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VOLUME X.-NUMBER 1549. CHARLESTON, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 8, 1870. A fire broke oat at 2 o'clock this morning in a shed in the rear o? the premises in Market street, occupied by Bart A Co. The sheds were burned down and Barfs store was badly injured by Are and water. THE STATE CAPITAL. -.-# ROBERTSON RE-ELECTED UNITED STATES SENATOR. Why Moses, Sr., waa not Elected--Rob? ertson Bribes and Bailies the Illustri? ons Legislators-A New Gas Company for Charleston. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE SEWS.] COLOMBIA, December 7. HOUSE. X ^he House met at ll o'clock, recess having expired. Bills were introduced to authorize fidu? ciaries to sell certain evidences or Indebtedness. By Wilkes, to regulate the right of traverse; to Incorporate the Light Guard of Edisto; to make an appropriation for the deficiency in the school fund; to recharter Puinpklntown Turnpike; to extend the time for ofllcers to qualify; to declare a tract of land of one hundred acres In Fairfield county as escheated to the State, and vest the same in the trustees of the Ridgeway Academy. Notice of the following bills was given : To pro? vide for the taxation of property ; to incorporate the Charleston Palmetto Gas Company; to repeal so much of the law as relates to appealing from trial justices' decisions. A resolution was Introduced and referred to the judiciary committee, giving the . ttorney-general another additional attorney, three in all. SENATE. The' Senate met at 12 o'clock in joint conven? tion and adjourned Immediately afterward, so no business was done. The election of senator came off at twelve, in joint convention. Robertson, Cardozo, Moses, Sr., Butler, Delaney and some other unimportant nominations were made. There was a small at? tendance and very little excitement. The vote as first taken stood-Robertson, OS; Moses, 29; Butler, 31; Cardozo, 22. But the following is the official announcement of the vote: Robertson, 88; Butler, 30; Moses, 20; .Cardozo, 8; whole number voting 148. Thirteen votes were changed over to Robert? son before the announcement. It is understood that twenty-five thousand dol? lars have been used by Rob?rtsoa'3 friends since last night; besides this he bullied votes last night by announcing that he had a sure thing, that the Conservative vote would go for him, and that he would bestow his patronage on those who assist? ed him. From the fact that eleven votes were changed fer him over what was necessary to se? cure the election, the latter argument seems to have had some weight. Neither Moses nor Chamberlain spent any money. The former lost his election on account of his position as chief Justice, as the Conservatives did not care to run the risk of having two incapable men on the su? preme bench. Four Radicals voted for Butler. Pearce gave np his intention to run this morning. The Supreme Court adjourned to day without transacting any business, out of respect to the memory of Judge Wright's mother. Only one Indictment was acted on In the United States Court In the case of the up country prison? ers. No bill was found against David Rich? ardson. Wlikes's.usury bill Is atjll in the Judiciary com? mittee, where lt will remain until thoroughly dis? cussed. There was a melting or the directors of the Blue Ridge Railroad to-day. No officers were elected, and the matter was postponed until another meeting l-l called. The LaurensvUle Road was sold to day by the receiver to Horton, Tor the Greenville Road, for one hundred and fonr thousand five hundred dollars. THE SENAIOBIAL ELECTION. The Caucusslng at Night-Getting Rea? dy for the Race-Tlie Vote In the Sen? ate and the House-The General Elec? tion Law. " [FBOJI OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] COLUMBIA, December 6. The election of an United States senator has been at last reached. To-day, at 12 o'clock, In pursuance to law, both houses commenced bal? lot ting. Strange to say, there was little or no In? terest manifested. Hardly any spectators were present, it being pretty generally conceded that , nothing of importance would be done until to? morrow or next day, when both houses would be in joint convention. The conservative element of the Legislature de? cided last night in caucus to cast their votes for General M. C. Butler, and the result to-day shows that their programme was carried ont. It is rather difficult just now to venture an opinion either In regard to the merits or demerits or probable chances of any of the candidates. So many rumors are set afloat, and men's actions differ so from their expressed opinions, that one cannot tell whom or what to believe. A NIGHT OF CAUCUSSING'. Last night was emphatically a night or can cussing. Ever:; room of any size in the city was secured by the friends of some one or another of the candidates, and a liberal spread of good things made. It was liz and pop here, there and everywhere, Jersey champagne flowing like wa? ter and champagne cigars ad. llb. Ci course, all the caucusses terminated in a general drunk, and all the members and their friends awoke this morning with sevce headaches. If they didn't, lt wasn't the faul.- OJ the wine supplied them. One very strange thing occurs to us, that In all thisgancussing it ls extremely difficult to discover m whose interest these meetings are held. The only correct way to find ont is to question the caterer. AU seem to feel as If they were doing something wrong, and were trying to lay the blame on some one else. The caucus at the Statehouse last eight was, as usual, a fiasco. Mr.-beg pardon-Colonel Mar? tin K. Delaney, Parson Cain, T. J. Mackey, and a crowd of like vultures, seem to gloat over the op? portunity to make spread-eagre speeches, and members of minor Influence seem to consider lt a fine opportunity to offer themselves for sale. In fact, the language used by some of these men so broadly hints of corruption that it ceases to be startling, and becomes disgusting. A Radical paper of this city says it will not believe that votes are bought and sold, which ls all very con? venient and nice, but another class of citizens do . know and believe, these things, and have to feel the effect of them, too, when they pony up their taxes. THE PROSPECT. Tnere are many subjects that can be handled more easily and with leas danger of mistake than that or an election by the General Assembly, it la a good idea, and one that should be carried ont, to carry along the election until all the money ls exhausted, and then let a man stand on hts merits. But that, after all, wouldn't work here; for the question of color would then come m, and we can all anticipate the result. Those parties here who understand anything about managing legislation, if they have the "stuff"' to ba: Jjfcthem, have a regular "heads I win, tails you loose" game. As you win have the announce? ment of the election about as soon as this is be? fore your readers, any further premises will be uninteresting. "MAKING ALL TAUT." A resolution was sent to the Speaker's aland, jost prior to the election to-day, by S. J. Lee, prohibiting persons not members of the House from sitting near the members. As a precursor to the senatorial election, this, of course, created some discussion. Some thought thc honor of thc gentlemen "of South Carolina on the floor of the nouse to be sufficient to withstand the argumen ts of thelobjlsts it was desired to exclude. Others thought such a precaution highly necessary ;<nd proper. INTERVIEWING A MEMBER SCIENTIFICALLY. Mr. Elliott was strongly in favor of the resolu? tion. He had introduced asimilar one himself, which tied been lo3t. nis nason for doing EO was that some gentleman had taken a seat next to him the other day. He didn't know whether ! he belonged to the circus or not, but he did know that he had seventeen doilars abstracted irom hl3 pocket. But, as the resolution was intended I to prevent money being put in Mr. Elliott's pocket Instead of taken out. his argument failed, and the resolution was lost. JOINT ASSEMBLY. According to the law, the balloting must com? mence in each house separately, and if a senator is elected the Urse day, by a majority of votes in each house, the election ls declared. If not, both housei meet the next day, at 12 M., in joint con? vention, and renew the ballotting. which is con? tinued until some one has a majority of the votes cast. The ballotting In joint convention w'il com? mence, theu, to-morrow. THE YOTE IN THE SENATE. In the Senate nine ballottlngs were had, lasting from 12 M. until 12:50 P. M. No one having ,t majority, they then adjourned. Tnere was little or no excit ment, but few visitors present, and the voting seemed entirely informal. On the Grat ballot taken the following senators voted ror Gen? eral M. C. Butler :. Arnim (Radical.) Bieman (Re? former.) Burroughs (Reformer,) Duncan (Radical,) Duvall (Reformer,) Foster (Reformer,) Holcombe (Reformer,) and wilson (Reformer)-S; the follow? ing (all Radical?) for Robertson : Greene, Mont? gomery, Nash, Owens, Smalls, Swails and Whltte more-7; the following (all Radioes) for Chamber? lain : Allen, Corbin, Leslie, McIntyre and Rose-5; thc following (a l Radicals) for Cardozo : Barber, Cardozo, Dickson, Hayne and Johnston-5. Wlm bush (Radical) voted for .Moses, and Maxwell (Radical) for Delaney. The subsequent ballottlngs were pretty much the same, with only a few,| changes. The results are as follows : Ballots. 3d 4th 5th 2 5.4 1 ctn 5 7 7th 8th 9th 2 - 3 - .__ i _____ _ 1 - - 2d. 120 GI 40 34 2d Chamberlain...5 Butler.7 Cardozo.5 Robertson.7 Tomllnson.1 Neafle.1 Moses.1 Delaney. Ransler. Nash.- - - - 2 - 1 - Montgomery...- - - - - 1 4 l Corbin.- - - - - - i - Necessary to a choice, 15. THR VOTE IN THE H0CSE. The vote In the House was as follows on two ballottlngs : let Whole number votes cast.U8 Necessary to a choice. 60 Robertson. 37 Moses......31 Butler._17 22 Cardozo. 27 20 Delaney. 4 3 Chamberlain. 2 l General M. C. Butler was nominated lu the House by Mr. Allen, from Marlon, without any re? marks. WHAT IS A ' LAWFUL F-KCE ?*' The subject of fences is already becoming one of some moment in the House, and before the ses? sion is over, lt will doubtless become a very knot? ty one. When a new hedged member wishes to introduce a measure that will place his name high on the pinnacle of fame, and when he can? not think of any tiilug else, a fence bill of some kind is generally his salvat lon. Last session there was an evident desire to passa bill compelling every one to have a fence "cow-strong, mule high and plg-thlck around his farm. As the rank and file of .the lower house are such exten? sive land-owners, this desire to legislate in such a direction ls easily accounted ror. The latest announcement In this direction is the notice of a bill given by one of thc members a day or two since. It reads as follows, verbatim: * * "That, on to-morrow, he will Introduce A. B., compelling all farmers to have a lawrul fence round their respected farms to prevent damag? ing of cattle."' There's a careless elegance about that now, which ls fascinating, to say the least. The lawful fence should be adopted. GENERAL ELECTION LAW AMENDED. A bill was to-day introduced In the House by Henderson to alter and amend the act providing for the manner of conducting general elections Section 1 amends so that immediately after the Close of any election held for State or county officers, the managers shall proceed publicly to canvass the votes. Such canvass shall be con? tinued without adjournment until it be com? pleted. lt ls provided that the clalrman of the board of managers, or one of them deputled for that purpose, Bha'l deliver to the commissioners of election, at the county seat, a statement of the result of such canvass, together with the poll list and the boxes containing the hallo's, within f.-ur days after the close of the election. By section 2 of the bill, the board of county canvassers shall proceed to estimate the votes of the county from the statements of the canvass, at once, and must make their statement and forward lt to the State board of canvassers within four days after the time of their first meeting. MORE OFFICES. Bills and resolutions creating new offices, with good fat salaries, are docking in apace. To-day we have a concurrent resolution, passed by the House and concurred in by the Senate, author? izing the attorney-general to call to his assistan ce two solicitors to assist the General Assembly in the preparation of legislative papers and docu? ments for the present session. What need there oanbefor any fUCh additional offices, ls more than we can lar agine. Mr. A. B. or C. bas been probably left out lu the cold, and must be prov Ided for. ELECTION OF ASS 'CIATE JUDGE, 4C, FIXED. The concurrent resolution providing foran elec? tion of an associate j astice of the Supreme Court and a judge of the First Circuit, on the 31 instant, was amended in the House so as to read "on the loth Instant," and passed, and sent to the Senate, where lt was passed, SJ that thc elections will come on the latter day, at one o'clock. DEMOC RATIO VICTORIES IN\ ALABAMA. MOBILE, December 7. The election of a Mayor, Councilmen and Aldermen passed orr quietly. The greatest en? thusiasm prevailed, and business was partially suspended. Martin Horst, Democrat, an old and much respected citizen, was eiected by about 1500 majority, defeating Harrington, Radical, wno was appointed by G weruor Smith. Judfee Goldthwalte, Democrat, has been elected Quited States senator, from Alabama, for six years. A DEMOCRATIC VICTORY GUSTA. ur Au AL'GITSTA, December 7. The municipal elections took place to-day and passed otf quietly. The Democrats elected the Mayor by about 800 majority, and the full Council. Troops were sent from Atlanta and stationed near the polls, but did not interfere with the elections. There is tfreat rejoicing and an illumination to-night. THE RATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE. Bc FF ALO, December 7. The third session of the National Board of trade ls now holding, sixty delegates being pres? ent. Baltimore, Charleston and Sc Louis are rep? resented. Letters were read from the Rich? mond and Norfolk Board*. Frederick Fraley was elected president. KAISER WILHELM. THE KING OE EAVARIA ASKS KING WILLIAM TO ASSUME THE TITLE OF EM FEROE. The French Acknowledge a Terrible Dr iv ?u- Yu of her Forward Movement of tile Army of the Loire Proposed! Details of the Laie Buttles. M OT cn, December 7. The King of Bavaria hos sent a note to King William inviting him :o assume the title of Emperor. The consent of the other States is ex. pected. The End Draws .Vear. DRESDEN', December 7. Prince George telegraphs the King of Sax? ony that the French have retired behind the Marne. Further offensive op?rations are impos? sible. VERSAILLES, December 7. German officers believe the siege may extend beyond Christmas, but hope the French are dis? couraged by the failure of the recent sorties. LONDON, December o. The lines connecting with Orleans and Tours have been cut by the Prussian cavalry. Wrtshburne writes from Paris that the French, according to his Information, are beaten at all points but one, and the end ls apparently near. He says capitulation within three weeks may be looked for. TOURS, December 5-Evening. Palladlnes telegraphs that hlssretreat was or? derly, losing neither munitions nor prisoners. A commission has been appointed to investigate the evacuation of Orleaus. Many are leaving Tonrs, asan attack Is apprehended.- The government, however, evinces no Intention of leaving. A Paris balloon dispatch of the 4th fully con? firms the previous favorable reports. Pigeons with advices from Tours were arriving regularly. The Seine Is full of floating Ice. Ducrot bivou? acked at Vincennes onjthe night of the 3d. Retreat of Palladlnes-Reoccupation of Orleans *by the Prussians. TOURS, Decembers. An official communication announces that General Palla alues, on the night of the 3d of De? cember, advised the government of tue necessity ofevacua'ing Orleans and retreating to.tlteleft bank of the Loire. The government, however, was of opinion that it would be better to hold firm at Orleans, but General Palladiaes reiterating his Views for the necessity or a retreat, the government decided to act accordingly, but at noon on the 4th of De? cember General dc Palladlnes telegraphed to the go<'ernment that he ha 1 changed his opinion and would hold Orleans. Thereupon Gambetta started to go to Orleans, but when near La Chapelle lils train was (Ired upon by Prussian cavalry, and Gambetta returned . to Tours, where he found a dispatch from General Plllleres announcing that thc enemy had de? manded thc evacuation of Orleans, under a threat that they would bombard the place; that Pellieres had agreed, in the name of General Palladlnes, to comply with tho demand. Accordingly, the ma? rine batteries have been spiked and powder de? stroyed, and at midnight thc Prussians occupied Orleans. Dispatches from the chief of the corps d'armee announce the retreat, wh ch was made in good order, but no dispatches have been re? ceived from General de Palladlnes. Earl Granville's Reply to Oortiehakotr, LONDON, December 5. Earl Granville's reply to Prince GortschakofTs last note ls published. It ls dated November 29. The Brltl-h mlnl'ter says there ls nothing to add to lils previous appeal to International law. Ile is aware that suggestions for a congress of the powers to settle this and oilier questions have been made, but not adopted. He also ts aware that In the contingency of thc possession of the principalities by Austria, Russia could question the provisions of the treaty of 1858. He Is Igno? rant of such a purpose, therefore that question could not be Introduced. Ile trusts that all ob? stacles to the continuance of peaceful relations will be removed. If Russia has formed an opin? ion as to her right, but does not intend to act without consulting the other powters, the con? troversy ls partially closed. Earl Granville concludes by accepting Russia's invitation to a conference, but without admitting a foregone conclusion as to its result. NIGHT DISPATCHES. Official Reports from the Army of the Loire. TOURS, December 7. The official reports of the battles near Orleans show that the Germans attacked the French corps severally In greater force, thus driving back the lert of the army or the Loire and turning Orleans, and rendering the evacuation necessary. Gambetta has issued a circular to the prefects, saying that the situation of the army i3 good. Heavy reinforcements of artillery are arriving, and the forward movement will soon be resumed. The right wing of the army of the Loire had a successful engagement with the Germans yester? day, near Montargls. The Prussian prefects, in many of tiie invaded departments, have issued a decree that all men between the ages of eighteen and Tony shall be considered prisoners of war, and shot If they attempt to escape. In spite of this, great numbers reach.the French lines, where they enlist ut once. There are no signs of the government leavlDg Tours. MIDNIGHT DESPATCHES. Tue German Victories ut Orleans. TOURS, December 6. World special: The direction which the French army has taken is not stated, bnt i: is believed to be towards Treu. (?> In the fighting of the la3t three days the French have covered themselves with glory, but the fate of war has been adverse. In the engagement of the 3cl at Patoy, 20,000 French held their ground against 60,000 Germans of the army of Frederick Charles, but were cut to pieces by the shells of the German artillery, which was served with fearful and overwhelming effect. The Papal Zouaves fought with superhuman bravery and were nearly all killed. The government appeals to the people or France to still maiutain their re? sistance, which ls certain finally to end la tri? umph. The army of the Loire is still over 200,000 strong, ami in another month 800,000 Frenchmen will bo under arms. LONDON, December 7. The English Government has made a contract for sixty field batteries of eight guns each of Cat? lin's mitrailleurs to be made in America. The Russian Government has in Its employ a uumber of American workmen engaged in mak? ing mitrailleurs. ATours dispatch of the 5th says that the Ger? man force engaged in the battle or the 4th, north of Orleans, embraced the united armies of Frede? rick Charles, the 3d, 9th and loth corps under the Dake of Mecklenburg, one Bavarian corps, and two infantry and two cavalry divisions-150,000 men in all. Tlie French force consisted of six corps, ag? gregating one hundred and sixty thousand men, but was deficient in cavalry. Tue combat enaed with a repulse or the French on Sunday. It com? menced on Thursday, and continued with vary? ing success during Friday and Saturday; but the successes of the Germans on Sunday were great, though purchased at an equally great cost. SPARKS FROM THE WIRES. The suspension ol William Wright, treasurer of several large cotton corporations, reported yes? terday, is only temporary. His assets far exceed his liabilities. It ls confidently expected that within two days resolutions will pass the North Carolina House of Representatives sending a messenger to the bar or the Senate to demand the impeachment of Governor Holden, CONGRESSIO VAL PROCEEDINGS. WASHINGTON, -December 7. The Republican says the reference of that part of the message referring to the admission or foreign built vessels to the committee of com? merce will deieat Grant's recommendation, the majority of the committee of commerce being hostile to the measure. In the House, Manning, from Xorth Carolina, was seateJ on the old oath. The Senate adjourned, after ten minutes' ses? sion, on account of their being no committees. Bills were introduced authorizing the Cincin? nati Southern Railroad Company to build bridges over navigable streams upon plans approved by the Secretary of War, also abolishing the freed? men's bureau. A resolution calling for information regarding the seizure by Canada of American fl-ihing vessels was adopted. A resolution declaring any attempt to possess the Bay of Satnana by any European power to be unfriendly and violative or the Monroe doctrine was referred to the committee on foreign rela? tions. A resolution declaring that the late elections showed that the people were In favor of a lower tariff, and directing the committee of ways and means to prepare a bill reducing the duty on tea, coffee and sugar to 15 per cent, ad valorem, and to construct a general blil for purposes of revenue only, was referred to the committee on ways and means. A discussion on the revision ortho postage laws occupied the rest of the day. WASEINGTON NEWS. WASHINGTON, December 7. John H. Surratt has written an interesting letter confessing a plan for abducting Lincoln, but denying that the Confederate Government hail any knowledge of the scheme. Efe dla not credit the first reports of the a-sasslnation which reached him at Elmira, and was amazed when he heard B ot h's name connected with lt, as assas? sination had formed no part of their plan, and was never spoken of. GOLD AND BOND MARKET. SEW YORK, December 7-Evening. Money steady. Sterling weak. Gold not very active;opening at 10?. ?nd fluctuating be? tween }i and %. and closing stiong. sixty-twos 7X;Slxt? -fours 6Ji; Sixty-fives same; news 9??: Sixty-sevens same; Slxtv-elghts 0?; Forties a#. Tennessees CO; new 58. Virginias 68; new 63. Louisianas 7o; uew 65; levees 71; eights 80. Alabamas ino; fives 70. Georgias 80; sevens OIK. Kurth Carolinas 40; new 24,'?. South Carolinas 58: new 63>i. BOARD OF TRADE.-The regular meeting of this body was held last evening. No business of public Importance wa3 transacted. ACADEMY OF .MUSIC-The performances Jast night commenced with the amusing farce "The Wandering Mlnstre."-apparently set for the comic genius of the company, Mr. George Atkin, who is certainly a fanny mon and sings a very good song. Miss O'Neal's "Meeting of the Waters'' was rendered with One expression, and was much admired. "Plato,'' having been several times before play? ed here, needs no particular description. Miss Hattie O'Neal looked very handsome as Eurydice, and enjoyed tho favor and plaudits of the au? dience, from Uer first appearance to the falling of the curtain. She looked pretty, acted with spirit, Bang finely and danced gracefully. The direc? tress or the troupe, MI<B Lisa Weber, pUyed the role or Orpheus with h?r usuai abandon. She has really a fine voice, and her slaging was one or the leading charms of the evening's entertainment. Miss Ada Wray, as Apollo, looked pretty, which was the principal thlug, we believe, expected of that divinity. The entire troupe did well, Charo n not excepted. Mr. Geirgc Atkins, as Clotilde, (the nurse of Eurydice,; was uproariously funny, and brought down theliouse, time after time. To-night the beautiful Blondes are promising a rich treat In the mythlloglcal burlesque "Ixion," willah will no doubt draw a gool house. THE WILLIAMS INQUEST.-Pursuant to their adjournment, the Jury in this case assembled yes? terday at 12 M., at the City Hall, having allowed ample time to the commission appointed at meir last sliting to examine the boiler thor? oughly and Investigate the cause of the explosion. The roll was called) and, the Jury being all pres? ent, the ?vpor: of the commission was read as* follows: CHARLESTON, December 7,1870. IF. .V. Tu.fl, ESQ., Coroner of Charleston County: SIR-Vours of the 3d Instant, Informing us of our nppoimmont as commissioners to examine the construction, aud iuve-itlgate thc canse of the collapse of the flues of a bollerat the Etlwan Phosphate Works, was duly received, and we beg to report : That, on the Stn Instant, wc examined said noller, aud found that the flues which had collapsed were too large In diameter, and made of too thin iron tobe (In our opinion) safe under au ordinary pressure of steam. They are eighteen inches outside diameter and three-six? teenths or an melt thick, and of good iron. We would here any that the weakness of such flues arises from the practical difficulty of making them perfectly circular In form. We also found the steam and water communications between the explo led and uninjured boiler (In our opin? ion) badly arranged. Not flndii g sufficient evi? dence to prove that tho collapse was caused by the weakness of the flues, at the suggestion oi Mr. James M. Eason, Que of the Arm by whom thc boilers were buln, lt was determined to sub? ject the uninjured boiler to hydrostatic pressure, as lt ls of the same form and dimensions as the one which exploded. This was done yesterday, (the 0th instant,: when one ot the flues collapsed at eighty-three po inls pressure to the square luch, proving conclusively that the accident was caused by weakness of the flues. All of which ls respectfully submitted. E. E. HEWBS, : A. DUNOAK, ARCHD. CAMERON. Sworn to befora me. this 7th December, A. D., 1870. WM. N. TAFT, Corner 0. C. The commission also added that the mate? rials of and the workmanship on the boiler was first-rate. The three were then called up and examined In turn before thc jory, to whom they explained the different parts of their report in detail. In this examination Mr. Hewc3, who ls United States steamboat inspector for this port, said that he would have condemned the boiler In question, and refuse ! a crtlflcate In lils official capacity, upon his instructions from the department, which, requires flues of high-pressure boilers tobe never more than sixteen inches in diameter and less than a quarter of an inca thick. Uriah R. John? son was then examined d's to thc size and make or the boilers at the Wando Works, In Hasel street, likewise made by the firm of James M. Eason & Brother. The bystanders were now excluded and the Jury, having been left to themselves, after a lengthy deliberation, brought in the following verdict: "That the deceased, John W.Williams, came to his death on the 30th of November, 1870, from injuries received by a collapse bf the Hues or a boiler at the Etlwan Works on the 29th or No? vember, 1870, and would respectlully call the at? tention or the grand Jury or this county to thc circumstances atter.ding-3ald collapse having' occurred from some cause or causes unknown to the said Jurors." This verdict Coroner Tart signed, os he was coj-pelled to do by law, under protest, not think? ing lt In accordance with the testimony taken In the case. -The Germans claim that the new Bavarian mitrailleurs, which were fir-: used during one of the sorties from Paris, are by far superior to the French weapon. Being opposed to one of the French mitrailleurs In one of those fights, it soon succeeded in silencing it completely. The bullets are Bent off In a sort of fanlike direction. One volley of one of them ls said to have disabled two hundred enemies. TUE BALZ. Firemen Terpslchorally Considered A Brilliant Gathering-The Music Hall a Bla?e ofLlght and Beauty. All that could have been anticipated by the most sanguine member of the Fire Department, and especially by the "Marion men," jwith refer? ence tootie success of the flrst annual ball of the Marlon Fire Company, was last night realized. The Academy of Music Hall, since the construc? tion of the edifice, was a scene of glory in which light ? and ' loveliness, flowers and flagrance, dress and devotion, com? mingled to make an occasion that will be long remembered by those who were present to enjoy the proffered pleasures. All that art and laste could do was done to make the scene attrac? tive. "Welcome ! Welcome !" seemed to be writ? ten everywhere. The end of the hall was elabo? rately decorated with pictures, flowers, and the various ornamental designs which belong to the department. The galleries between each* pillar were festooned with our rich gray moss, and wreaths, flags and stream? ers combined to catch the eye at every point.. Every company in the city contributed from its store of mementoes, and banners, lan? terns, ladders and bouquets were scattered pro? fusely on every slde. The music, furnished by Muller, were stationed in the gallery, and those familiar with irs re? sources need not be told that it was inspiring to a degree that kept every foot beating time in the graceful gymnastics of the dance. The festivities commenced between 9 and lo o'clock, from wh ch time the throng of ladies and gen,lernen continued to Increase until there was scarcely room on the floor sufficient for the for? mation of all the sets. The uniforms of every company In the city were represented, while the presence of the chief and his several assistants, as senior managers, gave that 'eclat which should specially attach to such \ an occasion. All the companies were likewise represented by juulor managers, whose names have been repeatedly published in TnE NEWS. A large number of citizens, and not a few of tbe old officials identified with the Interests of the Fire Department, likewise attended and participated In the pleasures of the evening. Captain Barkley, the president of the Marion, proved himself a worthy host, and his omcers co-operating with him made all who were present feel tnat the mot? to, "Welcome !" meant every thing that was ex? pressed. At midnight the supper room was thrown open, and one of the handsomest entertainments given to four hundred people since the close of tue war, was thoroughly appreciated-that ls, If hnman expression and maxillary performances are any test of human pleasure. It was provided by Mr. J. Wulbern, in his best style, and was ample, diversified and elegant. - The- dance was then resnmed and protracted until a late or rather, we should say, an early hour this morning. Altogether, the Marions have reason to be thoroughly satisfied with their first annual grand ball. ?Dbitnarrj. SMITH.-Died on Sunday evening, November 27th, after an illness of forty-five <tays, In Gra? hamville, S. 0., W. SEABROOK SMITH, in the 28th year of his age, son of Josiah c. and Eliza M. Smith, of this city. . "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." * DUTRIEDX.-Died In Versailles, France, on the 14th of October, 1870, HENRIETTA ELIZASSTU Do TRiKux, a native or Charleston, S. C., eldest daugh? ter or Mrs. Virginie and of the late Casimir Uu trleux. * Special Notices. pS FOUND, AN ARTICLE OF INES? TIMABLE value to the ladles; whereby health may be restored, beauty preserved, and comfort and safety be secured. AH who use the PHILO. TOKEN, or Female's Friend, admit that they have found a treasure. Full Directions accompany each bottle, for treating complaints peculiar to adult females, and when followed, this remedy will prove more precious to sufferers than rubies. Sold by the Druggists for $L Wholesale Agents, DOWIE, MOISE A DAVIS, No. 169 Meeting street, Charleston, S. C._dec8-thstn3 ^ARREST THAT TERRIBLE CA TAKRH, and thus avoid a consumptive's grave by using Dr. SAGE'S CATARRH REMEDY. The proprietor will pay $500 reward for a case he can? not cure. Sold by druggists, or send sixty cents to Dr. R. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y., and receive lt by mall. Pamphlet sent free. dec8-thstu3D*c ^HABITUAL CONSTIPATION-HOW TO EFFECT A CERTAIN AND PERMANENT OGRE.-Some occupations of life 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 ls by no means certain. Habitual con? stipation ls 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 ut 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, is fonnd in HOS TETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS. This famous stomachic Invigorates the whole Intestinal canal, whUe quietly removing from ita convolutions all Impedimenta to a free passage through them. No mere purgative has this double operation. No ordinary stimulant effects the desired object Cases of constipation abandoned as hopeless by distinguished medical men have been cured in a ifew weeks by the Bitters. To those who have tried all the medicines of the dispensary In vain, we say try this irresistible stimulant and aperi? ent. There ls no sufficient reason why constipa? tion should be the consequence of sedentary habits. Hostetter'3 Bitters, by supplying the vigor which would otherwise be derived from ex? ercise, will in all cases enable the system to per? form its excretory functions regularly and health folly. _dec3-3DA0 pS*k GRAND EPOCH IN HGLENCE. Prom the time when, in 1834, Dr. RCGGE discov? ered "Carbohc Acid" and its extraordinary medi? cal effects, nothing In the history of Medicine has equaiied lt. Large:y used by the French physi? cians m treatment of consumptive and scrofu? lous diseases, lt was Introdnced by the Court Phy? sician of Berlin, MAY ERNST HENRY, into Prus? sia, and from thence to the Cnlted States. No? thing else of the present day can equal HEN? RY'S SOLULION OR CARBOLIC CONSTITUTION RENOVATOR, Patients get better after only one dose has been taken, and we cordially recommend lt to the public-fEdltor "Argus." lanl? lyr pSTRV 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 Q. W. AIM AR. COHEN'S MEDICAL DE Os. H. BAE lt, POT, A. 0. BAR BOT. DR. G. J. LUHN, ED. S. BURNE AM, W. T. LITTLE A CO., M. H. COLLINS A GO., ALFRED RAOUL, M. D., GRAMAN A SCHWAKE, DR. W. A SKRINE. E. H. KELLERS, M. D., And at wholesale by DOWIE, MOISE A DAVIS, sole Agents for South Carolina. novll-3mosi>4W GETTING MARRIED. -ESSAYS for Young Men on Social Evils, and the propriety or impropriety of 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. 8epl7-8mo8 Sptciol ?f otites. ?&- CONSIGNEES PER STEAMER SBA GULL, from Baltimore, are hereby notified that she ls Tats DAY discharging cargo at Pier No. 1, Union Wharves. All Coeds not taken away at sunset, will remain on wharf at consignees' risk. MORDECAI ACO., . decs-l . Agents. . MEN'S MERINO SHIRTS! MEN'S MERINO SHIRTS ! Cheap at 75 cents to $2, at decS-ths4 O.RAA S. JOHNSON. ^SURVEYING- THE SUBSCRIBER, residing on the Plantation of Mr. JOHN W. LEWIS, Ashepoo River, ls prepared to Survey any Land in Colleton or the adjacent Counties. Having access to the papers of the late Major CHARLES PARKER and others, he ls also pre? pared to renew any Plats that may have been lost. WM. M. RAMSAY, Land Surveyor, . dec8-tb4 Ashepoo Station, s. and C. R. R. ?SF IMPORTANT TO OWNERS OP SEWING MACHINES:-JOHN CLARK, JB., 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 fe* 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. KUH, County Treasurer, has been lost or mis? laid at Columbia, South Carolina. This ls to warn all parties tbat the said Check ls null and void, no equivalent having been received therefor. By. order of the Eoard. JOHN HUNN, Chairman, novlO-30 JAMES E. MCGREGOR, Clerk. RESTATE MISS JANET H. KNOX, DECEASED.-AU persons having legal claims against said Estate will render the same attested, and those Indebted will make payment to MARY A. PENNAL, ) Qualified C. A. GIBSON, J Executrixes. nov24-th3 pa- NOTICE.-AT THE EXPIRATION of three months, application w lil be made for Is? sue ol' a new Certificate for Seventy-three Shares of Stock of the Bank of Charleston, standing In the names of JACOB AXSON, C. M. FURMAN and THOS. J. GANTT, Trustees, In lieu of Certificate No. 1498, which has been lost, or destroyed. C. M. FURMAN, Surviving Trustee. sep8-lamo3_ fm- CHARLESTON, S. C., NOVEMBER 26, 1870.-TKE SOUTHERN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF ATHENS, GA-The Dividend Scrip of the above Company will be taken In payment of Premiums by the Georgia Home Insurance Company of Columbus. Holders of the above mentioned Scrip can thus secure Policies which participate lu the profits In the Georgia Home, a Southern company, with a cash capital of half a million of dollars. Apply to HUTSON LEE, Agent, nov29-toths8 Broad 8treet, comer of State. pf MEDICAL NOTICE. -PATIENTS suffering from Diseases pertaining to the GEN1T0 URINARY ORGANS, will receive the latest scien? tific treatment by placing themselves under the care oi Dr. T. REBNSTJERNA, office No. 74 Hasel street, three doors from the Pos tornee. 8ep20-tur.hlyr_ , $S- SPECIAL NOTICE.-NOTICE IS 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. 0. NORTHROP, Attorney at Law and Trial Justice. dec6-tuths3_ p&- AWAY WITH UNCOMFORTABLE TRUSSES.-Comfort and Care for the Ruptured. Sent postpaid on receipt of io cents. Address Dr. E. B. FOOTE, No. 120 Lexington avenue, New york._dscir. pf AWAY WITH SPECTACLES.-OLD Ky es made new, easily, without doctor or medi? cines. Sent postpaid on receipt of io cents. Ad? dress Dr. E. B. FOOTE, No. 120 Lexington avenue, !?ew Tork. decli Colters $100,000 IN G8EENBACKS GIVEN AWAY! FORTUNE FOR TWO DOLLARSl NO BOGUS GIFT ENTERPRISE ! BUT A GENUINE INSTITUTION ! THE ALABAMA IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATION. Incorporated ander tbe Laws of the State of Alabama, have resolved to give one GRAND ENTERTAINMENT! In the CITY OF MONTGOMERY, ALA., on SATURDAY, Dei. ember 31, 1870. Or, aa soon before as the Tickets are sold, at which time ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOL? LARS, IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, will be given away, to holders of tickets, as follow: 1 Gift in United States enrrency of $25,000 ls $26,000 1 Gift lu United States enrrency of $10,000 ls $10,000 2 Gifts in United States currency of $6000 are $10,000 6 Gifts In United States currency of $2000 are $10,000 10 Gifts In United States currency of $1000 are $10,000 20 Gifts lu United States currency or $600 are $10,000 100 Gifts in United States currency of $100 are $10,000 1600 Gifts In United States currency of $10 are $16,000 1639 Gifts of $100,000. THE AWARD OF GIFTS will be made on the regular plan, under the su? pervision of sworn Commissioners, gentlemen of well-known Integrity and high standing. The reputation and character of the Incorpora? tion of this Association, coupled with every safe? guard that the law of the land can throw around lt, is a guarantee that the distribution will be hon? estly and fairly made, and that every protection will be given holders of Tickets in any part of the country. In order to give all, rich and poor, an opportu? nity at this GRAND SCHEME I by which they can become enriched In an hour, the price of Tickets have been put at ONLY TWO DOLLARS I A discount of ten per cent, will be made to pur chasers of $50, and a discount of 20 per cent, to purchasers of $100 worth of tickets. WE HAVE NO AGENTS. ONE HUNDBED 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 tn a Post office Order, by registered letter, or by paid ex? press. Address, . ._. ALABAMA IMMIGRANT ASSOCIATION. Montgomery, Alabama. aST A Circular giving the result of the award will be sent each ticket-holder._nov30-16 Business O?^?^_, .jpy E A T H * R'? C E , No. 9 HA TNE STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C., WHOLESALE DEALERS IN WHISKIES, BRANDIES, GINS, WINES, CIGARS, TOBACCO, Ac, Have on hand, and are dally receiving, a large ana wen selected stock of the above, which they oner on tbe most favorable terms. We have still retained the services of Mr. JOB DAWSON, who will be pleased to Bee his friends sepl6 _ _ "?QOCK AND BIITJJGE WORK. JOHN D. GRIFFIN, CONTRACTOR. Estimates and plans furnished on application for all classes-of BRIDGE AND WHARF WOBK in city or country. Orders solicited from County commissioners and others having charge of public works. Address PoBtofflce Box 62, Charlen ton, S. 0. nov26-imo"> Clovina, aub inmisrjing (Soo?s. OVERCOATS: THE GARRICK. HOUSECOATS. DRESSING ROBES. "OUR, FRITZ," CHANCELLOR, STYLISH ll FM0N1BLE. WITH A GREAT VARIETY OF HOSIERY KID, BUCKSKIN, CtLfW, AND DOGSKIN GLOVES. SILK SUSPENDERS. THE CAN TAB BRACE SHIRTS, COLLARS, HANDKERCHIEFS. j.i. .J ACADEMY OF MUSIC BUILDING. decs SCOTT'S SCOTTS SCOTT'S SCOTT'S SCOTT'S SCOTT'S * SCOTT'S SCOTT'S SCOTTS STYLES SCOTT'S SCOTT'S STYLES SCOTT'S SCOTT'S STYLES SCOTTS SCOTT'S STYLES SCOTP8 SCOTT'S STYLES .SCOTT'S OP, FALL AND WINTER FALL AND WINTER FALL AND WINTER FALL AND WINTER FALL AND WINTER GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS ? GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS NOW READY. ' *??""' NOW READY. * NOW READY. IMMENSE1 STOCK OF PAPER COLLARS, CHAMPION BRACES, STAR SHIRTS, UNDERSHIRTS, j UMBRELLAS, NECKTIES, NECKTIES, UMBRELLAS, SOCKS, CALL DRAWERS,. SCARFS, AMD SKI CANES, CANES, rain. SCARFS, DRAWERS. SOCKS, .... UNDERSHIRTS, STAR SHIRTS, CHAMPION BRACES, PAPER COLLARSJ TN GREAT Y AYLETT IN GREAT VARIETY IN GREAT VARIETY AT SCOTTS STAR SHIRT EMPORIUM, MEETING STREET, octa opposite tbe Market. koliba*} (goflbs._ QM?X?TTUA.^S'?S c bli IN af NOW 18 THE TIME TO SELECT ?YOUK GIFTS! Particular attention ls Invited to the NEW, LARGE AND ELEGANT STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE AND FANCY GOODS,, suitable for Presents, just received and opened AI 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 Ia Jewelry, comprising, sets of asir Leontine, Opera, Neck and Vest CHAINS; Seal Ringa, Diamond Rings; Ge-t's Pins, Pearl and Diamond; Plain Gold and Wedding Rings always on band or made to orjjer; Sleeve Buttons and Studs, Bracelets, Brooches and Earrings; Armlets and Necklaces, in Gold and' Coral ; Brooches for Hair or Miniatures, Lockets; Charm? and Masonic: Pins, Glove Bands, at *' JAMES ALLAN'S, No. 307 KING STREET, A few doors above Wentworth street. noT24-thIta