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CITY AFFAIRS. ^ Meetings This Day. Solomon's Lodge, at 8 P. M. Carolina Dramatic Club, at batf-past r P. M. St. Andrew's Society, at 8 P. M. Palmetto Fire Company, at 8 P. M. Citizens of Ward No. 6, at s P. M. Homestead Building and Loan Association, at S P.M. Charleston Mechanic Society, at 8 P. M. Washington Light Infantry Rifle Club, at half past T P. M. South Carolina Medica! Society, at 8 ?. M. Auction Sale? 'Vitia Day. John G. Milnor & Co. will sell at ll o'clock, on the premises west side of King street, below Calhoun, contents of a retail dry goods store. A. C. McGlLlvray will sell at ll o'clock, at the old Posto fflce. real estate, n William McKay will soil at io o'clock, a: his stcre, household furniture, Ac. TUE DISTRICT COURT ot the United States, for the District of South Carolina, will be opened this morning, at io o'clock, by his Honor Judge Bryan. THE COURT OF COMMON* PLEAS-HON. R. F. GRAHAM PRESIDING-The court was occupied Saturday on the equity side tu bearing motions and granting orders of no public Interest, and ad? journed at 2 o'clock sine die. THE STEAMSHIP CHARLESTON.-This favorite ship left her wharf, soon after midday on Satur? day, for New York, with the large number of about one hundred cabin passengers, and a fair freist Hst. The "Adger Line" continues to draw public patronage to a most gratifying extent. COLLEGE AND COLLEGIANS.-We have receiv? ed an elegant pamphlet copy or the flue address delivered by Hon. William D. Porter on tue above subject, before the Alumni Association or the Col? lege of Charleston, on the last Comm enccment Day. The society have thus wisely perpetua; d an oration that is i's.ingulshed not more tor irs eloquent thoughts than to the beautiful English In which they are arrayed. CONFIRMATION.-This impressive religious rite took place yesterday forenoon at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, lu the preseuce or a crowded and appreciative assembly, the service being per? formed by the Right Rr-verend Bishop Davis, as? sisted by the Reverends W; B. W. Howe and John Johnson, the latter preaching the sermon. About twenty ladies and several gentlemen were con? firmed. THE EXAMINATION AT THE TABERNACLE. Tee nu merous pupils or the Jewish Sunday-school assembled at the Synagogue yesterday morning and were examined in their Hebrew studies by Mr. Straus, the teacher. Tnls genticman, but lately arrived in this city, is already a ravorite at the school. The juvenile linguists acquitted themselves with great credp, and showed a re? markable proficiency In the Hebrew language. EPISCOPAL APPOINTMENTS.-The following appointments by Bishop Davis are announced: May 3, Wednesday afternoon, at St. Michael's Church; May T. the fourth Sunday arter Easter, la . the forenoon at Grace Church, the afternoon at St. John's Chapel, and at night In St. Mark's Ch?pel. Durmg the ensuing week, includiug the 14th, In Charleston, attending upon the conven? tion. _ _ DIOCESAN CONTENTION.-The annual conven? tion of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese or South carolina will be hep' In St. Phil ip's Church, Charleston, on the second Thursday cr May* the nth Instant, at io o'clock in the morning. To aid In the dispatch or business, the clergy are requested to prepare their parochial re? ports, with pirtlcular attention to the contribu? tion lists, which must run from the 1st or May. 1ST0, to the 1st of May, 1871. so as they may be handed In on or bet?re the opening or the conven? tion. The opening sermon will be preached by the rector of St. Michael's Church, Charleston. A PUGNACIOUS TRESPASSER.-A disorderly colored wo-nau, named sarah Washington, euter ed the premises of Dr. Burnham, In Burris's laue on Friday night, and not behaving herself prop? erly she was ordered to leave by Sarah Miller, who was living in the yard. Sarah Washington re \ sponded with an abusive piece of ber miud, and a Wordy quarrel speedily ended In blows. The noise brought In the police, and the trespasser was arrested and locked up lu the Guardhouse Having been brought before the Mayor, she was sentenced to thirty days' traprlsonmen lu the House of Correction under the vagrant law. PERUVIAN GUANO.-This admirable fertilizer, the value of which is so well known among alj who cultivate the soil in civilized countries, can be liatl iu l< s purity, in this city, at the agents 'jf | the Peruvian Government here, Messrs. Geo. w. Williams A Co. These gent emen, to insure ir6 bei;.? the exact thing as taken from the C -posits a' the Gaanape isles, now receive lt Immediately from that pom", and Callao. Two cargoes, clrect irom the Peruvian coast, have just reached lu re, and thc Hrs:, per French brig Danphine, from Cal? lao, ls DOW being discharged at Union wharves; and the second, per French bark Stella Maria, has ju?t arrived. CLUBS AND STARS.-Edward Sherman, re? ported for erecting wooden shanties in Market street, one door from State, in violation or thc State law an 1 city ordinance on the subject, had the hearing or his case postponed uutll this morning. * A pair or new boo's recovered from raiders by Officer Nipson. were brought to the office, and ordered to be delivered to the owner. P.obert .smith, colored, wa? arrested yesterday ly Officers Davis and Barke on the charge of stealing groceries from the store of Mr. Wien hol z, at thc corner of 'Fradd street and East Bay. He will be examined this morning. WEHI.DEN'S SALE.-AS usual, a large number of our best citizens were present on Saturday night, :o attend the progress of this sale, and secure the goods otfered. Auction.' er Bruns, with h is usual celerity, disposed or a number or lots or siiverwure, china sets, AC, Ac, and at prices Tar below their value Tl?s was evident to the bu? ders, and many bargains were obtained. We are requested to announce that there will he rn auction on Monday night. Monday being the first day of the German Sch?tzenfest and the M?? senle lecture of General Pike being fixed for that time. On Tuesday uighr, however, the sale will be rgwmcd as nana!, and a number of new goods c Jered. _ UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT, SATURDAY, APRIL 29-HON. GKOROC S. BRYAN PRESIDINU. The ca<e of R. W. Disher and J. W. K?cp vs. thc Plionix Insurance Company, removed Into this court from the State Court, "having been settled between the parries, the attachment issued be rore its removal was dissolved. The order iiereiorore made in the case of w. H. Wessen vs. J. P.. L. Amackur, directing the mar? shal to sell the mortg-.ig.x1 premises in February, was modified, and the marshal was ordered to Bell whenever required to do so by thc complain? ant's solicitor. lu other respects, the order was declared to be the decree of the court. The court then adjourned sine die. UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER.-Hercules Reef was brought before tne commissioner, on Saturday morning, charged with being engaged in the Biggin Church riot during the election last fall. The evidence showed that Hercules was an influential man among the Invading party rrom Strawberry, and being armed was ohe or the leaders In capturing and carrying off the tiallot box. He was bound over to appear at the present term or the United States District Court. Kit Bryan, another juvenile member o? Con? gress Middleton's militia company, was brought up charged with voting under age at Blanton, ne was shown to he bur. eighte n. but thc com? missioner dismissed the case, oft deep iug it worth the while for the United states to prose? cute such cases when the commissioners of the coun'f had already been convicted or rraud iu the manipulation of the ballots. TBE SCHCT3EXEEST. The Programme for the Week-General Rules and Regulations-Hov,- to get to the Gronnds-The Visitors, ?fcc. The annual celebration of the Schntzengesell schaft commences this morning, and will con? tinue during the week, at the Sch?tzen platz, until Friday night next. The gentlemen In charge or the arrangements have spared neither trouble nor expense in making this Fest the most brilliant aud successful ever held in this city, and they have every prospect of success or carrying out their design. Numerous invited companies from this city and the North will be present, and it ls expected that fully one thousand men in hand? some uniforms will lead picturesqueness to the scene. THE PROURAMHE for the week is as follows : Monday, at 6 o'clock, the festival win be announced by a salute of twelve guns. After which the German Rifle Club and the invited clubs, consisting of the Carolina Rifle Club, Charleston Riflemen Club, Adger Rifle Club, Washington Rifle Club, the Teutonia S?ng? erbund of the D. B. B., and the Charleston Inde? pendent Turnverein, will assemble at the head? quarters of the German Rine Club, Lindstedt's Hall, at the corner of King and Calhoun streets. At 7 o'c'ock the king of last year will be escorted to the headquarters of Wie line formed. It will then parade through the city via King, Broad, East Bay, Market .and Meeting streets to the South Carolina Railroad depot, where the mem? bers will take the cars and proceed to the Schntzenplatz, their approach to which will be an? nounced by a salute of twelve guns. After the ar? rival on the grounds, the president of the club. Captain A. Melcher?, will greet the visiting and participating societies, receive their banners, and invite aU to a banquet. The distribution of num. bers for the eagle shooting win then take place. Prize target shooting for ger.-.leraen will berrom 12 M. to 4 a'clock P. M. Prize target shooting ror ladies fr.im l to 4 o'clock P. M. Dancing from 12 M. to 7 o'clock P. M. At 4 o'clock P. M. 'he great Darry Leslie, hero or Niagara, champion of the world, will appear In his daring feats o^ the tight rope. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the riflemen will meet at the Schutzcnplatz. The prize target shooting for gentlemen will com? mence at 9 o'clock A. M. and end at 4 P. M. Prize target shooting for ladles will bt from 1 o'clock te 4o;c!ockP. M. The shooting at the eagle takes place from 9 o'clock ro 4, and at the target of honor rrom 12 M. to 1 o'clock P. M. Dancing from 12 M. to 7 P. M. Professor Leslie In bis daring feats. On Friday the riflemen will meet at the Schnt? zenplatz. The shooting begins as on former daj3. but all firing Will cease this day at l o'clock P. M. At 4 o'clock the kfng will be crowned und the prizes distributed, with appropriate remarks rrom the orator or the day. Professor Leslie will per? form at 3, and at S o'clock there will be a brilliant illumination or the grounds, balloon ascensions, fireworks, Ac. To conclude the festivities a sa? lute or three guns will be fired. In addition to the above there will be each day er the festival any number of general amuse? ments, such as ulne-pln alleys, gjmuastlcs, sing? ing, Italian music, race running, balloons, milk feeding, sugar eating, molasses diving, sack run? ning, greased pole, carousal, Ac, Ac. GENERAL RULES. 1. The members of the club and their friends are Invited to participate In the festivities. Cards of invitation may be obtained at Messt: F. von Santen. Klug street; Melchcrs A Muller, nine street; George H. Lln?stedt. corner Calhoun aim King streets: F. Heinz. King street, opposite Ann stieet; Wm. Piepper, corner King and Spring streets; P. Buchhelt. corner Meeting and Line streets; C. Lltschgi, East Bay: E. F. Torck. East Bay; J. M. Martin, No. 35 Market street, and Three Mile HOUSP. 2. No person will be -admitted without produc? ing their cards of Invitation; and no Invitation will, under any circumstances, be Issued at the gate of the Schutzenphvz. 3. Every shareholder aud his family has free admittance, but he must obtain bis family ticket at Mr. George H. Lindstedt's. Klfllemeu and invited guests in uniform are not required to produce their cards of Invitation. The badges delivered at the entrance of the dane lng hall are to be kept In sight. 4. Cards of invitation are to be kept lu sight, and lt Is t.ne duty or all riflemen to endeavor to have this mle complied with by all persons present. 5 Only members In uniform are admitted to the eagle and target of honor exercises. Such as have not paraded and desire to take part lu the eagle shoot lue pay $9 tine. e. Neither horses uor vehicles of any description will be admitted to the grounds. 7. Anieles round o.-i Hie grounds must be de? livered ?rt the secretary's office. 8. Complaints and wants are to be brought be? fore the officers at headquarters. 9. All tldeinen are expected to a-slst in pre? serving order. 10. A deposit-rooin for hats, cloaks and rides will be provided. 1 . The prizes will be exhibited on the grounds during the festival. 12. The shooting rules will bc published at the shootimr stands, and strictly enforced by the tar? get master, air. F. Aii>cl. DIRECTORS. A. Melchcrs, F. Puckhaber, Jr., J. H. Peter mann. F. Ausel, J. nai ves, L. Dunueraaun, W. Semiten, F. Heinz F. L lieuthal. C. H. Bergmann, secretary. AMUSEMENT COMMITTEE. F. Von Saneen. H. L. Dedeo, L. Klein, F. Kell ner, D. Norumeyt-r. M Belitzer, H. W. Molleu hauer, L. H.'Cramer. J. Loeb. VISITORS. On Saturday afternoon a delegation of five members rrom the Brooklyn Sch?tzen-Henry Everding, captain P; Alsgood, Herman Grahlfs, Lieutenant- S. C. Hawrand aud K. Karwlese-ar? rived IL the city on th? sieaui-bip Gcuuia. They were received at Hie erhart by a committee of the S :hutzeuges?llschaft and escorted in carriages to the club headquarters In Lindstedt's hall, where the delegation will reside In furnished rooms dur? ing their-tay. After a reception here, the visit? ors were taken to the Freuudschaftsbund Hall, where they were received and Introduced to the members. Captain Gerdts and Lleutenan' H. Wellbrook, of the New York Scbutzeu Corps, also arrived in the city j csterday afternoon by the Norrheastern Railroad and have l?sen up their abode with t-he other visitors ai Lindstedt's Hall. TUE PRIZES? No vehicles of auy description will be allowed within the enclosure, but a large space will be provided in front of the grounds for horses, car? riages, Ac. We have already published a list of the prizes to be awarded to the successful shots. They are all handsome, many valuable, and'are worth In the aggregate ove? $050. In addition to these a handsome double case gold hunting watch has been presented by the i Brook yn Clubs to the G.-rmau Rifle Club, which will be shot for ar. the target or honor. The followihg satisfactory arrangements have been made to enable the thousands who will at? tend the festival To GET TO TOE GROUNDS. During the fest tra?as ou t e South Carolina Rail? road will leave the Ann street depot at 8.30 and ll o'clock A. M., and 1. i 3.;0, 4.30 and 0 o'clock P. M. Returning, will leave the Schntzenplatz ato and 11.20 A. M.. and 1.20. 2.20. C 40, 4.50 and 6.30 P.M. The last-ttlgnt nain wi 1 leave Line street ar 8.30 and the >chutzenplatz at io P. M. Tho two-horse (red) cars of the City Railway will run on thu King -trect line durlug the week From Hie terminus or t hese cars it is a vt ry short walk to i he coi nor of Line and Meeting streets, where will be mund the oin-louses of thc Mag? nolia line. Th >e omni-Hwe i will run to the grounds ev\ry t. u iniuutes. Fair IO cents each way. BISHOP AND TUB CHAPMAN SISTERS.-On Thursday night the Academy or Music will be again opened under Hie auspices of Bishop and the Chapman sisters, and a.series of comedies will be perrorn ed such as have not been enjoyed by a Charleston audience for a long Hine. Come? dy, as our readers aro aware, is the great forte of Bishop. Indeed, In his peculiar line he has proba? bly no riva! iu America, and this is probably the last time we shall see lum ror many months pre? vious to his tour as a "star." It ls worth the price or admission to have the cobwebs shaken out ?r ono's braiu by his mirth provoking acting; and certainly no one has stirred the risibilities of a Charleston audience like Bishop. We take it Tor grunted thai, he will be greeted by crowded hou-.es durlug his stay, and that, supported as he will be hy a strong company, we shall have a week or hug'- entertainment. The Chapman sisters and Mrs. Chapman, their mot lier, a-e clever artistes themselves; and favorites or the community. Give them a bumper. G REE N'T [LL E AND COLUMBIA RAILROAD.-^A? a meeting of the stockholders of this company, held on Saturday last in Columbia, the following board was elected for the ensuing year: Frederick Bush, re-elected president; Colonel John I. Patter? son, vice-president. Messrs. J. L. Neagle, J.J Patterson, H. H. Klmpton, N. G. Parker, Joseph" Crews. James L. Orr, H. T. Farmer, F. L. Cardo zo, G. W. Waterman. T. Hurley, J. M. Alien and Tho3. Dodamead, directors. CONFEDERATE CORKS.-A druggist In this city, a few day.s ago, received the following letter from a Philadelphia cork manufacturer; and as he is not in possession of the desired information, he requests us to ask any of oar readers who may be more z'ortunate, to communicate what they know on this subject through the columns of THB NEWS. Here ls the letter: "Daring the late war, there was used through? out the Snath a wooden cork. Contd you get me a gross or two of these, or some of the wood ? I am anxious to see them as a matter of curiosity." THE BEST ROUTE TO THE SCHUTZ ENPLATZ. The safe aud reliable steamer St. Helena, Captain D. Sinclair, Jr., lt will be noticed by an advertise? ment, will afford our citizens a 6afe, convenient and delightful opportunity to visit the attractive performance at the Schutzenplatz throughout the week. Her agent has secured the exclusive privilege of landing at the wharf of the Pacific Guano Company, the nearest landing place, and immediately near the performance, by which a long, hot and dusty walk is avoided. She will leave the convenient point at Atlantic wharves at 8*4, ll A. M., 1, S, 5K P- M., and the grounds at 9>? A. M.> 12 M., 2, 4 and, 7 P. M. Passengers will have a fine opportunity to observe the beautiful views on the western side of the city and on A6hley River, besides arriving at the grounds free from ex? haustion and the discomforts of a walk, the price is also an object as it ls only 25 cents going and returning the same day. Passengers who desire to secure comfort and economy cannot fall to secure them by taking the St. Helena. There will be moonlight excursions during the evening, with a baud of music. TUE CATHOLIC FAIR, which closed on Friday evening last, proved quite a? success. The ac? counts have not been made up as yet, but gentle? men who are cognizant of the amounts received at the several tables, estimate that the net profits of Hie fair will reach the handsome figure of eight thousand dollars. The following ls a Hst of the winners In the raffles cu Friday evening: Iced cake, J. J. McManus; toiler box, Thomas O'Brien; fancy doll, H. L. Grc"i; marble shrine, R. P. Bar? ry: set. gent's shirts, J. Coxetter; fancy doll, J. J. Grace: silver castors, Miss Naughton; set of chi na. C. A. Linguine; df.lt britl^, Miss Anlese O'Con? nor; water pitcher, J. C. Seegers; photograph of Bishop P?rsico, Harry K. Geraty; silver pitcher and salver, J. A. Cantwell; plano cover, Miss L. Dowell; hearth rug, H. A. Cohen ; set gent's shirts, B. Callaghan: Jewelry box, G. W. Dlxlon: Lost Cause [tu immature.) Louis A. Meyer; album, Jas. Murphy; syrup pitcher, Miss M. Kennedy: glass table sst. Miss M. Commins: china tea set. F. G. Greer; Iced cake, Miss Ellen Murphy; steel en? graving, Mrs. M. Hogan: sliver card basket, D. A. J. Sullivan; plano cover, Miss Bellinger; rrult cake, G. G.; linen handkerchiefs, D. Dupont: box hosiery, T. Huchet; one tidy, J03. Thomas; smoking sets. W. Morris; Tidy, Willis Street; fruit cake. Mts. Lallue; two boxes toilet soaps, C. P. Sanders; fruit cake, Mrs. Mr Rlker; pair china dolls, Miss Mary Armstrong; album, J. E. Foll?n; embroidered opera cloak, H. C. Howell, New York; silver castor and bouquet holder, L. J. Barbot; wax harp, Michael Barry; dressing gown, E.R. White; large engraving, Mrs. M. H. Collins; box Havana cigars, J. Walsh; Font. E. Callaghan; jewelry si and, Miss A. Huchet; cake stand, J.J. Grace; fancy toy. P. Buchheit; embroidered cushion, Edwin L. Cummtugs; two mechanical loy boxes, P. Skehan; gold ear rings, Miss Emily N. Fisher; fruit cake, W. Mathea; china tea sets G. C. MnNnlty; hearth rug, C. H. Astel; large trunk. Sisters of Mercy; sofa cushion, Mrs. H. Oliver; china set, R. A. Young: card case, CA. Von Dohlen; jelly dish and spoon, Mrs. J. H. Bag? got;: smoking set, A. Getty; silver forks, W. Mor? ns; child's sack, Louisa 11 nero : fancy baske*, S. McPoldle; sliver cake basket, J. P. Qrnce; pair vases, Miss Susan Owens; photograph of Kev. C. B. Northrop, Mrs. J. B. Owens; pastil drawing of Magdalene, Countess Leonettl; towel rack, Bauefln; pair vases, John Conroy; noll and trousseau, C. P. Almar; sets tatten work, Miss D. Huchet; pair wool blankets, Anthony Bar? bot; emb: Idercd opera cloak, J. II. Eberhardt; pair vas?.s, John Knobeloch; set gentlemen's shirts, J. Armstrong, Jr.; bead bag, Mrs. M. Bra? dy; wine set, W. Morrl5; crochet cloak, Mrs. J. Walsh; Life of Sr. Patrick, Rev. J. Moore, D. D.; photograph of Rev. Bishop Lynch, A. Getty, for Mrs. C.: smoking cap, T. Twohlll; wax doll, Miss Kellie O'Connor; tine engravings, J. M. Thomp? son; geutlemau's dressing ca3e. H. Oliver; flue en? graving. Henry Card; morale broach. R. H. Bo mar; family Bible, Mrs. H. Hogan;mosaic broach, T. S. Rogers; pair vases. W. Sayle: doll bedstead, Miss M. E. Cunningham; ?wo large Havana cigars. James Thompson; artificial century plant, F Aloysius Gre^u; fan, H. S. Hall; set gents' shirts, .1. Fl. Corbett; gent's dressing case P. F. Sullivan; pair vases, Miss Mary A. Lynch; pair heavy boots. John Conroy; sliver card case. J. J. Malier; silver-se? vice, L. Morgan; sliver teasel, Si ter M. Veronica; china dinner set, J. Slattery; album, Miss J. Draughtman; inkstand, B. O'Neill; steeple cake, J. J. Maher, pair vases, C. C. Biegen reception chairs, P. E. Ryan; tete-a tete sets, John Kenny; toilet sets. Miss Emily Hall; fruit cake^ F.J. Greene; lava smoking set, George Jefferson; pretty doll, Miss Eugenia Swce gau; fancy quilt, Mrs. P. Devereux; toilet set, W. Byrne; pincushion, Miss Mary Burk: china ink? stand, Mrs. Daly; pair slippers, John Burk. Hotel Arrivals-April tO anil 30. . PAVILION' HOTEL. t;. W. Canner, South Carolina; J. B. Papy, Wm. Coolidge, Jr., Geo. W. Tltcomb, Savannah; E M. Carroll, Branchville; E. C. Davis, Richmond; W. M. Beliotte. Pendleton; J. R. -Sparrow, W. w. Johnson, Greeu Point, L. L; J. B. Campbell, Beau? fort : J. G. Gibbes, Columbia; W. D. Niles, Yemas see, S. C.; C. Speight, J. Windsor. C durabin; F. J. Tltcoinb, J. Maher, Svaunah; T. W. Rice, E. B. Philpot, A. S. Estabrook, L. J. Weber, South Caro oilua; L. J. Hazard, J. C. McDonald, Philadelphia; G. H. Parsons. New York;T. J. Robertson, Savan? nah; W. H. Walker, W. F. Atherton, Memphis: R. C. Anderson, Columbia. MILLS HOUSE. S. .Liqua and wife, Mrs. Bigelow, Mrs. Buck, Sew York; A. B. Pctersja, Savannah; S. Putter, George Earle, Florida; A. F. Kitchen, Milwaukee; L B. Stickney, St. Augustine, Fis,; J. V. Brown. wife and turee children, Utica; Win. H. iiustc-d and wife. Brooklyn; W. J. Twinning, Captain or engineers; S. P. Goran, Indiana; V. N. Booth, Sew York; N. B. Forri-st, Memphis; A. J. Bald? win, Philadelphia; J- C. Rowe, New York; Pt Green aud wife, Jas. Uu clilnsou. Sew Orleans; Mr. and Mr-. Stockton, Massachu-eits; J. J. Red? wood. St. Joseph, Mo ; Geo. W. Manning, Europe; MlssCieoue ll. Crowe!'. Miss Sarah B. crowed, Miss Hame Waidiu. Massachusetts; Miss Booih, P. P. Smith. New York: Dr. Irviug O>o?i.?r River; T. H. Crossley, Savannah; Colonel Ludlow, United States Army. CHARLESTON' HOTEL. R. Ward, South carolina; E. Cummings, Mrs. Cummings. Mrs. Richardson. Mrs. Evan Griffltb, D. P. liriluih, Miss Lisa Qrlfflth, Aiken; Miss H. P. Gr: Huh, Miss Hattie G rilli ni, Rochester, S. T.; John Hunt, B. L. Slngletary, South Caroliua; H. M. Diane. North Caroll a; J ?. Clark, New York; ll. D. Shell, Texas; Philip Herzog, W. K. RObseter ami wife. New Vork; A. W. Replul and wife, Aiken; Dr. aud Mrs. Ballard, Florida; A. W. Cor? liss and wife, Nc?- York; R. T. Keiishaw, C. S. N.; A. S. Hale, Connecticut; L. R. Bostick, South Carolina; Virgil Fisher, Rhode Island; John J. Cox, Miss Cox, Brooklyn; S. H. Nelson, E. H. Sin? gle, J. P. Meredith. Augusta; George J. ? "(er, Jr., Florida; Sidney Crowe!l. 'Melville E. Oro well, Stenns .ip Georgia; L R. M y ors, Virginia; Joseph Stemhard; J. M. Delagado, R. Acosta and wife, J. Y. Sanders, W. Ottersou, T. K. Luke, New York; S. Falman, J. A. Ensteln. W. B. Steele, W. S. Hoi man, M. McCabe, Savannah; J. K. Russel', wife and son, Florida; Mrs. J. D. Cavarly and son, North Carolina. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD.-By reference to the notice of Mr. s. W. Fiaher, tue treasurer, published In another column of THE KETTS this morning, lt will be Been that the sec? ond instalment on the eight per cent, bonds, authorized to be issued at the last meeting of the stockholders of the Savannah and Charleston Railroad Company, ls now fine and payable. The treasurer will attend at the law office of Messrs. Campbell A Seabrook, every day this week, from 12 to 3 o'clock, to receive payment and deliver the bonds and certificates of stock. A DELIGHTFUL TRIP.-The elegant steamer Dlciator, Captain L. M. Coxetter, will leave this city on Tuesday on an excursion to Florida. She will touch at Savannah, St. Augustine and Pa latka, allowing the excursionists ample time to visit the points of interest at each of these places. An inspection of the ancient Spanish fortress; the cathedral and other relics of St. Augustine, the first settlement on this continent, and a sail to the extensive orange groves in the vicinity, are attractions that can but seldom be offered to the excursionist, and the further prospect of a run up the beautiful River St. John's, at a season when the "land of flowers" ls decked with the lovely gars of spring, must commend Itself to all nf the lovers of the beautiful lu nature. Go and spend five days of unalloyed pleasure. MASONIC-General Albert Pike arrived In the city Saturday morning, and ls the guest of Colonel Henry Buist. In the evening a meeting of Rose Croix Masons was held at the Masonic Hall, which the General attended. He was in tro "meed to the brethren, and the lately elected officers of the "Buist Chapter" were installed. The lecture on the philosophy and science of the higher degrees or Masonry will be delivered this evening, at 8 O'clock, at the Freundschaftsbund Hall. The lecturer ls sovereign grand commander of the Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdic? tion, United States, and one or the most distin? guished Masons in this country. His attainments In Masonic lore have placed him among the first In the Order, and his talents cannot rall to render the occaslon instructive to the brethren and deep? ly Interesting to his audience. .AU Masons or the A. and A. S. R., and the public at large, and es? pecially the ladies, are cordially invited to at? tend. BUSINESS NOTICES. IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES. -Furchgott, Ben? edict A Co. respectrully announce to their friends and the public that they have resolved to reduce their stock, now the ltrgest in the city, and will during the next thirty days sell every variety of fine, Taney and staple dry goods, without regara to cost. This ls a rare chanel for bargains, and the ladles will consult their Interest by calling at either of our stores, No. 244 or No. 437 King street. Surr YOURSELF.-Winter is gone; summer ls at hand; and the change or seasons suggests, In Tact necessitates, a corresponding change In wearing apparel; and Mr. Wm. Matthlessen, with an eye to business, steps forward at this very nick or time, and informs the readers or THE NEW3 in his advertisement, (which see in another column,) that he is fully prepared to meet the exi? gencies of the case. He has an extensive assort? ment of spring and summer clothing, made under thc Immediate personal supervision or the pro? prietor for the trade of this ci y, and to be sold at astonishingly low prices. Mr. MatthieBsen has a long experience In his business, and thorough practical knowledge or all its details, and lc Is for this reason he can otre first class goods at such unusually low prices. He has a fine stock also of boys" and youths' suits of every description. Likewise furnishing goods, such as undershirts, drawers, gloves, neckties, Ac, not to forget the far Camed star shirts and collars, of which he has a full assortment. In the tailoring department will be found a fall stock of French, English and American summer cloths, Ac, Ac, which will be made to order in Lie best manner, In the most fashionable style, and at moderate prices. What more can any one wish ? Euergy and enterprise, with close attention to business, will tell, and we have, therefore, no doubt that Mr. Matthlessen's Btore, corner King and Wentworth streets, will be crowded day after day with visitors who mean business. JUST RECEIVEO. -An . ed. In five days from Havana, the schooner w. H. Steele, Captain L. Buck,, with cargo of molasses, coffee, sugar, fruit, and 66 bales of Vuelta Ab:ijo tobacco tor the well-known cigar manufactory, "La Valentina." PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS CHEAPER THAN EVER ! in Velvet and Leather bindings, 76 cents: o'.d price 90 cents. In Velvet and Leather bindings, 65 cents: old price $1. In Velvet and Leather bindings, $1; old price $l 25. In Velvet and Lea? ther bindings, SI 20; old price $1 60. Et ASEL sr. BAZAAR, AND NO. 161 KINO ST. PARCHEESI ! PARCHEESI !-A royal game of India. HAS BI. STREET KAZAAR, apr20 And No. 161 King Street. ATTENTION, TOURISTS.- Stereoscopic views o; Charleston anil vicinity, at No.. 161 King street.. i?rat the Hasel street Bazaar. novr.' BILL HEADS primed on flne paper at $3, $4, ts, $6 50 ind $S 50 per thousand, according to size, at Tan NEWS Job Oillcc THE ATTENTION OF WATCU-BUTERS ls called io our large stock of Waltha n Watches. These Watches have been long known throughout the United States as the best and cheapest In the market. All Watches guaranteed. W. CARRINOTOX A CO., maris No. 256 King street. CROQUET ! CROQUET ! ! CROQUET ! ! !-Im? mense reduction In price I The largest Field Croquet at $4. HAS KL STREET BAZAAR AND NO. 161 KINO ST. mar22 A NEW LOT of mercantile Note Paper, live quires ror soc., at the Hasel street Bazaar aud No. 161 King street._ _ octio-mtu BUSINESS ENVELOPES.-THE NEWS Job Office :s now.prepared to furnish good envelopes, willi nosiness cards printed thereon, at $4 per thous? and. Send your orders. Every merchant and ousiuess wan should have his card printed on urn envelopes To CLOSE out our stock ol' Tenpins, Tool Chests and Building Blocks, we have reduced the prices to very low figures. No. 161 KINO ST , AND HASKL ST. BAZAAR. Agencies. HARLES TON ADVERTISING AG ENC V, CORNER BROAD STREET AND EAST EAY. ADVERTISEMENTS taken at publishers' lowest cash rates for ALL PAPE Its in the United states. WALKER, EVANS A COGSWELL. decs-mwf Cigars, ftobacro, Sit. QI 6 AR S! GIG ARS! Large Stock of Good, Free SMOKING CIGARS, constantly on hand, and Tor sale at $16 per thous? and, at J. MADSEN'S GIGAti MANUFACTORY, No. 163 Meeting street, apr?-lmo Oppo<l'o Charleston Hotel. QIGARS, TOBACCO,. SNUFF, Ac. nie undersigned. Pruprlfttor of "EMPEROR WILLIAM CIGAR EMPORIUM," No. 310 King street, three doors south or Socletv street, respect? rully states to ene Sra<?klug, C ewing and Snuf? fing public, that he has concluded to offer extra inducements to Wholesale and Retail Consumers or CIGARS, TOBACCO, SNUFF. Ac, by disposing ?ff his Stock at such prices as to secure a large and rellaole trade. An extensive and complete assortment or all articles lu hisllne or business is kept constantly on Maa I. giving a facility of filling, without delay, all orders extended to him, accompained whh cash or draft on rcspoiisible houses lu the city. Purchasers are requested to examine his perfect Stock berore trading else? where. " WM. ?HRUDBB, Proprietor of Emperor William Ci^ar Store. deci3-6mos Ol?irjirtg on?r Jtarmsfjing ?rjo??8. SPRING CLOTHING. No. 291 KING STREET, CORNER OP WENTWORTH. An extensive assortment of SPRING- AND SUMMER CLOTHING. made up for the trade of this city, now offered at LOW PRICES. In the stock will be found the following sty lea of snits : SCOTCH CHEVIOT MORNING AND DERBY SUITS French Batiste Morning and Derby Salts Silk Mixed Morning and Derby Suits Diagonal and Crape Coating Morning and Derby Suits Blue and Black Flannel Morning and Derby Sulrs Light Mixed Cassiruere Morning aud Derby Suits. BO?S' IND wm mn SACKS, DERBY AND MORNING COAT SUITS, for. ages of from 5 to 17 years. FURNISHING GOODS. A full supply of aU kinds-UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAWERS, GLOVES, SCARFS, BOWS, Ac., Of the latest styles. THE CELEBRATED STAB SHIRTS AND COLLARS A FULL SUPPLY OF ALL QUALITIES. THE Offers FRENCH, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SUMMER CLOTHS, COATINGS, BATISTE, CHE? VIOT AND FANCY CASSIMERES, of select pat? terns and shades, which will be made to order In the best maimer, at MODERATE PRICES. WM. MATTHSESSEN. B. W. McTUREOUS. Superintendent. mayl-mwth2mns DRESS SUITS. BUSINESS SUITS SHIFTS. C O L V ti Si . NEOK WFA.K. Q- T_i O V IL S. UNDERWEAR. SANES AND UMBRELLAS, TRUNKS & TRl?fiLLL\6 BIGS AN ENTIRE N EW STOCK OF THE ABOVE GOODS IN ThE LATEST STYLE, ?AND AT PRICE? TO SUIT. J. H. LAWTON & GO., ACADEMY OP MUSIC KUILDDiG. ?lrrj ?coos, &t. B A R G A I' N St IK LADIES' AND GENT'S HOSIERY. FURCHGOTT, BENEDICT <fc CO. are offering rall regular maxie COTTON HOSE 26 1 cents per pair, Value 40 cents. An extra superfine Cotton Hose at 50 cents per pair, value 75 cents; also, a large supply of Bal brig?n and Lisle Hose, Gauze, Merino, Cotton and Lisle Underwear, at corresponding prices. RIBBONS ! RIBBONS I RIBBONS 1 in all shades and widths, at greatly reduced prices. FURCHGOTT, BENEDICT A CO? NOS. 244 and 437 King street. jpURCHGOTT, BENEDICT & CO. Are offering the largest and most Importan t and cheapest stock of HOUSEKEEPING AND HOUSEF?RNISHING GOODS that has ever been offered in this city. 500 dozen fine Huck and Damask TOWELS from $1 to ti. value $125 and $5. Each dozen will be found 20 per cent, lower than similar arti? cles at any other establishment in the city. Napkins only $1 25, worth $150. Dollies only 75 cents, worth $1. 50 pieces White Piques only 18 cents, worth 25 cents. 60 pieces White Piques only 25 cents, worth 80 cents. 200 pieces White Marseilles 35 to 75 cents, value 50 cents to $l. JPURCHGOTT, BENEDICT & CO. Are., offering 50 pieces BLACK SILK GRENA? DINE, which have been bought for cash from the raauufaclurer at a great sacrifice, and will be sold at 75 cents per yard, worth $112&. We would also state that we have reduced our entire and well selected stock of DRESS GOODS AND SILKS to suit the present times. Lace Shawls from recent Importation ia large variety at Importers' prices. JpURCHGOTT, BENEDICT ?i CO. Are offering 5 cases of 4-4 SHIRTING at IQ. and 12>i cents, value 12;,' and 15 cents. 2 cases of 10-4 Bleached Sheeting 37K and 40 cents, value 50 cents. loo rolls of White and Check Matting will be sold for the next fourteen days. 4 4 White at 27 and 30 cents. 4-4 Check at 33 and 35 cents. Oil Cloths arc constantly on hand In all widths. FURCHGOTT, BENEDICT & CO., No. 244 King street, in the Bend. oct3l No. 437 King street, corner Calhoun. Milliners, Dressmaking, &t. S PRING OPENING MRS. II. J. ZERN OW WILL OPEN THIS DAY AT No. 3 04 KING STREET, A large and varied assortment of MILLINERY GOODS. To which she Invites the attention of the ladles In general. DRESSMAKING ATTENDED TO AS USUAL. BRANCH OF MADAME DEMOREST'S CELE? BRATED PAPER PATTERNS. N. B.-All orders receive prompt attention. apr5-wfm3mos -jyjj- ADAME LUZIER, PARISIAN DRESSMAKER, No. 238 KING STREET, EAST SIDE, BETWEEN MARKET AND HASEL STS., (UP STAIRS.) FINE FRENCH CORSETS MADE TO ORDER. PRICES REASONABLE. mar29 T" C ARD. The undersigned having withdrawn from the late firm of Lengnlck, Sell A Foster, begs to in? form his ctt v and country mends that he will car rv on the WHOLESALE MILLINERY AND STRAW GOODS BUSINESS, at No. ICI MEETING STREET. Having Just returned from New York with a choice ami well selected stock, consisting In part of French FLOWERS, R?ioons. Laces, Yells, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats and Bonnet1;, Ac. Ac., Ac, ls prepared to oder the same a' prices that win defy competition. api-3-mwrimo CHAS. A. LENGNIOK. Qijiris ano i'nrmslnng <?oc?s. SPRING NOVELTIES. SCARFS AND TIES. THE MATELOT THE MARQUIS OF LORNE THE MONARCH THE RUGBY CRAVAT ?BOW. COLLARS AND CUFFS. DERBY KENSINGTON FLORENCE BRICNOLI LO! THERE DISRAELI CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE AND A Fresh Stock" of Fine Fur? nishing Goods of all kinds, at SCO T T' S STAR SHIRT EMPORIUM MEETING STREET, OPPOSITE MARKET. Doors, ?rjocs, #c. TDOOTS, SHOES AND TRUNKS. Receiving this dav uer Steamships Georgia, fruin New York, Fall Uiver, norn Philadelphia, assorted invoices of FINE BOOTS AND SHOES, lu addition to the choice selection a i ways in Stuck I keen thoseCABI.-'? SCREW WIRE WATER PROOF '?ROGANS. sold cheap at, EDWARD DALY'S, marts No. isl Meeting ?treet. O T I C E ! NOTICE! N Bv Fall River Steamship from Philadelphia ?hi dar 1 am ive.-Kimr a in-sa s.i: ?-!vni tans-! Gent's Hand-Sewed Maiiic Fittlmt KU KN CH C .v 1, F BOOTS. With much rime ?ad labor, I have the sauit for Boys and Gents. Bl WAR'i DALY, niar22 N<>. i2i Me :in^ street. rj10 THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS. Please inform the numerous readers or your paper ?hat the AMERICAN GAITER, Patented,or i ne shoe (if the Future, ls a success. To supply ute demands or thc i'rade. another larc'ca to-day by Fall River, from Philadelphia, Sold by EDWARD DALY, marga No. 121 Meeting street. AS V FASTENING POP.HEAVY BOOTS AND SHOES, Has proved superior to either Thread or Pegs. For all the lighter grades or work it is equally ap? plicable, aud .the most delicate ladies'supper or the di.est pump-soled boot ls more pliable, more durable, and preserves its shape better, Hfastened kV lill CIBLE SCREW WIRE. Thc-e Popular Goods .ire sol?" hy Deal? ers every where. aprio-lmo. ^J&nctiott Sato-dins fltog. By WM. McKAY^ ? TRIAL JUSTICE SALE, WITH CONSENT of ail concerned. THIS DAY, at 10 o'clock, will bo sold, at No. 140 Meeting street, Sundry articles of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Bedding, Quilts. Pulows. Bolsters, Tables, 3aalrst Crockery. Cooking Store Knives and Forks, Spoons, Tumblers, titree Silver Watches,. Notions, Ac. Regular Furniture Sale on WEDNESDAY as usual._mayl By JOHN G. MIO?OE & CO., Auctioneers. SHERIFF SALE. Marx Seckendorf vs. Isaac Goudkop. By virtue of a Writ of Fieri Facias to me direct? ed, will be sold THIS MORNING, first day of May inst., at ll o'clock A. M. precisely, on the pr?mi? ces, west side of King streer, a taw doors below Calhoun, All the RIGHT. TITLE AND INTEREST Of the defendant in the contents of a RETAIL DRY GOODS STORE, consisting of a large assortment Of FANCY DRY QOUDS. Terms cash. E. W. M. MACKEY, mayl-2_??. c. Q. By A. c. MCGILLIVRAY, Auctioneer, ANDREWS VS. LEGARE. By virtue of an order of Court m the above case, to me directed, will be sold m front of the Old Customhouse, THIS DAY, the 1st of May, at ll o'clock A. M., . AU that PLANTATION or Tract of Land, situate on John's Island, ut the Parish of St. John, Coun? ty of Charleston, containing one hundred and thirty acres, more or less, and bounded on two sides by the estate Lands of J. C. M. Legare, Sr., deceased, and on the other two sides by Lands ot D. F. Jenkins and Boblket Creek. Terms cash. E. W. M. MACKEY, mayl _8. C. C. By A. c. MCGILLIVRAY, Auctioneer. SHERIFF'S SALE. . By vlrtae of Sundry writs of Fieri Facias, and Executions against Property to me directed and delivered, wUl be sold -THIS DAY, the 1st of May, lu front of the Courthouse, at ll o'clock A. M., All the right, title and Interest of the De? fendants In the cases hereinafter stated In the Property as below described: THO ii AS O'BRIEN VS. JAKES P. EARLE. All that LOT OF LAND, with the Wooden Build - Ings thereon, situate north side cr. Chalmers street, between church and Meeting streets, con? taining twenty-two feet on Chalmers street, by seventy feet In depth, more or less; bounded east by Enlscopal Library Society, west by property now or late or Thomas O'Brien, south on Chal? mers street, and north on ALSO, AU that LOT OF LAND situate on the sonth side of Queen street, measuring thirty-two feet front on Queen sn- et. by one hundred and twenty-two feet In depth, more or less; bounded west by Lands or Horlbeck, east by Lands of Yates, north on Queen street, and south on -- BENYAMIN J. I'ARK KR AND F. LIZ AB STE A., HIS WTPB, EXECUTRIX OP WM. GREER. VS. P. J. "COOGAN. AU that LOT OF LAND situate on tue northeast corner or King and Queen streets, with the Build? ings thereon, containing on King street sixty feet, more or less, and on Queen street ninety feet, more or less; butting and bounding north on Lot of-, east on Lot now or late of Utfer hardt, south on Queen street, and west on King street. ALSO, AU that LOT OP LAND on the westside of Meet? ing streer, measuring In fronton Meeting street twenty-eight feet two Inches, on the back Une twenty feet one inch, and in depth one hundred and sixty-nine feet, more or less; bounding north on lands now or late of George Reynolds, south on lands now or late of Edward North, east on Meet? ing street, and west on binds noir or late of Oakes. JOHN MARION. ASSIGNEE, VS. ELIZA CABT2R, ADMIN? ISTRATRIX OF A. B. KAIN. AU that LOT OF LAND, situate east side of An? son street, between Society and Laurens streets, measuring twenty feet front, by one hnndred and fifty feet in depth, more or less; bounding north on lands of Neufville, south on lands of 0.0. WUte, east on-, and west on Anson street. JOSEPH B. SEABROOK VS. HENRY L. CHISOLH, AD? MINISTRATOR OP JAMES J. CHISOLM, DECEASED. All that PLANTATION, situate on John's'Island, containing six hundred acres, more or less, bounded north by lands of Daniel Jenkins, south by Church Creek, east by-, and west by New Cut and New Cut Creek. WILLIAM WHALEY, ASSIGNEE OP CHARLES D. CABS, VS. CHARLES H. WILSON. AU that TRAOT OF LAND, called "Martin's Point," or the "Point of Pines," containing two hundred acres ot high land and about a thousand or marsh, situate In thc Parish of St. John's, CoUe ton. Terms cash. E. W. M. MACKEY, S. C. 0. mayl_ bunion Sales-.future Clans. By A. C. MCGILLIVRAY. BUILDING LOT, CHAPEL STREET, opposite Northeastern Railroad Freight De? pot, goo, i Business Staud. Ou TUESDAY next, 2d May, at the Old Post om ce. nt ll o'clock, will be so d, The above LOT, measuring 30 feet front by 122 feet on the east Une. and 112 feet on west line, more or less, situate next Lot on which there waa an ice house. Conditions cash. Purchaser to pay for stamps and papers._apr27-thsistu4 ' By A. c. MCGILLIVRAY, Auctioneer. NEAT TWO STORY WOODEN HOUSE, south side of Nunan street, third west of Rutledge street, nw the terminus of the Line of Cars. Lot 62 bj si feet; 4 rooms double piazza, kltcheu and well, Ac. Will be sold on TUESDAY, 2d May, at ll o'clock, at the Old Post?nico, The above PROPERTY. Titles guaranteed. Terms-One-half cash; bair.nce in one and two years, and pay auctioneer for papers and stamps. ani2d-wsmtu4_ By LOUIS D. DeSAUSSURE. ON TUESDAY, 9th DAY OF MAY, AT at ll o'clock A. M., will be sold near the Old Postoillce. Broad street. AU that LOT OF LAND, With the BRICK STORE thereon, Known by the No. 7?. situate, lying and being on the east side of East Bay street, (a rew doors north or the Post? office.) in the . ity or Charleston. In the State aforesaid, measuring sud containing in front, twenty-nine (29) reef six (6) inches, and in depth one hundred and nineteen (119) feer, more or less; but'lng and hounding to the uorth ou lands now or late or E. H. bocke, to the south on lands of the estate of Condy, to the cast on lands late ol Rhett & Robson, and to the west on East Bay street aforesaid. Terms cash. Purchase to pay for papers and stamps. aprl7 F UnsiiU'GS Caros. 'ITAJDMBB i No. 309 KING STREET, PIANO TUNER AND TEACHER OF VIOLIN, FLUTE AND GUITAR, Respectfully informs all music loving people that he lias always on hand a dne assortment of VIOLINS, GUITARS, Flutes, Fifes. Drums, Flu tlnns, German and French Accord?ons, Music Boxes. Strings, Self-binding Music Folios, Music Paper and Blank Books, "and over Ave hundred Sougs and Pieces of Hitchcock's five and ten ce -t Music for the Plano. C.. ta logues gratis. All sorts of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS RE? PAIRED. COnntry orders for Piano Tuning attended to. reb2-ctlinin A SYDNEY SMITH, COTTON FACTOR AND ? i COMMISSIO K MER CHA NT y NORTH ATLANTIC WHARF. aprlO-mwflmo charleston, S. C. PEEVES, BROWN & VAN WICKLE, WHOLESALE COMMISSION MERCHANTS, IX ALL KINDS OF DO ME aili.' FRUIT AND VEGETABLES in their season. Nos. lei and 163 CENTRE ROW, WEST WASHINGTON MAR SET, NEW YORK. REFERENCES.-S. A. Lamber-, with Adolph Nimitz. Commission and Forwarding Merchant, No 20tf East Bay, Cturlestou s ? ipri3-3m w 1865J,JEaBNB?*00--1871 PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 75 BARCLAY AND No. 2:2 GREENWICH STRSETS, NEW YORK, Receivers of Green and Dried FRUITS, Truck and ni! kinds or Farm and Garden Produce. Our location and facilities for selling Fruits and Vegetables aro unsurpassed in Nea' York. circulars and Marklug Plates sent rive to Ship, pers. All correspondents and questions cheer? fully answered. REFERENCE.-C. ?H. LUienthal, Tobacconist, New York. aprU