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VOLUME XI.-NUMBER 1578. CHARLESTON, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 12, 1871. EIGHT DOLLARS A YEAR. WILLIAM GILMORE SLUMS. A TRIBUTE ER03I BARNWELL COUSIT. Ia the Conrt of Common Picas and Gen? eral Session?, Barnwell, January Term, 1S71. - At the January term of trie Court of Common Plens and General Seesions for Barnwell Coun? ty, his Honor Judge Platt, presiding, the fol? lowing tribute of respect to the memory of the late William Gilmore Simms was pronounced by the Hon. A. P. Aldrich: May it please your Honor-This being the first court held .since the death of our distin? guished fellow-citizen. Mr. William Gilmore Simms, my brothers of t he bar have requested me to make the official announcement, and pay a tribute to the memory of the deceased. In"perform?n? this mournfully pleasant duty I leel sensibly that I will fall far short of what is due to the Illustrious dead, and my own esti? mate of his grftnd and affectionate nature. When I first came lb the bar it was my good loraine to attract the attention of Mr. Simms and Governor Hammond, who were rapidly risiog to eminence and claiming a lanre share of public attention-the one as a popular author, the other as a wise statesman. Both were my seniors, and from that time to their deaths. I am happy to say, our friendship in? creased, and never an unkind word, that I re? collect, was exchanged between us. These men were joined in the closest inti? macy, and loved each other in the sincerest friendship. They were entirely dissimilar' in Character. Simms was enthusiastic, ardent, gushing. Hammond calm, deliberate and somewhat reserved. Both were sincere, earn? est men. Both loved the State with interne Satrtotlsm, which each proved in his own wa,. lmms illustrated her history, stimulated thc ardor and ambition of her young men, and lost no opportunity to elevate the standard of honor, purity and chaste thought. Hammond was the abie and eloquent defender ot her political and social policy, developed her agri? cultural and manufacturing capacity,'and, on all proper occasions, imparted wise and pru? dent counsels. Hammond preceded Simms only a little while to that spirit land which they so loved to talk about, and in which they are now united, realizing and proving their grand conceptions of the hereafter about which they used to speculate with such in? tense and absorbing interest. If one of their theories tie true, amoDg the throng who wel? comed the spirit of the Illustrious man we. mourn, on that far-off shore of eternity, waa the friend ol bis youth and manhood, who, only a few months 'before, mounted to a high? er and purer intellectual sphere, to continue the preparation tp a nearer and yet more near approach to that centre, illuminated bj" the light and glory or the Eternat God. Mr. Simms was born in Charleston, where he went to school only- long Enough to learn to read and write. He was emphatically, a self-educated man. His own ardent, Inquiring nature was his schoolmaster, and forced him to devour books In spite of all obstables. I have often heard him tell how he used to deceive bis old grandmother (to whose care his youth was entrusted, bis mother having died in his infancy,) by reading at nl^ht from a light con? cealed in his dry goo^.s box. While a youth he contribute') poetry and prose articles to the literary Journals ot the day. As soon as be at? tained the age of manhood he was admited to the bar, having studied law under the direc? tion of his lrlend, Mr. Charles R. Carroll, a few years his senior, who ls now alive, and was his life-long friend. The practice of the pro? fession was not congenial to a man of his en? thusiasm; he was too impatient to wait for the tardy rewards ot the untiring, continuous, study and thought demanded by this exacting mistress. His thoughts burned within him and longed for utterance. The struggle over? came him, and he seized the first opportunity that presented itself. The Cky Gazette, a daily newspaper in Charleston, was offered for sale; be became the purchaser and editor, aud commenced his career by.opposing the Nullifi? cation movement, then supported by the State Bights school of politicians under the lead of Mr. Calhoun. > Of course, a man of hi? temperament was very pronounced. He expressed himself al? ways warmly, often imprudently, (he was then a very young man.) and naturally excited the bitter opposition ol' the ardent men of the Nul? lification party. But Simms was of a brave and self-reliant nature, could not bc intimidated, believed what he said and said what he believ? ed, without the fear of consequences. Ire member one night, when I was a law student in Charleston, passing his printing office in a procession on its way to serenade the success? ful candidates of Hie State Rights party In a city election. The City Gazette office" was brightly lighted, and Mr. Simms was standing in. the front door, alone. He was known* to most of the men in the procession, some of whom took offence at his defiant attitude, as they regarded it, and hissed. He looked scornfully at the triumphant crowd, and mut? tered "cowards." Tho?e near heard hjm, and became excited. A rush was made at the office. Simms , stood his ground, and defied them. I verily believe he would have died on hisj?oor-step that night, rather than have yloioed an inch. The crowd, flushed with vic? tory, were in a good humor, admired the cour? age and audacity offne man, ind were easily persuaded by the more prudent to pass by, witb a cheer for tbe successful ?.arty. At the termination of that eventful political contest, which was long felt in the State, i he paper went down and involved nur friend in pecuniary loss, who then made literature his profession, and soon acquired a fame that ex? tended over the Union. His numerous works were rapidly issued and eagerly read. He soon became one of the most popular authors of the day. and the name ot Simms was a household word from Maine to Texas. Here again was the'ardent State pride, the., affectionate, in? tense interest, which our departed friend bad for the land of his birth, constantly exhibited. South Carolina history was his favorite subject, and every part of her eventful revolutionarv story has been lovingly and truthfully illustra? ted. How he loved this State, no man knows better than myself ; her misfortunes, her suf? ferings, her trials, her humiliation, broke his great heart. After the war he worked and struggled on. His was not a nature to suc? cumb; but we who knew and loved him, saw that his wound was mortal. To the last his utterances were brave, inspiring aDd encour? aging; but his grand spirit, was crushed, and he waited impatiently for death to open his prison door and let him escape to rest and freedom. He had but ene clog, but one tie, to bind him to earth-his children and his little circle of 'friends. How be loved these, none may know but those who experienced and re? joiced in that ardent, absorbing affection. His borne at Woodlands was the seat of a g?nerons, refined hospitality. It ls beautifully situated on the bank of the Edi-to, and Its open doors always welcomed the friend, the travel? ler and the stranger. No one ever sought .the shelter of that hospitable roof in vain. No ono ever passed under that roof-tree who did not come away delighted aud instructed, and wish to return. Its cool and shady lawn, its spreading oaks. Invited repose. -Its well selected, well-filled, library, provoked study and reflection. Its genial, cheerful, large? hearted master induced you to prolong your welcome and linger to the last moment. With all bis great earnestness, with all bis grand love for humanity, with all h!s high social qualities, with all his love for the society of his friends. Mr. Simms was passionately loud of the quiet of the country. When his mind and body were wearied with work, {he was a great' worker,) he loved to He under the shade of bis giant oaks and rest and muse, or to ramble through the deep forests of the Edisto and shape Into poesy some gently laney, holy thought, br loving image. Then lt was I hat his deeply religious nature soared higher and higher in worship of the living God, who he reverently-adored, not .ta the puny formula of Borne narrow sectarianism, but in the loving devotion ol an affectionate and grateful heart. His attachment to his home and his books was a passion. I remember going to see him a few days after his house was humed before the war. I found him clearing .away the ruins, still smoking^ and preparing,to build again On the same site. When I tried, to express my sym? pathy, he turned andtcsald, "Yes, Aldrich, it was very hard to lose my house and pictures, bnt I have mnchto be .rateful for. I think lt would -have/ broken my heart* had I lost niy books." And the time came when he had Co. bear this loss too. The general wno cbmfnanded that division of the army that marched through his .neighborhood, recognizing the lame and labor ot Simms as ' belonging to th? whofrQomury, issued-an order to Bpare bis house and placed a guard to protect his li brary. The army passed by; the hospitable mansion andi he beloved books were left to cheer the eye and gladden the heart of the ab? sent master on his return. But oh ! base in? gratitude. There is too much reason to be? lieve his favorite and trusted hotly servant ap? plied the torch when thc protectine guard was withdrawn, and gave again to the flre-flend the mansion so lately rebuilt, and the library it had cost his master so much expense, so many-years and so great exertion to accumu? late. It was a cruel, cruel blow; and when soon after I met him in Columbia- and men? tioned bl3 "losses, especially his books and manuscripts, the latter the labor of years, he turned on me almost fiercely and said : "falk not to me about my losses when the Statd is lost " Then spoke out sublimely the ardent patriotism, the grand devotion, the singular unselfishness of this largehearted, glorious man. He could not grieve for himself when his heart was Weeding at every pore for his prostrate State. While the army was. in Columbia, a little in? cident occurred which shows in what esteem Mr. Simms was held by thos?: who bad elven the cmpital of his State to the flames. An oficer knocked at the door of the house where ba and his daughters were staying. As he opened the door, the office: asked, "Are you Mr. Simm-v?" Receiving an affirmative answer, he said, "Sir, I have enjoyed too much pleasure from your works not to feel grateful. You be? long to the Union, and I hare come to see lt I can render you any service." Mr. Simms thanked-him and said. '" All I ask ls to have this house and my family protected from Intru? sion." The officer replied promptly, "I will send you a guard," which he did, and he was thus spared much annoyance. The guard was composed of Western men, who were polite and attentive. Mr. Simms eave them some books, to relieve the tedium of guard duty, for which they were grateful, and one of them said, "Sir, you are as well known and loved In the West as you are In the South." One of the most beautiful traits In the char? acter of our friend was the interest he took in the young. He was never too weary, never too absorbed, to withhold his counsel to a young efr?on whenever it was needed or desired, e seemed to enter into their very ? feelings, their hopes, their fears, their difficulties. How he curbed Ute impatience of youth, kindly re Eroved its presumption, affectionately slim li? fted its effort, gently corrected its faults, wisely directed its aim. gravely rebuked its vices, many are now living? to acknowledge with grateful hearts. There ls not a family In South Carolina where Ire visited, the youDg eople of which do not remember him as a ind companion, and mourn him as a dear, dear friend. What a testimony in favor of the man who was everywhere- courted as an orna? ment'and acknowledged as a teacher? The. frlef of these young hearts ls the highest and* rightest tribute that can' be paid to his memory. Mr. Simms was impatient of unjust criticism, not that lt angered, but lt mortified and pained him to know that his critics could not under? stand hlB aim and purpose; could not rise to the height and dignity of his thought. More In sorrow than In anger, he would Impatiently exclaim: "The fools, the fools ! they cant see; tltey cant learn; they cant be made to think; lt is almost waste ol time to try to teach them." But In a moment he would continue, in a more cheerful tone, "We must work OB; my task is not yet done. Some of these days they will begin to think and understand. I will not have labored in vain." And he did -work on, lovingly, iaithfully, until death laid his hands on him aud bore him away to sleep and to rest. Of course, he had fail? ings. What mortal is perfect? But In . recounting. so much that ' was great, and good, and beautiful, who will dare to remem? ber the little specks that proved he was a mem? ber ot the great family ot humanity, to whose service he devoted his. life, his energies and the great gifts with which the good God had blessed him. Sleep on, brave heart, thy work was nobly performed, and generations to come will read in thy books the loving, cheer? ing words which excite to periormunce. sti? mulate pride,*"encourage hope and strengthen faith. Sleep on, good heart, loving lrlends, men and women, mourn thy death, and will teach their children to love and reverence thy memory. Sleep on, loyal heart, in better times thy stricken State will r??<?? a shalt above thv grave, to perpetuate he? gratitude for thy life-lone service. May lt please your Honor, excuse me if . I have trespassed too long on the time of the court. I could not say less-I could not say much more. Mr. Simms was "he best friend I ever had; other friends loved me as well, but none were so able to guide me as lie. He never flattered, never neal tated to tell me when I was wrong, to encou:."age me when I was right, to support me under trial, and lo reward me by his approval when I had done well. So much tor myself. But Barnwell owes a debt Qf gratitude to Mr. Simms. Here was' his home; and we are proud of our fellow citi? zen. He represented us In the Legislature with manly independence, thought for u-\ talked for us, wrote for us. We ail loved him, we all admired him, we arc all proud of him: and at this moment,' I verily believe, lhere is not a single heart in Barnwell that does not affectionately sigh out : God bless li ls memory 1 May lt please your Honor, I move the court do now adjourn in respect to the memory ol the beloved dead. . , His Honor Judge Platt said: Gentlemen of the Bear-Although I never had the pleasure of personally knowing William Gilmore Simms, bis name had been familiar to ?me for many years as that of a representative man in the world of American literature. From all I have read or him. I inier that In his tastes, acquirements and pursuits Mr. Simms was not unlike his warm friend. Washington irving. He, too, was educated for the oar, but feeling little interest In the dry business of the legal profession, devoted himself to litera? ry pursuits and became a bright and shining light. As the citizens of New York ai proud, ol the achievements -ot one of these distin? guished men, 3o may the citizens ol Barnwell and ol South Carolina generally well be proud of the other. Each in his respective sphere illustrated his native State, and eacli died with honors thickly clustered about him, leaving behind a memory associated not merely willi public men, but with ali that ls kind,* culti? vated, brave and nanly in social life. This is not my native State, gentlemen;'yet as the State of my adoption, iu which I expect to end my life, it gives me sincere pleasure when the members of the bar dwell in a court? room, as on the present oscaslon, and rehearse the virtues ot a deceased brother; and 1 sym? pathize heartily with the feelings boru of such an occasion, in conclusion. I woidd suggest that a*copy of the eloquent tribute ol Judge Aldrich be published in the district papers, and ask that a copy be also lett with the cleYk of the court. In memory ol our depurted friend, the court will now adjourn. ALL ABOUT THE STATE. Tue Tom Black Murder. Samuel Randall and John Hlx, two of the ?rrsons Implicated In the murder of the negro liornas Black, near Harmony, in York Coumy, on the 3d ot December, voluntarily surrender? ed themselves to the sheriff of that county on Monday. Subsequently they wore recognized to appear at the next term ot the circuit court. Mack Byars, who was committed soon aller the perpetration of tile murder, also.appeared and was bailed. 'All the parties proved alibis in the Investigation had before the judge. Incendiarism. Colonel John L. Young, of Union, met with a severe loss by an Incendiary fire, on Sunday night last His stables and gin-house were destroyed by fire. A fine horse and sev? eral head ol cattle were burnt to death. On Saturday night, the 31st ultimo, the house In the lower part ot Camden, owned by Mr. Player, known as the "Salmond house," was. burned about 9 o'clock.- When the alarm was friven the flames bad made such progress tbal t was impossible to check them. Much valua? ble lumber was consumed In this building, lt. being well and substantially constructed. On last Monday night, the 2d Instant, the barn ot Messrs. Baum, on their plan? tation on the west side ot Wateree Hiver, about four miles from town, was burnell, with twenty-three hundred'bushels of corn. There was an Insurance on the oom to the extent of $2000, but still their loss is at least $1500. The Camden Journal says, that both fires were the work of Incendiaries, as. the first house had been unoccupied l'or a long time, and a person living opposite says she . heard the match being struck, saw a man run away* from the house, a short time before the alarm was given. In the latter instance, a watch? man, whose house was not a hundred yards j off, and who ls a very particular man, had, not ; Jong belora the fire, seen the horses and mules fed, ?nd everything carefully locked up, without, using any lights or allowing any to be brought there. BOMBARDING PARIS. FIRE OPENED ON THE SOUTH SIDE. ManteulTcl Victorious on thc Seine * Tile Pigeon Telegraph. LTLLE, January 5. A battle fought by the army of the North on the third resulted In a great victory. Railway travel between Lille and Cambrai has been restored. The fortress ol Peronne is nearly destroyed, but still holds out. HAVRE, January 5. The Prussians, in force, attacked the French on the left bank ol the Seine to-day. Result unknown. No particulars. LONDON, January 5. Jules Favre informs Bismarck that he knows nothing of the European Conference, and will not leave Paris lo attend it. The Austrian Government replying to Bis? marck's note regarding German unity declines a formal discussion at present, thongh Minis? ter Beust says the restoration of the German Empire is not only received with satisfaction by the Austrian people, but ls'personally grati? fying to the Emperor Francis Joseph. Austria sincerely wishes to cultivate the friendship of Germany. The correspondent of the London Times writing from Paris, thinks further resistance will be brief. The supply of food will fail be? fore the end of the present month. The Parin Pres*. The Electeur Libre admits discussions to Its columns as to whether the French should pro? long resistance or not. Its issue of December 31 demands more energetic military measures. It makes incessant attacks upon the Provi? sional Government, and quotes the Presse as saying that the authorities show sluggishness and hesitation. Le Fran?ais complains that the inhabitants of Ruell and-Nanterre have been notified to - take refuge in Paris to escape'Prussjan shells, and says the attack on Mont Valerien ls ex? pected to commence immediately. The Bante paper explains the-sllghb loss at Fort Avron by saying the garrisou was protected by case? mates. The Electeur libre says no National Guards are distributed among the threatened forts of Romainrille, Noisy and Rosny. A correspondent writes on the 26th ult : "The Patrie has been suspended for,} three days for giving Information to the enemy. The troops are suffering fronvxold. No less than six hundred cases of frostbite occurred in one night. Field work is Impossible, the frost being twenty inches deep. Government states that field works have been suspended momen? tarily/' NIGHT DISPATCHES. Thc Battle on thc Seine. LONDON, January 5. Special to the Telegram: A dispatch from Havre, dated this morning, confirms the dis? patch already published in regard to a great battle on the lett bank o? the Seine. The bat lie was very fierce and sanguinary, and lasted seven hours, but no deejded advantage was gained. The Prussian loss ls heavy. The French troops showed remarkable spirit and daring. LONDON, January 5. General Manteuffel telegraphs from Amiens on the 3d instant, that General Bart helm, with troops from the first army corps, attacked the French early on that day, (Thursday,) on the left bank of the Seine, capturing three flags, three cannon and Ave hundred prisoners. Bar thelm himself telegraphs from Elouen on the 4th, confirming this. He adds that he lias pur? sued the enemy beyond. Bourchard. The but? tle lasted throughout thc day. LS.imljurttlnt; Paris. VERSAILLES, January 5. The bombardment of the forts on the south side of Paris began this (Thursday) morning. The Pigeon Telegraph. Nsw.YORK, Jan iary 6. The French Government notifies the telegraph companies that messages.for Purls can be for? warded by pigeons at the sender's risk. Charge ten cents per word. The messages must not exceed twenty words. LONDON, January 6. The following is the Spanish Cabinet: Presi? dent, Serrano; Foreign Minister, Martos; Min? ister of Justice, (Jilba; Minister of Marine, Ber ranger; Interior, Sagosta; Public Werks, Zo rilla; Colonies, Ayala. THE GEEXAN SIEGE GUNS. Description of the Artillery :fbr the Bombardment of Paris. A correspondent ot the London Times, of December 17, lurnishes the following interes? ting description of the artillery with which the Germans are prepared to oombard Paris, and with which they are now reducing the forts on the east: The task of bringing up heavy guns from the interior of Germany to the neighborhood of Paris has been a very severe one; and I don't think it is generally known that it was nol begun until the ?th of October. The Eastern Raliway of France was not available until aRer the surrender of Toul, and when that well-defended little fortress had at length capitulated it was necessary in various places, to open the line before it could be used throughout, from Weissenburg'to Nanteull, where, until only a few days ago. an Insuper? able object In Hie way ot further progress toward Paris existed In the shape of a blown up tunnel. The first transport of Biege guns from Weis? senburg i conveyed thither from the interior ol Germany) to Nanteull was made on the 9th ot October, a fortnight or so alter the capitula? tion ot Toul. A provisional siege park, or siege park ot reoeplion, was formed at Nan leul, and from Nanteull the guns were sent on under cavalry escort, and (to avoid the forts) by a very roundabout road to Villacou blay, where the park ls established for sup? plying the siege batteries opposite Paris. On the 9th OF 10th of October, the first supply of siege guns, fourteen In number, were deliver? ed at iNanteuii, and the next day drawn up in the park, which, by the way, covers, or did cover (for nearly all that constituted it a park has now been forwarded te Paris,) a space of twenty-tive acres. During the next nine days siege gnus, chiefly of modern, and. Indeed, quite recent manufacture, were delivered at Nanteull in the following numbers: li, 8,14, 14,15, 23,14, 45,13. Ot the last thirteen cuns six were rifled mortars, of the Strasbourg "breach battery" pattern, carrying 2-cwt. shells-the only thoroughly new gun that the Prussians have Introduced since the 18G6 war. Up to the 20th of October, then, 160 siege Ens had arrived at Nanteull, en route for VH ?oublay. But before the end ot the month 70 more had arrived, so that by the 1st of No? vember 230 siege guns, for the most part of the newsstand lightest roake.and of the most pene? trating quality, were either at Vi! tacoi;blay or on-their way to that place. It was interesting atilrt time to see the various kinds ot artil? lery collected at Nanteull, and not less so the be?ulitully pr?pared ammunition, especially the elongated and almost elegant shells for the 200 pound weight rifled mortars, each packed, carefully in its own peculiar case, sur? rounded and protected by hay, like bottles ol valuable old wine. When the park at Villacoublay ls quite com? plete, (lt can scarcely be so at this moment,) it will, I believe, include, or will haye Included )n artillery and ammunition: Filly 50-pound mortars, with soo shots each, (25,000 S?OtS.) Eighty G-poiinders, breech-loaders, 750 shots each (GO.OOO shots.) One hundred and twenty 12-pounders, breech-loaders, 750 shots each (00.000shots.) One hundred and twenty Jong 2-t-pounders, breech-loaders, 750 shots each (90,000 shots.) Twenty short 24-pounders, (?Inch guns,) 1000 shots each (20.000 shots.) Fifty (old-fashioned) 25-pounders. muzzle loaders, 500 shots each (25,000 shots.) Six rifled mortars, or 8j-lnch guns, declared by Prussian artillery officers to be the most powerful mortars In existence. These guns, made after the Strasbourg -'breech battery" model, but not, as has been stated, forwarded from St. Petenonrg, reached Kan ten ll at the end of October, and were at once sent on to Villacoublay. Of Hie 200-pounds-weight gre? nades or elongated shells, fired by the e guns, 200 for each bad, at that time, been received. The transport ol' heavy guns by road from Nantouil to Villacoublay has been one .of the great difficulties attendant upon the .'siege, i he artillerymen march well aud the horses pull well ; but some of the guns are very heavy, and the roads here and there are very steep, and lt is very desirable iq escorting a ponderous siece train to avoid thc lire ot the Paris ions. The artillery Journey trom Nan? teuil to Villacoublay, os I made itt a short lime since, extended over something like a hun? dred miles, and occupied us four days, which was one day less than usual. BONAPARTIHT INTRIGUES. An Effort.Contemplated to Force Napo? leon on the French People. A docsmenr, signed by a large number of French officers, appears in the Ind?pendance Beige, December 17, detailing facts which, combined with other measures taken by the Bonaparte party, prove, the officers say, that it is contemplated to loree Napoleon on the French people. They state that the commanders of army corps have been sent to different cities In Ger? many where there are French officers, instead 'of being detained at Wilhelmshohe, their ap-1 proprlate place. The officers further say that a Bonapartlst paper bas been constantly sent gratis to them, and that an old French diplo? matist freely visited tho places where the pris? oners of war ore stationed, although a French? man travelling about In Germany is rega-ded as a spy. The officers declare that however politically divided they may be. they are now in favor of the government of national defence; that Napoleon's return would cause civil war, and that when they again take up thc sword, lt will be to support the decision of the people, expressed through universal suffrage. WASHINGTON NEWS. WASHINGTON, January G. The House committee on foreign relations took a test vote upon San Domingo, with two members absent who recently were adverse to measures looking toward annexation. The vote stood upon the motion directing Banks to report the Senate bill on Monday, ayes: Banks, Orth, Myers; nays: Sheldon, of New York, Ambler, Swann and Wood. Absent, Wilkin? son and Judd. The committee consists of tea. members, ofwhomtwoare Democrats. Not? withstanding the adverse vote. Banks, as a matter of courtesy, will be allowed to report j the Senate bill to the House on Monday. The indications are that the steamer Tennessee, fitting out to carry the President's San Do? mingo commissioners, will remain af. anchor. The administration, however, ls still confident, and expects the commissioners to return in time for action this session. The Spanish minister disavows any Interest ou either Bide in the San Domingo question. In Missouri political circles the election ol General Frank Blair to Hie United Slates Seu ate ls deemed quite probable. The Treasury Department has Issued orders that the tariff be assessed according to the de? cision of the Chicago court against tile gov? ernment in a malt case, where the collector charged at consumption rates in Canada, which included a home excess duty. This decision will seriously affect Imports from countries where products are taxed for consumption, but not for export, especially wine, tea and coffee from England. There is much confu? sion In regulations and dissatisfaction among importers. HOUSE. The majority resolutions concerning Admirals Gordon and Davis passed. They order a court of inquiry, notwithstanding that their course was approved by the State and Navy Depart? ments. Brooks presented a memorial tor the extension of the work of the Hydrographie Office from the officers of leading marine in? surance companies; from the Pacific Mall Sieamshlp Company; Panama Railroad Com? pany; Atlantic Mall Steamship Company; New York and Mexican Steamship Company, and a large number of merchants whose commerce ls all over the world. A bill was introduced for the consolidation of the Indian tribes, and tile organization - of a system of government for the Indian Territory. Adjourned. SHIR LOST. LONDON, January 0. The ship S. D. Thurston, from New York, was wrecked in Bristol channel. The crew were saved. HIL DEPRESSION IN COTTON. [Prom the Baltimore Sun.] Th? reduction in the price^of cotton is a considerable drawback to the advantages'of au increased supply. There has been, however, a remarkable falling off recently in the re? ceipts, owing to unfavorable weather for pick? ing at. the South. Cotton Is now worth only about $60 per bale; lost year it brought $110 to $120 per bale at this seuscn of the year. So that, while our receipts for t,he current year are a quarter of a million bales in excess of last year, at a reduction of from 9 lo 10 cents per pound, the South will not realize by $30, 000,000 as much money. This must make a great difference in the financial strength of the cotton-planting Interests, as they agree in the opinion that the present price does not cover the cost of production. This state of affairs must necessarily restrict the lar Southern trade considerably, as planters will be forced to re? strict their purchases to bare necessities. There can be little doubt that the production of cotton this year will be largely in excess of Ihe world's demand, as we eau seo no evidence that Great Britain will take as much as she did last year, and we are almost certain to lose one-half of the export to the continent. Mr. Wells, who has given the most careful atten? tion to this subject, and who bas the best and mo>t reliable sources of information, says : ? Coming down to particulars, we find that the effect of the war upon colton and cotton manufacture has been to almost entirely stop the British export to two of the chief Euro? pean markets of yarn and gooda, the total an? nual export of which for the last few years has been over thirty million pounds of yara and 105,000,000 yards of cloth. The exportation of raw cotton also to the continent ot Europe from Liverpool and the American ports has greatly diminished, and in place ot ita reverse movement lias to some extent taken place, 180,000 bales of cotton in store at Havre, France, for the use of French .manufacturers, having been mainly reshipped to Liverpool. The diminished consumption of raw cotton on the continent for the year, in consequence of Hie war, ls variously estimated at irom 300.000 to 500.000 bales. Under Buch circumstances, with an ladrease of product in the United States und an average crop in India, the price ot raw cotton bas since midsummer steadily tended ddwnward, occasioning to the produc? ers la the Uaited States a IOSB which ls likely to far more than offset any realized or pros? pective gains , to the country from soy in? creased demand for breadstuff's and provi? sions." THE STATE .CAPITAL. MEETING OF THE GENERAL A88EMELT. A Batch of Sew Bill?-Brutal Marder near Columbia-The Impeachment bf Judge Vernon to go on. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEWS.] Coi.ru BIA, December 6. Both houses* met at noon. In the House, notice was give a of a bill to prsveut persons from holding more than one office ol trust in In the State at one time; by Smart, to provide for physician's liens on crops. The following were read a second time : Bili ceding the juris? diction of Hie State to the United States over such lands as may be acquited for public purposes; bill renewing the act providing a mode of perpetuating testimony in relation to deeds, ?fcc; bill authorizing fae Governor to commission a coroner for Beaufort County. The bill to prevent and punish vagranoy was indefinitely postponed. A concurrent resolu? tion compelling Hie land commissioner to re? port by January 15, and the advisory board to report the transactions of the former land commissioner, was adopted after much dis? cussion. In the Senate Cardozo introduced a bill amending the act incorporating the State Or? phan Asylum, and giving the trustees power to bind out orphans. Whitlemore, from the select committee, reported a resolution that order do Issue for Judge Vernon's impeach? ment; also, gave notice of a bill amending an act providing for the taxation of property; also, a bill defining the duties of county com? missioners; also, offered the petition of the merchants ot Timmonsvllle recommending the passage of the bill abolii bing lien law. Whlttemore's Indemnification bill was read a second time, and the recommendations of tbe Jndiciary committee were, adopted. The fol? lowing bills were Introduced: By Corbin, amending the general election law so that managers be appointed from each political party; Incorporating the Charleston Bille Club; increasing the salaries of Justices of the Su? preme Bench (chief Justice to receive five thousand five hundred dellars, and the associ? ates five thousand;) authorizing allens to bold and transfer property. A bill to amend the charter of the Columbia Bridge Company was referred to the committee on incorporations. Neither Governor Scott nor Treasurer Par? ker have arrived yet. Both are expected to? morrow. Mr. Dubard, an old and respected citizen re? siding on Cedar Creek, twelve miles lrom Co? lumbia, was brutally murdered for his money, a lew miles out ol the city, last evening, as he was returning home. Both houses meet to-morrow. Hagood's divorce bill is in the hands of the judiciary committee. .. TIIE SULLIVAN'S ISLANIf LIGHTS. WASHINGTON, January 6. Notice has been given that OD. and after the 5lh of February, 1871, thc Ugh'.; on Sullivan's Island, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, will be shown from an enclosed! frame beacon, en a two story frame dweifing house, 100 ieet east of Fort Moultrie, and 1000 feet northwest of its present position. Tho dwelling and beacon will be painted white. The character of the light, Its helghth above the sea level, and its compass and range of vlnlbility,.will not be changed. SPARKS FROM THE WIRES. Governor Geary, of Pennsylvania, In his an? nual message, denounces thu presence ol' Uoited States troops at elections, without the consent of the local governments, as injurious and unjustifiable. The New York Tribune 1B a little disgusted with Governor Geary. I: is stated that the Senate committee on claims have been holding in abeyance some live hundred claims similar lo ti at of J. Milton Best, which the Senate affirmed on Thursday. The Chamber of Commerce, ot New York, unanimously resolved Ihatjit ls Inexpedient to petition Congress to stop privateering during time ol war. It wail stated by a prominent member that the government was opposed to the BCheme. Count Bismarck recently said to a great German republican who was preaching the infallible ne? cessity of a German republic sooner or later: "My dear slr, lam a republican, but the time is not come yet." _ _ . -The address sent to Mr. Gladstone by his cor stllucnts gives as reasons why ho should resign the British Premiership, "the destruction of trade through a parsimonious economy, the silence In thc dockyards-a fact of which Russia seems cog? nizant- and hts suicidal*apathy anidst the terri? ble complication ol European questions and thc aggressions of Prussia." The Right Hon. Chi? chester Fortescue takes the presidency of the hoard of Trade; the Marquis of Hartington goes to Ireland as chief secretary. The Posmastcr Geueral. In place or the Marquis of Hartington, has not been mimed yet. The la-it named officer will have a seat In the Cabinet In future. -In Philadelphia, the ordinance providing for a paid Ore department has at last been signed by Mayor Fox, who speaks of the volunteer system which it supersedes as one Wbl:hhas been for many years the pride of the citizens, "but for the last few years not so much so." The ordinance provides that there shall be elected by the Select Cuuncil three fire commissioners, and by thc Common Connell four; also, that the minority in each chamber shall at ail timon be represented by ODe member In the board of Ure commission? ers. Mayor Fox complains of the ambiguity of the last provision, which ls supposed to refer to a political minority; and suggest i that If, as may hereafter occur, there should b 5 three political parties represented In thc Connells, lt would be difficult to carry out the ordinance according to Its spirit, or, perhaps, to administer it at all. He also urges the adoption of some B.''Bt?m of election which shall give to the minority the power of selecting its own i cpresen; atlve, instead of leaving the choice in the hands of its polii leal opponents, believing it very questionable whether the minori? ty can be legally represented by a ny one not of its own choice. -It ls stated that David Dudley Field has the largest practice of any lawyer In this country. He receives from one client alone, the Erle Railroad, fees amounting to $200,000 a year, and his regu? lar Income ls stated as enurmoas. William M. Evatts, phar lea O'Conor and E. W. Stoughton have very large incomes from their practice. Mr. Stoughton's inoome exceeds ti50,i>oo annually,aod)' which he ls said to spend In the most luxurious manner. Ia the second elass oil eminent New York lawyers, are ranked; Freu. Seward, Blatch? ford A Griswold, Barrett, Brinsor.ade A Barrett, Beebe A Donahue, Martin A Smith, and Brown, Hall and Vanderpoel, whose practice ranges lo some Instances as high as $150,000 per annum. Among the third-class, referring solely to ages, the Commercial names Joseph H. Choate, John E. Parsorii, W.. E. Curtis, George Ticknor Curtis, A. R. Lawrence, Ac, with incomes from $ io,ooo to $50,000. The four leading criminal lawyer? of New York are John Graham, Beary L. Clinton, Charles S. Spencer and W. F. Hore. ?tTarrie?. IZLiAR-FELDER.-On the 22d day oT Decem? ber, 1ST0, at the Methodist Church, Orangeburg, S. C., by the Rev. Frederick Auld, Mr. WILLIAM V. Ix LAR to Misa ANNIE A., secon tl daughter of Col? onel Pani S. and Ann Felder, all of Orangeburg, S. C.-No cards. ? ?bitnarn. LYNCH.-Died in Colombia, S. C., on December CO, 1870, Miss ANNA LYNCH, aired 33 years, daugh? ter of the late conlaw Lynch of Cheraw, S. C., and sister or the Right Rev. Bishop Lynch. . Her amiable character and her accomplishments won the esteem and love of all wno knew lier. Bat it was only In the circle or her own family that the spotless parity and tender, fervent piety or her lire could be fully appreciated. She long yearned to follow other Bisters into the happy sedation of | Conventual life. But she repressed the desire, that she might fnlfll a daughter's duty to aged parents, when thc time seemed at hand to carry der long ch er 1B h ed wish Into effect, a lingering and painful illness, borne with more than patient iesignatlon. was hernovlceship, and a sweet Chris? tian death ber profession, she sleeps with those with whom in life she longed to dwell May she rest'ln peace l Special. Notices. ~P&-T)R. j. c. LTJDWTCTIBAUNSCHEID IST.-Dr. LUDWIG would respcctrnlly inform his friends, and the citizens of Charleston generally, that he has returned to the city and oilers his pro I resslonal services as a BATJNSCHEIDIST, lp the cr.re and relief of many diseases appertaining to the human system. His practice ls particularly applicable to all Diseases or the Skin (and ali cu? taneous infirmities,) Rheumatism, Gout, Neural? gia, Dyspepsia, Ac. Office in WENTWORTH STREET, No. 70, north side, between King and St. Phillp street * Dr. Ludwig would respectfully refer to the fol? lowing gentlemen: Henry Gerdts, D. Leseman, L. droning, w. I. Middleton, J. H. .Bolles, Miles Drake, James M. Caldwell A Son, Dr, J. B. Patrick, L. Welskopf, G. 0- Schmelzer, A. Moroso and P. A. McBride. - Jan7-3tnth6 ._ pa- OFFICE OF THE CHARLESTON GASLIGHT COMPANY, DECEMBER 26, 1870. The Board of Directors of this Company having declared a Dividend of FIFTY CENTS per Share on the Capital Stock, the same will be paid to Stockholders on and after MONDAY, 9th January, 1871.. Tie Transfer BookB will bs closed from this dat* to loth January, UTI. w. J. HERIOT, ducie_Secretary jtnd Treasurer. jar YOU WHO LEAD SEDANTARY lives-Primers; Tailors, Shoemakers, Ac, will find a great relief for the Constipation from which you so often suffer, by taking SIMMONS' LIVER REG? ULATOR. It ls a simple, harmless, vegetable com? pound, sore to relieve yon, and can do no injury. Jan7-l_5___ jtarTHE GREAT MEDICAL WONDER, DR. HASKELL'S ELECTRIC OIL kills all pain In two minutes. Cancers, Bolls, Tetter and Oki Sort?, cared tn 48 hoars by DR. HASKELL'S CAR? BOLIC CANCER! SALVE. For sale at retail by G. W. AIMAR, COHEN'S MEDICAL DE? DR. H. BARR, POT, A. 0. BAUDOT, DR. G. J. LUHN, ED. S. BORN HAM, W. T. LITTLE A CO., M. H. COLLINS A CO., ALFRED RAOUL, M. D., GRAMAN A SCH WAKE, DR. W. A. SERINE. E. H. K F LL ERS, M. D.. And at wholesale by DOWIE, MOISE A DAVIS, sole Agents for Sooth Carolina. . novll-3m>mpaw pst- EXPRESSLY FOK THE LADIES. Married and Single, ail classes and conditions, are liable to sailer from derangements of the sys? tem, painful irregularities, nervous Irritability and many troublesome complaints that invite premature old age. These complaints may all be cured, controlled or relieved, by the use or the PHILOTOKEN or Female's Friend. Sold by the Drngglais at $1 per bottle. . Ians-thstn3 pa- THIEVES I KNAVES ! SWIND? LERS l-These are mild terms with which to des? ignate thise adventurers, who have been induced by the high reputation which Dr. SAGE'S CATARRH REMEDY has won to offer for sale a worthless Imitation of this celebrated medicine. Remember that Dr. Pierce's private stump, whl?n, ] is three and a half Inches long and has upon it hts portcatt, and the words U. S. Certificate of Gene-, incas," ls upon every package or the genuine. Sold by druggists or by mall sixty cents. Address Dr. R. V. PIERCE, Buffalo. N. Y. JanS-thstnSpac pa- PIMPLES ON THE FACE.-FOR j Comedones, Blackworms or Grubs, Pimply Ernp I tiona and blotched disfigurations on the Face, use 1 PERRY'S COMEDONS AND PIMPLE REMEDY, Depot No. 40 Bond street, New York. Sold by Druggists everywhere._decl5-thstu3mos ~pa- FOR MOTH PATCHES, Freckles and Tan, nse PERRY'S MOTH AND FRECKLE LOTION. The only reliable and harm? less rem ?dy known to science for removing brown discolorations from the Face. Prepared only by Dr. B.C. PERRY, No. 40 Bond stree!, New York. Sold by Druggists everywhere. decl5-thstu3moa_ pa- DEFENSIVE MEDICATION.-IN? VESTIGATION is as necessary for the protection of the human body against disease when un? healthy influences are abroad as iron armor and granite casements are for the protection or ships and fortresses when assailed by shot and shell. Hence, it is desirable, when those potent enemies of vitality-damp and cold-pervade the air we breathe, to pori the system In the best possible condition to encounter them. The stomach ls the organ by which every other organ ls. nourished and sustained, and therefore upon its vigorous and regular action depends, In a great measure, the capacity or the system to resist the assaults or the Invisible enemies or health and lire, by which, at this inclement season, lt ls surrounded. HOilTETTER'S STOMACH BI fTERS, an admirable tonic and regulating medicine for all seasons, ls never more neoded than In winter, when the tor plfylng Influence of a chilly atmosphere affects all the vital fonctions and renders the body extreme? ly susceptible. By toning the digestive organs and the liver and the bowels with this nnequalled vegetable speclflo, a physical condition ls attained which seems to be proof against all varieties of temperature, and that ls lnimlcable m the air of winter. Defensive medication la a precaution which should never be neglected when danger ls present, and therefore a course of the Bitters at this season ls particularly desirable, especially for the feeble and sickly. As a remedy for bilious? ness, dyspepsia, nervousness and bowel com? plaints, there ls nothing comparable to this whole? some restorative._Jgn7-sp*c pa- THE STATE OF SOUTH CARO? LINA, COUNTY OF ORANGEBORG.-Court of Common Pleas.-C. A. STALEY, H. N. STALEY, M. C. ULMER, F. D. STALEY and ANNA D. CUL? LER aad L. BANE CULLER, Plaintiff.?, against J. WESLEY HOUSER and RACHEL HOUSER, De f end an : s.-S u m m on s. To t?ie D?fendants, J. Wesley Houser ana Rachel Houser : Yon are hereby summoned - and required to an? swer the complaint in thfs action, which Is flied lu the offlce of the Clerk of Common Pleas for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers, at their office in Orangeuurg, S. C., within twenty days ofter the service hereof, exclusive of the day of sueh service; and tr you falito answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plain tiff's In this action will apply to the Court for the re? lief demanded in the complaint. HUTSON A. LEGARE, ? IZLAR A DIBBLE. Plaintiffs' Attorneys. Dated December 8,1870. ;<;?_ I certify that the above Summons ls published under an order made by the Jndge of Probaterer this County, walch extend? the time for answer to six weeks. GEO. BOHNIR, decio-88 C. C. C. P. Sjwrial 5Toti?s. ?Oh DIVINE SERVICE WILL BE CON? DUCTED tn the Orphans' Chapel on SABBATH AZ* TZRNOON, at half-past 3 o'clock, by the Rev. wt j 0. PRENTISS._janT pS- TRINITY CHURCH, HASEL, STREET.-The closing services of the "Week 'Of Prayer" will be held on SUNDAY NIGHT, January. 8, at half-past 7 o'clock. All denominations ara cordially Invited. Addresses by ministers of the varions churches. JanT. ps* UNITARIAN OHUROH. -DIVINE? Service will held in this Church TO-MORROW MORNING, at hair-pasc io o'clock; and In the EVE? NING at a quarter-past 7 o'clock. The Rev. R. PV CDTLER officiating. All strangers are cordially Invited tb attend. Sabjeet for the evening dis course: "Do the Life and Public Sentiment oT Christendom Embody and Illustrate the Highest" Commands and Precepts of the Christian Roil* glonl" _ " jany pS- CONSIGNEES PER SCHOONER. ELIAS MOORE, from Baltimore, are notified tl tat she ls discharging cargo at Marshall's Wharf. Goodia not called for at sunset will be stored at" owner's risk and expense. ., STREET BROTHERS A CO., Jan7-1_ Consignee?.. pS*SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAB* BANK.-The South Carolina Railroad Company having declared a dividend of ONE DOLLAR per Share from the net income of the Road, the saine will bepayableon the Ant bf February next, atUte offlce of the Southwestern Railroad Bank. ' - Jan8-tothBl3 J. M. MARLESTON, Cashier. ps- CONSIGNEE*-.' N 0 T10 E.-CON? SIGNEES by* British Bark YUMCRI are hen by notified that she has been entered under the Pl ve day act. AB goods not permitted at the expira? tion of this time win be sent- to customhouse Stores. RAVtNEL A 00. Jans _ ". pt- THE SOUTH' CAROLINA LOAN . AND TjaUST COMPANY,. CH ARLISSTON, S. C.,. DECEMBER 24,1870.-SAYINGS DEPARTMENT. Depositors are requested te leave their BOOKS to be credited wKh the January Quart arty ' Interest,, due lBt proximo. AU Deposits mada en or before the 90th Janu? ary, will bear interest from 1st January. Internet* S percent., will he compounded quarterly. THOMAS R. WARTH O dec24~8tnthll - .Oaahlei'. . pS- A CARD.-JOHN BINNS, AGENT, res pee tr nil y Informs the merchants and bttsrneas ' people generally, that he has engaged in hts old bus meen of DRAYING, and holds himself in readi? ness to engage in hauling for any person that needer bis sendees. By uniform charges and personal ? atienda ice to bnsmesrr he hopes to share a por? Mon of the public patronage. Can be seen at the Old Postoince. '_Jan3-tftths8? ** ps- OFFICE OF THE SOUTH CARO? LINA CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY. - CHARLESTON, S. C., DECEMBER 15, .1870.-Ybe six th Ins tal men t or FIVE DOLLARS per Share Will : be payable on January 15, proximo, in Ch arl ea ton,. at the office of the company; in Sumter, to Ms Jor Joseph Johnson; in Manning, to Dr. G. Aile? Huggins. WM. ii. PERONNE AV, decis-thlss_ Treasurer. PS- DIVORvCES,-ABSOLUTE DI? VORCES legally obtained in New York, indiana, Illinois and other States, for persons from any* state or -country, legal everywhere; desertion, drunkenness, non-support, Ac. sufficient canee; no publicity. No charge until divorce ls obtained. ." Advice free. Address, MOORE k RICHARDSON, Counsellors at Law, dec2S-lyr 180 Broadway. New York City. Drugs, ferrarais, #r.' JJETSLYMO^^ A preparation of Roots and Herbs, warranted to be strictly vegetable, and ean done injury te any one. It has been used by hundreds, and known 'or the last thirty-five years as one of the moat relia ble1, efficacious and harmless preparations ever offered to the suffering. If taken regularly and persistently, lt is tare to core: Dyspepsia, headache, Jaundice, costiveness, Bick headache, chronic cMarrhcea, affection's of the bladder, camp dysentery, affections of llb? kidneys, fever, nervousness, chili, diseases of the skin, imparity of the blood, melancholy or de? pression of spirits, heartburn, collo or pains in the bowels, pain in the head, fever and ague, dropsy, bolls, pain in back and limbs, astana* erysipelas, female affections, and bilious disease? generally. Prepared only by J. H. ZETL?N k CO., Drug? gists, Macon, Ga. Price $1; by mail $125. Many highly respectable persons can rally at? test to the virtues of this valuable medicine. 9 For sale by GOODRICH, WISEMAN k CO. DOWIE, MOISE k DAVIS, janis Blyr *_Charleston. ry HE GREAT LUNG REMEDY ! GLOBE FLOWER GOUGH SYRUP Cures permanently Bronchitis, Asthma, Oongluv Colds, Heeding of the Langs, Croup, Whooping cough i nd Consumption, when taken la time Bas never failed. OVERT WENT? THOUSAND LIVING WITNESSES to bear testimony to the great superiority ci GLOBE FLOWER COUGH S?RUP over all other lung remedies introduced. Globe Flower Cough Syrup ls warranted not te con tu tn opium or other nauseous drugs In any of. - their forms. Globe Flower Cough Syrup ls legally warranted to cure I ' . Globe Flower Cough Syrup is protected by letters patent, both on trade mark label and com? pound. It ls pleasant to the taste and harmless to the most delicate Infant. For side by Drngaleta. Price $1 per bottle. PEMBERTON, TAYLORk 00., Proprietors and Chemists, Atlanta, Ga. ROSWELL GA., April 28,18TO. Messrs. Pemberton, Taylor <t Co: DIAH SIRS-I received the bottle of Globe Flower Syrup at noon, yesterday, and beean the hse of lt immediately. My patient passed a> more comrortable night than she has for throe months, and DOW, at 10 o'clock A. M.. says she feels like another woman. I intend to continue the use of the Globe Flower Syrup, believing Ik will make a cure. Never have I witnessed such treat benefit from a remedy, in so short a time, In my life. I shall m the future use your Globe Flower Syrup in all eases of colds, coughs, and all affections of the langs that may present them selves. Respectfully, R. B. ANDERSON, M. D. For sale by all Druggists, GOODRICH, WI NEMAN k CO., Wholesale Druggists, dec7-tnths8mofl Charleston, S. a R . B A ER ' S IMPROVED VEGETABLE CATHARTIC PILLS wlU remedy BILIOUS DISORDERS an* LIVER COMPLAINT-will care Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Headache, Costiveness. Loss of Appetite, and have proved of great use m Neu? ralgia, Dropsy, Dysentery. Piles, Pains in the8We, . Back and Limbs. They win cure Sick Headache and au D?rangements of the Stomach, These Pills contain no Mercury, and may be taken with perfect safety by any persons, and m all sitna tloni of Ufe. No family should he without them. Manufactured by DB. H. BAER, Wholesale and Retail Druggist,^ Charleston, 8. CL Price per box 26 cents. Usual dlscouj^ to til*. trade. _' Q UP ER IO R COLOGNE WATER, MaatifACtnred IB4 fw & oca lia Meeting swen?.