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CITY AFFAIRS. -*-_ 4 meetings This Day. Landmark Lodge, at hatf-past 7 P. M. Charleston Boara of Trade, at 8 P. M. Bank of Charleston, at 12 M. Stono Phosphate Company, at 12 M. Pioneer FU? Company, at 8 P. M. Eagle Fire Company, at s P. M. Vigilan: Fire Company, at s P. li. Palmetto Guard Ride Club, at S P. M. Auction Suies This Day. John G. Miinor i Co. will sell, at hall-past. 10 o'clock, a: their store, dry goods, boots and shoes, ?tc. Miles Drake will sell at 10 o'clock, at his store, ladies' hats, clothing, A-c. wullara McKay will sell at io o'clock, at his store, furniture and sundries. J. Fraser Mattiewes will 6ell at half-past io o'clock, at his ornee, a saddle and draft mare. J. A.JEnslow & Co. will sell at io o'clock, in rear o? Mitchell A- Sweeney's .boat-shop, spruce spars. THE STEAMSHIP CHARLESTON arrived at New York on Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock, in Ifty two honra. APPOINTMENTS Br THE GOVERNOR_The fol? lowing appointments are announced;. " John F. Gardy, or Grove Station, Anderson County, and Iras. Scott, of Fairfield County, as trial justices. OUR NEIGHBOR, THE- ZEITCNG, announces in irs last number that it will not be isened again until Tuesday next, the duties of its patriotic edi? tor, Major Melchers, as one of the leading spirits of the Sch?tzenfest, requiring all his time. W^RD EIGHT MEETING ON MONDAY NIGHT.-Mr. Wm. Black requests us to say that in hts speech on the above occasion he did not, as reported, advocate the nomination made. He re? gards the action taken by the meeting as prema? ture. THE STONO PHOSPHATE COUPANT.- The an? nual meeting [of the stockholders of this enter? prising company will take plici to day, at 12 M., at the Planters' and Mechanics' Bank, during w??ich au e'.ec'.iun will be held for president and directors. BANK OF CHARLESTON.-It is material to the stockholders of the Bauk of Charleston that the nreeting to-day should be fuUy attended, as tie question of opening the bank and other mat? ters of importance will be brought up for consid? eration. EDGEFIELD VS. NEWBERRY.-Commencing ca the ninth of this month wiH be held a cock fight at the Exchange House in Columbia, to de? cide the rival merits cf Newberry and Edgclleld. The former gives the odds. The animals have begun to put in an appearance. PROMPT PAYMENTS.-The Eaaltable Life As? surance Society ha3 paid the fellowing losses dur? ing the past six months in this State: Richard Caldwell, $5000; Geo. H. Hoppock, $10,000; E. W. "Weat, $5,coo; Geo. Vf. S. Legare, gio.ooo; Henry Campsen. $5000; R. S. Kitchin, V'innsboro', $5000, and B. F. Wither, Union, $5000. RICHLAND IN THE TAXPAYERS' CONVENTION. At a public meeting of the taxpayers or Richland County, held in Columbia on Monday, the follow? ing delegate? to the Taxpayers' Convention were -chosen: Captr.in John H. Kinsler, Captain Robt. Adams, Dr. E. W. .Wheeler, and Colonel Wm. Wal? lace. BISHOP P?RSICO.-The. Savannah Advertiser of Tuesday 3ays: "This eminent Catholic divine left ror Beaufort, yesterday morning, where he Will deliver the rites of confirmation to the Catho? lics of that place. Bishop P?rsico will proceed from Beaufort to Charleston, where he bas been solicited to deliver a lecture before one of the in? stitute societies of that city." CONFEDERATE CORKS.-rn answer io our In? quiry on this subject, a few days ago, a corres? pondent writes : "Those corks were made of black gum. or tupulo root, which ls abundant tn our ponds; easily gathered iu summer when the ponds are dry. I u-cd these corks forty years ago. Any quantity can be had at an ordinary dry season.'' CAROLINA DRAMATIC CLUB.-At the third an? niversary meet i lg or the Carolina Dramatic Club, teid May I, the following ofiicers were elected for ensuing year: !. E. Thoma*, president, re elected; W. S. Tlmmas. vice-president; T. J. Melvin, secre? tary; R. F. Gurney, treasurer. Board of Direct? ors-S. P. Anderson, J. J. Bonnoitt, J. P. Bee, R. A. Tongue, J. M. W.-rd. Fluance Committee-L. L. Fisher, W. H. Fairchild, B. L. DutTus. Miss ANN'is LOUISE CARY.-The Savannah Advertiser says: "Thc admirers of this cele'.ra ted contralto, who had tee pleasure of listening to her wonderful notts cn the opening night of t!i#Nilssan' troupe, and w^io were db-appdiated b-.cause ol'her uuu-a:reudanrc- the second even leg, will have their curiosity as to her absence satisfied hythe announcement that Miss Cary's engagement with the company ended after the first eveniug's performance. She lett ror thc North, wc learn, on the following day." RIVER STEAMERS-Captain Foster, long kaowu iu the Santee aad Peedee trade, and lately In command ot thc steamer Planter, lias given up charge or that vessel to superintend the construc? tion of a new steru-wlieel boat, uow being rapid? ly built here. Captain Cordes, late of the steamer General Manlg.iult. hus been appolnred to thc Planter. Both of ttiesc ofllcers Have had success? ful careers as masters ot river steamers, and thc property entrusted to their care will receive every attention at their hands. SUPREME COURT, COLUMBIA, MONDAY MAY 1.-The court met at li A. M. Tresent Chief Justice Moses, and Associate Justice Wil? lard. According to order the sixth circuit was called. M. R. Nichols, for another, vs. Wrlley Bolin, et al; E. L. Boleyn et al, ads Jane Boleyn; Wm. E. Rose vs. G. R. Hatchford & co., were continued. The Stare ex rel. A. J. Boyd vs. James Meek. Appeal abandoned. The court adjourned tuiti". Tuesday, 2d, io A. M. REAL ESTATI: SU.ES.-The following prop? erty was sold yesterday morning, at auction, by A. c. McGlllivray: The remaining five years ?ease to lot No. 16, on the south si le of Berresford street, for S-?T?, cash. The building lot. in Chapel street, opposite the Northeastern Railroad freight depot, 30 feet front, by 120 rect deep, for $375, cash. ' The piece of land oti Hie north side of Queen street, known as No. 18.27 feet lu front by l?2 feet deep, for $1950; one-third cash, anil the balance ia one year with interest. THE NEW SCH?TZEN FLAG, recently made by order ot rho club, isa splendid piece.or wors. 31ack. white and red, or the finest satin, trimmed with heavy gold fringe, it was a Ht companion, in tiie procession on Monday, to the old black, red and gold one. The by laws of the "Gesellschaft". determine the '..ifer colors: but they were made before the new German Empire baptised in blood the black, white and red flag on the baitle-fl Ids O' France, ?ind made it . he national banner. For the same reason, some of the Schurzen still have the old cockade on their hats, while others have ;he new black, white and red one. CLUBS AND STARS. - Alexander Waring, lodged for tapping the till of a restaurant in Meet tug street, last Sunday morning, was sent to jail for thirty days under the vagrant law. Pat Callaghan, reported for allowing his dog -o run at large and bite William Rutledge In Elliott street, was released upon taking out a license for the dog and the charge being withdrawn by the bitten party. Sam Middleton and Charles L?vaux, lodged ror safekeeping, were turned-over to atrial jns ice. Emma Nichols, a disreputable female, arrested for rah-ing a disturbance in Pinckney street, was sent to thc House of Correction for thirty days as a Vagrant. TBE SC H UTZ EX BEST. Second' Day. j Tbe Schutzenplatz yesterday morning afford? ed a sight beauttful to behold. The light morn? ing shower was just sufficient to lay the dust aa J add brilliancy to the grassy lawn and to the dark foliage or the large forest trees. Through the vis? ta of pine and oak trees could oe seea the innu? merable partl-colored flags waviug in the breeze, and giving lire to the scene. On the right, Just within the gate, ls HL- enclosure for vehicles and horses, and on the lett a neat garden, enclosed with a fence, and offering a shady retreat in its covered arbors for the weary visitor. Fronting the gate stands the main building, alive with men, women and children, and decorated In every pos? sible parr with evergreens and flags of every color and size. In its upper story is TUE GRAND BALL-BOOST. of Immense size. In which the votaries of the dance are busy throughout the day. Throned upon a stage at one end of-the hall, Muller's band overlook the throng beluw, and pour forth a continuous flood of fascinating melody. Innu? merable couples, float along to the measured time, and the numbers seem never to grow less. The dancing!." not confined to'the misses, either, and many a gentle matron recalis the memories of her girlhood with an old-time dance. Everybody dances; and doe3 it well. The hall is beautifully decorated with flogs and eclored paper illumina? tors, and on the outside or the balustrade of the front piazza are two sch?tzen, graphically drawn, with a target between, and the words "Welcome, "welcome." beneath, beneath the piazza, on the ground floor of th? main building, are the TEN-PIN' ALLETa, which are popular and always" well patronized. The Germans are as go .ul at this sport as at shooting, and the precision with which the huge balts go thundering along the'narr?wallry 1? wonderful. Adjoining the alleys are the capacious bar, kept by Mr. N. Fehreubach, the den?.sit room and the committee room. On either sk-cofthe grounds are two LOS? ROWS OK BOOTHS, where the fantastic signs iurorm the observer that lager, soda, ice cte ?m. cigars, cakes, AC, ate to be had. Each booth is ar. Immense wall tent, hung with banners, and displaying the German colors tn every way. The heavy rain wbicii came np about noon made these canvas houses a little damp, and brought tire numerous customers un? der their folds lu a run to the more substantial shelter ol the buildings. Notwithstanding this ill natured attempt of old Aquarius to' drown out the festivities, the various OUTDOOR AMUSEMENTS were kept up at intervals. In addition to the pole climbing, elgar-smoking, ino'.asscs-dlppiiig. plauk walking^and bucket-tilting, there was an extem? poraneous monkey produced. This animal was, in fact, a muscular Fifteenth amendment nu ?red in a close-fitting suit of brown cloth, ami with his face concealed by a hideous mask. This uncouth object was placed in an ice cream wagon and dragged around thc grounds by the urchin crowd with continuous shouts and yells and mu? sic from an itlneraut string band. Jocko per? formed several feats which would have beencre ditf/Sle to a real monkey, the most remarkable of which was the fortitude with which he bore the sharp applications cf the rattan by his h?avy handed keep? r. The committee on' amusements understand their business, and know how to keep a crowd in a good humor. Their task is full of dlfllculty and vexation, but they have succeeded admirably. For an hour and more the rain poured, but the shooting boxes were under shel- 1 ter, and the STEADY FIRE OF TUE RIFLES r ever for a momeut slackened. The riflemen in g een had settled to the work In earnest, and the 1 curtest wa3 becoming more excited each hoar. 1 The red flags were teen continually popping up ' at the target, aud the centre shots were number? ed by the score. One member or the German Glob knew how to shoot, au i, at the sharp crack of his beautiful globe-slgiited rifle, the red flag j Invariably announce! that the bullet hud gone through the bull's eye. The targets worked ad? mirably from the time the first shot was tired, ^ and, when the hour for closing came, there was not one but wat ready for the next day's shoot? ing. The excitement or the day, however, was the , SHOOTING AT THE EAGLE, which had thus tar remained untouched upen it? lofty perch. The members of the German P.me Club alone were privileged to tire ut ? his bird, and | i ach member came forward and took hts shot as , lila name was called. The shooting was good, ( and the bini soon began to show signs of dis. tress. Early in the : ii toting the right wlug was , knocked off, but the marksman having named another part of the bird a-his aim the shot.did ? not count. The flring'waa kept un steadily until 4 o'clock, at which time the following portions of the eagle were sho* away : The crown, by 0. Mou? sing: the head, by ll. F. Bonncmann; rho sceptre, . by J. Mousers, and the imperial globe, by IV. , Fisher. The . ? ANNOUNCEMENT ! was made by tlie secretary ihat ali of the prizes presented by,the vl-;tii.g riflemen from the North and this citv, consisting of a line gold watch fr. ?11 the Brooklyn ScliuiZeu Corps, a massive silver | goblet from the Charleston, aud a like ?me f oin . the Adger Rifle Club, will b* contended for on the target or honor. Thc tim'* for taking'he single ', shot at this tai get will be bet ween the hours ol HA, M. and 2 P. M., on Wednesday and Thursday, and . rrom ll A. M. until I P. M. on Friday. Owing to the disagreeable weather THE VISITORS were not numerous in the morning and early part of the afternoon. A little later, however, the grounds glistening under the slautiug rays of the declining sun, were covered with gay Hu ongs who spent a pleasant time during th?1 latter part of thc second day ortho Germ in festival. TARDY ASD PARTIAL JUSTICE.-The pub.lic school commissioners, aTrpr Tndjel'atjgtable labor, have Anally obtained about sis.ooo or tho money due the city schools, and on 'Saturday and Mon? day the chairman and,secretary ol the school boan! were employed tu disbursing this to the teachers. This sum will sluice to pay' Client np to January 1,1871. The superintendent dTcdneattoji, it ls presumed, has not yet forwarded his appor? tionment or the State money, for the payment "of teachers since that time. . ' ACADEMY OF MUSIC-nie box office of the Academy will be open ail clay arter, nine o'clocK this morning for the sale of tickets ami thereser vat lon or seats, wit rr his accustomed liberality, Mr. Ford has determined that those who pn-cliae?' thfir tickets in'ad vance of a performance may se? lect their Beats'without 'extra charge, and ?is Bishop and tire Cliapman.Slsters will, beyond al! question, till the Academy, it will be a wise pre oautlon ror our citizens rp avail themselves of the opportunity. The scenic artistis now en gaged itu preparing several new effects for John Brougham's funny burlesque "Pocahontas," Which is" always recelwd with shouts, of laughter wherever per? formed. ". MAJOR SAUTVEL DICKERSON.-In the Deutsche Zei ung appears the following startling announce ment: -The Northern St si vs will ?xperleuee a sensatlou shortly, such ns the? have never Known before, in comp'ariRon with which the Nilsson, the Russian Czamyitch, are mere rushes-und this great and shining light is to emanate from Charleston. Mr. Corbin and Mr. Gurney, and others of the South Carolina Republican s-anhedrim, have coLtluded to send a lecturer to ihe North to open the eyes of that lieu ?glued region on the vexrd Ku Klux question. Af:er much deliberation they have fixed upon Major Samuel Dickerson as the most Suitable man Tor this high mission. Ia thc good ol i days 'before the Union came in,' tins black major. then called Sam Tor short,' was a tok-rabe bricklayer, heat the drum, and during the late 'onplcasaniue-si occasionally aerved-as drummer to the German Arttll ry, and made htm self useful waiting on iheofltcers. For 'auld lang syne' we sbouH like to see the major well received at tao North, lt is not yet deemed what city the gallant m gor will first honor with hi- shmy pres? ence, as he is still going Hom house to House, hat tn hand, to collect the wherewithal to defray travelling expenses. May he succeed In leaving us with his pockets fuU of .-rocks.' ? MEETING OE COUNCIL. ^regular meetIng.of Council was- held last evening, at the usual hour. Present, the Mayor, and Aldermen Geddings, Potter, Cunningham, Holloway, Voigt, Hampton, Small, Thorne, L. F. and E. P. JTaU, McKinlay, Howard and Greene. PETITIONS. The petition of A-. J. Salinas for the abatement of the penalty upon $430 10, the balance of his city tax due for 1ST0, was referred to the.com? mittee on retrenchment and -relief, and the sheriff | was directed to stay proceedings In this case un? til their report. A petition or Patrick Herron, asking permission to repair and reshlngle his house, So. ll Vernon street, was referred to the committee on brick and wooden buildings with power to act. A petition or J. C. H. Ciaussen for leave to erect a temporary wooden 6hed. covered with tin, at the southwest corner of Cumberland and State streets, was referred to the same committee. A petition of Mr. Schirmer for leave to erect a wooden office at the corner of State and Market streets, was referred to the same committee with power to act. l petition representing the congregating or trie furniture wagons In Liberty street, near King, aa, a nuisance, and asking its abatement, signed by namerouB taxpayers In the vicinity, was referred to the committee on streets. REPORTS. The committee on streets recommended that 1 the petition for a plauk road to be built on Cal- - houQ street, from Anson to. Lucas*, be granted. 2 On motion, the report was adopted and .referred ' to the committee on contracts to advertise for 1 estimates, the latter to be addressed to the Mayor 1 and Council, and opened at the regular meeting 1 in the presence of the Couucll. The committee on streets reported that the ? probable cost or extending East Bay street, from { the corner of the new customhouse up to Wash- 1 ington street, near Laurens, would be $31,000. Received as Information, and, witi the estimates, ordered to be printed with the proceedings of Council. - ? The committee" on retrenchment and *re'.l?f upon the advice of the etty attorney,-recommend- . ed that the r: Rion of 4he .South Carolina lusti- ' lute Pw.'. ' r.i~sfer of the city, lien on ?heir lot in Meeting street to thc new building ou the Race Track 'ae granted. Report adopted. "he same committee read an opinion or the city attorney upon the memorial of the Insurance com patiies asking to bo relieved from the tax on their premiums, ?aktng ground* against such rc lief and advising thar the only relier to be afforded by the city was a reduction on their license tax. In accorance with.thls opinion the committee re- ' ported unfavorably, and their report was adopted. The committee on ttdal'dralns and streets, to whom was referred a petition for the draining of the district enclosed by Borgard, Coming, Rut? ledge and Shepherd streets, recommended that a trank drain be run through Coming street, and reaching to the tidal drain inSprkg street. Report adopted, and referred to committee on contracts to advertise for estimates on the specifications or the engineer, tue* same to be addressed to thea Mayor, and opened at a regular meeting or Coun? cil. The quarterly report or the chief of police, for . ^ January, February, and March, was received as Informatiqn, aud ordered to be 'printed with the proceedings of CcuuclL .. . The report of the city sheriff for the m?nth of L April, showing receipts amounting to $'."7,795 42, was disposed of in a similar.manuer. The report of tho committee on the value of thc property on tlie south side of Guignard street I s rrom Anson to East Bay, with the view of extend", lng ll arne street, was, after mnch discussion, t laid on the table. <] The committee on ways anil means reported ? bills to the amount of $11,019 87, and recommend? ed their payment. Report adopted, and bills or? dered to be paid. RESOLUTIONS. Alderman Greene offered a resolution that the t city ireasurer be Instructed to pay to the Stone wall Finr Engine 'Company the $1000 granted them lu monthly instalments.* AdoptecL t BILLS. j Alderman* L. F. ".Van called up a bill to regulate ' the duties or the city civil" engineer. The bill was . massed over. un mo'lqn, thc bill to regula* the aale or city real estate, under tax executions, was allowed to lie over, and Council adjourned. A BUSINESS SECRET.-Somebody has said, and wisely: ''TheJudicious advertiser knows his best time. When business ls brisk he advertises ( steadily, bul when it becomes dull he seeks, by a 1 conspicuous display of special -Inducements to ' purchasers; to stimulate lt into activity. Here- " duccs prices, and he enforces the ract upon the 1 purchaser's attention. When the timid adver- 1 tiser withdraws, he has the Held to himself, ami he diligently cultivate? lt.'1 I * I ' -LACIER ACTIVE."'-Some ol' our citizens are innually surprised.nt the nigh figures paid Tor thc bar and lagen stands at the Scliutzenp'afz. I 1 Much ls doubtless due to thc eloquent-auctioneer, | 1 hut we find, upon examination, that thirst in : reuses lu geometrical ratio as we approach the Equator. Tims, at a- recev.: Volksfest in thc 11 vicinity of Galveston. Texas, the seven I '.stands" | 1 i>roui?h: $i">uo, and avjsr.Gr tue enterprising res? taurateurs were from Houston; only one or two rrom Galveston. A cigar s:and brought $ioo. riiere. ls another view, however, to bc taken or I{ Hie matter, and we. must in caa dor say that we |( liave always had our doulrts ou the subject. It ls mrmited that the sons of Fatherland who cn- 1 ?age In these ventures arc Impelled thereunto * much more by patriotic motives than by visions 1 if mere vulgar gain. Doubtless tnls l-thesolu- ' Lion of the problem. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, TUESDAY, MAY 2-1 lox. G KOROE s. BUYAN PRESIDING.-From I I amoiiir thc regular and tales jurors summoned, | I thc following julies were organized and sworn : (trami Jury-Joseph T. Zeaty. James Windier, latin ? Jua', columbia: Ed. P. Marilee, Mars' Plut"; John 1). Ba'Cman,- Columbia; Julius Floyd, Dar? lington; Pleasant* Brock. Aa:on Johnson, Che raw; Rufus White, Thomas Devine, Hiram C. Mcintyre, J. J. Kenny, Robert Howard, Sr., Abram Wilson, J. B. Daeoster. Charleston: James While, Dar'jngton; R. B. Artson, Joseph H. Smith, Thomas ?sb.orne, Charleston. Petty Jury No. 1-William A. Wardtaw, foie* mau; John Glaze, Columbia; Edward England William H. Moore, Nathaniel Fie ds, 8. D. Shan nu, T. A. DavH, "John Commins, IL G. Duffus, Francis Linee, Charleston; Wyatt Naudln, Cam do-:; R. c. Anderson. Columbia. Jury No. 2-J??liu B. Irving, foreman; Uriah Trout, Leesville; Daniel il. Kelly, Columbia; John G. Ables. Leesville; C. Uimnerlyu, Ghera w; F. M_ Johnstone Benjamin K, Holloway, Aug. E. Coben, William E. Elliott, JouaMiau Lucas. Junes J. Mur? rell, J.E. llenz, supernumeraries; Joseph Sarao s-o, Peter Mazyck, John Monaghan, James M. Coiboiu, Charleston. cu nf UK proceeds of the real estate or G. M. Owen--, bankrupt, the assignee was ordered, after pitying the costa, to sat sry the lieus according to their legal priority. ' E. W. Miirshall, assignee or Joreph Purcell, t bankrupt, was ordered to show cause on the 3d instan;, why he had not paid toT. D. Wagner the rent <tue him from .the bankrupt's estate in obe? dience to the previous decree uf this court, and the sum of $3717 24 having been paid into the regi: try of t he court by the assignee on account or | the bankrupt's estate, the clerk was ordered to | liny the rent due. with interest thereon, less his i regular commissions. i ORIMIKAL DOCKET. The following cases were discontinued rrom lack of evidence: The United States vs. Peter congress ror Inletferiog with the rights of voters. Same vs. CU rae ut Jones. U. DeVauv.Jr., and C. Green, for neglect o fdut.v as managers or elections. Sume vs. George . Houston ror illegal roi lug. b:.-Ing a non-resident, ami the same vs. Jo"l M. Terrell for personating a weuue officer. The grand jury returned into court witti true blirs agiiltt?t Lewis Graham, for illegal voting; Wm. Graham, Joseph Grant. James Purcell. Benj. Waring and Wm. Wright. lor voling underage, and against Christopher alias Kit Moultrie, for tampering with hallot-b?x; and with no bills against Geoffrey burnham, Wm. Grant, Frank s-mall, Walker Singleton and Theo. Wilson, for voting under age. I ] THE ME ?TIMO of the Ladles' Mutual Aid As soc'ation has been postponed until Monday. THE MILITARY.-A company of the 3d Uni? ted States Artillery arrived in the city yesterday afternoon on the South Carolina Railroad, and took up their quarters at the Citadel. Th? com? pany is commanded by Major Sinclair, and con-' ;alns one hundred and two mea. They are .just "rom Fort Riley. Kansas. PAINFUL ACCIDENT.-Yesterday morning, Richard Hartley, a boy about eight years of age, "ell from the porch of the St. Phtllp^-.reet Public ?chool to the ground beneath. He struck upon he side of his face, and was at first thought to lave been seriously Injured. Under the care of a ?hyslclan, he ls doing welL * THE COMING PARADE OF THE WHITE FIRE HEN.-A meeting of the committees from the vhlt? fire companies whas held, yesterday even ng, at the Pr.onlx Engine Hall, G. L. Buist In the ?hair, and T. Street secretary. The object or the neeting was to decide upon the details for the rial at the coming parade for the guidances the :ommittee on arrangements. After a full discus don, the'details were decided upon, and will be )ut>lished. BANK OF CHARLESTON.-A meeting of the itockholders or this bant: was held yesterday, ai .2 M., at the hall lu Broad street.' (Hon. Charles Hacbeth In the chair, and William Thayer, Esq., leting as secretary.) for the purpose or electing ;hirtecn directors. Mr. Geo. W. Williams reported he ticket selected by the nominating committee. tfeSsrs. J. H. Wilson. J. B. E. Sloan and George A. Jowmaa were appointed a committee on proxies, ?essrs. I. S. K. Bennett, Lee Howard abd J. "raser Mathewes were appointed a committee on (lections. Alter a recess, the meeting adjourned intil to-day, when the committee on elections viii report". CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.-Thomas Middleton, a :olored wagon driver, was arrested, on Monday !vening<ln Llue street, far disorderly conduct, ind whipping his jaded team In a' cruel manner, laving been brought before the Mayor, yesterday norning, on the charge of being disorderly- and louting the city ordinance for the prevention of iruoltj to animals, he was sentenced to pay a lue of $2, or go to the ncuse of Correction for our days. This ls the Drat case or the sort this eason; bat there promises to lie many more. ,The remend?os araouut of travel to and from the ichutzenplatz has brought out a number of ani? ??is seemtagly flt for Hf le else .than a soap toiler's oitabllshmeat. The rickety vehicles are m a par with the teams, aud threaten each mo nent to deposit their burthen in the road. Taos, liddleton, among the numerous fraternity of ione-b?aters, happens to be the .only one that so ar has been caught. THE GEORGIA SAILS, CROWDED WITH PASSEN ?ER3-LARGE CONCOURSE ON THE PIER.-One or he attractions or the -'City by the Sea" which iraws its regular crowds, just for the excitement if the occasion, ls the departure or our splendid tcamshtpF AU the friends and acquaintances of he passengers, and crowds of others/flock to the tier, and the throng includes venerable Judges, ?lerical personages, and representatives of all . ?lasses of the-community. Yesterday afternoon tier No. 2, Union wharves, was a perfect Jam. Sh gant private equipages, hotel cabs, omnibuses, ind well-intentioned express wagons jostled each tther for precedence. Agents, captain and parser vere busy as bees, and when the giant wheels be? ran their revolutions, and-the heatheu method of ilarm-the gong-gave signal for "shore folks'" o get ashore, the scene was quite enlivening, rhe Georgia -was overflowing with passengers rom the West, Aiken and Florida, with a full lolegation from.our city, the whole formings irllliant company, aboard a splendid ship. An ' ew Slmonds, Esq., takes respite for a week or en days.from the First National, and T. D. Wag ?er. Esq., whose Indisposition has occasioned so nuch concern among hts legion of friends for a viek past, ls so nearly reovered a? to warrant ils physician* lu recommending a sea voyage, ootclng to lils, complete restoration to health and o lils accustomed usefulness. We wish Captain 'rowell a pleasant passage and the popular Geor rla a safe return. Hotel Arrivals-Sf a y ff. . TA VI LION HOTEL. T. S. Williamson, Florida; W. Clark, L. D. Jlark. Louisville: J. E.. Byrd, South Carolina; M. f. Amity, Orangeburg; M. C. Browcr, Graham's Jross Roads; Or. A. H. Best. F. P. Shepard, A.H. riiorupson. Fred. WoHtmatin, Savannah; Jno. Jraig. Rochester, N. Y.; W. B. Wood. South Caro lna; B. C. Warrami, Savannah,Ga.: E. H. Brooks, lugusta,Ca.; John Schroder, South Carolina; F. 1. Schmidt, Virginia; John Sinclair. Lancaster: Hiss M. E. Ham Ron, Columbia. S. C. CHARLESTON HOTEL. Jas. Nycrs aud ?4Te, Pennsylvania; F. Mobun, .*. B. Mobun, Washington; A. F. Edwards, R. L lan. Miss Eliza Hart, Darlington; J. B. Brrcuen, ? Brad well, South Carolina; J. W. Hallan, Saran mil ; Tliomas Clark aud serrant, New York; Jno. P. McNalr, Cheraw: W. tl. Geddings, Aiken: .Mmuud Embury and wife. Miss Kate Embury. s'i'W Jer.se> ; Mrs. M. A. Gary, Miss M. .Gary. MUS kellie McGrath, Cokesbury; li. A. Hart, Savannah; 5. 0. Gillette, Georgia; P. G. 'Rockwell, A. Rum? ley, Si uth Car.-Iina: D. M. Carmlchel, New York; 3. M. Wells. South Carolina; w. M. Wallace. Perin lylvanla' J. H. Loeb. W. J. Vereen and wjfe. il. H. iViison, Geo. Smathrack, New* lork; M. Ryan, Georgia; Samuel Stnnlley. Greenville- lt. McL. Jurhaugh, W. II. McXulr, R. C. McMunlo. Fred. J. 3rown, wife and children, New Yovk;%ias. De Woniora, Geo. De Contera, New'York; "colonel ?1 ud ami lady, Miss starr. M. S. Meyer. Saran iah. Ga.; G. W. Baie--, Kentucky; Mr. and Mrs. Lynch, child amt t-crvant, South Carolina: Hy. ?tcturdson, Virginia;-Geo. J, Greer, Jr., Florida; S. niekner, Savannah, Ga.; E. B. Loveil. Orange jiirg C. li. MILLS UOL'SE. F. F. Talmage. New York: Mr. and Mrs. Watson Sruiey, New Bedford; D. Fox. R. A. Persall, New lork; S. J. Everard, Boston: Y. J. P. Owens, south Carolina; John Ramsay. Baltimore; George lt. Howt h, II. Alexander. New Yo:k; W. J. Sel crs, Pon Pon;.J. C. Whaler, N. E.; W. W. Ward, adyand servant, South Caroliua: H. E. Arruirig oii, Chicago; L. C. Carpenter, Columbia, C.; Miss Sampson, Miss Velnsquer, New York; Miss Jrowell, Massachusetts: F. Vagderbeck.'J. D. Ho jenson, New York; F. E. Nlckerson and wife, Florida; Gustav Sehlbach, Beaufort, s. C.; J. F. Mouur, wife, servant and child, United Statte army; Jas. Maxweil. Atlanta, Ga. ii OS f S t, S .S -V O T I <; V s. IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES. -Ftirchgott. Beu ?-lict & co. respectfully announce ;o their friemls ind the pub ic that they have resolved to reduce heir stock, now the ! ?rgr-st lu the city, anti will luring the next thirty days sell every variety o? lue, taney anti .-tapie dry goods, wlUioiil n oa rd o coat. This ts a rare chanca for bargains, and ;he ladies will consult their Interest by calling at ntherof our stores, No "J44 or No. 407 Klug .street. BROKERAGE.-Mr. Robert S. Piingui-lias rc ?eutly estabhsiie i himself, at No. 33 Broad street, isas' jck, real estate and general broker. Dur ng several years past Mr. Pringle has acquired a arge experience aiid a thorough insight luto bro" ierage In thc office of Lonis D. DeSaussure, Esq , tad he therefore begins business on his owuao ;ouut under peculiarly favorable circumstances. NEW YORK LEUUEK, WEEKLY, SATURDAY SIGHT and FIRE MDE COMPANION, six cents a :opy, at No. lal King street. may3 A si.vuLE TRIAL will convince the most iceptical of the cfilcacy of llelnrtold's Grape Pills in sick or nervous headache, jaundice, Indi ?cstiou, constipation dyspesla, .billon-mess, liver complaints, general debility, &C. No nausea, no rrlpmg pains, but mild, plea-ant and safe In ope raiim. Children take them with Impunity. They ire the best aud must reliable. Hemlboid's Ex? tract Sarsaparilla (.-.reates new, rresh and hean hy slood, beautifies the complexion and imparts a jtoulhfnl api.e .rance, dispelling pimples, blotches, moth patches and all eruptions of thc skin. LADIES, hare you aeeb. this week's Chimney Corner, with the mammoth Fashion, Plates ! Price ten cents. HASEL STREET BAZAJER, may&4 And NO. isl King street! BUSINESS ENVELOPES.-THE NEWS Job Office is now prepared to tarnish good envelopes, with business cards printed thereon, at ft per thons-, j and. Send y oar orders. Every merchant ana husmeas man should have his card printed on lils envelopes THE ATTENTION OF WATCH-BUYERS is called to our large stock, of Waltham Watches. These Watches have been long Known throughout the United States as the best and cheapest in the market. Ali Watches guaranteed. W. CARRINGTON A CO., maris ?_ No. 266 King street. CROQUET ! CROQUET ! ! CROQUET : ! ?-Im? mense reduction In price I The largest." Field Croquet at $4. HASEL STREET BAZAAR AND NO. 161 KINO ST. mar22 ; . PARCHEESI ! PARCHEESI !-A royal game of | India. HASEL STREET BAZAAR, anrtio And No. 161 King Street. ? ATTENTION TOURISTS_Stereoscopic views of Charleston and vicinity, at No. 161 King street, or at. thc Hasel street Bazaar. notrl2 BILL HEADS printed on fine paper at $3, $4, ts, $9 50 and $8 50 per thousand, according to size, at THE NEWS Job Office. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS CHEAPER THAN EVER i in Velvet and Leather bindings, TS cents; old price 90 cents. In Velvet and Leather bindings, ii cents; old price $1. lu Velvet and Leather bindings, $1; old prlce'$l 25. In Velvet and Lea? ther bindings, $1*20; old price $1 SO. HASEL sr. BAZAAR, AND NO. 161 KINO ST. Orri (Boobs-, &t. R G A IN. S ! IN LADIES" AND GENT'S HOSIERY. B 1 FURCHGOTT; BENEDICT A CO. are oflerlng full regular made COTTON" HOSE 25 cents per pair, value 40 cents. An extra superfine Cotton Hose ar50 cents per pair, value 75 cents; also, a large supply of Bal brig?n and Lisle Dose, Gauze, Merino, Cotton and Lisle Underwear,- at corresponding prices. RIBBONS ! RIBBONS ! RIBBONS ! in all shades and widths, at greatly reduced prices. FURCHGOTT, BENEDICT A CO., Nos. 244 and 437 King street. _i_i_ .pURCHGOTT, BENEDICT ? CO. Are ottering the largest and most Important and cheapest stock of ' HOUSEKEEPING AND HO?SEFURNISHINO GOODS that has ever been offered In this city. soo dozen fine Huck and Damask *TOWELS from $1 to $4, value $125 and $5. Each, dozen will be found 20 per cent, lower than similar arti? cles at any other establishment lu the city. Napkins only $1 25, worth $1 SO. Doilies only 75 ce?ts, worth $1. so pieces White Piques only 18 cents, worth 25 centa. 60 pieces White Piques only 25 cents, worth 30 cents. 200 pieces White Marseilles 35 to 75 cents, value 50 cents to $1. "pURCHGOTT, BENEDICT & CO. Are offering 50 pieces BLACK -SILK GRENA? DINE, which have been bought for cash from the manufacturer at a great sacrifice, and will be sold at "5 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 In large variety at importers' prices. ?jpURCHGOTT. BENEDICT & CO. Are ottering S cases of 4-4 SHIRTING at lb and 12,'? cents, value 12>i and 10 cents.' '2 cases of lo l Bleached Sheeting 37j-i an 140 cents, value 50 cents. 100 rolls of White and Check Matting will be S'.'ld for the next fourteen Jays. ' 4 4 White at 27 and 30 cents. 4-4 Cheek at 33 and 35 cents. Dil Cloths arc constantly on hand In all widths. FURCHGOTT, BENEDICT Jc CO., No. 244 Klug street, lu the Bend. OLtGl No. 437 King street, corner Calhoun. tailoring, iarnisljing ?coos, &x. Ct r S lr N G O P E N I N G . IO MENKE & 'MULLER, No. 325 KING STREET, ' Slave Just opened an entire .New Stock of CLOTHS. CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, Ac., for Sirring and sommer. Our Clothing is a very large and fine selected stock Tor Men, Youth? and Boys, from $5 to $50 per suit. The largest portion ls of imported goods aud manufactured by ourselves; we can, therefore, recommend them as regard Ut, wear and workmanship. OCR TAILORING DEPARTMENT ls supplied with the linen selection of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CLOTHS, DOESKINS, DIAGO? NALS, TRICOTS, MELTONS, CHEVIOTS, CASSI HERES, Ac, amt a very larg* stock of the most fashionable Pant and Vest Patterns, winch we will make up to Order by measure in the latest styles. The foreman ta this department of our business has no equal lu che artistic, world for cut? ting and producing an elegant flt. - , FURNISHING GuODS. This department ls supplied with the celebrated STAR SHIRTS. Foreign and Domestic Under? shirts and Drawers, Silk and Thread Gloves, Linen anti Paper Collars, Neckties, Bows,Scarfs, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Socks, Umbrellas, Ac. Onr stock has been selected with great care, aud prices marked very low in plalu flgures. Buyers in our Une will lind lt to their advantage to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. mnr22-3mos 3l)irts anc ?um ts tiing t?ooos. SPRING NOVELTIES. SCARPS AND TIES. THE MATELOT THE MARQUIS OF LORNE THE MONARCH THE RUC3Y CRAVAT "BOW. COLLARS AND CUFFS. DERBY KENSINGTON FLORENCE BRICNOLi LO I THERE DISRAELI CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE AND A Fresh Stock of Fine Fur? nishing Goods of all kinds, at SCOTT'S STAR SHIRT EMPORIUM MEETING STREET, OPPOSITE MARKET. Ckrt?]ing an? .farmer) ins ?coir*. MG S. ?HESS SUITS. BUSINESS SUITS SHIRTS O. O IL, IL. .A. It S NECK WEAK. a LOVES UNDERWEAR. SANES AND UMBRELLAS. TRH& TRAVELLING BIGS AN ENTIRE NEW STOCK OF THE ABOVE GOODS IN THE LAT.EST STYLE, AND AT PRICES TO SUIT. J. H. LAWTON & GO., ACADEMY OF .MUSIC BUILDING. SPRING CLOTHING. No. 291 KB'G STREET, CORNER OF WENTWORTH. Au extensive assortment o? SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING. made np for r'.ie trade of this city, now ottered at LOW TRICKS. In the stock will be round the following styles of suits : SCOTCH CHEVIOT MORNING .1 ND DERBY SUITS French Batiste "Morning and Derby Subs Silk Mixed Morning mid Derby Salts Dhgonai ami Crape Coating Morning and Derby Suits Blue and Black Flauuel Morning and Derby Suits Light Mixed CasslmereMorning anil Derby Suits. SACKS, DERBY AND MOSSING COAT SUIT; for ages of from 3 to IT years. FURNISHING GOODS. A full supply of all kinds-UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAWF.RS, GLOVES, SCARFS, BOWS, AC, of Hie latest styles. THE CELEBRATED STAR SHIRTS AND COLLARS A FULL SUPPLY OF ALL QUALITIES. THE TAILORENO DEPART!? Offers FRENCH, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SUMMEK. CLOTHS, COATINGS, BATISTE, CHE? VIOT AND FANCY CASSIMERES, of select pat? terns and shades, which win be made to order in the best manner, at MODERATE PRICES. WM. MATTHIESSEN. B. W. MoTDREOUS, Superintendent. mayl-mwth2mo3 Auction Bait*- Wt Bat?* By J. A. ENSLOW & CO. SPEUCE SPARS ! SPBUOE SPARS ! THIS DAT. 3d instant, at io o'clock, in rear or Mitchell A- Sweeney's Boat shop, will be Bold, 7 SPRUCE SPARS, about 60 feet tong, mays By J, FRAMER MATHE WES. AT AUCTION-DBAFT AND SADDLE * . HARE. Will be sold THIS DAT, at my offlc?, No. 69 '? Broad street, at half-past 10 o'clock. Terms cash._. ? _may3 By WM. MCKAY. THIS BAY, AT 10 O'CLOCK, AT No. 14* . Meeting street, win be solch One Marble-top Oak COTTAGE SET, Bedsteads, Bnreans, Tables. Chairs, Extension Dining Tables, Mattresses. Quilts, Stoves, Knives and Forks, Crockery, Plated Spoons, and a large lot ol Snn drles._may3 By JOH?? G. MIL3TOR & CO. SHOES AND HATS. THIS DAY, 3d instant, at hair-past 10 o'clock, we wm gell, at oar Store, No, 136 Meeting street, Caaes Ladles'and Misses' Lasting CONGRESS, Morocco Balmorals, Imitation Morocco Balmorals, Ladies' and Goat Congress Shoes, Boy's Nntrs and Oxford Hats, Men's Black Hats, Men's Cloth Caps, Ac, Conditions cash._ may? By JOHN G. MILNOB & CO. SPECIAL SALE OP LADLES' SHADES, Sash and Trimming Ribbons, Boys' Hats, Dry Goods, White Goods, 4c. THIS MORNING, the 3d Instant,' at ha'f-past IO o'clock, we will sell at oar Store, No. IBS Meeting street, Cases Black, Brown and White Florence, Pedal and Janina SHADES, Trimmed Isabella Gypsies, Canton Magnolias; Shaker Hoods, Nt J. 2, 3, 4 ana 9 Trimming Ribbons, Black Sas.. : tbbons. Nain? sook, Swiss Mulls and Check Cambrics, Corded and Woven Skirting, Tucked Skirts, Roys' Hat?, Cloth Caps, Muslin and Lawn Handkerchiefs. White Linen Duck, Brown Linen Drill. Bleached and Brown Shirting, Fancy Prints, Black Satinet*. Kentucky Jeans. Cottonadea. Blue Denims and Drills, Stripes, Blue Plaids, Ticking, Colored Lbwne, Undershirts, Ac. Conditions cash. may3 . By MILES DRAKE. LADIES' TRIMMED HATS, SHADES, Clothing, straw Goods, Ac. THIS MORNING, at io o'clock, I wm sen at my Store, corner of King and Liberty streets, Ca*?? Blacft, Brown and White SHADES, Lace ? and Marseilles Trimmed Hats, latest style, Shaker Bonnets, White and Brown Linen, Alpaca, Melton and Searsncker Coats, Pants and Vests. Barege. Leno, Organdie, Lawn, Handkerchiefs, Ladles' and Gents' Hosiery, Fancy Shirts, Drawers, Mar? seilles "Quilt*. Towels. Neckties, Bows, Lace Shawls, Children's Salts, Ac. 16 cases Men's, Boys' and Children's Straw Hats, just received. io cases Men's, Bots' and Children's Felt Hats, seconds. . - maya Auction Sales--irntnre Claris. B^JTBRAYTON F?KD. ESTATE SALE- OF FURNITURE, &o., wm be sold on SATURDAY, the 6th day of May next, at the Residence of the late Mr. Robert Hume, near Mr. Vose's Store, In the Town of Summerville, at ll o'olock A. M., Household FURNITURE, Carpets, Bedding, Crockery, Ac, Ac, Ac - Terms cash. AU articles tone removed lmme diately arter sale._ mayS-w?2 By R. M? MARSHALL & BRO. SMALL DWELLING No. 5 SOUTH STREET. On THURSDAY, at "ll o'clock, will be G old, at the east end of Broad street. The shove TWO STORY WOODEN DWELLING. Lot 34 by 90 feet. Terms cash. Purchasers to pay R. M. M. A Bro. for papers and stamps. may3-2* By W. ?, LEITCH & R.S. BRUNS, Auctioneers. HL. LLOYD, EXECUTRIX, ET AL, . . vs. T. Hey ward Thayer, Administrator, and L. M. Philips et al. By virtue of an order of Hon. R. F. Graham, Circuit Jndge, I will offer for sale, at public auc? tion, at the Old Postofflce, Charleston, S. c., on THURSDAY, 11th May, 1871, at ll o'clock A M., All that PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, with the two-story DWELLING and outbuildings thereon, situate, lying and being on toe north - side of Jad Ith street, in the City Of Charleston, measuring and containing - in. front on Judith street forty feet, on the back Une forty feet, In depth on the west Hue one hundred and thirty one feet, and on the east line one hundred and twenty-nine feet six inches, be the said dimen? sions more or less; butting and bounding to the south on Judith street, to the north on land cf -, to the east on land now or late of the Hon. Geo. S. Bryan, and to the west on land now or late of the Hon. Wm. Aiken. Terms-One-third cash; balance In two equal' successive annual Instalments, with interest there? on, at thc rate of seven per cent, per annum, pay? able semi-annually, secured by bond of purcha? ser and mortgage of premises. Purchaser to in? sure buildings and assign policy, and pay for stamps and papers. JOHN F. FICKEN, Special Referee, aprl9-w4thl By LOUIS D. DeSAUSSURE. ON TUESDAY, 9th DAY OF MAY, AT at ll o'clock A. M., will be sold near the Old Postofflce. Broad street, AU that LOT OF LAND, with the BRICK STORE thereon, known by the No. 7t, situate, lying and being on the east side of East Bay street (a jew doors north of the Post* oir.ee.) in the . lty or Charleston..In the State afores a ld. measuring and containing lu front, t irenty-nine (29) reet six (6) Inches, and lu depth one hundn d and nineteen (119) reet, more ar less; bttttl'ig and bounding co the north ou lands now or lute or E. H. Locke, to the south on lands of the estate or Cundy, to the east on lands larool Rhett A" Robson, and to the west on East Bay street aforesaid. Terms cash. Purchase1, to pay for papers and stamps. aprlT R ?ieospapcrs, ?lagawie?, Ut. FOR MAY NOW READY. CONTEXTS AS VARIED AND. INTERESTING AS USUAL. Price-For single number.25 cents Per annum.$2 00 For sale by WALKER, EVANS A COGSWELL, Publishers, No. 3 Broad street. AND BY BOOKSELLERS EVERYWHERE. mar25 Agencies. .- _ Q HARLES TON ADVERTISING AGENCY, CORSER BROAO STREET ANO EAST BAT. ADVERTISEMENTS taken at publishers' lowest cash ratea for ALL PAPERS In the Dnited states. WALKER, EVANS A COGSWELL. . ?:- ..:> mwf itliscellancous. Q H. WRIGHTS IMPROVED INKSTAND AND IMPROVED DESK EQUIPMENT, Containing all thc requisites ror Merchants, Bank er?. Librarles, Re iding-Rooms and Desks. Each INKSTAND contains etter scale, sponge cup, perpetual calendar, thermometer, stamp sale, rotating mucilage bottle, black and red tut weil. r,*u ruck, c;ock and stationery drawer. The most complete ourtlr ror the desk ever Invented. For sale al EDWARD PERRY, Ag-"-nt ot the Calendar inkstand Compauy, No. 149 Meeting street, opposite Charleston Hotel. aprilO-stf JOE HOUSES. Slate lined and Porcelain lined REFRIGERA? TORS just received, and ror sale at low prices. C. GRAVI-LEY, No. 52 East Bay, south or the old Postofflce. apr29-9wlmo fimnbsr, ?ucl, Ut^ I L D E R' S ~ D E P OT] Bu NO. 94 CHCRCH STREET. -THREE Doona NORTH OF BROAO, CHARLESTON, S. C. Mvv .SLATES LATHS PLASTER TIN HAIR .KVKNT TILE GRAVEL CHI MN EY TOPS SEWER PIPE GARDEN VASES AC. Ac. Ac. Now landing, a cargo of very superior LIME, ror sale tow. Country orders carefully and promptly flived. P. O. BOX 374 . E. M. GRiMKE. mars