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VOLUME IX.-NUMBER 1360. CHARLESTON, MONDAY MORNING, MAY 2, 1870. SIX DOLLARS A YEAR. WASHINGTON. A. COU O RED CADET EOR WEST POINT. [FROH TEE ASSOCIATED PRESS.] WASHINGTON, May 16. Congressman Perce, from the Fifth Missis? sippi Congressional District, has nominated a colored boy to West Point The revenue is one million and a quarter. The new San Domingo treaty was not sent to the Senate to-day. There was a special meeting of the Cabinet this afternoon; the object did not transpire. It is stated thc.t the House Committee on Foreign Affairs favor subsidizing the California and China cable a half million per year for twenty years. The President has nominated Philip Jacob sornattorney for the Southern District of Mis? sissippi; B. Hawkins, postmaster at Bpwliug Green, Kentucky. The Secretary of State requests the Gover? nor of Michigan to prevent armed expeditions passing the Sault St. Marie Canal towards the Red River country, without express permis? sion from Washington. The Freedmen's Bureau Howard-corruption investigation is still ia progress. Nothing tangible has transpired. The new Internal Revenue bill was reported to-day. It takes taxes off nearly everything except fermented liquors, distilled spirits, to? bacco, cigars, stamps and incomes. The tax on sales, except on liquor dealers, ls abolish? ed; also the tax on legacies and successions, gross receipts from railroad corporations, ?c., though the tax on receipts of theatres and lot? teries is retained. The income tax is fixed at five per cent., ' with exemption of fifteen hundred dollars, but all inquisitorial features of the tax are abolish? ed. The tax on gas, pianos, carriages, watches, Ac., Is done away with. A tax of three per cent, per annum is levied on all public monies deposited in banks. The amount of the reduc? tion is about $33,900,000. The report of the Commissioner of Agricul? ture considers the season so far favorable. The Congressional caucus did nothing be? yond making arrangements for appointing Congressional committees. SENATE. In the Senate, a bill granting public lands in Alabama to the Decatur and Aberdeen Fail rood passed. A bill te repeal all lawn authorizing trans- j portation and exportation of goods, wares, and merchandise in bond to Mexico overland, j was reported from the committee without .i amendment. It ls proposed to enforce proceeding? by the United States District Attorney in Beveral dis? tricts, against persons holding office who are Ineligible under the Fourteenth amendment, imposing, upon conviction, fine and imprison? ment, and disqualification for office thereafter, also re-enacting the Civil Rights acc. Dis cassion ensued. Terry expressed the opinion that all political disabilities of the Southern people would be removed in the course of two years. ? Morton declared tho policy a favor, and hoped the Senate bul to repeal the test oath, might be defeated In the House. HOUSE. In the House the following bills were intro? duced: Granting lands to New York and Nor? folk Railroad; for Improvement of Tombigbee River; not to exclude women from census marshal ship; constructing a bridge across the Ohio at Metropolis, Illinois; granting lands for a railroad from the Mississippi to Arkansas River, along tho 35th parallel. The House refused to order the Reconstruc? tion Committee to report a bill for general am? nesty by a vote of 51 to 78. . The proceedings to-day were the postpone? ment of the Tariff bill until after the passage of all the appropriation billa, which is'equivalent to an indefinite postponement, ta bill reported from the Judiciary Commit? tee to protect the colored population in the exercise of suffrage, and providing pains and penalties against any State officers or indi? vidual citizens who attempt to prevent the exercise of that right, was passed. The usual .large number ef bills were reported and re? ferred. The Internal Tax bill will come up for action early next week, and reduces taxation by thirty-three millions. DEATH OF AN EX-FEES ID EST OF THE S. C. RAILROAD. W. W. Sampson, the Blue Ridge Rail? road Forger, Released on Ball. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEWS.] COLUMBIA, May 16. John Caldwell, long identified with the South Carolina Railroad, and an ex-president of that corporation, died here last night and was buried this afternoon at Elmwood Cemetery. A large concourse of citizens were at the fanerai. W. W. Sampson, the clerk in the treasury office, who was arrested last week for the forgery of the oonda ot the Blue Ridge Rail? road, was released to-day on a bail of $5000. A KEROSENE EXPLOSION. .f~ LA CROBSE, WIS., May 16. A boy dropped a lantern near a leaking Dar? rel of kerosene: on the steamer War Eagle, setting fire to tbe vessel, and to the Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railway Depot Elevator. The latter' with its contents was consumed. The passengers of the War Eagle escaped by jump? ing Into the river. Two lives were lost. SP ARRU FROM THE WIRES. Governor Hoffman, of New York, ha? vetoed the bill for the railroad which proposed to run under Broadway. A Toronto dispatch says that the troops con? tinue to leave for Bed River. The gunboat Rescue leaves for St Mary's River, as a pre? caution against the Fenians. The Indians attacked a working party on the Kansas Pacific Railroad, betweea Kit Carson and Willow Springs. Ten men belonging to the grading paity were killed. The Grand Army ol the Republic have de? signated their officers to superintend the dec? oration of the Union graves, at Andersonville, on the 30th ol May. -The New York papers say that stirring news may be expected within a week from the New Dominion, whither, it ls alleged, a large number of Fenians have gone, prepared to make an Invasion. A meeting of the leading generals of the O'Neil wing of thc Brother? hood has recently been held, and lt is said that perfect harmony exists In all departments, and that officers will soon be assigned to take com? mand ol the troops now concentrating at St. Paul for a dash on Fort Francis. FOREIGN XEWS. England. LONDON, May IC. Fifty persons who arrived from Birming? ham, by rall, armed with revolvers and having plenty of money, were arrested as Fenians. The race between the Sappho and Cambria on Saturday, was fair, notwithstanding the rumors to the contrary. Motley and Clarendon have both signed the naturalization treaty. The Atria and Nebraska have arrived at Queenstown. France. PARTS, M.." 16. A decree has been published announcing the Duke de Grammont. Minister of Foreign Affairs; Jaques Phillipe Meges, Minister of Public Instruction, and Charles Ignacio Phle chon, Minister of Public Works. The Emperor's health is excellent; .lie at? tended the races yesterday, and walked a long time among the people, being heartily cheered. The list of fathers opposed to the Infallibility dogma, now number over one hundred. Spain. MADRID, May IC. In the Cortes, on Saturday, a Republican de? puty made a speech, wherein he represented the Cuban insurrection as still existing, not? withstanding the repeated statements on the part of the government that it had terminated. Senor Monet, the minister for the colonies, re? plied at some length, persisting that the insur? rection ls really ended. Predatory bands of insurgents are still in Coba, and some skir? mishes have lately occurred, but entire order would soon be restored. The official news from Captain-General DeRodas gives univer? sal satisfaction._ POLITICS IN FRANCE. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] PARIS, April 30. THE PLEBISCITE Is developing the sap and life of the nation to a remarkable degree, and the result ot the poll may be fairly regarded as the present true mind of the people. Under the .first Republic, the Consulate, and the first Empire, the Plebis? cites had no secret voting, and Napoleon the Third, in calling fora mass vote, follows not in the wake of the Ctesars, bnt that of the Roman Republics. In 1851, the people were In a state of terror-militarism confronted them at every step, and the cold chain o? silence hung alike over public men and the press. But, nous avons chang? tout cela. Fontenelle said, that if he had his handful of truths, he would but open one finger at a time. The Emperor has followed this reserve in restoring France her liberties, and Blie has now the fullest freedom to express her views. THE CONSTITUTION, as submitted for ratification en bloc, will be approved by an overwhelming majority, not that it contains all the liberties desired, or is sufficiently Democratic for many minds. To refuse it on the grounds of its defects, would be to postpone a real progress-the step gain? ed to-day brings the morrow nearer-hence, why many arc forced to say "Yes." Absten? tion; under these- circumstances, implies abdi? cation, for if a man professes to hold an opinion, he should have the courage to express and fight for ll. From 1818 to 1869, the regis? tered voters rose from ten to ten and a halt millions-the average of the abslentionlsts on the eight occasions the people were called npon to exercise their i tes, whether by Ple? biscites or by genere1 ?lections, was over 26 per cent.-a rather nigh figure; thc lowest average, 17 per cent., occurred on the ques-1 tion ol the restoration of the Empire In 1852, ' and the highest, nearly 37 per cent., the same j year for the election ot deputies. To deprive the Emperor of all opportunity to resort to future Plebiscites, ls for the Dation to use wor? thily the liberties conceded. Another deciding influence with many to vote affirmatively, ls the attitude taken up by a section of tho Re? publican parry, who will vote "No." because it means revolution. To redress political griev? ances by street insurrections ls decidedly out of fashion. When a government is establish? ed, and accepted by the majority of the nation, it U the duty of every good citizen to submit to the national will. Reclaim liberty-this is all men's inalienable right, but to overthrow a government to place in its stead this system or that, because we ' may prefer lt, is more than factious. It l:i the violence of parties that, up to the present day, has made the duration of liberty an impossibility. HOW THE PEOPLE VOTEp. Those who protest against the Plebiscite, were, a few weeks ago, the loudest In demand? ing the dissolution of the Chamber. Those who have confidence In universal suffrage when it is fractionally expressed, through 212 electoral districts, have no faith in the nation? al sovereignly when elicited from one vast and unique circumscription. All elections re? solve themselves into a yes or no. It was in May 1869, that the three and a half millions of ! hostile votet, admonished the Emperor he must finish with personal government. He wisely acted on the hint. Inflammatory ap- I peals against his past Iron-rule will not affect the provinces. The peasantry care little about the blunder of Mexico or the political check at Sadowa, Bleated budgets regard them not, since they have not extracted an additional BOUS from their purses, and they are content to see the deficits of thc exchequer balanced by a loan for posterity to repay. They have become rich even under the despotism of the last eighteen years-the Empire secures them the peaceable ?nioyment of their wealth, which revolutions have disturbed or destroy? ed. As a clans, they are very ignorant-and dependent on the local official to pilot them. He is their "medicine man." By and by, edu? cation will correct this. In 1830, they regarded the "Charter" as the wife of Lafayette-m 1870 lt is not improbable they will embrace the "Plebiscite" as the Emperor's son. A BLUNDER. In the multitude of official and semi-official addresses, M. Ollivier has, unfortunately, in a letter to lils constituents, touched a sore point, when he rtopes that the result of the vote will he a tranquil future, "in order that on the throne, as in the most humble dwelling, the son may succeed the father in peace." This paragraph has naturally excited the wrath of those who repudiate,1-Iiie enor? mous faith of many made for all." The throne of France ls cot an affair of civil right, or the private property of any dynasty. The Plebiscite -this civil wur without arms-Ls but intended as a renewal of the bail of the Tuileries to the Napoleons-of the promissory note. The Tuile? ries has been more a tomb than a dwelling place for dynasties-the people"have occupied il nearly as orien as their kings. "Where the poor palace changes masters, Quicker than a snake its skin, And Louis ls rolled out on castors, While Boney'a borne on shoulders in."' Bossuel made of the Grand Dauphin an im? becile, and Fenelon of the Duke of Burgundy a blockhead, but nature, it must be added, contributed much towards this character of the pupils. The Prince Imperial lives in other times, and hi:? governor, General Frossard, is a man of the world. Besides, his father, like the popular Henry the Fourth, has learned the sweet uses of adversity, and has not failed to impress on his son that men are not counters to be played with; that they have eyes, hands, organs, dimensions, senses, passions, affec? tions, like kings, with intelligence at least equal, and In cases superior. A FREE VOTE. Not a reproach can be made against the gov-1 eminent as to the perfect freedom under which the vote of the 8th of May will be taken. The Journals are displaying the liberty of the press to the full, and to think that lt is hardly ajrear since M. M. Pinard and Forcade, the Home Ministers, each exclaimed "God knows I love, to ev'n excess, The sacred freedom or the Press ; My only aim's to crush thc writers :n In May last, a caucus meeting could not be attended unless you exhibited your voting card, and ran the gauntlet through a cordon ot police. Did one stop a moment beiore the building to catch up a few words of the orato? ry, three policemen politely begged of you to move on. Now, every one ls free to enter the reunions, voter or non-voter, to unload his heart That dreaded functionary, the commis? sar)' of police, instead of taking notes, goes to sleep. The audience may sing the Marseillaise as their doxology, and cry vive la r?publique tdl they are hoarse, no one minds incus A lady occupied the tribune at one ci these meet? ings a few evenings ago, and had her say. She was in an advanced state of pregnancy, and the excitement brought on a premature con? finement next day. Lady orators ought to take note of this possible contingency, by re? membering Madame Pire. It is custom try to elect as honorary presidents of these assem? blies some deceased celebrity. Baudin, in his tomb since 1851, seems to be a favorite. Vic? tor .Noir is too recently dead tobe the recipi? ent of Jacobin canonization. But then on th? foremost head-roll of fame there ?3 Marat, Robespierre, Danton and St, Just. i TICK EMPEROR'S AIM. I I have dwelt long on the political situation of I this country-for France is now acting history. A nation of forty millions, whoso conduct effects Europe, the world cannot be summarily over? looked in Its throes at the rebirth of liberty-a nation that lias made so many sacrifices for exact and equal justice, religious and political, but failed to preserve the benefits of them, is a profound problem to ponder over. In the 1789 revolution, liberty was strangled by Its excesses. The First Napoleon gave but the glories ol despotism. Charles the Tenth and Louis Philippe, by their feebleness, allowed liberty to escape their grasp-personal varie? ties and visionary* schemes prevented the Re? publics from bringing it back. To give France every lawful freedom, to firmly check Its ec? centricities or abuse, to accustom the people to make their own well-being-each for all, and Cod for each-is considered to form thc true solution of the government of the Em? pire. At last those Siamese twins, Rochefort and Raspall, are separated. The former is for "ab? stention," in reference to the Plebiscite-the latter for a full-mouthed "no." Raspall ls a successful apothecary-deals principally in camphor-has always been an energetic politi? cian, ft?d though now in the vale of years, is ready to take the Tuileries, as he attempted formerly the Chamber of Deputies, very natu? rally, by "physical force and ji/tiai-ence." Rochefort is not ill in prison. He romps daily with his children, and they made such a noise the other day, that he warned them, "we will all be turned out, if we create such a row." THE "SOOIAL QUESTION" has, in France, taken the place of the "Pights ofjtfan." Two things have not chang? ed bl nee the creation of the world-death and misery; and to evade the latter, "strikes" form the approved panacea everywhere in the Em? pire. Foundry men, sugar-bakers, tailors and washerwomen are on strike, and the omnibus otScials have sent In their demand for a uni? form increase of half a franc per day for all salaries. It is this struggle between employer and employed which constitutes thc future black spot tor the government At a recent dancing party given by the Ba? ronne d'Erlanger-nee Miss t?lldcll-a new figure in a quadrille was Introduced, called "The transatlantic cable." TUE EPISCOPAL COSVENTION. Second Day's Proceedings-Thc Bishop's Address. [PROM OUR OWN COK?ESrONDE.VT.] ABBEVILLE, May 13. I resume my account of doings In Abbeville, connected with..the meeting of the Episcopal Convention. Yesterday evening there was service at 8 o'clock, the evening prayer being read by Rev. P. D. Hay, of Society Hill, and an excellent discourse delivered by the Rev. E. C. Edgerton, of Aiken. This morning, at half-past 6 o'clock, there was a meeting at which, after prayer, the Rev. Mr. Bellinger de? livered one of his usual stirring addresses. The convention reassembled at 10 o'clock, morning prayer and litany being said by the Rev. R. P. Johnson, of York, and the anniversary ser? mon of the Advancement Society preached by his brother, the Rev. John Johnson, ol' Cam? den. Before the sermon the bishop adminis? tered the rite of confirmation to two persons. After the formal proceedings of reading minutes, Ac, the Committee nh Credentials of Lay Deputies, reported certificates from the following additional churches, viz : Trinity Church, Society Hill;St Luke's,Newberry^Mes siab, North San tee; St. John's, Richland; Holy Trinity, Grahamville; Redeemer, Orangeburg; St Paul's, Radcliffeboro'; and Messrs. E. McIn? tosh, from Society HUI; N. B. Mazyck, from Newberry; Stephen E. Barnwell, irom North Santee; A. Shoolbred, from Richland; W. R. Treadwell, from Orangeburg, answered to their names. The following clergymcu also were present In addition to those of yesterday: Rev. J. G. Drayton, P. D. Hay and J. W. Motte. THE BISHOP'S ADDRESS was then read by the Rev. Wm. P. DuBose. After a full and detailed account of his arduous labors during the year, and a report ol mis? sionary funds received and expended by hlm^ the bishop proceeded thus : Death again, dear brethren, calls upon us for a memorial. One of the most respected and beloved of our presbyters hus passed from earth-we doubt not to the "rest that re malneth fur the people of God." The Rev. Christian Hanckel. D. D., is no more. His last Illness was sudden and brief; sufficient, how? ever, to indicate bis composed confidence in God, and express his loving good-bye to those who surrounded him. Dr. Hanckel's life ls embodied with the history ol the diocese. He was, for fifty years, the rector of St Paul'B Church, Charleston, and extensively engaged in the administrations of the church-a marked man, his presence and influence were always felt. Consistent in his principles, determined in his purposes, brave and open in all his ac? tions, he was always understood. We feel his absence here to-day. You will all bear wit? ness to what I have said; annVin the name of the church, which he so much loved. I tender to his iamily and friends the testimonies and sympathies ol' the diocese. * * * It gives me pleasure again to bear my testi? mony to the success and value ol' the Paro? chial school, connected with thc Church of the Holy Communion, Charleston. It has now passed its childhood and youth, and ls entitled to bc considered a matured and established institution of the diocese. In travelling through the State, during the past year, I have received repeated and unsolicited assurances of its beneficial influences, and tbe regard in which it Is held by the parents of the youths committed to its trust. Thev invariably ex? press their confidence in its instructions, and their grateful acknowledgement of its relief and benefit to themselves. In reviewing the results of my visitations for the past year, I find that the number of my confirmations has been lessened. It may not perhaps be easy to account for this, or trace it to any special causes. It is well for us, however, to reflect whether it does not proceed from an apathy in spiritual things overpowering our minds, under the influences of the necessities and suf? ferings of our temporal conditions. In our mis? sionary operations, on the other hand, there ls a decided advancement. Our missions exhibit more vitality, more promise of success, anda wider field of action. Their finances have, too, been much increased, having risen since the last convention from $496 25 to $2057 70. Also from assurances already received, I feel confi? dent that there will be an additional increase tor the ensuing year. Before I close this ad? dress, brethren, permit a few remarks from one who has closely observed the condition of the church in all parts of the diocese. That there is a crisis upon us cannot be doubted. We are compelled to feel it at every point. The old church of South Carolina is gone, in those particulars, I mean, which gave especial character to its visibility; but with this there was embodied also, be it remembered, its spiritual and eternal influences. In its old forms and realizations, lt is more than proba? ble that it can never be re-establ shed. Its history is fulfilled, its record is on high, and what ls writteu, 'is written. The reflection carries sadness to many -a loving heart, and many a tear hasbeen shed over the desolations of Zion. We are entering, then, upon a new era. It is time to stop and inquire, "Watchman, what of the night? "where is the vision of the future ? The past we know. The dry light or history has done thc work of prophecy, and rendered clear the purposes of Providence. For the future we have no inspiration-yes, let faith and hope prophccv in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Shall" Zion arise ? Your hearts reply, she shall. I ask, by whom ? Do you not see that her old men are passing away, and those who remain are scarcely more than wit? nesses ? Brethren, you who are in the midst of health and life-you who are young and vigorous-clergymeu and laymen-this work is yours. A trying dispensation Is calling you to heroic efforts for the church you love. Rouse yourselves to battle bravely for a pure faith and a true church. Be 'not afraid or slothful, but step bravely forward to the glori? ous work to which Divine Providence is calling you; buckle on your armor In the name ol Christ and His church; seek not to offer unto God that which costs you nothing; trials prove cur manhood, and sufferings lead to glory. Ur?, then, to this great work, and rebuild the temple of the Lord ! Thc old men who are yet lingering upon the walls stretch out their hands t? you, and bid you God-speed. One more word, brethren. During the past year I have made sincere and' determined el forts to test my health and 'strength, and thus to ascertain whether they op equal to the ne? cessities of the diocese. I am fully con\ ?need that they are not,-and therefore I give you notice that, at the next annual convention, I will request the electienof an assistant bishop. Very truly and affectionately, Your brother in Christ. JTHOS. F. DAVIS. The election of the Standing Committee was neztin order, and a ballot being had the for? mer committee was re-elected-the vacancies occasioned by the death of Rev. Dr. Hanckel and Mr. Wm. E. Martin being filled by Rev. R. S. Trapier and Dr. Wm. Jcrvey. Next came the election of deputies and al? ternates to the General Convention. The death of Dr. Hanckel oecaafoned a vacancy in tills body also, and the name of Mr. G. A.. Trenliolm was withdrawn, whereupon, Rev. A. T. Porter nnd Hon. H. D. Lesesne were nominated. Both of them had been alternates, and several nominations were made to supply their places. The first ballot resulted la the re-election of Messrs. Gadsden. Pinckney and Shand, Me? era Jv, Smith and Haskell. Mr. Lesesne was also elected. The alternates re-elected were Messrs. McCollough, Howe and Drayton^Col cock, Slnkler and Calhoun The ]alty*nlso elected Rev. Mr. Porter a deputy, but there being no election by the clergy, another ballot was ordered, and the final result was the elec? tion of Rev. Mr. Porter, deputy, and Rev. Mr. Du Bose and Mr. J. B. Palmer, alt?rnales. Tiie bishop, after calling Rev. P. J. Shand to the chair, retired. Rev. Mr. Porter presented a report from the University of the South, ex? hibiting an encouraging and hopeful condi? tion. There are 130 students, under a com? plete and thorough organization; it makes a strong appeal lor aid for the construction ol necessary buildings. The election of trustees of the Diocesan Seminary being In order, the Rev. Mr. Porter \ presented their report, and offered the follow? ing resolution : Jiesolvcd, That the election of trustees or the Theological Seminary bc suspended, and nil tho property or funds of that institution be and are hereby transferred td the Society for the advancement of Christianity in South Carolina, to be held by them in trust until such time as iu Hie providence of God, and the wis? dom of this convention, the said institution slutll bc revived, when said property'and funds shall be re-conveyed to the trustees then elect? ed by the convention, for the use of the same. In the mcunwhlle, the Advancement Society ls authorized und empowered to use thc build? ings now held, In any manlier lt may deem most expedient; and thu2ttaE*St_acCEIllag. tfrom the funds shall he used for the education of any youth lu college who has devoted him? self to the ministry ol' this church, or to auy candidate for the ministry who may need such assistance. The resolution was adopted. Tiie reports of the finance committee and treasurer of the convention were then pre? sented, thc former showing an improved und improving condition of the bishop's lund. An election was ordered for trustees of the University of tho South, and the Rev. Mr. Por? ter and General Kershaw and Mr. Thomas Hanckel elected, with Mr. W. C. Courtney as treasurer. The committee on unfinished business re? ported. On motion, the convention adjourned to 10 o'clock to-morrow. The session was pleasant, though a good deal of tim?is always consumed on tiie second day In the dry business of elections. To-night the business meeting of the Advancement So? ciety will be held at 9 o'clock. TBE BLUERIDGERAILROAD BONDS TO TIIE EDITOR OF THE NEWS. Your correspondent "Anon," in your issue of the 14th instant, presents rather a startling picture for the future credit of the State, and also for those holding State securities. It must bc palpable to every reflecting mind that the i6sue of the $4,000,000 bonds to the Blue Ridge Railroad, with the State's guarantee, if even the constitutional authority be doubtful, k calculated to impair the State credit, and reduce the value ol her securities now out. The very fact that an issue may hereafter be made as to the liability of the State upon these bonds, and the consequent probability of a re? pudiation of them if decided to be issued in violation of the constitution, is enough at once to damn them asan Investment, and Injure the standard of thc other securities, which are of an indlsputed character. The difficulty is not one which cannot be easily solved. We have an analogous recent case in our sister State of North Carolina Galloway vs. thc Public Treasurer and Gover? nor of North Carolina. In that case the Legis? lature authorized the issue and sale of bond s ior certain railroads (the Chatham amongst them,) without submitting the question to the people, as required by the constitution. An injunction was moved for against the Gover? nor and treasurer, forbidding thc issue or sale of these bonds, and the Supreme Court, hold? ing that the Legislature having no right to pass an act authorizing the issue ol such bonds without complying with the constitution, granted the injunction, and thus strangled the issue of millions of them. It ls true the coses are not exactly the same, as there they were State bonds; but here they are practically so, as the liability of the State is the real and prac? tical issue. , By the constitution of North Caro? lina, the State could not lend aid to new rail? roads without submitting the question to the people. Here the constitution gives no au? thority to loan the credit or guarantee ol the State to railroads. It is prohibited by section 10, article 9. as it is "a certificate ol' Indebted? ness." The question of authority to make the State liable is the real tangible question, and the same remedy will apply in the one case as in the other. Is there no one holding State securities which must be depreciated hy this movement, or capital to be injuriously affected by it. who has nerve enough to throttle this scheme of plunder at once, and checkmate the selfish machinations of this speculating ring ? A CrnzEX. ET READY FOR SUMMER! LOUIS BAYARD, No. 33 Broad street (next to R. M. Marshall A Bro., ) CLEANS AND RENOVATES PANAMA, FELT AND SILK HATS, OP ALL KINDS, Matting old hats as good in every respect as new. PRICES VERY MODERATE. apr29 iFnneral Notices. THE RELATIVES AND FRIEN of Mr. and Mrs. ARTH CR M. HUGER, are requ ed to attend the Funeral Services of the fort at the Huguenot Church, THIS AFTERNOON, o'clock. maylV Sperial ?Retires. ?tr NOTICE. -CONSIGNEES P ] schooner H. L. SLAIG1IT, are notified that sri discharging at Brown's Wharf. All goods rem lng on wharf after c o'clock P. M., will be atc at thc expense and risk of owners. mayl7-l_-WEST A JONES, Agent* GERMAN RIFLE CLUB.-GI TLEMEN who have claims against the Club, requested to hand In their bills by WEBNESD the 16th, at 12 o'clock, to the Secretary, C. H. BERGMANN, mayl"-2_No. 82 Wentworth stree ^THE FIRM OF VINCENT & BRO? having this day dissolved,all parties having ?la; against them, and all parties indebted to sai will please call at Law Office No. 33 Broad stn for settlement. WM. TENNEN! may !7-law4_ psf MRS. MCMILLAN, HAVING OPE ED a SEWING-ROOM at. her residence, No. Wentworth street, will be pleased to receivi continuation of the patronage hitherto extent to the Sewing-room of Mr. D. B. Ilaselton, In K street, which ls now closed. Mrs. M. thinks i can give general satlsfacton to all her patrons, may9_ ??r- CARD.-WILLIAM COMING late practical Painter or the flrm or T. A. BE/ ISH A CO., Painters, begs leave to return that to his friends and customers or the late ilr Being now In the employ ol DOUGLAS k M LER, No. 60 East Bay, all orders from my frtei will be promptly attended to, by myself a them. may2-mthlm pB~ PROPOSALS. -OFFICE SIN KI] FUND COMMISSION, COLUMBIA, S. C., APF 25,1870.-Notice ls hereby given that the Coma sion ls now prepared to receive proposals for i purchase of STOCK owned by the State. AU cc munlcatlons must be addressed to the und signed. J. H. RAINEY, Secretary Sinking Fund Commission, apr29 22_Columbia, S. C ^GERMAN SOCIETY OF SOU! CAROLINA.-Emigrants seeking employment c obtain information concerning the same fn Captain H. HARMS, Agent of this Society, whi ornee for the present ls at No. 80 East Bay. Parties wishing to employ Emigrants can cons the Agent dally. Office hours from 12 to 2 o'cloi JOHN CAMPSEN. ap23 Btu_President PEOPLE'S BANK OF SOU! CAROLINA.-This Bank Ls now prepared to E or issue at par Certitlcates lor Shares or Its Ca tal Stock, which will be entitled to participate all future divisions of profits or assets, at the ri of Twenty-live Dollars each. JAMES B. BETTS, may4-3 tuthsC PAC_Cashier ^NOTICE.-THE BATTERY BAT INC HOUSE off White Point Garden has bi thoroughly repaired in all Its various depa ments, and ls now opened ror the ace om m od atl or visitors. Thanking the public ror past favo I would mos; respectfully solicit tUclr patronal M. M.CMANMON, - mayU-stnth . __ _ ?cnprletar par THE PIONEER STEAM Fll COMPANY-TO TUB CITIZENS OF CHARLE TON: Would respectfully represent that the pi sent condition or their apparatus and or their nances compel them to make that appeal to yo liberality and public spirit, which has never y been made in vain by the Fire Department this city. Our Engine, worn and injured In your servie demands immediate and extensive repairs. O Hose, arter faithful use for five years, ls now u equal to ttjp performance or Its dnty, and there a balance due ror the purchase or the Engin still remaining unpaid. The pay from the city has been greatly reduc? and can contribute to co more than the curre; expenditures, and the resources or the Compar otherwise are entirely Inadequate to meet thei necessities, or they would be cheerfully devote to them without a call upon your aid. We are willing and anxious to devote to yoi Interest all our zeal and all our service, wlthoi recompense, and we only ask you to assist us i do so with that measure or efficiency which tl magnitude or that Interest demands, by enablln us to keep up our Engine and apparatus In pr per order. The oldest chartered Company In the Depar ment, the Pioneer, in the introduction or steai power ror the salvation or your property, ask ye to look back upon the long years or Its servie and to contribute to that efficiency that lt ls the pride and your Interest to cherish and protect. The following named gentlemen have been aj pointed a Committee to walt upon the citizen and solicit contributions to the aggregate sum < Two Thousand Dollars, ror the purposes abov setrorth. J. E. BURKE, WILLIAM KNOX, A S. BROWN, H. S. RENNEKER, F. W. RENNEKER, ?H. T. SCRAU, J. O. GOUTVENIER, W. P. RAVENEL, C. F. STELNMEYER, J. C. 8IGWALD. By order of the Company. X A. T. SMYTHE, J& President. J. WM McKENRY, Secretary._may4 ^_~BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE.-THU SPLENDID HAIR DYE ls the best In the world harmless, reliable, Instantaneous, does not con tain lead, nor any vitalic poison to produce pat ai;> is or death. Avoid the vaunted and deiuslv preparations boasting virtues they do not posses? The genuine W. A. BATCHELORS HAIR DY] has had thirty years' untarnished reputation ti uphold its Integrity as the only perfect Hair Dye Black or Brown. Sold by all Druggists. Appliet at No. 16 Bond street, New York. nov26 fmwlyr_ ?ST AWAY WITH UNCOMFORTABLI TRUSSES.-Comfort and Care for the Ruptured Sent postpaid on receipt or io cents. Addresi Dr. E. B. FOOTE, No. 120 Lexington avenue, Nev Tork. _decl5 ?SB- IF YOU WANT LAW BOOKS, LAW BLANKS and Legal Printing, go to EDWARI PERRY, No. 165 Meeting street, opposite Charles ton Hotel, Charleston. S. C._deci4 8mog ~?Sf IF YOU WANT STRAW, MANIL? LA and all kinds or WRAPPING PAPERS, go tc EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, oppo site Charleston Hotel, Charleston, S. C. decl4 6mos_ $&- WEDLOCK-THE BASIS OF CIVIL SOCIETY.-Essays Tor Young Men, on the honor and happiness or Marriage, and the evils and dan? gers or Celibacy, with sanitary help ror the at? tainment of man's true position In life. Sent free In sealed envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSOCI? ATION, Box P, Philadelphia, Pa. j an28 3mos ~ MANHOOD. -A MEDICAL ESSAY on the Cause and Care of Decline In Premature Man, the treatment or Nervous and Physical De? bility, kc. "There ls no member or society by whom this book will not be round useful, whether such per? son holds the relation ci Parent Preceptor or Clergyman."-Medical Times and Gazette. Sent by mall on receipt of fifty cents. Address the Author, Dr. E. DBF. CURTIS, Washington, D. C. 6eptl lyr bpenai a onces. ^CONSIGNEES PER STEAMER FAL? CON; from Baltimore, are hereby notified that ehe ls THIS DAT discharging cargo at Pier No. 1, Union Wharves. All Goods not taken away at sunset will remain on wharf at consignees' risk. MORDECAI A CO., mayl7-2_Agents. ?&~ SALVIA'S HAIR COLORING An insuperable objection to the continued use of most of the Hair Dyes of the shops, is the fact that they cause, in many instances, serions constitu? tional effects; as no lead or saturnine poisons are used in "SALVIA'S HAIR COLORING," there is not the slightest danger of palsy, neuralgia of the scalp and face, cholle, constipation, Ac. 1 This eminent chemist, for many years past, has been endeavoring to create a chemical prepara? tion that would combine the valuable properties of a harmless, reliable coloring, and at the same time render its use impossible to be detected by the closest observation. By the use of the ordinary Hair Dyes, the hair presents a dead appearance, and lt is not noticed at a glance that it is dyed. By using this scientific compound, the coloring of the hair is so skilfully modified and mellowed as to defy detection, thus giving to the world an article that has been long and fruitlessly sought for, and guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. Perfectly colorless-no stain to the skin. Be sure and ask for SALVIA'S HAIR COLORING. Prepar? ed at the Laboratory of A. A. SOLOMONS A CO., Savannah, Ga._mayl7-tBths8 ?9" THE WEAR AND TEAR OF BUSI? NESS LIFE.-The cares and labors of business life are aptrto tell severely upon the health and constitution of the ardent, energetic business man, and when the need of some sustaining agent ls felt, stimulants that cause only a tempo? rary exhilaration, and leave the system In a Btate of partial collapse when their first effect has pass? ed off, are too often resorted to. As certainly as fire leaves behind lt a reaidium or ashes, the use of the adulterated liquors of commerce produces premature exhaustion and decay. Touch them not. Tone and regulate the overtaxed vital ma? chinery with HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS. In that wholesome elixir, the alcoholic element, which ls the purest derivable from any source, ls tempered by the choicest tonic, aperient, anti bilious and anti-febrile vegetable extracts and Juices. To strengthen, recruit, solace and purify the system ls the mission of the great vegetable specific. When the stomach ls in a healthy state, the bile flows regularly, the bowels perform their office properly, and the telegraphic fibres of the nervous system are In perfect working order, an enormous amount of .labor can be borne without risk or inconvenience, and the direct effect of the Bitters ls to promote this vigorous condltlou of the functions upon which the nourishment of the body, and Its power of endurance mainly depend. The great tonic and alterative ls, therefore, em? phatically recommended for Its remarkable strengthening properties, to all upon whom the responsibilities of life press heavily, and who feel like fainting under the burden. A lively appe? tite, a splendid digestion, elastic spirits, and a marvellous ability to withstand fatigue, are among the blessings Justly ascribed to the reno - vating operation of this palatable and powerful cordial, and as a spring and summer alterative, there is nothing In the materia medica that can be compared with lt._mayll-6DAC ?fff-A GRAND EPOCH IN SCIENCE. From the time when, in.1834, Dr. RCGGE discov? ered "Carbolic Acid" an 1 its extraordinary medi? cal effects, nothing in the history of Medicine has equalled lt. Largely used by the French physi? cians In treatment or consumptive and scrofu? lous diseases, lt was introduced by the Court Phy? sician or Berlin, MAX ERNST HENRY, into Prus? sia, and from thence to the United States. No? thing else of the present day can equal HEN? RY'S SOLTJLION OR CARBOLIC CONSTITUTION RENOVATOR. Patients get better after only one dote has been taken, and we cordially recommend lt to the pnbllc-fEdltor "Argua." . JanHlyr pm- AWAY WITH SPECTACLES.-OLD Eyes made new, easily, without doctor or medi? cines. Sent postpaid on receipt or 10 cents. Ad? dress Dr. E. B. FOOTE, No. 120 Lexington avenue, New York._declS TO PRINTERS.-IF YOU WANT NEWS, BOOK, OAP, DEMI and MEDIUM PAPERS, Bill Heads, Statements, Gards, Card Board, Print. lng Material, Binding, Ruling and Cutting, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 166 Meeting street, oppo? site Charleston Hotel, Charleston, S. 0. decl4 amos Railroads. S OUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD. GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, 1 CHARLESTON, S. C., May ll, 1670. j On and after Sunday, May 16th, the Passenger Trains upon the South Carolina Railroad will run as follows: FOR AUGUSTA. Leave Charleston.8.30 A. M. Arrive at Augusta.4.26 P. M. FOB COLUMBIA. Leave Charleston.8.30 A. M. Arrive at Columbia.4.10 P. M. FOR CHARLESTON. Leave Augusta.8.00 A. M. Leave Columbia.7.46 A. M. Arrive at Charleston.3.30 P. M, AUGUSTA NIGHT EXPRESS. (Sundays excepted.) Leave Charleston.8.50 P. M Leave Angusta.6.00 P. M. Arrive at. Augusta.7.05 A. M Arrive ai Charleston.6.40 A. M, COLUMBIA NIGHT KXPRE88. (Sundays excepted.) Leave Charleaton.7.30 P. M Leave Columbia.7.60 P. M Arrive at Columbia.6.00 A. M, Arrive at Charleston.6.45 A. M SUliUERVlLLE TRAIN. Leave Charleston.2.60 P. M. Arrive at summerville.4.10 P. M. Leave Summerville.7.10 A. M. Arrive at Charleston.8.26 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 Pa* dengers at Ringville. Leave Camden.6.36 A. M. Arrive at Columbia.11.00 A. M Leave Columbia.1.00 P. M, Arrive at Camden.6.40 P. M. H. T. PEAKE, mayl3 General Superintendent. Cabinet-iHaking, &z. /"IABLNET-MAKING AND UPHOLSTERY NICELY AND SUBSTANTIALLY DONE J. L. LUNSFORD, No. 27 Queen Street, This ls the time of year to have your Furnitur? and Mattresses overhauled and thoroughly done up. 1 also repair and sell Sewing Machines, and will take orders for any first-class Sewing oi Knitting Machines now before the public. Th< best Sewing Machine, fora cheap article, can bf found with me, to wit: The Improved COMMO?* SENSE SEWING MACHINE. It ls acknowledged by the best judges to stand entirely above and beyond any cheap Machine ever produced before I sen them all complete, with a guarantee, foi $17. I respectfully solicit the patronage of the etti zens of Charleston and or the State or South Caro na, among whom I have lived for the last twentj years. J. L. LUNSFORD, . No. 27 Queen street, near Calder House. april IF YOU WANT NOTE, LETTER ANT OAP PAPERS and ENVELOPES, go to EDWARD PERRY. No. 166 Meeting street, opposlie Charleston Hote Charleston]!?. C. decl4 emos ?aijipijiny. F OE FORT SUMTER Thc safe aad fast sailing Yacht "ELLA ANNA- ls now ready for EXCURSIONS5___ AROUND THE HARBOR, to Port Sumtefand other points of Interest, can be chartered oa very reasonable terms for pleasure parties, win make two trips dally, at 9 A. M. and 4 P. M. For passage apply to the Captain on board at Boyce's Wharf._mayl7-tnths3 "Y'ESSELS "WANTED. To load Phosphate and Lumber, hence, to Northern markets; and Lumber from neigh? boring ports to coastwise and foreign ports." ply to J. A. ENSLOW k CO., Ship Brokers, mayie-2_No. 141 East Bay. JpOR FORT SUMTER. The safe, fast sailing and comfortably ap- _S_ pointed Yacht "ELEANOR'' win make two 52? trips dally to Fort Sumter and the other points of historic Interest in the harbor, leaving South Commercial Wharf at 10 A. M. and 3 P. M. The Yacht can also be chartered for private parties on reasonable terms. For passage or charter apply next door south of the Mills House, or to the Captain on board. mayl4 .J^OTICE TO TRAVELLERS. To accommodate the large VEGETA- ?sgafc BLE BUSINESS offering by tliis steam ?fil(?s??_ line to New York, the Steamships are appointed to sall from Charleston as follows, arriving in New York on FRIDAY MORNING: SOOTH CAROLINA, Captain Adkins, TUESDAY, May 24.6 o'clock, P. M. < TENNESSEE1, Captain Chichester, TUESDAY, May 31. G o'clock. P. M. SOOTH CAROLINA. Captain Adkins, TUESDAY, June 7, 6 o'clock, P. M. TENNESSEE, Captain Chichester, TUESDAY, June 14,6 o'clocK, P. M. ~ SOOTH CAROLINA, Captain Adkins, TUESDAY, June 21, 6 o'clock, P. M. TENNESSEE, Captain Chichester, TUESDAY, June 28, 6 o'clock, P. M. Travellers from interior points will note this temporary change of sailing days. Both the Steamships on this Une are newly con? structed, the largest and most commodious on the Atlantic coast, built of iron, with water-tight compartments, and all passenger accommoda? tions ABE ON DECK, securing thorough ventila? tion and comfort. e_- Tickets can be purchased at all Interior railroads points In connection With Charleston, and of WM. A. COURTENAY, Agent, No. 1 Union Wharf. WAGNER, HUGER k CO., General Agents, Bread street, Charleston, S. C. may!7 j rJIHE REGULAR STEAM LINE. WEEKLY TO PHILADELPHIA. Tho Screw Steamship J. W. EYER-^^Sftt MAN, Hinckley, Commander, will ""llT^ffiMff for Philadelphia, direct, on FRIDAY, May 20th, at 10 o'clock A. M., from Brown's Sooth Wharf. as- Insurance by the steamers of this Line K per cent. For Freight engagements, or Passage (cabin $15,) apply to WM. A. COURTENAY, Agent, mayl7-4 No. 1 Union Wharves. F OR NEW YORK The Al side-wheel Steamship TEN >f??k, NESSEE. Chichester, Commander, w111 ?f\\rwBt saU tor New York on WEDNESDAY, May 18th. at 6 o'clock P. M., from Pier No. 2, Union Wharves, connecting with day Passenger Trains from Co? lumbia and Augusta, arriving at 4 P. M. Through Bills Lading will be issued for Cotton to LIVERPOOL, HAVRE, Boston and the New England Manufacturing Cities. The TENNESSEE will make close connection with Liverpool steamship IDAHO, ol Messrs. Williams A Guion's Line, sailing 26th of May. Insurance by the Steamers of this Une "s per cent. For Freight engagements, or passage, having very superior stateroom accommodations, aU on deck and newly furnished, apply to WAGNER, ttUUER A 00., No. 26 Broad street, or to WM. A. COURTENAY. No. 1 Union Wharves. mayl2-fl T VESSELS SUPPLIED WITH CABIN AND V MESS STORES ON SHORT NOTIOE. Cap tal IIB and Stewards are respect-, fully invited to eau and examine the^ _ quality and prices of our GOODS! Full weigt guaranteed. Delivered free of expense, WM. S. CORWIN k CO., No. 276 King street, opposite Hasel, Charleston, S. 0. j?_r Branch of No. wo Broadway, New York. Jan 24 ?piOR BEAUFORT, VIA EDI8TO, ROCK? VILLE AND PACIFIC LANDING. Steamer PILOT BOY, Captain C. _ _-4T_V Caroll White, will sall from Cnarles-?aK_l__C ton for above places every TUESDAY MORNING, at 6 o'clock. Returning, the PILOT BOY will leave Beaufort early WEDNESDAY MORNING, touching at all the above named Landings on her rome to Charleston. J. D. AIKEN A- CO. mob 24 po R PAL AT KA, FLORIDA, VIA SAVANNAH. FERNANDINA JACKSON vn.LS AND LANDINGS ON ST. JOHN'S RI VEE. SEMI-WEEKLY LINE. Steamer "DICTATOR," Captain George E. McMillan, sails every, MONDAY EVENING at 8 o'clock. Steamer "CITY POINT," Captain Fenn Peck, sails every FRIDAY EVENING at 8 o'clock. Goa* nectlng with Steamer STARLIGHT fer Enterprise. Fare to and from Savannah $3 each way, in? cluding berth and meals. Through Tickets and through Bills of Lading for Freight given. J. D. AIKEN k CO., Agents, lani3 Sooth Atlantic Wharf. J^OR SAVANNAH, (INLAND ROUTE.) VIA PACIFIC LANDING AND BEAUFORT. The steamer PILOT BOY, Captain C. Carroll White, will leave Charles-_ _ ton every THURSDAY MORNING, at 8 o'clock, for above places. RETURNING: The PILOT BOY will leave Savannah every FRIDAY AFTERNOON, at*.a o'clock, touching at Beaufort and Pacific Landing, and connecting at Charleston with SATURDAY'S Steamships for %cw York ' nu; PILOT BOY will touch at Bull's Island Wharf every fortnight, going to and reto ming from Savannah, J. D. AIKEN k GO. apr8 _ _ ?pOR GARDNER'S BLUFF AND INTERMEDIATE LANDINGS ON THE PEEDEE RIVER, VIA GEORGETOWN. Thc Steamer PLANTER, Captain ? _?JT"??_ j. T. Foster, ls now receiving freight JaOOBC at Accommodation Wharf, and will leave on FRIDAY MORNING, the 201li Inst., at 6 o'clock. Freight and wharfage prepaid. For Freight or Passage, having stateroom ac? commodations, aply to RAVENEL k HOLMES. may 17-3DAC No. 177 East Bay Mi?ullaneouB. Q.REGG _ OSLEY, COMMISSION MERCHANTS ABD Agents for the sale of MANUFACTURED TOBACCO, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. JAS. J. GREGG, JOHN OSLEY, Ja, Late or o rani te ville, S. C. Late firm Ostey, Wilson. aprl8 imo k Co., Augusta, Ga F BANK'S SALOON. FRANK HOWARD, late of the Pavilion Hoxei, and more recently of the Mills House, has opened FRANK'S SALOON, at No. 14? MEETING STREET, directly opposite the Board of Trade Rooms. ALES, Wines, Liquors and Cigars, of the beat quality, will be served, and Lunch dally from ll. till 2 o'clock, aprl 3mo8_FRANK HOWARD. IF YOU WANT THE CELEBRATED CARTER'S WRITING and COPYING DTK combined, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 156 Meeting street, opposite Charleston Hotel, Charleston, S. C. decl4 flmos