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VOLUME XI.-NUMBER 1676. CHARLESTON, TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 9, 1871. EIGHT DOLLARS A YEAR. GATHERING OF THE CLANS. THE TAXPAYERS' CONVENTION. Large Attendance or Prominent Men Conservative Tone Prevailing-The State Officer* Anxious to Show their Books-No Repudiation Talked of. ?SPSCIAL TELEGRAM TO THE NEWS.] COLUMBIA, Monday. May 8. A large number of me'mt-ers Lave assembled. They comprise tue most influential citizens of the State. The disposition is entirely con sery aiive, the prevailing desire *j?;ngto simply de? velop tacts. All the officials of the State intimate a will? ingness to expose the public accounts, and the Governor will by express letter invite In? vestigation. The general expression in ad? vance is to the effect that t8e credit of the State wiil be largely benefited by the action of the convention, no disposition being mani? fested to repudiate the bonds issued. Tli^choice of president lies between Porter, Chesnut and Gary. There is a caucus to? night discussing the preliminary organization. It is believed the utmost harmony will exist, and that the result will oe more beneficial to an un'ierstaridiag between the two parties. A special committee will be appointed to ex? amine thc books of Kimpton. Neagle and Par? ker. ' Kimpton ls here. The Convention as? sembles at ll o'clock in the Senate Chamber. The composition of the body* is as follows : Four ex-governors, two ex-iientenant-gov ernors, three ex-United States senators, five ex-congressmen, one ex-chancellor, one ex secretary Confederate treasury, forty-three ex members ol'the House of Representatives, six? teen State senators, eleven generals?, and five bankers. TBE TAXPAYERS' CONVENTION. Vlevrs of Governor Seo?. In reply to a letter from a number of the business men ot Columbia soliciting his views on the Taxpayers' Convention, Governor Scott writes: COLUMBIA, May fi, 1871. Gentlemen-I have the honor to acknowl? edge the receipt ot your communication of this date, in which, referring to the Convention of Taxpayers to assemble in this city on the 9th instant, "to take into consideration the de? railed condition of the finances of the State," you luvite me to express my opinions on the subject. I concur with you "most heartily in tiie hope that the convention will be successful in -devising mean? for the redemption of the Side from ber financial embarrassments, and placing her in the position she has heretofore occupied-unbounded in resources, exalted in credit and unsullied in reputation." The im? portance of this convention is eonceded by every thoughtful man, aa lt springs Irom a gen? eral belie! on the part of the taxpayers -that there has been a great mal-adralnlstration In the finances of the State, tending to an unnec? essary and unwarranted increase of the public debt,"aud thereby adding largely to the bur? den of taxation. If this convention assem? bles, as I believe it will, with a determination to develop the truth or falsify of these rumors, unswayed by political partisanship, they will accomplish much good by pointing out any evils that may exist in this- particular, and suggesting a proper and prompt corrective, or, if Hie result of their Investigation justifies it, by relieving those upon whom the bur? den of taxation falls heaviest, of the.wide spread distrust of the financial management of the State, which has gained currency among the people. This course on the part ot the convention will lay a sure foundation for all needed reforms, and tend to inspire confidence both at home and abroad. The important sub? jects of finance and the State debt, and of as? sessments and taxation, which will be consid? ered by this convention, engaged my early at? tention upon my inauguration in 16G8, and io my first message to the General Assembly I urged that they should give to these vital mut? ters their most careful consideration, and IJ deem the following extracts from that message Bot inappropriate now : "The financial condition of Hie State will doubt? less engase your early and most serious attention, and the necessary ways and means b: provided both, for the support of Its government and to m<?T?t the lawful demands of ns creditors, foreign and domestic. "Character ls credit, and credit ls the very sin? ews of the State tn peace and war. The obligation of the >taii:, therefore, to meet all of its llabill?es ls founded alike upon correct moral principle and sonnd public policy. iMs obligation should be the more sensibly felt, from the fact that a State caunot, like an individual, become the subject of coercive process to Compel lt to meet its just -in? debtedness, bat the creditor ma3t rely solely Opon its honor." In regard to taxation and assessments, that message contains tpe fellowing: "There ls no problem that cun cigage the at? tention of the legislator, more difficult ttnyi the framing of an equitable system of taxation. Even lu the most prosperous commnnites, the laws ; lui: exact from the citizen a portion or hts means to support the government that prote ts his life and property, are viewed with extreme m nail ?veness. Especially ls this Hie case in a society such asimis, wuere values of tverv kind ha- e been suddenly changed by the convulsions uf war," AC. In this connection I would now add, that If the credit of a Commonwealth is to be the mere creature of party success, then, indeed, has the public creditor but a slight guarantee for the Safety of Iiis investment. Such a theory, I feel assured, will neet with no sanction by the convention. While it is my sworn duty as Chief Execu? tive ol the State, to take care that the Com? monwealth suffers no harm, cither by the enactment of/unjust laws or the mal-adminis tration of its finances, my private interests as a taxpayer also impel me to co-operate in any measure that will lighten the taxes, reduce the expenditure ot public moneys, ami at Hie same time preserve the public credit. As you have invited my opinion, I would venture to suggest that a committee of your convention cal! upon the officers charged with the care of th" public moneys, for an exhibit o? their books and all olhclul records relating tb the State debt, and the receipts and disbursements o*the funds committed to their custody dur? ing their administration of thPir respective departments. I trust that these officers will cheerfully irire tho committee access to all sources of inlormation without reserve, and aid them in person lo arrive at a correct con? clusion: aud u it were deemed expedient lor this committee to extend Its researches to the financial agency in New York. I will render any aid within my power to lacllitale the ob? ject of such examination, believing, as I do. that tiie more complete the investigation, the more beneficial will be Hie result in satisfying the taxpayers, and the public creditors, that any existing distrust of the healthy condition ot our finances has arisen from a wont of in? formation on thc one hand and Of misrepre? sentation oa the other. 1 do not wish to be understood a? intimating that there has been no extravagance lo the expenditure of the public moneys,*or no im? provident iRrisIation. Tht-se evils have exist? ed, and demand correction. Tue first and most natural remedy for these evils would be to secure for the State Hie services of citizens whose experience and personal character would burnish a guarantee tor wise legislation, and a judicious expenditure ol the public louds. Events in this State for the past three yeara have not been propitious to secure the services of that cla?s of our citizens. Whatever plan may tend to the achievement of this de? sirable end, in any manner consistent with our system ol' free government, will deserve the earliest attention and support of the General Assembly. I may be pardoned for Hms even casually alluding to the political situation, as this musl be recognized in the application of any practi? cal remedy for the deranged condition of our finances, either real or supposed. Yet," even with tho most economical and provident administration of the affair of the State, it would be impossible to reduce public expenditures to the anti-war standard. The basis 01* our government ls essentially chang? ed. At present we have more than double tile population to be provided for by law than for ? merly, and sharing In and directly subject to ' the civil adminisi ration,' and the expenditure must be, therefore, absolutely greater. So iar as that expenditure nas been unneces? sarily or disproportionately increased, it should be corrected, and this is the true finan? cial problem. Any action thanh*} convention, rising above the "spirit of the partisan, asl trust it will) may take, iu the interest ol'the whole people, to solve this problem, should re? ceive the cordial support of all good citizens, and shall, most assuredly, have mine. Permit me to add, in conclusion, that the dis? turbed condition of the country, resulting in violence, and in many instances murder, tends to demoralize every department of In? dustry, and seriously checks the advancement otthe material interests ol'the State. I trust that this convention may give some public expres? sion of decided condemnation ol this lawless? ness. While I do not believe that the gentle? men composing that convention can. by any expression ol theirs, control the action of in? dividuals or combinations that endanger lile and property, yet I am sure that, as represent? ative ineu from every section ol the State, their denunciation of all disturbers ot the public peace will do much to unite all good citizens lu an active effort for the maintenance of law and order. I am, gentlemen, very respectfully, you: obedient servant, ROBEKT K. SCOTT. To Jons AGNEW, R. D. SENN and other?. ALL ABOUT THF STATE. Oconcc. The ".\eowee Courier (Walhalla) speaks dole? fully o;.' the prospect of the wheat crop, rust having made its appearance pretty generally. The young corn and cotton looks promising, and tbe fruit crop is pronounced uninjured so far; that is, If the cold snap on Saturday night will haye done no harm. Unto?. Speaking of the weather and the crops, the Union Times says: "We are enjoying fine growing seasons for all crops. Corn is looking 6trong and healthy. Cotton that was up when the cold weather two weeks ago came, is much injured, and many have concluded to plough lt up and plant corn it its stead. We were pleased to learn irom a number of plant? ers, on Monday last, that the wheat crop gene? rally looks fine, and promises a large yield. There is a much larger area of land devoted to the cereals ibis year than .for years before. This is good policy." There was a very severe storm in the vicinity of Union Courthouse, on Wednesday last, doing much damage to the gardens, <YC Mr. John Tinsley, it will be recollected, is one of the county commissioners of Union, who, some weeks ago, sent his resignation to Governor Scott, alleging as a reason therefor that he had been so directed by n Ku-Klnx order. The Governor then would not re? ceive it; but having more recently sent in his resignation, without any allusion to the K. K. K., the Executive promptly accepted ir. The Ualon Times hopes that the other commis? sioners will follow Tlnsley's example, when the affairs of the county would doubtless be brongdt into a "peaceful and progressive con? dition.'' A fire occurred on Sunday. April 30, durinc the high wind, on the plan; dion of Mr. F. H. Bates, destroying a large two-story dwelling and all ?ls contents. Tt?e house was occupied by Charles Bates, an honest, industrious and ?ruga! colored man. who lost his all in the con? flagra-ion. Mr. Bates lost his house and about one hundred bushels of cora. The fire was purely accidental. Abbeville. The tallowing property was sold by the sher? iff on sales-day last: Village lot ol Dr. M. T. Lvon, purchased-by Mrs. K. B. Lyon, for $05; another lot of same, purchased by same, for SIGO; 151 acres estate Phares Martin, by T. C. Perrin, lor $735; 207 acres estate Phares Mar? tin, by John Harmon, for ?123?; 273 acres es? tate of B. T. Gray, by J. J. Cunningham, lor $1000; 100 acres estate of B. T. Gray, by J. J. Cunningham, for $500; 5 acres estate ol' Eliza? beth Logau, by P. C. Martin, for t?."?0. Darlington. The Southerner gets the following iniorma tion irorn the railroad agent at that place : From the 12lh January, 1870, to the first ol' | June, same year, received 530 lons guano, 28 tons lime. From the 1st January, 1871, to ihe 10th April, same year, 243 tons guano, 8 tons Mme. 3 tous land plaster. Edge ti?-id Items. Mrs. Eliza Bacon, widow of the late Edmund Bacon, am; -who, (rom her carly womanhood, has been prominent In the social Hie and his? tory ol' Edgefleld. flied on Friday night last, at the unusually advanced age of ninety-one. On Monday last, as Major John H. Hughes was driving in his carriage, accompanied by Mi's. Hughes,'the horses took fright, and ran violently some distance, throwing Major H. from the carriage and causing him serious in? juries. A public meeting at Edgefield C. H on sales day appointed a committee of live Lc monler. with ihe presidents of the South Carolina Rail? road Company, the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company, the Greenville and Columbia Railroad Company, the Blue Ridge Railroad Company, and willi Governor R. K. Scott. In regard to the construction of a rail? road through TEdgefleld County. On last Saturday nlghr. three negroes, at? tempting to steal corn from the crib of Mr. Scott Allen, liviiiir-at Fruit Hill, in Edgefleld District, were detected in the act by Mr.~AI!en. He hailed them, find ordered them to surren? der, but they heeded not, and lied precipitate? ly. Mr. A. ihen discharged one barrel of his gun, and tried lo discharge the remaning bur? rel, with the view of frightening the uf'groes, but In the excitement he suupped the trigger ol the barrel already fired. One of the ne. roes thereupon, suppos'iug there wus no further dang-T, turned, and gathering up a rail, was approaching Mr. A. for ibo purpose ol giving him battle. lu the meantime, Allen discover? ed his error, and, as Hie negro udvauced, gave him the conteuls of hi3 gun. the load going thi'O'.igh the body ot the negro, and killing him instantly. The Advertiser learned on sales-lay from all sections of Edgefield District that nie la'rge breadth ol land suwu in wheat and eats was looking exceedingly promising, although in some localities there were indications ol" rust in Ihe wheat, but not sufficient as yet lo give any apprehension ol' a failure rn thal crop. Corn, too, is doing finely, is further advanced than usual at ibis season, and every one seems determined to raise a sufficiency of this cereal for home consumption another year, whilst many contemplate having corn to sell in 187'J. Conon is coming up to Hie satisfaction ol' all, and ''chopping ont" cotton is now the word aud the work in all directions. The fruit pros? pects are positively glorious, l'ne Iroslo! the 29th to the contrary notwithstanding, and Hie ve^etab'e gardens are coming on luxuriantly. TUE WEATHER THIS D IT. WASUI.V?TU.V. May 8. Partially cloudy and clear weather will pro? bably prevail on Tuesday on the lower lukes and Atlantic eons!; norlheaslerly wiulla on lue tipper lakes, and threatening weather west ol ..ie centra! Mississippi valley. -Mr. J. Marshall Hanna, a weil known anti erratic .V?renla journalist, died last week at Belair, Maryland, aged 3t>. Hotel Arrival*- "?lay 8. MILLS H..r?SE. George Cult and wife, Jane Burr. Michigan; John Glynn, South Carolina; R. G. Holmes, Miss Abbie M. Holmes, Beaufort. CHARLESTON HOTEL. James D. Hardin. Cneiawaud Salisbury Rail? road; Ernest Wiliz, Greenbner White Sulphur Springs, S. Va.; A. Moisson, Florence, s. C.; H. Som hail, Wilmington, X. c. PAVILION UOTBL. M'S. ?. Lila S:. Johu, Jr., T. Ead ly end lady, G. M. Harrison, Williams jurg; R. A. Sherwood, St Augustine; C. Baring Far-uer, Colleten. A MURDERESS CONVICTED. CLOSE OF THE FAIR-CRITIENDEN TRIAL IN CALIFORNIA. _ Inc dents Before and After thc Verdict Appearance of thc Prisoner- T li e Manner in which the Jury Conducted their Deliberations. ;From tire Sao Francisco Chronicle.] Laura D. Fair, the prisoner, was a'tended by lier mother, Mrs. Lane, who sat on her riirbt, and her daughter on her left. Alter Judge Dwindle appeared, the jury was called and Jouud present, and Mr. Byrne addressed the jury. Mrs. Fair theu resumed her half-recum? bent position-, closed her eyes, and remained apparently entirely unconscious of the district attorney's* remarks. MRS. FAIR'S LITTLE GIRI.. The daughter acted precisely as it might be expected a~h unsophisticated child would act. She seemed entirely oblivious of anything that transpired, and occupied herself in chewing gum, and regarding alternately the judge, the jury and the spectators. MKS. LANE, THE MOTHER of the prisoner, was perfectly composed throughout. To all intents and purposes she was a spectator, taning less interest in the proceedi. gs than did the strong-minded wo? man who were seated behind her. At 12.45 P. M. the coiirt announced the usual recess until 2 o'clock P. M. DURING THE RECESS Mrs. Fair, her motlier and daughter partook of lunch brdught by a waiter from a neighboring restaurant. Mrs. Fair seemed lo be in excel? lent spirits, and occupied herselt in pleasant converse with her. little daughter, frequently consulting with lier counsel, who appeared hopeful of a favorable result. When the court resumed its session, the prisoner resumed her semi-recumbent position and made no further movement. The Judge commenced his charge al Jive minutes before 3 o'clock und concluded exactly at twenty-five minutes after 3 o'clock. THE VERDICT. Those who anticipated a long deliberation in the jury-room, and made their calculations ac? cordingly, were disappointed. The jury retir? ed at 3.25 P. M. At rive minutes after i P. M., or lorty minutes after they had retired, the Jury came Into court and took their seats in the jury box. They were precoded by Mr. Cook, who whispered something (probably Uie verdict of thy jury) in Mrs. Fairs ear. She turned a tri?e paler than usual, lier head dropped to one side, but otherwise she did not seem to be affected by the Intelligence. The excitement among the" audience was in? tense, and tiley climbed upon benches and the backs of chairs in order to obtain a view of Hie scene which all felt would ensue. Judge Dwindle took his seat upon Hie bench. A pin dropping upon the carpet ol the court-room could then have been heard. People held their breaths lo hear the verdict. The Utile ?laughter of the prisoner for a moment seemed awed by the oppressive silence, mid turned lier wondering blue eyes upon the jury, who in one short moment would pronounce the sen? tence that would give'her a mother lor life, or leave" her an orphan to Hie cold charities ol' the world. The court then wrote the following and read it to the jury: "Gentlemen ol the' jury-You are instructed to stale by your verdict, H'you convicted the prisoner, whether she was guilty of murder In the first degree, second degree, or manslaughter: you should so state." Foreman. We find ihe prisoner guilty ol murder In the tlrst degree. The clerk theu read the verdict, and, calling each juror by name, asked him ll thal was his verdict? All replied. "Iiis." The ominous words, "Guilty of murder in the first degree," fell irom the lips of Hie fore? man of the Jury. Mrs. Fair's Utile daughter, who seemed to comprehend their full meaning, broke forth in a violent flt ol sobbing. She leaned over upon lier mother, and her childish cry of anguish pierced every heart. Her paroxysm ol'grief became so violent lhat she sprung Ji oin her chair and fell In her moiher's lap, her little arms encircling Mrs. Fair's neck. Slie continued iu this position until the court adjourned. The scene was a most affecting one. Several of the Jurors were affected lo tears, and even Judge Dwindle had difficulty in retaining command of his voice. EFFECT -PON MKS. FAIR, The delivery of the verdict that consigns her to the gallows liasl uo perceptible effect. Shi' seemed marble as she reclined in her easy chair. Mrs. Lane, Hie mother of Mrs. Fair, betrayed no extraordinary emotion. Her face flushed slightly as the verdict was recorded; otherwise, sire gave no token of the ?torm that must have ruged in her breast as she saw Hie child of her bosom condemned to au ignomini? ous end. The grief of the'ehiid awoke feelings of com? passion lu the large crowd; and now Hial Justice was vindicated, mercy spread about her ministering spirits to invoke pity for the child, if not the mother. THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE JURY. When the jury retired to their room to de? liberate, they had not, in accordance with Judge Dwinelle's instructions, discussed the mailer of Mrs. Fair's guilt among themselves. They had been for many days confined to? gether, and discussed probably almost every subject within the range ot human observa? tion except the exact question which brought .them together. When, uierefore, the seal of silence wus removed irom their Ups after a mouth, they felt as though relieved of li great iucubus, and prepared themselves lo stale their convictions to each other, based upou their understanding of thc evidence and the charge of Hie court. Being all business men, and having spent a month .cf Hine lu hearing Hie testimony and Hie arguments, Hiey Indi? vidually determined to approach the conside? ration "ol' the case in a business way. If un? necessary time had been occupied iu hearing Hie case," they were determined not to spend any more unnecessary time in Hie determina? tion ol' the verdict. They llrsl determined to seleci A FOREMAN', as is usual in such cases. Their choice fell upon U. F. Stereo, the printer, the most elder? ly man upon Hie jury. They next resolved that "(hulling's Manual"-' should be adopted as the rule of the discussions that miglil ensue. Next they determined that a ballot should be taken tc indicate how Hie jury stood as a body upon Hie question, Qrst, of murder in the first degree. Next each juror was numbered as follows: Henry M. Beach, 1; \V. I). Litchfield. 2; Hiram Rosekraus, 3; 1). C. LiUleiield. 4: ti. F. Slerelt, 5; J. W. Shadier, C: Hermann Wen? zen, 7; John E. Freeman, 8: Astf R. Wells. ??; Ernest Majrlsch, 10 : George Morrow, ll; Tliomas Ilvrobin, 12. In this order, should a disagreement result upon the drat-ballot, each juror should explain his views to Iiis fellow jurymen. All the preliminaries being arrang eil. thc foreman slated Hint, the ballin would be in order. A hal was procured and placed up'.i. the table, and the loiemau INSTRUCTED TIIK .'U?ORS lo -write ou their ballots "Guilty" or "Not guilty,'* and place them withiu Hie lint. This was done. One by one the Jurors advanced and placed his wilueu ballot Within Hie recep? tacle provided. There was a degree of tie liberatiou which marked lids epl-odein the discharge of their dillies that denoted how e?ch individual juror felt ihe importance of the duty he was then discharging. Not a word had passed between them upon the ques? tion of Hie guilt or innocence of the prisoner at Um bar, Lanni D. Fair. Tuc ballots were nil in, ann the Jurors resumed their seals, all anxious lo knoiv how eac'i had voted upon lim question of life and (Jealh. Asa ll. Wells ?as then appointed the secretary and t?lier, and proceeded lo record tim ballots. The foreman drew out the Hist biiil?t, and read "Guilty I" ll was so recorded. Tuen one by one came thc ballots, all bearing ..Giddy !" until thu last had been recorded, when Mr. Weils announced : "Mr. Foreman, lhere are twelve ballots for .Guilty.' " The* Koreman. This I iindersland to be mur? der in Hie first degree, as charged in the iu dictment. The jurors all acquiesced. The Foreniau. Then all lhat remains for us is to return lo the courtroom and announce our verdict to the Judge. REMANDED TO PRISON. Arter some discussion between the" prosecu? ting attorney and Mr. Cook, counsel for the defence, the court named the 29ih day of Maj? as the day ou which he would render his sen? tence. Judge Dwinelle remunded the prison? er into the custody of the sheriff. She left, leaning upon the arm of Colonel Knox, and leading her little daughter by the hand, with her mother accompanying. A carriage was in waiting to receive the party, who entered it amid an immense throng of people gathered in the streets to get a glimpse at the prisoner. It was driven to the county Jail, where the grlsoner alighted, entered, and was enclosed y the iron doors, to await her forthcoming to receive sentence lor the crime ol which she stands convicted. The mother and daughter attempted to en? ter the jail with Mrs. Fair, but were prevented by Jailor Kelley. Mrs. Fair appealed to him to let her child go with her. The Jailor iniorraed her that it was impossible. His order arid Iiis duty required him to prevent the entrance oi both her child and mother. The Jailor asserts that Mrs. Fair ls confident that she will neither be hanged nor sent to the State Prison. On what her faith to the contrary ls based is known only to herself, but the conjecture is that she relies upon the Ingenuity ol her coun? sel Rnd the "quips and quirks" of the law to effect her release. AMNESTY PROMISED. Cessation of Firing- VenalUisU Gain, ing-ni H re hes Desecrated in Paris Ammunition of file Commune Giving Out-Thiers Promises Pardon to Re? pentant Communists. PARIS, May 7. Firing has ceased, apparently by mutual consent, to remove the wounded and bury the dead. The Communists admit that the Versaiilists are gaining ground. The Versaillists are pushing forward between Neuilly and Lavallois, lor the purpose of clear? ing the Seine and drawing the Nationals to Clichy. Five persons have been arrested as spies. The church of St. Eustace is convert? ed Into a political club-room; others are tised lor public meetings and concerts. The Tuil? eries is turned into an asylum for the widows and orphans of the National Guards. LANDON, May 6. The Versaillists are within three hundred yarda of Port Maillot. Rochefort announces that the ammunition ol'the Communists is running short. Clnseret will have a speedy trial. It is reported that Gambetta's arrest has been ordered. The Communists sortied on Sunday from Issy, but were repulsed with tremendous loss and fled to Paris.. There they fired on Iriends who refused to open th? gates. There was a panic at Vanvres. where the Nationals deserted their positions. Rossel ordered the right sleeves ot deserters" uniform cut off. VERSAILLES, May 7. Thiers, in ills proclamation to thc people ol Paris, says he will not bombard Paris, but will assault the ramparts. He requests the citi? zens to rally round the troops, and promises aid, amnesty, and continued subsidy to the poor. I FRANKFORT, May 8. Emperor William telegraphs to Bismarck the following : "While strictly adhering to pre? liminary stipulations, T am willing to afford all possible facilities for a complete understand? ing, and am willing to fully discuss means for the early suppression of anarchy and the es? tablishment of a legal government in France.'' Thc Latest. VERSAILLES, May 8. Thiers, in his ijroclamntion to the people of Paris, says: "The Germans decore they will mercilessly resume the war unless the Insur? rection is at once suppressed-." The proclama? tion closes as follows: "Reunite and open the gates to us; thc work of the cannon will then cease, and tranquillity and abundance take Its place. We are marching lo deliver you, and will be among you in a few days. You can aid us.': LONDON, May 8. A dispatch from Lyons-stales that Gambetta was arrested In that city, on Saturday, by order of the Versailles Government. NEWS PROM WASHINGTON. Thc Joint High Treaty-Thc Commis? sioners Confluent of Having Done a Big Thing-The Spanish Commission. WASHINGTON. May 8. Douglass acts during Pleasanton's absence. Secretary ol War Belknap's child is dead. The ohild's mother died recently. Mr. Corcoran is worse. The doctors are con? stantly In attendance: The treaty was signed to-day hy the High Commission, at the Department of State. The gentlemen, alter this was done, exchanged congratulations on the result of their labors, expressing their belief that they had done the most they possibly couid for the peace and honor of the two countries. Although the commissioners have been cautious in talking lo persons outside ol their own circle, the fol? lowing points will be found to be correct: First. There are to be two boards of arbitra? tion or commissions. To one will be relerred the Alabama awl oilier similar claims, which are recognized as national, und to be settled on the principle of responsibility for such dep? redations, where the government has exer? cised the utmost diligeuce and possible pre? caution io prevent privateers from being fitted out io its ports, to prey upon Hie commerce of a power with whom ll is at peace. The oLher board to ? . .c cognizance ol' mis? cellaneous claims, British and American, con? fined principally to the period from the com? mencement to Hie close ol'our hue.civil war. Among these are Hie St. Albans claims for damage to property in that town by Canadians, and no claims for tho Fenian invasion of Cana? da are to be admitted, os the claims of British subjects for seizures of their cotton. Great Bri? tain,! brough Its commissioners.docs not recog? nize them in coses where such subjects took up their domicile in thu South, as thereby they subjected themselves to al! the risks and con? tingencies ol war. All legit?male claims for .cotton, however, will be considered. It has been reported, without warrant, that they will amount to thirteen millions, or more: but this ?3 considered to be a great exaggeration. They will not probably amount to one million ol dollars. There will OH no difficulty in ascertaining all Ihe particulars, as the Treasury Department has full data o? all the seizures of cotton, the names of owners thereot, und all the particu? lars concerning the sei/.'ires. Among ihe Claims which will also come before this board will be that of cur government, growing out of iii? parchase o? sullpelre in lue East Indies during Ihe war, and which was seized by the British Government This Government is aware tina unoiher list ol' British claims was recently published in thal country; but it also hus information that many ol' them have al? ready been adjusted, while olliers will not come within the provisions of the treaty. There ure other miscellaneous claims which will come before this second board. The San Juan question will be referred to the arbitration of a friendly sovereign, proba? bly the Emperor of Brazil. From the documents which accompany the submission of the treaty, lt is believed that the decision cannot fail to be in favor of the Unit? ed States. The treaty provides for the free navigation of the St. Lawrence by vessels ol the United States, and for the use o? the Cana? dian canals, upon the payment of regular tolls. There are also provisions regulating the privi? lege of fishing in Canadian waters, but these have not been ascertained tn sufficient accu? racy to justify their statement. The London Times of to-day mistakes in say? ing that the treaty must be ratified by both houses of Parliament. Its legislation will, however, be required to carry some of its pro? visions into effect. The mixed Spanish commission consists of Otto, as arbitrator; Cushing, attorney on be? half of the United States; Polish arbitrator, and Carlisle, attorney on behalf of Spain. The High Commission takes no cognizance of contracts between British subjects and the Confederate Government. Special .Notices. P&*QW^ admitted by the medical profession as a funda? mental principle of healing science. It Is wisely provided by the human economy that whenever anything is wrong in the physical system the natural forces, of. the body-are brought to bear to expel the disease. The great aim, therefore, is to strengthen the natural powers. This has been kept In view by the skilful compounUers of HOS TF.TTEB'S STOMA CB BITTERS, which operates to give fresh vitality to all the organs of the body. The effect of this medicine upon the stomach, the liver and the kidneys ls proniptand declive. The patient, who is wlseenongh to qultdrngglng and try the Bitters, soon feels as if he had taken a new lease of life, and, as he" continues the use of the article, he ls overjoyed to lind the streams of health coursing through his frame. It is pre? pared with great care, and Its component parts are entirely vegetable. It Is free from the objec? tions so often urged against preparations of the kind. As a medicinal agent, it ha? no equal, while Its pleasing flavor and healthful effects have made it a general favorite. It is free from all properties calculated to Impair the system, and Its operations are at once mild, soothing and efficient. All who have used II05TETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS attest ifs virtues and com. mend it. Even those who are in the enjoyment of perfect health frequently have need to have recourse to tonics as preventives ot disease. " We arc never too well armed against the assaults of "the Ills that flesh is heir to.:' In health or sickness this tonic cannot be taken regularly without giving vitality and elasticity to .the system. mayO-DicO ' J3T READ CA R E-F U L L Y . FEVER AND AGUE. Tue only preventive known for Chills and Fever ls the use of Wolfe's Schiedam Schnapps. WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS ls good for Dyspepsia. WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS Is a preventive of Chills and Fever. WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS Is good for all Kidney and Bladder Complaints WOLFE'S SCniEDAil SCHNAPPS is used all over the Work1 by Physicians in their practice. WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS Is good for Gout. WOl-tji'S SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS lg good for all Urinary complaints. WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS Is recommended by all the Medical Faculty. WOLFE'S SCHIEQAM SCHNAPPS Is good for Colic and pain In the stomach. WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS ls imitated and counterfeited, and purchasers will have to use caution in purchasing, 1 beg leave to call the attention or thc reader to testimonials in tayor of the Schnapps: 1 feel bound to say that I regard your SCHNAPPS as being in every respect pre-eminently pure, and deserving of medical patronage. At all events lt la the purest possible article of Holland gin, here? tofore unobtainable, and as such may be safely prescribed by physicians. DAVID L. MOTT, M. D., Pharmaceutical Chemist, New York. LOUISVILLE, Ky., September 1. I feel that we have .now an article of gin suit? able for such cases as that remedy la adapted to. DR. J. W. BRIGHT. "Schnapps'* hi a remedy in chronic catarrhal complaints, Ac. I take grear pleasure In bearing highly credit? able testimony to its efficacy as a remedial agent in the diseases for which you recommend lt. Having a natural tendency to the raucous sur? faces, with a slight degree of stimulation, I re gard lt as one of thc most Important remedies tn "chronic catarrhal affections, particularly those ol the genlto-urlnary apparatus. With much re? spect, your obedient servaut, CU AS. .A. LEAS, M. D., New York. No. 26 PINE STREET, N. F.. Nov. 21,1807. UDOLFHO WOLFE, ESQ., Present: DEAR SIR-1 have made a chemical examination of a sample of your "Schiedam Schnapps," with the Intent ol determining :l any foreign or injurious substance had been added to the simple dlslliled spirits. The examination has resulted lu the conclusion that ;he sainpie contained no poisonous or harm? ful admixtures. I have been . unable to discover any trace of the deleterious substances which are soinetlmes employed In the adulteration'ol liquors. I would no: hesitate to usc myself; nor to recommend to others, for medicinal purposes, the "Schiedam S .hnapps" as nu excelleut and unobjectionable variety or gin. Very respectfully yours. (Signed) CU AS. A. SEEM*, Chemist. CHEMICAL AND TECHNICAL LABOKATORT, ) IS EXCHANGE PLACE, N. Y" NOT. 25, 1SC7. j ?D?LI'HO WOLFE, Esq. : DE AU SIR-The under? signed have careruily awi thoroughly analyzed a sample ol your "Aromatic Schiedam Schapps," selected by ourselves, and have found the same free from all orgauh or inorganic substances, more or ?ess injurious to health. From thc result of our examination we consider tho article one ol superior quality, healthful as a beverage, and i/Uectua'. In tts medicinal qualities. Respectfully yours, (Sinned) ALEX. TRlPPEL. Chemist. FRANCIS E. ENGELHARD, M. D. For salo by all respectable Grocers and Dru # TJDOLPnO WOLFE'S EST.. mar21-3mos No. 22 BEAVER STREET.X rjUlE UNIVERSITY MEDICINES, PREPARED nv TUT. NEW YORE MEDICA L UNIVERSITY. 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Companies will assemble at the Citadel Squar e at 8 o'clock A. M., pr ec I se ley, and form la line ac? cording to Charter: MUSIC. Committee of Arrangements. Hook ana Ladder No. 1. Pionier Steam Engine Company. Eag le Steam Engine Company. Vigilant Steam Engine Company. Phoenix Steam Engine Company. .Etna Steam Engine Company. MUSIC. HOOK and Ladder Ko. 2. Marion Steam Engine Company. German Steam Engine Company. Palmetto Steam Engine Company. Hope Steam Engine Company. Washington Steam Engine Company. Stone wall Steam Engine Company. Young America Steam Eoglne Company. Line of march down King to Hasel, through il J sci to Meeting, down Meeting to Broad, through Broad to East Bay, np East Bay to Queen, through Queen to corner of Meeting, where the exercises will commence in the following order. 1. Pioneer Steam Fire Engine Company, Clapp A Jones, builders, New York.. 2. Eagle Steam Fire Engine Company, Button A Blake, builders, Waterford, N. Y. 3. Vigilant Steam Fire Engine Company, SUsby Manufacturing Company, builders, Seneca Falls, N. Y. 4. Phoenix Steam Fire Engine Company, wullara Jeffers, builder, Pawtucket, R. I. 5. iEtna Steam Fire Engine Company, Clapp A Joncs, bnllders, New York. 6. Marion Steam Fire Engine Company, Clapp A Jones, bnllders, New York. 7. German Steam Fire Engine Company, Amos- ? keag Manufacturing Company, builders, Manchester, N H. " 7;> . 8. Palmetto Steam Fire Engine Company, Amos keag Mannfactnrlng Company, builders, Manchester, N. H. . 9. Hope Steam Fire Engine Company, Amos keag Manufacturing Company, builders, Manchester, N. H. 10. Washington Steam Fire Engine Company, Clapp A Jones, bnllders, New York. 11. Stonewall Steam Fire Engine Company, Amos keag Mannfactnrlng Company, bnllders, Manchester, N. H. 12. Yoong America Steam Fire Engine Company, Sllsby Manufacturing Company, bnllders, Seneca Falls. N. Y. ORDER OP EXERCISES. 1st. Steamer wlU start from Meeting street, near the Circular Church, running three hundred (300) yards, with twenty (20) pounds of steam at . the start, with five (5) men to the one thousand (1000) pounds weight or the Engine, reeling off and uncoupling one hundred (100) feet of hose M the termination of . the three . hundred (300) yarda Taking suction at the drain pit opposite Hayne street, and playing one hundre J (100) feet of water; as soon as the hnndred feet or water is obtained the time will be called by the tune Judges, Messrs. A. H. Hayden, and Jno. A. Wagener, and marked on a board in a conspicuous place. Messrs. A. Cameron and E. Forgeaud will act as starting Judges, assisted by Messrs. R. JJ. Alexander and C. P. Almar; Messrs. M. H. Nathan, F. L. O'Neill and B. M. Strobel win assist the time Judges. All discharge pipes to be left open at the time of starting, cover of drain pit to be lifted for the use of each Company by some member starting with Engine or Hose ReeL 2d. AH reels most have three hnndred (300) feet of hose to start with. No member pulling on the reel will be allowed to handle the Engine. Coup? ling of hose not being considered as handling; reels to start at the same time and on a line with the Engine; unreeling of hose to commence when the reel reaches the drain pit. jd. Engine to come to the stand with cold water, and Are and steam np there; when twenty ponnds (20) of steam ls reached the start most be made. Correct steam gauges to be used, subject to exam Ination by the Judges. Companies to ase any coupling they see flt, and no restriction as to the number of men pulling on the reel. Inno case will a second trial be allowed. The decision of the Judges mast be Anal. In case, however, of an accident happening to the Engine before the Trial comes off, the Judges are empowered to change its torn, so that the ran ls not altogether lost. 4th. After the ran and play, each steamer will be allowed ten (10) minutes to retire from the drain pit. No members of any companies win be allowed within the endosare, except members of the Company on run, and the Officers and Mem? bers of all Companies are earnestly requested to pay particular attention to this part of the pro? gramme. Stb. Companies will band in the weight of En? gines by the loth of May, to the Committee of ' Arrangements. vice-Presidents of each Company will act with the starting Judges, so as to see that Engines are ali right according to the rales agreed to. 6th. Prizes will be awarded to the winning Companies by General Jno. A. Wagener, immedi? ately after the closing of the exercises, to the First and Second Company making the best and second best tune. Ail Companies from this and other cities enter into competition for all th; Prizes; m addition to which a special Prize will be award? ed to the successful visiting Company. A Prize will be given for the best distance playing, all Engines to enter without classing. A Prize wiU be given by the Pioneer Steam Eugine Com? pany to the Company who shall leave the grounds in the quickest time after the run has been made. 7th. Engines entering for distance mast do so by the loth tpstant. No restriction will be made as to tue amount of steam to be carried. The piay will bc through loo feet of hose, and each Engine allowed fifteen minutes to oe at the well. After ihe Engines have made the ran, thos? Companies who enter for distance can re? tire to the wei!, corner Broad and King streets, and play for distance. 8th. In the event of a tie run between two or more Engines, the run will be made over. If the'' Companies do not desire to run again, the Jn-Jges can decide as to the rrizes In connection with the Commanding oilicers of the Companies. Each Company will appoint an officer to assist the Committee of Arrangements in keeping the way clear. Visiting Companies will be allowed to select their own time for the run. Citizens are requested to keep on the sidewalks. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. M. n. NATHAN, R. M. ALEXANDER, C. P. AIM AR, F. L. O'NEILL, B. M. STROBEL. mnvS ?piRENCH PATENT MEDICINES. Prepared by Grimault A Co., Paris : SYRUP OF HYPOPHOSPHATE OF LIME, a SOV erign remedy in phthisis-relieves, Coughs, Nisrlitsweats, Ac. Gcnrana, for headache, neuralgia, Ac Pepsine, for indigestion, loss of appetite, Ac. Iodized Syrup of Horseradish, invaluable for persona unable to take Codllver OU-especiaUy recommended Lu cutaneous affections, and ae a most powerful depurativo. Digestive Lozenges of the Alkaline Lactates, a pleasant and effective remedy for functional de ran cement of the digestive organs. Troches of Persine and Paucreatine. ALSO, PURGATIF LE ROY, Pharmacie C?ttm. VOMITIF LE ROY, Pharmacie Cottm. Dragers de Sautonlve. Dragees dc Morphine. Lancelot's Asthma cigarettes. Fonaaieby Dr. H. 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