extra Lard C. B. A Co.'s Engine Oil, Paraphene Spindle Olive Oil, Cotton Seed OU White Oak (West Virginia) Oil. For sale by CAMERON, BARKLEY k CO., Corner Meeting mid Cumberland streets, mch246mo Charleston, S. C. ^gricnlmral implements, rpo PLANTERS. We have been appointed Agents for the sale c SHAW'S COTTON SEED HULLER MANUFACTURED BY THE "DIAMOND MILL MANUFACTURING CO.," and offer the same at Manufacturer's Prlcei Freight added, FeeUng assured lt ls what every Planter need! Sample of work, Circulars and all Information furnished on application to us. One of the "HULLERS" to be seen at our Otha BRODLE A CO., Factors and Commission Merchants, North Atlantic Wharf? Charleston, 5. C., February 12, wo. febi4 mwfsmos By A. c. MCGILLIVRAY, Auctioneer. UNDER DECREE IN EQUITY Henry C. Guerln. Executor of John Bellin ger, vs. Samuel P. Cromwell. Will be sold lu front of the Old Customhouse on THIS DAY,- the 10th Inst., at ll o'clock A.M All that PIECE OP LAND, with the buildings and Improvements thereon, situate on the west side of Franklin street, nearly opposite the Ma? rine Hospital, in the City of Charleston, extend? ing through tc South streeton the west, with an alley known as "Cromwell's Terrace," running through so much of the said Land as ls now di? vided into Lots, or built upon, measuring and containing upon the north and south lines 550 .eet, more or bsa, and on Franklin street to the east, and on Smith street to the west, 73 feet e inches, more :;r less; bounded north by Lands of r^?????T^ PhlILp Gunn'south byLanda of by l?K Ca9t bJ'FrankIln 8treet' and weat Tcrms^-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 for naners and stamps. E. W. M. MACKEY mario_ S. CL C. By HENRY COMA ft CO. HAMS, CANDLES, STARCH, Ac., Ac. THIS DAY, at 9 o'clock, In front of our store, will be sold, 500 HAMS , 50 boxes Candles 25 tubs Lard 20 barrels Sugar io barrels New Orleans Molasses. Conditions cash. maylO By JOHN G. MILNOR ft CO. DRY GOODS, SHIRTS, PIQUES, DRESS GOODS, Ac. THIS DAY, loth Instant, at io o'clock, we will sell at our store, No. 135 Meeting street Brown and Fancy Linen Drills. Linen Coatings Cottonades, Kentucky Jeans, Colored and White Piques, Colored Lawns, Fancy Mozamblques Ta? ble Diaper, Bleached and Brown Shirtings, Fancy Prints, Apron Checks, Shirt Fronts, Fancy and White Shirts, Bed Spreads, White and Slate Hose, Brown and Mixed Half Hose, Cotton Undershirts " Paper Collars, Linen and Paper Fans, Ac. Conditions cash._ maylO AT A, U C T I ON. ' Thc nonie Loan and Building Association vs. Hutchinson, Administrator of McCall, and others. Under decree for foreclosoure of mort? gage. Tuesday, 10th May, 1870. By virtue o? a decrstal order In this case made hyHon. R. B. Carpenter, I will offer for sale, at ?Mlle Auction, at the Old Postofflce building, In Broad street, In the City of Charleston, THIS DAY, the 10th of Mny, TS?oVat ll o'clock A. M., All that LOT OF LAND/wlth the three-story Brick Ballding thereon, lying on the sooth side of Cannon street, In the^Clty of Charleston, measur? ing on the front Une on Cannon street one hundred (loo) feet; on the east. Une two hundred and Ave (205) feet; on the west Une two hundred and seven (207) feet, and on the south line one hundred (loo) feet, be the same more or less. Bounded to the north on Cannon street; to the east on Land now or late of E. C. Cochran; to the south on Landa of Mrs. Pinckney and - Darrel; to the west on Lands now or late of the Estate of Mrs. E. 0.' i Cochran. Terms of Sale-One-third cash; the residue on credit of one and two years, with Interest from day of sale, payable semi-annually, secured by bond or bonds of purchaser with mortgage of premises. Purchaser to Insure the premises and assign the policy. Purchaser to pay for stamps and papers. B. J. WHALEY, mayio - Special Referee. D KALB HOUSE, GAM DEN, S. C. This elegant Hotel, having been recently refur? nished, and thoroughly renovated, is now open to the pubUc. J. B. WASHINGTON, may5-12_Superintendent. HOUSE. J R V I N G A FIRST CLASS HOTEL, European Plan. Loca? tion unsurpassed, being near UNION SQUARE, WALLACE'S THEATRE, and A. T. STEWART'S New (up town) Store. Broadway and Twelfth streets, New York. G. P. HARLOW, aprl4 thstu Proprietor. w ASHTNGTON, D. C THE NEW HOTEL, "THE ARLINGTON," Built by W. w. Corcoran, Esq. T. ROESSLE A SON, PK0PR?E"J|RP. LAKE GEORGE FORT WILLIAM HENRY HOTEL, WILL BE OPENED FOR SUMMER VISITORS . JUNE 1st. MW ROOMS can be engaged and plans of Hotel seen at "The Arlington," Washington, D. C. T. ROESSLE Sc SON. mch212mos PROPRIETORS. JRacfjinerg, Castings, Ut. jLJ-EETING STREET FOUNDRY. THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS NOW FURNISHING THE IM? PROVED MCCARTHY COTTON OIN, STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS, ' Of varions sizes, on hand. Improved Vertical and Horizontal Cora Milis, Sugar Mills, Sugar Boilers and Pans, of all sizes. Horse-Powers and'Gta Gearing, from 6 to 16 feet In diameter. Improved Lever Cotton Presses, for Hand, Power, Saw and Rice Mills. Machinery and Castings of aU descriptions made te order. Particular attention paid to House Fronts and Castings for Buildings, Gratings, Cistern Covers, Sash Weights, Ac, Ac. WILLIAM S. ELENERET, MACHINIST AND FOUNDER, No. 311 MEETING STREBT, CHARLESTON, S. a aug! mws _ pHONIX IRON WORKS. ESTABLISHED 1844. JOHN F. TAYLOR A CO., SUCCESSORS TO CAMERON A CO., ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, rfc, NOS. 4, 6, 8, 10 AND 12 PRITCHARD STREET, (Near the Dry Dock,) CHARLESTON, S. C. STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS-MARINE, STATIONARY AND PORTABLE RICE THRESHERS AND MILLS OF EVERY DE? SCRIPTION. SHAFTING, PULLEYS AND GEARING. IRON FRONTS FOR BUILDINGS. CASTINGS OF EVERY KIND, CS IRON OR BRASS. Guarantee to furnish ENGINES AND BOILERS of as good quality and power, and at as low rates, as can be had in New York, Baltimore or Philaj delphla. REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. mch2 3mosD*c___ . ? rYOU WANT PAPER BAGS, FLOUR SACKS and Bags of every[description, go to No. 166 Meeting street, opposite Charleston Hotel, Charleston, S. C. decl48mos