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CITY AFFAIRE. THE CITY SPEAKS ! GREAT POPULAR DEMONSTRATION,] . POR REFORM. CHARLESTON INVITES HER SISTER COUN? TIES TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT. APPOINTMENT OP DELEGATES TO THE JUSTE CON"VECITION. STIRRING SPEECHES JSY WHITE AND COLORED MEN. Great Enthusiasm A Grand Maas Meeting of the friendo of Re? trenchment and Reform was held at thc Hiber? nian Hall last night, In accordance with the nu merouslj signed call published in the dally pa? cers on Friday morning last. There was no mis? understanding tbe language of tho call. It was a movement of the whole people lu the cause or an honest and able government. There was no distinction of class or condition, no talking about dead Issues or a mournful past. For this reason the call struck the public ear, and men who had never before taken any part in politics, quite thoughtful citizens, determined that they would, for tht s once, attend a Mass Meeting and give countenance by their presence to the noble movement of All Honest Men against Roguery and Theft. Early yesterday morning lt was rumored that orders had been received from Columbia to gag tbe meeting at all hazards, and this tidings, Oasbhfg through the city, caused the people to shake off their apa;by and turn out lu force. As soon as che gates were opened the crowd began to flock into the hall. They came in tens and fifties and hundreds, and by the time that the proceedings began the hall was packed and crammed with palpitating Reformers. Nor was the crowd satisfied with filling the hall. Eager listeners stood on the broad stairways, thronged the corridors, and *cjre scattered over the steps outside the building. Hundreds wh?> came a little late found no standing room Inside the building and went away disconsolate. * For the flrat time in Charleston the wealth and the mechanical skill, and tie muscular strength, and the honest intelligence of the white people of South Carolina, were joined to the force and ener? gy aid influence of our colored fellow-cftizens. Republicans and Democrats, natives and adopt? ed citizens, white men and black men. sate to? gether in mass meeting, considering for the good, notofelassor party, but of the whole people The platform wits broad enough to hold all honest ny, and handsomely was lt filled last night Prominent among those who were present were several notorious agitators, who did their level best to excite a disturbance. While one of the colored speakers waa addressing the meeting, these partisans or Scott began to hiss and stamp; hut the firmness or the speaker, and the energetic action of the chair, added to the unmistakable determination of the vast majority of the meeting to see Fairplay, brought the Scott faction to their senses. They did not again dare to Interfere with the proceedings. The stage, as well as the body or the hall, was crowded. There sate some of our staunokest citi? zens, the vice-presidents and secretaries, both white and colored, showing by their conduot their hearty acquiescence In the purpose or the gather? ing. Indeed, the meaning or the xrhole Meeting was a union of all honest mea, Irrespective of class, color or party, for the parp?se of obtaining forsooth Carolina some relief from the myriad troubles we are new called on to bear. The Proceedings. At about half-past 8 o'clock, Mr. H. B. Olney called the meeting to order, and moved that Cap? tain George H. Walter take the chair. This mo? tion was unanimously adopted. Mr. Olney then moved that the meeting be further organized by requesting the following to act as vice-presidents - and secretaries: TIC E-PRESIDENTS. Edwin Bates, * W. P. Russell. D. F. Fleming, w. s. Henerey, J. B. Steele, R. C. Barkley. Hugh Ferguson, Alva Gage, Henry Gerdts. Geo. Shrewsbury. E. H. Stelling, James Conner, Henry Bischoff. R. E. Den-r Jacob Small, B. Kinloch, KW. Marshall, Marlow Cochran, C. H. Slmonton, ' H. H. DeLeon. O. Lamb Buist, Trios. Y. -Simons, M. P. O'Connor. E. willis, Bernard 0"Neill. Charles Holloway, Jno. Kenny. R. R. Gordon, J. M. Babb, T. Y. Dennison, Jno. Godfrey, Theo. Mitchell, : J. J. Houston, Jonas Bird, W. E. Marshall, Ellis Johnson. Geo. S. Cameron, B. F. Evans. SECRETARIES. J.J. Grace. J. C. Sigwaid. Z. Dara, W. G. Rout, A. H. Harper. The vice-presidents and secretaries having taken their seats on the platform, the chairman spoke as follows: SPSKCH OF GEORGS H. WALTER, ESQ. My FeXtow-CUizens-U ever there was a time in the history of South Carolina when tho best ener? gies of the people should be put forth in the con? test* about to be w aged-a contest of law, order and good government against the corruption, Sronlgacy and extravagance which now run riot i the land, from the mountains to the seaboard-^ that time is the present. [Applause.] If there ever was a period whea the energy of every citizen should be employed in stamping with .the mark of Indignation tho course of those who now, control the State, that period is the pre? sent. The hour has come when every man, how? ever humble, must work-work for bis own salva? tion-work for the interest of his fellow-men-' work for the welfare of tbe State. I gratefully accept the position you have as? signed me to-night, and pledge my hearty and cordial co-operation in carrying this great move? ment forward to a successful termination. [Ap pla use.] Fellow-cltlzens, this is not the hour to talk about parties. The avalanche ls upon ns. lt threatens to eneulf the people, and he who sits tamtfy down and rolds his arms, deserves to be overwhelmed and sunk in oblivion. Talk about party when the water ls on the deck, or criticise with smile or sneer those who are at the pumps In this hour of danger-why, my friends, lt is worse than rolly ; it ls criminal. [Applause.] I call upon you, therefore, to assist us in or? ganizing the great movement to be Inaugurated to-night. Remember that the State is In danger; the contest ls upon us, and we cannot stop to scrutinize the mere uniform of men. If they be true-ir they be faithful-ir they be honest-ir they be engaged In fighting the common enemy let us cling to them like brothers, and together as one phalanx move forward In this great and glo? rious work. To you, my colored rellow-cltlzens, I have a lew words to say. This Issue ls presented to you as lt is to us. Like ourselves you are taxpayers and laborers.. Yonr earnings are filched and wrenched from you to support those who riot lu luxury, and we ask yon to come forward and help us in tho work of reform. What your party affiliations may be we care not. We look upon you simply In the light or fellow-cltlzens, Interested like ourselves m the welfare of the people, and believe that you "ecognlze the Importance of this movement, not In Its political aspects, but simply as a struggle between right and wrong, trutk and falsehood, honesty and corruption. When the fight ls over lt will be time enough to talk about other Issues. Kow, the State ls in danger: let us save the State: SGreat cheering.] And unless we do save the Rate, there will be rnln, ruin, ruin, to you and to me. Let us, then, move forward together, ave, shoulder to shoulder, In this great cause, stopping only to feel the touch of the elbow as we bend our common purposes to a common achievement. [Applause.] So far as I am concerned, I know no party affil? iation, and whoever may be the man chosen at Columbia to carry our Gubernatorial standard, I care not whether he be a Republican or a Demo? crat, If he be a true, an honest man, he Bhall have my conscientious and hearty support. [Immense cheering.] Itgankyou for the patience with which you baveJwtened to me, and declare this meeting or? ganized and readx for business. . .OMKtTTSK OK NOMINATIONS. Captain James Armstrong, Jr. Mr. Chair mun, ---_ ? - I hold In my hand the following resolution I move be adopted : R?klved, That a committee of nine be ! ed to suggest, for Ute ratificar lon of this n the names of suitable persons to represan r < ton County in the conven lon which asset Columbia.on June 15th next, andtuat thc I of delegates be double the representation county in both branches of thc Generat As The motion was agreed to. and the ct pointed the following gentlemen : Jame: strong, Jr., Hugh Fcrgusop. E. fl Jack Duncan, B. F. Evans, Jacob Small. Mar'.o^ ran, William Black*nd Lawrence Smith. . There rn rig loud calis for Wiiliasik.F. Esq., that gentleman respoqstad as TBIW? HBUARES OF WILLIAH iT IttKESX. ES( Mr. Chairman 'ana FeZow-c'Mztn?-\ respond to the call you have mxde upon in not rise ior the purpose of making a speec physical condition will scarcely pprmlt utter" the few words I have to" say. I a simply to express my approbation of thc meut now on root, and to wish it God-speed I well remember the day In South Ci when least my first ballot as a citizen. I to thc polls to vote for hi-r. -Thom I believe the best ond truest m^u, and sever for 01 ment asked myself a qiK .-ion as to hl3 pi ?i?ws. I looked alone to his personal qui tiona, ana 1 am glad that the day Is again lng In Som i Carolina when that rule ls to piled to ih<i candidates for our public < [Great applause.] I am glad that when I am henceforth upon to cast my ballot fora man, I shall i compelled to ask wnether he is a Whig, Dcu or Republican, but whether he ls worthy i trust ne seeiis. This ls the condition or i that should prevail in every country whii pends for law, peace and order upon a gow eminent. And the great question now I whether I shall vote fora party represent but for a mt.n of Integrity: and when that li man ls named, he shall have my ballot rega of his race or color. [Immense cheering.] Win may have been my opiuioas In former days necessity hus become an established fact men are henceforth to be measured by theil ity alone. [Moro cheering.] I may "hesite forming an opinion, but when once it has I shape, I am thc last man to abandon the s ard I have f laute ?. And .! say to-night, fr; and boldly, io this immense audience of ni low-citizens, that the hour has come when hooves ns to look neither to the past nor t present save for the purpose or choosing among ns, In whom we can confide the desi of the State, as qualified and honest men. pinnae.] It ls not lo ag ago that In another place pressed the belief that there was hop? South Carolina. I still entertain that belier, men who were born upon her soil and breathed her balmy air. will be true to her, i ever may be their condition or complexion. 1 ls something in the old State, I know not whi it ls in the associations of the historio palm or tn the memories of his youth, which clin the South Carolinian wherever he may roam, he turns with fondues to the hour when his may once more presa the sea beach, or sandy And so in political life, however much he wander from, the interests or his people, he in the end, return, and with them enjov thee logs or a common vetrare. One word more. It seems to me that if movement ls to be successful we must tool yond the narrow limits of this meeting, must go forth into the broad State in whlcl live, we must meet our citizens from the mi tains and ask them to co-operate with m electing to office men Irrespective of raci color, and lu securing to all the fullest ec ment of civil and political liberty. We must c bine, consult and determine upon the coun action we shs.ll pursue. To this end I beg le to Introduce the.followlng resolution. Resolved, That we Invite our fellow-citizen send representatives from their respective c< ties to the State Convention, which assemble Columbia on 15th June next,in order that the pc then adopted ror accomplishing the great wor Retrenchment and Reform may be carrie-! with harmony and with energy by all good zens. And I earnestly believe [resumed Mr. MU that when the people or the state respond to Invitation we have extended, the day will no far distant when we shall secure for South Ci Una a good and true government. We have men among ns capable or guiding helm or the State, and under them we need fear that the Constitution or the State will c be debilitated, or th: pulse so rapid as to reqi the manipulations or an Ohio doctor. [Laugti and cheers.] I say again, and In conclusion, that the hou not Tar distant when her own citizens will ada Ister the public affairs or South Carolina, t every man, rich and poor, will enjoy the blessli of a pure government, and be rewarded acco lng to his merits, ror that which he contribute: the common stock or usefulness. [Cheers ] The question being on the adopotlon or the solution offered by Mr. Mikell, lt was unanlmo y decided In the affirmative. Loud cans now being made for R. S. Brui Ssq., who was on the platform, he responded olio ws : SPF.I CU OF R. S. BRUNS, ESO.*. Mr. ChaU~nwn and Gentlemen-I am glad th the mist and clouds which, like a funeral pall, ht Overhung this old Commonwealth of ours for many years, are at last to be dispelled, and th the sun of prosperity may once more shine In pristine glory upon a redeemed State. I reel, s that this night 1B to be memorable In our history; for before me are the hi and the low, the rich and the poor, t Democrat or the past and the sturdy Republic: af the present, determined, as I believe, iienctfc ward to move together in a common cause, a Intent upon the one patriotic purpose or securl: to South Carolina an honest administration or 1 public affairs. [Great applause.] We are not he to send delegates to Coluinola to meet there convention and nominate this man. or th man, because he was born for office, b to choose "the right man in the right place [Cheers and cries ol "that's so."] In selectli those delegates we have drawn no party linc and recognized no party Issues. They represe every?class and condition or society In the City Charleston-the merchant, the working man; tl colored citizen-all classes, conditions and pr resslons, and they wlU meet In caucus thc upon a platform sufficiently broad, to hold the all, to devise means to rid us of the onerous bu dens by which we are oppressed. The cry taxation! taxation! From the mountains to tl seaboard it tills the air. What we wear ls taxe what we eat ls taxed, what we drink ls taxe and when we die, the very nails In our coffin a taxed. I know or no theme more appalling, am IT the present condition or affairs continues I exist, I know or no rate that Providence has i store, but departure rrom the land or our blrtl or a grave In Rs soil. [Applause.] The State or South Carolina after the war had debt or but six millions of dollars. To-day it nearly fifteen millions, and increasing. Wh: people can stand such an Increase of public Hi bilit les as that ? We are peaceful and law-abldlnj but there ls one way In which to wtn this flgh and that 1?, nut by force or arms, but by force c reason. Go to the polls and deposit your vote for the best men, Irrespective or race, coloro previous condition. In whose honesty you hav confidence. Let these representatives take thel place upon the floor or the Legislature, nomiuat a chief magistrate who will carry out the law there made, and then, with a union or hearts am a union or hands, we can mo va forward In th achievement ol' a prosperity, financial and pout I cal, to which South Carolina has been a strange for years. [Cheers.] Mr. John F. Britton now being called upon, ad vanced to the front or the platform and deiiveret the following address: SPEECH OF KR. JOHN' F. BRITTON. Fellotc-Cttlzens- It ls with diffidence, especially alter the remarks whick have preceded me, tha I appear before you; but believing that no cltizet of this Commonwealth, however humble or re Urea, should remain silent on an occasion Uki the present, I om here to aid, by my presenci and counsels, In this great movement for Reform It is needless to enter luto detall or the varloui causes, so well understood, which demand thai the people should rise in their might, and sweet trom power those who are now mlsadministering oar affairs. Usurpation or power, by unprlnci pied men, has divested this State ol her rights ?rime goes unpunished, and a premium, so te speak, ls offered to every species or vlllany; cr:m Inals are let loose upon the community, and a to tal disregard ol law and order prevails; men have been placed in position,totally regardless or quali? fication or honesty; those who hp.ve been dele? gated with the power to try crim Mais, would be better suited with the latter appellation; the sure road to success among the dominant faction is total Ignorance and complete worthlessness; and this gathering to-night manifests the spirit, that the seaboard, in answer to the mountain districts, responds to the determination that our affairs BhaU be characterized by honesty and a proper regard for the public welfare. The citizens or Charleston, Irrespective or for? mer views and tendencies-losing sight or caste, color or condition, here show by tnelr comming? ling that past differences have been burled, and rrom hence, laying aside all that might tend to mar the success or chis movement,- eschewing aU issues that may Jeopardize the public weal, ac? tuated alone by that which will be for the good of the people-the whole people-have met to take counsel. In being thus brought to? gether, we will not question whether a man has been a Radical, Whig or Democrat, or any other name which might have been chosen; but the matter for consideration now ls, shall the evils of which we complain be remedied-shall there be an abatement or the excessive taxation, which ls crushing ont our very existence, and must finally end In driving us rrom this spot that we all love so well? These are the subjects which shonld claim and receive our attention, and the bending ol our efforts to the selection or those who shaU give us aa honest government. The large assemblage here congregated ls evidence that the people or this good old city are alive to this Issue, and will force an abatement or the evils or which we com? plain. To the workingmen or this community, and the entire State or South Carolina, this sub? ject addresses Itseir with pecu?ar force; for by a burdensome taxation the labor or the country will bo forced to seek another channel; and that which should be used to th?, advantage or this Commonwealth, will be directed to the advance? ment ol othar sections. To you, I say, ls accorded the privilege or aiding In wresting rrom the hands or the plunderers the possessions which they have acquired by fraud and deception 1 To y oar aid and co-operation in thia mo vern ea signed the noble duty of reinstating Caro her prestige of eld ! Being or tbls claf not pandering as the demagogue-with n< nor views, I reel that In thus appealing t that you will not allow any dissensions to v?neto distract your deliberations, and waru you against those who design to.dlvld energies rot- self aggrandizement. . To our colored citizens let me remark, will he urged by the opponents or the F Movement that this is thc manoeuvring sigulng men; that, once in power, they w rrand yon or those rights which have been a ed to you; that every pledge made by the f: or Rerorm will be broken, when they hu talned success. They have urged and conxii urce this doctrine, and would not falter a thing to aid them In their false assertion: act. that is mean and low, have they avoir! create discord between the two classes-no too despicable have they left untried, that' aid them in despoiling and traducing. But have they, with all of their boasted phllantr, done for the colored man? They have laid to all Of<iie offices of prout within your ein but one or two instances can show that tl ored branch of their party have been rew? tor their steadfast adherence. But as we i here to night, we avowedly acknowledge the oraiimento office-the only reservation that or honesty and capacity. Have the Rai gone as far as this? As far as mords go, have; but have they put their assertlone practice* They think that the colorea m amply repaid by the une of tho ballot, and consequently, he has no further claim upon t To you. theii. we say, you have trusted us 1 past, and our actions have always followed I cordance with our utterances. We appeal ti to lend your efforts to this movement. Ol tercsts are Identical, ir adversity attends roust In like manner affect you; IT iirosperit company ns. in like manner are you parti tors. Aid us in this movement, and give tl to those who would have yon believe tba whiteman of this section is your enemy. L move hand lu hand, and redeem our State the clutches or the vandals who have desp these lair lands. But. fellow-citizens, I need not claim yon tentlon at greater length. Let us work as a for the success of these measures for Retre ment and Reform; and when the time com choose candidates for the rall elections, le motto be "Honesty;" and, combining all means within our reach, and with the sad les that have been taught for the last four 01 years, victory will attend our efforts, und p and prosperity again take up their abode au onr people. In conclusion, fellow citizens, Charles through her people, calls upon each county t represented at the June Convention. We wi urge upon all the penetrating of every rece go into the highways; ring In the ears of the va es the corruption which prevails-do not st; Mlcawber like, "walting tor something to i up.'' To you, workingmen, or nil classes, i chant, lawyer, doctor, or whatever calllnj which you belong, we appeal, to give yoar ai remove the crushing evils with which we are rounded; and the time will surely come, w memory refers to your efforts toward this mi ment, that y?u will regard lt with feelings or i tltlcatlon, that yon have aided in removing on the most corrupt governments with which a . pie have been cursed. [Loud applause.] ?ELEGATES TO THE JONI CONVENTION. Captain Armstrong, from the Committee Nominations, now appeared and made the foll lng report: DELEGATES. Gen. John A. Wagener, B. O'Neill, Robert More. R. Hunter, Edwin Bates. W. R..Fordham. I R. E. DeReer". Marlow Cochran. B. R. Kinloch. W. E. Mikel!, W. A. Courtenay, E. Willis. J. M. Rabb. E. W. Marshal!. Charles Michael. John Godfrey, George Shrewsbury, W. A. Sneed. G. Lamb Buist. A. Melchers, John F. Britton. W. P. Russell, John Campsen, Ellis Johnson. W. E." Marshal!. w. G. Rout, H. B. Olney. J. H. Devereux. Alva Gage, J. B. Steele, J. J. Grace. P. M. Wilkinson. Wm. Black, Louis I. Taylor, Jonas Bird, T. P. Mlkell, Ellas Gardea, James Cosgrove, Aaron H. Harper. Charles Miller. On motion, the report was unanimously ado ed. Mr. William Black, one of the vice-presidents very intelligent colored man, was now called f ward and loudly cheered. He spoke as follows SPEECH OF HR. WILLIAM BLACK. Mr. President and Fellow-clttzens-Alluo'\? not in the habit or addressing public meeting when called upon to do so I am always willing: engage In any work that will nromntn the inti cst or thc people and the State In which I Uv Speaking as a colored man, I have no hesitate in saylug that unless there bc a change In t present corrupt administration of public affai we as a race will suffer and die out. [Applausi As men and as Carolinians we have worked t gether lu the past. As men and as Carolinlai let us work together for a nobler future. [Loi and enthusiastic applause.] For ns asapeop there is no alternative but to adopt tl cause of political truth and honesty, mai free by the events or the war: and enjoying t day the privilege or every other citizen of tl State, we would be untrue to our Urth-rlght ir v railed to unite in any movement that promis* civil and political blessings to all. (Great chee lng, mingled with hisses from the League.] lt for that reason that my colored friends and m self are upon this platform to-night, and open affiliating with that party which practically re ognizc8 equal and exact Justice to all men undi the laws, and which has for Its further object Reform In an administration which has used Ign rance to effect Its own purposes, and to-day hol< its heel upon the necks of poor colored : len wit vice-like tenacity and power. [Great checrlni and Increased hissing from thc League.] Thu administration has done injustice to me os wot king man, because lt has driven away capiti from which, in part, I might in.ve drawn m dullv bread. And it will continue to attlict til laboring classes of South Carolina just so long a U imposes burdens upon the people which it i impossible for them to bear, or exhibits Ita bri zen corruption In every act of its leglslatioi 'immense cheering and increased hissing by th League.] Thc Chairmati. I have only to say that if thes interruptions continue, and this noise ls repeater measures will be immediately tukeu to put out a unruly persons. This statement was followed by tremendoa cheering Oom the audience, and 'rom this tim forward the turbulent members of the League rc unlined quiet. Mr. Black. I am sorry to observe that my re marks have occasioned any disquiet among in; colored friends, but I do not hesitate to speak tin truth at all times, ami under all circumstances We are living in a tree Stute where tire right 01 free speech belongs to all, and I Intend to exer else U upon this occasion. It may be dlstasteru for some to hear it, but I have no hesitation In de daring that South Carolinians must rule Soull Carolina. (Loud and repeated cheering.] W< have here as great men as have lived In any State and when the choice is between them and those who come rrom abroad, ror no other purpose thai to seek offices of profit and honor, I, for one, wll always cast my vote for him whoso interests an identified with my own. [Great applause.] SPEECH OF MR. W. (J. ROUT. Mr. Rout, one of the oolered secretaries, wa; next Introduced, and said : I did not come here with the expectation of be lng- called upon to ?peak, but since you have done me tho honor, I will say that, in adopting the principles or this party, I do so without regard tc any politics, and because 1 believe its principles arc correct. They should appeal to every honest colored citizen, weare engaged in a common work-that of trying to bring about a reform In the manner In which the state has been con? ducted, and lt is a cause that should unite all citi? zens, without regard to party or complexion, who feel an interest in the public welfare. [Cheers.] SPEECH OP MR. MARLOW COCHRAN. Mr. Cochran, another of the colored vice-presi? dent's was introduced and said: I shall uot de? tain you with my remarks. I simply wish to say that I'm glad that 1 have been able to join in this movemeut. I do not care who may bedisplcased; my opinion hos been formed; my judgment tells me that I'm right; I know that the cause is right, and from tills time forward 1 mean, with the best of my ability, to work with the Reform party for the good of my State. [Cheers.] SPEECH OF MK. EDWARD WILLIS. Mr. Edward Willis being discovered on the platform was very loudly called ror, and hand? somely greeted when he made lils appearance. He said: FMoie-citizens: You know that I'm not a speak? ing man. Nevertheless, this ls a time when every one should contribute his mite when called upon in a popular cause like this. Heartily do 1 join lu this great movement, and I'm prepared to employ my best endeavors to Insure Its success. At all times vou may count upon mo ror that which I have to give, and I reel con? fident that ir we bend our .shoulders to the wheel, each moraber or the commu? nity playing his part to the best of lils ability, we shall achieve a glorious triumph In the coming comest. [Cheers.] I can only add, In conclusion, that I am opposed in toto to the prisent adminis? tration, aud am prepared to work against any political combination that is kept together by the mere cohesiveness of public plunder. [Cheers.] I otter the following resolution: Resolved, That the chairman ol' this meeting bc authorized to lill any vacancies that may occur in the delegation to the Columbia Convention, chosen by this meeting. The resolution was unanimously adopted. Adjournment. There being no further business berore the meeting, on motion or Captain J. Armstrong, Jr., it adjourned. ? The audience retired in good order, the only de? monstration being made by a crowd of Onion Leaguers without the hall, who ventilated their unhappiness In-repeated outbursts or Ethiopian yells.- .-- - - .-- - A MOVEMENT OF THU RADICALE FOILED. At the close of the mass meeting of cltizcnB.who are in favor of Retrenchment and Reform, held at the Hibernian Hall last night, the Mackeys and thelrcolored friends who had been foiled in their attempt to interrupt, and If possible to control thc mass meeting, assembled on and aronnd the step? of the fire-proof building. Short speeches were delivered by Sheriff E.W. M. Mackey, John 0. Mackey, Mishaw and others, who advised their adherents to remain true tn the Radical princi? ples. One or more of the speakers admitted that there was corruption tn their party^ and several Intimated that the Reform party would not be allowed to have another meeting without disturb? ance. Thc action of these men before, during and after the meeting of the citizens, showed very clearly that it was their intention either to con? trol lt. or create a disturbance. meetings This Day. Union Chapter, at half-past 7 P. M. German Fire Company, at 8 P. M. Palmetto Pioneer Co-operative Association, at 8 P. M. Auction Sales This Day. Henry Cobia & Co. will sell ai 9 o'clock, at their store, hams, shoulders, Ac. A. H. Abrahams A Sons will sell at 10 o'clock, at their store, clothing, dry goods, Ac John G. Mllnor A Co. will sell at 10 o'clock, at their store, boots, dry goods, Ac. R. k A. P. Caldwell will sell, at half-past 9 o"cIock, at their store, tobacco, candles, Ac. Schachte A Touhcy will sell at half-past 9 o'clock, at their store, shoulders, sides, Ac. DEAD. -Mr. James M. Morrison, lately a ma? gistrate of this city, died yesterday morning. No VERDICT YET.-The jury of inquest sum? moned to Investigate the causes attending the death of little Mhhew, was in session again yes terdav, but has not yet rendered a verdict. ?_. -v SALE OP CITT PROPERTY-By virtue of an execution in the case of the executors of George Gibbon vs. the City Council, Sheriff Mackey will sell on the 6th of June next, all the right, Interest, Ac, or the defendants In the Artesian Well prop? erty and White Point Garden. CaiMits.-A regular meeting of the City Council will be held to-night. AU parties having claims against the German Rifle Club are requested to present them to the secretary, C. H. Bergmann, No. 82 Wentworth street, by 12 M. to morrow. SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF.-The "Doctor" Alexander Hamilton, colored, who was corn ralt j ted to jail ror alleged malpractice in the case or the man Holmes, who died last Sunday morning, luis, we learn, attended several patients apon whose bodies Coroner Whiting has held Inquests. Hamilton should be placed out or the reach or physic. LI'MDER DIFFICULTY.-Yesterday one or two lumber dealers complained bet?re Trial Justice Levy that the rees or the Inspector-general or i timber and lumber were excessive, more than provided ror by the laws or the State. The In? spector-general showed that he had only charged the rates provided Tor by the city ordinanoe. The trial justice decided that only the rates provided ror by the State could be legally charged. AN OFFICER CUT WITH AN AXE*.-On Satur? day last, Oflcers Nipson and Pond went to the house or two negroes, named, respectively, John Brown and Bob Wlckles, to search ror goods which had been stolen rrom Mrs. Gerdes. Some or the goods were round, but the two men resist? ed an attempt to arrost them. A struggle ensued, ?luring; which Officer Nipson was badly bruised and had bis head cut open with an axe. How? ever, the officers succeeded In arresting the men and their wives. Yesterday they were committed to jail by Trial JuBtlce Levy, to answer the charge of burglary, and assault with Intent to kill. About the persons ol the men W03 round a policeman's badge, which they hail evidently used to aid them in their plundering expeditions. UNITED STATES COURT-HON. GEORGE S. BRTAN, JUDQB, PRESIDING.-The following busi? ness was disposed of the District Court tester day: In the case or Wm. L. Palmer. John D. Rodgers, John P. MeKlsslck, (executors,) vs. Wesley Lowndes, (debtors,) charges for Involuntary bankruptcy. The jury found the defendant guilty on the first and second specifications. Ex parte Samuel B. Clowney, (assigned lu re Johu Whittaker, bankrup'. Petition for sale. Tnc assignee was ordered to sell after advertise? ment, aud hold proceeds subject to the order of the court. THE FARMERS TO DK ACOOMHOIUTED THIS YEAR.-lu another column will bc found the an? nouncement of the appointed sailing days for the splendid iron steamships Tennessee .and South Carolina, for New. York. To accommodate the truck farmers, the owners of this Une have con? sented to dispatch their steamers, for a limited number or trips, on Tuesdays, thus securing a delivery in New York ou Fridays in ample time for thc transfer or vegetables to all the neighbor? ing markets by Saturday morning, which i.s said to be thc great market day North. Passengers from interior points will note the temporary change of sailing days, for thc attractions ou these steamships arc becoming generally known. A stnteroom on deck, with lorty celling and thorough ventilation, and a promenade deck two hundred and odd feet in length, are sufficient to attract Tull passenger lists, and we learn at the agency that letters rrom distant interior cities are being received already, for the South Caro? lina or 24th, and Tennessee of 31st Instant. Hotel Arrivals-May 16. CHARLESTON HOTEL. J. J. Patterson and lady, Columbia; J. A. Dunlap, Camden. Dr. J. B. White, Colonel R. P. French, United States Army; Wm. W. Penney. R. H. Henderson, Darlington; W. Ballman, Balti? more; E. E. West, BoBton; A. McIntosh, Jr., A. Hauf, New York. PAVILION HOTEL. W. J. Colclough, Florida; M. C. Willis, Sumter: LeRoy Wilson. Barnwell; W. J. Lee. Kingstree; J. Carraway, South Carolina; J. w. Gaillard, Northeastern Railroad: J. E. Crurapler, Sumter. BUSINESS NOTICES. BILL HEADS printed on flue paper at $3. $4. $5, *6 50 aud $8 50 per thousand, according to size, at TUE NEWS Job Office. BUSINESS ENVELOPES.-THE NKWS Job Office ls now prepared to tarnish 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. pAUL C. Tit EN HOLM, (LATE COURTENAY A TRENflOLM,; AGENT OF BALTIMORE AND CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY, AND SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, No. 2 UNION WHARF. rebl tun?simos_ JOHN MARSHALL JR., COMMISSION MERCHANT. NAVAL STORES, COTTON, LUMBER AND RICE MARSHALL'S WHARF, Charleston, S. C. aagzi s Business (Sorbs. ADAMS, DAMON & 00., 16 BROAD ST., Dealers In Stores, Ranges, Grates, Ac. Agents for the Automatic Washing Machine and Wringer. AIMAK, G. W.-CHOICE DRUGS, CHE? MICALS, Surgical Instruments, Perf um eries and Toilet Articles. 489 King, cor. Vanderborst st. ARCHER'S BAZAAR, 363 KING ST., Wholesale and Retail Notions and Fancy Goods, 50 per cent, leas than elsewhere. ALLAN, JAMES, WATCHES, CLOCKS, Jewelry. Sterling Silver, Platedware, Spec tacies, Fancy Good6. Ac. No. 307 King street. ErAKER, H. P., &CO., SHIPPING AND t Commission Merchants. Central Wharf. BABBOT, ALFRED A., AGENT OF TH??| Havana Cigar Factory,"La Valentina," 118 East Bay street. AZAAR, F. VON SANTEN, IMPORT ER of Paris Fane Goods, Toys, French Con rectlonery.Indla Rubbe Goods Ac, No. 229 Klagst. BISCHOFF & CO., HENRY, WHOLE SALE Grocers, and Dealers in Wines, Li? quors, Cigars, Tobacco, Ac, 197 East Bay. H ABLESTON HOTEL, THE BEST regulated and ? rn ?shed House in the South ern States. E. H. JACKSON, Proprietor.-_ COSGROVE'S SODA WATER MANU? FACTORY and Buttling Warerooms for Bass and nibbert's London Ales, 37 Market st. CHAPIN & CO., h., MANUFACTURERS and Dealers in Carriages, Harness, Ac,, 20 Uayne, A 33 A 35 Plnekney st. ; also, 193 Meeting st. CORWIN ?fe CO., WM. S., IMPORTERS and Dealers in Colee Whines, Brandies, Teas and Groceries, Wholesale and Retail' 276 King st. CHAPEE <fc CO., WM. H., WHOLE? SALE Dealers in Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Ac; Agents for E.xtou's Crackers, 207 East Bay. C~ HAFEE'S TO MC, THE BEST AND most pleasant Stomach Regulator extant. Chufee A Co., No. 207 East Bay. Manufacturers. UVAL k SON, J. B., MANUPACTUR ERS of Tinware, Dealers in Stoves. HOUBC Furnishing Goods. Ac, 337 King st. EASON IRON WORKS, ESTABLISHED 1838, Nassau and Calumbas streets; Stearn Engines, Marine. Portable and Stationery. Bellera. Ip HENCH CHINA AT REDUCED ; prices, Glass and Crockery, at R. II. MCDOW? ELL'S, Agent, corner or King and Liberty sts. . ROLLIN, G., TOBACCO COMMISSION I X? Merchant, Manufacturers' Agent for the sale of Standard Brands, No. 151 East Bay. URNITURE WAREROOMS, ESTAB LISHED1838. D. H. SIIcox, Nos. 176,177 and 179 King st. Goods carefully packed and shipped. &OLDSMITH & SON, MOSES, 4, 6 AND 8 Veadoe Range.WhoIesale Dealers In Iron, Metals, Rags, Paper-Stock, Hides, Wool, Ac. p URNEY, WM7, FACTOR AND COMMIS \JT SION Merchant, 102 East Bay, and l Accom? modation Wharf. p OUTEVENIER BROS., (SUCCESSORS vJT to A. Hiing.) dealers in Millinery, Fancy Goods. Toys, China, Glassware, Ac, 237 King st. TTENEREY, WM. S., 314 MEETING ST., XX Machinist and Founder, Manufacturer of Engines, and Improved Agricultural Implements. KINSMAN & HOWELL, GENERAL Commission Merchants, and Agents for Mapes' Superphosphate of Lime, No. 128 East Bay. LYONS A MURRAY. WHOLESALE AND Retail Dealers in Boots, Shoes. Trunks, Ac, ig Market st., near Meeting, Sign of "Big Boot." A CRIOLLA. -JOSE JARA IMPOR TERand Manufacturer of Havana Cigars, Wholesale aud Retail,'cor. Meeting and Market sts. ITTLE S CO., GEO., 213 KING ST., sell the cheapest and best Clothing and Far nlshing Goods In Charleston._ LUNSFORD, J. L., CABINETMAKER and Upholsterer, 27 Queen st. Jobbing neatly done. Agency Common-Sense Sewing Machines. ERTENS, W. A., DEALER IN LA DIES", Misses", Gent's, Boys' and Children's Boots and Shoes, Trunks, Valises, Ac, 282 King st. M~ ER?AUGH, N., DEALER "IN BOOTS, Shoes, Hats, Trunks, Valises, Ac, 212 King street. M~ ARBLE WORKS.-THE OLD ESTAB LISHMENT, E. R. WHITE, Proprietor, 119 Meeting st.. next old Theatre lot. MATTHIESSEN, WM., STAR SHIRT Emporium and Fine Clothing and Tailoring House. Gents' Furnishing Goods, 291 King st. ?TEUFVILLE, B. . K., BLANK BOOK S Manufacturer, Job Printer and Stationer, 9 Broad st. Magazines, Ac. bound in all styles._ \TOAHS ARK.-WM. MCLEAN, JOBBER J3I and Dealer In Toys. Fancy Goods. Show Ca? ses. Stamping A linking a specialty; 433 King st. OSTENDORFF ?fe CO., WHOLESALE Grocers, Dealers lu Wines, Liquors and Ci? gars, No. 175 East ?ay. O'NEILL, BERNARD, WHOLESALE Grocer and Commission Merchant, 189 East Bay. and 48 and 50 State st. PADDON, W. F., GAS FITTER, STEAM Fitter and Plumber, 447 King st. All kinds of Gas Apparatus made to order. PIANOFORTE AND MUSIC STORE, 191 King St., ZOG BAUM, YOUNG A CO., Agents for Knabe A Co., Dunham A Sons, etc. PHONLX IRON WORKS.ESTABLISHED 1844, John F. Taylor A Co., Engineers and Boilermakers, 4, 6, 8, io and la Pritchard st. PERRY, EDWARD, 155 MEETING ST., Printer. Stationer, and dealer in Blank, Schooland LawBookB. STOLL, WEBB & CO., WHOLESALE and Retail Dealers In Dry Goods, No. 289 King street, three dosrs below Wentworth. SCOTTS* *6TAR SHIRT EMPORIUM and Gents1 Furnishing Room, Meeting nt. op? posite Market Hall. Agent fortfhe Champion Brace, SPEAR, JAMESE., 235 KING ST., OPPO site Hasel! Importer and Dealer lu Fine Watch? es. Jewelry. Silver, Platedware, Fancy Goods, Ac. THE GREAT SOUTHERN TEA HOUSE. WM. S. CORWIN A CO., 275 King st., branch Hou.se ot POO Broadway, New York. VOIGT, C.. DEALER IN FRENCH CALF? SKINS. Oak and Hemlock Sole Leather, Shoe Findings, Hides, Furs and Beeswax. 85 Market st. WILLIAMS cfc BRO., A. M, 9 BROAD st.. up stairs. Railroad, Commercial and General Job Printing, at New York prices._ WHILDEN & CO., WATCHES. JEWEL ry and Silverware, 266 King st. Crockery and Glassware at Wholesale, No. 131 Meetlarr^. WEBB, WM. L., DLPORTER OF CHI? NA, Glass and Earthenware, 128 Meeting street._ TTHNG, ROBERT, BELL HANGER AND YV Locksmith, 122 King st. Hotels and pri? vate houses fitted up with Bells, Speaking Pipes. M tailoring. ENKE & MULLER, MERCHANT TAILORS. No. 325 KING STREET, Opposite Society street, Have just received and opened a arge an I fine assortment of MEN'S, YOUTH'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, Ac, For Spring and Summer. CONSISTING OF: LINEN. Linen Duck. Alpaca, Drap D'Ere. Cheviot, Casslmere and Cloth Suits English Walking Coats, of all colors White and Colored Shirts, Underwear Goo-Is. ic. English and Domestic Half Hose Alexander and Couvlslcr's Kid, Silk au.l Thread Gloves AND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TUE LATEST STYLE of Linen and Paper COLLARS. Neckties. Cravats, Handkerchiefs, Suspen? ders, Umbrellas, Ac. Also, a large and well selected Stock of BROADCLOTH, CASSIMERE, DOESKIN, COATING, AC And a large variety of NEW STYLE PANTS AND VEST PATTERNS, which wc orTer to sell by piece, yard or pattern, or made up Into Garments, by measure, tn the latest style and the shortest notice. ?ur Stock has been selected with great care, aud purchased since the fall in gold, which en? ables us to Hell at greatly reduced prices. Buyers lu our Une would do well to give us a ca'.: before purchasing elsewhere. All orders will receive our prompt and very careful attention. Entire satisfaction is guaran teed, aprl fmw3mos rYOU WANT PAPER BAGS, FLOUR SACKS, and Bags of every description, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, opposite Charleston Hotel, Charleston, s. C. declt amos anclion Sales-aijis Utan. By R. & A. P. CALDWELL. THIS DAY, THE 17T INSTANT, WILL be sold before our Store, at hall-posto o'clock, Boxes TOBACCO Boxes Candles Tubs Barter D. S. Bellies Hams Barrels Sr nip. Conditions cash._._nr.ayl7 By JOHN G. MILNOR & CO MEN'S BOOTS, LADIES* ? ATTERS, DRY GOODS, ?<k THIS DAY, 17 th Instant, at io o'clock, we will sell at our store, No. 135 Meeting street, MEN'S BOOTS, Ladies' Cloth Gaiters, Fancy Prints, CasBlmeres, Kentucky Jeans. Cottonades, Pec?is, Brilliants. Plaid Lenos, Mozamblques, Bleached and Brown Shirting, Fancy Linen Drills, Linen Coatings, Blue Denims, Blue Plaids, Ging? hams, Alpacas, Muslin Head and Pocket Hand? kerchiefs, Wove Shirt Fronts, Barege Shawls, Swiss and Cross Barred Muslins, Hosiery, Gloves. Linen, Paper and Palm Fans, Ac. Conrtltlona cash. _mayl7 By HENRY CO B I A & CO. HAMS, SHOULDERS, <tc. THIS DAY, at 9 o'clock, in front or our store, will be sold, 200 HAMS 500 Shoulders 25 boxes Candles 10 bbls. Sugar. Conditions cash. may IT By A. H. ABRAHAMS & SONS. CLOTHING, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS. FAMILY SOAP. EMPTY BOXES. Ac. THIS DAY, 17th. at 10 o'clock, will be sold in our store. No. 133 Meeting street, - An assorted stock or CLOTHING, Domestic and Fancy Dry Goods, Hosiery, Cutlery, boxes Family Soap, and large lot empty boxes._maylT By SCHACHTE & T0?HEY. SHOULDERS, SIDES, HAMS, BUTTER, Ac. Ac. Will be sold THIS DAY, in front of their Stores. No. 21 and 23 Vendue Range, at half-past 9 o'clock, 600 SHOULDERS 200 D S. Shoulders 300 D. S. Sides 590 Unbaggcd Hams 50 packages Butter 200 boxes Herrings Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Ac. may!" &nctiori Sales--.fntnre "Hans. By W. Y. LEITCH & II. S. BRUNS, Auctioneers. POSITIVE SALE, BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTOR. Will be sold on THURSDAY, 19th Instant, at 10 o'clock, at the Old Postomce, That one and a hair story STORE, with two stony Wooden Building lu rear, situated on the south side or Tradd street, a rew doors west or King, known as No. 65. Lot measures 17 reel In front by 102 In depth. ALSO, Thatfieslrable VACANT LOT on the west side or Church street, one door south or St. Michael's alley, adjoining Cotton Press on the north; Lot measuring 24 reet front by 144 feet in depth. Terms cash. Purchasers to pay us for papers and stamps._mayn By Vf. Y. LEITCH & R. S. BJHJNS, Auctioneers. BUILDING LOT, SOUTH SIDE OF Horlbeck'a Alley, second door east ol King Win"be sold on THURSDAY, the 19th instant, at the Old Postofflce, at ll o'clock. A desirable BUILDING LOT, adjacent to King street In Horlbeck's Alley; measuring 30 by 99 reet deep. Terms cash. Purchaser to pay us Tor papers and stamps._m ay 17 By YT. Y. LEITCH Sc R. S. BRUNS, ' Auctioneers. DESIRABLE BUILDING LOT ON Queen street. Will be sold. In front or the Old Post?nico, at ll o'clock, on THURSDAY, the 19th Instant, All that high LOT OF LAND, on south side or Queen street, between King and Friend streets, nearly opposite Archdale street, measuring 54 reet In front on Queen street and on the south Une, and in depth on cast and west Unes 115 reet, more or less; bounded north by Queen street, cast by land or Stephen McLean, south by land or McLean and St. Andrews' Hall lot, and west by land formerly or Alex. Wooton, now said to be of Sweegan or Baker. Tho <M>nti-ulty ot tills Lol to King stroot, and Its being In that portion or the city to which the "Brick Law'' ls inapplicable, renders lt desirable for biffldlng purposes. Terras-One-half cash: balance in one year by -bond bearing 7 per cent. Interest, payable semi? annually from date, secured by mortgage of thc premises. ITirchalcr to pay for all papers and stamps. mayn Bitters. I P P M A N ' S GREAT GERMAN BITTERS! THE BEST TONIC AND INVIGORATOR KNOWN ! They are unsurpassed as a tare for Dyspepsia and General Exhaustion. . A SURE PREVENTIVE OF FEVER AND AGUE, BILIOUS, REMITTENT AND INTER? MITTENT FEVERS. IT IS INVALUABLE TO FEMALES ! 'TIS A CORDIAL FOP. TUE AGED, AND A SURE PROTECTION AGAINST ALL MALA? RIOUS DISEASES. It id undoubtedly the best Medical Cor? dial ever offered to the Public! SAVANNAH, March 16,1870. MESSRS. JAOOB Lirra AN k BRO., Savannah. Ga.: Gente-I have before me your esteemed letter of the 14th Instant, containing various documenta relative to your "German Bitters." After a care? ful examination I must confess that your Bitters ls really what you represent lt to be, an old Ger? man recipe of Dr. Mltoherllch, of Berlin, Prussia. It win no doubt be exceuent TOT Dyspepsia. Gen? eral DebUlty and Nervous Diseases, and lt ls a good preventive of Cl His and Fevers. I find M to be the most delightful and pleasant stomachic. I remain, your3 truly, (Signed) Ava. P. WBTTER. KIRKLAND MILLS, GA., March 22,1870. MESSRS. JACOB LUTMAN A BRO., Druggists, Sa? vannah, Ga.: Gentlemen-I have Introduced your Great Ger? man Bitters here to my customers and friends, and I Hud better sale for them than any 1 have ever kept before. Those who have tried them ap? prove of them very highly, and I do not hesitate in saying that they are far superior iu value to anv other Bitters now in use. Yours, respectfully, (Signed) W. KIRKLAND. We refer, by permission, to Doctors King. SulU van, Duncan, and other leading physicians or Sa? vannah; to ex-Mayor Anderson, John L. Yilla longa, and other distinguished citizens or Savan? nah. - No license at all necessary to seil these Bit? ters. RetaU Depots In Charleston. S. C., forLippman's Great German Bitters: At tne Drug Stores of W. G. TROTT. DR. n. BAER, A. W. ECKEL k CO., ED. S. BURNHAM, W. A. SKR1NE, DR. P. M. COHEN, G. .. L?HS.) Wholesale Agents: DOWIE, MOISE k DAVIS, Druggists, CLAOIUS A WITTE, STEFFENS, WERNER k DUCKER, and HENRY BISCHOFF 4 CO., WHOLESALE GROCERS, ap:16 Cmos Ia Charleston, S. C. Ruction Sales*"-future Wane. A. C. MCGILLIVRAY, Auctioneer. UNDER DECREE TN EQUITY. E. h. and Thomas Frost vs. Joseph D&w Kon and James Blackman; and Joseph Dawson vs. James Blackman. Will be sold on TORSO *Y, the 7th day of June, m front of the Old Customhouse, at tl o'clock A. M. AU that LOT* O F LAND with Buildings thereon, situate cu the south hide of Broad street, In the City of Charleston, measuring from cast to west on Broad street 27 feet fl lucjjes, more or less; and from north to south on old ?den alley 03 feet 6 Inches, more or less; hutting and boundlnn to the north on Broad street; east on lands formerly of John Richardson, ant', now of-; south on lands formerly of John scott, and now of -. and west on Gadsden alley. ! Terms-One-third CASH; balance in bond or bonds to snit the necessary appnrtionme it, paya? ble in two equal annual Instalments, with iejral interest from day of sale, payable semi-annually; also secured by a mortgage of the premises. Buildings to be Insured and policy assigned. Pur? chaser to pay for papers and stamps. E. W. M. MACKEY, mayl7-tu4_Shcrirrcharleaton County. A. C. McGILLIVARY, Auctioneer. UNDER DECRES IN EQUITY. Adolphus Mlgnot et al vs. Adolphus J. Rutges et al. wu be sold on TOESDAY, the 7th day of June, in iront of the Old Customhouse, at lt o'clock A. M. All that LOT OP LAND, situate on thc east side of Kinn street, containing in front on said street thirty feet, more or less, and In depth one hun? dred and thirty-five feet, more or less. Bounded to the west on King street, to thc south on land now or late of A. J. Rutges, easton laud of Henry Horlbeck, north on land of C. Ring. ALSO. All that LOT OF LAND, situate on the east side* of King street, south of and adjoining the above, known as No. 172, containing twenty feet in front on said street, and in depth one hundred and thirty-five feet, more or less. Bounded to the north on land now or late of A. J. Rutges, east: on land now or late of John Horlbeck, sooth on land now or late of O. B. Hilliard, and west by King street. Terms-One-fourth cash; balance on a credit of one, two and three years, secured by bond of the purchaser or purchasers, and mortgages of the lots. Purchasers to pav for necessary papers and stamps. E. W. M. MACKEY, mayl7-tu4_Sheriff C. C. SHERIFF'S SALE. The Executors of George Gibbon vs. the City Council of Charleston. By vlrtne of an execution against the property In the above case, to me directed and delivered, will be sold on MONDAY, the 6th- day or June next, at the southeast corner of the Courthouse, at 12 o'clock M. All the right, title and interest or the Defen? dants in the premises at the northeast corner of Wentworth and Meeting streets, in the City or Charleston, known as the ARTESIAN WELL LOT. AISO, All the right title and Interest or the Deten danes tn the PREMISES at the northeast corner of Calhoun and King streets, la the City or Charles? ton. ALSO, All the right title and Interest or Defendants In the premises known as SOUTH BAY BATTE RT. or WHITE POINT GARDEN, situate at the foot of Meeting street, in the City or Charleston. Levied on and to be sold as the property or the said City Connell or Charleston, at the suit or the Executors or George Gibbon. E. W. M. MACKEY, may 17-utlm3 Sheriff or Charleston County. By WK McKAY. NEW AND SECOND-HAND FURNI? TURE. TO-MORROW (Wednesday,) at No. 140 Meeting street. 60 COTTAGE BEDSTEADS, Cane and Wood Rockers, 4c, lu quantities to suit purchasers. AT TRIVATE SALE. CUTLERY, Hardware, Ac, at low prices, ror cash only._mayl7-l By A. c. MCGILLIVRAY, Auctioneer. UNDER DECREE IN EQUITY. Pearce et al vs. Coste et al. By virtue of an order or sale lu the above cause to me directed, by the Hon. R. B. Carpenter, Judge or the First Circuit. I will offer for sale at Public Auction, on THURSDAY, 19th May, 1870. at li o'clock A. M.. at the Old Postotnce, Broad street, Charleston. AU that LOT OF LAND, with a two story Dwell? ing thereon, situate on east side or Rutledge Ave? nue, between Spring and Bogard streets, known as No. 70. Lot measures 35 feet on Rutledge Ave? nue, by 204 feet in depth, be the same more or less, and is considered an eligible and pleasant lo? cation. Terms-One-half cash; till? balance in one year, secured by bond of purchaser, with Interest from day or sale; mortgage or premises. BaUding to be insured and policy assigned. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. WM. J. GAYER, mayl4-stuwtli4 Referee. 8' Drugs, Chemicals, &-c. EE T Q U I NIH E Is a recent Improvement. Replaces the use of the Bitter Sulphate Quinine, with which all are familiar. DOSE FOR DOSE, it is warrante?fully equal in every way to Bitter Quinine, and, like lt, ts the one great, posi? tive and unfailing cure ror all DISEASES OF MALARIOUS ORIGIN. Fever and Ague. Intermittent Fever, Chill Fever, Remittent Fever, Bilious Fever. Dumb Ague, and the loug train or disorders following these when neglected. SWEET QUININE is made solely rrom Peruvian Bark (so is Bitter quinine,} thefore lt Is or vegetable origla, and not a mineral poison, but, on the contrary, ia proved to be one or the elements found lu the blood of all healthy persons. SWEET QUININE acts ns an antidote to. os well asa cure for, Mala? rial or Miasmatic Poison, the absorption of which by t he lungs causes Intermittent Fevers, Ac. The only advantage claimed for SWEET QUININE over 'heuse of old Bitter Quinii e is the entire ab? sence or that intense, persistent bitterness, which in the latter ls an insurmountable obstacle to Its use with most persons, and always with children. SWEET QUININE ls lu tw. forms-in Powder, for the use of Physi? cians ai d Druggists, and Fluid for use tn the family aud for the general public. STEARNS. FARR^rfc CO., MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS, NEW YORK. maylo-tutli83mos gOLOMONS' BITTER 8, THE OREAT STRENGTHENING AND INVIGORATING TONIC, ta unequalled a3 a cure for DYSPEPSIA. GENERAL DEBILITY, LOSS OF TONE IN THE STOMACH, AC. For sale by all dealers. Drs. RAOUL A LYNAH, Agent?. * The Commissioner of Revenue has decided that any dealer can sell this article without a special Ucense. mehi tuthsatamos T HE WORLD ASTOUNDED: Dr. SALVIA, art eminent Chemist, has, after years of study, brought forth A HAIR COLORING! From tae use of which no danger can arise, as ia too often the case with the preparations of the Jay. As clear os crystal. Guaranteed to restore the Hair or Beard to ; natural color. Is put up m one bottle. Can be applied with thc hau-:. No stain to the skin or scalp. For 6ale by aU Druggists. DRS. RAOUL A LYNAH, Agents. Mehi tathssmoa _ J D ST RECEIVED CARBONATE OF AMMONIA Bicarbonate or Soda Cream or Tartar Fresh Hop?. For sale, wholesale aa l retaH, by Dr. H. BAER, oct? Ko. 131 Meeting street.