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"_,_-_-_--;-:-?-'----- S ' " VOLTU?F. T_NUMBER 1547. CHARLESTON. TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 6, 1870. EIGHT DOLLARS A YEAR. THE STATE CAPITAL. TH E XEW BA.UK BILLS-OPINION OF THE STTFR. "B COURT. Looking After Klnipton -. Charleston Water-works-Taking Care of\'amb?r One-Tbc Senatorial Election. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEWS.] COLUMBIA, December 5. The case of Wagner rs. Stoll, county treas? urer, "das been stricken from the docket of the Supreme Court, an order to that effect having beer, flied to-day. Thl3 case involves the question of the value of the bills of the Bank of - the State of the Issue of 1861, two of them having been re? ceived for taxes. The case ls returned to the Cir? cuit Court in order that a foll investigation may be had into the qi estlon whether these bills were issued in aia>of the Confederacy. . As the senatorial election is to be held to-mor? row, caucusses are being h?ld generally all over town. To-night Robertson and Pearce seem to be the strongest candidates. HOUSE. ' - A bill was introduced by Mjsely to muster the miliUa into active service in place of the constab? ulary ; also to establish a State police; a resolution tba' the per diem to which Wade Perrin, member elect to the Legislature, who was killed at Lau? rens, would have been entitled to, be paid to his widow was passed; a committee of seven on the public lands was added to the standing commit? tee. Notice iras given of a bill to punish and ^revent vagrancy; also of a bill to authorize the City of Charleston to issue policies of insurance. Boseman gatfe notice of a bill to amend the char? ter of the City or Charleston. Dennis gave notice of a bill authorizing thc State auditor to levy a tax of eight mills on the dollar, and county com? missioners to levy a tax of three mills on the dol? lar, to meet the county expenses. Harley gave notice or a bill to incorporate the Charleston Water-works. Not.oe was given of a bill to pro- ' vide for the adjustment of the fire loan debt; also of a bill to alter the general election law. SENATE.! A resolution was introduced by Arnim instruct? ing the chief of each department, including the financial agent of the State, to report immedi? ately. McIntyre introduced a resolution Inquir? ing why Corbin should hold his seat while hold? ing io many offices. A bill was Introduced pro? viding for an appropriation or $175,000 for per diem and mileage. A resolution was introduced by Nash to provide for the adjustment of the fire loan debt. A Joint resolution was mt rod aced ap? pointing a Joint committee to Investigate the treasurer's account. The following citizens, who were am^ted In Newberry on Saturday and brought to this place, have been balled and returned home this morn? ing: John Montgomery, S. G. Houseale, William Wright, James Packer, J. G. McFall and H. P. Tarrant. Two more citizens who were brought down this evening were also released on bail. No State warrants were issued against the persons arrested from Newberry. A serle-ts stabbing affray took place .on the train from Abbeville this morning. Two colored men got into a dispute about a seat, and one of them was mortally wounded. The train was stopped, and both persons were arrested be.'ore the train left Abbeville. The senatorial contest is Bharp and strong to dp.y. Caucusses are holding all over the city. The friends of ail the candidates seem equally confi? dent o' success. Senator Robertson relies mainly on the influence of Whittemore, who ls working for Robertson, apparently to repay the latter for his influence in Washington during his cadetsblp troubles. The balloting will probably continue until Friday next. TUE SPIRIT OF THE LEGISLATURE. Attempts at Reform-W hittemore Preaching Honesty and Economy Watching the Railroads-Persecuting Vernon. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] coLfMBiA, December 4. FI HST CHAPTER IN REFORM. Mr. Crittenden, a Reformer from Greenville, on Friday, introduced the following resolution: Resolved, That the Judiciary committee be In? structed to report a bill reducing the salaries of county school commissioners and the pay of county commissioners to a sum conmens?rate with the duties they perform. On this he made a few remarks. He seid: Hie reductjsn of the salary, of school commissioners and pay of county commissioner.? ls a subject which I hope will commend itself to the favorable consideration of every member on this floor, lt will reflect credit upon the General Assembly. It i is one of those minor measures of reform which will be understood by thoughtful men of both parties throughout the State. If we are to reduce taxation, we must do it by reduc? ing the expenses of the State; Government. The salaries of the county school commissioners are entirely disproportional to the services they are called upon to perform. I know that the labor ls no.v being performed by the school trus? tees without fee or reward. I desire here to say that I am In favor of a most liberal system of popular education. I would have a system which' would benefit every class and> race alike. I am happy to say that I agree with Governor Scott in his recommendation on this matter, as I do with the many recommendations which he has made in his excellent message. He has called npon men of all parties and classes to support the gov? ernment In all right efforts. I am one of those men. And I believe In doing so I shall truly rep? resent the sentiment of the people who have sent me here from Greenville. Mr. Mobley, of course, moved to lay this on the \ab!e. ANOTHER VERNON INVESTIGATION. Uncle Joe Crews again wants Judge Vernon im? peached. It will be remembered that last winter several unsuccessful attempts were made to Im? peach this Judge, all of which fell through. When the resolution was presented, one mem? ber wanted lt referred to the committee on vacant offices^ but the speaker suggested that, although it mtgnt be desired to make these offices vacant, they were not so yet, and such a reference would be irregular. There was some trouble in refer? ring lt to a committee. Mr. Boston desired the resolution passed at once. Ue had seen enough of referring to committees. Sime matters seem? ed to fctay referred. Crews favored a special committee of men liv? ing In that part of the county. He knew that Judge Vernon and the sheriff were guilty of mis? demeanors, and that both of them were engaged in the late riot. An order had been issued by Ver? non placing the arms taken out of his house In the hands of aa armed mob. He thought a com? mittee should be selected who would investigate the matter much better than a geueral com? mittee. There was a decided objection to having lt re? ferred to the judiciary committee. Mr. Smart, as a member of the Judiciary committee, hoped to get nd or the matter, and would be glad to have it brought before the House la proper shape. The resolution was adopted. ENGROSSING CLERKS. There seems to be some Jerrymandering going on in regard to the appointment of engrossing clerks. Last year the matter was in the hands of the secretary of State, by a resolution, and six clerks were employed. It seems" now to be the desire to appoint nine, and to make a separate department. On a resolution which came up. Thursday, the proviso of which limited the num? ber to nine, Mr. Byas spoke in favor of striking the fftpviso out. The matter very likely will be placet under the supervision of the clerks of each house. ' SCHOOL ACT AMENDED. The bill Introduced by Whittemore, amending the act establishing and maintaining a system-ol free common schools, has some excellent pro? visions. Section 1 of the bill repeals section 4 or the act relating to rurnlshihg school books. Section 2 amends section 21 or the act by provi? ding that tho county school commi'Stoner shall, before entering upon the duties of his office, give bond, Tor the use or the county In which he ls elected, for educational purposes, in the penal sum of twice the amount of his annual salary, with good and sufficient sureties, to be approved by the county commissioners, conditioned for the ruthrul and Impartial discharge of the duties or his office. Section 3 amends section 26, so as to read as follows : "That should he rai! to make the report required In the preceding section, he shall rorrelt to the school fund or his county his annual salary, and shall also be liable for all damages caused by such failure." Section 28 ls amended so that each county school commissioner shall receive an annual salary of two hundred dollars, except the school commissioner ror' Charleston County, who shall receive an-annual salary or three hundred dollars, payable quarterly by the State treasurer; and that each county school commissioner shall re? ceive Ave cents ror each mile or necessary travel in the perrormancc cf his official d.ities, such mileage to be stated in detail and attested by his oath. COMMISSIONER OF RAILROADS AND TELEGRAPHS. By the bill Intro luc2d by Arnim the other day to provide for the appointment or a commissioner or railroads and telegraphs, and to prescribe his duties, this officer is appointed by the Governor, by and with the consent of the Senate. He shall hold office for two years; shall have no official connection with any railroad, nor during the term ol bis office own or. be interested in any stock or bonds. The Governor has power to re? move or suspend. The commissioner has a salary or $2300, and a clerk at $800. He ha3 a free pass on nil railroads. His duties are to report any violations or the law, and to.prosecute their. Whenever the com? missioner shall hive reasonable grounds to be? lieve, elther-on'complaint or otherwise, that any ot the track, bridges, or other structures ol any railroad in this State are in a condition which renders any or them dangerous or unfit for the transportation of passengers with reason? able Fafety.lt shall be his duty to give to the superintendent or other executive officer of the company working or operating said defective track, bridge or other structure notice of the con? dition thereor, and or thc repairs necessary to place the same In a reasonably safe condition, and may also order and direct the rate of speed or passing trains over such dangerous or derect ive track, bridge or other structure, until the said repairs are made, and the time within which re? pairs shall be made by the company. ITany superin? tendent shall willully neglect to direct the proper subordinate officers to run the passenger trains over such defective track, bridge or other struc? ture at the speed so specified by the commission? er, or if any engineer, conductor or other em? ployee or such company shall kuowingly disobey such ord-r, every such superintended, officer and couductor or employee shall bc deemed guilty o? a misdemeanor. Sections 7 and 8 provide for prosecution against railroad companies. Section 9 makes lt the duty of the president or each and every railroad company in this State, annually, during the month or October, to pre? pare and transmit to Ihe commissioner a full and true statement, under oith, of its affairs for the preceding year, ending on the nrst Monday in July. The commissioner must report annually. TBE ABABA JTA BU AL GOVEBXOB SHIE. MONTGOMERY, De -ember 5. Both houses of the Legislature were at work to-day. Messages were sent to the Senate both by Lindsay, the Governor elect, and by Smith, the ex-Governor, who holds on by force. Smith's message was read and two thousand copies or? dered to be printed. No action was taken on Lindsay's message. The election for United States senator ts exciting some attention. A bal? lot will be held to morrow. TUE .ETNA STEAM FIUE ENGINE COMPANV. On Wednesday, the 14th Instant, this fine com pany of Charleston firemen give their rorty-llrst anniversary supper. BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD.-A special train left Charleston, bist evening, carrying various gen? tlemen identified with the interests or the Blue Ridge Railroad. A meeting or the board or di? rectors will probably be held to-day, in. Columbia. MASONIC. -At the regular communication of Solomon's Lodge, No. 1, A. F. M., held on Monday evening, 5th Instant, the following officers were elected and duly installed to serve for the ensuing Masonic year: John McLeUh, W. IL; W. C. Mil? ler, S. W.; William E. Milligan. J. W.; L. B. Love green, secretary; William A. Wilson, treasurer, vice E. Thayer, who declined a re-election ; A. Kroeg, S. D.;T. A. Sml h, J. D.; Henry Unuutf, Thomas Hardy, steward*; J. F. Dall, tiler. INQUESTS.-An Inquest was held yesterday morning over the body of a man named Francis McSweney. who died suddenly last night at his home In Haaover street. Alter some deliberation, the jury brought In a verdict or "Death by con? gestion or the lungs." An Inquest was artcrwards held over the body or a child round on Dunalng's Farm, In Line street, packed in a herring box. The jury, after a lengthy examination, adjourned until 12 o'clook to-day, without bringing in a verdict. REMOVING A NUISANCE.-Celia Drake, alias Baker, was brought berore Trial Justice John G. Mackey, yesterday atteruooQ. charged with threateuing Uer lanu lady, lu whose yard she re? sides, and Tor being dlsmlerly and a nuisance. She was bound over in the sain or $200 to appear at the next Court or General Sessions ror trial. This is thc same woann who, when her landlady wanted her to pay rent, and. on her rerusal, took out a notice to quit alliait Uer, retaliated by taking out a warrant ror breach or the peace, under which th? landlady was arrestel anti other? wise brutally treated by an offl:er named Carson. McKinlay, trial justice, berore whom the lady was taken on the warrant, 13 nowa surety on the bond or Celia Drake. TUE CJHCULAR CHURCH.-A strong board fence, too high to jump over and too low to stoop beneath, compelled on the part of the passers in front or the Circular Church, yesterday morning, a gentle deviation into the -middle or Meeting street.-aud told a.l that something was in. the wind. Ou lo ikiiig up that something was plainly visible on the sumen: of the steeple, in the shape of three or four workmen, tearing up the tempo? rary roof and throwing down timber and bricks as If they were mad. This is the inception or the work which is expected to accomplish the total overthrow of the steeple and circular wails which have stood so long bet?re our community as tho monuments of the destructive ravages or the great conflagration or '02. Tne bricks are to be all cleaned aud either sold or used In the erection of another and larger pla.-e of worship, more suitable to the size and wealth of the con? gregation. lt has been ascertained, by experi? ments on the strictest philosophical principles, that a brick faffing from such a height as tbe steeple In question acquires sufficient velocity to cru3h any pericranium of reasonable thickness, provided, always, the brick be harder than the pericranium. Alt persons, therefore, whose heads are not harder than brick-?, will govern them? selves accordingly, and keep on the other s:de of the street. BILL HEADS printed on fine paper at $3, $4, $5, $8 50 and $S 50 per thousand, according to size, at THE NEWS Job Office. THE FRENCH RETREAT. ORLEANS AGAIN EVACUATED. ' Gambetta o tx ?.lie War Path-Position of the Opposing Armies. TOURS, December 5. Gambetta has gone to Tours to consult with the officers of the army of the Loire. The battle of Friday, In which the Sixteenth aad Seven? teenth Corps were engaged, was protracted and sanguinary, the Pruss!au3 rising heavy artillery. The army of the Loire will receive reinforcements, lt is rumored that Ducrot Is still near Paris, and having been reinforced, wnl soon take the of fen sive. On Friday the Prussians recaptured Ferm?n ierB, Gulllonville, Renville and Villepan. There was heavy flg'itin; yesterday all along the lines. It is reported that the Pontifical Zouaves were ter? ribly cut up. Their commander, Charette, was wounded. The Germans are bombarding Delfort. VERSAILL?S, December 5. Prince Frederick Charles drove the French into the forest of Orleans, capturing two guns. The French berore Vincennes have received reinforce? ments. Treskow's (German) division, In Friday's fight, took seven guns and 8O0O prisoners. . BERLIN, Decembers. The French loss in the fight or December 2d (Friday) was seven guns, one general, twenty su? perior officers, and eighteen hundred men cap? tured. The King telegraphs the Queen : -No fighting of moment yesterday at Paris.'' LONDON, December 5. The military situation, in be3t informed circles, ls deemed critical. Manteudcl has been ord s ted to march to Paris, lt is stated that Bismarck will retire from office unless the convention with the South German States is adopted without altera? tion. The Saxon los* rrom the 3Jth to the 2d was 1800. FourS"axon regiments lost in officer*, 15 killed and 00 wounded. The Fcem?h loss ia prisoners, ls about 3000. Advices from Pa#Is to Sunday night state that no further attempt had been male to force the Prussian lines. LYONS, Decembers. There was fighting all day Saturday between Garibaldi's and Werder's forces, near Autun. The French were successful. General Cr?mor ls now actively following the flying Prussians. NIGHT DISEATCB.ES. The French Evacuate and the Germans Re-enter Orleans. TOURS. December 5. The army of the* Loire, after spiking the guns and destroying the ammunition, have evacuated Orleans. The Prussians re-entered the city at midnight, the French retreating In good order. French Reverses. VERSAILLES, December 5. Thc FreBCh have been driven from Chevaily, and have abandoned Campigny. They are mass? ing, however, at Cretiel. The troops are suffering from the Intense cold. Mantcuffel ls at Rouen. General European News. LONDON, December S. It ls rumored tbat-Erianger ls storing vast quan? tities of provisions at Havre, for the use or paris when the siege ls over. FLORENCE, Decembers. Aosta on receiving the crown congratulates Spain on reconciling order with liberty. CONSTANTINOPLE. December 6. Russia having Issued furloughs to her troops and consented to a conference, the apprehen? sions of Turkey are removed. ST. PETERSBURG, December s. The Moscow journals denounce the Prussian press for their silence in regard to the treaty of Paris. THE SPANISH CROWN. FLORENCE, December s. The Duke ot Aosla hos officially notified the deputation of the Spanish Cortes of his accept? ance of the Spanish c own. He will probably ac? company the deputation to Madrid. THE OFFICIAL RESULT OF THE NEW YORK ELECTIONS. ALBANY, December 5. The official vote foe Governor ls as follows: Hoffman 399,532; Woodford 306,436; Graham (the Labor Reform candidate) 19,001; scattering, blank and defective 1895. Total vote 771,229. Hoffman's majority 33,096. _ SPARKS FRO31 THE WIRES. A vigilance committee at Pound HUI, Colo? rado, huog three stock thieves ou Thursday. The President's message, 9085 words, was tele? graphed from Washington to New York lu 37& minutes. Ten wires were used. GOVERNOR SCOTT'S PROTEGES.-Bately Riley and diaries Prescott were lodged In the Guard house on Sunday evenin; charged with the lar? ceny of a revolver belonging to her Maje3ty, the State of South Carolina. On examination, lt seems that these two worthies are members o' that promising colony which the Governor lately gathered inra among the Bowery Boys of New Ttork and brought to this State to work the Dorn gold mines, in Onion County. They say that they came to Columbia to act as constables, and that they have not had any work or pay since their ar? rival. In this state of affairs the two determined to run the blockade, and jumped on the Charles? ton train at Columbia on Saturday night. Not having any money to pay their way to Charleston, they pawned the only valuable piece of property in their possession, which was a fine revolver be? longing to the State Itself. Tne weapon betrayed them, and, In the hands of our detectives, soon led to the arrest of these "lost sheep," who have been turned over to the State. They say that they never went near any mines, but that the rest of the "gang" is now on Its way up to Union to look iuto' affairs up there, accompanied by a coinpaoy of soldiers. The two are willing to do anything for pay, aud would like to lump every? thing aud join their comrades on thc Unloa raid. A CHANCE TO GET ELEUAXT CHRISTMAS PRESENT?.-Tne fondness of the American public for pictures ls proverbial, and of the elegant and expensive palutiugs which are executed abroad a large proportion Hud their way to our shores. The Invention of the chromo has opeued a source ror the supply of good pictures at a very ?ow rate to those who cannot afford to pay the high prices for genuine o'.l paintings. Tue business of repro? ducing the best works of art by the chromo pro? cess is a very large and successful one, and very great numbers are annually produced, which are very close imitations of the originals, au I Jill a want long reit by our people. A few years 9luce, we were almost entirely without any cheap pic? tures which were worthy or being hang ? in any respectable dwelling, and the only class of engravings worth purchasing at all were import? ed. Now the case is very different, and homes may be made cheerrul by really meritorious works or art at low prices. The most elegant collection of chromos that has yet been seen In Charleston has just been opened ror exhibition at the gallery or yuinby & Co., King street, opposite Hasel. The pictures composing it are not or the cheap and common kinds, bnt the most choice and expensive chromos to be had in the Northern and European markets. They have been selected by competent Jadges as the be3t suited In every way Tor holiday presents, and are all richly and handsomely framed. It has been determined (see advertisement) to close out the whole collec? tion, at auction, without reserve, on Friday next. As this will probably be the last public sale of chromos by Messrs. Qulnby & Co., persons wish? ing to secura the best pictures, at the lowest figures, will do well to attend. THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. Some New Ideas About thc Alabama Claims-The Canadian Dominion Snubbed-Hankering after St. Domin? go-.v Conditional Ailvocacy of Reve? nue Reform. WASHINGTON, December 5. . In the House, Dixon, of North Carolina, was seated on thc old oath, his disabilities having been removed. Platt, of Virginia, moved that Duke's credeL tlals bs referred to.the committee on elections. Lost. A resolution that Duke qnaliry passed. Notice was given by Reeve3 of contest. In the Senate, the usual opening formalities took place. In the House of Representatives one hundred and seventy-three members answered to thc roll. Dukes wa* seated, having taken the oath, sy pher was seated from the First Louisiana Dis? trict. The President's message after congratulating the country on Its peace and tts prospects for the future, asserts that, by violence and Intimidation , the free exercise or the elective franchls2 had been denied to citlz-ns in general in places lately In rebellion, and the verdict ofthe people thereby reversed. Referring to the European war, the President speaks of the satlsftctory manner In , which theprotection or the American Minister at Paris was extended to German subjects in France. In regard to the proclamation ora French Repub? lic, he says that, should the present struggle re? sult In attaching the French people to the simpler forms of Republican government,!: will be a source offurther satisfaction to the American people, who should not be Indifferent to tin ?pread or American political Ideas In a great and highly civilized country like France. If an opportunity presents Itseir to Interpose the good offices or the United States to restore peace, that action should be heartily taken. In Cuba, he says that the con? dition j>[ the Insurrection has not materially changed, and he renews his recommendation to annex San Domingo.. He says that as soon ns it ls known that the project ls abandoned by the United States, negotiations will be opened by some or Hie European powers for the possession of the Bay of Samaua. He urges the early action or Congress on this matter, and suggests that by a Joint resolution of both houses, the Executive be authorized to appoint a commission to negotiate a treaty with the authorities or San Domingo for the acquisition of that island, and that au appropriation be made to defray the ex? penses or the commission. The question might then be determined-either by the action or the Senate on the treaty, or by the action or both houses on a resolution or annexation, as In thc case ol Texas. The attention or Congress ls called to the extension or the Mexican free zone, also to thc Tien-Tsln massacre. In regari to the Alabama claims, he recom ? mends that Congress authorize a commission to take proofs as to these claims, and that authority be given for their settlement by the United States, so that the government shall have ownership of the private claims, as well as the resp nslblc con? trol or all the demands against Great Britain. In regard to the Canadian fisheries, he com? plains that the course ol the Canadian authorities has not been marked by friendly feeling, and he Intimates that, if they should attempt to enforce a certain act of the Dominion Parliament, it will be his duty to take such steps as msy be necessary to protect the interests of citizens or the United States. He asks that power be conferred upon hun to sus? pend the operation or laws authorizing the transit or merchandise, In bond, throagh the United States to Canada; and also to suspend the opera? tion or any laws -whereby the vessels or the Do? minion are permitted to enter the waters or the United States. He ulso complains or the preten? sions or Canada to control the navigation or the St. Lawrence, and argues the Importance and the right or the United States to navigate that river without let or hindrance. ~ In resard to the depressed condition of the commerce of the United States, he recommends a liberal policy towards the Pacific Mall Steamship Company between California and China and Japan, and recommends that measures be taken to permit American merchants to purchase ves? sels built abroad as well os to encourage Araerl can ship-bulhl lng. In regard to the currency, the President says that the approach to a specie basis ls very grati? fying; but the Instability or the currency ls very prejudicial to prosperity. He thinks that thc time has arrived when, by wise and prudent legisla? tion, Congress s hould look to a policy which would place the currency at par with gold at no distant date. In regard to revenue reform, he says, that if it means to keep the revenue down to what ls nec? essary for the support of government, and for the payment of the Interest oa the public debt It has his hearty support; but If lt means a rallure to provide the necessary means to defray all the expenses of the government, he ls opposed to lt. Revenue reform, ne says, has not been defined by Its advocates, lt seems, however, to be ac? cepted as something which ls to supply every man's wants without' any cost or effort on his part. [Laughter.] He recommends the abolition of the franking privilege and reform in the civil service, particu? larly as to the mode of appointing subordinate officials. ; Afier fie reading or the message the House ad? journed. In the Senate the various routine business was transacted, Including the Introduction or bills, to constitute Shreveport, La., a port ot delivery, and for the removal of political disabilities ol citizens br Louisiana, and to abolish Income taxes. After the reading or the President's message, adjourned. The reading or the message caused no sensa? tion, and there was but reeble applause af the close._ BUSINESS N O T I ? E S. A PAIR OF OPERA GLASSES was lost at the Academy on Thursday. A reward Is offered. See advertisement. AN EXPERT BOOKKEEPER desires a situation in a good house. See advertisement. SAVANNAH RIVER PLANTATION FOR SALE. Special attention is called to the very desirable plantation, on Savannah River, offered for sale In another column. It is In one of the most pro* ductive parts of oar State, aad offers an excel? lent opportunity for a profitable Investment. THE ALABAMA IMMIGRANT ASSOCIATION. whose incorporators are geutleinea of Integrity and wealth, have their advertisement in another column, lu which they propose to distribute $ioo, 000 ia greenbacks to holders of tickets, In sums ranging from $10 to $25,000. This association is vouched for by the press or Montgomery, as well as by prominent bankers and merchants, and will deal squarely with the patrons. It is asimilar institution to the California Mercantile Library Association, that dispensed such large sums or money a few weeks since. Tickets only $2. Read their advertisement in another column. nov30-10 THE SINGER NEW FAMILY SEWING MACHINE wiU make a splendid holday present. Easy terms. State agency No. 197 King street. nov25-Sl ROSTIC GOODS! RUSTIC GOODS!-Side and corner brackets, book rackB, wau pockets, paper stands, match safes, and picture frames. Ease! Street Bazaar and No. 101 King street. octis ATTRNTION, TOURISTS.-Stereoscopic views of Charleston and vicinity, at No. 161 King street, or at the Hasel street Bazaar. novl2 FOR AN IRRITATED THROAT, COCGH OR COLD, "Brown's Bronchial Troches" are offered with the fullest confidence In their efficacy. They have been thoroughly tested, and maintain the good reputation they have justly acquired. As there are Imitations, be sure to obtain the genuine. Dowle, Aloise ic Davis, Charleston, S. C. A FINE CHANCE FOR A BAKER.-To-day the house and lot on the north side of Tradi street, the property of the estate of James F. Marshall, wl.l be sold at auction by Messrs. Leitch k Bruns, The property has a large bakery attached to lt, and would be a most desirable Investment for any one wishing to carry on thi9 business. The stand is one of the best In the city, having been well known and patronized for many years. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, In leather bindings, holding fifty pictures, 75c. and 60c. each, at Ko. 161 King street; also at the Hasel street Bazaar.. octio-mtu CHAS. C. RIGHTER k Co. FIFTT PICTURE ALBUMS, in velvet. 90c. each. Hasel street Bazaar and 161 King street, octio-mtu A. NEW LOT of mercaotlle Note Paper, five quires for 60c, at the Hasel street Bazaar and No. 161 King street. octio-mtu fHameo. ?3S~ AWAY WITH UNCOMFORTABLE TRUSSES.-Comfort and Cure for the Ruptured. Sent poatpald on receipt of 10 cents. Address Dr. E. B. FOOTE, No. 120 Lexington avenue, New ,ors. dael* GETTING MARBLED. -ESSAYS for Young Men on Social Evils, and the propriety or Impropriety or getting Married, with sanitary help for those who feel unfitted for matrimonial happiness. Sent free, in sealed envelopes. Ad? dress Howard Association, Box P. Philadelphia, Pa. sepl7-3mos ;2S-A GRAND EPOCH IN SCIENCE. From the time when, In 1834, Dr. RUQGE discov? ered "Carbolic Acid" and its extraordinary medi? cal effects, nothing in the history of Medicine has equalled lt. Largely used by the French physi? cians in treatment of consumptive and scrofu? lous diseases, lt was introduced by the Court Phy? sician of Berlin. MA? ERNST HENRY, into Prus? sia, and from thence tothe CrJted States. No? thing else of the present day can equal HEN? RY'S SOLTJLIcN OR CARBOLIC CONSTITUTION RENOVATOR. Patients get better afler only one dose has been taken, and we cordially recommend lt to the public-fEdltor "Argus." . janlT lyr PIMPLES AND BBOWN SPOTS on the Face, Emptions, Blotches, Scrofulous Dis? eases, and all sores arising from Impure blood, are cured by Dr. PIEBCE'S ALT. EXT, or GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY. As an Anti-Bilious or Liver medicine, and for habitual constipation of the bowels, it works wonderful cures. Sold by Drug? gists. Pamphlet on the above diseases sent free. Address Dr. R. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. T. decl-thstuSD?C BB1NSDON-GREEN.-At St. Paul's Church, Pendleton, S. C., on the 30th ultimo, by the Rev. A. H. Cornish, Jons A. H. BRINSDOS, formerly of England, and MARY B. GREEK, daughter of Jas. F. Green, Esq., of this city. TAYLOR-COFFIN.-On the 24th November, 1870, at the residence of the bride's mother, by the Rev. vv. B. W. Howe, JOHNTATLOR, of Colum? bia, s.e., to ELIZA M., second daughter of the late George M. Coffin, of Charleston, S. C. .* __^5H?LI?9}H?ii__ RIVE I'S.-Died In this city, on the morning or thesth instant, Mrs. SUSAN A. RIVERS, relict or the late William Rivers, of James Island, aged 74 years and 6 days. ESTHER RELATIVES, FRIENDS AND Acquaintances are respectfully Invited to attend her Funeral Services, at the Church Home, In Lau rens street, THIS MORNING, at io o'clock. dec6? ?s&*THE RELATIVES, FRIENDS AND Acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. FRANCIS McSWE> EY, are respectfully Invited to attend the Funeral Services of the former, THIS AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, at his residence, No. 3 Hanover street, without further invitation. deco-* Special Notices. ' ^"Si^C??L~N?TTC hereby given to all concerned that, on account of my regular civil and criminal business, I cannot attend to the arrest of "sailors" for desertion or other cause than crime against the peace of the community. L. C. NORTHROP, Attorney at Law and Trial Justice. dec6-tntlis3_ pm* NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Check No.197, dated August 13th, 1870, for $7000, signed JOHN HUNN, Chairman Board of County Commissioners, and drawn on E. S. KCH, County Treasurer, has been lost or mis? laid at Columbia, South Carolina. This is to warn all parties that the said Check ls null and void, no equivalen: having beenTecelved therefor. By order of the Board. JOHN HUNN, Chairman, novl0-30 JAMES E. MCGREGOR, Clerk. ^rr-THE GREAT MEDICAL WONDER, DR. HASKELL'S ELECTRIC OIL kills all pain In two minutes. Cancers, Bolls, Tetter and Old Sores, cured In 48 hours by DR. HASKELL'S CAR? BOLIC CANCER SALVE. For sale at retail by G. W. AIMAR, COHEN'S MEDICAL DE? DE, H. BAER, POT, A. O. BARBOT, DR. G. J. LUHN, ED. S. BURNHAM, W. T. LITTLE k CO., M. H. COLLINS k CO., ALFRED RAOUL, M. D., GRAMAN k SCHWAKE, DH. W. A SKR1NE. E. H. KELLERS, M. D., And at wholesale by DOWIE, MOISE k DAVIS, sole Agents for South Carolina. novll-3mosDAW pk> ALL LADLES WHO HAVE USED the PHILOTOKEN ar.e enthusiastic In praising Its wonderful power In relieving pain, controlling the nerves, and regulating derangements of the Bystem, thereby conferring health and happiness, comfort and confidence. Fall directions for treating ail complaints peculiar to adult females accompany, each bottle. Sold by the Druggists at One Dollar. Wholesale Agents, DOWIE, MOISE k DAVIS, No. 109 Meetltg street, Charles ton, S. C._decl-thstuj ^.HABITUAL CONSTIPATION-HOW TO EFFECT A CERTAIN AND PERMANENT CURE.-Some occupations ol Hie predispose to costiveness, especially those which allow but little exercise. Persons who contract this unfortunate habit of body, under such circumstances, might possibly be relieved by changing their sedentary employments for others of a more active kind; but this is by.no means certain. Habitual con? stipation is a very obstinate disorder. All the or? dinary so-called remedies Invariably aggravate lt. Nothing can be more injurious than the continued use of strong aperients. They at first Irritate, and finally almost paralyze the bowels-render? ing them so torpid that enormous doses of cathar? tic medicines have no effect upon them. A mild aperient, combined with a gentle stimulant, ls the true remedy; and a combination In the happiest proportion, of these Ingredients, ls found In HOS TETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS. This famous stomachic Invigorates the whole Intestinal canal, while quietly removing from Its convolutions all impediments to a free passage through them. No mere purgative has this double operation. No ordinary s;lmulant effects the desired object. Cases of constipation abandoned as hopeless by distinguished medical men have been cured lu a few weeks by the Bitters. To those who have tried all thc medicines of the dispensary in vain, we say try this Irresistible stimulant and aperi? ent. There la no sufficient reason Why constipa? tion should be the consequence of sedentary habits. Hostetter's Bitters, by supplying the vigor which would otherwise be derived from ex? ercise, will in all cases enoble the system to per? form its excretory functions regularly and health fully. _dec3-6PA0 Special Notices. ^.TRINITY CHURCH-KEV. 0. A. DARBY will preach In this Church TO-NIGHT at quarter past 7 o'clock. Seats free. ' The public are Invited to attend. dece-1* pS* CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP GEORGIA, from New York, are hereby notified that she will discharge cargo THIS DAY, at Pier No. 2, Union Wharf. Goods uncalled for at sunset will be stored at Consignee's risk and expense. decC-l_WM. A. COURTENAY. Agent. CONSIGNEES PER STEAMSHIP MANHATTAN, from New York, are notified that she ls discharging cargo Tins DAY at Adger'a Wharf. Goods remaining uncalled for at sunset will be stored at owner's risk and expense. <lec8-l JAMES ADGER A CO., Agents. IMPORTANT TO OWNERS OF SEWING MACHINES.-JOHN CLARK, JR., A CO.S BEST SIX-CORD SPOOL COTTON, on Black Spools. For sale at retail by D. B. HASELTON, No. 307 King street. dec5-lmo ^COTILLION CLUB. -A BALL WILL be given at the South Carolina Hall TUESDAY EVEN J NO, December 6th. Members are requested to call on the Treasurer at Adger's North Wharf, In order to obtain their tickets. EDWIN P. FROST, dec2-fmtu3 Secretary and Treasurer. ^OFFICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLI? NA CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY, CHARLES? TON, S. C., NOVEMBER 16, 1870.-The Fifth In? stalment of FIVE DOLLARS PER SHAKE will be payable on the loth December proximo. In Charleston, at the ofllce of the Company, No. 10 Broad street; In Sumter, to Major JOSEPH JOHN? SON; In Clarendon, to Br. JOHN J. INGRAM. novl5-tu5 . W. H. PEttONNEAU, Treasurer. PS* CHARLESTON, S. C., NOVEMBER 25,1870.-THE SOUTHERN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF ATHENS, GA.-The Dividend Scrip of thc above Company will be taken in payment of Premiums by the Georgia Home Insurance Company of Columbus. Holders or the above mentioned Scrip can thus secure Policies which participate ip the profits in the Georgia Home, a Southern company, with a cash capital or hair a million of dollars. Apply to HUTSON LEE, Agent, nov29-tnths0 Broad street, corner of State. MEDICAL NOTICE. -PATIENTS Buffering from Diseases pertaining to the OENITO URINARY ORGANS, will receive the latest scien? tific treatment by placing themselves under the care oi Dr. T. REBNSTJERNA, office No. 74 Hasel Btreet. three doors rrom the Postornce. sep20-tuthlyr _ AWAY WITH SPECTACLES.-OLD Eyes made new, easily, without doctor or medi? ca es. Sent postpaid on receipt of 10 cents. Ad. dress Dr. E. B. FOOTE, No. 120 Lexington avenue, New York. dec? ?)o[i?arj (?000s. H'RTFT1M~AV^ c NOW IS THE TIME TO SELECT :YOUR GIFTS! Particular at entlon ls invited to the NEW, LARGE AND ELEGANT STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE AND FANCY GOODS, suitable ror Presents, Just received and opened AT JAMES ALLAN'S, No. 307 KING STREET. JAMES ALLAN'S, No. 307 KING STREET. JAMES ALLAN'S, No. 307 KING STREET. All the newest and most exquisite designs In Jewelry, comprising, 3ETS OF PEARL, GARNET, ALL GOLD, CORAL AND STONE. Leontine, Opera. Neck and Vest CHAINS; Seal Rings, Diamond Rings; Gent's Pins, Pearl and Diamond; Plain Gold and Wedding Rings always on band or made to order; Sleeve Buttons and Studs, Bracelets, Brooches and Earrings; Armlets and Necklaces, In Gold and Coral; Brooches for Hair or Miniatures, Lockets, Charms and Masonic Pins, Glove Bands, at JAMES ALLAN'S, No. 307 KING STREET, A few doors above Wentworth street. p nov24-thttu Cottern. $100,000 IN GREENBACKS GIVEN AWAY! FORTUNE FOR TWO DOLLARS! NO BOGUS GIFT ENTERPRISE ! BUT A GENUINE INSTITUTION ! THE ALABAMA IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATION, Incorporated under the Laws or the State ot Alabama, have resolved to give one GRAND ENTERTAINMENT! In the CITY OF MONTGOMERY, ALA., on SATURDAY, December 31, 1870. Or, as soon bet?re as the Tickets are sold, at which time ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOL? LARS, IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, Will be given away, to holders or tickets, as follow: 1 Girt in United States currency or $25,000 ls $25,000 1 Girt lo United States currency or $10,000 is $10,000 2 Gifts in United States currency or $5000 are $10,000 6 Gifts in United States currency of $2000 are $10,000 io Gifts In United States currency of $1009 are $10,000 20 Gifts In United States currency or $500 are $10,000 loo Girts In United States currency or $100 are $10,000 1500 Girts In United States currency or $10 are $15,000 1639 Girts or $100,000. THE AWARD OF GIFTS will be made on the regular plan, under the su? pervision ot sworn Commissioners, gentlemen or well-known Integrity and high standing. The reputation and character or the Incorpora? tion or this Association, coupled with every safe-, guard that the law or the land can throw around tr, ls a guarantee that the distribution will be hon? estly and fairly made, and that every protection will be given holders or Tickets in any part of the country. In order to give all, rich and poor, an opportu? nity at this GRAND SCHEME 1 by which they can become enriched bi an hour, the price of Tickets have been put at ONLY TWO DOLLARS ! A discount of ten per cent, will be made to pur? chasers of $50, and a discount of 20 per cent, to purchasers or $100 worth or tickets. WE HAVE NO AGENTS. ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE THOUS? AND TICKETS ONLY WILL BE SOLD. Parties at a distance desiring to purchase tic? kets must remit the money, direct to the "Asso? ciation," as per address below, either in a Post office Order, by registered letter, or by paid ex? press. Address, ALABAMA IMMIGRANT ASSOCIATION, Montgomery, Alabama. ag- A Circular giving the result or the award will be serit each ticket-holder. nov30-l5 HENRY'S RETREAT, JQ^ No. 107 EAST BAY, ONE DOOR BELOW BROAD STREET. 1. Restaurant. ' 2. Oysters always fresh on hand. 3, FREE LUNCH from half-past 10 o'clock every day. 4. Metis at all hours. Dinner served from 13 to 4 P. M. 6. Meals served on Sunday until 2 P. M. a. The best IMPORTED WINES, Liquors and Havana Cigars. 7. Only place In town for good genuine Hot Tom and Jerry. Give me a catt._ A. HAMMERSCHMIDT, Formerly Barkeeper at the Milla House. sep26-3moB Cloir)ing ar?s irnrnislji?/j <&?OM. OVERCOATS ? THE GA?RICK. HOUSECOATS. DRESSING ROBES. ? OUR FRITZ, " STYLISH AND FISIONA? WITH A ORBIT VARIETY Ol? ?: ED), BWEIN, HIN, AND DOGSKIN GLOVES. SILK SUSPENDERS. THE CAN TAB BRACE SHIRTS, COLLARS, HANDKERCHIEFS; ACADEMY OP MUSIC BUILDING. dees SCOTT'S SCOTT'S SCOTTS SCOTT'S SCOTTo SCOTT'S SCOTT'S* SCOTT'S SCOTT'S STYLES SCOTTS SCOTT'S STYLES SCOTT'S SCOTT'S STYLES SCOTT'S SCOTT'S STYLES SCOTT'S SCOTTS STYLES -SCOTTS OP,' FALL AND WINTER FALL AND W INTER FALL AND WINTER FALL AND WLNTER ' FALL AND WINTER GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS OEN'TLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS / -.? NOW READY. NOW READY. NOW READY, IMMENSE STOCK 07 PAPER COLLARS, CHAMPION BRACES, STAR SHIRTS, UNDERSHIRTS,. UMBRELLAS, NECKTIES, NECKTIES, UMBRELLAS, SOCKS. CALL DRAWERS, SCARPS, AND 8KB CANES, CANES, TH SM. SCARFS, DRAWERS. SOCKS, UNDERSHIRTS, STAR SHIRTS, CHAMPION BRACES, PAPER COLLARS,! IN GREAT VAYTETY IN GREAT VARIETY IN GREAT VARIETY AT . . SCOTT'S STAR SHIRT EMPORIUM, MEETING STREET, 0Ct8 Opposite the Market. tailoring. FASHION CLOTHS, CLOTHING, AND FURNISHING GOODS, Ac. MENKE ? MULLER, MERCHANT TAILORS, No. 325 KING STREE!, Haye Just opened the largest and finest stock* of Clothing ever offered In this city for MEN YOUTHS AND BOYS, comprising a full assorti ment of DRESS and BUSINESS SUITS, Derby Suits, Walking Coats, Overcoats, Pea-Jackets, Ac. The largest portion ls of Imported goods, and manufactured Into garments by ourselves-we can therefore recommend them as regards flt, wear and workmanship. Our TAILORING DEPARTMENT Is supplied with, the finest selection or English, French, German and Domestic Cloths, Doeskins, Beavers, Tricots, Meltons, Velvetine, Diagonals, Cheviots, Cordu? roy, Casslmeres, Ac, and a large variety of mod? em Pants and Vest Patterns, which we make ap? to order, by measure, In the latest style.' ' The foreman in this department of our business has no equal in the arttstlc world for cutting and pro? ducing an elegant flt, FURNISHING GOODS.-This department ls sup? plied with the Celebrated .?* Shirts, English, French and Domestic Undershirts and Drawers, Alexandre and Couvolssler's Kids, Buckskin, Cas? sim ere, Silk and Thread Gloves, Linen and Paper Collars, Neck Ties, Bows, Scarfs, Pocket Handker? chiefs, Socks, Umbrellas, Ac. Our stock has been selected with great care, and prices marked very low In plain figures. Buyers in our line will And it to their advan? tage to call In and soe for themselves before pur? chasing elsewhere. non-tuths2mos